Best Jenny Lorenzo Podcasts (2024)

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Are Latino Drug Lord Stories Worth Telling? 48:22

9M ago48:22

48:22

Joanna and Jenny discuss whether or not shows like the new series GRISELDA are good for Latinos in Hollywood or just perpetuate harmful stereotypes, why the limited number of Latino TV shows and movies mean that nobody is ever happy with what’s being released, and if the real harm to Latino representation in the entertainment industry is being done…

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The LOST EPISODE of Hyphenated! 42:07

10M ago42:07

42:07

Jenny and Joanna chat about Joanna’s move to L.A. (for good this time) and share fun facts and anecdotes behind the reasons why various cities around the world are iconic. Originally recorded in February 2023 (and meant to be the relaunch of the podcast after a short break that ultimately lasted 9 months), please enjoy this previously unreleased ep…

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Joanna chats with her bitchy Serbian best friend! 53:43

10M ago53:43

53:43

Joanna welcomes her friend and colleague Filip Jeremic, as they discuss his hyphenated experience as a Serbian-Canadian, the similarities between Latin America and the Eastern European Balkans, and share some bonkers curses from each other’s cultures (PLUS Joanna says a dirty word she’s never said on the podcast before, which just happens to rhyme …

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We Get SAD During the Holidays! 45:07

11M ago45:07

45:07

Joanna and Jenny discuss how the end of the year always makes them sentimental, how weird it is that time seems to pass faster the older you get, the different things that make each of them cry, and how they would like to be reincarnated as the ducks at Disneyland (PLUS they breakdown the plot of John Wick!)…

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How SANGIVING is different than THANKSGIVING 29:15

12M ago29:15

29:15

Jenny and Hyphenated producer Kevin chat about all things “Sangiving”, how the Thanksgiving experience is different (and important) for immigrant families, and why the yearly big holiday episode of their Abuela’s Family web-series is not about Noche Buena.By Jenny Lorenzo, Kevin Bosch

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How To Joke About Your Dad’s Murder Trial 53:10

1y ago53:10

53:10

Joanna welcomes her friend (and colleague at Hamster & Great) comedy writer Alex Estrada, as they talk about when Alex found out that his father might’ve committed murder in the 70s, how that secret shapes his childhood, and the podcast he produced (The Estate) to unravel it all.By Alex Estrada, Joanna Hausmann

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We Get Spooky! 44:05

1y ago44:05

44:05

Jenny and Joanna discuss all things Spooky Season, including haunted houses, scary movies, Latino monsters, and they share the times when they've been touched by the supernatural... specifically when Joanna was hit on my a ghost (plus Jenny gives a tour of all her Halloween decorations, a great activity for an audio only medium like a podcast).…

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The World is A LOT Right Now (and social media is driving us crazy) 49:09

1y ago49:09

49:09

Joanna and Jenny talk about the current crisis in the Middle East involving Israel and Palestine, particularly how social media makes everybody feel like they have to have a black & white hot take on current events, and how that spreads misinformation and animosity.By Jenny Lorenzo, Joanna Hausmann

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Joanna Cracked The Therapy Code 27:27

1y ago27:27

27:27

In this abbreviated-Hyphenated episode, Joanna explains to Jenny how she figured out that the codes in the bills from her therapist were actually secret diagnoses, and they discuss whether or not everything needs a special label.By Jenny Lorenzo, Joanna Hausmann

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WE GOT SCAMMED! 59:46

1y ago59:46

59:46

Jenny and Joanna tell stories about the times when they were scammed: Joanna just recently by a plumber wannabe kid named Ben; and Jenny when she was younger and had to go to court over it (and Kevin shares the time that the scammers felt too bad for him to scam him). PLUS, they try to scam the scammer!…

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STORY TIME: Joanna is Dumb When She’s Sick 19:50

1y ago19:50

19:50

In our first “Abbreviated-Hyphenated” episode, Joanna tells Jenny the story about the time she made dumb choices while sick, and how it runs in the family.By Jenny Lorenzo, Joanna Hausmann

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HYPHENATED RETURNS: Joanna & Jenny are BACK! 41:35

1y ago41:35

41:35

After an unexpectedly long hiatus, the ladies are back in podcast town, as they explain why it took so long for the show to return, how the podcast will be different going forward, and what they’ve been up to in the meantime. PLUS they talk about their periods in graphic detail and discuss their alphabet soup of disorders, cause it wouldn’t be Hyph…

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Why Are New Years Eve Rituals So Weird? 40:10

2y ago40:10

40:10

Joanna and Jenny talk about what they did over the holidays, the types of superstitions Latinos observe for New Year Eve, some other New Years rituals from around the world, and why those types of traditions can be so strange but important. (*PLUS Hyphenated will be taking a short break in the new year, with a new episode coming later in January.*)…

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Best Of Hyphenated 31:10

2y ago31:10

31:10

Hyphenated producer Kevin shares a compilation of the best moments over the last 100 episodes –including the topics of childhood, family and the weird & spooky– which have informed Joanna and Jenny’s experiences with ‘living in the hyphen’ (plus some of the best guests that have been on the show!)By Jenny Lorenzo, Joanna Hausmann, Kevin Bosch

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100th Episode! Joanna & Jenny Read Listener Emails 33:53

2y ago33:53

33:53

To commemorate the 100th episode of the podcast, Jenny and Joanna look back at how Hyphenated came to be, and then read emails from listeners, including one person that listens to the podcast when they are feeling lonely, another who was inspired to give up being a telemarketing scammer and go back to theater, and few who were encouraged to get dia…

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Bad Advice and Cliché Wisdom 41:39

2y ago41:39

41:39

Joanna and Hyphenated producer Kevin share what they believe to be some of the most annoying and pointless platitudes-passing-as-advice out there, including “Follow your dreams”, “There are no dumb questions” and "Don't go to bed angry", they discuss why some of those saying are so pointless or even harmful, and then try to figure out how to update…

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What It’s Like To Be A Video Game Character with Carolina Ravassa 52:51

2y ago52:51

52:51

Jenny and Joanna welcome their friend Carolina Ravassa, a Colombian-American actor who voices the character Sombra in the video game OVERWATCH, as they discuss the process and experience of being a voice actor, how the interactivity of video games is different than the passive relationship with film and TV, and what it’s like to interact with fans …

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When A Social Media Network Dies 37:46

2y ago37:46

37:46

Joanna and Jenny discuss the recent turmoil at Twitter, share their memories of long past social networks (such as AOL, MySpace, Tumblr and Vine), talk about the ways they utilize and engage with current social media platforms (like Facebook, Instagram and YouTube), and examine how Millennials went from LiveJournal to LinkedIn.…

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What’s It Like To Be Extra-Hyphenated? 28:09

2y ago28:09

28:09

Jenny welcomes back her best friend Karla Guerra, who was born in Honduras to her Honduran mother, but raised by her Colombian step-father’s family in the United States, as they talk about her experience not feeling Colombian, Honduran or American enough, growing up with family members who felt the need to overly-explain why she looked different th…

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Behind the Hyphenated: Bloopers and Outtakes 37:17

2y ago37:17

37:17

Hyphenated producer Kevin shares a series of deleted conversations and funny moments that were cut out from the (almost) 100 prior episodes, including when Johanna and Jenny talk about why they’re glad they were average looking when they were kids, reveal the times they feel they might've been bullies to others, Joanna schools Kevin on the differen…

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Is Kanye West Antisemitic? 43:35

2y ago43:35

43:35

Joanna welcomes back comedian and writer Eitan Levine, to discuss the growing concern of antisemitism in the mainstream sphere, including recent inflammatory statements from Ye (formerly known as Kanye West), share their experiences with the harassment they receive when being openly Jewish on the internet, and dispel myths about Judaism.…

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Going Viral with The Gregory Brothers 49:41

2y ago49:41

49:41

Joanna welcomes Evan and Andrew Gregory, part of THE GREGORY BROTHERS musical group that create the “songify” hits you all know (“Double Rainbow”, “Bed Intruder”, “It’s Corn”), as they discuss being YouTube pioneers, how they ended up becoming the internet’s premier remix masters, and the mystery and math behind going viral online.…

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How Horror Movies and Comedies Are Similar 41:47

2y ago41:47

41:47

Joanna and Jenny talk all things horror movies, as they discuss the ways different cultures tell scary stories, how the horror genre has changed and evolved to reflect the times over the decades, and why comedians, like Jordan Peele, are so good at creating scary experiences.By Jenny Lorenzo, Joanna Hausmann

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When is a Haunted House not just a Haunted House? 37:08

2y ago37:08

37:08

Jenny and Joanna discuss their experiences with all kinds of haunted houses, then Hyphenated producer Kevin talks with Jon Braver, creator of DELUSION, the first ever interactive horror theater company, about the emerging interactive theater industry and the process of creating immersive experiences.…

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Why Do Some Guys Try Infidelity? 36:03

2y ago36:03

36:03

Joanna and Jenny try talking about the current trend in the news of celebrities cheating on their spouses, how tying your personal life into your social media and digital content brand can backfire when you have a perceived moral failing, and what exactly is a “Wife Guy” and why it might be a red flag.…

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The Legend of Walter Mercado with “Mucho Mucho Amor” director Kareem Tabsch 31:41

2y ago31:41

31:41

Jenny welcomes documentary filmmaker Kareem Tabsch, co-director of the Netflix documentary “Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado” as they discuss how he ended up making a film about the famously flamboyant TV astrologer, plus he shares some behind-the-scenes stories about working with Walter, and gives us a peak at the future Latino-centr…

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Why Were Migrants Sent to Martha’s Vineyard? 34:34

2y ago34:34

34:34

Joanna and Jenny discuss the recent situation where a group of Venezuelan migrants seeking asylum where sent from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard by the governor of Florida, how they feel the whole stunt backfired on the intended purpose, and why it’s disheartening to them when Venezuelan and Cuban immigrants already living in the U.S. look down on curr…

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Being a Latina in the Video Game Industry 37:56

2y ago37:56

37:56

Jenny welcomes her best friend Karla Guerra, who is a Marketing and Publishing Producer for Hi-Rez Studios, as they talk about her journey working her way up in the video game industry without a college degree, and the undertaking to help create video games that feature diverse and inclusive characters (as well as the origins of the very particular…

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Confusing Latin American Sayings and What They Mean 40:12

2y ago40:12

40:12

Jenny and Joanna share various idioms and expressions from their home countries and try to explain their history and meaning, including “Un arroz con mango” and “Cachicamo diciéndole al morrocoy conchudo”, as well as other strange sayings from around the world. (With a cameo from Jenny’s dog Delilah, who’s antics coin a brand new 'modismo'.)…

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Crazy Weird Facts That Shocked Us 36:07

2y ago36:07

36:07

Joanna and Hyphenated producer Kevin exchange their favorite fun facts with each other, including who were the ‘Blue People of Kentucky’, the unexpected history of ketchup, how “gabagool” is not a real word, and why a samurai could’ve faxed Abraham Lincoln (and a super cool factoid about the Panama Canal that just did not impress Joanna at all).…

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From Telenovela Villain to International Pop Star with Ximena Sariñana 36:53

2y ago36:53

36:53

Joanna welcomes Ximena Sariñana, who started her career playing the child villain on the telenovela LUZ CLARITA and is now a Grammy Nominated singer-songwriter, as they talk about the constantly changing music industry, what it was like being considered a “Diva” while growing up as a child performer, and finding a balance as an artist and creator.…

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‘Back To School’ in the U.S. vs. Latin America 39:14

2y ago39:14

39:14

Joanna and Jenny chat about “Back to School” time, how the thought of it still gives Jenny anxiety today, why it didn’t have the same effect on Joanna when she went to school in Venezuela, and what ways we still look for similar opportunities for reinvention as adults.By Jenny Lorenzo, Joanna Hausmann

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Why Do Latino Shows Keep Getting Cancelled? 41:45

2+ y ago41:45

41:45

Jenny and Joanna discuss the current state of the entertainment industry, how corporate mergers end up cancelling Latino led shows like GORDITA CHRONICLES and movies like BATGIRL, why the age of the streaming services has ultimately closed more doors than it’s opened, and when algorithms control how authentic what you watch can be.…

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How Financial Mindfulness Benefits Everyone 40:27

2+ y ago40:27

40:27

Joanna welcomes CEO and entrepreneur Andrea Petersen, as they discuss the benefits of being financially literate, how investing your money doesn’t have to be so daunting, and what SCHOOL OF WHALES, the real estate crowdfunding platform Andrea co-founded, is doing to help people achieve financial mindfulness.…

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UPDATE on Joanna & Jenny’s Busy Careers (Comic-Con Edition!) 30:39

2+ y ago30:39

30:39

Hyphenated producer Kevin interviews Joanna and Jenny (separately) about why both of them were too busy to host the podcast this week. Turns out they each had a very packed and eventful week working at San Diego Comic-Con, Jenny moderating a panel for an upcoming Disney show in front of 4000 people, and Joanna on a panel for another upcoming Disney…

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Why Reproductive Rights Affect Everybody 32:45

2+ y ago32:45

32:45

Jenny welcomes back Dr. Stacy De-Lin, board-certified physician and an Associate Medical Director at Planned Parenthood, as they discuss the loss of reproductive rights due to the overturn of Roe v. Wade, and the impact restricting abortions in the United States will have on pregnant and non-pregnant people alike.…

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Going to an American Summer Camp in Venezuela and Other Summer Vacation Stories 34:57

2+ y ago34:57

34:57

Jenny and Joanna share their childhood experiences with SUMMER VACATION, like being sent to an American-style sleep-away camp in the grassland plains of Venezuela, spending the entire vacation in abuela and abuelo's backyard learning about botany and talking to parrots, getting bullied at science camp, and falling in love during summer school (as w…

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The Economy Of Creating Stronger Countries with Ricardo Hausmann 38:35

2+ y ago38:35

38:35

Joanna welcomes her Dad, noted economist Professor Ricardo Hausmann, as he tries to explain what it takes for some countries to be prosperous, why he followed a career in economics, and how his job as an educator is not so different from Joanna’s job as an entertainer.By Ricardo Hausmann, Joanna Hausmann

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Death, Loss and Grief 39:47

2+ y ago39:47

39:47

Joanna and Jenny discuss the recent passing of Joanna’s aunt, how different cultural rituals can help us process grief, what we can do to remember those we’ve lost, and the role spirituality can play in death.By Jenny Lorenzo, Joanna Hausmann

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How I Became A Simpsons Character with Tony Rodríguez 30:07

2+ y ago30:07

30:07

Jenny welcomes comedy performer Tony Rodríguez, who was recently cast as the new voice of Julio, the gay Latino character on THE SIMPSONS. On this Pride Month episode they discuss why queer representation in media is important, how Tony took a chance and landed the role of a lifetime, and Jenny’s own history making casting on Hanna-Barbera’s JELLYS…

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Our Dads And How They Shaped Us 38:59

2+ y ago38:59

38:59

Joanna and Jenny chat about DADS, what made Father’s Day initially controversial, how imposing gender norms can limit a child, and the way each of their father’s parenting approach made them the women they are today. (And they attempt to get one of their dads on the phone!)By Ricardo Hausmann, Jenny Lorenzo, Joanna Hausmann

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What Are The Horniest Countries? 32:58

2+ y ago32:58

32:58

Jenny and Joanna talk about which are the least and most sexually satisfied countries in the world, how religion, population, weather, politics and even cuisine can affect that ranking, and how Latin American country stack up against each other.By Jenny Lorenzo, Joanna Hausmann

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Interview with The Hernandez Bros, Creators of LOVE AND ROCKETS 28:26

2+ y ago28:26

28:26

Joanna and Jenny talk with Gilbert and Jaime Hernandez, who alongside their brother Mario, created the influential series LOVE AND ROCKETS, one of the first comic books in the alternative comics movement of the 1980s, which drew influences from Mexican-American culture, new wave, rock music & the late 1970s punk rock & hardcore scene in L.A. and fe…

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Why Do Parents Save Baby Teeth? 28:12

2+ y ago28:12

28:12

Jenny and Joanna talk about sentimental mementos, like the kind that parents save from their kid’s childhood (such as baby teeth, locks of hair and even umbilical cord), why we attached emotional value to inanimate objects, and when it crosses the line into hoarding.By Jenny Lorenzo, Joanna Hausmann

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Fears and Phobias 35:07

2+ y ago35:07

35:07

Joanna and Jenny discuss FEAR, from stage fright to the monster-in-the-closet, how phobias and anxiety are different, why the ability to be afraid is a biological safeguard, ways that fear manifests in modern times, and what happens when some people are unable to sense fear.By Joanna Hausmann, Jenny Lorenzo

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LIVE Recording at the LATINO COMICS EXPO 31:04

2+ y ago31:04

31:04

Jenny and Joanna record Live and In Person at the 2022 LATINO COMICS EXPO at the Museum of Latin American Art, where they speak to co-founder Ricardo Padilla about the importance of a Latino comics expo existing, co-founder Javier Hernandez about his comic series EL MUERTO: THE AZTEC ZOMBIE and his process to teaching art, and Kayden Phoenix about …

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When Having Strange Roommates is Madness 36:02

2+ y ago36:02

36:02

Joanna and Hyphenated producer Kevin ruminate on their past experiences with terrible roommates, including one that would steal from Joanna and another that might’ve sexually harassed Kevin, and try to decipher why the concept of cohabitation with strangers is so odd yet so common.By Joanna Hausmann, Kevin Bosch

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How a Web Series Can Become a TV Show with Ajay Kishore 32:19

2+ y ago32:19

32:19

Jenny welcomes Ajay Kishore, founder for STAREABLE FEST (the premier annual indie TV and web series festival in the US), as they discuss what it takes to make the leap from digital media to television, the obstacles and stigmas associated with creating for the internet as a career, and how Stareable Fest is building a web-to-TV pipeline for digital…

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The Value of Being Uncomfortable with Akilah Hughes 34:12

2+ y ago34:12

34:12

Joanna welcomes back writer, comedian, content creator and actress Akilah Hughes, as they talk about her upbringing in the American South, how it’s important to step outside of your comfort zone, and what they do to make a new place feel like home.By Akilah Hughes, Joanna Hausmann

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When You Move Away From Your Latino Parents 39:12

2+ y ago39:12

39:12

Joanna and Jenny talk about how their parents reacted when they moved away from home, why the expectation to be tethered to your family is different in the United States vs Latin America, how some parents expect their children to be reflections of them while others want their kids to become their own people, and the ways to cope with living so far …

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