Best Veronica and Jesse Podcasts (2024)

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June 20, 2024 // Sara Geidlinger LIVE from Jane Bond 59:47

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Hosts Allison Dyjach and Darek Reidel head to Jane Bond in Uptown Waterloo to chat with Sara Geidlinger all about her new film entitled: Hip Hop Hope. Guest: Sara Geidlinger is a local multimedia storyteller - podcast host, photographer, filmmaker, and producer, she does it all. She is also an occasional guest host for On The Scene! She just releas…

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Nuestra Palabra Rewind - Our October 2020 Interview with Mario K Castillo 56:12

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On this Nuestra Palabra Rewind from October 2020, join us as we listen to an early interview Tony Diaz had with Mario Castillo, who at that time made history as the first Latino President for the Lone Star College System being named Interim President at the Kingwood campus for the 2020 to 2021 academic year. It's been a few years since Mario shared…

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Lone Star College Chancellor Appreciation Day en la Communidad 52:04

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Relive the community event celebrating Mario Castillo making history as the first Latino Chancellor for Lone Star College! La gente celebrated Tuesday, March 20th, 2024, at Spanish Flowers to congratulate Chancellor Mario K. Castillo. We had so many folks join us, including: Lone Star College Partners Art Murillo, Lone Star College Board of Trustee…

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Celebrating the new Creative and Professional Writing degree at the University of Waterloo 38:39

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Host Danielle Deveau interviews Antonio Michael Downing, Lamees Al Ethari, and Sarah Tolmie about the new Creative and Professional Writing degree program in the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Waterloo.By Midtown Radio

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A Preview of POETRY AT TORRE LATINA: March 5th in Houston Texas! 50:06

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Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, speaks w/ the featured artists for the celebration of poetry, prose, and visual expression w/ a special event: Nuestra Palabra & Tintero Projects Present: Poetry at Torre Latina! The night will feature a Q&A w/ our poets & artists, book signing, visual art exhibits, and a preview of the new Nuestra Palabra offices at …

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Texas Author Series LIVE! Carmen Tafolla's WARRIOR GIRL at the GCAC's Latino Bookstore! 57:56

5M ago57:56

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The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center's Latino Bookstore, as part of the Texas Author Series, welcomes Dr. Carmen Tafolla as she presents and reads from her latest book WARRIOR GIRL! Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante and Literary Curator for the GCAC's Latino Bookstore, hosts the Texas Author Series every second Friday of the month. Carmen talks about the…

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NP & HCPL's Big Read Book Giveaway: INFINITE COUNTRY by Patricia Engel 45:24

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Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say and the Harris County Public Library invite you to join us for a book giveaway and discussion of Nuestra Palabra's 2024 Big Read selection, INFINITE COUNTRY by Patricia Engel. The first 50 attendees to register will receive a free copy of the book, courtesy of Nuestra Palabra through the Big Read gra…

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November 30, 2023 // OTS's 50th Episode w/ Sara Geidlinger & Colin Hunter LIVE from Adventurer's Guild 1:03:25

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On The Scene celebrated its 50th EPISODE on November 30th, 2023! Hosts Darek and Allison headed to Adventurer's Guild Cafe in Downtown Kitchener to chat with Sara Geidlinger and Colin Hunter about their upcoming film "The Ref Didn't See It." Guests: Sara Geidlinger is a local multimedia storyteller - podcast host, photographer, filmmaker, and produ…

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November 16, 2023 // Mackenzie Jordan & DJ Jess LIVE from Midnight Run Cafe 1:07:42

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This week hosts Darek Reidel and Allison Dyjach head to Midnight Run Cafe in Uptown Waterloo to chat with local guests Mackenzie Jordan and DJ Jess. Guests: Mackenzie Jordan is a local musician, producer, and operator of Locust Ridge studio in New Hamburg. He is also one half of the rock duo Cheap Shirt. The band released their first album in 2021 …

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NP Spotlight: Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones 37:55

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Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante and Political Analyst on What's Your Point on Fox 26 News, welcomes Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones. Commissioner Briones shares her work in improving Precinct 4, an important gun buyback program taking place this November 18th, and her literacy advocacy, with her recent appearance at NP's & NEA's Big Read ev…

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November 9, 2023 // Neal Moogk-Soulis and Danielle Deveau LIVE at Emmanuel United Church 1:04:41

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In this episode of On The Scene, Darek and Allison head to Emmanuel United Church in Uptown Waterloo to hear about their ongoing concert series through Side Door Access. They also chat with Danielle Deveau, executive producer of Midtown Radio about their new Radio Drama series. Guests: Neal Moogk-Soulis is the concert organizer at Emmanuel United C…

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BANF 2023 Houston Cultural Treasures Announcement 1:12:45

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The Houston Cultural Treasures Announcement Event and State of the Network Panel - Recorded Live on 11.02.2023 - at The DeLUXE Theater. The BIPOC Arts Network and Fund named the cohort of 11 organizations named as Houston Cultural Treasures. The panel discussion framed learning and hopes from different segments of BANF communities. BANF will invest…

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GCAC'S Latino Bookstore November '23 Preview: Alma García's ALL THAT RISES 51:10

9M ago51:10

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Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante & Literary Curator for the Latino Bookstore at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center (GCAC) in San Antonio Texas, welcomes award-winning Seattle writer, teacher, and editor Alma García as she returns to her El Paso roots with her debut novel, ALL THAT RISES (University of Arizona Press, 2023), a story of secrets, lies, bo…

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GCAC'S Latino Bookstore November '23 Preview: Dr. Jesus Jesse Esparza's RAZA SCHOOLS 50:37

9M ago50:37

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Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante & Literary Curator for the Latino Bookstore at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center (GCAC) in San Antonio Texas, welcomes professor Dr. Jesús Jesse Esparza, Associate Professor in the Department of History, Geography, and General Studies at Texas Southern University, to discuss his book RAZA SCHOOLS (University of Oklaho…

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October 26, 2023 // Mable Sugarbush & Veronica Tease LIVE @ Counterpoint Brewing 1:07:07

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In this episode of On The Scene, Darek and Allison head to Counterpoint Brewing Co in Kitchener to sip some tasty brews and chat with local burlesque dancers Veronica Tease and Mable Sugarbush. Guests: Veronica Tease and Mable Sugarbush are local burlesque performers that take the stage with Sassy Ray Burlesque shows in town! Mable started her burl…

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NP Spotlight: ROOTED IN CLAY w/ Verónica Castillo & Dr. Josie Méndez-Negrete 46:22

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Internationally renowned ceramicist Veronica Castillo alongside Professor Emerita and Independent Publisher Dr. Josie Méndez-Negrete join us in spotlighting their co-authored book, "Rooted in Clay: El Arte de Verónica Castillo."Tony delves into the book written as a plática in which Castillo shares her life work, inspiration, politics, and history …

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October 19, 2023 // Juanita Metzger & Onion Honey LIVE @ Grand Trunk Saloon 1:07:07

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In this episode of On The Scene, Darek Reidel and Allison Dyjach head to the Grand Trunk Saloon in Downtown Kitchener to chat with localist Juanita Metzger and folk band Onion Honey. Guests: Juanita Metzger has a passion for community, slow travel and hyper local experiences which make guided walking tours the ideal business for her. Since moving t…

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October 12, 2023 // Manny Manila & Loublu LIVE at The Lokal Lounge 1:07:01

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In the fourth episode of this season's On The Scene, Darek and Allison head to the Walper Hotel ahead of its 130th anniversary weekend. They spend the evening at The Lokal Lounge chatting with local drag king Manny Manila and new local band Loublu. Guests: Manny Manila is a Filipino, trans drag king based in Waterloo. He had his start at the UW Dra…

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Hobba & Hing try botox 47:32

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Face, poison, needles. It just makes sense. Plus, nothing else has worked on this season of Silver Bullet. But are your brave hosts about to give up? Or are they about to pay a registered nurse to palm slam a few CCs of botulinum toxin into their facial muscles? The second one. It’s the second one.By ABC listen

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Latino Bookstore's Texas Author Series September Preview: Dr Norma Cantu 49:24

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Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante & Literary Curator for the Latino Bookstore at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center welcomes award winning author and distinguished professor Dr. Norma Cantu to the show to discuss her latest book CHICANA PORTRAITS: CRITICAL BIOGRAPHIES OF TWELVE CHICANA WRITERS (University of Arizona Press 2023) ahead of her Texas Autho…

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Latino Bookstore's Texas Author Series September Preview: John Olivares Espinoza 52:11

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Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante & Literary Curator for the Latino Bookstore at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center in San Antonio Texas, welcomes award winning author John Olivares Espinoza to the show to discuss his book THE DATE FRUIT ELEGIES (Bilingual Review Press, 2008) ahead of his Texas Author Series appearance on October 13th 2023 at the Guada…

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October 5, 2023 // Roshan James & Ben Metcalf LIVE @ Arabella Park 1:20:56

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In this week's episode of On The Scene, Allison Dyjach and guest co-host Matt Rappolt head to Belmont Village in Kitchener to visit Arabella Park Beer Bar and chat with local artist Roshan James about her new book release, Pink Moon, and co-owner and cellarman of Arabella, Ben Metcalf. Guests: Roshan James is a Tibetan-Indian multidisciplinary arti…

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Main Street Theater's CARMELA, FULL OF WISHES 44:28

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Tony Diaz welcomes key members of Main Street Theater’s current production of CARMELA, FULL OF WISHES, playing Sept. 24 – Oct. 21 at MST’s Midtown location at 3400 Main Street, 77002 at the MATCH. Adapted by Nuestra Palabra's very own Alvaro Saar Rios from the best selling book by Matt de la Peña, Tony speaks with Alvaro, Laura Moreno, the play’s d…

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Jordan Barr puts forward ASMR 43:25

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Someone whispering sweet nothings into your ear at bedtime? That’s what ASMR offers, and whole relationships are built on less. This episode, comedian Jordan Barr entices Hobba & Hing into being very, very quietly talked at in the name of wellness and a good night’s sleep. Will it fix them once and for all?…

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September 28, 2023 // Caleb Khuu & Hyness LIVE @ Jane Bond 1:07:26

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This week hosts Allison Dyjach and Darek Reidel head to The Jane Bond in Uptown Waterloo to interview two local musicians: Caleb Khuu and Hyness. Guests: Caleb Khuu is a versatile guitarist based in the KW region fluent in many styles of music spanning from jazz to hip hop to country and everything in between. He became interested in music starting…

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Nuestra Palabra & NEA's The Big Read: Celebrating Latina Leaders 1:15:32

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Nuestra Palabra and the National Endowment for the Arts @neaarts celebrated will Latina Leaders with an amazing event, NP & NEA's The Big Read! The event was a huge success but if you missed it no worries, it is now available on our podcast! Some key moments: As part of our collaboration with the NEA, we gave away 400 copies of INFINITE COUNTRY (@A…

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Ryan “Brickman” McNaught urges long distance running 47:11

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You might assume that running is a no-brainer for improved mental health. Fresh air, exercise, endorphins? That’s tick, tick, tick. But prepare to have your assumptions challenged. This episode, Lego Masters co-host and pro builder Ryan “Brickman” McNaught challenges Hobba & Hing to try long distance running - that’s right, the thing that makes the…

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September 21, 2023 // Joshua Pascua & Hung LIVE @ AOK Craft Beer + Arcade 1:04:10

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In the new season premiere of On The Scene, hosts Allison Dyjach and Darek Reidel sit down with local musicians Joshua Pascua and rock group Hung as they go live from AOK Craft Beer + Arcade Bar in Downtown Kitchener. Featuring music from: Alyssa DVM (Wasting My Time), Joshua Pascua (Slipping Away), and Saigon Hookers (Just Another Day) Guests: Jos…

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Nuestra Palabra Spotlight: Carmen Tafolla's WARRIOR GIRL 49:24

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Tony Diaz, el Librotraficante spotlights Dr. Carmen Tafolla’s latest book WARRIOR GIRL! Carmen talks about the book, it’s representation, and how this novel is defying the books bans occurring now and reads several poems from the book. Her book published through Penguin Random House is available through various online stores but also at the Guadalu…

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Alex Lahey co-signs memory foam pillows 43:36

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Sleep: it’s one of the only things you do every day that regularly has the word "beauty" attached to the front of it. Probably worth getting better at it, then. This week’s guest, musician Alex Lahey, enters the saloon with a silver bullet that's affordable, attainable and will supposedly make oyu more beautiful: memory foam pillows. Will it find i…

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Nuestra Palabra Spotlight: Juan P Carmona's THE ALTON BUS CRASH 37:57

10M ago37:57

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Nuestra Palabra features the book "The Alton Bus Crash" on our latest podcast episode. Tony Diaz speaks with Juan P Carmona about his book on the tragic Alton Bus Crash, which claimed the lives of 21 junior and senior high school students after a bottling truck collided with the school bus, causing the bus to enter a caliche pit filled with water. …

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Matt Okine suggests catching public transport to a waterside pub that you've never been to before and writing a rap verse while looking out at the water 52:43

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The key to wellness is diet, exercise and rest... or so the lamestream media will try to tell you. But sometimes you need a wise friend like Matt Okine to keep it 100 and tell you that what you really need to do is catch public transport to a waterside pub that you've never been to before and write a rap verse while looking out at the water. That’s…

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Dr. Mehnaaz Momen's LISTENING TO LAREDO: A BORDER CITY IN A GLOBALIZED AGE 57:56

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Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante & Literary Curator for the Guadalupe Culturalarts Center's Latino Bookstore, spotlights Dr. Mehnaaz Momen's LISTENING TO LAREDO: A BORDER CITY IN A GLOBALIZED AGE. in a lively discussion on place, identity, and the changing conditions of an American border city. Dr. Mehnaaz Momen is an associate professor in the Depart…

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Darcy Moore serves up bone broth 40:12

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Slurping on the calcium and collagen from dead animal bones: it works for wolves! And also, apparently, for AFL superstar and Collingwood captain Darcy Moore, who has been fortifying his body with regular cups of bone broth. But will it be a silver bullet for two men who straight up do not exercise?By ABC listen

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Latino Bookstore's Texas Author Series September Preview: Dr. Ito Romo 57:56

11M ago57:56

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Nuestra Palabra's Tony Diaz El Librotraficante, Literary Curator for the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center's Latino Bookstore, welcomes Dr. Ito Romo, who will be one of our our featured authors for the Texas Author Series' September reading at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center on September 8th at 6:00PM. Tony will speak with Dr. Romo re: his book THE…

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Ruel selects penalty shoot-outs with a mate 38:37

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They call it “the beautiful game”, which is, we assume, because it makes you gorgeous. Exhibit A is Hobba & Hing’s guest this week: songwriter, pop star & football enthusiast Ruel, who ordered them down to the field for a one-on-one penalty shoot-out with a mate. Will football fever grant them immunity against other ills, like cowpox... or just lea…

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The Bard in the Borderlands w/ The Borderlands Shakespeare Colectiva ⁠& Dr. Brenda Sarmiento-Quezada 57:56

11M ago57:56

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Tony Diaz, the Literary Curator for the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center's Latino Bookstore, welcomes The Borderlands Shakespeare Colectiva @borderlandsshax (BSC)! Dr. Kathryn Vomero Santos (Trinity University), Dr. Katherine Gillen (Texas A&M University–San Antonio), and Dr. Adrianna M. Santos (Texas A&M University–San Antonio), who will be our feat…

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NP Spotlight - Vincent Cooper's "Infidelis" 45:50

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Nuestra Palabra's Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, welcomes author of the acclaimed books ZARZAMORA and WHERE THE RECKLESS ONES COME TO DIE Vincent Cooper, who joins us to talk about his latest book from Mouthfeel Press, INFIDELIS. Tony speaks with Vincent Tuesday on KPFT Houston 90.1 FM on Tuesday August 22nd at 7:00 PM CDT as we discuss Vincent's p…

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Jess Perkins advises fake tans 45:55

11M ago45:55

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What does nearly every beautiful famous person have in common? CORRECT: supernaturally even, blemish-free skin. Podcaster, comedian and famed antagonist of Hobba & Hing Jess Perkins arrives this week with a Silver Bullet they should have already tried, getting a fake tan. But will the tanning process leave them looking like golden gods... or rotiss…

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Dr. Roberto Cintli Rodriguez - A Tribute 1:22:01

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The Nuestra Palabra Familia is honored to get to call Dr. Cintli a friend. His work has shaped a people. His writings are testament to our greatness. On behalf of Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say, Librotraficante, and The Latino Bookstore at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, we extend our condolences to his familia and all the liv…

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Veronica Milsom encourages psychic readings 33:55

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The time has come for Silver Bullet to enter the New Age. Writer and broadcaster Veronica Milsom demands that Hobba & Hing get a reading from a psychic medium - and unlike the esteemed seers they visit, you may not be able to predict where this episode goes. Unless your prediction involves a handsome man named Deniz....…

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NP LIT Summer: Cristina Rivera Garza and her latest book "Liliana's Invincible Summer" 37:29

11M ago37:29

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As part of the NP LIT Summer Series, Cristina Rivera Garza showcases her latest book "Liliana's Invincible Summer" live and with a reading at the Ballroom at Bayou Place on August 14th, 2023 at 6:30 PM CDT. This event is free and open to the public; free drinks and light snacks will be provided. If you can't make it to Downtown Houston, we will be …

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Aaron Chen espouses Settlers Of Catan and black coffee 36:57

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Could stuff that’s bad for you... actually be good? Comedian Aaron Chen introduces Hobba & Hing to the concept of yin & yang, as it applies to their journey to fix themselves. Specifically: occasionally doing something so unhealthy and antisocial it forces a course correction. You can probably imagine where this is going!…

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Summer Season Ep 5 // August 3 // Wes Klassen & Aashay Dalvi LIVE from Odd Duck Wine and Provisions 1:01:42

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In Episode 5 of On The Scene's Summer Season, hosts Allison Dyjach and Darek Reidel check out the newly opened Odd Duck Wine and Provisions restaurant and bottle shop in Downtown Kitchener. They sit down with co-owner of Odd Duck Wes Klassen to hear more about the restaurant's journey and then talk with Aashay Dalvi to get some great film reviews o…

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Latino Bookstore's Texas Author Series August Preview: Jen Yáñez-Alaniz & Octavio Quintanilla 50:51

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Tony Diaz, Literary Curator for the Guadalupe Cultural Arts's Latino Bookstore, welcomes Jen Yáñez-Alaniz and Octavio Quintanilla who are the featured authors for the Texas Author Series' August reading on August 11th at 6:00PM. Jen and Octavio will read form their latest works and have a question and answer afterwards as well as sign copied of the…

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Courtney Act advocates for gratitude journals 42:56

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Dear diary: could a gratitude journal be the key to happiness... for meee? Hobba & Hing embrace legendary drag queen & spokesmodel Courtney Act's recommendation of keeping a daily gratitude journal. Reflecting on one's blessings with neither ego nor cynicism - now just how darn hard could that be?By ABC listen

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The Multi-Zen-sery Exhibition w/ Nelson Delgado 43:35

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Nelson Delgado Jr. is the Founder & Creative Director of the The Eclectic Arts Movement (T.E.A.M.) which was created in 2010 along with the BEGIN MY MOVEMENT Project. T.E.A.M. is a group of artists uniting for a great and noble cause through projects Nelson envisions. The Event and Exhibition was ART. Keeping the World Moving! A fundraiser for chil…

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NP Presents: Cat Alvarado's Debut Album "Off-White" 52:08

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Nuestra Palabra spotlights acclaimed Nicaraguan-American comedian Cat Alvarado as she talks about her debut comedy album Off-White, available now on Spotify and Apple Music! Cat Alvarado is a Nicaraguan-American comedian who turned her journey as a Latina misfit into an award-winning one-woman show and a comedy special, Off-White. She’s performed a…

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Becky Lucas endorses a martini and a dozen oysters 36:31

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What price to pay for good health? Comedian Becky Lucas' humble suggestion of a martini and a dozen oysters may not necessarily involve getting into activewear, but could it still be the mental and physical boost that Hobba & Hing yearn for?By ABC listen

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Summer Season Ep 4 // July 20 // Miranda Campbell & Allison Brown LIVE from AOK 1:01:13

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In Episode 4 of On The Scene's Summer Season, Allison Dyjach and Darek Reidel head to AOK Craft Beer + Arcade in Downtown Kitchener to chat with Miranda Campbell and Allison Brown ahead of AOK's Rock Band Night with Eric Moon. Guests: Miranda Campbell is the owner of White Tiger Vintage in Downtown Kitchener. She opened the store 12 years ago in 20…

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