Grande Salina Podcasts

This Rio Grande Valley film was produced over the time span of 24 hours as part of the 4th Annual Cinesol 24 Hr. Film Dash. Teams were given 24 hours to write, shoot, and edit a 3-5 minute film to the best of their abilities and incorporate various elements given to them. Our film took the awards for *Best Editing (Christian Blake), *Best Cinematog…

The Border Perspective Podcast returns for a new season as a collaborative effort between BP Studios, and Film-Work.com. Host Christian Salinas, and Film-Work Editor-in-Chief Robert Longoria discuss what to expect from the new season.By Border Perspective Studios

This week we're joined once again by Semi-Pro Football Player, and Sports Fanatic Gerald Salinas to discuss why the NBA season has been put on hold, and if there is a real possibility that it might actually be canceled.By Border Perspective Studios

This week we re-broadcast our interview/discussion with local blogger Andres Sanchez. Andres actively covers the local independent music scene on his blog 'The Photon God' which features everything from articles, reviews, interviews, to free audio track samples.By Border Perspective Studios

In this week's episode we're joined, once again, by local blogger, and independent historian Eduardo Martinez to discuss recent developments on the case of local UFO Cult leader Orville T. Gordon (A.K.A Nodrog).By Border Perspective Studios

The South Texas College publication entitled “Interstice” is now officially excepting submissions for its next issue. Joining us on the podcast this week to offer a little more information about the submission process are managing editors Lanesa Poulton and Collen Brooks-EdgarBy Border Perspective Studios

In this week's episode, guest Nason Rumfield explains why valley Christians don't believe one man's prediction, which has gathered national attention, that declares the world will end in fire this Friday, Oct. 21, 2011. Visit us on the web at www.bpscast.com, or email us at bpscast@yahoo.comBy Border Perspective Studios

In this week's episode, guest Mary Botello of the Comfort House in McAllen Texas offers advise on local resources available to valley residents as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Also discussed in this podcast is the upcoming Bike Ride/Walk being held in McAllen on Oct. 29, 2011 with proceeds going to cancer research. Featured in this Podcas…

(Bonus Podcast Episode) The 2011 CineSol Film Festival was hosted by the UTPA Library and the Dept of Communication on September 17-18. The festival featured panel discussions featuring outstanding filmmakers and guest speakers such as Steven Escobar, Alvaro Rodriguez, Luis Robledo, Rogelio Agrasanchez Jr, Jose Quintanilla, and Joe Castro. Please e…

In this week's episode, guest Scott Nicol discusses recent developments on the progress of the "Border Wall" that could cause serious problems for the Starr County area of the Rio Grande Valley. Get more info. at No-Border-Wall.com. Subscribe to this Podcast for FREE, and never miss an episode, just search "bpscast" in the Apple iTunes Store.…

After learning that the Jewish New Year begins today (Sep. 28, 2011) We decided to explore the history, as well as the present state, of the Jewish community here in the Rio Grande Valley. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, to easily stay up to date with our most resent episodes.By Border Perspective Studios

This week on the podcast, guest Teresa Garcia offers insight on what we can expect to see at the King Tut exhibit coming to the Rio Grande Valley, starting on Sept. 26, 2011. This podcast is also available for streaming right on your smartphone, download the Stitcher Smart Radio App (www.stitcher.com). on your devices App Store for FREE, and search…

In this week's episode, screenwriter, and Valley native Alvaro Rodriguez discusses his work in Major Motion Pictures such as "The Hangman's Daughter", and "Machete". He also offers insight into the process of how a script becomes a movie. Plus, we feature our audio recordings of two performances by local dance master Susy T. Gramoff, from Maxwell M…

This week we explore the "Green" side of the Valley. Guests Stefanie Herweck, and Mark Pena Join host Christian Salinas to discuss environmental issues specific to the Rio Grande Valley, some of which may be very literally in our own back yards.By Border Perspective Studios

Our friend's at Maxwell Magazine will officially debut their first ever Rio Grande Valley print-edition tomorrow (Sept. 1, 2011). We thought this would be the perfect time to rebroadcast our interviews with publishers Olga Adame and Sonia Arriaga, and photographer Miguel Angel, where they explain what Maxwell Magazine is all about.…

Host Christian Salinas explores the local housing market, asking whether right now really is the best time to buy a home or if it's best to keep on renting. Featuring a conversation with real-world home owner Emilio Escobar.By Border Perspective Studios

The Tax-Free weekend begins this Friday August 19. On the podcast this week we look into just what exactly will be tax-free, and what won't be, plus we discuss how you can now listen to the show right on your phone using the Stitcher Smart Radio App.By Border Perspective Studios

This week, host Christian Salinas, and guest Gerald Salinas discuss recently release data concerning the psychological effects FaceBook might be having on us.By Border Perspective Studios

Now that the NFL Lockout is officially over, many local NFL fans are getting ready to set-up their Fantasy Football Leagues. We figured this would be a great time to catch up with a former guest of our show, Now that the NFL Lockout is officially over, many local NFL fans are getting ready to set-up their Fantasy Football Leagues. We figured this w…

Check out Corine's Final Music Video For this Season "La Petenera"By Border Perspective Studios

Being the the "Debt Ceiling Deadline" is next Tuesday, (Aug 2nd), and since it's a topic that seems to be dominating the news, host Christian Salinas attempts to explain what it all means, and why we should care.By Border Perspective Studios

This week Corine, and Miguel perform Mr. Bobby, as made famous by Manu Chao. You can Download the video Here, watch it on Corine's YouTube Channel, or download it straight to your iPod via our FREE Podcast. Make sure to tune in next week for a Special Announcement from Corine.By Border Perspective Studios

This week we explore the local online dating scene. Host Christian Salinas attempts to join a couple online dating sites, and winds up with some pretty interesting results.By Border Perspective Studios

This week Corine, and Miguel experiment with the musical stylings of Carla Morrison and Radiohead, covering a combination of the songs 'Esta Soledad', and 'Creep'. You Can download the video at www.bpscast.com, watch in on Corine's YouTube Channel of Download it straight to your iPhone or iPod via our FREE Podcast.…

A lot of emphasis has been placed recently on eating healthier, and switching over to organic, and locally grown foods. Being that healthier alternatives tend to be more expensive, we thought we would look into just how much our monthly budget would be affected if we were to make "healthier" choices in our basic grocery shopping.…