Café con Chisme

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Café con Chisme is a Latinx podcast created and hosted by siblings Yaz + Seb. We see chisme as a tool and practice for social justice—inspired by the mujeres and femmes who raised us and taught us how to be fierce, tell a good story, and speak truth to power—all with a little laughter. Join us as we take on cultural critiques of race, politics, and pop culture—to imagine new possibilities and more just worlds. cafconchisme.substack.com

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S2 Ep2: When Latinxs & SWANA Meet 24.01.2018 1:27:07

On this episode we discuss more garbage men (Clinton, Aziz, USA Olympic Doctor) and we are joined by our special guest Madinah Wardak to discuss her activist work and her experience as an Afghan American woman in LA. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

S2 Ep1: Making Progress Wait 22.01.2018 53:12

On this episode, we're back with our first episode of season 2! We discuss the government shutdown, el Trumpudo's pendejadas, as well as TPS. We also discuss how to hold our communities accountable to not make progress wait. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

S1 Ep18: Café con Yesika Salgado 11.12.2017 52:10

It's our season finale! On our last episode of 2017, el chisme está buenísmo with poet Yesika Salgado--we chat on everything from her beautiful new book Corazón to men being trash. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

S1 Ep17: Surviving the Holidays 26.11.2017 1:01:57

On this episode we give you tips on how to survive the holidays when your ti@s voted for 45, and other problematic challenges. Also, Justice 4 Cyntoia, Uma gets her Kill Bill on, and Marshawn Lynch reps for Mexico. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

S1 Ep16: White Queers, White Tears 09.11.2017 1:10:53

On this episode we are joined by Dr. Jon Higgins to talk about Selena, Mariah--and how queerness don't mean oppression when you're a rich white man. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

S1 Ep15: Toxic MasculiniTea 30.10.2017 58:52

On this episode, we spill on the toxic masculiniTEA in Latinx communities, and problematic ChicanO artists. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

S1 Ep14: Sit Your Ass Down, Harvey 23.10.2017 58:41

On this episode, we check in about AJAAS, Selena's Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Basic Gaga, and the disgusting mess that is Harvey Weinstein. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

S1 Ep13: Beyoncé 4 President 11.10.2017 1:02:01

We just want Beyoncé to be president. Is that so much to ask? We talk about Mi Gente and all the other atrocities that 45's administration is causing. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

S1 Ep12: Sashay Away, Kitty Girl 20.09.2017 43:56

RIP Marie, our beautiful, family cat. We talk about the Emmy's and trying to be our best selves, while still establishing boundaries. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

S1 Ep11: Broken Promises 12.09.2017 48:52

On this episode, we do a check-in, drag Taylor and Kimothy, and reflect on the recent rescinding of DACA. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

S1 Ep9: YTs Love Tiki Torches 14.08.2017 47:17

On this episode, we call out white terrorism in light of the recent white supremacy rally in Charlottesville, VA. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

S1 Ep8: Support Your Local Eloterxs 01.08.2017 54:49

On this episode we discuss the origins of "Café con Chisme". We also talk about white Latinxs and racism within the Latinx community in reference to the recent attack on Benjamin "El Elotero" Ramírez in Los Angeles, CA. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

S1 Ep7: Mask 4 Masc 12.06.2017 48:27

On this episode, Seb & Yaz unpack heteronormative masculinity and some of its complicated and toxic manifestations. **Please excuse some of the mic technical difficulties in the first 5 minutes of the show!** This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

S1 Ep6: White Nonsense 26.04.2017 44:01

White people continue to try it and we continue to read them for it. This episode is all about nonsense of the caucasian kind: fragility, guilt, benevolence. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

S1 Ep4: Alternative Facts (ft. Esteban Castillo aka Chicano Eats) 30.01.2017 1:00:16

Yasmin and Sebastian are joined by Esteban Castillo (@ChicanoEats) to talk about his food blog and the cultural appropriation of food. We also go through the cheeto puff's "alternative facts" and the scary first week con el trumpudo. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

S1 Ep3: Why We Need Ethnic Studies (ft. Alma Uribe) 24.01.2017 51:45

Yasmin & Seb are joined by their friend Alma Uribe to talk about white nonsense, cultural appropriation, and the need for ethnic studies in public schools. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

S1 Ep2: Courageous Conversations 11.01.2017 46:37

Happy 2017! Seb & Yas dish on the latest chisme: Janet has a baby, Mariah's NYE 'performance', Megyn Kelly's NBC deal, and Michelle Obama's final speech. Plus, the discuss the importance of self care and courageous conversations with the coming inauguration of the cheeto puff. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vi...

S1 Ep1: Down in the DM 27.12.2016 45:31

The wait is over! The show returns with a new co-host: Yasmin Ferrada! We serve up some fresh chisme on Sofia Vergara's ain't shit ex, the curse that is Jennifer Lawrence, and that racist white lady at JCPenny's. Plus, Seb and Yasmin discuss the politics of Instagram, double taps, and navigating a public profile. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or...