What is CWAI?
Coffee with an Indian is a culturally progressive podcast hosted by Brian “BB” Melendez, dedicated to delving into often overlooked narratives and experiences from a tribal perspective. Beyond just a listening experience, the podcast is an exercise in thought, unearthing hidden insights, inquiries, and stories that resonate with Indigenous experience.
New Episodes
The Lesson Learned
Redrum MC Great Basin Chapter
Finding The Sacred
The Day Before All Lives Mattered
The Three Intentions
1. To Go Where Others Won’t
The world often clings to comfortable narratives, overlooking subjects that might challenge our deepest convictions. With “Coffee with an Indian,” we dare to journey where many choose not to tread. Our mission is to unveil those under-represented topics which provoke and disrupt our preconceived notions, aiming to shed light on unseen facets of our intercultural fabric.
2. To Make Relatives
The perception of Indian Country has frequently been one of isolation—distinct and detached from global dialogues. Yet, Coffee with an Indian seeks to be involved in dispelling this narrative. By welcoming guests from both Indigenous and various global communities, we cultivate conversations that highlight shared experiences and understandings, as well as the richness found in differing perspectives. Above all, we’re in the business of making relatives.
3. To Share Indigenous Worldviews
Indian Country has been sidelined or diminished in the larger discourse. The aim of CWAI is to examine the wisdom, insights, and philosophies of our cultural outlook, presenting them to a worldwide audience.