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Accordion 2 Me
by Veronique Medrano
A living archive, that explores the lesson of life through creative living "Accordion" to our special guests. Hosted by Singer-Songwriter, Historian and Writer: Veronique Medrano
Episodes
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Ep.39: Girl's Night Accordion 2...Veronique & Jennifer
For our SEASON 2 FINALE Jennifer Peña is the interviewer of the Accordion 2 Me podcast. This spontaneous role reversal took place after we finished Jennifer's Episode (Ep.24), and we talk about the Tejano music industry, efforts to get Freddy Fender inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame…
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Ep.38: Brujeria in the Modern World Accordion 2...Yvette Montoya
On this week’s episode we are at Marina del Ray in California sitting down with Yvette Montoya owner of The Bratty Brujita Botanica. Montoya is a bruja, a medium, and healer born and raised in SoCal. Montoya has been featured on Refinery29, Allure, Cosmopolitan, and HipLatina writing on the topic...
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Ep.37: Fire Country Accordion 2...Kevin Alejandro
On this week’s episode we get to chat with actor and director Kevin Alejandro. From San Antonio to the big screen, you may know Alejandro from his prolific imprint on pop culture with his roles on Lucifer True Blood, CW’s Arrow, Ugly Betty and many more. We catch up with the Alejandro to talk…
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Ep. 36: The Meaning Behind "Puro 956" Accordion 2...Gene De La Garza
On this week’s episode we get to chat with the MEME king of the Rio Grande Valley Gene de La Garza, born and raised in Welcaso. The Educator, Writer and Filmmaker spreads the gospel of the Puro 956 all over the world quite literally and today we talk about the joy of living creatively and the…
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Ep.35: The Impact of L.A. Cumbia Accordion 2 ...Wil-dog Abers of Ozomatli
On this week’s episode we get to chat with Multi-Grammy Award winning producer and activist Wil-Dog Abers. The bassist and founder of LA based band Ozomatli, and member of Los Super Seven, has produced music featured in iconic film, tv and games like: Never Been Kissed,Sex and the City, Tony Hawk...
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Ep.34: Capturing Tejano Culture and History on Film Accordion 2...Adrian Arredondo
On this week’s episode we chat with filmmaker and entrepreneur Adrian Arredondo. This South Texas artist and filmmaker has worked alongside well known artists such as Zoey Saldana, Maluma, Anita,and Ivy Queen; as well as lead to Global Music Programs at Spotify the programs that you may know such...
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Ep.33: Thriving Artistically in L.A. Accordion 2...LABellatini
On this week’s episode we talk with the multi-hyphenated entertainment force in Los Angeles, LABellatini who works within music and film from DJ to Film/TV Casting and more. We talk about her journey of self-love and self-empowerment, the power of community in the entertainment industry, as well…
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Ep.32: Being a Farmer in the Cannabis Industry Accordion 2...Sue Carlton
On this week’s episode we drive up to the northern California mountains, to chat with owner and farmer of Ranchera Familia, Sue Carlton. This third generation female farmer is one of a handful of Latinas in Cannabis leading the way in its production and education. With almost a decade worth of...
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EP:31: Cine Independiente Acccordion 2...Raul Gonzalez
Accordion 2 Mi esta semana es en Español y continuamos nuestros aventuras en Los Angeles, California. Hablamos con actor, director y productor Raul Gonzalez. Gonzalez es conocido por su proyectos Las Dos Caras de la Ley (2015), Texas, Huele a Sangre, Mujeres de la Noche y De la misma sangre…
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Ep.30: El Arte del Cine Mexicano Accordion 2...Fernando Banda
Accordion 2 Mi esta semana en Español desde Los Angeles, California. Hablamos con actor de novelas, cine y teatro: FERNANDO BANDA. El actor mexicano nos acompaña para hablar sobre sus extraños comienzos en la actuación, y sus actuaciones destacadas en El Señor de los Cielos (2013)como Vitaminas,...
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Bonus Episode: Accordion 2...Veronique & Jennifer
(Video podcast available on Spotify & Youtube) Jennifer Peña is the interviewer on this Season 2 Mid Season BONUS episode of the Accordion 2 Me podcast. This spontaneous role reversal took place after we finished Jennifer's Episode (Ep.24), and we talk about my career in the music industry, how I...
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Ep.29: Going Viral Accordion 2...Beatriz Gonzalez
On this week’s episode we chat with singer/songwriter and radio personality Beatriz Gonzalez. This talented South Texas business woman talks to us about her start in mariachi, her skyrocketing career after her viral video success in 2018, and how she has grown from music to radio personality and...
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Ep.28: The Roots of Texas BBQ Accordion 2...ArnieTex
On this week's episode, we chat with the NEW King of the Carne Asada, the RGV's very own Arnie Segovia, a.k.a. Arnie Tex. With close to half a million subscribers on YouTube; The barbecue enthusiast, competitor and mentor is spreading the gospel of Mexican grilling and cooking and has recently…
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Ep.27: La Cultura de La Frontera Accordion 2...Jorge Escobedo (En Español)
Accordion 2 Mi esta semana en Español. Hablamos con creador de contenido digital, y locutor Jorge Escobedo. Hablamos con Jorge de su carera Mexico y como cambio su vida en el brusco nacimiento de sus hijas gemelas, el dolor de perder un hijo y cómo vive su vida como un aguacate. (Video disponible...
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Ep.26: Content Creating in South Texas Accordion 2...Fatima Gamez
On this week’s episode we get to chat with South Texas entrepreneur Fatima Gamez (@FatimaFlawless). This multi-hyphenated entrepreneur is an esthetician, promotional model, and freelance journalist and host on the late-night talk show La Comidilla. Fatima has built herself an empire alongside her...
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Ep.25: Why Sailor Moon Still Matters Accordion 2...Sailor Tortilla
(Video podcast available on Spotify & Youtube) On this week’s episode we chat with Sailor Tortilla (aka Aije) one of the top Latina content creators for the beloved 90's manga & anime Sailor Moon. Whether it's reviewing the latest merch and toy releases for Sailor Moon or traveling out to Japan...
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Ep.24: Tejano Music After Selena Accordion 2...Jennifer Peña
On this week’s episode we chat with International Latin Pop star from Corpus Christi Texas, Jennifer Peña. Peña has cemented herself as the top entertainer in Latin music from accolades by the Latin Grammy's, Premios Los Nuestro and the Billboard Latin Music Awards just to name a few. Now making...
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Ep.23: Spanish Radio is Still a Driving Force For Discoverability Accordion 2...Denisse "La Ronca" Garcia
DISCLAIMER: This week’s Episode discusses topics that could be sensitive to viewers. Please be advised. On this week’s Episode we sit and chat with content creator and radio host of the #1 Spanish Morning Show in South Texas Denise Garcia aka La Ronca. We get into Denise’s upbringing as a…
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Ep.22: Healing the Soul Through TexMex Food Accordion 2...Vianney Rodriguez
On this week’s episode we get to chat with Corpus Christi National Award Winning Food Blogger and Chef, Vianney Rodriguez also known as SweetLifeBake. Rodriguez is the author of two books: The Tex-Mex Slow Cooker and Latin Twist; as well as being featured on the Oprah,Food Network, LA Times and...
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Ep.21: The Art of Meteorology Accordion 2...Tim Smith
On this week’s episode we get to chat with man, the myth, the legend…Tim Smith. As both a Chief Meteorologist for KRGV Channel 5, and a Philanthropist, Smith has cemented himself as a staple of the Rio Grande Valley and invested in its future not just in the sciences but also in the arts. We get…
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Ep.20: Failing is the Whole Point Accordion 2...ME (Solo Episode)
(Video podcast available on Youtube) On this week’s episode of the Accordion 2 Me podcast we start our FIRST EVER Solo Episode...with ME, Veronique. Get yourself settled in and comfy cause we're gonna chat about: the way I started my podcast and then had to start it over after episode one, my...
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Ep.19: From South Texas to Sundance Accordion 2....Charlie Vela
On this week's episode of Accordion 2 Me we get to chat with Rio Grande Valley native, film producer, and sound engineer just back from Sundance Film Festival, Charlie Vela. Charlie Vela rose to fame with his documentary on the South Texas underground music scene "As I Walk Through Valley" and...
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Ep.18: Corpus Christi Birthed Modern Cumbia Accordion 2...El Dusty
On this week's episode we have Corpus Christi’s very own, El Dusty, on the pod. We chat with Dusty on the many hats he wears in the music industry as a producer, DJ, and nu-cumbia pioneer; breaking down his brief stint with the OG 90’s Kumbia Kings and how Suzette Quintanilla played a part in him...
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Ep.17: Lousiana Families are Key to the Preservation of Zydeco Accordion 2...Sean Ardoin
On this week’s epside iconic zydeco artist in the modern era, Sean Ardoin joins the pod Ardoin has appeared on MTV, BET and CBS; as well as performing his musical styling on some of the most legendary stages, and has received 4 Grammy nominations. Sean breaks down the importance of losing your…
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Ep. 16: Holiday Hiatus for Accordion 2 Me
This week we take a brief break from our regularly scheduled podcast to go out into the ooky spooky world with our friend and host Ayden Castellanos at "Susto", our episode 12 guest.
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Ep. 15: Country Music is More Than Just Nashville Accordion 2...D'orjay
This week on the Accordion 2 Me Podcast we chat with D’orjay The Singing Shaman, who’s been featured on Proud Radio Country and Color Me Country on Apple Music. Their musical artistry has featured them on Rolling Stone, Nashville Scene, and NPR. D’Orjay chats with us about shamanism, the…
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Ep.14: Accordion 2...Dani Fernandez
On this week’s episode of the Accordion 2 Me podcast we get to chat with, Dani Fernandez. Dani is a writer and actress who has appeared as herself in Disney’s Ralph Breaks the Internet as well as SYFY’s “The Great Debate”, and as a writer Fernandez has credits in projects on Netflix, HBO Max, and...
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Ep.13: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the Modeling Industry Accordion 2...Fish Navarro
Vogue, Paper Magazine, Lady Gaga, and Madonna...what do all these things have in common? Fish Navarro (formerly Fish Fiorucci). Navarro, the Non-Binary model, whose star has begun to rise by making waves in the Fashion industry all from the bordertown of Brownsville Tx. On this week's episode of...
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Ep.12: Urban Legends Are Key To Cultural Preservation Accordion 2...Ayden Castellanos
On this week’s episode of the Accordion 2 Me podcast we chat with Ayden Castellanos the host and creator of Susto Podcast the Gotham and Variety Magazine Audio Honors awarded Podcast. Castellanos podcast focuses on the spooky folktales and legends in Hispanic and Latino culture. In this week's...
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Ep.11: The Holidays Accordion 2...My Mom's
On this week’s episode of the Accordion 2 Me podcast we chat with my MOMS for a special holiday/New Year's themed show where we talk about what the holidays mean to us, our favorite movies, and the importance of a giving spirit. Sit down and meet the parents for the holidays!
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Ep.10: Ink, Politics & Protest Accordion 2...Lalo Alcaraz
On this week’s episode of the Accordion 2 Me podcast we chat w/Lalo Alcaraz, editorial cartoonist and creator of the award-winning nationally-syndicated daily comic strip, “La Cucaracha”.Lalo talks about the importance of art and activism, working as the cultural supervisor for major companies…
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Ep.09: Sober Living as a Journalist Accordion 2...Derick Garcia
This week we chat w/Derick Garcia, the Rio Grande Valley native turned local CBS/NBC News Anchor/Journalist and Navy Veteran. about what led him to joining the military, his experiences as a journalist, as well as digging further into what lead him to 11 years of sobriety.
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Accordion 2 Me: Holiday Hiatus
While we have been on the road and off for the holidays our team has taken a well-deserved break. We are excited to return next week with new interviews, and so while you wait here is a preview of my episode with Susto the podcast of ooky-spooky scary stories centered around Latinx folklore that...
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Ep.08: Tejano Over the Years Accordion 2...Shelly Lares
This week we chat w/ Latin Grammy Nominated Tejano Artist and Producer Shelly Lares on key moments in her life that shaped her 40 year music career, the untold story of her first Tejano Music Award win being taken away on LIVE TV, and so much more from the dynamite woman herself.
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Ep.07: Getting a Doctorate While Having a Music Career Accordion 2...Dr. Patsy Torres
On this week’s episode the Doctor is in! We get to chat with Tejano artist and philanthropist Dr. Patsy Torres about her musical career shift from instrumentalist to vocalist, her rise to fame in the music industry as a woman of firsts, and her unique journey on getting her doctorate.
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Ep. 06: Culture is The Heart of San Antonio Accordion 2...Stephanie Guerra
On this week’s episode we get to chat with Stephanie Guerra aka PuroPincheSA. She talks to us about her deep and commitment to her hometown of San Antonio, her experiences working in the marketing industry for the last 10 years, the value of authenticity as a Latinx influencer and much more.
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Ep.05: The Other Side to Having a Hit Song Accordion 2....Bobby Pulido
On this week’s episode we get to chat with one of the most iconic figures in Tejano and Regional Mexican music. From the heart, #BobbyPulido addresses it all: the rumors surrounding his hit song “Desvelado”, his childhood friendship with Selena, and balancing his personal with his stage. Giving...
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Ep.04: Animation Beyond Corporate Studios Accordion 2... Pablo Leon
On this week’s episode of the Accordion 2 Me podcast we enter the world of animation with author and artist Pablo Leon as he discusses what it's like working for major animation companies like Disney TVA, Warner Brothers Animation, and DreamWorks Animation. Pablo also discusses the importance of...
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Ep.03: #DignidadLiteraria and The Fight for Equity in the Literary Space Accordion 2...David Bowles
On this week’s episode of the Accordion 2 Me podcast we get to chat with Mexican American (Latinx) author and translator David Bowles. David talks to us about , the creation of #DignidadLiteraria, his fight for equity in the literary publishing space, and in-depth understanding of what lead to…
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Ep.02: Mercury is in Gatorade Accordion 2...Julia Arredondo
On this week’s episode of the Accordion 2 Me podcast, we usher the end of an intense Mercury in Gatorade by chatting with modern curandera, artist and serial entrepreneur Julia Arredondo. From the beautiful city of Corpus Christi to the streets of Chicago, Arredondo takes us on a journey of...
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Ep.01: Surviving 3 Strokes While Performing Onstage...Accordion 2 Michael Salgado
On the season premiere of Accordion 2 Me we get to chat with Norteño/Tejano Solo Artist Michael Salgado about his life and what it means to be a Tejano Accordion...2 him. Michael talks about the song that broke him into the Tejano market, critique from the public on the debate of what genre he...
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A living archive, that explores the lesson of life through creative living "Accordion" to our special guests. Hosted by Singer-Songwriter, Historian and Writer: Veronique Medrano
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