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February 25, 2020 Conversations: Lauren & Lindsey the Swearing Mamas
After a long time Hugo was invited to join the popular Swearing Mamas Podcast for morning coffee. Lauren & Lindsey brought the questions and Hugo did some mansplaining but overall they all get along famously and shared some laughs along the way. Part One of their interview is now available for your listening pleasure.
Today on the Show:
The Swearing Mamas Podcast: anchor.fm/swearingmamas
Swearing Mamas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/swearingmamas
Subscribe to the Podcast or you can find Hugo on Twitter at @hugosposts | Insta at @hugotorres | sangabrielvalley.blogspot.com
1 hr 13 min
February 10, 2020 Pandemic - How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Flu
With the outbreak of the Novel Corona Virus and a Flu virus that has killed about 12,000 lives in the US Hugo’s family grapples with questions of healthcare, searching for vaccinations and how to cope when the going gets tough. Hugo discusses his challenges internal and external with being a parent in charge of his kid’s health.
Today on the Show:
Flu is widespread across the US | CNN Health Feb 07, 2020 https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/07/health/flu-season-high/index.html
Subscribe to the Podcast or you can find Hugo on Twitter at @hugosposts | Insta at @hugotorres | sangabrielvalley.blogspot.com
24 min
January 30, 2020 Conversations: Jennifer Carole the Lawyer's Daughter
Jennifer Carole is an "Energy Life Coach and experienced marketing professional from Silicon Valley" whose life was forever altered by the rape and murder of her stepmom and the murder of her father in 1980. In recent years (2018) Joseph DeAngelo, who is now known to be the Golden State Killer, was arrested for this crime and dozens of other rapes, murders and burglaries throughout California in the late 1970s. On today's episode, a thoughtful, energetic and empowered Jennifer shares details of the events of that traumatic day, her realization that she is part of a vast community of victims/survivors, changes in policing/investigation since the 1970s and her take on the trial of DeAngelo.
Warning: This Podcast deals with heavy subject matter.
Today on the Show:
Jennifer Carole Site and Blog:- https://jcarole.com/podcast/
Golden State Killer Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_State_Killer
Richard Ramirez (The Nightstalker) Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Ramirez
Who is Carol Daly Article: https://www.oxygen.com/golden-state-killer-main-suspect/crime-time/carol-daly-investigator-east-area-rapist
Subscribe to the Podcast or you can find Hugo on Twitter at @hugosposts | Insta at @hugotorres | sangabrielvalley.blogspot.com
1 hr 20 min
January 17, 2020 Sister Sister - Hugo's sis is moving back into the Torres home!
Hugo's youngest sister called to ask for a big family favor. She needs to move in for a little while so that she can pursue a career opportunity. This simple requests causes Hugo to think about his creature comforts and his challenges with visiting family. He then talks about how he tackles making room for it all in his head.
Subscribe to the Podcast or you can find Hugo on Twitter at @hugosposts | Insta at @hugotorres | sangabrielvalley.blogspot.com
22 min
January 08, 2020 Hugo 2020 - First Podcast Episode of the New Decade
Hugo is back for 2020 pontificating and pondering. After a long's month hiatus he's decided to just record and let his stream of consciousness take over. In this episode Hugo talks about the wild fires destroying the land of Australia, the unnecessary conflicts the US of A finds itself in and the good things in his life he is looking forward to.
It is not the most poignant start to the year but its a start nonetheless and Hugo thanks you for your ears and your critiques. Reach out any time on Social Media.
Subscribe to the Podcast or you can find Hugo on Twitter at @hugosposts | Insta at @hugotorres | sangabrielvalley.blogspot.com
31 min
December 06, 2019 Lessons Strike Back - The impact of the Star Wars on a young Hugo
A long time ago in the 80s Hugo sat criss-cross-apple-sauce in front of his family's telly and watched the Star Wars. For the next three decades the films and its cannon has influenced the young Padawan. In this episode of the podcast he tells you how.
Today on the Show:
Quotes from the Empire Strike Back: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080684/quotes/?tab=qt&ref_=tt_trv_qu
Subscribe to the Podcast or you can find Hugo on Twitter at @hugosposts on Insta at @hugotorres or his blog at sangabrielvalley.blogspot.com
37 min
November 16, 2019 Conversations: What the Fockery with Nadège August
Hosted by Nadège August "What The Fockery?" is a burgeoning Podcast featuring a "a series of conversations about the "things" that make us think 'WTF is THAT?' Convos dedicated to hearing first hand from the very people whose lifestyles, truths or concepts we struggle with understanding."
Today Nadège joins Hugo and together they discuss her various passions projects, her adventures as an actor in the entertainment and the many lessons she's learned along the way. Ideas, concepts and disciplines that any young Creative may want to incorporate in his/her efforts.
Charming and education, Nadège is a source of information you do not want to miss.
Today on the Show:
Nadège August IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0041895/
Nadège August on Twitter - twitter.com/whatthefockery
Nadège August on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/whatthefockery/

Subscribe to the Podcast or you can find Hugo on Twitter at @hugosposts | Insta at @hugotorres | sangabrielvalley.blogspot.com
1 hr 19 min
November 05, 2019 Cruel Intentions - Can one bad day change a man for the worse?
Can one bad day change a man for the worse? Hugo thinks on this as he takes stock of these last few days and how they contrast with films like The Joker which he has recently seen. Also Hugo shares a strategy for balancing out negative thoughts.
Today on the Show:
The Shinning - Intro Music
Batman: The Killing Joke by Alan Moore & Brian Bolland
Preview: The Joke (2019) https://youtu.be/rgXplohCw5o
Subscribe to the Podcast or you can find Hugo on Twitter at @hugosposts on Insta at @hugotorres or his blog at sangabrielvalley.blogspot.com
32 min
October 24, 2019 Mansplaining - Men do it to each other too!
At a recent meeting Hugo made a point. Then a second later another man thought they knew how to better explain things and men their own effort. Hugo goes on to explain how this Mansplaining incident resonated with him as perpetrator and victim of this action.
Today on the Show:
Mansplaining: Urban Dictionary definition "A man whom by virtue of the authority and privilege vested in him by society feels entitled to preach or explain how the world works. Bonus, if he is speaking to women, whom he perceives to be naive and ignorant, about problems and concerns with which women have real life every day experience, and the man has NO fucking clue what he is talking about. This is usually done in a patronizing insensitive manner."
Subscribe to the Podcast or you can find Hugo on Twitter at @hugosposts on Insta at @hugotorres or his blog at sangabrielvalley.blogspot.com
19 min
October 17, 2019 Ass-Umptions: Hugo didn't get the benefit of the doubt in a traffic situation.
Hugo got stuck in traffic recently whilst in a hurry to an errand. After getting an answer from the person who caused the traffic jam he tried to help other motorists deal with the situation. Some of the responses were not as polite as possible and that didn't sit will with our protagonist. Hugo now tells us about the importance of giving people the benefit of the doubt.
Today on the Show:
“BLACK ROBBERS”? (A True Story)

For anyone who didn’t see the episode of David Letterman’s show where this story was told, read this and remember it’s a true story.

On a recent weekend in Atlantic City, a woman won a bucketful of quarters at a slot machine. She took a break from the slots for dinner with her husband in the hotel dining room. But first she wanted to stash the quarters in her room.

I’ll be right back and we’ll go to eat’ she told her husband and carried the coin-laden bucket to the elevator. As she was about to walk into the elevator she noticed two men already aboard. Both were Black. One of them was very tall and had an intimidating figure.

The woman froze. Her first thought was; “These two are going to rob me.”

Her next thought was; “Don’t be a bigot, they look like perfectly nice gentleman.” But racial stereotypes are powerful, and fear immobilized her.

Avoiding eye contact, she got in, turned around stiffly and faced the elevator doors as they closed.

A second passed, and then another second, and then another. Her fear increased! The elevator didn’t move. “My God” she thought, I’m trapped and about to be robbed! Her heart plummeted. Perspiration poured from every pore. Then one of the men said, “Hit the floor.”

Instinct told her to do what they told her. The bucket of quarters flew upwards as she threw out her arms and collapsed on the elevator floor. A shower of coins rained down on her. “Take my money and spare me”, she prayed.

More seconds passed.

She heard one of the men say politely, Ma’am, if you’ll just tell us what floor you’re going to, we’ll push the button.”

The one who said it had a little trouble getting the words out. He was trying mightily to hold in a belly laugh. The woman lifted her head and looked up at the two men. They reached down to help her up.

Confused, she struggled to her feet, “When I told my friend here to hit the floor”, said the average sized one, “I meant that he should hit the elevator button for our floor.” I didn’t mean for you to hit the floor, Ma’am.” He spoke genially. He bit his lip.

It was obvious he was having a hard time not laughing. The woman thought; “My God, what a spectacle I’ve made of myself.” She was humiliated to speak.

The three of them gathered up the strewn quarters an refilled her bucket. When the elevator arrived at her floor they then insisted on walking her to her room. She seemed a little unsteady on her feet, and they were afraid she might not make it down the corridor.

At her door they bid her good evening. As she slipped into her room she could hear them roaring with laughter as they walked back to the elevator. The woman brushed herself off. She pulled herself together and went downstairs for dinner with her husband.

The next morning flowers were delivered to her room; a dozen roses. Attached to EACH ROSE WAS A CRISP ONE-HUNDRED-DOLLAR BILL!

The card said: “Thanks for the best laugh we’ve had in years.”

It was signed: Eddie Murphy and Michael Jordan."
Subscribe to the Podcast or you can find Hugo on Twitter at @hugosposts | Insta at @hugotorres | sangabrielvalley.blogspot.com
25 min

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