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In this episode, host Emina Balak speaks to Harold Pan, a rehab coach and physical therapist with more than 10 years of experience working with recovery, movement, and chronic tension patterns. Together, they explore how stress, nervous system overload, posture, movement, and daily habits may shape the way the body experiences pain far more than people realize.

In this documentary, “Going Back: Adults Returning to College,” KPCRadio.com reporter Tanaya Rogers examines the experiences of adult learners returning to college later in life to pursue career changes, personal growth, and lifelong goals. Through conversations with Monica Lee, Jocelyn Dotten, Neva Walker, Paris Gatlin and Dr. Melissa Wall, the documentary explores the challenges of balancing edu...

In this documentary, "The Spectrum of Live Concert Organization,"  KPCRadio.com  reporter Joy Mellk looks into the worlds of small-scale and large-scale concert organization. Mellk speaks with Bobby Littrell, who owns 'The Shed' in Porter Ranch, audio engineer Trina Egner and Darren Carroll, who is the community relations director for Goldenvoice festivals, to get a glimpse into...

In this documentary, “The Art of Gathering,” KPCRadio.com reporter Malindu Illanga takes a deep dive into "Magic: The Gathering" and its recent surge of popularity, largely due to the Universe Beyond sets. Illanga speaks with store manager, Surukan Garret, Fire and Dice clerk Troy Brown and players Sam Kistan, Sergei Cuba and Jeremiah Snow.

In this documentary, “Physical Media on Digital,”  KPCRadio.co m reporter Joseph Acuña visits Burbank media shops to get their take on where physical media fits today. House of Secrets manager Leland Pearce; GameRealms co-owner and manager William Delaney; UPS package delivery driver Gilberto Perales, and co-owner of Daystar Records and owner of the record label, Sun Cru, Josh Collins talk about w...

In this documentary, "Inside the Santa Susana Cleanup", KPCRadio.com reporter Elizabeth Santana‑Zavala explores the history of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory and the 1959 incident, how the site is currently managed and the progress of the ongoing cleanup. Elizabeth speaks with the Department of Energy’s Federal Project Manager for the site Joshua Mengers and the Radiological Control T...

KPCRadio.com reporter Tanaya Rogers profiles the Umoja Club, which focuses on supporting and inspiring Black and African American students, and speaks to the club President, Amiri Roddy, as well as club secretary Evangeline Njboke and club member Aaliyah Alexander.

KPCRadio.com reporter Elizabeth Santana-Zavala profiles political science professor James Tucker II and the origin of his passion for teaching and influencing his students. Fellow political science professor Mark Levick and student Hajalia Temple speak on what sets Tucker apart as an educator.

KPCRadio.com reporter Malindu Ilanga profiles the Communications Club, and speaks to club advisor and English professor Michelle Brownlee, club president Max Shrempf and vice president Pria Sharma about the importance of strengthening communication skills and the keys to building confidence in public speaking.

KPCRadio.com reporter Joy Mellk profiles art history professor Ramela Abbamontian, diving into what inspired her love for teaching and art, and connects with mechanical engineering student Jasmine Park, as well as Art Department Chair Melody Cooper, about what makes her shine as an educator.

Angelita Rovero has spent her life showing up for others, in the classroom, in the community, and in spaces the world doesn't always pay attention to. She's done it while carrying pain quietly and pouring love into the world anyway. In this episode of "Invisible Loss", host Tanaya Rogers sits down with the professor and founder who opens up about the grief the world never gave a...

On this episode of "Hidden Positions in the Cinema Industry," host Morteza Gheidi speaks to on-screen intimacy coordinator Lioness Ward about the balance between professionalism and emotional awareness in her profession, and what a position like hers entails.

On “Dissecting the Anatomy of Live Music,” host Joy Mellk looks into live concert curation, booking and promotion alongside Sammie Pearson, founder of Pretty But Wicked. They discuss her initial footings within Los Angeles, the birth of Pretty But Wicked and her ability to juggle multiple concert duties with a high volume of upcoming shows.

On “Dissecting the Anatomy of Live Music,” host Joy Mellk looks into the lens of concert photography alongside live music photographer Saul Sosa. They discuss his initial discoveries of live music photography as he started, his ability to pave his own path in photography within the underground rap scene in Los Angeles and his view on the significance of photography accompanied by the digital world...

On this episode of "Brahma Weekly, " guest Will Picketts talks about how his relationship with his father inspired him to be a head coach for softball. He also emphasized that the Brahams went through ups and downs throughout the regular season, and how team meetings are crucial to making another playoff appearance.

What does grief look like when the loss isn't a person, but a version of yourself? In this episode of "Invisible Loss," host Tanaya sits down with Rhoda, who opens up about her life with multiple sclerosis and the quiet, ongoing grief that comes with a diagnosis no one prepares you for. It's a conversation about identity, resilience, and learning to live alongside a loss that nev...

In this episode of “Behind the Deck”, host Malindu Illanga speaks with up-and-coming DJ Jovanny Gonzalez, who started his career less than a year ago, about his journey of navigating a saturated industry.

In this episode of The Valley Before It All, host Elizabeth Santana‑Zavala talks with Crystal Jackson, a historian, filmmaker, and author. Together, they explore Pacoima’s history, diving into how the city was founded and why Jackson is passionate about highlighting the history of the Valley.

On “Dissecting the Anatomy of Live Music,” host Joy Mellk shines a light on the DIY scene alongside Brooke Flemming, DIY show host and organizer. They discuss her discovery of the scene itself, her contributions to the scene through the shows she’s organized and her perspective on the significance of the scene in an ever-growing world of concerts run by corporate entertainment giants.

On “Dissecting the Anatomy of Live Music,” host Joy Mellk looks into the realm of student-organized campus concerts alongside UCSB concert coordinator Nate Dolan and concert assistant Sophia Aguilar. They discuss their entries into the campus Associated Student Program Board (ASPB), their duties in organizing the campus concerts and their wishes to branch their experience out into the real world p...

In this episode, host Emina Balak is joined by David Joseph, a former software engineer turned certified hypnotherapist and the founder of Thrival, a platform that helps people move from survival mode into a more intentional way of living. Together, they explore how technology can be used to support mental well-being, unpack the real impact of meditation and hypnosis, and share simple, practical t...

In this episode of “The Valley Before It All," host Elizabeth Santana‑Zavala talks with Evan Lovett, the founder of “L.A. in a Minute." Together they explore his love for Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley, the rich history that inspires his work, what motivated him to create his quick online shorts and some of his favorite stories to tell about the region’s past.

First distance, the pandemic, and then a permanent goodbye. In this episode of "Invisible Loss," host Tanaya Rogers lets Monica Lee talk us through the layered grief journey of losing her mother twice. Have a tissue ready.

On this episode of "Hidden Positions in the Cinema Industry," host Morteza Gheidi talks to screenwriter, producer and actor Stephen Cyrus Sepher about his process as a writer and the ups and downs of the film industry.

On this episode of "Hidden Positions in the Cinema Industry," host Morteza Gheidi has a conversation with stunt performer and coordinator Mahsa Ahmadi about the highs and lows of her high-octane job.