Café con Chisme

On this episode we are joined by artist and model Elíseo Equihua! Listen as he shares his story and we discuss identity, gender norms, and being fiercely and fashionably Chicano!

On this episode, we are joined by Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, iLe (of Calle 13). Listen as iLe chats with us about making political music, Puerto Rico, heartbreak, and her new single, "No es importante" ["It's not important"]. 

Rest In Peace and Power: George Floyd. Daunte Wright. Adam Toledo. Ma'Khia Bryant. #BlackLivesMatter **caution/trigger warning: police violence; murder On this episode, we share some initial reflections on the charges to convict Derek Chauvin and sifting through the rhetoric of "justice" and "accountability" in the media response.

On this episode we discuss lowrider culture and masculinity, given the recent news of white gentrifiers trying to criminalize lowriders in Austin, TX. We are joined by Andrew Guerrero who is a PhD Student in American Studies at Harvard University. 

On this episode we discuss the history of policing in the U.S. and how different factors contributed to the militarization of the police over the last several decades. In the later part of the episode, we are joined by Antonia Cereijido. Antonia is the host and producer of the podcast, Norco '80 (LAist Studios and Futuro Media) that follows the story of a failed bank heist in 1980 that influenced the militarization of police in the U.S.

On this episode we are joined by Aracely Garcia Gonzalez, who is a PhD Candidate in Chicana & Chicano Studies writing about racialized sexualities in Digital Sex Work and online social media outlets. Aracely shares her expertise as we discuss what sex work is and unpack many misconceptions about sex workers and the industry.

On this episode we are joined by Veronica Tolentino, Founder of Loud Community, a member driven community organization actively creating the world we want to see.  We discuss the issues with cancel culture and how damaging it can be for marginalized communities. We imagine what a future of practicing redemption instead of cancel culture can look like to move our communities toward healing.

We kick off the new season with a check-in on where we're at politically after the chaos of 2021. We are not in the clear now that 45 is gone--so where do we go from here? Listen as we chat about just that. Season 5 Premiere.

On this season finale, we talk about what we need to leave behind in 2020 and what some goals we have for '21. WEAR YOUR MASKS. STAY AT HOME. SUPPORT BIPOC FOLKS. 

On this episode we are joined by Nic López-Rodriguez (they/he) to discuss healing, growth, and resiliency in the context of 2020. Specifically thinking about what lit our hearts on fire in the midst of the chaos that is 2020. Nic is a non-binary, Florida-raised, Philly-based Boricua who is a poet, DJ, educator, and brujx. 

On this episode, Yaz and Seb are joined by undocubae (co-host of Loose Accents) to talk about memories of jotería as children. Reflecting on the performance of story created by undocubae and Seb, "Mi primo, el marica: Memorias de jotería" (2019), they discuss the power of memory, remembering, and storytelling. Video episode available on YouTube.

On this episode, Yaz and Seb are joined by Chaz Lamar Cruz (@chzcruz) and Laura Tejeda (@hungryineastlos) to talk about dating, relationships, intimacies, and entanglements during our Saturn's return. Video episode available on YouTube.

On this episode, we are joined by special guest, Victor Go (@govictorgo), to discuss some of the experiences at the intersections of being non-binary and Latinx. Yaz moderates the conversation as Seb and Victor each share parts of their journey in embracing being non-binary. Video episode available on YouTube.

On this episode we are joined by Emmy-award winning journalist Maria Hinojosa to discuss her new book "Once I Was You" / "Una Vez Fui Tú"! Maria chats about the book, the atrocities at the detention centers, and how we all need to have a plan to make sure our families and communities vote this November! Check out the video version of this episode on YouTube!

**trigger warning** sexual violence, murder | On this episode we discuss the murder of Vanessa Guillen and the recent assaults on street vendors—BOTH stories are not excuses for you to show your anti-blackness. We also discuss why it's time to retire “Karen” and call them what they are: domestic terrorists. 

In our first full-length Spanish episode we go over some of our recent conversations around anti-blackness in Latinx communities. We hope this episode will serve as a resource to have these conversations in Spanish with your families and communities. | En nuestro primer episodio completo en español, repasamos algunas de nuestras conversaciones recientes sobre la lucha contra la anti-negritud en las comunidades latinx. Esperamos que este episodio sirva como un recurso para tener estas conversaciones en español con sus familias y comunidades.

On this Latinx Podcast Crossover episode, we are joined by our friends Angélica and Jack of Anzaldúing It! We discuss how to navigate conversations around race and gender in non-Black Latinx communities. This is a two part episode--to listen to Part I ("On White Latinx Fragility") check out Anzaldúing It wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also check out the video version of this episode on YouTube.

On this episode, we unpack what it means to defund the police as a route to police and ICE abolition. 

After seeing a lot of anti-black sentiments on social media from non-black Latinx folks we thought we'd set some context for the history of black and brown relations in the U.S... what they didn't teach us in school. Episode Info: Season 4, Episode 6. Recorded June 5, 2020 in Boston, MA and Whittier, CA.

Rest in Power, George Floyd. Rest in Power, Tony McDade. Black Lives Matter. To donate + support the families of George Floyd and Tony McDade as well as other organizations doing important work on the ground, check out: George Floyd's family: www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd Tony McDade's family: www.gofundme/com/f/in-memory-of-tony-mcdade Minnesota Freedom Fund www.minnesotafreedomfund.org/donate Black Visions Collective @blackvisionscollective Reclaim the Block @reclaimtheblock Episode Info: Season 4, Episode 5. Recorded May 29, 2020 in Boston, MA and Whittier, CA.

Karen del Taco (aka Lizzie Grant aka Lana del Rey) is white woman-ing hard this week. Biden shows his ass... again. Episode Info: Season 4, Episode 4. Recorded May 23, 2020 in Boston, MA and Whittier, CA.

Yaz and Seb answer your questions on this lighter-hearted episode. Episode Info: Season 4, Episode 3. Recorded May 14, 2020 in Boston, MA and Whittier, CA.

On this episode, unpacking how non-black Latinx communities need to hold ourselves accountable to address anti-blackness in our communities. Episode Info: Season 4, Episode 2. Recorded May 2020 in Boston, MA and Whittier, CA.

We are officially back! Season 4 of Café con Chisme and re-visit the concept of "Capital H" Hispanics (aka HispanicsTM). Specifically, we focus on the outrageous lawsuit against the Governor of CA for providing aid to immigrants during the pandemic. RECALL JESSICA MARTINEZ. Episode Info: Season 4, Episode 1. Recorded Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in Boston, MA and Whittier, CA.

Recorded on 04-05-2020 on IG Live (Yaz in Whittier, CA; Seb in Boston, MA).

On this very special edition campaign episode, Yaz and her campaign manager, Madison White chat with Seb to de-brief on the ups and downs of running a city council campaign as a young, progressive Latina candidate. This is a special episode to hold y'all over until season 4!

Season 3 Finale - featuring model, Vanessa Romo.

Singing in Spanglish (ft. Kat Dahlia) by Café con Chisme

She Makes You Dance (ft. DJ Sizzle Fantastic) by Café con Chisme

La Política (Yaz ft. Ashley Martinez + Sandy Moreno) by Café con Chisme

My Body, My Pride by Café con Chisme

On this episode, El Rey is a homophobe, Taylor continues to slither her way into our lives, celebrities don't know what camp is! Plus we take listener calls and bring back Things That Make Us Go Ugh.

On this episode, we cover the MEChA name change, white "protesters", AOC knocks down the house, Joe Biden ain't shit, and we do something new for the first time: we take listener calls into the studio!

On this episode, Yaz and Seb discuss Gina Rodriguez's new film "Someone Great", a Latina valedictorian, a Houston high school dress code for parents, and the charges are dropped fro the Arizona 3. Plus, a look at Bad Bunny and the celebration of gender expression in his video for "Caro".

On this episode, Seb is joined by our friends @LooseAccents (aka undocubae & Danyeli)! We check in on what they’ve been up to since they were last on with us and we answer listener questions on everything from working with white people to past lives to... *gulp* well—you’ll have to listen to hear it

Switchin' Codes by Café con Chisme

On this episode, RIP Nipsey Hussle, Lucy Flores, the students in Arizona, and how to unapologetically spark ur joy!

On this episode, AOC's Green Deal clapback, updates on Jussie, Capital H Hispanics, and the X.

Allyship + Healing in the wake of New Zealand (ft. Madinah Wardak) by Café con Chisme

On this episode, big news! And we chat about Megan McCain's foolery as well as the college scandal of the year.

On this episode, we talk about Vogue, Yukaima González, Televisa's brownface, Leaving Neverland, and Robert Kelly shows his ass on national TV.

Let's Talk About Sex by Café con Chisme

On this episode, Seb is back! We discuss the Jussie Smollett case (believe survivors!) as well as Donny Jr.'s loserish statements. We also chat about gentefication and the effects of gentrification.

On this episode Yaz is joined by Angélica Becerra (@AnzalduingIt) to chat about the Grammy's, J. Lo, Cardi B, and later, they get into a deep discussion on femme and feminine identities and experiences.

On this episode, Seb was under the weather this week so Yaz is home alone talking the State of the Union, 21 Savage, and the future! She also answers listener questions on love, sex, and life.

On this episode, we discuss Ozuna and Kevin Fret, as well as the horrific hate crime on Jussie Smollett (#Justice4Jussie). We also chat with Lara Fernandez (a producer at Vice) to speak about her Minority Reports documentary on the growing number of Latinx Muslims in the U.S.

On this episode we chat about Cardi B's epic clapback, Ariana's 7 rings, Kamala announces her 2020 run for president, and a discussion on how boys uphold white supremacy. Plus, Things that Make Us Go...Ugh is back!

On this episode, we are joined by Curly Velasquez, of Buzz Feed's Pero Like! We talk about the LA teacher's strike, 45 and McD's, Karen Pence teaching "art", Ed Buck being a vile piece of garbage. Plus we talk to Curly about his work, being Salvadoreño in LA, and his abuelita Gladis!

En este mini capítulo, conversamos con el director mexicano Manolo Caro (Casa de las Flores, Netflix) y la actriz Ana Claudia Talancón (El crimen del padre Amaro) sobre su nueva película, Perfectos Desconocidos (Perfect Strangers). La película estará en los cines el 11 de enero (EE.UU)! La entrevista es en español. || On this special mini episode we chat with Mexican director Manolo Caro (House of Flowers, Netflix) and actress Ana Claudia Talancón (The Crime of Father Amaro) about their new film, "Perfectos Desconocidos" (Perfect Strangers)! In theaters January 11th (U.S.)! The interview is in Spanish.

We kick off Season 3 with Mama Mango herself, poet Yesika Salgado! This chisme is all about sexual liberation, cukis, the Mango Mafia, and her new book, Tesoro. Also, Feliz Cumpleanños to our favorite Capricorn, Yaz!!!

This episode was originally released in August 2017 (Season 1) but was taken down due to some logistical difficulties. Back by popular demand--we've decided to re-up the discussion on imposter syndrome as a special end of 2018 treat for the listeners.