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Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez

Nestor Gomez & Angel Ling, Chicago- & NYC- storytellers

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A show about US immigration - and all things related - national identity, culture, family, and borders. And since the US is a country of immigrants: it’s you and I, us and them, telling our stories. Hosted by storytellers Nestor Gomez and Angel Ling, this is a podcast where we share stories, conversations, and commentary, to examine the historical and contemporary ideas, policies, and events that have forged national identity, community, and belonging in America. Immigration Stories with Nes ...
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CHIRPradio.org is a listener-supported music and arts focused community radio station in Chicago staffed by more than 150 volunteers. In addition to our live programming we produce a series of shows and interviews and provide them through our various podcasts.
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Not Waiting

Angel Ling: podcaster, storyteller, blogger

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Not Waiting podcast explores the depths of our human experience during times of change and transformation. What does change look/feel like? Who do we look to for teaching? And… Who do we wish to become? Hosted by Angel Ling, Not Waiting brings you stories from everyday people on how they’ve made a leap of faith - to create the change they want for themselves. We will hear the lessons they learnt about themselves in the process, who they’ve become and who they cannot wait to become next.
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This week, Features contributor Connor Broderick speaks with Chicago-based vocalist, guitarist, composer, and poet Hannah Frances. They discuss her new album, Keeper Of The Shepherd, and the grief that shaped the creation of the album, the different chapters of her life informing her writing process, and the push and pull of being a solitary person…
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This week Features co-director Marjorie Alford talks with cartoonist Bianca Xunise about their graphic novel Punk Rock Karaoke. The two discuss the confusion of early adulthood, finding grace for the people you love, how a lack of representation in the media lead to Bianca filling that void for themself, and most importantly, punk rock. "I put so m…
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Amy Sumpter is a stand up comedienne who has performed all over the Midwest. Her nephew once called her a Joke Star. You can also see her rapping with She's Crafty, Chicago's all-female Beastie Boy tribute band. The First Time is a live lit and music series recorded at Martyrs in Chicago's North Center neighborhood. Each reader tells a true first t…
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Nestor “the Boss” Gomez was born in Guatemala and traveled to Chicago Undocumented in the mid 80’s. He told his first story at a Moth story slam to get over the stuttering that plagued his childhood, since then he has won more than 80 Moth Slams. Nestor has performed and conducted storytelling workshops in multiple locations around the country. He …
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Erin Allen is an artist and communicator, driven by her curiosity about the stories of people. She hosts "The Rundown" podcast and Prisoncast at WBEZ, and she has produced audio and multimedia projects at stations and companies across the country, including WDET and Pizza Shark Productions. Erin has also produced several audio-based events, includi…
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Carolyn Kassnoff is an illustrator who creates artwork under the name It'll Glow On You. She was the Chicago Public Library's Maker in Residence, and has studied almost every kind of art under the sun, including papercutting and neon sign bending. She is currently working on a Chicago music venue journal. She has about 200 close dog best friends, a…
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Actor and Vocalist Andrew Sa has earned the title of Chicago's premiere queer country crooner. Sa's career has always been rooted in songwriting that highlights his easy and elegant voice, but when he met mentor and pioneer Patrick Hagerty of Lavender Country, “Lonesome Andrew” was born. Diving headfirst into the catalogs of Elvis Presley, Roy Orbi…
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Patrick Hicks is a storyteller, digital creator, podcaster, and dad based in Chicago. His mini music documentaries on TikTok have gotten him 450,000+ followers and millions of views. He also hosts a music history podcast called Good Measure with Patrick Hicks. He has worked with and created content for major record labels, publishers, music festiva…
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This week, Features contributor Michal Gliszewski speaks with Jake Hennessy (drums), Matt Coglianese (bass), and Derek Dare (guitar and vocals) of Chicago based soulful-psychedelic group Zoofunkyou. They talk about the band's ten year history, keeping things fresh over the years by reworking old songs with new members, learning to write collaborati…
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This week, Features contributor Daniel Edelstein speaks with Chicago-based pianist, producer, and teacher, Cesar Pino aka C3zr. They discuss his most recent full-length release, Round Voyage, the joy of connecting and collaborating with fellow artists, the jazz lounge, Opus, that he runs with his father and mentor, and his beloved keytar. "That's t…
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This week, Features Co-Director Marjorie Alford speaks with musical director Laura Hall. They discuss her 20+ year career in music, her friendship with Lisa McQueen that lead to the creation of the Phony Award Winning musical series, last year's run of improvised Little Shop of Horrors, her 20 seasons on Whose Line Is It Anyway?, and the creation o…
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This week, Features Co-Director Marjorie Alford talks with Chicago-based MC Bob Rok. They discuss the history of the name Bob Rok, the skits he creates with Greenlights Music, the ways in which "politics" touch every facet of our lives and why he mirrors that in his music, his upcoming concept album The Automat about labor and workers, and his disd…
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This week, Features contributor Liz Mason talks with Chicago-based singer songwriter Sacha Mullin. They discuss his new album Casino Wilderness Period, the surprising popularity of his favorite song Margaret, his musical background, and the importance of collaboration for artistic growth. "Just because you have a crayon in the box doesn’t necessari…
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This week, Features contributor Michal Gliszewski speaks with Frank and River Rabbitte of Chicago-based "clandestine for no reason" alt-rock group wht.rbbt.obj. They discuss their failed attempt to keep their relationship separate from their musicianship, how their marriage continuously shakes up their musical abilities, and reading The Creative Ac…
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This week Features contributor Alyssa Edes talks with Danielle Sines of Chicago-based bubblegrunge group Impulsive Hearts. They talk about friendship breakups, feeling ALL of your feelings, societal collapse, and the new album Fit 4 the Apocalypse. "It's sort of this mental preparation for the end of the world in my mind... Either I'm gonna get fit…
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This week, Features co-director Jessi D speaks with Carrie Shemanski and Crispin Torres of Chicago-based surf rock band Wolfman. They discuss how they met through performing in various cover bands across Chicago, taking a risk and shredding with new friends, recording their debut five-song EP The Wolfman Agenda at Electrical Audio, and the upcoming…
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This week, Features contributor Liz Mason speaks with Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist singer, songwriter, and producer Melissa Harris of Born Days, a conceptual darkwave synth-pop project. They discuss Harris's pandemic-era roadtrip across the country to Arizona to find a quiet place to finish recording her album, spending hours experimenting w…
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This week, Features co-director Jessi D speaks with Joseph Farago of the Chicago-based pop project, Joey Nebulous. They discuss his signature falsetto, the move from heavy piano-based singer-songwriter composition to celebratory and silly pop music, the creation of his pandemic album Joey Spumoni Creamy Dreamy Party All The Time​​​​​​​, and his que…
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James Swanberg is able to do something that so many cannot. He can write songs that are memorable, songs that stick with you and follow you home, songs that you find yourself singing in the shower the next day, songs that are bonafide hits. The First Time is a live lit and music series recorded at Martyrs in Chicago's North Center neighborhood. Eac…
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Former international street performer turned emcee, Sonal Aggarwal has brought her talents to Chicago as an actor, comedian, producer and movement artist. Her one woman show The Alchemy of Bliss played for a sold out weekend at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theater and you can see her on Netflix’s Easy as well as the short A Period Piece which debuted at S…
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LA based writer and activist Julissa Arce shares her story as an undocumented immigrant - giving voice to millions of untold stories in the United States. To find out more about the scholarship program mentioned on this episode, visit Ascend Educational Fund. Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez podcast is a production of 80 Minutes Around the Wor…
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NYC based comedian and storyteller Suzie Afridi shows us how to find home amid chaos and uncertainty. Follow Suzie on Instagram and Twitter @suziesaysso to see what she's up to! Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez podcast is a production of 80 Minutes Around the World Immigration Stories. Closing Credits Music is Cerises by Löhstana David, provid…
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NYC based storyteller Edith Gonzalez juggled between two cultures growing up. Has she passed the relevant skills to her teenager son, to also navigate such a world? Follow Edith on Instagram @egon.the.great to see her upcoming shows! Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez podcast is a production of 80 Minutes Around the World Immigration Stories. Cl…
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New York City based storyteller Annie Tan on the delicate balance between meeting her immigrant parents’ expectations, and finding her own way. Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez podcast is a production of 80 Minutes Around the World Immigration Stories. Closing Credits Music is Cerises by Löhstana David, provided by Jamendo.…
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Chicago based storyteller Alana Murphy shares her experience working as a refugee advocate, and the history of the US Refugee Admissions Program. You can find out more about Alana's work at BeautifulCrossing.com. Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez podcast is a production of 80 Minutes Around the World Immigration Stories. Closing Credits Music i…
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New York City architect and storyteller Danny Forster connects with his immigration story, in his moment of grief and loss. Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez podcast is a production of 80 Minutes Around the World Immigration Stories. Closing Credits Music is Cerises by Löhstana David, provided by Jamendo.…
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Chicago based writer Kristen Rader shares her Spanish immigration story - generously opening our conversation on finding empathy for those seeking shelter and safety in the United States, while checking one's privilege. Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez podcast is a production of 80 Minutes Around the World Immigration Stories. Closing Credits …
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Chicago storyteller Jitesh Jaggi shares his funny and heartwarming story on his first encounter with winter in Chicago, bringing attention to the multitude of needs of the immigrant community. You can reach Jitesh by email jaggi.jitesh@gmail.com. Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez podcast is a production of 80 Minutes Around the World Immigratio…
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NYC storyteller Michele Carlo shares what it's like to grow up States-side redheaded Nuyorican. Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez podcast is a production of 80 Minutes Around the World Immigration Stories. Closing Credits Music is Cerises by Löhstana David, provided by Jamendo.By Nestor Gomez & Angel Ling, Chicago- & NYC- storytellers
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Brooklyn-based storyteller David Hu talks honestly on race and trying to fit in, while growing up in the Bronx. Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez podcast is a production of 80 Minutes Around the World Immigration Stories. Closing Credits Music is Cerises by Löhstana David, provided by Jamendo.By Nestor Gomez & Angel Ling, Chicago- and NYC- storytellers
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As second generation American, NYC-based storyteller, Robin Bady shares her family's immigration story, as shared from her great uncle's diary. Robin also shares her views on anti-semitism and other types of discrimination in the United States. And as she poignantly notes, bridging groups and uniting families is a beautiful picture that America pai…
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Sharing my new podcast - Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez, where Nestor and I share stories on immigration experiences in the United States, as told onstage for 80 Minutes Around the World Immigration Stories storytelling shows in Chicago and New York City. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe on Apple podcast, Stitcher, Google Play! In the …
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In this episode, Philadelphia based storyteller Nimisha Ladva talks honestly about race in the United States, and as it relates to the immigrant community. Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez podcast is a production of 80 Minutes Around the World Immigration Stories. Closing Credits Music is Cerises by Löhstana David, provided by Jamendo.…
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