While social media is sometimes a vicious place, it can also be a welcoming and exciting place to connect with folks who have similar views or are into similar things. This week's guest is proof of that as I connected with him through a post from someone wearing one of his products. I connected with Bobbito Ross after seeing a Rally B. Art on Instagram wearing some of Bobbito's merchandise. I checked out Bobbito's social and his website. I was blown away by his talent and unique approach to promoting Puerto Rican culture and beliefs while leveraging his own experiences and interests.
The conversation ran the gamut from Bobbito's work and its impact to cultural identity and the need for voices to keep those cultural identities, ideologies, and beliefs out there for others to learn and grow.
Gadgets and gear took a back seat in a way, but this conversation's value will hopefully resonate with listeners much like it resonated with Rich.
The views expressed on air during Toys & Tech of the Trade do not represent the views of the RAGE Works staff, partners, or affiliates. Listener discretion advised.
Toys, Tech, Awesome People, Stuff, and Services Mentioned in This Episode
Disclaimer: Some of these links are affiliate links, which means that if you click and make a purchase via the link, RAGE Works will receive a small commission.
- Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/
- Tom & Jerry: https://amzn.to/3fKwNHk
- Shaolin v. Wu-Tang: https://amzn.to/3wOKmvh
- Bic Pens: https://amzn.to/2RkNEHA
- Knowledge of Self: A Collection of Wisdom on the Science of Everything in Life by Supreme Understanding: https://amzn.to/3gaTFiy
- Learn about the Young Lords: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Lords
- Palante: Young Lords Party: https://amzn.to/3pdqZt8
- Young Lords Documentary: https://irismoralesnyc.wordpress.com/palante-documentary/
Guest Links
- Check out the Bobbito Ross Shop aka La Marqueta: https://bobbitoross.com/
Follow Bobbito Ross on Social Media
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobbitoross/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbitoRoss75
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- Call Me When It's Over: https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/cmwio/
- Cheese! A Photography Podcast: https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/capp/
- Black is the New Black: https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/bitnb/
- The Variant Issue: https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/tvi/
- Turnbuckle Tabloid: https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/tbt/
- Trek Untold: https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/trek-untold/
Toys & Tech of the Trade
Conversations with content creators and entrepreneurs and awesome folks that are on our radar showcasing the gadgets, gear, and tech they use to run their business and create their content as well as the "toys" that put a smile on their face.
Meet the Host
Rich is a veteran podcaster with over fifteen years of experience with his first podcast My Take Radio getting retired after 400 episodes.
After a brief hiatus from behind the mic, Rich returns to the podcast space alongside Jimbo Slyice for The Variant Issue. Once The Variant Issue concluded its run Rich focused on building the RAGE Works Podcast Network but the mic called him back to host Toys & Tech of the Trade.
When not podcasting you can find Rich writing on the RAGE Works site and occasionally streaming video games on Facebook.