Season 2 Episode 4: Ancient Maya Ballgame - Interview with Stephanie Lozano

In the fourth episode of season two, Mae and Alyssa chat with UC Riverside PhD Candidate and CSUDH Lecturer Stephanie Lozano, who Zooms in from her field research in Mazatlan, Mexico.

Listen in as Prof. Lozano discusses different versions of the ancient Mesoamerican ballgame, including the Maya version (Pok ta Pok) and the Central Mexican version (Ullama). Not only is Stephanie an expert about so many different aspects of the ancient ballgame, but she is a member of a few modern Mesoamerican ballgame teams that are revitalizing the sport right here in LA.

Uncovering the Ancient Maya is a student-run podcast dedicated to bridging the gap between Ancient Maya scholars and a broader public audience interested in the Ancient Maya civilization. The hosts interview archaeologists, art historians, ancient writing scholars, and other experts who specialize in studying the ancient Maya civilization of Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador. Through their conversations, listeners are introduced to recent research projects about the Ancient Maya, providing us all an opportunity to learn the most up-to-date information about the ancient Maya civilization straight from the experts. The hosts for season 2 are Jhanella Mae Martinez (Art History '24) and Alyssa Guerrero (Anthropology '23).

The podcast was co-created by Jackeline Hernandez (Anthropology '22) and Lesli Hernandez Arevalo (Anthropology '22), and producer Annais Garcia (Journalism '22), and represents a collaboration between the Anthropology and Communications Departments at CSUDH. The theme music was created by Shannon Gaebrielle Hefley (Music '23).

Season 2 Co-hosts: Jhanella Mae Martinez and Alyssa Guerrero
Co-creators: Jackeline Hernandez, Lesli Hernandez Arevalo, Annais Garcia
Music: (Copyright) Shannon Gaebrielle Hefley 2022
Advisor: Dr. Ken Seligson
Consultant: Rebecca Lee Douglas

S2 Ep4 - Ancient Maya Ballgame (w/ Stephanie Lozano)

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