Best Danny Rey Podcasts (2026)

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Over the Edge: Tyler’s Fall, Fight, and Comeback 1:29:59

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Tyler Keller, whose journey is rooted in grit, faith, and resilience. Tyler grew up on a small farm in Michigan, surrounded by rodeo culture—both of his parents were professional rodeo athletes, as were his older sisters. Following in their footsteps, Tyler competed at a national level, earning rodeo schol…

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Movement, Mastery, and Meaning: The Fran Estevis Story 1:14:12

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In this episode, we sit down with Frances “Fran” Esteves, an Occupational Therapist with nearly 19 years of experience serving students across the Rio Grande Valley. Fran shares how her lifelong connection to movement — from dancing with a semi-professional ballet company to teaching classical ballet in North Dakota and coaching rhythmic gymnastics…

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Episode 16: Season 1 Finale, The First 15. 57:36

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Episode Description — Season 1 Finale: “The First 15” In this special season finale, we hit pause and look back at the journey that brought us here. From powerful comeback stories to raw, unfiltered conversations about resilience, purpose, and real-life struggles, we revisit the first 15 episodes that shaped Season 1. Join us as we reflect on the l…

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Episode 15: Semper Fi: The Unbreakable Spirit of Charlie Merritt 1:21:50

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At just 17 years old, Charlie Merritt made a promise — to serve, to lead, and to never back down. Following in his father’s footsteps, he earned the title of United States Marine at Parris Island, beginning a journey defined by grit, discipline, and heart. After eight years on active duty and four in the reserves, Charlie carried that same intensit…

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Episode 14: Full Throttle: How Mario Built His Own Way Back 1:15:25

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For as long as he can remember, Mario Bonfante has lived for speed — from BMX tracks and motocross jumps to the smooth pavement of road racing. By the time he was sixteen, he had earned his pro card, chasing the dream of becoming one of the best. But in September of 2006, a BMX crash changed everything. The accident left him paralyzed — but not pow…

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Episode 13: The Rise of Armando Ramirez 1:05:11

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At just 18 years old, Armando Ramirez’s life changed in an instant. What began as an ordinary night ended in tragedy when a drive-by shooting left him fighting for his life. His heart stopped for 12 minutes. Doctors said the odds were slim — but Armando had other plans. Now living with a T9–T10 spinal cord injury, Armando has defied every expectati…

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Elevating the Discourse with Danny Lybarger 50:09

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Episode 136 In part 27 of our Sinai and Synapses interview series, we are talking with Rev. Danny Lybarger. Danny is the Lead and Founding Pastor of The Well, a vibrant and inclusive United Methodist Church plant in Weldon Spring, MO, known for its commitment to creating safe spaces for all, especially those traditionally marginalized by the church…

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Episode 12: Corey Lee: A Veteran’s Courage to Begin Again 1:44:37

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In this episode, we sit down with Corey Lee — better known as Pheez. At just 18 years old, Corey joined the Navy on September 6, 2001, only five days before 9/11 changed the world. What he thought would be a four-year enlistment turned into deployments, life-altering experiences, and a path he never expected. Corey opens up about his time serving a…

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Episode 11: Eric's Straight Talk About Rehab, Sex & Survival After SCI Mature themes 2:01:44

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Listener discretion is advised. Eric’s story is raw, real, and unforgettable. After surviving two major crashes that left him with spinal cord injuries, he takes us inside the highs and lows of rehab—sharing how medication-induced hallucinations tested his mind, and how humor became his tool to calm others and himself. He recalls the unlikely momen…

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Episode 10: Fighting Spirit: Jody’s Journey from Survivor to Champion” 1:22:41

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Jody’s story is one of resilience, faith, and fighting spirit. He shares how a life-changing accident deepened his spiritual connection and set him on a journey of recovery at Craig Hospital. Through the ups and downs, he battled depression and discovered purpose and joy in adaptive sports. Today, Jody is not only the reigning Wheelchair Boxing Hea…

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Episode 9: Julia Bramwell MD: The Doctor Who Asked Why 1:10:10

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Episode Description (Dr. Julia Bramwell) In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Julia Bramwell, a board-certified pediatrician who has dedicated over two decades to medicine before making a bold shift to launch Invest in My Health Corp. Julia opens up about her personal journey, the challenges she faced, and the pivotal experiences that res…

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Elevating the Discourse with Randy Wedin 55:39

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Episode 135 In part 26 of our Sinai and Synapses interview series, we are talking with Dr. Randy Wedin. He is a freelance science writer and a Lay Teacher at the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center (MZMC). He earned his PhD in Chemistry at Harvard University and his BA in Chemistry and English Literature at St. Olaf College (Minnesota). As a science wr…

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NICK LANE- Bone In The USA (Chicago, Rod Stewart, Maynard Ferguson) 1:29:57

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Trombonist, Nick Lane, reveals how he got the gig subbing for Jimmy Pankow in the band, Chicago. He talks about moving to Los Angeles and starting his own band. He recalls writing for his hometown orchestra in Marshalltown, IA. www.nicklanemusic.com www.divebarrockstar.comBy Eric Baines

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Episode 8: Clown to Clinician: The Journey of Britt Sitzes, OTR/ATP 1:45:59

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In this episode, we dive into the incredible journey of Britt Sitzes, OTR/ATP — from performing as a clown to becoming an occupational therapist and later a respected ATP. Britt’s career path is full of unexpected turns, but each step shaped the impact he would go on to make in the mobility world. We talk about his time at National Seating and Mobi…

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Episode 7: Finding Freedom in Laughter 48:52

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Episode 7: Phillip Bramwell: Finding Freedom in Laughter In this episode, we welcome comedian and performer Phillip Bramwell. Born with quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy, Phillip brings a sharp sense of humor and a fresh perspective on life, independence, and disability. With a background that includes professional acting and modeling, he’s no stranger t…

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Episode 6: A Conversation with Dr. Allison Kyral: Adaptive Fitness & PT Insights 58:04

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Allison Kyral, DPT, to explore the world of adaptive fitness, physical therapy, and patient care for individuals with spinal cord injuries. Alyson shares her journey pursuing her DPT, the experiences that shaped her approach, and her passion for creating inclusive fitness spaces. We also dive into her work with…

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Episode 5: Walk This Walk with Integrity 1:00:30

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In this inspiring episode, Shawn Simmons opens up about his journey of perseverance after a below-the-knee amputation. Through determination and rehab, he discovered wheelchair basketball — first playing with the ParaSports Spurs and now competing at the collegiate level with the University of Texas at Arlington. His dedication has also led to an i…

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Episode 4: The Master Plan; Victoria's Victory 1:04:07

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From the softball field to the stables, Victoria’s journey is one of grit, grace, and growth. In this episode of The Wheelchair Roundtable, Victoria shares her powerful story—from the day her life changed with a diagnosis of Cauda Equina Syndrome, to the long road of recovery that followed. Before her injury, she was fiercely competitive on the sof…

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Episode 3: More Than a Diagnosis: Mario’s Drive to Build a Future" 1:06:54

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In this episode of The Wheelchair Roundtable, we pull up a seat with Mario — a C5/C6 incomplete spinal cord injury survivor whose story is a blueprint of resilience. After facing the unthinkable, Mario didn’t stop at survival. He went back to school, pushed through the barriers, and pursued a master’s degree in civil engineering. Through grit, dete…

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Episode 2: Danny Flores; Life at C5/C6 – Unbroken 52:34

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In this powerful episode of The Wheelchair Roundtable, we pull up a seat with Danny Flores, a resilient force from right here in the Rio Grande Valley. Danny shares the raw, unfiltered story of the day everything changed—a C5/C6 incomplete spinal cord injury that rewired his body but never touched his spirit. We talk about what it means to wake up …

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What is an ATP? (And How Did We Become One?) 54:47

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Welcome to the debut episode of Wheelchair Roundtable! 🎙️ In this opener, your hosts Rico and Roland—both proud Assistive Technology Professionals (ATPs)—break down what an ATP actually does, and why this role is a critical piece of the mobility puzzle. But we’re not just talking job titles—we’re getting personal. We share our own journeys into the…

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Mis/Disinformation Part 3: Holy Smokescreen 1:05:45

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Episode 134 How do our religious communities become breeding grounds for bad science and misinformation? Is religion itself to blame or is there something else at work? Secret foreskin heists, biblical breakfast wisdom, and a cure for ignorance! Support this podcast on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DowntheWormholepodcast More information at ht…

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Elevating the Discourse with Daniel Swartz 53:35

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Episode 133 In part 25 of our Sinai and Synapses interview series, we are talking with Rabbi Daniel Swartz. He is the spiritual leader at Temple Hesed of Scranton and Executive Director of the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (COEJL). Previously, Rabbi Swartz held leadership positions with Greater Washington Interfaith Power and Light, …

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Mis/Disinformation Part 2: Beyond X and Y 1:08:40

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Episode 132 The Trump Administration has waged an all out war on gender and sex. They claim to be motivated by "common sense science" and religious truths, but are disingenuous and incomplete on both fronts. We talk about the actual science of biological sex, the Talmud's surprisingly expansive view of gender, why this is such a pressing issue, and…

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CARLOS MURGUIA- Bye Diane (Chicago, Encanto, Kelly Clarkson) 1:22:54

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Keyboard player and singer, Carlos Murguia, tells the story of his entrance into the band, Chicago. He talks about his experiences as a session singer in Los Angeles. He discusses his album, ‘Wake Up”, and what it was like writing, arranging, and producing the whole album himself. He reminisces about moving to L.A. as a young man with a band with h…

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Elevating the Discourse with Taylor Thomas 51:15

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Episode 131 In part 24 of our Sinai and Synapses interview series, we are talking with Dr Taylor Thomas. She is an interdisciplinary scholar, artist, and educator specializing in philosophy and religion. Currently, she serves as a part-time philosophy instructor and a postdoctoral fellow at the Center for Mind and Culture. Her research focuses on d…

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Elevating the Discourse with Fred Ledley 55:09

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Episode 130 In part 23 of our Sinai and Synapses interview series, we are talking with Dr Fred Ledley. He is a professor of natural & applied science and management at Bentley University in Waltham, MA and director of the center for integration of science and industry. A physician and pediatrician by training, he has performed research in genomics …

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Mis/Disinformation Part 1: Why Do Smart People Believe Dumb Things? 1:02:28

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Episode 129 Why do smart people believe dumb things? We unpack cognitive biases, like how judges might deny parole just because they're hungry (or maybe not?). Learn why Steve Jobs wore black turtlenecks, why knowing a little Greek makes pastors dangerous, and why acknowledging your biases doesn't make you immune to them. Plus, we touch on misinfor…

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Child of '60s, now in her 60s, on why we should go all in on EVs despite Elon - Westwood 55:20

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Zan Dubin and I met in Frogtown beside the LA River and quickly dove into her long history of activism, journalism, and life hear in LA. Born Alexandra, she was nicknamed after a character from The Little Foxes. Zan arriving in Westwood in 1966 at age nine — and she’s remained committed to both the city and the causes close to her heart ever since.…

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Elevating the Discourse with Ciara Reyes-Ton 55:28

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Episode 128 In part 22 of our Sinai and Synapses interview series, we are talking with Dr Ciara Reyes-Ton. She is a biologist, science writer, and editor who is passionate about science communication to faith communities. She has a Ph.D. in Cell & Molecular Biology from the University of Michigan. She has served as Managing Editor for the American …

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Elevating the Discourse with Jack Shlachter 49:07

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Episode 127 In part 21 of our Sinai and Synapses interview series, we are talking with Rabbi Dr Jack Shlachter. Jack Shlachter is a physicist who worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory for over thirty years with briefer stints at Brookhaven National Laboratory in New York, the Atomic Energy Agency, and the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Organizati…

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The Real Paleo Diet with Briana Pobiner 49:01

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Episode 125 This conversation was recorded at the Sinai and Synapses alumni gathering in November 2023. In it, we talk with Dr. Briana Pobiner about the earliest cannibals, fad diets, and what life was like for our paleolithic predecessors. When you're done with this episode, make sure to check out her other interviews as well! https://www.downthew…

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Elevating the Discourse with JD Stillwater 51:42

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Episode 125 In part 21 of our Sinai and Synapses interview series, we are talking with JD Stillwater. He is a science ambassador and author who writes and speaks about profound insights from natural reality, insights that drive paradigm shifts, and cultural awakening. He is an officer of the Religious Naturalist Association, and serves on the gover…

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Palisades fire survivor: Peter Viles on his harrowing escape 1:22:00

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Peter Viles is a brilliant journalist, terrific family man, and the next door neighbor you could only dream for. After years of renting, he and his wife moved from Mar Vista to a townhome in the Palisades and thanks to a robust real estate market were able to sell that home for a dream house up the hill. Sadly when the fires hit in January it blaze…

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Don't Call it a Comeback! 1:11:29

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Episode 124 We're back! After over two years, we have recorded a new episode, but it's better than that. We've actually recorded a couple of new episodes with a plan in place to record dozens more. Oh, and we have a whole host of interviews lined up with fascinating people that we know you will love. It feels more important than ever to be able to …

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Rorrie, the cam girl who made more money on the nude website once she left her clothes on 39:20

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AVN Special Episode: In this edition we talk with four people in Las Vegas about various aspects of the adult video world. First we talk with Jason Luv, one of the most sought-after and popular male mainstream porn actors. He tells us which part of LA he loves to hang out in when he's hear in LA for work. Then we chat with the beautiful Bailey Rayn…

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Steve Padilla - LA Times Column One Editor - Silver Lake 1:30:20

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Steve is a veteran LA Times writer and editor who for the last five years has been the distinguished Column One editor. In this episode we talk about the paper's coverage of the most recent LA Fires in Pacific Palisades and Altadena, the dynamic between good editors and writers, his early days covering crime in The Valley, and some facts about Silv…

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ARON MICHALSKI- Gratitude and Service (Chicago, Paul Simon) 1:32:42

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Guitar tech to the stars, Aron Michalski, explains how he got into the business of touring with bands as a crew member, otherwise known as “roadies”. He recalls his time with Paul Simon and the Indigo Girls. He talks about what it’s like handling the guitars for the iconic band, Chicago. He also discusses the current state of music and what he enjo…

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Sherman Gray - Homeless and looking for shelter through Mayor Bass' Inside Safe 1:21:00

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Sherman Gray and his longtime girlfriend have both struggled with drugs but are now clean and sober and have been for a year and a half. They both have jobs, but they are low-paying and they're on Food Stamps. What they need is a place to live. Currently they are couch surfing and sleeping on floors, and sometimes they have to sleep outside, someth…

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LA's newest millionaire never wanted it to happen this way, and you wouldn't either - Silver Lake 1:44:00

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The last six years have been an emotional rollercoaster for Albert Corado and his family after the LAPD senselessly killed his sister Mely at the Silver Lake Trader Joe's. The City of LA tried to gaslight the Corado initially trying to convince them that it wasn't their two officers' fault when they fired into the crowded store and fatally shot the…

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WALFREDO REYES, JR.- A Million Little Gigs (Chicago, Santana, Steve Winwood) 1:40:54

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Drummer, Percussionist, Walfredo Reyes, jr. talks about the first time playing with the band Chicago and how he got the gig. He reminisces about growing up in Las Vegas and his move to Los Angeles. He recalls his experience touring with legendary guitarist, Santana. He also describes the process of recording his solo albums and why it is important …

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The Man who wrote the book on LA's six 19th Century Patriarchs in his Franklin Hills Storybook home 1:43:40

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Now that Paul Haddad has moved on from discovering the likes of Brooke Burke and teaching us about the freeways of LA, he's now ready to educate us on the six movers and shakers of the late 1880s who turned LA from a dusty town to the second-most populous city in America, In his new book, Inventing Paradise, Paul teaches us of the likes of the men …

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Angela Gonzalez-Torres, former Highland Park NC President, forever NELA activist 1:02:00

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She was born and raised in North East LA, Angela ran and won for Highland Park Neighborhood Council President, and has continued to fight against an influx of bars overflowing on Figueroa. We talk about growing up in Highland Park, her dad's complicated life, and what's next for this 30 year-old superstar who is a perfect example of HP at the cross…

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The Woman Finding You Your Real Value in the Job Market - Marina Del Rey 58:22

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Amy Shratter is a Human Resources expert and veteran who created the new company, Real-Salary, that sorts millions of verified salaries and job titles and locations and puts them in an easy-to-use database. This way if you want to know if you’re being underpaid, for example, at your current gig, you do a search for your job title, city and state, a…

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Ukrainian Danny on Saving Cafe Tropical and the good vibes of Silver Lake 1:10:00

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Danny Khorunzhiy has been a true Los ANGELeno for decades. Currently he is part of the team that helped bring Cafe Tropical back to its glory of providing delicious baked goods and coffees and giving a space for 12-step programs in its back room. We talk drugs, helping others, and the magical corner of Silver Lake and Sunset where the Cafe has been…

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The Return of Sergio, the smartest Uber and Lyft Driver - Granada Hills 2:43:59

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Two years after Sergio Avedian told us his fascinating origin story, he is back with advice for drivers, riders, and the rideshare companies themselves.

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The Independent Journalist Who Beat the LA City Attorney Twice - Thai Town 1:36:22

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Ben Camacho is a journalist who asked for, and received from the City, over 9,000 photos of LAPD officers. When the LAPD called foul, they sicced LA City Atty Hydee Feldstein Soto on him. Hydee knew Ben was protected by common sense and the First Amendment, but she didn't care. Hydee not only lost the first case, but as the second one was about to …

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Lynne Crandall paints the perfect picture of Studio City (and then frames it beautifully) 1:14:53

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Lynne Crandall has owned and operated Decor Art Galleries at 12149 Ventura Blvd. for 30 years where locals, visitors, and celebs come to get their precious photos and artwork framed. But she also has a database of 60,000 photos from the 1930s thru the 199os of your favorite stars and sites of Los Angeles.…

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BRAD COLE- Well Paid and Organized Kindergarten (Phil Collins, Supertramp, Gino Vannelli) 1:34:56

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Keyboardist, Brad Cole talks about his 30 years touring with pop icon, Phil Collins. He remembers moving to Los Angeles in the late seventies and entering the session scene. He recalls the lessons he’s learned working with all different types of musical artists and reveals his secrets to working with complicated creatives. www.thecolemine.com www.d…

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Two journalists arrested by the UCLA police for filming students being arrested - William & Sean: Westwood 2:55:00

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Sean Beckner-Carmitchel and William Gude are independent journalists who documented the protests at UCLA in April and May and spoke at length about the amount of bungling and incompetence that went down on the beautiful campus.