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Last Borough Standing
Hosted by Irene · EN
The Bronx has long been burdened with persistent negative stereotypes, stemming from gang conflicts & urban decay in the 1970s and 1980s, to more recent stereotypes perpetuated on Social Media in 2024. Despite being home to the country’s poorest congressional district, the Bronx isn't what you think it is!
Irene is a first-generation Jamaican and Bronx native. She curated this series to highlight people, places and things that preserves Bronx culture.
Tune in as she ventures through various Bronx neighborhoods, businesses & events to speak with people who are maintaining Bronx culture in the last borough that has yet to be gentrified, the Last Borough Standing.
Visual interviews can be found on YouTube. For more content and updates, follow us on Instagram and TikTok.
Links below:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LastBoroughStanding
Instagram: instagram.com/lastboroughstanding
TikTok: tiktok.com/@lastboroughstanding
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Episode 11 | Solo Jones | Last Borough Standing
Sep 26, 202400:29:51Tap to summarizeThis episode of Last Borough Standing features Solo Jones, a rapper and musician from the Bronx. We interviewed in front of the soon-to-open Hip Hop Museum, set for 2025. Topics we discussed include:🎤Gentrification🎤Music Inspiration🎤Bronx Pride🎤50th Anniversary of Hip Hop🎤AI and its impact on creativity in music🎤Upcoming projects & shows Watch the full interview on the Last Borough Standing YouTube channel, and catch the audio on all major podcast platforms!#LastBoroughStanding #NYC #Podcast #Vlog #HipHop #BronxVisual interviews featuring this episode's guests can be found on YouTube. For more content and updates, follow us on Instagram and TikTok. Links below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LastBoroughStanding Instagram: instagram.com/lastboroughstanding TikTok: tiktok.com/@lastboroughstandingDon't forget to rate this episode, subscribe, like, comment and share!
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Episode 10 | Mental Health in BIPOC Communities - Suicide Prevention Month | Last Borough Standing
Sep 22, 202400:32:56Tap to summarizeSeptember is Suicide Prevention Month, and in honor of this important cause, we’re featuring a special episode with @HonorableHill, a Musician from Castle Hill in the Bronx. We recorded at the Port Morris waterfront, where we dive deep into conversations about mental health.In this episode, we discuss:🧠💜 Knowing people in therapy🧠💙 The struggles Black men in the Bronx face🧠💜 Generational Stress🧠💙 Lack of Mental Health resources in the hood🧠💜 Coping mechanisms that can make a difference🧠💙 Music Therapy#suicidepreventionmonth #lastboroughstanding #bipocmentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #communitywellness #bipocvoices #mentalhealthmatters #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealthadvocateVisual interviews featuring this episode's guests can be found on YouTube. For more content and updates, follow us on Instagram and TikTok. Links below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LastBoroughStanding Instagram: instagram.com/lastboroughstanding TikTok: tiktok.com/@lastboroughstandingDon't forget to rate this episode, subscribe, like, comment and share!
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Episode 9 Part 1 | Navigating Mental Health in BIPOC Communities | Last Borough Standing
Jul 30, 202400:35:24Tap to summarize🎙️ This episode of Last Borough Standing podcast takes place at the Port Morris waterfront in the South Bronx. This feature was created to honor BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, celebrated in July. One of the features for this episode is Bronx influencer and Historian @da_bronx_is_beautiful . We discussed:💚 Serious Psychological Distress 💚 The Bronx being a medically undeserved area 💚 Changing your tribe for better mental health 💚 Generational trauma, projection, & setting boundaries with family members 💚 Coping mechanisms for stress, mental health and trigger awareness💚 Music therapy💚 Self love, self exploration, normalizing therapy *There will be a part 2 to this episode.*#lastboroughstanding #bipocmentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #communitywellness #bipocvoices #mentalhealthmatters #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealthadvocate Visual interviews featuring this episode's guests can be found on YouTube. For more content and updates, follow us on Instagram and TikTok. Links below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LastBoroughStanding Instagram: instagram.com/lastboroughstanding TikTok: tiktok.com/@lastboroughstandingDon't forget to rate this episode, subscribe, like, comment and share!
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Episode 8 | ConbudBX
Jul 9, 202400:31:18Tap to summarize🎙️ This episode of Last Borough Standing podcast takes place at Conbud BX dispensary in the South Bronx. @conbudbx is a legal dispensary owned and operated by the formerly incarcerated and justice-impacted, serving New York’s finest from real New Yorkers. I was able to feature George (Jorge) the co-owner of @conbudbx. We discussed:🍃 Michael Montas and the start of ConbudBX💨 The difference between strains🍃 Curating custom strains for customers💨 Conbud’s space for collaboration and community engagement🍃 POV on gentrification💨 What “Last Borough Standing” means to himMake sure you tune in! Audio is available anywhere you listen to podcasts!#lastboroughstanding #conbudbx #podcastVisual interviews featuring this episode's guests can be found on YouTube. For more content and updates, follow us on Instagram and TikTok. Links below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LastBoroughStanding Instagram: instagram.com/lastboroughstanding TikTok: tiktok.com/@lastboroughstandingDon't forget to rate this episode, subscribe, like, comment and share!
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Episode 7 | Mugzy McFly | Last Borough Standing
Jul 2, 202400:27:30Tap to summarizeThis episode of Last Borough Standing takes place live inside of McFly Studios in the Wakefield (Uptown) section of the Bronx. I interviewed Mugzy McFly, who is a fashion designer and founder of Signed by McFly, a streetwear brand in the Bronx. Known for its bold designs and unique aesthetic, Mugzy McFly gained recognition for his innovative approach to fashion, blending urban and Jamaican culture with high fashion elements. His commitment to his craft and his community involvement makes him a notable figure in the New York fashion scene. His work has been featured in various fashion shows and publications, and he has built a strong following for his brand. We discussed:🧡 Jamaican culture in Uptown Bronx🧡 Authenticity and Inspiration in Fashion🧡 His POV on gentrification🧡 Future aspirations for McFlyHe is also hosting McFly fest on July 7, 2024 in Mount Vernon! Follow him at @mugzymcfly for more details. Visual interviews featuring this episode's guests can be found on YouTube. For more content and updates, follow us on Instagram and TikTok. Links below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LastBoroughStanding Instagram: instagram.com/lastboroughstanding TikTok: tiktok.com/@lastboroughstandingDon't forget to rate this episode, subscribe, like, comment and share!
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Episode 6 | Hitmakerdot | Last Borough Standing
Jun 18, 202400:33:23Tap to summarizeThis episode of Last Borough Standing takes place live in the studio with HitmakerDot, a talented producer and engineer from the Castle Hill section of the Bronx. HitmakerDot and I discussed the profound influence of his family on his career, as well as his collaborations with artists like Styles P, Dave East, DreamDoll, Designer, and more. He also opens up about:- The distinction between a producer and an engineer- Growing up in Castle Hill- Gentrification - Macaroni and Fake cheeseVisual interviews featuring this episode's guests can be found on YouTube. For more content and updates, follow us on Instagram and TikTok. Links below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LastBoroughStanding Instagram: instagram.com/lastboroughstanding TikTok: tiktok.com/@lastboroughstandingDon't forget to rate this episode, subscribe, like, comment and share!
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Episode 5 | Frank's Sporting Goods | Last Borough Standing
Jun 4, 202400:32:48Tap to summarizeThis episode of Last Borough Standing takes place live inside of Franks Sporting Goods in the Bronx, New York. The store was founded in 1922 by Frank Stein. The store is over 103 years old! Over the decades, it has grown into the most iconic and unique sporting goods store in New York City. The store sells athletic apparel, sporting equipment, accessories for city employees, fitness equipment, team sports gear & more. I was able to chat with Ron live inside of his office. We discussed: ⚽ The History of Frank's Sporting Goods🌍 Cultural Dynamics & Social Evolution🏷️ Prioritizing Quality & Longevity Over Labels🏙️ Gentrification🚀 Advice for Aspiring EntrepreneursVisual interviews featuring this episode's guests can be found on YouTube. For more content and updates, follow us on Instagram and TikTok. Links below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LastBoroughStanding Instagram: instagram.com/lastboroughstanding TikTok: tiktok.com/@lastboroughstandingDon't forget to rate this episode, subscribe, like, comment and share!
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Episode 3 | From Kingsbridge to the Diamond District feat. Vanity Luxe NYC | Last Borough Standing
May 1, 202400:50:31Tap to summarizeThis episode of Last Borough Standing features Bless, the owner of Vanity Luxe NYC, a black owned jewelry showroom in NYC's diamond district. We recorded live inside his showroom! We discussed:-Bronx upbringing & culture-Jewelry Creation process from start to finish-Black representation in the jewelry industry-Accessibility & inclusivity for all clients -His POV on gentrificationVisual interviews featuring this episode's guests can be found on YouTube. For more content and updates, follow us on Instagram and TikTok. Links below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LastBoroughStanding Instagram: instagram.com/lastboroughstanding TikTok: tiktok.com/@lastboroughstandingDon't forget to rate this episode, subscribe, like, comment and share!
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Episode 1 Part 1 | Wearable Art ft. Made in Bodega | Last Borough Standing
May 1, 202400:41:28Tap to summarizeMade in Bodega is a clothing store located in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx. Irene visited to meet Kendall, the owner and designer. They discussed his upbringing in The Bronx and Harlem, and how figures like Camron influenced his journey into fashion. They also talked about the obstacles he faced growing up, his design inspiration from his spiritual journey, his community involvement, and the changes he's seen in The Bronx.Visual interviews featuring this episode's guests can be found on YouTube. For more content and updates, follow us on Instagram and TikTok. Links below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LastBoroughStanding Instagram: instagram.com/lastboroughstanding TikTok: tiktok.com/@lastboroughstandingDon't forget to rate this episode, subscribe, like, comment and share!
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Episode 1 Part 2 | Wearable Art ft. Made in Bodega | Last Borough Standing
May 1, 202400:42:45Tap to summarizeAfter chatting with Kendall about his clothing design journey, the shop buzzed with customers, sparking up some conversations that kept us in the store for hours. From debunking misconceptions about the Bronx, to the importance of BLM, the convos went deep. We spoke on: -Likes on the Gram vs. Likes in Real Life- POV on Gentrification-Wealth in the Bronx-Collective Care of the Hood-Black Lives Mattering to Black People Visual interviews featuring this episode's guests can be found on YouTube. For more content and updates, follow us on Instagram and TikTok. Links below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LastBoroughStanding Instagram: instagram.com/lastboroughstanding TikTok: tiktok.com/@lastboroughstandingDon't forget to rate this episode, subscribe, like, comment and share!
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