Listening with Eli

Listening with Eli

“Listening with ELI” is hosted by Elijah Pestana. This is where I talk about things that I find interesting. From religion, politics, entertainment, culture; I want to find things that impact my community and possibly you the listener. There are segments where Elijah will tackle a topic while other days he brings guests to talk about their projects and engage in conversations.

Episodes

February 21, 2025 1 min

Trying to look for a podcast?  Are you searching for an ASMR clip (que weird noises)?  Or maybe we're trying to listen to the local news “This just in on channel 10.”  Maybe you were trying to listen to your favorite audiobook that you can find anywhere else. “What soft, beyond the window breaks? It is the East and Juliet is the Sun!”  Or just wanted to hear your favorite celebrities talking about their day. “Li...

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In this episode, enjoy our conversation with Content Creator Anthuan Rubio. Our hosts will have questions talking about Anthuan creative process, fitness and media trends, and his relationship with production and performing arts. Our episode concludes with Anthuan teaching cohosts Johnathan Garcia and Alejandro Monty how to vocalize while exercising. - Living through Art is a entertainment podcast inviting artists and content ...

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In this episode, enjoy our conversation with Graphic Artist Ernie Markers. Our hosts will have questions talking about Erine's creative process, their favorite cartoon shows, and his relationship with Visal Art. Our episode concludes with Ernie creating a unique illustration live based on his experience in the podcast. - Living through Art is a entertainment podcast inviting artists and content creators sharing their passi...

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In our pilot episode, enjoy our conversation with self-taught DJ Jonathan Castillo. Our hosts will have questions talking about Castillo's creative process, relationship with music, and hopes for future Dj's out there. Our episode concludes with Jonathan's performing a live mixing session in studio. - Living through Art is a entertainment podcast inviting artists and content creators sharing their passions and disciplines in t...
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This opportunity has allowed us to create and tell a story using thorough secondary research and primary research. Through the perspectives of our interviewees, we’ve come to the conclusion that- as of 2022- there is this founding idea behind the relationship of the wealth gap and housing: you either have it or you do not.

Regardless of where you are in the wealth gap, everyone has lived in place they call home. Whether you live in...

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Ever heard the saying "The RICH get RICHER & the POOR get POORER" this comes from the idea that no matter how much you make, you will never make to the top of that ladder.

And this affects younger Americans...

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David Ebanks is a North Miami resident and an experienced homeowner throughout Florida. David immigrated to the United States from Honduras at the age of 10. He graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Social Work. Today, David has a passion for helping out other people in their process of homeownership for small gestures such as a cup of coffee.

During the interview, David Ebanks shares his own experience as an imm...

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Linda Julien, a Miami Gardens resident and homeowner, serves as the city's first Haitian-American council member. Linda earned a bachelor's degree in Public Administration from Florida International University and a Master's in Public Administration from Florida Atlantic University. For the last ten years, she has worked throughout Miami Dade County, focusing on real estate, economic development, procurement, and workforce developm...

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"Its ridiculous! Who can afford this, who can? Alot of you guys do know I exist, (and see the impact yet) but I do care. What you kids going to do, WHAT ARE YOU KIDS GOING TO DO?"

Fred Christian is a longtime activist and a member of the disabled community. Fred partakes advocates for his community and the younger generation. He fights for affordable housing, healthcare, gun violence, along with many other social justice iss...

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The wealth gap and an individual's availability to housing, in a way, work interchangeably. Without having the money to support oneself, a person cannot buy/rent a house and, without property to hold, it is difficult to build long lasting credit and wealth. It’s a never-ending cycle that has been proven difficult to break from for the majority of South Floridians. In the U.S, history has not permitted many ethnic Americans the oppo...

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  • Research shows that 68% of Americans listen to online audio because of its ease of use and have access to their favorite content nearly every where​
  • This Project aims to bring county leaders speak on various initiatives, as Margaret is CIO, she is the link and the beacon that will bring all these changemakers together. ​
  • Current theme of the program is the number “305” then adding a hook line connecting with the topic...
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Media consolidation has some benefits but also has larger negative effects towards society if not properly addressed. Its positive effects concern primarily consumers and investors. For viewers and consumers of media, they can have more choices at a lesser price than what other competitors charge, allowing their audience to consume popular media in one multi-modal space. Those who oppose government control, would feel comfortable i...

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How a Media conglomerate influences a digital consumer

As media conglomerates, these large corporations have a lot of money and influence to go around, being able to advertise and produce more content than their competitors. This may be good for those who only want to consume entertainment, but they affect the way producers and media networks operate in the media landscape. Influencing creators to make content that is focused only ...

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Media Conglomeration and its affects towards the Digital Consumer

When the average person thinks about the media landscape, they usually think about what they see on a tv screen or in their smart devices: movies, podcasts, local news, sports networks and so on. The viewer only pays attention to the content rather than the production team or media company that works behind the scenes. In the United States there are o...

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Forward for FIU Men's Soccer Andoni Garrogerricaechebarria shares his time to talk about his unique family name, Jai-Alai, his favorite goals to date and how he tore his ACL last season. Also, the Soccer player plays "This or That" with surprising answers. 

All of Adonis story, struggles, and passions were discussed with Elijah Pestana, host of the "Listening with Eli podcast.

@FIU3932Sports

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Forward for FIU Men's Soccer Andoni Garrogerricaechebarria shares the moment where he got his ACL torn in the soccer field with host Elijah Pestana.  #Sports #FIU #Soccer #Podcast

Wanna know more about how he recovered and his story. Click here to hear the entire interview at the FIU 3932 Sports podcast.

https://anchor.fm/elijah-pestana/episodes/FIU-3932-Sorts-Podcast-with-Elijah-Pestana-Guest-Forward-Andoni-Garrogerricaecheba...

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The following is an audio script of a Video essay that will explain the dangers of Media Conglomeration. The speaker will use visuals audio sources and case studies to inform the viewer of what is Media conglomeration and the effects it has in the digital consumer. This script and project is written by Elijah Pestana and is a work in progress.      

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Welcome to Love Talk, a space where we invite guests where they bring their knowledge, opinions and experiences in the Five Love Languages, written by Gary Chapman. Today the Love Crew invited Eileen Grove, a Psychotherapist in South Florida, to better understand how the Five Love Languages affect Married couples, families, and platonic relationships.

Later hear the Love Crew discussing the topics in the interview and share our tho...

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Interviewing FIU Student Journalist Sabrina Beguiristain, where we talk about Sports Broadcasting, The power of Journalism in local communities and Sabrina's passions and aspirations in her career. Plus, I found out what are Goldendoodles!


    

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Now we that we understand the players in the media world and how to consume knowledge content. We must understand the tools that companies and content creators use that make their arguments, stories, and ideas more appealing to the viewer and this begins with Rhetoric.

Here in this episode we will see how use rhetoric to critically see the world us. We will do this by breaking down topics like "Communicators and their audience" and...

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