Green Chili Chisme

Our newest Green Chili Chisme episode features multidisciplinary artist Felipe Orozco — a singer who performs on dancing horses for thousands, a painter whose equestrian work recently debuted in a Los Angeles gallery, and the host of Flavors of Mexico on Apple TV.
Felipe shares his journey from immigrating to Santa Ana at age five, to overcoming bullying, to discovering his voice in high school choir, to singing in European cathedrals — a pivotal moment that shaped his career. We also discuss heritage, mentors, rodeos, art, and the creative fusion that defines his work today.

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Georgina Lightning — filmmaker, storyteller, and truth‑bearer.
Georgina was one of the first voices we captured on Green Chili Chisme, and her presence reminded us why we do this: to record the stories of artists who might otherwise go unheard. She spoke with courage, humor, and heart — sharing her journey as a First Nations creator who used film to heal, to teach, and to honor her people.
Her passing is a loss felt deeply, but her voice lives on in our archive. Every word she shared, every insight she offered, now stands as part of her legacy.
We dedicate this episode to Georgina Lightning — a woman who turned storytelling into a form of resistance and love. May her light continue to guide the artists who follow.
Original Podcast air date: October 9, 2025
She was the first Indigenous woman in North America to direct a major feature film. But Georgina Lightning is more than a pioneer — she’s a force. From Older Than America to Trickster, her work confronts history, heals wounds, and reclaims narrative power.
In this episode, Georgina opens up about her father’s experience in residential schools, the spiritual weight of storytelling, and her mission to elevate Indigenous voices through film. It’s raw, riveting, and rooted in truth.

Lexi Baca has lived her entire life on set — literally. Growing up in California, she remembers being five years old on film sets, watching the magic happen, and never once stepping away from it. With over 200 IMDb acting credits, she credits the spark to her aunt, the person who first opened the door to the world she now calls home.
A second‑generation American, Lexi shares her family’s journey, including her grandmother who just turned 100 years old. Her story winds through California, then Colorado, where she spent her formative years acting and modeling, before another family move took her to Florida — the place where her directorial instincts first emerged.
For Lexi, the set has always been her true happy place. Not the fame, not the credits — the work. The lights. The crew. The rhythm of creation. And now, after a lifetime in front of the camera, she’s shaping stories from behind it.
When this episode was recorded, Lexi was one week away from completing her latest film, Water Cities — a project that marks the next evolution of her career.
After a lifetime on set, the Director’s Cut truly begins.

Twelve years. That’s how long it’s been since I last saw Shy Pilgreen — and the second she opened her mouth, it felt like no time had passed at all.
The giggle. The “y’all.” The Alabama sunshine in her voice. The way we slipped right back into calling each other “dude.”
This episode is pure chemistry, pure joy, and pure GCC energy from the moment she says “Hi! Can you hear me?”
A reunion twelve years in the making. Episode out now. 🎙️💚 #GreenChiliChisme
 

Bull Diego Avello steps into Desert Rose Studios for a raw, electric conversation about music, identity, and the long road of becoming. Armed with his Gibson ES‑335 and a lifetime of stories, Bull opens up about the grind, the glory, and the grit that shaped him into a true Rock and Roll Avenger.
This Legacy Project episode dives into the crossroads of culture, sound, and survival — from the early days of chasing riffs to the spiritual weight of carrying a family name. Bull brings humor, heart, and a warrior’s honesty to the mic, reminding us why artists like him don’t just play music… they live it.
A mythic portrait of a man built for the stage, the struggle, and the story.

This episode opens with something truly rare: an unreleased performance of “You’re Cheatin’ Heart” by Dr. Patsy Torres herself. And from there… it only gets better.
I sat down with Patsy to talk about the life behind the legacy — from her earliest memories of her grandmother’s cinnamon‑and‑egg bottles, to choosing the trumpet from her grandfather’s closet, to accidentally becoming a lead singer and landing a number‑one hit while still in medical school.
We talk school rivalries, family, faith, forgiveness, Augie Meyers, Texas Tornados, and the moment her doctor‑grandfather helped her choose between two futures. And yes… she may be receiving lifetime achievement awards, but she’ll be the first to tell you she’s got a lot of life left.
Stay to the very end. You’ll understand why when you get there.
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Skunk is on the pod this week. He shows up with a snowy background, runs through a whole litany of names, and before we even start he’s already faking me out.
From there it gets wild:
He’s flying to Europe THIS WEEKEND for a Battle of the Bands finals showdown
Grew up like Conan O’Brien was his dad
His real dad tried to name him after the American Civil War
His grandad designed military installations in the Philippines
Guns N’ Roses rewired his brain
We shout out my 3rd grade teacher Ms. Rosenbloom
He breaks down my self‑taught music style like he’s discovering a new species
Sinatra, Rush, Kimberly Freeman, Jason…
This episode is chaos, heart, and pure lore. You’re gonna love it.

Author Jeff Messick joins me to talk about the darkness that shaped his first novel, the faith he found afterward, and how every word we write can become a weapon or a prayer. Two old friends, one deep conversation about purpose, prose, and grace.