San Antonio Podcast Network

On this week's episode, host Zachary Espericueta sits down with Cleto Rodriguez to catch up and find out the famous question: "Where's Cleto?" The two discuss Cleto's career thus far and some of his new endeavors - including podcasting. Tune in to hear a multitude of funny stories and hilarious run-ins Cleto has had with fans. 

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Where to Find/Follow Cleto:

Website: https://cletorodriguez.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cletorodriguezpage

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleto_rodriguez_comedy/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CletoRodriguez

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Local Rec. of the Week (Brought to you by @salunchador): La Generala

Question of the Week: When it comes to comedy, do you prefer dirty comedy or clean comedy?

In this episode, President/CEO Elyse Bernal joins the show to discuss her role with Any Baby Can and the role the organization plays here in San Antonio. 

About The Organization: Any Baby Can has been a safety net for families in need since 1982 and provides services, regardless of income, to families who have a child with any medical diagnosis, chronic illness, disability, developmental delay or health risk. They assist children from child birth all the way up to age 17. The services they provide include case management, community support and family support.

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Where To Find/Follow Any Baby Can:

Website: https://www.anybabycansa.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anybabycansa

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybabycansa/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnyBabyCanSA

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This episode is brought to you by Spectrum Reach & Live From The Southside. Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the podcast.

In this episode of SA Talk, Zachary is joined by Morgan Hoogvelt - an executive search leader, talent acquisition specialist and entrepreneur. Zach gets to speak with Morgan about his new venture, Gohfr. Gohfr is an on-demand delivery platform that connects businesses with people in order to deliver their goods and services quickly.

Later on in the conversation, Zachary and Morgan talk about how large companies are beginning to be "scored" based on certain factors like environmental impact, societal awareness, culture, etc. They discuss how important it can be for a company to brand themselves in order to attract top talent.

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Local Rec. of the Week (Brought to you by @salunchador): Kung Fu Noodle

Question of the Week: What should people look for in a company when job searching?

For Father's Day this year, we bring you a Father's Day special episode featuring Zach's dad - Roland Espericueta. The two discuss how Roland got here to San Antonio, some of their fondest sports memories together, what it takes to be a dad and, of course, places around San Antonio that he enjoys. Be sure to tune in to this special Father's Day episode!

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Local Rec. of the Week (Brought to you by @s.a.bites & @salunchador): Hero's Ramen & Sushi

Question of the Week: What do you think makes up a great father?

This episode of Searching For San Antonio features Andres Andujar, CEO - Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation (HPARC). In this interview with Andres, you will hear about what has been going on at Hemisfair the last few years and what's planned for the future. You also get to hear why it is so important for San Antonio to have a great urban park like Hemisfair.

The HPARC was created by City Council in 2009 to redevelop the former site of the 1968 World’s Fair in San Antonio, Texas. The HPARC is dedicated to the transformation of Hemisfair into a sustainable, self-funded urban district with residences, local businesses, unique programming and three parks—Yanaguana Garden, Civic Park (Phase II) and Tower Park (Phase III). Hemisfair is where San Antonio meets: it is a vibrant gathering place for a day with friends and the city’s biggest celebrations. HPARC is a 501(c)3 local government corporation, supported in part by the Hemisfair Conservancy, an independent 501(c)3.

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Where to Find/Follow Hemisfair:

Website: https://hemisfair.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hemisfair

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hemisfair/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hemisfair

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This episode is brought to you by Spectrum Reach & Live From The Southside. Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the podcast.

In this week's episode, Olga Moucoulis joins the show to discuss the different resources, programs and partnerships Edgewood ISD has as well as how they're tackling the digital divide here in San Antonio.

Guest Info: Olga Moucoulis is the executive director of industry and community partnerships in Edgewood ISD. She is a San Antonio native and second generation American. Olga obtained her Bachelors in Communication Arts at UIW and her masters degree in education from Our Lady of The Lake.

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Local Rec. of the Week: Acadiana Cafe

Question of the Week: What Fiesta event are you looking forward to?

On this week’s episode of the SA Talk series, Lizzy Perez joins host Zachary Espericueta to discuss the work she does here in the community with school districts and non-profit organizations. The discussion includes everything from inclusion/diversity in schools to topics like cancel culture and psychological safety in the workplace.

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Where to Find/Follow Lizzy Perez: 

Website: https://lizzy-perez.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizzyperezllc/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LizzyPerezLLC 

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Local recommendation of the week: Con Huevos Tacos 

Question of the week: How do you feel about “cancel culture”?

This episode of Searching For San Antonio features Dr. Robert Garza, President at Palo Alto College on the city’s Southside. You get to hear about all of the amazing activities and initiatives that Palo Alto currently has as well as the driving factor behind them.

About The Organization: Palo Alto College, part of the Alamo Colleges District, has been a pillar of the south San Antonio community since it began offering classes in 1985. For more than 35 years, Palo Alto College has been dedicated to providing a high-quality education accessible to all.

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Where to Find/Follow Palo Alto College

Website: https://www.alamo.edu/pac/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paloaltocollege?ref=mf

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paloaltocollege/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/pacpr

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLbLfHzEoRtvonx3PiRNZlw

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This episode is brought to you by Spectrum Reach & Live From The Southside. Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the podcast.

This week, we get some great news about a local favorite - Jerk Shack is opening its third brick-and-mortar location at Hemisfair in the summer of 2022. This is in addition to their second location, which is opening this summer on the city's far west side. We also get word that a new unfiltered wedding blog is coming soon. Past guest of the Searching For San Antonio series, Erika Perez, is beginning a new wedding blog on sanantonioweddings.com. She'll be writing her honest thoughts on the wedding industry, episodes of her podcast as well as everything that you need to hear as a bride, groom, and engaged couple.

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Local recommendation of the week: Fat Tummy Empanadas

Question of the week: If/when you are fully vaccinated, will you wear a mask IF given the option?

For this week's episode, Sabrina Ortiz joins the show to discuss what commercial and mixed-use development has looked like here in San Antonio, and the effect it can have on the nearby communities. Sabrina Ortiz is a local architectural designer at Overland Partners, so her expertise and insight really shines through the conversation. Additionally, Zach and Sabrina share their opinions on what it would take to improve mass transportation here in town and how that goes hand-in-hand with better development around the city.

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Local Rec. of the Week: Kimura Ramen

Question of the Week: Do you like seeing commercial development in lower income neighborhoods? OR do you think it's bad for the community?