Author/Lawyer/Poet Travis Montez asks community leaders, writers, artists, entrepreneurs - people from all walks of life - What's in your rearview? And other questions as they discuss moving beyond obstacles in the past to create a brighter future.
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Fractured Frequency (formerly Margin Call) is a podcast about disruptions, endings, breakages, and the rebuilding that goes along with them. Hosted by Eming Piansay, Fractured Frequency aims to explore the disruptions in our personal spaces and the world at large.
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On this episode of Object in This Rearview, Travis Montez talks with his friend, speakers agent and community activist Ruben Porras-Sanchez about imposter syndrome and how he’s learning to step into the light to create the life he wants.By Travis Montez
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Travis Montez interviews his friend (and fellow comic-con nerd) local Brooklyn politician, Julio Peña. They talk about Peña growing up in Sunset Park, his career in education, and how he remains hopeful in such a divided political landscape.By Travis Montez
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Travis Montez interviews his friend brand strategist and creative arts coach, Baron Wright. Baron details his journey to become an artist and his career as an entrepreneur dedicated to helping people connect with their own creativity to transform their lives.By Travis Montez
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Actor/filmmaker Eddie Bernard talks about his work in television production, how finding art helped him survive a tough upbringing on New York City’s Lower East Side, and the healing it took to finally be proud of the man he’s become.By Travis Montez
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Robinson Lynn, Executive Director of Momentum Education talks about his career in leadership and personal development coaching, following in his mother’s footsteps by forging his own path, surviving the pandemic as a small business owner, fatherhood, and learning to lead (and live) with compassion.By Travis Montez
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5. Don't Give Your DJ Anxiety By Requesting Drake
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On this episode of Fractured Frequency we explore the idea of anxiety. Jorge Garcia and Albert Felipe offer their thoughts on anxiety as DJs, and offer some suggestions on what not to do your DJ which may or may not include requesting songs by Drake.By Kwest On Media
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Writer/Journalist Russell Morse opens up about his experiences in the juvenile justice system as a kid, how becoming a writer saved him, and growing through trauma to find happiness.By Travis Montez
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On this episode of Fractured Frequency we are joined by Jorge Garcia and Albert Felipe to have a part two talk on relationships, specifically work relationships and work besties.By Kwest On Media
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3. Objects in This Rearview with Travis Montez
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On this episode of Fractured Frequency, our old friend Travis Montez comes on to talk about his upcoming podcast: Objects in This Rearview and his newest book of poetry: Peaches Honey Whiskey.By Kwest On Media
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2. Relationships, Trust, and Vulnerability
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On this episode of Fractured Frequency, Albert Felipe joins for a discussion on relationships (platonic and romantic) and exams the concepts of trust and vulnerability.By Kwest On Media
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1. Allow Me to Re-Introduce Myself: The Re-launch
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On this episode of Margin Call, we are RE-LAUNCHING MARGIN CALL!!! Margin Call's new host Eming Piansay offers a vague explanation for our hiatus and plans for the future! We hope you tune-in for the new kind of podcast chaos we're about to embark on.By Kwest On Media
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On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome American Book Award winning poet Anthony Cody to discuss his recent work, a collection of poems exploring race, history, immigration, lynching, and the banality of evil.By Kwest On Media
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On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome our political correspondent Travis Montez to discuss the baffling news of the day: voter suppression and anti-abortion laws in Texas, the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, and the disastrous American withdrawal from Afghanistan. How do Mariah Carey and Sade fit into this discussion? We don't …
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122. All Is Not Quiet, All Is Not Well: Perspectives on Afghanistan from an Afghan-American
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On this episode of Margin Call we welcome Mizgon Darby, an organizer and advocate in the Afghan-American community, to discuss the recent events in Afghanistan.By Kwest On Media
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This week on Margin Call, we welcome educator and Geek Force contributor Marlin Willford for a discussion on what to expect for this round of back to school in the COVID age.By Kwest On Media
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120. Twin Stars: Portal Fantasy and Mental Health
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On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome Bridgette Portman, whose new book The Twin Stars tells the story of a young woman with OCD navigating a fantasy world of her own creation. We discuss misconceptions about mental illness and how representation in pop culture can help de-stigmatize a mental health diagnosis. You can purchase The Twin Stars H…
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On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome our political correspondent Travis Montez for a discussion of the state of politics in post-Trump America. We examine the recent mayoral and district attorney elections in NYC for clues as to how The Great Awokening will--or won't--manifest itself in electoral politics. Enjoy!…
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118. I Grew Up in the Heights and I LOVED In the Heights
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On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome Bryant, a local San Francisco Native, as well as our old friend Albert to discuss the latest wave of violence against the Asian community. We examine the paths forward amidst the violence and anger as well as how to be an ally to the Asian community during this time.…
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116. Dating While Black, Female and Geeky
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On this episode of Margin Call, we are joined by Cat an Imani to explore their experiences on dating apps and whether or not they stuck around for it. The ladies discuss some of the difficulties of being young, Black and geeky in the dating scene while offering some advice for others looking to connect.…
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This week on Margin Call, we welcome back Bay Area tech worker Patricia to share with us some insights into the state of the workforce in the Bay Area from the start of COVID till now. We also explore the increase of ZOOM fatigue as many are still working from home.By Kwest On Media
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This week on Margin Call we welcome our old friend Albert back to show to discuss the status of distance learning in California as the state moves to begin reopening schools.By Kwest On Media
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This week on Margin Call we welcome Bay Area tech worker Patricia as we explore the ups and downs of dating during a pandemic and the things young women should look out for when seeking a potential partner.By Kwest On Media
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112. Margin Call Live: Trump, Biden, and Buffy
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On this special live episode of Margin Call, we welcome Jazmyne, Travis, and Sheerly to discuss Trump's second impeachment, the Joss Whedon revelations, and the strange joy of having a boring, old-fashioned corrupt centrist president.By Kwest On Media
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111. Is the Pandemic an Opportunity for Education Reform?
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This week on Margin Call, we welcome Dr. Ben Bernstein for a big picture discussion on the goals of education and how best to serve students. This conversation takes place in the context of a crisis moment for education, with remote learning replacing in person learning, and a new presidential administration that could be open to a re-evaluation of…
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110. Twitter, Trump, and Andrew Yang's Bodega
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On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome our tech correspondent Katebah for a discussion on the intersection of social media and politics. And was Andrew Yang in a bodega?By Kwest On Media
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On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome Travis and Cat for a conversation about the implications of the attack on the Capitol building and what it means for our future, safety, and political discourse.By Kwest On Media
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On this episode of Margin Call, we gather our Cannabis Panel to discuss the good, the bad, and the unknown about cannabis. We cover topics from mental health to the corporatization of the legal cannabis industry in an attempt to cover unexamined aspects of the legalization movement and the role of cannabis in our culture. The panel includes writer …
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