Best Juan Rivas Podcasts (2024)

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Sideline Stories 1:15:40

4h ago1:15:40

1:15:40

In this podcast, Juan and Luis talk to special guest from the Now We're Here Podcast: Eric L (and a special appearance by his sometimes co-host, Diana!). Listen as Juan, Luis, and Eric discuss sports and their own personal experiences. Juan and Eric engage in conversations about the NBA. Eric provides more insight to his podcast. Follow The Fifth D…

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"Persistent" - Sandra Carmona Jobe - TRIO Staff and Consultant 1:23:19

6h ago1:23:19

1:23:19

In this podcast episode: Sandra Carmona Jobe, graduate of the University of Arkansas in Little Rock, TRIO staff member, and consultant. Sandra is on the podcast to discuss her personal, educational, and professional journey. Listen as Sandra shares about her own experiences in higher education, preparing for college, transitioning to a professional…

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"Inquisitive" - Laquanna Sledge - TRIO Student Support Services Staff 1:33:39

5d ago1:33:39

1:33:39

In this podcast episode: Laquanna Sledge, former TRIO Student Support Services staff member at Halifax Community College (North Carolina), PhD student at Liberty University, and Director of Institutional Research at Halifax Community College. Laquanna is on the podcast to discuss her personal, educational, and professional journey. Listen as Laquan…

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"Megalomaniacal" - Micah Autry - Motivational Speaker, Enterpreneur, and Author 1:20:09

4d ago1:20:09

1:20:09

In this podcast episode: Micah Autry - motivational speaker, entrepreneur, published author, finance coach, and media producer. Micah is on the podcast to discuss his personal journey, educational path, and how he became an entrepreneur. Listen as Micah shares about attending college, his experience as an entrepreneur, working with large brands, an…

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Beyond the Cinemaverse! 1:26:23

2M ago1:26:23

1:26:23

The much anticipated sequel to the Across the Cinemaverse episode is here! Join Luis, Juan, and special guest Kurt as they discuss the connection to pop culture and cinema, book adaptations, some politics, Star Wars, and so much more. Follow us on Instagram, Threads, and Facebook.By Juan Rivas, Luis Rivas

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Womp, womp, womp... 45:13

3M ago45:13

45:13

Luis and Juan reminisce about retro video games, give sports updates, talk about recent controversies regarding a commencement speaker, cover congressional mayhem, and discuss police action against protestors. Follow us on Instragram and ThreadsBy Juan Rivas, Luis Rivas

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What's Up? 1:05:39

4M ago1:05:39

1:05:39

This episode is all about the things that have happened between the last recording (April) and May. Both hosts share the shows they are watching and keeping up with, exchange thoughts about current events, TikTok (ban, communication, and trends), protests, and recap the previous episode. Join the conversation by listening and providing your thought…

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The Doomsday Clock Revisited 1:13:41

5M ago1:13:41

1:13:41

In this episode, Luis and Juan revisit the concept of the Doomsday Clock Listen as both co-hosts discuss the latest update to the Doomsday Clock (by the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists), humanity's contribution to climate change, and several topics related human cause catastrophe. Also in this podcast episode: A recap of of the Across Cinemaverse epi…

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Across the Cinemaverse! 1:36:45

6M ago1:36:45

1:36:45

Welcome back fellow weirdos! This is our season 3 premiere. Wow. Have we existed that long? Cool. Thank you for supporting this podcast. Juan, Luis, and special guest Kurt talk about movies. Join us as we discuss the current state of movies, creativity, using thematic elements, and unified cinematic universes. Listen as these guys talk about the MC…

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"Inspiring" - Nelsy Montes-Romero - TRIO Student Support Services 1:24:30

6M ago1:24:30

1:24:30

In this podcast episode: Nelsy Montes-Romero, participant of the TRIO Student Support Services program at California State University-Monterey Bay. Nelsy is on the podcast to discuss her personal, educational, and professional journey. Listen as Nelsy shares about attending college, her experience as a participant of the TRIO SSS program, and looki…

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"Inspiring" - Catherine Ybarra - TRIO Staff & Alum 1:29:18

7M ago1:29:18

1:29:18

In this podcast episode: Catherine Ybarra, TRIO Upward Bound Alum & TRIO Upward Bound Math/Science Director at the College of the Sequoias (CA). Catherine is on the podcast to discuss her personal, educational, and professional journey. Listen as Catherine talks about being part of a TRIO program as a student then a staff member, her experience as …

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"Courageous" - Yosiah Davila - TRIO Alum 59:12

7M ago59:12

59:12

In this episode: Yosiah Davila, TRIO Upward Bound/Talent Search Alum of the Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell. Yosiah is on the podcast to share their personal and educational journey. Listen as Yosiah discusses their academic experience, discovering your own identity, how TRIO influenced their educational path, family support, starting their o…

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A Warrior Without Frontiers Part III - Amaris Lopez - TRIO Alumni 52:40

7M ago52:40

52:40

In this episode: Amaris Lopez, TRIO Student Support Services Alum from California State University-Monterey Bay. Amaris, three-time guest and friend of the podcast, returns to share life updates and discuss life overseas. Listen as Amaris discusses culture, life in a foreign country, teaching, and much more. A HUGE thank you to our patrons and spon…

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”Sister Thorough” - Kim Jones - President of the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) 47:09

9M ago47:09

47:09

THIS IS EPISODE #100 OF LET'S TALK TRIO! In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Kim Jones, President of the Council for Opportunity in Education. Kim is on the podcast to share her personal and educational journey, discuss educational access, the role of COE, and taking on the role of President of COE. A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Ang…

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”Determined” - Lisa Retamozo - Founder & CEO of NOSOTROS Education Center 1:22:10

9M ago1:22:10

1:22:10

In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Lisa Retamozo, the founder & CEO of NOSOTROS Education Center. Lisa is on the podcast to share her own personal, professional, and educational journey. Listen as she shares about going to college, working for TRIO programs, and founding NOSOTROS Education Center. A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Ange…

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First Generation Day 2023 at Colorado State University (11/8/2023) 1:21:07

10M ago1:21:07

1:21:07

In this special episode of Let's Talk TRIO: The sounds of First Generation Day at Colorado State University. Listen as a multiple students and staff at CSU share their experience being a first generation student. Special Guest appearance with Dr. Ryan Barone within the podcast. A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosar…

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”Unpredictable” - Danielle Pacheco - TRIO SSS Alum 1:30:18

10M ago1:30:18

1:30:18

In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Danielle Pacheco, an alumni of the TRIO Student Support Services program of AIMS Community College, graduate of University of Colorado-Boulder, and University of Northern Colorado. Danielle is on the podcast to discuss her personal and academic journey, being a transfer student, her experience with the TRIO Stude…

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”Hopeful” - Elias G. Quiñonez - TRIO UB Alum 1:52:24

10M ago1:52:24

1:52:24

In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Elias G. Quiñonez who serves as Manager of Student Life and Diversity at Colorado State University's College of Agriculture. Elias is on the podcast to discuss his professional journey and educational journey, his experience in TRIO Upward Bound, attending college, importance of family, and working at Colorado St…

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”Persistent” - Horacio Aceves - TRIO Alum & Upward Bound Staff 2:33:30

10M ago2:33:30

2:33:30

In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Horacio Aceves, an alum of the TRIO Upward Bound program and now UB staff Associate Director at Occidental College (CA). Horacio is on the podcast to discuss his personal, educational, and professional journey, experience in TRIO Upward Bound, attending college, and serving the very program that assisted him whil…

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SEASON 2 FINALE: Luis & Juan Take On the Red Pill Community 53:57

10M ago53:57

53:57

THIS IS OUR SEASON 2 FINALE EPISODE! In this episode, Luis and Juan discuss misogyny and "the Red Pill Community." What do the co-hosts make of this trend that encourages materialism, "alpha male mentality," and a culture that seeks to damage the way we understand masculinity. Tune is as Juan and Luis discuss their points and attempt to find the "e…

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”Adaptable” - Matt Bisek - Executive Director of Oregon TRIO Association 1:49:55

10M ago1:49:55

1:49:55

In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Matt Bisek who serves as the Executive Director for the Oregon TRIO Association. Matt is on the podcast to discuss his professional journey and educational journey, his experience in TRIO, being involved with the Oregon TRIO Association, and being elected to serve as the Executive Director for Oregon TRIO Associa…

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”Caring” - Kurtis Griess - Director of TRIO SSS at State Fair Community College & Founder of TRIOjoblist.com 1:35:52

10M ago1:35:52

1:35:52

In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Kurtis Griess who currently serves as the Director of TRIO Student Support Services at State Fair Community College (Sedalia, MO). Kurtis is on the podcast to discuss their personal and educational journey, the impacts of TRIO programs, serving as director for a TRIO Student Support Services program, and creating…

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”Organized Chaos” - Elijah Sandoval - TRIO Student Support Services Participant (AAC) 1:13:52

10M ago1:13:52

1:13:52

In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Elijah Sandoval, a participants of the Academic Advancement Center's TRIO Student Support Services program at Colorado State University. Elijah is on the podcast to discuss personal and academic journey, being a transfer student, joining the Academic Advancement Center's TRIO Student Support Services program, inv…

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The Council for Opportunity in Education’s (COE) Past Presidents Dr. Arnold Mitchem & Maureen Hoyler 42:05

10M ago42:05

42:05

In this special episode of Let's Talk TRIO - The Council for Opportunity in Education's (COE) Past Presidents: Dr. Arnold Mitchem & Maureen Hoyler. Listen as they both share their vision of COE, the impact of TRIO programs, the importance of making connections at the local, state, and federal levels, the history of the Council for Opportunity in Ed…

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”Willing” - Joselynn Castillo - TRIO Student Support Services Alum 1:53:30

10M ago1:53:30

1:53:30

This is EPISODE #90 for Let's Talk TRIO! In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Joselynn Castillo, an alum of the TRIO Upward Bound & Student Support Services program at Idaho State University. Joselynn is on the podcast to discuss her educational journey through TRIO Upward Bound, attending Idaho State University, overcoming social expectations, and …

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”Fun” - Cindy Gerhardt - TRIO Student Support Services Alum 42:44

10M ago42:44

42:44

In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Cindy Gerhardt, an alum of the TRIO Student Support Services program at Central New Mexico Community College. Cindy is on the podcast to discuss her professional journey, experience being a non-traditional student returning to college, discovering the TRIO Student Support Services programs, and what she hopes to …

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Tough Conversation: Global Conflict (Israel x Hamas) 36:52

11M ago36:52

36:52

Luis and Juan discuss the results of the 1v1 and transition to discussing heavier topics. Listen as both co-hosts discuss the current conflict between Israel and Hamas. What is the issue? What can be done? What happens next?By Juan Rivas, Luis Rivas

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”Optimistic” - Armando Maqueda - TRIO Student Support Services 56:26

11M ago56:26

56:26

In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Armando Maqueda, a current participant with the Academic Advancement Center's TRIO Student Support Services program at Colorado State University. Armando is on the podcast to discuss his educational journey, his time with TRIO Upward Bound, his experiences with TRIO SSS, serving TRIO, future career and goals, and…

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1 v 1 - Ryu vs Captain America 31:58

11M ago31:58

31:58

Luis and Juan talk about the results of the "One Has to Go" challenge that they issued on Instagram. Our co-hosts then shift the discussion to a 1v1 scenario (the last one for the season!): Ryu (Street Fighter) vs Captain America (Marvel Comics). Who wins? Listen to the episode to find out.By Juan Rivas, Luis Rivas

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”Tenacious” - Jazmin Trujillo - TRIO Alum of Talent Search & Upward Bound 1:26:43

11M ago1:26:43

1:26:43

In this podcast: Jazmin Trujillo, an alum of the TRIO Upward Bound and Talent Search program at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell and graduate of Eastern New Mexico University. Jazmin is on the podcast to discuss her educational journey, her time with the TRIO Talent Search and Upward Bound, serving as a teacher and mentor to TRIO Upward Bound …

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One Has to Go! 52:51

11M ago52:51

52:51

Luis and Juan take on the latest TikTok trend to eliminate one item from a category. Will our co-hosts reach consensus or disagree the entire time? Listen to find out. Thanks our listeners for playing along on Instagram! And shout-out to the Now We're Here Podcast for adding to the conversation!By Juan Rivas, Luis Rivas

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“Grateful” - Dekendrick Murray TRIO Alum & Staff 2:17:21

11M ago2:17:21

2:17:21

In this podcast: Dekendrick Murray, a multi-Alum of TRIO programs (Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math/Science, Educational Talent Search, and the Ronald E. McNair Program), and graduate of the University of Florida and Jacksonville University. Dekendrick is on the podcast to discuss his educational journey, his time with the various TRIO programs, ser…

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Debating the Validity of Religion 39:36

11M ago39:36

39:36

Luis and Juan discuss organized religion. Both co-hosts have common ground in some areas and far apart in others. Listen as both co-hosts make their case about religion, faith, and how it impacts society.By Juan Rivas, Luis Rivas

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ASPIRE WYCO Conference 2023 1:09:16

12M ago1:09:16

1:09:16

A special edition of the Let's Talk TRIO Podcast as host, Juan Rivas, was on-site at the ASPIRE Wyoming/Colorado (WYCO) Conference 2023 to visit with various staff members of TRIO programs across Colorado and Wyoming. Listen as guests share their conference experience, their reason for working in TRIO, provide great advice, and demonstrate why TRIO…

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A Look Back of the Fifth Dimension Podcast! 46:19

12M ago46:19

46:19

Luis and Juan reflect on the progress of The Fifth Dimension Podcast. From the pilot episode to the most recent 1v1 matchup. Both hosts share their thoughts about each episode and think about the perception of the podcast. Give us feedback on Instagram, Facebook, or Threads! Search for: The Fifth Dimension Podcast. Listen, Like, Share, Subscribe, a…

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1 v 1 - Part II - Link vs Crono 32:27

12M ago32:27

32:27

Luis and Juan set the stage for two swordsmen to battle it out: Link (The Legend of Zelda Franchise) and Crono (Chrono Trigger). Who will win this bout? Listen to find out.By Juan Rivas, Luis Rivas

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Blue Beetle: A Response 31:21

12M ago31:21

31:21

Juan and Luis discuss the latest DC movie, Blue Beetle, and issue their response to some of the outlandish criticism facing the film. Take a dive with our hosts as they apply a new lens to what it means to be a superhero, those who gate-keep the definition, and challenging the traditional tropes of fantasy and science fiction. A special thanks to J…

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Country Music Controversy 42:41

1y ago42:41

42:41

No, this is not an album review. Luis and Juan discuss the latest controversy surrounding Jason Aldean and Oliver Anthony's songs that have hidden meaning. Listen as both co-hosts share their personal small town experience.By Juan Rivas, Luis Rivas

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An Anime Showdown 52:35

1y ago52:35

52:35

Luis and Juan discuss anime and give their take about their top anime shows. The duo discuss classic anime from their childhood and give an overview of the current anime that's out there. Did you favorite anime not make our discussion? Drop us a comment on Instagram or DM us. It might be included in a future discussion or review!…

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The State of the MCU and the Reboot of the DCU 44:12

1y ago44:12

44:12

Luis and Juan talk comics books, movies, and box office performance. Is Marvel and DC suffering from audience superhero fatigue? Listen in as super Marvel fan Juan gives his take on the state of the MCU and Luis brings things back to reality.By Juan Rivas, Luis Rivas

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UFO’s, Aliens, and Sightings...Oh My! 30:18

1y ago30:18

30:18

Luis and Juan discuss the aliens and UFO phenomenon gripping the country. The duo delve into the sightings, past experiences, and looking inward.By Juan Rivas, Luis Rivas

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We are back! And as promised... 26:44

1y ago26:44

26:44

Luis and Juan review Taylor Swift's album "Red." Back in season one, the duo promised to review the album "Red" at the start of season two. Promised kept. Enjoy!By Juan Rivas, Luis Rivas

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”Disciplined” - Pablo Rosas - TRIO Student Support Services Alum from Colorado State University 51:12

1y ago51:12

51:12

In this podcast: Pablo Rosas, a spring 2023 graduate of Colorado State University. Pablo is alum of the Academic Advancement Center's (AAC) TRIO Student Support Services program. Listen as Pablo shares his educational journey, experience as a transfer student, his inspiration to learn more about finances, pursuing their undergraduate degree, and re…

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Juan and Luis Take on the 2nd Amendment 29:17

1+ y ago29:17

29:17

In this episode, Juan and Luis talk about the 2nd Amendment and Gun Control. Are there any sensible solutions? Listen as both hosts discuss this very sensitive issue.By Juan Rivas, Luis Rivas

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”Tenacious” - Doria Wormbly - Former TRIO SSS Staff & CEO/Founder of the Sailor Justice Project 2:11:04

1+ y ago2:11:04

2:11:04

In this podcast: Doria Wormbly, former TRIO SSS staff and CEO/Founder of the Sailor Justice Project. Listen as Doria shares her educational journey, her work experience in the TRIO Student Support Services program, her inspiration to begin the Sailor Justice Project, and sharing her story on persistence. A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors…

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Music Discussion (Part II) 37:14

1+ y ago37:14

37:14

Juan and Luis talk MORE music and give their personal ratings on a variety of musicians. Red Hot Chili Peppers The Rolling Stones The Backstreet Boys ...and more! Give us your feedback on Instagram: @the_fifth_dimension_podcastBy Juan Rivas, Luis Rivas

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”Appreciative” - Angelica Valdez - Alum of TRIO Upward Bound & Student Support Services 1:07:13

1+ y ago1:07:13

1:07:13

In this podcast: Angelica Valdez, Program Manager for the Colorado Trust. Angelica is alum of the TRIO Upward Bound program and Student Support Services programs at Adams State University. Listen as Angelica shares her educational journey, her experiences in the TRIO programs (Talent Search, Upward Bound, Student Support Services) at Adams State Un…

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”Latina & Proud” - Nohemi Lara-Miller - Title V Director at Clovis Community College (NM) Former TRIO Staff (ENMU) 1:02:21

1+ y ago1:02:21

1:02:21

In this podcast: Nohemi Lara-Miller, Director of Title V at Clovis Community College (NM) and former TRIO Upward Bound Staff at Eastern New Mexico University. Listen as Nohemi talks about her educational journey, serving TRIO Upward Bound, reflecting on her career, being a parent, moving around from town-to-town, volunteering her time to support mi…

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OPINION: Music Genres and Artists 46:05

1+ y ago46:05

46:05

WELCOME TO EPISODE 5! Juan and Luis talk about music. From 90s music, the evolution of radio, throwback ways to listen to music, grunge music, modern, and pop music. They reflect on the music both listened to when they were young and the music they listen to now. Both co-hosts share their favorite artists and the music that speaks to them. Engage w…

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”Charismatic” - Yesenia Sanchez - TRIO McNair Alum and Graduate of Columbia University 48:48

1+ y ago48:48

48:48

In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Yesenia Sanchez, Alum of the TRIO McNair Program at St. Louis University. Yesenia is an alum of the TRIO McNair program at St Louis University and graduate of Columbia University. Join us as Yesenia shares her educational journey, her experience with the TRIO McNair program at St. Louis University, her passion fo…

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