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Friday Live from PCC Lancer Radio | XEIM EP Release + Poetry by Bo Benton

PODCAST #4 Friday Live from PCC Lancer Radio with host Bo Benton features a powerful two-part episode. In the first segment, rising artist XEIM shares insight into his upcoming EP releasing this spring and his evolution from producer to recording artist. The conversation covers everything from creative identity to navigating the music industry and stepping confidently into a new chapter as an artist.

In the second segment, Bo Benton delivers an intimate poetry reading from the debut collection “Pieces of Me: 101 Poems by Bo Benton.” Featured poems include “Pieces of Me,” “My Grandma’s Cornbread Crackers,” and “The Conjuring of Hope,” a moving dedication to the children of Gaza and Palestine. This episode blends music, poetry, reflection, and purpose into one unforgettable broadcast.

PCC Weekday Morning – Episode 5 (Fall 2025). Another showcase of what our PCC students can create with passion, teamwork, and drive. Fall 2025 is on a roll!

Friday Live with Bo Benton featuring Jacquil Constant – Exploring ‘Haiti Is a Nation of Artists’ — A Journey Into the Culture, Resilience, and Vision of Filmmaker Jacquil Constant

Podcast #3. Filmmaker Jacquil Constant joins host Bo Benton for an inspiring and energetic conversation centered on his powerful film “Haiti Is a Nation of Artists,” a project that explores Haiti’s rich art scene and cultural legacy. This episode dives into the making of the film, what inspired Jacquil to tell this story, and the excitement surrounding its screening at the Cannes Film Festival. From artistic vision to global recognition, this discussion celebrates Haitian creativity, storytelling, and the impact of authentic voices in cinema.

Legend of Hollywood, Ron Vidor gives a master class on his life as a cinematographer on “Friday Live with Bo Benton”

PCC On Me – Fall 2025!

Episode 6 of PCC On Me is here—and it’s a milestone! Rising host and journalist Dominique Lopez leads a powerful conversation with distinguished PCC alumna, Mariana Cardenas Ceballos, now an LAist and PBS Ambassador, as she shares her journey, her success, and how PCC shaped her path. This episode also makes history for the series, directed by our first-ever high school student: 11th-grader Esme Woerner from Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, whose vision and talent elevated the show to new heights.

PCC On Me Summer 2025, with Cinema Professor Jack Constant

Episode 5 of PCC On Me is here! Produced by the PCC TVR 007 students of Summer 2025, this episode highlights Professor Jack Constant, PCC Film faculty and proud alum, as we continue “Celebrating the People Who Make PCC Shine.” Created by the Fall 2024 student showrunners in partnership with Professor Glenn D. Cunanan, PCC On Me is a student-produced talk show from Pasadena City College. Each episode features a student host engaging in meaningful conversations with a guest—alumni, faculty, staff, or community members—focusing on their journey, achievements, and connection to PCC. Through diverse voices and inspiring stories, the series honors the people who help shape and elevate the PCC community.

STUDENT PROJECT – Summer 2025

TVR 004 Summer 2025 final project: Students were assigned to produce, shoot, and edit a 6–10 minute short documentary that explored a specific aspect of the Eaton Fire in Altadena. Each film was designed to tell a compelling, visually engaging, and ethically responsible story that highlights the fire’s impact through a chosen subtopic. We are proud to showcase the work of David Muñoz, created under the direction of Professor Glenn D Cunanan.

PCC On Me – Spring 2025 Episode

Student Showcase: PCC Weekday Morning – A news and lifestyle show modeled after CBS Saturday Morning. It blends local news with segments on lifestyle, politics, innovation, and culture, encouraging students to explore valuable perspectives beyond what they typically see on their phones. This show was created by Professor Glenn Cunanan and the students of TVR 007 at Pasadena City College in Fall, 2024. For educational purposes only.

PCC Theater Arts Presents “The Winter’s Tale”, by William Shakespeare – directed by Christine Adaire

ELAC vs PCC Baseball, recorded 4/6/24

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Link to Side One of the interview: https://youtu.be/z_875aU2DR0

This is an in-depth interview with Peter Jesperson, part 2. Recorded at Pasadena City College in the Lancer Radio Network performance space.

Peter Jesperson is a co-counder of Twin/Tone Records, an influential figure in the 80's Minneapolis music scene, the manager and producer for The Replacements, a legendary A&R man, a loving husband and father.

In this interview, fans of alternative/indie music will get a glimpse at the world of independent record labels from the late 1970's - now. Fans of The Replacements will hear tales from the man that discovered them and was a key figure in the creation of their first four albums (Sorry Ma, Forgot to Take Out the Trash, Stink, Hootenanny, and Let It Be).

Peter also talks about his family, his time at New West Records, his relationships with Vic Chesnutt, Peter Buck, Paul Westerberg, Tommy Stinson, Bob Stinson, Chris Mars, Slim Dunlap, Alex Chilton, and many others.

There's much to learn and be entertained by in this interview. I hope you enjoy it because I loved every second of working on this project. Thank you, Peter!

James Patrick

#thereplacements #80smusic #indierock #musiclovers #alternativerock #80smusic #americanamusic #altcountry #punkrock #rockhistory

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An Interview with Peter Jesperson, Side 2 - recorded on December 18th, 2025

Link to Side 2 of the interview: https://youtu.be/sGMSCZ5VEEo

This is part one of a two part interview with Peter Jesperson recorded at Pasadena City College in December, 2025. Peter Jesperson talks about his early years, his immersion into music in Minneapolis, the birth of Twin/Tone Records, the discovery of The Replacements, and much more.

Peter Jesperson is a co-counder of Twin/Tone Records, an influential figure in the 80's Minneapolis music scene, the manager and producer for The Replacements, a legendary A&R man, a loving husband and father.

This conversation starts with Peter at 4 years old and tracks his life until the hayday of The Replacements "Hootenanny" and the early days of "Let It Be".

It was a great honor to have Mr. Peter Jesperson visit our studios and regale us with his incredible recollections of the people and events that shaped his extraordinary life.

Thanks to PCC's Television and Radio program (TVR), the faculty, staff and students that helped in the recording. Mostly, thanks to Peter Jesperson for being extraordinarily gracious with his time and his openness about his life.

I hope you enjoy the conversation. I loved every minute of putting this together.
James Patrick

#thereplacements #80smusic #indierock #musiclovers #alternativerock #80smusic #americanamusic #altcountry #punkrock #rockhistory

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An Interview with Peter Jesperson, Side 1 - recorded on December 16th, 2025

PODCAST #4
Friday Live from PCC Lancer Radio | XEIM EP Release + Poetry by Bo Benton

Friday Live from PCC Lancer Radio with host Bo Benton features a powerful two-part episode. In the first segment, rising artist XEIM shares insight into his upcoming EP releasing this spring and his evolution from producer to recording artist. The conversation covers everything from creative identity to navigating the music industry and stepping confidently into a new chapter as an artist.

In the second segment, Bo Benton delivers an intimate poetry reading from the debut collection “Pieces of Me: 101 Poems by Bo Benton.” Featured poems include “Pieces of Me,” “My Grandma’s Cornbread Crackers,” and “The Conjuring of Hope,” a moving dedication to the children of Gaza and Palestine. This episode blends music, poetry, reflection, and purpose into one unforgettable broadcast.

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Friday Live from PCC Lancer Radio | XEIM EP Release + Poetry by Bo Benton

2025 A/V AWARDS, Presented by the students of TVR 107, Pasadena City College. Recognizing the audio and video productions of PCC Students. This is the first A/V Awards! Winners are announced in 8 categories including:
Best Narrative Film, Best Documentary, Best Music Video, Best Promo or PSA, Best Editing, Best Radio Show or Podcast, Best Livestream or Multicam Production and the Judges Award.

The students in TVR 107 created the show format, selected the talent, wrote the show, created ALL the graphic elements and much more! It was a big undertaking and I am very proud of the work the students accomplished!

Congratulations to all the nominees and winners!

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2025 A/V AWARDS, Presented by the students of TVR 107, Pasadena City College