We sit down with Ralph Edwards, runner-up on The Voice season 28, to talk perseverance, Fresno roots, and building a platform that serves the community. From small rooms to national TV, he shares the mindset, mentors, and mantras that keep him moving.
• twelve years from first audition to finale
• gratitude to Central Valley voters and supporters
• giving back through toy drives and warm clothing initiatives
• Snoop’s mentorship and model for community programs
• moving from TV covers to original releases and touring
• assembling Vibe Check and growing from residencies to ticketed shows
• handling big crowds, owning small rooms, and performance mindset
• lifting Fresno’s music scene with more stages and open mics
• resilience through rejection and family support
• goals for albums, charts, and national anthems
Follow Ralph: @RalphEdwardsMusic on Instagram; @RalphsGonnaWreckItt on TikTok; @vibecheck.theband on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok

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Intro Music by Rockstar Turtle- Broke Boyz (999)
Christmas Intro Song by Nico

We trade jokes for honesty and trace how a Fresno crew built a platform from classifieds and late nights, then pivot into fathers, therapy, and the work it takes to break cycles while chasing big goals and bigger community impact.
• scrappy launch of Grizzly Talk with secondhand gear and missed-audio lessons
• sponsor wins through Raza Golf and VMG, plus why networking beats clout
• Fresno as a creative hub and strategy for local-first growth
• stepping back for accountability, returning with clearer roles
• childhood instability, father wounds, and forgiveness
• how to find a therapist, insurance tips, affordability realities
• balancing resilience with empathy to avoid trivializing mental health
• making trucking healthier with better food options and movement
• risk tolerance, process over perfection, and documenting the journey
Thank you guys for staying tuned for another episode. This concludes the three-part series. We love you guys. Much love. Peace.

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Intro Music by Rockstar Turtle- Broke Boyz (999)
Christmas Intro Song by Nico

We trace Fyrfilms’ path from a teen prophecy and a rough upbringing to directing city-defining visuals, leading media at Taco Truck Throwdown, and turning Fresno into a living storyboard. Along the way we break down gear myths, fair pay, and how anxiety becomes a tool for focus and momentum.
• putting Fresno in a new creative light
• chance meeting to directing Taco Truck Throwdown media
• vision, team-building, and executing under pressure
• origin story of Fyrfilms and the 28-year decision
• immigration, struggle, faith, and discipline
• practical systems for anxiety and workflow
• lighting over gear and the Fire Lab setup
• backstage lessons from working with Pitbull
• self-expectations, daily reps, and craft standards
• collaboration vs ego in Fresno’s creator scene
• fair rates and sustainability for videographers
• event safety, communication, and avoiding blame
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Intro Music by Rockstar Turtle- Broke Boyz (999)
Christmas Intro Song by Nico