The Domino Dialogues: Jugando con las Memorias

An extension of the Somos Society docuseries, this podcast captures the stories, memories, and resilience of Philadelphia’s Puerto Rican community.Hosted by Edwin Desamour, each episode brings guests to the domino table to share personal histories and honor a living oral tradition—one conversation at a time.

The Domino Dialogues: Jugando con las Memorias is a history podcast hosted by Somos Society, with 41 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Somos Society hosts The Domino Dialogues: Jugando con las Memorias, a history show with 41 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  Interest and Penalties on Your Future | Voting & Civic Engagement | Domino Dialogues Capicú Moment

  Sep 2, 20263 minS1

  In this Capicú Moment from Episode 10 of The Domino Dialogues, Pennsylvania State Representatives José Giral and Danilo Burgos discuss voting, civic participation, and the importance of staying involved in the decisions that affect your community. They talk about voter participation in North Philadelphia, why engagement extends beyond choosing a candidate, and the role ballot questions and other decisions can have in shaping a neighborhood. They also encourage people to find their own way to participate, whether through voting, nonprofits, community organizations, or public service. As the conversation unfolds, Rep. José Giral compares not voting to ignoring a bill: you may put it aside today, but eventually you could be paying "interest and penalties on your future." The table stops, and the moment becomes a Capicú. This Capicú Moment is from Episode 10, Inside Leadership, the Season 1 finale of The Domino Dialogues, now available. If this conversation resonates with you, share it and continue the conversation in your own community. These conversations are part of Somos Society 's work to preserve the historical living archive of Philadelphia's Puerto Rican community.

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  Episode #10

  If You Could Rebuild 5th Street, What Would You Add? | José Giral & Danilo Burgos | Domino Dialogues Short

  Sep 2, 20263 minS1

  In this audio short from Episode 10, Season 1 of The Domino Dialogues, Pennsylvania State Representatives José Giral and Danilo Burgos discuss creating opportunities in North Philadelphia and what the future of the business corridor on North 5th Street known as El Bloque de Oro could look like. The conversation moves from keeping people invested in the neighborhoods where they grew up to reimagining the commercial corridor for the way people live and shop today. They discuss local businesses, restaurants, public spaces, and efforts to bring more activity and foot traffic back to El Bloque de Oro. They also imagine a corridor where Philadelphia's Puerto Rican culture is part of the experience: domino tables, food, artwork, piraguas, pinchos, and places that give residents and visitors a reason to spend time there. The question becomes not simply how to bring El Bloque de Oro back, but what its next chapter could be. This short is from Episode 10, Inside Leadership, the Season 1 finale of The Domino Dialogues, now available. If this conversation brings back memories of El Bloque de Oro, we invite you to share your stories, photos, and memories and help preserve them as part of this growing community archive. These conversations are part of Somos Society 's work to preserve the historical living archive of Philadelphia's Puerto Rican community.

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  Episode #9

  We Didn't Have a Beach, We Had the Pompa | Philadelphia Summer Memories | Domino Dialogues Short

  Sep 2, 20262 minS1

  In this audio short from Episode 9 of The Domino Dialogues, the conversation turns to summer memories of growing up in Philadelphia and the fire hydrant, or “pompa,” becoming a gathering place for kids on the block. They remember running through the water, chasing friends down the street to pull them into the pompa, and racing popsicle sticks along the curb as the water carried them down the block. Getting caught in a fresh pair of sneakers was part of the experience, and once you got wet, “you just joined the pack.” These everyday memories offer a glimpse into how children created their own games, traditions, and sense of community using what was around them. This short is part of Episode 9, Reflections, featuring Marángeli Mejía-Rabell and Gabe Castro, now available on The Domino Dialogues. Did the pompa belong to your summer memories? Share your stories, photos, or memories with us and help document what summers on the block looked like in Philadelphia. These conversations are part of Somos Society ’s work to preserve the historical living archive of Philadelphia’s Puerto Rican community.

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  Episode #9

  I Had a Daughter Before I Turned 14 | Marángeli Mejía-Rabell | Domino Dialogues Short

  Sep 2, 20262 minS1

  In this audio short from Episode 9 of The Domino Dialogues, Marángeli Mejía-Rabell reflects on becoming a mother at a young age and later moving from Bayamón, Puerto Rico, to Philadelphia through an exchange program between the University of Puerto Rico and Temple University. Marángeli shares how her parents supported her as a teenager while making sure she understood her responsibilities as a parent. At 20, with her daughter preparing to enter first grade, she decided to remain in Philadelphia and begin building a life for the two of them. She reflects on being able to remain herself while becoming a parent, her gratitude for the support she received from her family, and her desire to create a space where she and her daughter could grow together. This short is part of Episode 9, Reflections, featuring Marángeli Mejía-Rabell and Gabe Castro, now available on The Domino Dialogues. If this conversation resonates with you, share it and help us continue documenting the stories and memories that make up our community. These conversations are part of Somos Society ’s work to preserve the historical living archive of Philadelphia’s Puerto Rican community.

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  Episode #11

  Am I Puerto Rican Enough?

  Aug 23, 20262 min

  What does it mean to feel Puerto Rican when you grow up questioning whether you belong? A conversation about representation, growing up without seeing yourself reflected in movies and television, and finding a sense of belonging in Philadelphia’s Puerto Rican community.

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