The KELA Podcast, East Los Angeles College's Community Podcast Destination
Welcome to the East Los Angeles College community podcast, serving up a mix of entertainment, information, and community-centric news! Los Angeles Community College District does not discriminate in the educational programs or activities it conducts on the basis of any status protected by applicable state or federal law, including, but not limited to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, mental or physical disability, medical condition, or veteran status.
Episodes
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 tackling controversial subjects like ...
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 faulty unit that constantly died, leavi...
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 conversation explores how difficult it can be t...
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 abus...
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 that Chelsea Green and Ethan Page ...
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 Disneyla...
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.
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Written by Adrian Vicente-Nation.
A KELA Table Reading.
Featuring the voice talents of Corey Luong, Omar Blancas, and Adrian Vicente-Nation.
License code: 0SWZSLHCQLIAC97G
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 ...
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 orchestrated the Titanic sinking to ...
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 amount of $13 per month. Due to th...
"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.
License code: A3HWBBXVGQTCY5XT
The views expressed in this show are those of the authors and do not reflect the official stance of East Los An...
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 of the discussion is Adrian's succes...
"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.
License code: ZXGDL14L5TLNRSIU
The views expressed in this show are those of the authors and do not reflect the official stance of East Los Angeles Colle...
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 frustration...
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 like x-ray glasses and infrared table...
The episode "Wheelchair Access and Transit Terrors," hosted by Johanna Calderon, details the difficulties and sometimes "terrible" experiences encountered while navigating public transportation in a wheelchair. Calderon recounts frustrating interactions on buses, including passengers refusing to move aside, leading to accidental contact and confrontations, such as one man who wanted to "beat me up" after she accidentally hit him wh...
The episode of Wrestling With Brigette provides a comprehensive review of recent wrestling events, celebrating several major title changes and storyline developments. Brigette is excited about the comeback of Ilia Dragunov, who took the United States Championship from Sami Zayn in a great match, noting that Sami Zayn had reportedly signed off on Dragunov taking the title. On Monday Night Raw, Dragon Lee and AJ Styles became the new...
"Fangs"
Written by Adrian Vicente-Nation.
A KELA Table Reading.
Featuring the voice talents of Chingyi Lynette Ma, Kevin Garcia, and Adrian Vicente-Nation
License code: SF0CFB03FJHFIKBW
The views expressed in this show are those of the authors and do not reflect the official stance of East Los Angeles College.
In this lively and unfiltered episode, the Brigette dives into an animated discussion about the current state of professional wrestling: from standout women's matches and surprise comebacks to behind-the-scenes rumors about Brock Lesnar and the excitement building for Survivor Series. Between passionate tangents, funny slip-ups, and an on-air "brain fart" moment, the host gives listeners a glimpse into the spontaneity and fun of po...
In this heartfelt episode of Podcast on Wheels, host Johanna Calderon shares a deeply personal journey through education as a student living with disabilities, from early childhood in a special needs program to navigating elementary, middle, and high school, and eventually college. With honesty and emotion, they recount the challenges of learning with dyslexia, facing inconsistent teaching, and fighting for access to fair education...
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