LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast

A CUBAN AMERICAN LATINO WRITER Who Escaped Being a Lawyer   We talked growing up in Tampa, going from DreamWorks lawyer to Disney screenwriter, lessons learned from the cancellation of Promised Land on ABC, and the writing inspiration behind 'Father of the Bride' on HBO Max!   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

A CRAZY AMORCITA CHICANA LATINX WRITER   A fun chat about growing up in San Diego, going from CBS Page to television writer, using joy & humor to send a message on 'Saved by the Bell' and her new adventure in South Africa!   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

AN UNDOCUMENTED Latino Writer FROM SOUTH JERSEY   We had a fun chat about migrating from Puebla to Jersey, how becoming a farm worker at 14 fueled his storytelling, going viral on TikTok for his graduation video, and sharing undocumented stories in film!   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

A MEXICAN FEMALE Latinx Writer   An amazing chat about growing up in Mexico, drawing inspiration from her medical examiner mom, juggling visa restrictions, and the crucial leadership changes that allowed 'All Rise' to be reborn on OWN.   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

AN OVERTHINKING CUBANITO FROM MIAMI Writer   An incredible chat about growing up in Miami, his first staffing meeting gone wrong, championing authentic & complex representation on 'Love, Victor', and confronting white latinidad!   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @ lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

A MIDDLE CHILD JOKESTER WITH HOOPS AS BIG AS HER HEART Latinx Writer   We had an amazing chat about growing up in Miami, the journey from support staff to staff writer on 'Diary of a Future President', developing & selling a TV show, and the importance of mentorship! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

A CUBAN-GUATEMALAN SCI-FI COMEDY WRITER TURNED REGGAETON ARTIST   We had a fun chat about growing up in South Florida, shooting a short film in Cuba, studying film at USC, and using his alter ego 'Platano Papi' to deconstruct Latinx identity!   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

A NEW JERSEY GOTH Latinx Writer   We had a fun chat about writing on 'George Lopez' & 'Ugly Betty', her new role on the WGA Board of Directors, tuning out the Twitter noise, and new challenges for TV writers in the Streaming Age!   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

A SUPER NERDY OPEN TO EVERYONE Latinx Writer   We had an incredible chat about growing up on Staten Island, running a writers room at USC, the importance of #NewDeal4Animation, and writing for children's animated television!   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

A DOMINICAN & DOING IT ALL Latinx Writer   An amazing chat about growing up a military brat in the South, the Houston art scene, indie vs Big 5 publishers, and her two new books out later this year!   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

A BLACK & PUERTO RICAN (AND CUBAN) SURPRISE JOURNALIST NOW TRYING TO BE HELPFUL   We had an incredible chat about growing up in Maryland, lessons learned at Buzzfeed News, representation in entertainment news coverage, and writing for Entertainment Weekly! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

AN ECUADORIAN SOMETIMES LLORONA BUT ALWAYS FOCUSED Latina Writer   An amazing chat about growing up in the US and Ecuador, how migration shapes identity, building community with @latinaswhohike, and her upcoming book, A Body Across Two Hemispheres! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

A HUMOROUSLY MELANCHOLY SALVADORAN Latinx Writer   We had an incredible chat about growing up in the US, moving back to El Salvador with his family, generational echoes in storytelling, and the journey to his latest short film, SUPERESTAR!   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

A MIAMI-BRED CUBANITA WRITER QUE NO TIENE PELO EN LA LENGUA But maybe still says the "L" in salmon   We had an amazing chat about growing up in Miami, transitioning from kids shows to network TV, how her Cuban grandfather influenced her storytelling, and writing on this season of The Neighborhood on CBS! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

A DESMADROSO Latinx Writer   We had a incredible chat about growing up in East San Jose, his poetry & public speaking work, the high annoyance of an undocumented status, and his upcoming one-man show, PRIETO!   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

A READY TO MAKE HISTORY PUERTO RICAN CUBAN Latina Writer   We had a hilarious chat about growing up in Connecticut, touring with Second City, her first staff writer job on 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' and surviving TV comedy rooms! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

A BADASS NUYORICAN Writer Who is About It   We had an amazing chat about growing up in the Bronx, how his life changed after being on the Latinx TV List, uplifting emerging talent through the New York Latino Film Festival, and his new staff writer job!   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

Special look back at my conversation from June 2020 with the truly talented Natalia Provatas. My deepest condolences to her family & friends. ‬‬   Instagram and Twitter: @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

A STINKY LITTLE WILD CARD BORICUA LATINX Writer   We had an incredible chat about growing up in Orlando, getting his start at Funny or Die, surviving bizarre medical mysteries, and bringing authenticity to Saved by the Bell! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

A RESILIENT REFORMED MED STUDENT INCREASING REPRESENTATION LATINX Writer   We had an amazing chat about growing up in NYC, balancing her creative life & medical school, her new short 'Our Lady Lupe' on PBS, and launching year two of the #ReadLatinxWriters Initiative! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

A QUEER SARCASTIC ARAB Latinx Writer   We had an incredible chat about growing up in LA, the similarities between his Arab & Latinx identity, what makes a good TV staff writer, and breaking the Internet while writing on iCarly!   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

A BLASIAN PENNSYLVANIAN AFRO-LATINX Writer   An amazing chat about growing up in Pennsylvania, finding a home within multiple identities, her love of horror, and her new short film out of the LALIFF Inclusion Fellowship! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

A VIRGO MAGIC WIELDING Latinx Writer   We had an incredible chat about growing up in Stockton, how he first got staffed in TV, defying expectations as a gay Mormon, and meeting Suzette while writing on Selena: The Series!   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

A SCRAPPY SALVADOREÑA Latinx Writer Who Doesn't Have Time for Imposter Syndrome   We had an amazing chat about growing up in LA's Koreatown, blowing up on the blogosphere, going from working in an ER to kids animation, and how she finally became a staff writer! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

A GRATEFUL PERSISTENT & FAITHFUL Latinx Writer   We had an incredible chat about growing up in South Florida, lessons learned working on The Good Fight & Evil, participating in the Disney TV Writing Program, and bringing arepas to Disney Channel! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks