Ray Corona, also known as Popeye Ray, grew up navigating a challenging environment in El Monte, Baldwin Park, and Bassett, California. His early years were marked by instability, spending time in foster care and various temporary homes before eventually residing with his mother once again. Surrounded by the harsh realities of gang life, Ray found himself drawn into that world for several years.

As he matured, Ray discovered a passion for boxing. Though he couldn’t pursue it as a professional fighter, he found a new calling as a boxing referee. After dedicating nine years to working as an amateur referee, Ray made the transition to a professional role, overseeing both boxing and MMA matches throughout Southern California and sometimes beyond California.

Today, Ray Corona continues to make an impact in the world of combat sports through his podcast, *Third Man in the Ring*, where he hosts discussions with fellow referees and professionals in the sport, sharing insights and experiences from his remarkable journey.

Instagram: @popeyeray
Podcast: Third Man in the Ring

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Music Credits

Intro
Like it Loud, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library

Stinger
Scarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio Library

Outro
Indecision, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library

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My SGV Podcast:

Website: www.mysgv.net
Newsletter: Beyond the Mic
Patreon: MySGV Podcast
info@sgvmasterkey.com

Carlos "Big Brown Dad" Aguilar hails from La Puente, CA, where he has carved out a remarkable career as a multifaceted multimedia producer, writer, and content strategist with over two decades of experience crafting compelling narratives for broadcast and digital audiences.

His journey is marked by a diverse portfolio: from directing and producing gripping documentaries on subjects ranging from American Idol to NASCAR and Oprah Winfrey, to shaping narratives as a Senior Story Producer for Bristol Palin’s Lifetime reality series and contributing to the Daytime Emmys. Carlos has also spearheaded the development and launch of content platforms for iconic figures like Mariah Carey, Magic Johnson, Honda, Becky G, and Steve Harvey.

Beyond his work with celebrities and brands, Carlos Aguilar has left an indelible mark in publishing. His insightful writing on music, religion, education, and youth culture has graced the pages of Christianity Today, Sojourners, Prism, Flama, and the San Gabriel Valley Tribune. As the driving force behind BigBrownDad.com, a prominent Latino fatherhood blog, he eloquently explores the joys and trials of modern parenting.

Carlos is not just a storyteller but also a creative force in music, performing as the acclaimed hip hop artist known as Bookworm Brown across continents, including the United States, Mexico, Guatemala, China, and Japan. His entrepreneurial spirit shines through in his latest venture, Mestizo, a specialty coffee brand blending comedy and hip hop into its unique offerings.

Carlos "Big Brown Dad" Aguilar's career embodies a fusion of creativity, cultural resonance, and entrepreneurial vision, making him a dynamic presence in media, entertainment, and cultural discourse. His journey continues to inspire through his relentless pursuit of innovative storytelling and community engagement.

Website: bigbrowndad.com

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Music Credits

Intro
Like it Loud, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library

Stinger
Scarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio Library

Outro
Indecision, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library

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My SGV Podcast:

Website: www.mysgv.net
Newsletter: Beyond the Mic
Patreon: MySGV Podcast
info@sgvmasterkey.com

Steve Soo Hoo was born in Los Angeles, raised at the foothill of Dodger stadium in LA Chinatown and later moved to San Gabriel Valley to the city of Montebello. He is the youngest of three children to a family who is one of the original founding families of Los Angeles' Chinatown. He attended school in Montebello where he was always involved with some sort of art (visual or audio) and technology, he loved his apple ii+ and iie... yes he's that old.

He's a child of the 70s/80s watching iconic sitcoms and played in nostalgic arcades of legends throughout the SGV (Pirates Cove, Electric Planet, Tilt, and Pac Man arcade), iconic brand mascots and pop culture was part of his daily diet. He witnessed the growth of the internet at it's infancy in the early 90s attending college when IRC was the latest and cheapest form of communication with friends throughout the US who were from the SGV which influenced him to keep up with technology. Steve became a Graphic Designer while attending Long Beach State. He has designed a wide variety of clients in numerous industries including videogame, aerospace, entertainment, legal, healthcare, and finance (which he is currently designing for). He's definitely influenced by his past exposure to iconic brands of the 70s and 80s as he creates new designs for his various projects.

Steve has a passion for food and cooking that started as early as he could remember following his mom cooking and also visiting relatives at their restaurants in LA and SGV. As a method to relax from work, Steve loves to cook and BBQ, seeing the instant reactions of people eating his latest creation brings him joy, more so when it's masses of people. He loves exploring the next food trend in the SGV, which currently appears to be hot pot or Chinese BBQ skewers. The foodie hunt continues, onward to the next food post on his IG while finding hidden spots as a 9th year yelp elite reviewer.

Instagram: @og_stevie_foodie

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Music Credits

Intro
Like it Loud, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library

Stinger
Scarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio Library

Outro
Indecision, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library

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My SGV Podcast:

Website: www.mysgv.net
Newsletter: Beyond the Mic
Patreon: MySGV Podcast
info@sgvmasterkey.com