Órale Boyle Heights

Órale Boyle Heights

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Órale Boyle Heights episodes

  • 25: Órale Boyle Heights ep 25: Drunk on my Born Day
    On this episode of Órale Boyle Heights, I got the bright idea of recording while I was celebrating my born day. What followed are fun and random conversations throughout the night. From deciding that the Karate Kid is an official 'hood' movie to me taking sanctuary from ICE at Placita Olvera. The conversations were loud, messy, and a lot of fun. 
    1 hr 18 min
  • 24: Órale Boyle Heights ep 24: Areli Morales
    My guest this episode is Areli Morales. We met up at a bar after work to talk about her experience growing in Venice and seeing it change over the years, her journey to becoming a bicycle/transportation advocate and being proud of her Oaxacan heritage. You can support Areli with a donation to her Climate Ride fundraiser here, follow her on Instagram at @rrrle, on Twitter at @rrrleLA, and sign up for the OaxaCalifornia bike ride here.
    1 hr 42 min
  • 23: Órale Boyle Heights ep 23: Catherine Hernandez
    My guest this episode is Catherine Hernandez. We got to talking about her experience growing up in South Central, her journey to becoming an architect, and how you'll possibly die if you are riding the Metro Red Line in Downtown L.A. during a major earthquake. You can follow Catherine on Instagram at @hoodarchitect. 


    2 hr 49 min
  • 22: Órale Boyle Heights ep 22: Armando Velez

    My guest this episode is Armando Velez. We got to talking about his journey as a Director of Photography, representation in Hollywood when it comes to production roles, being a cameraman for reality tv shows, traveling the world, and becoming a dad. Keep up with Armando via his Instagram @MandoVizion16.

    1 hr 22 min
  • 21: Órale Boyle Heights ep 21: Cesar Hernandez

    My guest this episode is writer Cesar Hernandez. We got to talking about his experience growing up in South East Los Angeles, the struggle of having to work for a living, and how he started his current path as a budding journalist and food writer. You can follow Cesar's work here and you can follow him on Instagram as Fukufoodz.

    1 hr 57 min
  • 19: Órale Boyle Heights ep 19: Nylsa Martínez

    My guest this month is writer Nylsa Martínez. We got to talking about her experience growing up in Mexicali Mexico, her passion for writing, balancing said passion with the responsibilities of life, going back to school, and reminiscing about ska bands from the 90s. You can check out some of her published works via GoodReads.

    1 hr 22 min
  • 18: Órale Boyle Heights ep 18: James Rojas

    My guest this episode is Urban Planner James Rojas. We got to talking about how his experience growing in Boyle Heights/East Los Angeles influenced him as a planner, seeing the world during his time in the military, and how he wrote the book on Latino Urban Planning. You can learn more about his work and his workshops by visiting www.placeit.org and www.enactedenvironment.com.

    1 hr 28 min
  • 17: Órale Boyle Heights ep 17: Alessandro Negrete

    My guest this episode is Alessandro Negrete. We got to talking about his experience growing up in Boyle Heights, being undocuqueer, and being part of the BH Neighborhood Council. He is running for reelection in 2019 and you can follow his campaign on Instagram at @Alessandro4BH. You can learn more about East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice by following them on Instagram at @EYCEJ.

    1 hr 42 min
  • 16: Órale Boyle Heights ep 16: Jesus Cortez

    My guest this episode is Jesus Cortez. We got to talking about his experience growing up in Anaheim, being an undocumented immigrant, navigating higher education, being part of the Dream Act movement, and how at least he tried. You can follow him on Instagram at @staytrue_ahm.

    2 hr 27 min

About Órale Boyle Heights

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Órale Boyle Heights is an interview podcast hosted by me, Erick Huerta. Tune in and listen to my discussions with friends, foos, acquaintances, artists, and anyone who says yes to being on the show. I do my best to record a new episode at least once a month. You can follow me on Bluesky and Instagram as @ElRandomHero.