Best Rita Puskas Podcasts (2024)

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Welcome Home, Son: Ken Ho on Being an "ABT" - American Born Taiwanese, Visiting Taipei, and a Lifetime in the Hospitality Industry 58:51

2d ago58:51

58:51

Ever wondered what it’s like to navigate the highs and lows of the hospitality industry while finding your true passion? Our special guest, Ken, a neighbor and friend who’s seen it all from acting to bartending, joins us for an episode packed with personal stories and industry insights. We kick things off with some fun banter about the relentless s…

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Have You Ever Licked a Frog?: Love, Addiction and 80s Movies with Rita and Marisa 46:49

3d ago46:49

46:49

This episode kicks off with Rita and Marisa sharing their insights on routines, early bedtimes, and the unspoken rules of not texting outside certain hours. We laugh along with their poker anecdotes and the texting habits inspired by Larry David's "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Amidst the summer heat, we find solace in the cool ambiance of Greenpoint Pala…

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Poet S. Galvin on Seattle's Inferiority Complex, Pirates and Pronouns, and the End of Small Press Distribution 52:42

10d ago52:42

52:42

What happens when the worlds of poetry, mental health, and Muppets collide? Join us in this engaging episode of "People at the Core" as Rita, Marisa, and our special guest, acclaimed author and poet S. Galvin, navigate the intricate dance between writing and performing. Marisa opens up about her emotional struggles with her pet Zelda's recent seizu…

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The Life of a Teacher: Rich Piepho on Stripper Names, Storytelling and Finding Passion in Education 58:21

17d ago58:21

58:21

Have you ever wondered what life would be like as a therapist with an enticing voice or imagined the hilarious possibilities of stripper names based on your first pet and street name? Rita and Marisa kick off this lively conversation at Greenpoint Palace Bar in Brooklyn, sharing uproarious stories about phone sex operations and navigating the dark …

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Bonus Episode! Dolan Morgan Reading 9:35

22d ago9:35

9:35

Books by Dolan Morgan That's When the Knives Come Down Follow us on Instagram! People at the Core Podcast Email us! peopleatthecorepodcast@gmail.comBy Marisa Cadena & Rita Puskas with guest Dolan Morgan

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A Writer's Life: Ninja Turtles, Immigrant Education and the Necessity of a Writing Community with Dolan Morgan 44:01

25d ago44:01

44:01

Ever wondered how childhood dreams and unexpected career paths intersect? Join us as we sit down with Dolan Morgan, a gifted writer and illustrator from Greenpoint, Brooklyn, who takes us on a nostalgic journey from dictating stories to his grandmother, to immersing himself in the vibrant life of New York City. Dolan opens up about their move from …

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The Life of an Artist: Leigha Mason on Clowns, the Commodification of Art and Surviving a Stabbing 53:04

1M ago53:04

53:04

Ever wondered how you can balance the worlds of painting, film, and performance art while living in the heart of New York City? Leigha Mason, a multi-talented artist, takes us through her incredible journey from Phoenix to San Francisco and finally to the bustling streets of NYC. From working to save for her big moves to navigating the challenges o…

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Puerto Rican Families and Punk Music with Producer Lourdes Vasquez 43:19

1M ago43:19

43:19

Can the vibrancy of Brooklyn, the warmth of family ties, and the dynamism of the advertising world all come together in one fascinating conversation? * Absolutely, and Lourdes, a senior integrated producer in advertising, is here to share her incredible journey. From her roots in the Bronx to her cherished life in Brooklyn, Lourdes recounts the imp…

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Bonus Episode! Bonnie Hall and K. Hank Jost Reading 36:20

2M ago36:20

36:20

Books by K. Hank Jost Deselections MadStone Follow us on Instagram! People at the Core Podcast Email us! peopleatthecorepodcast@gmail.comBy Marisa Cadena & Rita Puskas with guests Bonnie Hall & K. Hank Jost

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A Writer's Life: Goats, God and the Deep South with Literary Soulmates K. Hank Jost and Bonnie Hall 1:04:25

2M ago1:04:25

1:04:25

Ever wondered what magic brews when the lives of literary soulmates intertwine?* Hank and Bonnie, the literary power couple who've journeyed from the Deep South to the vibrant streets of Brooklyn, sit down with us to unravel their story. They share their voyage through life and literature, offering glimpses into their existence as a couple that bre…

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Overshare: Get to Know Your Hosts Rita and Marisa 48:33

2M ago48:33

48:33

We do not have a guest this week, it's just us!* Flipping the page, we muse over the scribbles and chords that charted our course to becoming writers. From childhood musings to the raucous challenges of adulthood, every word we've penned pulses with life's rich tapestry. Listen as we unfold the layers of our creative evolution, from piano keys and …

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The Life of an Artist: A.J. Springer on Creativity, Mental Health and What Makes a New Yorker 49:51

2M ago49:51

49:51

When you meet someone who embodies the spirit of New York, you can't help but be drawn into their world.* A.J. Springer isn't just an artist; she's a living, breathing part of the city that never sleeps. This vibrant conversation takes you on an explorations of what it truly means to be a New Yorker. Venture into the art industry's labyrinth with A…

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Coffee, Culture and Le Cordon Blue: Spilling the Beans with Enrique 1:06:16

2M ago1:06:16

1:06:16

Ever found yourself captivated by the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and wondered about the story behind the beans?* Enrique, our guest this week, is a coffee buyer with an exceptional tale that starts in the vibrant heart of Oxnard, California, and stretches across continents. As he unfolds his family's journey from Mexico to the US, we connect ov…

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Bonus Episode! Sean Welsh Reading 21:10

3M ago21:10

21:10

Books by Sean Welsh One From the Ice Daylight Maybe Follow us on Instagram! People at the Core Podcast Email us! peopleatthecorepodcast@gmail.comBy Marisa Cadena & Rita Puskas with guest Sean Welsh

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A Writer's Life: Sean Welsh on New York, Sobriety and Bukowski 1:03:15

3M ago1:03:15

1:03:15

Imagine uprooting your life and plunging into the heart of New York City's literary world.* That's precisely what Sean Welsh did, and in our latest episode, he shares the raw and transformative tale of a writer's journey in a city that never sleeps. From the echoes of laughter in the storied Greenpoint Palace Bar to the trials of sobriety amidst an…

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Rita Puskas Podcasts

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People at the Core

Marisa Cadena & Rita Puskas

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Welcome Home, Son: Ken Ho on Being an "ABT" - American Born Taiwanese, Visiting Taipei, and a Lifetime in the Hospitality Industry 58:51

1
Have You Ever Licked a Frog?: Love, Addiction and 80s Movies with Rita and Marisa 46:49

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Poet S. Galvin on Seattle's Inferiority Complex, Pirates and Pronouns, and the End of Small Press Distribution 52:42

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The Life of a Teacher: Rich Piepho on Stripper Names, Storytelling and Finding Passion in Education 58:21

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Bonus Episode! Dolan Morgan Reading 9:35

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A Writer's Life: Ninja Turtles, Immigrant Education and the Necessity of a Writing Community with Dolan Morgan 44:01

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The Life of an Artist: Leigha Mason on Clowns, the Commodification of Art and Surviving a Stabbing 53:04

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Puerto Rican Families and Punk Music with Producer Lourdes Vasquez 43:19

1
Bonus Episode! Bonnie Hall and K. Hank Jost Reading 36:20

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A Writer's Life: Goats, God and the Deep South with Literary Soulmates K. Hank Jost and Bonnie Hall 1:04:25

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Overshare: Get to Know Your Hosts Rita and Marisa 48:33

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The Life of an Artist: A.J. Springer on Creativity, Mental Health and What Makes a New Yorker 49:51

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Coffee, Culture and Le Cordon Blue: Spilling the Beans with Enrique 1:06:16

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Bonus Episode! Sean Welsh Reading 21:10

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A Writer's Life: Sean Welsh on New York, Sobriety and Bukowski 1:03:15

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