Anzaldúing It
109 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 212 ratingsA Queer Latinx podcast on navigating academia, relationships & mental health. Hosted by Trans Studies scholar Dr. Jack Caraves & Political graphics scholar and visual artist Dr. Angelica Becerra p.s. there's also lots of astrology talk.
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The Nomadic Academic Life
December 11, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBThis episode was recorded before the tragic shooting at Club Q in CO. Our hearts are with the families of the victims: Raymond Green Vance (he/him), Kelly Loving (she/her), Daniel Aston (he/him), Derrick Rump (he/him), Ashley Paugh (she/ her). To quote Lauren Hough in her New York Times essay, "We protect ourselves. We’ll fight for our own. We always have. We’ll mourn. We’ll raise money. We’ll organize. And we’ll keep fighting, until all of us are safe, everywhere." In this episode, (our f...
Academic Publishing w/ Ale Mejía of Duke Press
July 19, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBWhat is an academic book and how does one go about publishing their first one? In this episode, we are joined by a very special guest and Anzaldúing listener Alejandra Mejía, Assistant Editor at Duke University Press where she acquires books in Latinx History. Ale helps us unravel the mystery of approaching a press, what she looks for in prospective authors, and much more. This one is for our fellow first-gen scholars, we hope it helps you navigate the enigma that is academic publishing! Mu...
Queer Kinship is a Love Spell
June 13, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBHappy Pride queer family! For this special June episode, we catch up, check-in about how May treated us, and hold space for the tragedies at Uvalde, Tulsa, and Buffalo. We talk about the power of queer friendships, chosen family, and why we need to love fiercely, now more than ever. You can find out more about Angelica's FELLOW collab here: https://fellowproducts.com/collections/pride-mugs-coffee-collection If you would like to support our podcast and labor, you can Venmo us @anzalduing...
What is Ph.D. Aftercare?
March 29, 2022 18:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBFor our March episode, we tackle what we termed "Ph.D. aftercare" to refer to the ways we've reconnected with our bodies after finishing this major milestone. If you would like to support our podcast and labor, you can Venmo us @anzalduingit Background Music: "Luckily and Happily" by baegel Support the show
The Year We Didn't Podcast
February 19, 2022 00:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBWe meant to get this out last month, but like so many, we are managing our burn out in the middle of a global pandemic as best as we can. It's been a long time since we last spoke to you all, almost a year! We decided to do our favorite thing: check-in! and talk about what has happened since our last episode. spoiler: we're both in the country this year. Support the show
The Year We Didn't Podcast
February 19, 2022 00:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBWe meant to get this out last month, but like so many, we are managing our burn out in the middle of a global pandemic as best as we can. It's been a long time since we last spoke to you all, almost a year! We decided to do our favorite thing: check-in! and talk about what has happened since our last episode. spoiler: we're both in the country this year.
EP 68 Satan Boots
April 07, 2021 23:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBHi friend! this is a catch-up episode. It's been a long time and in this one, we make space for all the things that have been bringing us life while we've been away. Some of the things we mention: Lil Nas X's amazing new video "Call Me By Your Name", Waffles and so much more. We also make an announcement towards the end!
Satan Boots
April 07, 2021 23:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBHi friend! this is a catch-up episode. It's been a long time and in this one, we make space for all the things that have been bringing us life while we've been away. Some of the things we mention: Lil Nas X's amazing new video "Call Me By Your Name", Waffles and so much more. We also make an announcement towards the end! Support the show
EP 67 We're Tired
February 01, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBIt's rough out here ya'll- in this episode we sit down and just catch up on the latest from Ted Cruz and that one flight to Kendall Jenner's tequila project. For the Walter Mercado corner, we talk about Pisces! and why we love these placements.
We're Tired
February 01, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBIt's rough out here ya'll- in this episode we sit down and just catch up on the latest from Ted Cruz and that one flight to Kendall Jenner's tequila project. For the Walter Mercado corner, we talk about Pisces! and why we love these placements. Support the show
Episode 66: Managing Money & Other Traumas
January 29, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBIn this episode, we sit down and have an honest conversation about Money. We talk about our own journey with money management, financial literacy, and finally reflect on how we've processed financial trauma from and within relationship building. Things we mention: 1. YNAB www.youneedabudget.com 2. I Will Teach You to be Rich Book by Ramit Sethi https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/book/ 3. Money Tik Tok accounts Angelica is into: - @literallybroke @theavocadotoastbudget @delyannethemone...
Managing Money & Other Traumas
January 29, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBIn this episode, we sit down and have an honest conversation about Money. We talk about our own journey with money management, financial literacy, and finally reflect on how we've processed financial trauma from and within relationship building. Things we mention: 1. YNAB www.youneedabudget.com 2. I Will Teach You to be Rich Book by Ramit Sethi https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/book/ 3. Money Tik Tok accounts Angelica is into: - @literallybroke @theavocadotoastbudget @delyannethemone...
Episode 65: Destroy White Comfort
January 11, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBNew Year, Same Wild News Cycle! Fresh out of the vision board workshop, and we’re hit with the week that lasted a year. We come back for our first episode of the year and discuss the white supremacist violence at the Capitol on 1/6, as well as white Latina racist and “Daddy” hat-wearing Miya Ponsetto and her appalling interview with Gayle King. The Walter Mercado corner in this episode is all about astrology apps! We review: Co-Star, Sanctuary, The Pattern, Astro.com, and our new fave the CHA...
Destroy White Comfort
January 11, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBNew Year, Same Wild News Cycle! Fresh out of the vision board workshop, and we’re hit with the week that lasted a year. We come back for our first episode of the year and discuss the white supremacist violence at the Capitol on 1/6, as well as white Latina racist and “Daddy” hat-wearing Miya Ponsetto and her appalling interview with Gayle King. The Walter Mercado corner in this episode is all about astrology apps! We review: Co-Star, Sanctuary, The Pattern, Astro.com, and our new fave the CH...
S4 FINALE: 2020 IN REVIEW
December 11, 2020 20:57 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBWe give this year a -5 out of 5 stars ya'll, it's been A LOT. In our last episode of the year, we dive in to review and discuss the thousands of things that happened this year, and our main takeaways so far. Cookbook for Broccoli recipe: https://lindsaymaitlandhunt.com/help-yourself We will be back in January!
Episode 64: 2020 IN REVIEW
December 11, 2020 20:57 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBWe give this year a -5 out of 5 stars ya'll, it's been A LOT.In our last episode of the year, we dive in to review and discuss the thousands of things that happened this year, and our main takeaways so far.Cookbook for Broccoli recipe: https://lindsaymaitlandhunt.com/help-yourselfWe will be back in January! Support the show
Episode 63: So, That Happened. (Election Debrief)
November 23, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn this episode we check in after the 2020 Election week from hell. We spend some time, (ok most of the time) talking about Eva Longoria's remarks, and why the Latino vote is not a monolith.
S4 EP24 So, That Happened, Election Debrief
November 23, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn this episode we check in after the 2020 Election week from hell. We spend some time, (ok most of the time) talking about Eva Longoria's remarks, and why the Latino vote is not a monolith.
Episode 62: #FREEWALTERCRUZ w/ Raha Jorjani, Esq.
November 02, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBIn this episode, we take time to learn about the case of Walter Cruz Zavala, with a special guest and his attorney Raha Jorjani, Esq. Walter has won his immigration case twice, and yet he's been in detention for more than 3 years. We dive into the details and talk about how immigration policies and the judicial system make it impossible for migrants to navigate. We also talk about what you can do to help release Walter from detention.
S4 EP 23 #FREEWALTERCRUZ w/ Raha Jorjani, Esq.
November 02, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBIn this episode, we take time to learn about the case of Walter Cruz Zavala, with a special guest and his attorney Raha Jorjani, Esq. Walter has won his immigration case twice, and yet he's been in detention for more than 3 years. We dive into the details and talk about how immigration policies and the judicial system make it impossible for migrants to navigate. We also talk about what you can do to help release Walter from detention.
S4 EP 22 From Bananas to Baldwin
October 26, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBIn this episode, Jack takes over to ask 20 questions...to Angelica. In all the time we've talked to each other on this podcast, we've never discussed Angelica's art practice, so this in-depth interview is a deep dive into what it means to be an artist in these trying times, and how art can mobilize us to act.
Episode 61: From Bananas to Baldwin
October 26, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBIn this episode, Jack takes over to ask 20 questions...to Angelica. In all the time we've talked to each other on this podcast, we've never discussed Angelica's art practice, so this in-depth interview is a deep dive into what it means to be an artist in these trying times, and how art can mobilize us to act.
Episode 60: Let's Not Go Back feat. Anisha Gandhi
October 05, 2020 20:53 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBIs this real life? we're still processing this moment ya'll. In this episode, we're joined by our emotional touchstone, the Libra we worship, Anisha. We take the time to unpack the recent news of #45 testing positive for COVID-19, and how we're finding little moments of air and joy in this shitshow, inside of a dumpster fire, inside of a trainwreck.
S4 EP 21 Let's Not Go Back w/ Anisha Gandhi
October 05, 2020 20:53 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBIs this real life? we're still processing this moment ya'll. In this episode, we're joined by our emotional touchstone, the Libra we worship, Anisha. We take the time to unpack the recent news of #45 testing positive for COVID-19, and how we're finding little moments of air and joy in this shitshow, inside of a dumpster fire, inside of a trainwreck.
S4 20 Processing This Moment
September 28, 2020 15:22 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBIn this episode, we sit with the heaviness of this moment. After the recent news cycle, we talk about the importance of letting the moment be, and acknowledging that moving past something or moving forward without processing it, is a disservice to ourselves and others. Artwork referenced "Organizing Will Break Our Hearts/Save Our Lives" by @radicalemprints, Message on this moment by Astrologer @nadinejane_astrology
Episode 59: Processing This Moment
September 28, 2020 15:22 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBIn this episode, we sit with the heaviness of this moment. After the recent news cycle, we talk about the importance of letting the moment be, and acknowledging that moving past something or moving forward without processing it, is a disservice to ourselves and others. Artwork referenced "Organizing Will Break Our Hearts/Save Our Lives" by @radicalemprints, Message on this moment by Astrologer @nadinejane_astrology
S4 EP 19 Mars Retrograde
September 17, 2020 21:18 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MBIn this episode, we tackle the latest astrology that is making us feel a little hot-headed: Mars in Retrograde. We also discuss the fires burning all along the West Coast of the U.S. and how gender reveal parties and heteropatriarchy, in general, need to stop.
Episode 58: Mars Retrograde
September 17, 2020 21:18 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MBIn this episode, we tackle the latest astrology that is making us feel a little hot-headed: Mars in Retrograde. We also discuss the fires burning all along the West Coast of the U.S. and how gender reveal parties and heteropatriarchy, in general, need to stop.
Episode 57: Wet Ass Postage
August 22, 2020 14:23 - 1 hour - 111 MBThere's some stamp hoes in this house! In this episode we discuss the cultural reset that is Cardi B and Meg thee Stallion's WAP- truly an anthem of our time. We also talk about the Post office and why it's under attack by 45, as well as how you can help. We also take time to talk about the Biden/Kamala ticket and our lack of faith in the electoral system. Finally, the Walter Mercado corner is back! we're tackling the Mars retrograde of course!
S4 EP 18: Wet Ass Postage
August 22, 2020 14:23 - 1 hour - 111 MBThere's some stamp hoes in this house! In this episode we discuss the cultural reset that is Cardi B and Meg thee Stallion's WAP- truly an anthem of our time. We also talk about the Post office and why it's under attack by 45, as well as how you can help. We also take time to talk about the Biden/Kamala ticket and our lack of faith in the electoral system. Finally, the Walter Mercado corner is back! we're tackling the Mars retrograde of course!
Episode 56: Review of Con Mucho Mucho Amor
July 13, 2020 17:24 - 1 hour - 120 MBHappy Cancer season! For this episode's water sign feast, we celebrate Angélica's birthday with a review of Netflix's new doc on Walter Mercado "Con Mucho Mucho Amor"
S4 EP17: Review of Con Mucho Mucho Amor
July 13, 2020 17:24 - 1 hour - 120 MBHappy Cancer season! For this episode's water sign feast, we celebrate Angélica's birthday with a review of Netflix's new doc on Walter Mercado "Con Mucho Mucho Amor"
S4 EP 16: On White Latinx Fragility
June 21, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBY'all, this time two of our good friends join the Zoom. In this special episode, we collaborated with Seb and Yaz of our sibling podcast Café con Chisme to tackle an intra-community conversation: how non-Black Latinxs, like us benefit from white privilege and how we can begin to unpack it. This is Part 1 of 2, (you can find the second part over at @cafeconchisme) In part 1 we tackle 2 main questions: Why are we addressing our own white-passing non-Black Latinx community? How do we benefit fro...
Episode 55: On White Latinx Fragility feat. Café con Chisme
June 21, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBY'all, this time two of our good friends join the Zoom. In this special episode, we collaborated with Seb and Yaz of our sibling podcast Café con Chisme to tackle an intra-community conversation: how non-Black Latinxs, like us benefit from white privilege and how we can begin to unpack it. This is Part 1 of 2, (you can find the second part over at @cafeconchisme) In part 1 we tackle 2 main questions: Why are we addressing our own white-passing non-Black Latinx community? How do we benefit fro...
Episode 54: White Silence = Death
June 02, 2020 01:17 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBIn this episode, we discuss the reason we have Pride, and why it’s important that our work is intersectional. We need to show up for Black Lives, on the streets, in our communities, in our families. This is a conversation about the ways we can tackle anti-blackness in the Latinx community but also how to start doing the inner and outer work for justice. Below are two national directories to Bail funds across the country, and local orgs doing work on the ground: https://docs.google.com/docum...
S4 EP 15 White Silence = Death
June 02, 2020 01:17 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBIn this episode, we discuss the reason we have Pride, and why it’s important that our work is intersectional. We need to show up for Black Lives, on the streets, in our communities, in our families. This is a conversation about the ways we can tackle anti-blackness in the Latinx community but also how to start doing the inner and outer work for justice. Below are two national directories to Bail funds across the country, and local orgs doing work on the ground: https://docs.google.com/docum...
S4 EP 14: Discovering Simple Pleasures
May 04, 2020 18:27 - 59 minutes - 81 MBIn this episode, we check in about how we’ve been coping while in quarantine, we talk about what habits we’re keeping and the simple joys we're learning we really need to stay sane. We also dedicate some time to shout out some of the beautiful things community members have been doing out here, like: @peopleforpeoplelosangeles, a mutual aid fund delivering groceries to Black and brown community here in LA, if you have the capacity, please support them by volunteering, donating, posting, or al...
Episode 53: Discovering Simple Pleasures
May 04, 2020 18:27 - 59 minutes - 81 MBIn this episode, we check in about how we’ve been coping while in quarantine, we talk about what habits we’re keeping and the simple joys we're learning we really need to stay sane. We also dedicate some time to shout out some of the beautiful things community members have been doing out here, like: @peopleforpeoplelosangeles, a mutual aid fund delivering groceries to Black and brown community here in LA, if you have the capacity, please support them by volunteering, donating, posting, or al...
S4 EP 13: Zoom Friendship Tips
April 17, 2020 23:46 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MBIn this episode, we talk about how to keep connection alive when our new reality means we can't be close by. We speak on how you don’t need to be in physical proximity to show you care, zoom tips and why no is a full sentence.
Episode 52: Zoom Friendship Tips
April 17, 2020 23:46 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MBIn this episode, we talk about how to keep connection alive when our new reality means we can't be close by. We speak on how you don’t need to be in physical proximity to show you care, zoom tips and why no is a full sentence.
S4 EP 12: Take Care of Each Other
March 25, 2020 23:54 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBIn this episode, we unpack how the Coronavirus and quarantine has shifted our mental and physical routines. We talk about what is helping us (therapy, the Peloton app), and how to take care of each other. Also, to access free meditations free from the Calm app follow this link: https://bit.ly/2UzhwgZ
Episode 51: Take Care of Each Other
March 25, 2020 23:54 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBIn this episode, we unpack how the Coronavirus and quarantine has shifted our mental and physical routines. We talk about what is helping us (therapy, the Peloton app), and how to take care of each other. Also, to access free meditations free from the Calm app follow this link: https://bit.ly/2UzhwgZ
S4 EP 11: Wash Your Hands Ya'll
March 10, 2020 19:30 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MBWE'RE BACK BACK BACK AGAIN After our long hiatus, it is only fair that we do one of our infamous long check-ins. We discuss all the wild things happening rn, like Coronavirus, the presidential election, and why cruises are just not it for us.
Episode 50: Wash Your Hands Ya'll
March 10, 2020 19:30 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MBWE'RE BACK BACK BACK AGAIN After our long hiatus, it is only fair that we do one of our infamous long check-ins. We discuss all the wild things happening rn, like Coronavirus, the presidential election, and why cruises are just not it for us.
S4 EP 10: Never Give Up
December 06, 2019 17:01 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBIn this episode, we talk about what happens when we feel down and out and need to get up and try again. A constant struggle, we discuss how we deal with feelings of rejection and self-slander. This one is dedicated to those of you going through a rough time. We hope you continue to try, and remember the bad bitch you have been!
Episode 49: Never Give Up
December 06, 2019 17:01 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBIn this episode, we talk about what happens when we feel down and out and need to get up and try again. A constant struggle, we discuss how we deal with feelings of rejection and self-slander. This one is dedicated to those of you going through a rough time. We hope you continue to try, and remember the bad bitch you have been!
Episode 48: Con Mucho Mucho Amor
November 11, 2019 19:05 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBIn this episode, we put some much-earned respect on Walter Mercado's name. The ethereal Pisces and Puerto Rican astrologer of the people that has inspired us to play with both the stars and gender. We discuss Dia de Los Muertos, and read a listener letter from an English major Anzalduingit out here! Also, find out more about Yasmin's Campaign at https://www.ferrada4whittier.com/
S4 EP 9 Con Mucho Mucho Amor
November 11, 2019 19:05 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBIn this episode, we put some much-earned respect on Walter Mercado's name. The ethereal Pisces and Puerto Rican astrologer of the people that has inspired us to play with both the stars and gender. We discuss Dia de Los Muertos, and read a listener letter from an English major Anzalduingit out here! Also, find out more about Yasmin's Campaign at https://www.ferrada4whittier.com/
Episode 47: The Comeback
October 28, 2019 20:13 - 1 hour - 117 MBWe're back! again. We come back from our hiatus to catch ya'll up with a cute re-introduction to us, and we discuss our new favorite binge Rhythm & Flow, aka the Cardi B and TI fashion show. We end the show by sharing a listener letter from Esthpania, aka Spain.
S4 EP 8: The Comeback
October 28, 2019 20:13 - 1 hour - 117 MBWe're back! again. We come back from our hiatus to catch ya'll up with a cute re-introduction to us, and we discuss our new favorite binge Rhythm & Flow, aka the Cardi B and TI fashion show. We end the show by sharing a listener letter from Esthpania, aka Spain.