Latinx Podcast Scene

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Melissa Saenz Gordon (she/her)

Why did you choose this theme?This list celebrates a mix of podcasts with Latinx/e teams both on-air and off-air. There are so many hardworking producers, writers, and hosts in the audio space who often fly under the radar. The following podcasts highlight the array of subject matters Latinx/e are covering today from sports and culture to true crime and societal issues.

PODCAST PICKS:Click on the podcast art to listen 👂

Hosts Verónica Bayetti Flores and Miriam Zoila Pérez compare and contrast their favorite genres, songs, and artists through societal and historical lenses that surrounds Latinx/e identities and cultures. 

Party Crews: The Untold StoryIn a personal look into a unique subculture of Latinx/e youth, host Janice Llamoca pulls from her own lived experience of the Los Angeles party crew scene in the aughts. Subcultures are often misunderstood, and Llamoca offers an alternative and intimate look into this scene, rooted in creative expression and community, that was scapegoated for the murder of a teenage girl. 

Family CrestSports! The stories of athletes who commit their lives to a given pursuit — often with the help of their families and communities — are impressive. This series explores the family stories and dynamics behind some of today's top surfers, from generational athleticism to sibling rivalry. 

Snap JudgmentBloodlinesThis episode of Snap Judgment explores audio producer Adreanna Rodriguez's childhood in foster care and her determination to reclaim her Native American heritage. 

Classy with Jonathan MenjivarIn Classy, host and series producer Jonathan Menjivar interrogates the class discrepancies between his current lifestyle —eating oysters and wearing fine linens — with his childhood, growing up working class in L.A.

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COMMUNITY:

🎤This week in Podcast The Newsletter: Read about 12 of the best new podcasts this fall on Lifehacker. 🎧CBS News’ Missing Justice is a six-part investigative podcast that takes listeners through the death of Christy Woodenthigh, a 33-year-old mother of three who lived on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation in southeast Montana.🎙️NPR’s third annual College Podcast Challenge is back and open for submissions until January 5, 2024. As in years past, the challenge is the same: produce a podcast between three and eight minutes on a topic, issue, or story of your choosing. The winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship and $500 will be awarded to finalists. 🥜Unpacking Peanuts is the show where three cartoonists take an in-depth look at the greatest comic strip of all time — Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz.🔉Big Gay Energy is an LGBTQ+ media podcast focused on amplifying voices in queer media and advocating for better representation. We do deep dives into content, interviews, and a lot more!On the EarBuds Blog:

• A conversation with Adrien Behn, creator of Race Around the World: Based on the True Adventures of Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland

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PODCAST NEWS from Podnews:

• The October issue of The Podcast Sessions magazine was released, focusing on podcasting in Africa. 

• Skye Pillsbury reports that WNYC’s Death, Sex & Money has been cancelled. Production ends in January. 

• The Signal Awards announced the 2023 winners. 

SPOTLIGHT:

Chris DeMakes A PodcastDive into the creative process, inspiration, and significance behind beloved songs with host Chris DeMakes of the band Less Than Jake. Through interviews with the artists and associates, Chris uncovers untold stories that shaped the creation and impact of the chosen track.Whether it's a classic rock ballad, a hip-hop anthem, or a pop sensation, each episode shines a spotlight on the song's unique qualities and the enduring connection it has with fans. 

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