Corey Koehler (pronounced KAY-ler) is an independent artist who found his path in music later than most, picking up the guitar again at 30 and never looking back. Blending rock, country, blues, and folk, his songs tell honest, relatable stories about life, loss, and chasing something more. His debut album, Never Too Late, says it all.
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Guest: Brandy Vaughan, Founder of Learn The Risk | 2-7-2019
In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we sit down with Brandy Vaughan — former Merck pharmaceutical rep turned fearless health freedom advocate. Brandy opens up about her journey from working inside Big Pharma to exposing what she saw as deep-rooted issues within the medical and vaccine industries. With clarity and conviction, she shares why she left the industry, what motivated her to speak out, and the personal risks she faced along the way. From her founding of Learn The Risk to the chilling experiences she claimed to endure as a result of her activism, Brandy's voice is as urgent as it is compelling.
In one of her last interviews— Brandy in her own words; unfiltered, passionate, and deeply committed to uncovering the truth. Whether you're familiar with her work or hearing her story for the first time, this is a conversation that will stay with you long after it ends.
When Las Vegas showgirl Debbie Flores-Narváez disappeared in December 2010, the glittering lights of the Strip couldn’t hide the darkness beneath. A talented performer with a promising future, her sudden vanishing sent shockwaves through the city—and launched a heartbreaking investigation full of red flags, secrets, and deadly obsession. In this episode, we’re joined by acclaimed crime author Diana Montané and Celeste Flores-Narváez [Debbie’s sister], who takes us beyond the headlines and into the heart of a case that captivated and horrified the nation. Together, we explore Debbie’s life, the toxic relationship that haunted her final days, and the justice that followed. Why were the warning signs missed? Could this tragedy have been prevented?
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What drives a man to orchestrate one of the most chilling crime sprees in American history—without ever pulling the trigger himself? In this gripping episode, we sit down with bestselling crime author Diana Montané, who has spent years researching the twisted psyche and cultural impact of Charles Manson. From the dark origins of the Manson Family to the manipulation, murder, and media frenzy that followed, we dive deep into the psychology, charisma, and chaos of a cult leader who turned the Summer of Love into a nightmare. And a critical look at how Manson exploited fear, fame, and fractured minds to leave an indelible mark on American history.
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CEASE TO EXIST | CHARLES MANSON
“Cease To Exist”, later renamed by the beach boy’s “Never Learn Not To Love” is an single from their album, ’20/20′ Manson worked on with Dennis Wilson and Terry Melcher.
Mirta De Perales (Mirta Raya) nació el 2 de septiembre de 1922 en Rancho Veloz, Las Villas, Cuba. Conocido como un ícono en la industria latina de cosmetología, belleza y cuidado del cabello. Mirta creció en la pobreza en Cuba, sus padres ni siquiera podían comprarle zapatos.
A mediados de la década de 1930, cuando tenía 12 años, su madre se fue a trabajar a La Habana como empleada doméstica y Mirta a cargo de sus hermanos. Con una fascinación y talento por la belleza de la mujer, descubrió que podía ganar unos centavos cortando y peinando a sus vecinos para ayudar a su familia. Después de un par de días de peinarse en el barrio, había ganado unos dólares y le envió un telegrama a su madre para que viniera a casa porque "ahora somos ricos".
A los 14 años, Mirta decidió poner un anuncio en el periódico de La Habana en el que ofrecía sus servicios de peluquería y manicura a domicilio.
El 6 de enero de 1944 a la edad de 22 años Mirta se casó con Benito Perales, un farmacéutico 10 años mayor que ella en la iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen. Él la ayudó a crear los productos de belleza que la harían famosa. Con el tiempo abrió su propio salón de belleza en La Habana, Cuba, que se convirtió en uno de los salones más grandes de América Latina. Se habían divorciado en la década de 1960.
Cinco Minutos con Mirta De Perales (5 Minutos con Mirta Perales) fue un programa dominical de la televisión cubana. Mirta comenzó el programa como una comercializadora para establecer una relación con sus clientes, tutoriales de productos y discutir temas del día a día. También creó un concurso de belleza que brinda a los niños la oportunidad de viajar a Miami y Orlando para una competencia de una semana para convertirse en "Chico Mirta" (el hijo de Mirta). El ganador de la competencia aparecería en el programa de televisión y también tendría una aparición en uno de los comerciales de televisión de Mirta.
En 1962 el gobierno cubano tomó posesión de su salón de belleza y tomó prisionera a Mirta por negarse a salir de su salón en el edificio NAROCA en el Vedado, La Habana. Pasó 9 días en la fortaleza conocida como El Morro, una prisión para los antirrevolucionarios.
Mirta de Perales se convirtió en un símbolo para su comunidad y su experiencia la motivó a salir de Cuba. Se fue con sus 2 hijos y solo $5 en su bolsillo. Aproximadamente una semana después de llegar a Miami, FL, ya se estaba peluqueria nuevamente y estaba construyendo su clientela.
Después de un par de años, abrió su primer salón de belleza en los EE. UU. en Coral Gables, FL. Durante ese tiempo pudo reconstruir su negocio Mirta de Perales Inc. y comenzar a distribuir sus productos en Puerto Rico. Poco tiempo después, Mirta rápidamente comenzó a distribuir sus productos a nivel nacional, comenzando en Nueva York, donde pudo exhibir sus productos en Macy's ubicado en Harold Square.
El legado de Mirta de Perales fue reconocido por el presidente norteamericano Ronald Reagan en un acto en la Casa Blanca donde le dijo en su discurso: “tú eres el sueño americano”.
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EN | Five Minutes with Mirta De Perales
Mirta De Perales (Mirta Raya) was born September 2nd 1922 in Rancho Veloz, Las Villas, Cuba. Known as an icon in the Latin cosmetology, beauty, and hair care industry. Mirta grew up impoverished in Cuba, her parents could not even afford to buy her shoes.
During the mid 1930′s when she was 12 yrs old, her mother left to work in Havana as a maid, and Mirta in charge of her siblings. With a fascination and talent for woman’s beauty, she discovered she could make a few cents cutting and styling her neighbors hair to help her family. After a couple of days styling hair in the neighborhood she had earned a few dollars and sent a telegram to her mother to come home because they "we’re now rich".
At age 14, Mirta decided to place an advertisement in the newspaper in Havana which she offered her hairdressing and manicure services at home.
On January 6th, 1944 at the age of 22 Mirta married Benito Perales, a pharmacist 10 years her senior in the Nuestra Señora del Carmen church. He helped her create the beauty products that would make her famous. She eventually opened her own beauty parlor in Havana, Cuba which grew to be one of the biggest salons of Latin America. They had divorced in 1960’s.
Cinco Minutos con Mirta De Perales (5 Minutes with Mirta Perales) was a Sunday program on Cuban television. Mirta started the program as a marketing to establish a relationship with her clients, product tutorials, and discuss day-to-day issues. She also created a beauty contest giving children the opportunity to travel to Miami and Orlando for a week long competition to become a "Chico Mirta"(Mirta’s child). The winner of the competition would appear on the TV show and would also have an appearance on one of Mirta's TV commercials.
In 1962 the Cuban government took possession of her beauty parlor and took Mirta as prisoner after she refused to leave her parlor in the NAROCA building in Vedado, Havana. She spent 9 days in the fortress known as El Morro a prison for anti-revolutionaries.
Mirta de Perales became a symbol for her community and her experience motivated her to leave cuba. She left with her 2 children and only $5 in her pocket. About one week after arriving to Miami, FL she was already hairdressing again building her clientele.
After a couple of years she opened her first beauty salon in the US in Coral Gables, FL. During that time she was able to rebuild her business Mirta de Perales Inc. and begin distributing her products in Puerto Rico. Shortly thereafter Mirta quickly began distributing her products nationwide, beginning in New York, where she was able to showcase her products in Macy's located in Harold Square.
Mirta de Perales's legacy was recognized by North American President Ronald Reagan in a ceremony at the White House where he told her in his speech: "you are the American dream."
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Music: Danza Lucumi by: Stanley Black
Edited by: Frankie Jones | @FrankieXJones | https://FrankieXJones.com
AFTER SUNSET is the upcoming album from Los Angeles band, SPELLBOUND. The group was formed in in the 1990s by Paul “Pablo” Thomas (keys and guitars) and Bobby Moon (vocals and percussion) and their sound is an intriguing hybrid of blue-eyed soul, AOR, pop, Latino dance and of course the “California sound”. Hear all that and more on the eleven tracker that is ‘After Sunset’ which features two new singers – Jenny G and Anna Moore. The material is all new and penned by Thomas and Moon save for a cover of the Ohio Players’ ‘Heaven Must Be Like This’ . The artwork and the band’s background might suggest that ‘After Sunset’ is a typical Californian album. But Moon and Thomas (both local social activists) have infused the music with socially conscious elements while some of the lyrical themes have a darker tone than you’d expect from a typical West Coast album. ‘After Sunset’ will be released via the band’s own Selfish label on October 1st with limited copies available on CD. That limited availability of the physical record reflects the band’s ethos re. packaging and waste. The few CDs that will be available will use recycled material in all their various elements.
Music: When Skies Were Blue by: Spellbound | @SpellboundBand | https://SpellboundBand.com
Filmed by: Paul "Pablo" Thomas + Bobby Moon | @SpellboundBand | https://SpellboundBand.com
Edited by: Frankie Jones | @FrankieXJones | https://FrankieXJones.com
