Port of Entry

Port of Entry

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  • Debut and Goodbye…?
    We are officially done with season 4 and are on hiatus preparing our next season. Buuuuut, we wanted to leave you beautiful folks with another reason to tune in! Another bonus episode! In this bonus episode, We sit down with our new Producers, Julio and Luca, as we look back on their debut season and they share stories about growing up in Tijuana and Quito, Ecuador. Also, Luca drops some sad news to digest.
    Tune in!
    @portofentrypod
    **************
    Port of Entry has whole new set of stories with you, this time centered around food and migration.
    This season we share several stories about how food has changed cities in the borderlands, including episodes on folks who have made Valle de Guadalupe, the famous wine region of northern Baja, their home.
    Follow hosts Natali Gonzalez and Alan Lilienthal as they sit down with these fascinating people who share their personal and family stories. Listen in and join us!
    If you like this episode, show us some love @portofentrypod
    **************
    From KPBS and PRX, “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.org
    Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast
    Find us on Instagram
    or at www.instagram.com/portofentrypod
    Support our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift.
    If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email [email protected].
    Feedback is a gift. Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show. Email us at [email protected].
    “Port of Entry'' is written, produced and directed by Julio C. Ortiz Franco. Luca Vega is our Technical Producer and Sound Designer.
    Alisa Barba is our editor.
    Episodes are translated by Julio C. Ortiz Franco and Natali Gonzales.
    Elma Gonzalez and M.G. Perez are our Spanish Editors.
    Lisa Morrisette-Zapp is Director of Audio Programming and Operations and John Decker is the Director of Content Development.
    This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
    59 min
  • La corta y breve vida del Intercambio Culinario Mexico-Eurasiatico.
    En este producer’s takeover, Julio se encuetra con Ibragim y Yernur, dos migrantes eurasiáticos que llegaron a Tijuana después de huir de sus países de origen; Rusia y Kazajistán. Nos unimos a ellos y otros refugiados en un intercambio culinario improvisado mientras nos cuentan la odisea que atravesaron para solicitar asilo en Estados Unidos.
    No se lo pierdan!!
    @portofentrypod
    *********
    Port of Entry está de regreso ¡Ahora con contenido en español!
    Después de una larga pausa, estamos muy emocionados de compartir con ustedes historias nuevas sobre nuevos migrantes que han hecho de Tijuana y la Baja su nuevo hogar y el impacto que han tenido en el paisaje culinario.
    Acompaña a nuestros anfitriones Natali y Alan en sus entrevistas con estos increíbles personajes que comparten sus fascinantes historias y las de sus familias.
    Si te gusto el episodio, comparte con quien tú quieras, ¡déjanos un like y tú comentario en nuestras redes!
    @portofentrypod
    ***********
    Encuentranos en Facebook y en Instagram
    www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast
    www.instagram.com/portofentrypod
    Puedes apoyar nuestro podcast en www.kpbs.org/donate, escribe en la sección de regalos (gift section) “Port of Entry” y como agradecimiento te mandaremos un regalito de parte del programa.
    Si tu empresa u organización sin fines de lucro desea patrocinar nuestro podcast, envía un correo a [email protected]
    Nos encantaría recibir tu retroalimentación, envíanos un mensaje al 619-500-3197 o un correo a [email protected] con tus comentarios y/o preguntas sobre nuestro show.
    ‘’Port of Entry’’ es escrito, producido y dirigido por Julio C. Ortiz Franco
    Luca Vega es el Productor Técnico y Diseñador Sonoro
    Alisa Barba es nuestra editora.
    Los episodios son traducidos y adaptados por Julio C. Ortiz Franco y Natalie González.
    Elma Gonzalez y M.G. Perez son nuestros editores en Español
    Lisa Morissette-Zapp es la Directora de Programación de Audio y Operaciones.
    John Decker es el Director de Desarrollo de Contenido.
    This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
    31 min
  • The short and brief life of the Mexican-EurAsian Culinary Exchange!
    In this producer's takeover, Julio talks to Ibrahim and Yernur, two Eurasian migrants who reached Tijuana after they both got into hot water in their native countries of Russia and Kazakhstan. We join them and other refugees for a meal as they talk to us about their journeys to request asylum in the US.
    Tune in!
    @portofentrypod
    **************
    Port of Entry has whole new set of stories with you, this time centered around food and migration.
    This season we share several stories about how food has changed cities in the borderlands, including episodes on folks who have made Valle de Guadalupe, the famous wine region of northern Baja, their home.
    Follow hosts Natali Gonzalez and Alan Lilienthal as they sit down with these fascinating people who share their personal and family stories. Listen in and join us!
    If you like this episode, show us some love @portofentrypod
    **************
    From KPBS and PRX, “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.org
    Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast
    Find us on Instagram
    or at www.instagram.com/portofentrypod
    Support our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift.
    If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email [email protected].
    Feedback is a gift. Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show. Email us at [email protected].
    “Port of Entry'' is written, produced and directed by Julio C. Ortiz Franco. Luca Vega is our Technical Producer and Sound Designer.
    Alisa Barba is our editor.
    Episodes are translated by Julio C. Ortiz Franco and Natali Gonzales.
    Elma Gonzalez and M.G. Perez are our Spanish Editors.
    Lisa Morrisette-Zapp is Director of Audio Programming and Operations and John Decker is the Director of Content Development.
    This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
    26 min
  • Episodio Bonus: Entrevista con Rito Zazueta
    En este breve episodio, nuestro productor Julio se sentó con Rito Zazueta, un cineasta independiente de Tijuana/Chula Vista, para discutir la representación de Tijuana en los medios y el impacto y la recepción que ha tenido su documental, Tijuana Dream.
    Acompañenos!
    @portofentrypod
    ¡Muchas gracias a Rito Zazueta por permitirnos incluir trozos de su monumental cortometraje en este episodio.
    Les dejamos el enlace a su documental.
    https://vimeo.com/165060260 Tijuana Dream (2016)
    Dir. Rito Zazueta
    Prod. Rick Zazueta
    🎶 "Flotando" Rommel Duran / Entre Desiertos
    🎥 Josha Olivera
    *********
    Port of Entry está de regreso ¡Ahora con contenido en español!
    Después de una larga pausa, estamos muy emocionados de compartir con ustedes historias nuevas sobre nuevos migrantes que han hecho de Tijuana y la Baja su nuevo hogar y el impacto que han tenido en el paisaje culinario.
    Acompaña a nuestros anfitriones Natali y Alan en sus entrevistas con estos increíbles personajes que comparten sus fascinantes historias y las de sus familias.
    Si te gusto el episodio, comparte con quien tú quieras, ¡déjanos un like y tú comentario en nuestras redes!
    @portofentrypod
    ***********
    Encuentranos en Facebook y en Instagram
    www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast
    www.instagram.com/portofentrypod
    Puedes apoyar nuestro podcast en www.kpbs.org/donate, escribe en la sección de regalos (gift section) “Port of Entry” y como agradecimiento te mandaremos un regalito de parte del programa.
    Si tu empresa u organización sin fines de lucro desea patrocinar nuestro podcast, envía un correo a [email protected]
    Nos encantaría recibir tu retroalimentación, envíanos un mensaje al 619-500-3197 o un correo a [email protected] con tus comentarios y/o preguntas sobre nuestro show.
    ‘’Port of Entry’’ es escrito, producido y dirigido por Julio C. Ortiz Franco
    Luca Vega es el Productor Técnico y Diseñador Sonoro
    Alisa Barba es nuestra editora.
    Los episodios son traducidos y adaptados por Julio C. Ortiz Franco y Natalie González.
    Elma Gonzalez y M.G. Perez son nuestros editores en Español
    Lisa Morissette-Zapp es la Directora de Programación de Audio y Operaciones.
    John Decker es el Director de Desarrollo de Contenido.
    This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
    23 min
  • Bonus Episode: Interview with Rito Zazueta
    In this brief episode, our producer Julio sat down with Rito Zazueta - an independent filmmaker from Tijuana/Chula Vista to discuss Tijuana's representation in the media and the impact and reception Rito’s documentary- Tijuana Dream- has had.
    Tune in!
    @portofentrypod
    Big thanks to Rito Zazueta for letting us include bits and pieces of her monumental short in this episode. Here's the Link to her documentary.
    https://vimeo.com/165060260
    Tijuana Dream (2016)
    Dir. Rito Zazueta
    Prod. Rick Zazueta
    🎶 “Flotando” Rommel Duran / Entre Desiertos
    🎥 Josha Olivera
    **************
    Port of Entry has whole new set of stories with you, this time centered around food and migration.
    This season we share several stories about how food has changed cities in the borderlands, including episodes on folks who have made Valle de Guadalupe, the famous wine region of northern Baja, their home.
    Follow hosts Natali Gonzalez and Alan Lilienthal as they sit down with these fascinating people who share their personal and family stories. Listen in and join us!
    If you like this episode, show us some love @portofentrypod
    **************
    From KPBS and PRX, “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.org
    Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast
    Find us on Instagram
    or at www.instagram.com/portofentrypod
    Support our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift.
    If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email [email protected].
    Feedback is a gift. Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show. Email us at [email protected].
    “Port of Entry'' is written, produced and directed by Julio C. Ortiz Franco. Luca Vega is our Technical Producer and Sound Designer.
    Alisa Barba is our editor.
    Episodes are translated by Julio C. Ortiz Franco and Natali Gonzales.
    Elma Gonzalez and M.G. Perez are our Spanish Editors.
    Lisa Morrisette-Zapp is Director of Audio Programming and Operations and John Decker is the Director of Content Development.
    This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
    12 min
  • Pura Vida: Un Caso del Tijuana Dream
    Ruby y Javier son dos migrantes centroamericanos que operan Pura Vida, un food truck en Playas de Tijuana que ofrece una amplia selección de platillos salvadoreños y costarricenses. Después de que una oportunidad les permitió reubicarse en Tijuana, evalúan la vigencia Sueño Americano y consideran una nueva opción: el Tijuana Dream.
    Acompáñenos!
    @portofentrypod
    ¡Muchas gracias a Rito Zazueta por permitirnos incluir trozos de su monumental cortometraje en este episodio.
    Les dejamos el enlace a su documental.
    https://vimeo.com/165060260 Tijuana Dream (2016)
    Dir. Rito Zazueta
    Prod. Rick Zazueta
    🎶 "Flotando" Rommel Duran / Entre Desiertos
    🎥 Josha Olivera
    *********
    Port of Entry está de regreso ¡Ahora con contenido en español!
    Después de una larga pausa, estamos muy emocionados de compartir con ustedes historias nuevas sobre nuevos migrantes que han hecho de Tijuana y la Baja su nuevo hogar y el impacto que han tenido en el paisaje culinario.
    Acompaña a nuestros anfitriones Natali y Alan en sus entrevistas con estos increíbles personajes que comparten sus fascinantes historias y las de sus familias.
    Si te gusto el episodio, comparte con quien tú quieras, ¡déjanos un like y tú comentario en nuestras redes!
    @portofentrypod
    ***********
    Encuentranos en Facebook y en Instagram
    www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast
    www.instagram.com/portofentrypod
    Puedes apoyar nuestro podcast en www.kpbs.org/donate, escribe en la sección de regalos (gift section) “Port of Entry” y como agradecimiento te mandaremos un regalito de parte del programa.
    Si tu empresa u organización sin fines de lucro desea patrocinar nuestro podcast, envía un correo a [email protected]
    Nos encantaría recibir tu retroalimentación, envíanos un mensaje al 619-500-3197 o un correo a [email protected] con tus comentarios y/o preguntas sobre nuestro show.
    ‘’Port of Entry’’ es escrito, producido y dirigido por Julio C. Ortiz Franco
    Luca Vega es el Productor Técnico y Diseñador Sonoro
    Alisa Barba es nuestra editora.
    Los episodios son traducidos y adaptados por Julio C. Ortiz Franco y Natalie González.
    Elma Gonzalez y M.G. Perez son nuestros editores en Español
    Lisa Morissette-Zapp es la Directora de Programación de Audio y Operaciones.
    John Decker es el Director de Desarrollo de Contenido.
    This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
    40 min
  • Pura Vida: A Case for the Tijuana Dream
    Ruby and Javier are two Central American migrants that own and operate Pura Vida a food truck in Playas de Tijuana that offers a wide selection Salvadorian and Costa Rican dishes. After an opportunity saw them to uproot and make it to Tijuana, they reexamine the pull of the American Dream and consider a new option; The TIjuana Dream.
    Tune in!
    @portofentrypod
    Big thanks to Rito Zazueta for letting us include bits and pieces of her monumental short in this episode. Here's the Link to her documentary.
    https://vimeo.com/165060260
    Tijuana Dream (2016)
    Dir. Rito Zazueta
    Prod. Rick Zazueta
    🎶 “Flotando” Rommel Duran / Entre Desiertos
    🎥 Josha Olivera
    **************
    Port of Entry has whole new set of stories with you, this time centered around food and migration.
    This season we share several stories about how food has changed cities in the borderlands, including episodes on folks who have made Valle de Guadalupe, the famous wine region of northern Baja, their home.
    Follow hosts Natali Gonzalez and Alan Lilienthal as they sit down with these fascinating people who share their personal and family stories. Listen in and join us!
    If you like this episode, show us some love @portofentrypod
    **************
    From KPBS and PRX, “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.org
    Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast
    Find us on Instagram
    or at www.instagram.com/portofentrypod
    Support our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift.
    If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email [email protected].
    Feedback is a gift. Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show. Email us at [email protected].
    “Port of Entry'' is written, produced and directed by Julio C. Ortiz Franco. Luca Vega is our Technical Producer and Sound Designer.
    Alisa Barba is our editor.
    Episodes are translated by Julio C. Ortiz Franco and Natali Gonzales.
    Elma Gonzalez and M.G. Perez are our Spanish Editors.
    Lisa Morrisette-Zapp is Director of Audio Programming and Operations and John Decker is the Director of Content Development.
    This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
    37 min
  • Kous Kous: ¡Una Redención Marroquí!
    Moumen Nouri dejó Marruecos en busca de nuevas experiencias en los EE. UU. Su sueño americano pronto se convirtió en una pesadilla después de meterse en serios problemas financieros para mantener su restaurante en San Diego a flote. Moumen nos habla de su vida en Marruecos y de cómo un traslado a Valle de Guadalupe le dio una segunda oportunidad para cumplir su sueño de tener su propio restaurante.
    No te lo pierdas! caile!
    *********
    Port of Entry está de regreso ¡Ahora con contenido en español!
    Después de una larga pausa, estamos muy emocionados de compartir con ustedes historias nuevas sobre nuevos migrantes que han hecho de Tijuana y la Baja su nuevo hogar y el impacto que han tenido en el paisaje culinario.
    Acompaña a nuestros anfitriones Natali y Alan en sus entrevistas con estos increíbles personajes que comparten sus fascinantes historias y las de sus familias.
    Si te gusto el episodio, comparte con quien tú quieras, ¡déjanos un like y tú comentario en nuestras redes!
    @portofentrypod
    ***********
    Encuentranos en Facebook y en Instagram
    www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast
    www.instagram.com/portofentrypod
    Puedes apoyar nuestro podcast en www.kpbs.org/donate, escribe en la sección de regalos (gift section) “Port of Entry” y como agradecimiento te mandaremos un regalito de parte del programa.
    Si tu empresa u organización sin fines de lucro desea patrocinar nuestro podcast, envía un correo a [email protected]
    Nos encantaría recibir tu retroalimentación, envíanos un mensaje al 619-500-3197 o un correo a [email protected] con tus comentarios y/o preguntas sobre nuestro show.
    ‘’Port of Entry’’ es escrito, producido y dirigido por Julio C. Ortiz Franco
    Luca Vega es el Productor Técnico y Diseñador Sonoro
    Alisa Barba es nuestra editora.
    Los episodios son traducidos y adaptados por Julio C. Ortiz Franco y Natalie González.
    Elma Gonzalez y M.G. Perez son nuestros editores en Español
    Lisa Morissette-Zapp es la Directora de Programación de Audio y Operaciones.
    John Decker es el Director de Desarrollo de Contenido.
    This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
    43 min
  • Kous Kous: A Moroccan Redemption!
    Moumen Nouri left Morocco in search of new experiences in the US. His American dream soon turned into a nightmare after getting into some serious financial trouble in order to keep his San Diego restaurant above water. Moumen talks to us about growing and Morocco and how a move to Valle de Guadalupe gave him a second chance to fulfill his dream of owning his restaurant.
    Tune in!
    @portofentrypod
    **************
    Port of Entry is back after a long hiatus and is excited to share a whole new set of stories with you, this time centered around food and migration.
    This season we share several stories about how food has changed cities in the borderlands, including episodes on folks who have made Valle de Guadalupe, the famous wine region of northern Baja, their home.
    Follow hosts Natali Gonzalez and Alan Lilienthal as they sit down with these fascinating people who share their personal and family stories. Listen in and join us!
    If you like this episode, show us some love @portofentrypod
    **************
    From KPBS and PRX, “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.org
    Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast
    Find us on Instagram
    or at www.instagram.com/portofentrypod
    Support our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift.
    If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email [email protected].
    Feedback is a gift. Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show. Email us at [email protected].
    “Port of Entry'' is written, produced and directed by Julio C. Ortiz Franco. Luca Vega is our Technical Producer and Sound Designer.
    Alisa Barba is our editor.
    Episodes are translated by Julio C. Ortiz Franco and Natali Gonzales.
    Elma Gonzalez and M.G. Perez are our Spanish Editors.
    Lisa Morrisette-Zapp is Director of Audio Programming and Operations and John Decker is the Director of Content Development.
    This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
    38 min
  • Exxe Alta Parrilla: Un Gaucho En la Baja!
    Exxe Caivano es uno de los primeros emprendedores gastronómicos del Valle de Guadalupe. Su vocacion es mostrar de qué se trata el Asado Argentino. Exxe nos habla de cómo fue crecer en la zona rural de Buenos Aires, migrar a Ensenada y comparte una sorpresa inesperada que sólo el fútbol pudo traer a la luz.
    *********
    Port of Entry está de regreso ¡Ahora con contenido en español!
    Después de una larga pausa, estamos muy emocionados de compartir con ustedes historias nuevas sobre nuevos migrantes que han hecho de Tijuana y la Baja su nuevo hogar y el impacto que han tenido en el paisaje culinario.
    Acompaña a nuestros anfitriones Natali y Alan en sus entrevistas con estos increíbles personajes que comparten sus fascinantes historias y las de sus familias.
    Si te gusto el episodio, comparte con quien tú quieras, ¡déjanos un like y tú comentario en nuestras redes!
    @portofentrypod
    ***********
    Encuentranos en Facebook y en Instagram
    www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast
    www.instagram.com/portofentrypod
    Puedes apoyar nuestro podcast en www.kpbs.org/donate, escribe en la sección de regalos (gift section) “Port of Entry” y como agradecimiento te mandaremos un regalito de parte del programa.
    Si tu empresa u organización sin fines de lucro desea patrocinar nuestro podcast, envía un correo a [email protected]
    Nos encantaría recibir tu retroalimentación, envíanos un mensaje al 619-500-3197 o un correo a [email protected] con tus comentarios y/o preguntas sobre nuestro show.
    ‘’Port of Entry’’ es escrito, producido y dirigido por Julio C. Ortiz Franco
    Luca Vega es el Productor Técnico y Diseñador Sonoro
    Alisa Barba es nuestra editora.
    Los episodios son traducidos y adaptados por Julio C. Ortiz Franco y Natalie González.
    Elma Gonzalez y M.G. Perez son nuestros editores en Español
    Lisa Morissette-Zapp es la Directora de Programación de Audio y Operaciones.
    John Decker es el Director de Desarrollo de Contenido.
    This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
    37 min

About Port of Entry

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These are cross-border stories that connect us. Border people often inhabit this in-between place. From KPBS “Port of Entry” tells personal stories from this place — stories of love, hope, struggle,…

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