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The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds examine the Zoot Suit Riots.SOURCESTOUR DATESOFFICIAL MERCHNutrafol - Use code: DollopRocketmoney SQUARESPACE - Use OFFER CODE: DOLLOP to save 10%See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Locatora Radio [A Radiophonic Novela]
Who Gets To Be "American"? Pachucos, Zoot Suits, & The Riots.

Locatora Radio [A Radiophonic Novela]

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 34:51 Transcription Available


This week Diosa and Mala dig into Chicano history and American history: Luis Valdez's groundbreaking play and film Zoot Suit, the 1943 Zoot Suit Riots, and the question at the center: who gets to call themselves American? Together, they trace the Zoot Suit from a cross-cultural fashion statement into a symbol that made Mexican American youth targets of state and mob violence during World War II, and why that's so resonant today. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Outlaws & Gunslingers
Remastered | Zoot Suit Riots

Outlaws & Gunslingers

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 62:02 Transcription Available


In 1943, Los Angeles erupted into chaos during what became known as the Zoot Suit Riots. U.S. servicemen flooded the streets, targeting young men in zoot suits, dragging them from theaters, beating them in public, and leaving the city on edge for days. It was part street fight, part social explosion, and part story that still doesn't get talked about enough.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/outlaws-gunslingers--4737234/support.Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@outlawsandgunslingers

Fantastic Forum
Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord and Death to Pachuco | Fantastic Forum

Fantastic Forum

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 121:26


This week on Fantastic Forum, we are diving into dark power and cultural identity with two bold stories from very different worlds. First up is Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord on Disney+, the latest Star Wars series centered on one of the saga's most dangerous and compelling villains. Following Darth Maul as he consolidates power in the criminal underworld, the show explores the rise of Crimson Dawn and the cost of control in a galaxy ruled by fear. With intense action, layered storytelling, and a deeper look into Maul's psyche, we are breaking down whether this series delivers on the promise of one of Star Wars' most iconic characters. Then we turn to Death to Pachuco, from writer Henry Barajas and artist Rachel Merrill, with colors by Lee Loughridge. Blending Chicano culture and historical tension, the story follows Private eye Ricardo “Ricky” Tellez. He needs to find the Sleep Lagoon Killer before the racist mob kills him in the Zoot Suit Riots. We are discussing whether it lands as one of the standout indie releases of the year. Watch tonight at 6:30 pm PT and call in live at www.fantasticforum.live to share your thoughts. Fantastic Forum, assemble! Subscribe –    / fantasticforum   Call In – www.fantasticforum.live #MaulShadowLord #StarWars #DeathToPachuco #ImageComics #NewComicBookDay

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Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast
Henry Barajas and Rachel Merrill on Death to Pachuco

Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 68:18


Comics don't just happen. Artists will them from nothing. As you'll hear from Henry Barajas and Rachel Merrill in this week's podcast, comics arrive at your local comic book shop through tremendous persistence and imagination. The next time you cross your shop's threshold, possibly to grab a copy of Barajas and Merrill's Death to Pachuco, out now in trade paperback from Image Comics, take a moment to thank the makers. Each book on the rack is a tiny miracle. In Death to Pachuco, Barajas and Merrill tap into history, detailing the 1943 Sleepy Lagoon Murder Trial and the Zoot Suit Riots. It's a Chicano noir, heavily inspired by classic Hollywood tales, but springing from a perspective frequently silenced or ignored. Their private eye, Ricardo “Ricky” Tellez, fancies himself a Sherlock Holmes type, complete with a nearly debilitating drug addiction. He's caught in the racial tensions boiling over during wartime Los Angeles, hunting for a killer, while navigating a femme fatale. This week on the podcast, we chat with Barajas and Merrill about balancing fact and fiction, style and reality, and why humanity frequently allows fear steer its actions. We discuss the magnificent amount of will and persistence it took to materialize Death to Pachuco and how it feels to see it collected in trade paperback, finally. Death to Pachuco is written and lettered by Henry Barajas, illustrated by Rachel Merrill, and colored by Lee Loughridge. The book featured several variant covers from folks like Sarah Gordon (see episode art), Tula Lotay, Ben Passmore, David Lapham, and others. Make sure you're following Henry Barajas on BlueSky and Instagram, and Rachel Merrill on BlueSky and Instagram. This Week's Sponsors The Future is Calling! 2000 AD is the Galaxy's Greatest Comic, with new issues published every single week! Every 32-page issue of 2000 AD brings you the best in sci-fi and horror, featuring characters like Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper, and more. Get a print subscription to 2000 AD and it'll arrive to your mailbox every week - and your first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, and you can download DRM-free copies of each issue for only $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible comics every month for less than $10! Head to 2000AD.com and click on ‘subscribe' now – or download the 2000 AD app and start reading today! Everyone loves to talk and debate about comics, but few people get to see what it's actually like behind the scenes. Now, IDW Publishing is changing that with the launch of IDW Studios. The first monthly show is CreatorxCreator, a free-flowing, fun and honest chat between two comic book creators as they discuss their craft, process, inspiration, and what life is really like as a creative. The second monthly show, Superlatives, brings IDW's knowledgeable and spirited editors head-to-head to debate each of these categories, with another editor stepping in as the moderator to pick the winner once the pros have made their arguments. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the Comic Book Couples Counseling YouTube Channel Watch The Stacks, Comic Creators Name Their Favorite Comics CBCC on Word Balloon Comic Book Club: Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees at Meanwhile...Coffee in Herndon, Virginia, on 5/3 at 3:30 PM Comic Book Film Club: Paying For It on 4/26 at the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Virginia. Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

Crimes of the Centuries
S6 Ep6: The Murder That Sparked the Zoot Suit Riots

Crimes of the Centuries

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 55:57


In August 1942, 22-year-old Jose Diaz was found dying near a Los Angeles reservoir called Sleepy Lagoon. He'd been beaten and stabbed the night before he was set to report to the U.S. Army. His death became the excuse the LAPD needed to launch a massive crackdown on Mexican American youth—rounding up 600 people, trying 22 young men with questionable evidence and igniting racial tensions that exploded into the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943. But who really killed Jose Diaz? And why did a fashion choice become a crime?

The Worst of All Possible Worlds
218 - Steven Spielberg's 1941 (1979)

The Worst of All Possible Worlds

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 126:39


MERCHANDISE NOW ON SALE THROUGH 12/31 ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE THROUGH 12/31   On their fourth annual remembrance of Pearl Harbor, the lads hop in their B-17's and throw Los Angeles into chaos as they cover Steven Spielberg's notorious 1979 WWII flop: 1941. Topics include the duality of Jon Belushi, the real-life horror of the Zoot Suit Riots, and the difficulties of delivering a punchline when everyone around you is screaming.   Media Referenced in this Episode: 1941. Dir. Steven Spielberg. 1979 “Civilian Casualties: Pearl Harbor”. National Park Service. Last updated September 18th, 2024. “How Pearl Harbor created a climate of fear” by Daniel Greene. CNN. December 7th, 2016. “Inn Owner Tells of Shelling; SUBMARINE SHELLS A CALIFORNIA PLANT U.S. MAINLAND SHELLED” by The New York Times. February 24th, 1942. Remember Pearl Harbor! By Thomas Blake Clark. Modern age books. 1942. Steven Spielberg's 1941 | The Making Of. “The 1942 Battle of L.A.” by Scott Harrison. The Los Angeles Times. February 23rd, 2017.   TWOAPW theme by Brendan Dalton: Patreon // brendan-dalton.com // brendandalton.bandcamp.com   Interstitial: “Something Special” // Written and performed by A.J. Ditty // Music: “Inkwell Hell” by Kristopher Maddigan

Art and Jacob Do America
421 The Zoot Suit Riots

Art and Jacob Do America

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 66:28


Throw back. a bottle of beer and get ready for a history lesson straight from the west coast. Back in WW2 racial tension were high as Japanese Americans were being rounded up in to internment camps and anyone who didn't fit the mold or were perceived to be adhering to the social demands of the war effort domestically were  seen as 'The enemy from within'. Segregation was in full swing and when the US military built a Naval Barrack in the hispanic neighborhood of Chavez Ravine (Later the site of Dodger's Stadium)...violence ensued. As always follow us on the stuff Merch Store- http://tee.pub/lic/doEoXMI_oPI Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/Artandjacobdoamerica Website- https://artandjacobdoamerica.com/ Network- https://podbelly.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/artandjacobdoamerica YouTube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0rT6h3N2pWtlkxaqgIvaZw?view_as=subscriber Twitter- https://twitter.com/ArtandJacobDoA1 Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/artandjacobdoamerica/  

This Day in Esoteric Political History
LA, The National Guard, Immigration and the Zoot Suit Riots (Some Sunday Context)

This Day in Esoteric Political History

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 27:07


Today, as part of our "Some Sunday Context" series, Jody offers some thoughts on the story playing out in Los Angeles where the Trump administration has called in the national guard, over the objections of local officials. This is the first time something like that has happened since 1965. We've done a number of stories that include the moment where the national guard appears, and it is often just the beginning of the political and cultural fallout. We're all watching the latest from LA play out.The, we bring you a story that may provide a little deeper context on Los Angeles as a city of immigrant communities, violence, and policing. Or at the very least, an interesting listen. Let us know what you think!---------It's June 3rd. This day in 1943 marked the start of the “Zoot Suit Riots,” a series of skirmishes and attacks in Los Angeles targeting Mexican-Americans, who were often identified by their flashy ensembles.Jody, Niki and Kellie are joined by Emily Spivack of “Worn Stories” to discuss the causes of the riots, how the zoot suit became a political symbol, and whether super-baggy clothes are on their way back.Check out Emily's “Worn Stories” book and the new series on Netflix!Find a transcript of this episode at: https://tinyurl.com/esoterichistoryThis Day In Esoteric Political History is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.If you want to support the show directly, you can do so on our website: ThisDayPod.comGet in touch if you have any ideas for future topics, or just want to say hello. Our website is thisdaypod.com Follow us on social @thisdaypod Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

This Day in History
This Day in History - June 3, 2025

This Day in History

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 2:02


The Zoot Suit Riots began on this day in 1943. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Dark History
169: The Headlines called it “Justice,” In Reality it was a MASSACRE

Dark History

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 41:11


Hi friends, happy Wednesday! You know, after living in Los Angeles for a few years, I've learned a lot. Like, for example, if you tell people you live in LA, the first thing they ask about is celebrities.  Who have I seen? What were they like? Am I friends with Kris Jenner? It's always the same question. LA is huge and a lot of people don't realize it has a *crazy* history. Hollywood and celebrity culture is just one small part of it.  We've covered some LA history here on Dark History a couple of times. We did an episode on the Chicano Movement, and we even did one the Zoot Suit Riots.  During my research for those episodes, I came across an event I had never heard of… the Chinese Massacre of 1871. You might think by the name, this massacre happened in China.  But turns out, it happened right here in Los Angeles. It was essentially a mass murder killing spree, targeting Chinese American communities.  I wanted to do this episode because it's one of those stories where I thought to myself: why aren't they teaching this in school? Why has it gotten brushed under the rug and lost to history? Well, today we're going to find out.  Welcome to the Dark History of the Chinese Massacre of 1871.  I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History. I sometimes talk about my Good Reads in the show. So here's the link if you want to check it out. IDK. lol: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/139701263-bailey ________ FOLLOW ME AROUND Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian* RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.com Business Related Emails: bailey@underscoretalent.com Business Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505 ________ Credits: This podcast is Executive Produced by: Bailey Sarian & Kevin Grosch and Joey Scavuzzo from Made In Network Head Writer: Allyson Philobos Writer: Katie Burris Additional Writing: Jessica Charles Research provided by: DH Research Team Special thank you to our Historical Consultant: Scott Zesch, historian and author of "The Chinatown War." Director: Brian Jaggers Additional Editing: Julien Perez & Maria Norris  Post Supervisor: Kelly Hardin  Production Management: Ross Woodruff Hair: Angel Gonzalez Makeup: Roni Herrera ________ Right now, listeners of this show can get an extended 30-day free trial! Just go to https://dipseastories.com/darkhistory to start your free trial.  Calm the chaos of order fulfillment with the shipping software that delivers. Switch to ShipStation today. Go to https://www.shipstation.com and use code DARKHISTORY to sign up for your FREE trial.  Check out the SKIMS Ultimate Bra Collection and more at https://www.skims.com/darkhistory #skimspartner Personal styling for everyone—get started today at https://www.stitchfix.com/darkhistory. 

Mark and Toddcast
The Zoot Suit Riots (Not the Cherry Poppin' Daddies one)

Mark and Toddcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 61:15


Many of us remember the late 90s ska-fueled song "Zoot Suit Riots," but many may not know the song is based on a real event, in which racial tensions in 1940s Los Angeles exploded into a series of attacks on Mexican-Americans by Navy servicemen, culminating in a 5-day riot. This week we dive into that story, as well as talk current news stories like what on earth is happening with DOGE and "The Gulf of America," Portland's shortest race with the Unipiper, who is most likely to fall for disinformation online, and a viscous banana attack in 7-11.  This shit is B-A-N-A-N-A-S.

Dig: A History Podcast
The Sleepy Lagoon Trial and Zoot Suit Riots: Los Angeles's Season of Violence During WWII

Dig: A History Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 43:25


Crime and Punishment Series. Episode #3 of 4. In the summer of 1943 the city of Los Angeles erupted into what has become known as the Zoot Suit Riots, where roving bands of white servicemen beat and stripped Mexican American youth of their distinctive zoot suits. The riots took place amidst the Sleepy Lagoon murder trial- a case characterized by the press as a crackdown on Mexican American juvenile “delinquency.” In today's episode, part of our Crime and Punishment series, we're exploring the tender box that was Los Angeles during World War II.  Find transcripts and show notes at: www.digpodcast.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nostalgia Test Podcast

Dan & Manny welcome Prof. Matt Landis to teach them all about the 90s Swing revival.   “ Anytime a musical movement is chasing authenticity you can almost guarantee they're going to be bullshit ” -Matt Landis Matt takes Dan & Manny on a deep journey that includes the beginnings of Swing music in the 30s, to the historic events of The Zoot Suit Riots, he explains the core of what it means to be Punk, the impetus of the 90s Swing Revival, and it's absolute failings. Through it all, Matt also tells some amazing stories of his time in the Brooklyn-based cabaret-punk collective The World/Inferno Friendship Society, which honesty can be a whole other episode.  At the end, Dan & Manny ask the pivotal question, "How do you rank the Rocky movies." Big thanks to Matt for coming on and truly making this one of the best Nostalgia 101 episodes.  Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts & questions about this episode so we can share them on the next show!    APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction to Nostalgia 101 00:13 Meet the Hosts: Dan and Manny 00:40 Swing Revival: A Surprising Return 02:19 Guest Introduction: Matt Landis 05:35 The 90s Swing Revival: A Deep Dive 09:31 The Punk Connection 15:59 The Evolution of Swing and Jump Blues 26:05 World Inferno Friendship Society: A Unique Experience 39:21 The Philosophy of Punk 49:46 Capitalist Apology and Punk Identity 51:14 Racial and Gendered Forms of Oppression in Music 53:28 Nostalgia Test: Swing Music 54:31 Rocky Franchise Marathon 56:54 Ranking the Rocky Movies   Matthew Landis is an adjunct at Stockton University (General/Interdisciplinary Studies) & Rowan University (Music Industry). He was a long-time member of the Brooklyn-based cabaret-punk collective The World/Inferno Friendship Society. He toured (US, Canada, and Europe) with them extensively and recorded/co-wrote/arranged a few singles/7"'s and a full-length record with them as keyboardist. He's a published music critic and poet and has worked as a session musician and sideman for many, many Philadelphia-based artists. He currently fronts the heavy psych/garage/doom/hardcore-adjacent band Vice Trip, is finishing up a book about his time in the World/Inferno Friendship Society, as well as a book of poems. He also has his own Substack (of course he does) called Hopeful Monsters. He lives in Southern New Jersey, for reasons passing understanding.  Vice Trip's Bandcamp: https://vicetrip.bandcamp.com/album/i-cant-imagine-b-w-hungover-on-life My Substack: https://hopefulmonsters.substack.com/     LINKS & ADDITIONAL NOTES:  (Coming Soon)   Contact/Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast! If you had a great time listening to The Nostalgia Test Podcast and want to book us on your next podcast or have perform at your themed party, or have us host a special event, fill out the form below and LET'S GET NOSTALGIC! We can do so many fun Nostalgic Events! Podcast Guest Appearances Themed Parties Hosting Screenings Corporate Events Reunions Weddings Birthday Parties Trivia The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create a personalized Nostalgic experience for any occasion! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the Google Form below to get the process started. We're open to in-person and virtual events. Pricing may vary depending on the details of your event/party.   LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected  

Amerikapodden
213: Zoot Suit Riots

Amerikapodden

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 35:43


Lite tankar om Sverige, etikrapporten om Matt Gaetz släpptes trots allt, och Zoot Suit upploppen i Los Angeles 1943

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Amerikapodden
Zoot Suit Riots

Amerikapodden

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 35:43


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Comadres y Comics Podcast
Episode 230: Far South

Comadres y Comics Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 77:21


Please remember to rate and review our podcast! Check out your YouTube channel @comadresycomics  TRASTORNO DE PANICO:  Belzebuth ON MY RADAR:  Manic Hispanic https://manic-hispanic.com/ & I Saw the TV Glow. HORA DE LA CERVECITA:  Firestone Walker's Wookey Jack  BOOK REVIEW:  Far South by Rodolfo Santullo (Author), Leandro Fernandez (Artist)    EN LA LIBRERIA:  Pre-Code Horror Comic Book Facsimile Collection Resurrecting 15 banned Pre-Code Golden Age horror comic books as facsimile editions! http://kck.st/3YGaxVy JUNTOS Y FUERTES: Death to Pachuco #1 A Chicano noir set during the Zoot Suit Riots and 1943 wartime Los Angeles by Henry Barajas, Rachel Merrill, & Lee Loughridge.  Launching on Kickstarter! SALUDOS:  Dodgers win the World Series 2024! Latino Comics Expo 2024 @latinocomicsexpo Follow us on socials @comadresycomics Visit our website comadresycomics.comProduced by Makenzie Mizell | Period.

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Ojai: Talk of the Town
Gables of Ojai & The Aging Revolution in America

Ojai: Talk of the Town

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 66:12


In this episode of Ojai Talk of the Town, I had the pleasure of sitting down with two key figures from the Gables of Ojai as the beloved senior living facility celebrates its 70th anniversary. Matteo DiGrigoli, the Gables' executive director, and David Brown, CEO of Somera Capital Management, joined me to reflect on the institution's rich history and its future. The Gables has long been an integral part of Ojai, originally founded in 1954 by the inspiring leadership of Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, who shortly after in 1957 founded the American Association of Retired Persons. The membership grew quickly from zero to 400,000 in 1962 before moving to Long Beach, then Washington, D.C. and now under Somera's guidance since 1999. This milestone year is the perfect moment to take stock of how far the Gables has come and the profound impact it continues to have on the community. David Brown shared fascinating insights into the pivotal moment when Somera Capital acquired the Gables from the AARP in 1999. He discussed the vision behind the transition and how the facility has evolved over the past two decades to meet the changing needs of Ojai's senior population. Matteo DiGrigoli brought a unique perspective, having taken the reins as executive director during the pandemic. He shared the challenges and triumphs of navigating such an unprecedented time, underscoring the resilience of the residents, staff, and families who trusted the Gables as a safe haven. As we look ahead to the anniversary celebration on Saturday, September 28th, both executives emphasized the importance of community connection and innovation in senior care. From their stewardship during trying times to their forward-looking vision, it's clear that the Gables remains a pillar of Ojai life, continuing to honor its past while shaping a bright future for its residents. We talked about the Zoot Suit Riots, culinary artistry and the formidable, six-foot-tall red-headed firebrand that was Dr. Andrus. We did not talk about Rene Redzipi's show "Omnivore," Ojai's pixie tangerine harvest or Tuvan throat singing. Check out more information about the Gables in the Fall OQ out now, or online at GablesofOjai.com.

American Timelines
1943: Unit 731

American Timelines

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 44:39


1943: Unit 731 (Episode 228-May to July) Amy's back to jump back into 1943 with Joe. Amy tells us about the Japanese Unit 731 during World War 2 and all of the awful torture they became famous for while Joe covers the following timeline topics: Mussolini resigning, Sharon Gless and Mick Jagger being born, Batman and Robin coming to the big screen, The Phil-Pitt Steagles, The Detroit & Beaumont Race Riots, The Tuskegee Airmen, The Zoot Suit Riots, and much more! And much more! Part of the Queen City Podcast Network: www.queencitypodcastnetwork.com. Credits Include: crimelibrary.org, A Crime To Remember, Murderpedia & More. Information may not be accurate, as it is produced by jerks. Music by MATT TRUMAN EGO TRIP, the greatest American Band. Click Here to buy their albums!

Don't Look Now
277 - Zoot Suit Riot

Don't Look Now

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 37:02


In the midst of WWII, conflict broke out in Los Angeles between members of the navy and Mexican American youth stemming from tensions from a naval base being built over a primarily Mexican community and the young people in the community flaunting zoot suits that defied rationing laws.  In 1943 these tensions spilled over into violence as thousands of navy sailors began to attack anyone the could find wearing a zoot suit or other clothing that made them appear related to the pachuco youth culture movement.  Take a listen and learn about the real Zoot Suit Riots.

HistoryPod
3rd June 1943: Zoot Suit Riots erupt in Los Angeles, California, during the Second World War

HistoryPod

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024


The riots began on the night of 3 June, 1943, when a group of sailors on shore leave clashed with Mexican American youths in downtown Los ...

L.A. Not So Confidential
179. The Zoot Suit Riots

L.A. Not So Confidential

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 57:39


This week, the docs delve into the sequence of events that precipitated the tragic and disastrous "Zoot Suit" riots in Los Angeles. Despite the Zoot Suit riots receiving far less attention than deserved in the annals of the civil rights struggle in the United States, they represent a pivotal moment in both Los Angeles and national history. The docs investigate how the media exacerbated tensions by demonizing the Latino community, while also shedding light on the pervasive racism and marginalization perpetuated by industry and law enforcement through opinion pieces. Berkshire Podcast Festival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In a Minute with Evan Lovett
BONUS Ep: Go to the Lincoln Heights Jail!

In a Minute with Evan Lovett

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2024 9:33


In a short, special one-off episode of "What to do in L.A. this Week," we take you to the (decommissioned) Lincoln Heights Jail, one of L.A.'s most notorious jails that once housed Al Capone and victims of the Zoot Suit Riots! A beautiful Art Deco complex on the banks of the L.A. River, THIS is what you're going to do in L.A. this week. 

Intermediate Spanish Stories
E54 Zoot Suit Riots

Intermediate Spanish Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 26:42


Zoot Suit Riots, a series of conflicts that occurred in June 1943 in Los Angeles between U.S. servicemen and Mexican American youths, the latter of whom wore outfits called zoot suits. The zoot suit consisted of a broad-shouldered drape jacket, balloon-leg trousers, and, sometimes, a flamboyant hat. Mexican and Mexican-American youths who wore these outfits were called zoot-suiters. Pressures related to U.S. involvement in World War II contributed to the racial tensions that preceded the riots. As part of the war effort, by March 1942 the United States had begun rationing various resources. Restrictions on wool had a direct effect on the manufacture of wool suits and other clothing. There were regulations prohibiting the manufacturing of zoot suits, but a network of bootleg tailors continued to manufacture them. This exacerbated racial tensions, as Mexican American youths wearing the zoot suits were seen as un-American because they were deliberately ignoring the rationing regulations. You will find the full transcript at https://interspanish.buzzsprout.comAs always, I really appreciate your thoughts and feedback about the show. You can reach out to me :Email me episode suggestions to: InterSpanishPodcast@gmail.comYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@interspanishpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/interspanishPodcast/about/?ref=page_internalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/interspanish/Listen: https://interspanish.buzzsprout.com/shareTwitter: https://twitter.com/InterSpanishPod

Breakfast with Mom
Episode 17: The Zoot Suit Riots

Breakfast with Mom

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 21:11


Hello and welcome back to Breakfast with Mom.Today discuss the 1943 Zoot Suit Riots.  These riots took place from June 3 to June 8, 1943, primarily between American servicemen, who were predominantly white, and young Mexican American and Mexican immigrant men, who were often seen wearing distinctive "zoot suits."  The zoot suit was a flamboyant style of clothing characterized by oversized suits with high-waisted, pegged trousers and long jackets. The riots were fueled by social tensions, wartime anxiety, and racial prejudice. Many members of the U.S. military stationed in Los Angeles viewed the zoot suit as a symbol of rebellion and nonconformity, associating it with Mexican American youth gangs.Today I want to shout out Tapanga, she is listening from the DFW area.  Tapanga, thank you for listening!Please remember to leave us a rating and review and to drop us a message on any of our socials letting us know who you are and where you listen so we can give you a shout out in a future episode.Resources:https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/zoot-suit-riots#a-badge-of-delinquencyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoot_Suit_Riotshttps://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/zoot/#part01https://www.britannica.com/event/Zoot-Suit-Riotshttps://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/zoot-suit-riots/Cherry Poppin' Daddies - Zoot Suit Riot [Official Video]All the things: Music: "A Sip of Coffee to Relieve Stress" by Katzen TupasLogo Artwork: Strawbeary Studios https://www.youtube.com/@StrawbearyStudios/featuredEpisode was researched, written and edited by ShanoaSocial Media:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090200010112X (formerly Twitter): @breakfastmompodEmail: breakfastwithmompodcast@gmail.comWebsite: https://breakfastwithmompodcast.com/

The Muck Podcast
Episode 193: Abortion is Not a Dirty Word | Zoot Suit Riots

The Muck Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 66:59


Hillary and Tina cover the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943. In Los Angeles, the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943 were fueled by tensions that ran deep. BUT in the chaos, a stark example of underlying racism emerged, exposing an uncomfortable truth about America's past. Hillary's Story Sources History Zoot Suit Riots (https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/zoot-suit-riots) LA Times The untold story of the Zoot Suit riots: How Black L.A. defended Mexican Americans (https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-06-02/zoot-suit-riots-south-la-central-avenue-farmers-market) NBC News Los Angeles apologizes for Zoot Suit Riots 80 years later (https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/los-angeles-apologizes-for-zoot-suit-riots-80-years-later-181564997799) National WW2 Museum The Zoot Suit Riots and Wartime Los Angeles (https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/zoot-suit-riots-and-wartime-los-angeles) PBS The Rise of Riots (https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/zoot-rise-riots/) Zoot Suit Riots (https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/zoot/) The Smithsonian A Brief History of the Zoot Suit (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/brief-history-zoot-suit-180958507/) Wikipedia Zoot Suit Riots (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoot_Suit_Riots) Photos Mexican American man wearing a zoot suit in 1943 (https://www.nationalww2museum.org/sites/default/files/styles/wide_medium/public/2023-06/zoot-suit-1.jpg?h=b0856314)--from Library of Congress via National WW2 Museum African American men wearing zoot suits in 1942 (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/16/African_american_teenagers_in_zoot_suit.jpg/1920px-African_american_teenagers_in_zoot_suit.jpg)--by Kingmidas911 via Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA 4.0) Servicemen holding strips of Zoot Suits during Riots (https://assets.editorial.aetnd.com/uploads/2017/09/zoot-suit-riots-gettyimages-515571646.jpg?width=1248&%3Bheight=400&%3Bcrop=2%3A1&quality=75)--from Bettman Archive via History Two victims stripped of Zoot Suits by Servicemen (https://assets.editorial.aetnd.com/uploads/2017/09/zoot-suit-riots-gettyimages-515449408.jpg?width=1248&%3Bheight=400&%3Bcrop=2%3A1&quality=75)--Anthony Potter Connection via History

The Alarmist
The Aftermath: The Zoot Suit Riots

The Alarmist

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 42:54


New Guest Expert! On this week's Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Professor Eduardo Pagán about the Zoot Suit Riots in the summer of 1943. A professor of history at Arizona State University, Eduardo paints a very detailed picture of the rapidly changing social, economic and racial identity of wartime Los Angeles leading up to the riots. And he reflects on the importance of what Jazz and the Suit Zoot represented for a changing America. Afterward, Patreon Subscribers can tune in for the post interview breakdown and see whether or not Professor Pagán said something to alter the final verdict. Join our Patreon!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Alarmist
THE ZOOT SUIT RIOTS: WHO IS TO BLAME?

The Alarmist

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 68:30


Who's to blame for the Zoot Suit Riots?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with return guest Maggie Marion about the 1943 Zoot Suit Riots and the troubling events which preceded them. They're joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Was wartime stress to blame for this powder keg moment in US history? Could rationed wool take the fall? Maybe it was the mob mentality of US Servicemen fueled by a biased Media. Or perhaps this was just another crime of fashion. Join our Patreon!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bad Taste Crimecast
Episode 161 - A Paraquatini

The Bad Taste Crimecast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 57:06


California is known for its beautiful beaches, stunning mountains, and iconic landmarks. But it's also home to a dark side. Join us as Janelle and Vicky explore the dark underbelly of the Golden State and learn about the people who committed these heinous acts.You can check out the High Expectations podcast here!Research links below!: History - "Zoot Suit Riots"PBS - "Zoot Suit Riots"JSTOR Daily - "The Zoot Suit Riots Were Race Riots"Los Angeles Times - "Zoot Suit Riots: After 75 years, L.A. looks back on a violent summer"Los Angeles Times - "L.A. County supervisors denounce 'dark chapter' of Zoot Suit Riots 80 years later"Cherry Poppin' Daddies - "Zuit Suit Ruit [Official Video]" (Youtube)Justia - "People v. Catlin (2001)"AP News - "Man Found Guilt of Poisoning Wife With Paraquat"Casetext - "Catlin v. Davis"Wicked We - "Steven David Catlin/Parricide by Paraquat/Murder so Sweet"The Cinemaholic - "Where is Steven David Catlin Now? Is He Dead or Alive?"This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3663283/advertisement

Fact Off
Orcas and the Zoot Suit Riots

Fact Off

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 39:21


The Facts: First, we explore the peculiar world of strange orca fads, unraveling the bizarre behaviors and trends observed among these magnificent creatures. Then, we shift gears to shed light on the historical Zoot Suit Riots, delving into the tensions and conflicts that erupted in 1940s Los Angeles.VOTE HERE

Beyond The Facade
Quick Discussion on the Zoot Suit Riots 80th Anniversary Ep: 27

Beyond The Facade

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 25:36


On this episode we discuss the 80th anniversary of the Zoot Suit Riots Cruise weekend. This year was different as the city got involved and sponsored events commemorating the Zoot Suit Riots with two different organized events in Little Tokyo and Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights. In addition, we discuss the news of the LA County Board of Supervisors acknowledging and apologizing the city's wrong doing during the zoot suit riots and the banning of the zoot suit in June of 1943. This was a great move by the city and those who helped push it to see change in tragic events that hurt our culture and our people. Follow us on @beyondthefacadepodcast @swapmeet_chronicles @observing_spooks_andothervices Email Beyondthefacadepodcast@gmail.com@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthefacade/support

KQED’s Forum
Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Zoot Suit Riots

KQED’s Forum

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 57:34


“The first uniquely American suit,” is how Clarissa Esguerra, a Los Angeles County Museum of Art curator of costume and textiles, describes the Zoot suit. Known for its wide-legged pants and long coats, the Zoot suit became infamous in June 1943. That was when servicemen, police officers and white civilians attacked the young Mexican, Filipino and Black Americans who donned the suits in what became known as the Zoot Suit Riots. To commemorate the riots' 80th anniversary this month, the L.A. Times put together a multimedia project tracing the suits' legacy and status today as a symbol of Chicano pride — while noting the paper's own culpability in anti-Mexican American sentiment at the time. We'll speak with the reporters and editor who authored the project and hear your reflections. Guests: Gustavo Arellano, columnist, Los Angeles Times Steve Padilla, editor of the showcase feature Column One, The Los Angeles Times - and oversaw the LA Times' Zoot Suit Riots 80th Anniversary Package Elizabeth Escobedo, associate professor of history, University of Denver - and author, "From Coveralls to Zoot Suits: The Lives of Mexican American Women on the World War II Home Front"

African Diaspora News Channel
Zoot Suit Riots Of 1943: How Black People Came To The Rescue Of The Latino Community

African Diaspora News Channel

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 8:11


Demetra Kaye reports on Zoot Suit Riots of 1943: How Black people came to the rescue of the Latino community. Connect with Demetra:  @demetrakaye ​ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/africandiasporanews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/africandiasporanews/support

Press Play with Madeleine Brand
News media layoffs, artist Keith Haring's iconic images

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 50:24


The Los Angeles Times joins a slate of news and media companies, including Spotify, Buzzfeed News, and NPR, that have laid off employees in recent months. Rising to fame in the 1980s, Keith Haring's graffiti-inspired drawings became synonymous with HIV/AIDS activism. His legacy is the focus of a new exhibition at The Broad Museum. Critics review the latest film releases: “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,” “The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster,” “Lynch/Oz,” and “Flamin' Hot.” At the height of World War II, Mexican American youth in LA were targeted in the Zoot Suit Riots. Many prominent Black Angelenos came to their defense.

Stuff You Missed in History Class
SYMHC Classics: Zoot Suit Riots

Stuff You Missed in History Class

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2023 32:56


This 2018 episode covers a conflict that wasn't really a riot, and wasn't really about the zoot suits -- although they had come to symbolize A LOT in Los Angeles when this happened.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Civic Cipher
060323 Who are we Allowing to Dictate the Rules? (Part 2)

Civic Cipher

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2023 34:00


 In the second half of the show, we talk about a recent story that saw Amanda Gorman's poem from President Biden's inauguration that has been banned in Florida. We discuss the person behind the banning and ask vital questions to understand who this nation is centering and who this nation is ignoring. Our Way Black History Fact discusses the Zoot Suit Riots. Support the showwww.civiccipher.comFollow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesjaConsideration for today's show was provided by: Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com Hip Hop Weekly Magazine www.hiphopweekly.com The Black Information Network Daily Podcast www.binnews.com

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The LA Report
"Pride Month" School Protests, L.A.'s "Zoot Suit Riots", and Lawmakers Consider Homelessness Czar

The LA Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 7:14


A “Pride Month” assembly at a North Hollywood grade school drew protests today from parents; A look back at LA's “Zoot Suit Riots” that happened 80 years ago today; State lawmakers are wondering if it's time to appoint a “homelessness czar”. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/joinSupport the show: https://laist.com

This Was A Thing
The Zoot Suit Riots; Or, Fashion and Fights in the Forties

This Was A Thing

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 59:27


Here at This Was A Thing, we're no fashionistas (although Ray would argue otherwise), but even with our limited knowledge, it's hard to avoid noticing the current trend of tapered, tighter clothes. But in the early 1900s, a garment rose to popularity that shunned that trend toward tightness, boasting extra fabric and a looser fit. More than that, this particular clothing item became so identified with certain groups that its name was used when describing a notable riot in the 1940s that was emblematic of social tensions of that time, and involved United States servicemen, the Latin-X and Mexican-American community and a mysterious, unsolved murder…Ray teaches Rob about the 1943 Zoot Suit Riots which occurred 80 years ago this week, and the events which precipitated so much violence and unrest; how London's “drape suit” traveled across the pond, got a name change, and was sported by celebrities from Cab Calloway to Frank Sinatra; the 1990s swing revival that brought back both the music and clothing of that era (and produced some famous earworms); and why these riots provide one of the earliest examples of clothing styles becoming synonomous with cultural tensions between different social and ethnic groups.If you like what we are doing, please support us on Patreon.TEAMRay HebelRobert W. SchneiderMark SchroederBilly RecceDaniel SchwartzbergGabe CrawfordNatalie DeSaviaARTICLESEPISODE CLIPSCherry Poppin' Daddies - Zoot Suit Riot (Full Length Mp3 + Lyrics)A Zoot Suit (For My Sunday Gal) ~ Bob Crosby & His Orchestra (1942)Cab Calloway - Minnie the MoocherThe Who - Zoot SuitRoyal Crown Revue - Hey PachucoADDITIONAL MUSIC & SOUND EFFECTS“Happy Bee” and “Private Eye”• Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)• Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0• http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Additional Sound Effects from Final Cut Pro, iLife, and Logic Pro

Shared History
097 - Balloon Poppin' Daddies

Shared History

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 65:50


We're starting this season off with a bang…or at least Natalie is, as she traumatizes Cass with a harrowing tale from Chicago history: The Wingfoot Air Express Disaster before Cass shares the fashion and racism behind the Zoot Suit Riots. Wingfoot Express Leaving Grant ParkInside bank after crashDiagram of crashComposite illustration of wingfoot explosion City of Scoundrels by Gary Krist (Nat's book rec) Pachuco Style Zoot Suits Service members acting as a self-appointed zoot suit patrol Men arrested for rioting in LA county (aka being attacked for wearing zoot suits) Defendants in the Sleepy Lagoon murder case upon acquittal ⁠Complete citations on our website.⁠ SOCIALS: Follow Shared History at @SharedPod on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠, @SharedHistory on ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠@sharedhistorypod on Mastadon SUPPORT: Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠ MERCH: ⁠Snag some Shared History merch and get stylin'! ⁠ CREDITS: Original Theme: ⁠Garreth Spinn⁠ Original Art: ⁠Sarah Cruz⁠ Animations & Addtl Design: ⁠The Banditry Co. ⁠ About this podcast: Shared History, is a comedy podcast and history podcast in one. Hosted by Chicago comedians, each episode focuses on obscure, overlooked and underrepresented historical events and people. SPONSORS: This season of Shared History is sponsored by The Banditry Co.

Hollyweird Paranormal
Ep. 106 A Haunting at the East West Players Theatre Los Angeles | Interview & Investigation

Hollyweird Paranormal

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 88:15


East West Players is an Asian American theatre organization in Los Angeles, founded in 1965. As the nation's first professional Asian American theatre organization, East West Players continues to produce works and educational programs that give voice to the Asian-Pacific American experience today. According to the theatre's website "East West Players' current home is in the upper 3 levels of the Union Center for the Arts in the northwestern end of the Little Tokyo Historic District. The company had spent the previous 32 years since its founding in a 99-seat theatre in Silver Lake before moving to the new David Henry Hwang Theatre in the Union Center for the Arts in 1998. The Union Center for the Arts was formerly Union Church, the combined home of three Japanese American congregations, was completed in 1923. With the onset of World War II, it was in front of this building that residents of the district joined the residents of Terminal Island, whose community had been razed 48 hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Residents lined up with a single suitcase allowance awaiting transportation to join 10,000 people sent to the War Relocation Center in Manzanar in 1942. Most of those transported to the internment camps lost all of their property and were unable to return to living in their old community after the war, scattering the population throughout the city. During the war, the building was used as a community center for African Americans arriving from the deep south in search of work in wartime industry as part of the ‘Great Migration'. The neighborhood had some of the only housing in the city that did not have restrictive housing covenants based on color, and quickly became highly populated. Three years into the war, the neighborhood was renamed Bronzeville, and was home to crowded conditions and ‘breakfast clubs' – jazz clubs that were known to stay open until dawn. In 1943, a part of the ‘Zoot Suit Riots' spread into the area. At the close of 1945 the Japanese Americans gradually began re-establishing a community center, where Little Tokyo remains a very diverse part of central Los Angeles. The building located on Judge John Aiso Street was damaged during the 1994 Northridge earthquake, leaving it unusable. The Little Tokyo Service Center Community Development Corporation completed a multi-million dollar renovation of the building in 1998 to house three arts organizations – the East West Players, Visual Communications, and LA Artcore. " BUT!  What is causing the haunting at this historical location? Well, tune in to find out what we uncover and what makes its presence known!   CATCH HOLLYWEIRD PARANORMAL AT THE FIRST ANUAL PARAPOD FEST MARCH 31- APRIL 1 FOR DETAILS, STAY AND TICKETS CLICK HERE

Drifting On Memories
Pachuco Manny Alcaraz

Drifting On Memories

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 48:11


What's a Zoot Suiter?! Pachuco Manny Alcaraz draped in his zoot suit cruising his 1933 Chevy Eagle, down the same Los Angeles streets where the Zoot Suit Riots took place in 1943. The Zoot Suit era and style is important to Manny. He co-founded the Los Angeles, Zoot Suit Riots cruise. A lowrider bombs cruise through LA to commemorate the riots of 1943, against young men and woman Zoot Suiters. Manny reminds us of the past and the styles that keep us proud. Oralé!

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Victor E History
Zoot Suits, Las Pachucas, and the Sleepy Lagoon Murder

Victor E History

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 33:37


Sophomore history education majors Lizbeth Guardado and David Solis join Hollie Marquess to discuss the Zoot Suit Riots, the Sleeply Lagoon Murder, and a lesser known group involved, Las Pachucas. 

Next Level Soul with Alex Ferrari: A Spirituality & Personal Growth Podcast
NLS 132: Rebel, Artist, Hollywood Legend & Revolutionary with Edward James Olmos

Next Level Soul with Alex Ferrari: A Spirituality & Personal Growth Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2022 80:08


Our guest today is 80s star, multiple-awards film, and theater actor, and activist, Edward James Olmos.Olmos's roles in films or TV shows like Stand and Deliver, Battlestar Galactica, broadway musical and film Zoot Suit, Blade Runner as detective Gaff, and many others are some of the most memorable of all time and he's still dominating our screens.While I could not resist talking about his iconic roles over several decades, we mainly discussed Olmos' new must-see film, Chasing Wonders.The picturesque Australian/British drama was the official selection at the Adelaide film festival in 2020. The beautiful cinematography of the film was shot over a five years period to authentically capture the coming of age story by screenwriter, Judy Morris. Chasing Wonders is a story of hope, possibility adventure, and overcoming your past – a heart-warming story of a young boy, who, encouraged by his grandfather (Olmos) to live a life of hope and possibility, takes off on the adventure of a lifetime to find the magical Emu Plains. His journey through the lush landscapes of Australia and Spain leads him to the heart of the human condition – learning to acknowledge the complexity of what comes before us but struggling not to be defined by the past.The Hollywood Walk of Famer earned an Academy nomination for Best Actor in the 1988 drama, Stand and Deliver. He gave a stellar lead performance as Bolivian- American educator Jaime Alfonso Escalante Gutiérrez.Olmos filmography is quite extensive. Literally, the man has stayed booked and busy since 1974. He's appeared in over 130 films, TV shows, and plays.One of his outstanding roles is perhaps,  Lieutenant Martin Castillo in the Miami Vice (1984) as a series regular. A fan-favorite for sure.But if we do talk about Lieutenant Castillo we must mention Olmos' role as Detective Gaff in Blade Runner (1982) and a brief reprise in the sequel Blade Runner 2049 (2017). Gaff is the Los Angeles police officer who detains and escorts Deckard (Harrison Ford) throughout his mission as a ‘Blade Runner' to track down bioengineered humanoids known as replicants and terminally “retire” them.Olmos showed the world his versatility in both the Broadway play and film adaptation of the musical comedy, Zoot Suit. The story weaves the real-life events of the Sleepy Lagoon murder trial – resulting in the racially fueled Zoot Suit Riots throughout Los Angeles. Olmos portrays El Pachuco, an idealized Zoot Suiter, who functions as narrator throughout the story and serves as Henry's conscience in both adaptations.Honestly, I could go on and on down Olmos' filmography, but we can't spotlight all of his other spectacular films right now. So, let's get into this interview, shall we?Don't forget to click the links in the show notes to watch Chasing Wonders.Please enjoy my conversation with Edward James Olmos.

The Mouthy Michiganders
Outlaws & Gunslingers: Zoot Suit Riots

The Mouthy Michiganders

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 64:08


In Los Angeles beginning June 3rd and lasting until June 8th was one of the most famous race riots in America during 1943. Soldiers stationed in L.A. clashed with the local Mexican population known as "Zoot Suiters" Although nobody was killed, many were injured, mainly zoot suiters. Here is the true story of The Zoot Suit Riots! Follow us on twitter @OGMMPodcast and on Instagram at outlawsandgunslingers!

Bulletproof Screenplay® Podcast
BPS 237: Exploring the Actor's Process - Inside His Greatest Roles with Edward James Olmos

Bulletproof Screenplay® Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 81:18


Our guest today is 80s star, multiple-awards film, and theater actor, and activist, Edward James Olmos.Olmos's roles in films or TV shows like Stand and Deliver, Battlestar Galactica, broadway musical and film Zoot Suit, Blade Runner as detective Gaff, and many others are some of the most memorable of all time and he's still dominating our screens.While I could not resist talking about his iconic roles over several decades, we mainly discussed Olmos' new must-see film, Chasing Wonders.The picturesque Australian/British drama was the official selection at the Adelaide film festival in 2020. The beautiful cinematography of the film was shot over a five years period to authentically capture the coming of age story by screenwriter, Judy Morris. Chasing Wonders is a story of hope, possibility adventure, and overcoming your past – a heart-warming story of a young boy, who, encouraged by his grandfather (Olmos) to live a life of hope and possibility, takes off on the adventure of a lifetime to find the magical Emu Plains. His journey through the lush landscapes of Australia and Spain leads him to the heart of the human condition – learning to acknowledge the complexity of what comes before us but struggling not to be defined by the past.The Hollywood Walk of Famer earned an Academy nomination for Best Actor in the 1988 drama, Stand and Deliver. He gave a stellar lead performance as Bolivian- American educator Jaime Alfonso Escalante Gutiérrez.Olmos filmography is quite extensive. Literally, the man has stayed booked and busy since 1974. He's appeared in over 130 films, TV shows, and plays.One of his outstanding roles is perhaps,  Lieutenant Martin Castillo in the Miami Vice (1984) as a series regular. A fan-favorite for sure.But if we do talk about Lieutenant Castillo we must mention Olmos' role as Detective Gaff in Blade Runner (1982) and a brief reprise in the sequel Blade Runner 2049 (2017). Gaff is the Los Angeles police officer who detains and escorts Deckard (Harrison Ford) throughout his mission as a ‘Blade Runner' to track down bioengineered humanoids known as replicants and terminally “retire” them.Olmos showed the world his versatility in both the Broadway play and film adaptation of the musical comedy, Zoot Suit. The story weaves the real-life events of the Sleepy Lagoon murder trial – resulting in the racially fueled Zoot Suit Riots throughout Los Angeles. Olmos portrays El Pachuco, an idealized Zoot Suiter, who functions as narrator throughout the story and serves as Henry's conscience in both adaptations.Honestly, I could go on and on down Olmos' filmography, but we can't spotlight all of his other spectacular films right now. So, let's get into this interview, shall we?Don't forget to click the links in the show notes to watch Chasing Wonders.Enjoy my epic conversation with Edward James Olmos.

History Unhemmed
Episode 6 - Defiant Design and the War at Home: The Zoot Suit and Its Origins PART TWO

History Unhemmed

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 38:09


EPISODE NOTES:This episode is a follow up to episode 5 where we got into the nitty gritty of the zoot suit's origins. This episode is dedicated to the bloody conflict that surrounded the suit nationally and internationally in the 1940s, including the infamous zoot suit riots of Los Angeles. Support us at :https://www.patreon.com/historyunhemmedhttps://anchor.fm/historyunhemmed/support Follow us on: Instagram: @history_unhemmed Facebook: History Unhemmed Thank you!

Her Name Isn't Jane
026 Jose Diaz

Her Name Isn't Jane

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 37:56


It's the Summer of 42 in Los Angeles in the midst of World War II. For the first time ever Mother's are leaving their children home so they can work. These working class kids earn a reputation or causing trouble. On one June night, Jose Diaz is found beaten on the side of the road near a ranch in Sleepy Lagoon. Who did this? Listen to the story of one of the events that later lead to the infamous Zoot Suit Riots. Sleepy Lagoon WikiThe Brandon Maxwell Show Episode 1 Pachucos, Race & RiotsZoot Suit Riots WikiSleepy Lagoon TrialThe Sleepy Lagoon Murder Trial of 1942

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Friendship News Hour
6.3.22 - Coldplay, Zoot Suit Riots, Young Thug, More Shootings, & LIV Golf

Friendship News Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 63:45


This week, Frank and Alex discuss the controversial band that is Coldplay, the anniversary of the Zoot Suit Riots, an update on Young Thug's legal troubles, right off the heels of the Uvalde shooting, another occurs in Tulsa, Oklahoma killing 4, and the LIV Golf League snags a big star from the PGA in Dustin Johnson. This episode is sponsored by Gun Barrel Coffee.

Snax Pax
S11E04: Catastrophes & Disasters: Zoot Suit Explosion

Snax Pax

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 74:42


Join Snaxton & Goose as they talk about the Zoot Suit Riots and and explosion powerful enough to get rid of Summer for a year. don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

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A Few Bad Apples
Zoot Suit Riots and Bloody Christmas 1951

A Few Bad Apples

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 28:09


Mexican Americans and other people of color faced harassment and mistreatment from the LAPD during the mid 40s as well as into the 50s. This episode touches upon the 1943 Zoot Suit Riots, as well as the Bloody Christmas beatings in which officers battered several Mexican American inmates in an LA County jail. Support A Few Bad Apples with a one-time donation: buymeacoffee.com/afewbadapplesA Few Bad Apples is in partnership with Crawlspace Media Network: www.crawlspace-media.comSupport the rebuilding of Bianchi's Pizza Pad (as mentioned in today's Good Apple Spotlight Story) https://www.gofundme.com/f/Bianchis-pizza-padReferences available at: afewbadapplespodcast.com

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