Welcome to "Desi Dreamers," the show where we spotlight individuals from the Indian community and explore their unique journeys. On today’s episode, Aditi is joined by singer and content creator Avanti Nagral. Avanti shares her love for music, and she opens up about the balance between pursuing music and her mission to spread awareness on mental health and self-love. You can follow her on Instagram @avantinagral.

On "West Coast Soundscape," host Jacqueline Magallanes talks to one of LA’s all-girl pop-punk bands featuring Lexi McCoy as bassist, lyricist, and lead vocalist, G Leonardo on guitar and vocals, and Sarah Pineapple on drums.

On "Next-Gen Entertainment," host Alexis Porter talks to Ryan Rickard, who has worked on numerous large products as a voice actor and voice-over dubbing artist.

In this week’s episode, we talk with animation insider Marlene Sharp about the influence of bullies, the pipeline from actor to executive, and what it’s like to work for Bandai Namco.
You can find her credentials here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0789103/
If you want to see what she’s up to specifically these days, you can find her company, Pink Poodle Productions, here: https://pinkpoodleproductions.com/
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In this episode, Dillon Yoder, a music teacher at Anthem Music Lessons (and his own music school), goes in-depth about his start with music and how he came to be the teacher he is today. Check out his Instagram at @dillonyoderdrums, to keep up to date with his musical endeavors and support him. Check out his personal school on Instagram at @soundwavemusiclessons.

In this episode, the show's guest, Matthew Harbourt, an art teacher at El Camino Real Charter High, goes in-depth about his many years teaching younger students. From his inspirations for students to famous alumni, he's got great advice for any aspiring art teacher out there. Check out his gallery for tiny art at @freelittleartgallerynoho, or his AP art students’ work over the years at @ecr.apsa, both on Instagram.

On this first episode of “Sound Check”, host Jonathan Wheelock speaks with award-winning audio technician and Pierce Commercial Music Professor Mark Cross. Cross shares his experiences working in the audio industry while also sharing stories from the studio.

*WARNING: EXPLICIT AND GRAPHIC CONTENT*

On this episode, we start off with a dark turn into the topic of serial killers. Host Mariane Quijano covers this topic with serial killer expert, Karla Munoz. Topics include how to differentiate a serial killer from a murderer and what makes a serial killer. They also discuss how the media portrays serial killers and their fan bases.

Story Roots, a show about the impact of stories in our early lives. Join us as we talk with Professor Windrum, who teaches film/television at Pierce college, to explore how stories we experience as children, specifically in film, shape our perspectives and identities. Discover the psychological impact of early cinematic experiences, the role of storytelling in nurturing empathy, and how these early narratives affect who we become as adults.

On this episode of “West Coast Soundscape”, we have a seat with punk-rock and ska musician, Nate Funk, where we talk about the driving force behind his pursuit of music and being a small artist.