We sit down with social media professional Caroline Salinas and talk about her love of storytelling. She talks about growing up loving theater, starting a career in politics, and her pivot into the world of entertainment. We also discuss how social media can be a powerful tool to get out Chicano/a stories to the masses.

Artist Jacqueline Valenzuela talks to us about her influences and what it means to be an interdisciplinary artist. We also speak about her experience in the lowriding community and how that inspired her to look at cars and car parts as her canvas.

Jacqueline Instagram: @pieldemazapan

Produced by Iliana Bollom

Music by Stephen Castillo

In this episode, Elias and Allen discuss the Brown Berets' occupation of Catalina Island. This was a way for them to express their feelings that the land had been given away unfairly.

Original Music By Stephen Castillo

Our guest this episode is actress April Duran. We talk about how she wanted to act from a young age, but had to put her dream on hold. Now she has chosen to follow her dream and works as a full time actress. We talk with her about how this happened and why it's important for our community to pursue their dreams.

Produced by: Iliana Bollum

Music by: Stephen Castillo

Photography can be a powerful art form. Jose Alvarado has always been passionate about his photography, but wasn't able to pursue it until later in life. All of his life experiences added to the beauty of his photography. We talk about his life, his tremendous talent, and how important it can be for our community to follow our passions.

Produced by Iliana Bollum

Original Music by Stephen Castillo

In the first Chicano History 101 episode of season 2 Allen is back to discuss the infamous musician Chalino Sanchez and his impact on music and our community

Hosts: Elias Posada and Allen Negrete

Producer: Iliana Bollum

Music by: Stephen Castillo

Juan Navarro is an established artist and muralist from Riverside, CA. He has dedicated his career and artwork to helping his community grow. Whether it's through his murals or founding his own art studio, Juan is committed not only to his community in the Inland Empire, but the Chicano Community in general. We talk about his life and inspirations and also his involvement with the people around him!

Host: Elias Posada (@eliasposada)

Producer: Iliana Bollum

Music by: Stephen Castillo

In the first episode of the new season we welcome Sofia Aguilar! A young and hungry Chicana writer. She writes everything from poems to articles for multiple Latin-centric outlets. We talk about her upbringing near Los Angeles and how her culture has affected her writing. We also talk about social issues that she is concerned with within our community.

Produced by Iliana Bollom

Original Music by Stephen Castillo

In our final episode of season 1 we talk to Gabi Magaly. She is a Chicana artist and photographer who uses her upbringing as inspiration for her art. We talk with her about how to bring up Chicano/a artists and also the importance of the art community.

Produced by Iliana Bollom

Music by Stephen Castillo

Elias and Iliana talk to musician and Piñata Protest frontman, Alvaro Del Norte. He talks about his early life in music and what the motivation was for Piñata Protest's completely unique sound.

Produced by: Iliana Bollom

Original Music by: Stephen Castillo