Brandon Loran Maxwell

In this episode, Brandon puts together a panel to debate Hollywood representation and the difference between movies like Blood In Blood Out and In The Heights. Is one really worse than the other? Guests include LA Times critic Carlos Aguilar, Rotten Tomatoes critic Rosa Parra, film director Kenneth Castillo, movie line Producer Jordan Michael, and Chicana activist Anasazi Ochoa. Support the show D...

In this episode, Brandon speaks with American Me actor Steve Cisneros who discusses  deleted movie scenes. Other topics include: Working with Edward James Olmos and the importance of promoting the arts within disadvantaged communities.   Support the show Don't forget to follow Brandon on social media at the links below! YouTube Twitter Instagram Daily Chela Newsletter

In this episode, Brandon discusses the art of lowriding with John Ulloa who is a professor, author, and lowrider historian. Support the show Don't forget to follow Brandon on social media at the links below! YouTube Twitter Instagram Daily Chela Newsletter

In this episode, Brandon discusses police, gangs, prisons, media bias, and political correctness with Gil Tejada who is a former gang member and host of the popular show "American Cholo."  Support the show Don't forget to follow Brandon on social media at the links below! YouTube Twitter Instagram Daily Chela Newsletter

In this episode, Brandon discusses the future of film after COVID with Hollywood insider Jordan Michael. Support the show Don't forget to follow Brandon on social media at the links below! YouTube Twitter Instagram Daily Chela Newsletter

In this episode, Brandon discusses the relationship between cartels, guns, and the United States government with Mexico City reporter Ioan Grillo. Support the show Don't forget to follow Brandon on social media at the links below! YouTube Twitter Instagram Daily Chela Newsletter

In this episode, Brandon discusses woke culture and outrage culture with student activist Anasazi Ochoa. Support the show Don't forget to follow Brandon on social media at the links below! YouTube Twitter Instagram Daily Chela Newsletter

In this episode, Brandon Discusses Free Speech With Robby Soave From Reason. Support the show Don't forget to follow Brandon on social media at the links below! YouTube Twitter Instagram Daily Chela Newsletter

In this episode, Brandon speaks with David M. Crane who is an American lawyer and formally the Chief Prosecutor of the Special Court for Sierra Leone.  Support the show Don't forget to follow Brandon on social media at the links below! YouTube Twitter Instagram Daily Chela Newsletter

In this episode, Brandon talks with Rosa Parra of Rotten Tomatoes and Latinx Lens about representation in film! Support the show Don't forget to follow Brandon on social media at the links below! YouTube Twitter Instagram Daily Chela Newsletter

In this episode, Brandon speaks with Hollywood insider Jordan Michael who has worked in and around Hollywood for 15 years. Topics include: Hollywood agents, the real reason Hollywood lacks diversity, indie filmmakers vs. studio filmmakers, film festivals, film schools, the cost of doing business, and more! Support the show Don't forget to follow Brandon on social media at the links below! You...

In this episode, Brandon speaks with Ryan Gattis who is the author of the new book "The System." The two discuss writing and justice reform. Among the other topics covered: The business of publishing, what it takes to become a writer, the prison system, how writing can help rehabilitate people, drug policy, the "defund the police" movement, and more. Support the show Don't...

In this episode, Brandon speaks with Eli Magaña, who is the former Communications Director for the Tom Steyer presidential campaign.  The two discuss whether the left is becoming too elitist, and pushing working class Latino voters away. Topics include: Identity politics, Latinx, the 2020 election, defunding the police, political unrest, Donald Trump, Chicanismo, and more.  Support the show Don&ap...

In this episode, Brandon talks with Mexican American director Kenneth Castillo about Hollywood, diversity, and the urban film genre. Support the show Don't forget to follow Brandon on social media at the links below! YouTube Twitter Instagram Daily Chela Newsletter

In this episode, Brandon Loran Maxwell discusses Biden vs Trump, the 2020 election, the Latino vote in Arizona, allegations of fraud, why some Latinos vote Republican, and more. Support the show Don't forget to follow Brandon on social media at the links below! YouTube Twitter Instagram Daily Chela Newsletter

In this episode of The Brandon Loran Maxwell Show, Brandon Loran Maxwell speaks with Chicano Studies professor Erualdo R. González, who specializes in  Urban and Regional Planning. In addition, Kimberly Miranda, who is currently researching gentrification and rent control, also joins the show. Topics include gentrification, transportation, urban planning, Chicano murals, lowriding, and working cla...

In this episode of The Brandon Loran Maxwell Show, Brandon Loran Maxwell speaks with disability activist Marcos Castillo. Topics in this episode include disability rights, marriage equality, Chicano culture, and masculinity. Support the show Don't forget to follow Brandon on social media at the links below! YouTube Twitter Instagram Daily Chela Newsletter

In this episode of The Brandon Loran Maxwell Show, Brandon Loran Maxwell speaks with assistant professor of history Eladio Bobadilla to talk about immigration. Other topics in this episode include "Latinx," and the racist history of gun laws. Support the show Don't forget to follow Brandon on social media at the links below! YouTube Twitter Instagram Daily Chela Newsletter

In this episode of The Brandon Loran Maxwell Show, Brandon Loran Maxwell speaks with Latino history professor and author Eduardo Pagán to talk about the murder of Jose Díaz at Sleepy Lagoon in 1942 and the subsequent Zoot Suit Riots. Other topics in this episode include pachuco culture, lowriders, modern gangs, discrimination, and nationalism during WW2. Support the show Don't forget to follo...