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My guest this episode is poet and writer Astrid. We got to talking about our quarantine lives, her passion for poetry, contributing to L.A. Taco, and working on publishing her first poetry book. You can follow Astrid on Instagram at @PoetAstrid.

I was a guest on the Ey foo, you a rocker podcast back in March. This is a repost of that show. Shout out to the foos Alex, Vlad, and Eldrick for having me on to talk about my experience being a rocker foo and my love for wrestling. Follow them on Instagram at @eyfooyouarocker and subscribe to their podcast. 

*On Friday, July 15th, 2022 Daniel transitioned from this world after having a heart attack. He'll be deeply missed by all the homies, communities, and lives he brought joy to with his presence, wit, humor, and rawness. I'm grateful that I had the opportunity to interview them right before the pandemic hit and that a part of them will continue to live on through this space.*    

My guest this episode is Daniel Morales Leon. We talked about Daniel growing up in South Central, his love for literature and poetry, living at La Mina, and showing the Tlacolulokos around town during their artist residency. You can follow Daniel on Instagram at @geehop213 to learn more about his upcoming tours. You can follow the Tlacolulokos on Instagram at @tlacolulokos.    

My guests this episode are Viva Padilla, Founder/Editor in Chief of Dryland and Nikolai Garcia, Associate Editor. We talked about how Viva's love for literature and experiences in the publishing world led to the creation of Dryland, the transition from publishing online in the beginning to a physical book, and the need for independent publications in communities like South Central L.A.

Follow Dryland on Instagram at @pontelaspilaspress and on Twitter at @Drylandlitla. For more details on submitting works, visit their website www.drylandla.org

You can follow Viva on Instagram and on Twitter at @anotchka.

You can follow Nikolai on Instagram and Twitter at @HelloKommie. 

My guest this episode is Nikolai Garcia. He is a poet from South Central L.A. and we met up at his favorite bar, Hanks, to discuss his new poetry chapbook, what it was like growing up in the hood, his journey to becoming one of those great L.A. poets. You can follow Nikolai on Instagram and Twitter at @HelloKommie. 

Follow DSTL Arts on Instagram and Twitter at @DSTLArts.

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My guest this episode is Jesine Miller.  We met up at Patria Coffee in Compton for a redo since the first interview wasn't recorded :( We talked about her experience growing up in the Panamanian community of L.A., familial responsibilities, becoming an urban planner, and working on her first chapbook of poetry. You can follow Jenise on Instagram and Twitter at @jenisepalante and her web site is www.planerpoet.com.

The cover to her chapbook was designed by Mel Depaz, follow her on Instagram at @meldepaz.

Follow DSTL Arts on Instagram and Twitter at @DSTLArts.

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My guest this episode is Memo Torres. We met up at my house because of a scheduling hic-up at Radio Espacio. We talked about the journey he started earlier this year joining L.A. Taco and becoming an instagram food personality. You can see what he is eating on instagram at @el_tragon_de_los_angeles and on twitter at @el_tragon_de_LA.  

My guest this episode is Jonathan Romero. I met up with Jonathan at a coffee shop to talk about his experience growing up in South Central Los Angeles, going to college Kamalazoo, going from appreciating Jordans to appreciating life, and his experiences thus far as a Masters student at USC. You can follow him on Twitter at @_JonathanRomero and on Instagram as @jonathanmromero.

My guest this episode is artist Mario Ybarra Jr. I met up with Mario at his studio in Wilmington and got to talking about what it was like growing up there, his path to becoming an artist, co-founding Slanguage. You can follow Mario on Instagram at @mario_ybarra_jr and on twitter at @marioybarrajunior. You can follow Slanguage on Instagram @slanguagestudio.  

My guest this episode is Branda Yancor. In this episode, Brenda and I got to talking about their experience growing up in South East L.A., riding a bicycle from L.A. to Guatemala, becoming an Outdoor Educator, and starting her own business. You can connect with Brenda via her website www.rhondastrailkitchen.com or via email: [email protected]