ReCurrent

A podcast about what we gain by keeping the past, present

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Listen to Jaime Roque explore the everyday places and stories that shape our cultural heritage

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Jaime and his 22-month-old daughter, Selah, in his kitchen. She is sitting on the kitchen counter, holding a mixing whisk that is standing in a bowl.

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Jaime Roque: Wondering about where we come from and what kind of legacy we’re a part of is all about being curious. I’m Jaime Roque, host and producer of Getty Podcasts’ newest series, ReCurrent, where we aim to discover amazing cultural heritage stories that often go unnoticed.

Roque: From the flavors that fill our kitchens.

Mallory: Certain cooking smells, certain tastes will take you back to a specific time and place.

Roque: To the art that decorates our cities.

Omar: Siqueiros was very politically minded, whether it’s environmental, social, historical.

Roque: And the music that moves us.

Gerry Eastman: People say Julius’s music takes them someplace. It’s very visual and you’ve never heard it before.

Roque: Listen and subscribe to ReCurrent, wherever you get your podcasts. Let’s see what we can gain by keeping the past present.

In the inaugural season of ReCurrent: Stories about What We Gain by Keeping the Past Present, host Jaime Roque takes us on a journey to explore the rich stories that make up our cultural heritage.

Starting from his own mom’s kitchen, Jaime ventures out to uncover the hidden tales that lie in everyday places—from lively murals in downtown Los Angeles that tell our collective history, to ancient sacred sites filled with the echoes of indigenous voices, to cozy barber shops teeming with stories passed down through generations.

In each episode, Jaime delves into the personal struggles, triumphs, and deep-rooted traditions that define who we are. He shows us how even simple things like a family recipe can unlock a world of cultural insights. Join Jaime as he uncovers the profound impact of keeping the past alive in the present, and discover the treasures of our heritage. ReCurrent is available now wherever you get your podcasts.