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S12 E8 Behind the Mic with Karla Christina

The AC Cruz Podcast - August 07, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratings
Karla Christina is an American vocal artist, raised in Nevada's capital, Carson City. Born to a Colombian mother and Costa Rican father on November 13th, 1984 in Glendale, California. She grew up speaking both English and Spanish and therefore loves singing a variety of genres in both. She's bee...

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First Generation Education

Chicana Chisme - August 01, 2022 03:00 - 26 minutes
Sandra Gonzalez Lamb is a passionate Latina who is trying to spread awareness on how getting 1st generation students access to career-linked learning helps teach them how to make a job into a career. And this then increases likelihood they will seek credentials. She has created a program Talent H...

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S12 E7 Behind the Mic with Genyva

The AC Cruz Podcast - July 31, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratings
Genyva Salas Monjaras is a powerful vocalist from the Rio Grande Valley. The singer earned a nomination for Best New Female Artist in 2009 and returned to music in 2015 after taking away from music to battle cancer and recover from injuries suffered in an auto accident. She shares her trials and...

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Live at the Spoiled Latina Summit

Chicana Chisme - July 25, 2022 02:00 - 15 minutes
Rita Bautista, Founder of The Latina Podcast Network/ Latino Pods, and I finally meet in person in Houston, Texas at the Spoiled Latina Summit. We chat about how she got started, running a business, and the future of the network. Lastly, I had the honor of asking Chiquis Rivera a question at the ...

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S12 E6 Behind the Mic with Johnny Rod

The AC Cruz Podcast - July 24, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratings
Johnny Rodriguez, aka Johnny Rod, is a Grammy winner and a five-time Latin Grammy winner. He is known as the righthand man for late Tejano icon Jimmy Gonzalez, producing and composing classic Tejano hits during his many years with Grupo Mazz when Jimmy G went on his own. Johnny Rod shares memori...

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From Barrios to the Boardroom

Chicana Chisme - July 18, 2022 01:00 - 27 minutes
Salena Guizpot is an educated hardworking entrepreneur. She gives back to the community by running The Boardroom Project, an organization that develops a strong pipeline of young girls and professional women of color to be the next generation of business, board and community leaders. With Casa Gu...

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S12 E5 Behind the Mic with Yeisi

The AC Cruz Podcast - July 17, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratings
Yeisi (pronounced 'Jay-cee') is a Tejano newcomer with big dreams. The singer-songwriter from the Rio Grande Valley is known for his romantic style of music as featured on his two Tejano albums, "Romance Tejano" and "Reminiscencias," which features production from Grammy-winning producer Gilbert...

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History in a Hurry: When cheerleaders were activists!

Chicana Chisme - July 11, 2022 05:00 - 10 minutes
This is the story about the Crystal City Mexican American Cheerleaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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S12 E4 Behind the Mic with AC Cruz hosted by DJ Saz

The AC Cruz Podcast - July 10, 2022 04:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratings
Sidalia Almaguer Mendoza aka DJ Saz owner and on-air personality of SazRadio.com. Born in Sunnyside Washington raised in the RGV returned back to the great state of Washington at the age of 16 and hasn't looked back. Now she's taking over the podcast, DJ Saz goes Behind the Mic with your host AC...

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Recording Live History

Chicana Chisme - July 04, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes
Geremy Landin is a very active member in the San Antonio community. Not only has he ran for city council, he is on boards and commissions to help make the city the best it can be for its people. His interest in history led him to a masters degree in public history and a project that involved the ...

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S12 E3 Behind the Mic with La Machy

The AC Cruz Podcast - July 03, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratings
La Machy is best known as a founding member of GRAMMY-nominated international group La Conquista. The singer-songwriter and classical musician released a cover “Mamii,” adding her own signature cumbia style to the chart-topping collaboration between Karol G and Becky G. The lead single from her ...

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*Replay* Soy Chicano and Trans

Chicana Chisme - June 27, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutes
Since this is the last week of pride month, I wanted to replay one of my favorite episodes, Soy Chicano and Trans. Being trans is an issue rarely talked about, being a chicano in a trans community is talked about even less. This episode my friend James and I speak on his transition while being ch...

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Unlearning "Toxico" culture

Chicana Chisme - June 20, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutes
During a months hiatus from social media I've come to discover just how deep and unhealthy toxico culture is. The past few years we have made a joke of it but there's more to it than we realize.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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S12 E2 Behind the Mic with Jonny Ramirez

The AC Cruz Podcast - June 19, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratings
One of the most popular and recognizable voices of Tejano radio is back on the San Antonio morning airwaves after the launch of Tejano 95.7 earlier this year in March. The Texas radio veteran, whose career spans over four decades, chats about his legendary career, the state of Tejano music today...

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Getting Back to Your Roots, Tejano Style

Chicana Chisme - June 13, 2022 03:00 - 23 minutes
Tejano Tiktoker Lexie Rodriguez sits with me as we talk about Tik Tok, her love of Tejano, and making sure her kids know where they come from. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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S12 E1 Behind the Mic with Little Joe

The AC Cruz Podcast - June 12, 2022 16:56 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratings
If you are a fan of Tejano music then you'll know this man’s music.  For 60 plus years this icon has not only entertained but changed Tejano music as we know it. He was the first to add strings to musical arrangements that still stand the test of time. He has been an advocate for migrant workers...

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What up LYFESTYLE LIZ?!

Chicana Chisme - June 06, 2022 03:00 - 29 minutes
My girl Lifestyle Liz is a crazy beautiful woman who happens to be a Certified Plus Sized Trainer. Listen to her journey with fitness, confidence, and dating! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"The secret of getting things done is to act" with Eric Velasquez

Chicana Chisme - May 31, 2022 02:00 - 24 minutes
Community leader, Eric Velasquez, and I sit down to talk local politics, how to get involved, and the importance of political awareness. Catch him on his podcast Alamo City Agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Be Ferocious

Chicana Chisme - May 23, 2022 22:00 - 26 minutes
Boxer, promoter, and gym owner Luis "Ferocious" Villarreal and I sit down to talk about our favorite sport, BOXING. The past present and future of boxing, his own career, and the rise of boxing in Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The U.S. History of Forced Sterilization on Mexican American Women

Chicana Chisme - May 18, 2022 06:00 - 15 minutes
It is 2022 and women's bodies are still being governed, except this time people are pro-life. It was not very long ago when they US was performing forced sterilizations on women of color. The case of Madrigal v Quilligan was a case that really brought this issues to the forefront . Learn more abo...

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Chisme with Norteño 210

Chicana Chisme - May 10, 2022 03:00 - 21 minutes
My girl Natasha and I sit down to catch up on school, the current abortion laws, and plastic surgery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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REPOST- Behind the Mic Mother's Day Episode 2020

The AC Cruz Podcast - May 08, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratings
Robert and Eloy Pulido, A.J. Castillo, Ruben Ramos, Rigo and Raulito  Navaira, Gary Hobbs, Lucky Joe, Johnny Ramirez and Jimmy Cano talking moms for Mother’s Day.

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History in a Hurry: The Men of Company E

Chicana Chisme - April 30, 2022 05:00 - 14 minutes
During World War II, the Army National Guard had an all Mexican American Infantry Unit out of El Paso, Texas. This brave men deserve to have the story of their unit and valor told. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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From Writing to Rhymes

Chicana Chisme - April 25, 2022 02:00 - 17 minutes
Krystall Poppin is an up and coming rapper from Texas. I catch her at a performance in San Antonio, we talk about how she started writing raps, her favorite rappers, and what all she has in store for the rest of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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S11 E9 Behind the Mic with Destiny Navaira

The AC Cruz Podcast - April 24, 2022 04:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratings
Destiny Navaira is the next generation of the Navaira musical legacy and found her own sound with a life-changing move to Monterrey, Mexico a few years ago. Her debut solo album, La Preferida, earned the songstress a Tejano Music Award for Female Vocalist of the Year in 2021 placing her in elite...

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Rehab and Sports

Chicana Chisme - April 17, 2022 19:00 - 31 minutes
Danielle Aguilar is a physical therapist who started her own business in San Antonio helping athletes improve their bodies after injuries. A young educated tejana kicking butt in the medical and sports realm.IG@reaction_sportrehab FB: Reaction Rehab & Sports Performance Learn more about your ad c...

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S11 E8 Behind the Mic with Manny Guerra

The AC Cruz Podcast - April 17, 2022 04:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratings
Manny Guerra is to Tejano as Berry Gordy is to Motown. Manny got his start with Isidro Lopez as his drummer, then started helping out his own brother, Rudy Guerra, and Sunny Ozuna which led to recording the classic song "Talk to Me" and many others soon followed from La Mafia, Grupo MAZZ, and of...

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Yo Soy Joaquin

Chicana Chisme - April 12, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes
This episode I read an important piece of chicano literature "I am Joaquin", a poem written by civil rights leader Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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S11 E7 Behind the Mic with Demmi Garcia

The AC Cruz Podcast - April 10, 2022 04:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratings
She comes from a long lineage of musical excellence deeply rooted in Tejano and Mexican American music The singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist (she plays violin, piano, guitar, and bass) has assisted and worked with Beyonce's father Matthew Knowles for several years. Now, this talented...

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Loca Peligrosa

Chicana Chisme - April 05, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes
Singer Savannah Votion and I sit down this week to talk about her musical journey. Her vocals, beauty, and personality make her a woman to be on the lookout for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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