LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast (Rubén Mendive)

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	Pub. Date	Title	Duration
	12 Jan 2021	85. JOÃO DALL'STELLA	00:45:24
A QUEER BRAZILIAN Latinx Writer We had a great talk about growing up in São Paulo, going from shooting commercials to short films, being an AFI Conservatory Directing Fellow, and pushing the boundaries of queer cinema! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	03 Mar 2020	40. CHRISTEN GEE CELAYA	01:18:33
A MIXED-RACE LATINA SIRENA Writer Who's Looking for a Way to Make Things Whole We had an amazing conversation about growing up in East Tennessee, creating from the female gaze, becoming an aerialist, and starting Pocha Productions! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	14 Apr 2020	46. LAURA RIVAS	00:48:23
A QUIRKY MEXI-CAN Latinx Writer We had a great conversation about growing up in South Gate, the impact of Latinx teachers, bisexual representation, and her new web series, Tiny Laughs on Revry! Watch the first episode for free! https://bit.ly/2VyW5x8 Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	01 Sep 2020	66. DANY FLORES	01:03:13
A QUEER Latinx Writer An amazing talk about growing up in Ecuador, joining the cycling & drum line team to afford SCAD, the visa process to stay in the US, and the film industry in Atlanta! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	23 Jun 2020	56. NATALIA PROVATAS	00:44:46
A PUERTO GREEKAN CANCER SURVIVING Latinx Writer ‪We had an incredible talk about growing up in Downey to Greek & Puerto Rican parents, working at DreamWorks, her long cancer journey, and identifying as disabled.‬‬ We also talk about her participation in The Disruptors Fellowship presented by The Center for Cultural Power & 50/50 by 2020. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	18 Oct 2022	136. ALEXIS GARCIA	01:01:45
AN AFRO-BORICUA WRITER-DIRECTOR WITH A SPIRITUAL BEND We chat about growing up in NYC & Miami, getting her start as a TV director’s assistant, lessons learned while creating digital content for Buzzfeed's Pero Like, and her latest short film from the LALIFF Inclusion Fellowship with Netflix! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	08 Sep 2020	67. DAVID SALDAÑA	01:23:18
A GEN X-ICAN AMERICAN Latinx Screenwriter Dude We had an awesome talk about his family’s deep Texas roots, coming of age in Austin, moving to LA with a family, and his new film, Rich Kids! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	16 Jun 2020	55. EDWIN ALEXIS GÓMEZ	01:09:09
A STILL THAT BITCH QUEER NICARAGUAN-AMERICAN Latinx Writer ‪We had a great talk about growing up in Baldwin Park to Nicaraguan parents, his family cigar company, the Cundina Collective, and filmmaking as an antidote to trauma.‬ Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	27 Dec 2022	141. DANIEL F. PÉREZ	00:45:36
A SÚPER INTENSO EXPLORER LATINX WRITER With Questions We chat about his nomadic childhood, his experience working as the Writer’s Assistant on HBO's Euphoria, we mourn the loss of 'The Gordita Chronicles' and breakdown the TV support staff hustle! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	25 Jun 2024	156. AITCH ALBERTO	00:46:23
A LATINA MIAMI WRITER WITH A BITE Aitch Alberto shares her childhood in Miami while living on the run with her family, releasing her film ‘Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe’, navigating an ever-changing TV/film industry, and how your ‘ugly’ is your superpower! Instagram & Twitter/X - @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	09 Aug 2022	131. MOISÉS ZAMORA	01:09:53
A QUEER MEXICAN WRITER WHO LIKES TO BIDI BIDI BOM BOM AND WEAR GLITTER We chat about growing up in Mexico & Central CA, getting his start writing for ‘American Crime’ on ABC, lessons learned from the release of ‘Selena’ on Netflix, and Astrolucha, his new NFT venture designed to fund indie creators! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	08 Dec 2020	80. ANATALIA VALLEZ	00:58:20
A SPECTACULAR MISTAKE EMBRACING Latinx Writer We had a great talk about growing up in Orange County, finding her path with Barrio Writers, adjusting to life at UCBerkeley, and her debut poetry collection ‘the most spectacular mistake’ Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	20 Aug 2024	160. EDITH RODRIGUEZ RETURNS!	00:55:42
AN EVER EVOLVING MIDWEST BORICUA WRITER Edith Rodriguez (ep. 38) returns to share her experience relocating from Dallas to LA with her family, taking a year off from her career to pursue screenwriting, how she staffed on the upcoming 'Dexter' series, and why it’s important to question your nos! Instagram & Twitter/X - @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	04 Jan 2022	116. VICTORIA BUITRON	00:49:32
AN ECUADORIAN SOMETIMES LLORONA BUT ALWAYS FOCUSED Latina Writer An amazing chat about growing up in the US and Ecuador, how migration shapes identity, building community with @latinaswhohike, and her upcoming book, A Body Across Two Hemispheres! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	01 Mar 2022	120. DAILYN RODRIGUEZ	00:52:39
A NEW JERSEY GOTH Latinx Writer We had a fun chat about writing on ‘George Lopez’ & ‘Ugly Betty’, her new role on the WGA Board of Directors, tuning out the Twitter noise, and new challenges for TV writers in the Streaming Age! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	26 May 2020	52. KAYDEN PHOENIX	00:50:46
A LESBIAN HORROR SUPERHERO Latinx Writer ‪An amazing conversation about growing up 3rd generation in East LA, being a self-taught filmmaker, creating a Latina superhero universe, and starting the Chicana Director’s Initiative !‬ Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	11 Aug 2020	63. ERIC REYES LOO	01:04:54
A LOUDMOUTHED ASIAN Latinx Writer We had an amazing talk about growing up in Downey to Chinese/Mexican parents, studying TV writing at NYU Tisch, using playwriting to process his father’s death, and writing for AJ and the Queen on Netflix! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	01 Jun 2021	102. FRANCISCO CABRERA-FEO	00:58:38
A SO SAD IT'S FUNNY BABY QUEER Latinx Writer We had an incredible chat about growing up in Venezuela & South Florida, his fantastic short film ‘Yunior’, how he became the unofficial boy king of Twitter, and working on Gentefied! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	06 Apr 2021	97. EDDIE MUJICA	00:56:36
A THREE-POINT SHOOTING PERO LIKE SUPER FUNNY MIAMI-BASED CUBAN-AMERICAN Latinx Writer We had an amazing chat about his upbringing in Miami, his stint at Second City in Chicago, finding his voice as a Cuban American storyteller, and writing in a virtual room for a TV show set during lockdown! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	05 May 2020	49. GIULIANI ALVARENGA	01:03:52
A PUBLIC HEALTH Latinx Writer ‪An incredible conversation about their Salvadoran roots, growing up devout Jehovah’s Witness in LA, attending UCBerkeley & writing for TheBody.com! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	15 Nov 2022	138. PAOLA TAPIA-LIMON	00:45:57
AN EMPATHETIC SWEET BUT FEISTY MEXICAN AMERICAN STORYTELLER WHO BELIEVES IN MAGIC We chat about growing up on the Tijuana-San Diego border, how brain surgery at 18 pushed her into the arts, getting her start working in reality TV, and the journey to writing on 'Home Economics' on ABC! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	17 Sep 2024	162. KAY BROCH	01:03:51
A QUEER, MIXED, UNAPOLOGETIC, LIBRA WITH ONLY CHILD SYNDROME LATINX WRITER Kay Broch shares her rebellious childhood in West Michigan, her early start as a marketing maven, writing about the drag queens who raised her, and ‘She Said… Let’s!’ her podcast about shining a light on the women who’ve empowered us! Instagram & Twitter/X - @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	09 Mar 2021	93. JUAN CARLOS FERNANDEZ	00:52:21
A LATE BLOOMING UNDETERRED UNDERESTIMATED Latinx Writer We chatted about his journey from supermarket manager in Florida to pitching on Star Trek, years spent as a script coordinator before finally staffing on Scandal, his Hulu blind script deal from the Latinx TV List, and writing on the upcoming Green Lantern HBO Max series! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	15 Feb 2022	119. NICK RODRIGUEZ	00:55:14
A SUPER NERDY OPEN TO EVERYONE Latinx Writer We had an incredible chat about growing up on Staten Island, running a writers room at USC, the importance of #NewDeal4Animation, and writing for children’s animated television! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	17 Sep 2019	16. ROXANNE ESQUIBEL HILBURN	01:23:59
A SCIENCE & HISTORY BASED Latinx Writer We had an amazing conversation about growing up in small town Texas, exposure to curandero culture, 1st Gen college problems, and the writer solidarity movement on Twitter. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	09 Jun 2020	54. TAMARA YAJIA	00:48:55
A FARTY Latinx Writer ‪We had an amazing conversation about being a child star in Argentina, the mentality of fear as immigrants, creating Latinx content at Funny or Die, & the Disruptors Fellowship presented by The Center for Cultural Power & 50/50 by 2020. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	05 Nov 2019	23. GABRIEL BRUGNI	01:29:35
A Latinx Writer WHO HAS ISSUES WITH TWITTER We discuss growing up in Brazil, his decision to stay in the US, relationships with other writers, and whiteness in Brazil/USA. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	23 Dec 2019	30. MITA SAM AVILA	01:08:57
A QUEER FIERCE ARTISTIC Latinx Writer We had an incredible conversation about growing up in a religious household, Los Angeles as a theater town, using our privilege, & her theater company, Teatro Liberado! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	21 Mar 2023	147. JAZMIN AGUILAR	00:52:37
AN ILLITERATE LATINX WRITER We chat about growing up in South Gate, CA, her unconventional college path to filmmaking, her thesis film 'The Letter' starring Xochitl Gomez, and her experience making 'Kid Ugly' for McDonalds’s #SpotlightDorado contest! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	05 Jan 2021	84. CHRISTINA NIEVES	01:01:58
A DOUBLE SAGITTARIUS BEYONCÉ LOVING ACRYLIC WEARING QUEER BORICUA Latinx Writer We had an awesome talk about growing up in South Florida, excelling in the Chicago theater scene, joining VIDA as a writers assistant, and her first staff writer job on HBO Max! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	07 Jul 2020	58. NATALIA FERNANDEZ	01:02:53
A DRAMA CHARACTER DRIVEN Latinx Writer FROM URUGUAY We had a great conversation about growing up in Uruguay, her Fulbright scholarship to attend grad school at Chapman, visa issues delaying her career, and writing on Z Nation & Charmed! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	19 Jan 2021	86. JOSIE MELÉNDEZ	00:57:13
A PASSIONATE RESILIENT COSMIC Latinx Writer We had an amazing talk about growing up in Puerto Rico, the island’s political landscape, film/tv criticism with the @FilmPosers podcast, and creating opportunities on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	10 May 2022	125. EDGAR AQUINO HUERTA	00:59:34
AN UNDOCUMENTED Latino Writer FROM SOUTH JERSEY We had a fun chat about migrating from Puebla to Jersey, how becoming a farm worker at 14 fueled his storytelling, going viral on TikTok for his graduation video, and sharing undocumented stories in film! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	03 Sep 2019	14. JULIA CAMARA	01:20:26
A SCI-FI HORROR DRAMA Latinx Writer A great conversation about growing up in Brazil, her experiences in indie filmmaking, the harm of unpaid internships, and Latina stereotypes. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	26 Nov 2019	26. MAIRA HERNÁNDEZ	01:18:44
A SELF-EXPLORING Latinx Writer ‪We had an incredible conversation about growing up in the South Bay Area, attending UC Berkeley, moving to Mexico to reconnect with her roots, and the path to publishing her new book. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	08 Oct 2019	19. ADRIAN NUÑO	01:09:34
A DAMN PROUD Latinx Writer We discuss growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, attending DePaul University, adjusting to city life, and the different expressions of latinidad in his new web series, Border’d. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	26 Apr 2022	124. LUCY LUNA	00:41:13
A MEXICAN FEMALE Latinx Writer An amazing chat about growing up in Mexico, drawing inspiration from her medical examiner mom, juggling visa restrictions, and the crucial leadership changes that allowed ‘All Rise’ to be reborn on OWN. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	23 Aug 2022	132. ILANA PEÑA	00:58:01
A "MORE THAN JUST LATINX" Latinx Writer We talked about growing up in South Florida, how she rose up the ranks on 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend', going from staff writer to show creator with 'Diary Of A Future President', and the importance of representing girlhood on TV! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	05 Oct 2021	In memory of Natalia Provatas	00:41:53
Special look back at my conversation from June 2020 with the truly talented Natalia Provatas. My deepest condolences to her family & friends.‬‬ Instagram and Twitter: @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	19 May 2020	51. DANIEL MUÑOZ	01:06:25
A MEXICAN-CHILEAN NOT SHY ANYMORE Latinx Writer ‪We had a great conversation about growing up in East LA with Mexican & Chilean parents, finding theater as a shy kid, gay rites of passage, and working with Company of Angels! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	13 Dec 2022	140. DANI FERNANDEZ	00:55:31
A WILDLY CHAOTIC CHICANA WRITER We chat about calling Texas home, how finding early success on social media led her to the LA comedy scene, writing on TV shows with TBD release dates, and challenging the current state of Latinx representation in media! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	27 Oct 2020	74. KASE PEÑA	00:56:39
A FIERCE LATINX TRANS Writer Who's Yet To Get Her Due We had an incredible talk about growing up in the Dominican Republic & NYC, how Spike Lee influenced her filmmaking journey, remaining a student of film, and her latest project ‘Trans Los Angeles’! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	14 Dec 2021	115. DANIEL LARIOS	01:09:12
A HUMOROUSLY MELANCHOLY SALVADORAN Latinx Writer We had an incredible chat about growing up in the US, moving back to El Salvador with his family, generational echoes in storytelling, and the journey to his latest short film, SUPERESTAR! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	09 Feb 2021	89. RICHIE NARVAEZ	00:55:03
A GENRE-BUSTING GEN X NUYORICAN Latinx Writer We had an incredible chat about growing up in Brooklyn, writing noir & crime fiction stories, going beyond the ‘pobrecito’ narrative, and publishing a YA novel! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	02 Jul 2019	5. ANDREW NUÑO	00:59:08
An ASPIRATIONAL TWIN Latinx Writer That Wants To Make A Difference We talk about growing up in the Chicago suburbs as a child of immigrants, his new web series, & the importance of being your own cheerleader. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	10 Jan 2023	142. JANEVA ZENTZ	01:00:27
A GUATEMALAN AMERICAN COMEDY-OBSESSED WRITER We chat about growing up in the San Fernando Valley, the inspiration behind her comedy short MÁS LATINA, embarking on her first film festival run during the pandemic, and building a stand-up comedy scene in Lake Arrowhead, CA! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	15 Jun 2021	103. LORENA GORDON	00:44:37
A NEW YORK NATIVE LA DREAMER TELLING STORIES FROM THE HEART We had an amazing chat about growing up in Queens, living with lupus, dropping out of film school, and directing George Lopez in her short film ‘At Last’! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	12 May 2020	50. MARIA MEALLA	00:52:35
An ANDES CONJURED SARCASTIC MAGICAL REALISM Latinx Writer A great conversation about growing up in Bolivia, studying theater in Austin, the filmmaking scene in San Francisco, & creating her second feature film, Bring Me An Avocado! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	30 Dec 2019	31. ANDREW CERVANTES	01:17:10
A GLITTERING BADASS Latinx Writer We had an amazing conversation about growing up in El Sereno, erasing the line between fine art & folk art, using break ups as inspiration, & the neighborhood gay bar! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	10 Aug 2021	107. MONICA SURIYAGE	00:47:38
A BLASIAN PENNSYLVANIAN AFRO-LATINX Writer An amazing chat about growing up in Pennsylvania, finding a home within multiple identities, her love of horror, and her new short film out of the LALIFF Inclusion Fellowship! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	22 Oct 2019	21. AARON SERNA	01:12:27
A CHICANO BORDER KID Latinx Writer An incredible conversation about growing up along the southern Texas border, working as a Chicano TV writer, the dueling realities of Latinx folk & Trump supporters in TX, and what inclusion actually looks like. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	06 Oct 2020	71. ELLIOTT FELICIANO	00:53:18
A QUEER TRANS BORICUA Latinx Writer We had an amazing talk about growing up in East Chicago, writing for CryptTV, being a Writers’ PA on VIDA & POSE, and trans Latinx visibility. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	23 Feb 2021	91. CARLOS CISCO	00:58:30
A BIRACIAL QUEER GENRE JUNKIE Latinx Writer An incredible talk about growing up in Hawaii & New Mexico, getting his start as support staff for East Los High on Hulu, the long road to his next TV job, and how he got staffed on Star Trek: Discovery! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	12 Jul 2022	129. EILEEN ALVAREZ	00:50:36
A FIRST GEN ARGENTINE-AMERICAN MAMACITA Latinx Writer We had a fun chat about growing up in the Bay Area with activist parents, being a working mom in Hollywood, her experience writing for Close Enough on HBOMax, and her new short film, MAMA RETREAT! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	30 Mar 2021	96. ALEXIS TIRADO	01:00:00
A COLORFUL CURIOUS VIRGO BORICUA SALVI Latinx Writer An incredible talk about her upbringing in New Jersey, leaving her dream job with Alicia Keys, taking Pero Like to the next level, and allyship in the Latinx community! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	18 Aug 2020	64. GABRIELA REVILLA LUGO	01:10:13
A NICARAGUAN-AMERICAN DRAMEDY MOM Latinx Writer (Who Likes The Occasional Dick Joke) We had an amazing talk about growing up in Nicaragua & the US, how she started producing films, learning to advocate for herself in Hollywood, and the transition to writing on A Million Little Things on ABC! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	17 Nov 2020	77. VERNER MALDONADO	01:13:11
AN OVER-ANALYTICAL CHILL LATINX WRITER We had a great talk about the path from South Florida PA to director’s assistant in LA, becoming the insert director at The Last Ship on TNT, and participating in Ryan Murphy’s HALF Initiative for directors! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	22 Sep 2020	69. CHRIS CARMONA	00:59:13
A DOPE ASS SELA Latinx Writer We had an incredible chat about repping Southeast LA, shooting his first film “Bad Labor” at 19 years old, his mitú series “Instant Crush”, the US Podcast, and releasing his album Yung Papi! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	01 Feb 2022	118. JASMINNE MENDEZ	00:52:35
A DOMINICAN & DOING IT ALL Latinx Writer An amazing chat about growing up a military brat in the South, the Houston art scene, indie vs Big 5 publishers, and her two new books out later this year! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	06 Aug 2019	10. MERCEDES FLORESISLAS	01:02:58
A TRILINGUAL Latinx Writer ALWAYS AT THE BORDER We had an incredible conversation about her journey as a Mexican immigrant, escaping an abusive marriage, writing plays in three languages, and deaf Latinx representation. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	02 Apr 2024	150. VICTORIA DE LA CONCHA	00:47:10
A LATINA WRITER WITH A DARK SENSE OF HUMOR BUT A BRIGHT FUTURE Victoria de la Concha chats about growing up on Long Island, how catholic school trauma has influenced her screenwriting, being fresh to LA & grad school during the pandemic, and our time together in the 2023 NHMC Series Scriptwriters Program! Instagram & Twitter/X - @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	18 Feb 2020	38. EDITH RODRIGUEZ	01:18:20
A MIDWEST BORICUA Latinx Writer An amazing conversation about growing up in Puerto Rico & Milwaukee, Hurricane Maria’s impact on her family, making films in Dallas, & building relationships on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	01 Nov 2022	137. RICARDO GAMBOA	01:04:36
A RADICAL BROWN F****T FROM THE SOUTH SIDE OF CHICAGO Latinx Writer We had a fun chat about growing up on the South Side of Chicago, the ‘war of art’ in our consumer culture, their hit web series ‘Brujos,’ and the journey to writing on THE CHI on Showtime! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	29 Nov 2022	139. EDDIE QUINTANA	00:48:37
A MEXICAN ENOUGH FUNNY ENOUGH COMEDY WRITER We talk about splitting his childhood between LA & his family’s Latino nightclub in Fresno, how he got his start working on Disney Channel sitcoms, and writing for ACAPULCO on AppleTV! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	19 Oct 2021	111. DOMINIC COLÓN	00:49:46
A BADASS NUYORICAN Writer Who is About It We had an amazing chat about growing up in the Bronx, how his life changed after being on the Latinx TV List, uplifting emerging talent through the New York Latino Film Festival, and his new staff writer job! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	10 Sep 2019	15. STEVE DEZ	01:26:53
A RELENTLESS SUPER-MEGA PUERTO RICAN Latinx Writer An incredible conversation about growing up in Puerto Rico with Dominican parents, performing from an early age, rebuilding from tragedy, and writing your reality into existence. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	02 Feb 2021	88. BLAINE MORRIS	00:46:29
A BISEXUAL THOUGHTFUL Latinx Writer WITH A BIG VULNERABLE HEART We had an amazing chat about growing up in New Jersey, participating in a writers room as a teen, attending USC grad school virtually, and making a feature film during quarantine! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	16 Feb 2021	90. ELVIA SUSANA RUBALCAVA	00:54:35
AN UNAPOLOGETICALLY FLAWED CHICANA Latinx Writer An amazing chat about growing up in the OC, her political activism at Chapman University, finding a home with Chicanas, Cholas y Chisme & Breathe of Fire Latina Theater, and producing virtual theater! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	02 Mar 2021	92. YASMINE CAMPBELL	00:53:55
A WORLDBUILDING MORPHEUS MEETS WALTER MERCADO AFRO-CARIBBEAN Writer Who Is Also Undefined We talked about growing up in the Bronx, how NYU grad school prepped her for the real world, lessons learned working in development, and participating in the NHMC Series Scriptwriters Program! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	12 Nov 2019	24. MIREYA S. VELA	01:09:50
A RESTLESS Latinx Writer We had an incredible conversation about growing up in El Monte, surviving an abusive household, maneuvering college & her home life, and the reasons people get married. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	23 Jul 2019	8. ESTELLA GABRIEL	01:05:54
A FIERCE MEXICAN AMERICAN Latinx Writer We talk about growing up in San Jose, her experience as an actress/writer/businesswoman and her app, 10 Block. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	15 Sep 2020	68. EMMYLOU DIAZ	01:03:12
A DARKLY COMIC FIRST GEN Latinx Writer Who Embraces The Mystery We had an incredible talk about growing up in a Colombian household, transitioning from actor to writer, her first job at Jane The Virgin, and writing on Station 19! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	10 Dec 2019	28. ROSA NAVARRETE	01:15:59
A BREWING WITH EXCITEMENT PERUANA IMMIGRANT Latinx Writer A great conversation about her childhood in Peru & LA, Inner-City Filmmakers, attending UC Berkeley in her mid-20s, and being a new working mom. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	30 Jul 2019	9. CRUZ CASTILLO	01:31:52
A PRETEND Latinx Writer An epic conversation about his indigenous roots, growing up in Whittier, wokeness, and his latest project @ellayseries. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	15 Mar 2022	121. WESLEY RODRIGUEZ	00:57:33
A CUBAN-GUATEMALAN SCI-FI COMEDY WRITER TURNED REGGAETON ARTIST We had a fun chat about growing up in South Florida, shooting a short film in Cuba, studying film at USC, and using his alter ego ‘Platano Papi’ to deconstruct Latinx identity! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	20 Apr 2021	99. BENJAMIN HUERTA CRISTOBAL	00:58:48
A MEXICAN-BORN CHICANO Latinx Writer We talked about his upbringing in Mexico & San Diego, his DIY film education, breaking the mold of Latinx storytelling, and creating the first space-telenovela, Chicana Stardust! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	29 Oct 2019	22. VICKY DÍAZ-CAMACHO	00:55:56
A HOOP WEARING MEXI-RICAN Latinx Writer We had a great conversation about growing up in a Puerto Rican household in El Paso, finding a home in the Midwest, mental health in the Latinx community, and using empathy in journalism. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	30 Nov 2021	114. JESS PINEDA	00:46:14
A MIAMI-BRED CUBANITA WRITER QUE NO TIENE PELO EN LA LENGUA But maybe still says the "L" in salmon We had an amazing chat about growing up in Miami, transitioning from kids shows to network TV, how her Cuban grandfather influenced her storytelling, and writing on this season of The Neighborhood on CBS! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	11 Feb 2020	37. RICHARD EICK	01:24:13
A CURIOUS PSYCHEDELIC PUNK Latinx Writer We had an awesome conversation about growing up in New Jersey with Brazilian & Bulgarian parents, the urgency to move to LA, owning your integrity, and inviting allies into Latinx spaces. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	18 Jun 2019	3. ALEX ALPHARAOH	01:09:19
A MOJADO SECO Latinx Writer We had a great discussion about being undocumented in the US, growing up in the streets of LA, his incredible one-man show & not letting papers define us. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	06 Sep 2022	133. FELIPE TORRES MEDINA	00:58:10
A FUNNY IMMIGRANT Latinx Writer We talked about his upbringing in Colombia, moving to NYC to pursue a career in comedy, finding humor in immigration struggles, and writing on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	07 Feb 2023	144. GRASIE MERCEDES	00:47:50
AN AFRO-LATINA MULTI-PASSIONATE MULTI-HYPHENATE WRITER We chat about her childhood in NYC, how she built up the confidence to pursue writing/acting full-time, breaking in as a staff writer on an NBC comedy, and lessons learned from starring in Grand Crew on NBC! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	07 Jan 2020	32. SUSANNAH RODRIGUEZ DRISSI	01:15:49
A HYBRID SHAPE-SHIFTING Latinx Writer We had an incredible conversation about leaving Cuba at a young age, privileged Latinx immigrants, expanding the mainstream Cuban narrative, and the musical she plans to bring back to Cuba! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	21 Dec 2020	82. MARISEL SALAZAR	00:58:08
A LATINX FINE DINING FOOD WRITER An amazing talk about her Panamanian & Cuban roots, writing for Michelin Guide, new takes on classic Latinx recipes, and the plight of undocumented restaurant workers during the pandemic. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	24 Aug 2021	108. NASSER SAMARA	00:56:43
A QUEER SARCASTIC ARAB Latinx Writer We had an incredible chat about growing up in LA, the similarities between his Arab & Latinx identity, what makes a good TV staff writer, and breaking the Internet while writing on iCarly! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	05 Mar 2024	148. RANADA SHEPARD	00:55:36
A DOPE ASS AFRO-LATINA WRITER Ranada Shepard talks about growing up on the South Side of Chicago, being born to a Cuban family & adopted by a Black family, going from nursing student to TV showrunner, and crafting the upcoming Netflix ‘Good Times’ animated reboot! Instagram & Twitter/X - @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	14 May 2024	153. ABI RICH	00:47:20
A REMARKABLE BLACK BORICUA SCREENWRITER & ACTOR Abi Rich chats about her upbringing in Boston, how 'Twenties' on BET inspired her to pursue a career in TV, writing scripts about characters chasing wealth, and our adventures together during Lena Waithe’s Hillman Grad Mentorship Lab! Instagram & Twitter/X - @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	02 Nov 2020	75. ADRIAN SALVADOR	00:44:29
A GAY JEWTINO NYC TEEN DRAMA Latinx Writer We had an awesome talk about growing up in Queens, creating filmmaking opportunities in college, coming into his Jewish-Latinx identity, and his teen drama series ‘Konnect212’! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	01 Oct 2024	163. JOSE VICENTE CHAVEZ	00:51:45
A SPIRITUAL CHICANO HORROR SURREALIST LATINO WRITER Jose Vicente Chavez shares his super Catholic upbringing in Santa Fe, building a community of horror writers with The Latinxorcists, diving into the fears of TV/film creatives on his podcast ‘Shared Nightmares’ and we preview our upcoming spooky writers mixer in DTLA! Instagram & Twitter/X - @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	20 Aug 2019	12. WENDY CASTRO	01:22:11
A Latinx Writer WHO DIDN'T KNOW SHE COULD FLY An amazing conversation about growing up in San Diego County, appreciating our immigrant parents, Latina sororities & finding a home at Casa 0101 Theater. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	03 May 2021	100. TANYA SARACHO	01:01:03
A CONSTANTLY ANXIOUS & INSECURE YET STILL CHINGONA Latine Writer We had an amazing chat about her Texas upbringing, Chicago’s theater scene, adapting to Hollywood, her ongoing efforts to create access & opportunities in the industry, and all her upcoming projects! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	21 Apr 2020	47. MARCOS LUEVANOS	00:52:56
A SUCCESSFUL GAY MEXICAN Latinx Writer We had an amazing conversation about his deep LA roots, being staffed at 25, diversity writing programs, & the growing community of Latinx TV writers! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	19 Mar 2024	149. MIKE DIAZ	00:53:30
A NEUROTIC LATINX WRITER Mike Diaz talks about his childhood in central Florida, his transition from working in unscripted to scripted TV, writing for procedurals like Magnum P.I. & NCIS: Hawai'i, and the current Hollywood contraction in this post-Peak TV era! @mikediazfilm Instagram & Twitter/X - @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	14 Jun 2022	127. MATT LOPEZ	00:53:27
A CUBAN AMERICAN LATINO WRITER Who Escaped Being a Lawyer We talked growing up in Tampa, going from DreamWorks lawyer to Disney screenwriter, lessons learned from the cancellation of Promised Land on ABC, and the writing inspiration behind ‘Father of the Bride’ on HBO Max! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	21 Jan 2020	34. SANTA SIERRA	01:19:42
A Latinx Writer WHO LIKES TO TELL THE WHOLE STORY An amazing conversation about moving from the Dominican Republic/Puerto Rico to Massachusetts, her mom as inspiration for writing true crime, going from teacher to TV writer, and the power in owning IP. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	23 Nov 2020	78. AMARILIS RODRIGUEZ	00:53:19
A MULTIDIMENSIONAL AFRO-INDIGENOUS MULTI-HYPHENATE Latinx Writer An incredible talk about growing up in Chicago, creating opportunities through email, participating in Lena Waithe’s Hillman Grad Mentorship program, and speaking truth on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	24 Mar 2020	43. GERRY MARAVILLA	01:21:59
An ESPOOKY MULTI-HYPHENATE Latinx Writer We had an awesome conversation about growing up Mexican-American in the Valley, working at Seed & Spark, practicing our Spanish & the inspiration behind #TheHalloweenClub! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	11 May 2021	101. DAVID TRIPLER	00:49:44
AN AMERICAN FILMMAKER FROM LOS ANGELES WITH A SECOND GENERATION LATINX PERSPECTIVE We had an incredible chat about his LA upbringing, going from business major to film student, lessons learned from the success of SOUTH OF SUNSET on Amazon Prime Video, and gearing up for his first feature, HYPEBEAST! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	29 Sep 2020	70. SYLVIA RAY	00:50:55
A KOREAN/CHICANA FILMMAKER BRIDGING CULTURAL GAPS We had a great talk about growing up in a small town to Korean & Mexican parents, transitioning from luxury retail to filmmaking, working as a director for hire, and her short film ‘A Period Piece’! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks
	04 Feb 2020	36. KRYZZ GAUTIER	01:23:05
An AFRO-LATINA Writer A great conversation about growing up in the Dominican Republic, attending Emerson College, life as an undocumented filmmaker, and embracing her Afro-Latina identity. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

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