Radical Evolution

Little Known Legends

Arts EN ↓ 8 episodes

In 1846, over 200 Irish soldiers defected from the US Army to fight for the Mexican Army during the Mexican American War. This is our take on what happened.

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Performing the Revolution in India 23.10.2025 46:10

Meet Jana Natya Manch aka Janam, one of India's storied street theatre companies. We follow their journey from one of their most crucial, catalyzing and tragic moments in the 1980's, all the way through to the work they make today. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe to Performing the Revolution here .

Episode 1: The Irish Rover 05.10.2023 20:08

Lochlan O'Brien makes the difficult decision to leave home and sets on an adventure that will change his life forever. Actors in this episode (in order of appearance): Katrina Valdez - La Corridista Shane English - Lochlan Úna Clancey - Ma Sean Gormley - Da Seth Millwod - Captain/Recruiter Joseph Jones - Sailor 1 Ed Malone - Brendan Arisael Rivera - Sailor 2 Richard Lovejoy - Our Timey Bigot Ada...

Episode 2: The Regular Army-O' 05.10.2023 18:53

For Lochlan, Brendan, and the rest of the conscripted Irish soldiers, life in the US Army isn't what was promised, but the chance for something better tolls in the distance. Actors in this episode (in order of appearance): Luke Wheeler - Sergeant Katrina Valdez - La Corridista Shane English - Lochlan Sam Lucas Smith - Patrick Ed Malone - Brendan John Concado - Soldier Arisael Rivera - US Sailor...

Episode 3: Crossing the Rio 05.10.2023 13:56

The lads take a swim and meet some unlikely allies. Actors in this episode (in order of appearance): Katrina Valdez - La Corridista Sam Lucas Smith - Patrick Ed Malone - Brendan Shane English - Lochlan Eugene Negrete - Soldado Beto O'Byrne - US Soldier Ulises de la Cruz - Yaotl Enrique Andrade - Capitán Flores Featuring music from the folk tradition with additional original music by Noé Yaocoat...

Episode 4: Somos Vecinos 05.10.2023 12:43

In Monterrey, Lochlan and Brendan make new friends and have a grand time of it while they can. Actors in this episode (in order of appearance): Katrina Valdez - La Corridista Enrique Andrade - Capitán Flores Ed Malone - Brendan Shane English - Lochlan Tim Ruddy - Santiago Joseph Jones - John Cuttle Ulises de la Cruz - Yaotl Yadira De La Riva - Party Goer Eugene Negrete - Party Goer Sean Gormle...

Episode 5: The Rogue's March 05.10.2023 17:17

The Yanks have arrived at Monterrey, and the legend of the San Patricios is born. Actors in this episode (in order of appearance): Katrina Valdez - La Corridista Ed Malone - Brendan Shane English - Lochlan Tim Ruddy - Santiago Joseph Jones - John Cuttle Enrique Andrade - Capitán Flores Ulises de la Cruz - Yaotl Beto O'Byrne - US Soldier Adam Files - US Soldier Arisael Rivera - US Soldier Eug...

Episode 6: Guerreros Valientes 05.10.2023 17:07

Within the Mexican Army, Los San Patricios earn their reputation again and again. First at Buena Vista. Actors in this episode (in order of appearance): Katrina Valdez - La Corridista Eugene Negrete - Soldado, Mexican Officer Shane English - Lochlan Ulises de la Cruz - Yaotl Ed Malone - Brendan Tim Ruddy - Santiago, Patricio John Concado - Soldado Joseph Jones - John Cuttle Enrique Andrade - Ca...

Episode 7: Bienvenidos Compañeros 05.10.2023 22:46

Los San Patricios stand up one last time and leave their mark on three countries. Actors in this episode (in order of appearance): Katrina Valdez - La Corridista Ed Malone - Brendan Ulises de la Cruz - Yaotl Tim Ruddy - Santiago Joseph Jones - John Cuttle Shane English - Lochlan John Concado - US Officer, Patricio, US Soldier Eugene Negrete - Soldado Adam Files - Colonel Arisael Rivera - US Sol...