Jose Salinas and Charlie Lopez are full stackers that breakdown computer science topics like algorithms, data structures, system design and best practices. Using their industry experience, they will share stories and nightmares from landing jobs in Silicon Valley to discussing their hot takes and everything in between.
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Salinas NOW is the official podcast for the City of Salinas, CA hosted by Salinas Youth Interns and you Community Relations Team! Tune in to fun conversations with community partners and City staff.
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Fantasy Talks is the Jose’s Amazing Worlds Youtube channel podcast. Here you will find all the long form content from the channel, from author interviews to book and graphic novel discussions as well as conversations with other creators about the fantasy, comics and movies landscape.
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The big city small town podcast, hosted by Bob Rivard, is dedicated to telling the stories of San Antonians working to make the city a more sustainable, better educated, equitable and prosperous city. We want San Antonio to become a destination city for talented and creative people, and a city where young people born or raised here want to build their futures here. We embrace diversity, multiculturalism, and every individual’s right to realize their full potential without fear of oppression. ...
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Episode 2: José Arreola, Assistant to the City Manager
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The City of Salinas has expanded its leadership team! Meet José Arreola, Assistant to the City Manager. While his position is new, José has been with the City for over 11 years, previously working with the Boys and Girls Club of Monterey County and as a High School Principal in San Jose.De către City of Salinas, CA
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Episode 36 - Author Interview: John Houlihan
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In this episode I am joined by journalist and author John Houlihan. John has been a long time games journalist, he is also the author of the Mon Dieu Cthulhu! book series and a game designer of the Achtung Cthulhu! role playing game. We discuss the evolution of the computer games industry and then delve into our love of H. P. Lovecraft's work and J…
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This week’s guest is Grant Pinkerton, the man, the chef, the impresario behind Pinkerton’s BBQ, located right in the heart of downtown San Antonio on Legacy Park across from Frost Tower. Listen as Grant discusses his choice to expand to San Antonio instead of Austin, how he got started in BBQ, and more.…
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Episode 35 - Author Interview: Dirk Strasser
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In this episode, I am joined by German born Australia based author Dirk Strasser. We talk about his career in writing and editing sci-fi & fantasy magazines, his latest novel Conquist and the differences between novel writing and screen play writing. You can find out more about Dirk and his work over at www.dirkstrasser.com…
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74. Lisa Campos: Leading UTSA Sports
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This week’s guest is Dr. Lisa Campos, the Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and Athletic Director, at the University of Texas at San Antonio, a position she has held since Nov. 17, 2017. Listen as she discusses the extraordinary growth of UTSA Athletics since 2017 and looks forward to what's ahead.…
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Episode 34 - In Conversation with Steve from PageChewing
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In this episode I am joined by friend and fellow podcaster, community manager and all round nice guy Steve from the PageChewing.com forums. I ask Steve about his experience creating a fabulous online community for fellow book lovers and the trials and tribulations of creating online content, why we do it, what is the point of it all and the impact …
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73. Monika Maeckle + Ashley Bird: 9th Annual Monarch Butterfly & Pollinator Festival
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This week’s guests are part of the bigcitysmalltown family. First, Monika Maeckle, founder of the San Antonio Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival, and the author of the newly released book, “The Monarch Butterfly Migration, Its Rise and Fall,” published in August by the University of Oklahoma Press; and Ashley Bird, who now serves as the fest…
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Episode 1: Harry Wardwell on the CA International Airshow Salinas
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Coming in HOT is the theme for the 2024 California International Airshow Salinas! This year's lineup will leave you wanting more with the return of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the Wall of Fire! The Salinas Youth Podcasters and City staff chatted with Harry Wardwell, Executive Director of the Salinas Airshow.…
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Episode 33 - Author Interview: Nathan R. Allen
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In this episode I talk to author and Disney Star Wars animator Nathan R. Allen. First, Nathan very kindly answers my questions about working for Disney and the present day status of Disney Star Wars before diving into his first novel The Heretic, his writing process and the drive to write it. You can find out my review of his novel over at my Youtu…
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72. Ray Cantu: AI-Simulated Training at SIMMIE
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This week’s guest is Ray Cantu, founder of a company called SIMMIE that until recently was known as ColdCALR. By either name Cantu, the consummate salesman, says his company is revolutionizing the world of sales with what he describes as an “AI-powered platform designed to train sales professionals faster, smarter, and more effectively.”…
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Episode 32 - Artist Interview: Sam Beck
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In this episode I am joined by Canadian comic book artist Sam Beck. We talk about her journey into comics, influences and even touch on the ever controversial topic of the place of AI on the creative arts. You can find out more about Sam and her work over at www.sambeck.caDe către Jose Salinas
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71. Trish DeBerry: The Future of Downtown San Antonio and Park(ing) Day
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This week we welcome a returning guest: Trish DeBerry, CEO and president of Centro San Antonio, the nonprofit organization dedicated to building and maintaining a better downtown for locals, businesses and visitors. Trish was a bigcitysmalltown guest last December, and in this episode she offers an update on exciting projects on the drawing board, …
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Episode 31 - Crowdfunding with Holly Tinsley and Joseph Oliveira
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In this episode I am joined by podcast friends author Holly Tinsley and comics writer Joseph Oliveira to learn about crowdfunding. I learn the do's and dont's of crowdfunding, the pros and cons, what makes a successful campaign and what happens when a campaign fails. You can find out more about Holly's work over at: https://www.hltinsley.co.uk You …
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70. Michael Blair + Jose Herrera: NukuDo's Paid Cybersecurity Training
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Have you heard of NukuDo, the cybersecurity training program located at Geekdom? Today’s guest is Michael Blair, an entrepreneur and NukuDo’s Managing Director. NukuDo pays its enrolled students $4,000 a month during their half year or so of training. Blair is joined by Jose Herrera, a member of NukuDo's first cohort. Listen as we discuss how NukuD…
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Episode 30 - The Incal Graphic Novel Discussion ft. Susana Imaginário
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In this episode, I am joined by slipstream author Susana Imaginário to discuss the seminal graphic novel The Incal, by Alejandro Jodorowsky and Jean Giraud aka Moebius. Listener beware, spoilers ahead!De către Jose Salinas
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Episode 29 - Author Interview with Dr Erik Goodwyn, MD
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In this episode I talk with professor and doctor Erik Goodwyn, MD about his fantasy novel King of the Forgotten Darkness. We explore what took him away from academia into fantasy and the influences of his daily practise as a psychiatrist and the role of dreams in fantasy literature. You can find out more about Dr Goodwyn and his work over at his Yo…
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69. PechaKucha San Antonio with Vicki Yuan and Libby Morris
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This week’s guests are Vicki Yuan, an architect with Lake/Flato, and Libby Morris, a leader in San Antonio’s design community and the principal of Morris Design. Vicki and Libby are with us to talk about their roles as leading organizers of PechaKucha San Antonio, the local chapter of a global entertainment and education stage production that was s…
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Episode 28 - Author Interview with Livia J. Elliot from Unearthed Stories and Books Undone
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In this episode I talk to Livia J. Elliot, author of the interactive fiction collection Unearthed Stories and host of the Books Undone Podcast. You can find out more about Livia and her work over at www.liviajelliot.comDe către Jose Salinas
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68. Dawn White-Fosdick: Christian Assistance Ministry's Walk-In Support Services
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This week’s guest is Dawn White-Fosdick, the longtime president and CEO of Christian Assistance Ministry, widely known as CAM, which serves both the city's homeless as well as families who have housing but are experiencing crisis in their lives. For the month of August, the Wade Richmond Foundation is matching every dollar raised up to $100,000, so…
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Episode 27 - Discussing Discworld with Derri from Derri's Read It Before
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In this episode I am joined by the ever delightful Derri Hibbert to discuss all things Discworld and explore why we both love it so much. You can find out more about Derr over at her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@derrisreaditbeforeDe către Jose Salinas
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67. Krissy Salinas on Let's Go Texas
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This week’s guest is Krissy Salinas, the director of Let’s Go Texas, a nonprofit that helps people with disabilities in South Texas and the San Antonio metro area find gainful employment. Let’s Go Texas partners with the Texas Workforce Vocational Programs, and also has launched innovative programs in area public high schools where Krissy and her t…
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Episode 26 - Slaying the Dragon with Ben Riggs
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In this episode, I am delighted to talk to Dugeons and Dragons historian Ben Riggs about his book, Slaying the Dragon and the rise and fall of TSR, the company that birthed the seminal role playing game Dungeons and Dragons. You can find out more about Ben and his work over at: www.writerbenriggs.com…
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66. Naphtali Bryant + Raylynn Hampton: United Way's Childcare Scholarship
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This week’s guests are Naphtali Bryant, the Childcare Scholarship Coordinator at United Way of San Antonio, and Raylynn Hampton, a United Way Scholarship recipient. Raylynn is a 27-year-old student pursuing an online undergraduate degree in education at Southern New Hampshire University with the goal of becoming a teacher and starting her own nonpr…
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65. Lea Rosenauer: Strong, Smart and Bold at Girls, Inc.
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This week’s guest is Lea Rosenauer, president and CEO of Girls Inc. of San Antonio, an affiliate of the national Girls Incorporated organization that was established locally 20 years ago this November. Its mission is to inspire all girls ages 6-18 to be strong, smart, and bold, and to overcome barriers that prohibit them from achieving their person…
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Episode 25 - Author Interview with Christopher Ruocchio and Susana Imaginario
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In this episode I had the absolute pleasure of talking to Christopher Ruocchio himself about his journey into writing and publishing the very popular Sun Eater series. I was also exceptionally fortunate to have the wonderful Susana Imaginário as a co-host and save the day when I was struck with technical issues. You can find out more about Mr Ruocc…
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64. Kathy Sosa and Antonio Arelle Barquet: The Other Side of the Mirror
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This week’s guests are San Antonio artist Kathy Sosa and Antonio Arelle Barquet, the director of the Museum of Art in Queretaro, a city of more than 1 million people in Central Mexico and a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its Historic Monument Zone. Kathy Sosa, together with her husband and fellow artist Lionel Sosa, have embarked on an e…
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Episode 24 - Ashes of Man Spoiler Discussion with Ian from BNB Books and Susana from Den of the Wyrd
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In this episode, I am joined by two great friends, Ian from BNB Books and author Susana Imaginario to discuss Ashes of Man, book 5 in the Sun Eater series by American author Christopher Ruocchio. You can find out more about Ian over at: https://www.youtube.com/@bnbbooks1794 You can find out more about Susana and her works: www.susanaimaginario.com…
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Episode 23 - Author Interview with Tim Powers, two time World Fantasy Award Winner
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In this episode, I have the privilege of talking with two time World Fantasy Award winner Tim Powers. In this conversation, Mr Powers shares his personal relationship with sci-fi legend Philip K. Dick, his career as an author, I get him to rank his novels and even offer him an idea for his next book!…
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63. George Hernandez and Building Bexar County's University Health System
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This week’s guest is George Hernandez, who retires as the longtime CEO of the University Health System, officially known as the Bexar County Hospital District, the only locally owned hospital and outpatient clinic network. Hernandez has led the district for 19 years, a period time that saw remarkable growth in both facilities and services beyond th…
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Episode 22 - Kingdoms of Death Live Discussion with Ian from BNB Books and Susana Imaginário
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In this episode, I have the pleasure of being joined by two great friends of the podcast, Ian and Susana, to discuss and spoil all we can out of Kingdoms of Death, book 4 in the Sun Eater series by American author Christopher Ruocchio.De către Jose Salinas
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62. From Wounded Warrior to Artist & Author: The Story of Mario Lopez
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This week's guest is Mario Lopez, a wounded warrior who served deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan. He survived critical injuries from a roadside bomb in Afghanistan, which brought him to The Burn Center at the San Antonio Military Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston. After years of surgeries and recuperation, Mario has gone on to write a book …
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Episode 21 - The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Creative Arts with author Jared Michaud
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In this episode, I sit down with author Jared Michaud to talk about Artificial Intelligence and the impact it could have/is having on the creative arts. You can find out more about Jared and his work over at his website: https://jarednmichaud.comDe către Jose Salinas
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61. Corazón Ministries: Downtown Nonprofit Making a Big Difference in the Lives of the Hardcore Homeless
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This week’s guests are Erika Borrego, the CEO of Corazón Ministries, and her colleague Brittney Ackerson, the Day Center Director and recovering addict who experienced homelessness in her own life before finding her way back to good health and a purpose-driven life. Their work serving the hardcore homeless population in San Antonio is transforming …
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Episode 20 - Demon in White Spoiler Discussion with Ian from BNB Books
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In this episode, Ian and I continue our journey through the Sollan Empire and discuss the relative merits and demerits of Demon in White, book 3 in the Sun Eater series by Christopher Ruocchio.De către Jose Salinas
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60. Victor Reyna on Leading the Asociación de Empresarios Mexicanos in San Antonio
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This week’s guest is Victor Reyna, vice president for business banking at Amegy Bank in San Antonio, who also serves as president of the Asociación de Empresarios Mexicanos in San Antonio. AEM, or The US – MX Business Association, as it is known in English, helps Mexican business professionals achieve success in the United States, and assists U.S. …
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Episode 19 - In Conversation with Sandy Petersen
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In this episode, I have the privilege of talking to legendary games designer Sandy Petersen. Mr Petersen is the creator of the classic Call of Cthulhu RPG, and designer of such classic computer games as DOOM and Age of Empires II. In this conversation we talk about his journey into games design, his love for H. P. Lovecraft and future projects. You…
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59. Dr. Belinda Román on Bringing Humanity to Economics
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Belinda Román, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Economics at St. Mary’s University. Locally, Dr. Román is also Secretary/Treasurer of the San Antonio Business and Economics Society, and has conducted impact studies for the SABÉR Research Institute, an economic development think tank dedicated to researching regional economies and their developme…
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Episode 18 - The Current State of Cinema with Chris Mohan
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In this episode I am joined by Chris Mohan, host of the Chris Mohan Youtube movie channel to discuss the current state of Hollywood movies. You can find out more about Chris and his take on movies and recommendations over at this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chrismohanDe către Jose Salinas
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58. Jim Reed and the Expansion of the South Texas Medical Center
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How did the South Texas Medical Center become San Antonio's leading smart jobs engine over the last 25 years? This week’s guest is Jim Reed, the recently retired longtime chief executive of the San Antonio Medical Foundation, which led that extraordinary growth in the medical, health care and biscoences sectors. During his tenure managing the devel…
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Episode 17 - In Conversation with Joey Oliveira, Chief Editor at Afterlight Comics
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In this episode, I am joined by Joey Oliveira, chief editor at Afterlight Comics, an award winning independent horror comics publisher who just got a distribution deal with Diamond Comics Distributor. A great success story of having a vision and chasing your dreams through hard work, determination, and learning along the way. You can find out more …
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57. Mary Thorsby, CEO of ABODE Contemplative Care for the Dying
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This week’s guest is Mary Thorsby, the CEO of the nonprofit ABODE, whose mantra is contemplative care for the dying. ABODE operates end-of-life care in a single home on San Antonio’s near-Northside, caring for terminally ill individuals in the last weeks and months of life. It’s one of only three such programs in Texas. As it prepares to celebrate …
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Episode 16 - Howling Dark Spoiler Discussion with Ian from BNB Books
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In this episode I am joined with long term partner in crime Ian from BNB Books to discuss The Howling Dark, book 2 in the Sun Eater series by Christopher Ruocchio. Warning: Wheel of Time flashbacks mentioned...De către Jose Salinas
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Episode 15 - Fitz and the Fool Trilogy Discussion with Derri from Derri's Read It Before
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In this episode, Derri is back to discuss the final three installments in the Realm of the Elderlings series by american author Robin Hobb. We discuss the finale of this long series and ponder the merits and demerits of the series as a whole.De către Jose Salinas
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56. Jenna Saucedo-Herrera and Emily Royall: Innovation in San Antonio
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This week, two perspectives on innovation in San Antonio. We revisit our conversations with Jenna Saucedo-Herrera of Greater: SATX as she discusses how San Antonio is winning on workforce development, and Emily Royall of Smart Cities San Antonio on how her team is using data to improve the quality of life for San Antonians. Listen in full to both c…
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Episode 14 - The Role of the Editor with David J. Butler, editor at Baen Books
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In this episode I hold a wonderful conversation with the fantastic David J. Butler, chief editor at Baen Books, to learn about the role of the editor in the writing and publishing process. David soon became a good friend of the podcast and went on to facilitate some of the future conversations in the podcast.…
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Episode 13 - Author Interview: Susana Imáginario author of The Timelessness Series
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In this episode I meet and talk for the first time with the truly insightful Susana Imaginario, author of The Timelessness series and soon to be become a great friend of the podcast. You can find out more about Susana and her work over at her Youtube channel: Den of the Wyrd.De către Jose Salinas
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55. Garrett T. Capps: Honky-Tonk in San Antone and Beyond
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We have Garrett T. Capps in the studio this week with guest hosts Kory Cook of KRTU 91.7 and Nicholas Frank of the San Antonio Report. Garrett T. Capps tours internationally with his band, Nasa Country, and has been a longtime curator of unique musical events in our city. Listen as we discuss how Capps has created space for other touring musicians …
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Episode 12 - Empire of Silence discussion with Ian from BNB Books
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Welcome back! In this episode, Ian and I talk about our first foray into the Sollan Empire by Christopher Ruocchio. In this episode, we discuss the Empire of Silence, the first book in the Sun Eater series. Little did we know what the future had in store for us...De către Jose Salinas
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Episode 11 - The Rain Wild Chronicles by Robin Hobb discussion with Derri from Derri's Read it Before
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In this episode, the one and only Derri Herbert is back to discuss and spoil the heck out of the wonderful Rain Wild Chronicles by Robin Hobb. In this one, I am glad to discover I am not the only one who thinks that this tetralogy is the hidden gem within the Realm of the Elderlings.De către Jose Salinas
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54. Liz Tullis and Dr. Peter Fox on the Conrad Smiles Foundation
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Liz Tullis never gave up advocating for her son Conrad after his near-drowning and anoxic brain injury as an infant. Neither did Dr. Peter Fox, the founder and head of the University of Texas Health Science Center's Research Imaging Institute in San Antonio; and they are this week's guests. Listen as they discuss their unlikely journey to change ho…
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