Las Paleteras

¡Hola, Paletitas! This week we’re catching up with Cesar and chatting all about our vacaciones! Cesar’s fresh off his Euro trip, and Anan Sheila’s getting ready for her own upcoming adventure. Meanwhile, Nalgona’s got a delicious mission in mind: hunting down some Swedish meatballs. Join us as we kiki, laugh, and dive into all the juicy details of summer travel, chisme. Las Paleteras is a spicy, e...

Holi holi, nuestras viciosas favoritas! On this spicy little episode of Las Paleteras, we’re getting real about vices — the good, the bad, the horny, and the just-for-fun ones. From that little coochie addiction, to screen time obsessions, gambling, chisme, and guilty pleasures que no quieres soltar… we unpack it all! Tus comadres Ana Sheila, Nalgona, y Cesar get into:Are vices always destructive...

¡Hola Paletritas! This week, we’re diving into summer love—the messy, the magical, and the downright ridiculous. From America’s current obsession with Love Island to decoding our own love languages, we’re bringing all the feels. And of course, we’re spilling the hottest tea in our no-holds-barred segment, "La Mamada de la Semana." So grab your paleta and tune into this sizzling episode of Paletera...

This week on Las Paleteras, we’re diving into something many queer folks know all too well—internalized queerphobia. That sneaky inner voice shaped by years of societal shame, machismo, religious guilt, and the pressure to “blend in.” But don’t worry, como siempre, we get into it con cariño… y un poquito de desmadre! Joining us is the brilliant Luis Cornejo (@luis_thee_lmft) — Licensed Marriage &...

Hi Paletitas! This week, we're sitting down with a beloved friend of Las Paleteras and a powerhouse musician—Ms. Yaya Vasquez Lopez. In this heartfelt (and hella fun) episode, Yaya opens up about her journey as a trans woman: from embracing the magic of a chosen name to reclaiming her space, voice, and joy. Get ready to laugh, cry, and maybe even feel a little jealous - because once you meet Yaya,...

Holi holi Paletitas! Welcome back to Las Paleteras, where you get free therapy... but we’re NOT LIABLE. This week, your favorite comadres—Ana Sheila, Jose Richard a.k.a. Nalgona, and Cesar Camacho—are diving deep into our complicated relationships with doctors and healthcare. From growing up skipping checkups to adulting through medical anxiety, we're asking the big questions: Do you actually trus...

In this fiery episode of Paleteras Con Chile, we dive into the current state of Los Angeles as our community rises up against the administration, ICE, and the deployment of the National Guard. Amidst the tension and resistance, we talk about the power of collective action—and collective joy. We share how we're reclaiming our time, our space, and our PRIDE. Even in the face of adversity, queer joy...

Holi holi, Paletitas! Welcome to another episode of Las Paleteras Podcast—where your cutie comadres José Richard (aka Nalgona), Cesar Camacho and Ana Sheila come together para aprender, empoderar, y estorbar.  We’re kicking episode 3 with the iconic Vico Ortiz, the non-binary actor and storyteller bringing visibility, joy, and nuance to the conversation on gender fluidity and polyamorous relations...

Hi Paletitas! Join us this week for a candid check-in and an honest conversation about toxic behavior—the kind we’ve seen, the kind we’ve inherited, and yes… the kind we’ve caught ourselves doing. We’re diving deep into how these tóxicas tendencies show up in our lives and what we’re doing to grow, heal, and break the cycle. Whether you’ve been called out, called someone else out, or just want to...

Hola Paletitas! We’ve officially kicked off Season 2! In this new episode of Las Paleteras, Ana Sheila and César are joined by Alexis Garcia, the creator of the beautiful short film Daughter of the Sea and co-founder of Botanica Pictures, to chat about healing, creativity, and identity.  They get real and dive into important topics like intergenerational trauma, decolonizing mindsets, and Afro-Lat...

Holi Holi Paletitas! You might be wondering what the helli?! A new episode dropped already!? Why yes, yes it did! We are moving to weekly drops with our new bi-weekly episodes called “Las Paleteras Con Chile!”. These episodes will include our producers chatting it up with our Hosts in a more informal setting where they spill the tea and just Kiki as they normally would without cameras, FULLY UNCEN...

Holi holi, Paletitas! The wait is over — Las Paleteras is BACK for Season 2, and we missed y’all like crazy! Join your favorite comadres — Cesar Camacho (now blonde and bold), Jose Richard aka Nalgona, and Ana Sheila — as we kick off the season con todo el sazón y chisme. We catch up on all the changes since Season 1 and dive into a round of juicy producer questions to see who’s the flirt, who alw...

Holi holi, Paletitas! Welcome back to Las Paleteras! It’s your favorite trio—Nalgona, Ana-Shelia, and Cesar—back together for one last desmadre before we wrap up Season 1. We can’t believe we’ve made it to the end of our first season! Today’s episode we catch up on life, our growing audience, and (of course) Nalgona’s latest questionable tattoo decision. Then, we dive into the soundtrack of our li...

In this real and vulnerable episode of Las Paleteras, Ana Sheila, César, and José Richard dive into a topic that many of us grew up thinking was a given—having children. But in today’s world, that decision feels more complex than ever. From societal shifts to personal reflections, the trio gets real about their own feelings and the pressures surrounding family planning. Ana Sheila shares her journ...

Hola Paletitas!  Today we are blessing you with a bonus episode from Brown Enough, another amazing podcast y’all need to be listening to! Hosted by Colombian-Dominican actor, author, storyteller, and friend Christopher Rivas, the podcast discusses identity, career, and taking up space with other Brown activists, creators, and change-makers.  This episode features American actor and model Indya Moo...

Holi holi, Paletitas!! We’re back with another episode of Las Paleteras, and this time, we’re talking about FAMILY—both the ones we’re born into and the ones we choose. In this episode, Cesar, AnaShelia, and Nalgona get into the chismecito about what family means as queer folks, how chosen families provide love and support, and the moments that make these relationships so special. We’ll discuss th...

Holi holi, Paletitas! Welcome back to another sweet and spicy episode of Las Paleteras! This week, we have a very special guest joining the Sonoro familia—actor and podcaster Christian Navarro!  You know him, you love him—whether it’s from 13 Reasons Why as Tony Padilla or now as the co-host of the new scripted rom-com podcast The Set Up (alongside the incredible Harvey Guillén). Today, Christian...

Welcome back Paletitas! In this episode, Ana Sheila, César Camacho, and Jose Richard aka Nalgona dive into a topic that can be both scary and liberating: aging. From personal experiences with shifting habits to the broader societal pressures around getting older, we unpack it all. We explore the fears and joys of aging, the difference between real age and biological age, and the unique challenges...

¡Hola hola Paletitas! Welcome back to another episode of Las Paleteras! Before we begin the episode, we’d like to acknowledge the devastating fires that engulfed the Los Angeles area, the place that most of the Paleteras team calls home. Our community has heartbreakingly lost their homes, belongings, pets, and even family members. Our hearts go out to all those affected by the fires. This episode...

Hola Hola Paletitas! Join the crew as we dive into a topic that's not often discussed but affects everything—money. From budgeting woes to generational wealth gaps, we’re getting real about our complicated relationship con el pinche dinero. We’ll chat about why money is often a taboo topic, how generational wealth (or the lack of it) shapes our financial struggles, and the millennial fears of a re...

Holi holi, Paletitas! Get ready for a sweet and spicy episode of Las Paleteras! Hosts Cesar Camacho and Jose Richard sit down with the multi-talented and always stunning Annie Gonzalez. You’ve seen her stealing scenes in Gentefied, Flamin’ Hot, and now she’s taking on the iconic role of Jenni Rivera in the new film Jenni on ViX. Annie shares her journey to portraying one of música regional’s most...

 Holi holi, Paletitas! In this episode of Las Paleteras, your favorite trio—Cesar, Ana Shelia, and Jose Richard aka Nalgona—dive deep into the intricate web of religion, spirituality, and queerness. Growing up in traditional religious households while embracing a queer identity often creates a unique (and sometimes complicated) relationship with faith. We’ll share our earliest church memories, exp...

In this episode, we dive deep into the multifaceted world of relationships and love. From singlehood to the Putivuelta phase, we’re unpacking it all. What’s your relationship status, and where is your heart right now? Are you living your best monogamous life, or does polyamory pique your interest? Together, we’ll explore some thought-provoking questions. We’ll reflect on our first experiences with...

In this heartfelt episode of Las Paleteras, hosts Cesar, Ana Sheila, and Nalgona welcome special guest Curly Velasquez, another beloved paleta flavor who brings his own unique sweetness to the mix. Curly shares his story, starting with the cherished memories of his late abuelita, a bond many of his followers felt with him as he shared her impact on his life. The conversation dives into the depths...

In this episode, we’re taking a refreshing pause with Las Paleteras to dive into a hot topic: the fluidity of sexuality and evolving queer identities. Our hosts share personal stories on how their own sexualities, pleasures, and identities have changed throughout their lives. From grappling with pronoun etiquette to processing generational shifts in sexual identity, we dig into the data and explor...