OtraXFavor

By Ricardo Contreras PlazaSociety & Culture

OtraXFavor episodes

May 19, 2022 Otra X Favor Episode 46 (English): Kurt Lammers - Musician & Drum Leader for La Murga de Austin.
Kurt Lammers is a multi-faceted musician based in Austin and originally from Dallas, Texas.
We talked about his first introduction to music at the age of five, personal projects while working with bands from different genres and producing the album for La Murga de Austin.

1 hr 57 min
May 08, 2022 Otra X Favor Episode 45 (Bilingual): Mother’s Day Stories, Fútbol Talk & Mental Health Awareness.
We shared stories about our dear mothers as we celebrate their day on May 8th.
Also talked about the Champions League semi-finals, upcoming Austin FC’s home game vs LA Galaxy & Mental Health Awareness.
1 hr 37 min
April 29, 2022 Otra X Favor Episode 44 (English): Women’s Futbol Talk in Austin, Texas
Our first all-women lead episode was conducted by Michelle Sánchez, Serafina Lopez, Gabriela Navarro & Roma Desai.
The discussion includes the important role of women in sports, Austin FC’s collective improvements, FC Austin ELITE new season along with continued push for an NWSL team & takes on the upcoming game against Houston Dynamo.
1 hr 5 min
April 25, 2022 Otra X Favor Episode 43 (English): Daniel Hinojosa - Lift ATX
Daniel Hinojosa is the founder of Lift ATX, a local warehouse gym at East Austin and established in September 2020.
As Daniel embraces “Strength in Community, Community in Strength”, his vision is to offer his gym as a space in which Austinies can call home through celebrating the culture and building healthy lifestyles within our communities.
2 hr 11 min
April 13, 2022 Otra X Favor Episode 42 (Bilingual): Qatar 2022 group predictions, questionable WC organization, Xavineta & David’s important announcement.
Episode dedicated to fútbol by sharing the group stage predictions, discussed our opinions regarding the questionable organization of the World Cup in Qatar and commended the well-oiled “Xavineta”.
David Hernandez also had an important announcement before the end of the recording.
1 hr 47 min
April 06, 2022 Otra X Favor Episode 41 (Bilingual): Monica Maldonado - MAS Cultura
Monica Maldonado is the founder of MAS Cultura, a non-profit organization created as a bridge between communities and resources to make them thrive.
Monica brought and shared two pieces of art she acquired as a teenager and also talked about how she was encouraged to create an organization that highlights the importance of Latino culture in Austin.
1 hr 35 min
March 19, 2022 Otra X Favor Episode 40 (Bilingual): Michelle Sánchez (Part 2) Women in Sports & Querétaro Incident.
Part 2 of two episode series with our recurring guest, Michelle Sanchez.
Continued discussion about Michelle's experience as a women in sports & media, Querétaro incident and Impact of Héctor Herrera's move to Houston.
58 min
March 11, 2022 Otra X Favor Episode 39 (Bilingual): Michelle Sánchez (Part 1) Austin FC, Women in Sports and Media
Part 1 of a two episode series with our recurring guest, Michelle Sanchez.
Discussion about Austin FC's early winning streak, preparing for the upcoming games against tougher opponents and Michelle's experience as a women in sports and media.
1 hr 7 min
March 05, 2022 Otra X Favor Episode 38: Austin FC vs FC Cincinnati & Perspective of "What is Home?" (Bilingual)
Impressions from Austin FC's 1st season game vs FC Cincinnati, 5-0 win.
Due to the Russia vs Ukraine conflict, we each shared our own perspective of the meaning of the word "home".
We also discussed the effects of the war in the sport and racial disparities among refugees.
1 hr 18 min
February 22, 2022 Otra X Favor Episode 37 (English): Greg Henny (Taproom Manager) - Hopsquad Brewery Co. & Fútbol Talk
Greg Henny is the Taproom Manager at Hopsquad Brewery Co., a local establishment in North Austin.
He talked about the identity of Hopsquad as an organization and the importance diversity by hosting various types of events.
We also discussed more about the Austin FC's end on preseason and European soccer.
1 hr 21 min