Word To Your Mama

Originally dropped Dec 15, 2020

Ep. 14 Hey Monalisa

We discuss Monalisa’s history in the hip hop music scene, dressing down to not attract attention while working, being a woman in a male dominated industry, we discover her root that started her love of liner notes and more. We also have “Questions from the Audience” from B+ , Asad, Rhettmatic and Rakaa .

Episode links

@monalisa7872
MonaLisa on Dublab
Thigh’s High (Grip your hips and move) by Tom Browne
WTYM Guest Hype Song Playlist

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Relatives is a podcast within a podcast. Relatives explores the true story of how a 1st generation Mexican girl (Ritzy P) and a Black girl (Nyysha S) meet in South Bay San Diego and become relatives. We discuss Black and Brown unity, Hip Hop, overcoming trauma, crazy movie type moments, navigating life and much more.  

Black and Brown Unity por vida.

EP. 58 RELATIVES 12: Steppin’ to The A.M.

This is our last new episode of 2021. We’ll be taking a much deserved break, BUT, we’ll be reposting some classic previous episodes while we are out.

In this episode Nyysha and Ritzy talk about Nyysha sharing her born day with Little Baby Jesus, this dope X-mas party flyer Ritzy found from 1989/90, her clear beeper and journal entries from 1985. They also answer how the podcast has helped them and what advice they would give to their younger selves. This episode is full of a grip of fun stories and of course, mad laughs.

During The Supernatural Bear corner, The SNB give his Tia Nyysha some born day love and more.

Bonus Episode Links:
Eclectic Holiday Mix
24 de Diciembre by Juan Gabriel
Christmas is Here Again by Agent Sasco (Assassin)
Ritzy Periwinkle
Nyysha Sepulveda

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EP. 57 Evonne Gallardo: Latinx arts and Culture Management

In this episode Evonne talks about how she’s holding up in the pandemic part duex, how she met Ritzy at the 2018 CAA conference when they were on the same panel and they both had the honor of meeting the great Pepon Osorio, her recent presentation at the NALAC National Latinx Art Summit, how her beautiful mug ended up on a mural in Roy Choi’s Best Friend restaurant in Las Vegas, her non-linear career path from LA to NYC and back to LA and so much more.

The Supernatural Bear Corner
During The Supernatural Bear corner, The SNB (9yrs old) discusses his first Dia De Muertos altar.

Questions / Comments from the audience
Colony Little: Black Arts Writer
Rafael Cardenas: Photographer

Bonus Episode Links:
EP. 7 COLONY LITTLE & EVONNE GALLARDO: THE FUTURE FOR BIPOC, DISABLED AND LGBTQ+ ARTISTS.
Photo of when Ritzy first met Evonne and Pepon Osario asked to take a photo with them
National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures
A Time of Healing Ofrendas of Remembrance
Latinx Art: Artists, Markets and Politics by Arlene Davila
Word To Your Mama Guest Hype Songs Playlist

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WTYM EP 56 Garth Trinidad: The Deconstruction

Garth Trinidad: Pisces | Angeleno

In this episode Garth talks about making some hard decisions during these unique times, major transitions, pass life regressions, his earliest music memory, graduating Otis College of Art and Design with an illustration degree, consultant vs music supervisor , his personal inner work and so much more.

The Supernatural Bear Corner
During The Supernatural Bear corner, The SNB (9yrs old) discusses his thoughts on Señor Trinidad’s name.

Questions / Comments from the audience
WTYM EP 52 Guest Coach Lemar Betts
WTYM EP 33 Guest Karen G. Hernandez
WTYM EP 11 Guest Lisa Jenkins
WTYM EP 7 Guest Evonne Gallardo
WTYM EP 14 Guest DJ Monalisa Murray


Bonus Episode Links:
Keeping in Time
Reservation Dogs 
RED - Halluci Nation - Ft. Yasiin Bey, Narcy & Black Bear
Entourage
WTYM EP 49 Linda Morel: Don’t Talk About It , Be About It
Mekala Session
Word To Your Mama Guest Hype Songs Playlist

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CLASSIC EPISODE REDROP

Originally dropped October 2020

Mark & Mike Davis - "The Madtwiinz" - Animation Directors 

I was beyond fortunate to reunite with the super talented and amazing humans,  The Madtwiinz. We talk about their origin story, Blokhedz, Boondocks, “I Am a Slave” , microaggressions, music and more. Mike was on the East Coast while Mark was on the West. We made it happened and please believe it, I was hyped!

Madtwiinz links

Website

Instagram @madtwiinz

Instagram @@blokhedz

I Am A Slave Presented by The Roots

Blokhedz

Victer and Valentino

Joe Pesci 38

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Relatives is a podcast within a podcast. Relatives explores the true story of how a 1st generation Mexican girl (Ritzy P) and a Black girl (Nyysha S) meet in South Bay San Diego and become relatives. We discuss Black and Brown unity, Hip Hop, overcoming trauma, crazy movie type moments, navigating life and much more.  

Black and Brown Unity por vida.

EP. 54 RELATIVES 11: From Zookeeper to Indiana Jones

In this episode Nyysha and Ritzy talk about some new developments regarding the last episode’s Hallow’s Eve party in the 90’s, if their 2021 costumes worked out, when a sloth is NOT a monkey. When Nyysha went from a zoo keeper to Indiana Jones, how they were floaters in high school, Marisa & Neisha vs Marisa & Nyysha and when the party line was calling the county number for the time and so much more. This episode is full of a grip of fun stories and of course, mad laughs.

During The Supernatural Bear corner, The SNB shares his his costume and his mama’s costume.

Bonus Episode Links:
This episode’s page to see photos of all the costumes
WTYM EP 50 RELATIVES 10
Ritzy Periwinkle
Nyysha Sepulveda

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WTYM EP 53 Lilliam Rivera: Writer and “Butter Pecan Rican”

In this episode Lilliam and Ritzy start off trying to figure out the root of their ironic love for Law & Order / SVU. How Lilliam loves challenging herself by writing different genres and kills it every time. Her experience writing a graphic novel for DC comics “Unearthed: A Jessica Cruz Story”. How it was having one of her babies (books) based in LA for the first time “We Light Up The Sky” and infusing the impact of Covid into it without re-traumatizing the youth. We talk about her powerful personal essay that was published entitled “Talking To My Family About Colorism Is An Act Of Self-Love” and so much more.

The Supernatural Bear Corner
During The Supernatural Bear corner, The SNB (9yrs old) discusses his love of Lilliam’s middle grade Goldie Vance Series.

Questions / Comments from the audience
Jen Kuroki - Dope ass ceramist
Jessica Marquez Cable - Writer
WTYM EP 6 Guest Kano Kid - Mild Mannered Hooligan

Bonus Episode Links:
Lilliam Rivera
The Lit Bar
”Never Look Back”
DC-”Unearthed: A Jessica Cruz Story”
Steph C
”We light Up The Sky”
Jen Kuroki
WTYM EP2 Nah B Productions Lite
”Talking To My Family About Colorism Is An Act Of Self-Love”
WTYM EP 27 Heartbreak Monday Radio

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WTYM EP 52 Coach Lemar Betts: Skating with a Curl

Lemar Betts: Entrepreneur | Skateboarder

This is a rare 100% curse word free episode.

In this episode Los Angeles native, Coach Lemar Betts, a Black entrepreneur, talks about his non-linear career path and the stops in between being one of the few Black skaters in his neighborhood to “Bagger of the Year” to an accountant to owner of The Skateskide. We discuss how what seemed at the time to be setbacks actually prepared him and his wife to start The Skateside with a strong foundation. Through The Skateside, Coach Lemar and his team build communities and inspire many.

The Supernatural Bear Corner
During The Supernatural Bear corner, The SNB (9yrs old) discusses Coach Lemar’s impact on him.

Bonus Episode Links:
The Skateskide
Gromlin Universe
Mint Condition “You Send Me Swingin’”
Logic - Ft Eminem “Homicide”

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WTYM EP 51 Vanessa Ramirez: Mexican Monster Maker

Vanessa Ramirez: Sculptor | Monster Maker

In this episode we discuss how a Mexican introvert became an artist and her transition from 2d to 3d art. Vanessa “embracing the cute” to create her solitary monsters. How her drawings convey puffiness similar to the ghosts in City of Ghosts. Then Vanessa and Ritzy, two brown women, get hella real about mental health and how they both f*ck with Brene Brown heavy!

The Supernatural Bear Corner
During The Supernatural Bear corner, The SNB (9yrs old) talks about what he thinks of Vanessa’s monsters.

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Bonus Episode Links:
Latino Comics Expo
City of Ghosts on Nextflix
Brene Brown
Atreyu’s “Creature”
Europe’s The Final Countdown

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Relatives is a podcast within a podcast. Relatives explores the true story of how a 1st generation Mexican girl (Ritzy P) and a Black girl (Nyysha S) meet in South Bay San Diego and become relatives. We discuss Black and Brown unity, Hip Hop, overcoming trauma, crazy movie type moments, navigating life and much more.  

Black and Brown Unity por vida.

In this episode Nyysha and Ritzy talk about the latest Verzuz, KRS One’s Temple of Hip Hop, Don Antonio’s real name, and the Greek’s Halloween party where they find out who’s down and who’s not regardless of wig selection. This episode is full of a grip of fun stories and of course, mad laughs.

During The Supernatural Bear corner, The SNB shares his thoughts on Hallow’s Eve.

Bonus Episode Links:
Ep 24 Relatives 05: The Legend of Don Antonio
Ritzy Periwinkle
Nyysha Sepulveda

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