Becoming a New Yorker and Exploring Culture with Joe Anhalt

Joe Anhalt stops by Rich’s new apartment to discuss New York, culture, and life. He talks about reaching the point in his life where he jumped headfirst into his dream of moving to New York. (17:56) What New York has been like during COVID and how its energy remains strong. (24:04) Joe and Rich exchange…

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The Beatles and Their Impact on My Life Philosophy

A summary of The Beatles career and their impact on culture. The personal lessons I’ve gained from listening to the group and studying the history of the phenomenon and sixties decade. After doing a deep dive the last six weeks and reading “Revolution in the Head: The Beatles’ Records and the Sixties” by Ian MacDonald,…

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Rich Conversations: 036. Othela Longoria

Native Chicagoan, Othela Longoria, discusses her experience living in various neighborhoods of the city, including Hermosa. Topics range from Yu-Gi-Oh, learning how to drive in Chicago, and personal struggles and how she overcame them. How are you doing during the coronavirus situation? It hasn’t really affected me as badly as it has affected the rest…

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Rich Conversations: 015. Katrina Certeza

Show notes from episode 015 of Rich Conversations with Katrina Certeza. Answers are cut down to fit into writing format. How long have you lived in Chicago? My family moved to the U.S. when I was fifteen and that was 2003. Then I went to UIC in 2013, so it’s been about five years. It…

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