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Life Against The Current is about stories and truths that go against traditions, societal norms, family/friend's opinions, a boss' suggestion -- anything against the grain. We focus on the atypical parts of stories showcasing that non-traditional and unconventional paths that led to something successfully. This show is driven by two twenty-something year olds on a quest for non-traditional and unconventional avenues for success while making our way through the world. Elaine Vargas - Founder ...
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Oral histories collected from people who moved to Pittsburgh from other parts of the world.
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Giannie Braafhart talks about growing up in Curaçao and her move to the US. This interview was conducted by Anna, Ben, Lotus and Trey from Winchester Thurston School.By SLB Radio Productions, Inc.
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Amanda Ayestas talks about growing up in Guatemala and her move to the US. This interview was conducted by Eva, Greta, Luce, and Sophie M. from Winchester Thurston School.By SLB Radio Productions, Inc.
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Munir Zazai talks about growing up in Afghanistan and his move to the US. This interview was conducted by Drew, Cole, Sophie and Jose from Winchester Thurston School.By SLB Radio Productions, Inc.
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Hugo Cruz talks about growing up in Cuba and his move to the US. This interview was conducted by Drew, Amir, Isabel and Kaat from Winchester Thurston School.By SLB Radio Productions, Inc.
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Elsa Santos talks about growing up in the Azores and her move to the US. This interview was conducted by Harrison, Grace, Jasmin & Max from Winchester Thurston School.By SLB Radio Productions, Inc.
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Habakkuk Baldonado talks about growing up in Italy and his move to the US. This interview was conducted by Ava, Adrian, Sasha & Cooper from Winchester Thurston School.By SLB Radio Productions, Inc.
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Mai Khoi talks about growing up in Vietnam and her move to the US. This interview was conducted by Libby, Paul & Mikhayla from Winchester Thurston School. Background Music: "Quasi Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 LicenseBy SLB Radio Productions, Inc.
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Rogerio talks about growing up in Brazil and his move to the US. This interview was conducted by Lila, Khalil, Riya & Noah from Winchester Thurston School. Background Music: "Quasi Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 LicenseBy SLB Radio Productions, Inc.
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Grainne talks about growing up in Northern Ireland and her move to the US. This interview was conducted by David, Antoni, Leah & Quinn from Winchester Thurston School. Background Music: "Quasi Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 LicenseBy SLB Radio Productions, Inc.
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Sandra talks about growing up in Chile and her move to the US. This interview was conducted by Arthur, Brylie, Jonah & Chloe from Winchester Thurston School. Background Music: "Quasi Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 LicenseBy SLB Radio Productions, Inc.
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Lavinia talks about growing up in Romania and her move to the US. This interview was conducted by Carolyn, Blake, Theo & Noa from Winchester Thurston School. Background Music: "Quasi Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 LicenseBy SLB Radio Productions, Inc.
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Oleh talks about growing up in Ukrane and his move to the US. This interview was conducted by Effie, Margaret & James from Winchester Thurston School. Background Music: "Quasi Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 LicenseBy SLB Radio Productions, Inc.
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Rodney talk about growing up in New Zealand and his move to the US. This interview was conducted by Zora, Jillian, Hudson & Jayan from Winchester Thurston School. Background Music: "Quasi Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 LicenseBy SLB Radio Productions, Inc.
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Giulia talks about growing up in Italy and her move to the US. This interview was conducted by Sofi, Fynn, Ayan and Lola from Winchester Thurston School Background Music: "Quasi Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 LicenseBy SLB Radio Productions, Inc.
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Dinesh Khatiwoda talks about growing up in Bhutan and Nepal and his move to the US. This interview was conducted by Vyas, Logan and Harlow from Winchester Thurston School. Background Music: "Quasi Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 LicenseBy SLB Radio Productions, Inc.
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Irene Steele talks about growing up in the Philippines and her move to the US. This interview was conducted by Colette, Posey, Rocco and Arhaan from Winchester Thurston School. Background Music: "Quasi Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License…
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Gulin Bulbuloglu talks about growing up in Turkey and her move to the US. This interview was conducted by Noah, Sammy, Alex and Davis from Winchester Thurston School. Background Music: "Quasi Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 LicenseBy SLB Radio Productions, Inc.
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Philipp Stelzel talks about growing up in Germany and his move to the US. This interview was conducted by Hannah, Lucia, Rowan, Broden & Aaron from Winchester Thurston School. Background Music: "Quasi Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 LicenseBy SLB Radio Productions, Inc.
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Brett Carr talks about growing up in Australia and his move to the US. This interview was conducted by Elena, Nathan, Henry & Ian from Winchester Thurston School. Background Music: "Quasi Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 LicenseBy SLB Radio Productions, Inc.
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Daniela Garcia talks about growing up in Peru and her move to the US. This interview was conducted by Fiona, Veronika, Nate & Perry from Winchester Thurston School. Background Music: "Quasi Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 LicenseBy SLB Radio Productions, Inc.
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Sarosh Sinchuri talks about growing up in Nepal and his move to the US. This interview was conducted by Aniya, Sophie, Jamie & Rohan from Winchester Thurston School. Background Music: "Quasi Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 LicenseBy SLB Radio Productions, Inc.
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Insurrection - The aftermath of Jan 6 2021
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Insurrectionist attacked Democracy on January 06, 2021. Where do we go from here Hugo opines. Today on the Show: The Wolf and the Crane by Aesop Once when a Wolf was eating supper, a bone stuck in his throat. Almost chocking to death, the Wolf begged a Crane to to put her head into his throat and draw out the bone. "I will reward you generously," t…
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Airing of Grievances _ Hugo has had a lot of issues with you people.
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Hugo looks back at 2020 and goes over the little and big things that have been an issue or concern this Pandemic year and what context he puts them in the big picture. Subscribe to the Podcast or you can find Hugo on Twitter at @hugosposts | Insta at @hugotorres | sangabrielvalley.blogspot.com
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Very Superstitious - Hugo tempts the Los Angeles Baseball fates.
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Hugo has been an Angeleno for over 30 years and has always supported the local teams even if it means not watching play off games. Recently he decided to tempt fate and catch up on a 10 year watching drought as the Los Angeles Dodgers played for the World Series. Was the experiment worth it? Do superstitions matter in the year 2020? Subscribe to th…
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Wife-Napping and how Impulsivity is good in trying times.
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Hugo has noticed that routine has become the default in the age of Covid-19. Recently, "Going Rogue" has made it so that the everyday is broken up with little unexpected adventures that are adding spice to life. Hugo asks, how can you responsibly treat yourself, and others, to healthy unexpected happenings. Today on the Show: The Garcia House (from…
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Processing News - How to not get overwhelmed with what's Breaking
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All news today seem to be life altering to the world at large and this can really play with Hugo's emotion if he lets it. On today's Pod Hugo discusses the way he's found to cope with a modern world of News and wants to know how you deal with yours. Today on the Show: Dan Carlin - Hardcore History/Common Sense: https://www.dancarlin.com/ Daniele Bo…
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Remember - Did we forget the lessons of 9/11
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Once again Hugo finds himself and his family dealing with another calamity as wildfires near his community. Hugo takes the opportunity to contrast the challenges and outcomes of the day to the events of September 11, 2001 when the United States was attacked. Subscribe to the Podcast or you can find Hugo on Twitter at @hugosposts | Insta at @hugotor…
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Salesmanship - Observations from an old Sales Guys
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Hugo went to buy a car and encountered a younger version of himself in the process trying to make a sale. In this episode Hugo shares some insights of what was good, what was okay, and what went bad in the experience. Also...what lessons he taught the 20 year old youngster that tried to close the deal. Subscribe to the Podcast or you can find Hugo …
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Sofya Leyzerovich talks about growing up in Russia and her move to the US. This interview was conducted by Maya, Henry & Raghad from Winchester Thurston School. Background Music: "Quasi Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 LicenseBy SLB Radio Productions, Inc.
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Comet Hunt - Hugo sacrifices sleep for a once in a lifetime Experience
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Hugo has been losing sleep trying to spot a new but rare sight in the night sky. In this process he ponders his role in this world and his connection to human beings from different ages. Ultimately Hugo wants to know what experiences give you awe and to share them. Today on the Show: Einstein: His Life and Universe by Walter Issacson: https://www.s…
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Suraj Nepal talks about growing up in Nepal and his move to the US. This interview was conducted by Lucy, Brigid, Josh & Hunter from Winchester Thurston School. Background Music: "Quasi Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 LicenseBy SLB Radio Productions, Inc.
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Know his Heart - Hugo explores his latest Nightmare?
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Hugo had a rough night of sleep and on dream stood out among the rest and kept him up the rest of the night. In an unusually brief Pod Hugo asks himself about fatherhood and the relationship with his son. Subscribe to the Podcast or you can find Hugo on Twitter at @hugosposts | Insta at @hugotorres | sangabrielvalley.blogspot.com…
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Pablo Ardiles talks about growing up in Argentina and his move to the US. This interview was conducted by Karl, Steven & Julian from Winchester Thurston School. Background Music: "Quasi Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 LicenseBy SLB Radio Productions, Inc.
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Teach the Children Well - Hugo has a lot to Pass On
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From the Simpsons to 12 Angry Men who has taken over the teaching duties at Casa Torres since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Can parents like him design a curriculum for their at home students. Hugo thinks you can. Today on the Show: YouTube - The Art Assignment - https://www.youtube.com/user/theartassignment Lisa the Beauty Queen (The Simpson…
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Aurora Ortiz talks about growing up in Mexico and her move to the US. This interview was conducted by Sami, Julius, Elizabeth & Avi from Winchester Thurston School. Background Music: "Quasi Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 LicenseBy SLB Radio Productions, Inc.
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Conversations - Luci Power Renaissance Woman
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Luci Power is a professional body builder, artist, content creator, high class escort and entrepreneur who has been building her growing brand since 2016. On today's Podcast episode, Luci shares with us through her journey in the many endeavors and pursuits that continue to drive her. From her interest in abstract art to her work building a thrivin…
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Ode on an Ode - Hugo's search for beauty in a bleak world.
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The days seem bleak in the world. 2020 has not been a kind year to humanity and despair is rampant. At this time Hugo contemplates on what is beautiful in the world and why it makes sense for all of us to think on it. Today on the Show: Ode on a Grecian Urn by John Keats: Thou still unravish'd bride of quietness, Thou foster-child of silence and sl…
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Sophia Sa-Yi talks about growing up in China and her move to the US. This interview was conducted by Marcus, Gabe & Jack of Winchester Thurston School. Background Music: "Quasi Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 LicenseBy SLB Radio Productions, Inc.
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Galatian Reap - Hugo accounts for what he's Planted
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Hugo has been planting seeds...literally and figuratively. These actions eventually come to manifest and eventually lead for either a rich bounty or disastrous results. In this episode Hugo talks about being a mindful farmer and thinking about what you put in your ground/mind for you will eventually reap the results of it. Today on the Show: Galati…
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Guess who’s back?! The LATC Team is back and ready to get into the swing of things. In this episode, as the title suggests, we’ll be talking about where the *beep* we were, what happened to Life Against The Current, and where we’re headed. We know it’s been a while since you’ve heard from us (and for that we are deeply sorry). Because we last recor…
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Bharath Chandrasekaran talks about growing up in India and his move to the US. This interview was conducted by Joya, Ben & Nazhet of Winchester Thurston School. Background Music: "Quasi Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 LicenseBy SLB Radio Productions, Inc.
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Conversations: Bold talk with the Queen Bee
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"Georgia-based Empowerment Coach and Author Artisha "Tee" Bolding is the Head of T Bold Media Group. She is best known for her loud belly laughs and love of Truth. As a consultant and speaker, Artisha has spent the last decade providing relationship and spiritual advice to friends, clients and youth groups." Today Tee joins Hugo to share the life l…
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Kenia Acioly-Ashby talks about growing up in Brazil and her move to the US. This interview was conducted by Sam, Lucy, Serena & Leah of Winchester Thurston School. Background Music: "Quasi Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 LicenseBy SLB Radio Productions, Inc.
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Conversations: DatingKinky.com's creator Nookie
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Nookie is the creator of DatingKinky.com. It is an online portal designed "by a kinkster for kinksters, poly folk, queers, trans & not everyone not-quite vanilla." Hugo first came across Nookie's on-line persona on line where she opines, shares and guides conversations revolving the ever changing world of kink. His "Wow" moment came when he realize…
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Daniel Dickison talks about growing up in Japan and his move to the US. This interview was conducted by Alice, Teddi & Meri of Winchester Thurston School. Background Music: "Quasi Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 LicenseBy SLB Radio Productions, Inc.
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The Anxious - Hugo has a moment of Weakness
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Hugo is feeling the effects of the sequestration from COVID 19. In this episode he discusses a moment of anxiety, how he came to it and the clear language he used with his loved ones about this moment of weakness. Also...Hugo was one of the featured stories in a recent Los Angeles Times article. His experience during the 1985 Mexican Earthquake are…
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Michael Torma talks about growing up in Hungary and his move to the US. This interview was conducted by Emmet, Clara & Skylar from Winchester Thurston School. Background Music: "Quasi Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 LicenseBy SLB Radio Productions, Inc.
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Conversations: Rosa Parra Movie Critic
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Rosa Parra is a Chicana Film critic based out of Los Angeles, CA who has been rising through the ranks as a student of movies and movie making. In this show, Hugo and Rosa find the time to talk about their shared background having grown up in the same neighborhood, the challenges of a being a film critic in today’s internet culture and much more. T…
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To the Quitters - Times are hard...Meet the Challenge
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Hugo is doing his best to keep a household running while staying from the outside world. He discusses his upset with a Quitting Culture that is not doing the same. Subscribe to the Podcast or you can find Hugo on Twitter at @hugosposts | Insta at @hugotorres | sangabrielvalley.blogspot.com
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Watershed Moment - Life before & After COVID 19
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Hugo discusses the real challenges his family is facing during the COVID 19 epidemic. How this moment might change our civilization. Subscribe to the Podcast or you can find Hugo on Twitter at @hugosposts | Insta at @hugotorres | sangabrielvalley.blogspot.com
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