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Silencio CoffeeEp16 | Vincent Vargas Veteran Border Patrol Actor Writer "Mayans MC" Army Ranger, and morehttps://www.vincentroccovargas.com/https://www.instagram.com/vincent.rocco.vargas/Vincent “Rocco” Vargas was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, California. After several years of college baseball, Vincent enlisted in the US Army and went on to serve 3 combat deployments with 2nd Battalion of the elite 75th Ranger Regiment. After 4 years of active duty service to his country, he joined the U.S. Army Reserves and continues his service until retirement. In 2009 he became a Federal Agent with the Department of Homeland Security, and was a Medic with the Spec...2025-05-121h 03
The VinnyRoc Podcast“I Was Sitting in My Truck, Ready to END IT..." | How Making Knives Saved Me w/ Dustin HillIn this powerful episode of the VinnyRoc Podcast, Vincent "Rocco" Vargas sits down with Dustin Burkett, a former law enforcement officer turned custom gun grip artist and founder of Burkett Customs. Dustin Hill opens up about his 20-year career in law enforcement, his battle with PTSD, and the life-changing impact of the Warrior PATHH program through Boulder Crest. He shares how forging unique custom grips from rare and meaningful materials—like wooly mammoth tooth, meteorite, and even samurai armor—became both his business and his therapy. From addiction and suicidal thoughts to finding peace and purpose in craf...2025-05-0445 minThe VinnyRoc Podcast“I Was Sitting in My Truck, Ready to END IT..." | How Making Knives Saved Me w/ Dustin HillIn this powerful episode of the VinnyRoc Podcast, Vincent "Rocco" Vargas sits down with Dustin Burkett, a former law enforcement officer turned custom gun grip artist and founder of Burkett Customs. Dustin Hill opens up about his 20-year career in law enforcement, his battle with PTSD, and the life-changing impact of the Warrior PATHH program through Boulder Crest. He shares how forging unique custom grips from rare and meaningful materials—like wooly mammoth tooth, meteorite, and even samurai armor—became both his business and his therapy. From addiction and suicidal thoughts to finding peace and purpose in craf...2025-05-0445 min
TheMilVet PodcastEp. 114 Rangers Lead the Way: Life After Combat and Finding Purpose with Vincent VargasIn this powerful and wide-ranging conversation, host Beau Higgins sits down with Vincent "Rocco" Vargas, a man who has worn many uniforms—Army Ranger, Border Patrol Agent, Drill Sergeant, Actor, and more.From chasing a dream in college baseball to deploying with the elite 75th Ranger Regiment, Vincent shares how resilience, adaptability, and service shaped his journey across multiple careers. He opens up about the impact of 9/11, the trauma and brotherhood of combat, and how he transitioned that mindset into law enforcement and, eventually, Hollywood.🎬 Most known for his breakout role on Mayans M.C., Vince...2025-04-3044 minThe VinnyRoc PodcastEscaping the Past: One Man’s Journey from Trauma to Transformation w/ Mikey HorbaczewskiIn this deeply moving episode of the VinnyRoc Podcast, host Vincent Vargas sits down with Mikey Horbaczewski, a Marine Corps veteran, father, and podcast host of Life Unlocked with Mikey. Together, they explore Mikey's emotional and transformative journey from the streets of Chicago and a life immersed in gang culture, to surviving a traumatic deployment in Afghanistan, and ultimately finding healing, leadership, and purpose. Mikey Horbaczewski opens up about his military experience, the devastating loss of a mentor, battling a severe injury, and struggling with mental health and addiction after returning home. But through resilience, community, and...2025-04-2647 minThe VinnyRoc PodcastEscaping the Past: One Man’s Journey from Trauma to Transformation w/ Mikey HorbaczewskiIn this deeply moving episode of the VinnyRoc Podcast, host Vincent Vargas sits down with Mikey Horbaczewski, a Marine Corps veteran, father, and podcast host of Life Unlocked with Mikey. Together, they explore Mikey's emotional and transformative journey from the streets of Chicago and a life immersed in gang culture, to surviving a traumatic deployment in Afghanistan, and ultimately finding healing, leadership, and purpose. Mikey Horbaczewski opens up about his military experience, the devastating loss of a mentor, battling a severe injury, and struggling with mental health and addiction after returning home. But through resilience, community, and...2025-04-2647 minThe VinnyRoc Podcast"She made choose DRUGS or HER" | A Journey to Healing & Family Restoration w/ Keane RaleyIn this powerful episode of the VinnyRoc Podcast, host Vincent Vargas sits down with Keane Raley, a husband, father, and member of the Light the Fuse brotherhood, to share his raw, inspiring journey of transformation. Raised in a small Colorado town, Keane opens up about his early struggles with substance abuse, financial hardships, and the challenges of stepping out of his grandfather’s shadow in the oil and gas industry. Keane speaks openly about losing everything, rebuilding his life, and finding purpose through fatherhood, marriage, and the Light the Fuse men’s wellness retreat. From getting married in a...2025-04-1846 minThe VinnyRoc Podcast"She made choose DRUGS or HER" | A Journey to Healing & Family Restoration w/ Keane RaleyIn this powerful episode of the VinnyRoc Podcast, host Vincent Vargas sits down with Keane Raley, a husband, father, and member of the Light the Fuse brotherhood, to share his raw, inspiring journey of transformation. Raised in a small Colorado town, Keane opens up about his early struggles with substance abuse, financial hardships, and the challenges of stepping out of his grandfather’s shadow in the oil and gas industry. Keane speaks openly about losing everything, rebuilding his life, and finding purpose through fatherhood, marriage, and the Light the Fuse men’s wellness retreat. From getting married in a...2025-04-1846 min
Passing The Torch with Martin Foster#78: Vincent 'Rocco' Vargas - Healing Through HittingSend us a textVincent “Rocco” Vargas, a former decorated Army Ranger who also conducted Spec Ops at the border (and continues to serve as a Sergeant First Class Reserve Officer today).In addition, Rocco Vargas is a veteran of three combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan with the 75th Ranger Regiment’s 2nd Battalion based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.As if that were not enough, Vargas has also thrived in life outside the military.His accomplishments include: chef, podcaster, writer, producer, business entrepreneur, actor, and a partridge and a pear tre...2025-04-0657 minThe VinnyRoc PodcastLiving in a group home at the age of 5, MY story | w/ Jeremy BracamontesIn this powerful episode of The Vinny Roc Podcast, host Vincent Vargas sits down with Jeremy Bracamontes, a leader in business and personal development, to discuss the mindset, discipline, and perseverance required to achieve success. Jeremy shares his journey, from overcoming adversity to building a thriving career, offering valuable lessons for anyone looking to elevate their life—whether in business, leadership, or personal growth. Throughout the episode, Vincent and Jeremy dive into what it takes to develop a winning mindset, push through challenges, and find purpose in both work and personal life. Jeremy’s experience highlights the impo...2025-03-2147 minThe VinnyRoc PodcastLiving in a group home at the age of 5, MY story | w/ Jeremy BracamontesIn this powerful episode of The Vinny Roc Podcast, host Vincent Vargas sits down with Jeremy Bracamontes, a leader in business and personal development, to discuss the mindset, discipline, and perseverance required to achieve success. Jeremy shares his journey, from overcoming adversity to building a thriving career, offering valuable lessons for anyone looking to elevate their life—whether in business, leadership, or personal growth. Throughout the episode, Vincent and Jeremy dive into what it takes to develop a winning mindset, push through challenges, and find purpose in both work and personal life. Jeremy’s experience highlights the impo...2025-03-2147 minThe VinnyRoc PodcastThe Truth About Addiction and Trauma with Therapist Kathy KinghornWelcome to the Vinny Roc Podcast, hosted by Vincent “Rocco” Vargas. In this episode, we dive into the world of mental health, addiction, trauma, and relationships with Kathy Kinghorn, a licensed therapist and founder of Therapy Utah. With nearly 20 years of experience, Kathy specializes in helping individuals navigate behavioral addiction, substance abuse, and trauma. In this powerful discussion, we explore: How to recognize addiction vs. obsession The role of childhood trauma in shaping addictive behaviors Why veterans and first responders often turn to alcohol as a coping mechanism How to build a healthy relationship with pain and...2025-02-2851 minThe VinnyRoc PodcastThe Truth About Addiction and Trauma with Therapist Kathy KinghornWelcome to the Vinny Roc Podcast, hosted by Vincent “Rocco” Vargas. In this episode, we dive into the world of mental health, addiction, trauma, and relationships with Kathy Kinghorn, a licensed therapist and founder of Therapy Utah. With nearly 20 years of experience, Kathy specializes in helping individuals navigate behavioral addiction, substance abuse, and trauma. In this powerful discussion, we explore: How to recognize addiction vs. obsession The role of childhood trauma in shaping addictive behaviors Why veterans and first responders often turn to alcohol as a coping mechanism How to build a healthy relationship with pain and...2025-02-2851 minThe VinnyRoc PodcastFrom Operation Iraqi Freedom to Ultra Marathons: The Incredible Journey of Jason WoodWelcome to the VinnyRoc Podcast. In this powerful episode, host Vincent sits down with Jason Wood—a former U.S. Army officer, combat veteran, and endurance athlete—to share his extraordinary journey of transformation and healing. Jason served seven years on active duty, completing three combat tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. After transitioning to civilian life in 2011, he faced personal struggles with PTSD, depression, and alcoholism before discovering the life-changing benefits of endurance sports. Drawing on his experiences, Jason explains how he turned to extreme physical challenges—running 100 miles in under 24 hours on multiple occasions, comple...2025-02-1453 minThe VinnyRoc PodcastFrom Operation Iraqi Freedom to Ultra Marathons: The Incredible Journey of Jason WoodWelcome to the VinnyRoc Podcast. In this powerful episode, host Vincent sits down with Jason Wood—a former U.S. Army officer, combat veteran, and endurance athlete—to share his extraordinary journey of transformation and healing. Jason served seven years on active duty, completing three combat tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. After transitioning to civilian life in 2011, he faced personal struggles with PTSD, depression, and alcoholism before discovering the life-changing benefits of endurance sports. Drawing on his experiences, Jason explains how he turned to extreme physical challenges—running 100 miles in under 24 hours on multiple occasions, comple...2025-02-1453 min
A More Perfect PodcastLeadership in Times of Crisis (feat. Border Patrol Agent Vincent Vargas) Former U.S. Border Patrol agent, Vincent Vargas, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan with the U.S. Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment, talks about his experiences in the Border Patrol Special Operations Unit, fighting the Cartels, and much more. 2025-01-2736 min
A More Perfect PodcastThe United States Military vs. Mexican Cartels (feat. Border Patrol Agent Vincent Vargas)Former U.S. Border Patrol agent, Vincent Vargas, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan with the U.S. Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment, talks about his experiences in the Border Patrol Special Operations Unit, fighting the Cartels, and much more. 2025-01-2038 min
MTNTOUGH Podcast w/ Dustin DiefenderferVince Vargas: Border Patrol Vs Terrorists & Cartels | MTNPOD #98Vincent Vargas is a former BORSTAR operator and 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment veteran with three combat deployments. Vince is the author of Borderline: Defending the Home Front, host of the IRONCLAD original BORDERLAND podcast, and an accomplished actor featured in films and Mayans M.C.. As the grandson of Mexican immigrants and a veteran advocate, Vince shares insights on the border crisis, his journey through military service, law enforcement, and overcoming PTSD.
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The Medevac Podcast#155 Vincent "Rocco" Vargas - Ranger, BORTAC, EntertainerVincent Vargas joins David Reid and Christian Meyers to share his career and experiences as a Ranger in 2nd Battalion, a Border Patrol agent and as an actor in shows such as Mayans.2024-12-191h 00
Criterio Cero PodcastCriterio Cero 4x04 - Perdidos (Lost, 2004) Volumen 120 años se cumplen de aquel primer momento en que vimos abrir los ojos a Jack Sheppard, perseguir a Vincent hasta la playa y descubrir el caos del vuelo 815 de Oceanic y ponerse sin pensarlo dos veces a salvar a los que serían sus compañeros de viaje. Un viaje que nos tuvo 6 años en vilo, madrugando algunos para ver los episodios en directo recién estrenados en EEUU, y a otros corriendo del trabajo los lunes para que nadie nos reventara las sorpresas. Por ello le dedicamos un super monográfico partido en dos partes. En este primer...2024-09-235h 51
ZERT Coffee & ChaosZERT Coffee & Chaos 81 – Talking Life, Family & More with Vincent VargasOn today’s show we have a special guest. Vincent “Rocco” Vargas joins the show today to talk about life, family and his journey from the Army to Hollywood. Some of you might know him from his days with Article 15 and some might know him from his time on the TV show Mayans M.C. Rocco […]
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ZERT Coffee & ChaosTalking Life, Family & More with Vincent VargasOn today's show we have a special guest. Vincent "Rocco" Vargas joins the show today to talk about life, family and his journey from the Army to Hollywood. Some of you might know him from his days with Article 15 and some might know him from his time on the TV show Mayans M.C. Rocco has done quite a bit and was a ZERT member at one time. It was great to connect with him and see where his journey has taken him. He has a great podcast and we encourage all our listeners to check it out and check...2024-09-191h 02
Everyday BSDefending The Home Front / Vincent “Rocco” Vargas | Episode #48 | Everyday BSPhilly John Sits down with and they discuss their military experiences and the camaraderie they found in the military. The conversation transitions to the topic of immigration and the challenges at the border.
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The Mark Divine ShowWhat's Really Happening at the Southern Border? (with Vince Vargas)The stories that you hear about the border from mainstream media might not be showing the full picture. If you want to know what’s really going on, it’s often best to go directly to the source. Vincent “Rocco” Vargas is an Army veteran and former Border Patrol agent who served three combat tours with the elite 75th Ranger Regiment. After leaving active duty, he joined the U.S. Border Patrol in 2009. In recent years, Vargas discovered passions for screenwriting and acting, landing a major role on FX's "Mayans M.C.". Today, Vargas continues serving...2024-03-0537 min
Criterio Cero PodcastCriterio Cero 3x37 - House on Haunted Hill (1959 vs 1999)En este programa os ofrecemos otro programa doble donde traemos un clásico y su remake. Primero nos vamos a 1959 para recordar cómo William Castle asustaba al público en los cines sumando shows en vivo al estreno de House on Haunted Hill con el grandísimo Vincent Price. En el segundo bloque, nos transportamos 40 años adelante al 1999 cuando se estrenó el remake de manos de una recién creada Dark Castle, la productora nacida para recuperar los grandes clásicos del terror. A la mansión de la colina encantada se vienen esta noche: Álvaro Gil de La Catedra...2024-03-043h 23
The VinnyRoc PodcastStarting a career as an Actor on VinnyRoc PodcastWelcome back to The VinnyRoc Podcast! I'm your host, Vincent Vargas, but you might know me as Gilly from "Mayans M.C." Today, we're revisiting a topic that's near and dear to my heart and a question I'm often asked: How to become an actor. Having navigated this path myself, I understand the curiosity, the challenges, and the determination it takes to make a name in this industry. Given my journey from serving in the military to stepping onto the set of "Mayans M.C.," I've learned a thing or two about breaking into acting. So, whether you're dreaming...2024-02-2939 minThe VinnyRoc PodcastStarting a career as an Actor on VinnyRoc PodcastWelcome back to The VinnyRoc Podcast! I'm your host, Vincent Vargas, but you might know me as Gilly from "Mayans M.C." Today, we're revisiting a topic that's near and dear to my heart and a question I'm often asked: How to become an actor. Having navigated this path myself, I understand the curiosity, the challenges, and the determination it takes to make a name in this industry. Given my journey from serving in the military to stepping onto the set of "Mayans M.C.," I've learned a thing or two about breaking into acting. So, whether you're dreaming...2024-02-2939 min
Cameron Hanes - Keep Hammering CollectiveKHC 056 - Vincent VargasJoin us for a discussion with Vincent Vargas, entrepreneur, actor, writer, author and producer. Vargas is most recognized for his recent portrayal on Mayans MC. In this podcast Cam and Vargas cover private prisons, border control and more!Follow along:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanesTwitter: https://twitter.com/cameronhanesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/Website: https://www.cameronhanes.comConnect with Vincent:https://www.instagram.com/vincent.rocco.vargashttps://www.youtube.com/@Vinnyroc 2024-02-021h 39
About ViolenceAbout Violence | Ep. 19 Vincent Rocco VargasThis week on the @about_violence Podcast, we are joined by Vincent Rocco Vargas (@vincent.rocco.vargas). VINCENT VARGAS served 4 years of active duty in the United States Army, including 3 combat deployments with the 2nd Battalion of the elite 75th Ranger Regiment. In 2009, he became a Federal Agent with the Department of Homeland Security and served as a Medic with the Special Operations Group. Vargas is a successful entrepreneur, actor, writer, producer and motivational speaker. Vincent Vargas is happily married with eight kids and resides in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. I never imagined being in the position to share this...2024-01-0745 min
Triple Threat Vets PodcastEpisode 22: VIncent "Rocco" VargasVincent Vargas is an actor, producer and writer, he has been seen on the big screen in movies and notably in the show Mayans. He is a served in the Army as a Ranger and protected our border as a member of the Border Patrol. His book Borderline gives a history of the border patrol and brings much deserved recognition the the men and women that protect our borders, the book is available for purcahse now.2023-12-151h 23
Heroes Behind HeadlinesThe Many Challenges of U.S. Border Patrol with Vince VargasToday, Vincent Vargas is an actor, producer and writer, best known for his role in the hit TV series Mayans M.C. But several years ago Vincent Vargas was patrolling our southern border as a proud member of U.S. Border Patrol – one of the largest law enforcement agencies in the United States. The grandson of an undocumented immigrant himself, Vince discusses the myriad challenges agents face as they deal with coyotes, people in distress, drug dealers, and heaps of criticism. The main problem, according to Vince, is misunderstanding. In this episode and in his new book Borderline: Defending th...2023-12-111h 02
The Anthony Rogers ShowEpisode 248 - Vincent VargasVincent "Rocco" Vargas is an American entertainer, producer and writer, known for Range 15, Mayans M.C., the MBest11x YouTube channel and the Vinny Roc podcast.
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Arroe Collins Unplugged and Totally UncutActor And Special Ops Agent Vincent Vargas Releases Borderline Defending The HomefrontOne of the most hotly
contested issues of our time - the US-Mexico border - stretches more
than 2,000 miles. It's protection is led by a thin-line of overworked
and underfunded US Border Patrol agents. Vincent Vargas, who served in
Iraq and Afghanistan with the US Army's 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger
Regiment, later served with the Border Patrol. His new book,
BORDERLINE: Defending the Homefront, which publishes November 14, 2023, provides a thorough insiders look at just how dangerous defending the border is.
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Undaunted.Life: A Man's Podcast by Kyle ThompsonVINCENT VARGAS | Defending the US Southern Border (Ep. 528)In this episode, we welcome Vincent “Rocco” Vargas to the show. He is a retired US Army Ranger (2nd Battalion of the 75 Ranger Regiment) and former Federal Agent with the Department of Homeland Security. He is also an entrepreneur, actor, writer, producer, and speaker. He is most known for his depiction of the character Gilly Lopez on the show Mayans M.C. (an offshoot of Sons of Anarchy). Additionally, he is the author of the new book Borderline: Defending the Home Front. This book details his time spent protecting the southern border of the United States as a member of t...2023-11-161h 13
Tom Barnard PodcastTom Barnard Show: Hour 2 - Vincent Vargas is Defending the Home FrontTom is fully fired up on this Wednesday show, maybe the fight from last night's Wolves game rubbed off on him.In the first hour, SKOR North's Judd Zulgad talks about the brawl between the Timberwolves and the Warriors plus the crew discusses neck guards in hockey, and KSTP's Chris Egert has the latest on an arrest involved with Adam Johnson's death and talks about a flash in Beltrami County that may or may not be aliens, but probably not aliens.Hour #2 has actor, author, and veteran Vincent Vargas join the show to talk about his new...2023-11-151h 08Tom Barnard PodcastTom Barnard Show: Hour 2 - Vincent Vargas is Defending the Home FrontTom is fully fired up on this Wednesday show, maybe the fight from last night's Wolves game rubbed off on him.In the first hour, SKOR North's Judd Zulgad talks about the brawl between the Timberwolves and the Warriors plus the crew discusses neck guards in hockey, and KSTP's Chris Egert has the latest on an arrest involved with Adam Johnson's death and talks about a flash in Beltrami County that may or may not be aliens, but probably not aliens.Hour #2 has actor, author, and veteran Vincent Vargas join the show to talk about his new...2023-11-151h 05
Your Library on the Go With Free AudiobookBorderline: Defending the Home Front Audiobook by Vincent VargasListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 656769
Title: Borderline: Defending the Home Front
Author: Vincent Vargas
Narrator: Jocko Willink, Vincent Vargas
Format: Unabridged
Length: 07:58:39
Language: English
Release date: 11-14-23
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Genres: Biography & Memoir, Global Politics, Military
Summary:
An inside look at the U.S./Mexican border through the eyes of former U.S. Border Patrol agent, Vincent Vargas, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan with the U.S. Armys 75th Ranger Regiment.
This program is read by the author and features a foreword written and read by #1 New York Times bestselling author...2023-11-147h 58
Cleared HotA Journey Beyond Borders - with Vincent VargasIn this episode, we're joined by Vincent Vargas, a man whose life reads like an action-packed novel. Vincent takes us on a journey through his extraordinary experiences, starting with his time as an Army Ranger deployed in the Global War on Terror, a period that tested his mettle and shaped his worldview. Vincent discusses his new book "Borderline," a gripping account of his life and experiences as a member of the elite Border Patrol Search, Trauma, and Rescue (BORSTAR) team. Vincent then takes us on his incredible journey from the frontlines of law enforcement to the bright...2023-11-132h 35
The Tactical EmpireVincent Vargas - Examining the Border LineMeet Vincent "Rocco" Vargas, a versatile individual with a diverse background. He began his journey by enlisting in the United States Army in 2003 and served three combat deployments with the 2nd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. Vincent also held the role of an infantry Drill Sergeant. Following his active duty service, he transitioned to the reserves with the rank of Sergeant First Class. After leaving active duty, Vincent worked in special operations as a medic with the Arizona Department of Corrections and later the U.S. Border Patrol. In 2013, he chose to pursue a career as an entertainer, marking...2023-11-0644 min
Wagner Operas PodcastThe Dutchman at Santa Fe with Francis and JuliaIn this podcast my good friends Francis and Julia Creighton discuss their insights into the Santa Fe Opera The Flying Dutchman., which they saw this past summer. Francis and Julia discuss the production, as well as the incredible theater, one of the unique places in the world to hear opera. 2023-11-0423 min
Security Halt!Episode 139: Vincent VargasSend us a textVincent Vargas returns to talk about his new book "Borderline Defending the Home Front." Borderline is available for pre-order RIGHT NOW! Go to Amazon or wherever you buy books and pre-order TODAY!!Remember to follow us on our Social Media, and don’t forget…. Like, share, and subscribe!! Want to help us grow? Buy us a coffee by clicking the link below! Support the showProduced by Security Halt Media2023-10-231h 01
Latino Free MindsBorderlines with Vincent "Rocco" Vargas (Ep.039)On this episode we have Vincent "Rocco" Vargas. We discuss the U.S. Border, his time working for the Border Patrol, and his upcoming book, Borderlines: Defending the Home Front (pre-order link below).
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The Chris Voss ShowThe Chris Voss Show Podcast – Borderline: Defending the Home Front by Vincent Vargas
Borderline: Defending the Home Front by Vincent Vargas
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An inside look at the U.S./Mexican border through the eyes of former U.S. Border Patrol agent, Vincent Vargas, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan with the U.S. Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment.
Featuring a Foreword by #1 New York Times bestselling author Jocko Willink.
The U.S./Mexican border stretches nearly 2,000 miles and is protected by a thin line of overworked and underfunded U.S. Border Patrol Agents, who risk their lives every da...2023-10-1137 min
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Change Agents with Andy StumpfVincent ‘Rocco’ Vargas: Pat Tillman, the Border Crisis, BORSTAR, & More - Change Agents Extended Cut
Today on Change Agents, we revisit one of Season 1’s most popular episodes: A conversation with Vincent ‘Rocco’ Vargas. Originally cut down to about 45 minutes to focus on the border crisis, this extended cut features a more in-depth conversation with Rocco about military career, his combat experience, family life, and more.
You can watch the original version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SXDmz369kE
Vincent Vargas is a special operations combat veteran (2nd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment), actor, writer, and producer. After his time in the military and a stint as a prison guard, he became a BORS...2023-09-052h 00Wagner Operas PodcastAn A.I. Summer at BayreuthThis summer the Bayreuth Festival will present a new production of PARSIFAL that will use Augmented Reality glasses. It promises to be a landmark production in the history of Bayreuth.2023-07-1215 min
The Playlist Podcast NetworkVincent Vargas Talks ‘Mayans’ Season 5, Becoming A Writer, Shedding Light On Veteran Issues & More [Templo Talk]One of the unique aspects of how showrunner Elgin James crafts “Mayans M.C.” is the way he allows his actors to explore other creative ventures within the series. Danny Pino and JD Pardo have both directed episodes of the series. Now, actor Vincent Vargas has transitioned to a writer for an episode. Not just any episode either, but one of the final episodes of the series and the emotional crescendo for his own character, Gilly. And now, Vargas joins Templo Talk: A Mayans M.C. Podcast to discuss his desire to become a screenwriter, as well as his miss...2023-07-0647 minWagner Operas PodcastThe Wagner That Blooms in the SpringIn this podcast I am joined by my good friend, Francis Creighton, as we explore the custom of presenting Wagner at the MET during Spring time, which coincides with the 2023 new production of Lohengrin from the Metropolitan Opera. 2023-05-2952 min
Wagner Operas PodcastA Lohengrin for the AgesThis Lohengrin is one of the great recordings of the 1930's from the Bayreuth Festival. It features Franz Völker and Maria Müller, two of the leading singers of the time, in excerpts from this opera. Many consider Völker to be the greatest Lohengrin of the 20th century. 2023-05-2042 min
Change Agents with Andy StumpfThe U.S. / Mexico Border: What's Really Happening (with Vincent 'Rocco' Vargas')
Today on Change Agents, Andy Stumpf sits down with Vincent "Rocco" Vargas, in an interview recorded in L.A.
Vincent Vargas is a special operations combat veteran (2nd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment), actor, writer, and producer. After his time in the military and a stint as a prison guard, he became a BORSTAR Agent – a member of the Border Patrol Search, Trauma, and Rescue Unit attached to BORTAC, the Border Patrol Tactical Unit.
Today, you can see Rocco on the FX series Mayans MC, and his book, “Borderline: Defending the Home Front” releases this fall.
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The Jack Carr ChannelVincent Vargas: BorderlineVincent “Rocco” Vargas is a special operations combat veteran, former Homeland Security Federal Agent, actor, writer, and producer.
During his 12 years of service, Vincent went on three combat deployments with the 2nd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. After leaving active duty, he joined the Army Reserves as Sergeant First Class. In 2009, he became a Federal Agent with the Department of Homeland Security, where he worked extensively on the United States-Mexico border, serving as a medic with the Special Operations Group.
In an effort to help other veterans, Vincent founded Beteran, an apparel company where 50% of all...2023-03-011h 39
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Vincent “Rocco” Vargas was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, California. After several years of college baseball, Vincent enlisted in the US Army and went on to serve 3 combat deployments with 2nd Battalion of the elite 75th Ranger Regiment. After 4 years of active duty service to his country, he joined the U.S. Army Reserves and continues his service until retirement. In 2009 he became a Federal Agent with the Department of Homeland Security, and was a Medic with the Special Operations Group.
Vincent is currently an entrepreneur, actor, writer, author and producer. Previous film...2022-11-281h 36
The Tactical EmpireVincent Rocco Vargas - Setting Life PrioritiesEveryone has their own priorities, it could be their career, influence, self-image, or family. For Vincent Vargas, it is to essentially raise an army of hopefully successful kids that are resilient with life.Vincent Vargas is an Army Veteran, entrepreneur, actor, motivational speaker, writer, recognized Internet personality, one of the stars of a Mayan TV show the spin-off from Sons of Anarchy, and a host of The Vinny Roc Podcast. Aside from being the CEO of Vince Vargas Enterprises, he is also a husband and a father and trying to be a mentor of four kids. Today...2021-12-1354 min
Always in PursuitBe a Better Veteran with Vincent “Rocco" VargasSend us a textVinny is a former Army Ranger, Prison Guard and Border Patrol Agent. He has since moved on to become the founder of Beteran and actor on the popular TV show Mayan MC. Vinny has amassed a huge following because of his relatable content and giving it to people straight. He has a podcast titled the Vinny Roc Show and an author of two books. In this episode Vinny talks about how his years as a baseball player led to him serving our country in multiple capacities. How he s...2021-09-1859 min
Border Patrol Academy PodcastVincent Vargas- W.I.N. Episode 21Chief Owens chats with former agent Vincent Vargas.Vincent "Rocco" Vargas is an American entertainer, producer and writer, known for Range 15, Mayans M.C., the MBest11x YouTube channel and the Vinny Roc podcast. Vincent "Rocco" Vargas enlisted in the United States Army (2003–2015) and went on to serve 3 combat deployments with the 2nd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. Vargas also served as an infantry Drill Sergeant. He then left active duty and entered the reserves with the rank of Sergeant First Class. After leaving active duty, Vargas worked in special operations as a medic with the Arizo...2021-08-051h 04
Off The Cuff ABQ - Not For The Easily Offended.S1:E101 Monte Monday: Gucci Mask BanditThank you for supporting and listening to Off The Cuff ABQ talk radio,Monte Monday with Dinah Vargas Christina Estrada Via Joleen Chavez Valencia CountyYesterday at our protest in front of St Therese church, two parishioners came up to us to ask why we were there. The woman in the photo on the left came up to us first. We explained why we were there and she insisted that Vincent Chavez (priest) really loves everyone and is pro-life. She says that not everyone puts abortion and freedom of religion at t...2021-07-2059 minOff The Cuff ABQ - Not For The Easily Offended.S1:E97 THE REPUTATION of the Church: Fr. Vincent ChavezShocking interview with Joleen Chaves regarding Fr. Vincent Chaves of St. Therese. THE REPUTATION of the Church in the community should not take second place to the personal interests of a member of the clergy.Catholic Fire. Are we there yet?http://natcath.org/NCR_Online/archives2/1999b/042399/042399a.htm2021-07-1359 min
The Wolf Of Real Estate PodcastEPISODE#27"ACTING & ENTREPRENEURSHIP Mayans M.C. "(Vince Vargas w/ Billy Beach)Vince Vargas is a serial Entrepreneur and Actor on FX & Hulu's Mayans M.C. Vince shares with the viewers his Journey from his youth living in gang infested Los Angeles to becoming a Military Veteran, Federal Agent,Whiskey & Tobacco company Entrepreneur and working as an Actor who plays Gilly on the FX hit show Mayans M.C.🚨Find Vincent Vargas on Social🚨Instagram: @Vincent.rocco.vargasFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/vince.vargas.20The UVO Entrepreneur Podcast...2021-07-111h 25
The Speakeasy Podcast with Mike Pappas15 - Special Guest Vincent "Rocco" Vargas aka "Gilly" from Mayans M.C.Speakeasy Podcast Ep 15 - Special Guest Vincent "Rocco" Vargas aka Gilly from Mayans M.C. We had the privilege to catch up with Rocco to see what 2021 will bring as he launches into season 4 of the Mayans M.C. Vincent Vargas is a writer and actor, known for Range 15, The Long Way Back (2016), John Came Home and Dads in Parks (2016), and the Drinking Bros Podcast.
The Speakeasy Podcast with Mike Pappas and cohost Rich Wilkins gives you access inside the mind of a gun industry icon. Hear Mikes true thoughts on how he sees the world firearms and silencers.
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Hazard GroundEp. 166 - Vincent Vargas (Army Ranger/Actor)Vincent "Rocco" Vargas thought his life would be baseball. He was on the path to take a stab at the majors, but academic ineligibility while playing college ball pushed him in a different direction. Inspired by military service and seeking a way to provide a stable means of supporting his first child, Vargas enlisted in the Army in 2003. He knew he wanted the most challenging job possible in the military, and ultimately settled on becoming an Army Ranger. After 3 deployments with the 75th Ranger Regiment, experiencing combat and the highs and lows that come with it, Vargas decided to leave...2020-05-051h 07The VinnyRoc PodcastA Podcast Of a Podcast About my struggles with PTSDThis is a side of me you haven't heard of before. The interview took a turn I didn't expect and you get to hear some of my own personal struggles with PTSD. Thank you for the interview Connecting Vets. https://connectingvets.radio.com/media/audio-channel/the-other-side-of-vincent-rocco-vargas2020-05-0533 minThe VinnyRoc PodcastA Podcast Of a Podcast About my struggles with PTSDThis is a side of me you haven't heard of before. The interview took a turn I didn't expect and you get to hear some of my own personal struggles with PTSD. Thank you for the interview Connecting Vets. https://connectingvets.radio.com/media/audio-channel/the-other-side-of-vincent-rocco-vargas2020-05-0533 minWagner Operas PodcastAn Afternoon Walküre at the MET The Metropolitan Opera is currently presenting Wagner's Ring, and the return of the Robert Lapage controversial production. Last Saturday I attended a performance of Die Walküre, and the mechanical problems that plagued this staging during the first season now seem to be gone.2019-04-0228 min
15 Minutes to FreedomE215 Vincent "Rocco" VargasFrom a military and law enforcement career, to actor, writer, and entrepreneur, Vincent Vargas (better known as "Rocco") has seen a lot. He's lived and lost friends both on the battlefield and in business. Today we talk about whiskey, beards, putting family first... oh, and his number-one hit TV series "Mayans M.C." which can be seen on FX. Questions, comments, requests? Feel free to contact me at ryan@gsdmediagroup.com. I’d love to hear from you.2018-11-2236 min
Drinkin‘ Bros PodcastEpisode 311 - Special Guest Mayans MC Star Vincent VargasRoss Patterson sits down with actor Vincent "Rocco" Vargas the evening before the premiere of his soon to be hit tv series "Mayans MC" to discuss the show and how crazy his life is now. You knew him as our DB co-host, now you'll know him as your new favorite actor. We are super proud of him. Buy Ross' New Book "When Darkness Falls, He Doesn't Catch It" https://www.amazon.com/When-Darkness-Falls-Doesnt-Catch/dp/0692096663/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1530647620&sr=1-22018-09-031h 04Wagner Operas PodcastThe Bayreuth Festival 2018It’s that time of the year, when that midsummer classic the Bayreuth Festival begins once again. I will be attending this yearly ritual, and ahead of me will be performances of The Flying Dutchman, Parsifal, Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, and the new production of Lohengrin, directed by the first American to mount a production at the Green Hill.2018-07-3035 minWagner Operas PodcastHerrmann and WagnerIn this podcast, we explore the link between the musical score of Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece Vertigo, written by composer Bernard Herrmann, and the music of Richard Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde. The 1959 film, whose themes center on obsession, and the links between love and death, covers similar terrain as Wagner’s opera. As a result, Herrmann’s music at times appears to be a loving homage as well as a tribute to Wagner’s greatest work.2018-04-0922 minWagner Operas PodcastParsifal at the Metropolitan Opera - 2018When Parsifal is playing in town at the Metropolitan Opera it is a not-to-be-missed event. Luckily this year, I get to see it twice. My first visit was yesterday at the Saturday matinee. I was joined by my good friends Francis and his wife Julia, as well as my friend Vlad. Francis and I went to Bayreuth last summer, so he is well-seasoned in the works of Wagner, but this was Julia and Vlad’s first Parsifal. The reaction of my friends to this production, including musical interludes of their favorite moments from this opera, is at the heart of thi...2018-02-1830 minWagner Operas PodcastA Trip to Bayreuth in 1905A guidebook to the city of Bayreuth, written at the turn of the century, got me thinking: I wonder what a trip to Bayreuth would have been like in those days. In this video podcast we will take a trip to 1905, and listen to the glorious voices that graced the Festspielhaus during the beginning of the 20th century. 2018-02-1515 minWagner Operas PodcastWagner's ChristmasThe Christmas season does not usually bring to mind the music of Richard Wagner, but it should, for on Christmas morning, in the year 1870, Cosima, the composer's wife, woke from her slumbers to a new composition written by her husband to celebrate her 25th of December birthday, and played at their house by her friends. The composition was the Siegfried Idyll, Wagner’s very special Christmas music.2017-12-1725 minWagner Operas PodcastHalloween with the Flying DutchmanThe Flying Dutchman (Der fliegende Holländer) is Richard Wagner’s answer to Halloween. The story of a ghostly sea captain who is doomed to sail the seven seas for eternity is the perfect opera to enjoy during this spooky festive season. 2017-10-2924 minWagner Operas PodcastTodesverkündigungMy favorite moment in the Ring of the Nibelung occurs in the second act of Die Walküre. Brünnhilde visits Siegmund to tell him that he will die in battle and that she will take him to Valhalla. This is the famous “Todesverkündigung,” one of the most famous moments from the trilogy. 2017-09-0919 minWagner Operas PodcastBayreuth Summer ArtistsMy journey to Bayreuth this summer was filled with so many great performers by a host of very talented singing actors. Thinking about the month of August and the great performances I saw and heard, I started wondering what some of these same singers would be like in roles other than the ones I saw them in. And hence this podcast. You will hear performances by Stephen Gould, Johannes Martin Kränzle, Catherine Foster, and others.2017-09-0140 minWagner Operas PodcastA Tribute to TannhäuserAfter so many years of doing these podcasts I realized that I had never done a program dedicated exclusively to one of my favorite Wagner operas, Tannhäuser. So here is an audio show highlighting some of the great moments from this romantic opera from the composer’s middle period. You will hear tenor Jonas Kaufmann, baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, and conductor Christian Thielemann, among others.2017-08-2452 minWagner Operas PodcastThe Silenced Voices of BayreuthCurrently at the Bayreuth Festival there is an exhibit called “Silenced Voices.” It is a tribute to the many singers, artists, and musicians who, during the Third Reich, were banned from the festival because they were Jewish. In this podcast I pay tribute to three of these distinguished Wagnerians: the legendary soprano Lilli Lehmann, the dashing baritone Herbert Janssen, and the great bass-baritone Friedrich Schorr, who was the greatest Wotan of his time.2017-08-2125 minWagner Operas PodcastVincent and Francis visit BayreuthDuring these uncertain days, when the whole world seems to be enveloped by confusion, war, and hate, Vincent and his guest Francis visit the Festspielhaus at Bayreuth and speak about their admiration for Katharina Wagner’s production of Tristan und Isolde, conducted by the dynamic Bayreuth music director Christian Thielemann. 2017-08-1833 minWagner Operas PodcastWieland Wagner: One Hundred YearsThis year we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Wieland Wagner, the composer's grandson, who in 1951 revolutionized the staging of his grandfather's work when he reopened the Bayreuth Festival after World War II with an astonishing production of Parsifal. His dark style became known as "New Bayreuth." 2017-08-0513 minWagner Operas PodcastBayreuth 2017 Opening NightThe Bayreuth Festival opened this week with a new production of Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, Wagner's only comedy. Barrie Kosky, the director of this production has focused on the antisemitism aspect of Wagner's work. The results make for a very interesting night at the Festspielhaus. 2017-07-2810 min
Wagner Operas PodcastRené Pape at the FestspielhausIt’s been seven years since my last podcast. During that time many wonderful things happened including a visit to Bayreuth in 2012. Now, this summer, I am very lucky to have a chance to go back to the Green Hill. Bass-baritone René Pape will be singing the role of King Marke in Katharina Wagner's production of Tristan und Isolde. That's something to be excited about! This podcast features Mr. Pape, as well as the first music I ever heard at the Festspielhaus.2017-07-2228 minWagner Operas PodcastBayreuth 2010: Of Rats and Men and LohengrinNo stranger to controversy these days The Bayreuth Festival opened at the end of July with a new production of Lohengrin directed by one of the best-known Regietheater directors, Hans Neuenfels. His tongue-in-cheek take on Richard Wagner's most romantic opera involved setting it in a land overrun by rats. There was laughter at the Festspielhaus and there were loud boos as well. Ultimately, over the years, the production became one of the most popular at the Green Hill. I was very lucky to see it in the summer of 2012. That first summer, though, Jonas Kaufmann played the tit...2010-08-081h 01Wagner Operas PodcastBayreuth 2007: Katharina's MeistersingerThe Bayreuth Festival opened with a much anticipated production of Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg directed by Katharina Wagner, daughter of Wolfgang Wagner. As the heir apparent to the family business, Katharina's new production shows that the Festival wants to continue breaking with the traditions of the past. For some her new production is bold and innovative, while others have dismissed it as insulting Eurotrash. As you will hear, the boos and cheers mixed during this year's opening night. 2007-07-301h 04Wagner Operas PodcastToscanini at Salzburg: The 1936 MeistersingerArturo Toscanini was the most sought-after conductor in the 1930's. He became the first Italian to conduct at Bayreuth, and would have continued performing there had the Third Reich not come to power in Germany. He left Bayreuth in protest and went to the Salzburg Festival. His complete recording of Die Meistersinger from 1937 is readily available, but the fragment that exists from a 1936 performance, taken from a shortwave radio recording, is very rare. We present this historical document in this podcast. 2007-06-151h 15Wagner Operas PodcastRichard Wagner: Before the OperasRichard Wagner composed his Symphony in C Major at the age of nineteen. It is clearly the work of a young man influenced by the towering figure and musical innovations of Ludwig van Beethoven. The symphony was given its premiere during the composer's youth, and then remained dormant for decades until Wagner himself resurrected it, leading the orchestra as a birthday gift for his wife Cosima. This private performance took place at Teatro La Fenice in Venice a few months before the composer's death. 2007-03-0942 minWagner Operas PodcastAdrianne Pieczonka & Ben Heppner in Concert For many opera lovers around the world, Canadian soprano Adrianne Pieczonka became a household word this summer after her critically praised performance as Sieglinde at this year's Bayreuth Festival. In this podcast, recorded from the Ballroom of Rideau Hall in Ottawa, you will hear two of Canada's finest singers together in concert for the first time. Superstar heldentenor Ben Heppner joins Ms. Pieczonka to perform Richard Wagner's Wesendonck Lieder, as well as arias from Die Walküre.2006-11-1026 minWagner Operas PodcastIn Memoriam: Astrid Varnay (1918-2006) On September of this year, soprano Astrid Varnay died in Munich, Germany. She was one of the great Wagnerian sopranos of our times, and one of the artists chosen by Wieland Wagner to re-open the Bayreuth Festival in 1951. Astrid Varnay was one of the most successful sopranos of the 1950's and 60's. In the mid 1970's she came back to the stage in character roles. In this podcast you will hear her in the role of Brünnhilde in the 1955 stereo recording of Siegfried from the Bayreuth Festspielhaus.2006-09-1833 minWagner Operas PodcastBayreuth Festival 2006: GötterdämmerungThis performance of Götterdämmerung brings to a close the new production of the Der Ring des Nibelungen at the Bayreuth Festival. One of the shining stars of the last evening was Hans-Peter König who, in the role of Hagen, is positively chilling in the third scene of Act II. You will also hear Christian Thielemann conducting the Bayreuth Festival Orchestra in Siegfried's Funeral Music, as well as the thrilling voice of Linda Watson as Brünnhilde in the climactic Immolation Scene which ends the work.2006-08-161h 01Wagner Operas PodcastBayreuth Festival 2006: SiegfriedOne of the delights of the past two Bayreuth Festivals was listening to tenor Stephen Gould mesmerize audiences with his impressive performances of Tannhäuser. This summer he is making the crowds at the "Green Hill" go wild once again, this time with his volcanic interpretation of the title role in Siegfried. In this podcast you will hear him sing this role, alongside tenor Gerhard Siegel (Mime), in the Act I Forging Song, and in the final scene of Act III with soprano Linda Watson (Brünnhilde).2006-08-0850 minWagner Operas PodcastBayreuth Festival 2006: Die Walküre At this year's Bayreuth Festival, one thing is certain: the new production of the Ring is receiving standing ovations thanks to the vision of director Tankred Dorst, the incredible conducting of Christian Thielemann, who leaves no doubt that he is one of the great Wagnerians of our times, and the amazing singing of Adrianne Pieczonka as Sieglinde. In this presentation of excerpts from Die Walküre you will also hear Endrik Wottrich as Siegmund, Linda Watson as Brünnhilde, and Falk Struckmann as Wotan.2006-08-041h 03Wagner Operas PodcastBayreuth Festival 2006: Das RheingoldThe highlight of this year's Bayreuth Festival is the new production of Der Ring des Nibelungen, staged by director Tankred Dorst, and conducted by Christian Thielemann. This new production of Das Rheingold, the prelude to Wagner's "Ring," premiered on July 26, 2006. In this program you will hear extended excerpts from this performance, which was broadcast live to the world on Radio Bavaria. The cast features baritone Falk Struckmann as Wotan.2006-07-2957 minWagner Operas PodcastThe Golden Age of Wagnerian Opera at the METMost critics will agree that the richest period of Wagnerian singing in The United States took place during the 1940's, and '50's at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. This podcast pays homage to the incredible talent of those historic decades, and features performances by Lauritz Melchior, Helen Traubel, Herbert Janssen, Ramón Vinay, Margaret Harshaw, Otto Edelmann and others. Their voices are heard in live excerpts from Tristan und Isolde, Tannhäuser, and Die Walküre.2006-07-021h 02Wagner Operas PodcastBayreuth 2006 Opening Night: A PreviewThe Bayreuth Festival will open this year on July 25 with a performance of Der fliegende Holländer, Wagner's first "mature" opera. This production is a controversial modern, Freudian staging of the work that has been greeted with boos year after year since the first time that it premiered in 2003. In this podcast we will listen to excerpts from last year's production (whose cast is almost identical to this summer's scheduled artists) as well as classic and rare examples of past performances of this romantic opera.2006-06-2152 minWagner Operas PodcastThe 2005 Bayreuth Tristan und IsoldeIn contrast to the first "complete" recording ever made at the Bayreuth Festival in 1928, which was the subject of our two previous podcasts, we now offer excerpts from the latest Tristan und Isolde from the Festspielhaus. This modern dress production premiered on July 25, 2005, and the action of the opera takes place aboard an ocean liner. This "Ship of Fools" production, as the European press dubbed it, stars soprano Nina Stemme and tenor Robert Dean Smith. The Bayreuth Orchestra is under the direction of Eiji Oue.2006-06-0456 minWagner Operas PodcastThe 1928 Bayreuth Tristan und Isolde (Part 2)In our second and last podcast in this series celebrating the historic recording of the 1928 Bayreuth production of Wagner's Tristan und Isolde, we take a look at the Act II Love Duet and the last act of this work. Although Act III was the most heavily edited portion of this entire recording, and most of the demanding music of this complex score is not heard on this recording, it is interesting to get a glimpse of what these memorable singers must have been like during the actual performances of the work during that summer's festival.2006-05-211h 07Wagner Operas PodcastThe 1928 Bayreuth Tristan und Isolde (Part 1)This podcast presents excerpts from the 1928 recording of Wagner's Tristan und Isolde. Technical difficulties during this period of recorded history prevented British Columbia Records from capturing the audio during an actual performance. Instead, the three acts were recorded between performances in an empty hall. Nonetheless, it is a landmark recording, even though there are extensive cuts throughout the work. The cast includes two of the great Wagnerians of the 1920's: Nanny Larsen-Todsen and Gunnar Graarud as the immortal lovers. 2006-05-1540 minWagner Operas PodcastThe Italian WagneriansFor many years, Italian was a second language to Wagner's operas, as scores of Italian singers performed the composer's music in their native tongue. Based on his Italian performances, tenor Giuseppe Borgatti became the first Italian heldentenor to be invited to perform at Bayreuth. Although, after the war, most Italian opera houses presented Wagner in German, great post-war artists such as Mario Del Monaco, Renata Tebaldi, and Maria Callas became the last generation to sing Wagner's music in Italian.2006-05-0742 minWagner Operas PodcastPerformance Practices in Parsifal (Part 3)In the conclusion of this three-part series, we look back at the work of American baritone Clarence Whitehill, who excelled in Wagnerian roles around the world, and first performed at the Bayreuth Festival in 1904. The program also features the work of some of the best Wagner conductors on the scene today. We highlight musical excerpts from Donald Runnicles at the Vienna State Opera, Valery Gergiev at the MET, and Pierre Boulez leading the 2004 controversial staging of Parsifal from the enfant terrible of German art, Christoph Schlingensief.2006-04-2840 minWagner Operas PodcastPerformance Practices in Parsifal (Part 2)The second part of the show brings us past the Bayreuth Nazi Era, and all the way up to the 1951 re-opening of the Festival after the war. This podcast features a recording from the early 1920's where the original Bayreuth Parsifal bells can be heard (they were destroyed during World War II), a recording of the Good Friday Spell conducted by Siegfried Wagner, the composer's son, and an excerpt from the landmark 1951 Wieland Wagner Bayreuth production of this opera, featuring baritone George London and tenor Wolfgang Windgassen.2006-04-2238 minWagner Operas PodcastPerformance Practices in Parsifal (Part 1)In our premiere Podcast, we will explore the various ways in which Wagner's last opera, Parsifal, has been performed since it first saw the light of day at the Bayreuth Festival of 1882. In this program we will focus on the way that conductors have approached this musical score. It is our hope that you will enjoy the musical numbers that we have selected for you. My sincere thanks goes out to my friend Keith Barnes who provided me with the rare musical excerpts that you will hear in this program. This program could not have been done without his he...2006-04-1726 min