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PBS Reno ARTSBeth Macmillan, Executive Director, Artown One year after her first visit, Beth Macmillan returns to preview the 2025 Artown Festival. This year features a new venue necessitated by the downtown bridge repairs, one notable reunion and many exhibits, activities and performances to appeal to everyone. 2025-06-3029 min
Wild NevadacastEP 023 - Sue Norman, Author, RISK: A Life Saved By The RiverSue Norman’s relationship with the outdoors began at age 2 and it continued through a life on the river, where she learned the resilience to eventually win World Championships in Kayaking and Whitewater Rafting. Sue settled in Lake Tahoe, where she wrote her memoir, RISK: A Life Saved By The River, which releases June 24. 2025-06-2332 min
PBS Reno ARTSMarla Paulina, Producer, Director, Choreographer & Vocalist, Paulina ProductionsMarla Paulina is an impresario, keeping cabaret style dance performances alive in the Reno area. Her latest effort is Velvet Moon, opening later this month. Marla details how a show like this, with multiple dancers, aerial acrobatics and vocalists, comes to life. 2025-06-1625 min
Wild NevadacastEP 022 - Harmony Heywood, Map Adventures.Harmony Heywood combined her love of history and good old fashioned paper maps into a YouTube channel called Map Adventures, where she teaches us everything from the dramatic and lesser-known stories of our region to how to properly read and fold a map. 2025-06-0933 min
PBS Reno ARTSTim Young, Executive Director, Arts For All NevadaTim Young is just beginning his time as the Executive Director of Arts For All Nevada. As he settles into the job at the historic Lake Mansion, he introduces us to the many services the organization provides and invites us all to participate in the exploration of arts and culture. 2025-06-0221 min
Wild NevadacastEP 021 - Peter Stanton, CEO, Walker Basin ConservancyWild Nevada has visited Walker Lake a few times over the years, and we’ve seen the water diminishing to alarming effect. Peter Stanton leads the charge to return the water to Walker Lake. We talk about how that is happening and what effect it will have on recreational opportunities. 2025-05-2631 min
PBS Reno ARTSKris Vagner, Founder, Double Scoop.A few years ago, Kris Vagner saw that arts journalism was dwindling, so she decided to do something about it. She founded Double Scoop, a statewide online arts news source that is in its seventh year providing information that may otherwise not be reported. 2025-05-1927 min
PBS News Hour - ScienceWhat the dismissal of hundreds of scientists means for a flagship climate reportIn late April, the Trump administration told hundreds of scientists and experts that they were no longer needed to compile the next national climate assessment, a flagship report mandated by Congress to catalog the ways climate change affects the country. John Yang speaks with Elizabeth Koebele, an associate professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, who was among the recipients of that message. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders2025-05-1805 min
Wild NevadacastEP 020 - Emma Wynn, Nevada Native Plant SocietyCelebrating its 50th anniversary, the NNPS educates Nevadans about the wide variety of native plants, including the beautiful wildflowers that can be found all over northern Nevada. Emma Wynn gives us some wonderful suggestions to go out and experience a spring and summer full of brilliant color and a greater appreciation for our plant life.2025-05-1231 min
Phillip Gainsley's PodcastKathleen Marshall and Steve RidleyKathleen MarshallKathleen began her Broadway career as an assistant to her brother Rob, the choreographer of Kiss of the Spider Woman, in 1993. The two also collaborated on She Loves Me, Damn Yankees , Victor/Victoria and Seussical. She was the artistic director for the Encores! series of staged musical revivals from 1996 through 2000. During that time, she choreographed The Boys from Syracuse, Li'l Abner and Call Me Madam and she directed and choreographed Babes in Arms and Wonderful Town.She also directed and choreographed the Broadway revival of Grease. I was f...2025-05-081h 01
PBS Reno ARTSFord Goodman, Founder, For The SongWhen music lover Ford Goodman learned from professional musicians how the business of music works, with many great performers laboring with limited opportunities, he was motivated to find a better way, and the result is For The Song. Goodman explains how this throwback model takes a retro approach to funding artists and brings more great performances to the Reno area. 2025-05-0534 min
Wild NevadacastEP 019 - Chris Pattison and Spencer Davidson, Sutro TunnelSutro Tunnel Caretaker Spencer Davidson joins Executive Director Chris Pattison to give an update on the progress of the ambitious project at Sutro, which Wild Nevada last visited in 2022. 2025-04-2825 min
PBS Reno ARTSJessica Santina, Theater Writer/CriticJessica Santina has been writing theater reviews for the Reno News & Review for years, and in a smaller city like Reno that can be sensitive work. It can also be difficult working with your spouse, and since Jessica is married to this podcast’s host it might make for an unusual episode. 2025-04-2133 min
Wild NevadacastEP 018 - Evert Broderick, Medicinal & Edible PlantsHave you ever wondered whether you could live off the land by foraging? Evert Broderick knows that you probably can’t, at least not in Nevada. Broderick has been teaching people about the medicinal and edible properties of plants for years, and he sets us straight about realistic expectations on the trail. 2025-04-1426 min
PBS Reno ARTSEmily Skyle-Golden, Cordillera Film FestivalEmily Skyle-Golden founded and nurtured the Cordillera Film Festival in Reno into one of the coolest film festivals in the world, with year-round events including the upcoming Future Filmmakers Foundation Film Day coming up on April 19th. Emily tells us about the event and why it’s such an important part of Cordillera’s mission 2025-04-0732 min
Wild NevadacastEP 017 - Stephen Provost, AuthorStephen Provost is a prolific writer, with more than 40 books to his name, many covering travel on Nevada’s highways, like Highway 50, The Loneliest Road, and through historic towns with stories to tell, like Goldfield. 2025-03-3132 min
Sierra Miles: Behind the Desk MiniCastsPowering Connections: Local Business Updates & IT Insights from Sierra MilesIn this episode of Sierra Miles: Behind the Desk Minicast, we break down the highlights from the Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce’s Informational Briefing and Analysis Meeting held on March 25, 2025. Whether you missed it or just want a quick recap, we’ve got your cheat sheet to the most important updates shaping our local business community.🔍 Episode Highlights:Sierra Miles in the SpotlightLearn how this Reno-based healthcare IT company is setting the standard for HIPAA-compliant, secure managed IT services. We introduce you to key team members and explore how their tailored solutions are mak...2025-03-2713 min
PBS Reno ARTSKaren Terrey, Nevada County Poet LaureateKaren Terrey is the newly-appointed Poet Laureate of Nevada County and is just now beginning her term. She describes her vision of “bridging the county” to unite the two distinct arts districts on either side of the Sierra and gives a reading of two of her powerful poems. 2025-03-2436 minSierra Miles: Behind the Desk MiniCastsReno Sparks on the Rise: Transit Trends, Business Insights & Hidden TreasuresIn this episode, we cover key developments shaping Reno Sparks, including major trends in transportation, property taxes, business growth, and exciting community events. Plus, we highlight how Sierra Miles is helping businesses and nonprofits navigate technology challenges in a fast-changing world.🚍 Public Transportation Trends – Ridership has increased for 30 straight months, marking a 15% jump over last year. What does this mean for the future of commuting in Reno Sparks?🏨 Peppermill’s Luxury Renovations – A closer look at the newly remodeled Tuscan Tower rooms and the upgraded executive boardroom.🏠 Property Tax Q&A with Reno City Manag...2025-03-2013 min
Wild NevadacastEP 016 - Mike Branch, AuthorMike Branch is a renowned writer, especially about the West, a subject he knows intimately after years living his own Wild Nevada life in the high desert while raising a family and chronicling that unique experience. 2025-03-1732 min
PBS Reno ARTSRosine Bena, Sierra Nevada BalletFounding Artistic Director of Sierra Nevada Ballet and the SNB Academy in Reno Rosine Bena is also a contributor to Art Views at pbsreno.org/artviews and her latest column introduces this year’s Brew, Brats & Ballet event, which celebrates her 51 year career in dance. 2025-03-1027 min
ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably MissedSeptember 30, 1935One of the greatest engineering marvels of the 20th century - the Hoover Dam - was dedicated on September 30, 1935. What did the project mean for the United States, and what else was happening around the country and world on the exact same day?SOURCES“4 O’clock Bulletins.” Holyoke Daily Transcript (Holyoke, Massachusetts), August 3, 1936. www.newspapers.com.“5 Shot in Bank Raid; Tear Gas Routs Gang of 9.” Chicago Daily Tribune (Chicago, Illinois), October 1, 1935. www.newspapers.com.Associated Press. “Five Shot During Bank Robbery.” The Sheboygan Press (Sheboygan, Wisconsin), September 30, 1935. www.newspapers.com.Associated Press. “Hoover Dam’s Dedication...2025-03-0344 min
Wild NevadacastEP 015 - Mary Beth Roselli & Mark Cameron, Tahoe-Pyramid TrailMary Beth Roselli & Mark Cameron, Tahoe Pyramid Trail. Executive Director Mark Cameron and Board Member Mary Beth Roselli explain the “audacious idea” that is the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail, update the progress of the trail as they strive for its completion, and share their favorite sections for hikers, runners and cyclists. 2025-03-0331 min
PBS Reno ARTSLaura Newman, Author, The Darling of the Black Rock DesertLaura Newman, Author, The Darling of the Black Rock Desert. 2024 Silver Pen Award winner Laura Newman has a new book releasing in March. She treats us to readings from a story in The Darling of the Black Rock Desert and discusses her work, which is partially informed by her insatiable desire to travel and experience the world. 2025-02-2435 min
Wild NevadacastEP 014 - Tami Force, Nevada Ghost Towns & BeyondTami Force, Nevada Ghost Towns & Beyond. Tami Force has been all over Nevada’s back roads, exploring ghost towns and mining camps and sharing her discoveries with her online friends and family through Nevada Ghost Towns & Beyond at nvtami.com, @nvtami on social media and soon through a new book, In The Shadow Of The Sierra, publishing in 2025.2025-02-1733 min
PBS Reno ARTSStephanie Gibson, Director, John and Geraldine Lilley MuseumThe John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art is a relatively new museum, open since 2019 on the campus of the University of Nevada. Director Stephanie Gibson introduces us to the museum, its exhibits, philosophy and desire to be a cultural touchstone for the entire community. 2025-02-1027 min
Wild NevadacastEP 013 - David Rodriguez, Travel Writer and "The Dish" ColumnistDavid Rodriguez, Travel Writer and Food Blogger. David Rodriguez discovered a love of Nevada’s great outdoors and combined that with his passions for writing and food. Now he is a regular contributor to many publications, sharing his experiences from Nevada’s back roads, small towns and quirky restaurants. 2025-02-0331 min
PBS Reno ARTSDana Nollsch, Creatives Talk Podcast and renoarts.newsDana Nollsch is a familiar face to Reno area theater groups. He talks about his transition from theater photographer to theater reviewer at renoarts.news, and now his new identity as a podcaster with Creatives Talk.2025-01-2730 min
Wild NevadacastEP 012 - Joy Orlich, Historic Reno Preservation SocietyJoy Orlich, Historic Reno Preservation Society. Joy Orlich is the President of HRPS, a volunteer organization dedicated to sharing the stories of Reno’s history by highlighting important properties and advocating for their recognition and protection. Joy explains the organization’s mission and its various programs, from walking tours to a speaker series and even an app that shows us the history that lives right beside us. 2025-01-2032 min
PBS Reno ARTSMelissa Taylor, Executive Director, Reno Little TheaterMelissa Taylor, Reno Little Theater. How do you adapt a classic? RLT is producing a new adaptation of Dial M For Murder and Director Melissa Taylor gives us a preview of the new production. Taylor explains the process of directing a 70-year-old play and preparing it for a modern audience.2025-01-1333 min
PBS Reno ARTSMegan Berner, City of Reno Arts and Culture ManagerMegan Berner, City of Reno Arts and Culture Manager. We’ve all seen public art – sculptures and murals and the like – but what do you know about how it got there? Megan Berner, Arts & Culture Manager for the City of Reno explains the process, tells about the updated master plan and asks for public input, then gives us a preview of some upcoming public art for 2025. 2024-12-3036 min
Wild NevadacastEP 011 - John Trent, Author and UltrarunnerJohn Trent, Ultrarunner. John Trent is a longtime journalist, author, and trail runner who took up ultrarunning after experiencing the Western States 100 race up close. Trent explains the mindset of an ultrarunner and details the preparation that goes into such a grueling activity. 2024-12-2330 min
PBS Reno ARTSDennyse Sewell, CEO, Pioneer Center for the Performing ArtsDennyse Sewell, CEO, Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. The Pioneer Center is more than just the place to see the Reno Phil, AVA Ballet and Broadway touring shows. CEO Dennyse Sewell explains the ways the Pioneer is actively reaching out to the community, enriching lives by bringing the arts to the people who need them,and shares her excitement for the next few months of performances.2024-12-1634 min
Wild NevadacastEP 010 - Jack Sutton, Nevada BackroadsJack Sutton, Nevada Backroads. Jack Sutton has been bringing viewers the stories of Nevadans for over four decades on 2 News Nevada (KTVN) with his Nevada Backroads stories. Jack tells us of his own unlikely path which took him from his office work as an optometrist out on the road to find and share the wide spectrum of stories of life in Nevada.2024-12-0938 min
PBS Reno ARTSJohn Trent, Author, The University of Nevada 1874-2024, 150 Years of Inspiring ExcellenceJohn Trent is a longtime journalist and University of Nevada, Reno alum who faced the enormous responsibility of writing the University’s 150th Anniversary retrospective book. Trent tells us how he managed it, and what he learned that inspired him during the journey to completing The University of Nevada 1874-2024, 150 Years of Inspiring Excellence.2024-12-0232 min
Wild NevadacastEP 009 - Rich Moreno, Author, Frontier Fake NewsRich Moreno, author, Frontier Fake News. Rich Moreno guided the Wild Nevada team on four episodes in the show’s early seasons, introducing memorable locations, such as The Sump in central Nevada. Dave & Rich relive those experiences and Rich tells some old Nevada newspaper tales from his latest book, Frontier Fake News.2024-11-2531 min
PBS Reno ARTSChris Lanier, 2024 Reno City Artist
Chris Lanier, 2024 Reno City Artist. As his term approaches its end, Reno City Artist Chris Lanier discusses the position he’s held since January, his solo exhibit Backyard Radiance and Slow Draw, his curated City Hall show, plus his role as an art instructor, with all its joys and challenges.
2024-11-1834 minSierra Miles: Behind the Desk MiniCastsReno-Sparks Growth: Tech & Community Insights with Sierra MilesDive into the latest updates driving growth and community in Reno-Sparks. In this episode, we explore impactful projects and events, from the I-80 expansion to the Reno Sparks Chamber's networking opportunities. Discover how initiatives like the Nevada Governor’s STEM grants and PBS Reno’s Curiosity Classroom are shaping a skilled workforce for the future.
With insights from Sierra Miles, we discuss how local businesses can prepare for infrastructure advancements, stay competitive in a global market, and leverage technology to thrive. Whether it's IT security, compliance, or cloud solutions, Sierra Miles is committed to helping Reno businesses adap...2024-11-1214 min
Wild NevadacastEP 008 - Mike White, Trail Guide AuthorMike White, trail guide author. Mike White has written over 30 trail guide books for hikers and has appeared as a guide on Wild Nevada to show us a few of those trails. He tells us how books like his happen and we question the future of physical hiking books in an age of digital devices.2024-11-1134 min
PBS Reno ARTSDr. Donald Johanson, PaleoanthropologistDonald Johanson, Paleoanthropologist. It’s the 50th anniversary of Dr. Donald Johanson’s discovery of the Australopithecus afarensis Lucy in Ethiopia. We learn how Dr. Johanson continues to emphasize the importance of science communication at the Institute of Human Origins at ASU, which he founded. His continuing mission is to advance our understanding of human history.2024-11-0435 min
Wild NevadacastEP 007 - Helena Guglielmino, Outdoor Columnist, Reno News & ReviewHelena Guglielmino is a lover of the outdoors who writes about local trails for the Reno News and Review along with adventure stories for numerous other publications. She is working on a trail guide book, no doubt enhanced by her work with the Tahoe Rim Trail. 2024-10-2837 min
PBS Reno ARTSRyan Costella & Rod Hearn, Democracy SuicideRyan Costella and Rod Hearn, Democracy Suicide. Can art help us bridge the divides that grip our country? Ryan Costella has created Democracy Suicide, a nonpartisan stage play that is the result of his own soul searching, which he expressed in the form of poetry, and eventually a staged performance with actors. Rod Hearn plays one of the four characters who create a moving and powerful experience intended to challenge and inspire audiences. 2024-10-2128 min
Creatives Talk PodcastDave SantinaThis week, Tina and Dana sat down and talked to Dave Santina, Director of Local Content at PBS Reno.
The conversation touched on a multitude of subjects from the long-running PBS show Wild Nevada, new projects from PBS Reno, and the vibrant podcast world. Be sure to check this episode out!
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October 16, 2024
Your Hosts: Tina Mokuau and Dana Nollsch
Editor/Sound Engineer: Dana Nollsch
Music by Mr Smith and Antony Raijekov
With special thanks to:
Nevada Fine Arts for their c...2024-10-1644 min
Wild NevadacastEP 006 - Jack Hursh, How to Name a MountainJack Hursh, Nevada State Board of Geographic Names. How do you name a mountain? In 2015 Jack Hursh told the Wild Nevada team about a mountain named for a great friend of the show and created an immediate need for us to climb it. Now he tells us how you go about getting a mountain named after your old friend. 2024-10-1430 min
PBS Reno ARTSGeorge Lam, Assistant Director, Nevada HumanitiesMeet George Lam, the Assistant Director of Nevada Humanities, who introduces the 2024 Literary Crawl, happening Saturday, Oct 12 in Reno. The event features a wide spectrum of experiences for visitors: Family friendly activities, writers workshops, panel discussions with authors, readings, screenings and even an open mic. 2024-10-0727 min
Wild NevadacastEP 005 - Kathleen Kuo, Nevada Humanities, Sagebrush to SandstoneKathleen Kuo, Program Director, Nevada Humanities. Kathleen Kuo partnered with Scott Dickensheets to create Sagebrush to Sandstone, A Humanities Guide to Outdoor Nevada. This wonderful little book uses the humanities approach to enhance anyone’s experience in the outdoors.2024-09-3024 min
PBS Reno ARTSAnn Wolfe, Deep Time: Sea Dragons of NevadaHow does a curator create a unique and exciting experience for museum visitors? Ann Wolfe is the Andrea and John C. Deane Family Chief Curator and Associate Director at the Nevada Museum of Art, and the curator of the brand new exhibit Deep Time: Sea Dragons of Nevada. She tells us about the 2 year process to curate a presentation as complex as Deep Time and how she was able to include a personal contribution to the exhibit, a children’s book.2024-09-2328 min
Wild NevadacastEP 004 - Trina Machacek, Author and Humor ColumnistTrina Machacek is a writer known for her quirky humor column, Is This You?, which she writes from her home north of Eureka, Nevada. Where does she get her ideas, and how does life in such a rural area contribute to her inspiration?2024-09-1631 min
PBS Reno ARTSFrances Melhop, Director, Melhop Gallery °7077Frances Melhop has created unique art experiences since she abandoned the traditional gallery setting for a nomadic approach. Her latest exhibit is in the last place you might expect an art gallery – the former Nevada State Prison building. Melhop tells the story of this unlikely but powerful exhibit and describes how it came to be. 2024-09-0933 min
Wild NevadacastEP 003 - Sydney Martinez, findingnevadawild.comSydney Martinez is a Wild Nevada guest host and the force behind findingnevadawild.com, which includes Song Dog Silver, featuring her original jewelry made from Nevada stones, and Legends of Lost Nevada, a blog highlighting tales of days gone by in Nevada’s old west. 2024-09-0228 min
PBS Reno ARTSMichelle Aguilar-Ficara, Lake Tahoe Documentary Film FestivalMichelle Aguilar-Ficara, Lake Tahoe Documentary Film Festival. The first annual Lake Tahoe Documentary Film Festival arrives this year at the Tahoe Blue Event Center. Film Producer and Festival Director Michelle Aguilar-Ficara introduces listeners to this new event as well as her own entry into the festival, Momentum, which is currently available for viewing on the PBS App. 2024-08-2629 min
Wild NevadacastEP 001 - Mark Maynard, Producer/Director, PiconlandMark Maynard produced and directed Piconland: The Quest for the Perfect Picon Punch. a documentary film that took him across the state of Nevada tracing the history and stories behind the unofficial state drink, the Picon Punch.2024-08-1939 min
Wild NevadacastEP 002 - Jeff Martinez, 2 News NevadaJeff Martinez is the morning weatherman and meteorologist for 2 News Nevada. He also travels a lot for his web series, Adventures With Jeff, where he roams this area, looking for beautiful places to record with drone video. Jeff shares favorites and recommendations for our own adventures.2024-08-1931 min
Wild NevadacastEP 000 - Wild Nevadacast IntroductionDave Santina introduces this new podcast based on the Wild Nevada series on PBS Reno. Wild Nevada host Chris Orr joins to tease the new season of Wild Nevada, which premieres in December. 2024-08-1705 min
PBS Reno ARTSScott Faulkner, Reno Phil/RCOScott Faulkner is well-known for his work with the Reno Philharmonic and Reno Chamber Orchestra, but as one of the writers of Art Views, Scott covers subjects far beyond classical music, and as the faculty director of the League of American Orchestras’ Essentials of Orchestra Management seminar he helps shape future leaders in the industry. 2024-08-1232 min
PBS Reno ARTSIan Sorensen, Midtown Improv JamWhat does it take to do improvisational acting? Actor and improv comedian Ian Sorensen takes us through his thinking in an improv performance and introduces us to the Midtown Improv Jam at Reno Little Theatre. 2024-07-2928 min
PBS Reno ARTSJoe Atack, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare FestivalExecutive Director Joe Atack introduces the 2024 Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival season along with the exciting variety of musical performers who will appear on the Sand Harbor stage this summer and fall.2024-07-1534 min
PBS Reno ARTSSteve Trounday, AVA BalletSteve Trounday tells the story behind AVA ballet, describes the challenges to the operation of a ballet company and looks forward to this upcoming season of performances.
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PBS Reno ARTSBeth Macmillan, Artown Executive DirectorExecutive Director of Artown Beth Macmillan previews the 2024 Artown festival, highlighting performances, exhibits and events she is most looking forward to throughout July. 2024-07-0133 min
PBS Reno ARTSSneak Preview from the First Episode!The PBS Reno ARTS Podcast premieres July 1, 2024! Catch a sneak preview from the first episode featuring Beth Macmillan, Artown Executive Director.2024-06-2800 min
Creatives Talk PodcastEileen FullerWe had a wonderful conversation with Eileen Fuller about local arts clubs and organizations. Eileen's art is always inspirational, and I am sure you will find inspiration in our conversation.
Eileen Fuller is continuing her 7th year as club show chair with the Latimer Art Club. She is pleased to have many volunteers, new and old for this committee. She has served two 2-year terms as club president, and enjoys promoting the club in outside speaking engagements, and did so with the 100th anniversary of the club at Nevada Museum of Art, Artown, PBS...2024-03-1531 min
Mind the TrackAvalanches and the Frog Lake HutsFresh off a return from a two-night ski adventure at the Frog Lake Huts, right before PowBot’s departure for Japan, the boys do a catch up, recapping the of the most dangerous periods of avalanche conditions ever in the Sierra Nevada. The boys discuss the unfortunate inbounds fatality on KT-22 opening day at Palisades Tahoe and PowBot recounts the only time he’s ever been fully buried in an avalanche – inbounds at Sugar Bowl – and a second recovery he was involved in immediately after being unburied by a partner. The boys also chat about the inherent dangers of skiing i...2024-01-221h 39
BWE Queens CornerBreast Cancer Awareness with Dr. Bayou Curry-Winchell MDDr. Bayo Curry-Winchell holds the esteemed position of Medical Director of Community Engagement and Health Equity, where she spearheads initiatives related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Additionally, she serves as the Medical Director of Urgent Care Clinics at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno, NV, and is the visionary founder of Beyond Clinical Walls.
Dr. Curry-Winchell's profound commitment to her community extends beyond her primary roles. She also assumes the role of Medical Director for the Washoe County Sexual Assault Response Team, offering crucial support to survivors of sexual assault. Her dedication shines as she volunteers as an...2023-10-2449 min
What School You Went?RE-LISTEN: Poke (with Reno Henriques)Reno Henriques, chef and owner of Fresh Catch, talks about his journey to opening his first restaurant and how he became friends with Food Network’s Guy Fieri.Making Poke with RenoSend us a textSupport the showWHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts.Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook 2023-09-2719 min
Physician Podcast ChannelWomen Physicians Lead: Beyond Clinical Walls with Dr. Bayo Curry-WinchellMy next guest in our 'Turning Pain into Purpose" series is Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell the Medical Director of Community Engagement and Health Equity, Co-Lead of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and Medical Director of Urgent Care Clinics, Carbon Health and Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, Reno, NV. Deeply involved with her community, Dr. Curry-Winchell is the founder, of Beyond Clinical Walls, the medical director of the Washoe County Sexual Assault Response Team, and volunteers as an assistant medical examiner, at Washoe County Child Protective Services. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Curry-Winchell joined the Reno M...2023-07-0334 min
Refugee’s DaughterEp 008 – Unrequited Love | Ken LiuWhat makes a story American? In the final episode of “Refugee’s Daughter,” author Ken Liu (“The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories”) sits with Christina to discuss what it means to have and write an American story.
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Refugee’s DaughterEp 007 – Media | Ryan Alexander HolmesActor and content creator, Ryan Alexander Holmes, sits down with Christina to discuss what he’s learned about himself, his culture, and his identity as being Black and Chinese in this week’s episode of “Refugee’s Daughter.”
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Refugee’s DaughterEp 006 – Language | Pearl LowMeet Pearl Low, Oscar-winning story artist who has created a safe space for people of similar backgrounds and identities to meet, share, and bond over culture and language. Join Christina and Pearl as they discuss “Cantonese Connection” in this week’s episode of “Refugee’s Daughter.”
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Refugee’s DaughterEp 005 – Inbetweeners | Heather WongChristina sits down with Heather Wong, pastry chef and founder of Flouring LA! Join Christina and Heather as they discuss growing up with multiple identities and how that plays into their identities today in this week’s episode of “Refugee’s Daughter.”
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Refugee’s DaughterEp 004 – Chinese Medicine | Alice SunHow do Chinese medicine and food go hand-in-hand? In this week’s episode of “Refugee’s Daughter,” Christina sits with Alice Sun to discuss Chinese medicine and how she incorporates those practices into food and cooking.
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Refugee’s DaughterEp 003 – Bazi | Elton KeungBazi is known as the Four Pillars of Destiny, an astrological concept based on an analysis of the time and date of birth which can determine a person’s destiny or fate. Christina sits with Elton Keung to discuss Bazi in this week’s episode.
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Refugee’s DaughterEp 002 – Funeral | Michelle LamChristina Le sits with Michelle Lam, a director, author, and story artist who has worked for studios such as Netflix, Glen Keane Productions, and Titmouse Animation Studios.
Join Christina and Michelle as they discuss what it’s like being in the entertainment industry, and how things are changing for Asian-American representation in media.
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Refugee’s DaughterEp 001 – Food | The Woks of LifeIn the premiere episode of Refugee’s Daughter, Christina Le sits with Sarah and Katilin Leung, two of the four creators (and family members!) of The Woks of Life, a blog recognized as THE online authority on Chinese cooking in English!
Join Christina as she talks with Sarah and Kaitlin on how food brought them closer to their cultures and families, and how their identities are something they choose.
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Refugee’s DaughterEp 000 – Preface | Refugee’s DaughterJoin Christina Le as she begins the journey of starting her podcast, recounting her memories, and sitting down with guests to share their own experiences.
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Hysteria 51Waco: The Siege | 328It’s back into the world of cults this week as we take on Waco part Deux, the return of the Vernon Wayne Howell aka David Koresh,the septuagenarian buggering wannabe rock-star turned sinful messiah. We are focusing on the siege that ended in the death of 76 people, including several children. Was it mishandled? Who is to blame? What happened to the survivors? Janet Reno didn’t return our calls, But Kevin Crispin and JTR Brown sure did, so they are back to help us break this all down.Special thanks to this week’s sources:Book...2023-03-3058 min
Hysteria 51Waco: The Cult | 327How did a septuagenarian buggering wannabe rock-star suffering from dyslexia go from handyman to cult leader, culminating in the death of 80 people? We try to answer that very question this week (and not because Cbot is looking for tips). Plus, Kevin Crispin returns to the lower 4th, J.T.R. Brown makes his debut on H51 to help us wrap our heads around the mental health (or lack thereof) of cult leaders, and CBot regales us with his love for the year 1993. All that and more on the podcast that doesn’t have a cult secretly funding us, just Go...2023-03-291h 06
Leading Ladies in Healthcare: Leadership and Career Tips for Women in HealthcareBeyond Clinical Walls with Dr. Bayo Curry-WinchellMy next guest in our 'Turning Pain into Purpose" series is Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell the Medical Director of Community Engagement and Health Equity, Co-Lead of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and Medical Director of Urgent Care Clinics, Carbon Health and Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, Reno, NV. Deeply involved with her community, Dr. Curry-Winchell is the founder, of Beyond Clinical Walls, the medical director of the Washoe County Sexual Assault Response Team, and volunteers as an assistant medical examiner, at Washoe County Child Protective Services. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Curry-Winchell joined the Reno M...2023-03-2434 min
Under the SisterhoodDr. BCW on dismantling healthcare and going beyond clinical walls.Celebrating Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell during Women's History Month a mother, daughter, sister, friend, children and women’s advocate, TEDx Speaker, Regional Clinical Director @ Carbon Health, Medical Correspondent and Saint Mary's Urgent Care Medical Director & Physician.Dr. Curry-Winchell obtained her medical degree at Ross University and completed her residency at the University of Nevada Reno Family Medicine, graduating in 2015. Board-certified, she is currently a practicing physician, Medical Director of Community Engagement and Health Equity & Co-lead of DEIB for Carbon Health, she is also the Medical Director for Saint Mary’s Medical Group in Reno, NV, as well as the M...2023-03-1041 min