Castilleja Podcasts

Episodes

1. 25

   Chocolate Syrup - Carolyn R

   When Bernice Feller decided to move into Channing House, a retirement community in Palo Alto, she thought she was about to lose her independent and spirited lifestyle. Three years after her move, the 84-year-old Bernice is an active member of the Channing House community, proving that you can…

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   Dec 12, 2008
2. 24

   Music Minute with Monica Mark - Megan C

   Listen in as Monica Mark, a talented young dancer and choreographer who was born in London and raised in New York, shares unique stories her lifelong passion for music. You can hear about the hundreds of concerts she attended while living in New York City as a teenager in the nineties, compare...

   Dec 12, 2008
3. 23

   Hsiang Cheng - Janice Y

   Hsiang Cheng is a 24 year old car mechanic who moved to the U.S. from Taiwan when he was only 4.Childhood memories stay vivid in his mind and his name reminds him everyday of the move he and his mother made to America. All the interesting and strange activities Hsiang participates in are part of...

   Dec 12, 2008
4. 22

   Oso Peligroso - Michelle K

   Oso Peligroso is a high school band from Los Altos, California. Though only having started in mid 2007, Oso has made a name for themselves in their community. In this podcast episode, you will get the chance to learn more about Oso Peligroso through their guitarist, Simon. He will share the…

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   Dec 11, 2008
5. 21

   B.E.S.T. - Kirsten

   Blake is a sophomore at UC Berkeley. He has spent the majority of his life fighting against the stigmas that are associated with having ADHD, which culminated in his writing of a book. This podcast explores Blake's name and his thoughts on being B.E.S.T. audio link

   Dec 11, 2008
6. 20

   Michael Romano - Amanda D

   A podcast profile of Michael Romano, an SAT tutor based out of Palo Alto, California. Profile details the 3 things that are essential to knowing Michael and has a track of Michael singing an original song. Audio Link

   Dec 11, 2008
7. 19

   Stephanie Hammons - Taisa

   Stephanie Hammons is the executive manager of a corporate fitness club in Sunnyvale, California. In this podcast, she reflects on her high school years and how she chose her career, and offers some advice. audio link

   Dec 11, 2008
8. 18

   Eger Korolevsky - Nicole

   Born and raised in Kyrgyzstan, Eger Korolevsky grew up in a tight-knit family. Moving to the US, though, changed his definition of “family relationships”, as his new American stepfather, Chuck, did not participate in any of the activities that he enjoyed with his father. Eger talks about what he...

   Dec 10, 2008
9. 17

   Language Talk with Yuying Chen-Cam S

   Yuying Chen addresses the challenge she found in learning the English language after she came to the United States from the Guangdong province in China. She also shares some words and phrases that could prove useful when in China. audio link

   Dec 10, 2008
10. 16

    Going Home - Neli

    Lily Garcia is a Mexican immigrant who works as a cleaning woman. Her job, however, does not define her. She loves her family and her children, and she moved to the United States so that they would be given more opportunities for education. Leaving Mexico was difficult for her, but she is nothing...

    Dec 10, 2008
11. 15

    The Sushi Experience - Anna S

    Lumi runs the restaurant Fuki Sushi in Palo Alto. This podcast is about Lumi's interactions with children as she works at the restaurant, something that she clearly enjoys. Audio Link

    Dec 10, 2008
12. 14

    Hilda Alvarez - Adriana

    Hilda Alvarez is a single mother, who works two jobs, but is also looking for someone to spend the rest of her life with. This podcast tells the story her love life and her current boyfriend. Audio Link

    Dec 10, 2008
13. 13

    Donald Faulk:Part-Time Security Gaurd, Full-Time Baseball Fan - Nandini

    Donald is a security guard for Ardenwood Plaza in Fremont. One of his hobbies is baseball, though he prefers watching to playing. Many morals spring from his job as well as his favorite passtime. Audio Link

    Dec 10, 2008
14. 12

    Escape from Vietnam - Amber L

    Listen to Yen Lu's escape from Vietnam after the Vietnam War. Yen Lu lived in Saigon, and two days before the city fell to the communists, her family escaped first to the Philippines, and one year later they came to South Carolina. Audio Link

    Dec 10, 2008
15. 11

    Too Legit to Quit- Samantha L.

    Kelly Fee is a senior at Stanford University, on the school's gymnastics' team, majoring in International Relations, and minoring in Spanish. She grew up in a town about 45 minutes away from Chicago with her mother, father, and two sisters. In this podcast, Kelly talks about how her love for...

    Dec 10, 2008
16. 10

    Penelope Susan Kerhin - Emily C

    Penelope Susan Kerhin is fifty-nine years old and is the single mother of three children, Zachary, Jamie Ruth, and Alexandra. She lives in Palo Alto, California. She is a nurse at Lucille Packard's Children Hospital in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. In this podcast, Penny discusses her…

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    Dec 10, 2008
17. 9

    Annelie Myers - Tara

    Annelie Myers was born on May 6, 1927 in Passau, Germany. In this podcast, she tells a story about one of her many experiences during World War II with her best friend, Gretel, who is half Jewish. Audio Link

    Dec 10, 2008
18. 8

    Sarah and the Tea Party - Simone

    Sarah is a stay at home mom and one of my mother's good friends and fellow book club members. With her quirky personality and lack of a a verbal filter, Sarah turns the seemingly dull task of hosting parties for some little children into an amusing prospect. Click here to listen to the audio...

    Dec 10, 2008
19. 7

    Paul Bartlett - Anna W

    Paul Bartlett shares a childhood memory from when he was living in Cairo. This story typifies Paul by showing how he is normal while letting the listener hear little parts of his character that make him different, interesting, and special.

    Dec 9, 2008
20. 6

    Thoa Nguyen - Arushi G

    Thoa Nguyen is a typical middle-aged woman who knows what she wants in life: to help others less fortunate. This podcast follows Thoa's story as she developed into how she helps her community and who she is as a person today. Audio Link

    Dec 9, 2008
21. 5

    Barnaby the Rat - Molleigh P

    Charlotte Carnevale is 24-years-old and lives in Palo Alto. Charlotte went to Bowdoin College in Maine and graduated almost three years ago. She adopted Barnaby, her pet rat, when she lived off campus senior year. In this podcast, Charlotte talks about some highlights from her time with Barnaby....

    Dec 9, 2008