The Voice of Montbello Podcast

Thank you for listening to Montbello Memory Mapping on The Voice of Montbello Podcast! In this episode, you will hear part 1 of our panel discussion with Montbello Elders. We discuss the negative images Montbello has faced and ways folks have worked to change those stereotypes, the importance of Montbello High School as a community center, and the pride each elder has in their community.

This is episode one of the Montbello Memory Mapping Podcast Series, where Montbello Youth interviews Elders from the Montbello Community. You will learn more about how Montbello came to be and how it has developed into the thriving community it is today. 

Interviews are performed by youth podcasters Lucero, Kylejay, Yannis, Mohammad, and Lea with support from Mayra Gonzáles, Franklin Cruz, Josue Rodriguez, and Paul Clifton.

Thank you for listening to Montbello Memory Mapping on The Voice of Montbello Podcast! In this episode, we hear from Montbello Educator and Advocate Shirly Richard. Shirly has been a Montbello resident for 52 years and played a key role in the community’s development. She loves the fighting spirit of Montbello as residents fought for resources and recognition.

This is episode one of the Montbello Memory Mapping Podcast Series, where Montbello Youth interviews Elders from the Montbello Community. You will learn more about how Montbello came to be and how it has developed into the thriving community it is today. 

Interviews are performed by youth podcasters Lucero, Kylejay, Yannis, Mohammad, and Lea with support from Mayra Gonzáles, Franklin Cruz, Josue Rodriguez, and Paul Clifton.

In this Episode, Josue Rodriguez talks about why he loves working in the Denver Community for the Montbello Organizing Committee to create opportunities for youth. He also shares his thoughts on how Montbello has changed and continues to evolve.

In this Episode, Josue Rodriguez talks about why he loves working in the Denver Community for the Montbello Organizing Committee to create opportunities for youth. He also shares his thoughts on how Montbello has changed and continues to evolve. 

The Montbello Organizing Committee hosted the Orgs of Montbello Summit on May 19th, 2023

The Confluence Media Center at McGlone Academy is a 501c3 Nonprofit located inside McGlone Academy in the Montbello neighborhood of Denver, CO. The Confluence Center helps youth discover their identities through storytelling and media. Check the links below to connect with us and support our work! 

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Thank you for tuning in to The HangOut! In this episode, Lorienne Nseka joins the HangOut team to discuss her Congolese culture and her journey to becoming a powerful black female lawyer. Join the HangOut! 

In this episode of the Wolfpack Howl, Jason McBride and Coach Eye from the Struggle of Love Foundation join the show to talk about their work impacting youth violence in Montbello.

In this episode, we break down the NFL Championship playoff games, discuss sportsmanship, and cover referee mistakes.

In this episode, we break down the NFL Divisional Playoff games, discuss the MVP race, and preview the NFC and AFC Championship games. Who do you think will win this weekend?!

Thank you for listening to the WolfPack Howl! In this episode, Jacqueline, Ximena, and Kindergarten teacher Ms. Pérez join our host Genesis to share experiences as Latinas. They discuss Latino family dynamics, discrimination, and their experiences being Latinas in education.  

Thank you for listening to the Wolfpack Howl on the Voice of Montbello Podcast! In this episode, Paola joins the show to talk about the student council and the upcoming Valentine's Day Dance. We also play a game called "Cool or Nah": Food Edition! 

We hope you enjoy and let us know what you want to hear on the next episode.

Thanks for listening to The Hangout on The Voice of Montbello podcast. In this episode, the HangOut crew is joined by their Science teacher, Ms. Kill. They talked about her journey in education and why she loves teaching. 

Radio DJ and entertainment personality Don P. and media industry savant 400 stop by the show during their Denver Pep Rally With a Purpose Tour to join the HangOut! We discuss their lives in the entertainment industry, their motivations as artists, business advice for youth, and more.

Thank you for listening to Future Culture on the Voice of Montbello Podcast! In this episode, new Future Culture hosts Camila and Nicol introduce themselves and discuss their deep friendship.

Thanks for listening to The Hangout on The Voice of Montbello podcast. In this episode, Bre, Roman, and Jovon are joined by their Language Arts teacher Letter J. They talked about his school experience, challenges of identity, and the LGTBQ community at McGlone. 

Thank you for tuning in to Bellside Brothers on The Voice of Montbello Podcast. In this episode, Bellside Brothers DJ and Issac discuss fashion, branding, and life with Apprentice of Peace Youth Organization mentors Ndaylay and James. Learn about entrepreneurship and community pride in this fresh episode!

Thank you for listening to I Love the Bellside on The Voice of Montbello Podcast! In this episode, we hear from Chelsea Aleman and Jacqueline Reyes Herrera to learn about what they love about their neighborhood, Montbello. They give some important updates on the early stages of the reunification of Montbello High School. 

Chelsea is a Senior at Montbello High School and describes what this first school year has been like thus far with ongoing construction and renovations, violence on school grounds, and teacher shortages. Through it all, Chelsea is dedicated to finding success at Montbello High School now and for future students.

Despite her deep connection to Montbello, Jacqueline and her family made the difficult choice to attend school outside of the Montbello Neighborhood in hopes of better educational opportunities. Jacqueline breaks down this decision and the work she looks to do in the future to ensure quality options for Montbello's youth. 

Thank you for listening to the Wolfpack Howl! In this podcast, we briefly discuss the happenings at McGlone Academy. Have a topic you want us to discuss? 

How do you become a DJ?! In this episode, DJ KDOT, ACT Community Summit DJ, joins the show to tell his story of how his love of music led him to become one of Denver's hottest DJs.

In this episode, we spoke with event organizer and Mental Health Professional Jason Vitello. We discussed his experiences with trauma and how he supports communal efforts in mental health.

In this episode, Jason McBride from the Struggle of Love Foundation joins the show. He discusses the role that trauma has played in his life and ways we can cope with traumas in our own lives. We also discussed his work in gang prevention in the Denver Metro Area.

In this episode, we sat down with Community Activists and Mental Health Professionals Candice Bailey and Rossina Shroeer-Santiago to discuss Active Collective Trauma and their efforts to create the ACT Summit. They discussed their inspirations for pursuing careers in Mental Health and the importance of dealing with trauma as a community.

In this episode, Community Organizer, LaToya Petty joins the show to discuss the Active Collective Trauma Summit and her role in creating the event. She also shares her story of how trauma has impacted her and her family. 

This episode was recorded on June 29th, 2022 at the Active Collective Trauma Summit in Denver, CO.

We had a wonderful time getting to know Ms. Coates on this podcast episode! She spoke to us about her life growing up in three different countries and how it shaped her outlook on life. We also spoke about stereotypes and racism that many in the AAPI+ community face. We hope you are inspired by her story.

Thank you for listening to Journeys into AAPI+! In this episode, we had an amazing experience getting to know Ms. Hu from McGlone Academy! Ms. Hu spoke to us about her life growing up in China, adjusting to the U.S., and the importance of storytelling to bring awareness to the diverse AAPI+ experience.

In this episode we play the would you rather game! Which is the best agua fresca between Horchata, Jamaica, and Tamarindo? Would you rather be rich and have a job you hate or not earn a lot of money but have a job you love? Check out this episode to hear what our team thinks about these essential questions!

Thank you for listening to Confluence Media Reviews on The Voice of Montbello Podcast! In this episode, we review the movie Selena about the amazing Latine singer and icon Selena Quintanilla. We talked about moments in the movie that moved us as well as Selena's impact on our culture and identity. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Thank you for listening to Journeys into AAPI+! In this series, we talk about the experiences of people who identify as AAPI+. In this episode, we talked about our work to create a Mural In the Confluence Media Center that represents Islander Culture. This is the first piece of the Islander culture Mural In Montbello, and we want to thank Ratha Sok for creating such a beautiful piece. 

Thank you for listening to Journeys into AAPI+! In this series, we talk about experiences of people who identify as AAPI+. In this episode, we talked to Mrs. Lovell-Boylls from McGlone Academy. We had a lot of fun speaking with her and connected with her a lot throughout this podcast. And we loved how nice and positive she is and we love that she liked talking to us even though it was kinda awkward, but then after we were speaking a lot to her we started having fun, laughing, and talking about her and ourselves. We had a great conversation about AAPI+ identity and learned a lot about Mrs. Lovell's story.

In this episode, the Life is Art Team speak with Denver Artist Cristina Del Hoyo to discuss her career as a visual artist. They discuss the importance of art in society, artist mindsets, and how Cristina infuses her art in everything she does. Thank you for listening to Life is Art on the Voice of Montbello Podcast!

In this episode Paola, Janet, Melisa, Brianna, and Mariana got together to ask Ms. Carasick a couple of questions. We talked about how her years have been as a teacher at McGlone for teacher appreciation week.  We also talked about Ms.Carasick’s life outside of school and what she’s been through.

In this episode, athlete, author, entrepreneur and father, Josh "Mode" Ford joins the show! We discuss his experiences growing up in Montbello, his football career, and what inspires him to write books to motivate others. Be sure to check out Josh's books "Misinformed" and "Out the Cage." We hope you enjoy this episode! 

Thank you for listening to Confluence Media Reviews! In this episode, Jannia, Dayjah, and Mya breakdown Beyoncé's Grammy Award Winning song Brown Skin Girl and its impact on women around the world. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Thank you for listening to Confluence Media Reviews! In this episode, Aylin, Natalie, Yareli, Mia, and Ayleen provide an in depth review of the latest Disney sensation, Encanto. This movie was wonderful to watch and filled us with a wide range of emotions. What would you rate this movie? 

Thank you for listening to Media Reviews on the Voice of Montbello Podcast. In this episode, Miriam, Alyssa, and Aileen review one of our favorite movies, Coco! Listen as we break down the story, characters, music, and how the movie reflects our identities.

In this episode, the Super Hero Team engage in a debate about who is the strongest superhero in the Marvel Universe. Whether you are a fan of Deadpool, Hulk, Ironman or any superhero, you will enjoy this exciting conversation. Who do you think is the strongest superhero?

"When you choose to be a Doctor, you choose to be a part of a community and choose to protect that community." Dr. Steven Federico

In this episode, the Future Culture team interviews Dr. Steven Federico from Denver Health Pediatrics joins the show to discuss COVID-19 Vaccines and the impact of the pandemic on youth. We also discuss Dr. Federico's journey to becoming a doctor and why he practices in the Montbello Community. This episode was recorded at Denver Public School's Evie Dennis Campus during a Vaccination clinic on November 16th, 2021. 

Thank you for listening to Future Culture! In this episode, Natalie and Jonathan join the show to discuss immigration and how it has impacted our lives. We hope you enjoy the episode!

In this episode, a friend of the show, Ms. Okoye, joins us once again to remind us to be our true authentic selves. Ms. Okoye is from the Bell-Side and has been teaching at McGlone for over 10 years. We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode, we will hear from Ms. Klare.

In this episode, we had a conversation with our Middle School Principal, Ms. Procter. 

In this episode, we will hear from Ms Piñon and her amazing story about her passion for teaching.