Best Cafe Binge Podcasts (2024)

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At Studio Ochenta, we need you 2:07

1M ago2:07

2:07

At Studio Ochenta, we’re exploring new ways to create audio series, and find new methods to fund our production work so we can continue making your favorite series in your preferred languages. So, if you appreciate what we do, here’s the small favor I need from you: just five minutes of your time to fill out a survey we just launched. With the surv…

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EXCLUSIVE SNEAKPEAK: Love, Gods, and Other Intelligent Systems 1:58

5M ago1:58

1:58

At Ochenta, we've just released a new audiobook for Valentine’s Month: Love, Gods, and Other Intelligent Systems, based on our podcast Love Items. If you've already listened to Cloe and Eloc's story about finding true love, don't worry. In this audiobook, you’ll delve deep into the most intriguing questions of Love Items: Why did Eloc gain all of h…

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Mija Podcast is now an AUDIOBOOK! 3:40

6M ago3:40

3:40

From the creators of the multi-award winning audio drama podcast 'Mija Podcast' comes 'Mija Podcast: The Audiobook', an exclusive and never-before-heard collection of memoirs and reflections by its creator, Lory Martinez. Mija is a young Latina daughter of immigrants who shares stories from her family tree in short audio vignettes. This story, whic…

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End of the year with Mija 14:03

7M ago14:03

14:03

Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week, we reflect on the past year, celebrating and thanking all the daughters of immigrants from different parts of the world for sharing their experiences. Thank you for listening to this season of Mija on the Mike. The Mija team wishes you a happy holiday season and announces an exciting Christmas news for t…

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Mija on the Mike with: Yesi Ortiz 27:29

8M ago27:29

27:29

Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is Yesi Ortiz, a Mexican American music manager for LA based artist, Calista Del Toro. Yesi, a former LA. radio host & Assist Brand Manager for KNOU 97-1, began her journey in 2003 an through the years, she produced a docu-series for the STLYE Network called ‘Single w/7’, following her journey a…

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Studio Ochenta Presents: Ochenta Cuentos Season 5! 3:14

8M ago3:14

3:14

Studio Ochenta presents: Ochenta Cuentos Season 5! Bringing 10 brand new stories from Colombia 🇨🇴, Argentina 🇦🇷, México 🇲🇽, Chile 🇨🇱, Ecuador 🇪🇨 and Paraguay 🇵🇾. This time, we’re showcasing stories about endings - the end of a journey, the end of a trail road, the end of a flight through space... First episode drops on November 30th, 2023. Hosted o…

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Mija on the Mike with: Brenda Sterns 26:40

8M ago26:40

26:40

Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is Brenda Rivera Stearns, a first-generation Mexican American, mother of six who passionately homeschools her children. With over 117k Instagram followers, she shares raw motherhood moments and insights into large family life, inspiring moms to embrace their changing bodies along the way. Thanks…

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Mija on the Mike with: Liz Alarcón 35:01

9M ago35:01

35:01

Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is Liz Rebecca Alarcón, a Venezuelan-American speaker, entrepreneur, and political analyst. Liz is the Founder & Executive Director of Pulso, a non-profit media outlet reaching more than 1 million Latinos across the United States, she is also the co-host of The Pulso Podcast. Her writing and com…

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Mija on the Mike with: Pam Covarrubias from Café con Pam 30:32

9M ago30:32

30:32

Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is Pam Covarrubias, the Mexican-American host and producer of "Cafe con Pam", a podcast where Latine/x are able to share their stories and inspire one another through conversations about mindful productivity, business, and liberation.You can follow her show on instagram @cafeconpampodcast. Check…

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Mija on the Mike with: Rachel la Loca 33:11

10M ago33:11

33:11

Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is the Dominican-New-yorker writer, producer comedian, actor and voice talent Rachel Strauss aka Rachel la Loca. She is the host of the award winning "Latinos out loud" podcast and she's also the Creator and Producer of the “The HERlarious Show”. You can follow her on instagram @rachellaloca. Ch…

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Mija on the Mike solo: Happy Birthday Mija 5:17

10M ago5:17

5:17

For this special solo episode marking the 4 year anniversary of the start of our podcast adventure, Mija talks about growing up. Thanks so much for listening. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 years here at Mija and it’ll give us a boost to help new folks discover the show. Hosted on…

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Mija on the Mike with Heidy De La Cruz 25:46

10M ago25:46

25:46

This week our guest is Heidy De La Cruz is a freelance writer and podcaster. She writes the weekly newsletter Into My Thoughts on Substack where she shares her opinion on different topics and her life. Heidy is the host of "The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants Podcast" where immigrants share their stories about moving to the United States. …

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Mija on the Mike solo: Hispanic Heritage month 6:07

10M ago6:07

6:07

For this special solo episode dedicated to Hispanic Heritage month. Mija talks about her roots. Thanks so much for listening. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 years here at Mija and it’ll give us a boost to help new folks discover the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…

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Mija on the Mike with: Sadia Azmat 23:35

11M ago23:35

23:35

"Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is a british, south-asian daughter of immigrants and comedian raised in London:Sadia Azmats, she is the author of the book Sex Bomb on her experience as a single hijabi woman in the UK, and is the voice behind the hit BBC Sounds 'No Country for Young Women' which explores the explores the exper…

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We are now on YouTube! 0:49

11M ago0:49

0:49

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Mija on the Mike with Dr. Kiona 26:37

11M ago26:37

26:37

Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is a Korean-Austrian daughter of immigrants raised in Hawaii: Dr Kiona, Kiona is the voice of How Not To Travel podcast, and is the founder and creator behind Doctor Kiona, a digital platform offering education through travel. You can follow her on instagram @doctorkiona. Check out video clips f…

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Mija on the Mike solo: ESCARGOT my CARGO 6:49

11M ago6:49

6:49

This is an episode about... Escargot (my car go!) Thanks for listening.Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be sharing stories like these, and inviting guests to share theirs. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 years here at Mija and it’ll give us a boost to help new folks discover the…

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Mija on the Mike with: Sangeeta Pillai 22:49

12M ago22:49

22:49

Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is a south asian daughter of immigrants: Sangeeta Pillai, an activist, writer and speaker. Sangeeta is the creator of the Spotify award-winning ‘Masala Podcast’, nominated for two British Podcast awards. The show for South Asian women deals with sex, sexuality, shame, periods & other taboos. San…

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Mija on the Mike solo: Home 8:00

12M ago8:00

8:00

This is an episode about a question that a lot of Mija's ask themselves: What am I? Thanks for listening.Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be sharing stories like these, and inviting guests to share theirs. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 years here at Mija and it’ll give us a bo…

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Mija on the Mike with: Kim Gerlach 36:36

1y ago36:36

36:36

Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is a FILIPINA daughter of immigrants: Kim Gerlach, a scent practitioner and breathworker. Her olfactive work is focused on the cultivation of presence and the creation of new pathways our bodies and minds can follow to heal. Through her work she addresses the topics of finding intuition and inne…

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Mija on the Mike solo: Castles in the sky 8:42

1y ago8:42

8:42

This is an episode about castles in the sky. Have you ever dreamed of one? Thanks for listening.Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be sharing stories like these, and inviting guests to share theirs. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 years here at Mija and it’ll give us a boost to he…

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Studio Ochenta Presents: Atlas Linguae. Season3 2:48

1y ago2:48

2:48

Announcing Season 3 of Atlas Linguae! Atlas Linguae is Studio Ochenta’s leading podcast about language, culture, and communication. Host Luis Lopez explores Kpop song translation with BTS army, what makes a story successful across languages with folks from Disney Pixar’s writers, how to translate what your cat is trying to tell you with an animal t…

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Mija on the Mike with: Carmen Rita Wong 40:59

1y ago40:59

40:59

Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is a Dominican Mija whose search into her background inspired a memoir: Carmen Rita Wong is an American radio, television and online journalist, personal finance expert and author of the brand new book: ‘Why didn’t you tell me’ which explores her journey to finding out more about her own cultura…

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Mija on the Mike solo: Estoy bien 9:32

1y ago9:32

9:32

This is an episode about having faith. Thanks for listening. Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be sharing stories like these, and inviting guests to share theirs. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 years here at Mija and it’ll give us a boost to help new folks discover the show. P.S…

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WE ARE STUDIO OCHENTA! 2:12

1y ago2:12

2:12

Studio Ochenta’s creative work reflects our motto: Raising Voices across Cultures. We produce global stories for international audiences to make sure language isn’t a barrier to enjoying a great story. Check out our award-winning original podcasts for kids of all ages, which reached #1 in over 31 countries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…

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Mija on the mike with: Anna Hossnieh 35:24

1y ago35:24

35:24

Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is daughter of immigrants: Anna Hossnieh, director, writer, comedy producer and co-host of: Ethnically Ambiguous podcast, which provides a space for BIPOC first and second generation immigrant kids to discuss their origins. In this episode, we talk about owning your voice, the power of making ar…

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Mija on the Mike solo: Mi amiga Mona 11:34

1y ago11:34

11:34

Since we've just heard a Parisian daughter of immigrants with Tsippora Sidibe's story, I'd like to share a story about Mija in Paris this week. This is the story of my relationship with mi amiga Mona: "the girl that has it all figured out". P.S. Don’t forget this season is also about you! if you have a story you’d like to share, I invite you to rea…

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Mija on the mike with Tsippora Sidibe aka @tantaquejeserainoire 36:25

1y ago36:25

36:25

Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is French daughter of immigrants: Tsippora Sidibé, the creator and EP behind the community and podcast: @tantquejeserainoire which provides a space for Black women to share intimate and personal reflections around the topic of motherhood. In this episode,we talk about the 1st gen immigrant exper…

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Mija on the Mike Solo: Volar 5:35

1y ago5:35

5:35

Hí! For this week's solo episode, I want to talk about flying. When was the first time you flew in a plane? Do you remember the feeling? Thanks for listening. In case you've just tuned in! This is Mija on the mike a season reflection on our shared experiences as daughters of immigrants. Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be sharing stories like th…

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Mija on the mike with: Saadia Khan aka @immigrantlypod 33:02

1y ago33:02

33:02

Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is an immigrant herself: Saadia Khan, the creator and EP behind the community and podcast: immigrantlypod. The series shares stories from immigrants at the intersection of different cultures and discusses the joys and struggles of their experiences. As the mother of two American-born daughters, …

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Mija on the Mike Solo: ¡Soñar no cuesta nada! 6:40

1y ago6:40

6:40

Hí! For this week's solo episode, I want to talk about dreams. I like to ask my guests, what's their most embarrassing dream?, What is something you'd do if nothing could stop you? So here goes the true story of my most embarrassing dream. Thanks for listening. In case you've just tuned in! This is Mija on the mike a season reflection on our shared…

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Mija on the mike with: Jacqueline Pereda 33:11

1y ago33:11

33:11

Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is a quadruple threat: Writer, actor, director, editor and overall super talented Cuban American mija, Jacqueline Pereda. Jackie is the writer, star and creator of the HBO series: Generation Porque, a comedy series about a Cuban American girl trying to make it in the big city, with and without t…

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Mija on the Mike Solo: Alo? Mami? 6:42

1y ago6:42

6:42

Every week we're bringing you new stories, hosted by Mija. This week we're doing a solo episode. A real story about a daughter and her mom connecting across an ocean. This is "Alo, Mami?" Thanks for listening. In case you've just tuned in! This is Mija on the mike a season reflection on our shared experiences as daughters of immigrants. Over the ne…

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Mija on the Mike with: La Gorda Feminista 26:01

1y ago26:01

26:01

Welcome back to Mija on the Mike, where Me, Mija interviews daughters of immigrants who are making moves in their industries around the world. Today we have Miriam Miriam Lara-Mejia AKA LA Gorda Feminista! Miriam is a leading voice on body positivity for the latino community, she creates content on tiktok and instagram in English and Spanish, addre…

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Mija Podcast presents: Mija on the Mike 8:18

1+ y ago8:18

8:18

A season of reflection on our experiences as daughters of immigrants. We're back! This is Mija on the mike a season reflection on our shared experiences as daughters of immigrants. Over the next couple of weeks I’ll be sharing stories like these, and inviting guests to share theirs. Follow us on instagram @mija podcast and leave us a note if you li…

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We are nominated for a Webby! 0:29

1+ y ago0:29

0:29

We have some awesome news! La Cabina Telefónica has been nominated for a 2023 Webby Award in the Best Scripted Fiction category and you can help us win by voting for us! Follow this link and find La Cabina Telefónica to vote! You have until April 20th! Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Studio Ochenta Presents: Love Items 8:02

1+ y ago8:02

8:02

Love Items is a rom com for the modern girl. It follows the story of Cloe, an AI researcher, and Eloc, her AI assistant. After discovering that Eloc has the power to analyze the love stories behind everyday objects, Cloe decides to steal objects from her dates for Eloc to analyse and help her find ‘ the one’. Tune in daily on Apple Podcasts. You ca…

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Studio Ochenta Presents: La Cabina Telefónica 5:39

1+ y ago5:39

5:39

Before cell phones and the internet, if you wanted to call La Casa, you’d have to stroll into a cabina telefónica (calling center) and pay for some minutes with a few quarters. Set in 1995, La Cabina Telefónica is a bilingual audio novela that tells the story of Matty Cardona, a Colombian immigrant who launched Matty's Llamadas y Servicios 82 to do…

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Mija Música: Los cerros 9:16

2y ago9:16

9:16

In this final episode, Gavilán walks the streets of Monterrey one last time before returning to New York, and along his path he meets someone who gives his journey closure. CREDITS: This show was produced by Studio Ochenta. Our executive producer is Lory Martínez. Story, sound mixing, and original music by me, Luis López. Our creative director is L…

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Mija Música: La nostalgia 8:47

2y ago8:47

8:47

In this episode, Gavilán visits abuelo Lolo’s other best friend: don Rafa, who owns a bookstore and is the neighborhood’s unofficial historian. He tells him how this community acquired a taste for a musical style as heavily nostalgic as vallenato. Plus, Gavilán finally understand what his abuelo in particular was pining for. CREDITS: This show was …

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Mija Música: La danza 10:16

2y ago10:16

10:16

In this episode, Gavilán shares the very particular style in which Colombian cumbia is danced in Monterrey. He also speaks to his abuela Yoya, who tells him how she met abuelo Lolo, back when he was an adventurous young man. CREDITS: This show was produced by Studio Ochenta. Our executive producer is Lory Martínez. Story, sound mixing, and original…

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Seventh Binge - The Love War Champagne Collection 45:26

2y ago45:26

45:26

Sam goes back in time with Claire to a small village in France during WWII and into the Diary of another young woman - as she learns to live, love and survive in the caves of Champagne during the Nazi occupation. It's thrilling and charming with a bit of love tension in between - not to mention the characters and family that make this village a ver…

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Mija Música: El acordeón 8:30

2y ago8:30

8:30

In this episode, Gavilán catches up with a childhood friend, and accordionist named Paloma. She grew up listening to norteña music, and tells the story of how Lolo introduced her to vallenato, a musical style that found a new home in Monterrey, a city that already boasted a passion for the accordion. CREDITS: This show was produced by Studio Ochent…

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Sixth Binge: Lingering and A Hero's Welcome 26:26

2y ago26:26

26:26

Sam narrates an especially touching episode with two of Claire's Diary entries. In the first entry Claire describes her feelings about being in Laurente's company - just being and thinking with her too. The second entry covers Claire's delayed return to her favorite French Village along with the people there - a time to remember and cherish too.…

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Mija Música: El ritmo 7:58

2y ago7:58

7:58

In this episode, Gavilán wants to learn more about his abuelo, so he meets El Guacho, a vallenato musician and very close friend of Lolo’s. El Guacho tells him the story of the two rhythm instruments of cumbia and vallenato: the caja and the guacharaca, and how so many rhythms, and even a rather fortunate accident, trace their roots to these two so…

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Mija Recommends: Ochenta Cuentos’ Fourth Season! 1:30

2y ago1:30

1:30

Hi, Mija fans! The fourth season of our show Ochenta Cuentos comes out September 22nd! Ochenta Cuentos is an anthology podcast that showcases short fiction stories from all Latin American. This new season will share stories about animals and plants. We will publish 10 short stories from Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico, Perú and Ecuador. All of the epis…

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Becoming (a Podcast) 16:11

2y ago16:11

16:11

Claire departs from her usual format as she writes a letter to the Listeners and Readers of the YourCoolAunts Podcast. She tells the inside story on how her Diary became a podcast with the help of Sam and TedBy Sam

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Mija Música: El vallenato 6:42

2y ago6:42

6:42

Gavilán lives in New York, but returns to his hometown of Monterrey, Mexico, for his grandpa Lolo’s funeral. Once there, he starts to discover that his grandfather, a famously stubborn musician who never wanted to leave the city, developed a fervent passion for Colombian vallenato. CREDITS: This show was produced by Studio Ochenta. Our excecutive p…

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Studio Ochenta Presents: Mija Música 4:00

2y ago4:00

4:00

The city of Monterrey, Mexico absolutely loves Colombian vallenato. This music was born thousands of miles away from here, but each one of its elements–the rhythm, the accordion, the lyrical nostalgia–allow us to understand how it managed to grow roots in this city. Mija Podcast is back with a special season: "Mija Música." This 6-episode fiction m…

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Fifth Summer Binge 27:13

2y ago27:13

27:13

This episode will keep you entertained as Sam narrates a few classics. Sam dives into Claire's Diary entries from her college summers in France as a tour guide in the Champagne caves with: Common Traits, Adopted by a French Village, Decision Made and A Champagne Harvest CelebrationBy Sam

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