Hella Chisme Podcast

Join in the conversation! Welcome back to another episode of the Hella Chisme Podcast! Best-selling YA author Julian Winters on writing joyful queer romances, the mess of creative beginnings & why LGBTQ+ characters deserve stories that aren't defined by trauma. This week on Hella Chisme, we sit down with award-winning and USA Today bestselling author Julian Winters — the voice behind Runn...

Join in the conversation! Enjoy this clip from episode 104! The discussion centers on the phrase "we are not a monolith" as it's used in online discourse, especially within the Black gay community. Main points: The contradiction: Despite preaching individuality, there's still pressure to fit a specific mold — those who don't match the expected "blueprint" often g...

Join in the conversation! Welcome to another episode of the Hella Chisme Podcast… but not just any episode, an episode crossover. Three podcasters. One crossover. Zero safe answers. Dana from the Hella Chisme Podcast, Jeff from Just Drawz, and Darius (DMC) from KKlothesminded come together for Hella Drawz, a raw, unfiltered, family reunion energy crossover episode asking the question the gay commu...

Join in the conversation! Welcome back to another episode of the Hella Chisme Podcast. Happy Pride Month, Cheese Mates. This one is for the community, all of it. This week, host Dana sits down with internationally recognized transgender advocate, educator, and storyteller Ben Greene for a deep, honest, and joy-filled conversation about what it really means to show up for one another, especially ri...

Join in the conversation! Enjoy this Clip of the lates episode of the Hella Chisme Podcast.  Queer Pride Parade - Community Care, Trans Advocacy & What Real Allyship Looks Like ft. Ben Greene This week, host Dana sits down with internationally recognized transgender advocate, educator, and storyteller Ben Greene for a deep, honest, and joy-filled conversation about what it really means to show...

Join in the conversation! Welcome back to another episode of the Hella Chisme Podcast This week we're celebrating everything May has to offer: International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), Harvey Milk Day, Pansexual & Pan-Romantic Awareness Day, AANHPI Heritage Month, and National Military Appreciation Month. We also check in on the reality of Pride Season f...

Join in the conversation! Welcome back to another Episode of the Hella Chisme Podcast.  This week on the Hella Chisme Podcast, Dana and Lo unpack the complicated reality of who we are online versus who we are in real life. From curated Instagram feeds and influencer culture to comparison burnout, online validation, and the pressure to “perform” for the algorithm, this episode dives deep into the d...

Join in the conversation! Welcome back to the 100th episode of the Hella Chisme Podcast.  Celebrating 100 episodes of the Hella Chisme Podcast, this milestone conversation goes beyond the highlight reel to unpack the real journey behind building something meaningful in the algorithm era.  Host Dana sits down with creative powerhouses She's Ryan know for her GAG (Get a Grip) content and projec...

Join in the conversation! Welcome back to another episode of The Hella Chisme Podcast. In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women's Day, this episode of the Hella Chisme Podcast celebrates the power of women in music, creativity, and culture through an unfiltered conversation with rising San Diego artist Carjanae.  Host Dana sits down with Carjanae to explore her journey from s...

Join in the conversation! Welcome back to another episode of the Hella Chisme Podcast. In this episode of Hella Chisme, Dana sits down with artist Hail, also known as icametosin, for a conversation about queer art, body positivity, vampire aesthetics, creative process, and what it means to build a visual world rooted in representation. Kicking off during Women’s History Month and International Wom...

Join in the conversation! Welcome back to another episode of the Hella Chisme Podcast.  This week, we are wrapping up black history month. We start with some open conversation. Distraction is a tactic and memory is a tool. We open with a Black History Month gut-check and move into the real work of telling whole stories, setting healthy boundaries, and practicing freedom in daily life. With guests...

Join in the conversation! Welcome back to another episode of the Hella Chisme Podcast. This week, we a celebrating a hundred years of Black history. It deserves more than a nod, it deserves a living practice. We open with a real moment of chaos (yes, a fully recorded episode lost to overzealous file cleaning), then land on a richer theme: the quiet, sustained work of becoming and belonging. From t...

Join in the conversation! Welcome back to another episode of The Hella Chisme Podcast. Fifteen days into 2026 and the vibes are loud, the body’s tired, the headlines are messy, and we’re choosing where to spend our fire. It’s a candid look at health maintenance, real fatigue, and learning to put recovery at the front of the calendar instead of the bottom of a to-do list. If this resonates, share t...

Join in the conversation! Thank you for a year of fun and crazy conversations. Here are a few clips of the best episodes of 2025.  LINK: https://linktr.ee/hellachismepodcast If you’re craving cleaner intimacy, braver conversations, and friendships that actually fit your life, this one’s for you. Tap follow, share it with someone who needs a nudge, and leave a quick review to help others find the s...

Join in the conversation! Welcome to the audio experience of the Virtual Live of the Hella Chisme Podcast. The room felt equal parts cozy and electric the moment we went live holiday lights, clinking glasses, and that end-of-year hum where everything slows down and speeds up at once. We kicked things off with a quick Patreon invite, then dove into the real stuff: how creators navigate burnout, how...

Join in the conversation! Welcome back to another episode of the Hella Chisme Podcast.  This week, the GOTDAMN camera froze, the start time slipped, and I almost scrapped the whole plan. Instead, I rebuilt the setup, hit record on my phone, and let the mess be part of the story. From there, we go wide, holidays and family, therapy check-ins, a studio coming to life, and the courage it takes to sho...

Join in the conversation! Welcome back to another episode of the Hella Chisme Podcast.  In this weeks episode welcome back Logan. We discussed cracked manicures, a humid week, and suddenly we’re knee-deep in the albums that raised us. One memory leads to another and the soundtrack writes itself: Ashanti’s first two records blaring through late-night drives; Keisha Cole’s confessions that made us b...

Join in the conversation! Welcome back to another episode of the Hella Chisme Podcast.  This week, we dig into the messy middle of modern intimacy, when hookup culture skips consent, porn scripts set the vibe, and everyone’s chasing a “10 out of 10” without talking about needs. The question this week is... Does “normal” sex even exist, or have we traded connection for spectacle? Subscribe, share w...

Join in the conversation! Welcome back to another episode of the Hella Chisme Podcast.  Long story short, my therapist said I’m Stressed, The VMAs said I’m old, and Dr. Marcus said “Communicate Better” Pop culture sets the stage, but the heart of this episode is connection you can feel. After a quick VMAs rundown, Mariah’s Vanguard moment, Doja’s 80s pop snap, and choreography that actually hits,...

Join in the conversation! Welcome Back to another episode of the Hella Chisme Podcast.  We kick off the episode with a Halloween vibe check, balancing real-world heaviness, predatory ICE recruiting, public grief for beloved artists with the pop culture escapes that keep us sane. From there we dive headfirst into RHOP Season 10: Ashley stepping into divorce-era confidence, newcomers Angel and Tia s...

Join in the conversation! Welcome back to another episode of The Hella Chisme Podcast.  This week the Red lights on, fangs out, and zero apologies, we’re sinking our teeth into the vampire canon that shaped a generation. From Blade’s day-walking swagger to Buffy’s slayer wit, from True Blood’s bayou heat to The Originals’ royal blood feuds, we trace how immortality stays irresistible even when it...

Join in the conversation! Welcome back to another episode of the Hella Chisme Podcast,  This week we dive into the digital landscape, I think it's time we recognize that things are shifting beneath our feet as AI transforms how we create and consume content. In this fascinating conversation with AI YouTuber and marketing expert Ryan Doser, we explore the cutting edge of AI-powered content cre...

Join in the conversation! Welcome back to another episode. This week together we challenge the widespread misconception that intimacy is synonymous with sex, exploring how it actually encompasses emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and physical dimensions of our relationships. LINK: https://linktr.ee/hellachismepodcast Support the show Follow Hella Chisme for more culture, conversation, and creati...

Join in the conversation! Welcome Back!  I know it has been a minute but we are back with another episode of the Hella Chisme Podcast. After a rejuvenating break from the podcast world, I've returned with renewed energy and a crystal-clear vision for show. This comeback episode offers an intimate look into why stepping away was necessary and how that space transformed both me and the future o...

Join in the conversation! Welcome back to another episode of the Hella Chisme Podcast.  This week, we discuss Stefanie's birthday and reflections on relationships,  the value of consistency in friendships as she turns 34, plus Dana's exciting experience at Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour where Blue Ivy and Rumi made special appearances. LINK: https://linktr.ee/hellachismepodcast We&apo...