¡Bienvenides a Las Paleteras! For immigrants and children of immigrants, food is so much more than sustenance—it’s how we hold onto our roots, keep our cultures alive, and pass down generations of stories. In this episode, Ana Sheila and Jose Richard sit down with the incredible Karla Tatiana Vasquez: James Beard Award–nominated food writer, food justice advocate, and author of The SalviSoul Cookbook—the first traditionally published Salvadoran cookbook in U.S. history!

Together, we’re unpacking "the foods that raised us," from nostalgic childhood kitchen memories and evolving family recipes to how food serves as a tool for intergenerational healing. Karla reveals her signature paleta flavor, introduces us to charamuscas, shares a hidden-gem Salvadoran dish non-Salvis must try, and puts the hosts on the spot with a quick-fire round on stress eating and salados vs. golosos. To top it all off, Karla leads an exclusive interactive storytelling exercise right out of her new workshop series, Híjole y Café!

Grab a paleta, hit subscribe, and tune in for this deicious episode! Special shout-out to Pupuseria DTLA—go try their famous Pan con Pollo! Connect with Karla at SalviSoul.com or on Instagram @salvisoul. Y recuerden que la vida es más sabrosa con nosotras porque somos… ¡LAS PALETERAS!

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Las Paleteras is a spicy, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Los Angeles based queer Latinx artists Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles alias Nalgona.

They are challenging systems, the status quo, and themselves, pero siempre con cariño!

Join them for a podcast that's like a Paleta para tus oidos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa. 

Las Paleteras is produced by Joel Ruiz and Elpidio Perez along with the hosts. Editorial support from Augusto Martinez, Music by Cinthya Morado and Ingrid Guijarro and additional visual support from Chavelita. Special thanks to our friends at mitú and Sonoro Media for distribution and production support.

Follow Las Paleteras on Social:

Instagram: @laspaleteraspodcast

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Holi holi, Paletitasssss!! 💖

How often do we get to turn the tables and put our own Paletitas in the hot seat? 👀 This week on Paleteras Con Chile, the hosts are the ones being interviewed!

Yamily Habib, Editor in Chief of mitú, sits down with our paletitas to get to know them a little deeperthe por qué, el cómo, y la inspiración behind our beloved podcast. We’re talking about where Las Paleteras came from, what inspired us to create a space centered around queer Latinx joy, and what keeps us showing up season after season with cariño, chisme, and plenty of sabor.

Get to know César, Ana Sheila, and Nalgona beyond the microphones as they open up about their personal journeys, the experiences that shaped them, and why creating a podcast for and by queer Latinx folks matters so much. It’s an inside look at the people behind the paletas and the corazón behind the podcast.

So get comfy, press play, and join us for a special conversation where the interviewers become the interviewees! And after you listen, make sure to check out Yamily’s full article on wearemitú.com 💖🌈

Read the full article here

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Las Paleteras is a spicy, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Los Angeles based queer Latinx artists Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles alias Nalgona.

They are challenging systems, the status quo, and themselves, pero siempre con cariño!

Join them for a podcast that's like a Paleta para tus oidos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa.

Las Paleteras is produced by Joel Ruiz and Elpidio Perez along with the hosts. Editorial support from Augusto Martinez, Music by Cinthya Morado and Ingrid Guijarro and additional visual support from Chavelita. Special thanks to our friends at mitú and Sonoro Media for distribution and production support.

Follow Las Paleteras on Social:

Instagram: @laspaleteraspodcast

Tik Tok: @laspaleteraspodcast

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Welcome back Paletitas! In this episode, Ana Sheila, César Camacho, and Jose Richard aka Nalgona dive into a topic that can be both scary and liberating: aging. From personal experiences with shifting habits to the broader societal pressures around getting older, we unpack it all.

We explore the fears and joys of aging, the difference between real age and biological age, and the unique challenges faced by different communities. How do we navigate aging as queer folks? How do we deal with aging parents? How do we challenge the patriarchal systems that make growing older feel like a loss rather than a gain?

We also discuss practical ways to embrace aging with grace, including cultivating a positive mindset and finding role models who redefine what it means to grow older. Plus, we share key takeaways on longevity and well-being hint: move your body and nurture your relationships!

Join us as we get real about wrinkles, wisdom, and the beauty of growing older. Don’t forget to comment, rate, and follow us on all platforms! Y recuerda que la vida es más sabrosa con nosotras porque somos Las Paleteras! 

Las Paleteras is a spicy, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Los Angeles based queer Latinx artists Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles alias Nalgona.

They are challenging systems, the status quo, and themselves, pero siempre con cariño! 

Join them for a podcast that's like a Paleta para tus oidos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa. 

Las Paleteras is produced by Joel Ruiz and Elpidio Perez along with the hosts. Editorial support from Augusto Martinez, Music by Cinthya Morado and Ingrid Guijarro and additional visual support from Chavelita. Special thanks to our friends at mitú and Sonoro Media for distribution and production support.

Follow Las Paleteras on Social:

Instagram: @laspaleteraspodcast

Tik Tok: @laspaleteraspodcast

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Holi holi, Paletitasssss!! 💖

How many times have we heard "de eso no se habla"? Growing up, there always seemed to be certain topics our families avoided at all costs—but, as you already know... nosotros hablamos de todo.

In this episode, we're breaking through the silence and diving into the taboo conversations we were taught to avoid. From family secrets and cultural expectations to the subjects that made everyone suddenly change the topic, we're unpacking where those taboos come from, how they've shaped us, and why it's time to start talking about them. Expect honest conversations, lots of laughs, a little chisme, and the reminder that you're never alone in the things you've been told to keep quiet.

So get comfy, press play, and join us as we say "de eso sí se habla." Make sure to tell your tias, primas, and friends to tune in on their favorite streaming platform, and don't forget to leave us a rating!

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Las Paleteras is a spicy, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Los Angeles based queer Latinx artists Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles alias Nalgona.

They are challenging systems, the status quo, and themselves, pero siempre con cariño! 

Join them for a podcast that's like a Paleta para tus oidos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa. 

Las Paleteras is produced by Joel Ruiz and Elpidio Perez along with the hosts. Editorial support from Augusto Martinez, Music by Cinthya Morado and Ingrid Guijarro and additional visual support from Chavelita. Special thanks to our friends at mitú and Sonoro Media for distribution and production support.

Follow Las Paleteras on Social:

Instagram: @laspaleteraspodcast

Tik Tok: @laspaleteraspodcast

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Holi paletitas! Join us for a very fun, and unfiltered episode with the madrina of the podcast Edwin Soto Saucedo. Alongside Nalgona, this episode is all about deconstructing the narratives that immigration has placed on us as Latinx people regardless of status. We also spill the tea and discuss the difference between organizing strategies of when we were young vs the one used today. Osea chavarucos a lo max.

Las Paleteras is a spicy, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Los Angeles-based queer Latinx artists Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles, alias Nalgona.

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In the latest episode of Las Paleteras, we are joined by the talented Maya Murillo, an actor, musician, content creator, and co-host of The Super Secret Bestie Club,  to talk about "Los Casi Algos." Los Casi Algos are the love stories that never were.

Y quién no tiene? Whether it was an almost-lover, an almost-husband, or an almost-wifey, we can all relate to the situationships that never quite became something. We touch on topics like toxic situationships, the fantasies of lives not lived, and the lessons we've learned along the way about love and ourselves.

Como siempre on Las Paleteras, you know you can expect an episode that's juicy and sweet, with a whole lot of vulnerability and, of course, laughter.

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Las Paleteras is a spicy, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Los Angeles based queer Latinx artists Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles alias Nalgona.

They are challenging systems, the status quo, and themselves, pero siempre con cariño! 

Join them for a podcast that's like a Paleta para tus oidos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa. 

Las Paleteras is produced by Joel Ruiz and Elpidio Perez along with the hosts. Editorial support from Augusto Martinez, Music by Cinthya Morado and Ingrid Guijarro and additional visual support from Chavelita. Special thanks to our friends at mitú and Sonoro Media for distribution and production support.

Follow Las Paleteras on Social:

Instagram: @laspaleteraspodcast

Tik Tok: @laspaleteraspodcast

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What does it actually take to pull a creative vision out of thin air and bring it to life? In this episode of Paleteras Con Chile, we’re pulling back the curtain on the world of production. We sit down with the incredibly talented Joel—a producer at Mitú studios and a driving force behind Las Paleteras Podcast—to trace his journey from a kid with a unique creative drive to the visionary making things happen behind the scenes.

Whether you're an aspiring creator, a seasoned producer, or just curious about how your favorite media gets made, this conversation is packed with, industry wisdom and lots of love for the art. 

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Las Paleteras is a spicy, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Los Angeles based queer Latinx artists Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles alias Nalgona.

They are challenging systems, the status quo, and themselves, pero siempre con cariño! 

Join them for a podcast that's like a Paleta para tus oidos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa. 

Las Paleteras is produced by Joel Ruiz and Elpidio Perez along with the hosts. Editorial support from Augusto Martinez, Music by Cinthya Morado and Ingrid Guijarro and additional visual support from Chavelita. Special thanks to our friends at mitú and Sonoro Media for distribution and production support.

Follow Las Paleteras on Social:

Instagram: @laspaleteraspodcast

Tik Tok: @laspaleteraspodcast

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This week we're kicking it with the one and only Brenda La Latina content creator,  host, adidas ambassador, and certified IT Girl. She's giving us all the tea on going from creating content in LA to packing her bags for the FIFA World Cup. Casual. 😭✨

We get into our relationships with sports growing up, athlete crushes, dating red flags, and why soccer fans are either the biggest green flags... or the loudest red ones. 👀 We also talk about queer joy in sports, women taking over the game, and how jerseys somehow became the hottest thing in everyone's closet.

Whether you're here for the fútbol, the fashion, the jochis, or just the chisme, this episode is guaranteed to make you laugh.

Las Paleteras is a spicy, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Los Angeles-based queer Latinx artists Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles (aka Nalgona).

They're challenging systems, the status quo, and themselves—pero siempre con cariño.

Join them for a podcast that's like a paleta para tus oídos: joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa.

Las Paleteras is produced by Joel Ruiz and Elpidio Perez alongside the hosts. Editorial support by Augusto Martinez. Music by Cinthya Morado and Ingrid Guijarro, with additional visual support from Chavelita. Special thanks to our friends at mitú and Sonoro Media for distribution and production support.

Follow Las Paleteras:

Instagram: @laspaleteraspodcast

TikTok: @laspaleteraspodcast

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This week, Cesar Camacho takes on Paleteras Con Chile with Mark Marquez who is one of his besties -- a model, actor, director, writer, and all-around creative force who traded LA sunshine for NYC chaos. We get into the story of how we met, became friends, and somehow managed to keep making art while navigating the beautifully unhinged world of creative life.

We talk about the magic of collaborating with friends, why building and supporting your community is essential (especially when you're chasing big dreams), and how having people in your corner can make the hustle a lot more fun. Along the way, we share stories from life in New York and LA, creative wins, lessons learned, and a lot of laughs.

We also spill a little tea on upcoming film projects, modeling gigs, and what’s next as we continue building careers that are as multifaceted as we are. Come for the creative inspiration, stay for the banter, the chisme and the reminder that making cool things with your friends is one of life's greatest pleasures!

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Welcome back, paletitas! Grab your notebooks and hold onto your shorts, because Ana Sheila Nalgona and Cesar Camacho are taking you to school in this ultimate queer crash course. In a world that forces everyone to live by rigid, heteronormative rules, we’re leaning into the history, the identity shifts, and a whole lot of desmadre. Have you ever wondered where mainstream "gay lingo" actually comes from, or found yourself questioning if modern labels are liberating or just plain limiting? We’re diving deep into the fast-paced evolution of queer language, its deeply rooted origins in Black and Latine ballroom culture, and whether social media is watering it all down. Warning: Side effects of listening to this episode include unlearning heteronormative standards, majorly expanding your vocabulary, and a sudden urge to yell boots the house down!! 

Don't forget to subscribe, leave us a comment, and remember—la vida es más sabrosa con nosotras because we are Las Paleteras!

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Las Paleteras is a spicy, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Los Angeles based queer Latinx artists Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles alias Nalgona.

They are challenging systems, the status quo, and themselves, pero siempre con cariño! 

Join them for a podcast that's like a Paleta para tus oidos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa. 

Las Paleteras is produced by Joel Ruiz and Elpidio Perez along with the hosts. Editorial support from Augusto Martinez, Music by Cinthya Morado and Ingrid Guijarro and additional visual support from Chavelita. Special thanks to our friends at mitú and Sonoro Media for distribution and production support.

Follow Las Paleteras on Social:

Instagram: @laspaleteraspodcast

Tik Tok: @laspaleteraspodcast

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices