KUCI: Local Love: Recent Episodes
MacKenzie Otrowski
Learn about the history of the Carport Theatre and the legacy of the weirdo-awards from Craig Taylor. Hear how the Carport Theatre is unique among acting collectives, and the advice Craig Taylor has for aspiring writers and directors.
Hear from Laura, the owner and founder of Transplant Vintage. Founded in 2020, Transplant Vintage is a shop that offers items that coined the unique era in which they were made. Hear about the history of Transplant Vintage, how laura has been influenced by her travels, what goes into running a vintage business, how Laura makes sure each vintage item is perfect to sell and more
Hear about the ways in which Jennifer adapted Dual Crossroads to covid restrictions, the lessons she will continue to apply to her shop that she learned in quarantine, and advice she has to other women pursuing a business of their own.
Until the regular hostess Mackenzie Ostrowski takes over next week for her fall quarter show, Claudia Shambaugh hosts UCI Law Professor Dave Min, candidate for the CA State Senate in the 37th Dist. This is a partisan race, Dave Min is a Democrat challenging incumbent John Moorlach in the 2020 General Election.
Learn about the ways in which Aidan has navigated the role of director, what he has learned from making his first film, the camera skills he obtained from local resources, and the ways he assembled a crew.
Learn how Full Circle Thrift promotes and reflects the values of the Mennonite Church including social, economic, and environmental justice for all. Listen to the ways in which these values are put into action through the store’s engagement with the public, the community building that comes from in and outside of the store and the opportunities Full circle provides through volunteer work and their efforts towards helping impacted or marginalized communities.
Learn about the ways in which the garden and its members engage with the community, how their garden differs in the ways of lease rotations, the ways they were influenced by COVID to donate excess food to food banks, and the process and expectations of becoming a member of the garden.
Hear about how Nora's passions evolved into a business, what inspires and drives the creation of her products, the local resources she uses for her business, future projects, and the advice she has for other women pursuing a business of their own!
Learn about the Frida Cinema and the steps the staff has taken to engage with the community through the love of film before and during COVID times. Listen to the ways in which the Frida Cinema has used film to uplift communities and engages with the public through live streams, drive ins and streamathons.
Learn about the founders of Trash Mag and the work they put into maintaining the zine collective. Listen to how they provide a safe space within the art world to uplift marginalized, underrepresented voices. Hear about their interns and what they are creating.
Learn about everything that goes into running an independently owned vintage business, the challenges of maintaining a business, and the competitive vintage market in LA county.
Learn about the California Rare Fruit Growers Association and the ways in which they benefit the community through classes, resources, and community activities. Broaden your knowledge of the possibilities of what can grow in your back yard!