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Socialista Podcast

27 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratings

Podcast by Brianna Fox-Priest

Society & Culture
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Episode 26: Community, A Dialogue Of Why It Matters

November 01, 2019 19:21 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

How are people like bananas??  Today's podcast episode is all about community. I start the dialogue of what community is and why it matters. Join me in this stream of consciousness-like episode.  I'd love to hear your thoughts on what you believe community is and why it matters to you. Let's talk more online :) Many Thanks... Theme Music by Chop808 (IG:@chop808) Artwork by Abbie Paulhus (IG:@abbiepaulhus) Connect with me...Stay up to date of my new adventures! IG: https://www.instagra...

Episode 25: Ending My Las Vegas Chapter - A Community Collaboration: "What Does Las Vegas Mean To Me?"

August 23, 2019 15:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

What does Las Vegas mean to me?  Welcome and thank you for listening to episode 25 of The Socialista Podcast. As you can read in the title I am "ending" my Las Vegas Chapter, as I am moving! As you listen to this episode I will already be on my way to my next destination. This journey has been an wild and amazing one. I am so grateful for my experiences and memories of Las Vegas and the people in it. Today's episode is a collaborative one. I asked other creatives "What does Las Vegas mean ...

Episode 24: Victoria Hogan and Holly Vaughn, Creator and Officiants of Flora Pop and Sure Thing Chapel

July 10, 2019 05:37 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

We're back and talking about loveee! Today I am sitting down with Victoria Hogan and Holly Vaughn of Flora Pop and Sure Thing Chapel.  Please support them by getting eloped ;) Follow Flora Pop... IG: https://www.instagram.com/florapopshop/  Website: https://florapop.com/ Follow Sure Thing... IG: https://www.instagram.com/surethingchapel/ Website: https://www.surethingchapel.com/ Many Thanks... Theme Music by Chop808 (IG:@chop808) Artwork by Abbie Paulhus (IG:@abbiepaulhus) Connec...

Episode 23: Rich Mann of The Union Drifters

January 13, 2019 16:57 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MB

Welcome to the first episode of The Socialista Podcast in 2019! It has been a little over one year since this podcast started. Woohoo! Today I am sitting down with Rich Mann from the Union Drifters. Rich and I met back in October of 2017 at a Vintage Market here in Las Vegas. This was right around the time I was conceptualizing this podcast and I asked him if he wanted to play one of his songs in my outro. Since then The Union Drifters have released their first album, traveled for shows, an...

Episode 22: Kim of Sober in Vegas

November 06, 2018 14:58 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB

The Socialista Podcast is finally back with another episode! This chat was prerecorded. You know that feeling when you instantly connect with someone? It’s a rare moment, but one I experienced upon meeting Kim for the first time. Kim is the woman behind Sober in Vegas, a blog that explores the sober-friendly side of our dear home of Las Vegas. Because, yes, you can be sober in Vegas and do amazing things! I learned a lot about her personal journey at her mission behind her blog. Please list...

Episode 21: Justin of Jabbawockeez

September 19, 2018 14:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB

Back at it and ready to have you learn more about today's guest! Today on episode 21 (WHAT?!) I chat with Justin of the Jabbawockeez. Justin is currently a crew member of Jabbawockeez, Full Force, and Super Cr3w. He was Born and raised in Guam, Justin talks of the peaceful and quiet life the tiny island of Guam offers. At the age of 11, he began dancing and quickly realized he had a passion for it. Hearing his story gives me so much inspiration! From practicing hip-hop at school to becoming ...

Episode 20: Jen Taler of Fergusons Downtown

August 17, 2018 15:58 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

Today on this episode of the Socialista Podcast, I sit down with my friend and constant source of inspiration, Jen Taler of Fergusons Downtown. She is the one who makes it all happen at Fergusons Residential Park, Market in the Alley, and Hotel. She is so special and passionate about our community! Without her the Socialista Podcast would not be where it is today! We chat about how the residential side of Fergusons came to be, how she got involved, and now the impact that Fergusons Downtown ...

Episode 19: Rikka Logan, Founder of DTLV Artwalk

August 09, 2018 14:47 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MB

Today on this episode of the Socialista Podcast, I sit down with Rikka Logan, the founder of DTLV Artwalk! This woman is a beautiful soul who shines a light on the art community and artwork in Downtown Las Vegas. Please listen to the full episode to learn more about Rikka, and DTLV Artwalk! Follow DTLV Artwalk... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dtlvartwalk/ Book a Tour: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/dtlvartwalk/items/ Many Thanks... Theme Music by Chop808 (IG:@chop808) Artwork by ...

Episode 17: "Far Away From Home" Debut with Jessica Manalo

June 23, 2018 16:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MB

"There's magic out there!" The Socialista Podcast is back, bb! The hiatus was long but it's over. I am really excited for you to listen to today's episode with singer and songwriter, Jessica Manalo. This episode has been one of the more authentic ones. We talk about Jessica's newest single, Far Away From Home (debuting tonight), her methods of songwriting, and deep dive into society's obsession to smart phones- guilty as charged. This is an episode you will want to listen all the way to t...

Episode 18: LIVE from Velveteen Rabbit

June 23, 2018 15:36 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MB

The Socialista Podcast is coming atcha LIVE (well not actually live but ya know what I mean). Feel like you were actually there. Real noise, real conversations, real music. That’s it! Far Away From Home Debut - Jessica Manalo Performances by: Sonia Barcelona Glass Pools Cameron Calloway Jessica Manalo Follow Jessica Manalo… Website: http://www.jessicamanalo.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesssicamanalo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jesssicamanalo/ Many Thanks... Theme M...

Episode 16: Cathy Brooks, Owner of The Hydrant Club

April 27, 2018 13:31 - 1 hour - 86.1 MB

Today on Episode 16, of The Socialista Podcast, I was invited to the Hydrant Club by Owner and Dog Whisperer Cathy Brooks. The Hydrant Club is a dog park, daycare, and dog training /human education facility right on Fremont street (you can't miss it! Just look for the big, yellow hydrant. Today I was able to learn more about Cathy, from growing up in Philly to working in California, taking a spiritual trip in Peru to finally making her way to Las Vegas five years ago, Cathy has such an amazin...

Episode 15: Halsey Harkins

April 13, 2018 13:49 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MB

Today of episode 15 of The Socialista Podcast, I invite over Las Vegas Songwriter, Halsey Harkins! First off let me say she is a wonderful soul with some pretty awesome things on the horizon. Halsey was born and raised in Southern California and moved to Vegas at just 6 years old. She talks about her home schooling experience. Her and her older siblings were home schooled by her mother, until around middle school. In high school, at LVA, she started to focus more on music. She started out pla...

Episode 14: April Events and Honorable Mentions

April 06, 2018 13:24 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

Here's a short and sweet episode for ya! Today on episode 14 of The Socialista Podcast, I cover some fun local events happening in Las Vegas this month! You will recognize some familiar names and learn some new ones. Listen to this short episode to get the scoop! You can find everyone I mentioned below... Events & Mentions: https://www.instagram.com/photos4thepeople/ https://www.instagram.com/chop808 http://www.chop808.com https://www.instagram.com/papichuloteej https://www.instagram.com/...

Episode 13: Josh Molina, Co-owner and Founder of Makers & Finders

March 30, 2018 04:42 - 1 hour - 58 MB

Today on episode 13 of the Socialista Podcast, I have an amazing conversation with Josh Molina, the co-owner of Makers & Finders. It was so wonderful to learn more about this highly acclaimed cafe, which started from Josh's love of interacting with people and wanting to have a spot where people can enjoy coffee and latin-fusion cuisine. As a early teen, Josh was driven to work. He pursued various jobs and pushed himself through college. Once realizing he wanted to get into the restaurant busi...

Episode 12: Lo The Dino

March 23, 2018 04:22 - 1 hour - 64 MB

Today on Episode 12 of the Socialista Podcast, Lo the Dino stops by the tiny home to talk about her upbringing and how she came to be a well known Vegas DJ. Lo moved to Las Vegas in 2012 after living in California most of her life. She explains that her parents choice of music (her mom was a singer!) has influenced some of the mixes she creates. She originally went to school for film, she found that her passion was in music composition and movie soundtracks. She didn’t take DJing seriously un...

Episode 11: Drew Cohen, Co-owner of The Writer's Block

March 16, 2018 04:22 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

Today on episode 11 of The Socialista Podcast, I chat with the Co-Owner of The Writer’s Block, Drew Cohen. I discovered Drew hails from the East Coast as well, New York City to be specific! He and his husband moved to Las Vegas in 2014 to open The Writer's Block. Through our conversation I can tell how passionate Drew is about literature and showing others how important independent book shops are. Not only does The Writer's Block sell books, it hosts workshops for ages 5-18. To learn more abo...

Episode 10: Adam, Creator Of Pretty Done

March 09, 2018 05:22 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB

Today on episode 10 of The Socialista Podcast, I got the chance to sit down with Adam, the founder and creator behind Pretty Done. Adam defintely has a cool story of how he got to Vegas. He started DJing during college, his passion for learning new things and his drive led him here. Now he does it all! From Pretty Done to photography to making music, Adam certainly loves to see things in a different perspective. He also speaks in length about personal growth and brand growth and how he concep...

Bonus Episode: Chop 808 & Ray at Brooklyn Bowl

March 08, 2018 04:18 - 1 hour - 78.3 MB

SURPRISEEE!!! Bonus Episode coming 'atcha! You are welcome. Today's bonus episode is to promote Chop 808 and ItsRayIGuess sets at the Brooklyn bowl tonight! Chop and Ray sit down with me to talk past, present, and future. Learn more about where they hail from, their music inspirations and what you can expect tonight from them at the Brooklyn Bowl! Please make sure to see them live TONIGHT!! Chop is releasing brand new music and Ray is performing Mr. Nice Guy for the first time live with Teej...

Episode 9: Ryan Brunty of Depressed Monsters

March 02, 2018 14:27 - 1 hour - 74.1 MB

Today on Episode 9 of The Socialista Podcast, I get the chance to have a conversation with Ryan Brunty, the artist, and creator behind Depressed Monsters. I learn more about his childhood, growing up in Las Vegas, spending his time drawing and later realizing going through periods of depression. Ryan opens up about his battle with depression and anxiety as a young adult which led him to stay in his room for two weeks after the passing of his grandfather. He talks more in-depth about how this ...

Episode 8: Sabriel

February 23, 2018 00:37 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

Today on Episode 8 of The Socialista Podcast, I have and an exclusive interview with local musician, Sabriel. Sabriel is a talented artist who began her music career in 2011 at the age of 16. We discuss everything from being born and raised in Las Vegas (our first native guest!), how growing up with classic musicians like Prince shaped her style, and some of the amazing videos she planning. I learned that at the age of 3, Sabriel began taking dance lessons which helped her transition to the ...

Episode 7: Jean Munson, Founder of Plot Twist Publishing

February 16, 2018 01:41 - 1 hour - 65 MB

Today on episode 7 of The Socialista Podcast, I sit down with Jean Munson, the Founder of Plot Twist Publishing. Jean and I originally met at the Las Vegas Women's March Anniversary rally, her art was the chosen t-shirt design for the official Las Vegas Women's March merch. Jean was born and raised in Guam, she talks about the familial and societal expectations a woman has and how not fitting into the mold inevitably pushed her to persevere and create the life she wanted. We talk everything f...

Episode 6: Kelly Bennett, Creative Director at Vegetation & Founder of With Brave Company

February 09, 2018 02:56 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

Today of Episode 6 of The Socialista Podcast, I chat all things conscious living with Kelly Bennett(another East Coast babe)! Kelly is the Creative Director and a restaurant partner of Vegenation, as well as the founder of With Brave Company, a creative studio for change makers. She explains her passion for developing a conscious brand stemmed from her childhood. She always knew she wanted to be a business owner and one who wanted to do something for the social good. At a young age, she was h...

Episode 5: Diana Edelman, Founder of Vegans, Baby

February 02, 2018 04:11 - 1 hour - 80.4 MB

Today on Episode 5 of The Socialista Podcast, I have a wonderful conversation with Diana Edelman. Through talking about her childhood and family we discover that we both are from the East Coast! Diana walks me through her career in PR which eventually led her to move between cities, and finally discover her greatest passion... traveling and helping others. Her experience living in Thailand and writing about an elephant sanctuary led her to a vegan lifestyle. After moving back to Las Vegas, sh...

Episode 4: Daniel Park

January 26, 2018 14:43 - 57 minutes - 110 MB

Today on episode 4 of The Socialista Podcast, I had the chance to sit down with solo artist, Daniel Park. Daniel is known locally and globally for his covers and original music. He walks us through how he came to Las Vegas after traveling the West Coast performing live shows, and how his passion for traveling has led him to play in places like Australia, Singapore, Bali, ON TOP OF A MOUNTIAN (!!!), and of course almost daily here in Vegas. Listen to learn more about Daniel and his take on pur...

Episode 3: DJ Wizdumb

January 19, 2018 16:36 - 1 hour - 136 MB

Today on episode 3 of The Socialista Podcast, I sit down with DJ Wizdumb. We talk everything from his beginnings in the DJ world in Texas to teaching students who want to pursue a musical career. He explains his journey of taking a leap of faith to move to Las Vegas to pursue his career. In his 10 years of being a local he has seen a huge revamping of Downtown, we discuss the collaborative attitude of the music scene and creators of Las Vegas. You can now see DJ Wizdumb play all over Downtown...

Episode 2: Alex Hamilton & Brie Nelson, Founders of Minimal Market

January 12, 2018 02:44 - 1 hour - 158 MB

Today on episode 2 of The Socialista Podcast, I chat with Alex Hamilton and Brie Nelson, the founders of Minimal Market. Alex and Brie discuss their personal journeys from moving to Las Vegas at a young age to their mutual love for hand-crafted goods. These ladies took their love for handmade goods and passion for sustainable, minimal-waste products and turned it into a local pop-up market. We dive into the issue of one-time use plastic disposables as well as discussing the importance of bein...

Episode 1: An Introduction to Socialista

January 05, 2018 01:18 - 26 minutes - 49.5 MB

Welcome to The Socialista Podcast: A Collection of Stories from Las Vegas Creatives. In this introduction episode, I discuss the purpose of this podcast and my personal journey from a small town in South Jersey to Las Vegas. And SURPRISE... real people live here! I break down what I plan to do and who you can expect to hear in future episodes. Connect with me... IG: @socialistalv Facebook: Socialista Please leave any feedback and recommendations, like, share, and subscribe to stay updated! ...

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