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"How many lives could have been saved if the warning signs had been connected sooner?"In the mid-1980s, a wave of unprecedented terror gripped Southern California. Windows were nailed shut, lights were on throughout the night, and ordinary communities found themselves at the mercy of a predatory phantom. The media gave him a moniker that froze the blood of millions: "The Night Stalker." But away from the sensational headlines, a devastating reality was unfolding; one marked by fragmented police jurisdictions, catastrophic political blunders, and an analog system entirely unequipped to track a transient killer.In this episode of When Killers Get Caught, host Brittany Ransom shifts the lens away from the killer's dark celebrity to honor the real people behind the statistics. We strip away the mythology of Richard Ramirez to examine the human cost of the tragedy, the structural failures that kept him on the streets for 14 terrifying months, and the ordinary East L.A. citizens who finally refused to let him disappear again.The Victims Before the Headlines: Restoring the names, lives, and humanity of those targeted, including Jennie Vincow, Maxon and Lela Kneiding, Vincent and Maxine Zazzara, and the brave young survivors like six-year-old Anastasia Hronas.The Anatomy of a Ghost: How Ramirez's unmapped, transient status allowed him to exploit the margins of Los Angeles and slip between the cracks of a fragmented legal system.Investigative Blunders & Political Egos: A deep dive into the shocking missteps that compromised the hunt. Including the infamous Dianne Feinstein shoe press conference and the live media leak of the killer's stolen getaway vehicle.The Streets Take Back Control: The visceral moment a neighborhood cornered a monster, proving the manhunt wouldn't end with a SWAT raid, but with ordinary people shouting “¡El Matón!”The Endless Trial & Death Row Gridlock: An exploration of the toxic courtroom spectacle, the "Night Stalker Groupies," and the philosophical failure of a 24-year death row sentence that was ultimately beaten by cancer.A Note from Brittany: When Killers Get Caught will be taking a brief mid-summer production break for the month of July to prepare our next season of deep dives. Brand-new episodes will return on August 6th!Connect with the Show: In the meantime, catch regular updates, true crime discussions, and short-form video breakdowns by following us on social media:Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhenKillersGetCaughtFollow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caughtpodcastGet the Gear: https://www.caught-podcast-shop.fourthwall.comCase Submissions: CaseCloserSubmissions@gmail.comBusiness Inquiries: Caughtpodcast@gmail.comMusic featured in this episode is used with permission from Myuu. https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sP3ci0jwrXUBo76t8pGTFIf you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify it helps more listeners discover When Killers Get Caught.

In den 1990er Jahren trug Los Angeles den zweifelhaften Titel „Ganghauptstadt der Welt“. In den Straßen von Central- und East L.A. herrschte Krieg. Als der junge Jesuitenpater Gregory Boyle im Wochentakt Jugendliche aus seiner Gemeinde beerdigen musste, begann er zu handeln. Wie wäre es, in Menschen zu investieren, anstatt Probleme durch Inhaftierungen zu lösen? Boyle schuf Jobs für die Jugendlichen, zunächst in seiner Gemeinde, später in einer Bäckerei. Was einmal klein begann, ist heute mit Homeboy Industries die größte Organisation zur Rehabilitierung von ehemaligen Gangmitgliedern und Inhaftierten in den USA. Von Martina Groß SWR 2026

Please remember to rate and review our podcast!Check out your YouTube channel @comadresycomics  CHISME DE LA SEMANA:  Barnes & Noble may soon be stocking books not written by humans.  Namely, it could add books written by artificial intelligence to its shelves. Chisme straight from CEO James Daunt.ON MY RADAR:  SUPERMAN: FATHER OF TOMORROW  #1In a corner of far-flung space, a world explodes. A lone rocket escapes the destruction and races through space, ultimately landing on a small farm in small-town Kansas. A kindly couple steps with trepidation toward the alien craft as the door opens. Out steps a man named Jor-El, the sole survivor of the planet Krypton! As Jor-El fits into his new home, he realizes that he can help the world, not just with his newfound powers but with his intellect as well. Witness how a Man of Steel and Science saves the world! BOOK REVIEW:  Halfway to Somewhere a Novel by Jose Pimienta @thejoepiEN LA LIBRERIA: Total Recall of the Heart #1 & 2–Fight Club meets The Matrix in this debut cyberpunk comic series set in dystopian London.  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1903462600/total-recall-of-the-heart-1-and-2JUNTOS Y FUERTES:  Writer Henry Barajas confirmed that the Historias de Resistencia comics focusing on labor leader Dolores Huerta and East L.A. walkout leader Sal Castro are getting recollected and distributed to comic shops.  The collected edition is titled ¡Huelga! The Stories of Dolores Huerta & Sal Castro.  @henryjbarajasRelease DetailsExpected Release Date: August 5, 2026Pre-Order Deadline (FOC): June 29, 2026Creative Team: Henry Barajas (Writer), Louie Chin (Art), and Gab Contreras (Colors)SALUDOS:  10-year anniversary San Diego Comic Con International 2026!!  Follow us on socials @comadresycomics Visit our website comadresycomics.comProduced by Comadres y Comics Podcast

Joe Galarza is a Los Angeles-based muralist, musician, and community educator whose practice engages Indigenous identity, political resistance, and the social role of art. Introduced through the East L.A. punk scene, Galarza traces his early influences from heavy metal illustration to anarchist thought, and later to Indigenous-led movements shaped by land struggles, NAFTA-era organizing, and Zapatista philosophy. The conversation examines art as a tool for education and collective questioning, with Galarza reflecting on his work with incarcerated youth, mural practices that preserve oral histories, and the persistence of colonial structures in contemporary life. Throughout, he situates his work within a broader commitment to community, emphasizing the responsibility of artists to engage with systemic injustice while remaining accountable to the histories and territories they inhabit.    

This playlist is 73% vinyl friendly. Not bad. From 2016, the TechDas Air Force One Premium turntable might well have been aimed initially at the present user of said plane, if features like vacuum clamping, pneumatic bearings, the Disc suction system and an impressive Wow & Flutter ratio of 0.03% (WRMS) were his or her thing and depending on the spec required it retailed at between $140,000 and $152,000. You read that right. Any track marked * has been given either a tiny or a slightly larger 41 Rooms tweak/edit/chop and the occasional tune might sound a bit dodgy, quality-wise. On top of that, the switch between different decades and production values never helps in the mix here. Lyric of Playlist 151 Nearly as good as captured cinematically. A busy day in the life of Joni. 00.00 (Intro) THE FLAMINGOS – Stars (Edit) – Unreleased demo – 1983. Episode #1 for info. 00.41 NEW ORDER – Sunrise (Writing Session Recording) – Low-Life, Definitive Edition box set – Warner Music – 2023 Yep, slower than the version most will know – either from the album or when played live, or indeed the equally vocal-less ‘Rough Mix’ take the band generously gave me for the Discreet Campaigns v/artist cassette that kickstarted the short-lived Rorschach Testing label – but it’s another where you’re practically hearing the band getting to grips with a rhythm and/or the shell of a song. My money’s on Hooky being the one who suggested the tempo should be taken up a notch or two. 04.48 THE WAKE – The Calendar (demo) – Unreleased – 1983 Onwards to become The Torn Calendar but here it was one of three tracks demo’d (along with ‘Places’ {pre Send Them Away} and Rise and Shine) on a TEAC 4-track reel to reel the band borrowed from me. They certainly made far better use of it than I ever did. The written lyrics given to Bedford’s Katie Possum at some point, along with her review in the local paper of the band’s second gig at Winkles… and that’s Stephen, my dog, Flanagan and Mac at my house the day before said gig. 08.10 A CERTAIN RATIO – And Then She Smiles – Force, LP – Factory – 1986 It’ll be no surprise to those that know me that I’m a bigger fan of the ‘tougher’ earlier ACR but here Jez Kerr’s voice is so sublime over a more ‘reflective’ sound. 11.59 THE OUBLIETTE – That’s Enough – Stream only – 2026 This is a complete first! Here – by complete accident – sits the first ever AI generated track to feature on 41 Rooms! And who knows re the video? It’s not an area I intend actively searching out, so expect them very infrequently but The Oubliette’s Youtube channel has a bucket load of tracks if you fancy your ’80s indie and darkwave-sounding tunes on the ‘artificial’ side. 15.18 LOVELAND (feat RACHEL McFARLANE) – Let the Music (Lift You Up) (Full On Vocal Radio Edit) – 12″ – Big Beat – 1994 ‘The Full On Vocal Mix, with its pounding piano and hackneyed lyrics, is undeniably old-fashioned and is about as cheesy as a lorry-load of Wotsits. But it comes with a guarantee to create absolute mayhem on all but the most elite of dancefloors. For those DJs who are more concerned about their own credibility than their audience’s enjoyment levels, there is also a much cooler garage-style remix from Olympic’s Bottom Dollar crew plus some deep and funky dubs‘. – Andy Beevers, Record Mirror (Music Week), 5.3.94 There are times when storming vocals, ‘less than critical’ lyrics and hands in the air are all you need… and this Big Beat belter had me smiling back then. 18.30 MARCO BENEVENTO – Houdini – Glera, LP – Big Crown Records – 2026 A bit of a broken beat and summery, Latin thing going on here, like someone taking a late ’60s Sergio Mendes vocal snippet on a wild ride. 20.59 MIDNIGHTROBA – Day’s Gon’ Come – Raise A Symphony, 2LP – Sonder – 2026 Roba El-Assawy has been heard far too infrequently since her days fronting Attica Blues. 22.42 THE ISLEY BROTHERS (feat RONALD ISLEY and ANGELA WINBUSH) – Float On (Bad Boy Remix) (Instrumental edit) * – Floatin’ On Your Love, 12″ – 4th & Broadway – 1996 I cut out all the ‘bump and grind’ lurrrv thang lyrics, as it was the beats, bv’s and ad libs stuff on this mix that made me buy the 12″ in the first place. Oh, and Ronald Isley could always sound like he was just itching to break into Summer Breeze any second. No bad thing. 24.31 HONEY DIJON (feat. JACOB LUSK) – Satisfied – The Nightlife, download only – Someothershit -2026 On first listen I briefly thought that Anohni (previously of Antony and the Johnsons) was on board here sounding soul sexy but it’s ‘competitor in American Idol’ (Season 10, apparently), Jacob Lusk quivering and sailing high on Ms Dijon’s production. African beat vibes sparkling all the way. 28.32 THE YOUNG DISCIPLES – Apparently Nothin’ – 12″ – Talkin’ Loud – 1991 Early in the Gilles Peterson and Norman Jay’ label catalogue and one hell of a funky strut. The wonderful Straight No Chaser mag was always a must read, even if a lot of the sounds and artists passed me by. I could still find tunes I’d never happen on anywhere else, unless I’d stood all day in London Soho’s Mr Bongo’s shop (or the likes) back in the day. 32.55 RÓISÍN MURPHY – If We’re In Love – 12″ – Echo – 2005 Strut Part 2! Between her Moloko days and solo career the Arklow, Ireland girl is a regular of sorts at 41 Rooms. Not sure about that sleeve cover, though. 37.20 CAN – I Want More – 7″ – Virgin – 1976 ‘German experimental electronic artist makes the UK’s Top 30 singles chart’ shock, horror probe. 40.34 FINITRIBE – Catch The Whistle – Promo 12″ only – Finiflex – 1993 First heard by me as a Tommy Vance-spoken ‘One FM exclusive’ on the Beeb’s lead radio station, though my mixtape forever played it slower than intended. Still rather it a tad pitched down. Squelchy sounding snares were often the order of them days. 46.14 ZIN MIYAKEZAWA – A Sanctuary Of Twilight Filled With Tranquility * – Classical Music, Vol. 108- Instrumental BGM – Download only – Audiostock – 2025 BGM = Background music, but ‘Incidental’ sounds so much classier, don’t you think? I’m slightly doubting whether Zin Miyakezawa is a real human but either way A Sanctuary… brings to mind Richard Harvey’s Elegy (the theme from TV’s 1983 Shroud For A Nightingale) and to a certain degree, parts of Harry’s Theme – Terminus (Silent Witness, S10, E10), and as all three have now made it to 41 Rooms you’ll instantly remember them all, I’m sure. You’re welcome, though a proper musician would tell me where exactly I’m right or wrong on all that. 48.39 ROBIN TROWER – Bluebird – Robin Trower, 12″ EP – Chrysalis – 1977 With a lot more guitar here than is usually found on 41 Rooms, for me with any Robin Trower I heard back in the day it was always Jimmy Dewar’s vocals that I took to. 54.07 KELELA – Idea 1 – Download only – Warp – 2026 A wash of a sound from the decade-long Warp label artist. 57.23 CALLERS – Young People – Life Of Love, LP – Western Vinyl – 2010 Dark Folk, I reckon. When Sara Lucas’ vocal gets earthy and ‘gutteral’ and let’s loose. It’s a switch that used to get me with Liz Fraser, though her ‘switch’ sounded more polarised. 01.01.01 THIS MORTAL COIL – Strength Of Strings – Filigree & Shadow, 2LP – 4AD – 1986 The first of two times vocalist Dominic Appleton fronted TMC, and I have to admit that I got the title wrong on the show. So, without time to correct it you got no title and I’d have better gotten away with it (or sounded less vague?) if there hadn’t been twenty five TMC tracks on the release, all with different personnel involved. Sod’s Law. 01.05.11 DRY CLEANING – Sliced By A Fingernail – Download only – 4AD – 2026 And from the 4AD label in 1986… to their 2026 output and I’d be slight wary of anybody saying ‘Happy birthday’ in this tone to me. 01.09.10 GNAG OF FOUR – He’d Send In The Army – Solid Gold, LP – EMI – 1981 Always saying it like they saw it. 01.12.56 YOUNG MARBLE GIANTS – Cakewalking – Final Day, 7″ – Rough Trade – 1980 In a most understated manner they sort of made a statement when they appeared on BBC 2’s Something Else in late ’80. 01.15.42 OSCAR FARRELL – Tripping Up In A Rush – I’ve Already Called, 12″ EP – dh2 – 2025 I might have to keep an eye and ear on this chap. 01.18.40 CABARET VOLTAIRE – Sleepwalking (John Peel session track, 1984) – Radiation (BBC Recordings 84-86), LP – Get Back – 2001 Having earlier been Cakewalking, now we’re Sleepwalking. All part of the service. Though actually released three years earlier (but only on CD) the above Get Back-label vinyl release has been followed up in 2026 by a bootleg version. The people dictate… and I’ll be with them catching the very last CV gigs ever, near the end of the year. 01.24.03 GIFT – Pinkhouse Secret Rave (Redux) – Download only – Self-released – 2026 A track from their 2022 debut album, Momentary Presence given a 2026 rework/remix, sorry ‘Redux’ and according to Discogs there are at least 33 acts called Gift! In this day and age – what with both the clamber for attention and the availability of info out there – you’d think… 01.28.16 GANZHEIT – Bolt It Down (Why Work?) * – Summer Of ’84 (demo cassette only) – Self-released – 1984 Out of Bedford. Clattering and driving punk electronic stuff. From the same time-frame, this one reminding a bit of Portion Control, a band who’d played the town earlier in the year above. 01.34.21 SUPER EXTRA BONUS PARTY (feat SORCA McGRATH) – Some Dark Forces – LovesVinyl Issue 02, v/artist 12″ – LovesVinyl – 2019 Ex-Ships vocalist sails over a Running Up The Hill-like drum pattern. 01.38.30 TRACEY THORN – Easy – Out Of The Woods, LP – Virgin – 2007 On the quieter side, One of the ‘signature’ voices, 01.41.49 BETH HIRSCH – Miner’s Son (Aquatic Mix) – 10″ – Artefact – 1997 Bang Bang’s mix sets Beth back a bit in the mix but if lesser known than Ms Thorn above, it’s yet another signature voice. 01.46.43 JONI MITCHELL – Song For Sharon – Hejira, LP – Asylum – 1976 Epic storytelling in a single song. 01.54.46 WAR (feat JOSE FELICIANO) – East L.A. – Peace Sign, 2LP – Avenue – 1994 This show had to be totally put together on the fly, between daily meet ups with friends back in Bedford and London, but the weather was brill right through and the piecing together ended up in the Leytonstone sunshine… even though that’s nowhere near East L.A. There’s a longer, more up front vocals version of the song where Jose also takes on the verses and given my JF leanings I could have placed that one here, but I actually like him ‘countering’ to War vocalist, Lonnie Jordan. Everything about Jose’s vocal when he first drops in here is why I first loved the man back in the late 60’s/early ’70s. I once reminded Jose of the track’s two versions and also (importantly) why I liked this one more… and maybe understandably he seemed a bit disappointed. Show 152 will be here June 7. Dec x The post Post Punk Plus Podcast Playlist 151 – Original upload 3.5.26 appeared first on 41Rooms.

Today we have a very special episode featuring the hilarious Comedian, Martin Rizzo — an East L.A. native who's been making waves across the country with national tours, viral content, commercials, and even the prestigious Netflix Is A Joke Festival. You've heard him on the “What's Up Fool?” podcast alongside Felipe Esparza & seen him on Tubi's "Hot Kitchen"! Listen in & have some fun with us!Send us Fan MailSupport the showSocial Media Handles:Tik Tok: @joeybravo208 @aaliyahmarie208Instagram: @joeybravo208 @aaliyahmarie208 @sippinteawithjoeyandmarieFacebook: @joeybravo208 @aaliyahmarie208 @sippinteawithjoeyandmarieYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@sippinteawithjoeymarie5867

On the eve of the NFL playoffs, Mike Quigley announces he plans to run for mayor of Chicago while rooting for Green Bay to beat the Bears. Ben riffs. George and Alejandro Verdin—uncle and nephew—welcome Ben to Boyle Heights in East Los Angeles. Where they sit at a back table in the El Tepeyac Cafe and talk all things politics. Including the rise of L.A.'s Chicano movement, the ICE invasion, and who is the godfather of Hispanic politics in Los Angeles. Hint, it's not George, despite what Ben insists. Alejandro is a political consultant and founder of the Nineteen Sixty Campaigns. George is an immigration lawyer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the struggles you've faced as a parent could become your greatest leadership superpower? In this episode, we sit down with Raúl T. Pereyra—first-generation Latino leadership coach and creator of The BAG We Carry™—to explore the science of post-traumatic growth and how it can transform the way we lead at home and in business.Raúl shares his powerful journey from East L.A. to coaching senior leaders, revealing how unpacking the invisible weight we carry can unlock confidence, trust, and belonging. If you've ever battled an inner critic or wondered how to model resilience for your kids while building a business, this conversation is for you.What You'll Learn:✔ How post-traumatic growth turns parenting challenges into leadership strengths✔ Practical steps to unpack past experiences without overwhelm✔ How to model resilience for your kids while growing your business✔ What the inner critic really is—and how to silence it✔ One behavior shift you can make TODAY to lead with confidenceDon't miss this episode—because real change isn't about more information, it's about behavior change.

Send us a textBakotunes welcomes Piero F. Giunti, creator and curator of "A Great Day in East L.A.: Celebrando the Eastside Sound" exhibition running now through August 23, 2026 at La Plaza de Culturas y Artes 501 N Main St. Los Angeles, CA 90012. Piero F. Giunti is also an award-winning photographer, filmmaker, musician and podcast host who's worked with Ice Cube, Public Enemy, Los Lobos, Becky G and many more. Get to know Piero, learn about the exhibition and make plans to visit! Episode contains music by Los Lobos, The Brat, Ozomatli, Rage Against The Machine, Lalo Guerrero, Cheech & Chong, wil.i.am and Taboo (Black Eyed Peas), The Bags, Thee Midniters, Tierra. *Recorded 12-20-25. Related Links:https://agreatdayineastla.org https://lapca.org/exhibition/a-great-day-in-east/https://pierofgiunti.portfoliobox.net/https://lapca.org/-----------------------Fair Use NoticeThis site and its episodes may contain copyrighted material, the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. Such material is made available for purposes including criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.We believe this constitutes a fair use of any such copyrighted material as provided for in Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. The material is presented for educational and informational purposes and is not intended to infringe upon the rights of the copyright holder. We make every effort to limit the use of copyrighted content to the amount reasonably necessary to achieve these purposes and to ensure that such use does not adversely affect the market value of the original work.For more information on fair use, please see Section 107 of the Copyright Act: https://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html#107Support the showSponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

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We've got a couple of legends on the pod this week! This conversation is WILD! From the acceptance of A.I., to the importance of mental health, the definition of love and the release of their new single "East L.A." We're covering everything!!! Enjoy! Instagram: @tinocochino @iamwill @taboo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It was March 1968, and East Los Angeles was ready to explode.The city didn't know it yet—hell, the country didn't know it—but a brown revolution was about to burst forth out of its high schools. Over the course of a single week, up to 22,000 Chicano students—most of them teenagers, some still clutching textbooks and brown paper lunch bags—stood up, turned their backs on the chalkboards, and walked out. Their message was clear: they were tired of being treated as second-class citizens in the school system.The East L.A. Walkouts, also known as the Chicano Blowouts, marked the first major youth-led protest of the Chicano Movement. The walkouts forced mainstream America to confront a question that had long been ignored: why were Mexican American students being denied an equal education? The Los Angeles public school system in the 1960s was a machine designed to break Chicanos into manageable labor. By the time you hit high school, you were already labeled: mechanic, secretary, janitor. You weren't supposed to dream—you were supposed to obey. In predominantly Chicano neighborhoods like Boyle Heights, Lincoln Heights, and East L.A., schools were overcrowded, underfunded, and soaked in neglect.Sixty percent—let me repeat that—sixty percent of Mexican American students dropped out before graduating. The ones who did make it out with a diploma often read at an eighth-grade level. The system wasn't broken; it was built that way. Vocational tracking was the scam of the century. The white kids were groomed for college; the brown ones got shuttled into auto shop or clerical courses. The message was clear: “You're not going anywhere.”BibliographyAcosta, Oscar Zeta. The Revolt of the Cockroach People. San Francisco: Straight Arrow Books, 1973.Acuña, Rodolfo F. Occupied America: A History of Chicanos. 8th ed. New York: Pearson, 2015.Esparza, Moctesuma, and Robert Connelly. Walkout: The True Story of the Historic 1968 Chicano Student Walkout in East L.A. Los Angeles: Moctesuma Esparza Productions, 2006.García, Mario T. Blowout! Sal Castro and the Chicano Struggle for Educational Justice. Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 2011.Muñoz, Carlos Jr. Youth, Identity, Power: The Chicano Movementlistener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! Your Hosts:Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, and filmmaker. His research covers Mesoamerica, the American Southwest, and the historical connections between the two regions. He is the author of numerous books and has presented lectures at the University of New Mexico, Harvard University, Yale University, San Diego State University, and numerous others. He most recently released his documentary short film "Guardians of the Purple Kingdom," and is a cultural consultant for Nickelodeon Animation Studios.@kurlytlapoyawaRuben Arellano Tlakatekatl is a scholar, activist, and professor of history. His research explores Chicana/Chicano indigeneity, Mexican indigenist nationalism, and Coahuiltecan identity resurgence. Other areas of research include Aztlan (US Southwest), Anawak (Mesoamerica), and Native North America. He has presented and published widely on these topics and has taught courses at various institutions. He currently teaches history at Dallas College – Mountain View Campus. Find us: Bluesky Instagram Merch: Shop Aztlantis Book: The Four Disagreements: Letting Go of Magical Thinking

Peso Pluma BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Peso Pluma's week has been an absolute whirlwind, cementing his status as one of the most vital new voices in Latin music. Fans packed the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles for his sold-out two-night run on Wednesday and Thursday, a splashy affair covered by LAist, where not only the music but the vibrant fan fashion stole the show. Attendees raved about the energy, calling Peso Pluma a phenomenon who's brought the corridos tumbados style from Jalisco to the international mainstream. One lifelong regional Mexican music fan even compared him to icons like Los Tigres del Norte and Ramon Ayala, celebrating how the genre now bridges generations and cultures in the U.S. That kind of crossover wasn't expected until recently, but the crowd at Inglewood proved how Peso Pluma's brand of storytelling connects with fans from East L.A. to Guatemala.Industry insiders and audience members alike noted that his concerts have become a gathering point for the Latino community, giving visibility and pride to Mexican musical roots while appealing to younger listeners who've found corridos more relatable thanks to artists like Peso Pluma. Social media buzzed all week with videos, selfies, and posts from the LA shows, as well as fans sporting custom merchandise and Mexican flags, amplifying the sense that his music isn't just entertainment—it's a movement.The excitement rolled into Thursday night's 2025 Latin Grammy Awards, held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. While Bad Bunny grabbed major headlines by sweeping album of the year and multiple other awards, Peso Pluma's impact was felt through nominations and conversations around the surge in regional Mexican music. News4Jax pointed out that the show spotlighted the genre's transformation, with references to Peso Pluma's influence alongside heavyweight acts like Fuerza Regida and Grupo Frontera. Although Peso Pluma didn't win the major hardware, his presence in the Latin Grammys—marked by his genre's meteoric rise—definitely sets him up as a mainstay for future awards.Business-wise, the demand for tickets, merch, and streaming continues to surge, with his latest album “Génesis” still charting after its breakaway debut at No. 3 on the Billboard 200. His social accounts have seen a steady flow of engagement this week, sharing clips from LA, fan shoutouts, and hype for future tour stops. Notably, there were no fresh controversies or dramatic gossip stories—no repeat of the infamous handholding at the Super Bowl, which earlier fueled rumors about his personal life and a split with Nicki Nicole, as previously referenced by AOL.All told, Peso Pluma's sold-out LA shows this week and his footprint at the Latin Grammys headline a pivotal period, further solidifying his role as a generational artist whose cultural and commercial momentum shows no sign of letting up.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

In this episode, you'll get valuable insights from the CEO of one of the few foundations in the US focused on nonprofit people, not nonprofit programs. Our guest is Maria Cabildo, CEO of The Durfee Foundation. Durfee funds “people and possibilities in Los Angeles county.” Maria served as President and CEO of the East LA Community Corporation for 16 years, where she was the recipient of multiple forms of Durfee support. She has also worked in government and other philanthropic organizations.We discuss Durfee's interlocking funding programs: their signature sabbatical award for nonprofit leaders; the Stanton Fellowship (an R&D opportunity to advance new ideas); Springboard (catalytic support for emerging organizations); and the Lark Awards (collective care and renewal for staff at community-based organizations).Maria also shares insights on why funders should recognize the genius and ingenuity in community-developed solutions to problems; staying grounded in the realities and relationships of grassroots communities as we become powerful professionals; and leading during crisis, and how funders can respond to crises by remaining consistent and stable, while being responsive and stepping-up support for nonprofits.Guest Bio:Maria Cabildo (she/her) is a lifelong Angelena. Born and raised in East Los Angeles. She has a long career in public service. She has held positions in the philanthropic, nonprofit, private, and government sectors, including co-founder and CEO of the East LA Community Corporation (ELACC) from 1999 – 2015. She received both a Durfee Foundation Sabbatical and Stanton fellowship while CEO of ELACC. She holds a bachelor's degree from Columbia University, a master's degree in Urban Planning from UCLA's Luskin School of Public Affairs, and a Certificate in Advanced Environmental Studies from Harvard University's Graduate School of Design. She lives in Eagle Rock with her two adult children and their cats, Milk & Andaluza.Relevant Episodes:Thriving Wages for Community OrganizersNonprofit Staff Resilience and Well-Being in Turbulent TimesBreaking the Silence: Making Leadership Transitions Safe for NonprofitsResources Discussed:The Durfee FoundationSabbatical Program (Related: Creative Disruption Report on funding nonprofit sabbaticals)Stanton Fellowship (Related: What If: Insights from a Decade of Philanthropic R&D)Springboard FundLark AwardsOther organizations discussed:East L.A. Community CorporationNonprofit Sustainability InitiativeTrust-Based Philanthropy Project

René Camarillo is a Mexican-American craftsperson from East Los Angeles whose practice resists the hierarchies of the art world. Trained in apparel design at LA Trade Tech, fiber and material studies at Cal State LA, and textiles at RISD, Camarillo positions weaving and garment-making as acts of cultural inheritance, labor, and community survival rather than commodities of privilege. In this conversation, Camarillo reflects on rejecting the label of “artist,” his experience with exploitation in fashion and sweatshops, and the deep political stakes of textiles in shaping both history and everyday life. The dialogue explores craft versus fine art, sustainability, gentrification in Lincoln Heights and El Sereno, and the importance of teaching weaving, dyeing, and self-reliance through Grow Lincoln Heights and his brand Dust of Course. With a Fulbright in Japan to study indigo farming, Camarillo embodies a practice that is at once monastic, technical, and communal—insisting on fundamentals in a moment dominated by spectacle and commodification.

Once caught up in gang life and prison, Jaime's story is one of redemption and transformation. Now a respected tattoo artist in West Covina, he uses his craft and his testimony to reach others who are struggling with the same darkness he once knew.In this powerful conversation, Jaime opens up about his childhood in East L.A., the pull of gang culture in the '80s and '90s, his time behind bars, and the moment God changed everything. From backsliding to starting a men's Bible study that now draws dozens each week, his journey is a raw reminder that no one is too far gone for grace.

Episode SummaryHector Flores of Las Cafeteras joins Steve to talk about Hasta La Muerte, the group's Day of the Dead production arriving at SFJAZZ. He traces the band's East L.A. activist roots, how son jarocho meets hip-hop and spoken word, and why participation—dancing, singing, dressing up—turns a concert into a communal ritual. Hector shares how Cocosparked a new wave of writing, why La Catrina becomes “La Santa de los Muertos,” and how a reimagined La Llorona story reframes grief as love.Hector Flores — vocalist, writer/poet, co-founder of Las Cafeteras (East L.A.). Community organizer turned bandleader; bridges traditional son jarocho with hip-hop cadence, dance, and poetry.Activist beginnings in East L.A. and how a collective became a bandThe sonic palette: jarana, requinto, leona, Afro-Colombian percussion, Indigenous drums, and tasteful electronicsWriting from lived experience: poems that become songs and stage narrativesHasta La Muerte onstage: five dancers, four musicians, vivid visuals, and storytelling through music and movementReimagining icons: La Catrina as La Santa de los Muertos; a compassionate retelling of La LloronaWhy audience participation matters: “come in costume,” sing, and dance—treat the hall like a plazaLimited-run vinyl at the merch table (cast and crew-signed)What's next for the production beyond the West CoastHasta La Muerte — Las CafeterasDate: Friday, October 31Venue: Miner Auditorium, SFJAZZ Center, 201 Franklin St., San FranciscoShowtime: 7:30 PM PT • Tickets via SFJAZZ. sfjazz.orgLas Cafeteras (official): https://lascafeteras.comHasta La Muerte (about): https://lascafeteras.com/hasta-la-muerteLas Cafeteras on Instagram: https://instagram.com/lascafeterasTickets (SFJAZZ): https://www.sfjazz.org/tickets/productions/25-26/las-cafeteras-hasta-la-muerte/ sfjazz.orgBackstage Bay Area: https://www.backstagebayarea.com“Hasta la Muerte” (official performance clip) — embed or link from Las Cafeteras' channel“Esta Noche” — sample the group's energy and instrumentationHost & Producer: Steve Roby — Backstage Bay AreaGuest: Hector Flores (Las Cafeteras)Editing/Mix: Backstage Bay AreaMusic used with permission of the artist.If you enjoyed this episode, follow and rate Backstage Bay Area on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Share the episode and tag @lascafeteras and @sfjazz to spread the word.#LasCafeteras #HastaLaMuerte #DiaDeLosMuertos #SFJAZZ #BackstageBayArea #BayAreaMusic #SonJarocho #EastLA

Episodio #23 Con el gran Pedro Torres, en este episodio nos cuenta de sus inicios en el mundo del mariachi, como lo descubrieron en el Mercadito del Este de Los Angeles, como le llego la gran oportunidad de formar parte del Mariachi Sol De Mexico De Jose Hernandez, y Como sigue luchando por su sueno de ser solista. Disfrutenlo! Episode #23 with Pedro Torres, in this episode he talks to us about his beginning's in the world of mariachi and how he was discovered at the Mercadito in East L.A. He also talks about how he got the opportunity to become part of Mariachi Sol De Mexico De Jose Hernandez and why he continues to work toward his dream of being a solo singer. Enjoy!Con Lisa Hernández séptima generación, hija de Pedro Rey.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariachiymaspc/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mariachiymaspcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558870352458Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisahernandezoficial/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MariachiYMasPodcast Sponsor: Casa Paloma Design Co.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/_anisamarie_/

Erik Luevanos is the owner of the legendary Mariscos 4 Vientos in East L.A. along side his Mom & sister and he comes back on the show to give a couple key points on how to run a successful restaurant & what mindset you need to have when doing so. Erik shares with us the importance of collaborating & marketing and how all that landed him to collaborate with Benny Blanco. In addition, we talk about the type of friendships one should have , to dating as an entrepreneur and shared some of the hardest moments in life which is dealing with the loss of his father.Support the show

Los Yesterdays are a California-based band carrying the torch of Chicano soul into a new era. Formed in 2017 by drummer/composer Gabriel Rowland and singer-songwriter Victor “Bad Vic” Benavides, the group began as a studio project rooted in a deep love for vintage East L.A. soul. Their sound—warm, nostalgic, and timeless—draws from Motown, doo-wop, and Latin soul traditions, blending sweet harmonies, textured instrumentation, and heartfelt storytelling. What started as a nod to the past has grown into a vital part of today's “souldies” movement, connecting generations through music that feels both familiar and fresh. Songs like “Nobody's Clown” and “Tell Me I'm Dreaming” showcase their knack for crafting melodies that linger. At the same time, their 2024 release Frozen in Time expands their sonic palette with lush arrangements and an undeniable groove. Los Yesterdays continue to honor tradition while carving out their own soulful lane in modern music. LINKS Los Yesterdays on Band Camp Los Yesterdays on IG Los Yesterdays on Spotify Los Yesterdays on YouTube Souldies Article in NYTimes  

Artist Kristen Huizar joins What's My Thesis? to reflect on drawing, printmaking, and the act of documenting Los Angeles. Born and raised in Commerce, CA, she traces her path from community college to Cal State Long Beach, where persistence and community shaped her practice. Working with wax pastels on plastic vinyl, hand stitching, and large lino cuts, Huizar explores repetition, process, and the archival impulse. Her drawings function as reportage—capturing overlooked city views, everyday details, and the rapid changes of East L.A. The conversation considers Chicana identity, community studios, and the politics of representation, offering insight into how artists both preserve and reimagine the city.

Born in East L.A., raised in San Fernando, CD7 Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez is passionate, prepared, and persistent about positive change in L.A. and the impact she's already had on her district is palpable. Starting with one of her mantras, "A Clean City is a Safe City," Monica has strong thoughts about improving Los Angeles, especially in light of a difficult 2025.

Sabrina Carpenter dropped her 7th album, “Man's Best Friend”, while Bellio was hailed as the heart and soul of the station. Bobby Salazar, accused of hiring a gang member to torch his own restaurant in 2024, could be released on a $1 million bond and placed on house arrest. Meanwhile, federal prosecutors highlighted an electric scooter sharing scam that swindled millions. Conway asked listeners: Have you ever been caught in a pyramid scheme? A moral dilemma surfaced with calls for parking lot video from the NoHo West Mall. And in East L.A., Conway's beloved King Taco made headlines when a car crash knocked down their sign. 

Aaron Carnes is a music journalist from Sacramento, CA. His work has appeared in Playboy, Salon, Bandcamp Daily, Sierra Club, Noisey, Sun Magazine, and Good Times. He has a book called "in Defense of Ska" that was released in 2021 about the history of ska punk music, focusing on the scenes in East L.A. and Mexico.Aaron Carneshttps://aaron-carnes.com_________________________LINKS (Instagram)Felipe - @ FelipeesparzacomedianMartin - @ comicmartinrizoRodrigo - @ rodrigotorresjrAaron - @ aaron_carnesHear about Felipe's tour dates, new merch drops & more by signing up @ http://felipesworld.com

Will.I.Am + Taboo cam by the Cruz Show to play their new song "East L.A." + talk about the culture and beauty of the city. Will.I.am also told us a great story about Usher's OMG & Taboo confessed he wanted to be an MLB player before rapping

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass bans duplexes in the Palisades burn zone. The historic Cole's French Dip is staying open for another month. Why Taboo and will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas created a tribute to East L.A. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comVisit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Josh talk about… (00:00) Intro (05:06) Josh's upbringing in East L.A. surrounded by gangs, gang activity, and gang culture (21:32) How Josh got out of L.A. and found himself slowly becoming a Christian (40:46) How Josh met his wife (47:18) Moving to Arizona and fully committing to follow Jesus (01:02:16) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Josh Pepin: IG: https://www.instagram.com/rollingbigsteel/ RBS Fabrication: https://rbsfabrication.com   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

We've got a couple of legends on the pod this week! This conversation is WILD! From the acceptance of A.I., to the importance of mental health, the definition of love and the release of their new single "East L.A." We're covering everything!!! Enjoy! Instagram: @tinocochino @iamwill @taboo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Steve celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the landmark Showtime series, "Resurrection Blvd.," all about the fighting Santiagos, a family of East L.A. boxers, which starred Elizabeth Pena, Michael DeLorenzo, Nicholas Gonzalez, Marisol Nichols, Tony Plana and Ruth Livier.  

Thirty people were injured early this morning after a car rammed into a crowd in East Hollywood. A procession was held yesterday for the three Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies who died in an explosion at an East L.A. training facility. LAist remembers the historic Mayan Theater, set to close in September. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com

Tim Conway Jr. continues heartfelt coverage as the emotional procession for the fallen L.A. County Sheriff's Deputies unfolds live across Los Angeles. Listeners are guided moment-by-moment through the somber journey from the regional training center to the medical examiner's office in East L.A.—a scene of profound grief and unprecedented tragedy not witnessed since 1857. As the city mourns, Tim reflects on the significance of this historic loss and begins to explore the difficult q

To call conductor Jessica Bejarano an outlier in the American orchestral world is a mild understatement. Not only is she female at a time when there are still astonishingly few female conductors of professional orchestras — according to Women's Philharmonic Advocacy, in the 2024-25 season, only 20.8% of concerts by the top 21 orchestras in the U.S. were conducted by women, and today only one of the 25 largest American orchestras has a female music director — but she is also Latina and lesbian. When Jessica Bejarano steps onto the podium, therefore, she doesn't just conduct; sporting visible tattoos — her favorite conductor Tchaikovsky is prominently featured on her right forearm — and projecting a down-to-earth warmth and grit she learned from her immigrant mother in working class East L.A., she redefines what leadership can look like in the orchestral world.By 2019, Jessica was already building a solid resume, leading community orchestras in the Bay Area as well as accepting freelance directing gigs around the world. Continually faced with the glacial pace of change in the classical music world, however, she took a leap of faith and founded her own ensemble, the San Francisco Philharmonic. The SF Phil's mission is to center diversity, equity and inclusion not just as a tagline but as a lived experience for musicians and audiences alike. In the last six years, under her leadership, the SF Phil has collaborated with everyone from Grammy-winning composers to local rap icons, while also offering masterclasses for emerging conductors and commissioning new works by underrepresented composers. In this interview, Jessica shares the winding, impassioned path that led her from East L.A. trumpet player to visionary conductor and founder. She discusses how she built the SF Phil from scratch — including funding its first concert out of her own savings — and how she continues to push the boundaries of what a 21st century orchestra can be.https://www.sfphil.org/about

Operation Wetback: Richard "Cheech" Marin's Born in East L.A.  Somethings refuse to change and what was true three and a half decades ago continues to be true today. With a nation struggling under the hand of an adminstration refusing to look at human beings as anything more than numbers, "Cheech" Marin's Born in East L.A. seems even more relevant today than it did when it premiered in the summer of 1987. Marin's film (the first of his projects after the end of his partnership as the ground-breaking comedy troupe, Cheech & Chong) is a - at points a silly and slapdash - look at immigration, deportation, and the struggle for the American Dream. I would argue that it's the "Most Chicano" film ever made; the one that most accurately depicts the experience of being Mexican-American, working and living in the United States. Marin's film is silly and - at times - sloppy, but it has true heart and a point of view rarely seen in cinema before and since. As always, the film is a stepping stone to the conversation that revolves around the real world. It is with great pleasure that we look at this film with old and new eyes. Take a listen and let us know what you think. We can always. be reached at gondoramos@yahoo.com - Many Thanks! For those of you who would like to donate to this undying labor of love, you can do so with a contribution at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/watchrickramos - Anything and Everything is appreciated, You Cheap Bastards.

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In Episode 389 of George Perez Stories, George, Johnny Roque, and 3 Plates Tommy dive deep into everything from cultural icons to Coachella rodeos, Carlito's Way, getting kicked by horses, and Native American sweat lodge ceremonies. The laughs are nonstop as callers from around the country join the live show to ask questions, drop quotes, and chop it up with the crew. We cover:Who different communities look up to (and roast who shouldn't be role models)Whether Mexicans really claim Cesar ChavezLegendary movies like Carlito's Way, La Bamba, and ScarfaceThe wild reality of working stagehands at desert rodeosGetting stomped by a horse (or making horse jerky)What a tariff actually is (yes, it's explained hilariously)Fan call-ins from Texas, Florida, and beyondTornadoes, Alcatraz reopening, and who's the next Pope?WNBA trivia and how it spirals into madnessPlus, Johnny announces upcoming shows in Hollywood, Chicago, and Phoenix, while George promotes the vinyl drop and gives love to die-hard fans supporting live.

In this episode of the Better Learning Podcast, host Carla Cummins is joined by co-host Victoria Morlan as well as architect and education advocate Don Baus for a powerful conversation around the 1988 film Stand and Deliver. With decades of combined experience in designing and supporting student-centered environments, the two explore how the true story of Jaime Escalante continues to challenge and inspire today's educators, designers, and school leaders. Set in a struggling East L.A. high school, Stand and Deliver follows math teacher Jaime Escalante as he empowers his students to defy expectations and succeed in AP Calculus—despite systemic barriers and cultural doubt. Victoria and Don dig into the film's themes of belief, rigor, and resilience, connecting them to their own work helping schools design spaces where students feel seen, capable, and empowered to succeed. Don, Charleston Office President for architecture firm Little and a longtime champion of inspiring learning environments, brings a unique design perspective to the discussion. Together, he and Victoria reflect on what it truly means to curate spaces and systems that allow every student to rise—and the ongoing responsibility educators and designers have to ensure equity, access, and inspiration are built into every learning experience.   Takeaways: Jaime Escalante's unwavering belief in his students' potential shows how a single educator's confidence can transform lives and outcomes. When we set the bar high and provide support, students often exceed what others believed possible. Recognizing and valuing diverse backgrounds helps educators design learning experiences that truly resonate. Thoughtful school design - both physical and emotional - can inspire students and help them thrive.   About Don Baus: As past president of AIA Charleston, Don is deeply rooted in South Carolina and champions the delivery of Little's promise to elevate client performance while advancing the firm's reputation in thought leadership, innovation and breakthrough ideas throughout the state. Don has more than 26 years of industry experience on regional projects including K-12 education, higher education, civic, healthcare and mixed-use. He has successfully led teams through all facets of project development from conceptual design through construction, always with a focus on client success and design excellence.   Learn More About Don Baus, AIA, LEED AP: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-baus-22b445a/   Learn More About Little Diversified Architectural Consulting: Website: https://www.littleonline.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/little-diversified-architectural-consulting/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littleonline_       About Victoria Brooks Morlan, CPSI, ECLPS: Victoria Brooks Morlan came to Kay-Twelve with 25 years of experience in the education space. She has worked with schools and architects throughout the Carolinas, Virginia and Georgia, helping to develop innovative learning environments for students of all ages. A teacher by education, Victoria has a unique ability for connecting with her clients while seeking to provide them with a holistic solution to foster innovative, collaborative and pedagogy-driven learning environments.   Learn More About Victoria Brooks Morlan, CPSI, ECLPS: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-morlan-cpsi-eclps-54787456/   Learn More About Kay-Twelve: Website: https://kay-twelve.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kay-twelve-com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kay_twelve/       Connect with episode host, Carla Cummins: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-cummins-01449659/     Episode 229 of the Better Learning Podcast Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com.     For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Catapult @ Penn GSE - https://catapult.gse.upenn.edu/ Want to be a Guest Speaker? Request on our website

The cast and creative team behind Real Women Have Curves: The Musical gathered for an exclusive press day, and we were there to soak in the joy, passion, and powerful stories that define this new Broadway production. From bold choreography to songs that stick in your head long after the final note, this episode captures the spirit of a show that centers Latin culture, immigrant narratives, and shared humanity in a way that's as timely as it is timeless. Whether you're drawn to the musical's universal themes or its deeply personal storytelling, every voice in this episode brings something heartfelt to the table. We hear first from producers Barry Weissler and Jack Noseworthy about why this story matters now more than ever, followed by composer/lyricist Benjamin Velez, who shares how he and Joy Huerta crafted the musical world of 1980s East L.A. Alan Madagoitia then gives us insight into her powerful role as Itzel, an undocumented immigrant from Guatemala. Writer Nell Benjamin reflects on adapting a true story with timeless themes, and Sergio Trujillo dives into directing and choreographing something deeply personal. We also hear from cast members Carla Jimenez and Jennifer Sanchez, who infuse their characters with humor, heart, and lived-in truth. Finally, Florencia Cuenca shares her emotional journey as Estela, and how this role has transformed her both personally and professionally. Visit https://www.realwomenhavecurvesbroadway.com/ for tickets and more info!

Anne and Ryan discuss the year's most Oscar-nominated film, Jacques Audiard's musical EMILIA PÉREZ starring Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón and Selena Gomez. The film follows a Mexican cartel leader who recruits a lawyer to help her transition into a woman and restart her life as a philanthropist. Drawing both accolades as an inventive, relevant musical and criticism as a tone-deaf overreach into Mexican and trans representation, EMILIA PÉREZ is the most polarizing film of any recent awards season. Join our discussion of Audiard's divisive musical, taking diversions into Justin Baldoni, George Lucas, offensive Tweets, Josh O'Connor, The Reader, Born in East L.A., and much, much more! EMILIA PÉREZ is currently available to stream on Netflix.

Welcome back to The Video Store Podcast. This week, I've curated a lineup of films that capture different aspects of Los Angeles: its humor, its struggles, its danger, and its intrigue. Whether you're a longtime fan of these movies or discovering them for the first time, I think they're worth your time. Here's what we're watching this week:L.A. Story (1991)Steve Martin stars in and wrote this quirky romantic comedy that doubles as a love letter to Los Angeles. It's full of surreal humor, like talking freeway signs, and it pokes fun at the city's obsession with image and trends. But it's also heartfelt, exploring how we connect with others in a place that can feel isolating. Keep an eye out for some great cameos, including Patrick Stewart as a hilariously serious maître d'. The film was shot all around L.A., including Griffith Park and Venice Beach, which really adds to its sense of place.Born in East L.A. (1987)Cheech Marin wrote, directed, and stars in this comedy about a Mexican-American man who gets mistakenly deported to Mexico. It's packed with laughs, but it also has a lot of heart as it explores cultural misunderstandings. Make sure to check out Paul Rodriguez and Daniel Stern both have memorable roles here, adding to the film's charm.To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)If you're into crime thrillers, this one's a must. Directed by William Friedkin (The Exorcist, The French Connection), it's a gritty and intense look at the darker side of Los Angeles. The film follows a Secret Service agent, played by William Petersen, as he becomes obsessed with catching a counterfeiter (Willem Dafoe). Friedkin's commitment to authenticity shows, especially in the car chases, which are some of the best ever put on film. The movie also features an amazing soundtrack by Wang Chung, which perfectly complements its tense, stylish vibe.L.A. Confidential (1997)Curtis Hanson's neo-noir is a masterpiece. Set in the 1950s, it dives into corruption, scandal, and ambition within the LAPD. The ensemble cast, including Kevin Spacey, Guy Pearce, Kim Basinger, and Russell Crowe, delivers some of their best work. Basinger even won an Oscar for her performance. The screenplay, co-written by Hanson and Brian Helgeland, is a brilliant adaptation of James Ellroy's novel. The production design and costumes perfectly recreate the glamour and grit of post-war Los Angeles, making it as visually striking as it is narratively gripping.That's the lineup for this week. Each of these films captures something unique about Los Angeles, from its humor and charm to its danger and complexity. If you decide to check out any of these, let me know what you think. Thanks for stopping by The Video Store Podcast, and we'll see you next time with more movies to add to your watchlist. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.videostorepodcast.com

As 2024 comes to an end we here at GBW continue to get our fill of kung fu, Roger Corman productions and wacky kids movies. And we continue to share them with you.This time our 16 films covered include a bizarre Canadian kids Christmas movie, two brothers trying to survive in East L.A., a 90's neo noir you've not heard of, a sunbaked crime thriller that delivers the goods, Mickey Rooney going on an acid trip, an early De Palma thriller, Josh continuing his Jackie Chan journey and so much more!Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe, rate and review the show wherever you listen to podcasts; join in the discussion on our Facebook group, and if you like what you hear - tell a friend and spread the word - every little bit helps!Links to all our web stuff at www.gbwpodcast.com

Changing lives and creating art. A tried and true program in East L.A. and the forces behind it are bringing purpose out of despair. Special correspondent Mike Cerre reports on the Homeboy Art Academy for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Oreo returns to help Cam summarize their favorite moments in David Ayer's East L.A. movie saga.   Which crooked cop was the bigger bad?   Which one of Ayer's films is a true sleeper prior to career resurgence?    And which of his films would easily make the great Walter Hill proud of its genre tribute?   Suit up and drive across the 101 Freeway with us!     MOVIE PROMOS USED:  Sabotage (2014) Training Day TV Show (2017) The Tax Collector (2021)               MAIN LINKS:  LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2452329545040913 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackedUpReview  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacked_up_podcast/  Blind Knowledge Podcast Network: https://www.blindknowledge.com/       SHOW LINKS: YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCIyMawFPgvOpOUhKcQo4eQQ   iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-jacked-up-review-show-59422651/   Podbean: https://jackedupreviewshow.podbean.com   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Eg8w0DNympD6SQXSj1X3M   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast/id1494236218   RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-jacked-up-review-show-We4VjE   Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1494236218/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast   Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9hNDYyOTdjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz   Anchor:  https://anchor.fm/s/a46297c/podcast/rss   PocketCasts: https://pca.st/0ncd5qp4   CastBox:  https://castbox.fm/channel/The-Jacked-Up-Review-Show-Podcast-id2591222   Discord:  https://discord.com/channels/796154005914779678/796154006358851586         #MovieReview #FilmTwitter #PodFamily #PodcastersOfInstagram #Movies #Film #Cinema #Music #Reviews #Retrospect #Podcasts #MutantFam #MutantFamily #actionmystery #bmovies #scifihorror #truecrime #historydramas #warmovies #podcastcollabs #hottakes #edgy #cultmovies #nsfw #HorrorFam #badass   

Dodger Blue Dream podcast host Richard Parks III looks back on a cinematic season. The Wall Street Journal's Jared Diamond explains whether it was enough to revive ratings. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Eliza Dennis, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Matt Collette, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Rob Byers, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at vox.com/today-explained-podcast Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: http://www.vox.com/members Fans celebrate the Los Angeles Dodgers' win over the New York Yankees in East L.A. Photo by Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a big night for the boys in blue as the Dodgers became the world champions once again. Celebrations quickly got out of hand in downtown and East L.A. A former O.C. Supervisor at the center of an LAist investigation is in federal court today. Plus more.  Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Military vet transformed filmmaker David Ayer assembled his own special voice on cops, robbers, corruption & dark humor in his East L.A. set crime actioners.   Filmbuff Mark Shaver returns to disclose what sets Ayer's work apart from the Michael Mann & Tarantino material of the world and why some of his actors were unrecognizable as the zany characters, why the crime underbelly was atypical & what his trademark is at this rate.   Get your gun or turn in your badge but take a drive down cinema lane!   FILM PROMO CLIPS USED: Training Day Dark Blue SWAT Harsh Times Street Kings End of Watch                     MAIN LINKS:  LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast⁠ Facebook Page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/2452329545040913⁠ Twitter:⁠ https://twitter.com/JackedUpReview ⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jacked_up_podcast/ ⁠ Blind Knowledge Podcast Network: ⁠https://www.blindknowledge.com/⁠       SHOW LINKS: YouTube: ⁠https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCIyMawFPgvOpOUhKcQo4eQQ⁠   iHeartRadio: ⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-jacked-up-review-show-59422651/⁠   Podbean: ⁠https://jackedupreviewshow.podbean.com⁠   Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7Eg8w0DNympD6SQXSj1X3M⁠   Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast/id1494236218⁠   RadioPublic: ⁠https://radiopublic.com/the-jacked-up-review-show-We4VjE⁠   Overcast: ⁠https://overcast.fm/itunes1494236218/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast⁠   Google Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9hNDYyOTdjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz⁠   Anchor:  ⁠https://anchor.fm/s/a46297c/podcast/rss⁠   PocketCasts: ⁠https://pca.st/0ncd5qp4⁠   CastBox:  ⁠https://castbox.fm/channel/The-Jacked-Up-Review-Show-Podcast-id2591222⁠   Discord:  ⁠https://discord.com/channels/796154005914779678/796154006358851586⁠         #MovieReview #FilmTwitter #PodFamily #PodcastersOfInstagram #Movies #Film #Cinema #Music #Reviews #Retrospect #Podcasts #MutantFam #MutantFamily #actionmystery #bmovies #scifihorror #truecrime #historydramas #warmovies #podcastcollabs #hottakes #edgy #cultmovies #nsfw #HorrorFam #badass   

In this episode, Rivers and Sam are hangin' out at Disgraceland with comedians George Coffey and Seth Pomeroy! We're starting this one out by testing an energy drink made by legendary boxing and wrestling announcer Michael Buffer that Rivers found at a Big Lots in Cleveland, OH. We then get into some local news involving an 81 year-old Dennis the Menace-style terrorist in East L.A. County as well as some political news involving the always-amusing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. George tells us about his recent involvment in aviation and Rivers talks about his favorite inventor. Everyone except Seth saw 'Furiosa' and Quiet Riot's "Cum on Feel the Noize" (yes, that's how it's spelled) is oru JAM OF THE WEEK! This one is a banger and we can't wait for y'all to hear it.  Follow George on Instagram @CoffeyGrams and on Twitter @GeorgeCoffey. Also, follow his hilarious page @GoLocalMetro on Twitter. Follow Seth on all forms of social media @SethPomeroy and follow his WONDERFUL movie review show on Instagram @SethsFirstImpressions. Follow our show on Twitter @TheGoodsPod.  Rivers is @RiversLangley  Sam is @SlamHarter  Carter is @Carter_Glascock  Subscribe on Patreon for an UNCUT video version of the show as well as HOURS of bonus content! http://patreon.com/TheGoodsPod Pick up a Goods from the Woods t-shirt at: http://prowrestlingtees.com/TheGoodsPod