Live Locals Podcast

Elizabeth Rodriguez, a community activist and Information & Referral Specialist at CHIRLA (Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights) joins us to talk about the importance of advocating and bringing awareness to immigration issues and developing ways to push for civic engagement in the community. This week's music is brought to you by Socialeyes with their single "For The Soul Ft. Whynot & Stephanie Madrigal". Check out more of their music on Bandcamp and Soundcloud and remember to continue the support for local music.

Celina Lopez, co-owner of Cruzita's Deli and Cafe, joins us to talk about her experiences as a business owner and the importance of nurturing the community by providing healthier food options and a space for artistic expression. Link in our bio! This week's music spotlight is Dan-Ganja with "Find My Way". You can find more of his music on Spotify and Soundcloud. Check out our short interview with him on: livelocalspodcast.tumblr.com and remember to continue supporting local music!

We ALL have breakup stories right? You lying about it isn't going to make that unfortunate decision go away. Accept it, appreciate the moments that were, embrace the experience and move on right? Well when that's not enough, we got your back. In this special segment the Live Locals crew was invited by Urban Badlands to their Noche De Corazones event at the Echoplex. Tune in and listen to the funny and not-so-funny stories of the heart-breaker and the heartbroken attendees, along with music from The Altons, The Red Pears, La Chamba and the Steady 45's, live at the Echoplex. Because we all know misery loves company.

By this time you know the drill right? It's time for another sweet music playlist! Thanks to all the bands and artists who helped support our podcast, those who joined us as guests and whose music we showcased throughout this season! Always, to our listeners who've continued to support our inconsistent ways, we will always be grateful. Check out these great bands and help support local music! Hoop Screams - https://hoopscreams1.bandcamp.com Elkhead - https://elkhead2.bandcamp.com/ La Buena Muerte - https://soundcloud.com/animales-de-estereo/la-buena-muerte-planet-9 Ghosts in Pockets - https://ghostsinpocket.bandcamp.com Linoskii - https://soundcloud.com/linoskiii Sanity - sanityminds.bandcamp.com The Red Leslies - https://theredleslies.bandcamp.com The Voxes - https://thevoxes2013.bandcamp.com/

What can you do to get involved in your community and why should you care? This week Ricardo Perez-Pineda, an educator and social activist, joins us to talk about the importance of building and organizing a community and how bringing people together not only builds a safer place but allows for sustainable growth within the community. This week's music is brought to you by The Voxes with "Indecisive". Check out more of their music on Bandcamp and remember to help support local music!

This week Ivan Ceja, founder of Undocumedia; a non-profit dedicated to the advocacy of immigrant rights, joins us to talk about the importance of providing resources to the immigrant community and why organizing is an effective means of bringing awareness to social issues. Check out their site for more information: www.undocumedia.org This week's music is brought to you by The Red Leslies with their song "Momma Said". Check out more of their music on Spotify and Bandcamp and as always remember to help support local music! theredleslies.bandcamp.com

This week our good buddy, Hiram Cota, joins us to talk about a series of topics including the growing bias of personalized news feeds and the impact of fake news on social media, the importance of establishing a universal basic income and the future impact of automation on our society. This week’s music is brought to you by Sanity with his song “Ohm (produced by Visual)”. Check out more of his music on sanityminds.bandcamp.com and remember to help support local music!

This week Yvonne Vargas, owner of Charlee Dapper; a Long Beach-based clothing company focusing on unisex products and apparel, joins us to talk about her business ventures, experiences and the pursuit of self-improvement. Check out her online store: charleedapper.bigcartel.com This week's music is brought to you by Linoskii with "Recap ft. inDJnous". Check out more of his music on: linoskiii.bandcamp.com and remember to help support local music!

This week the Live Locals crew make their comeback as we talk about recent events and everyday life. Tune in! This week’s music is brought to you by Ghosts in Pocket with “Make it Break”, you can find more music on Spotify and Bandcamp! And as always, remember to keep supporting local music!

Fellow Californians! Have no idea what else you're voting for besides the clown show? Already offended? GTFO. This week the Live Locals crew; Angel, Cesar, and Lalo get together and go through the 2016 CA Propositions, live local style. Get informed and go vote this Tuesday! *Disclaimer: We are not professionals so get off your ass and do your research.* This week’s music is brought to you by La Buena Muerte with their song “1000 Years”. Check out more of their music on Spotify, Soundcloud, and iTunes. Remember to help support local music!!

This week the guys from Urban Badlands, a collective and host of the annual music festival that provides a platform for local artists and bands within the Southeast LA community, join us to talk about their work and involvement in organizing creative spaces and their future projects. This week's music is brought to you by L.A rock 'n' roll band Elkhead with their song "Let it Ride". Check out more of their music on Soundcloud and remember to help support local artists!

Hey, your racist is showing! This week Jane Elliott, a former third-grade schoolteacher, anti-racism activist, and educator best known for her "Blue Eyes - Brown Eyes" exercise, joins us to talk about the myth of race, the reason behind her exercises and how we can - together as part of the human race - overcome self-imposed ignorance. Check out her website for more information on her work: www.janeelliott.com This week's music is brought to you by Hoop Screams with their single "Visions" Check them out on Spotify, YouTube and Bandcamp. Don't forget to help support local music! https://hoopscreams1.bandcamp.com/

It's time for another amazing music playlist! Thanks to all the bands and artists who helped support our podcast, those who joined us as guests and whose music we showcased throughout this season, you've made this playlist possible. Also, to our listeners who have kept coming back to listen to each and every episode thus far, and those who came out to our first Live Locals event this past August. We will always be grateful. Check out these great bands and help support local music! Shaman Cult - shamancult.bandcamp.com Vulcan Death Grip - vulcandeathgrip.bandcamp.com Twin Seas - twinseas.bandcamp.com Mind Monogram - mindmonogram.bandcamp.com Calico - soundcloud.com/wavyrecords/calico-sofamiliar Moody Boom Bap - soundcloud.com/agua909 Tes - soundcloud.com/hellotes Bastidas! - fantasticabastidas.bandcamp.com

This week the Live Locals crew sits down and goes deep into talk about a variety of rising topics and events, with a little history to spice things up. Tune in! Prepare to have your mind blown! This week's music is brought to you by L.A underground band Bastidas! with "Pocket Jesus". Make sure to follow and check out more of their music on Bandcamp! fantasticabastidas.bandcamp.com

This week, filmmaker and writer, Gary Alvarez joins us to talk about his radio show "Persistence of Sound", a weekly internet radio music show broadcasted on radiosombra.org from Espacio 1839 in Boyle Heights, CA, along with his work on an upcoming documentary based on the Bell corruption scandal. This week's music is brought to you by hip-hop artist Tes with "Looking for Change", you can find more of his music on Soundcloud and as always help support your local music scene!

This week Jason Lee, The Master Artist, gives us an insight on what it takes to become a successful master in the arts along with his experiences and disciplines growing up and why it is important that individuals embrace creativity. This week's music is brought to you by Moody Boom Bap with "Put the Noose Down" Find more of his music on soundcloud.com/agua909 and remember to help support local arts and music!

This week the Live Locals OG crew; Angel, Cesar, and Lalo sit down to rant and catch up on recent events. This week's music is brought to you by Calico with their single "So Familiar" you can check them out on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/wavyrecords/calico-sofamiliar make sure to follow them and help support local music! ****** Want to help support our podcast? Sign up to Audible.com and get a 30-day free trial and a FREE book when you sign up using our link: audibletrial.com/livelocals ******

This week the guys from Mind Monogram, an experimental dream rock band from L.A, join us to talk about the rise of the DIY culture, fostering creativity in the area and the effort and influence that goes into their music. This week's music is brought to you by Mind Monogram with "Maüs" off their newly released EP. Check out their current and future releases on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3HY6DvZvZwq9XP3EANHnar ****** Want to help support our podcast? Sign up to Audible.com and get a 30-day free trial and a FREE book when you sign up using our link: audibletrial.com/livelocals ******

This week Olivia Chumacero, author and founder of Everything is Medicine joins us as we go deep in conversation about our disconnect as a species with nature and our responsibility as humans to our planet. She also talks about her workshops where she teaches the edible, medicinal and cultural uses of native California flora, and her upcoming book Kampesina. This week’s music is brought to you by Twin Seas with their single “Surf Wave” Check out more of their music on twinseas.bandcamp.com! and remember to help support local music! ****** Want to help support our podcast? Sign up to Loot Crate and get 10% off a new subscription when you sign up using our link: trylootcrate.com/livelocals promo code: bridge10 ******

This week Yunuen and Ray, members of Proyecto Vecindad (Spanish for "Project Neighborhood"), a collective of artists, organizers, and residents of Southeast Los Angeles who are dedicated to empowering communities, join us to talk about their active involvement in the surrounding neighborhoods and the overlooked importance of education and the arts along with the experiences and struggles of growing up in Southeast Los Angeles. Check out their site: www.proyectovecindad.wix.com/southeastlosangeles or help support their project: www.gofundme.com/pv2016 This week’s music is brought to you by L.A natives Vulcan Death Grip with their single “Mr.Galaxy” check out more of their music at vulcandeathgrip.bandcamp.com ****** Want to help support our podcast? Sign up to Audible.com and get a 30-day free trial and a FREE book when you sign up using our link: audibletrial.com/livelocals ******