Monday, June 02, 2025

Órale Boyle Heights Ep 63: Metzli & Lydia

My guest this episode are Metzli and Lydia. Both Metzli and Lydia are returning guests of the show, so it was a lot of fun to have them on again, seven years later! Our discussion touched on the different aspects of gentrification, Metzli's own experience as a young person, the back yard punk scene, we defined what a Xicano Hipster is aka a Xipster, and hopefully made some people uncomfortable along the way. 

You can listen to Lydia and Metzli's first interview by searching for episode five of the show, but you you can also listen to the interview here.  

Friday, May 30, 2025

Órale Boyle Heights Ep 62: Steve Campos

My guest this episode is Steve Campos. I caught up with Steve at their studio to talk about their journey of being a self-taught creative metal designer and artist, building community in various spaces, and his experience contributing to and moving on from the bicycle co-op, the Bike Oven. To learn more about Steve's work and art, visit his website Steel Fabricated Arts or check out his Instagram account of the same name. You can also follow Steve on Instagram at @steve_campos.