Anzaldúing It

By Anzaldúing It

What's Anzaldúing It about?

A Queer Latinx podcast on navigating academia, relationships & mental health. Hosted by Trans Studies scholar Dr. Jack Caraves & Political graphics scholar and visual artist Dr. Angelica Becerra p.s. there's also lots of astrology talk.

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Anzaldúing It episodes:

04.22.2024
Reintroducing Ourselves
Phew it has been over a year since we last spoke! In this episode we take some time to introduce ourselves and why we keep coming back to this space. We also do a quick Anzaldúa 101 & discuss the...
12.11.2022
The Nomadic Academic Life
This episode was recorded before the tragic shooting at Club Q in CO. Our hearts are with the families of the victims: Raymond Green Vance (he/him), Kelly Loving (she/her), Daniel Aston (he/him), Derrick Rump (he/him), Ashley Paugh (she/ her). To...
07.19.2022
Academic Publishing w/ Ale Mejía of Duke Press
What is an academic book and how does one go about publishing their first one? In this episode, we are joined by a very special guest and Anzaldúing listener Alejandra Mejía, Assistant Editor at Duke University Press where she acquires...
06.13.2022
Queer Kinship is a Love Spell
Happy Pride queer family! For this special June episode, we catch up, check-in about how May treated us, and hold space for the tragedies at Uvalde, Tulsa, and Buffalo. We talk about the power of queer friendships, chosen family, and...
03.29.2022
What is Ph.D. Aftercare?
For our March episode, we tackle what we termed "Ph.D. aftercare" to refer to the ways we've reconnected with our bodies after finishing this major milestone. If you would like to support our podcast and labor, you can Venmo us...
02.19.2022
The Year We Didn't Podcast
We meant to get this out last month, but like so many, we are managing our burn out in the middle of a global pandemic as best as we can. It's been a long time since we last spoke to...
04.07.2021
Satan Boots
Hi friend! this is a catch-up episode. It's been a long time and in this one, we make space for all the things that have been bringing us life while we've been away. Some of the things we mention: Lil...
02.01.2021
We're Tired
It's rough out here ya'll- in this episode we sit down and just catch up on the latest from Ted Cruz and that one flight to Kendall Jenner's tequila project. For the Walter Mercado corner, we talk about Pisces! and...
01.29.2021
Managing Money & Other Traumas
In this episode, we sit down and have an honest conversation about Money. We talk about our own journey with money management, financial literacy, and finally reflect on how we've processed financial trauma from and within relationship building. Things we...
01.11.2021
Destroy White Comfort
New Year, Same Wild News Cycle! Fresh out of the vision board workshop, and we’re hit with the week that lasted a year. We come back for our first episode of the year and discuss the white supremacist violence at...
12.11.2020
Episode 64: 2020 IN REVIEW
We give this year a -5 out of 5 stars ya'll, it's been A LOT.In our last episode of the year, we dive in to review and discuss the thousands of things that happened this year, and our main takeaways...
11.23.2020
Episode 63: So, That Happened. (Election Debrief)
In this episode we check in after the 2020 Election week from hell. We spend some time, (ok most of the time) talking about Eva Longoria's remarks, and why the Latino vote is not a monolith.
11.02.2020
Episode 62: #FREEWALTERCRUZ w/ Raha Jorjani, Esq.
In this episode, we take time to learn about the case of Walter Cruz Zavala, with a special guest and his attorney Raha Jorjani, Esq. Walter has won his immigration case twice, and yet he's been in detention for...
10.26.2020
Episode 61: From Bananas to Baldwin
In this episode, Jack takes over to ask 20 questions...to Angelica. In all the time we've talked to each other on this podcast, we've never discussed Angelica's art practice, so this in-depth interview is a deep dive into what it...
10.05.2020
Episode 60: Let's Not Go Back feat. Anisha Gandhi
Is this real life? we're still processing this moment ya'll. In this episode, we're joined by our emotional touchstone, the Libra we worship, Anisha. We take the time to unpack the recent news of #45 testing positive for COVID-19, and...
09.28.2020
Episode 59: Processing This Moment
In this episode, we sit with the heaviness of this moment. After the recent news cycle, we talk about the importance of letting the moment be, and acknowledging that moving past something or moving forward without processing it, is a...
09.17.2020
Episode 58: Mars Retrograde
In this episode, we tackle the latest astrology that is making us feel a little hot-headed: Mars in Retrograde. We also discuss the fires burning all along the West Coast of the U.S. and how gender reveal parties and heteropatriarchy,...
08.22.2020
Episode 57: Wet Ass Postage
There's some stamp hoes in this house! In this episode we discuss the cultural reset that is Cardi B and Meg thee Stallion's WAP- truly an anthem of our time. We also talk about the Post office and why it's...
07.13.2020
Episode 56: Review of Con Mucho Mucho Amor
Happy Cancer season! For this episode's water sign feast, we celebrate Angélica's birthday with a review of Netflix's new doc on Walter Mercado "Con Mucho Mucho Amor"
06.21.2020
Episode 55: On White Latinx Fragility feat. Café con Chisme
Y'all, this time two of our good friends join the Zoom. In this special episode, we collaborated with Seb and Yaz of our sibling podcast Café con Chisme to tackle an intra-community conversation: how non-Black Latinxs, like us benefit from...
06.02.2020
Episode 54: White Silence = Death
In this episode, we discuss the reason we have Pride, and why it’s important that our work is intersectional. We need to show up for Black Lives, on the streets, in our communities, in our families. This is a conversation...
05.04.2020
Episode 53: Discovering Simple Pleasures
In this episode, we check in about how we’ve been coping while in quarantine, we talk about what habits we’re keeping and the simple joys we're learning we really need to stay sane. We also dedicate some time to shout...
04.17.2020
Episode 52: Zoom Friendship Tips
In this episode, we talk about how to keep connection alive when our new reality means we can't be close by. We speak on how you don’t need to be in physical proximity to show you care, zoom tips and...
03.25.2020
Episode 51: Take Care of Each Other
In this episode, we unpack how the Coronavirus and quarantine has shifted our mental and physical routines. We talk about what is helping us (therapy, the Peloton app), and how to take care of each other. Also, to access free...
03.10.2020
Episode 50: Wash Your Hands Ya'll
WE'RE BACK BACK BACK AGAIN After our long hiatus, it is only fair that we do one of our infamous long check-ins. We discuss all the wild things happening rn, like Coronavirus, the presidential election, and why cruises are just not...
12.06.2019
Episode 49: Never Give Up
In this episode, we talk about what happens when we feel down and out and need to get up and try again. A constant struggle, we discuss how we deal with feelings of rejection and self-slander. This one is dedicated...
11.11.2019
Episode 48: Con Mucho Mucho Amor
In this episode, we put some much-earned respect on Walter Mercado's name. The ethereal Pisces and Puerto Rican astrologer of the people that has inspired us to play with both the stars and gender. We discuss Dia de Los Muertos,...
10.28.2019
Episode 47: The Comeback
We're back! again. We come back from our hiatus to catch ya'll up with a cute re-introduction to us, and we discuss our new favorite binge Rhythm & Flow, aka the Cardi B and TI fashion show. We end...
07.29.2019
Episode 46: The Loneliness Epidemic
In this episode, we talk about the mental health crisis occurring to the Millenial and Gen Z generations. Why are folks reporting record amounts of loneliness? What strategies fo we use to combat this?
07.16.2019
Episode 45: Saturn Return
We returned! In this episode, we catch up on our summer so far and tackle one of the biggest astrological happenings of our lives, the Saturn Return. What is it and how has it affected us both? the answers might...
05.24.2019
Episode 44: Dr.Jack Caraves
We're back after our hiatus and this one is so special. We do our favorite XL check-ins and catch you up on what has been going on with us, OH AND JACK IS NOW A DOCTOR.
03.08.2019
Episode 43: Intuitive Pansita Diaries Pt. II
TW: in this episode, we discuss disordered eating and diet culture, we also mention drug abuse briefly, and the recent Michael Jackson documentary. In this episode, we discuss Christy Harrison's "Food Psych" podcast, and how her discussion on queer bodies and...
02.14.2019
Episode 42: all about love
in this episode, we channel our inner bell hooks and discuss love, what it means to us and how we can grow to give it and receive it. Also, we enlist the help of our favorite Libra and love expert,...
01.31.2019
Episode 41: Remembering the Bad Bitch You Are
TW: eating disorders, homophobia and anti-blackness, white supremacy This week we begin by discussing the horrible hate crime that Jussie Smullet went through. We also talk about how white queers/white Latinx folks can do better when Black queer kin are in...
01.15.2019
Episode 40: Does That Shit Bring You Joy Tho?
It's a new year, and we are baaack! In this episode, we tackle everyone's favorite new Netflix binge, and every Virgo's daily life: "The Art of Tidying Up" with Marie Kondo. We apply the concept of only keeping what brings joy...
12.21.2018
Episode 39: 2018 In Review, a Ho-liday Special
happy holidays to everyone, except Offset. In this episode, we reminisce on the hella eventful year we've had. From collaborating with some of our faves to documenting and reflecting on Jackie's top surgery, this year had it all, except an...
10.30.2018
Episode 38: How to Keep the Inner Light On feat. Dr. Gaye Johnson
We are joined by extra special guest, Dr. Gaye Theresa Johnson, a scholar of Black & Brown freedom struggles, Pisces, amazing femme-tor and avid listener! We discuss how to keep our inner lights on in these trying times, with what...
10.09.2018
Episode 37: Self Care for the End of the World
We’re bacck! In this episode, we cover Kavah-NAH and the flames of the U.S. as they currently burn. Jackie keeps on making 2018 their Cardi B year, by sharing their engagement, wel also dedicate our main conversation to speak on the...
09.10.2018
Episode 36: Thirty, Top Surgery & Thriving
TW: we discuss Jack's surgical procedure with some graphic language from 1:40-1:45. In this special birthday episode, we celebrate Jack's dirty thirty! After her top surgery, we have a lot to catch up on, and of course, this ia #Virgo love...
08.11.2018
Episode 35: Boundaries, How Many of Us Have Them?
WE'RE BAAACK. After moving Jack into Oakland, we talk about boundaries, and our journeys toward establishing them and putting them down, when necessary. Walter Mercado Corner: Planets in Astrology and their meaning!
06.25.2018
Episode 34: Chosen Familia
This time, we dive deep into the folks who we choose to make family, and the ways in which these relationships have shaped us and allowed us to become fully ourselves. Happy Pride ya'll! remember to remember Sylvia Rivera and...
06.12.2018
Episode 33: Hella Life Update
Did you miss us?! in this episode, we give you the real T on what's been going on, and how we're ending the academic year. This one is just us, and the mic, and the cats, filling you in on...
05.29.2018
Episode 32: Café con Chisme!
On this very special episode we st down to have a chisme session with Yaz and Sebastian from fellow Latinx podcast Cafe con Chisme! We discuss boundaries, the royal wedding and why Angélica doesn't know half the songs Jack sings.
04.30.2018
Episode 31: Music That Made Us #DirtyComputers
This week we sit down and discuss the music that has made us #DirtyComputers, and big surprise, it’s hella different. Jack revisits Janet, dishes on Janelle and the Virgo that set the performance bar before Bey, Michael Jackson. Angelica talks...
04.16.2018
Episode 30: I Object! Feat. Our Attorney Anisha Gandhi, Esq.
This is a special one ya'll, we sit down and catch up with one of the femmes that makes our lives bearable, Anisha *I got a law degree and no time for your mysoginist bs* Ghandi. Also, Okrrrrrrrt is like...
03.30.2018
Episode 29: Yesika Salgado is a National Tésoro
This week we host Yesika Salgado, THE fat, fly brown poet of Los Angeles. We talk about love, heartbreak, being a moody Cancer and what happens after you write a best seller. p.s. We also dive into her chart and...
03.13.2018
Episode 28: Marriage is a Sham Ya'll
This week, we tackle one of the most frustrating/confusing institutions, and speak on our changing views on companionship. Also, Jaxx can officially marry you, book her. Walter Mercado Corner: Grand Trine aspects in your birth chart!
02.26.2018
Episode 27: Nothing But Trash, Oh & Our Mailbox
This week, we take a break from the deep ass conversations and play a game of would you rather. We also dive into our mailbox. Newsflash: Virgos are a gift sent to us from god and shit. Walter Mercado: Libra...
02.13.2018
Episode 26: Central American & Fat in Chicanx Studies feat. LeighAnna
On this episode, we sit down with fat and furious blogger La Chica Mas Fina, aka LeighAnna aka @thebiggirlscode to talk about Central American woes, body positivity, and that entrepreneurial spirit. You can learn more about LeighAnna's work at: www.thebiggirlscode.com Insta: @thebiggirlscode Walter...
01.29.2018
Episode 25: For The Sad Girls Who Try & Try Again
TW: Depression. This week we talk about mental health, specifically depression, and how we deal and cope with our family's history of sadness. Walter Mercado Corner: Capricorn Moons

What's Anzaldúing It about?

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Anzaldúing It episodes:

Reintroducing Ourselves

The Nomadic Academic Life

Academic Publishing w/ Ale Mejía of Duke Press

Queer Kinship is a Love Spell

What is Ph.D. Aftercare?

The Year We Didn't Podcast

Satan Boots

We're Tired

Managing Money & Other Traumas

Destroy White Comfort

Episode 64: 2020 IN REVIEW

Episode 63: So, That Happened. (Election Debrief)

Episode 62: #FREEWALTERCRUZ w/ Raha Jorjani, Esq.

Episode 61: From Bananas to Baldwin

Episode 60: Let's Not Go Back feat. Anisha Gandhi

Episode 59: Processing This Moment

Episode 58: Mars Retrograde

Episode 57: Wet Ass Postage

Episode 56: Review of Con Mucho Mucho Amor

Episode 55: On White Latinx Fragility feat. Café con Chisme

Episode 54: White Silence = Death

Episode 53: Discovering Simple Pleasures

Episode 52: Zoom Friendship Tips

Episode 51: Take Care of Each Other

Episode 50: Wash Your Hands Ya'll

Episode 49: Never Give Up

Episode 48: Con Mucho Mucho Amor

Episode 47: The Comeback

Episode 46: The Loneliness Epidemic

Episode 45: Saturn Return

Episode 44: Dr.Jack Caraves

Episode 43: Intuitive Pansita Diaries Pt. II

Episode 42: all about love

Episode 41: Remembering the Bad Bitch You Are

Episode 40: Does That Shit Bring You Joy Tho?

Episode 39: 2018 In Review, a Ho-liday Special

Episode 38: How to Keep the Inner Light On feat. Dr. Gaye Johnson

Episode 37: Self Care for the End of the World

Episode 36: Thirty, Top Surgery & Thriving

Episode 35: Boundaries, How Many of Us Have Them?

Episode 34: Chosen Familia

Episode 33: Hella Life Update

Episode 32: Café con Chisme!

Episode 31: Music That Made Us #DirtyComputers

Episode 30: I Object! Feat. Our Attorney Anisha Gandhi, Esq.

Episode 29: Yesika Salgado is a National Tésoro

Episode 28: Marriage is a Sham Ya'll

Episode 27: Nothing But Trash, Oh & Our Mailbox

Episode 26: Central American & Fat in Chicanx Studies feat. LeighAnna

Episode 25: For The Sad Girls Who Try & Try Again