Best Riverside Youth Podcasts (2024)

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Youth and gangs 13:38

1+ y ago13:38

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Teens go through a lot, a lot of change happens in teen years. Listen to an Advocate for youth that experience exposure to gangs, gang culture, and end up in the Juvenile Justice system.By Project BRIDGE

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FOUR TOUR, BOOTS ON THE GROUND COMBAT VET COLONEL ALAN DOLLISON: LESSONS LEARNED FROM IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN AND Saudi Arabia 1:09:22

1+ y ago1:09:22

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Alan Dollison is coming to the end of a long and distinguished Army career. After 30 years in uniform, he will be retiring from the US Army in November 2022. Dollison also has served as a prosecutor and ran for District Attorney of Humboldt County. Dollison said he’s lived some of his best moments as an Army officer. He served two tours in Afghanis…

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THE EXECUTION OF PRIVATE Eddie Slovik 34:00

1+ y ago34:00

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On January 31, 1945, Pvt. Eddie Slovik became the first American soldier since the Civil War to be executed for desertion-and the only one who suffered such a fate during World War II. This podcast episode tells his story. Pvt. Eddie Slovik was a draftee. Originally classified 4-F because of a prison record (grand theft auto), he was reclassified 1…

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Improving coping skills for teens 26:37

1+ y ago26:37

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Are you a parent or teen that wants to learn about stress, and learning healthy coping strategies to deal with stress and anxiety? Take a listen to this episode to learn more! Music: John Carpenter Halloween ThemeBy Project BRIDGE

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ARMY/AIR FORCE VETERAN TOMMY ANDERSON: OUR BEST DAYS ARE AHEAD OF US! 1:08:49

1+ y ago1:08:49

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According to Tommy Anderson, "Our best days are ahead of us...You can do whatever you want to do. There's no excuse." Tommy Anderson is a multiple best-selling author and screenwriter. Tommy enjoys his role as a motivational speaker and Host of "The Real Tommy Unleashed" on the IQ Podcast Network in San Diego. Tommy's show is heard on multiple stre…

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DREAMS 33:41

1+ y ago33:41

33:41

Todays’ episode touches on a guest speaker whom has come a long way, a rising star that has talks about the ambitions and struggles of his Art career and life.By Project BRIDGE

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NAVY COMMANDER BILL LAUPER: LESSONS TO OUR YOUTH FROM A LIFETIME OF SERVICE 34:47

1+ y ago34:47

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Bill Lauper: "As a society, it's all about the future, and it starts with our children. We teach them right, our society is going to be just fine." Retired Navy Commander William "Bill" Lauper has devoted his life to mentoring American youth. After serving all over the world, he retired to his wife's home state of California. He was not ready, howe…

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Being a student mother 9:47

1+ y ago9:47

9:47

Being a student is hard, imagine being a mother and a student? Hear some stories of amazing women whom have done and are student mothers!By Project BRIDGE

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ARMY VETERAN PAUL ANGULO, RIVERSIDE COUNTY AUDITOR-CONTROLLER: LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP 39:03

1+ y ago39:03

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As the Auditor-Controller for Riverside County, California, Paul Angulo manages a budget in the tens of billions of dollars, amounts larger than the operating budget of half the U.S. States. His responsibilities are immense. Enlisting in the Army at age 18, Auditor-Controller Angulo attributes a great deal of his later success to lessons in leaders…

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GREG COKER, RETIRED ARMY COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR: UNITY AND OTHER LIFE LESSONS LEARNED FROM 911 40:14

1+ y ago40:14

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Greg Coker, retired Army Command Sergeant Major and a previous guest on The Veteran Experience, returns to discuss the impact of 9/11 on the U.S. and on Greg and his family. Sergeant Major Coker has devoted his life to helping veterans. Through his role as CEO of the Reaching New Heights Foundation and as chief mentor of the Riverside and San Berna…

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GREG SANCHEZ: FROM A NAVY BOILER ROOM TO THE DEPTHS OF DESPAIR TO A FULFILLING LIFE OF SOBRIETY! 54:13

1+ y ago54:13

54:13

Navy Veteran Greg Sanchez's life was at rock bottom. His drinking was out of control. He was hospitalized 6 times in one year for alcohol poisoning. He was "couch-surfing" and living on the streets. Arrested, incarcerated and facing serious felony criminal charges, Greg asked himself. "What is it that I am living for?" That was in 2018. After a gre…

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JUDGE TO JUDGE: TWO VETERANS COURT JUDGES TALK ABOUT HELPING VETERANS! 1:01:06

1+ y ago1:01:06

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Judge Randy Stamen is a hero to veterans in the Inland Empire. Since January 2020, Judge Stamen has presided over the Riverside County Veterans Court. In this role, he is charged with rehabilitating hundreds of justice involved veterans. A Riverside native, he brings a firm and just hand to guiding veterans through the veterans court and military d…

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VIRGINIA BLUMENTHAL, TOP 100 LAWYER IN THE US: HOW OUR COURTS CAN BEST SERVE VETERANS. 32:52

1+ y ago32:52

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Attorney Virginia Blumenthal is a Riverside icon. The first woman attorney in Riverside, Virginia has risen to fame as one of the undisputed best lawyers in the United States. Virginia has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to her community by the Riverside Mayor and City Council; the Riverside County Board of Supervisors; the Califo…

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Social emotional learning 19:09

1+ y ago19:09

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What is social emotional Learnng? As a youth many situations occur that can affect mental health, but there are ways to care for yourself an others.By Project BRIDGE

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SANDY DUCHAC OF VETERAN SISTERS: COMBATING MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA. 29:43

2y ago29:43

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Sandy Duchac of "Veteran Sisters " is an American hero. Serving honorably in the United States navy, Sandy was the victim of Military Sexual Trauma. Sandy turned the scourge of MST into a source of strength. Now, this remarkable woman devotes her life to assisting victims of MST as an advocate and in healing. Listen as she describes her journey. Ve…

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2022 PACT ACT, A “BURN PIT” VICTORY FOR VETERANS! 24:18

2y ago24:18

24:18

This is a followup to our third podcast episode where we discussed raising claims for burn pit exposure. Grant Gautsche, director of the Riverside Office of Veterans Affairs returns to discuss exciting new developments. Since that episode was broadcast, the Senate has passed the 2022 PACT Act, the largest expansion of benefits for our veterans in U…

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FELIX "THE NIGHTHAWK" GILES: FROM SUBMARINER TO NASCAR TO MEETING ROSA PARKS TO CONGRESS! 51:14

2y ago51:14

51:14

Greg Coker, retired Army CSM, and Judge Johnson have the privilege of interviewing Felix "The Nighthawk" Giles. Giles, also know as the 'Nighthawk', was the first Black person in history to race the world famous Baja 1000 Offroad Desert Race in Baja, Mexico. This race is famous for it's grueling one thousand mile trek through the treacherous Baja D…

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ADDRESSING MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA IN COURT. 29:57

2y ago29:57

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Starting with a discussion of the Vanessa Guillen murder, which rocked the military, Judge Johnson details the scourge of Military Sexual Trauma in our military ranks. Since the closing years of the Vietnam War, the percentage of women serving in our Armed Services has increased dramatically. Unfortunately, sexual assault perpetrated on our sisters…

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CONFRONTING RACISM IN THE MILITARY AND AMONG OUR VETERANS 28:26

2y ago28:26

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By Mark

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RETIRED ARMY SERGEANT MAJOR/COMBAT VETERAN GREG COKER: HELPING OUR VETERANS RECOVER. 29:08

2y ago29:08

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Greg Coker is an American hero. Retiring from the Army as a Command Sergeant Major in 2014, Greg immediately started the Reaching New Heights Foundation, a 501(C)(3) charity devoted to helping veterans heal from trauma suffered during the military. Greg helps veterans with housing, finding work, and setting a mission for their lives. Greg's persona…

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BURN PITS: HOW VETERANS ARE WINNING THE FIGHT FOR DISABILITY BENEFITS! 22:49

2y ago22:49

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Burn pits were large open air pits where everything-- literally everything, i.e. human waste, batteries, plastic, tires, oil, etc.--was burned. Illegal in the US, they were often used in Iraq and Afghanistan to dispose of waste. These pits were ignited using jet or diesel fuel and allowed to burn for days. Tens of thousands of military personnel we…

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WINNING ON YOUR VA DISABILITY CLAIM! 23:13

2y ago23:13

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Grant Gautsche, disabled Navy Veteran and Director of the Riverside County Veteran Services Office, has devoted his life to helping veterans successfully present disability claims with the VA. Listen to Grant as he walks you through the VA claims process and advises you of the steps YOU need to take to be successful on your claim. For assistance, c…

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JUDGE/AUTHOR/VETERAN M. E. JOHNSON: WELCOME TO MY PODCAST! 24:07

2y ago24:07

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Judge M.E. (Mark) Johnson introduces himself and discusses why you should listen to his podcast. Judge Johnson is a retired Army Colonel, an Iraq war veteran, and a California Superior Court judge who has presided over the Riverside County Veterans Treatment Court for nearly a decade. The judge has a wealth of experience helping veterans heal, be h…

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Music and mental health 20:56

2y ago20:56

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Learn some facts about how music can alter and postively uplift your mental health. Today's podcast, Music and Mental Health is discussed in the lives of our Project BRIDGE Staff as they share some fun facts and their own personal struggles dealing with mental health through music.By Project BRIDGE

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Healing/meditation circles and ADHD in higher education 29:51

2y ago29:51

29:51

This weeks episode focuses on meditation, a way to cope with stress, and anxiety. What is ADHD? What are ways our guest has used to deal with ADHD… stay tuned…!!!!By Project BRIDGE

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Ethnic studies 2 conversation 29:35

2y ago29:35

29:35

Continued conversation about Ethnic Studies. Why is it important to have in education, what do we all gain from it?By Project BRIDGE

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Ethnic Studies 1:02:07

2y ago1:02:07

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We will be discussing the importance of Ethnic Studies in the K-12 system and why the recent law passed in California for it to be included in the curriculum is crucial for an all-inclusive curriculum that is representative of all people.By Project BRIDGE

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Feed Dem Kids! 45:11

2y ago45:11

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Learn about Feed Dem Kids. This episode learn about a local organization in the Riverside area doing great things to give back to the community.By Project BRIDGE

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Cruising, oldies, and good memories 31:31

2y ago31:31

31:31

Tune in today to hear about good times in Riverside, Riverside culture, and the art of giving.By Project BRIDGE

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10 things every teen should know about mental health 25:30

2+ y ago25:30

25:30

Welcome back! Our latest topic... 10 things every teen should know about mental health! What is it like to ask for help? What is living a healthy lifestyle? How can a teen help support others by not judging them? Stay tuned!!!By Project BRIDGE

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School to Prison pipeline 38:19

2+ y ago38:19

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What is the school to prison pipeline? Do youth experience any correlation with school and prisons? Let’s listen and find out as this great discussion unravels in todays episode.By Project BRIDGE

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Building Rapport with Teens 40:16

2+ y ago40:16

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Welcome back! The PB&J Podcast would like to. Welcome you to it’s 6th season! Please take a listen to the first episode, as we discuss building rapport with teens. How do you gain trust from teens? What are ways and why is it important to build that trust? Stay tuned! #ProjectbridgeoutBy Project BRIDGE

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Work, School, or the Military? 28:25

2+ y ago28:25

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Work, School, or the Military? Once you graduate High School, what choice will you make? Is one route better than the other? Is it all about money? Why choose one over the other? Hear Host Fazein Kennon and guests talk about the different options, reasons, and choices available.By Project BRIDGE

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Fashion 26:33

2+ y ago26:33

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What is fashion? How does fashion play into culture, social media, and other social platforms? Tune in to this weeks topic, Fashion, as our host Fazein Kennon and guests talk about this!By Project BRIDGE

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Money! 34:33

2+ y ago34:33

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Let’s talk about money! How important is it to you? How do teens view money? What are healthy and smart ways to use money? Join host Fazein Kennon and guest speakers on the talk about money!By Project BRIDGE

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Self care! 33:56

2+ y ago33:56

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Another great episode by host: Fazein Kenon and guests as they talk about self care. What is self care? How does that look like ? Please listen and hear what our host and guests have to say.By Project BRIDGE

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Toxic 47:58

2+ y ago47:58

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Join and listen to this episode; Toxic! Host Fazein and guests discuss what is toxic, describe different examples of toxic traits and much more!!By Project BRIDGE

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Parental figures in a youth’s life 39:30

2+ y ago39:30

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Join Host, Fazein Kennon along with special guests, as they discuss the importance of father and parental figures in youth’s lives.By Project BRIDGE

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Music influences on youth 33:53

2+ y ago33:53

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Listen to host Fazein Kenyon and his guests talk about the influence of music and the impact it’s made in their lives.By Project BRIDGE

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Influences of TV, movies and shows. 54:14

2+ y ago54:14

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Listen to the latest episode as our Host Fazien Kennon and his guests talk about influences around our daily lives. Enjoy!By Project BRIDGE

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Influence of social media Does social media make you anti social? Does social media make it easier for people to bully others with no consequences? Can social media lead young people down the wrong road ... 32:33

3y ago32:33

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Join our host, Fazein Kennon and Guests Marquis Adams-Evans, and Tyus Jarmon as they discuss the ways in which social media influences our youth, culture and perception of people. Hear their different perspectives as these young intelligent men have a dialogue pertaining to this topic.By Project BRIDGE

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Bonus Episode: Round Table Round Up 2015 29:27

3y ago29:27

29:27

Listen to this episode of the Round table round up, hosted by Fungus at KUCR. Hear some stories of the Youth Opportunity Center from some youth and Staff and Volunteers from 2015. Thank you Fungus and Terence Stewart for making this day happen, who would have known years later we would have done our own Podcast years later. Tune in!…

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How does music affect youth? 21:13

3y ago21:13

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Listen to this weeks episode about youth and music! Hear how youth feel about it’s influences.By Project BRIDGE

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Season 4 episode 5: Planting Seeds 32:16

3y ago32:16

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Planting Seeds is an episode that gives perspectives on life through setting goals, learning from mistakes, and taking action to make decisions and to become prosperous young adults.By Project BRIDGE

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Season 4 Episode 4: Mental Health and Teens 27:49

3y ago27:49

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Listen to the latest episode, Mental Health and Teens; as guests, Elisa from Cup of Happy, and “Feed Dem Kids” organization talk about the stigmas, different view points and ways to cope with your daily mental health.By Project BRIDGE

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Season 4 Episode 3: Mentorship, Leadership, and Basketball. 39:26

3y ago39:26

39:26

Tune in and listen to this amazing episode as Project BRIDGE Outreach Worker Melvin Walker interviews one of Riversides’ greatest basketball mentors, Brian Hooks. Hear his story, and how basketball has provided mentorship for many youth.By Project BRIDGE

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Season 4 episode 2: Are the ARTS a form of therapy for teens? 46:29

3y ago46:29

46:29

Join our PB & J podcast (Project BRIDGE & Justice. Enrichment. Liberation. Leadership. Youth) guests, talking about emotions, ways to cope with them, teen pressures, and more. And how the arts are ways teens, young adults, families and communities can express themselves through the emotions. Hear from Neighborhood College Young Offenders’Program in…

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Season 4 Episode 1: What is Project BRIDGE? 49:01

3y ago49:01

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New season, new episode, what is Project BRIDGE? Hear from some of the Project BRIDGE Team discussing with one of the original Project BRIDGE Coordinators, Socorro Huerta about the beginning of Project BRIDGE, the mentorship and relationships she made, and some stories of youth’s lives changing.By Project BRIDGE

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Season 3 Episode 6: Teen Circle 22:54

3y ago22:54

22:54

Project BRIDGE Outreach Worker Krystal hosts Youth Guests, talking about Senior Year, changes into adulthood, inspirations, and much more!By Project BRIDGE

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Season 3 Episode 5: Influences 40:42

3y ago40:42

40:42

Influences, good, bad, mentors, and life lessons. Listen to Project BRIDGE staff along with special guests, Clarissa Cervantes, Jessica and Liam share about Influences. Music Artist: Liam M.By Project BRIDGE

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