Radio Free South Bronx

On this episode of Patch Notes, Radio Free South Bronx’s video game industry news show, host Adam Castar discusses the degradation of single player modes and local co-op play in modern mainstream gaming. He talks about why he thinks games like Call of Duty Black Ops 4 forego single player modes when they still have appeal to a majority of gamers and why focusing on multiplayer shortens the lifespan of games in the long run.For more information on Patch Notes or to be featured in an episode, e-mail adam@radiofreesouthbronx.comThis episode was written and engineered by Adam Castar. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Patch Notes, Radio Free South Bronx's video game industry news show, host Adam Castar goes over the major gaming releases this week, the investment by Epic Games of $100 Million into Fortnite e-sports and thoughts on Battlefield V. Adam also discusses one of his favorite games he's playing right now, Wizard of Legend.For more information on Patch Notes or to be featured in an episode, e-mail adam@radiofreesouthbronx.comThis episode was written and engineered by Adam Castar, with production assistance by Desiree Joy Frias. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host Desiree Joy Frias sits down with Bronx native and NY-14 Congressional Candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at Ellie's Diner in Parkchester to discuss her campaign and the importance of equitable representation in congress. We talk about growing up in The Bronx and how important it is for women to have a seat at the table, especially for a congressional position that represents part of the Bronx which has 164,000 more women then men in the borough, and the highest concentration of women small business owners in New York State.For more information on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez visit her website at ocasio2018.com. You can also contact her on social media such as twitter and instagram.This episode was written and produced by Desiree Joy Frias, with audio engineering by Adam Castar. Editors note: Usually, when there is a race with multiple candidates, we would release audio from all candidates. But according to direct phone calls with staff from Congressman Crowley's Queens office, his office is not interested in

In this episode we delve into cash bail and its racist and classist ties to modern day bondage with your host Desiree Joy Frias and team members of the Bronx Freedom Fund: Interim Director Elena Weissmann, Director of Bronx Operations Richard Jimenez and Client Advocate Fellow Yonah Zeitz. We walk through what it is like if one of your family members was to get arrested - both for the person paying the bail and the person bound by it. For more information on the Bronx Freedom Fund, visit their website at http://www.thebronxfreedomfund.org/. You can also contact them on social media @bronxfreedomfund. For more information on the Dollar Bail Brigade and how you can join visit their website at https://www.dollarbailbrigade.com/ and on twitter @DBBNYC. Their guide on bail is available here free of charge: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sfSRFOh0F1azKNvjYmiMoIqMAxl5JdNi/view, and is a great resource to have in case of emergencies. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join your host Desiree Joy Frias as she talks to Elizabeth Guerra and Héctor Gerardo, founders of One Freedom for All (shortened to 1Freedom). They are a group of community activists seeking to educate youth on how to organize our people and lead us into the future. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join your hosts Desiree Joy Frias and Christian Garcia as they talk with Michelle Danielles, director of The Bronx Rox and founder of The Bronx Rox foundation, who seeks to build pride in the borough and engage our community. We also talk about what it means to be a “Bronxite” and how we can all change the perceptions that people have of The Bronx.This episode has a lot of audio issues because I recorded the first 20 minutes with the internal laptop microphone instead of the yeti microphone. Needless to say, now I triple check for that error before starting an interview. But Michelle’s story and her work is so beautiful that I wanted to ensure you got the episode anyways. Enjoy learning about The Bronx Rox and her efforts to build pride in our borough. Get more info and support her work at https://www.thebronxrox.com/. Contact her through the socials twitter and instagram @thebronxrox See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join host Desiree Joy Frias as she discusses her love for her hometown of Southern Brooklyn and catches up with an urban farmer who wears white shin high socks rolled all the way up with shorts.Happy April fools y all. Follow us on twitter and instagram @radiofreesbx.Recipes, your mama jokes and complaints can be directed to radiofreesouthbronx@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In celebrating Women's History Month each year the Puerto Rican Bar’s Women Committee highlights women and their myriad of contributions and accomplishments. Our host Desiree Joy Frias was humbled to be one of these guests - hear her full speech at the 1:30 mark. The full list of honoree's can be seen in the show notes along with a link to more information about the event.Show Notes: goo.gl/LMD3Z9Follow us on twitter and instagram @radiofreesbx and send new topics / interviews / complaints to radiofreesouthbronx@gmail.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hey its Desiree again. So I take a cab say, once a week or less. What if instead of leaving my headphones in, I asked my driver to tell me about themselves? Our first taxi stand voice is Oumar Cisse from Senegal who has made the American Dream for himself and his children right here in The Bronx.Show Notes: https://goo.gl/LMD3Z9Follow us on twitter and instagram @radiofreesbx and send new topics / interviews / complaints to radiofreesouthbronx@gmail.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Radio Free South Bronx joined a room full of Bronx non-profit directors, community leaders and activists at the launch of "South Bronx by South Bronx" or SBXSB, a new community portal designed by Eddie Pagan. Show Notes: docs.google.com/document/d/1Z_K_I6QJpSpaUTisqNib_LBsVupH_F6KEMq_QKpk-3k/edit?usp=sharingFollow us on twitter and instagram @radiofreesbx and send new topics / interviews / complaints to radiofreesouthbronx@gmail.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join your host Desiree Joy Frias as she interviews the Bronx family that has opened Freshly Made Sobro on Third Avenue and 138th Street. Marielys Quezada and Angi Tejada have created a beautiful café serving healthy, fresh vegetables in juices, sandwiches and salads at affordable prices.Show notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z_K_I6QJpSpaUTisqNib_LBsVupH_F6KEMq_QKpk-3k/edit?usp=sharingFollow us on twitter and instagram @radiofreesbx and send new topics / interviews / complaints to radiofreesouthbronx@gmail.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join your host Desiree Joy Frias as she discusses the town hall held on March 8th regarding the proposed jail in Mott Haven. Then, listen directly to the voices of community member and elected officials.Disclaimer: The official stance of Radio Free South Bronx is OPPOSITION to the building of a new jail in any site in the South Bronx and SUPPORT to the closing of Rikers. Show notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z_K_I6QJpSpaUTisqNib_LBsVupH_F6KEMq_QKpk-3k/edit?usp=sharingFollow us on twitter and instagram @radiofreesbx and send new topics / interviews / complaints to radiofreesouthbronx@gmail.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join your host Desiree Joy Frias and our special guest Allen Lum, Bronx native and City Planner for the Department of Transportation as we discuss the future of Transportation in the Bronx and tell CitiBike to put their foken bikes in our borough already. Follow us on twitter and instagram @radiofreesbx and send new topics / interviews / complaints to radiofreesouthbronx@gmail.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bronx Community Board 2 General Board Meeting on February 28, 2018 at Thessalonia Baptist Church. See the official minutes for more information. Next full board meeting at 5:30pm on March 28, 2018 at Forward South Bronx Coalition 871B Westchester Ave. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join your host Desiree Joy Frias as she gives her analysis of the 2018 State of the Bronx report given by Borough President Diaz. Full video for the State of the Borough at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-ZxEyStBq8. Follow us @radiofreesouthbx and tell us how you really feel at us via e-mail radiofreesouthbronx@gmail.com.Show notes here: goo.gl/WKopUA See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join your hosts Desiree Joy Frias, Marlene Cintron and John De Riggs as they go through the history of the Bronx with Angel Hernandez, a director at the Bronx County Historical Society. We then go on to last week's community board 2 meeting, and the importance of local voices. Finally we give a shout out to our local bakery and discuss some events in the neighborhood. Follow us @radiofreesouthbx and yell at us via e-mail radiofreesouthbronx@gmail.com.Show notes here: https://goo.gl/WKopUA See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bronx Community Board 2 General Board Meeting on January 24, 2018 at Open Arms Adult Day Care. See the official minutes for more information. Next full board meeting at 5:30pm on February 28th, Thessalonia Baptist Church 851 Rev. James A. Polite Ave. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.