Fruta Fresca

Amigues! In this episode, we're joined by La Defensa's Gabriela Vazquez, Leah Perez, and Bryanna Siguenza, as we delve into the essential work of CourthWatchLA, a national organization that promotes transparency, accountability, and justice within courtrooms. We learn all about the work they've been doing in the last few months, the challenges they've faced and the impact they've had on the court by just showing up! We also talk about the launch of Rate My Judge and even get some chismesito on some bad actors and an exclusive for California's upcoming judicial election. No se lo pier dan.   To learn more and to get involved, visit CourtWatchLA.org or ladefensa.org If you have some chismesito about a recent court experience, go to RateMyJudge.la Follow La Defensa at @ladefensx and CourtWatchLA at @courtwatchla   And make sure to follow Fruta Fresca on IG: @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Please review and subscribe to the podcast so you're the first to know when a new episode drops!   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.

Amigues! We have such a special episode for you this week. We're joined by the talented writer, director, and comic book creator and a prima from East LA, Kayden Phoenix. We learn all about how Kayden's upbrining and her desire to see strong Chicana heroes represented on the big screen led her to create the comic series A La Brava and The Majestics. From the origins of her characters to the intricate stories they weave, Kayden shares the creative process behind these vibrant tales of courage and justice. And of course, we bond over our love for city that raised us!   Make sure to get your copy of A La Brava at LatinaSuperheroes.com While you're at it, pick up The Majestics at LatinaPrincesses.com Also follow Kayden @KaydenPhoenix   And make sure to follow Fruta Fresca on IG: @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Please review and subscribe to the podcast so you're the first to know when a new episode drops!   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.

Today we welcome the icon, activist and president of TransLatin@ Coalition - Bamby Salcedo, who has dedicated her life to advocating for the rights of transgender Latinas in the United States and beyond.  In this heartfelt conversation, we explore Bamby's incredible journey, from her upbringing on the streets of Guadalajara to becoming a prominent LA figure. We also dive into the impact of Wendy Guevara's groundbreaking win on La Casa De Los Famosos, what it means for Mexican television and some of the challenges and opportunities this win presents for trans representation. Bamby also shares a little bit of the work her organization is doing and their ambitious plans for the future. ¡Y pos claro, no falta el chisme!   To learn more about Bamby's work, visit www.translatinacoalition.org And make sure you listen to The Fearless People wherever you get your podcasts!   And make sure to follow Fruta Fresca on IG: @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Please review and subscribe to the podcast so you're the first to know when a new episode drops!   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.  

Amigues! We have such a special episode today! We're joined by none other than the Art Papi himself, Mito Aviles, who serves as Art Commissioner of the City of West Hollywood. He tells us all about his life as an artist, how he looks for talent in his current role, and even shares some amazing tips for up-and-coming artists! He reminds us that — no matter who you are — anyone can be artist! Be sure to follow Mito on IG to keep up with all his work @mistertreat   And make sure to follow Fruta Fresca on IG: @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Please review and subscribe to the podcast so you're the first to know when a new episode drops!   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.

Amigues! On today's episode, we're talking pupusas and cumbias all day as author, event producer, activist and founder of the non-profit Salvies Who Lunch, Cyn Gonzalez joins us for an emotional chat about those loved ones that play a vital role in our upbringing and often become our safe space. We had no idea this is where the chisme would take us, pero ni modo. She shares what inspired Salvies Who Lunch, which aims to educate on and promote El Salvador's culture and empower the Salvadoran community in the US through event programming. Cyn also talks to us about her work with Lil Libros, a leading bilingual publisher in the country. Oh! And did we mention Cyn recently authored a children's book about Fernando Llort, one of the most important artists from El Salvador which earned the CLASP 2023 Américas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature.   Be sure to follow @soycyngonzalez and @SalviesWhoLunch on IG and keep an eye out for their next event, Chevere, this August. Also follow @lil_libros so you can keep up with all their latest titles. You can get your copy of Llort and check out their full collection at lillibros.com   And make sure to follow Fruta Fresca on IG: @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Please review and subscribe to the podcast so you're the first to know when a new episode drops!   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.

Amigues! It's been a minute since we've had a check in. Today's episode, we're catching up on some chisme, including the latest escandalo in LA's City Council. If you haven't heard, Councilmember Curren Price is being charged with 10 felony counts. Aqui les contamos!    Make sure to follow us on IG: @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Please review and subscribe to the podcast so you're the first to know when a new episode drops!   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.

Amigues! We have a special episode for you today. Our friend Dino-Ray Ramos recently invited Jose Richard to join him on Problematic Fave. In this episode, we covered Boys Don't Cry, an emotional film from 1999 that earned Hillary Swank the academy award for Best Actress for the role of Brandon Teena. Please note y'all - this is a tough movie to watch and discuss, so take care while listening. Enjoy!   Follow Dino on instagram @dinoray and subscribe to Problematic Fave wherever you get your podcasts!    And make sure to follow us on IG: @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Please review and subscribe to the podcast so you're the first to know when a new episode drops!   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.

Amigues! In today's episode, we delve into the multifaceted career of New York actor, writer, producer Goya Robles, known for his breakout role as Yago in the critically acclaimed series "Get Shorty" and his recurring role in "Power Book III: Raising Kanan," We explore his journey as an actor and his passion for using art to create positive change. We also discuss his latest project, Tokyo Cowboy, about two unlikely friends who meet on a ranch in Montana. The film is currently making its way through the festival circuit, so keep an eye out and make sure to check out Goya's mesmerizing performance!   Follow Goya on instagram @goyarobles and his latest film @tokyocowboyfilm   And make sure to follow us on IG: @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Please review and subscribe to the podcast so you're the first to know when a new episode drops!   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.

Amigues! So excited for you all to hear this one! Our primo and comedy daddy from East Los, Marquez Acuna joins us today to share his journey and his passion for the stage. Full disclosure y'all, this one got a little emotional. We talked about tragedy and how our loved ones who have passed continue to live with us and inspire us to create. Marquez also gives us a crash-course on stand-up comedy, so don't worry ya'll, because this wouldn't be Fruta Fresca without a little bit a laughter.   Follow Marquez on instagram @eastlosmarquez to see where he'll be performing next.   And make sure to follow us on IG: @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Please review and subscribe to the podcast so you're the first to know when a new episode drops!   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.  

Amigues! On today's episode, we're joined by none other than LA artist and activist, Julio Salgado! He is best known for his artwork that explores themes of immigration, queerness, and social justice. We discuss the challenges of learning to navigate queer spaces as young latinos and Julio shares how his work with The Center for Cultural Power is helping a new generation of artists and digital creators. To apply and learn more about the Disruptors Fellowship, click here.   And make sure to follow us on IG: @juliosalgado83 @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Please review and subscribe to the podcast so you're the first to know when a new episode drops!   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.  

Amigues! This episode is long overdue. After months of trying to pin him down, actor, writer, comic, and padrino D'Loco Kid joins us on the pod to talk all things Performance! D'Lo shares how his journey through the stage started with poetry and hip-hop and why he now chooses to make art for QTPOC communities. We discuss the importance of making art from both our separate and our intersecting identities, and D'Lo explains why he feels safest and his most authentic self on stage. If you're in LA, check out D'Lo's latest project, a public installation called CRY WITH YOU, part of the HEAL HEAR HERE art event this Saturday, May 20th at LA Historic Park.   And make sure to follow us on IG: @dlocokid @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Please review and subscribe to the podcast so you're the first to know when a new episode drops!   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.

Amigues! On today's episode, we're doing a quick check-in and filling you in the latest nalgona chisme. So grab your cafecito and tap in because Summer is right around the corner and we have a lot to catch up on!    Make sure to follow us on IG: @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Please review and subscribe to the podcast so you're the first to know when a new episode drops!   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.

Amigues! In today's episode, we're joined by dancer, director, and Queerchata founder, Bex Nitti, for a heartfelt conversation about the importance of creating space. Bex shares how this latin dance project went from a single boombox to the hit community event that it is today. We also talk the power that comes with learning to be your authentic self and of course lots and lots of joteria!   Make sure to check out Queerchata in DTLA every third Saturday of the month! Follow @queerchata and @bex.queerchata for upcoming events. Check out the playlist on Spotify. And make sure to follow Fruta Fresca on IG: @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Please review and subscribe to the podcast so you're the first to know when a new episode drops!   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.

Amigues! Today, DJ Sizzle Fantastic (musician, artist, and entrepreneur) joins us for a trip down nostalgia lane. We discuss the music we grew up with and how these sounds inspired Sizzle to create Cumbiaton, the intergenerational Nationwide Pachanga! Our conversation inspired us to build our first Fruta Fresca playlist! Hope you enjoy!   Check out the playlist on Spotify. Follow @sizzle007 and @cumbiaton_la for upcoming events. And make sure to follow Fruta Fresca on IG: @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Please review and subscribe to the podcast so you're the first to know when a new episode drops!   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.     https://open.spotify.com/playlist/76QxdF7SbqcsXaQmLtRIAm?si=CGkbGzxzRcuBFxNS6ZwpWA&dd=1

Surprise! We're back and more excited than ever! For this season opener, we're checking in with you to see how your manifestations are going and talk a lot of what we have brewing here at Fruta Fresca. We also get a little deep as Jose Richard opens up their mental health journey this year and how it has inspired some upcoming projects.   Make sure to follow us on IG: @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Please review and subscribe to the podcast so you're the first to know when a new episode drops!   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.

Amiguis! It's the end of 2022! Hope you're all staying warm these holidays wherever you are. In this episode, we're looking back at all the amazing things that happened in 2022 and thinking about what we hope 2023 brings! Happy New Year and thank you all for your support! See you on the other side.    Make sure to follow us on IG: @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Please review and subscribe to the podcast so you're the first to know when a new episode drops!   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.  

Amiguis! We made it to 25 episodes! As we celebrate this benchmark and get ready for the holidays, we're taking some time to reflect on this journey so far. We're also talking about our own complicated relationship with the holidays, because as we know, this season can be taxing for many. We hope you enjoy!   Make sure to follow us on IG: @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Please review and subscribe to the podcast so you're the first to know when a new episode drops!   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.  

Amiguis! We're very excited to share our first live episode! In this episode, Jose Richard sits down with Diego "2 Pistolas" Garijo aka Lola Pistola - MMA fighter, bare-knuckle boxer, drag performer and artist - in front of a live audience to discuss what it takes to find one's passion. Diego shares some of the lessons he's learned in the ring and on the stage, and how he's able to live without fear. He reminds us that it takes some digging (and maybe a few psychedelics) to figure out what truly gives us purpose. This one is a treat!   Make sure to follow us on IG: @diegogarijo @lets.add.more.black @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Please review and subscribe to the podcast so you're the first to know when a new episode drops!   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.

Amiguis! We have a special educational treat for you today! We're giving you a crash course on one of the things we somehow always end up talking about here on Fruta Fresca: Urbanismo. Jose Richard breaks down how red-lining works and who makes the decisions that affect the lives of thousands of residents who live in communities like our beloved South Central. You don't wanna miss it!   Make sure to follow us on IG: @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Please review and subscribe to the podcast so you're the first to know when a new episode drops!   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.

Amiguis! Did you miss us? We took a little hiatus but we're back! In this episode, we're taking a trip to Jose Richard's old stomping grounds and reconnecting with an old friend and fellow organizer Tiffany Krystal. In this lighthearted conversation, we're taking you down memory lane and talking about the spaces that shaped our early adult years. Hope you enjoy!   Make sure to follow us on IG: @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Please review and subscribe to the podcast so you're the first to know when a new episode drops!   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.

Amigues! I'm sure you've been keeping up with the dumpster fire at city hall, so we shifted our plans to bring you this timely episode. This week, we're joined by Ivette Alé-Ferlito, the co-founder of La Defensa - an organization focused on the intersectional feminist approach to dismantling of oppressive systems. They believe in the importance of investment in community power that thrives on promoting health, wellness, love of their communities, transformative justice, and community accountability. Ivette breaks down some of the work they're doing and provides some resources for you going into this year's midterm elections. We're also bringing you a little more context around the scandal surrounding LA's city council members.   To learn more about La Defensa, visit ladefensa.org   Follow @ladefensx to see their voter guide and get access to all of the recommendations you need to vote in this election in LA County!   Get involved! Canvas with The Defenders Of Justice by signing up online   Follow @TDOJ2022 on Instagram and Twitter for weekly text banks, fundraisers, and postcarding events until November 8th.   Lastly, If you can vote, vote on November 8th in LA County!   Make sure to follow us on IG: @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Please review and subscribe to the podcast so you're the first to know when a new episode drops!   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.

Amigues! We're so excited to be closing out our Latine Heritage Month series with our most important episode yet. Today, we're joined by Roberta Braga and Maria Isabel Di Franco Quinonez of Equis - a research firm working to create a better understanding of Latino communities, invest in innovative approaches to reach and engage them, and uplift the Latinx leaders of tomorrow. Roberta and Maria Isabel give us a general look at the Latinx vote in 2020 and where it is today. We also discussed misinformation and how messaging is delivered to the Latinx community. Oséa, we're bringing you chisme backed by real data to help you better understand the power of the Latinx vote. For more information on Equis or to find resources, visit their website.   Thanks so much for making this series a such a success and remember, Latine Heritage Month may be over, but we celebrate our culture year-round out here!   Also make sure to follow us social media: Twitter: @equisresearch @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Lastly, make sure to review and subscribe to the podcast so you're the first to know when a new episode drops!   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.  

Amigues! Hope you're all having a lovely week. Just a quick note - this episode does feature some heavy discussions around self-harm so listener discretion is advised.   In this episode, we're joined by Brandie Carlos, founder of Therapy For Latinx, a directory that provides resources and connects folks with mental health professionals in an effort to help the Latinx community heal, thrive and become advocates for their own mental health. Brandie opens up about the life-changing moment that inspired the project and reminds us that we don't need to be going through difficult times in order to seek therapy. For more information on Therapy for Latinx or to find resources, visit their website.    Also make sure to follow us social media: @therapyforlatinx @iambrandiecarlos @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Lastly, make sure to review and subscribe to the podcast so you're the first to know when a new episode drops!   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.  

Amigues! Guess what! Today we are talking all about the media that raised us: TELENOVELAS! We're talking to two special guests. Dr. Melixa Abad-Izquierdo takes us through the history of the Teleteatro (which we could call a predecessor to Novelas) and draws a direct line from Mexican media of the late 50s to the classics we know and love! We're also joined by Sergio Gonzalez (future Doctora) for a fun conversation on our favorite novelas, protagonists and villanas! What a rabbit hole of nostalgia this was! Hope you enjoy!   Also make sure to follow us social media: @AbadMelixa @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Lastly, make sure to review and subscribe to the podcast so you're the first to know when a new episode drops!   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.

Amigues! On this second installment of our Latine Heritage Month program, we caught up with Karla Hernandez, a researcher at the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative. To our surprise, she's also from South Central (so you know the chisme was good!). We discuss the current state of Latinx representation in Hollywood and Spoiler Alert: There aren't enough of us!  We do apologize - Amigues, I'm currently in NYC for work (you know - being an Urban Planner) and I had to record this episode in a closet (the irony). That being said, the audio is not the greatest but the conversation was juicy so bear with us! To keep up with the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, visit: annenberg.usc.edu/research/aii   Also make sure to follow us on instagram: @inclusionists @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Lastly, make sure to review and subscribe to the podcast so you're the first to know when a new episode drops!   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.

Amigues! Welcome back to another episode of Fruta Fresca, and more importantly Bienvenides to our Latine Heritage Month celebration! For the next couple of episodes we will be exploring topics centering the experience of Latine peoples across the diaspora. This week we are joined by Wendy Ramirez and Jackie Rodriguez of Spanish Sin Pena and we dive deep into a conversation around Language, Culture, and Identity. This episode is dedicated to all of the folks that navigate between not feeling Latine enough due to their lack of Spanish and folks who not only speak Spanish but also dream in Spanish. To paraphrase our tia, Anzaldua: We strive to arrive at a place where our spanish doesn't have to be translated and our english doesn't have to be justified. To learn more about Spanish Sin Pena and keep up with their programming, visit their website: www.spanishsinpena.com   Also make sure to follow us on instagram at: @spanishsinpena @intimalena @jacki_ee @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Make sure to review and subscribe the podcast so you know when when a new episode drops!   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.

Amigues! Do y'all remember the viral Youtube video, "Sh*t Spanish Girls Say?" Girl, DIMELO! Definitely one of my favorite videos of all time. Today on the podcast, we're joined by my sis and fellow creator Skittlez! We're not lying when we say we had our Tia and Tamera moment. It's my NY sister! We talk about our journeys as artists and creators, the role of our queerness and non-binary identities in our art, and artist queer baiting.  You can catch SkittleZ as the self-care loving panda, Debbie on Syfy's Wild Life and all over social media!   Also make sure to follow us on instagram at: @therealskittlez @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Lastly, make sure to review and subscribe the podcast so you get notified when a new episode drops!   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.

Amigues! Como siempre ya llegó el podcast que tanto extrañaban. This episode gets good! We're joined by writer, actor, author, and all around creative Christopher Rivas! We explore Brownness, creativity, and the magic of the stage. When a die-hard New Yorker and a die-hard Angeleno get together, you know it's going to get real! Listen to Rubirosa - a podcast about the story of Porfirio Rubirosa, the inspiration behind James Bond, available wherever you get your podcasts. Also, pre-order Brown Enough, Chris' upcoming book on the deconstruction, exploration, and search for belonging as a Brown body.    Also make sure to follow us on instagram at: @christopher__rivas @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Lastly, make sure to review and subscribe the podcast so you get notified when a new episode drops!   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.

Amigues! ¿Que creen? Hoy si les trajimos chisme. This week, we dive a little deeper into the history behind the icon, Juan Gabriel, and his 1990 performance at the Palacio de Bellas Artes en la Cuidad de México. We're joined by actor, writer, producer, journalist, and chismosa Jhovanni Raga! Also, we get some chisme surrounding La Mas Draga and Drag Race: Mexico.   Make sure to follow us on instagram at: @jhio  @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Lastly, make sure to review and subscribe the podcast so you get notified when a new episode drops!   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.

Amigues!!! This week we had a conversation with Dr. Irvin Manuel Gonzalez who shares his journey as a first-generation choreographer and dance scholar in a field saturated by whiteness. He tells us all about how his career went from dancing with his aunt at a family party, to the Quebradita becoming the focus of his academic research. His dissertation, Dancing Quebradita: Transnational Belonging and Mexicanidades Across the U.S.-Mexico Border explores how the Mexican/Mexican-American social dance is tied to cultural identity. We also talk about his recent full-length piece "Nepantla" created by Primera Generacion Collective! Read more about Primera Generacion, recently featured in the LA Times.   Also make sure to follow us on instagram at: @igonz003 @primerageneraciondance  @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Lastly, make sure to review and subscribe the podcast so you get notified when a new episode drops!   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.

Amigues!!! Finally, based on your comments and messages on social media, the episode with Nacho Jota. Nacho is my friend, creative collaborator, stylist, designer, y all around loba! This episode is special. We get to hear more about the inspiration behind Nacho's fashion line Nacho Jota, and we dive into gentrification in la CDMX. Entre chisme y chisme se pone bien deep! I hope you enjoy this episode! Also disclaimer the episode is completely in spanish, saquen su #EspanolSinBarreras   Make sure to follow us on instagram at: @Nacho_jota_mx @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.    

Amigues! On this episode, we're joined by actor, director, playwright an all-around fabulous art-maker Roger Q Mason. We hear all about Roger's work in theater and learn what happens when we choose to step out of our comfort zone and defy people's expectations of us. You can catch Roger's premier of Lavender Men at Skylight Theater Aug 6th - Sept 4th, 2022. Tickets on sale now!   Also make sure to follow us on instagram at: @rogerq.mason @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.

Hola Amigues! In this episode, we're taking a quick break to unwind and catch up with La Prima as we continue to work on our series about Arts and Social Justice. In this episode, we discuss how are summer is going and - as usual - our chisme led to some interesting conversations about the content we consume.    Also make sure to follow us on instagram at: @qmixhelle__ @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.

Amigues agaren sus pelucas!! Esta semana we have a very special guest; Catalina Garcia, singer/songwriter of the Colombian-based band Monsieur Perine! Temblaron!! This week I had the honor to sit with Cata and talk a little about the inspiration behind Monsieur Perine and their distinctively unique soundscape, the power of the stage, and their upcoming Volverte Tour. Disclosure: This episode is completely in Spanish. Also make sure to go to the Ford Amphitheater's website to get your tickets for their LA show on July 24. Nos vemos ahi!    Make sure to follow the band on instagram at @monsieurperine and Cata at @madameperine   

Surprise! ¿Amigues, Cómo están? Ya se les extrañaba. This week we're blessing your feed twice. Today, we meet with dancer, choreographer, set designer, and amazing mother Isis Avalos. We get to hear more about her and her community (Shout out to the RGV! #puro956). The conversation got cut short but stay tuned, as we'll be checking back in with Isis soon. In the meantime, join us for this first part as we talk about the politics of being brown movement creators and finding your passion where you least expected.    Also make sure to follow us on instagram at: @morenamover @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona @marinamagalicious   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.

Hola Amigues! Today we have a special episode for you. Jose Richard reflects on the last few years and the growth in their life. We ask the questions: How do you go from dancing cumbias on Sunday morning to choreographing and performing around the country? How can you as an artist be strategic about your work? And how does life always have a way of coming full-circle? One thing's for sure: Always be grateful for the community that stands behind you! Make sure to follow us on instagram at: @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.  

Amigues! I hope you've enjoyed hearing from the people that made me and made my South Central. We now kick off this new series centering the power of the arts to make social change! That being said, we kick off this series with award-winning choreographer and movement-maker Marina Magalhaes. Join us as we talk about the magic of dance and the magic that lives in the body. We don't have a body, we are Body!   Also make sure to follow us on instagram at:   @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona @marinamagalicious   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.  

¿Está listo el café? In this episode, we're taking it back to 2009 and catching up with some of Jose Richard's oldest friends. Life takes us down different paths, but it's always nice to check in with some of the people that helped shape our young desmadrosa identities. We'll be talking life, career and doing the things that bring us joy. Of course, it wouldn't be an episode if we didn't talk about South Central! I hope you enjoy!   Also make sure to follow us on instagram at:   @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona @hellogainz @basicdaniel16 @bee.rhi   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.

Holi Amigues! Feliz mes del orgullo! Happy Pride month everyone. This week episode features two of the baddest queer women I know: Carla Gonzalez and Esperanza Martinez, two of the organizers that radicalized me when I was a baby jota. This week episode is centered on organizing, the importance of ancestry, and the magic of Queerness. I hope you enjoy! Also make sure to follow us on instagram at @frutafresca.podcast   Carla Gonzalez: @lady_gonzalez83 Esperanza Martinez: @mamitaxicana   Follow us: @soynalgona @frutafresca.podcast @lady_gonzalez83 @mamitaxicana   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.  

Holi comadres!! In this episode we get to meet Michelle Quinteros, la Prima. We talk about our experience as two young people raised in South Central and living in New York. This episode centers our love for our hood, and the beautiful ways in which the universe continuously brings us together. Primas will always have your back and I'm happy to share my Prima, Michelle, with the rest of the world.    Follow us: @soynalgona @frutafresca.podcast @qmixhelle__ @Birriaonbroadway   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.  

Amigxs! Tenemos podcast! Jose Richard sits down with comadre Ivonne Rodriguez to talk all things South Central. We look at the community from the perspective of two different generations. How has South Central changed over the years? How can you tell if someone grew up in the hood? Of course, it wouldn't be an episode without a little chismesito.    Follow us: @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona @i.rodrod   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.

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