https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial en 2026 WLRN News As a result of a daytime programming change, WLRN canceled Sundial, the locally-produced arts and culture show, effective Friday Feb. 2, 2024. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/bb70dd7c-931c-11eb-b51b-17b448d9a339/image/35ab4b0bd1c96e5a83222bdc9468f5c1.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial no episodic As a result of a daytime programming change, WLRN canceled Sundial, the locally-produced arts and culture show, effective Friday Feb. 2, 2024. WLRN podcasts@wlrnnews.org https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2024-01-31/chire-regans-oolite-artist-in-residence-miami The Black Lives Matter movement pushed Chire Regans' art in the direction of social awareness. From portraits of gun violence victims to sculptures exploring hair braiding practices, the new Oolite Arts resident hopes to spark change through her pieces. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 19:46:53 -0000 Artist Chire Regans searches for the truth in portraits, names and hair full The Black Lives Matter movement pushed Chire Regans' art in the direction of… The Black Lives Matter movement pushed Chire Regans' art in the direction of social awareness. From portraits of gun violence victims to sculptures exploring hair braiding practices, the new Oolite Arts resident hopes to spark change through her pieces. 3121 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2024-01-30/snarky-puppy-michael-league-groundup-music-festival-florida Grammy-winning bandleader of Snarky Puppy tells us how breaking into Dallas' gospel scene and making his own band influenced his music. Now he's bringing all of those influences to the Miami Beach's GroundUP Music Festival which he co-founded. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 19:37:37 -0000 How Snarky Puppy’s Michael League brings all genres to the table full Grammy-winning bandleader of Snarky Puppy tells us how breaking into Dallas'… Grammy-winning bandleader of Snarky Puppy tells us how breaking into Dallas' gospel scene and making his own band influenced his music. Now he's bringing all of those influences to the Miami Beach's GroundUP Music Festival which he co-founded. 3147 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2024-01-29/auri-kananen-cleaning-south-florida-homes Auri Kananen has become famous for going around the globe and cleaning some of the messiest homes. Her book is titled “Happiness Cleaning: How to Embrace the Mess and Love the Cleanup.” Mon, 29 Jan 2024 19:43:08 -0000 The 'Queen of Cleaning' comes to South Florida full Auri Kananen has become famous for going around the globe and cleaning some of… Auri Kananen has become famous for going around the globe and cleaning some of the messiest homes. Her book is titled “Happiness Cleaning: How to Embrace the Mess and Love the Cleanup.” 3146 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2024-01-25/art-of-the-brick-miami-nathan-sawaya-legos Nathan Sawaya is a contemporary artist who uses LEGO bricks exclusively for his art. His global exhibition The Art of the Brick comes to Miami at the Olympia Theater. Thu, 25 Jan 2024 19:50:33 -0000 How artist Nathan Sawaya built a career out of Lego bricks full Nathan Sawaya is a contemporary artist who uses LEGO bricks exclusively for his… Nathan Sawaya is a contemporary artist who uses LEGO bricks exclusively for his art. His global exhibition The Art of the Brick comes to Miami at the Olympia Theater. 3119 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2024-01-24/best-of-how-a-trip-to-cuba-and-music-taught-duo-afrobeta-about-who-they-are One of our best Sundial conversations: Tony Laurencio and Cuci Amador are the founders of Afrobeta — they embody a Miami sound. They star in the Emmy-nominated documentary, "Birthright," about their trip to play in Cuba. They join us to talk about that controversial trip and what it taught them about themselves.We originally aired this conversation in November 2023. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 18:22:29 -0000 Best of: How a trip to Cuba - and music - taught duo Afrobeta about who they are full One of our best Sundial conversations: Tony Laurencio and Cuci Amador are the… One of our best Sundial conversations: Tony Laurencio and Cuci Amador are the founders of Afrobeta — they embody a Miami sound. They star in the Emmy-nominated documentary, "Birthright," about their trip to play in Cuba. They join us to talk about that controversial trip and what it taught them about themselves.We originally aired this conversation in November 2023. 3161 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2024-01-23/guy-michel-cello-classical-music-palm-beach-county Guy Michel is a Palm Beach County-based improvisational cellist and entertainer whose performances across South Florida challenge the status quo. Tue, 23 Jan 2024 20:18:17 -0000 Musician Guy Michel on challenging the status quo and taking risks with his cello full Guy Michel is a Palm Beach County-based improvisational cellist and entertainer… Guy Michel is a Palm Beach County-based improvisational cellist and entertainer whose performances across South Florida challenge the status quo. 3126 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2024-01-22/razing-liberty-square-film-katja-esson-south-florida In the new documentary, Razing Liberty Square, director and producer Katja Esson, explores how climate gentrification is affecting residents living on the highest-and-driest ground in Miami. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 19:48:48 -0000 Broken promises in a Liberty City housing project are at the center of this film full In the new documentary, Razing Liberty Square, director and producer Katja… In the new documentary, Razing Liberty Square, director and producer Katja Esson, explores how climate gentrification is affecting residents living on the highest-and-driest ground in Miami. 3138 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2024-01-18/norton-artist-in-residence-nora-maite-nieves Nora Maité Nieves is currently an artist in residence at The Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach. In her exhibit “Clouds in the Expanded Field,” connects her Caribbean roots to the skies above whatever city she might find herself in. Thu, 18 Jan 2024 18:24:56 -0000 Catch us in the clouds with The Norton Museum's artist-in-residence, Nora Maité Nieves full Nora Maité Nieves is currently an artist in residence at The Norton Museum of… Nora Maité Nieves is currently an artist in residence at The Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach. In her exhibit “Clouds in the Expanded Field,” connects her Caribbean roots to the skies above whatever city she might find herself in. 3144 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2024-01-16/reggae-third-world-willie-steward-jamaica-music-broward-south-florida Carlos Frías is joined by Willie Stewart, a music educator and the former principal drummer and percussionist for the band Third World. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 19:02:56 -0000 Drummer Willie Stewart of Third World takes us through Jamaica's 'musical genealogy' full Carlos Frías is joined by Willie Stewart, a music educator and the former… Carlos Frías is joined by Willie Stewart, a music educator and the former principal drummer and percussionist for the band Third World. 3143 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2024-01-15/never-drop-the-ball-documentary-negro-leagues-south-florida Michael Anderson and Fabián Cárdenas are the filmmakers behind WLRN TV’s latest documentary Never Drop the Ball. They told us how the Negro Leagues helped desegregate baseball — and America. Mon, 15 Jan 2024 19:15:31 -0000 'Never Drop the Ball' shows how the Negro Leagues helped desegregate America full Michael Anderson and Fabián Cárdenas are the filmmakers behind WLRN TV’s latest… Michael Anderson and Fabián Cárdenas are the filmmakers behind WLRN TV’s latest documentary Never Drop the Ball. They told us how the Negro Leagues helped desegregate baseball — and America. 3180 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2024-01-11/brad New York Times bestselling author of thrillers, mysteries and children’s books Brad Meltzer visits South Florida to promote his latest book Ordinary People Change the World: Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Thu, 11 Jan 2024 20:18:17 -0000 Brad Meltzer and his heroes — RBG, Mister Rogers and his teacher Ms. Spicer full New York Times bestselling author of thrillers, mysteries and children’s books… New York Times bestselling author of thrillers, mysteries and children’s books Brad Meltzer visits South Florida to promote his latest book Ordinary People Change the World: Ruth Bader Ginsberg. 3132 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2024-01-10/paula-poundstone-comedian-entertainment-fort-lauderdale You might recognize her from the show “Wait wait…Don’t Tell Me.” Author and comedian Paula Poundstone has jokes! And she shares them with us before her performance at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale on Friday, January 26. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 19:32:46 -0000 'Wait, wait ... for us:' A wild hour wrangling comedian Paula Poundstone full You might recognize her from the show “Wait wait…Don’t Tell Me.” Author and… You might recognize her from the show “Wait wait…Don’t Tell Me.” Author and comedian Paula Poundstone has jokes! And she shares them with us before her performance at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale on Friday, January 26. 3162 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2024-01-09/brittany-wallman-miami-herald-investigative-reporter-sun-sentinel South Florida journalist Brittany Wallman, who won a 2019 Pulitzer Prize for coverage of the Parkland school shooting for the South Florida Sun Sentinel, is now working as an investigative journalist for the Miami Herald. Tue, 09 Jan 2024 19:38:59 -0000 How growing up in prisons helped this Miami Herald reporter find the light in dark stories full South Florida journalist Brittany Wallman, who won a 2019 Pulitzer Prize for… South Florida journalist Brittany Wallman, who won a 2019 Pulitzer Prize for coverage of the Parkland school shooting for the South Florida Sun Sentinel, is now working as an investigative journalist for the Miami Herald. 3175 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2024-01-08/john-miller-glassblowing-pop-art-exhibit-miami-lowe John Miller is an associate professor of glass at Illinois State University. His art show “Order Up! The Pop Art of John Miller” is now at the Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami. We talk about diner culture, which inspired the larger-than-life glass pieces. Mon, 08 Jan 2024 18:51:08 -0000 John Miller's larger-than-life glassblowing exhibit 'Order Up!' will make you hungry full John Miller is an associate professor of glass at Illinois State University.… John Miller is an associate professor of glass at Illinois State University. His art show “Order Up! The Pop Art of John Miller” is now at the Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami. We talk about diner culture, which inspired the larger-than-life glass pieces. 3147 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2024-01-04/golden-globes-2023-barbenheimer-movies-films-rene-rodriguez We talk best and worst movies from 2023 with René Rodriguez. He’s a former film critic and manages the Cosford Cinema at the University of Miami. He also tells us what he's looking forward to in 2024. Thu, 04 Jan 2024 18:51:48 -0000 Miami film critic Rene Rodríguez talks Barbenheimer, Golden Globes and the year in film full We talk best and worst movies from 2023 with René Rodriguez. He’s a former film… We talk best and worst movies from 2023 with René Rodriguez. He’s a former film critic and manages the Cosford Cinema at the University of Miami. He also tells us what he's looking forward to in 2024. 3149 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2024-01-03/ron-magill-zoo-miami-pride-of-a-lion-book Wildlife photographer and Zoo Miami’s “Goodwill Ambassador," Ron Magill joins us to talk about new book The Pride of a Lion. Wed, 03 Jan 2024 20:24:52 -0000 Getting real with Ron Magill: Lessons learned from the animal world full Wildlife photographer and Zoo Miami’s “Goodwill Ambassador," Ron Magill joins… Wildlife photographer and Zoo Miami’s “Goodwill Ambassador," Ron Magill joins us to talk about new book The Pride of a Lion. 3138 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2024-01-02/sundial-2023-moments-of-joy-dating-babies-heat From street art to music and baseball, host Carlos Frías and producers Leslie Ovalle Atkinson and Elisa Baena highlight their favorite moments on Sundial in 2023. Tue, 02 Jan 2024 23:11:44 -0000 Dating advice, lucky babies and the Miami Heat: Our moments of joy from 2023 full From street art to music and baseball, host Carlos Frías and producers Leslie… From street art to music and baseball, host Carlos Frías and producers Leslie Ovalle Atkinson and Elisa Baena highlight their favorite moments on Sundial in 2023. 3148 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-12-19/2023-best-books-mitchell-kaplan-south-florida We talk about some of the best reads of the year with Mitchell Kaplan, the owner and founder of Books & Books. He also tells us about his recently launched literary foundation. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 18:32:19 -0000 The best reads of 2023 with Mitchell Kaplan full We talk about some of the best reads of the year with Mitchell Kaplan, the… We talk about some of the best reads of the year with Mitchell Kaplan, the owner and founder of Books & Books. He also tells us about his recently launched literary foundation. 3149 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-12-18/nutcracker-miami-city-ballet-dance-dawn-atkins-dance Dawn Atkins is a principal dancer with Miami City Ballet. She tells us about her career, MCB’s 2023-2024 season and her performance as the lead roles of Dew Drop and Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker this month. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 19:08:22 -0000 The enduring legacy of 'The Nutcracker' brings South Florida to the ballet full Dawn Atkins is a principal dancer with Miami City Ballet. She tells us about… Dawn Atkins is a principal dancer with Miami City Ballet. She tells us about her career, MCB’s 2023-2024 season and her performance as the lead roles of Dew Drop and Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker this month. 3155 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-12-14/calle13-eduardo-cabra-puerto-rico-latin-music-martinez Eduardo Cabra who produced the sound for the three-time Grammy-winning Puerto Rican band, Calle 13, is showing us the sound of his voice. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 20:03:36 -0000 Calle 13's Eduardo Cabra shows us the man behind the music full Eduardo Cabra who produced the sound for the three-time Grammy-winning Puerto… Eduardo Cabra who produced the sound for the three-time Grammy-winning Puerto Rican band, Calle 13, is showing us the sound of his voice. 3077 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-12-13/miami-city-theatre-la-gringa-adrienne-arsht Carlos Frías is joined by director Gladys Ramírez. She’s the executive director of City Theatre in Miami where she's directing the Miami debut of the play "La Gringa" at the Adrienne Arsht Center. Wed, 13 Dec 2023 18:38:59 -0000 Why Miami sets up the perfect stage for the play 'La Gringa' full Carlos Frías is joined by director Gladys Ramírez. She’s the executive director… Carlos Frías is joined by director Gladys Ramírez. She’s the executive director of City Theatre in Miami where she's directing the Miami debut of the play "La Gringa" at the Adrienne Arsht Center. 3139 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-12-12/the-latin-divos-latin-pop-classical-opera-miami Guest host Kate Payne is joined by the local group The Latin Divos. The Cuban trio takes Latin pop, traditional opera and timeless classics and makes them their own. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 19:49:12 -0000 This Cuban trio blends Latin pop and classical opera to create their own sound full Guest host Kate Payne is joined by the local group The Latin Divos. The Cuban… Guest host Kate Payne is joined by the local group The Latin Divos. The Cuban trio takes Latin pop, traditional opera and timeless classics and makes them their own. 3153 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-12-11/best-of-this-local-smokehouse-makes-miami-barbecue One of our favorite conversations: Harry and Michelle Coleman went from journalism school to the kitchen. Their new smokehouse doesn't make your usual barbecue; they've created 'Miami barbecue.' They tell us about their brisket rubbed with ground espresso, ribs glazed with guava-chili sauce and the smoked flan. We originally aired this conversation in September 2023. Mon, 11 Dec 2023 16:45:13 -0000 Best of: This local smokehouse makes 'Miami barbecue' full One of our favorite conversations: Harry and Michelle Coleman went from… One of our favorite conversations: Harry and Michelle Coleman went from journalism school to the kitchen. Their new smokehouse doesn't make your usual barbecue; they've created 'Miami barbecue.' They tell us about their brisket rubbed with ground espresso, ribs glazed with guava-chili sauce and the smoked flan. We originally aired this conversation in September 2023. 3118 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-12-07/best-of-author-m-evelina-galang-connects-manila-and-miami-using-language Donate to WLRN today to help keep shows like Sundial on the air. Visit WLRN.org for more information. Thu, 07 Dec 2023 15:29:22 -0000 Best of: Author M. Evelina Galang connects Manila and Miami using language full Donate to WLRN today to help keep shows like Sundial on the air. Visit WLRN.org… Donate to WLRN today to help keep shows like Sundial on the air. Visit WLRN.org for more information. 2071 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-12-06/best-of-he-was-the-first-in-his-family-to-go-to-college-now-hes-president-of-fiu Donate to WLRN today to help keep shows like Sundial on the air. Visit WLRN.org for more information. Wed, 06 Dec 2023 16:25:46 -0000 Best of: He was the first in his family to go to college. Now he's president of FIU full Donate to WLRN today to help keep shows like Sundial on the air. Visit WLRN.org… Donate to WLRN today to help keep shows like Sundial on the air. Visit WLRN.org for more information. 2038 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-12-05/best-of-how-writing-books-for-children-helped-veteran-winsome-bingham-overcome-ptsd Donate to WLRN today to help keep shows like Sundial on the air. Visit WLRN.org for more information. Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:40:12 -0000 Best of: How writing books for children helped veteran Winsome Bingham overcome PTSD full Donate to WLRN today to help keep shows like Sundial on the air. Visit WLRN.org… Donate to WLRN today to help keep shows like Sundial on the air. Visit WLRN.org for more information. 2070 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-12-04/best-of-how-dj-lazs-music-powered-miamis-block-parties Donate to WLRN today to help keep shows like Sundial on the air. Visit WLRN.org for more information. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 15:54:22 -0000 Best of: How DJ Laz's music powered Miami's block parties full Donate to WLRN today to help keep shows like Sundial on the air. Visit WLRN.org… Donate to WLRN today to help keep shows like Sundial on the air. Visit WLRN.org for more information. 2064 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-11-30/can-forest-baths-cure-our-anxieties-about-the-future-this-artist-thinks-so Fereshteh Toosi is a Miami-based interdisciplinary artist who recently launched an interactive audio project called “Voice Memos for the Future.” The project discusses Miami residents' shared stories and thoughts about the future in South Florida. They tell us how nature has inspired their life’s work. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 21:06:13 -0000 Can 'forest baths' cure our anxieties about the future? This artist thinks so full Fereshteh Toosi is a Miami-based interdisciplinary artist who recently launched… Fereshteh Toosi is a Miami-based interdisciplinary artist who recently launched an interactive audio project called “Voice Memos for the Future.” The project discusses Miami residents' shared stories and thoughts about the future in South Florida. They tell us how nature has inspired their life’s work. 3166 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-11-29/chris-renois-comedian-actor All the things Chris Renois suffered helped make him a better comic. He is a stand-up comedian and actor from South Florida. He recently starred in the indie film “Mountains.” It won a special award at the Tribeca Film Festival — and Chris’ acting is a big reason why. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 18:23:30 -0000 Chris Renois on the arduous journey of pursuing comedy full All the things Chris Renois suffered helped make him a better comic. He is a… All the things Chris Renois suffered helped make him a better comic. He is a stand-up comedian and actor from South Florida. He recently starred in the indie film “Mountains.” It won a special award at the Tribeca Film Festival — and Chris’ acting is a big reason why. 3169 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-11-28/baby-b-strings-miami-quartet-live-classical-music Baby B Strings is a quartet that performs classical and pop music in unconventional spaces. They take the Beatles to the concert hall and bring Bach to the beach. They join Sundial host Carlos Frías us for a jam session. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:15:49 -0000 Local string quartet 'Baby B Strings' makes our studio their concert hall full Baby B Strings is a quartet that performs classical and pop music in… Baby B Strings is a quartet that performs classical and pop music in unconventional spaces. They take the Beatles to the concert hall and bring Bach to the beach. They join Sundial host Carlos Frías us for a jam session. 3067 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-11-27/everglades-restoration-podcast-bright-lit-place-jenny-staletovich We listen to the part of the first episode of Bright Lit Place, a new WLRN podcast distributed by the NPR Network. It was reported by WLRN's environment editor Jenny Staletovich. We also hear behind-the-scenes stories from Jenny and Patrick Farrell, the Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer who worked on the project. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 17:59:28 -0000 Pulling the curtain behind WLRN's new podcast 'Bright Lit Place' full We listen to the part of the first episode of Bright Lit Place, a new WLRN… We listen to the part of the first episode of Bright Lit Place, a new WLRN podcast distributed by the NPR Network. It was reported by WLRN's environment editor Jenny Staletovich. We also hear behind-the-scenes stories from Jenny and Patrick Farrell, the Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer who worked on the project. 3179 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-11-21/key-west-literary-seminar-conch-arlo-haskell-writers Arlo Haskell is an author, historian and the executive director of the Key West Literary Seminar, which is happening from January 11 to the 14. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:07:09 -0000 This Conch brings all of your favorite writers to party in Key West full Arlo Haskell is an author, historian and the executive director of the Key West… Arlo Haskell is an author, historian and the executive director of the Key West Literary Seminar, which is happening from January 11 to the 14. 3137 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-11-20/sweet-goats-blueberry-senoritas-vanessa-garcia Vanessa Garcia's play 'Sweet Goats and Blueberry Señoritas' is at the Miracle Theater in Coral Gables through Dec. 3. She joined us to talk about telling family stories through food and the stage. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 18:46:22 -0000 Forgiveness, home and baking intertwine in the play 'Sweet Goats and Blueberry Señoritas' full Vanessa Garcia's play 'Sweet Goats and Blueberry Señoritas' is at the Miracle… Vanessa Garcia's play 'Sweet Goats and Blueberry Señoritas' is at the Miracle Theater in Coral Gables through Dec. 3. She joined us to talk about telling family stories through food and the stage. 3166 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-11-16/miami-book-fair-luis-alberto-urreas-good-night-irene Luis Alberto Urrea is a Mexican-American poet, novelist and essayist. He’ll be at the Miami Book Fair on Sunday on a panel about powerful historical fiction–– presenting his latest book 'Good Night, Irene.' Thu, 16 Nov 2023 16:33:22 -0000 Luis Alberto Urrea's new novel helped him understand his mother through her war story full Luis Alberto Urrea is a Mexican-American poet, novelist and essayist. He’ll be… Luis Alberto Urrea is a Mexican-American poet, novelist and essayist. He’ll be at the Miami Book Fair on Sunday on a panel about powerful historical fiction–– presenting his latest book 'Good Night, Irene.' 3141 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-11-14/black-horror-novelist-tananarive-due-captivates-us-by-weaving-fact-and-fiction Tananarive Due is a novelist who writes in the genre of Black horror. She’ll be presenting two books at the Miami Book Fair this weekend, including her latest The Reformatory. Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:37:46 -0000 Black Horror novelist Tananarive Due captivates us by weaving fact and fiction full Tananarive Due is a novelist who writes in the genre of Black horror. She’ll be… Tananarive Due is a novelist who writes in the genre of Black horror. She’ll be presenting two books at the Miami Book Fair this weekend, including her latest The Reformatory. 2562 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-11-13/award-winning-author-edwidge-danticat-on-life-in-haiti-miami-and-the-stories-that-made-her Edwidge Danticat is the author of several books including Krik Krak and Brother, I’m Dying, which were finalists for the National Book Awards. She was born in Haiti and calls Miami home. She’s being honored at the Miami Book Fair’s 40th anniversary celebration. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 18:51:26 -0000 Award-winning author Edwidge Danticat on life in Haiti, Miami and the stories that made her full Edwidge Danticat is the author of several books including Krik Krak and… Edwidge Danticat is the author of several books including Krik Krak and Brother, I’m Dying, which were finalists for the National Book Awards. She was born in Haiti and calls Miami home. She’s being honored at the Miami Book Fair’s 40th anniversary celebration. 3139 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-11-09/afrofuturism-exhibit-fort-lauderdale-julian-chambliss-science-fiction We're joined by Afrofuturism scholar Julian Chambliss. He co-curated the "Afrofantastic" exhibit at the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center in Fort Lauderdale. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 20:44:08 -0000 This scholar shows us an ‘Afrofantastic’ future in his South Florida exhibit full We're joined by Afrofuturism scholar Julian Chambliss. He co-curated the… We're joined by Afrofuturism scholar Julian Chambliss. He co-curated the "Afrofantastic" exhibit at the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center in Fort Lauderdale. 3119 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-11-08/emmanuel-george-broward-black-history-africanamerican-research-library Emmanuel George is an archivist and community historian who created the Black Broward Instagram page to share pieces of Broward’s Black history. It’s a peek into all the different kinds of work he’s doing to highlight Broward’s Black history. Wed, 08 Nov 2023 19:16:55 -0000 This oral historian is using social media to share Broward's Black history full Emmanuel George is an archivist and community historian who created the Black… Emmanuel George is an archivist and community historian who created the Black Broward Instagram page to share pieces of Broward’s Black history. It’s a peek into all the different kinds of work he’s doing to highlight Broward’s Black history. 3157 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-11-07/best-of-dave-barry-on-the-oddities-of-swamplife-ahead-of-his-appearance-in-this-years-miami-book-fair Syndicated humor writer Dave Barry joins WLRN's Carlos Frías on Sundial to talk about his newest book, Swamp Story, which features the oddities of swamp culture and TikTok. They also discuss his life growing up and how his family, especially his mother, influenced his unique sense of humor. Dave will be at this year’s Miami Book Fair for two events on Saturday, Nov. 18. Tue, 07 Nov 2023 15:15:57 -0000 Best of: Dave Barry on the oddities of swamplife ahead of his appearance in this year's Miami Book Fair full Syndicated humor writer Dave Barry joins WLRN's Carlos Frías on Sundial to talk… Syndicated humor writer Dave Barry joins WLRN's Carlos Frías on Sundial to talk about his newest book, Swamp Story, which features the oddities of swamp culture and TikTok. They also discuss his life growing up and how his family, especially his mother, influenced his unique sense of humor. Dave will be at this year’s Miami Book Fair for two events on Saturday, Nov. 18. 3163 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-11-06/the-duo-behind-the-annual-music-medicine-festival-shares-the-healing-power-of-music It’s a crossover episode of Sundial and Folk and Acoustic Music with Michael Stock. Jesus Hidalgo and Teresa de Jesus co-founded the annual Music Medicine Festival to spread the healing powers of music. They join us for a jam session and to talk about how music brought healing to their own lives. Mon, 06 Nov 2023 18:37:55 -0000 How medicine music transformed the lives of this duo. Now, they want to bring it you full It’s a crossover episode of Sundial and Folk and Acoustic Music with Michael… It’s a crossover episode of Sundial and Folk and Acoustic Music with Michael Stock. Jesus Hidalgo and Teresa de Jesus co-founded the annual Music Medicine Festival to spread the healing powers of music. They join us for a jam session and to talk about how music brought healing to their own lives. 3153 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-11-02/talking-grief-rock-n-roll-and-comedy-with-a-princess-diaries-heartthrob "The Princess Diaries" heartthrob, Robert Schwartzman, is an actor, musician and filmmaker. He’ll be at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival this weekend presenting four films. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 19:07:20 -0000 Talking grief, rock 'n' roll and comedy with a Princess Diaries heartthrob full "The Princess Diaries" heartthrob, Robert Schwartzman, is an actor, musician… "The Princess Diaries" heartthrob, Robert Schwartzman, is an actor, musician and filmmaker. He’ll be at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival this weekend presenting four films. 3080 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-11-01/cuba-music-afrobeta-miami-birthright Tony Laurencio and Cuci Amador are the founders of Afrobeta — they embody a Miami sound. They star in the Emmy-nominated documentary, "Birthright," about their trip to play in Cuba. They join us to talk about that controversial trip and what it taught them about themselves. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 18:38:47 -0000 How a trip to Cuba - and music - taught duo Afrobeta about who they are full Tony Laurencio and Cuci Amador are the founders of Afrobeta — they embody a… Tony Laurencio and Cuci Amador are the founders of Afrobeta — they embody a Miami sound. They star in the Emmy-nominated documentary, "Birthright," about their trip to play in Cuba. They join us to talk about that controversial trip and what it taught them about themselves. 3177 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-10-31/sweet-boy-author-adhd-autism Roberto Carlos Cruz Garcia is the author behind "Sweet Boy: The Unintentional Offender." Roberto has ADHD and he’s on the Autism spectrum. But as a kid, he was undiagnosed — and this made him the sweet boy who would sometimes say the wrong thing at the wrong time and that became the inspiration for the book. Tue, 31 Oct 2023 17:37:17 -0000 An 'unintentional offender': one author's journey to understand life with ADHD full Roberto Carlos Cruz Garcia is the author behind "Sweet Boy: The Unintentional… Roberto Carlos Cruz Garcia is the author behind "Sweet Boy: The Unintentional Offender." Roberto has ADHD and he’s on the Autism spectrum. But as a kid, he was undiagnosed — and this made him the sweet boy who would sometimes say the wrong thing at the wrong time and that became the inspiration for the book. 3156 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-10-30/miami-dade-artist-affordable-housing-alex-ballina Host Carlos Frías is joined by Miami-Dade County's director of public housing and community development. He's a Miami native who's trying to find solutions to the housing affordability crisis. Mon, 30 Oct 2023 18:46:27 -0000 Can Miami artists afford to stay local? This Miami-Dade County official is looking for solutions full Host Carlos Frías is joined by Miami-Dade County's director of public housing… Host Carlos Frías is joined by Miami-Dade County's director of public housing and community development. He's a Miami native who's trying to find solutions to the housing affordability crisis. 3142 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-10-26/lucky-pucks-hockey-team-south-florida Karen Ota-O’Brien co-founded the Florida Women’s Hockey League more than 20 years ago and started South Florida's Lucky Pucks, a club for women and girls of all ages. Last season their teams swept the state championships, with the over-40s winning the national championship. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 17:28:21 -0000 These women kick ice: Why the Lucky Pucks are the hockey team you should be following full Karen Ota-O’Brien co-founded the Florida Women’s Hockey League more than 20… Karen Ota-O’Brien co-founded the Florida Women’s Hockey League more than 20 years ago and started South Florida's Lucky Pucks, a club for women and girls of all ages. Last season their teams swept the state championships, with the over-40s winning the national championship. 3167 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-10-25/wynwood-zak-the-baker-bread-poem-omiami-artisanal Zak Stern is the actual baker behind Zak the Baker in Wynwood. He's credited with starting the artisanal bread movement in Miami. He tells us why he prompted us to write poems answering: "What is Miami food?" Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:23:30 -0000 Wynwood's Zak the Baker is trading poems for bread full Zak Stern is the actual baker behind Zak the Baker in Wynwood. He's credited… Zak Stern is the actual baker behind Zak the Baker in Wynwood. He's credited with starting the artisanal bread movement in Miami. He tells us why he prompted us to write poems answering: "What is Miami food?" 3144 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-10-24/miami-dades-poetry-ambassador-comes-to-us-from-the-land-of-rhymes-sonnets-and-haikus Nicole Tallman is an author and the poetry ambassador for Miami-Dade County. She joins WLRN Sundial to talk about how living in South Florida helped her find her voice as the poet. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 18:52:40 -0000 Miami-Dade's poetry ambassador comes to us from the land of rhymes, sonnets and haikus full Nicole Tallman is an author and the poetry ambassador for Miami-Dade County.… Nicole Tallman is an author and the poetry ambassador for Miami-Dade County. She joins WLRN Sundial to talk about how living in South Florida helped her find her voice as the poet. 3154 https://www.wlrn.org/arts-culture/2023-10-23/this-south-florida-historian-leads-a-free-monthly-black-history-classes Tameka Hobbs manages the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center in Sistrunk — Fort Lauderdale's historically Black neighborhood. They partnered with the Black History Project to start a Black History Saturday School in Broward County. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 15:07:22 -0000 This South Florida historian leads free, monthly Black history classes full Tameka Hobbs manages the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center… Tameka Hobbs manages the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center in Sistrunk — Fort Lauderdale's historically Black neighborhood. They partnered with the Black History Project to start a Black History Saturday School in Broward County. 3163 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-10-19/miami-marlins-radio-host Kyle Sielaff is the Miami Marlins’ new play-by-play host on Marlins Radio. He narrated the excitement of the Marlins making the MLB playoffs this season. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 18:30:17 -0000 The Marlins' newest radio voice turned us into baseball fans full Kyle Sielaff is the Miami Marlins’ new play-by-play host on Marlins Radio. He… Kyle Sielaff is the Miami Marlins’ new play-by-play host on Marlins Radio. He narrated the excitement of the Marlins making the MLB playoffs this season. 3148 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-10-18/choreographer-jamar-roberts-miami-city-ballet Jamar Roberts is a choreographer and former professional dancer. He has a new work premiering with Miami City Ballet. He tells us about the women who mentored him and his complicated relationship with his hometown of Miami. Wed, 18 Oct 2023 17:42:17 -0000 Why this famous Miami choreographer has a complicated relationship with his hometown full Jamar Roberts is a choreographer and former professional dancer. He has a new… Jamar Roberts is a choreographer and former professional dancer. He has a new work premiering with Miami City Ballet. He tells us about the women who mentored him and his complicated relationship with his hometown of Miami. 3151 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-10-17/alt-latino-becky-g-sundial-music-identity-florida Singer Becky G talks with Alt.Latino after her Tiny Desk performance. Then, Alt.Latino hosts Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre join host Carlos Frías to talk about their "El Tiny" concert series. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 18:06:09 -0000 Alt.Latino and Becky G join Sundial to talk music, identity and girl power full Singer Becky G talks with Alt.Latino after her Tiny Desk performance. Then,… Singer Becky G talks with Alt.Latino after her Tiny Desk performance. Then, Alt.Latino hosts Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre join host Carlos Frías to talk about their "El Tiny" concert series. 3140 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-10-16/monica-sorelle-little-haiti-mountains-film-south-florida Monica Sorelle is a Haitian-American filmmaker from Miami. Her first feature film, Mountains, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. It follows a construction worker whose job is to demolish homes in his own neighborhood, Little Haiti. Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:50:02 -0000 Little Haiti fights off development in Monica Sorelle's first feature film full Monica Sorelle is a Haitian-American filmmaker from Miami. Her first feature… Monica Sorelle is a Haitian-American filmmaker from Miami. Her first feature film, Mountains, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. It follows a construction worker whose job is to demolish homes in his own neighborhood, Little Haiti. 3160 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-10-12/bees-play-adrienne-arsht-ashleekthomas-environment-arts Ashlee K. Thomas, a local playwright, tells us about her musical The Busy Bees’ Great Adventure playing at the Arsht Center. It's about a group of bees on a quest to learn about the environmental crisis. Public schools worked together to build a whole curriculum around the show Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0000 Time-traveling bees take students on a quest to save the planet in new Arsht musical full Ashlee K. Thomas, a local playwright, tells us about her musical The Busy Bees’… Ashlee K. Thomas, a local playwright, tells us about her musical The Busy Bees’ Great Adventure playing at the Arsht Center. It's about a group of bees on a quest to learn about the environmental crisis. Public schools worked together to build a whole curriculum around the show 3180 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-10-09/new-world-symphony-stephane-deneve-arts-music-miami Stéphane Denève is the artistic director of the New World Symphony. His journey there started with hiding in the back of a chapel. He tells us his story and what we can expect from the orchestra this season. Mon, 09 Oct 2023 17:46:48 -0000 How Miami Beach, video games and the color blue inspire New World Symphony’s artistic director full Stéphane Denève is the artistic director of the New World Symphony. His journey… Stéphane Denève is the artistic director of the New World Symphony. His journey there started with hiding in the back of a chapel. He tells us his story and what we can expect from the orchestra this season. 3153 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-10-04/best-of-its-latin-music-week-billboards-leila-cobo-on-how-the-genre-explored-to-where-it-is-today Donate to WLRN today to help keep shows like Sundial on the air. Visit WLRN.org for more information. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:16:46 -0000 Best of: It's Latin Music Week! Billboard's Leila Cobo on how the genre explored to where it is today full Donate to WLRN today to help keep shows like Sundial on the air. Visit WLRN.org… Donate to WLRN today to help keep shows like Sundial on the air. Visit WLRN.org for more information. 2052 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-10-03/best-of-author-sandra-cisneros-doesnt-want-you-to-waste-time-on-a-broken-heart Donate to WLRN today to help keep shows like Sundial on the air. Visit WLRN.org for more information. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 16:30:32 -0000 Best of: Author Sandra Cisneros doesn't want you to waste time on a broken heart full Donate to WLRN today to help keep shows like Sundial on the air. Visit WLRN.org… Donate to WLRN today to help keep shows like Sundial on the air. Visit WLRN.org for more information. 2045 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-09-27/jason-seife-artist-pamm Jason Seife's first solo show, “Coming to Fruition," is at the Perez Art Museum Miami. His style honors his Cuban and Syrian parents. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 17:50:10 -0000 Miami artist Jason Seife on how to make it big in your hometown full Jason Seife's first solo show, “Coming to Fruition," is at the Perez Art Museum… Jason Seife's first solo show, “Coming to Fruition," is at the Perez Art Museum Miami. His style honors his Cuban and Syrian parents. 3161 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-09-26/laura-mcdermott-matheric-poet-laureate-coconut-creek Laura McDermott Matheric, Coconut Creek’s first poet laureate, talks about being inspired by her community of 'Creekers' and how several learning disorders changed her life's trajectory from business to the arts. Tue, 26 Sep 2023 17:26:27 -0000 How to be a poet of place, with Coconut Creek's first poet laureate full Laura McDermott Matheric, Coconut Creek’s first poet laureate, talks about… Laura McDermott Matheric, Coconut Creek’s first poet laureate, talks about being inspired by her community of 'Creekers' and how several learning disorders changed her life's trajectory from business to the arts. 3152 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-09-25/yvonne-lee-odom-palm-beach-county-schools Yvonne Lee Odom has had a 45-year teaching career in Delray Beach, she desegregated Palm Beach County schools as a 15-year-old high school sophomore and is tennis star Coco Gauff’s grandmother. Mon, 25 Sep 2023 14:51:04 -0000 How Yvonne Lee Odom changed Palm Beach County Schools forever full Yvonne Lee Odom has had a 45-year teaching career in Delray Beach, she… Yvonne Lee Odom has had a 45-year teaching career in Delray Beach, she desegregated Palm Beach County schools as a 15-year-old high school sophomore and is tennis star Coco Gauff’s grandmother. 3165 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-09-21/this-local-smokehouse-is-serving-up-barbecue-but-making-it-miami Harry and Michelle Coleman went from journalists to the kitchen. Their new smokehouse doesn't make your usual barbecue, they've created Miami barbecue. They tell us about their brisket rubbed with ground espresso, ribs glazed with guava-chili sauce and the smoked flan. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:31:50 -0000 This local smokehouse is serving up barbecue — but making it Miami full Harry and Michelle Coleman went from journalists to the kitchen. Their new… Harry and Michelle Coleman went from journalists to the kitchen. Their new smokehouse doesn't make your usual barbecue, they've created Miami barbecue. They tell us about their brisket rubbed with ground espresso, ribs glazed with guava-chili sauce and the smoked flan. 3170 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-09-20/florida-latino-comedian-viral-gadiel-del-orbes-pride Comedian Gadiel del Orbe got his start making viral videos for Buzzfeed. He focused on the Latino community, specifically making comedy para sus domincanos. He tells us how he went from being the funny guy on a Navy aircraft carrier to being that funny guy on YouTube. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 17:46:11 -0000 How comedian Gadiel del Orbe's Latino pride helped him go viral full Comedian Gadiel del Orbe got his start making viral videos for Buzzfeed. He… Comedian Gadiel del Orbe got his start making viral videos for Buzzfeed. He focused on the Latino community, specifically making comedy para sus domincanos. He tells us how he went from being the funny guy on a Navy aircraft carrier to being that funny guy on YouTube. 3037 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-09-19/fiu-president-kenneth-jessell-florida-international-unversity-education South Florida native Kenneth A. Jessell is the president of Florida International University. He tells us how he went from being the first in his family to go to college to leading FIU. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:18:31 -0000 He was the first in his family to go to college. Now he's president of FIU full South Florida native Kenneth A. Jessell is the president of Florida… South Florida native Kenneth A. Jessell is the president of Florida International University. He tells us how he went from being the first in his family to go to college to leading FIU. 3148 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-09-18/jessie-wooden-mom-lincoln-memorial-cemetery-miami The search for his mother brought Jessie Wooden to the Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery in Brownsville. It’s an all-Black cemetery built at a time when South Florida was segregated in life and death. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 18:54:46 -0000 How a search for mom saved this historic Black cemetery in South Florida full The search for his mother brought Jessie Wooden to the Lincoln Memorial Park… The search for his mother brought Jessie Wooden to the Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery in Brownsville. It’s an all-Black cemetery built at a time when South Florida was segregated in life and death. 3144 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-09-15/miami-book-fair-fellowship-fiction-florida Siham Inshassi is a recipient of this year’s Emerging Writer Fellowship from the Miami Book Fair. She's writing her first novel and she joins us to talk about how she’s honing her voice in Miami. Thu, 14 Sep 2023 18:51:23 -0000 This Miami Book Fair fellow came here to write her first novel and decolonize her voice full Siham Inshassi is a recipient of this year’s Emerging Writer Fellowship from… Siham Inshassi is a recipient of this year’s Emerging Writer Fellowship from the Miami Book Fair. She's writing her first novel and she joins us to talk about how she’s honing her voice in Miami. 3149 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-09-13/dale-elliot-jr-caribbean-comedy-coral-springs Comedian and actor Dale Elliott Jr. has a big following on social media for his comedy sketches and stories that depict Caribbean families and culture. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 18:50:24 -0000 Dale Elliott Jr. brings his comedy and his Caribbean experiences to South Florida full Comedian and actor Dale Elliott Jr. has a big following on social media for his… Comedian and actor Dale Elliott Jr. has a big following on social media for his comedy sketches and stories that depict Caribbean families and culture. 3146 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-09-12/miami-herald-alex-mena-executive-editor The Miami Herald's new executive editor, Alex Mena, started working at the paper when he was 19 years old. He's now the first immigrant in his position. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 20:10:57 -0000 He started at the Miami Herald at age 19. Now Alex Mena is the first immigrant as executive editor full The Miami Herald's new executive editor, Alex Mena, started working at the… The Miami Herald's new executive editor, Alex Mena, started working at the paper when he was 19 years old. He's now the first immigrant in his position. 3154 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-09-11/winsome-bingham-childrens-books-family-civic-action Winsome Bingham's new book The Walk tells the story of a woman taking her granddaughter to knock on doors in their neighborhood to get out the vote. Her children's books teach kids important lessons about family, community and civic action. Mon, 11 Sep 2023 19:53:52 -0000 How writing books for children helped veteran Winsome Bingham overcome PTSD full Winsome Bingham's new book The Walk tells the story of a woman taking her… Winsome Bingham's new book The Walk tells the story of a woman taking her granddaughter to knock on doors in their neighborhood to get out the vote. Her children's books teach kids important lessons about family, community and civic action. 3158 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-09-07/xavier-cortada-art-south-florida Xavier Cortada, Miami-Dade County’s first artist in residence, wants to tackle the big issues that affect his home in South Florida with his art. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 18:09:29 -0000 From immigration to AIDS and sea level rise, Xavier Cortada's art is a witness to South Florida full Xavier Cortada, Miami-Dade County’s first artist in residence, wants to tackle… Xavier Cortada, Miami-Dade County’s first artist in residence, wants to tackle the big issues that affect his home in South Florida with his art. 3154 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-09-05/veteran-war-poetry Justin Eggen is an award-winning poet and U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran studying war poetry at Florida Atlantic University. He joins us to talk about using poetry to unravel his war experience. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 18:41:16 -0000 This veteran is studying war poetry while writing his own full Justin Eggen is an award-winning poet and U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran… Justin Eggen is an award-winning poet and U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran studying war poetry at Florida Atlantic University. He joins us to talk about using poetry to unravel his war experience. 3128 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-09-04/best-of-this-miami-teacher-is-helping-students-see-their-worth-through-writing When Precious Symonette became a creative writing teacher at Miami Norland Senior High, she brought in the principles of the Freedom Writers — a movement started in California in the 1990s to teach students to write through their troubles.She started the Viking Freedom Writers, named for the high school’s mascot. She’s now taught more than 3,000 students these principles. Some have gone on to become professional writers.The creative writing teacher has been named a Miami-Dade County teacher of the year. And the County Commission named April 18, 2023, Viking Freedom Writers Day.On this Best Of episode of Sundial, Symonette joined us to talk about why the vocations of writer and educator go hand-in-hand. Mon, 04 Sep 2023 17:27:46 -0000 Best of: This Miami teacher is helping students see their worth through writing full When Precious Symonette became a creative writing teacher at Miami Norland… When Precious Symonette became a creative writing teacher at Miami Norland Senior High, she brought in the principles of the Freedom Writers — a movement started in California in the 1990s to teach students to write through their troubles.She started the Viking Freedom Writers, named for the high school’s mascot. She’s now taught more than 3,000 students these principles. Some have gone on to become professional writers.The creative writing teacher has been named a Miami-Dade County teacher of the year. And the County Commission named April 18, 2023, Viking Freedom Writers Day.On this Best Of episode of Sundial, Symonette joined us to talk about why the vocations of writer and educator go hand-in-hand. 3156 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-08-31/michel-hausmann-miami-new-drama Michel Hausmann is the artistic director and founder of Miami New Drama, one of the largest bilingual theater companies in the country. He joins us to talk about his love for the stage and his motivation to stay true to his art—despite pushback from those in power. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 18:27:12 -0000 Michel Hausmann on using theater to create community and stand up to those in power full Michel Hausmann is the artistic director and founder of Miami New Drama, one of… Michel Hausmann is the artistic director and founder of Miami New Drama, one of the largest bilingual theater companies in the country. He joins us to talk about his love for the stage and his motivation to stay true to his art—despite pushback from those in power. 3175 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-08-30/m-evelina-galang-manila-miami-language Filipina-American author M. Evelina Galang joins us. She’s a professor of English at the University of Miami and directed their creative writing program for 10 years. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 18:00:03 -0000 Author M. Evelina Galang connects Manila and Miami using language full Filipina-American author M. Evelina Galang joins us. She’s a professor of… Filipina-American author M. Evelina Galang joins us. She’s a professor of English at the University of Miami and directed their creative writing program for 10 years. 3140 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-08-29/comedy-miami-mario-ramil Here in South Florida, the rent is high, traffic is bad … and it’s hotter than the sun, but we’re going to laugh about it with comedian Mario Ramil. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 17:59:06 -0000 From the Cuban doctor to the nosy neighbor: Mario Ramil's comedy gets Miami full Here in South Florida, the rent is high, traffic is bad … and it’s hotter than… Here in South Florida, the rent is high, traffic is bad … and it’s hotter than the sun, but we’re going to laugh about it with comedian Mario Ramil. 3141 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-08-28/fabiola-santiago-journalist-south-florida In a world of knee-jerk reactions, Miami Herald columnist Fabiola Santiago provides the exception: the calm, considered opinion. She tells us about her journey to becoming a prominent voice in South Florida. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 17:54:40 -0000 How columnist Fabiola Santiago's multiple lives as a journalist shaped her voice full In a world of knee-jerk reactions, Miami Herald columnist Fabiola Santiago… In a world of knee-jerk reactions, Miami Herald columnist Fabiola Santiago provides the exception: the calm, considered opinion. She tells us about her journey to becoming a prominent voice in South Florida. 3147 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-08-24/ana-sofia-pelaez-cuban-table-cookbook-difficult-conversations Ana Sofía Peláez is the author of "The Cuban Table" cookbook and executive director of the Miami Freedom Project. She joins us to talk about her goal of making sure that progressives in Miami have a seat at the table. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:35:55 -0000 Author and activist Ana Sofía Peláez on how to set a table for difficult conversations full Ana Sofía Peláez is the author of "The Cuban Table" cookbook and executive… Ana Sofía Peláez is the author of "The Cuban Table" cookbook and executive director of the Miami Freedom Project. She joins us to talk about her goal of making sure that progressives in Miami have a seat at the table. 3148 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-08-23/giancarlo-rodaz-little-mermaid-miami Giancarlo Rodaz is the artistic director of Area Stage Company in Miami. He is behind the production of Disney’s "The Little Mermaid" at the Arsht Center, playing through August 27. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 20:01:31 -0000 Director Giancarlo Rodaz on bringing 'The Little Mermaid' to Miami full Giancarlo Rodaz is the artistic director of Area Stage Company in Miami. He is… Giancarlo Rodaz is the artistic director of Area Stage Company in Miami. He is behind the production of Disney’s "The Little Mermaid" at the Arsht Center, playing through August 27. 3170 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-08-22/marie-vickles-pamm-little-haiti-cultural-center Marie Vickles tells us about bringing the arts to people — and people to the arts. She is the director of education at the Perez Art Museum and she’s also the curator-in-residence at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 18:32:13 -0000 Marie Vickles merges local and global art, minting a new generation of art lovers in South Florida full Marie Vickles tells us about bringing the arts to people — and people to the… Marie Vickles tells us about bringing the arts to people — and people to the arts. She is the director of education at the Perez Art Museum and she’s also the curator-in-residence at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex. 3142 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-08-21/yaddyra-peralta-south-florida-poetry Yaddyra Peralta is a Honduran-American poet and essayist in Miami. Her poetry doesn't just take us places. It bravely stands up for the places that are important to South Floridians. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 19:11:18 -0000 Yaddyra Peralta preserves South Florida culture — and coffee — with her poetry full Yaddyra Peralta is a Honduran-American poet and essayist in Miami. Her poetry… Yaddyra Peralta is a Honduran-American poet and essayist in Miami. Her poetry doesn't just take us places. It bravely stands up for the places that are important to South Floridians. 3148 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-08-17/south-florida-artists-affordable-studio-spaces Evan Snow is an arts leader and creative entrepreneur in Broward County. We talk to him about how his work celebrates the arts community and the challenges of earning a living as an artist in South Florida. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:56:56 -0000 Evan Snow is helping South Florida artists stay local by creating affordable studio spaces full Evan Snow is an arts leader and creative entrepreneur in Broward County. We… Evan Snow is an arts leader and creative entrepreneur in Broward County. We talk to him about how his work celebrates the arts community and the challenges of earning a living as an artist in South Florida. 3154 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-08-14/miami-herald-amy-reyes-radio-dominican-republic Amy Reyes is the Miami Herald arts and entertainment editor. We talk about the biggest art stories of summer 2023 and what’s ahead this fall. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 19:16:31 -0000 Miami Herald editor Amy Reyes on becoming a radio star in the Dominican Republic full Amy Reyes is the Miami Herald arts and entertainment editor. We talk about the… Amy Reyes is the Miami Herald arts and entertainment editor. We talk about the biggest art stories of summer 2023 and what’s ahead this fall. 3136 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-08-10/south-florida-artist-west-palm-beach-poet-laureate Dalhia Perryman is the inaugural poet laureate of the City of West Palm Beach. She’ll tell us about her work as a poet, arts organizer and advocate against gun violence. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 18:02:17 -0000 West Palm Beach’s first poet laureate expresses activism through her art full Dalhia Perryman is the inaugural poet laureate of the City of West Palm Beach.… Dalhia Perryman is the inaugural poet laureate of the City of West Palm Beach. She’ll tell us about her work as a poet, arts organizer and advocate against gun violence. 3123 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-08-09/dj-laz-music-miami-block-party We're joined by long-time DJ and Power 96 radio personality DJ Laz. He’ll tell us about growing up in South Florida, the creation of "Miami booty music" and why he’s known as “the pimp with the limp.” Wed, 09 Aug 2023 16:37:27 -0000 How DJ Laz's music powered Miami's block parties full We're joined by long-time DJ and Power 96 radio personality DJ Laz. He’ll tell… We're joined by long-time DJ and Power 96 radio personality DJ Laz. He’ll tell us about growing up in South Florida, the creation of "Miami booty music" and why he’s known as “the pimp with the limp.” 3146 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-08-08/ana-menendez-adventure-miami-beach-the-apartment-novel Author Ana Menéndez's new novel brings an apartment in Miami Beach to life. Menéndez tells the stories of the people who live there over the span of 70 years, from newlyweds and war vets to refugees and concert pianists. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 20:43:53 -0000 Author Ana Menendez seeks adventure and the characters in her new book find it full Author Ana Menéndez's new novel brings an apartment in Miami Beach to life.… Author Ana Menéndez's new novel brings an apartment in Miami Beach to life. Menéndez tells the stories of the people who live there over the span of 70 years, from newlyweds and war vets to refugees and concert pianists. 3145 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-08-07/best-of-nattie-meets-world-connects-with-her-students-through-tiktok We’re getting ready for the start of the new school year this month across South Florida. So we wanted to bring you one of our favorite conversations with a Broward County teacher.We first spoke to Natalie Stuart in June. The Viral TikToker and elementary school teacher joined us to share how she uses dance and social media to connect with her students. Mon, 07 Aug 2023 17:42:27 -0000 Best of: 'Nattie Meets World' connects with her students through TikTok full We’re getting ready for the start of the new school year this month across… We’re getting ready for the start of the new school year this month across South Florida. So we wanted to bring you one of our favorite conversations with a Broward County teacher.We first spoke to Natalie Stuart in June. The Viral TikToker and elementary school teacher joined us to share how she uses dance and social media to connect with her students. 3152 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-08-03/director-black-trans-sex-workers-documentary-kokomo-city Wilkine Brutus is joined by D. Smith, whose documentary Kokomo City — her directorial debut — won the Innovator Award at Sundance Film Festival this year. The film is premiering in her hometown of Miami later this week. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 19:07:16 -0000 Director of hit Sundance doc on Black trans women comes home to Miami full Wilkine Brutus is joined by D. Smith, whose documentary Kokomo City — her… Wilkine Brutus is joined by D. Smith, whose documentary Kokomo City — her directorial debut — won the Innovator Award at Sundance Film Festival this year. The film is premiering in her hometown of Miami later this week. 3149 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-08-02/south-florida-fashion-hats-palm-beach-county David Castro is the owner of Dungeon Forward, a Black-owned headwear company in West Palm Beach. Wed, 02 Aug 2023 17:51:06 -0000 How this South Florida designer is making hats that tell a story full David Castro is the owner of Dungeon Forward, a Black-owned headwear company in… David Castro is the owner of Dungeon Forward, a Black-owned headwear company in West Palm Beach. 3138 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-08-01/gabrielle-calise-florida-guide-most-far-out-state-in-america Gabrielle Calise is the culture and nostalgia reporter at the Tampa Bay Times and the editor of FLORIDA!: A hyper-local guide to the Flora, Fauna and Fantasy of the most Far-out State in America. She was recently in town to present her book at Books & Books in Coral Gables. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:40:09 -0000 Gabrielle Calise’s ‘FLORIDA!’ is a loving and hilarious tribute to our 'far-out' state full Gabrielle Calise is the culture and nostalgia reporter at the Tampa Bay Times… Gabrielle Calise is the culture and nostalgia reporter at the Tampa Bay Times and the editor of FLORIDA!: A hyper-local guide to the Flora, Fauna and Fantasy of the most Far-out State in America. She was recently in town to present her book at Books & Books in Coral Gables. 3150 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-07-31/biking-graffiti-artist-miami-aholsniffsglue David Anasagasti, aka 'Ahol Sniffs Glue,' is the Cuban-American artist behind the eyes you see graffitied all over Miami. He tells us about his project with Florida International University's Ratcliffe Art and Design Incubator, in which he bikes around Miami and paints pieces of trash. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 20:30:00 -0000 Your trash becomes his art. We tag along with 'Ahol Sniffs Glue' who paints and bikes around Miami full David Anasagasti, aka 'Ahol Sniffs Glue,' is the Cuban-American artist behind… David Anasagasti, aka 'Ahol Sniffs Glue,' is the Cuban-American artist behind the eyes you see graffitied all over Miami. He tells us about his project with Florida International University's Ratcliffe Art and Design Incubator, in which he bikes around Miami and paints pieces of trash. 3151 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-07-27/miami-oolite-artist-photography-fashion-designer-diana-eusebio Diana Eusebio is an artist-in-residence at Oolite Arts in South Beach and recently received a new housing stipend from the organization. Born and raised in Miami, the fashion designer was named a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts in 2016. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 18:34:54 -0000 This Miami artist weaves the Everglades, Peru and the Dominican Republic into her garments full Diana Eusebio is an artist-in-residence at Oolite Arts in South Beach and… Diana Eusebio is an artist-in-residence at Oolite Arts in South Beach and recently received a new housing stipend from the organization. Born and raised in Miami, the fashion designer was named a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts in 2016. 3146 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-07-26/miami-journalist-digital-media-mujerista Marivette Navarrete is the founder of The Mujerista, a Latina-focused digital media platform based in South Florida. Marivette is a Nicaraguan American from Miami. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 17:20:21 -0000 A lack of Latina representation in media led this Miami native to create The Mujerista full Marivette Navarrete is the founder of The Mujerista, a Latina-focused digital… Marivette Navarrete is the founder of The Mujerista, a Latina-focused digital media platform based in South Florida. Marivette is a Nicaraguan American from Miami. 3149 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-07-25/artist-tony-mendozas-work-lives-between-cultures Cuban-American artist Tony Mendoza plucks culture out of the air so we can see it. He tells Carlos Frías how he makes biculturalism tangible in South Florida. Tue, 25 Jul 2023 17:58:34 -0000 Artist Tony Mendoza's work lives between cultures full Cuban-American artist Tony Mendoza plucks culture out of the air so we can see… Cuban-American artist Tony Mendoza plucks culture out of the air so we can see it. He tells Carlos Frías how he makes biculturalism tangible in South Florida. 3142 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-07-24/tiktoker-teaches-caribbean-culture South Florida TikToker Edison Lopez joins us to discuss how his educational videos about Latin American culture help him stay connected to his Puerto Rican heritage. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 21:05:51 -0000 Getting schooled on Caribbean culture by TikTok's Señor Edison full South Florida TikToker Edison Lopez joins us to discuss how his educational… South Florida TikToker Edison Lopez joins us to discuss how his educational videos about Latin American culture help him stay connected to his Puerto Rican heritage. 3124 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-07-20/hollywood-artist-sri-brabha-boca-raton-museum Sri Prabha went to art school, worked as a therapist and then went back to art full-time. He tells us how his work in clinical psychology is connected to his new exhibit at the Boca Raton Museum of Art. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 17:05:04 -0000 This Hollywood-based artist traded his therapist job to make art full Sri Prabha went to art school, worked as a therapist and then went back to art… Sri Prabha went to art school, worked as a therapist and then went back to art full-time. He tells us how his work in clinical psychology is connected to his new exhibit at the Boca Raton Museum of Art. 3163 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-07-18/cuban-cigar-miami-sundial-tres-lindas-cubanas Yvette and Yvonne Rodriguez, twin sisters and entrepreneurs, explain how their Cuban cigar brand Tres Lindas Cubanas tells their story. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 21:02:33 -0000 These Miami twins sell cigars to tell their story as Afro-Cubans full Yvette and Yvonne Rodriguez, twin sisters and entrepreneurs, explain how their… Yvette and Yvonne Rodriguez, twin sisters and entrepreneurs, explain how their Cuban cigar brand Tres Lindas Cubanas tells their story. 3137