Podcasts about minya oh

Minya speaks to NYC friends about longevity in the rap game, our shrinking attention spans, and Black Woodstock.

Found In Translation Episode 341: Host Ray Collazo was joined recently for his birthday by many of his compadres Elbert Garcia, Jorge Martinez, Danilo Rodriguez, Luis Cerros and Leo Prieto for a raucous discussion on the lighter side of his life. New York ‘90s Music Scene: As college students at Columbia University, Collazo and his homies rubbed shoulders with Hip-Hop and Latino music legends such as Tribe Called Quest, Cypress Hill, Stretch and Bobitto, The Fugees, Brand Nubians, Minya Oh, Marc Anthony, La India, Antony Santos and countless others. The crew discusses how these moments weaved into their lives as part time club promoters with their famous alias “CocoRico” Productions, being mentored by the legendary John “Gungie” Rivera. The crew shares with the Millenials/Generation Z how the “Salsa/Merengue” scene morphed into “Reggaeton/Latin Trap/Bachata” through groups like Aventura who broke barriers for their generation. Sports: Collazo is a life long sports nut and kicks it with his buddies to talk about some of their favorite sports memories. Hear how Collazo was surrounded by Dominican Blue Jays fans during his lowest baseball memory, an update from MLS Executive Danilo Rodriguez on the Beautiful Game in the United States, the state of Latino Kansas City Chiefs Nation and what is Strat-O-Matic? Enjoy your Thanksgiving weekend with this latest segment of #CompadreTalk.

In this episode of “The Special,” we learn how Houston has embraced its heritage and reimagined it for a modern era. We meet Anna Pham, whose Mai's Restaurant has been a city staple; Chris Shepherd, a chef who draws on Houston's ethnic blend for his culinary creations; and James Glassman, a historian with insights on the city's changing culture.Mai's serves as the venue for our talk, as we dine on traditional Vietnamese fare, including catfish, hot and sour soup and Vietnamese crepes. BMW's first ever X7 inspired “The Special,” by bringing together a new collaboration between two expert storytellers — The New York Times T Brand Studio and The Infatuation for the first time. Together, we examine culture and food in a way only we can. For more information and behind the scenes photos, visit nytimes.com/thespecial. Sponsored by BMW.

When you're in Greenville, S.C. you feel like you're home. There are no strangers in Greenville, the locals say, only friends you haven't met yet. In this episode of “The Special,” we explore Southern hospitality through the eyes of the people who live there. We'll hear from the chef Shaun Garcia on his restaurant, Soby's, where he puts a modern twist on recipes from his great-grandmother. We'll also explore how Greenville's dedicated residents transformed the city for the modern era. We'll tour the city's parks with a member of the City Council, speed along BMW's test track with a high-performance driver, and learn about the city's past from a civil rights legend.We'll sit with our guests for a meal of fried chicken with a honey and peppercorn twist. Sponsored by BMW.BMW's first ever X7 inspired “The Special,” by bringing together a new collaboration between two expert storytellers — The New York Times T Brand Studio and The Infatuation for the first time. Together, we examine culture and food in a way only we can. For more information and behind the scenes photos, visit nytimes.com/thespecial.

In this episode of “The Special,” we explore the constantly evolving South Philadelphia neighborhood. Once considered a red light district, an influx of businesses have moved there, some of which are owned by the chef Marcie Turney, who has opened restaurants, bars and boutiques in the area. While Turney prepares this episode's meal, we'll tour South Philly and visit a local glassblower, a butcher and a boxing coach. We'll sit for a traditional Italian-Philly meal of “Sunday Gravy” with three female entrepreneurs. For more information and behind the scenes photos, visit nytimes.com/thespecial.BMW's first ever X7 inspired “The Special” by bringing together a new collaboration between two expert storytellers: The New York Times's T Brand Studio and The Infatuation for the first time. Together, they examine culture and food in a way only they can. Sponsored by BMW.

Minneapolis is evolving. The weather may be frigid, but it's a welcoming and inclusive environment in which creativity and diversity are valued. In this episode, we'll explore the melding of Nordic, Somali and indigenous flavors to enrich the city's culinary scene.We'll sit with artists, activists and chefs as Alex Roberts from Restaurant Alma creates a hearty and unexpected dish featuring local ingredients. We learn how the city is culturally evolving and what role these artists play in that evolution everyday. For more information and behind the scenes photos, visit nytimes.com/thespecial.BMW's first ever X7 inspired “The Special” by bringing together a new collaboration between two expert storytellers — The New York Times' T Brand Studio and The Infatuation for the first time. Together, they examine culture and food in a way that only they can. Sponsored by BMW.

From painters to chefs, documentary filmmakers to dancers, the population of downtown Los Angeles is an eclectic mix of artists and creators of culture. In this episode of “The Special,” we tour the city with entrepreneurs who are making L.A. a thriving destination for art, design and food. Join our host Minya Oh, a.k.a “Miss Info,” as she tours us through an urban farm, an apron factory (with a zipline) and the Los Angeles Flower Market.We'll sit with creatives from the neighborhood, including entrepreneur Ellen Bennett, and artist Stephen Seemayer, as the chef Josef Centeno artfully prepares a meal incorporating the area's freshest ingredients in bold and unexpected ways. For more information and behind the scenes photos, visit nytimes.com/thespecial.BMW's first ever X7 inspired “The Special” by bringing together a new collaboration between two expert storytellers — The New York Times's T Brand Studio and The Infatuation for the first time. Together, they examine culture and food in a way that only they can. Sponsored by BMW.

Seattle has transformed from a logging town into one of the most desirable cities in the USA. But for newcomers, it can be difficult to meet new people. It's a phenomenon known to the locals as “the Seattle Freeze.” In this episode of “The Special,” we meet Zac Reynolds, a chef using unique flavors to spark conversations among customers at his restaurant Cook Weaver. We hear from Reynolds about his use of diverse ingredients, including locally-made Ethiopian Injera, and how he puts his own spin on Eurasian fusion food. Along the way, we tour Seattle's pop culture museum, fishing ports and a pinball arcade. We'll sit with culture makers from the neighborhood as chef Zac Reynolds prepares dishes featuring injera. BMW's first ever X7 inspired “The Special” by bringing together a new collaboration between two expert storytellers — The New York Times's T Brand Studio and The Infatuation for the first time. Together, they examine culture and food in a way that only they can.

In this six-part series, explore how different American cities are defined by the artists and chefs who inhabit them — hosted by Minya Oh, a.k.a. “Miss Info.” In each episode, we'll sit down for a meal and lively conversation with local culture makers and hear about how a city can come to life on a plate in bold and unexpected ways. Upcoming episodes include: Downtown L.A., Seattle, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Greenville, and Houston.

James and Lawrence are keeping the hot streak alive with another 2 hour slapper featuring Minya Oh, aka Miss Info. To kick the ep off, the boys fire off a quick rapid fire jawnz-inspired round of Fuck With/Not Fuck With (Working Title): Boyz Edition™. Then, Miss Info gives the crew the 411 on what it was like being a female minority in the budding hip-hop media scene, what it's like being sneaker resell royalty, and pioneering the gold-tooth drip. Finally, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, the boyz give the Fail Gang their penultimate bagioli update.

After a fatal shooting at a T.I. concert, Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli discuss rap, race and security with Minya Oh, a.k.a. Miss Info, and Joie Manda of Interscope Records.

Jon Caramanica, Minya Oh and Rawiya Kameir discuss Drake and OVO Fest.