Tales From Aztlantis

Kurly Tlapoyawa, Ruben Arellano Tlakatekatl

Booking Overview

This is a history and cultural heritage show focused on Chicano, Mexicano, and Mesoamerican history, archaeology, and Indigenous cultural knowledge, with mostly host-led episodes and occasional interviews with directly relevant experts and community representatives. Suitable pitches include archaeologists, historians, museum and cultural-heritage professionals, and Indigenous educators with authoritative expertise on Mesoamerica, the American Southwest, or Chicano history; booking difficulty is likely low for well-qualified accessible professionals, though the fit must be highly specialized.

Metrics

Episodes: 197

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 3.8k subscribers

Instagram: 8.6k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

brandmexstunts@gmail.com

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Host

Kurly Tlapoyawa - Archaeologist, ethnohistorian, filmmaker, author, lecturer, and cultural consultant whose research covers Mesoamerica, the American Southwest, and historical connections between the two regions. He...

Ruben Arellano Tlakatekatl - Scholar, activist, and history professor whose research focuses on Chicana/Chicano indigeneity, Mexican indigenist nationalism, Coahuiltecan identity resurgence, Aztlan, Anawak, and Native North Am...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low

Typical Credentials:

Direct expertise in Mesoamerican, Chicano, Mexicano, Indigenous, or American Southwest history and culture; archaeology; museum and cultural-heritage work; or Indigenous community education and representation.

Required Achievements:

Leadership of a culturally focused educational or heritage organization, Professional museum, archaeology, history, or cultural-administration experience, Relevant academic training or community-based expertise, Involvement in exhibitions, cultural programming, research, or public education

Recent Guest Discussions

Colleen Lucero - The Brooklyn Museum Exhibition "hopi Kachina Dolls: Blessings For A Balanced World," Hopi Cultural Education, Museum Exhibitions And Programming, And The Work Of The Hopivewat Learning Center.

Recent Topics

History, Mesoamerican History, Archaeology, Chicano History, Indigenous Heritage

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Tales From Aztlantis

Throwback Thursday: AZTLAN!

October 08, 2026

What is Aztlan? And what does this Indigenous concept mean to the Chicano Nation?listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text!Support the showOrder "NEVER WILL IT BE LOST" and get $5 off!Support Lignum: A Cultural Haven in MéridaYour Hosts:Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, and filmmaker. His research covers Mesoamerica, the American Southwest, and the historical connections between the two regions. He is the author of numerous books and has presented lectures at t...

THROWBACK: Cesar Chavez & The Cult of Synanon!

September 24, 2026

The year is 1966, in Santa Monica, California. Inside a large, dimly lit room, members of a controversial and increasingly violent group known as Synanon gather in a circle. At the center sits a single figure—another “Synanite”—alone on a folding chair, surrounded on all sides. Around the edges of the room, a few silent observers watch, waiting.Then it begins.One by one, the circle turns inward. Voices rise. Insults sharpen. What starts as confrontation quickly escalates into something far mo...

109: Hopi Kachina Dolls in Brooklyn!

September 17, 2026

We are joined by Colleen Lucero to talk about the upcoming exhibit Hopi Kachina Dolls: Blessings for a Balanced World, which opens October 2 at the Brooklyn Museum, and her work with the Hopivewat Learning Center. Colleen is a Hopi community member from the village of Hotevilla. She is the Managing Director of the Hopivewat Learning Center, a community-designed organization that facilitates accessible opportunities for Hopi people to engage with their tribal and cultural heritage. She also co...

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brandmexstunts@gmail.com

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