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This block of radio was produced at East Los Angeles College's Media Arts Department for Broadcasting 001: Fundamentals of Television and Radio Broadcasting for KELA Radio and Podcasts.  The views expressed in this show are those of the authors and do not reflect the official stance of East Los Angeles College.

This block of radio was produced at East Los Angeles College's Media Arts Department for Broadcasting 001: Fundamentals of Television and Radio Broadcasting for KELA Radio and Podcasts.  The views expressed in this show are those of the authors and do not reflect the official stance of East Los Angeles College.

This block of radio was produced at East Los Angeles College's Media Arts Department for Broadcasting 001: Fundamentals of Television and Radio Broadcasting for KELA Radio and Podcasts.  The views expressed in this show are those of the authors and do not reflect the official stance of East Los Angeles College.

This block of radio was produced at East Los Angeles College's Media Arts Department for Broadcasting 001: Fundamentals of Television and Radio Broadcasting for KELA Radio and Podcasts.  The views expressed in this show are those of the authors and do not reflect the official stance of East Los Angeles College.

This block of radio was produced at East Los Angeles College's Media Arts Department for Broadcasting 001: Fundamentals of Television and Radio Broadcasting for KELA Radio and Podcasts.  The views expressed in this show are those of the authors and do not reflect the official stance of East Los Angeles College.

This block of radio was produced at East Los Angeles College's Media Arts Department for Broadcasting 001: Fundamentals of Television and Radio Broadcasting for KELA Radio and Podcasts.  The views expressed in this show are those of the authors and do not reflect the official stance of East Los Angeles College.

This block of radio was produced at East Los Angeles College's Media Arts Department for Broadcasting 001: Fundamentals of Television and Radio Broadcasting for KELA Radio and Podcasts.  The views expressed in this show are those of the authors and do not reflect the official stance of East Los Angeles College.

In the season finale of Background Noise, hosts Omar Roa, Joe Dargan, and Chris Montes, joined by guest Josh, deliver their signature brand of "organized chaos," veering wildly from political satire to gritty "hood politics". The group engages in unfiltered debates on dating, weighing the baggage of "cougars" against the naivety of younger women, and dissects the P. Diddy scandals with graphic hum...

In the season finale of Podcast on Wheels, host Johanna Calderon recounts a chaotic holiday road trip filled with physical challenges and "close calls," beginning with a confrontation at a seafood restaurant where a male patron "snitched" on her for using the men's restroom after the accessible facility proved out of order. Calderon finds humor in a frightening moment where she "almost flew out" o...

"Hold Your Breath" Written by Adrian Vicente-Nation. A KELA Table Reading. Featuring the voice talents of Adrian Vicente-Nation. Royalty Free Music: https://www.bensound.com License code: U1TDMAL04RDT5NNI Artist: Roman Senyk, Dawn of Change This block of radio was produced at East Los Angeles College's Media Arts Department for KELA Radio.   The views expressed in this show are those of the author...

Tune into Background Noise with Omar Roa, Joe Dargan, and Chris Montes for an uncensored, chaotic, and hilarious ride through the minds of three hosts who couldn't care less if you stop listening after 30 minutes! This is where raw, unfiltered conversations thrive, from mocking high-profile Hollywood scandals, like whether Kevin Spacey deserves a "rape stipend" based on his number of Oscars, to ta...

Johanna Calderon's harrowing journey on 'Podcast On Wheels' reveals a world of bureaucratic nightmares and terrifying street encounters stemming from her reliance on a power wheelchair. Calderon exposes the painfully slow process of getting repairs and replacements, noting how friends with Kaiser insurance waited five to ten years for a new chair, while she spent two years trying to replace a faul...

In this lively and heartfelt episode of Podcast On Wheels , host Johanna Calderon brings listeners into the vibrant world of her close-knit friend group - a community that unexpectedly formed on TikTok. Johanna introduces her friends Leticia ("Queen Nation"), Carmen, and Jules, each of whom reflects on the humorous, chaotic, and deeply supportive journey that brought them together. The conversatio...

The episode of Podcast on Wheels features Johanna Calderon reflecting on her difficult journey to becoming the "strong person" she is today, which took a long time and involved overcoming numerous challenges stemming from a vulnerable past. Calderon is a survivor of abuse, including sexual abuse, and initially struggled with low self-esteem and shyness. Her early attempts at friendship resulted in...

Brigette celebrates several recent developments and title changes in WWE and NXT, beginning with excitement over Elio Dragonov winning the United States Championship and John Cena, now the Grand Slam Champion, defeating Dominic Mysterio for the InterContinental title just before his presumed retirement. She also applauds Maxine Dupree for winning the women's title from Becky Lynch, and is thrilled...

In this episode of  Podcast on Wheels , Johanna Calderon provides a candid account of navigating the world as a person using a wheelchair, spanning topics from theme park accessibility to media representation. She compares Universal Studios and Disneyland, finding Disneyland generally more accessible, though she recounts a past fall at the Haunted Mansion (when she used a manual wheelchair) and no...

In this 20th episode of Background Noise —the "rainy day episode"—hosts Omar, Joe, and Chris cover a wide range of topics in a spontaneous, freestyle conversation. They begin by sharing bizarre and vivid personal anecdotes, including disturbing dreams involving bodily functions, legal consequences, sleep paralysis, and lucid dreaming tied to time spent in jail. The discussion then shifts to relati...

"The Guardian" Written by Adrian Vicente-Nation. A KELA Table Reading. Featuring the voice talents of Corey Luong, Omar Blancas, and Adrian Vicente-Nation. Royalty Free Music: https://www.bensound.com License code: 0SWZSLHCQLIAC97G Artist: Roman Senyk, Dawn of Change This block of radio was produced at East Los Angeles College's Media Arts Department for KELA Radio. The views expressed in this sho...

This episode of "Background Noise," the highly conversational program featuring several speakers (including hosts Joe, Omar, Chris, and guest Charlie), delves into a wide variety of topics, primarily focusing on conspiracy theories, current events, and pop culture. The main segment dedicated to conspiracy theories covers controversial and contentious subjects, such as the theory that J.P. Morgan o...

In this episode of Podcast on Wheels with Johanna Calderon, Johanna goes over many details of severe systemic barriers she and others like her face in securing food and housing assistance. She recounts years of difficulty accessing food stamp (SNAP) benefits, including having to initially choose between Social Security (which paid her rent) and food stamps, and later being offered only an unusable...

"Game On" Written by Adrian Vicente-Nation. A KELA Table Reading. Featuring the voice talents of Corey Luong, Omar Blancas, Chingyi Lynette Ma, Aneleh Rodriguez, and Adrian Vicente-Nation. Royalty Free Music: https://www.bensound.com License code: A3HWBBXVGQTCY5XT Artist: Roman Senyk, Dawn of Change The views expressed in this show are those of the authors and do not reflect the official stance of...

This episode of Background Noise , described as a "Halloween Super Episode," features a crossover event with guests Adrian Vicente Nation and Lynette Ma from the sister podcast, Killjoy Sound Stories . Adrian, a writer and voice actor, discusses his work, including table reads and plays like "Detective Reese," which began during the lockdown. Lynette has performed in his table reads. A major focus...

"No Escape" Written by Adrian Vicente-Nation. A KELA Table Reading. Featuring the voice talents of Chingyi Lynette Ma, Kevin Garcia, Aneleh Rodriguez, and Adrian Vicente-Nation. Royalty Free Music: https://www.bensound.com License code: ZXGDL14L5TLNRSIU Artist: Roman Senyk, Dawn of Change The views expressed in this show are those of the authors and do not reflect the official stance of East Los A...

This week host Johanna Calderon centers on a heartfelt and deeply personal discussion about the struggles of navigating the U.S. healthcare system, especially for disabled women dealing with chronic pain, illness, and limited access to medication. Her guest, Leticia, shares her experiences with breast cancer, lymphedema, pinched nerves, and reproductive health issues, describing repeated frustrati...

This episode of Background Noise with Chris, Joe, and Omar quickly descends into a chaotic mix of sports corruption, governmental conspiracy theories, and culturally abrasive commentary. The hosts primarily focus on the FBI's recent sting operation resulting in the arrest of 30 people, including NBA figures like coach Chauncey Billups (accused of running a sophisticated poker ring using devices li...