S1 Ep30: End of the Year Episode - VFig, Christian, & Nati
Episode 30 is a fun show where the crew talks about some of our favorite episodes from 2016. We also break down where we want to take La Verdad as a business and the podcast as a show! Enjoy the episode and see you in 2017!! Hosted by Christian, Vfig, Nati, & CarlosTwitter/IG/FB: @LaVerdadLtd
51m Dec 30, 2016
51m
S1 Ep29: Group Talk #6 - VFig, Christian & Nati
Episode 29 is a pretty chill session. Nati, VFig, and Christian start of with a conversation about Christmas traditions and Santa Claus. They also talk about Latino traditions like Dia de Los Reyes, Mexican Posadas and Puerto Rican Parrandas. The crew wraps up the show with their thoughts on technology and how all the changes are impacting our lives. Remember to put that phone away and enjoy y...
41m Dec 22, 2016
41m
S1 Ep28: Working With Our Youth - Frenchi
Frenchi is a 25 year old Boricua from Chicago who is making moves in the field of education within Chicago Public Schools. She started working with at risk youth that are Wards of the State, but then transitioned to a role as Dean of Students at a high school. We discuss her experiences working with high school students as a young professional and the importance of caring for students. The crew...
1hr 3m Dec 15, 2016
1hr 3m
S1 Ep27: Latinos & The Nation Of Islam - Abel Muhammad (Re-Upload)
We took a week off, but are now back stronger than ever. Student Minister Abel Muhammad joins La Verdad and we talk about different topics regarding the Nation of Islam. Did you know the Honorable Elijah Muhammad had some early Latino followers? What are some better ways to unite Black and Brown people? How is the Nation of Islam different from what some would accept to be orthodox Islam? Grab...
1hr Dec 12, 2016
1hr
S1 Ep26: Thanksgiving Stories and Castro's Legacy - Carlos & Christian
Carlos and Christian get together to catch up after Thanksgiving break! The conversation goes from light to deep as they cover a few topics starting with food stories and an update on the first Meet and Greet! They end the show with a talk on Fidel Castro's legacy. Listen up and give us some feedback on what you think of the show! Hosted by Christian, Vfig, Nati, & CarlosTwitter/IG/FB: @LaVer...
42m Dec 04, 2016
42m
S1 Ep25: Girl Talk 2 - VFig & Nati
We kept getting the requests so Girl Talk is back for a second edition! VFig and Nati spend some time hanging out and talking about a few different things. Topics include VFig and Christian's Baecation in DR and Trump winning the presidency. They also touched on Thanksgiving coming up and their thoughts on politics as women. It's a fun episode so listen up and share with friends! Hosted by Ch...
43m Nov 18, 2016
43m
S1 Ep24: Group Talk #5 - Nati, Christian, VFig, & Carlos
The whole squad gets together for the first time in about a month and it's just like old times. They talk about transitioning to the Audioboom platform, the Cubs winning the World Series, and our viral post about Halloween Racism at Michigan State University. It's a fun conversation packed with knowledge at the end. Enjoy! Hosted by Christian, Vfig, Nati, & CarlosTwitter/IG/FB: @LaVerdadLtd ...
47m Nov 10, 2016
47m
S1 Ep23: Two Girls & Some Pads - Ashley & Gabriela
Our latest episode is short, but very important. We welcome Ashley and Gabriela to the studio. They are the founders of Two Girls & Some Pads - A Chicago based organization that is organizing ways to get free toiletries and feminine products in the hands of homeless Chicago women. There is a tremendous need for this considering nearly half of Chicago's 20,000 homeless youth are women. The first...
32m Nov 03, 2016
32m
S1 Ep22: A Young Lord's Story - Cha Cha Jimenez (Re-Upload)
Cha 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. We also talk about collaborat...
1hr 24m Oct 31, 2016
1hr 24m
S1 Ep21: #23 La Verdad Goes Pink - Pinqy Ring
This week we are joined by Chicago Hip Hop artist and community advocate Pinqy Ring! We talk about her being a Latina rapper in a male dominated industry, the use of KickStarter to fund her upcoming projects, and the importance of giving back to the youth in urban communities. Pinqy's episode is full of inspiration and insight on working hard to reach our dreams! Support Pinqy's KickStarter pr...
59m Oct 27, 2016
59m
S1 Ep20: Hope For A Better Tomorrow - Richard Brown
This week's show is full of inspiration! The team sits down with Richard Brown who is a founder of the organization Hope For A Better Tomorrow in Chicago. Christian and Richard reminisce about their friendship in college and the challenges of transitioning back to life in the inner city after attending a small private school in the suburbs. They also discuss the similarities of Black and Brown ...
47m Oct 20, 2016
47m
S1 Ep19: Heart Of The City - Jay Caves
This episode is a special one with a well rounded conversation. Our guest is Jay Caves - the Founder and Creative Director of Heart of The City TV (Linked Below) in Chicago. We talk about his origins as a filmmaker and advice for fellow creatives. The crew also dives into the topic of violence in Chicago and how people are using religion and art to help create a different narrative. Be sure to...
44m Oct 13, 2016
44m
S1 Ep18: Group Talk #4 - Lulu, Nati, & Vfig
On today's podcast we are joined by regulars Nati and Vfig along with a new special guest. Lulu is the creator of Lulusinsights.com and sits down to talk with us about her start in media and connecting with a few well known figures. The group talk then goes into a few different topics including Colin Kaepernick and Puerto Rico's Promosa bill. Hosted by Christian Alequin & Carlos MartinezTwitte...
1hr 11m Sep 09, 2016
1hr 11m
S1 Ep17: Inspiration Talk - Christian & VFig
Familia we are back at it with another episode! Christian and Vfig sit down to talk about some of the people who inspire them. Ramonita Bartolomei is Christian's grandmother who was a community leader and has a playground named after her at Chicago's James Monroe Elementary School. Vfig shares some insight about a college roommate that was a major inspiration. The pair also dive into some more ...
36m Aug 25, 2016
36m
S1 Ep16: Group Talk #3 - Nati, Vfig, & Shadey
We are back again with another Group Talk! Nati, Vfig, and Christian are joined by good friend Shadey to talk about a few different things. Topics include Puerto Rico winning Olympic Gold, diversity in the US gymnastics team, and the upcoming football season! They also took some time to talk about relationships in the upcoming cuffing season! It's another chill podcast. Enjoy! Hosted by Chris...
52m Aug 18, 2016
52m
S1 Ep15: Should I Go To College? - Carlos
This week's episode is completely different. Christian had some last minute meetings come up so Carlos held it down by himself. He discusses a book by James Altucher that discourages young people from attending college. Specifically, Carlos breaks down how the advice in the book applies to Black, Brown, low income, or first generation students. Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/40-Alternatives...
24m Aug 12, 2016
24m
S1 Ep14: Back After A Break
The guys are back from a mid-summer break recharged and ready for more podcasts! Christian and Carlos cover a few topics like the excellent feedback on the Abel Muhammad and Adriana Almanza episodes. They also discuss why Carlos doesn't like KRS One and thinks Tupac is overrated! Things are wrapped up with a talk on Instagram adding stories and how we're going to use that for a new Salsa showca...
43m Aug 03, 2016
43m
S1 Ep13: Trump & Going Viral - Adriana Almanza
You might remember this week's guest from a viral Facebook post last year. Adriana Almanza wrote an open letter to Donald Trump last summer that ended up getting shared over 143,000 times. It resulted in news articles and follow up interviews seen by millions around the world. She sits down with the guys to discus the original post and her experiences after getting thrown into the public light....
47m Jun 23, 2016
47m
S1 Ep12: Music Production Talk - Nelson O'Neil Rios
Nelson Rios has been making Reggaeton and Hip Hop beats for over ten years. He's also an old friend from Carlos' youth. The team gets all together to talk about the creative process and art of music production. They also answer the question: "Is Reggaeton dead??" and name their top five artists in the genre...sort of. Nelson's website: www.mixbeatsforsale.com Hosted by Christian Alequin & Car...
1hr 5m Jun 15, 2016
1hr 5m
S1 Ep11: #GirlTalk - Nati & VFig
This episode is a full podcast takeover where two of our more popular guests have an honest girl talk session. Nati and Vfig have been friends since being babies and talk about everything from friendship to online dating. Expect the unexpected and enjoy! Hosted by Christian Alequin & Carlos MartinezTwitter/IG/FB: @LaVerdadLtdwww.LaVerdadLtd.com #GirlTalk #Podcast #Friends #LaVerdad
54m Jun 09, 2016
54m
S1 Ep10: Union Organizing In Houston - Aliss & Paloma
Today is a special episode where we have a group of guests that join us all the way from Houston, Texas!! Aliss and Paloma do some excellent work helping organize unions in Houston. We talk about some of their organizing strategies and the way subcontractors make it difficult to fight for fair wages. They also shed light on injustices faced by labor workers in the workplace. The lessons here c...
1hr 6m Jun 02, 2016
1hr 6m
S1 Ep9: Group Talk #2 - Christian & Guests
Familia, epsiode 10 is full of great conversations again. We are joined by Christian's brother Anthony and his fiance Carla. Nati and Vanessa also join the crew making it the much requested Group Talk #2! They talk about Carla's experiences becoming a teenage mother with her first child and also about their transition process when incorporating Anthony into their life as a stepfather. Should yo...
1hr 8m May 26, 2016
1hr 8m
S1 Ep8: Fatherhood, Culture & Tradition - Carlos & Christian
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. Hosted by Christian Alequin & Carlos MartinezTwitter/IG/FB: @LaVerdadLtdwww.LaVerdadLtd.com #Fatherhood #...
36m May 19, 2016
36m
S1 Ep7: A Chicago Salsa Story - Luis Alequin
Episode 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 b...
52m May 12, 2016
52m
S1 Ep6: Group Talk - Christian & Carlos
This 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! Hosted by Christian Alequin & Carlos MartinezTwitter/IG/FB: @LaVerdadLtdwww.LaVerdadLtd...
1hr 4m Apr 28, 2016
1hr 4m
S1 Ep5: Teaching Urban Youth - David Blancas
This 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 helpin...
44m Apr 21, 2016
44m
S1 Ep4: An Education & A Dream - Osiel & Ross
Episode 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 Radio and launched a podcast this week(Soundcloud.com/YoLetMeTalk). He joins us to add some laughs...
1hr 3m Apr 14, 2016
1hr 3m
S1 Ep3: Detroit, Hip Hop, & Native Artistry - Sacramento Knoxx
Episode 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 Chica...
1hr Apr 07, 2016
1hr
S1 Ep2: Who Is La Verdad? - Christian & Carlos
Sit 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. A big goal is to represent our comunidad in the podcast world. Listen up and find out how we plan to do this! Hosted by Christia...
33m Mar 31, 2016
33m
S1 Ep1: The Rise Of La X Tropical - Luis Guillermo
Our 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. Luis gives us a behind the scenes b...
1hr 9m Mar 24, 2016
1hr 9m