The Raider and the Saint

On this Podcast Steven Hosts new guest to the show Manuel Rodriguez & Job Parra. Manuel is a local 952 member who works out of Albertsons warehouse in Brea, CA & Job is also a local 952 member who works out of CVS warehouse in La Habra, CA. Manuel & Job who are also known as the Lambert Boys; talk about their different crafts, being Shop Stewards, & what it means to them being a Teamster. The view...

On this Podcast Steven talks about UPSers Pension contribution & the rumors floated around on social media on how the West & its elected officials bowed down to IBT President Sean O'Brien & sold Union members out. Marc Davison; Teamsters VP on the West was recently on the Podcast "Off The Clock Shop Talk". Marc explains how the pensions contributions work across the Country & sets the record strai...

On this Podcast Steven hosts new guest to the show Silver Antonio. Mr. Antonio is a shop steward from local 952 who works for Albertsons distribution center in Irvine at the freezer department at -25 degrees. The boys talk about life, society, & finding peace.

On this Podcast Steven talks about his past experience while being a part-timer at UPS, moving up in the rankings, becoming a driver, & the UPS contract Tentative agreement. The views, information or opinions expressed in the YouTube Channel and Podcast are solely the views of the individuals involved and by no means represent absolute facts. Opinions expressed by the host and guests can change at...

On this Podcast Steven hosts new guest to the show Secretary Treasurer Eric Jimenez & B.A John Antolin from Local 952. The guys talk about UPS & contract updates, what it’s like to run a Local, & what Local 952 has achieved. The views, information or opinions expressed in the YouTube Channel and Podcast are solely the views of the individuals involved and by no means represent absolute facts. Opin...

On this Podcast Steven hosts new guest to the show Frank Blanco. Blanco is a 30yr UPSer & a stand up Comedian who has performed at the Brea Improv. He drives out of the San Gabriel hub & is Local 396. The guys talk about Stand up Comedy, being a Teamster, what it was like during the 97' Strike at UPS, & what to expect during this upcoming strike. The views, information or opinions expressed in the...

On this Episode Steven Hosts Jose Francisco Negrete & Big Will. Jose is part-time employee at UPS Anaheim Twilight hub & Will is a UPS Driver out of Whittier center in Cerritos hub. The guys talk about Amazon, the latest news regarding organizing, rallying, fighting for a contract & of course the biggest strike in history that is looming between UPS & the 340,000 Teamsters/UPSers. The views, infor...

On this Podcast Steven Hosts new guest to the show Keven Garcia. Keven is a UPS Driver out of Laguna Hub & was a Shop Steward during the pandemic. The boys talk about the ongoing negotiations between UPS & the Teamsters & were it is heading. 340,000 UPSers around the Country are rallying daily in the wake of a monumental possible strike that will affect the global economy. The views, information o...

On this Podcast Steven hosts new guest to the show Ben Magana. Ben is a Union Organizer with SEIU. He talks about growing up in Ohio & working towards becoming a music producer before getting involved the labor movement.

On this Podcast Steven hosts returning guest & friend to the show Ken Craw. The boys talk about this upcoming 4th of July & what is the latest news on new fireworks to hit the streets. A Fathers Day Special for those Dads that like to light up the sky.

On this Podcast Steven hosts new guest to the show Dr. Barry Eidlin. Dr. Barry Eidlin is an Associate Professor of Sociology at McGill University. He is a comparative historical sociologist interested in the study of class, politics, social movements, & social change. He is the author of "Labor and the Class Idea in the United States and Canada." His works has appeared in the Washington Post, The...

On this Podcast Steven Hosts new guest to the show Dr. Munoz. Dr. Munoz is the Principal at Valencia Park Elementary School & Head Coach for the the Broncos Flag Football team 7/8th Graders MVP league. The guys talk about their undefeated season, recent playoffs domination, education, & how California students bounced back from the pandemic to achieve on of the highest testing scores in the Nation...

On this Podcast Steven takes a trek to an Amazon Hub in Palmdale, CA to support Amazon Drivers who recently Unionized with Local 396. A historic event; Steven is there documenting & interviewing fellow Teamsters at the Rally.

On this Podcast Steven talks about his past week going to the beach & getting rolled on by the Cops. He also talks about dealing with his Health Insurance, being a runner at UPS, & upcoming events for the Show.

On this Podcast Steven talks about finances, UPS upcoming contract, & going to massage parlors.

On this Podcast Steven is back after a week off while he attended his long time friends Funeral. Steven & Frank aka "The Podfather" talk about the Funeral of Sal Manzo, getting kicked out of a Vegas hotel, getting a hole in one & retirement life.

On this Podcast Steven hosts new guests to the show Orlando Dominguez & Rick Sanchez. Orlando & Rick are both UPS drivers from Local 396 who worked with Martin Gaxiola; Stevens late brother who lost his life from Covid-19 during the pandemic. The boys talk about what this upcoming contract means to them after the fact working during a pandemic & co-workers losing their lives.

On this Podcast Steven hosts new guest Jorge Ortiz. Mr. Ortiz is a Shop Steward from Albertsons Distribution in Orange County, Ca. The boys talk about where Jorge grew up, how he got involved with the Teamsters, & how his experience was between transitioning from Local 630 to Local 952.

On this Podcast Steven hosts returning guest Akbar Sharif. Akbar is a Long Beach, Ca. resident who has noticed an up rise in homelessness & drug abuse in his community in the last few years. The boys talk about statistic's, history, & possible ways to attack this epidemic that is not just ruining California; but families, loved ones, & the outcasts we look past & ignore everyday.

On this Podcast Steven Hosts returning guest Viviana Gonzalez from Local 396. Viviana is a UPS driver & Shop Steward for Palmdale Village. She talks about when her hub being burnt down in Lancaster, Teamsters not voting & participating when it matters & an upcoming Solidarity Rally with Locals 952 & 396 on April 15th from 12pm-2pm at local 952 to kick off national negotiations for a strong contrac...

On this April 1st Podcast Steven hosts his primo Omar Gonzalez & returning guest Freddy Morales. The fellas talk about Texas heat, dancing horses, banda music, kids getting sick, going to the ER, blue chew & much more.

On this 150th Podcast Steven hosts first time guest Carlos Quinonez. Carlos is a 28yr Teamster & employee for Albertsons Distribution in Irvine. Carlos talks about being involved in the Union at a young age & working for the IBT as an organizer before the Pandemic. He recently ran for election for Secretary Treasurer at Local 952 & talks about his campaigning experience.

On this 149th Podcast Steven hosts new guest & comedian Gill. Gill is the host of the Mind Buzz Podcast, & also hosts Open Mics every Thursdays at Horchateria Ria Luna in Paramount CA. The guys talk about each others podcasts and the reasons behind starting them. They also talk about evolution, the tree of knowledge, Apple, the podcast world, aliens & much more.

On this Podcast Steven talks with his buddy Tanaka & they talk about recent trips to mammoth, elevation sickness, day drinking, losing a loved one, upcoming Masters golf tournament, UPS contract negotiation's and much more.

On this Podcast Steven is in the studio with his assitant David Bowen. They talk about the Wuhan lab leak, Donald Trump running for president, MMA, boxing, Twitch, cost of living in California and much more.