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Welcome to the Rio Grande Podcast, the valley's newest adventure. If you live anywhere in the Rio Grande Valley, this show is about YOU. This is your home, and you're proud of it! It's time to showcase the power and beauty of this region we've all grown to love. We're going to explore the best ways to thrive living in South Texas, empower each other to stay healthy in the middle of Hispanic culture, and illuminate the faces of local business. It's time to build community and amplify the voice of the 956. Join us as we take a dive into the heart of the RGV to learn more about who we really are. This is YOUR show. This is the REAL Grande Valley, on the Rio Grande Podcast.
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This week we head all the way to Edinburg, Texas to hang out with Mr. Joseph Montes of The Recovery Factory! We all know the Rio Grande Valley has its fair share of mental health challenges - having a place here at home to cold plunge and float in a sensory deprivation tank is a major great option for those of us who need a mental boost but aren’t comfortable with talking to a therapist or doctor about it. Joseph is a lover of animals, a sports fan, and a man who excels in the middle of...
Were you at Social Fest?? This week we pick the mind of one of Social Fest's amazing speakers, entrepreneur/investor/creator Mr. Scott Clary. Scott has risen to the top of the creator market with determination and focus. His standout podcast "Success Story" is a top-10 show in the Education space and his many other projects have proven his mantra: "Success creates freedom". This was Scott and wife Gina Tash's first time in Texas, so we had to give them the warmest, most authentic ...
Have you met Dr. Rios?? Plastic surgeon, RGV native and Harvard graduate Dr. Luis Rios joins the show this week to talk about the meaning of confidence, how to achieve it, and what it can do for you. He explains how he’s able to perform at a high level in his practice and in life while still finding the time to explore things that bring him joy. We picked his brain to understand his approach and mindset and to learn how to truly grow as an individual. Huge thanks to Dr. Rios for taking the ti...
That’s a wrap on Season 3 of The Rio Grande Podcast! Thanks so much for making this the Rio Grande Valley’s local show and we had a great time getting to know the valley a little better with every episode. Which episode was your favorite? Let us know you watched in the comments and tell us what you’d love to see on season 4! Text us! Support the show
Hey guys, welcome to another week on the show! Actually… we’re going to be taking this week off the show, but we still wanted to come on for a little bit for you guys! We had to talk about UTRGV football and the fact that the Vaqueros DESTROYED Sul Ross State 66-0! On another note, if you’ve been loving the show, we’d love if you could help us grow together by getting one person to subscribe to the podcast on YouTube. Thanks so much for the help and for spreading the word about the Vall...
Josh Moroles is a local filmmaker working to make sure the community is aware of the issues around them. Find out what's happening right in our backyards - From cat deaths to polluted waters. Listen in to find out what's going on and the things we can do to make our lives better here at home. Thanks for watching and don’t forget to subscribe to and a big thanks to for the conversation! #956 #rgv Text us! Support the show
What is “health”? ‘AltaCair Foundation’ President Dr. Rashmi Chandran joins the show this week to help us reimagine what health is all about - and to invite the public to AltaCair’s Accelerator health summit happening in Harlingen on September 4th. Her foundation works to address the basic needs of underserved populations here at home, connecting individuals to programs and organizations that can help meet the needs they struggle with. This type of work is definitely needed in the Rio G...
We’ve been wanting to talk to people in different industries and work settings and pick their brains on what they wish the public knew about their jobs - in order to help us be more understanding with them and get a better idea of what things are really like for them behind the scenes. Our first contestant for this conversation is Mr. Montez, an assistant manager at one of our local movie theatres here in the Valley. We wanted to ask him some “Is it true” type of questions and see if th...
D1 College Football is here! The entire Rio Grande Valley has been waiting decades for this moment - and it’s finally happening. Chasse Conque is the Director of Athletics and Sr. VP of UTRGV and he sat down with us to highlight the magnitude of this accomplishment and get us all riled up for our very own college football team. This program is going to elevate the Valley to new heights and transform the area in ways we never thought possible. Are you ready for Saturday football?? Listen...
Meet Dr. Ebere Iheanacho, DDS - Also known as the Extraction King! Listen in and discover how this Dallas, Texas dentist found himself all the way down in McAllen and how he fell in love with the Rio Grande Valley. We’re talking dental health and myths, pro tips and warnings, and Dr. Ebere highlights his new FREE dental clinic event coming soon Huge thanks to Dr. Iheanacho for everything he’s doing for the community and for brining the world of dentistry to life! Make sure to follow his...
ArnieTex is in the house! There’s nobody bigger in the BBQ world than the Valley’s own Arnie Segovia, and this week he’s hopping on the mic with us for some barbecue legend origins stories as he reflects on his incredible cookoff career and the culmination of his new cookbook. ArnieTex has amassed over 1 MILLION YouTube subscribers and 700K Instagram followers and has earned the loyalty of his fans who trust his Mexican-American cuisine expertise. Check out his social medias and try one of hi...
This week we look back at Record Store Day 2025 at the best record shop in the Valley: Pharr Out Records. We decided to try something new and interview attendees to pick their brains on some fun music- and valley-related topics. We might start doing more street interviews… let us know what you think! Text us! Support the show
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This week three friends sit back and discuss some RGV-focused topics: Is San Antonio considered South Texas? Favorite local food joint? How do we pronounce the “Grande” in Rio Grande Valley? Favorite music artist? Thanks for supporting the show and don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on YouTube to help us grow and bring you more of the content you love ❤️ #ForTheValley #riograndevalley Text us! Support the show
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The story of the RGV’s rich history and culture is not complete without a look back at Mr. “Nano” Ramirez’s massive contributions to the music and entertainment scene in the Valley. He built the most thrilling entertainment venue the area had ever experienced: La Villa Real Events Center. Major artists like George Strait, Metallica, Selena Quintanilla, Motley Crue, Garth Brooks, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Megadeth, AC/DC, Linkin Park, Jerry Lee Luis, and Juan Gabriel have all perfo...
The story of the RGV’s rich history and culture is not complete without a look back at Mr. “Nano” Ramirez’s massive contributions to the music and entertainment scene in the Valley. He built the most thrilling entertainment venue the area had ever experienced: La Villa Real Events Center. Major artists like George Strait, Metallica, Selena Quintanilla, Motley Crue, Garth Brooks, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Megadeth, AC/DC, Linkin Park, Jerry Lee Luis, and Juan Gabriel have all perfo...
This week the podcast crew sits down to dissect the feedback on a recent RGV #Reddit post on reasons why we love the #956. Sit back and enjoy a fun conversation on the area you know so well - and hear Sam’s take on the whole ‘Valley Drivers’ situation. Thanks for subscribing to @TheRioGrandePodcast on YouTube and for following the show on social media! Have a great week everybody and don’t forget to smile! #ForTheValley #RGV #956 #LocalPodcast “ICYMI” is a series taking us back to...
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