Margin Call is a weekly intergenerational discussion of pop culture and politics.
On this episode of Fractured Frequency we explore the idea of anxiety. Jorge Garcia and Albert Felipe offer their thoughts on anxiety as DJs, and offer some suggestions on what not to do your DJ which may or may not include requesting songs by Drake.
On this episode of Fractured Frequency we are joined by Jorge Garcia and Albert Felipe to have a part two talk on relationships, specifically work relationships and work besties.
On this episode of Fractured Frequency, our old friend Travis Montez comes on to talk about his upcoming podcast: Objects in This Rearview and his newest book of poetry: Peaches Honey Whiskey.
On this episode of Fractured Frequency, Albert Felipe joins for a discussion on relationships (platonic and romantic) and exams the concepts of trust and vulnerability.
On this episode of Margin Call, we are RE-LAUNCHING MARGIN CALL!!! Margin Call's new host Eming Piansay offers a vague explanation for our hiatus and plans for the future! We hope you tune-in for the new kind of podcast chaos we're about to embark on.
On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome American Book Award winning poet Anthony Cody to discuss his recent work, a collection of poems exploring race, history, immigration, lynching, and the banality of evil.
On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome our political correspondent Travis Montez to discuss the baffling news of the day: voter suppression and anti-abortion laws in Texas, the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, and the disastrous American withdrawal from Afghanistan. How do Mariah Carey and Sade fit into this discussion? We don't really know, either.
On this episode of Margin Call we welcome Mizgon Darby, an organizer and advocate in the Afghan-American community, to discuss the recent events in Afghanistan.
This week on Margin Call, we welcome educator and Geek Force contributor Marlin Willford for a discussion on what to expect for this round of back to school in the COVID age.
On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome Bridgette Portman, whose new book The Twin Stars tells the story of a young woman with OCD navigating a fantasy world of her own creation. We discuss misconceptions about mental illness and how representation in pop culture can help de-stigmatize a mental health diagnosis. You can purchase The Twin Stars https://www.amazon.com/Twin-Stars-Bridgette-Dutta-Portman/dp/0995920427/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1626975222&sr=8-1 (HERE.)
On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome our political correspondent Travis Montez for a discussion of the state of politics in post-Trump America. We examine the recent mayoral and district attorney elections in NYC for clues as to how The Great Awokening will--or won't--manifest itself in electoral politics. Enjoy!
On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome Albert Felipe, who grew up in NYC's Washington Heights neighborhood, to discuss the film adaptation of Lin Manuel Miranda's Broadway hit In the Heights. We discuss what they got right about the neighborhood, what they got wrong, and what it means to see your beloved 'hood on the big screen.
On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome Bryant, a local San Francisco Native, as well as our old friend Albert to discuss the latest wave of violence against the Asian community. We examine the paths forward amidst the violence and anger as well as how to be an ally to the Asian community during this time.
On this episode of Margin Call, we are joined by Cat an Imani to explore their experiences on dating apps and whether or not they stuck around for it. The ladies discuss some of the difficulties of being young, Black and geeky in the dating scene while offering some advice for others looking to connect.
This week on Margin Call, we welcome back Bay Area tech worker Patricia to share with us some insights into the state of the workforce in the Bay Area from the start of COVID till now. We also explore the increase of ZOOM fatigue as many are still working from home.
This week on Margin Call we welcome our old friend Albert back to show to discuss the status of distance learning in California as the state moves to begin reopening schools.
This week on Margin Call we welcome Bay Area tech worker Patricia as we explore the ups and downs of dating during a pandemic and the things young women should look out for when seeking a potential partner.
On this special live episode of Margin Call, we welcome Jazmyne, Travis, and Sheerly to discuss Trump's second impeachment, the Joss Whedon revelations, and the strange joy of having a boring, old-fashioned corrupt centrist president.
This week on Margin Call, we welcome Dr. Ben Bernstein for a big picture discussion on the goals of education and how best to serve students. This conversation takes place in the context of a crisis moment for education, with remote learning replacing in person learning, and a new presidential administration that could be open to a re-evaluation of education in America.
On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome our tech correspondent Katebah for a discussion on the intersection of social media and politics. And was Andrew Yang in a bodega?
On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome Travis and Cat for a conversation about the implications of the attack on the Capitol building and what it means for our future, safety, and political discourse.
On this episode of Margin Call, we gather our Cannabis Panel to discuss the good, the bad, and the unknown about cannabis. We cover topics from mental health to the corporatization of the legal cannabis industry in an attempt to cover unexamined aspects of the legalization movement and the role of cannabis in our culture. The panel includes writer director André Baca-Acosta, emcee Jordan Carreno AKA Acoupstix, and in her first appearance on the show, comedian Hayley OC. Enjoy!
On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome our politcal correspondent (and legal expert) Travis Johnson for a breakdown of the president’s legal strategy for challenging the election results. As a silver lining, we also discuss how we should all be more like Dolly Parton.
On this week of Margin Call, Cat from Geek Force takes over to discuss President Elect Joe Biden's plan to forgive up to $10,000 of students loans. Cat and Eming explore the President's reaction to Democrats and Republicans alike as reality starts to set in. Lastly, there are also a bunch of pop culture references in this episode! See if you can catch them all!
On this episode of Margin Call, we return live with Paul and Amelia to discuss the news that is being overlooked in the "Second Wave COVID 2020 Election Cycle," including "how does Snoop Dogg feel about Donald Trump?"
On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome back Jordan Carreño AKA Acoupstix for a discussion on what’s next after Biden’s election.
This week on Margin Call, Eming Piansay hosts the clip show to end all clip shows: the best of our election coverage from the past year. And there's been a lot! Have a listen on election day and find something to laugh about and think about while surviving our great national chaos. http://www.kwestonmedia.com (www.kwestonmedia.com)
On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome the crew from our sister podcast, Geek Force, to discuss all possible scenarios for the days leading up to (and after) the election. We laugh, we cry, but mostly we laugh to keep from crying.
On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome political correspondent Travis Montez to break down the tornado of election news from the most bizarre sequence of October Suprises in American History. We laugh to keep from crying.
On this episode of Margin Call, we celebrate our 100th episode with a live call in show, featuring several appearances by former guests and one surprise caller, who offers some profound insight on his changing neighborhood in West Oakland.
On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome Lalo Aguilar, a documentary filmmaker and spoken word poet, whose work explores the diverse experiences of American deportees living in Mexico.
On this episode of Margin Call, we discuss the president's back and forth on banning TikTok. We welcome tech correspondent Katebah, who expresses her affinity for Tik Tok, before launching into a debate on the perils of apps hoarding our data.
On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome Silvano Pontoniere, an American living in Germany, for a discussion on America's handling of COVID and how it contrasts with European culture and political structures.
On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome Scott, a Portland resident who lives across the street from the site of the intense, continuing unrest in Portland, Oregon. We discuss all the involved parties and what it's like to live in a 2020 war zone of clashing ideologies and nightly tear gas.
On this episode of Margin Call, we tried to have a conversation about sports, but it quickly turned into an indictment of capitalism and the perils of the information age. Our guest is Royce Wilder, a native New Yorker and reformed Knicks fan, who brings hot takes to every aspect of the conversation. Enjoy!
This week on Margin Call we are joined by Ray and Cat to discuss last week's Democratic National Convention and the future of the Democratic Party. Lastly, we discuss the recent shooting by police of a Black man in Louisiana.
On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome Travis and Amelia for a lively discussion on the Democratic Presidential ticket of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Laughter and dismay ensue.
This week on Margin Call, we are joined by Cat and Marian, two elementary school teachers, to discuss their hopes and fears as they get ready for the first day of school in the midst of a pandemic.
This week on Margin Call, we host our second live call in episode. Our callers guide a conversation that covers COVID vacations, recent congressional testimony from tech executives, and how homeschooling during a pandemic can give parents an opportunity to create relevant curricula for their kids. And no Drake references!
On this episode of Margin Call, we are starting a new feature called Margin Call: Off the Rails. We invited our old friend and frequent collaborator Travis Montez to a Zoom call with no agenda and let the conversation take its course. The result is a meandering and raucous discourse, covering everything from Love in the time of COVID to the joys of being a Daria.
Welcome to the very first LIVE episode of Margin Call! This episode originally aired on Facebook in real time and you'll hear us read comments from listeners and discuss Disneyworld reopening, the CATS Movie, Hamilton, Bill O'Reilly, and Don Imus.Towards the end, we take a call from Amelia Gonzalez, who prompts a discussion on voting in the COVID Age. Did we mention it was recorded LIVE?
On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome Amelia Gonzalez, who shares the tragic story of her father’s time in the criminal justice system and how it shaped her teenage years and young adulthood. PS: There’s a happy ending!
This week's Margin Call is our annual Pride episode, which takes place in the midst of a global pandemic and a national anti-racist revolution. We welcome Travis and Imani for a discussion on intersectionality, activism, memories of our "first pride," and the corporate commercialization of gay liberation. We also coin the term "queerantine."
On this episode of Margin Call, the Geek Force crew moderates a discussion on the Black Lives Matter Movement and how to be an ally. Ray, Marlin, Cat, and Russell debate the merits of listening, action, and risk taking in the context of this movement. Enjoy!
On this Episode of Margin Call, we welcome Kwest On contributors Paul and Charlie for a discussion of the Black Lives Matter protests, exploring how protest movements have changed over the past 20 years due to technology, a change in focus, and the leadership of young people and people of color. NOTE: We had some technical challenges recording this episode, so the audio is less than ideal. But the content is excellent!
On this special episode of Margin Call our guests Catherine, Marlin and Raymond give an in-depth examine of the events leading up to the death of George Floyd by police as well as the resulting protests. We examine the impact on communities of colors, while also looking to the future.
On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome Travis Montez for a discussion of Joe Biden’s candidacy, gaffes, and potential VP. Lord help us all.
On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome Jordan Carreño and Andre Baca, two artists with experience in the gig economy to discuss making your art in quarantine, getting famous in the Corona Age, and making ends meet in a desperate economy. Somehow, we manage to have an extended conversation about Trinidad James and how Drake may or may not have ruined hip hop. Enjoy!
On this episode of Margin call, we welcome Marian, a third grade teacher, and Paul, the father of a fifth grader, to discuss the challenges of remote learning during quarantine. This leads to a reflection on how elementary school education has changed over the past 20 years.
On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome Erricka, a nursing student in California who has an opportunity to practice in the field before she graduates due to the shortage of available health care workers during the COVID 19 pandemic.
On this episode of Margin Call, we joining forces with Cat Wilson and the Geek Force crew to discuss popular culture and entertainment in the Corona Age. We discuss Invisible Man, a timely thriller about an invisible menace, as well as some older films with new relevance: Contagion and Batman Forever. We could all use a distraction from the chaos, so allow yourself to be distracted by our podcast about distractions!
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