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Radio Free South Bronx

37 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings

Bringing you hyper-local progressive news and culture from The South Bronx, New York. Join Desiree Joy Frias, a native Bronxite and community activist, and her co-hosts as they analyze neighborhood politics, history and culture in 30-50 minute discussions with guest speakers from around the neighborhood. Continue the discussion via twitter @RadioFreeSBX or by e-mail at [email protected] Part of the Radio Free Network with @radio-free-bay-ridge.

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Episodes

Patch Notes Finale

August 23, 2018 19:08 - 22 minutes - 52.2 MB

On the series finale of Patch Notes, host Adam Castar discusses the new releases for the week of August 20th, 2018 as well as a recap of Gamescom 2018 and all of the announcements that happened there. Finally, he also delves into his favorite game of all time, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, for "What Am I Playing Right Now?" For more information on Patch Notes or to be featured in an episode, e-mail [email protected] This episode was written, engineered and produced by Ada...

Bobby Sanabria and Elena Martinez

August 22, 2018 16:01 - 50 minutes - 116 MB

Desiree Joy Frias sat down with Bobby Sanabria and Elena Martinez at the Bronx Music Heritage Center. Bobby Sanabria, a 7-time Grammy nominated Latin Jazz artist, discusses his upbringing in the Bronx and how much of an influence music was and still is in his life. They also discuss different programs at the Heritage Center and how they affect the Bronx community as a whole. Check out more about the Bronx Music Heritage Center: https://www.thisisbronxmusic.org/ This episode was recorded by...

Patch Notes Week of August 13th, 2018

August 16, 2018 17:17 - 20 minutes - 46.6 MB

On this episode of Patch Notes, Radio Free South Bronx’s video game industry news show, host Adam Castar covers new releases for this week, A mini-recap of QuakeCon 2018, and an extra large segment of "What Am I Playing Right Now?" discussing the Batman Arkham series. For more information on Patch Notes or to be featured in an episode, e-mail [email protected] This episode was written and engineered by Adam Castar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patch Notes - Week of August 6th, 2018

August 09, 2018 17:06 - 18 minutes - 41.8 MB

On this episode of Patch Notes, Radio Free South Bronx’s video game industry news show, host Adam Castar covers new releases for this week, a recap of announcements at EVO 2018 as well as a mini-review of Final Fantasy XV. For more information on Patch Notes or to be featured in an episode, e-mail [email protected] This episode was written and engineered by Adam Castar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patch Notes - Week of July 30th, 2018

August 02, 2018 16:59 - 19 minutes - 43.8 MB

On this episode of Patch Notes, Radio Free South Bronx’s video game industry news show, host Adam Castar covers new releases for this week, gaming news and what free games players can pick up with Xbox Live Gold and Playstation Plus in August, as well as a mini-review of Bayonetta For more information on Patch Notes or to be featured in an episode, e-mail [email protected] This episode was written and engineered by Adam Castar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Patch Notes - Collector Cave

July 30, 2018 19:04 - 20 minutes - 47.1 MB

On this episode of Patch Notes, host Adam Castar goes down to Bronx comic book store Collector Cave to talk with the owner, Steve, about why he got into comics, comic collecting, what it's like to run a comic store and so much more. Steve also talks about different conventions the store has been represented at as well as the presence it has in the community. Check out their website here: http://www.nycollectorcave.com/ This episode was produced and edited by Adam Castar. Photography of Col...

Patch Notes - Week of July 23rd, 2018

July 27, 2018 14:48 - 20 minutes - 46.1 MB

On this episode of Patch Notes, Radio Free South Bronx’s video game industry news show, host Adam Castar covers new releases for this week, gaming news, and a mini review of Asura's Wrath. For more information on Patch Notes or to be featured in an episode, e-mail [email protected] This episode was written and engineered by Adam Castar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New York Patriots, Pioneer League Football in the Bronx

July 26, 2018 18:29 - 23 minutes - 54.3 MB

On this episode of Radio Free South Bronx, host Jeremiah Clermont went down to speak with the New York Patriots Pioneer League football team and their head coach/owner David Patterson. Coach Patterson talks about the rigors of running a football team as well as his experiences working with young hopeful football players. You can check out the Patriots' website here: http://pioneer-league.com/nypatriots/ This episode was written, recorded and engineered by Jeremiah Clermont Hosted on Acas...

Patch Notes - Week of July 16th, 2018

July 20, 2018 14:33 - 15 minutes - 35.9 MB

On this episode of Patch Notes, Radio Free South Bronx’s video game industry news show, host Adam Castar covers new releases for this week, gaming news, and a mini-review of Sunset Overdrive For more information on Patch Notes or to be featured in an episode, e-mail [email protected] This episode was written and engineered by Adam Castar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diego Armando León, Dandy in the Bronx

July 13, 2018 11:59 - 26 minutes - 16.3 MB

Today we speak with Bronx Native Diego Armando León, the face of popular style blog Dandy in the Bronx. He is reshaping perceptions of our hometown of The Bronx and looking incredible while doing it. But let me stop talking about it - visit instagram.com/dandyinthebronx/ to see his work! This episode was written by Desiree Joy Frias with Audio Engineering by Jeremiah Clermont. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patch Notes E3 Special Part II

July 11, 2018 18:35 - 1 hour - 44.2 MB

On this episode of Patch Notes, Radio Free South Bronx's video game industry news show, hosts Adam Castar and Max Camacho wrap up their analysis on the E3 Expo, the industry's premier gaming conference. For more information on Patch Notes or to be featured in an episode, e-mail [email protected] This episode was written by Adam Castar and Max Camacho. It was engineered by Adam Castar. It was produced by Desiree Joy Frias. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Patch Notes - Bronx Science E-Sports

July 10, 2018 17:56 - 52 minutes - 120 MB

On this special edition of Patch Notes. Adam Castar and Desiree Joy Frias sit down with the League of Legends team from the Bronx High School of Science to discuss video games, esports and what the future holds for professional video game players. For more information or if you want to be featured on an episode of Patch Notes, email Adam at [email protected]. This episode was produced and hosted by Adam Castar and Desiree Joy Frias and edited by Maximilian Camacho. Hosted on Ac...

The Suffers, Gulf Coast Soul Band

July 06, 2018 19:25 - 33 minutes - 76.4 MB

Today we speak with gulf coast soul band The Suffers from Houston, Texas. Many of the perceptions of Houston are parallel with those we have here in The Bronx - about our education, our crime rates and who we are as residents. Through their music, The Suffers seeks to change that. Bassist Adam Castaneda explains. Learn more about the band on their website and see them live: http://www.thesuffers.com/shows/ This episode was written by Desiree Joy Frias with Audio Engineering by Adam Castar ...

Patch Notes E3 Coverage, Part 1 - Trailer Reviews

July 02, 2018 13:15 - 46 minutes - 107 MB

On this episode of Patch Notes, Radio Free South Bronx's video game industry news show, hosts Adam Castar, Desiree Joy Frias and Max Camacho watch and discuss the trailers fresh off the press at E3 Expo, the industry's premier gaming conference. . For more information on Patch Notes or to be featured in an episode, e-mail [email protected] This episode was written by Desiree Joy Frias, Adam Castar and Max Camacho. It was engineered by Adam Castar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Dan La Botz on revolution in Nicaragua

June 15, 2018 21:16 - 44 minutes - 101 MB

Today we speak with Dan La Botz on the history of civil and political unrest in Nicaragua and how it has lead to the violent civil war in the country today. As of June 15, 2018, over 160 people have been reported dead and countless others missing or arrested according to human rights organizations. The team here at Radio Free South Bronx stands in solidarity with the people of Nicaragua and pray for peace to return to their country soon. Dan La Botz is a journalist, labor union organizer an...

Patch Notes - Week of June 9, 2018

June 13, 2018 21:08 - 30 minutes - 68.9 MB

On this episode of Patch Notes, Radio Free South Bronx's video game industry news show, host Adam Castar covers new releases for this week, news pre-E3 and anti-consumer trends in the industry. For more information on Patch Notes or to be featured in an episode, e-mail [email protected] This episode was written and engineered by Adam Castar, with production assistance by Desiree Joy Frias. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hearts to Homes: Helping Those Who Age Out Of Foster Care

June 12, 2018 18:36 - 55 minutes - 128 MB

What happens when you age out of foster care? In the past, you were given a $1,500 stipend to buy all of the furnishings for your apartment. In New York City, this would barely buy the bed and the dresser - let alone kitchen, bathroom supplies and everything else you need for basic apartment living. Hearts to Homes, founded by Mary Theresa McCombe, furnishes apartments with new items and helps move these young adults in. Shantia Aikens, a recipient, shares her story. Cardinal McCloskey, an ...

Bobby Gonzalez: Preserving Native Culture in the 21st Century

June 04, 2018 22:09 - 33 minutes - 76.4 MB

On tonight's episode Desiree Joy Frias talks with Bobby Gonzalez, a multi-cultural (Taino Indian and Puerto Rican), author, poet, storyteller and speaker. Bobby's experiences growing up in the Bronx has lead to a lifetime of work sharing and preserving native culture. To support his work please visit his website at http://www.bobbygonzalez.com/ This episode was produced by Desiree Joy Frias, with audio engineering by Jeremiah Clermont. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Bronx Lacrosse

June 01, 2018 22:54 - 27 minutes - 63.3 MB

On tonight's episode Christian Garcia sits down with Bronx Lacrosse, an organization that seeks to empower youth both in the classroom and on the field. Hear from the entire team - staff and students - on how this project is improving their lives and making our communities stronger. To support their organization visit their website at bronxlacrosse.org or join them on social media @bronx_lacrosse #sports #lacrosse #thebronx This episode was written and produced by Christian Garcia and De...

Patch Notes - Week of May 27th, 2018

May 27, 2018 14:17 - 16 minutes - 36.7 MB

On this episode of Patch Notes, Radio Free South Bronx’s video game industry news show, host Adam Castar covers new releases for this week, gaming announcements leading up to E3, and a look at NHL 18, and Pokemon Alpha Sapphire as part of "What Am I Playing Right Now?" For more information on Patch Notes or to be featured in an episode, e-mail [email protected] This episode was written and engineered by Adam Castar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patch Notes Editorial

May 25, 2018 14:16 - 20 minutes - 47.1 MB

On this episode of Patch Notes, Radio Free South Bronx’s video game industry news show, host Adam Castar discusses the degradation of single player modes and local co-op play in modern mainstream gaming. He talks about why he thinks games like Call of Duty Black Ops 4 forego single player modes when they still have appeal to a majority of gamers and why focusing on multiplayer shortens the lifespan of games in the long run. For more information on Patch Notes or to be featured in an episode...

Patch Notes - Week of May 22, 2018

May 24, 2018 23:18 - 30 minutes - 69.1 MB

On this episode of Patch Notes, Radio Free South Bronx's video game industry news show, host Adam Castar goes over the major gaming releases this week, the investment by Epic Games of $100 Million into Fortnite e-sports and thoughts on Battlefield V. Adam also discusses one of his favorite games he's playing right now, Wizard of Legend. For more information on Patch Notes or to be featured in an episode, e-mail [email protected] This episode was written and engineered by Adam Ca...

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Candidate for NY-14 (Bronx and Queens) Congressional District

May 22, 2018 22:06 - 27 minutes - 62.5 MB

Host Desiree Joy Frias sits down with Bronx native and NY-14 Congressional Candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at Ellie's Diner in Parkchester to discuss her campaign and the importance of equitable representation in congress. We talk about growing up in The Bronx and how important it is for women to have a seat at the table, especially for a congressional position that represents part of the Bronx which has 164,000 more women then men in the borough, and the highest concentration of women sm...

The Bronx Freedom Fund

May 17, 2018 18:56 - 36 minutes - 83.6 MB

In this episode we delve into cash bail and its racist and classist ties to modern day bondage with your host Desiree Joy Frias and team members of the Bronx Freedom Fund: Interim Director Elena Weissmann, Director of Bronx Operations Richard Jimenez and Client Advocate Fellow Yonah Zeitz. We walk through what it is like if one of your family members was to get arrested - both for the person paying the bail and the person bound by it. For more information on the Bronx Freedom Fund, visit t...

Elizabeth Guerra and Héctor Gerardo, Founders of One Freedom for All

April 14, 2018 22:31 - 36 minutes - 84.7 MB

Join your host Desiree Joy Frias as she talks to Elizabeth Guerra and Héctor Gerardo, founders of One Freedom for All (shortened to 1Freedom). They are a group of community activists seeking to educate youth on how to organize our people and lead us into the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bronx Rox - Michelle Daniels, Founder

April 06, 2018 20:16 - 34 minutes - 79.3 MB

Join your hosts Desiree Joy Frias and Christian Garcia as they talk with Michelle Danielles, director of The Bronx Rox and founder of The Bronx Rox foundation, who seeks to build pride in the borough and engage our community. We also talk about what it means to be a “Bronxite” and how we can all change the perceptions that people have of The Bronx.This episode has a lot of audio issues because I recorded the first 20 minutes with the internal laptop microphone instead of the yeti microphone. ...

Welcome to Brooklyn (April Fools 2018)

April 02, 2018 15:47 - 2 minutes - 5.19 MB

Join host Desiree Joy Frias as she discusses her love for her hometown of Southern Brooklyn and catches up with an urban farmer who wears white shin high socks rolled all the way up with shorts.Happy April fools y all. Follow us on twitter and instagram @radiofreesbx.Recipes, your mama jokes and complaints can be directed to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PR Bar Association - Flor de Maga Ceremony 2018 (Raw Audio)

March 29, 2018 12:15 - 2 hours - 304 MB

In celebrating Women's History Month each year the Puerto Rican Bar’s Women Committee highlights women and their myriad of contributions and accomplishments. Our host Desiree Joy Frias was humbled to be one of these guests - hear her full speech at the 1:30 mark. The full list of honoree's can be seen in the show notes along with a link to more information about the event.Show Notes: goo.gl/LMD3Z9Follow us on twitter and instagram @radiofreesbx and send new topics / interviews / complaints t...

Taxi Stand Voices #1 - Oumar Cisse

March 26, 2018 22:23 - 6 minutes - 14.9 MB

Hey its Desiree again. So I take a cab say, once a week or less. What if instead of leaving my headphones in, I asked my driver to tell me about themselves? Our first taxi stand voice is Oumar Cisse from Senegal who has made the American Dream for himself and his children right here in The Bronx.Show Notes: https://goo.gl/LMD3Z9Follow us on twitter and instagram @radiofreesbx and send new topics / interviews / complaints to [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

SBXSB Conference by the Bronx Culture Collective (Raw Audio)

March 22, 2018 00:14 - 38 minutes - 88.1 MB

Radio Free South Bronx joined a room full of Bronx non-profit directors, community leaders and activists at the launch of "South Bronx by South Bronx" or SBXSB, a new community portal designed by Eddie Pagan. Show Notes: docs.google.com/document/d/1Z_K_I6QJpSpaUTisqNib_LBsVupH_F6KEMq_QKpk-3k/edit?usp=sharingFollow us on twitter and instagram @radiofreesbx and send new topics / interviews / complaints to [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Freshly Made Sobro Grand Opening

March 20, 2018 03:13 - 10 minutes - 24.4 MB

Join your host Desiree Joy Frias as she interviews the Bronx family that has opened Freshly Made Sobro on Third Avenue and 138th Street. Marielys Quezada and Angi Tejada have created a beautiful café serving healthy, fresh vegetables in juices, sandwiches and salads at affordable prices.Show notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z_K_I6QJpSpaUTisqNib_LBsVupH_F6KEMq_QKpk-3k/edit?usp=sharingFollow us on twitter and instagram @radiofreesbx and send new topics / interviews / complaints to rad...

Town Hall on the Proposed Mott Haven Jail

March 12, 2018 02:19 - 9 minutes - 20.9 MB

Join your host Desiree Joy Frias as she discusses the town hall held on March 8th regarding the proposed jail in Mott Haven. Then, listen directly to the voices of community member and elected officials.Disclaimer: The official stance of Radio Free South Bronx is OPPOSITION to the building of a new jail in any site in the South Bronx and SUPPORT to the closing of Rikers. Show notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z_K_I6QJpSpaUTisqNib_LBsVupH_F6KEMq_QKpk-3k/edit?usp=sharingFollow us on tw...

Interview with City Planner Allen Lum on Bronx Transportation

March 08, 2018 17:49 - 51 minutes - 118 MB

Join your host Desiree Joy Frias and our special guest Allen Lum, Bronx native and City Planner for the Department of Transportation as we discuss the future of Transportation in the Bronx and tell CitiBike to put their foken bikes in our borough already. Follow us on twitter and instagram @radiofreesbx and send new topics / interviews / complaints to [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 28 2018 Bronx Community Board 2 General Meeting Raw Audio

March 01, 2018 03:58 - 2 hours - 301 MB

Bronx Community Board 2 General Board Meeting on February 28, 2018 at Thessalonia Baptist Church. See the official minutes for more information. Next full board meeting at 5:30pm on March 28, 2018 at Forward South Bronx Coalition 871B Westchester Ave. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

State of the Borough 2018 Analysis

February 25, 2018 19:12 - 42 minutes - 98 MB

Join your host Desiree Joy Frias as she gives her analysis of the 2018 State of the Bronx report given by Borough President Diaz. Full video for the State of the Borough at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-ZxEyStBq8. Follow us @radiofreesouthbx and tell us how you really feel at us via e-mail [email protected] notes here: goo.gl/WKopUA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Bronx

February 02, 2018 00:26 - 1 hour - 161 MB

Join your hosts Desiree Joy Frias, Marlene Cintron and John De Riggs as they go through the history of the Bronx with Angel Hernandez, a director at the Bronx County Historical Society. We then go on to last week's community board 2 meeting, and the importance of local voices. Finally we give a shout out to our local bakery and discuss some events in the neighborhood. Follow us @radiofreesouthbx and yell at us via e-mail [email protected] notes here: https://goo.gl/WKopUA H...

Jan 24 2018 Community Board 2 General Board Meeting

January 25, 2018 03:05 - 1 hour - 274 MB

Bronx Community Board 2 General Board Meeting on January 24, 2018 at Open Arms Adult Day Care. See the official minutes for more information. Next full board meeting at 5:30pm on February 28th, Thessalonia Baptist Church 851 Rev. James A. Polite Ave. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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