Beste Isiah Rodriguez podcasts (2024)

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REPLAY: Australian Paralympic Champion and Paris Flag Bearer Brenden Hall 44:13

2d ago44:13

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Brenden Hall is one of Australia's most celebrated Para athletes ever in the pool. As the Paris Paralympics get underway, we thought we'd revisit our chat with the Australian Flag Bearer, about his life, his parents tough decision that ultimately helped him become the champion he is today and the struggles he faced gettingt to Paris. Follow Brenden…

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Born In Prison, Joined A Gang, Stabbed, Shot and a Crack Addict: Lee Marvin Hitchman: 38:29

12d ago38:29

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Lee Marvin Hitchman's story will leave your head spinning! The title of his memoir, Born In Prison: How I Survived Shootings, Stabbings, Prison, Crack Addiction, Manchester Gangs and Dog Attacks is only HALF of his story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 110 - Democratic National Convention: From 1968 to 2024, Pt. 1 ft. Bill Ayers 1:21:56

12d ago1:21:56

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BrownTown is honored to be joined by an OG in the game -- activist, organizer, and professor Bill Ayers. The gang discusses the similarities, differences, and peculiarities of Chicago hosting the Democratic National Convention in 1968 and in 2024. Bill bears witness to the socio-political context leading up to the 1968 Convention while they analyze…

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Ep. 109 - Existential Quandaries on Hope, Relationships, & Resistance to American Hegemony ft. CA Davis 1:31:46

24d ago1:31:46

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BrownTown gets philosophical with return guest CA Davis, multimedia storyteller and creator of a LATTO Thought, an audio docuseries revolving around the history of race in America. Halfway through 2024, the team discusses intimate journeys of introspection in the context of fractured and generative interpersonal relationships, current events, and c…

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The Good Husbands Club: Isiah McKimmie 37:32

26d ago37:32

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Christo and Dion are always working to be better husbands to their wives, but think they can do better! So they've started The Good Husbands Club, a semi-regular look at how to be a better husband utilising the brains of some of the best relationship experts. Our first guest into the club is Couples Counsellor, Relationship Counsellor and Sexologis…

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She Joined A Cult, Became A Stripper, Survived DV and Is Thriving - Xanthia Gregory 49:45

1M ago49:45

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Xanthia Gregory has a story unlike any other. Thrown into a cult at a young age, married at 19, survived domestic violence, became a stripper and is now a psychotherapist helping others! So grab a cup of your chosen liquid, sit back and hear a story about an incredible journey that's lead to an incredible life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…

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Midlife Crisis: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Use It to Your Advantage - Laurie McDermott 45:24

2M ago45:24

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Is your mirror suddenly yelling "Who are you?" It's a midlife crisis, not a horror movie. (Probably.) Do you feel like you woke up in the wrong life, complete with questionable fashion choices? This episode dives headfirst into the world of the midlife crisis with The Wife Expert and midlife crisis authority Laurie McDermott. We'll help you navigat…

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Ep. 108 - Whiskey & Watching: "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" (2022) ft. Alderpersons Rossana Rodriguez & Jessie Fuentes 1:47:54

2M ago1:47:54

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BrownTown takes on “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” (2022) with Alderhomies Rossana Rodriguez (33rd) and Jessie Fuentes (26th) in the first for Whiskey & Watching installment of 2024! BrownTown and the return guests breakdown the film and its predecessor’s social impact and commentary on imperialism, geo-politics, science and spirituality, diaspori…

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Ice Baths, Cold Therapy and Bondi Rescue's 'Coolest' Lifeguard: Dean Gladstone 41:04

2M ago41:04

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Dean Gladstone, former lifeguard and star of the popular tv show Bondi Rescue, is our guest on the pod this week. He chats to Christo and Dion about his life on Australia's most famous beach and ice baths! DEAN'S LINKS: https://www.deanogladstone.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Shedding Light on the Silent Struggle: Exploring Mental Health: Jack Davis 45:25

3M ago45:25

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WARNING: This episode contains sensitive content including suicide. If you or anyone you know needs help, please call (in Australia) Lifeline on 131114. Jack Davis from It's Cool To Cry lost his girlfriend to her mental health battle 10 years ago and has spent the past decade attempting to unwrap the mind of someone who chooses to take their own li…

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Special Ops to Spy Thrillers - AC Edwards 31:13

3M ago31:13

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Ex-military turned author AC Edwards lifts the lid on his incredible journey - from paratrooper and security detail to bestselling author. Edwards discusses his experiences in the military as a paratrooper, then into the Federal Police and back to the army and the transition to writing, and the unique skills he brings to his craft. Tune in for insi…

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Ep. 107 - Creative Jobs, Life Balance, & Working towards a Liberatory Future within Capitalism 3.0 1:10:10

3M ago1:10:10

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BrownTown on BrownTown. Once again, our comrades build on previous discussions from 2019 (Ep. 39) and 2020 (Ep. 59) on the interrelationship between working within and outside of the movement media landscape while balancing a healthy personal life, financial well-being, and everything in between. The duo situate what recent growth means for SoapBox…

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ADHD, Woodworking and a Dog Named Maple: Dustin Henson's Workshop Tales 36:48

3M ago36:48

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Join Christo and Dion as they chat with Dustin Henson, a DIY woodworker who battles ADHD, and his trusty dog, Maple. Dustin shares stories from his workshop, revealing how woodworking helps him manage his ADHD. From unexpected distractions to creative breakthroughs, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical tips for fellow woodworkers a…

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Bare Knuckle Redemption: Triumph Over Domestic Violence - Bec "Rowdy" Rawlings (Rodriguez) 45:54

4M ago45:54

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Bec “Rowdy” Rawlings (nee Rodriguez) is a bare knuckle fighting world champion; a former MMA and UFC star; and she’s an absolute warrior. We were so honoured that Rowdy chose to sit with us and bravely share her story. To say she survived domestic violence downplays the violence, the terror and the horror she experienced. Here, she opens up about h…

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Ep. 106 - Independent Media Creation in the Age of Spin (& Memes) 2.0 ft. Camila Cuevas 1:13:18

4M ago1:13:18

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BrownTown talks memes, mass mobilization, and more with Camila Cuevas (AKA @ComradeCami), Chilena expat living in Florida, USA. She uplifts liberation struggles and provides social movement resources through memes and social media via what she calls "thirst-trapping the masses into class consciousness." The team dissects our current moment in the s…

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Behind Bars: Surviving The World's Toughest Prisons - Baz Hulse 37:36

4M ago37:36

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Baz Hulse spent almost 10 years bouncing between some of the worst prisons on the planet for a crime he says he didn't commit. Get Barry's book No Tension here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Confessions Of A Recovering Manchild: Zachary Watson 33:21

5M ago33:21

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Zach Watson is a recovering manchild and is helping to educate couples about the mental load they put on their partners. ZACH'S LINKS: https://www.instagram.com/realzachthinkshare/ Check out his Relationship Consult here: https://stan.store/Zachthinkshare/Relationshipgoalsconsult Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Easy Meditation and Mindfulness and Simple Ideas For Inner Peace: Luke McLeod 34:37

5M ago34:37

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If you thought meditation was hard to do or was too "alternative", think again! Luke McLeod has "become one of Australia’s most popular thought leaders and practitioners in mindfulness and meditation," according to his website. "He specialises in helping others deal with anxiety, overwhelm and emotional distress through meditation in a comfortable …

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Ep. 105 - Bring Chicago Home ft. Dixon Romeo 1:22:23

6M ago1:22:23

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BrownTown chops it up with Dixon Romeo, Executive Director of NotMeWe and organizer with the Bring Chicago Home campaign. On March 19th, 2024, Chicago voters have the opportunity in the state primary elections to restructure the already existing, one-time Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT) "on properties when they are sold to create a substantial and …

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Unbreakable: A Young Athlete's Journey from Trauma to Triumph - Alexa Leary 44:46

6M ago44:46

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Alexa Leary's story is one of pure survival. She cheated death in an horrific cycling injury which left her with a traumatic brain injury and almost a zero chance of survival. Two-years later, she looks set to represent Australia at the Paralympics in Paris! The fighting spirit inside of this 20-year-old Queenslander is extraordinary and one that h…

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Two Time Winner of Big Brother Faces Her Biggest Battle Yet - Reggie Bird 40:14

6M ago40:14

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Australia fell in love with Reggie Bird when she took out the 3rd season of Big Brother back in 2003 (and again in 2022). The fish and chip shop owner from Tassie, soon after winning the first time around, revealed that she'd been diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa – a rare degenerative eye disease that will eventually send her completely blind. T…

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Ep. 104 - Voter Guides, Electoralism, & the 2024 Cook County Primaries ft. Stephanie Skora & Raeghn Draper 1:54:50

6M ago1:54:50

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BrownTown sits down with co-authors of the "Girl, I Guess" Progressive Voter Guide, three-peat guest Stephanie Skora and newcomer Raeghn Draper to talk all things 2024 Cook County Democratic Primary Elections. From ethics and attitudes in long-form opinion journalism to new endorsement standards surrounding Palestinian liberation, the gang situates…

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Hi-5, Scandals, Marriage and Motherhood - Lauren Brant 43:18

7M ago43:18

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Lauren Brant started her public life as a member of kids group Hi-5 and toured the world, but with that level of fame came the media scandals. However, a spot on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here Australia changed her life forever and she's now the proud Mum to 3 boys (with another on the way) and wife to AFL legend Barry Hall. LAUREN'S LINKS: Ins…

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Ep. 103 - New Years 2024: A Retrospective ft. Kiera Battles 1:15:33

7M ago1:15:33

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BrownTown on BrownTown. BnB audio engineer Kiera Battles is back with her behind-the-scenes insights on the podcast as the team discusses the episodes of 2023. Last year brought the continuation of the Whiskey and Watching series, a host of episodes surrounding the 2023 Chicago Municipal Elections, a resurgent discussion of #NoCopAcademy in the mid…

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We Turned On, We Tuned In And Then He Dropped Out - Denham Hitchcock 37:08

8M ago37:08

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Denham Hitchcock has reported on the front lines of war zones, hurricanes, presidential inaugurations and from the red carpet of the Oscars, but his greatest challenge came when he quit his career of 25 years to go sailing on a boat with his wife and daughter. Now, his days are spent searching for food and ensuring that his boat/home is maintained!…

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Ep. 102 - Palestinian Liberation: In This Moment ft. Muhammad Sankari 1:29:17

8M ago1:29:17

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BrownTown invites Muhammad Sankari from the US Palestinian Community Network (USPCN) to discuss this current moment in the struggle to Free Palestine. The gang frames Israel's genocide in Gaza and assault on the other territories in historical context with regards to the long history of resistance struggles across the globe. #FreePalestine. Origina…

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Ep. 101 - Hood Empathy & The Chicago Creative Wave ft. Isiah "ThoughtPoet" Veney 1:27:56

8M ago1:27:56

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BrownTown shares space with frequent collaborator, Isiah “ThoughtPoet” Veney, photographer, A&R, organizer, and overall creative from Chicago's South Side. ThoughtPoet and BrownTown unpack the Afro-futuristic and "hood empathetic" themes of his photography work, his and SoapBox's collaboration in the "One Million Experiments" film, lessons from the…

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Margaritas and Reflection - Part 2 33:48

9M ago33:48

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Part 2 of our look back on the past season includes chats with: Mel Greig: One half of the infamous radio prank call duo. Jason Field: Discussing the 'wonder drug' Ayahuasca Tommy Herschel: Chatting about the lasting effects of an upbringing Brendan hall: Australian Paralympian Life Speaks Life: On Donald Trump and what it means to the world BROWN …

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Ep. 100 - It's a BnB Celebration! ft. Samantha Grund-Wickramasekera & Camille Williams 1:44:53

9M ago1:44:53

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BrownTown on BrownTown. Join Caullen and David as they celebrate BnB's 100th episode with guest hosts and homies Samantha Grund-Wickramasekera and Camille Williams. Sam is a long-time listener and SoapBox board member while Camille was one of the first podcast guests. As collaborators and friends of BrownTown, they have seen the podcast and SoapBox…

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Margaritas and Reflection - Part One 34:19

9M ago34:19

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As we wind up for another season, we thought we'd look back at some of our favourite guests from the past year and play some bits that really hit home with us. Guest 1: Mason Sawyer Guest 2: Sydney Raz Guest 3: Sam Fischer Guest 4: Shane Chantel BROWN PARK LINKS: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Website Shop Brown Park Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…

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Ep. 99 - Whiskey & Watching: "I Like It Like That" (1994) ft. Ricardo Gamboa & Mia Carbajal 1:42:14

10M ago1:42:14

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BrownTown again chops it up with the Hoodoisie fam, co-host Ricardo Gamboa and Executive Director Mia Carbajal for "Whiskey & Watching." The team deconstructs the darling 90's comedy-drama "I Like It Like That" (1994), the first large studio film directed by a Black woman. The film centers around an Afro-Latina woman in the Bronx whose life is turn…

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Mel Greig: One Prank Call Changed The Course Of History 50:30

10M ago50:30

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On the eve of the 11th anniversary of the royal prank call that made international headlines, Mel Greig has decided it’s time to own her story. In a sit-down chat with the Christo and Dion, Mel opens up in a way she never has before about that infamous radio moment that changed a number of lives forever. At the time, it made her one of the most-hat…

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Aliens, The Sphere and a $50 Vodka Soda: Viva Las Vegas! 50:43

10M ago50:43

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We spent a big 5 days visiting Las Vegas and trying to cram everything we could into a small amount of time. From watching u2 at the Sphere (and Dion missing half of it), visiting Area 51 in an inflatable alien outfit to a simple drink that cost $50, we cover off on some of the weird and wonderful moments we had on our trip! BROWN PARK LINKS: Insta…

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BONUS - #NoCopTOBER ft. Freedom X 27:16

11M ago27:16

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BrownTown shares space with Chicago Southsider and former #NoCopAcademy organizer Freedom X as they reminisce about the height of the campaign and discuss what the new feature documentary means to them in this moment. Come see the film this #NoCopTOBER and be on the lookout for future screenings at Linktr.ee/NoCopAcademy and SoapBoxPO.com/NoCopAcad…

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Ep. 98 - Coalition-building & Water Solidarity ft. Avalon Betts-Gatson & Tommy Hagan 1:52:01

11M ago1:52:01

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BrownTown talks water access, water solidarity, and abolition as presence with Avalon Betts-Gatson and Tommy Hagan, organizers with the Coalition to Decarcerate Illinois (CDI). From indigenous land back struggles to fighting for clean drinking water for incarcerated peoples, water is the most basic human right. The gang gets meta discussing organiz…

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Inside the Mind of a War Crimes Investigator and Psychologist: Damien Thomas 37:32

11M ago37:32

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Joining the National Security Council in January 2001 became a whole other job for Damien Thomas later that year following September 11. In our chat, Damien discusses his day to day life as a War Crimes Investigator following that fateful day and what subsequently led to him designing an anti-anxiety treatment that was competing with movie and film…

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A Journey from Selling Million Dollar Homes to Seeking Purpose - Jimmy Rex 52:39

11M ago52:39

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Jimmy Rex was one of America's top real estate agents, but felt that he wanted more. He now takes groups to run with the bulls, climb Mt Kilimanjaro and anything that pushes people out of their comfort zones. Jimmy wants his social movement, 'We Are The They' to take on the world! Jimmy's Links: https://www.mrjimmyrex.com/ https://www.instagram.com…

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BONUS - Help This Garden Grow, Episode 1 43:27

12M ago43:27

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BrownTown is delighted to -- for the first time -- share a new series from our movement media fam over at AirGo. Help This Garden Grow is a new six-part podcast documentary series telling the story of Hazel Johnson, a visionary of the Environmental Justice movement and a resident of the Altgeld Gardens community on the far South Side of Chicago. Ha…

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An Aussie Bloke's Quest To Help Fellas Young and Old - Tommy Herschell 52:45

12M ago52:45

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Tommy Herschell is trying to help "fellas young and old... to tell their story, the skills to own their stuff, and the tools to shift that culture that's been holding blokes back from speaking up for far too long." Experiencing his own breakthrough in his 30s, Tommy has worked hard to deal with the issues of his past and forge a new path forwards w…

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One Billion Strong: A Mental Health Expert's Mission - Mitch Wallis 49:05

1y ago49:05

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Mitch Wallis is a man on a mission. His goal is to transform the lives of one billion people to be more mentally healthy and he's not going to stop until he's done it. From his bio: "Mitch is mental health expert – holding a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University in New York, and he has over 20 years of lived experience with…

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Ep. 97 - Progressive Latinas in the New Chicago City Council ft. Alderpersons Rossana Rodriguez & Jessie Fuentes 1:13:07

1y ago1:13:07

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BrownTown chops it up with Alderhomies Rossana Rodriguez (33rd) and Jessie Fuentes (26th) in the inaugural recording within the Harambe Studios at the SoapBox office. Chicago City Council is now the most Black and Latine, the most queer, the most politically left, and with the most female leaders in the city's history (and in some cases, currently …

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Intermission 4:34

1y ago4:34

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We're having a short break between episodes and there's a very good reason. We'll be back with fresh eps soon! BROWN PARK LINKS: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Website Shop Brown Park Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Door BROWN PARK

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Ep. 96 - Advertising in the Activist Resurgence (& So-called "Wokeism") 3.0 ft. Justin Stillmaker 1:34:11

1y ago1:34:11

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BrownTown sits down with the original "Ad Man" Justin Stillmaker to reflect on the role of advertising as propaganda, its attempts to co-opt social movement language and optics throughout the past half decade, and the odd trajectory of the term "woke" (and the right-wing obsession with hating it). Now in 2023, with unapologetic anti-LGBTQ+, anti-Bl…

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Ep. 95 - Home 1:18:32

1y ago1:18:32

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BrownTown on BrownTown. As SoapBox (the film and movement media hub that powers Bourbon 'n BrownTown) moves into its first-ever office, Caullen and David discuss their journeys finding and curating spaces to call home, personally and professionally. BrownTown affirms housing as a human right while examining Chicago and America's dialectical relatio…

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Warriors Words: From Marine To Motivation - Life Speaks Life 51:38

1y ago51:38

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Just 30 seconds in the company of Life is enough to know you’re in the presence of someone who truly has the ability to change lives. Life’s story is incredible: from his early career in the Marines to his current mission as a transformational speaker & life coach, his unique take on mindset and motivation will have you pondering your own life long…

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Ep. 94 - Police Abolition 2.0 ft. District Councilors David Orlikoff & Ashley Vargas 1:27:48

1y ago1:27:48

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BrownTown breaks down the relationship between police abolition and state-sanctioned police accountability measures with newly elected Police District Councilors David Orlikoff and Ashley Vargas. The guests square their PIC abolitionist organizing roots with the new accountability structure, Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability…

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Breakdowns, Bali and the Wonder Drug Everyone’s Talking About - Jason Field 51:22

1y ago51:22

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Jason Field was just a regular everyday Australian banker. Until he had a breakdown that changed his entire life. He's now a successful model living in Hamburg but still dealing with his inner demons that he discusses on his socials and on his podcast. In our latest ep, he chats with Dion and Christo about the breakdowns, finding inner peace in Bal…

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Sam Fischer: A Journey Through Music and Mental Health 1:08:03

1y ago1:08:03

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Sam Fischer was on the tip of global superstardom. His song This City was exploding everywhere and demand for his time was at an all-time high, the kind of moment a singer/songwriter strives to achieve. Then COVID happened and he was forced into lockdown with the rest of the world. In this open and honest chat with the Sydney born singer, Sam discu…

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My Best Friend Took His Life, That's When I Started LIVIN' - Sam Webb 54:38

1y ago54:38

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Sam Webb's world changed when he lost his best mate to suicide. He was one of the founders mental health charity LIVIN' which has helped so many people through their work and their motto "It Ain't Weak To Speak". He's also done some acting in Neighbours and other Aussie shows and has made a name for himself as one of the good guys on Australian Sur…

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Unwanted Shadows: A Woman Stalked By Her Husband's Ex - Nicole Madigan 44:30

1+ y ago44:30

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Nicole Madigan's new relationship was going amazingly well. After a previous marriage didn't work out, she had found who she thought was the one. However, her partner's ex had different intentions and what happened next is 3 years of hell. Documented in her book Obsession, Nicole Nadigan joins The Brown Park Podcast to discuss the stalking, the emo…

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