Episode 1 - Cultural Disconnect
Rod dives into how technology is reshaping both Blackfoot and broader Indigenous identities, challenging us to stay rooted in the digital age.
Episode 2 - Language & Cultural Preservation
Rod’s not holding back; this one’s a bannock slap to the face — a fierce call to save our languages and traditions before they’re lost forever. It’s time to protect what remains and revive our culture with a vengeance.
Episode 3 - Fentanyl, Alcohol and Other Deadly Things
Rod tackles the harsh realities of addiction in our communities, digging into what’s really needed to face the crisis head-on.
Episode 4 - Street Codes & Sacred Roads
Rod examines the clash between city and rez life, revealing how media stereotypes mislead Indigenous youth in their search for Identity.
Episode 5 - Tribal Politics - Drama? Or Progress?
Community politics isn’t just band office gossip. This episode pulls back the curtain on tribal politics — the drama, the deals and the disappointments. There’s no shortage of conflict. But is there real progress?
Episode 6 - Traditional Leadership
Rod gives the community a chance to call out tribal leaders, putting the “big talkers” in the hot seat to see who’s really walking the walk.
Episode 7 - Territorial Land Rights
Rod dives into the battle for land rights, exploring why it’s about reclaiming history, heritage and the legacy of our ancestors.
Episode 8 - Reconciliation: Progress? Or Lip Service?
Rod examines the legacy of the 94 calls to action, tracing the gap between promises and progress, exploring what real reconciliation looks like and delving into what still needs to be done.
Episode 9 - Hollywood Indians: Myths vs Reality
Hollywood loves its stereotypes. This episode explores how Indigenous Peoples are portrayed in film, television and literature — challenging myths, celebrating authentic representation and calling out harmful false narratives.
Episode 10 - Pretendians: Playing Indian for Profit
Rod calls out pretendians who are cashing in on stolen culture, exposing the damage they cause and the "popcorn Elders" who enable them.
Episode 11 - Will the Real Elder Please Stand Up (Pt. 1)
Rod calls out self-proclaimed “spiritual leaders,” exposing the damage they cause and putting truth and respect back on the table.
Episode 12 - Will the Real Elder Please Stand Up (Pt. 2)
Rod digs deeper into the fallout from self-proclaimed spiritual leaders, confronting the damage done and the real path to healing.
Episode 13 - Lateral Violence
Lateral violence and tribalism are tearing communities apart. This episode calls out the “crabs in the bucket” and explores how to break the cycle for good.
