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Rice, Beans & Revolution

35 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

Hello 956! Local podcast covering the punk and music underground scene in the Rio Grande Valley! Interviews, music, and beer!

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RBR #35

April 20, 2020 06:34 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

Bob is staying at home, Bob is not buying items in bulk. Be like Bob. This episode, we are joined via cell phone by Rock N Rowely, Carmen Castillo, Charlie Vela, Angela Ink, and Ray Perez to talk about being stuck at home, fighting off boredom, staying busy, and about the day when we are able to be out and about again.  Show links: Futuro Conjunto Skagaleros Garage Productions Inkbag Thanks for listening and remember to subscribe. Help us by visiting and adding us on your soc...

RBR #34

April 08, 2020 04:53 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB

Bob is joined, via cell phone, by Danica, Eric, and Johnny of Dezorah. They've written, recorded, and made a video for a 90's inspired tune titled Quarantined In Love and were gracious enough to talk to us about it.  You can find all things Dezorah at: Dezorah Instagram Dezorah Bandcamp Dezorah Facebook Thanks for giving us a listen and remember to subscribe. You can further support us by buying some rad merch: RBR online merch store Life of Bob Rice Beans & Revolution  R...

RBR #33

September 17, 2019 00:58 - 24 minutes - 22 MB

Bob welcomes 2/3 of the punk rock band, The Palatines (Javi & Jeff) from the Rio Grande Valley to the podcast to talk about their upcoming EP release, Welcome to Helheim. You can find them on: The Palatines bandcamp The Palatines facebook The Palatines Instagram Thanks for listening, remember to subscribe. You can find us at: RBR online merch store Life of Bob Rice Beans & Revolution website RBR Facebook RBR Instagram RBR Twitter  

RBR #32

September 01, 2019 20:06 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

Bob participated in day one of Encuentro en la Frontera, a three day community arts festival and fundraiser event in the Rio Grande Valley. We spoke to Ruben Garza, arts and community change fellow, with Las Imaginistas, who are a colectivo de mujer-artistas working on decolonizing public space on the frontera of the Rio Grande Valley in Texas. Instagram: Las Imaginistas Help support independent media creators like this podcast by visiting our online merch shop: RBR Merch Store Fol...

RBR #31

August 29, 2019 05:27 - 9 minutes - 8.79 MB

Bob participated in day one of Encuentro en la Frontera, a three day community arts festival and fundraiser event in the Rio Grande Valley.  We got to speak to Damariz Damken, program director at Encuentro about the event. Make sure to check out the following groups/people/organizations: Neta Las Imaginistas Equal Voice Network Poets Against Walls Chulita Vinyl Club Texas Civil Rights Project Josue Ramirez Flacucho Help support this podcast by visiting our online store ...

RBR #30

June 24, 2019 02:23 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

Bob welcomes guest Gabriel Sanchez, who is co-directing the documentary, Pansy Pachanga, which chronicles the LGBTQ history in the Rio Grande Valley. Make sure to check out NETA. If you want to support this podcast, check out our online store: RBR Online Store Make sure to follow us at: Youtube: Life of Bob Rice Beans & Revolution Instagram: RiceBeansRevolution Twitter: Ricebeansrevol1 Facebook: RBR

RBR #29

June 17, 2019 02:31 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

Bob is enjoying his first Father's Day.  On today's episode he is joined by his girlfriend Daveena. They discuss the birth of their daughter Amara, and the experience of childbirth and delivery! Help us out by buying some awesome merch: RBR Online Store Follow us at:  YouTube: Life of Bob Rice Beans & Revolution Instagram: RiceBeansRevolution Twitter: Ricebeansrevol1 Facebook: RBR

RBR #28

June 03, 2019 03:49 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

Bob is back with co-host Angela Ink! We discuss our long absence from the podcasting world and what we've been up to since (spoiler alert: fatherhood). Angela discusses her involvement with an upcoming documentary on the LGBT community in the Rio Grande Valley, Pansy Pachanga. Music: The Blankz (It's A) Breakdown You're Not My Friend Anymore Follow us at: Youtube: Life of Bob RBR Online Store Rice Beans & Revolution Instagram: RiceBeansRevolution Facebook: RBR

RBR #27

July 31, 2017 04:07 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MB

Bob and guest Melinda Melo discusses the border wall and the impact it will have on the environment and economy in the Rio Grande Valley.

RBR #26

July 21, 2017 04:49 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MB

Bob is joined by Mimi & Jessica from Luna Valley Cosplay. They school me on what cosplay is, how they got into it, and what it personally means to them.    Kero Kero Bonito (Sick Beat)

RBR #25

June 21, 2017 04:01 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MB

Bob interviews local aspiring poet Freddy Havik. In his own words he tells the story of his struggles and overcoming them. Bob also plays some Sicko!   Sicko (The Sprinkler)

RBR #24

June 05, 2017 14:58 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MB

Bob is back, with a true story by his friend Martha! He also plays a killer track off the new  The Fur Coats album. Cheers!   The Fur Coats (Gorgeous, Just Gorgeous)

RBR #23

May 29, 2017 22:48 - 8 minutes - 20.4 MB

Bob and Napoleon hanging out on Memorial Day, staying cool by playing some rockin' tunes and our friend Sara talks about her pop up kitchen, Grass Hut and Food Not Bombs RGV!   Fifteen (Food Not Bombs) The Undertones (Here Comes the Summer)

RBR #22

May 18, 2017 04:19 - 14 minutes - 33.4 MB

Bob just celebrated a bday this month and is in the process of moving RBR studios to their new location! We play new video by Ruben Farias totally slays! We also interview Weldon proprietor of a new coffee shop in town, The Sugar Cube.   Ruben Farias (My Night Girl) The Specials (Gangsters)

RBR #21

April 19, 2017 12:19 - 15 minutes - 35.2 MB

Bob and Angela discuss the recent documentary As I Walk Through the Valley, it's recent premier, The Steroids who were an early 80's RGV punk band, play some live interviews from the premier (Charlie/Ronnie and Al Confused), and talk about an upcoming RBR birthday show coming up in May.   The Steroids (Imsick) Inkbag (Let's Start a Punk Rock Scene)

RBR #20

March 17, 2017 16:51 - 24 minutes - 56.6 MB

We are celebrating Angela's birthday today! We drink beer, listen to Angela's music picks, and we talk about As I Walk Through the Valley VFW shows again! Scene shit Neta! Cub (My Chincilla) 10,000 Maniacs (My Mother the War) Ani Defranco (Both Hands)

RBR #19

December 06, 2016 00:11 - 54 minutes - 124 MB

Bob is joined by Eric, Esther, and Fabian of Fantastico! We chat about their upcoming EP release and Texas tour while enjoying a couple cold beers on a cold and gloomy Sunday evening.   Fantastico! (Islands) Muncie Girls (Respect) Baby Ghosts (Ghost Boyfriend) Incohero (Is It True)

RBR #18

September 29, 2016 04:11 - 34 minutes - 79.1 MB

Bob is joined by Ruben Farias, after having consumed way too many beers before, during, and after recording.   Here is the outcome of that, edited for your safety, not ours. Vote Ruben 2016!   The Dickies (If Stuart Could Talk)   The Palatines (Shelley Weaver)   The Copyrights (Hard-wired)

RBR #17

August 12, 2016 04:00 - 41 minutes - 95.2 MB

Bob has a co-host, an old buddy of his, Javi Luna. They drink, they laugh, they cry, and talk politics, ramen, music, and of course play some tasty tunes!   Toys That Kill (Four Strings) 88 Fingers Louie (Worst Man Won) The Toy Dolls (I've Got Asthma) The Brokedowns (King of the Dust) Demented Are Go! (Funnel of Love) Percy Sledge (That's How Strong My Love Is)

RBR #16

July 07, 2016 16:04 - 12 minutes - 29.1 MB

Bob is back after a month off. This episode is about police brutality and murder of innocent human beings whose only "crime" was being a person of color. "You pigs will pay, in a big way!"   Fifteen (Stolen Life)   The Dicks (Hate the Police)   Propaghandhi (Pigs Will Pay)

RBR #15

May 16, 2016 19:50 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

Bob is joined by his good friend Rowely of Garage Productions for the quinceanera episode. We clear things up about his leaving, his recent marriage, and his past and future plans now that he's moving back.    PUP (DVP)   Iron Chic (YS)

RBR #14

April 26, 2016 16:01 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

Bob is joined by his friend Monica Rios who plays some rad tunes, talks about her love of vinyl records and Chulita Vinyl Club.   Suzi Quatro (Wild One)   The Lillingtons (Don't Trust the Humanoids)   The Methadones (Stuck in my Head)   David Bowie (Suffragette City)  

RBR #13

April 12, 2016 16:07 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

Bob is joined this week by Seems and Angela Ink where they talk about the important issues facing America today like punk rock, an update on Oi Steve, and food.    La Urss (Control)   Prince (How ya Been Feelin')   Descendents (I Like Food)

RBR #12

March 14, 2016 19:56 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MB

Bob has two co-hosts this week, Eric Fly and Eddie Stiffy. Three beers in and they start talking about the upcoming RGV documentary, local bands/scene, Hardtimes, respond to a listener email, and play some tunes!   Servo (Vice Versa) Ausencia (Me Opongo) Down and Outs (Sinking Ship) Accidente (Bandada) Epic Problem  (Freeground) The No Marks (Spirit)  

RBR #11

February 08, 2016 21:48 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

Bob is back with female fronted bands, part two.   Personal Best (Human Nature) Big Eyes (Local Celebrity) G.L.O.S.S. (Outcast Stomp) Accidente (Una Bala Mas) Constant Insult (I Quit) MAMIS (Frontera)

RBR #10

February 01, 2016 22:16 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

Bob is joined by Richard Baseborn on co-hosting duties, where they talk about Fest, Religion, and The Misfits.    Face to Face (Double Crossed) Caves (Sad) Crusades (Attic) The Creeps (Ready Roll) The Raging Nathans (Wild Dad Rd.)

RBR #9

January 25, 2016 23:30 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

Bob plays some rad female fronted punk rock jams! Thanks for sending in those requests, there will definitely have to be a part two.  Big Eyes (Asking You to Stay) Suicidas (Vertigo) The Trashwomen (Batteries) Kleenex (DC-10) Chumped (Long Division) Downtown Boys (Callate) and Discount (Half the Time) dedicated to my bff Angela.

RBR #8

January 21, 2016 01:41 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

Bob is alive! First RBR podcast of 2016. Started it off with some rockin' tunes by Nervosas (Industry) and interviewed Carlos Solitaire & Michelle Serrano, the two folks behind BAM (Brownsville Artists & Musicians art gallery/music venue) and their recent troubles with the MAN! Close off the show with a song by 7 Shot Screamers (Keep the Flame Alive). 

RBR #7

December 27, 2015 19:03 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

BOB says goodbye to 2015 and Angela drops by to take me drinking.  Royal Headache - High PEARS - Forever Sad The Kenneths - Not Good Enough   So many cool ideas for 2016 can't wait to share them with you all so stayed tuned! Cheers!

RBR #6

December 14, 2015 23:52 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Bob closes out the year with top 3 favorite albums/songs of 2015 list.   Bob  1. Worriers - Imaginary Life - Parts 2. Jeff Rosenstock - We Cool? 3. Beach Slang - The Things We Do To Find People Who Feel Like Us   Eric Fly  1. The Windowsill / DeeCracks - Reconsider Fisto split 10" - Around 97 2. All Brights - Hell on a Surf Board 3. Gent Bent - Discography   Xavi (The Follies)  1. Radioactivity - Silent Kill - Pretty Girl 2. Spraynard - Mable - Applebee's Bar 3. The Low Ends -...

RBR #5

November 23, 2015 23:02 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

Bob has a co-host this week, his bff Angela! Together they play new songs off future releases by Fantastico! (Where Dreams Go to Die), Los Skagaleros (Two Tales), and Confused (Skate or Die). 

RBR #4

November 16, 2015 19:32 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

Bob is back and very thankful for the support. He pours one out for his homies who are no longer with us, plays a song off the new Beach Slang album (Too Late to Die Young), interviews a local drum god (Arnold Garza) who then closes out the show with some Motorhead (Iron Fist).

RBR #3

November 02, 2015 20:17 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

Bob goes local and plays songs* from The Lowends (Sour Note), Ataque de Rabia (Punk y Slam), The Follies (Books & Records), Indecisives (How Do You Kill What's Already Dead?), and Nerve Damage (Words are Poison), then sits down and has a chat with local street artists Josue Ramirez (raw_mirez @ Instagram) over a glass of cheap wine.   *All bands can be found on Bandcamp

RBR #2

October 26, 2015 23:01 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

Bob dips into the local punk vaults (cassette) and plays some Haskels (Burn Hollywood), interviews an old friend (Oi! Steve) who incorrectly names that tune by FANG (The Money Will Roll Right In). 

RBR #1

October 26, 2015 22:24 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB

Bob plays some new Radioactivity (Battered), interviews the interviewees (Charlie and Ronnie // As I Walk Through the Valley documentary), and finishes it up with a killer tune by locals The Ex-boyfriends (Are There Any Punks Out There?).

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