Our Town Reno

Reynolds Media Lab
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Our Town Reno

With audio postcards from the streets, and inspiring interviews with community activists and heroes of Reno, we address issues of homelessness, the disappearance of public space, gentrification and the value of helping each other out from our base in Reno, Nevada. We do live reporting, micro storytelling and spoken word. As we face an affordable housing crisis, what happens to our most vulnerable? We also feature #keeprenorad musicians and artists. #Helpeachother is our motto.

  1. Chhavi Bhalla Bringing Bollywood Dancing to the Biggest Little City

    3 DAYS AGO

    Chhavi Bhalla Bringing Bollywood Dancing to the Biggest Little City

    Our special episode reporters Lexi and and Jadee interview local Bollywood dance intructor Chhavi Bhalla about her experiences teaching Bollywood dancing in south Reno, her passion for this evolving dance scene and future projects to keep it growing.

    21 min
  2. An Advocate For Cycling in the Biggest Little City

    NOV 8

    An Advocate For Cycling in the Biggest Little City

    Lexi Waisanen and Alysha Cancino interview Richie Bednarski about his experiences cycling in Reno as a green commuter and what he thinks could be better. Bednarski also explains the multitude of cycling communities in Reno that he is a part of and why he loves cycling in Reno. The photographer and filmmaker is also working on a project documenting the rich history of cycling and bicycle culture in the 775.

    21 min
  3. 775 Artists Discuss Helping Schools and Others With Collaborations

    OCT 21

    775 Artists Discuss Helping Schools and Others With Collaborations

    Hosts Derek Raridon and Dominic Gutierrez talk with local northern Nevada artists Hosway Valadaze, Chris Kepley and Doomed Movement about their current projects giving back to the community, their ongoing collaboration with the O’Brien Middle School art program and other trends in the Reno art scene.

    40 min
  4. Faded Shawties, Making Music More Inclusive in the 775

    MAY 1

    Faded Shawties, Making Music More Inclusive in the 775

    In this Our Town Reno episode, reporter Lauren Juillerat interviews a local Reno band, Faded Shawties, on their experience and perspectives on the local music scene. Nico, Eduardo and Daniel share their opinions on lighthearted topics such as their favorite foods to eat before a show, to more serious topics concerning the recent cancel culture in the Reno scene, as well as their mission as a band to be welcoming and more inclusive to communities around the Biggest Little City.

    34 min
  5. Jake Erwin, Rising as a Photographer and Videographer in the Reno Music Scene

    APR 24

    Jake Erwin, Rising as a Photographer and Videographer in the Reno Music Scene

    In this Our Town Reno episode, our music reporter Lauren Juillerat hosts Reno photographer and videographer Jake Erwin on his experience in the local music scene. Jake only started pursuing photography and videography in 2021 and rapidly learned new skills that helped him gain new opportunities in northern Nevada. Success this early on in a photographer’s career is rare. Jake shares his advice on how to be successful in this creative field as well as his back story. Listen in for an inspiring tale, essential tips and tricks, and guidance when it comes to thriving in photography and making music videos.

    38 min
  6. Marketing Strategist Brandi Anderson, the Only Woman Running for Ward 6, Wants to See Smarter Growth

    APR 17

    Marketing Strategist Brandi Anderson, the Only Woman Running for Ward 6, Wants to See Smarter Growth

    A resident of Curti Ranch, now in Ward 6, since 2005, a mom who battled to get one of her son’s to overcome childhood leukemia, and a professional in marketing for decades, Brandi Anderson wants south Reno to no longer be overlooked in terms of parks and recreation, public safety, and solutions-based infrastructure. Listen to her interview as she begins her campaign for a seat on Reno's City Council.

    25 min
  7. Michaelangelo Aranda, Running for Ward 6 with Love for South Reno and Public Service

    APR 3

    Michaelangelo Aranda, Running for Ward 6 with Love for South Reno and Public Service

    Before his mother passed away at the end of 2022, Michaelangelo Aranda remembers she used to call him “Mayor Michael.” His father, who is currently struggling with health challenges, set the bar even higher. “When I had shared with him that I'm running for city council,” Aranda says, he told him he hopes to stay alive to see him as president. “I don't know if I will career that far,” Aranda told Our Town Reno during a recent podcast interview. For now he’s one of many candidates for our city’s new Ward 6, with a campaign website extolling “Reno Born Reno Ready.” Listen to Aranda make his case for his campaign by listening to this episode which is part of our political series on 2024 northern Nevada candidates.

    27 min
  8. Heather Goulding, Seeking to Champion Northern Nevada’s Working Families out of District 27

    MAR 19

    Heather Goulding, Seeking to Champion Northern Nevada’s Working Families out of District 27

    Heather Goulding, running for District 27 of the Nevada State Assembly, rides bikes whenever and wherever she can, including on her commutes, and with big tires, she handles all weather and steep inclines. Goulding, currently a senior project manager in utility energy efficiency programs, is bringing that can do spirit to her campaign to become a representative for a district encompassing portions of the North Valleys including Panther Valley and Sun Valley. Listen to her reasons for running in our latest in a series of political episodes ahead of 2024 voting.

    31 min
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With audio postcards from the streets, and inspiring interviews with community activists and heroes of Reno, we address issues of homelessness, the disappearance of public space, gentrification and the value of helping each other out from our base in Reno, Nevada. We do live reporting, micro storytelling and spoken word. As we face an affordable housing crisis, what happens to our most vulnerable? We also feature #keeprenorad musicians and artists. #Helpeachother is our motto.

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  • Creator
    Reynolds Media Lab
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    276
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Our Town Reno

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