Follow us back to Colombia for part 2 of Pedro El Escamoso! With Paula newly married to Cesar Luis Freidel, Pedro's love story may sound like it's doomed. But with new revenge plots, family drama, dirty scams, workplace romances, and Pedro-style shenanigans, this story is far from over. And don't worry, we have many, many more mullets in store. Cas…

In 2001, Caracol TV introduced us to Pedro Coral Tavera, a fun-loving, dancing, ladies man, with a mullet, a heart of gold, and a serious lying problem. Pedro El Escamoso, written by the powerhouse association of writers Luis Felipe Salamanca and Dago Garcia, turns tragedy into comedy in this cautionary tale of what happens when appearences matter …

This brilliant comedy brought to us by Julio Torres, Ana Fabrega, and Fred Amisen, weaves telenovela tropes into the fabric of modern television. Los Espookys is the story of four friends who turn their love of spooky shit into a not-super-profitable business. Follow this hilarious cast as they unravel family secrets, deal with heartache, and learn…

After enduring numerous humiliations at the hands of Angelica, Marimar runs away, glows up into Bella Aldama, and begins making revenge plans against the entire Santibañez family. In this second half of Marimar, we will see the how far a hurt person will go to avenge everything that was taken from them. Cast: Gloria De Leon (IG: gloriatheactress) G…

Marimar is the classic story of a young woman in love, with a dash of tropical flavor, and twist of revenge. In this remake of Inés Rodena’s tale “La Indomable”, Thalia takes us on a journey that teeters between love and madness, all in fabulous outfits and flawless makeup. Cast: Gloria De Leon (IG: gloriatheactress) Guest: Annique Arredondo (IG: @…

From creepy haunted houses, to serial killers, to true stories about demons and their victims, horror novelas know how to create the stuff of nightmares. In this episode, we'll talk all about the subgenre of telenovelas that has fascinated and frightened listeners for decades. From Chile to Mexico, we'll explore the stories of monsters, ghosts, and…

What would you do if you found out your world was a lie? Dani and friends search for the truth behind their origins, while running from the Coorporation that held them captive their entire lives. Unsure who to trust, they must find a way to get to the mysterious place in the Mexican desert where they hope to find answers. New suprises pop up at eve…

Weird stuff is going down in the small town of San Gregorio, and Dani and her friends need to figure out what's going on before more of their friends go missing. Dani Who?, from the producers of Sexo, Pudor, y Lagrimas, is an acid trip down memory lane. Set in 1990, this novela takes us back to high school, where five teenagers learn that they are …

In this second part of Rosa Salvaje things get super WILD! Rosa is still sometimes hating her husband and sometimes loving him, he is still one hundred percent of the time a piece of human garbage, and now we have even more mens falling in love with our lovely wild Rose. In the middle of all that, Rosa's mother is still trying to find her, Ricardo'…

Rosa, a charming young woman from the slums of Mexico, falls in love with the wealthy town fuckboy who uses her for a revenge prank on his sister. Ahhhh, young love. This classic love story comes to us via godmother of telenovelas Ines Rodena, who wrote the two novelas La Gata and La Indomable that were used as the basis of Rosa Salvaje, produced b…

Sanem finds her Albatross but her love story is anything but over. Her dreaming heart will have to face new challenges: fires, car accidents, shifty dudes fighting for her attention, and of course, sexy ladies trying to steal her man. Join us as we continue to find out if any of Sanem's wild shenanigans will work to keep her and Can together foreve…

Sanem is a dreamer and a writer, but to her family she's mostly just a nuisance and her parents just want her to get a job. She has zero interest in going to work, but when a clumsy workplace mishap turns into a sexy mystery, Sanem decides to keep showing up until she can discover the identity of the one she nicknames "The Albatross". Join us on th…

On the evening of December 28, 1992, a young telenovela actress is found brutally murdered on the side of a road. Her mother, a well-known telenovela writer, sets out on a journey for justice. Brazilian audiences are shocked by the crime, but the final blow comes when they learn the identity of the murderers.…

Today, we return to the seductive coffee plantations of Colombia. Gaviota is pregnant, Lucia is pissed off, and Sebastian is overwhelmed with family's problems. But don't worry, they only get worse. Join us on this highly caffeinated, wild ride! Cast: Gloria De Leon (IG: gloriatheactress) Guest: Gabriela Paciel (IG: gabrielapaciel) Noveleando theme…

Today, we travel to the delicious coffee fields of Colombia, where a coffee picker nicknamed La Gaviota, will steal your heart the way she stole the hearts of millions of telenovela viewers across Latin America. This beautiful love story comes to us from Colombian screenwriter Fernando Gaitan, several years before giving us our beloved, Yo Soy Bett…

We continue with this modern, "Modern Prometheus" story by Brazilian screenwriter Gloria Perez. In El Clon: Part 2 we will dive into the sexy side of ethics, as we follow Jade's love story with Lucas and what happens when she runs into Lucas' clone, Daniel. Cast: Gloria De Leon (IG: gloriatheactress) Guest: Karina Contreras (IG: kmarksthespot) Sipp…

Happy Halloweeeeeeen! On this very special episode, we talk hair, make-up, outfits, and all the boobage that goes into creating iconic novela looks. What's your favorite novela cosplay? Whatever it is, put it on and join us as we delve into the world of costumes! Cast: Gloria De Leon (IG: gloriatheactress) Ely Meza (IG: tiny_shenanigans) Mal de Amo…

This modern-day "Frankenstein" tale comes from the brilliant mind of Brazilian screenwriter Gloria Perez. Set in contemporary America and Morocco, El Clon, makes us ask ourselves the age old questions, "Is it right for a man to create another man in a laboratory?", "What happens to a man created in such a way?", "Will Saúl Lisazo's eyebrows ever ag…

Shout out to the Mexicanos! Written by the queen of historietas, Yolanda Vargas Dulché, Maria Isabel is a story about an indigenous woman searching for her place, caught between two cultures. It’s also about how sexy Mexico is with all its glistening pools and luscious waterfalls making everybody wet all the time. Cast: Gloria De Leon (IG: gloriath…

In this episode we talk about the only Mexican novela to star an American actor: Dos Mujeres Un Camino, starring Erik Estrada of CHiPs fame. This novela written by Emilio Larrosa, Alejandro Pohlenz, and Veronica Suarez, was a hit sensation, due in part, to it's star studded cast that featured everyone from Laura Leon to Selena (RIP). The main story…

Small towns hide big secrets in Pueblo Chico, Infierno Grande (written by Mario Hernandez). Novela Plot: 24:25 Cast: Gloria De Leon (IG: gloriatheactress) Delia Gomez (IG: itsdeliagomez) Noveleando theme song written, performed, and produced by: Shireen Amini Find us on Instagram @NoveleandoPodcast Contact: If you would like to contact us, please e…

All the passion comes together in Mulheres Apaixonadas, the Brazilian novela by Manoel Carlos. Cast: Gloria De Leon (IG: gloriatheactress) Delia Gomez (IG: itsdeliagomez) Noveleando theme song written, performed, and produced by: Shireen Amini Find us on Instagram @NoveleandoPodcast Contact: If you would like to contact us, please email us at Novel…

In this episode we talk about the 2019 remake of Cuna de Lobos, by the same name. This re-write takes Carlos Olmos' original work and re-creates the drama in a modern setting. Like the original, this tale surprises us at every turn, and we are LIVING for the fiercest villain of all time: Catalina Creel. Plot: 8:27 Vilma vs Miguel: 51:23 Maria Rubio…

In this episode we talk about Cuna de Lobos, the novela that introduced us to the most dangerous novela villain ever created, Catalina Creel. In this work by Mexican playwright, Carlos Olmos, we explore the depths of human greed, and how far some people will go to maintain their social status. Carlos Olmos: 12:10 The Anniversary: 14:05 The Music/En…

In this episode we talk about the historical fiction novela, Ramona, based on the novel by Helen Hunt Jackson, by the same name. We discuss the turmoil of California in the 1850s, as countless Mexican and Native people were displaced by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, and we'll explore how racial discrimination plays a part in the story of Romona …

In this episode, we talk about our favorite huerfanita: Luz Clariiiiitaaaaaaa. This lovable tale by Abel Santa Cruz stole our hearts and brightened our days, and we're here for all of it! La Entrada: 5:10 Abel Santa Cruz: 11:35 Plot: 17:13 Luz Clarita, the symbolic ray of Hope: 44:00 Why she so white??? Colorism and the Luz Clarita Whitewash Effect…

In this super spooky, Halloween episode, we talk all about the villains! We talk about the craziness, the creepiness, and all-around evilness of the characters that make us genuinely scared to leave our homes. Cast: Gloria De Leon (IG: gloriatheactress) Delia Gomez (IG: itsdeliagomez) Noveleando theme song written, performed, and produced by: Shire…

In this episode, we talk about Alcanzar Una Estrella II, the novela that brought us fun teenage pop group "Muñecos de Papel". Learn all about our obsession with Ricky Martin, right from where it began. Plot: 6:14 Jeans and Long Hair: 13:08 Sequels??? 18:01 Muñecos de Papel: 22:30 Mariana Garza's Deep, Dark, Secret: 25:45 Pedro Fernandez: 29:01 Rick…

In this episode we talk about the teen classic Alcanzar una Estrella, by Rita Macedo. This tale of teenage romance, written by a cinema icon, set our dreams on fire with a star studded cast that included members of the pop sensation Timbiriche. Veronica Castro Update: 4:24 Plot: 12:27 Ugly Duckling Syndrome: 16:30 Rita Macedo: 25:19 Perspectives on…

In this episode we talk about the novela that started it all, El Derecho De Nacer, by Felix B Caignet, based on the radionovela by the same name. It's a Cuban story, transplanted to Mexico, and as culturally relevant today as it was in 1948. We talk about how this story about unconditional love, challenges racial and societal barriers and why it's …

In this episode we talk about La Pícara Soñadora, based on the 1956 film of the same name, by Abel Santa Cruz. It's the only novela ever written about the luxuries of squatting. Lupita is young woman living her dreams, even if it requires her to set aside her morals (at least until she can afford to have a conscience). Abel Santa Cruz: 2:15 Plot: 5…

In this episode we talk about the coming-of-age classic Quinceañera, based on the 1960 film of the same name, written by Jorge Duran Chavez, Alfonzo Rosas Priego, and Edmundo Baez Felix. The story dealt with some pretty adult topics both on screen and behind the scenes, and it's the novela that launched the careers of Adela Noriega and Thalia. Clas…

In this episode, we talk about the Caridad Bravo Adams classic tale of love and revenge: La Mentira. Starring Kate del Castillo and Guy Ecker, this novela tells a twisty tale of Rancho romance. What would YOU do if you found out our love life was a lie? Caridad Bravo Adams: 2:38 A fine line between Love and Hate: 7:35 What would YOU do?: 10:29 Prim…

In this episode, we talk about the cult classic El Extraño Return de Diana Salazar, written by Margarita Villaseñor. We discuss the spooky concepts that set this novela apart from all others including reincarnation and supernatural abilities. Plot: 4:33 Reincarnation: 6:06 Colonizer Religion vs Native Spirituality: 8:37 Siempre Bruja on Netflix: 14…

In this episode, we talk about Soñadoras, the teenage, coming of age story by Alejandro Pohlenz, Saul Perez, and Pedro Pablo Quintanilla. It's the a cautionary tale about what happens when teenagers are allowed to live life free of consequences, until they realize money can't actually protect them from all consequences, but through it all they fall…

In this episode, we talk about one of Gloria and Delia's all time favorite novelas, Agujetas de Color de Rosa. This Susan Crowley and Gabriela Ortigoza collab, featured the close-knit Armendares family, who had to completely reinvent themselves after a death in the family left them on the street. At the center of the stories is the ice-skating rink…

In this episode, we talk about las canciones! The ones we love, the ones Delia hates, and everything in-between. They're what invites us into the novela world and motivates us to become invested in the stories. It's like our favorite thing about novelas! Common Images and Themes: 3:18 Songs: the Best and the Worst: 6:23 Timbiriche: 17:12 Theme Song…

In this episode, we talk about the Ines Rodena novela La Usurpadora. We discuss twin stereotypes, sibling rivalries, and weird love triangles. We also talk bout the little known sequel to La Usurpadora that took place one year after the happily-ever-after wedding of Carlos Daniel and Paulina. Plot: 3:35 Evil Twins: 10:50 Rags to Riches: 16:00 Sibli…

In this episode, we talk about the 1950s, Rock & Roll inspired, novela Baila Conmigo. We talk about the star-studded cast that brought to life this classic coming of age story written by Susan Crowley and Gabriela Ortigoza. A unique story with a star-studded cast: 2:05 The American Cousin: 5:35 Forbidden Love: 7:20 Good girls are boring: 12:05 Clar…

In this episode, we talk about the novela that taught us all how to break out of our shy, teenage, shells: Rebelde. We'll dish about the characters, and even talk some trash about some real people. Plus, we'll introduce you to the awesome Cris Morena, the creative genius behind Rebelde and it's predecessors from Argentina. The Rebelde Experience: 2…

In this episode, we talk about the super sexy novela Corazon Salvaje. We talk pirates, love affairs, and all the other steamy moments that made us very uncomfortable to be watching tv with our parents. History of Corazon Salvaje: 4:35 Plot: 6:50 Sister Code: 15:35 Water is sexy AF: 18:57 Sexual Tension: 22:35 Pirate Fantasy vs Pirate Reality: 24:05…

In this episode, we talk about Maria la del Barrio, starring Thalia, and Itati Cantoral. We talk about the off-the-wall craziness of the plot, the sadness of rich people, and the hotness of Fernando Colunga. History of Maria la del Barrio: 3:55 Plot: 7:10 Soraya Montenegro: 7:55 Plot (cont'd): 9:55 Telenovelas are Hell by Tamara Yajia: 14:00 Openin…

In this episode, we talk about the Colombian novela Yo Soy Betty, La Fea. We discuss the problematic nature of beauty standards, and we talk about how important it is to have your own "cuartel de las feas" in your life. History of Yo Soy Betty, La Fea: 4:20 Plot: A Symphony in 3 Acts: 6:40 El Cuartel De Las Feas: 12:13 La Fea Mas Bella: 14:05 A Car…

In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane to visit the adorable and lovable characters of Carrusel. We trace back the history of the franchise from it's inception as a tv series starring the original teacher: Jacinta Pichimahuida, created by Abel Santa Cruz in 1966. History of Carrusel: 6:40 The Kids of Carrusel: 13:30 "Maestra Ximena" IRL: …

In this episode we discuss the novela Rubi, from it's start as a fotonovela by Yolanda Vargas Dulche, to the most recent version (2004), starring Barbara Mori. History of Rubi: 5:05 Interview with Gloria's mom (in Spanish): 9:18 Plot of Rubi: 14:02 Rubi: Villain or Protagonist?: 19:23 Teresa: 20:54 Mexican vs Colombian P.O.V.: 25:24 BFFs/Female Fri…

In this episode you'll get to meet Gloria and Delia, creators of Noveleando. Gloria and Delia discuss what it was like growing up watching novelas. From falling in love with Ricky Martin, to that secret product Thalia marketed in the early 90s but everyone just forgot about, Gloria and Delia reminisce about novela life. Cast: Gloria De Leon, and De…