Episode 3: "Journey to Orchard Beach"

For many Bronx kids, a trip to Orchard Beach wasn’t just a day in the sun—it was an escape, a celebration, and a rite of passage. In this episode of From the Fire Escape Podcast, hosts Taina Carrero and Iris la Blanca take you on a nostalgic journey to the Bronx’s beloved “Playa.”

From packed family outings with coolers full of arroz con pollo to blasting freestyle music on boomboxes, they reminisce about the sights, sounds, and energy that made Orchard Beach a summer sanctuary. But beyond the fun, they reflect on what these trips represented—joy in the midst of struggle, a community coming together, and the simple moments that made childhood unforgettable.

🎧 Tune in for stories of summer adventures, resilience, and the magic of making the best out of what you have. Because sometimes, the best getaways are right in your own backyard

📚 Book Recommendations from this Episode:

The Bronx Nobody Knows by William B. Helmreich
Yes Yes Y’all: Oral History of Hip-Hop’s First Decade by Jim Fricke & Charlie Ahearn
Bodega Dreams by Ernesto Quiñonez
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
Ikigai by Héctor García & Francesc Miralles

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