//podcastplus.net/feed/orale-boyle-heights~303af422 Órale Boyle Heights is an interview podcast hosted by me, Erick Huerta. Tune in and listen to my discussions with friends, foos, acquaintances, artists, and anyone who says yes to being on the show. I do my best to record a new episode at least once a month. You can follow me on Bluesky and Instagram as @ElRandomHero. Sponsor an episode by sending some coin my way via Venmo (@Erick-Huerta-1) or via Zelle (animemanz@gmail.com). Any amount is appreciated. Don't forget to include a message or shout out that I will include in the next episode I record. Thanks! Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:15:31 +0000 https://audioboom.com/posts/8753631.mp3?modified=1753389337&sid=4949054&source=rss My guest this episode is Marlon Marinero. I met up with Marlon at their study to get to know more about their art, their journey into ceramics, how they became a ceramics teacher, and growing up in LA as a skater. You can follow their work on Instagram at marlonmarinero_studio and book a ceramics class through his website, at www.marlonmarinero.com . * Cover art picture by Jeanne Heo . Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:27:44 +0000 https://audioboom.com/posts/8753631.mp3?modified=1753389337&sid=4949054&source=rss https://audioboom.com/posts/8753631.mp3?modified=1753389337&sid=4949054&source=rss My guest this episode is Marlon Marinero. I met up with Marlon at their study to get to know more about their art, their journey into ceramics, how they became a ceramics teacher, and growing up in LA as a skater. You can follow their work on Instagram at marlonmarinero_studio and book a ceramics class through his website, at www.marlonmarinero.com . * Cover art picture by Jeanne Heo . Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:27:44 +0000 https://audioboom.com/posts/8753631.mp3?modified=1753389337&sid=4949054&source=rss https://audioboom.com/posts/8729230.mp3?modified=1748899639&sid=4949054&source=rss My guest this episode are Metzli and Lydia. Both Metzli and Lydia are returning guests of the show, so it was a lot of fun to have them on again, seven years later! Our discussion touched on the different aspects of gentrification, Metzli's own experience as a young person, the back yard punk scene, we defined what a Xicano Hipster is aka a Xipster, and hopefully made some people uncomfortable along the way.  You can listen to Lydia and Metzli's first interview by searching for episode five of the show, but you you can also listen to the interview  here .   Mon, 02 Jun 2025 21:25:33 +0000 https://audioboom.com/posts/8729230.mp3?modified=1748899639&sid=4949054&source=rss https://audioboom.com/posts/8729230.mp3?modified=1748899639&sid=4949054&source=rss My guest this episode are Metzli and Lydia. Both Metzli and Lydia are returning guests of the show, so it was a lot of fun to have them on again, seven years later! Our discussion touched on the different aspects of gentrification, Metzli's own experience as a young person, the back yard punk scene, we defined what a Xicano Hipster is aka a Xipster, and hopefully made some people uncomfortable along the way.  You can listen to Lydia and Metzli's first interview by searching for episode five of the show, but you you can also listen to the interview  here .   Mon, 02 Jun 2025 21:25:33 +0000 https://audioboom.com/posts/8729230.mp3?modified=1748899639&sid=4949054&source=rss https://audioboom.com/posts/8728331.mp3?modified=1748637672&sid=4949054&source=rss My guest this episode is Steve Campos. I caught up with Steve at their studio to talk about their journey of being a self-taught creative metal designer and artist, building community in various spaces, and his experience contributing to and moving on from the bicycle co-op, the Bike Oven. To learn more about Steve's work and art, visit his website Steel Fabricated Arts or check out his Instagram account of the same name. You can also follow Steve on Instagram at @steve_campos .  Fri, 30 May 2025 20:01:26 +0000 https://audioboom.com/posts/8728331.mp3?modified=1748637672&sid=4949054&source=rss https://audioboom.com/posts/8728331.mp3?modified=1748637672&sid=4949054&source=rss My guest this episode is Steve Campos. I caught up with Steve at their studio to talk about their journey of being a self-taught creative metal designer and artist, building community in various spaces, and his experience contributing to and moving on from the bicycle co-op, the Bike Oven. To learn more about Steve's work and art, visit his website Steel Fabricated Arts or check out his Instagram account of the same name. You can also follow Steve on Instagram at @steve_campos .  Fri, 30 May 2025 20:01:26 +0000 https://audioboom.com/posts/8728331.mp3?modified=1748637672&sid=4949054&source=rss https://audioboom.com/posts/8712263.mp3?modified=1748634614&sid=4949054&source=rss My guest this episode is one of the co-owners of Cruzita's Deli & Cafe, Celina Lopez. I had a great time chopping it up with Celina, reflecting on Cruzita's 10 year anniversary, their plans to expand the space, and learning about their journey to bring healthy and delicious food options to the Huntington Park community. Follow Cruzita's on Instagram at @cruzitasdeliandcafe and stop by for a sandwich next time you are in the neighborhood. Visit their website to check out their full menu.   Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:50:11 +0000 https://audioboom.com/posts/8712263.mp3?modified=1748634614&sid=4949054&source=rss https://audioboom.com/posts/8712263.mp3?modified=1748634614&sid=4949054&source=rss My guest this episode is one of the co-owners of Cruzita's Deli & Cafe, Celina Lopez. I had a great time chopping it up with Celina, reflecting on Cruzita's 10 year anniversary, their plans to expand the space, and learning about their journey to bring healthy and delicious food options to the Huntington Park community. Follow Cruzita's on Instagram at @cruzitasdeliandcafe and stop by for a sandwich next time you are in the neighborhood. Visit their website to check out their full menu.   Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:50:11 +0000 https://audioboom.com/posts/8712263.mp3?modified=1748634614&sid=4949054&source=rss https://audioboom.com/posts/8710951.mp3?modified=1745603923&sid=4949054&source=rss I'm back! The two year hiatus is over, I am officially bring back the show. Listen as I share how a break of a few weeks turned into two years. Looking forward to getting back into the flow things and bringing y'all new episodes at least once a month.  Sponsor an episode by sending some coin my way via Venmo (@Erick-Huerta-1) or via Zelle (animemanz@gmail.com). Any amount is appreciated. Don't forget to include a message or shout out that I will include in the next episode I record. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:59:57 +0000 https://audioboom.com/posts/8710951.mp3?modified=1745603923&sid=4949054&source=rss https://audioboom.com/posts/8710951.mp3?modified=1745603923&sid=4949054&source=rss I'm back! The two year hiatus is over, I am officially bring back the show. Listen as I share how a break of a few weeks turned into two years. Looking forward to getting back into the flow things and bringing y'all new episodes at least once a month.  Sponsor an episode by sending some coin my way via Venmo (@Erick-Huerta-1) or via Zelle (animemanz@gmail.com). Any amount is appreciated. Don't forget to include a message or shout out that I will include in the next episode I record. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:59:57 +0000 https://audioboom.com/posts/8710951.mp3?modified=1745603923&sid=4949054&source=rss