Pocha Podcast

Episodio 45 - December 2022 - True crime, a new novel and socials gone good

We've reached the end of 2022 and in the final episodio of the year, Las Pochas unpack their obsession with true crime and talk about the novel, How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water. Plus, between the trolls and the scrolls, what happens when socials do good for our gente. 

Bonus Content - Wiri Wiri November 2022 - The Culture of Grief

In this Wiri Wiri Las Pochas discuss the culture of grief in the Latine community with a healthy dose of humor and wit. 

Episodio 44 - Pocha Picks are here!!!

The holidays are coming up and that means Pocha Picks! Las Pochas are sharing 12 places to go for gifts that are from BIPOC and/or LGBTQ businesses online. And go early so you can get some shopping for familia and yourself. 

Bonus Content - Wiri Wiri October 2022 - The value of chisme

Las Pochas get to the heart of chisme: fijate que chisme has value! They also unpack how it's different from gossip, tea, or talking $hit. Grab café and pull up a chair for chisme with Pochas. 

Episodio 43 - October 2022 - Voting and Banned Books

November is almost here, but voting season is already upon us. Las Pochas talk about your voto being your voz. Plus who decides what we can read and how proximity to whiteness and power turns BIPOC folx against each other. 

Bonus Content - Best of wiri wiri - September 2022

Las Pochas are reaching back in the archives for a best of wiri wiri. Revisit the politics of passing in the dominant culture. 

Episodio 42 - September 2022 - Pochas Gone Royal with two queens and a princess

In this episodio Las Pochas talk about self-sabotage and take on reactions, retakes, and remakes that include Queen Elizabeth, La Reina Selena, and (gasp) Black Ariel. 

Bonus Content - August 2022 Wiri Wiri - Margarita Throw Down

On this month's wiri wiri Las Pochas talk to elected officials, Johana Bencomo and Angelica Rubio, who also double as judges for the Pocha margarita throw down. This time, it's better than the tortillas. Grab your tequila and join them!

Episodio 41 - August 2022 - Señora life, zip codes, and comida

We're in our 40s... in episodes and age. This month, Las Pochas get into whether now in their 40s, they are seeing signs of señora life. They chat about zip code and social capital research. Also Latine food is getting appropriated once again. Now there's a reactive twist. 

Bonus Content - July 2022 Wiri Wiri - The Politics of Passing

This month's wiri wiri is sparked by a TikTok creator. Las Pochas talk about passing in the dominant culture specific to the Latine community.