The first podcast dedicated to global lowriding culture.
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Giving the Listeners What they Want..... Comedy.... News...... Entertainment....... and misspelled words.... Haaaa..... Cholo thaughts and Music/ Talent
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This is a podcast dedicated to all the mechanical things we love. We strive to have interesting and entertaining conversations, so that you listeners will keep coming back!
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Bay Curious is a show about your questions – and the adventures you find when you go looking for the answers. Join host Olivia Allen-Price to explore all aspects of the San Francisco Bay Area – from the debate over "Frisco", to the dinosaurs that once roamed California, to the causes of homelessness. Whether you lived here your whole life, or just arrived, Bay Curious will deepen your understanding of this place you call home.
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A weekly Podcast that revisits events and stories of Alberto Vallejo an ex member of the Latin Kings in Milwaukee. Hear his stories of being a member of the Latin Kings as well as his time spent in prison.
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Wisconsin Life celebrates the people, places, history and culture of the state. Come with us as we kayak the Mississippi River, interview musicians in Milwaukee, and bake pasties in Rhinelander. We connect you with diverse people and ideas through short stories updated twice a week.
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Highlighting the voices of our varrios, famiilias, and community.
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We bring recognition to deserving and musically talented artists.
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Welcome to RCS! This podcast is our platform to highlight and share out stories, talent, and personalities based out of the Roseland District in SR, Ca. The content will focus on the elements of our local culture (such as Lowriding, Art, Music, Gastronomy, and Lifestyle) and the influence of the greater movement.
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In this season of Unfictional, Stories of Transformation, and the ways in which the world — and all of us — have fundamentally changed since the pandemic began. One man watched his children suddenly turn into grown-ups, while another upended every part of his life. Someone else had to learn to live with hardship and found their true identity along the way, all while living in two worlds. Meanwhile, a subculture ascends, one reporter explores Olvera Street, and another finds an old notebook f ...
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A lowrider culture podcast. Recorded historical accounts of the Lowrider culture, by its predecessors. Interviews and conversations with the men and women that paved the way for decades of Chican@ culture. The cars, the clubs, the music, fashion and activism of the early days of the Lowrider movement. The Lowrider culture is known around the world but rarely is the story told by those whom were there.
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Podcast for the weekly live Internet radio show Mental Speak. I am a social worker, DJ, stand-up comedian, Navy veteran, and administrator with the media platform, Urban Intellectuals. I coined the term “Cultural Therapist”, with a mission to help us explore the human experience to make change, using music and comedy to aid the journey. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mental-speak-show/support
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Café con Chisme is a Latinx podcast created and hosted by siblings Yaz + Seb. We see chisme as a tool and practice for social justice—inspired by the mujeres and femmes who raised us and taught us how to be fierce, tell a good story, and speak truth to power—all with a little laughter. Join us as we take on cultural critiques of race, politics, and pop culture—to imagine new possibilities and more just worlds. cafconchisme.substack.com
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Candy colored paint jobs, tons of artistic details, with bodies slammed almost to the ground or bouncing on hydraulics—lowriders definitely turn heads wherever they're cruising. Where exactly did this unique car culture get its start? This week, reporter Sebastian Miño-Bucheli takes us on a drive through lowrider history. Additional Reading: The Pr…
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Summer time in Milwaukee is more than beer gardens and beach parties. It’s also cruising season, where people bring out their favorite cars they’ve stored away all winter. Eric Ramos from the southside of Milwaukee has grown up in the culture…specifically, the lowrider culture. As Jimmy Gutierrez tells us, Ramos is helping that scene grow.…
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Photographers tend to spend a lot of time with their subjects. For astrophotographer Rick Wayne of Madison, his subject for much of his life has been space. What started off as an interest in taking better pictures soon became something much greater, a sense of glory. On one clear night, audio producer Alexandra Salmon joined Wayne to take photogra…
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In the summer of 1966, activist Father James Groppi and the NAACP Youth Council led a series of Civil Rights marches in Milwaukee and Wauwatosa. As writer and historian John Gurda tells us, he was 19 at the time and one particular night left a lasting impression on him.By webmaster@wpr.org (Wisconsin Public Radio)
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The Lac du Flambeau tribe got its name from French traders who observed tribal members harvesting fish from canoes at night by torchlight. More than 200 years later, the Lake Superior band is trying to keep such traditions alive by holding camps that teach tribal youth how to fish. WPR’s Danielle Kaeding tagged along with dozens of kids taking part…
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Interview with Berto on Jon Alite Youtube Channel
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In this episode we are replaying an interview from the Jon Alite Mafia Unveiled Youtube Channel Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime Subscribe to the Youtube Channel!!! https://www.youtube.com/@normalizedcrime5424/featuredBy Alberto Vallejo
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If you've been anywhere along the California coast, you've seen it—ice plant. It's a low, spreading succulent with finger-like leaves and bright pink or yellow flowers. Given its prevalence on our shorelines, you might assume ice plant is meant to be there. But it's actually an invasive species that threatens native plants and wildlife. This week o…
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Wellness books and self-care social media accounts often stress the importance of “living in the moment.” But, what if you’re just not that into the current moment? How do you approach things more positively? Journalist Olivia Herken has been thinking about this a lot lately, specifically when it comes to her least favorite month: August.…
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“The Wizard Of Oz” is a beloved, iconic film that has captivated generations of fans. Author Dean Robbins of Madison tells the story of Watertown, Wisconsin native, Meinhardt Raabe, whose thirteen second role as the coroner in the movie was part of a long and fulfilling life.By webmaster@wpr.org (Wisconsin Public Radio)
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It's Electric! But Car Charging Infrastructure Could Use a Jolt
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California plans to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars and trucks by 2035. But does the state have enough charging stations to support them? Today, some electric vehicle (EV) owners will tell you that charging an EV can be unreliable and stressful—especially if you are depending on public charging stations. Come 2035, the charging crunch could ge…
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The local library is an important place for a community. It’s a collection of knowledge and art. A resource for learning and exploring. And for Eau Claire writer BJ Hollars, it’s even a place to turn up the music and dance.By webmaster@wpr.org (Wisconsin Public Radio)
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Sprinter Kenny Bednarek can outrun the fastest athletes in the world. But before the track and field star won a silver medal in the men’s 200 meter event in the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, he was a kid racing his brother in Rice Lake. And now, he’s running in his second Summer Olympic Games. In Paris, he’ll be competing in the men’s track a…
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Rerun: Latin Kings infest Indian reservation
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In this episode Berto tells the story of how a couple members of a Milwaukee gang see the opportunity to spread the Latin Kings to an Indian reservation near Eau Claire, Wisconsin. We discuss how easily gangs can spread to other communities and take over Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime Subscribe to the Youtube Channel!!! https:…
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Scarlot Harlot Made Sex Worker Rights Her Life's Work
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It has been called "the world's oldest profession," but it's not one that's often discussed openly. Of course, we're talking about sex work. Attitudes about certain parts of the industry—from porn to strip clubs—have evolved over time, and so has the language used to discuss it. Even the term "sex work" is relatively new. This week, reporter Steven…
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Phoebe Bacon has been swimming since she was 2 years old, spending summer days at the pool with her family. Now, the 21-year-old Wisconsin Badger is heading to her second Olympics to compete in the women’s 200m backstroke.By webmaster@wpr.org (Wisconsin Public Radio)
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Two-time Olympian Stephanie Roble talks about the joys of sailing as well as her roots on Wisconsin’s Lake Beulah. The East Troy native is competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics Games in Paris in sailing on a 49erFX boat with teammate Maggie Shea of Illinois.By webmaster@wpr.org (Wisconsin Public Radio)
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Before the rise of Silicon Valley, long before the 1906 quake, way before indigenous peoples settled in the Bay Area—actually way, WAY before humans even existed as a species—some fearsome creatures roamed this land. That's right, I'm talking about dinosaurs. This week we're reprising our 2017 episode from reporter Daniel Potter about what kinds of…
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Wisconsinites are proud of many element’s of the state’s culture. But one that it’s notorious for is so connected to everyday life that it can be difficult to realize when it has a hold on someone. John Plageman talked with his mother, Kathleen Plageman, about alcohol addiction and life after sobriety during a StoryCorps Mobile Tour stop in Green B…
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The world’s best athletes will soon be descending upon the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. Watching thousands of runners, swimmers and gymnasts enter the stadium for the Opening Ceremony is electric. But then, when you think about all the people who helped those athletes succeed and get them to where they are now, that’s inspiring.Nancy Jorgens…
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In this episode we complete the interview with Pedro Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime Subscribe to the Youtube Channel!!! https://www.youtube.com/@normalizedcrime5424/featuredBy Alberto Vallejo
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While strolling through the beautiful Morcom Rose Garden, Bay Curious listener Julia Fogelson noticed something peculiar. All over the garden are signs banning a very specific item: glitter. So, what's with all the "NO GLITTER" signs? This week, reporter Christopher Beale takes us to the garden to figure out what sparked the sparkle ban. Additional…
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Dan Jacobs has received numerous accolades as a chef in Milwaukee, including as a James Beard Award semifinalist. He’s cofounder of the American-Chinese restaurant DanDan and fine dining spot EsterEv. Jacobs became the hometown hero on the most recent season of “Top Chef: Wisconsin.” He talked with Steve Gotcher of WPR’s “BETA” about representing t…
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Gone are the days of the Old West with sheriffs sitting astride their horses and star shaped badges gleaming in the dusty sunshine. But the idea of police on horseback isn't a total relic. San Francisco, with the country's second oldest mounted police force, still has a few hooved officers left. This week on the show, producer Katrina Schwartz head…
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Telling stories and casting spells: Pfister Hotel’s Artist in Residence Heidi Parkes on her diary quilts
The art of quilting goes back thousands of years, with different communities, families and artists developing their own style. Heidi Parkes has found her own niche in quilting by creating collages that tell stories. WPR’s Margaret Faust visited Parkes in her studio at The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, where she’s the Artist in Residence.…
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In this episode Berto interviews one of the Flores twins who was a massive drug dealer in the Chicago area and also played a critical role in taking down El Chapo a Mexican drug cartel leader Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime Subscribe to the Youtube Channel!!! https://www.youtube.com/@normalizedcrime5424/featured…
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Is There Treasure At the Bottom of the Bay?
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There are dozens of shipwrecks in and around San Francisco Bay. And Bay Curious listener Brian Teaff wonders: Is there treasure down there? In some ways yes, but it may not be the type of treasure you're imagining. Additional Reading Is There Treasure At The Bottom Of The Bay? Read episode transcript Sign up for our newsletter Enter our Sierra Neva…
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Here the conclusion to the Blue Interview Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime Subscribe to the Youtube Channel!!! https://www.youtube.com/@normalizedcrime5424/featuredBy Alberto Vallejo
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How Activists Stopped Developers From Filling in the Bay
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In the early 1960s, cities around the San Francisco Bay Area proposed plans to fill in the bay waters and expand. At the time, there was no regional agency looking at what all those projects together would do to the bay as whole. That's where three Berkeley women stepped in to save the bay. Additional Reading Read episode transcript EXHIBIT: Voices…
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Which came first: the churches or the street named Brotherhood Way? That's what Bay Curious listener Noor Moughamian wants to know. She attends the KZV Armenian School located on the San Francisco street and has always wondered about the origin of the name. Additional Reading: Which Came First, San Francisco's Brotherhood Way Or The Churches On It?…
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