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She Said...Let's!"The Good Work" w/ Rubén MendiveCohosts K. Broch & Hannah Horwatt chat with Writer, Producer & cohost of La Lista: A Latinx Writers Podcast...Rubén Mendive!
In today's episode we’ll be chatting fellowships and starting a podcast from scratch, finding out who we are in Malcolm In The Middle, hear our guest’s blue sky ideas, and taking an illegal adventure as either Bonnie or Clyde in, How…Did We Get Here?
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LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast117. MARCUS JONESA BLACK & PUERTO RICAN (AND CUBAN) SURPRISE JOURNALIST NOW TRYING TO BE HELPFUL We had an incredible chat about growing up in Maryland, lessons learned at Buzzfeed News, representation in entertainment news coverage, and writing for Entertainment Weekly! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2022-01-181h 00LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast116. VICTORIA BUITRONAN ECUADORIAN SOMETIMES LLORONA BUT ALWAYS FOCUSED Latina Writer An amazing chat about growing up in the US and Ecuador, how migration shapes identity, building community with @latinaswhohike, and her upcoming book, A Body Across Two Hemispheres! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2022-01-0449 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast115. DANIEL LARIOSA HUMOROUSLY MELANCHOLY SALVADORAN Latinx Writer We had an incredible chat about growing up in the US, moving back to El Salvador with his family, generational echoes in storytelling, and the journey to his latest short film, SUPERESTAR! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2021-12-141h 09LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast114. JESS PINEDAA MIAMI-BRED CUBANITA WRITER QUE NO TIENE PELO EN LA LENGUA But maybe still says the "L" in salmon We had an amazing chat about growing up in Miami, transitioning from kids shows to network TV, how her Cuban grandfather influenced her storytelling, and writing on this season of The Neighborhood on CBS! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2021-11-3046 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast113. YOSIMAR REYESA DESMADROSO Latinx Writer We had a incredible chat about growing up in East San Jose, his poetry & public speaking work, the high annoyance of an undocumented status, and his upcoming one-man show, PRIETO! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2021-11-1656 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast112. MARLENA RODRIGUEZA READY TO MAKE HISTORY PUERTO RICAN CUBAN Latina Writer We had a hilarious chat about growing up in Connecticut, touring with Second City, her first staff writer job on ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’ and surviving TV comedy rooms! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2021-11-021h 03LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast111. DOMINIC COLÓNA BADASS NUYORICAN Writer Who is About It We had an amazing chat about growing up in the Bronx, how his life changed after being on the Latinx TV List, uplifting emerging talent through the New York Latino Film Festival, and his new staff writer job! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2021-10-1949 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers PodcastIn memory of Natalia ProvatasSpecial look back at my conversation from June 2020 with the truly talented Natalia Provatas. My deepest condolences to her family & friends. Instagram and Twitter: @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2021-10-0541 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast110. MARCOS GONZÁLEZA STINKY LITTLE WILD CARD BORICUA LATINX Writer We had an incredible chat about growing up in Orlando, getting his start at Funny or Die, surviving bizarre medical mysteries, and bringing authenticity to Saved by the Bell! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2021-09-211h 05LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast109. DOMINIQUE NIEVESA RESILIENT REFORMED MED STUDENT INCREASING REPRESENTATION LATINX Writer We had an amazing chat about growing up in NYC, balancing her creative life & medical school, her new short ‘Our Lady Lupe’ on PBS, and launching year two of the #ReadLatinxWriters Initiative! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2021-09-0754 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast108. NASSER SAMARAA QUEER SARCASTIC ARAB Latinx Writer We had an incredible chat about growing up in LA, the similarities between his Arab & Latinx identity, what makes a good TV staff writer, and breaking the Internet while writing on iCarly! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2021-08-2456 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast107. MONICA SURIYAGEA BLASIAN PENNSYLVANIAN AFRO-LATINX Writer An amazing chat about growing up in Pennsylvania, finding a home within multiple identities, her love of horror, and her new short film out of the LALIFF Inclusion Fellowship! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2021-08-1047 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast106. JORGE RAMIREZ-MARTINEZA VIRGO MAGIC WIELDING Latinx Writer We had an incredible chat about growing up in Stockton, how he first got staffed in TV, defying expectations as a gay Mormon, and meeting Suzette while writing on Selena: The Series! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2021-07-2743 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast105. ELLIE GUZMANA SCRAPPY SALVADOREÑA Latinx Writer Who Doesn't Have Time for Imposter Syndrome We had an amazing chat about growing up in LA’s Koreatown, blowing up on the blogosphere, going from working in an ER to kids animation, and how she finally became a staff writer! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2021-07-1353 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast104. DAVID RAMÍREZA GRATEFUL PERSISTENT & FAITHFUL Latinx Writer We had an incredible chat about growing up in South Florida, lessons learned working on The Good Fight & Evil, participating in the Disney TV Writing Program, and bringing arepas to Disney Channel! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2021-06-2949 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast103. LORENA GORDONA NEW YORK NATIVE LA DREAMER TELLING STORIES FROM THE HEART We had an amazing chat about growing up in Queens, living with lupus, dropping out of film school, and directing George Lopez in her short film ‘At Last’! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2021-06-1544 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast102. FRANCISCO CABRERA-FEOA SO SAD IT'S FUNNY BABY QUEER Latinx Writer We had an incredible chat about growing up in Venezuela & South Florida, his fantastic short film ‘Yunior’, how he became the unofficial boy king of Twitter, and working on Gentefied! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2021-06-0158 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast101. DAVID TRIPLERAN AMERICAN FILMMAKER FROM LOS ANGELES WITH A SECOND GENERATION LATINX PERSPECTIVE We had an incredible chat about his LA upbringing, going from business major to film student, lessons learned from the success of SOUTH OF SUNSET on Amazon Prime Video, and gearing up for his first feature, HYPEBEAST! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2021-05-1149 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast100. TANYA SARACHOA CONSTANTLY ANXIOUS & INSECURE YET STILL CHINGONA Latine Writer We had an amazing chat about her Texas upbringing, Chicago’s theater scene, adapting to Hollywood, her ongoing efforts to create access & opportunities in the industry, and all her upcoming projects! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2021-05-031h 01LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast99. BENJAMIN HUERTA CRISTOBALA MEXICAN-BORN CHICANO Latinx Writer We talked about his upbringing in Mexico & San Diego, his DIY film education, breaking the mold of Latinx storytelling, and creating the first space-telenovela, Chicana Stardust! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2021-04-2058 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast98. KRISTEN MALDONADOAN ANALYTICAL ENTHUSIASTIC Latinx Writer We talked about her upbringing in Long Island, working as a social media manager, her career as a TV/Film critic, and discussing representation on her podcast, Pop Culture Planet! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2021-04-1351 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast97. EDDIE MUJICAA THREE-POINT SHOOTING PERO LIKE SUPER FUNNY MIAMI-BASED CUBAN-AMERICAN Latinx Writer We had an amazing chat about his upbringing in Miami, his stint at Second City in Chicago, finding his voice as a Cuban American storyteller, and writing in a virtual room for a TV show set during lockdown! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2021-04-0656 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast96. ALEXIS TIRADOA COLORFUL CURIOUS VIRGO BORICUA SALVI Latinx Writer An incredible talk about her upbringing in New Jersey, leaving her dream job with Alicia Keys, taking Pero Like to the next level, and allyship in the Latinx community! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2021-03-3000 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast95. PAUL DANIEL TORRESAN ECCENTRICALLY OPTIMISTIC LATINX WRITER FROM TORONTO WHO LOVES CELIA CRUZ & PLATANOS We talked about his upbringing in Toronto, pursuing filmmaking despite his parents’ objections, challenging white institutions as a young artist, and Latinx identity in Canada! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2021-03-2354 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast94. NANCY MEJIAA LATINX WRITER WHO DOESN'T WANT TO FUCK IT UP Incredible chat about her evangelical upbringing in Los Angeles, quitting her job to pursue filmmaking full time, how NALIP helped her get staffed on VIDA, and crafting inclusive stories on The L Word: Generation Q! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2021-03-1656 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast93. JUAN CARLOS FERNANDEZA LATE BLOOMING UNDETERRED UNDERESTIMATED Latinx Writer We chatted about his journey from supermarket manager in Florida to pitching on Star Trek, years spent as a script coordinator before finally staffing on Scandal, his Hulu blind script deal from the Latinx TV List, and writing on the upcoming Green Lantern HBO Max series! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2021-03-0952 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast92. YASMINE CAMPBELLA WORLDBUILDING MORPHEUS MEETS WALTER MERCADO AFRO-CARIBBEAN Writer Who Is Also Undefined We talked about growing up in the Bronx, how NYU grad school prepped her for the real world, lessons learned working in development, and participating in the NHMC Series Scriptwriters Program! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2021-03-0253 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast91. CARLOS CISCOA BIRACIAL QUEER GENRE JUNKIE Latinx Writer An incredible talk about growing up in Hawaii & New Mexico, getting his start as support staff for East Los High on Hulu, the long road to his next TV job, and how he got staffed on Star Trek: Discovery! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2021-02-2358 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast90. ELVIA SUSANA RUBALCAVAAN UNAPOLOGETICALLY FLAWED CHICANA Latinx Writer An amazing chat about growing up in the OC, her political activism at Chapman University, finding a home with Chicanas, Cholas y Chisme & Breathe of Fire Latina Theater, and producing virtual theater! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2021-02-1654 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast89. RICHIE NARVAEZA GENRE-BUSTING GEN X NUYORICAN Latinx Writer We had an incredible chat about growing up in Brooklyn, writing noir & crime fiction stories, going beyond the ‘pobrecito’ narrative, and publishing a YA novel! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2021-02-0955 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast88. BLAINE MORRISA BISEXUAL THOUGHTFUL Latinx Writer WITH A BIG VULNERABLE HEART We had an amazing chat about growing up in New Jersey, participating in a writers room as a teen, attending USC grad school virtually, and making a feature film during quarantine! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2021-02-0246 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast87. ESTEVANA FLAWED BUT DETERMINED QUEER Latinx TV Writer WITH BIG DREAMS We had an incredible chat about growing up in Phoenix, writing for award shows & red carpet specials, working as a writers PA on L.A.’s Finest, and co-hosting the Your Gay Cousins podcast! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2021-01-2649 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast86. JOSIE MELÉNDEZA PASSIONATE RESILIENT COSMIC Latinx Writer We had an amazing talk about growing up in Puerto Rico, the island’s political landscape, film/tv criticism with the @FilmPosers podcast, and creating opportunities on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2021-01-1957 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast85. JOÃO DALL'STELLAA QUEER BRAZILIAN Latinx Writer We had a great talk about growing up in São Paulo, going from shooting commercials to short films, being an AFI Conservatory Directing Fellow, and pushing the boundaries of queer cinema! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2021-01-1245 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast84. CHRISTINA NIEVESA DOUBLE SAGITTARIUS BEYONCÉ LOVING ACRYLIC WEARING QUEER BORICUA Latinx Writer We had an awesome talk about growing up in South Florida, excelling in the Chicago theater scene, joining VIDA as a writers assistant, and her first staff writer job on HBO Max! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2021-01-051h 01LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast83. JOE FELIXA FORLORN Latinx Writer We had an incredible talk about growing up in Northeast LA, the Latinx improv community, building your brand as a creative, and the pandemic’s impact on stand up comedy! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-12-2850 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast82. MARISEL SALAZARA LATINX FINE DINING FOOD WRITER An amazing talk about her Panamanian & Cuban roots, writing for Michelin Guide, new takes on classic Latinx recipes, and the plight of undocumented restaurant workers during the pandemic. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-12-2158 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast81. JOHNNY ALVAREZA LOVABLY DERANGED Latinx Writer We had an amazing talk about growing up in the suburbs of St. Louis, coming of age at Columbia College Chicago, working film festivals, & participating in the Sundance 2020 Episodic Lab! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-12-1553 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast80. ANATALIA VALLEZA SPECTACULAR MISTAKE EMBRACING Latinx Writer We had a great talk about growing up in Orange County, finding her path with Barrio Writers, adjusting to life at UCBerkeley, and her debut poetry collection ‘the most spectacular mistake’ Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-12-0858 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast79. CARLOS FOGLIAAN OVERNIGHT SUCCESS 15 YEARS IN THE MAKING Latinx Writer An amazing conversation about growing up in the Boston area, going from rock star to waiting tables in LA, his first writing job on LORE for Amazon, and dispelling the myth of the overnight success! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-12-0151 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast78. AMARILIS RODRIGUEZA MULTIDIMENSIONAL AFRO-INDIGENOUS MULTI-HYPHENATE Latinx Writer An incredible talk about growing up in Chicago, creating opportunities through email, participating in Lena Waithe’s Hillman Grad Mentorship program, and speaking truth on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-11-2353 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast77. VERNER MALDONADOAN OVER-ANALYTICAL CHILL LATINX WRITER We had a great talk about the path from South Florida PA to director’s assistant in LA, becoming the insert director at The Last Ship on TNT, and participating in Ryan Murphy’s HALF Initiative for directors! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-11-171h 13LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast76. PALOMA RIOJASA QUEER CHINGONA WHO WRITES FROM THE HEART An amazing talk about growing up in Irvine, working on films with Diego Luna, her battle with breast cancer, and being part of The Black List’s inaugural Latinx TV List! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-11-1053 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast75. ADRIAN SALVADORA GAY JEWTINO NYC TEEN DRAMA Latinx Writer We had an awesome talk about growing up in Queens, creating filmmaking opportunities in college, coming into his Jewish-Latinx identity, and his teen drama series ‘Konnect212’! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-11-0244 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast74. KASE PEÑAA FIERCE LATINX TRANS Writer Who's Yet To Get Her Due We had an incredible talk about growing up in the Dominican Republic & NYC, how Spike Lee influenced her filmmaking journey, remaining a student of film, and her latest project ‘Trans Los Angeles’! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-10-2756 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast73. JORGE XOLALPA JRAn IRON Latinx Writer We had an amazing talk about moving to LA from Mexico as a child, transitioning from law school to indie filmmaking, making a film every year, and his latest release ‘Your Iron Lady’! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-10-201h 01LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast72. YELYNA DE LEONA BADASS SPANGLISH SPEAKING PROUD Latinx Writer We had an incredible talk about growing up on the Southside of Chicago, maneuvering film school as a Latinx student, writing bilingual children’s books, and her slasher film, ‘Murder In The Woods’! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-10-131h 01LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast71. ELLIOTT FELICIANOA QUEER TRANS BORICUA Latinx Writer We had an amazing talk about growing up in East Chicago, writing for CryptTV, being a Writers’ PA on VIDA & POSE, and trans Latinx visibility. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-10-0653 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast70. SYLVIA RAYA KOREAN/CHICANA FILMMAKER BRIDGING CULTURAL GAPS We had a great talk about growing up in a small town to Korean & Mexican parents, transitioning from luxury retail to filmmaking, working as a director for hire, and her short film ‘A Period Piece’! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-09-2950 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast69. CHRIS CARMONAA DOPE ASS SELA Latinx Writer We had an incredible chat about repping Southeast LA, shooting his first film “Bad Labor” at 19 years old, his mitú series “Instant Crush”, the US Podcast, and releasing his album Yung Papi! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-09-2259 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast68. EMMYLOU DIAZA DARKLY COMIC FIRST GEN Latinx Writer Who Embraces The Mystery We had an incredible talk about growing up in a Colombian household, transitioning from actor to writer, her first job at Jane The Virgin, and writing on Station 19! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-09-151h 03LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast67. DAVID SALDAÑAA GEN X-ICAN AMERICAN Latinx Screenwriter Dude We had an awesome talk about his family’s deep Texas roots, coming of age in Austin, moving to LA with a family, and his new film, Rich Kids! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-09-081h 23LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast66. DANY FLORESA QUEER Latinx Writer An amazing talk about growing up in Ecuador, joining the cycling & drum line team to afford SCAD, the visa process to stay in the US, and the film industry in Atlanta! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-09-011h 03LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast65. DANIEL LUNAA HOT MESS FUNCTIONAL Latinx Writer We had an incredible talk about growing up in Denver, the curse of assimilation, how auditioning for stereotypical roles lead to writing, and his queer Latinx web series, Functional! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-08-251h 11LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast64. GABRIELA REVILLA LUGOA NICARAGUAN-AMERICAN DRAMEDY MOM Latinx Writer (Who Likes The Occasional Dick Joke) We had an amazing talk about growing up in Nicaragua & the US, how she started producing films, learning to advocate for herself in Hollywood, and the transition to writing on A Million Little Things on ABC! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-08-181h 10LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast63. ERIC REYES LOOA LOUDMOUTHED ASIAN Latinx Writer We had an amazing talk about growing up in Downey to Chinese/Mexican parents, studying TV writing at NYU Tisch, using playwriting to process his father’s death, and writing for AJ and the Queen on Netflix! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-08-111h 04LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast62. TAYLOR ORCIA COCKY QUEER CHICANX Latinx Writer We had an incredible conversation about her family’s deep roots in New Mexico, growing up a LAUSD kid, creating a viral video, and writing on VIDA on STARZ & Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-08-0458 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast61. DANNY TOLLIA SUPPORTIVE 1ST GEN Latinx Writer We had an amazing conversation about growing up in Queens to Argentine parents, working as Kevin Williamson’s assistant, what qualifies as a Latinx TV show, & writing on Rosewell, NM! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-07-2856 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast60. EVA RECINOSAn ART-OBSESSED BOOKWORM Latinx Writer We had a great conversation about growing up in South Central LA to Guatemalan parents, attending USC as a 1st Gen student, the freelancer hustle, and disrupting the model minority narrative! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-07-2152 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast59. HENRY ALEXANDER KELLYA ZANY NICARAGUAN FEELING THE BEAT Latinx Writer We talk about growing up in the Bay Area to Nicaraguan parents, writing for Q Youth Foundation’s Eastside Queer Stories, virtual programming with Meet Cute LA, and participating in Hollywood Here, Inc #raisethepercentage initiative! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-07-1457 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast58. NATALIA FERNANDEZA DRAMA CHARACTER DRIVEN Latinx Writer FROM URUGUAY We had a great conversation about growing up in Uruguay, her Fulbright scholarship to attend grad school at Chapman, visa issues delaying her career, and writing on Z Nation & Charmed! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-07-071h 02LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast57. RIVER GALLOA NON-BINARY INTERSEX EMPOWERED Latinx Writer We had an amazing conversation about growing up in New Jersey to Salvadorian parents, attending NYU & USC, creating their short film, Ponyboi & being an out intersex person. We also talk about their participation in The Disruptors Fellowship presented by The Center for Cultural Power & 50/50 by 2020. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-06-301h 07LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast56. NATALIA PROVATASA PUERTO GREEKAN CANCER SURVIVING Latinx Writer We had an incredible talk about growing up in Downey to Greek & Puerto Rican parents, working at DreamWorks, her long cancer journey, and identifying as disabled. We also talk about her participation in The Disruptors Fellowship presented by The Center for Cultural Power & 50/50 by 2020. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-06-2344 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast55. EDWIN ALEXIS GÓMEZA STILL THAT BITCH QUEER NICARAGUAN-AMERICAN Latinx Writer We had a great talk about growing up in Baldwin Park to Nicaraguan parents, his family cigar company, the Cundina Collective, and filmmaking as an antidote to trauma. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-06-161h 09LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast54. TAMARA YAJIAA FARTY Latinx Writer We had an amazing conversation about being a child star in Argentina, the mentality of fear as immigrants, creating Latinx content at Funny or Die, & the Disruptors Fellowship presented by The Center for Cultural Power & 50/50 by 2020. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-06-0948 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast53. ARMANDO IBAÑEZA MESSY MEXICAN Latinx Writer A conversation about life in Acapulco, living as an undocumented filmmaker, finding community in activism, and his web series Undocumented Tales. We also talk about his participation in The Disruptors Fellowship presented by The Center for Cultural Power & 50/50 by 2020. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-06-021h 06LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast52. KAYDEN PHOENIXA LESBIAN HORROR SUPERHERO Latinx Writer An amazing conversation about growing up 3rd generation in East LA, being a self-taught filmmaker, creating a Latina superhero universe, and starting the Chicana Director’s Initiative ! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-05-2650 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast51. DANIEL MUÑOZA MEXICAN-CHILEAN NOT SHY ANYMORE Latinx Writer We had a great conversation about growing up in East LA with Mexican & Chilean parents, finding theater as a shy kid, gay rites of passage, and working with Company of Angels! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-05-191h 06LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast50. MARIA MEALLAAn ANDES CONJURED SARCASTIC MAGICAL REALISM Latinx Writer A great conversation about growing up in Bolivia, studying theater in Austin, the filmmaking scene in San Francisco, & creating her second feature film, Bring Me An Avocado! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-05-1252 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast49. GIULIANI ALVARENGAA PUBLIC HEALTH Latinx Writer An incredible conversation about their Salvadoran roots, growing up devout Jehovah’s Witness in LA, attending UCBerkeley & writing for TheBody.com! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-05-051h 03LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast48. REBECA RAMIREZA PASSIONATELY CURIOUS & HIGHLY SENSITIVE Latinx Writer We had a great conversation about growing up in Chino, finding her way to theater in college, co-writing a play based on interviews with migrant mothers, & digging out the dirt in her writing! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-04-281h 04LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast47. MARCOS LUEVANOSA SUCCESSFUL GAY MEXICAN Latinx Writer We had an amazing conversation about his deep LA roots, being staffed at 25, diversity writing programs, & the growing community of Latinx TV writers! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-04-2152 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast46. LAURA RIVASA QUIRKY MEXI-CAN Latinx Writer We had a great conversation about growing up in South Gate, the impact of Latinx teachers, bisexual representation, and her new web series, Tiny Laughs on Revry! Watch the first episode for free! https://bit.ly/2VyW5x8 Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-04-1448 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast45. GONZALO CORDOVAA SOCIALLY DISTANT SELF-ISOLATED Latinx Writer We had an amazing conversation about growing up in South Florida, performing stand up in NYC, getting his start on Adam Ruins Everything, and finding community with Latinx writers! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-04-071h 09LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast44. GABRIELA TAGLIAVINIA FUN & WITTY Latinx Writer We had a great conversation about growing up in Buenos Aires, making her first film after attending AFI, directing internationally, & her latest project, Despite Everything on Netflix! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-03-3148 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast43. GERRY MARAVILLAAn ESPOOKY MULTI-HYPHENATE Latinx Writer We had an awesome conversation about growing up Mexican-American in the Valley, working at Seed & Spark, practicing our Spanish & the inspiration behind #TheHalloweenClub! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-03-241h 21
LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers PodcastCHRISTINA PIÑAA NEUROTIC SPIRITUAL Latinx Writer An incredible conversation about growing up in a Cuban household in Miami, having a santera grandmother, working as an assistant in Hollywood, and writing on Charmed! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-03-1700 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast41. RAUL MARTINA HISPANIC GENTLE GIANT BEAR Writer We had an incredible conversation about growing up in Spain, making the move to Los Angeles, transitioning from teacher to working on VIDA, and his experience being non-Latinx on a very Latinx show. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-03-101h 12LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast40. CHRISTEN GEE CELAYAA MIXED-RACE LATINA SIRENA Writer Who's Looking for a Way to Make Things Whole We had an amazing conversation about growing up in East Tennessee, creating from the female gaze, becoming an aerialist, and starting Pocha Productions! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-03-031h 18LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast39. DANIEL MARQUEZA DAYDREAMING Latinx VISIONARY Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-02-251h 08LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast38. EDITH RODRIGUEZA MIDWEST BORICUA Latinx Writer An amazing conversation about growing up in Puerto Rico & Milwaukee, Hurricane Maria’s impact on her family, making films in Dallas, & building relationships on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-02-181h 18LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast37. RICHARD EICKA CURIOUS PSYCHEDELIC PUNK Latinx Writer We had an awesome conversation about growing up in New Jersey with Brazilian & Bulgarian parents, the urgency to move to LA, owning your integrity, and inviting allies into Latinx spaces. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-02-111h 24LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast36. KRYZZ GAUTIERAn AFRO-LATINA Writer A great conversation about growing up in the Dominican Republic, attending Emerson College, life as an undocumented filmmaker, and embracing her Afro-Latina identity. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-02-041h 23LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast35. ABE ZAPATA JRA SHARP & WITTY Latinx Writer An incredible conversation about growing up in San Bernardino, creating spaces & opportunities for writers, the queer male gaze, and his latest play, Borracho: Spanish for Drunken Bum! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-01-281h 07LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast34. SANTA SIERRAA Latinx Writer WHO LIKES TO TELL THE WHOLE STORY An amazing conversation about moving from the Dominican Republic/Puerto Rico to Massachusetts, her mom as inspiration for writing true crime, going from teacher to TV writer, and the power in owning IP. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-01-211h 19LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast33. CÉSAR CARMONAA GEEKY Latinx Writer A great conversation about growing up in East LA, housing in Los Angeles, being purposeful in character descriptions, and masculinity in the queer community! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-01-141h 19LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast32. SUSANNAH RODRIGUEZ DRISSIA HYBRID SHAPE-SHIFTING Latinx Writer We had an incredible conversation about leaving Cuba at a young age, privileged Latinx immigrants, expanding the mainstream Cuban narrative, and the musical she plans to bring back to Cuba! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2020-01-071h 15LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast31. ANDREW CERVANTESA GLITTERING BADASS Latinx Writer We had an amazing conversation about growing up in El Sereno, erasing the line between fine art & folk art, using break ups as inspiration, & the neighborhood gay bar! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2019-12-301h 17LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast30. MITA SAM AVILAA QUEER FIERCE ARTISTIC Latinx Writer We had an incredible conversation about growing up in a religious household, Los Angeles as a theater town, using our privilege, & her theater company, Teatro Liberado! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2019-12-231h 08LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast29. JAIME MAYORQUINAn AWKWARDLY QUEER Latinx Writer An amazing conversation about growing up in Maywood, his time at ELAC, teachings from Josefina Lopez, & how we express Latinx queerness. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2019-12-171h 25LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast28. ROSA NAVARRETEA BREWING WITH EXCITEMENT PERUANA IMMIGRANT Latinx Writer A great conversation about her childhood in Peru & LA, Inner-City Filmmakers, attending UC Berkeley in her mid-20s, and being a new working mom. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2019-12-101h 15LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast27. EDGAR PABLOSA TRANSCENDING BORDERS Latinx Writer We had an amazing conversation about growing up in El Paso, classic Latinx films, working with the USC Latino Alumni Association, and his grandparents’ deportation during the Great Depression. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2019-12-031h 27LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast26. MAIRA HERNÁNDEZA SELF-EXPLORING Latinx Writer We had an incredible conversation about growing up in the South Bay Area, attending UC Berkeley, moving to Mexico to reconnect with her roots, and the path to publishing her new book. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2019-11-261h 18LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast25. GILBERT SALAZARA NATIVE Latinx Writer We had an awesome conversation about growing up in Santa Ana, his indigenous identity, existing in the third space, and restorative justice work through storytelling. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2019-11-191h 34LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast24. MIREYA S. VELAA RESTLESS Latinx Writer We had an incredible conversation about growing up in El Monte, surviving an abusive household, maneuvering college & her home life, and the reasons people get married. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2019-11-121h 09LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast23. GABRIEL BRUGNIA Latinx Writer WHO HAS ISSUES WITH TWITTER We discuss growing up in Brazil, his decision to stay in the US, relationships with other writers, and whiteness in Brazil/USA. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2019-11-051h 29LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast22. VICKY DÍAZ-CAMACHOA HOOP WEARING MEXI-RICAN Latinx Writer We had a great conversation about growing up in a Puerto Rican household in El Paso, finding a home in the Midwest, mental health in the Latinx community, and using empathy in journalism. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2019-10-2955 minLA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast21. AARON SERNAA CHICANO BORDER KID Latinx Writer An incredible conversation about growing up along the southern Texas border, working as a Chicano TV writer, the dueling realities of Latinx folk & Trump supporters in TX, and what inclusion actually looks like. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2019-10-221h 12LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast20. GABRIELA NAVARROA SUPERNATURAL CHINGONA Latinx Writer We discuss growing up in LA to undocumented parents, implicit bias in classrooms, getting out of the Hollywood bubble, and the model minority myth. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks2019-10-151h 25