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LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast

Join your host, Rubén Mendive, as he compiles a list of Latino/a/x/e writers you need to know. Each episode features an in-depth interview with a writer on where they"ve been and where they"re headed. Follow us @lalistapodcast on Instagram! lalistapodcast.com

tv & film film interviews

All Episodes

01:00:00

96. ALEXIS TIRADO

LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast ·

2021/03/30

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

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54:52

95. PAUL DANIEL TORRES

LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast ·

2021/03/23

AN ECCENTRICALLY OPTIMISTIC LATINX WRITER FROM TORONTO WHO LOVES CELIA CRUZ & PLATANOS We talked about his upbringing in Toronto, pursuing filmmaking despite his parents’ objections, challenging white institutions as a young artist, and Latinx identity in Canada! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

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56:33

94. NANCY MEJIA

LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast ·

2021/03/16

A LATINX WRITER WHO DOESN'T WANT TO FUCK IT UP Incredible chat about her evangelical upbringing in Los Angeles, quitting her job to pursue filmmaking full time, how NALIP helped her get staffed on VIDA, and crafting inclusive stories on The L Word: Generation Q! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

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52:21

93. JUAN CARLOS FERNANDEZ

LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast ·

2021/03/09

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

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53:55

92. YASMINE CAMPBELL

LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast ·

2021/03/02

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

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58:30

91. CARLOS CISCO

LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast ·

2021/02/23

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

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54:35

90. ELVIA SUSANA RUBALCAVA

LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast ·

2021/02/16

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

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55:03

89. RICHIE NARVAEZ

LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast ·

2021/02/09

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

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46:29

88. BLAINE MORRIS

LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast ·

2021/02/02

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

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49:51

87. ESTEVAN

LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast ·

2021/01/26

A FLAWED BUT DETERMINED QUEER Latinx TV Writer WITH BIG DREAMS We had an incredible chat about growing up in Phoenix, writing for award shows & red carpet specials, working as a writers PA on L.A.’s Finest, and co-hosting the Your Gay Cousins podcast! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

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57:13

86. JOSIE MELÉNDEZ

LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast ·

2021/01/19

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

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45:24

85. JOÃO DALL'STELLA

LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast ·

2021/01/12

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

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01:01:58

84. CHRISTINA NIEVES

LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast ·

2021/01/05

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

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50:35

83. JOE FELIX

LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast ·

2020/12/28

A FORLORN Latinx Writer We had an incredible talk about growing up in Northeast LA, the Latinx improv community, building your brand as a creative, and the pandemic’s impact on stand up comedy! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

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58:08

82. MARISEL SALAZAR

LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast ·

2020/12/21

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

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53:14

81. JOHNNY ALVAREZ

LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast ·

2020/12/15

A LOVABLY DERANGED Latinx Writer We had an amazing talk about growing up in the suburbs of St. Louis, coming of age at Columbia College Chicago, working film festivals, & participating in the Sundance 2020 Episodic Lab! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

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58:20

80. ANATALIA VALLEZ

LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast ·

2020/12/08

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

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51:09

79. CARLOS FOGLIA

LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast ·

2020/12/01

AN OVERNIGHT SUCCESS 15 YEARS IN THE MAKING Latinx Writer An amazing conversation about growing up in the Boston area, going from rock star to waiting tables in LA, his first writing job on LORE for Amazon, and dispelling the myth of the overnight success! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

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53:19

78. AMARILIS RODRIGUEZ

LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast ·

2020/11/23

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

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01:13:11

77. VERNER MALDONADO

LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast ·

2020/11/17

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

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