Best Radiophonics Podcasts (2024)

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

7h ago32:03

32:03

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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Capítulo 202: Somos Más 32:00

7d 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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Capítulo 201: Do It For The Plot! 42:45

14d ago42:45

42:45

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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Capítulo 200: Memory Bank 54:57

21d 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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Capítulo 199: Childfree By Choice with Vicky Loza 59:08

28d 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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Capítulo 198: One Mother's Mission: Norma Melgoza Paredes 23:57

1M ago23:57

23:57

In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, we're joined by Norma Melgoza Paredes, founder of The Hissing Cats Corp and grieving mother. In 2022, Melgoza-Paredes lost both of her daughters, Candice and Marylyn. She is on a mission to tell their stories and raise awareness about a specific prescription medicine. Content Wanrning: Please be advised th…

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Capítulo 197: Radical Mothering with Anayvette Martínez 50:43

1M ago50:43

50:43

Anayvette Martínez is the co-founder of Radical Monarchs, an organization that supports young girls & gender expansive youth of color. Martínez joins Locatora Radio to discuss how her daughter inspired the creation of the org, what it means to practice radical mothering, and creating a chosen family. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locato…

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Capítulo 196: Shapeshifting with Girl Ultra 45:15

1M ago45:15

45:15

Mariana de Miguel aka Girl Ultra joins us to discuss her Coachella debut, how Mexico City shows up in her sound, and how second-gen Mexican Americans are connecting with her music. 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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Capítulo 195: Hot To Hate with Jillian Hernandez 1:01:26

2M ago1:01:26

1:01:26

How did Jennifer Lopez go from icon to the internet's most ridiculed? After the release of JLO's latest projects, "This Is Me Now" and "The Greatest Love Story Never Told", we noticed a slew of JLO hate. In this capítulo, we make a case for art criticism and are joined by scholar and writer, Jillian Hernandez. She discusses what this rise in slande…

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Capítulo 194: USC's "Happiest Daddy:" Lázaro Aguero 57:32

2M ago57:32

57:32

The University of Southern California (USC) has made headlines for how university administrators have handled student protests and on-campus activations in support of Palestine. We're joined by USC father and activist, Lázaro Aguero, who was present during the protest and police escalation last Wednesday, April 24th. A clip of Aguero went viral aft…

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Capítulo 193: Tending To Your Inner Garden with Natalia Lafourcade 44:29

2M ago44:29

44:29

Welcome to Season 9, locamores! In this first capítulo, we catch up on what we've been up to off-season and introduce our new theme: Love At First Listen. In the later half of this episode, we sit down with Grammy-Award Winning Artist, Natalia Lafource at Sony Studios, to discuss the making of her album, how she connects with her audience, and what…

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Introducing: Locatora Season 9 3:06

2M ago3:06

3:06

Welcome to Locatora Season 9! 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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Introducing: Chiquis and Chill 0:57

5M ago0:57

0:57

Get ready to hear Chiquis like never before. In her new podcast, “Chiquis and Chill,” the Latin Grammy winner shares her experience growing up in a famous household, how she’s managed to be so successful in the male-dominated music industry and how she navigates relationships. We’ll also explore health, beauty, entrepreneurship and some spicier top…

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Capítulo 192: Ethical Chisme 51:53

5M ago51:53

51:53

Tune into the final episode of Season 8! In this capítulo, we review a Locatora original concept, ethical chisme. In 2017, we coined this term with the help of our guest Ruben Angel. Since then, we've expanded our definition of ethical chisme. In this episode, we go over some macro and micro examples. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locat…

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Capítulo 191: Curly and Maya of The Super Secret Bestie Club 1:08:30

5M ago1:08:30

1:08:30

The illustrious duo of The Super Secret Bestie Club Podcast, Curly Velasquez and Maya Murillo join us to discuss their deepest, darkest secrets! We discuss their journey from Buzzfeed's PeroLike to independent creators/artists, growing up on the internet, and their 2024 dating strategy. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions…

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Capítulo 190: "We're Girls" 30:40

6M ago30:40

30:40

The "girls" are everywhere these days! From girl math to girl dinner, adult women are GIRLS! In today's episode, we look at the cultural zeitgeist and how both girlhood and womanhood are being defined. How are women remaining girlhood and is it necessarily a bad thing? And how does the patriarchy infantilize women? Source: Woman In Retrograde Relat…

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Capítulo 189: Estrangement in the Latinx Community 42:29

6M ago42:29

42:29

Often, when we think of Latinx/Latinos and their families, we think of a large, close-knit one. But some of us have distant, dysfunctional, or estranged families. For today's episode, we're joined by Violetta Fernandez, a Mexican American therapist, to unpack the distinct ways estrangement shows up in our communities. She created a platform called …

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Capítulo 188: Amiga, How Do You Start A New Year? 25:58

6M ago25:58

25:58

For the first episode of 2024, Mala and Diosa ease into the year by playing We All Grow's bilingual card deck called, "Amigas Circle." They discuss the new beginnings 2024 brings, like grad school, new routines, and Related Episode: Capítulo 153: Getting Playful Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/liste…

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Capítulo 187: Self-Care For Latinas with Raquel Reichard 43:29

6M ago43:29

43:29

In today's installment of Locatora Radio, we are joined by journalist, author, and friend, Raquel Reichard. We discuss some of the central themes in her debut book, Self-Care For Latinas, such as marianismo, imposter syndrome, and why women (especially Latinas) must practice self-care. Raquel Reichard is an award-winning journalist is currently the…

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Capítulo 186: Transformative Justice with Doris Anahí Muñoz 48:12

7M ago48:12

48:12

Artist and former music manager, Doris Anahí Muñoz joins Locatora Radio to discuss how she used transformative justice to heal and move forward after a very public, online, community call-out in 2022. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Capítulo 185: Diosa and Mala's 2023 Recap 38:48

7M ago38:48

38:48

We're winding down this year with a personal recap of 2023. We dive into what's been happening behind the scenes of our lives. From Mala's meet-cute at Vallarta to Diosa's first year of marriage, las Locatoras get personal about their triumphs and hardships of 2023. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/l…

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Capítulo 184: Univisión & The Latino Vote 35:29

7M ago35:29

35:29

Welcome back to Locatora Radio, locamores! In this week's episode we pay our respects to public radio pioneer, Maria Martin & the affinity Latinos/Latines have for radio. We also discuss ousted representative, George Santos. Is social media turning him into a Gay icon?! We also dive into Univision's interview with former President Donald Trump and …

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Capítulo 183: Solidarity with Palestine featuring Loren Medina 38:04

7M ago38:04

38:04

For this episode of Locatora Radio, we continue our coverage of the crisis in Palestine. We're joined by Loren Medina, founder of Guerrera Marketing & PR. Medina is of Cuban and Palestinian descent and for her, the personal IS political. She breaks down how we can all join movements and what solidarity looks like. Support the show: https://www.patr…

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Capítulo 182: Cantando Resistencia with Catalina Garcia 39:14

7M ago39:14

39:14

In this episode of Locatora Radio, Catalina Garcia of Monsieur Perine joins us to discuss their latest album, Bolero Apocaliptico. We discuss music as a tool for activism, resistance and healing. Note: Bolero Apocaliptico won a Latin Grammy for Best Alternative album after we recorded this episode. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora…

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Capítulo 181: Seven Year Locaversary 45:05

8M ago45:05

45:05

Welcome to the Locaversary episode! We've been producing our Radiophonic Novela since November 2016. In this special anniversary episode, we reflect on this podcast journey and what we've learned along the way. We also hear from our listeners at the end. Thank you to Jenn, Jackie, Erika, Caroline, Lala, and our audio editor, Stephanie for contribut…

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Capítulo 180: Palestina Libre 39:42

8M ago39:42

39:42

In this episode, we dive into decolonial frameworks, personal and political praxis, and historical and current Latin American and Palestinian solidarity. Works Cited: Ethnic Cleansing Translation Guide Palestine x Puerto Rico Connections Somos Sur: Mapuche and Palestinian Chileans Stand in Solidarity with Gaza Support the show: https://www.patreon.…

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Capítulo 179: Cultivating Empathy During Times of Crisis with Jean Guerrero 43:34

8M ago43:34

43:34

In this capítulo, Jean Guerrero, columnist for the Los Angeles Times joins us to discuss the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Palestine. How does misinformation threaten democracy during times of global conflict? We discuss the digital economy, the algorithm, how the billionaire class depends on us, and how to cultivate empathy. Read her column here.…

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Capítulo 178: Manifest Your Dreams with Jasmine Maldonado 31:14

8M ago31:14

31:14

In this episode of Locatora Radio, we sit down with Jasmine Maldonado, founder of Persona The Shop and co-founder of Midcity Mercado. We learn about her entrepreneurial family and what inspired her to take a leap of faith when launching her businesses. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…

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Capítulo 177: Diosa's 30th in Peru + LA news! 30:28

9M ago30:28

30:28

Las Locatoras traveled to Perú for Diosa's 30th birthday! They recount their experience doing the Inca Trail, Mala trying cuy for the first time, and Diosa visiting her family! For the second half of this episode, we discuss LA news and formerly elected officials. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/lis…

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Capítulo 176: Sustainable Fashion with The Radical Clothing Swap 40:53

9M ago40:53

40:53

The four women behind LA-founded, Radical Clothing Swap, are on a mission to normalize radical sustainability by providing free clothes for all. They host a monthly free clothing swap, where anyone can find a new look while slowing down overconsumption. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for p…

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My Cultura Conversations: Our Voices, Our Stories, Our Experiences 41:33

9M ago41:33

41:33

Wilmer Valderrama is joined by actors Adam Rodriguez, Stephanie Beatriz, and Overcomfort Podcast host Jenicka Lopez for a heartfelt and insightful conversation on Latinidad. Listen as the group share their memories on growing up in a Latino household, their experiences with learning (and not learning) Spanish, and how they ended up choosing their c…

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Capítulo 175: MexiAmericana with Veronique Medrano 41:19

9M ago41:19

41:19

In this capítulo, we're joined by Tejana songwriter and musician, Veronique Medrano. We discuss the release of her new album titled, MexiAmericana, the current soundscape of Tejano music, and how creative writing fuels her music. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Capítulo 174: Latinx History Month - Pop Culture's Best 59:16

9M ago59:16

59:16

Welcome back to Locatora Radio! September 15th to October 15th, marks Latinx History Month in the U.S. In this episode, we’re reviewing the most pivotal pop culture moments in Latinx History, starting in 1980s to present day. We discuss iconic moments, like JLO's Versace dress (which led to the invention of Google Images), "lo que se ve, no se preg…

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Capítulo 173: BEYONCE?! 52:14

10M ago52:14

52:14

We are still floating on Planet Renaissance, after attending Beyoncé's Worldwide Tour. In this episode, we reflect on only knowing a world that includes Beyoncé. From Destiny's Child to her solo career, we look back at Beyoncé's cultural impact. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…

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Capítulo 172: Podcasting Through IT - How We Survived Our Indie Era 31:38

10M ago31:38

31:38

Have you ever wondered how Locatora Radio survived six years of indie podcasting? For My Cultura's Two Year Anniversary Live Show, we get into how we self-funded Locatora with the help of our listeners for years, before signing with iHeart Radio's My Cultura Podcast Network. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystu…

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Capítulo 171: Sapphic Storytelling with Jade Richard Craven 44:47

10M ago44:47

44:47

In this week's installment of Locatora Radio, we're joined by Jade Richard Craven, the writer and co-executive producer of the Tubi Original film, Gridiron Grind, a sapphic coming-of-age story for a high school football player. Gridiron Grind is based on Richard Craven's true experience playing on all-boys football team. We talk to Richard Craven a…

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Capítulo 170: We Love America 44:59

10M ago44:59

44:59

This is a film retrospective of America Ferrera's work! From the Disney Channel Original Gotta Kick It Up to truly iconic feature films like Real Women Have Curves and Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants and now BARBIE, America Ferrera has brought life to stories about Latinas on the big screen. Playing characters that are often othered, criticized,…

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Capítulo 169: Hurriquake?! 49:40

10M ago49:40

49:40

Welcome back to our regularly scheduled programming! This week we discuss: Hurricane Hilary, Mala's city girl era and Diosa's existential dread. 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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Capítulo 168: Therapy Speak & Setting Boundaries with Gloria Osborne-Sheeler 31:22

11M ago31:22

31:22

This is the final episode of our mini-series, Me, My Mental Health & I. We discuss weaponizing "therapy speak" and learning how to set boundaries with Gloria Osborne-Sheeler, founder of Glow In Therapy. Vanity Fair Article Here. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Capítulo 167: Me, My Mental Health, & I: On Being Delulu 32:17

11M ago32:17

32:17

In this episode, we dive into the history of hysteria and the concept of being "delulu". We'll explore how these terms have been used in the past and how they continue to affect our understanding of mental health today. Get tickets for our live show! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…

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Capítulo 166: Me, My Mental Health & I: Sad Girl Culture with Homegirl Consejos 43:06

11M ago43:06

43:06

In this 3rd episode of our mental health mini-series, we're joined by two licensed social workers, Mirian Juarez and Sasha Robles, creators of Homegirl Consejos. This new collective aims to create space for homegirls to unpack the bullshit & exchange consejos. We talk about sad girls, mental health myths, and staying healthy when you're forever onl…

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Capítulo 165: Me, My Mental Health & I -Grieving Online with Adriana Alejandre 39:20

11M ago39:20

39:20

In this second episode of our mental health mini-series, we interview Adriana Alejandre, licensed therapist and founder of Latinx Therapy, a therapy directory and podcast. After losing her mother, Adriana made the decision to share about her grieving journey publicly on social media. In this capítulo, we talk about radical vulnerability, storytelli…

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Capítulo 164: Me, My Mental Health & I with Dani Fernandez 33:51

12M ago33:51

33:51

This season we're brining our listeners a mini-series titled Me, My Mental Health, and I. Our first guest is writer, actress, and mental health advocate, Dani Fernandez. We discuss the WGA Writer's Strike, positive affirmations and her healing journey. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…

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Capítulo 163: We're Back! Are You Listening? 46:51

12M ago46:51

46:51

Welcome back to Season 8! In this brand new capítulo, we catch up on local happenings during our time off. We cover the Writer's Strike, Dodger's Pride Night & the Flamin' Hot Cheeto Movie. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Extended Trailer 5:08

12M ago5:08

5:08

Hola locamores! We are so excited to bring you Season 8 of our podcast this week. We can't wait for you to join us for more special interviews and hot takes on trending topics. In anticipation for our launch, we've put together an extended trailer for you. We take you on a trip down memory lane and give you a preview of what you can expect starting…

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Introducing Locatora Season 8 1:59

12M ago1:59

1:59

Welcome to Locatora Season 8! 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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Capítulo 162: Thirty, Flirty and Thriving 37:24

1y ago37:24

37:24

Our first network season comes to an end! In this final capítulo, we recap our first 30-episode season of Locatora Radio and discuss what's stayed the same and what's changed. We covered so much during Season 7, from the decline of feminism to the rise of the conservative Latina. Tune in to hear more about our indie-to-network journey! Support the …

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Capítulo 161: Spanish Sin Pena 34:51

1y ago34:51

34:51

In this capítulo, we are joined by Wendy Ramirez and Jackie Rodriguez of Spanish Sin Pena, an organization teaching and empowering our community to learn and practice Spanish. Learn about their trajectory and how you can join! From the Bay to the Midwest, we also hear more testimonios from listeners from around the U.S. They share their experience …

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Capítulo 160: No Sabo Kids 54:50

1y ago54:50

54:50

After Diosa went VIRAL for discussing the history of language violence, we noticed many people questioning the validity of that history. In this episode, we dive into the history of language violence in the American Southwest, Mexican-only schools, and the modern-day pochos, aka No Sabo Kids. Listeners from around the U.S., share their experience w…

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Capítulo 159: Mujeres Difíciles with iLe 26:49

1y ago26:49

26:49

Welcome back, locamores! We are joined by Puerto Rican singer, composer and vocalist iLe. She released her third album, Nacarile in 2022 and collaborated with artists like, Ivy Queen, Natalia Lafourcade and Flor de Toloache, among others. We learn about her creative process, creating feminist anthems and how social movements inspire her work. iLe w…

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