The Talk-Sip: Recent Episodes
Alisa Bowens
Every Thursday at 1pm, host and salsa maven Alisa Bowens trades in her dance shoes to spend time with listeners in the community to talk arts, music, current events, and relationships. Alisa's Culture Cocktail is part of the WNHH Community Radio family of podcasts. Learn more at wnhh.org.
Host Alisa Bowens-Mercado speaks with guests Cormac & Trey, Elm Village about their upcoming fundraising event "Mindful Soiree".
Host Alisa Bowens-Mercado talks with Moon Rocks Gourmet Cookies CEO Marni Rae-Esposito in the first segment, and tackles politics with Attorney Irving Pinsky in the second segment.
Host Alisa Bowens-Mercado & guest co-host Dallas Davis are joined by up and coming artist Robert Roche of Bond Villain. You can hear Bond Villain music here @user-31304719.
Host Alisa Bowens-Mercado has a conversation with the "Love Doctor" Treamell Lawrence, Author & Blogger.
This week on The "Talk-Sip" with Alisa, Radio Show, special guest Colin M. Caplan, New Haven Apizza Guru and Author of "New Haven Apizza", returns for "Apizza with Alisa"... We will discuss the History of New Haven Pizza & enjoy a delicious test tasting on air from a local favorite, Ernies.
Host Alisa Bowens-Mercado talks with Dallas Davis about his recent trip to the Grammy Awards.
Host Alisa Bowens-Mercado and guests Charlotte Eliscu & TJ Gallagher discuss Flights of Fancy. Town Green District presents New Haven's highly anticipated shopping, wine and food tasting crawl for the winter of 2018! For more info go to infonewhaven.com/flightsoffancy or email charlotte@downtownnewhaven.com
Host Alisa Bowens-Mercado and special guest Colin Caplan start a new series of shows called "Pizza With Alisa"
Host Alisa Bowen-Mercado talks with Julius LaVaughn Stone Jr. about current local and national, and try to get into the christmas spirit.
Host Alisa Bowens-Mercado speaks with Colin M. Caplan, Owner of Elm City Party Bike and Tour Guide at Taste of New Haven
Host Alisa Bowens-Mercado talks with Peter Sonski, Education/Outreach KOC, and tackles hot topics of the week.
Host Alisa Bowen-Mercado talks with Eddie Tranzcendent Martinez about his new podcast "The Latin Soundtrack". Listen LIVE 7pm-9pm on www.pprnRADIO.net
Host alisa Bowens-Mercado talks about "Africa Week" with Chaste Niwe from the Yale African Students Association (YASA), and takes on the hottest topics with her guest co-hosts Harry Droz & Irving Pinsky.
Host Alisa Bowens-Mercado talks current events, local news, and politics with Attorney Irving Pinsky.
Host Alisa Bowens-Mercado has conversation with special guest Station Manager/Producer Harry Droz. They talk & debate about current events in the news.
Host Alisa Bowens-Mercado speaks with Bill Chalsma, PHD & a Talk-sip regular Irving Pinsky. They talk current events, politics, and brain injury.
Host Alisa Bowens talks with Irving Pinsky and call-in guests about the Trump administration, Puerto Rico, and the Las Vegas shootings.
Host Alisa Bowens-Mercado speaks with Jhonathan Rivera (New Haven for Puerto Rico) and Jose Crespo (Alderman Ward 16). They talk about how New Haven is organizing to Help Puerto Rico!
Host Alisa Bowens-Mercado talks with Professional Cyclist Ben Wolfe about the New Haven Grand Prix, New Haven Grand Prix | A Twilight Bicycle Race & Street Festival.
Host Alisa Bowens-Mercado talks with Josh Wyrtzen from SeeClickFix. To get more info click en.seeclickfix.com/
Host Alisa Bowens-Mercado talks with Elinor Slomba director of Engagement and community outreach College Street Music Hall, Jen Diblanda from Amity Teen Center Battle of the Bands, and JR director of Make Haven.
Host Alisa Bowens-Mercado talks with Jason Watts of the UPN (Urban Professional Network), Vares lloyd dance instructor teaching the LGBT community salsa & bachata on Rainbow Fridays, and Thema Graves Holistic Healer who is teaching "TRAP YOGA"
Host Alisa Bowen-Mercado talks politics with Irving Pinsky, and Call in guest State Senator George Logan.
Host Alisa Bowens-Mercado has an information filled show. She tackles social justice matters with Jahmal Henderson & Joelle Fishman. She talks tennis with Anne Worcester, Tournament Director at the Connecticut Open, and she talks about the upcoming Aug 5, 2017 event "The Craft Brew Races" which is a 5k run/walk followed by a craft beer festival at Edgewood Park. A can’t miss Connecticut race and beer event!
oday on "The Talk-Sip" host Alisa Bowens-Mercado and regular guest Attorney Pinsky talk about Summertime in CT.
Today on "The Talk-Sip" host Alisa Bowens-Mercado dives into the world of modeling with a conversation about a "Model Search". She touches on a little politics, and also talks about the necessity to accept the differences in other people.
Today on "The Talk-Sip" host Alisa Bowens-Mercado talks with Author Treamell Lawrence about his book 'Dear Brothers Dear Sisters Listen Up!'
On today's "Talk-SIP" host Alisa Bowens-Mercado and guest Monica Arroyo PR festival committee member. Joseph Rodriguez Chair of the National Puerto Rican Agenda. Also, TLC'S all stars Janice Parker, Sandra Harris-Pittman, Shandrea Pittman, and Executive Ambassador Stormy Wellington!
Today on "The Talk-sip" host Alisa Bowen-Mercado talks police recruitment with her guest Officer Jinett Marte, Officer Yelena Borisova, and Sergeant Maneet Colon. The New Haven Police Department is hiring, and applications will be available June 5-23, 2017 at www.policeapp.com.
Today on "The Talk-Sip" host Alisa Bowens-Mercado and guest Phil Bynum talk about the "Cool Breeze at the Park" concert series. To find out more contact Philip Bynum at Coolbreezemusicinthepark@gmail.com or call 203-809-5165
Today on "Alisa's Culture Cocktail" host Alisa Bowens-Mercado and regular guest Irving Pinsky tackle both local & national topics.
Today on "Alisa's Culture Cocktail" host Alisa Bowens-Mercado talks to her guest Erica Bogan about the life of a firefighter, and what it takes to become one.
Happy birthday, Irving Pinsky! On this celebratory episode host Alisa Bowens and Co-Host Irving Pinsky talk Cinco de Mayo festivities in New Haven, and address the latest news on health care from the White House.
Today on "The Culture Cocktail" host Alisa Bowens-Mercado has a conversation with her Talk-Sip roundtable.
Today on "Alisa's Culture Cocktail" Alisa Bowens-Mercado, tackles current events and hot news topics with guest Dallas A. Davis & Irving Pinsky.
Today on "Alisa's Culture Cocktail" host Alisa Bowens-Mercado talks with Roberta Hoskie about the upcoming Millionaire Mindset Sisterhood 1st Inaugural Gala on April 15, 2017. Alisa also welcomes Alison Rivera, Alessandro Rivera, and Angelina Rivera on the "Alisa's Culture Cocktail" to talk about what children are engaging in during their spring vacation.
Today on "Alisa's Culture Cocktail" host Alisa Bowens-Mercado has a conversation about Economic Development with West Haven Mayor Edward O'Brien. They talk about the arts, events, new businesses, and all the growth happening in West Haven Connecticut.
Today on "Alisa's Culture Cocktail" host Alisa Bowens-Mercado & Dexter Jones have a conversation about the The Elm City Freddy Fixer Parade.. DexterJones talks about what it means to the community, and gives the Parade slogan "The family that parades together. Stays together.
Today on "Alisa's Culture Cocktail" host Alisa Bowens-Mercado and guest Ivan Pinsky talk about all the happenings in the news & politics. Talk-SSipWNHH
Today on "Alisa's Culture Cocktail" host Alisa Bowens-Mercado has a great & spirited conversation with a diverse guest roundtable. Talk-SipWNHH
Today on "Alisa's Culture Cocktail" host Alisa Bowens-Mercado debuts her new segment call Talk-Sip. Talk-sip is a roundtable of people (guest) with different views having a conversation on current topics.
Today on "Alisa's Culture Cocktail" host Alisa Bowens-Mercado has an in depth conversation about fashion and politics with Stylist Tanisha Bundy.
Today on "Alisa's Culture Club" host Alisa Bowens-Mercado discusses relationships and gives some Valentine's Day gifting advice.
Today on "Alisa's Culture Cocktail" host Alisa Bowens-Mercado talks with Jose Oyola from "Jose Oyola and The Astronauts" about his future endeavors, and to Tonisha Dawson about the upcoming Trump presidency.
On Today's episode of "Alisa's Culture Cocktail" host Alisa Bowen-Mercado dives into presidential politics, and the inauguration. She ask the question. What's your biggest fear about a president Trump?
"Alisa's Culture Cocktail" host Alisa Bowens-Mercado interviews Philip Bynum about the Upcoming New Years Eve Eve party, and his wish list of summer artists.
On this episode, host Alisa Bowens Mercado talks about getting in the Christmas spirit with WNHH producer Harry Droz and Marketing Rep, Corrine Estena Abraha about how to submit artist tapes and auditions to CT Fashion Week.
Host Alisa Bowens Mercado discusses relationships with Treamell Lawrence, and Tonisha Lavonne.
On this episode, host Alisa Bowens welcomes back relationship expert Tonisha LaVonne and first-time guest Christopher Cournoo, Jr. to talk about his book "Financial Swagger" and how people can make economically savvy decisions around the holidays.
On this episode, host Alisa Bowens-Mercado and show regulars Dallas Davis and Tonisha LaVonne argue for conciliation and civil discourse in the wake of Donald J. Trump's election, and talk about why they think 4 years isn't so bad after all. Bowens-Mercado also brings on Coby Zeifman of the New Haven Bike Party to talk about its upcoming Plaid Ride.
On this episode, host Alisa Bowens-Mercado brings on guests Mike Howard, TW Dawson, and Tonisha LaVonne Dawson to talk about president-elect Donald Trump's win on Tuesday Nov. 8, and what people of color can expect from him over the next 4 years. During the latter half of the show, Howard also speaks about the importance of November as National Adoption Awareness Month.
She's back as Alisa Bowens-Mercado! On this episode, Alisa talks the Chicago Cubs' historic World Series win, and opens the phone lines to Clinton and Trump supporters for last-minute thoughts on the election.
On this episode, host Alisa Bowens takes on makeup, and the question she's been asking: to wear, or not to wear?
On this episode, host Alisa Bowens embarks on the search for a new co-host, starting with New Haven music junkie Philip Bynum.
On this episode, host Alisa Bowens gives listeners a sneak peek of her October wedding.
On this episode, host Alisa Bowens wishes co-host Julius L. Stone Jr. a near-teary farewell as he departs New Haven for travels in Indonesia and Thailand.
On this episode, host Alisa Bowens and co-host Julius Stone talk about how they're welcoming September one week in.