Little Known Legends

Radical Evolution

In 1846, over 200 Irish soldiers defected from the US Army to fight for the Mexican Army during the Mexican American War. This is our take on what happened.

8 Episodes

Performing the Revolution in India
10/23/2025
46:10
Meet Jana Natya Manch aka Janam, one of India's storied street theatre companies. We follow their journey from one of their most crucial, catalyzing and tragic moments in the 1980's, all the way through to the work they make today. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe to Performing the Revolution here.
Episode 4: Somos Vecinos
10/5/2023
12:43
In Monterrey, Lochlan and Brendan make new friends and have a grand time of it while they can. Actors in this episode (in order of appearance): Katrina Valdez - La Corridista Enrique Andrade - Capitán Flores Ed Malone - Brendan Shane English - Lochlan Tim Ruddy - Santiago Joseph Jones - John Cuttle Ulises de la Cruz - Yaotl Yadira De La Riva - Party Goer Eugene Negrete - Party Goer Sean Gormley - John Riley Featuring music from the folk tradition with additional original music by Noé Yaocoatl Montoya and Chas Croslin. Music in this episode: El Corrido de Los San Patricios - Noé Yaocoatl Montoya, with additional lyrics by Kinan Valdez and Christy Sandoval Balaju - traditional Kesh jig - traditional El Valedor - traditional Daniel Valdez - guitar Katrina Valdez - vocals Xiaoqing Zhang - violin (corrido) Sherman Floyd-jarana (Balaju) Tom Moose - violin (Kesh jig and Fandango) Alejandro Gomez - jarana, requinto jarocho, guitarron (fandango) Clarissa Salcedo - jarana (fandango) Chas Croslin - guitar Nicolás R Valdez - accordion Creatives: Beto O'Byrne - Writer Kinan Valdez - Director Chas Croslin - Music Director Danny Perez - Audio Editing and Sound Design Meropi Peponides - Producer Mino Valdez - Lead Music Recording Engineer Additional music recording and mixing by Chas Croslin and Danny Perez Elizagrace Madrone - Production Coordinator In memory of: Noé Yaocoatl Montoya Websites & Social: www.radicalevolution.org @radevolution on IG
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Episode 7: Bienvenidos Compañeros
10/5/2023
22:46
Los San Patricios stand up one last time and leave their mark on three countries. Actors in this episode (in order of appearance): Katrina Valdez - La Corridista Ed Malone - Brendan Ulises de la Cruz - Yaotl Tim Ruddy - Santiago Joseph Jones - John Cuttle Shane English - Lochlan John Concado - US Officer, Patricio, US Soldier Eugene Negrete - Soldado Adam Files - Colonel Arisael Rivera - US Soldier Featuring music from the folk tradition with additional original music by Noé Yaocoatl Montoya and Chas Croslin. Music in this episode: The Parting Glass- traditional Daniel Valdez - guitar Katrina Valdez - vocals Chas Croslin - vocals, guitar, percussion Xiaoqing Zhang - violin Nicolás R Valdez - accordion Creatives: Beto O'Byrne - Writer Kinan Valdez - Director Chas Croslin - Music Director Danny Perez - Audio Editing and Sound Design Meropi Peponides - Producer Mino Valdez - Lead Music Recording Engineer Additional music recording and mixing by Chas Croslin and Danny Perez Elizagrace Madrone - Production Coordinator In memory of: Noé Yaocoatl Montoya Websites & Social: www.radicalevolution.org @radevolution on IG
Episode 3: Crossing the Rio
10/5/2023
13:56
The lads take a swim and meet some unlikely allies. Actors in this episode (in order of appearance): Katrina Valdez - La Corridista Sam Lucas Smith - Patrick Ed Malone - Brendan Shane English - Lochlan Eugene Negrete - Soldado Beto O'Byrne - US Soldier Ulises de la Cruz - Yaotl Enrique Andrade - Capitán Flores Featuring music from the folk tradition with additional original music by Noé Yaocoatl Montoya and Chas Croslin. Music in this episode: El Corrido de Los San Patricios - Noé Yaocoatl Montoya, with additional lyrics by Kinan Valdez and Christy Sandoval Chas Croslin - vocals, guitar Xiaoqing Zhang - violin Beto O'Byrne- bass guitar Daniel Valdez - guitar Katrina Valdez - vocals Nicolás R Valdez - accordion Creatives: Beto O'Byrne - Writer Kinan Valdez - Director Chas Croslin - Music Director Danny Perez - Audio Editing and Sound Design Meropi Peponides - Producer Mino Valdez - Lead Music Recording Engineer Additional music recording and mixing by Chas Croslin and Danny Perez Elizagrace Madrone - Production Coordinator In memory of: Noé Yaocoatl Montoya Websites & Social: www.radicalevolution.org @radevolution on IG
Episode 6: Guerreros Valientes
10/5/2023
17:07
Within the Mexican Army, Los San Patricios earn their reputation again and again. First at Buena Vista. Actors in this episode (in order of appearance): Katrina Valdez - La Corridista Eugene Negrete - Soldado, Mexican Officer Shane English - Lochlan Ulises de la Cruz - Yaotl Ed Malone - Brendan Tim Ruddy - Santiago, Patricio John Concado - Soldado Joseph Jones - John Cuttle Enrique Andrade - Capitán Flores Beto O'Byrne - US Soldier Adam Files - US Soldier Arisael Rivera - US Soldier Eugene Negrete - Soldado Beto O'Byrne - Soldado Úna Clancey - Ma Sean Gormley - Da Yadira De La Riva - Townsperson Featuring music from the folk tradition with additional original music by Noé Yaocoatl Montoya and Chas Croslin. Music in this episode: A Stor Mo Chroi - traditional Bienvenidos Compañeros - Noé Yaocoatl Montoya Daniel Valdez - guitar Katrina Valdez - vocals Chas Croslin - guitar, percussion Xiaoqing Zhang - violin Nicolás R Valdez - accordion Noé Yaocoatl Montoya - vocals, guitar (Bienvenidos Compañeros) Creatives: Beto O'Byrne - Writer Kinan Valdez - Director Chas Croslin - Music Director Danny Perez - Audio Editing and Sound Design Meropi Peponides - Producer Mino Valdez - Lead Music Recording Engineer Additional music recording and mixing by Chas Croslin and Danny Perez Elizagrace Madrone - Production Coordinator In memory of: Noé Yaocoatl Montoya Websites & Social: www.radicalevolution.org @radevolution on IG
Episode 1: The Irish Rover
10/5/2023
20:08
Lochlan O'Brien makes the difficult decision to leave home and sets on an adventure that will change his life forever. Actors in this episode (in order of appearance): Katrina Valdez - La Corridista Shane English - Lochlan Úna Clancey - Ma Sean Gormley - Da Seth Millwod - Captain/Recruiter Joseph Jones - Sailor 1 Ed Malone - Brendan Arisael Rivera - Sailor 2 Richard Lovejoy - Our Timey Bigot Adam Files - Old Timey Bigot Featuring music from the folk tradition with additional original music by Noé Yaocoatl Montoya and Chas Croslin. Music in this episode: Skibbereen - traditional Wild Rover - traditional The Irish Rover - traditional Chas Croslin - vocals, guitar, percussion Xiaoqing Zhang - violin Nicolás R Valdez - accordion Beto O'Byrne- bass guitar, vocals Marypat Farrell - tin flute Creatives: Beto O'Byrne - Writer Kinan Valdez - Director Chas Croslin - Music Director Danny Perez - Audio Editing and Sound Design Meropi Peponides - Producer Mino Valdez - Lead Music Recording Engineer Additional music recording and mixing by Chas Croslin and Danny Perez Elizagrace Madrone - Production Coordinator In memory of: Noé Yaocoatl Montoya Websites & Social: www.radicalevolution.org @radevolution on IG
Episode 5: The Rogue's March
10/5/2023
17:17
The Yanks have arrived at Monterrey, and the legend of the San Patricios is born. Actors in this episode (in order of appearance): Katrina Valdez - La Corridista Ed Malone - Brendan Shane English - Lochlan Tim Ruddy - Santiago Joseph Jones - John Cuttle Enrique Andrade - Capitán Flores Ulises de la Cruz - Yaotl Beto O'Byrne - US Soldier Adam Files - US Soldier Arisael Rivera - US Soldier Eugene Negrete - Soldado Featuring music from the folk tradition with additional original music by Noé Yaocoatl Montoya and Chas Croslin. Music in this episode: The Rogue's March-traditional Daniel Valdez - guitar Katrina Valdez - vocals Nicolás R Valdez - accordion Chas Croslin - vocals, guitar, percussion Beto O'Byrne- vocals Julián Mesri - vocals Xiaoqing Zhang - violin Creatives: Beto O'Byrne - Writer Kinan Valdez - Director Chas Croslin - Music Director Danny Perez - Audio Editing and Sound Design Meropi Peponides - Producer Mino Valdez - Lead Music Recording Engineer Additional music recording and mixing by Chas Croslin and Danny Perez Elizagrace Madrone - Production Coordinator In memory of: Noé Yaocoatl Montoya Websites & Social: www.radicalevolution.org @radevolution on IG
Episode 2: The Regular Army-O'
10/5/2023
18:53
For Lochlan, Brendan, and the rest of the conscripted Irish soldiers, life in the US Army isn't what was promised, but the chance for something better tolls in the distance. Actors in this episode (in order of appearance): Luke Wheeler - Sergeant Katrina Valdez - La Corridista Shane English - Lochlan Sam Lucas Smith - Patrick Ed Malone - Brendan John Concado - Soldier Arisael Rivera - US Sailor Sean Gormley - Priest Benito Vasquez - Santa Anna Featuring music from the folk tradition with additional original music by Noé Yaocoatl Montoya and Chas Croslin. Music in this episode: Regular Army-O - Harrigan and Hart Santiana - traditional Green Grow the Lilacs - traditional El Cielo y La Tierra - traditional Derry Down - traditional Chas Croslin - vocals, guitar, percussion Xiaoqing Zhang - violin Nicolás R. Valdez - accordion Beto O'Byrne- bass guitar, vocals Daniel Valdez - guitar Creatives: Beto O'Byrne - Writer Kinan Valdez - Director Chas Croslin - Music Director Danny Perez - Audio Editing and Sound Design Meropi Peponides - Producer Mino Valdez - Lead Music Recording Engineer Additional music recording and mixing by Chas Croslin and Danny Perez Elizagrace Madrone - Production Coordinator In memory of: Noé Yaocoatl Montoya Websites & Social: www.radicalevolution.org @radevolution on IG

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Little Known Legends

Radical Evolution

8 Episodes

Performing the Revolution in India

Episode 4: Somos Vecinos

Episode 7: Bienvenidos Compañeros

Episode 3: Crossing the Rio

Episode 6: Guerreros Valientes

Episode 1: The Irish Rover

Episode 5: The Rogue's March

Episode 2: The Regular Army-O'