Join us for a shorter episode this week where we update you on some recent podcast news and get into some stories about our experiences and thoughts on fatherhood. We also share our thoughts on keeping the culture alive through family traditions and the challenges of doing that in the US.
Read MoreEpisode 8 is another great history lesson. We are joined by Christian's uncle, Luis Alequin, who was a former percussionist for 1970s Salsa bands in the Chicago area. He shares stories about his start in music as a young kid in Puerto Rico and breaks down some of the little known history of the early Chicago Salsa scene. Luis started playing with local groups, but eventually had the chance to back up legendary artists like Cheo Feliciano and Eddie Palmieri.
Read MoreThis was a real fun episode to record. Christian and Carlos are joined by friends Yvan, Orinzo, Nati, and Vanessa! They have an open convo about education, relationships, and momma's boys. It's full of honesty and a ton of laughs. Join us in the studio and have some fun with your favorite Latino podcasters!
Read MoreThis week we are joined by David Blancas who is a teacher within Chicago Public Schools. We get some insight about his personal background and learn about some of the ways he works with students that face many different challenges. Episode 6 is very important because it applies to a lot more than just schools. David gives us some major keys to connecting with kids in an urban setting and helping them give their personal 100%.
Read MoreEpisode five of the podcast brings us a great convo with two friends in Chicago. Osiel is an elementary school teacher and Harvard University graduate who moved to the US from Cuba at age 13. We talk a bit about his journey and transition to life in the USA. Ross is an old friend who works for CBS and launched a podcast this week (Soundcloud.com/YoLetMeTalk). He joins us to add some laughs and include his experiences as a Mexican American.
Read MoreEpisode 4 of the show is extra special as we come to you live and direct from Detroit, Michigan!! Carlos spent the weekend with friends and had the chance to catch up with an amazing artist from the city. Sacramento Knoxx is a Southwest Detroit native who has been producing music, writing rhymes, and teaching the community for years. His unique style and diligent work ethic has gotten the Chicano/Ojibwe artist chances to perform around the world and featured as a guest at major museums and universities.
Read MoreSit down with your favorite hosts as we break down who and what La Verdad is all about. We'll dive into some of the background on how we became friends. You'll also get to hear about how La Verdad Ltd. started and what we plan to do with this platform in the future.
Read MoreOur second episode of La Verdad Podcast features a member of the familia(Christian's uncle!) who was the former host of a popular latino radio station in Chicago called La X Tropical. Luis Guillermo shares with us some info about his upbringing in Puerto Rico and reasons for moving the US. We then get to continue his journey on how he got his start in radio.
Read MoreCha Cha Jimenez is a legendary figure in the Puerto Rican and Latino political history of America. In this first episode, he takes us on a journey growing up in 1950s/1960s Chicago and the creation of the Young Lords as a gang. It only gets better from there as Cha Cha documents the journey where they make the transition into a civil and human rights organization.
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