Best Daniel Rios Jr Podcasts (2025)

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S3.EP9 - The Pablo Picasso Incident: Uriel Landeros, Muralist 41:22

5d ago41:22

41:22

A Picasso?! Text us! Support the showBy Rio Grande Valley, Texas/RGV 956: Samuel Sanchez

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S3.EP8.PT2 - La Villa Reál: 30 Years of Entertainment HISTORY, Continued 31:54

12d ago31:54

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The story of the RGV’s rich history and culture is not complete without a look back at Mr. “Nano” Ramirez’s massive contributions to the music and entertainment scene in the Valley. He built the most thrilling entertainment venue the area had ever experienced: La Villa Real Events Center. Major artists like George Strait, Metallica, Selena Quintani…

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S3.EP8 - La Villa Reál: 30 Years of MASSIVE Entertainment in the Valley, Pt.1 32:12

20d ago32:12

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The story of the RGV’s rich history and culture is not complete without a look back at Mr. “Nano” Ramirez’s massive contributions to the music and entertainment scene in the Valley. He built the most thrilling entertainment venue the area had ever experienced: La Villa Real Events Center. Major artists like George Strait, Metallica, Selena Quintani…

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ICYMI - Valley Drivers, Llanteros, and Why We Love the RGV 30:01

1M ago30:01

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This week the podcast crew sits down to dissect the feedback on a recent RGV #Reddit post on reasons why we love the #956. Sit back and enjoy a fun conversation on the area you know so well - and hear Sam’s take on the whole ‘Valley Drivers’ situation. Thanks for subscribing to @TheRioGrandePodcast on YouTube and for following the show on social me…

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S3.EP7 - Keeping the Valley Moving with Mario Garza, Physical Therapist 31:47

2M ago31:47

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This week we take a look at the health of the 956 through the lens of physical therapy. Listen to Mario Garza, Doctor of Physical Therapy as he helps us get active and gives us some useful tips on staying healthy and moving in our community. Don’t forget to subscribe to @TheRioGrandePodcast on social media and check out @CoreRehabPT for more of Dr.…

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S3.EP6 - Sweeter Dreams and Better Sleep with Angela 28:12

2M ago28:12

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What does bamboo have to do with a good night’s rest? This week we explore the world of Dulce Dreams Clothing to discover a new way to achieve sweeter dreams and unravel the new “sleepmaxxing” trend. Huge thanks to Angela of @DulceDreamsClothing for jumping on the mic and sharing her sustainable , hypoallergenic new venture. Don’t forget to subscri…

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S3.EP5 - Dr. Ireland Gonzalez, Veterinarian 26:45

2M ago26:45

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Any pet lovers out there?? This week we talk to Dr. Ireland Gonzalez, DVM and learn how to take better care of our furry friends and pick Dr. Gonzalez’ brain on animal care in the Rio Grande Valley. Thanks for listening, and don’t give your pets any garlic! Don’t forget to subscribe to @TheRioGrandePodcast on YouTube and submit your Valley homework…

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S3.EP4 - Natural Wine 101 with Myra Anzaldua 29:27

2M ago29:27

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Text us! Support the showBy Rio Grande Valley, Texas - RGV 956

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S3.EP3: Only-In-The-RGV?? Unraveling ‘Valleyisms’ 28:52

3M ago28:52

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This week we go back and dissect the comments section of one of our TikTok posts, discovering things that are apparently Only-In-The-Valley with a guest from California for some insight and verification. How many things can you think of that are only in the 956? #ForTheValley Thanks for subscribing to the show on YouTube and for the incredible IG s…

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S3.EP2 - Inside Level 1 Trauma in South Texas with Dr. Jeffrey Skubic 28:44

3M ago28:44

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As the Valley reaches new heights in growth and development, we see the need for higher levels of complex medical care. The Valley isn’t ’small’ anymore, and neither are its capabilities. This week we enter the world of Level 1 Trauma with Dr. Jeffrey Skubic, Trauma Medical Director with DHRHealth. We explore what goes on inside DHR’s Trauma Unit a…

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S3.EP1 - Wildlife Photography in the RGV with Manny Marquez 34:55

3M ago34:55

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Aaand we’re back! Welcome to Week 1 of the THIRD season of @TheRioGrandePodcast! We’re starting this thing off by heading to the brush country at Santa Cruz Ranch with local wildlife photographer @peaceofwildlifetx Emmanuel Marquez to get a glimpse of his work in the RGV oasis that is our backyard wildlife scene. The Valley’s parks and refuges are …

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The Rio Grande Podcast: Season 2 Recap 39:55

8M ago39:55

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And just like that, Season 2 is all wrapped up! Thanks so much for supporting the show and a huge thank-you to all our guests for an awesome season and great conversations. We can’t wait to be back next season - things are going to look a whole lot different! Don’t forget to subscribe to @TheRioGrandePodcast on YouTube and social media and thanks f…

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Welcome to The Rio Grande Valley! 40:44

9M ago40:44

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This week we’re going back to the basics and talking about what the RGV is all about and giving visitors some insight in the area known as Deep South Texas. Welcome to McAllen, and welcome to the Rio Grande Valley! #ForTheValley #McAllen #RGV #956 Text us! Support the showBy Rio Grande Valley, Texas - RGV 956

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The Rio Grande Podcast: Valley Drivers, Llanteros and Why We Love The RGV 30:04

9M ago30:04

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This week the podcast crew sits down to dissect the feedback on a recent RGV #Reddit post on reasons why we love the #956. Sit back and enjoy a fun conversation on the area you know so well - and hear Sam’s take on the whole ‘Valley Drivers’ situation. Thanks for subscribing to @TheRioGrandePodcast on YouTube and for following the show on social me…

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The Podcast Meets the Palo Santo Market 18:07

9M ago18:07

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Text us! Support the showBy Rio Grande Valley, Texas - RGV 956

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Bradley Freeman Jr.: From Brownsville TX to Sesame Street, The Muppets and Beyond 52:09

9M ago52:09

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Bradley Freeman, Jr. grew up dreaming of puppeteering for A-list TV shows like Sesame Street and The Muppets. Fast forward only a few short years, and he is doing Exactly that. It’s amazing: A regular Sesame Street character puppeteer from Brownsville! Get to know @BradleyFreemanJr and listen in on his incredibly rare journey straight to the top of…

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Actress Dannie McCallum from Edinburg, TX! 55:49

10M ago55:49

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Marvel’s Echo- and Tom Hanks’ Here Actress Dannie McCallum is an Edinburg native who has excelled in the world of film/theatre since her time with ECISD. Now in LA, Dannie is a full-time actress who has already taken on multiple roles in her exciting career. Today, she hops on the podcast to spend some time with the place she calls home. Get to kno…

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UTRGV Football RB Coach Marco Regalado 32:51

10M ago32:51

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V’s Up! This week we sit down with UTRGV Football RB Coach Marco Regalado, a Zapata, TX native who found his way back to South Texas. You’ll find him on the sidelines or on stage, and you just might find him behind the grill. Find out how he discovered his love for coaching and what drives him every day. Get to know another member of your all-new D…

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KRGV's Tim Smith! 59:19

10M ago59:19

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This week and we sit down and get to know one of the most recognized and loved faces of the Rio Grande Valley: Channel 5’s very own Tim Smith! Tim reflects on his career journey, shares what he loves about covering weather in South Texas, and answers some fun questions in between. Huge thanks to Tim for taking some time to share his story with the …

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Harlingen’s Cookies4College: A Sweet Small-Business Journey with Madelynn Birdwell 1:09:43

10M ago1:09:43

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This week we sit down with Madelynn Birdwell, founder/owner of the beloved ‘Cookies4College’ in Harlingen. We wanted to know: How do you grow a small unknown college-saving side gig into a thriving high-demand business that everyone loves? This is another RGV market/pop-up shop success story that you’ll love, from an incredible local you should kno…

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Nana's Taqueria: A Little Piece of Beautiful México in Weslaco, TX 58:55

11M ago58:55

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Have you been to @NanasTaqueria in Weslaco? What has blossomed into a ‘Business of the Year’ success story started out as a last-ditch effort to stay afloat in the middle of life-changing moves on a small corner lot in Weslaco. Listen in as owner Roxanna Treviño looks back on a whirlwind journey of determination, necessity, vulnerability and love t…

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Steve Rogers: I Survived Getting Hit By a Truck 1:00:21

11M ago1:00:21

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Meet Stephen Rogers, an auto-pedestrian accident victim who lived to tell the tale. Rogers’ life got slammed to a halt by a nightmare of an accident right in front of his daughter. One month-long medically induced coma and multiple trauma and reconstructive surgeries later, he joins the show to reflect on his journey to recovery. Make sure to follo…

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Rick Torres, Paramedic/Fire (Pt.2) - The Life of a Paramedic in South Texas 54:44

11M ago54:44

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A look inside the lives of our local first responders: Rick Torres is a veteran paramedic with also 10 years of service as a firefighter. As citizens/residents of our communities, we don’t always get to see what really goes on inside the lives and careers of our first-responder neighbors. We learn today that the role of a paramedic involves a lot m…

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Rick Torres, Firefighter/Paramedic (Pt.1) - Inside Fire Rescue in the RGV 39:02

11M ago39:02

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A look inside the lives of our local first responders: Rick Torres is a 10-year veteran firefighter with 2 years of service as a paramedic. As citizens/residents of our communities, we don’t always get to see what really goes on inside the lives and careers of our first-responder neighbors. We learn today that the role of a firefighter involves a l…

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Sea Turtle, Inc. - Saving the Planet’s Sea Turtles with Wendy Knight, CEO 42:14

11M ago42:14

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This week we take a deep dive into the work going on at Sea Turtle, Inc. in South Padre Island. Have you visited yet? Sea Turtle, Inc. truly is the future of sea turtle conservation for the world. The most common species found here is the Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle - a critically endangered species. One of the facility’s biggest objectives? Educating…

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Gilbert Hernandez of ‘Búho’: The Community Bookstore that Brownsville Needed 41:43

12M ago41:43

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Have you checked out ‘Búho’ bookstore? Búho is the Rio Grande Valley’s newest local bookstore in downtown Brownsville. What started out literally as a wandering shower thought turned into a local gem of a bookshop that is bringing people together every week to help build the sense of community that the 956 deserves. From regular wine tastings to ad…

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Therapist Valerie Rivera: Trauma, Relationships and Healing in the 956 49:22

12M ago49:22

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This week we take a dive into the world of therapy and counseling with licensed therapist Valerie Rivera to discuss the state of mental health in the Rio Grande Valley. As a specialist in childhood trauma and couples therapy, Valerie works hard to brighten the lives of her neighbors by helping them heal from life’s trials and navigate everyday chal…

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‘Freddsters’: 1.4 Million on TikTok! Meet Major Foodie-Content Creator Alfredo Garcia 51:39

1y ago51:39

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Freddsters is in the building! This week we sit down with viral tik tok foodie Alfredo Garcia to talk about his career in content creation and explore how he was able to go from working with the family business to exploding into social media stardom. We also discuss how he found himself in the middle of a viral situation with singer Cardi B! With o…

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Music Artist Daphne Michelle: A Singer’s Dream Unfolding in Front of the World 37:14

1y ago37:14

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Have you discovered the beautiful Daphne Michelle? Check out this week’s episode to see what it took to turn a dream into a goal - and a goal into an unfolding beautiful reality. Listen to Daphne’s story and check out the music style that is taking her to new heights in the Latin American music world. Support her work and don’t forget to follow @Da…

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Mercedes Author Tessie Ledesma: Fulfilling Dreams and Spreading Love with Polly the Possum 45:14

1y ago45:14

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Tessie Ledesma is a new author who chased her lifelong dream of writing a book, a journey that took her from pageants to possums in the middle of the pandemic. When she saw first-hand the need to spread a much-needed message about self-love and belonging, she knew she had to act, but she needed to find a way to speak to the thousands of kids that n…

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Lexi Peralta: The (Non-Toxic) Candles That Keep Harlingen Glowing 39:33

1y ago39:33

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Hey guys! This week we head to Harlingen to talk to Ms. Lexi Peralta of Jade Candle Co. to meet another local business owner who has taken Cameron County by storm with her non-toxic custom made candles. The story of how she got into this business is as fun and interesting as she is herself! Learn about the candle-making process, what she loves abou…

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Celebrity Chef Graham Campbell: From Scotland to Edinburg (Texas!) 49:05

1y ago49:05

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Did you know the Rio Grande Valley is home to a Michelin-starred celebrity chef? Meet Chef Graham Campbell, owner of Castlehill Bistro in Edinburg, Texas. Find out how a bona fide Scottish Head Chef found his way from the small towns of Scotland to the biggest cooking competitions in the USA. Before he finally found his place in South Texas, he tou…

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RGV Dietician Isaac Anzaldua - Food, Culture and Perspective 54:27

1y ago54:27

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This week we head to Rio Grande City to talk to Mr. Isaac Anzaldua, Registered Dietician. You might recognize his last name as he is connected to the people that the Anzalduas Park and Bridge around Mission, Texas are named after. Join the conversation as he reflects on his love of food, culture and his people. Be sure to follow @nuestro.nutrition …

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UTRGV Vaquero Football: The Rio Grande Valley Meets Head Coach Travis Bush 24:45

1y ago24:45

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Hey #VaqueroNation! Your very first UTRGV Football Head coach Mr. Travis Bush has arrived to #RallyTheValley behind our new D1 football program and it’s time to get to know him a little better! A true Texan through-and-through, Coach Bush has absolutely made his mark at the highest levels of Texas High School- and College football, both as a player…

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Meet Brody Rivers: Texas Country Music Star Rising Straight from Cameron County 55:02

1y ago55:02

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Brody Rivers is a rising Texas country music artist from Rio Hondo, TX. Join him on his journey through the raging country music scene as he reflects on the start of his newfound career and all that has come with it, including a shot at competing on the hit series American Idol. Be sure to check out @BrodyRiversMusic on social media and your favori…

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Ingrid Monserrat: “Planting” Change in the RGV with Maria Cruz Cuisine 1:01:39

1y ago1:01:39

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Hey RGV! Season Two is here and it’s starting off with a bang! Meet Ingrid Monserrat, local visionary and owner of Maria Cruz Cuisine plant-based restaurant. Driven by a mission to “Be the Change”, Ms. Ingrid has found her passion of guiding the community to a healthier lifestyle through wellness and plant-based eating. Growing up around ranching a…

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The Rio Grande Podcast - Introducing Season 2 22:32

1y ago22:32

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Text us! Support the showBy RGV 956 - Rio Grande Valley, Texas

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The Rio Grande Podcast: Season One Recap - Part 2 48:47

1+ y ago48:47

48:47

And so, just like that… Season one of @TheRioGrandePodcast is officially wrapped up! We want to thank all of our listeners for the amazing support and all the feedback and positive comments over the last several months. This level of engagement was almost unprecedented/unexpected for the show’s first set of episodes, so we really felt that it was b…

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The Rio Grande Podcast: Season One Recap - Part 1 27:20

1+ y ago27:20

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And so, just like that… Season one of @TheRioGrandePodcast is officially wrapped up! We want to thank all of our listeners for the amazing support and all the feedback and positive comments over the last several months. This level of engagement was almost unprecedented/unexpected for the show’s first set of episodes, so we really felt that it was b…

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Nick Stacey: Fragile Planet Wildlife Park 50:51

1+ y ago50:51

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Meet Nick Stacey, local wildlife conservationist and co-owner of Fragile Planet Wildlife Park, a new wild immersive attraction here in Los Fresnos, TX. Listen to the story of how and why he decided to bring a whole new zoo experience to the Rio Grande Valley and what this new wildlife park has to offer. From exotics to native species, this place de…

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Alex Velasco: The "Fork to Fit Kitchen" Revolution 43:30

1+ y ago43:30

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This week we sit down with Alex Velasco, local visionary and co-Founder/CEO of @ForkToFitKitchen based in McAllen. Driven by a passion for health and wellness , he has taken on the challenge of working to “revolutionize the way people eat, to empower a happier, healthier world.” Deep within a society where fast life is powered by Fast Food, Velasco…

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Daniel Seddiqui: The “Most Traveled Person in America” Visits the RGV 50:18

1+ y ago50:18

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It was his Grande Finale! The “most-traveled man in America” has spent years exploring the United States to get a taste of life and work in every corner of the country. He had seen and experienced it all - except for one last piece of the map: the great South Texas. Now that he’s finally conquered his “final frontier” in the RGV, he’s sat down with…

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Giovanni Cardenas: All About Alpaquita Ranch 1:03:25

1+ y ago1:03:25

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In this episode, we head to the amazing Alpaquita Ranch in Monte Alto to meet owner Giovanni Cardenas and learn all about the alpaca farm that has taken the Rio Grande Valley by storm. We talk the farm’s origin story, Alpaca fun facts, and discuss all the things that make @AlpaquitaRanch a must-visit attraction in the RGV. Can you name the two type…

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The Rio Grande Podcast: Hanging Out with the Crew Part 2 35:47

1+ y ago35:47

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Have you seen the “Big Bird”?? Did they ever find Pancho Villa? Where did ‘fajitas’ and all those famous fajita tacos come from? And are all local-market commercials as witty as Valley commercials, or is that just an RGV thing? Listen in as the podcast peeps talk about local history and culture. Don’t forget to follow the show on social media and o…

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Arianna Cazares, RDH: Brushing Up On Dental Hygiene 101 in the 956 52:16

1+ y ago52:16

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Does your toothbrush look like it’s having a bad hair day? Do you still brush in circles?? And what’s with the whole “coated tongue” phenomenon? Listen in as local Registered Dental Hygienst Arianna Cazares fills us in on all the need-to-know basics on oral health and shares her vision of making the RGV a better place one smile at a time. Thank you…

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Corine Garcia Maldonado: The Power of Music with Starr Music Academy 35:57

1+ y ago35:57

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Join us as we get to know Corine Garcia Maldonado, founder of Starr Music Academy, as she reflects on the deeper impact music has on her students and the world around us. A professional musician and dedicated music teacher, her work is helping future generations grow to become true “Starrs” of the Rio Grande Valley. Text us! Support the show…

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Lebby Salinas and Terry Drefke: Promoting Wellness and Healthier Eating in the 956 and Beyond 37:52

1+ y ago37:52

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Tune in this week as locals Terry Drefke and Lebby Salinas share their passion for empowering the community to lead safer, healthier lives through the power of food. Learn how they work to make the valley a better place, one bite at a time. Text us! Support the showBy Rio Grande Valley, TX

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The Rio Grande Podcast: Hanging Out with the Crew 30:33

1+ y ago30:33

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What do you call those “bolis” pops in English? Were you a victim of Hispanic fear-mongering as a kid? Hang out with us as we sit down and talk life in the 956 and also highlight our love for local restaurants. Text us! Support the showBy Rio Grande Valley, TX

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Glenn Simpson: Beekeeping with BayBees, Raw Honey Unfiltered 37:24

1+ y ago37:24

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Oh, honey! Join us this week for a lesson on bees and honey-harvesting as local beekeeper Glenn Simpson teaches us what we should know about the buzzing world of bees and his experience with his growing honey business, BayBees. Text us! Support the showBy Rio Grande Valley, TX

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Zach Myers and Isaac Herrera: Hanging Out with Pharr Out Records 59:49

1+ y ago59:49

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On this episode, Zach Myers and Isaac Herrera of Pharr Out Records reflect on their business journey that took them from pop-up shop market success to opening the doors to their first storefront in Pharr, Texas! Through hard work and dedication, this 4-member team has brought the 956 a record shop to be proud of and an experience worth discovering.…

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