831 Comadres

Did you'll know El Más Chingon George Lopez reposted the Comadre Sam? Or that the Comadre Frenchy got her official swear-in date for The Brown Berets? This episode is the "Comadres Catch Up." With so much going down in their lives and the World, it's hard to cover it all. So your favorite Comadres decided to have a drink and chat about a little bit of everything. Grab a beer, a coffee, or a pajarete and tune in while the Comadres "comadrean"!

With hate crimes against the AAPI community on the rise, The Comadres, Frenchy and Sam, welcome Nick Musni in the studio to talk about the issue. While discussing the topic, our conversation reveals how interconnected the liberation struggle is between all minority peoples. Did you know that the great grape boycott of 1960 was a joint effort between Filipino and Mexican workers?? Tune in as the Compa Nick draws some significant parallels between the destabilization effects of American coups in Latin America and that of Asian countries.

Ever wonder what it's really like to do what everyone calls "The Work" of a spiritual awakening? Las Comadres, Frenchy and Sam, welcome guest Lisa Petty in the studio. Lisa talks to us about how her journey wasn't at all rainbows and butterflies. "The Work" can and will be deep and frighten. But it's also gratifying. Listen in as Lisa explains the power of meditation and manifestation and how it continues to help her through her awakening. She feels called to this work, and we feel inclined to listen!!

María Félix "La Doña" is an icon of Mexican cinema. But it was her powerhouse persona that made her the ultimate Chingona. The Comadres Frenchy and Sam pay tribe to this commanding figure by remembering her life and legacy. Tune in to this episode to learn all about "Maria Bonita." From the long list of unrequited lovers, she left in her wake to her lengthy film career and even the time que callo a un padre en plena misa!!

Arriba la mujeres!! Muy en especial a todas las madres. The Comadres Frenchy and Sam are celebrating Women's History Month by honoring the women that gave them life. This episode is all about mommas! If ever you wanted to know why these too mujeres are self-described "Chingonas," well, they get it from their mommas. Listen up as the Comadres give you a brief glimpse into the lives of their amazing moms!

The Comadre Frenchy is going from recruit to a full-fledged member for the Oakland Chapter of the Brown Berets in just a few short weeks. In honor of this life milestone, The Comadres and Frenchy and Sam take you through a short history of the Brown Berets. We team up with Oz from Salinas Underground Podcast for a hybrid episode of sorts. In honor of Black History Month, we discuss the Black Panther Party's influence on the Brown Berets, and Oz drops some major knowledge on important African Americans from the 831.

The Salinas Valley is known nationally as the Salad Bowl, but very few people know it's also a hidden gem of inspiration for artists. Join the Comadres Frenchy and Sam as they sit down with local artist Ariel Mar. From her humble beginning in the desert to her move to The Bowl and later her years in the L.A. art scene. Ariel gives a no-holds-barred interview, and of course, the Comadres are all the way here for it.

Do you know what your love language is? If you don't have a clue, no te preocupes because Comadres Frenchy & Sam got you! They discuss the international, over 13 million copies sold, bestseller The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts written by El Señor Gary Chapman PhD. Las Comas go over each of the 5 amorcito idiomas; words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service, and physical touch alongside the meaning from the book and which language is primarily & secondary para Las Comadres. Have a sit with your cafecito or cervezita, and just like la légende de Walter Mercado would say, listen pero con mucho mucho..amor!

It has been one year of 831 Comadres, so Frenchy & Sam take a walk down memory lane. They overview each episode discussing how each one stood out to them, their firsts and favorites, and how much the show has grown. Not even COVID could stop these chingona mujeres from recording. But overcoming obstacles is par for the course in their hometown of Salinas. 2020 was just the start of something beautiful for this dynamic duo. Stay tuned for 2021 because these empowered ladies are just getting started and ain't going nowhere!

When most people think of pregnancy and delivery, they associate it with pain. But The Comadres, Frenchy, and Sam are joined by 2 guests with a much different take. In this episode, Birth Workers, Nantzin and Eva join The Comadres to talk about pregnancy and labor and delivery. Having rooted their education in both western medicine and Indigenous teachings and practices, Nantzin and Eva offer birthing services ranging from doula work to midwifery home birthing options. Listen up, cause this is an episode con mucho amor for both las mamas y el bebé.