Locatora Radio is a weekly podcast dedicated to archiving the present and shifting the culture forward. Hosted by Mala Muñoz and Diosa Femme, two IG friends turned podcast partners. They break down pop culture, current events, and feminism through nuanced interviews with Latinx creatives and artists. Founded in 2016, Locatora Radio was podcasting independently until joining iHeartRadio's My Cultura Podcast Network in 2022.
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S2: On this season of More Than a Movie, host Alex Fumero takes us through some of our favorite films that have impacted Latino Cinema. From Andy Garcia’s 1990 breakout role in Godfather III to Natalie Morales’s 2021 double directorial debut with Plan B and Language Lessons, this podcast looks at the story behind the story of Latino movies over the last several decades. Every episode will reveal something about the movie you didn’t know, feature interviews with the biggest actors, directors, ...
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SEASON 2: La Luz del Mundo Sacred Scandal, named one of Podtrac’s Best New Podcasts of 2022, embarks on its second season, focusing on Mexico-based megachurch La Luz del Mundo (Light of the World). It tells the story of Naasón Joaquín García, a self-proclaimed apostle, who is currently behind bars after pleading guilty in June 2022 of sexually abusing girls from his congregation. Naasón is currently serving a nearly 17-year sentence, but maintains his innocence. Host and investigative journa ...
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Hosts EVA LONGORIA and MAITE GOMEZ-REJÓN explore the origins of some of the most delicious dishes, ingredients, and beverages from their culture. They’ll share personal memories and family stories, decode culinary customs, and even provide a recipe for listeners to try at home. Through lighthearted dialogue and historical facts, our hosts will take us on a culinary journey that will connect our past with our present and prove that we are all Hungry for History.
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Guess what America? You’re part of Latin America, whether you like it or not. “4 From the South” is a podcast hosted by TV writer Steve Hely (The Office, 30 Rock, Veep) of the USA and comedian Fabrizio Copano of Chile that introduces Latin America to America. Each episode tells four stories from the news, sports, culture or entertainment worlds of Latin America, with Fab, Steve and their guests discussing and riffing on the stories. All while trying to assess what they mean for us and Big La ...
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Sisters of the Underground is an 8-episode scripted series by Executive Producers Eva Longoria and Dania Ramirez. It follows the true story of three courageous women, known as the Mirabal sisters, who changed the world. Their lifelong activism in the Dominican Republic and state-orchestrated assassination ignited outrage that led to the downfall of one of the most brutal and enduring dictators of the 20th Century, Rafael Trujillo (aka El Jefe). This series takes us back to a period when the ...
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In this special limited podcast series, creator and producer Lin-Manuel Miranda, of Hamilton and In the Heights fame, chats with host Eva Longoria about his musical turned movie, In the Heights. Quiara Alegría Hudes (writer/producer) and Alex Lacamoire (executive music producer) join this in-depth conversation about the inspiration for In the Heights and how it went from the stage to the screen. Episodes immerse listeners into the genesis of Miranda’s first hit production, that he wrote when ...
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In soccer, the best, most efficient form of myth-making happens at the FIFA World Cup. It’s been this way since 1930, and every four years since. The World Cup has grown into a behemoth since that time, with a global viewership of 3.5 billion. That’s right, billion. That’s a third of the world tuning in to see the crescendo of the most popular sport. The World Cup is where players announce themselves, heroes are born, legends first whispered, and crowns forged. That’s where Kings of Soccer a ...
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2. La Bamba (Pt. 1) with Lou Diamond Phillips
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“I didn’t think I had a shot at Richie.” Nearly 40 years after its release, La Bamba remains a cinematic landmark for representation and one of the highest-grossing Latino films of all time. We interviewed the star of the movie, Lou Diamond Phillips, about landing his big break, inhabiting the role of Chicano music icon Richie Valens, and bonding w…
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Capítulo 193: Tending To Your Inner Garden with Natalia Lafourcade
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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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1. The Godfather Part III with Andy Garcia
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“I remember saying to myself, ‘that’s my part.’” For the season two premiere of More Than a Movie, we sat down with Andy Garcia to discuss the path to his legendary acting career, navigating Hollywood as a Latino, and manifesting his role as the successor to the most notorious crime boss in film history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…
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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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On this season of More Than a Movie, host Alex Fumero takes us through some of our favorite films that have impacted Latino Cinema. From Andy Garcia’s 1990 breakout role in Godfather III to Natalie Morales’s 2021 double directorial debut with Plan B and Language Lessons, this podcast looks at the story behind the story of Latino movies over the las…
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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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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
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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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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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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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
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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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La Luz Del Mundo: Finding The Force Within
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Leaving a high control group isn’t as simple as walking out through the front door. A cult is not simply a physical location, it’s a lifestyle, a belief system, a community and a state of mind. So is it possible to know if the preacher, the yoga guru, or the beloved politician you, or a loved one, are so taken with, is really a narcissistic psychop…
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Capítulo 167: Me, My Mental Health, & I: On Being Delulu
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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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Through the perspective of whistleblower Sochil Martin and the emergence of an online forum, we delve into the intricate web of events that led to the downfall of Naason Joaquin, the leader of the controversial religious organization La Luz del Mundo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Capítulo 166: Me, My Mental Health & I: Sad Girl Culture with Homegirl Consejos
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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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The counts against Naason are plenty. The Accusations are damning! And finally, after countless postponements, the five Jane Does get ready to face their abuser in court. But nothing goes as planned. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts
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Capítulo 165: Me, My Mental Health & I -Grieving Online with Adriana Alejandre
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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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La Luz Del Mundo: The Life and Death of Karem Leon
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We dive into the life of Karem León to better understand what LLDM has in store for those that dare to push against the church’s airtight defenses. In 1997, Moises Padilla, Amparo Aguilar and Karem Leon spoke out against La Luz del Mundo, but their accusations were ignored, leading to devastating consequences for the victims. When members leave the…
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Capítulo 164: Me, My Mental Health & I with Dani Fernandez
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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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The leaders of LLDM, known as the "royal family," preach about austerity and sacrifice to their followers, but behind the scenes, they live in opulence with luxurious mansions and private zoos. The question remains: where is all this wealth coming from, and what is the true source of the church's financial power? In this episode, we dive into the f…
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Capítulo 163: We're Back! Are You Listening?
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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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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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Where does the victim end and the perpetrator begin? The story of Alondra Ocampo, Naason's confidant and also a survivor. To understand how Alondra Ocampo: the victim, became Alondra Ocampo: the predator – we take a closer look at the inner workings of the cult - the tight control, the constant fear, the guilt and shame, the psychological manipulat…
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