Best Marlene Vega Podcasts (2024)

Join MySafe:LA's David Barrett and our special guest La'Veyah Mosely and her mother to discuss the life changing fireworks can have on a person. La'Veyah - a talented 7th grade student in L.A. - and an athlete playing for the L.A. Watts Rams youth league lost all of the fingers on her left hand when she was handed a firework device on the 5th of Ju…

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S2 Minisode 04: Should You Find Your Niche as an Artist? 26:57

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[SEASON 2 FINALE] In this mini episode, I'm excited to share with you the concept of "niche-ing down" as an artist. Have you ever struggled to find your focus as a creative? Do you feel like you're trying to appeal to everyone and ending up pleasing no one? Then this episode is for you! I'll be exploring the benefits and drawbacks of niche-ing down…

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S2 E15: Cuban & Egyptian American Muralist Symone Salib 56:20

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In this episode, I'm talking to Egyptian and Cuban American street artist Symone Salib. Symone is a Philadelphia-based artist that I connected with here, and i'm so thrilled to bring this conversation to you all. Through acrylic paint and illustration, Symone works to highlight the lives of people, with an emphasis on Black Indigenous People of Col…

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S2 Minisode 03: How to Collaborate with Other Artists 23:48

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On today's Minisode, I'm talking about collaboration — something that's super important but overlooked by artists! I've collaborated with a lot of artists through the podcast, and I wanted to share my four stages of collaboration with you all. First up, we have outreach — make sure you're genuine friends with the person you want to work with, or at…

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S2 E14: Community is Everything with Venezuelan Illustrator Andrea Cáceres 56:39

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In this episode, i'm talking with Venezuelan illustrator Andrea Caceres. Andrea is both an illustrator and Art Director based in New York City. She's illustrated children's books, comics, and textile designs for brands like Microsoft, Snapchat, and JCrew. She got her start sharing dog illustrations on her instagram with her "a dog a day keeps the s…

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S2 E13: Dreaming Together with Grupo De Autoayuda de Dibujo aka Iván Mayorquín & Raúl Pardo 50:06

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It's the first crossover episode! Today on the show, Raúl Pardo and Iván Mayorquín are tuning in from Ciudad de Mexico and i'm super excited to share this conversation with you. In case you're not familiar, Raúl & Iván host a podcast called Grupo de Autoayuda de Dibujo which is available on YouTube and Spotify and everywhere else you get podcast…

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S2 Minisode 02: Tips for Diversifying Revenue Streams & More 24:36

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In this episode, I answer your calls about why I make the show, what i've learned about myself, and a few tips for diversifying your revenue streams as an artist! If you want to have your questions answered next — call or text (305) 985-3729. EPISODE LINKS - Watch this Episode on YouTube - Join the FREE Discord - Join the Patreon - Follow Fabiola o…

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S2 E12: Post Whatever You Want with Puerto Rican Designer Carlos Oliveras Colom 59:03

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In this episode, I'm speaking with Puerto Rican brand designer, lettering artist, and illustrator Carlos Oliveras Colom. Carlos is a queer artist that was born on the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico and brings to life letters and illustrations that are fuller than life. His expressive style is meant to be seen, but also felt. His work is rooted in …

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S2 E11: Overthinking Destroys with Mexican Paper Artist Andrea Cira 1:03:12

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In this episode, I'm talking to Mexican paper artist Andrea Cira based in Kansas City. Andrea designs and cuts together vibrant and intricate compositions that are infused with her Mexican culture. She's currently working an a paper cut project where she redesigns the Loteria images with her papercut creations. She's worked with brands like Starbuc…

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S2 E10: Being a Part-Time Artist with Mexican-American Illustrator Marlene Vega 58:33

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In this episode, I'm chatting with self-proclaimed "part-time" Mexican-American artist Marlene Vega! Marlene actually has a master's degree in physics, but found her way back into art after graduation. She started off painting watercolor pieces just three years ago as a hobby and now has an amazing online shop and over 95,000 Instagram followers. S…

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S2 E09: We're Always Performing with Boricua Video Artist Molly Soda 1:01:32

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In this episode, I'm taking a departure from our usual illustration guests to chat with Tumblr famous video performance artist Amalia Soto aka Molly Soda. Molly works primarily with non-physical mediums publishing videos, photos, and streaming her work across the internet at large. She uses her digital performance work to reflect on the ways we all…

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S2 Minisode 01: What I've Learned? Creative Community? Freelance vs Corporate? 32:00

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In this episode, I answer your calls! We've got such amazing questions for our first mini-episode, if you want to have your questions answered next — call (305) 985-3729. EPISODE LINKS - Watch this Episode on YouTube - Join the FREE Discord - Join the Patreon - Follow Fabiola on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok - Danny Brito Episode & Instagram - Hallye …

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S2 E08: Following the Thread with Argentinian Illustrator Sebastian Curi 1:04:08

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In this episode, I chat with Argentinian illustrator, painter, graphic designer Sebastian Curi. Sebastian works in a pop style using cartoonish figures, playful compositions and bright colors to depict every day. Since he recently collaborated on a clothing collection with Zara and has worked with clients like Apple, Spotify and many more. Keep on …

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S2 Bonus: 2 New Show Updates! 3:23

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Two major new show updates! Listen to this episode to find out why: 1. Call me with your questions at (305) 985-3729 2. Join the FREE discord at drawsinspanish.com/chatBy fabiola lara

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S2 E07: Fangirling with Chilean Motion Designer Cristo Saez 58:02

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In this episode, I chat with Chilean Motion Graphic Designer and Illustrator Cristobal Saez. Cristo was raised in Chile and eventually made his way to New York City to attend FIT where he studied graphic design. He quickly realized that branding and logo work just wasn't for him and started creating illustrated GIFs of pop culture moments on his of…

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S2 06: From Printmaking to Creative Direction with Colombian Illustrator Daniela Jordan-Villaveces 1:03:43

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In this episode, I chat with Colombian Creative Director and Illustrator Daniela Jordan-Villaveces. Daniela is a US and Colombian Dual Citizen who was raised in Colombia up until high school before moving to Naples, FL. Her work injects joy and happiness through her use of punchy bold colors and vivid patterns. Keep on listening to hear us chat abo…

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S2 05: Salvadorian & Mexican-American Illustrator Iliana Galvez 1:09:00

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In this episode, I chat with Mexican & Salvadorian American illustrator Iliana Galvez. Iliana is a Latinx illustrator born and raised in the San Fernando Valley who creates bright, bold, and unapologetic art celebrating people of all sizes. Her work is extremely empowering and unapologetic and she really creates work that uplifts black and brown fe…

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S2 04: Mexican-American Interdisciplinary Artist Tamara Santibañez 45:56

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In this episode, I chat with Mexican-American interdisciplinary artist and oral historian Tamara Santibañez. Tamara is a queer and trans artist whose work is rooted in storytelling and the visual language of identity construction, exploring subcultural semiotics and the meanings we make from bodily adornment. Listen to this episode to hear us chat …

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S2 03: Mexican-American Illustrator Marisol Muro 1:05:56

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In this episode, I chat with Mexican-American illustrator Marisol Muro. Marisol is an LA-county-born and raised illustrator who creates 60 & 70s inspired illustrations that just take you back in time into a retro world full of kitschy imagery and nostalgic color palettes. Marisol originally went to school for Fashion Design and worked in the Fast-F…

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S2 02: Argentinean Illustrator & Cartoonist Eugenia Viti 53:29

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In this episode, I chat with Argentinean illustrator, writer, and comic artist Eugenia Viti. Eugenia lives in Chicago with her husband and toddler, while working as an artist and a part-time HR rep. She's been published in The New Yorker and is the author of Be Pregnant: An Illustrated Companion for Moms-to-Be. I'm so excited for this conversation,…

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S2 01: Salvadoran Illustrator & Tattoo Artist So Lazo 52:19

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In this episode, I chat with Salvadoran illustrator So Lazo. So is an Illustrator and tattoo artist from tiny, tropical El Salvador who immigrated to Berlin, Germany in 2021. They're also the author of two illustrated books and have had their own brand of illustrated products available on Etsy since 2016. I'm really excited to have So on the show, …

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BAM! The issue of illegal fireworks in Los Angeles 1:14:20

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In the City of Los Angeles, ALL fireworks are illegal. In the County of Los Angeles, it depends on which city you're talking about. Many cities offer "Safe and Sane" fireworks for sale on and around the 4th of July. The lack of consistency from city to city complicates the public's understanding of fireworks and the law. Join host David Barrett as …

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Are You Ready For Wildfire? 29:24

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Join MySafe:LA's David Barrett as he covers the ongoing threat of wildfires in California generally, and in Southern California more specifically. Los Angeles City Fire Department Deputy Chief Trevor Richmond shares insight in what to expect this year and unveils a new collaboration between the LAFD and MySafe:LA - the Los Angeles Wildfire Resilien…

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18: Colombian Illustrator Natalia Cardona Puerta 55:35

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Sometimes one decision can completely change the trajectory of your life! That’s what happened to Natalia Cardona Puerta when she decided to follow her dreams of being an illustrator and uproot her life in Colombia. In this episode, I chat with Colombian illustrator Natalia Cardona Puerta who creates colorful and playful illustrations inspired by h…

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17: Cuban-American Illustrator Danny Brito 44:41

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If you feel that running an online shop isn’t a solid long-term plan, today’s guest is about to blow your mind! In this episode, I chat with Cuban-American illustrator Danny Brito, who has run a successful and sustainable online shop for over a decade. Danny originally went to college for Graphic Design, but eventually dropped out to pursue illustr…

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16: Mexican-American Illustrator & Graphic Designer Itzel Islas 1:07:50

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Did you ever feel like you didn’t fit in with the Latinx kids at your school? This week’s guest experienced just that after moving from Tijuana to San Diego for her Sophomore year of high school. In this episode, I chat with Mexican illustrator and designer Itzel Islas who’s worked with brands like Nickelodeon, GoFundMe, and for her own brand @YAYI…

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Making L.A. Safer in 2022 14:28

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Join MySafe:LA Executive Director David Barrett as he discusses the challenges in public safety and resilience for 2022. David shares some of the new initiatives at MySafe:LA and how the public may benefit from the programs being offered by the recognized, award-winning community resilience organization. This episode focuses on the upcoming wildfir…

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15: Afro-Colombian Cartoonist & Illustrator Arantza Peña Popo 51:50

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This week’s guest grew up drawing book covers and joining competitive reading bowls just for fun! In this episode, I chat with Afro-Colombian cartoonist and illustrator Arantza Peña Popo who’s created comics for publications such as The New Yorker, title slides for Cartoon Network, and editorial illustrations for Refinery29. Arantza and I talk abou…

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14: Cuban Bahamian Illustrator and Artist Reyna Noriega 52:18

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This week’s guest believes making money from art isn’t harder than any other career. In this episode, I chat with Cuban-Bahamian artist and author Reyna Noriega who’s worked with clients such as Apple, Old Navy, and The New Yorker. Reyna and I talk about the complexities of being Afro-Latina, why NFTs are dumb, and why she ultimately decided to lea…

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13: Mexican-American Graphic Designer & Illustrator Marisol Ortega 42:24

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This week’s guest describes herself as “100% Mexican and 100% American.” In this episode, I chat with Mexican-American Graphic Designer and Illustrator Marisol Ortega. Marisol and I discuss everything from the trauma of being first generation American, to getting a full scholarship to art school, to landing an in-house role at Amazon. Aside from he…

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12: Venezuelan Character Designer @ReeArtworks 53:27

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This week’s guest found her way to illustration after resisting a creative career for a few years. Ree is a Seattle-based Venezuelan independent character designer and illustrator. She’s built a career off of her unique character style and perspective and continues to share it with the world through Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. Ree found herself…

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11: Mexican Graphic Designer & Illustrator Lila Miller Espinosa 47:06

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This week’s guest originally went to school for Behavioral Psychology before finding her way to graphic design. Lila Miller Espinosa is a Brooklyn-based Mexican graphic designer and illustrator who currently works as the Digital Design Manager at Parkwood Entertainment — aka Beyoncé — while running her Spanish-language newsletter Bonita Semana. Af…

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10: Argentinian Cartoonist & Illustrator Pepita Sandwich 1:11:42

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Pepita Sandwich grew up feeling like she couldn’t be an artist because her work wasn’t realistic enough. Josefina — who goes by her nickname Pepita Sandwich — is a Brooklyn-based illustrator and cartoonist who loves to capture “crappy magic” and nostalgic emotions with her creative work. She was raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina and grew up visitin…

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09: Mexican-American Illustrator & Lettering Artist Jackie Rivera 1:01:03

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Leaving a stable desk job always feels risky, but this week’s artist — Jackie Rivera — took the leap and never looked back! She is a Seattle-based artist who creates colorful and very graphic pieces mixing illustration, animation, and lettering. Jackie knew it was time to leave her admin job when she received an inquiry for a freelance project with…

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08: Brazilian Illustrator & Graphic Designer Niege Borges 45:39

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This week’s artist went from buying second-hand Vogue magazines to illustrating Vogue covers! Niege Borges is a Brooklyn-based, Brazilian-born illustrator and graphic designer who creates vivid, bold, and movement-driven illustrations of figures and faces. She kicked off her creative career studying graphic design, but an ad agency internship revea…

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07: Mexican Illustrator & YouTuber Paloma Cordova 1:03:27

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On this episode, I have a very vulnerable conversation with 21-yr-old Mexican illustrator and YouTuber Paloma Cordova. We get real about how broken the US immigration system is, the intricacies of race and Latinx identity, and how she broke into the illustration world through YouTube. In the first half of this episode, we discuss how Paloma’s Mexic…

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06: Salvadorian & Cuban-American artist, Manuela Guillén 38:00

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Do you ever have the urge to sell everything you own and move to a tropical island? Well this week’s [Draws in Spanish] guest did just that! Although Manuela doesn’t consider herself someone who usually makes impulse decisions, we talked all about how her time living abroad in Isla Mujeres, Mexico and how her experiences in Latin America directly i…

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05: Mexican & Irish-American Illustrator and Author, Molly Mendoza 47:12

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If you’ve ever felt shy speaking Spanish, you’ll feel right at home with this episode. This week, I chat with Portland-based illustrator and author Molly Mendoza about how their Mexican/Irish-American culture influence their colorful and dynamic work. Molly was raised in the Chicago suburbs before moving to Arizona in middle school, and eventually …

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04: Venezuelan Illustrator, Natali Koromoto Martinez 30:31

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In this episode, I sit down with Natali Martinez to uncover where she draws inspiration for her cute illustration style, how her Venezuelan roots influence her work and perspective, and exactly what goes into getting started with an online shop. Natali, who unexpectedly moved to Florida after Chavez took power in Venezuela, pursued a degree in anim…

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01: Queer Chilean Illustrator, Fran Meneses | @Frannerd 51:59

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What’s the name that you give when a barista asks? There’s a good chance that it’s not the one that’s on your license or what your friends call you. Fran Meneses knows all about that, having grown up in Chile and living most of her adult life in Germany, the UK, and now the US. The Brooklyn-based queer illustrator is known for her insightful comics…

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02: Colombian Illustrator & Multidisciplinary Artist, Katty Huertas | @KattyHuertas 42:34

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When Katty decided to move with her now-husband from Bogotá, Colombia to Miami at age 19, her whole family thought she was crazy. She quickly learned that she would have to acclimate to a new way of life including learning that her aspirations for being an artist and illustrator couldn’t be satisfied at the state university where she was attending …

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03: Gay Chicanx Collage Artist, Ruby Marquez | @Broobs 42:14

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If you’ve ever had a crisis about your Latinx identity, you’ll feel at home with this episode featuring Mexican-American collage artist Ruby Marquez. Ruby is very familiar with the emotional ups and downs surrounding Latinx identity and is on a never-ending journey to connect with their indigenous roots. Ruby, who was initially encouraged to become…

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About [Draws in Spanish] 1:08

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[Draws in Spanish] showcases noteworthy Latinx visual artists, exploring their creative journeys and how they got to where they are today. Host and Chilean-American illustrator, Fabiola Lara, brings humor and empathy to the conversation, uncovering how the artist’s culture and Latinx identity informs their artwork. Whether you’re just starting your…

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The Fireworks 2021 Podcast 59:09

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Join host David Barrett as he navigates the complex environment of illegal fireworks in Los Angeles. David is joined by three important guests, including LA City Area Prosecutor and Deputy City Attorney Gabrielle Taylor, Deputy Chief for the Office of Operations of the LAPD, Beatrice Girmala, and Public Information Officer Erik Scott of the Los Ang…

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Chicago,Illinois-St. Turibius School 30:04

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On this week’s hometown paranormal episode, Cyndy gets nostalgic, with the reported haunting of the Southwest side’s St. Turibius School and parish, her alma mater, allegedly haunted by a priest, who died of a broken heart. Send us your ghost stories to: welcometotheneighborhoodpod@gmail.com Follow us on FB and IG @wttnpodcast and Twitter @Wttnp Th…

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Chicago, Illinois-The Murder of Marlen Ochoa Lopez 42:56

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On this week’s episode, Cyndy is once again covering a case in her hometown of Chicago. On April 23rd, 2019, pregnant Marlen Ochoa-Lopez leaves school as usual, but never arrives to pick up her son. An ongoing case, this is one of the most devastating and tragic events to hit the Hispanic community of Chicago. Send us your ghost stories to: welcome…

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Philadelphia,Pennsylvania-Eastern State Penitentiary 36:45

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In our paranormal episode this week, Cyndy covers Philadelphia’s Eastern State Penitentiary. The most haunted and historic prison in the United States, and widely regarded as the most haunted building in the country. Send us your ghost stories to: welcometotheneighborhoodpod@gmail.com Follow us on FB and IG @wttnpodcast and Twitter @Wttnp This week…

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Philadelphia,Pennsylvania-Gary Heidnik 43:09

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On this week’s true crime episode, Cyndy takes us to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where the infamous House of Horrors Killer, Gary Heidnik, inspiration for the Silence of the Lamb’s Buffalo Bill, kidnapped six women and held them captive in his basement for four months. Send us your ghost stories to: welcometotheneighborhoodpod@gmail.com Follow us o…

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Las Vegas, Nevada- Bally’s 30:41

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Cyndy tells the origin story of the famed Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, once the original site of the MGM Grand Hotel, and of the most devastating disaster in Nevada’s history. A tragic, yet preventable fire that resulted in a copious amount of death, and many of these guests and employees, still walk the halls and casino floor. Send us your …

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