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Valley 101How to celebrate Dia de los Muertos respectfullyDia de los Muertos is a popular holiday in Arizona, and really everywhere, but also one that many of the people who celebrate it may not know much about. And while there my be no technically wrong way to celebrate, there is definitely a right way.So how do you celebrate Dia de los Muertos respectfully?This week on Valley 101, a podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, we find out. I spoke with Mathew Sandoval, an Arizona State University professor and an expert on the holiday, as well as Tiffany Acosta, a Republic...2024-10-2815 min
Glad You AskedWhat is Día de los Muertos?Every year at Halloween in the United States, amidst the usual vampires, witches, wizards, and superheroes, you may see a few costumes inspired by the Mexican tradition of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. If you aren’t familiar with this tradition, you might wonder about the significance of the floral crowns and beautifully painted skulls. Although the movie Coco recently brought Día de los Muertos into the public eye, Americans who are not of Mexican descent may still be confused about the celebration. Is this just how they do Halloween in Mexic...2024-10-2533 min
The Science of HappinessHow Rituals Help Us Process GriefWe explore Día de los Muertos—Day of the Dead—as a ritual that nurtures community, imbues loss with meaning, and helps us process grief while also connecting through shared joy.Summary: We investigate how Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, rituals strengthen family ties and cultural identity, and learn about its evolution from a 3,000 year old practice to a global celebration. We look at key elements like the ofrenda and explore how commercialization—like Mattel’s Day of the Dead Barbie—raises questions about balancing tradition with modern influences.This episode...2024-10-2426 min
Traveling with AAATop 5 Events in the U.S. for Experiencing the Day of The Dead with Mathew Sandoval and Lauren CockingAre you ready to experience the vibrant colors and rich cultural heritage of Día de Los Muertos? If the sweet smell of pan de muerto is already luring you in, then it’s time to settle on a destination. There are so many options to choose from when it comes to places to experience Day of the Dead, whether it’s a festive city celebration or a more traditional community event. It just comes down to deciding which one is right for you. Today, Angie Orth is back with Ma...2024-10-2408 minTraveling with AAABest Places to Experience Day of the Dead with Mathew Sandoval and Lauren CockingIf a rich dose of cultural heritage tempts your travel appetite, then visiting a destination where Día de Los Muertos is celebrated might add a new dimension to your worldview. From intricate ofrendas to colorful papel picado, the holiday’s traditions are both beautiful and impactful. Today, Angie Orth welcomes Lauren Cocking and Mathew Sandoval. Cocking is a Mexico City–based freelance travel writer who has written extensively about traveling in Mexico and Day of the Dead for publications such as The Independent, Fodor’s, and Culture Trip. Sandoval is an Arizona State Universit...2024-10-1724 min
Interfaith Voices Podcast (hour-long version)The Healing Power of Dia de Los Muertos (Encore)Dr. Mathew Sandoval’s scholarship and research into the history and evolution of the festival known as Dia de Los Muertos was fueled by two pivotal events: as a young man traveling to Guatemala and observing the festival for the first time in a country that was not Mexico and, the death of his father. 2023-10-1900 min
Greater Phoenix A to ZDia de los Muertos history & traditions — Dr. Mathew Sandoval*Please note that there were some microphone issues in this episode, but the compelling dialogue remains rich and enlightening. Host Tim Bourcet is joined by local expert Dr. Mathew Sandoval for an engaging discussion about the history, traditions and Greater Phoenix Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations. Dr. Sandoval is an Associate Teaching Professor at Barrett the Honors College in Downtown Phoenix, a Social Transformation Lab Fellow, a member of ASU's Chicano/Latino Faculty and Staff Association, and is currently researching the transborder holiday Dia de los Muertos — analyzing issues of performance, tra...2023-10-1136 minInterfaith Voices Podcast (hour-long version)The Healing Power of Dia de Los Muertos (encore)Dr. Mathew Sandoval’s scholarship and research into the history and evolution of the festival known as Dia de Los Muertos was fueled by two pivotal events: as a young man traveling to Guatemala and observing the festival for the first time in a country that was not Mexico and, the death of his father. 2022-10-1300 minInterfaith Voices Podcast (hour-long version)The Healing Power of Dia de Los MuertosDr. Mathew Sandoval maps the evolution of an obscure syncretic holiday into a pop culture mainstay.2021-10-3100 min
From the Future, With LoveA Unified FutureWe live in a world where we are most interested in being right, than unified. What would it look like if instead of cancelling people we disagree with, we come to them with a genuine curiosity to find out why they are hurting? What can we learn from people we disagree with? This episode explores a future of living in a world where we can walk side-by-side.Special GuestsJustin GiboneyDr. Mathew SandovalRithu JagannathHammond ChamberlainMatthew Jones2021-03-021h 00
Nick Sandoval podcastDrowning In It (Jan '21)1) Illenium ft Tom DeLonge - Paper Thin 2) Gill Chang, Maazel & Danni Carra - Hold On 3) Krewella - Greenlights 4) Party Favor & EZI - Be OK 5) Maria Lynn & Maazel - Elastic 6) Drew Wilken - Found Me (feat. Gabriella Jacobs) 7) KingJet - Zone 8) 24kgoldn ft Justin Bieber, J Balvin & Iann Dior - Mood (Remix) 9) Megan Thee Stallion ft SZA - Freaky Girls 10) Tory Lanez & T-Pain - Jerry Sprunger (Kerry Glass Edit) 11) DJ Rocco & DJ Ever B - Shake It 12) Rad Cat feat. Dylan Mathew - Show Off 13) Topic & A7S ft Lil Baby - Why Do You Lie To Me 14) The Chainsmokers - C...2021-01-091h 07
Rodge - Weekend Power MixWPM # 133 : WPM - RODGE - MIX FM - MARCH 27 2018Tuesday – Burak Yeter ft Danelle SandovalCarless Whisper – Burak Yeter ft AlexisChandelier –Mathew Heyer ft Madilyn BaileySix days war (Mahmut Orhan remix) – Colonel BagshotArabian eyes – Billy EstebanI’m Sorry – Arilena AraDusk till Dawn – Zayn ft Sia (Rodge Remix)Can you feel it – Umut DoganUranya – Panatoyis KalantzopoulosFever – Joachim Pastor ft MischaAin’t no sunshine – Achtabahn ft Matt AndersenLove untold – 7evenCocoon – Milky ChanceNaked – James ArthurToo much to ask – Niall Horan (Rodge Remix)Words – RodgeHey Jude - The Beatles (Rodge Remix...2018-03-281h 00