Best José Rico Podcasts (2025)

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The Journey Home: Finding Ancestral Roots and Spiritual Rebirth in Sierra Leone 49:23

23d ago49:23

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What happens when we finally listen to the signs that have been guiding us all along? In this breathtaking conversation from the beaches of Sierra Leone, Rico sits down with racial healer and founder of ReKinNectar, L3C, Yvonnie DuBose, who shares her remarkable spiritual journey back to her ancestral homeland. Growing up in Chicago's Ida B. Wells …

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Ancient Wisdom and Modern Spirituality with Acacea Lewis 1:39:39

2M ago1:39:39

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Join us for an enlightening journey with Acacea Lewis, the visionary founder of Divine Master Alchemy School, as we explore the intersection of spirituality, science, and cultural. Acacea shares the gift of tea, a symbol of ease and unity, in a world fraught with chaos. Her unique background in Buddhism, geology, and astrophysics provides a fascina…

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21ST CENTURY SOCIALISM IN THE USA! DSA Caucus Launch w Luisa 42:29

2M ago42:29

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After a few weeks off, Austin G is back to bring you a solo interview pod with previous guest and union organizer Luisa Martinez @LuisaKnuckles. Austin and Luisa discuss an exciting new project of theirs within the Democratic Socialists of America as they officially launch the 21st Century Socialism Caucus, a new caucus within DSA for members who b…

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Courage to Love: How Transformation Requires Us to Build Healing Communities 1:03:02

3M ago1:03:02

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Where do we find hope when systems are breaking down around us? Dr. Dominica McBride offers a profound answer: in the courage to love and connect with each other. Drawing from her family's dramatic journey from Haiti to America—her grandfather was a military leader who rescued people from the Parsley Massacre before fleeing Duvalier's regime—McBrid…

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Current Events #64: MILEI SHITCOIN, ECUADOR ELECTION, PUERTO RICO 1:10:59

3M ago1:10:59

1:10:59

The whole gang is back together to discuss the Milei's crypto rug pull and the general state of the Right Wing order across the world particularly in Ecuador in light of their forthcoming election and in Puerto Rico where it is comprador and patronage business as usual. We also talk about Bad Bunny by the way.…

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Land, Identity, and Belonging in Rancho Cuatro Vientos 47:45

3M ago47:45

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Ever wondered how the pursuit of dreams can transform a life? Raquel Mendia Nunez, a third-generation Chicana, shares her powerful journey from the suburbs of San Diego to owning Rancho Cuatro Vientos, an emblem of hope and resilience. She opens up about realizing her dreams amidst the pandemic, finding healing in harmony with the land, and the pro…

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VAYANSE AL CARAJO YANQUIS DE MIERDA! Trump and Mexico w Jose Luis Granados Ceja 57:38

4M ago57:38

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As each day seems to come with a new threat from Donal Tron and the Yanquis de Mierda against Latin America we are happy to bring you all this collab with José Luis Granados Ceja of Soberania the Mexican Politics Podcast. José Luis joins us in digesting the initial wave of executive orders from Donald Trump in regards to Mexico and what the reactio…

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Scrutinizing the Scrutiny! Comrade Conversation with Paul Figueroa 1:06:59

5M ago1:06:59

1:06:59

In our latest episode we sit down with returning guest and former Independence Party candidate for San Juan city council, Paul Figueroa. Paul helped run the House District 4 campaign of Adriana Gutierrez Colon, one of the closest house races of the entire election cycle. In addition to going over the latest updates from the recount/general scrutiny…

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Decolonizing Healing and Connecting to Spirit 1:06:07

6M ago1:06:07

1:06:07

Discover the power of hope and resilience through the inspiring journey of Cheryl Aguilar, the founding director of Hope Center for Wellness in Washington DC. Cheryl, a passionate advocate for the Latino community, shares her personal story as an immigrant from Honduras and her transformative path to healing by embracing therapy despite societal st…

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Uncovering Family Truths in Stories of Strength with Jerry Hawkins 1:11:46

6M ago1:11:46

1:11:46

Ever wondered how reconnecting with your roots could transform your life? In this episode of "Hope Dealer," we are privileged to hear from Jerry Hawkins, who shares his family's incredible journey from Mississippi to the Windy City. Jerry offers a heartfelt look into the struggles and triumphs faced by his grandparents as they settled in Chicago's …

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What Next for La Alianza? Comrade Conversation with Jeremy Rivera Torres 1:03:44

6M ago1:03:44

1:03:44

In our latest episode, we continue our 2024 Puerto Rico Election coverage as we sit down with former Independence Party candidate for Naguabo municipal council, Jeremy Rivera Torres. We discuss the continued fallout and aftermath of the (still not totally decided) election with Jeremy and the potential political landscape moving forward. Jeremy giv…

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Journey of Resilience and Power of Faith with Eré Rendón 48:25

7M ago48:25

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What can we learn from the immigrant right's movement's 30 years fight for human dignity, at this moment? We will learn what drives those leaders and community to keep resisting. Eréndira Rendón's journey from Oaxaca, Mexico to the United States is a tale of courage and determination, emerging as a beacon of hope for many facing similar paths. Thro…

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Current Events #63: PR ELECTION DEBRIEF 1:09:52

7M ago1:09:52

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PUERTO RICO POST-ELECTION DEBRIEF! Join us as we discuss and analyze the results of the momentous and consequential election in Puerto Rico that saw what was thought to be impossible: an Independentist challenging the Comprador duopoly with a real chance of winning. We also talk about next steps for the movement and a little bit about the smaller e…

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Current Events #62: PUERTO RICO ELECTION 2024 PREVIEW 1:16:33

7M ago1:16:33

1:16:33

Leroy, T and Austin reunite to cover some of the most recent events relating to the upcoming elections in Puerto Rico and the United States. We discuss the insurgent candidacy of Juan Dalmau and la Alianza as well as what brought Puerto Rico to the brink of a political earthquake. We make our final predictions on what exactly we expect to happen in…

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Reclaiming Roots & Returning Home with Cecily Relucio 1:02:57

7M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

What does it mean to find hope and resilience amid life's darkest moments? Journey with us as I sit down with Cecily Relucio, whose story of overcoming adversity is both gut-wrenching and inspiring. Cecily opens up about her parents' immigration from the Philippines to a predominantly white, rural town in Illinois during the mid-1960s, facing cultu…

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Cultivating Hope Through Community and Love with José Rico 48:25

8M ago48:25

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How does one cultivate hope amid systemic oppression and cultural erasure? Join me, on "Hope Dealer," as we embark on a powerful journey through stories of love, resilience, and community. I am interviewed by my compañera, Cecily Relucio, as we honor the indigenous lands of San Diego and pay tribute to my late Tio Cosme, whose tireless work embodie…

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Current Events #61: GRAN DEBATE PUERTO RICO 2024 1:06:27

8M ago1:06:27

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The boys are all together to recap, analyze, discuss, pontificate, fanboy the recent Gubernatorial debate in Puerto Rico ahead of what will go down as a cataclysmic paradigm in Puerto Rico politics and reality.

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Hope Dealer Episode 1 Trailer 5:04

8M ago5:04

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How does one cultivate hope amid systemic oppression and cultural erasure? Join me, on "Hope Dealer," as we embark on a powerful journey through stories of love, resilience, and community. In the inaugural episode, I'm interviewed by my compañera, Cecily Relucio, as we honor the indigenous lands of San Diego and pay tribute to my late Tio Cosme, wh…

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Current Events #60: VENEZUELA ELECTIONS AND AFTERMATH W/ LUISA 1:08:26

10M ago1:08:26

1:08:26

After a few months off, Austin G is back to bring you a solo interview pod with previous guest and union organizer Luisa Martinez. Luisa was able to attend Venezuela's recent presidential election in person as an election observer on behalf of the Democratic Socialists of America International Committee (dsaic.org) and gives us her on the ground pe…

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Current Events #59: MEXICO ELECTIONS & PUERTO RICO PRIMARIES 1:12:39

12M ago1:12:39

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In this edition of MyM, we do a bit of a debrief on the recent elections in Mexico and the primaries of the comprador Pro-Statehood PNP in Puerto Rico. Austin breaks down his experience as an election observer in Mexico giving us his analysis of the ramifications of Claudia Sheinbaum's victory. Hilarity and giggling ensues as we discuss the Looney …

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Current Events #58: PUERTO RICO ELECTIONS PREVIEW 1:08:14

1y ago1:08:14

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After a typical hiatus, MyM is back with a Current Events episode. In this one, we preview the November elections in Puerto Rico. We dive a bit deeper into the comprador Statehood party's impending primary pitting incumbent Pedro Pierluisi, the Ted Cruz of Chuck Schumers, against Resident Commissioner and MAGA enthusiast Jenniffer Gonzalez which ma…

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Puerto Rico, Legal, Business, Podcast Trailer 0:39

1y ago0:39

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This is the Puerto Rico, Business, Legal Podcast If you’re in business in Puerto Rico this is the one Not to miss as we steer you clear of the legal minefield to make informed decisions. Crossing party lines, we bring you timely and objective reports, analysis, and discussion on laws, regulations, our justice system, our justice and business landsc…

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Ep. 72 - Sermón: Renovando el espíritu de la mente - Pastora Elcira Rexach 41:19

1+ y ago41:19

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Este mensaje fue predicado por nuestra pastora asociada en el cierre de nuestro congreso de Salud mental: Sanamente. Todos los seres humanos manejan la realidad de que nuestras mentes son nuestro campo de batalla. En este sermón hablamos acerca de como la palabra De Dios nos aconseja para encontrar paz mental aun en lo momentos adversos de la vida.…

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Ep. 71 - Sermón: ¿Será que se le olvidó a Mateo el plato principal? - Pastor Jonathan Ortiz 32:38

1+ y ago32:38

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PALESTINIAN SOLIDARITY: The ongoing global response to the genocide in Gaza 1:29:07

1+ y ago1:29:07

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LeRoy, T, and friend of the show Rev are back together to discuss one thing: the growing global solidarity movement for Palestine. Rev and LeRoy discuss what they've been a part of and what they've been seeing down in Australia while T brings a US perspective. We discuss the various players and dynamics involved day in and day out in this swelling …

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Ep. 70 - Sermón: Una obra restaurada - Ft. Ireliz Ortiz 18:19

1+ y ago18:19

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Al igual que una obra de arte, nuestra vida fue elaborada por el más poderoso de los artista, el artista máximo del universo, nuestro Dios. en este sermón nuestra líder creativa nos habla a cerca de como su proceso creativo le ha dado herramientas para que la palabra De Dios le añada valor como una obra hecha por el mismo Dios…

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Ep. 69 - Serie: Nada me faltará pt. VI - Pastor José R. Pedraza 57:12

1+ y ago57:12

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En esta ser nuestro pastor @joserpedraza explora la idea del cuidado De Dios de una manera poderosa, desde los ojos de David en el Salmos 23. Dios no solo es un buen pastor; sino que esta buscando que seamos conscientes de cuanto el desea protegernos mientras caminamos por el cumplimiento del su propósito De Dios en nuestras vidas.…

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Ep. 68 - Serie: Nada me faltará pt.V - Pastor José R. Pedraza 39:35

1+ y ago39:35

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En esta ser nuestro pastor @joserpedraza explora la idea del cuidado De Dios de una manera poderosa, desde los ojos de David en el Salmos 23. Dios no solo es un buen pastor; sino que esta buscando que seamos conscientes de cuanto el desea protegernos mientras caminamos por el cumplimiento del su propósito De Dios en nuestras vidas.…

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Ep. 67 - Enseñanza: Hacia un liderazgo sano - Pastor Benjamín Torres 1:06:52

1+ y ago1:06:52

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En esta enseñanza nuestro pastor asociado Benjamín Torres comparte con nosotros una poderosa enseñanza acerca de como desarrollar un liderazgo bíblico y administrativamente sano.

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AUSTRALIA/PALESTINE: Comrade Conversation w/ Rev 1:31:45

1+ y ago1:31:45

1:31:45

After an extended hiatus, LeRoy and T are joined by friend of the show Rev to discuss and breakdown the recent failed Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum and the ongoing Palestinian genocide. Both topics are inextricably linked through the history of settler-colonial violence. We navigate the background and fallout of the failed referendum an…

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Ep. 66 - Serie: Nada me faltará pt.IV - Pastor José R. Pedraza 1:02:34

1+ y ago1:02:34

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En esta ser nuestro pastor @joserpedraza explora la idea del cuidado De Dios de una manera poderosa, desde los ojos de David en el Salmos 23. Dios no solo es un buen pastor; sino que esta buscando que seamos conscientes de cuanto el desea protegernos mientras caminamos por el cumplimiento del su propósito De Dios en nuestras vidas.…

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Ep. 65 - Serie: Nada me faltará pt. III - Pastor José R. Pedraza 54:24

1+ y ago54:24

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En esta ser nuestro pastor @joserpedraza explora la idea del cuidado De Dios de una manera poderosa, desde los ojos de David en el Salmos 23. Dios no solo es un buen pastor; sino que esta buscando que seamos conscientes de cuanto el desea protegernos mientras caminamos por el cumplimiento del su propósito De Dios en nuestras vidas.…

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Ep. 64 - Serie: Nada me faltará pt.II - Pastor José R. Pedraza 50:35

1+ y ago50:35

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En esta ser nuestro pastor @joserpedraza explora la idea del cuidado De Dios de una manera poderosa, desde los ojos de David en el Salmos 23. Dios no solo es un buen pastor; sino que esta buscando que seamos conscientes de cuanto el desea protegernos mientras caminamos por el cumplimiento del su propósito De Dios en nuestras vidas.…

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Ep. 63 - Conversatorio: La fe y la salud mental - Pastor José R. Pedraza ft. Dra. Rexach 42:27

1+ y ago42:27

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En el pensamiento común cristiano existen mucho desconocimiento y malas teorías acerca de la salud mental . en este conservatorio nuestro pastor @joserpedraza habla con nuestra pastora asociada, la @dra.ericarexach y buscan definir e incentivar la búsqueda de la sanidad en el área psicosocial-emocional.…

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Ep. 62 - Enseñanza: El poder de la unidad y la comunión en el liderazgo - Pastor José R. Pedraza 1:05:36

1+ y ago1:05:36

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Nuestro pastor @joserpedraza toma tiempo para hablar acerca de la importancia de vivir en comunión y unidad en el espíritu. AL unidad no solo es el deseo De Dios para su iglesia; sino que también es la oración de Jesus por sus discípulos. .

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DSA Convention: Comrade Conversation w/ Luisa Martinez 1:01:43

2y ago1:01:43

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In our latest episode, we are excited to bring to all the Macheteymatistas out there an interview with close friend and comrade Luisa Martinez. Luisa is an organizer with the Democratic Socialists of America that is running for national leadership within the organization at their upcoming national convention. We start our conversation off with Luis…

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San Jose, Costa Rica with Natalie McSwain: There are schedules to be maintained, even in Costa Rica. 47:34

2y ago47:34

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True Crime? This is as close as it gets on our podcast. Natalie McSwain, a high school Spanish teacher, shares her frightening experience while on a study abroad program in Costa Rica. Her night out with friends takes a wrong turn when they realize they are not on the bus they thought they were. Listen in to hear how this tale unfolds…spoiler: it’s…

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Puerto Rico with Tracy Butcher: Livin' La Vida Loca 1:01:59

2y ago1:01:59

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Today’s episode takes us to the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. My friend and colleague, Tracy Butcher, who recently returned to Ohio where is is continuing to teach high school, had the good fortune of participating in the Exchange Student Program while attending the University of Akron. Her choice of locale resulted in huge personal growth and e…

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Paris, France with Laurie Johnson 1:02:18

2y ago1:02:18

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“See Paris for its bones.” Laurie Johnson, a retired 39-year veteran teacher, joins the podcast to share her love of Paris and all things travel. France is near and dear to her heart as it truly runs in her blood. Years of teaching high school French has given her the benefit of being fluent, which is an asset when traveling abroad. But even she wa…

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Mexico City and Beyond with Kelly Rogers: She works hard for the money...or does she? 43:17

2y ago43:17

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Kelly Rogers returns to the podcast with more tales from her 7 and 1/2 week road trip adventure with her mom, granny, sisters and cousins. She shares some of the highlights from the two weeks spent in Mexico, including cliff divers, bull fights, and pyramid climbing. But, most importantly, she reveals a deep, dark secret about the trip and how she …

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Current Events #56: DICTATOR LASSO, PINOCHETISTAS IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT, US SUPREME COURT VS PUERTO RICO 1:12:48

2y ago1:12:48

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After an unplanned hiatus, the MyM boys are back with a current events episode. We start by breaking down the latest with disgraced Ecuadorean President Guillermo Lasso and his move to nuke the legislature, call new elections, and rule by decree in the meantime. We work our way towards discussing the latest disappointing news from Chile, more of Bo…

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Captiva Island, Florida with Audra Diaz: Going, Quite Literally, Off the Grid 31:56

2y ago31:56

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Parents usually have the best intentions at heart, yet sometimes that can be a huge burden, especially when travelling. Audra Diaz, a high school history teacher, shares her first vacation experience with her infant daughter and how her overzealous packing efforts caused undue stress for her husband shortly after hitting the road. Fortunately, the …

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Wales, UK with Diane Mikolon: Finding Her Roots 1:00:33

2y ago1:00:33

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It’s not often that people get the opportunity to travel to the country where their family originated, but Diane Mikolon was fortunate enough to do just that. Thanks to her father’s exhaustive research on the family ancestry, she and her parents, brother, and grandmother toured all of Wales for two weeks, leaving what felt like no castle unturned. …

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New York City and Broadway with Greg Burdick: In a New York State of Mind 55:49

2y ago55:49

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The New York City of 1988 was quite a different experience than it is today. Greg Burdick is a Theatre Arts teacher and playwright, with 30 years of experience as an educator. He also happens to be my husband. In this episode, Greg shares the story of his first trip to The Big Apple and the nerve-wracking incident he and his friends experienced whi…

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Disneyland Tokyo with Morgan Stark, host of Just Some Magic podcast: Disney fans unite!! 52:27

2y ago52:27

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Morgan Stark, host of Just Some Magic podcast, joins me for a collaboration and dishes all things Disney. She shares how, as a former Disney College Program Cast Member, living her best life, frequently visiting Disneyland, and being an early Disney IG influencer, led to a chance meeting with the host of a popular Disney-themed podcast, The Dis Unp…

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Knoxville, TN and the 1982 World's Fair with Cat & Martha McDonald: Calling all Gen-Xers! 1:10:14

2y ago1:10:14

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Come along for a trip back in time to the 1982 World’s Fair – the International Energy Expo – showcased all things tech. Cat and Susan McDonald are sisters who recount their tale of the family road trip to Knoxville, TN and the surrounding Great Smoky Mountain area. Cade’s Cove, Clingman’s Dome and the Nahantahela River are just a few of the highli…

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Istanbul and Antalya, Turkey with Susan Infield: Don't Leave Home Without It! 1:02:30

2y ago1:02:30

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"Travel while you're young" is great advice, although it's age and experience that give us the wisdom we need for a smooth trip. Susan Infield has worked in the aviation industry for most of her career and has had the good fortune to visit every continent, except Antartica. She shares her hysterical tale of traveling with a friend to Istanbul and A…

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Current Events #55: PARAGUAY ELECTION FINAL, TROUBLE IN ARGENTINA, RECAP OF ECUADOR CONVO 58:34

2y ago58:34

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Sometimes we have nothing, sometimes we double up. In a second drop this week, Austin and LeRoy put a bow on the lead up to the Paraguayan election with a discussion of what's at stake and the ramifications of this unprecedented tight race. The final two stories are loosely a debrief of our conversation with Julian Garrido about Argentina and Ecuad…

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Northern Germany with Lily Beery: All Aboard for Adventure! 24:35

2y ago24:35

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Kids love trains, so a two-hour trip should have been a fun and easy first adventure. Lily Beery, a graphic designer and former Walt Disney World Cast Member, shares her story of traveling through northern Germany by train as a young child via several other countries. Listen as she describes the valiant attempt by Lily's mother to give her and her …

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ECUADOR: Comrade Conversation w/ Julián Garrido 46:16

2y ago46:16

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In our latest episode, we are excited to bring to all the Macheteymatistas out there a fascinating discussion on South American politics with Quito-based political strategist Julián Garrido. We start off in Ecuador which has undergone serious political turmoil in the last couple months as embattled incumbent President Guillermo Lasso's impeachment …

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