Adrian Villalobos
Technical Producer / Sound DesignerAdrian Villalobos is a technical producer and sound designer for KPBS. He currently is the lead sound designer for "Port of Entry" and assists with various other KPBS productions through audio editing, recording, and mixing. He also provides technical direction for local radio broadcasts like "Morning Edition" and "KPBS Midday Edition."
With an education and background in audio engineering, Adrian has worked in various positions within the sound spectrum such as an audio technician for the San Diego Padres, board operator for Local Media San Diego, and live audio engineer for the City of San Diego.
Adrian received his associate's degree from Southwestern College in recording arts and technology in Chula Vista and transferred to UC San Diego where he received his bachelor’s in interdisciplinary computing and the arts - music technology. In his free time, Adrian enjoys traveling, going to concerts, and exploring his hometown of San Diego.
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In today's episode, we sit down with Chama, a Venezuelan exile who made her way to the U.S. via Tijuana. Chama shares her odyssey out of Venezuela as she searched for a new home to reunite her family with her estranged husband in California. -
In today's episode, we follow Laura Pabon, a staff member at one of Tijuana's busiest shelters, Casa del Migrante. Laura shares her journey to Tijuana and discusses the turning points that made her want to help migrants find a new home. -
KPBS's new youth-led podcast, “Voices del Valle” depicts coming-of-age stories from the Imperial Valley. The Port of Entry team played a small role in the development of this project. Today's episode delves into the nature of that collaboration and the mentorship that played a part in bringing ‘Voices del Valle’ to life. -
Hey there, friends! In today's episode, we wrap up our conversation about fronterizas making waves in film and media with none other than Tijuana's own 19-time Emmy winner, Paulina Casmur. We sit down to discuss her impact on the news sector, the challenges she's faced, how she's paved the way for border issues to be recognized at the Emmys and her side project Sin Spoilers podcast. Oh, and there's also the story about being targeted by the Department of Homeland Security. You definitely don't want to miss this episode! Nos vemos pronto! *producers note: Since recording, Paulina has won two more Emmy recognitions, putting her grand total at 19. -
Que onda friends! It’s a Natalie only episode! In today’s episode, I share the impact movies have had on my life, and I have the pleasure of sitting down with filmmakers Marla Arreola, Marinthia Gutierrez and Nicolasa Ruiz whose lives have also been profoundly influenced by film. The work of these three remarkable women reached the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. Together, we discuss their journeys, the challenges they've faced, and how they're carving new paths in the TV and film industry and beyond! Stay Tuned! -
Que onda friends! In today’s episode, we sit down with Pepe Mogt and Ramon Amezcua, founding members of Nortec Collective. They reflect on reaching a 25 years of professional career, how they got their sound, and the legacy they have forged in the city of Tijuana. Here is Ramon’s Port of Entry episode from some years back!! Stay Tuned! Concert Video Credits: Jose Ramirez / Osvaldo Valencia
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