Disney's Coco Revisited with Dr. Irene Mata

EPISODE 78

This week FavyFav and Babelito welcome back their favorite scholar, Irene Matta from Wellesley College to deconstruct the 2017 animated Disney feature, Coco. They analyze the iconography of the film, the gender issues with the story, the commercialization of Dia de Muertos, and the racist history of Disney. Listen as they discuss the nostalgic and non-threatening world of Coco and the way the film normalizes the militarization of the border. Does Coco's revolutionary inclusion of brown families makes up for their exotic vision of Mexico? Find out the full assessment of this important movie. And as always, make sure to stay tuned till the end to listen to some recommendations. Remember to send your questions to AskLWLPod@gmail.com and we might read them on a future episode! #supportbrownpodcasts #supportlatinxpodcasts #lwlpod

Alaska de Luxe

Episode 77

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In this episode LWL talk about their encounters with some important Latinx icons, Favy's adventures on the other side of the world and Babelito's obsession with bologna. Favy is the 2018 recipient of the Alan Turing LGTBIQ Award for International Artist and in this episode he tells us all about his experience in Tenerife, Spain at the ARN Culture Business Pride Festival and Beach Confrence. As part of this pride festival he encountered some incredible influencers, celebrities and cultural idols….including Alaska!! That's right, Alaska from Alaska y Dinarama is now Favy's good Judy. Listen to Favy talk to her about some of her favorite food finds in the Canary Islands. AND last but not least, Babelito met his ultimate idol, Ruben from Cafe Tacvba!!! Como siempre, stay tuned to listen to some cool music and book recommendations. Remember to send your questions to AskLWLPod@gmail.com and we might read them on a future episode! #kakadeluxe #supportbrownpodcasts #supportlatinxpodcasts #lwlpod

Quinceañera Problems with Babelito's Sisters

Episode 76

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Babelito's sisters, Osiris and Bianca, grace the LWL studio with their quinceañera stories, which couldn't be more different from each other. While Osiris got an all decked-out quinceañera filled with teddy bears, unwanted mariachis and a Cinderella carriage, Bianca never got her Jameson fountain-bong centerpiece-elotero quinceañera fantasy. However, FavyFav and Babelito come to the rescue and begin to plan her 30th birthday party aka double quinceañera. And as always, make sure to stick around to for some recommendations and remember to send your questions to AskLWLPod@gmail.com and we might read them on a future episode! #supportbrownpodcasts #supportlatinxpodcasts #lwlpod

Guara Guara La Chucharation

Episode 75

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Have you ever wondered how LWL collaborate outside of the podcast? This Guara Guara episode is dedicated to breaking down the process of putting together an art exhibition by FavyFav and the way Babelito critically engages with his work. The complicated process of organizing an exhibition is deconstructed; from scouting the exhibit space to the creation of the artwork and the selection of the right pieces. And as always, make sure to stick around to for a listener letter and remember to send your questions to AskLWLPod@gmail.com and we might read them on a future episode! #supportbrownpodcasts #supportlatinxpodcasts #lwlpod 

Live from RuPaul's DragCon with Cynthia Lee Fontaine

Episode 74

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Are you ready for this CUCU?! In this very special episode of Latinos Who Lunch FavyFav and Babelito return to RuPaul’s DragCon for a second time to interview the one and only Cynthia Lee Fontaine! They talk about everything from her favorite Austin foods to the Latinx representation on RuPaul’s Drag Race and the Puerto Rican drag community in the States. Ms. Fontaine has plenty of surprises in store for our listeners so make sure to stick around till the end to hear all about her community work and some T on her personal life. #supportbrownpodcasts #supportlatinxpodcasts #lwlpod

From DragCon to Beyoncé and Beyond

Episode 73

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Miss Vanjie…Miss Vanjie…Miss…Vaaanjie. On this episode FavyFav and Babelito recap their amazing weekend at RuPaul’s DragCon and chat about what they have been up to for the past month. From Coachella to DragCon, and from Reno to Bushwig, los chicos de LWL have not stopped and they tell you all about the people they met along the way. Do you want to find out why Favy’s grandma thinks Babelito es un confiansudo and what kind of food Miss Vanjie eats on the road? Entonces paren la oreja! As always, stick around till the end to hear their recommendations and what’s new in the Latinx podcast world. #supportbrownpodcasts #supportlatinxpodcasts #lwlpod

Richardtina

Episode 72

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Simply the best! Richard Villegas, aka Richardtina, visited LWL to talk about his journey of becoming a prominent Latinx indie music journalist. He writes for Remezcla, and also hosts one of our all time favorite Latinx podcasts, Songmess. As a legendary NYC club kid, Richard also spills all the T on the drag scene of NY and some of the participating queens of RuPaul's Drag Race season ten. Stick around till the end to hear our friend's awesome recommendations. #supportbrownpodcasts #supportlatinxpodcasts #lwlpod

Lunch Mess

Episode 71

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LWL is on SONGMESS!!!! For this week les traemos una sorpresa! We asked our dear friedn Richard to let us borrow an episode of Songmess where himself, FavyFav and Babelito discuss new music and curate an eclectic selection of contemporary Latinx sounds. Listen as they discuss everything from Guatemala's music scene to pointy boots and the genius que es Lido Pimienta. Te queremos Richardtina te queremos! #supportbrownpodcasts #supportlatinxpodcasts #lwlpod