Locatora Radio [A Radiophonic Novela]

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What's Locatora Radio [A Radiophonic Novela] about?

Locatora Radio is a weekly podcast dedicated to archiving the present and shifting the culture forward. Hosted by Mala Muñoz and Diosa Femme, two IG friends turned podcast partners. They break down pop culture, current events, and feminism through nuanced interviews with Latinx creatives and artists. Founded in 2016, Locatora Radio was podcasting independently until joining iHeartRadio's My Cultura Podcast Network in 2022.

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Locatora Radio [A Radiophonic Novela] episodes:

04.24.2024
Capítulo 193: Tending To Your Inner Garden with Natalia Lafourcade
Welcome to Season 9, locamores! In this first capítulo, we catch up on what we've been up to off-season and introduce our new theme: Love At First Listen. In the later half of this episode, we sit down with Grammy-Award Winning Artist,...
04.17.2024
Introducing: Locatora Season 9
Welcome to Locatora Season 9! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02.02.2024
Introducing: Chiquis and Chill
Get ready to hear Chiquis like never before. In her new podcast, “Chiquis and Chill,” the Latin Grammy winner shares her experience growing up in a famous household, how she’s managed to be so successful in the male-dominated music industry...
01.31.2024
Capítulo 192: Ethical Chisme
Tune into the final episode of Season 8! In this capítulo, we review a Locatora original concept, ethical chisme. In 2017, we coined this term with the help of our guest Ruben Angel. Since then, we've expanded our definition of...
01.24.2024
Capítulo 191: Curly and Maya of The Super Secret Bestie Club
The illustrious duo of The Super Secret Bestie Club Podcast, Curly Velasquez and Maya Murillo join us to discuss their deepest, darkest secrets! We discuss their journey from Buzzfeed's PeroLike to independent creators/artists, growing up on the internet, and their...
01.17.2024
Capítulo 190: "We're Girls"
The "girls" are everywhere these days! From girl math to girl dinner, adult women are GIRLS! In today's episode, we look at the cultural zeitgeist and how both girlhood and womanhood are being defined. How are women remaining girlhood and...
01.10.2024
Capítulo 189: Estrangement in the Latinx Community
Often, when we think of Latinx/Latinos and their families, we think of a large, close-knit one. But some of us have distant, dysfunctional, or estranged families. For today's episode, we're joined by Violetta Fernandez, a Mexican American therapist, to unpack the...
01.03.2024
Capítulo 188: Amiga, How Do You Start A New Year?
For the first episode of 2024, Mala and Diosa ease into the year by playing We All Grow's bilingual card deck called, "Amigas Circle." They discuss the new beginnings 2024 brings, like grad school, new routines, and Related Episode: Capítulo 153:...
12.27.2023
Capítulo 187: Self-Care For Latinas with Raquel Reichard
In today's installment of Locatora Radio, we are joined by journalist, author, and friend, Raquel Reichard. We discuss some of the central themes in her debut book, Self-Care For Latinas, such as marianismo, imposter syndrome, and why women (especially Latinas)...
12.20.2023
Capítulo 186: Transformative Justice with Doris Anahí Muñoz
Artist and former music manager, Doris Anahí Muñoz joins Locatora Radio to discuss how she used transformative justice to heal and move forward after a very public, online, community call-out in 2022. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12.13.2023
Capítulo 185: Diosa and Mala's 2023 Recap
We're winding down this year with a personal recap of 2023. We dive into what's been happening behind the scenes of our lives. From Mala's meet-cute at Vallarta to Diosa's first year of marriage, las Locatoras get personal about their...
12.06.2023
Capítulo 184: Univisión & The Latino Vote
Welcome back to Locatora Radio, locamores! In this week's episode we pay our respects to public radio pioneer, Maria Martin & the affinity Latinos/Latines have for radio. We also discuss ousted representative, George Santos. Is social media turning him into...
11.29.2023
Capítulo 183: Solidarity with Palestine featuring Loren Medina
For this episode of Locatora Radio, we continue our coverage of the crisis in Palestine. We're joined by Loren Medina, founder of Guerrera Marketing & PR. Medina is of Cuban and Palestinian descent and for her, the personal IS political. She...
11.22.2023
Capítulo 182: Cantando Resistencia with Catalina Garcia
In this episode of Locatora Radio, Catalina Garcia of Monsieur Perine joins us to discuss their latest album, Bolero Apocaliptico. We discuss music as a tool for activism, resistance and healing. Note: Bolero Apocaliptico won a Latin Grammy for Best...
11.15.2023
Capítulo 181: Seven Year Locaversary
Welcome to the Locaversary episode! We've been producing our Radiophonic Novela since November 2016. In this special anniversary episode, we reflect on this podcast journey and what we've learned along the way. We also hear from our listeners at the...
11.08.2023
Capítulo 180: Palestina Libre
In this episode, we dive into decolonial frameworks, personal and political praxis, and historical and current Latin American and Palestinian solidarity. Works Cited: Ethnic Cleansing Translation Guide Palestine x Puerto Rico Connections Somos Sur: Mapuche and Palestinian Chileans Stand in Solidarity with Gaza...
11.01.2023
Capítulo 179: Cultivating Empathy During Times of Crisis with Jean Guerrero
In this capítulo, Jean Guerrero, columnist for the Los Angeles Times joins us to discuss the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Palestine. How does misinformation threaten democracy during times of global conflict? We discuss the digital economy, the algorithm, how the...
10.25.2023
Capítulo 178: Manifest Your Dreams with Jasmine Maldonado
In this episode of Locatora Radio, we sit down with Jasmine Maldonado, founder of Persona The Shop and co-founder of Midcity Mercado. We learn about her entrepreneurial family and what inspired her to take a leap of faith when launching...
10.18.2023
Capítulo 177: Diosa's 30th in Peru + LA news!
Las Locatoras traveled to Perú for Diosa's 30th birthday! They recount their experience doing the Inca Trail, Mala trying cuy for the first time, and Diosa visiting her family! For the second half of this episode, we discuss LA news...
10.11.2023
Capítulo 176: Sustainable Fashion with The Radical Clothing Swap
The four women behind LA-founded, Radical Clothing Swap, are on a mission to normalize radical sustainability by providing free clothes for all. They host a monthly free clothing swap, where anyone can find a new look while slowing down overconsumption. ...
10.09.2023
My Cultura Conversations: Our Voices, Our Stories, Our Experiences
Wilmer Valderrama is joined by actors Adam Rodriguez, Stephanie Beatriz, and Overcomfort Podcast host Jenicka Lopez for a heartfelt and insightful conversation on Latinidad. Listen as the group share their memories on growing up in a Latino household, their experiences...
10.04.2023
Capítulo 175: MexiAmericana with Veronique Medrano
In this capítulo, we're joined by Tejana songwriter and musician, Veronique Medrano. We discuss the release of her new album titled, MexiAmericana, the current soundscape of Tejano music, and how creative writing fuels her music. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See...
09.27.2023
Capítulo 174: Latinx History Month - Pop Culture's Best
Welcome back to Locatora Radio! September 15th to October 15th, marks Latinx History Month in the U.S. In this episode, we’re reviewing the most pivotal pop culture moments in Latinx History, starting in 1980s to present day. We discuss iconic...
09.20.2023
Capítulo 173: BEYONCE?!
We are still floating on Planet Renaissance, after attending Beyoncé's Worldwide Tour. In this episode, we reflect on only knowing a world that includes Beyoncé. From Destiny's Child to her solo career, we look back at Beyoncé's cultural impact. Support...
09.13.2023
Capítulo 172: Podcasting Through IT - How We Survived Our Indie Era
Have you ever wondered how Locatora Radio survived six years of indie podcasting? For My Cultura's Two Year Anniversary Live Show, we get into how we self-funded Locatora with the help of our listeners for years, before signing with iHeart...
09.06.2023
Capítulo 171: Sapphic Storytelling with Jade Richard Craven
In this week's installment of Locatora Radio, we're joined by Jade Richard Craven, the writer and co-executive producer of the Tubi Original film, Gridiron Grind, a sapphic coming-of-age story for a high school football player. Gridiron Grind is based on Richard Craven's true...
08.30.2023
Capítulo 170: We Love America
This is a film retrospective of America Ferrera's work! From the Disney Channel Original Gotta Kick It Up to truly iconic feature films like Real Women Have Curves and Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants and now BARBIE, America Ferrera has...
08.23.2023
Capítulo 169: Hurriquake?!
Welcome back to our regularly scheduled programming! This week we discuss: Hurricane Hilary, Mala's city girl era and Diosa's existential dread. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08.16.2023
Capítulo 168: Therapy Speak & Setting Boundaries with Gloria Osborne-Sheeler
This is the final episode of our mini-series, Me, My Mental Health & I. We discuss weaponizing "therapy speak" and learning how to set boundaries with Gloria Osborne-Sheeler, founder of Glow In Therapy. Vanity Fair Article Here. Support the show:...
08.09.2023
Capítulo 167: Me, My Mental Health, & I: On Being Delulu
In this episode, we dive into the history of hysteria and the concept of being "delulu". We'll explore how these terms have been used in the past and how they continue to affect our understanding of mental health today. Get tickets...
08.02.2023
Capítulo 166: Me, My Mental Health & I: Sad Girl Culture with Homegirl Consejos
In this 3rd episode of our mental health mini-series, we're joined by two licensed social workers, Mirian Juarez and Sasha Robles, creators of Homegirl Consejos. This new collective aims to create space for homegirls to unpack the bullshit & exchange...
07.29.2023
Introducing: Date My Abuelita, First!
From Executive Producer Wilmer Valderrama comes a dating show that proves abuelita knows best! Host Vico Ortiz alongside our resident abuelita, Liliana are ready to meet their match! Three single contestants will compete for a date with one lucky guest....
07.26.2023
Capítulo 165: Me, My Mental Health & I -Grieving Online with Adriana Alejandre
In this second episode of our mental health mini-series, we interview Adriana Alejandre, licensed therapist and founder of Latinx Therapy, a therapy directory and podcast. After losing her mother, Adriana made the decision to share about her grieving journey publicly...
07.19.2023
Capítulo 164: Me, My Mental Health & I with Dani Fernandez
This season we're brining our listeners a mini-series titled Me, My Mental Health, and I. Our first guest is writer, actress, and mental health advocate, Dani Fernandez. We discuss the WGA Writer's Strike, positive affirmations and her healing journey. Support the...
07.12.2023
Capítulo 163: We're Back! Are You Listening?
Welcome back to Season 8! In this brand new capítulo, we catch up on local happenings during our time off. We cover the Writer's Strike, Dodger's Pride Night & the Flamin' Hot Cheeto Movie. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener...
07.10.2023
Extended Trailer
Hola locamores! We are so excited to bring you Season 8 of our podcast this week. We can't wait for you to join us for more special interviews and hot takes on trending topics. In anticipation for our launch, we've...
07.05.2023
Introducing Locatora Season 8
Welcome to Locatora Season 8! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04.26.2023
Capítulo 162: Thirty, Flirty and Thriving
Our first network season comes to an end! In this final capítulo, we recap our first 30-episode season of Locatora Radio and discuss what's stayed the same and what's changed. We covered so much during Season 7, from the decline...
04.19.2023
Capítulo 161: Spanish Sin Pena
In this capítulo, we are joined by Wendy Ramirez and Jackie Rodriguez of Spanish Sin Pena, an organization teaching and empowering our community to learn and practice Spanish. Learn about their trajectory and how you can join! From the Bay to...
04.12.2023
Capítulo 160: No Sabo Kids
After Diosa went VIRAL for discussing the history of language violence, we noticed many people questioning the validity of that history. In this episode, we dive into the history of language violence in the American Southwest, Mexican-only schools, and the...
04.05.2023
Capítulo 159: Mujeres Difíciles with iLe
Welcome back, locamores! We are joined by Puerto Rican singer, composer and vocalist iLe. She released her third album, Nacarile in 2022 and collaborated with artists like, Ivy Queen, Natalia Lafourcade and Flor de Toloache, among others. We learn about...
03.29.2023
Capítulo 158: "B*tch, Grow Up!" With Marcella Arguello
Stand Up Comedian and writer, Marcella Arguello joins us to talk about her new half-hour HBO Max special, "Bitch, Grow Up!" directed by Aida Rodriguez. Arguello has been in the comedy space for 17 years. We talk about career longevity,...
03.22.2023
Capítulo 157: On Motherhood & Acting with Jessica Marie Garcia
Jessica Marie Garcia joins Locatora Radio to share her journey balancing motherhood, the Industry, and what it's like having the best eyebrows in Hollywood. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03.15.2023
Capítulo 156: Does LA have terrible food?
Every week, there's a new take on LA's "bad" food scene. On this capítulo, we overview Los Angeles' thriving immigrant communities, food journalism, and why anyone new to LA should get out of their TikTok food bubble. We also give...
03.08.2023
Capítulo 155: The Tiarras
Welcome back, locamores. On this capítulo, we interview three sisters turned bandmates, Tori, Sophia, and Tiffany Baltierra, collectively known as The Tiarras. We talk to them about growing up in a musical family, the origin story of their band name...
03.01.2023
Capítulo 154: Are Influencers Gatekeepers?
On this capítulo we discuss gatekeeping & how it's being used online. From fashion tips to beauty tricks, we dive into the definition of gatekeeping & ask are influencers really gatekeepers? Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02.22.2023
Capítulo 153: Getting Playful
On this capítulo, we play WORDAFUL the game and answer some intimate questions about moving for love, connecting vs. disconnecting from someone & other juicy questions. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02.15.2023
Capítulo 152: A Post-#MeToo World
On this capítulo of Locatora Radio, we examine the decline and degradation of women’s rights. At the height of the #MeToo movement, we all witnessed accountability and some change. What do women's rights look like 6 years later? Read this Vox...
02.08.2023
Capítulo 151: An Ode to the SGV
On January 21, 2023, a gunman killed 11 people and injured 10 at Star Ballroom dance studio in Monterey Park. To give us more insight about Monterey Park and ethnoburbs, we’re joined by Bianca Mabute-Louie. She’s a sociologist, scholar-activist, author...
02.03.2023
Introducing: Adelita: Changing the Key
Adelita Paz is a superstar in the Tejano music world, who gives up the security of her established career, fan base, and brand, to attempt what few Latin music performers have accomplished - becoming a crossover star. But Adelita’s story...

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Locatora Radio [A Radiophonic Novela] episodes:

Capítulo 193: Tending To Your Inner Garden with Natalia Lafourcade

Introducing: Locatora Season 9

Introducing: Chiquis and Chill

Capítulo 192: Ethical Chisme

Capítulo 191: Curly and Maya of The Super Secret Bestie Club

Capítulo 190: "We're Girls"

Capítulo 189: Estrangement in the Latinx Community

Capítulo 188: Amiga, How Do You Start A New Year?

Capítulo 187: Self-Care For Latinas with Raquel Reichard

Capítulo 186: Transformative Justice with Doris Anahí Muñoz

Capítulo 185: Diosa and Mala's 2023 Recap

Capítulo 184: Univisión & The Latino Vote

Capítulo 183: Solidarity with Palestine featuring Loren Medina

Capítulo 182: Cantando Resistencia with Catalina Garcia

Capítulo 181: Seven Year Locaversary

Capítulo 180: Palestina Libre

Capítulo 179: Cultivating Empathy During Times of Crisis with Jean Guerrero

Capítulo 178: Manifest Your Dreams with Jasmine Maldonado

Capítulo 177: Diosa's 30th in Peru + LA news!

Capítulo 176: Sustainable Fashion with The Radical Clothing Swap

My Cultura Conversations: Our Voices, Our Stories, Our Experiences

Capítulo 175: MexiAmericana with Veronique Medrano

Capítulo 174: Latinx History Month - Pop Culture's Best

Capítulo 173: BEYONCE?!

Capítulo 172: Podcasting Through IT - How We Survived Our Indie Era

Capítulo 171: Sapphic Storytelling with Jade Richard Craven

Capítulo 170: We Love America

Capítulo 169: Hurriquake?!

Capítulo 168: Therapy Speak & Setting Boundaries with Gloria Osborne-Sheeler

Capítulo 167: Me, My Mental Health, & I: On Being Delulu

Capítulo 166: Me, My Mental Health & I: Sad Girl Culture with Homegirl Consejos

Introducing: Date My Abuelita, First!

Capítulo 165: Me, My Mental Health & I -Grieving Online with Adriana Alejandre

Capítulo 164: Me, My Mental Health & I with Dani Fernandez

Capítulo 163: We're Back! Are You Listening?

Extended Trailer

Introducing Locatora Season 8

Capítulo 162: Thirty, Flirty and Thriving

Capítulo 161: Spanish Sin Pena

Capítulo 160: No Sabo Kids

Capítulo 159: Mujeres Difíciles with iLe

Capítulo 158: "B*tch, Grow Up!" With Marcella Arguello

Capítulo 157: On Motherhood & Acting with Jessica Marie Garcia

Capítulo 156: Does LA have terrible food?

Capítulo 155: The Tiarras

Capítulo 154: Are Influencers Gatekeepers?

Capítulo 153: Getting Playful

Capítulo 152: A Post-#MeToo World

Capítulo 151: An Ode to the SGV

Introducing: Adelita: Changing the Key