Best my cultura and iheartpodcasts Podcasts (2024)

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“Anxiety and I Are B-F-Fs” | Overthinking 36:48

5d ago36:48

36:48

What should I wear? Does this look stupid? Do people still think about that dumb thing I said at that one party like 10 years ago? Does my dog think I’m weird? What is the worst possible case scenario and how do I prepare? Is everybody in this grocery store staring at me? Did I turn off my hair straightener? WOAH WOAH WOAH. Let’s check in real quic…

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Capítulo 210: Two Shows, One Network 50:24

6d ago50:24

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Welcome back to Locatora Radio! In this week's episode we check-in about our summers and the new hobbies we've picked up: from tennis to sewing and our attempts at consuming less. We also dive into the making of our new podcast, Señora Sex Ed a weekly podcast breaking the silence about sex & sexuality in the Latinx Community. Tune in and learn abou…

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Chapter 1: Mothering On Screen with Ana Ortiz 38:42

7d ago38:42

38:42

On this premiere episode of Señora Sex Ed, Diosa and Mala sit down with Puerto Rican actress, Ana Ortiz. With a career spanning decades, Ana covers all the bases: growing up as a "prudish" kid in New York, her experiences working in Hollywood, and how she first learned about perimenopause. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_producti…

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“I Have a Lot of Power in My Group Chats” | Causes, Community and Civic Duty 34:53

12d ago34:53

34:53

Do you ever feel paralyzed when it comes to showing up for causes? Does online activism feel like it’s just not enough? Wondering if your vote even matters? Too busy lit-er-a-lly just trying to survive but feeling guilty about not doing enough for your community? Well, first of all, breathe, You are not alone. Today, Stephanie and Melissa welcome E…

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Capitulo 209: The Original Angelenos 36:42

13d ago36:42

36:42

The San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians, Tongva-Gabrielino, are the first and only state recognized tribe in the LA area, but how much do we actually know about the first Angelenos? In this capítulo, we’re joined by Samantha Johnson Yang and Mona Morales Recalde to discuss the history of the Tongva, their efforts to stop the poaching of white sage …

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The Power of Telling Our Own Stories with Roberto Lovato 32:01

5d ago32:01

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An extended interview with writer and professor Roberto Lovato, whose book “Unforgetting: A Memoir of Family, Migration, Gangs, and Revolution in the Americas” helped inspire the series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts

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“You Gotta Eat the 12 Grapes!” | Sharing Cultura With Your Kids 39:04

19d ago39:04

39:04

Buenas, More Better fam! Who’s coming over for family dinner? Gather ‘round the table as we discuss cultura and familia this week. Stephanie and Melissa open up about their Colombian, Bolivian and Cuban cultures — from the food, to the language, holidays, traditions, values and more — and how they’re doing their best to pass those foundations on to…

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Capítulo 208: Summon The Right Ancestor with Esoterica Esa 50:54

20d ago50:54

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In this week's episode of Locatora Radio, we're joined by Jasmin Alejandrez-Prasad, aka Esoterica Esa. She shares her origin story as an astrologer and psychic, how to summon good ancestors, and how to spot a spiritual scammer. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Living a Dual Identity with Marcella Arguello 24:27

12d ago24:27

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A special conversation with Salvadoran American comedian Marcella Arguello, whose giant tattoo of Oscar Romero sparked the series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts

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“I Deserve It? Question Mark?” | Self-Care 33:51

26d ago33:51

33:51

What does self-care mean to you? Scheduling a massage? Taking a lunchtime nap? Zoning out on your iPad at your hair appointment? This week, Stephanie and Melissa swap stories and feeeeeelings about self-care. Why is it so hard to do? Why do people shame you when you do make time for it? And how do we shed that guilt and just get the damn massage? S…

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Capítulo 207: How to be a Healthy Hoe 33:13

27d ago33:13

33:13

Ri & Sunset Tim, creators and hosts of For The Healthy Hoes join Locatora Radio to discuss how to navigate life's challenges, accept changes, and create your own wellness menu. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By My Cultura, iHeartPodcasts and Locatora Studios

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“It’s Play!” | Accessing Your Creativity 36:53

1M ago36:53

36:53

Everyone can and should embrace their inner creative. Whether you’re a professional artist or you’re just trying to decorate your home, we all benefit from imagination and play sometimes. But sometimes it’s hardddddd. So what’s the solution? Meditating? Journaling? Taking a damn break? This week Stephanie and Melissa discuss how they developed thei…

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The Future 38:01

29d ago38:01

38:01

The rise of President Nayib Bukele, and what that means for El Salvador’s future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts

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Capítulo 206: Astrology for Social Change with Isa Nakazawa 55:40

1M ago55:40

55:40

Since Astrology made its way into the mainstream, we've seen it everywhere! From merchandise, to Instagram bios, and more. Writer, producer, and podcast host, Isa Nakazawa joins us to discuss common misconceptions about astrology, how she got her start, and how we can all use astrology for social change and good. Support the show: https://www.patre…

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The Gangs 34:30

26d ago34:30

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In the aftermath of the Salvadoran Civil War, gangs like MS 13 and Barrio 18 rise to power in the US and El Salvador. Jasmine interviews her aunt Vilma about the murder of her son. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts

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“What Pairs With Hot Cheetos?” | Wine 37:02

1M ago37:02

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What is orange wine? Do you know what body means? How about legs? When you’re an adult, people usually expect you to know about things like crown molding, 401ks, osteoporosis and … wine. Today, Stephanie and Melissa welcome Lucia Palm (@lucialoveswine), certified sommelier and wine content creator and educator to ask her all the questions they've e…

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Capítulo 205: SalviSoul with Karla Vasquez 1:17:37

1M ago1:17:37

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If food is a GPS to our ancestral homes, then Karla Vasquez takes us to El Salvador. She joins us to discuss archiving the recipes and stories of the Salvadoran diaspora with the first Salvadoran cookbook published by a Big 5 Imprint. We discuss her writing process, nationalism, and the ongoing tension between Salvadoran and Mexican communities. Su…

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The Jesuits 35:32

1M ago35:32

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The murder of 6 Jesuit priests finally ends the war in El Salvador, and brings into question who really holds the power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts

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“Sequestering Yourself in a Corner” | Work Parties 36:38

2M ago36:38

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The dreaded work party. It’s a party! There’s an open bar! But it’s also…work. How do you let loose and mingle freely when your boss is staring at you from behind the shrimp cocktail tower? This week Stephanie and Melissa discuss their Brooklyn 99 parties past and their struggles with striking the perfect professional balance at these events. Some …

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Capítulo 204: Diosa Dice & Malas Palabras 29:39

2M ago29:39

29:39

In this week's capítulo, we're introducing two brand new segments in the Locatora audioverse! Diosa Dice is for the good girl ready to go bad. In this segment, Diosa discusses how women have been taught to stifle their anger and how we can release it. Malas Palabras: bad words for bad girls. This week, she shares all the words we use to describe wo…

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El Mozote 31:23

1M ago31:23

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A lonely town in the Salvadoran mountains becomes a symbol for the lies of the government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts

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12. Aristotle & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe with Aitch Alberto 44:12

2M ago44:12

44:12

“These boys were mine and now I give them to you.” For the season finale of More Than a Movie, we sat down with friend of the pod Aitch Alberto to dive deep on her feature filmmaking debut. We discussed everything from adapting a beloved YA novel and convincing the author to give her the rights, to taking over directing duties from Miguel Arteta, a…

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“Backstage of the Horny Stage”| Owning Your Sexuality 33:08

2M ago33:08

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This week we’re talking about S-E-X. What does owning *your* sexuality mean to you? Reading fairy smut? Wearing some really hot hot shorts and feeling good hot to go? Exploring BDSM? Sex in public? Or are you a little bit prude? All things go and all things welcome this week as Stephanie and Melissa have THE sex talk. See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

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Capítulo 203: Call Me By Your Name with Sophie Castillo 32:03

2M ago32:03

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In this capítulo, we're joined by British musician and artist, Sophie Castillo. She recently opened for J Balvin in London and debuted a new EP, "Venus." Castillo is of Colombian and Cuban descent and tells us about the Latin American diasporic communities in London and how her heritage influences her music. Support the show: https://www.patreon.co…

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“How Do You Say Diarrhea in Italian?” | Taking Vacations 36:40

2M ago36:40

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It’s time for those summer vacations! This week, Stephanie and Melissa discuss their most memorable childhood family vacations — cruises, kids clubs, time-share presentations and all. Steph shares about her upcoming Italian adventure, and things get vulnerable when our hosts open up about their struggles to take time off and unplug. Should you answ…

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The Flower 25:27

2M ago25:27

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Days after Jasmine’s mother, Ana, left for the US, her sister Margarita was “disappeared.” Her body was later discovered on a rural road, along with the bodies of 4 men. Through interviews with her family, Jasmine finally reveals the mystery of who is responsible for the murders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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11. In the Summers with Residente and Alessandra Lacorazza 44:18

2M ago44:18

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“We won Sundance! What the fuck?” If you’re an outsider, the film industry can be seemingly impossible to penetrate. It’s even more difficult to tell your story - and have it seen - when it’s a semi-autobiographical coming-of-age tale about a queer Latina and her alcoholic father set in a small town in New Mexico. That story became the indie filmma…

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Capítulo 202: Somos Más 32:00

2M ago32:00

32:00

In this week's episode, we bring you along with us to NDLON's 9th Annual Asamblea Nacional in Union, New Jersey. We speak with Linda Sarsour, Ernesto Yerena, Ana Tijoux, and Liaam Winslet. We also travel to Manhattan, New York for a day of political action and speak to laborers and organizers, Irving, Catherine, and Elmer. About the National Day La…

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“What if I Only Feel Good in Pajamas?” | Finding Your Authentic Style 39:50

2M ago39:50

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Figuring out who you are is tough enough — learning how to infuse that identity into your personal style is a whole different ~journey~. This week Stephanie and Melissa are joined by their shared stylist Ariel Tunnell to discuss their respective style journeys, swap shopping and dressing room tips and discuss Steph and Mel’s thoughts on the return …

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A Death in the Family 33:37

2M ago33:37

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Jasmine gets an unexpected visit from some cousins, who reveal the reason why her family left for the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts

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10. El Mariachi with Carlos Gallardo and Elizabeth Avellan 45:26

2M ago45:26

45:26

“He did it for $7,000.” Before Machete, before Spy Kids, before From Dusk till Dawn, there was El Mariachi. Eager to make a name for himself in the world of film, but with no industry connections whatsoever, Robert Rodriguez went and directed a movie on his own - guerilla style - in Mexico, with a production budget of only $7,000. Producer Elizabet…

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Capítulo 201: Do It For The Plot! 42:45

2M ago42:45

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In this capítulo, we relaunch our segment, Oye Locas, where we answer listener questions. In the later half of this episode, we each tell a story we've never shared on the podcast, involving the Junior Olympics and a Pride parade. How did one decision help shape us into who we are today? Tune in and find out. Support the show: https://www.patreon.c…

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The Nuns 40:52

2M ago40:52

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The bodies of four American Catholic nuns are found on the side of a rural road. As violence spiraled out of control, this tragic event sounded the alarms in the country that was the biggest sponsor of the Salvadoran military: the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts

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“It’s Trickyyyy!” | Making Friends as an Adult 36:31

2M ago36:31

36:31

Making friends is harrrrrrrd! Stephanie and Melissa open up about just how difficult it can be to put yourself out there, especially the older you get. Stories about nightmare roommates and mom groups are swapped, cackles abound, and “How to Make Friends” tips from a bonafide friendship coach are put to the test during Nerd Time. See omnystudio.com…

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9. Zoot Suit with Luis Valdez 41:58

2M ago41:58

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“Let’s just shoot the play.” If you’ve listened to the first season of More Than a Movie, you may remember the one property that kept getting mentioned over and over - Zoot Suit - the play, and later film, that linked a generation of Latino actors and became a foundational text for the Chicano arts movement. Even many of our guests this season - fr…

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Capítulo 200: Memory Bank 54:57

3M ago54:57

54:57

Welcome to Capítulo 200, locamores! We did it! In this episode, we hear from listeners about their favorite Locatora memories, events, and what this audio archive means to them! Meanwhile, we reflect on each listeners's statement and what was happening in our own lives--from breakups, to friendships, and more chisme. Thank you to BLVD MRKT for host…

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“Am I My Ancestors’ Wildest Dreams When Watching Bravo?” | Guilty Pleasures 30:19

3M ago30:19

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Stephanie and Melissa face their guilty pleasures head-on and try to get better at releasing shame. Reality TV, chisme and “just f*cking resting” can trigger feelings of shame or guilt. How can they overcome it? And who said there had to be guilt in their pleasures in the first place? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Executioner 36:46

3M ago36:46

36:46

Roberto D’Aubuisson, a military officer who plotted a coup and came back as a respected political figure, was beloved by some but feared by many. He was a boogeyman of sorts, one that created and led vicious death squads that terrorized El Salvador. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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8. Language Lessons and Plan B with Natalie Morales 47:59

3M ago47:59

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“I was filming Plan B in the fall and editing Language Lessons on the weekend.” Everybody in Hollywood will tell you, it’s incredibly difficult to get a film made. Making a movie during a global pandemic? Even more difficult. Directing two movies during lockdown, in your first-ever attempt at feature filmmaking? Seemingly impossible. But not for Na…

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Capítulo 199: Childfree By Choice with Vicky Loza 59:08

3M ago59:08

59:08

Personal trainer, entrepreneur, and influencer, Vicky Loza, also known as Vicky The Fit Chick, went viral when one of her Instagram posts encouraged her women followers to discuss why they've chosen to remain childfree. Loza was inundated with hateful comments and messages and this wasn't the first time. She joins Locatora Radio to discuss why she …

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