A comedic podcast about your favorite beverages! Each week a new guest chats about their beverage of choice with recovering bartender Josh Segovia and barback Rob Grabowski. Bottle Icon Art by Alex Vaughn
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We are clinical psychologists, educators, and program directors with over 50 years of combined experience in autism spectrum research and support. Through raising awareness and addressing key topics in the field, our goal is to inspire others to advocate for inclusive policies, evidence-based research, and comprehensive training. Andrew S. Rubin, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and the Founder of the International Society for Autism (ISAresearch.org), as well as the Founder and CEO of New ...
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Welcome to the Rio Grande Podcast, the valley's newest adventure. If you live anywhere in the Rio Grande Valley, this show is about YOU. This is your home, and you're proud of it! It's time to showcase the power and beauty of this region we've all grown to love. We're going to explore the best ways to thrive living in South Texas, empower each other to stay healthy in the middle of Hispanic culture, and illuminate the faces of local business. It's time to build community and amplify the voic ...
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S3.EP23 - Rio Grande Recap: Looking back at Season 3 of The Valley’s Local Podcast
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26:47That’s a wrap on Season 3 of The Rio Grande Podcast! Thanks so much for making this the Rio Grande Valley’s local show and we had a great time getting to know the valley a little better with every episode. Which episode was your favorite? Let us know you watched in the comments and tell us what you’d love to see on season 4! Text us! Support the sh…
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Episode 6-AI and the Future of Healthcare with Dr. Marco Rossi
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43:57AI is transforming healthcare, but it can’t replace human expertise. Dr. Marco Rossi, an AI scientist with 20+ years of experience, joins Dr. Rubin and Dr. Kellen to discuss how AI can aid diagnosis and treatment—while warning against over-reliance. They highlight the need for human responsibility, the risk of losing essential skills, and why, as D…
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The Rio Grande Podcast: Talking Vaqueros Football and Week Break
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8:40Hey guys, welcome to another week on the show! Actually… we’re going to be taking this week off the show, but we still wanted to come on for a little bit for you guys! We had to talk about UTRGV football and the fact that the Vaqueros DESTROYED Sul Ross State 66-0! On another note, if you’ve been loving the show, we’d love if you could help us grow…
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S3.EP22 - Josh Moroles, Documentary Filmmaker: Hidden Issues in the RGV
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55:45Josh Moroles is a local filmmaker working to make sure the community is aware of the issues around them. Find out what's happening right in our backyards - From cat deaths to polluted waters. Listen in to find out what's going on and the things we can do to make our lives better here at home. Thanks for watching and don’t forget to subscribe to …
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S3.EP21 - Dr. Rashmi Chandran: Rediscovering “Health” in the Rio Grande Valley
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38:43What is “health”? ‘AltaCair Foundation’ President Dr. Rashmi Chandran joins the show this week to help us reimagine what health is all about - and to invite the public to AltaCair’s Accelerator health summit happening in Harlingen on September 4th. Her foundation works to address the basic needs of underserved populations here at home, connecting i…
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S3.EP20: We Asked a 956 Movie Theatre Manager What Employees Wish You Knew
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27:47We’ve been wanting to talk to people in different industries and work settings and pick their brains on what they wish the public knew about their jobs - in order to help us be more understanding with them and get a better idea of what things are really like for them behind the scenes. Our first contestant for this conversation is Mr. Montez, an as…
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S3.EP19: Vaqueros Football - UTRGV Senior Vice President & AD Chasse Conque
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26:35D1 College Football is here! The entire Rio Grande Valley has been waiting decades for this moment - and it’s finally happening. Chasse Conque is the Director of Athletics and Sr. VP of UTRGV and he sat down with us to highlight the magnitude of this accomplishment and get us all riled up for our very own college football team. This program is goin…
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S3.EP18: Dr. Ebere Iheanacho, DDS - “ExtractionKing” on RGV Dental Health
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51:50Meet Dr. Ebere Iheanacho, DDS - Also known as the Extraction King! Listen in and discover how this Dallas, Texas dentist found himself all the way down in McAllen and how he fell in love with the Rio Grande Valley. We’re talking dental health and myths, pro tips and warnings, and Dr. Ebere highlights his new FREE dental clinic event coming soon Hug…
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S3.EP17 - ArnieTex: South Texas’ BBQ Legend Arnie Segovia
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42:41ArnieTex is in the house! There’s nobody bigger in the BBQ world than the Valley’s own Arnie Segovia, and this week he’s hopping on the mic with us for some barbecue legend origins stories as he reflects on his incredible cookoff career and the culmination of his new cookbook. ArnieTex has amassed over 1 MILLION YouTube subscribers and 700K Instagr…
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Episode 5-From Control to Connection: Guiding Your Young Adult Toward Independence with Savannah Paponetti
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21:06“As they get older, you have to learn to take steps back so that they can have that independence.” — Savannah Paponetti In this episode of the Uniquely Wired Podcast, Dr. Rubin and Dr. Kellen sit down with Savannah Paponetti, a licensed counselor and Assistant Clinical Director at NDFYA, to talk about how parents can best support their young adult …
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S3.EP16 - Unfinished Business: The Road to Pro with Valentina Morales, NFL Cheer Finalist
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42:57UNFINISHED BUSINESS: This week we’re talking to Valentina Morales, 2025 Houston Texans Cheer finalist. NFL cheer squads are as competitive and rigorous as any professional sports team, and they’re just now staring to earn the respect deserved. The rules of chasing any dream boil down to the same fundamental steps: Never. Give. Up. Huge thanks to Va…
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S3 - INOHA Full Band Street Interview (UNCUT)
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10:00Check out what San Antonio's own INOHA had to say after their set at Pharr Out Records for Record Store Day 2025. Text us! Support the showBy Rio Grande Valley, Texas: Samuel Sanchez
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S3.EP15 - Record Store Day 2025 at Pharr Out Records
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20:54This week we look back at Record Store Day 2025 at the best record shop in the Valley: Pharr Out Records. We decided to try something new and interview attendees to pick their brains on some fun music- and valley-related topics. We might start doing more street interviews… let us know what you think! Text us! Support the show…
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Episode 4-Anxiety, Perfectionism, and the Truth About Hoarding with guest Dr. Greg Chasson
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24:02In this insightful episode of the Uniquely Wired Podcast, Dr. Rubin and Dr. Kellen sit down with Dr. Greg Chasson—clinical psychologist, University of Chicago professor, and expert in OCD and related disorders—to explore the misunderstood world of hoarding, anxiety, and perfectionism. Dr. Chasson dispels common myths, noting that hoarding isn’t abo…
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S3.EP14 - RGV Unpopular Opinions: The Valley Said What??
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26:43Text us! Support the showBy Rio Grande Valley, Texas: Samuel Sanchez
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S3.EP13 - San Antonio (ISN’T) South Texas, Local Eats, & Valley Views
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26:48This week three friends sit back and discuss some RGV-focused topics: Is San Antonio considered South Texas? Favorite local food joint? How do we pronounce the “Grande” in Rio Grande Valley? Favorite music artist? Thanks for supporting the show and don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on YouTube to help us grow and bring you more of the content…
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Episode 3-The Changing Landscape of Therapeutic Programs with guest Josh Doyle
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24:51Dr. Rubin and Dr. Kellen sit down with Josh Doyle, M.Ed.—a seasoned educational and therapeutic consultant—to discuss how the landscape of therapeutic programs and boarding schools has evolved over the last few decades. From rising mental health challenges in youth to the critical role of residential care and wilderness therapy, Josh shares insight…
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S3.EP12 - Defending the Valley with Simran Singh, Esq.
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32:33Text us! Support the showBy Rio Grande Valley, Texas: Samuel Sanchez
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Josh and Rob are back from their refill month to let you know they're taking a summer break! Before we head out for sun and fun, we try a very special Daisy Cutter colab Firestonewalker Union Jack. We chat about our month off before taking a jerky flight straight from the Mall of America! Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters, use the promo …
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S3.EP11 - Physical Exercise for the Mind with Aaron Trains, Personal Trainer
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32:43Meet Aaron, a personal trainer who used rigorous physical exercise to help develop his own mental strength in the wake of anxiety and depression. There’s a lot of great reasons to get up and get moving - and mental wellness is at the top of the list. #rgv #956 #riograndevalley #mentalhealth #exercise Text us! Support the show…
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Refill: Bell's Two Hearted with Jackie Wiles
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1:48:04One last refill for May! We'll see ya next month, and be sure to drop us the Phrase that Pays in our social posts! Michigan’s own Jackie Wiles (She’s Boygan) stops by to share her love of that great American IPA, Bell's Two-Hearted! We try a couple of flavors and she reveals how this beer was too sophisticated when she started drinking. She then gi…
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S3.EP10 - Unexplained RGV: Edinburg UFO Incident and More with Daniel Alan Jones and Lillian Jimenez
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43:26Text us! Support the showBy Rio Grande Valley, Texas/RGV 956: Samuel Sanchez
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Episode 2-The Power of Wilderness Therapy with guests Greg Hitchcock, Scott Hess, and Dr. Michael Kellen
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33:35Dr. Drew Rubin is joined by Greg Hitchcock, Scott Hess, and Dr. Michael Kellen to explore the healing impact of wilderness therapy. With decades of experience in behavioral health and psychology, they discuss how stepping away from screens and comfort can lead to self-discovery and emotional growth. In this insightful episode, Greg Hitchcock explai…
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Refill: Bulk Boys with Andreas Tsironis
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1:38:48This Restock episode opens with a Light beverage, and don't forget the phrase that pays! This week we're joined by fan fave, Andreas Tsironis (Comedy Sportz Chicago), who helped coin the term Bulk Boys back in January. He tells us how he converted to Costco from Sam's Club by the woman who stole his heart. We then head to snack town before a surpri…
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S3.EP9 - The Pablo Picasso Incident: Uriel Landeros, Muralist
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41:22A Picasso?! Text us! Support the showBy Rio Grande Valley, Texas/RGV 956: Samuel Sanchez
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Refill: D'Agostino's Pizza with Adam Schreck
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2:20:50Slake your thirst for podcasts with this pizza-perfect refill! Breadstick super fan Adam Schreck stops by to share his love of D'Agostino's Pizza! He talks about being a picky eater, his top 3 sodas, and how Jeff Goldblum makes you feel special. This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (they got hats now!) Use the Promo code: Po…
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Refill: Baked Boys: 420 Cookies with Brian Hooli
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1:53:16The Refill Month of May starts now! Listen closely as we travel down memory lane and drop a phrase that pays all month long. Shout out to us in the comments to take a peek at the prize closet. -- Local THC enthusiast Brian Hooli (Spliff, Laugh, Love at the Annoyance) stops by to share his love of cookies and take us on a magic carpet ride. We sampl…
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S3.EP8.PT2 - La Villa Reál: 30 Years of Entertainment HISTORY, Continued
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31:54The story of the RGV’s rich history and culture is not complete without a look back at Mr. “Nano” Ramirez’s massive contributions to the music and entertainment scene in the Valley. He built the most thrilling entertainment venue the area had ever experienced: La Villa Real Events Center. Major artists like George Strait, Metallica, Selena Quintani…
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Episode 1-New Directions: Guiding Young Adults with Autism Into the World with guests Bobby Jividen and Dr. Michael Kellen
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28:28Welcome to Episode 1 of the Uniquely Wired Podcast! In this premiere episode, Dr. Drew Rubin introduces two key team members from New Directions for Young Adults—pioneers in autism research, diagnosis, and treatment. With him are Dr. Michael Kellen and Bobby Jividen, offering their expertise in a compelling conversation about the challenges young a…
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Dawg Dudes Finale: The Wiener's Circle
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1:35:15Before they head to the great cart in the sky, the Dawg Dudes ride one last time! We got Kate Coney in studio to chat about a Chicago Dog landmark, The Weiner’s Circle! She admits she’s never been and then takes a Chicago test. All while we listen to audio of our latest visit to Weiner's Circle with a bun load of guests, including : Bethany Remely …
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S3.EP8 - La Villa Reál: 30 Years of MASSIVE Entertainment in the Valley, Pt.1
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32:12The story of the RGV’s rich history and culture is not complete without a look back at Mr. “Nano” Ramirez’s massive contributions to the music and entertainment scene in the Valley. He built the most thrilling entertainment venue the area had ever experienced: La Villa Real Events Center. Major artists like George Strait, Metallica, Selena Quintani…
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Dawg Dudes: Byron's Hot Dogs with Lauren Williams
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1:24:10Bow Wow! The Dudes are joined by the Duchess of Dogs Lauren Williams (Holy Goat Improv, Whirled News Tonight) to try her fave dog house, Byron's Hot Dogs located on Irving Bark! Her Highness reminisces about losing her Duke Doug and being a lazy movie fan on Letterboxd. We then get into the classic debate of "Is a hot dog a sandwich?" before uncove…
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Dawg Dudes: Sonic Drive-In with Neal Starbird
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1:15:57Dawg Dudes ride at noon with Chef Neal Starbird (Midnight Burger Podcast) all the way to Sonic the All-American Dive-In! He shares his childhood hot dog ritual and why he only gets back to Sonic with host Rob. We get into the nitty gritty of brats vs dogs before he shares his dog dressing preference and why he thinks dogs should be in the Great Ame…
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ICYMI - Valley Drivers, Llanteros, and Why We Love the RGV
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30:01This week the podcast crew sits down to dissect the feedback on a recent RGV #Reddit post on reasons why we love the #956. Sit back and enjoy a fun conversation on the area you know so well - and hear Sam’s take on the whole ‘Valley Drivers’ situation. Thanks for subscribing to @TheRioGrandePodcast on YouTube and for following the show on social me…
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Dawg Dudes: Superdawg Drive-In with Mike Gospel
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1:19:45Sierra Mist superfan Mike Gospel (How Star Wars Is It, Baby Wants Candy, BLANK! The Musical) stops by the Dawg House to chat about a Chicago institution, the Superdawg Drive-In! He shares how he's always thinking of hot dogs but even more so in photos. We get the truth about his pickle feelings and learn the secret of Chicago Sauce. We take some me…
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Dawg Dudes: Budacki's Drive In with Kate Cohen
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1:26:05Well, hot dog! We have a "weiner"! - The Simpsons (S05E17) It's opening day for Dawg Dudes and throwing out the first pitch is fan-fave Kate Cohen (CSZ Chicago, Blank the Musical)! We visit local institution Budacki’s Drive In with Kate Coney as she shares her love of classic Chicago-style dogs. She tells us about the importance of keeping dogs sna…
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S3.EP7 - Keeping the Valley Moving with Mario Garza, Physical Therapist
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31:47This week we take a look at the health of the 956 through the lens of physical therapy. Listen to Mario Garza, Doctor of Physical Therapy as he helps us get active and gives us some useful tips on staying healthy and moving in our community. Don’t forget to subscribe to @TheRioGrandePodcast on social media and check out @CoreRehabPT for more of Dr.…
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Limoncello Spritz and more with Marie Maloney
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1:28:17We've got the dutchess of the double deck aka Marie Maloney back in studio to chat about three different beverages! She shares stories of destination weddings, supper clubs, and hanging out with Spritz Influencers. We then learn about Bulgarian efficiency and the best way to send pennies to rising country star Tate McRae. Brought to you by Littlefo…
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S3.EP6 - Sweeter Dreams and Better Sleep with Angela
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28:12What does bamboo have to do with a good night’s rest? This week we explore the world of Dulce Dreams Clothing to discover a new way to achieve sweeter dreams and unravel the new “sleepmaxxing” trend. Huge thanks to Angela of @DulceDreamsClothing for jumping on the mic and sharing her sustainable , hypoallergenic new venture. Don’t forget to subscri…
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4th Annual Shamrock Sharedown With Allie Ring & Kevin Lambert
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1:25:15The original St. Paddy's Day crew is back! Two of the brightest emeralds, Allie Ring (DCOMmentaries, Malarkey Comedy) & Kevin Lambert (Go Cubs) are in studio for a Holiday Draft and to try some Pots o' Gold! They share their first-hand account of day drinking and witnessing hungover zombies. We then dive into the green deep end to make our luckiest…
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S3.EP5 - Dr. Ireland Gonzalez, Veterinarian
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26:45Any pet lovers out there?? This week we talk to Dr. Ireland Gonzalez, DVM and learn how to take better care of our furry friends and pick Dr. Gonzalez’ brain on animal care in the Rio Grande Valley. Thanks for listening, and don’t give your pets any garlic! Don’t forget to subscribe to @TheRioGrandePodcast on YouTube and submit your Valley homework…
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S3.EP4 - Natural Wine 101 with Myra Anzaldua
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Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time! - King Leonidas The man, the myth, the legend, Ken Grabowski (The Keg Band) is in studio for our 300th Episode! The Rob-father shares with us the importance of being hydrated, where to get the best OJ, and that even dirty-looking water can taste delicious. He then reveals how he's a #BulkBo…
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Sorrows and Sodas with Andreas Tsironis
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1:09:24CW: Parental Loss After a month of mourning Papa Bottles, we’re back with fan fave Andreas Tsironis (The First Annual Inaugural Grief Awards) for a very special episode. We talk about love, loss, and whether there can be ethical consumption under capitalism. Listen as we try to keep loss light and try three new soda flavors: Blackberry Dr Pepper, W…
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S3.EP3: Only-In-The-RGV?? Unraveling ‘Valleyisms’
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28:52This week we go back and dissect the comments section of one of our TikTok posts, discovering things that are apparently Only-In-The-Valley with a guest from California for some insight and verification. How many things can you think of that are only in the 956? #ForTheValley Thanks for subscribing to the show on YouTube and for the incredible IG s…
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S3.EP2 - Inside Level 1 Trauma in South Texas with Dr. Jeffrey Skubic
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28:44As the Valley reaches new heights in growth and development, we see the need for higher levels of complex medical care. The Valley isn’t ’small’ anymore, and neither are its capabilities. This week we enter the world of Level 1 Trauma with Dr. Jeffrey Skubic, Trauma Medical Director with DHRHealth. We explore what goes on inside DHR’s Trauma Unit a…
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S3.EP1 - Wildlife Photography in the RGV with Manny Marquez
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34:55Aaand we’re back! Welcome to Week 1 of the THIRD season of @TheRioGrandePodcast! We’re starting this thing off by heading to the brush country at Santa Cruz Ranch with local wildlife photographer @peaceofwildlifetx Emmanuel Marquez to get a glimpse of his work in the RGV oasis that is our backyard wildlife scene. The Valley’s parks and refuges are …
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Brew & View: Groundhog Day with Buck LePard
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1:37:04This is one time where television really fails to capture the true excitement of a large squirrel predicting the weather. -Phil Connors it's time for Deja Brew and View with fan-fave Buck LePard (Music Box Theatre) and the holiday classic Groundhog Day! He joins the illustrious #ThreeTimersClub as we learn how a fateful sleepover introduced him to …
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Schweppes Ginger Ale with Simon Tessmer
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1:20:47We're saying goodbye to being dry with future fan fave Simon Tessmer (Sketch Playlist, Clued-In). He shares where he originally got his Schweppervescence and why his Dry January started in 2023. He reveals that he doesn’t speak French like a little kid anymore and recalls spending New Years in a galaxy far, far away. We then try some extra drinks, …
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Five Corners Salted Lemonade with Benno Nelson
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1:27:51For our first Dry January ep of 2025, we're joined by industry insider Benno Nelson (Old Town concert featuring Mustafa) He stops by to share his brand new non-alc Salted Lemonade from Five Corners Beverage Co and shares why it might make you want some tacos. We chat about co-running an NA beverage company and why everyone wants to sip something in…
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