Rubén Mendive

LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast

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Join your host, Rubén Mendive, as he compiles a list of Latino/a/x/e writers you need to know. Each episode features an in-depth interview with a writer on where they've been and where they're headed. Follow us @lalistapodcast on Instagram!lalistapodcast.com

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Rubén Mendive

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lalistapodcast.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

27. EDGAR PABLOS 03.12.2019

A TRANSCENDING BORDERS Latinx Writer ‪We had an amazing conversation about growing up in El Paso, classic Latinx films, working with the USC Latino Alumni Association, and his grandparents' deportation during the Great Depression.‬ ‪ Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

26. MAIRA HERNÁNDEZ 26.11.2019

A SELF-EXPLORING Latinx Writer   ‪We had an incredible conversation about growing up in the South Bay Area, attending UC Berkeley, moving to Mexico to reconnect with her roots, and the path to publishing her new book.   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

25. GILBERT SALAZAR 19.11.2019

A NATIVE Latinx Writer ‪We had an awesome conversation about growing up in Santa Ana, his indigenous identity, existing in the third space, and restorative justice work through storytelling.   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

24. MIREYA S. VELA 12.11.2019

A RESTLESS Latinx Writer   We had an incredible conversation about growing up in El Monte, surviving an abusive household, maneuvering college & her home life, and the reasons people get married.   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

23. GABRIEL BRUGNI 05.11.2019

A Latinx Writer WHO HAS ISSUES WITH TWITTER   We discuss growing up in Brazil, his decision to stay in the US, relationships with other writers, and whiteness in Brazil/USA.   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

22. VICKY DÍAZ-CAMACHO 29.10.2019

A HOOP WEARING MEXI-RICAN Latinx Writer     We had a great conversation about growing up in a Puerto Rican household in El Paso, finding a home in the Midwest, mental health in the Latinx community, and using empathy in journalism.   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

21. AARON SERNA 22.10.2019

A CHICANO BORDER KID Latinx Writer   An incredible conversation about growing up along the southern Texas border, working as a Chicano TV writer, the dueling realities of Latinx folk & Trump supporters in TX, and what inclusion actually looks like. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

20. GABRIELA NAVARRO 15.10.2019

A SUPERNATURAL CHINGONA Latinx Writer   We discuss growing up in LA to undocumented parents, implicit bias in classrooms, getting out of the Hollywood bubble, and the model minority myth.   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

19. ADRIAN NUÑO 08.10.2019

A DAMN PROUD Latinx Writer     We discuss growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, attending DePaul University, adjusting to city life, and the different expressions of latinidad in his new web series, Border'd.   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

18. ANGELA MOORE 01.10.2019

A BIRACIAL BISEXUAL BILINGUAL BICOUNTY BINATIONAL Latinx Writer   We talk about growing up as a heavy metal fan in Arcadia, balancing motherhood & writing groups, directing plays, and constantly straddling two worlds.     Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

17. ROGER Q. MASON 24.09.2019

A BLACK & FILIPINX WRITER Who is Determined to Be Heard       We discuss the shared experiences of Filipinx & Latinx people, decolonizing the spirit, how reading is fundamental, & have a mini graduate level course in dramatic writing. We go in!!!   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

16. ROXANNE ESQUIBEL HILBURN 17.09.2019

A SCIENCE & HISTORY BASED Latinx Writer        We had an amazing conversation about growing up in small town Texas, exposure to curandero culture, 1st Gen college problems, and the writer solidarity movement on Twitter.   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast   Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

15. STEVE DEZ 10.09.2019

A RELENTLESS SUPER-MEGA PUERTO RICAN Latinx Writer     An incredible conversation about growing up in Puerto Rico with Dominican parents, performing from an early age, rebuilding from tragedy, and writing your reality into existence.   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast  Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

14. JULIA CAMARA 03.09.2019

A SCI-FI HORROR DRAMA Latinx Writer     A great conversation about growing up in Brazil, her experiences in indie filmmaking, the harm of unpaid internships, and Latina stereotypes.   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast   Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

13. CHRIS TROVADOR 27.08.2019

A PASSIONATE Latinx Writer     A great discussion about growing up in Orlando, his path to improv, working as a tattoo artist, and finding the patterns in writing & life.     Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

12. WENDY CASTRO 20.08.2019

A Latinx Writer WHO DIDN'T KNOW SHE COULD FLY     An amazing conversation about growing up in San Diego County, appreciating our immigrant parents, Latina sororities & finding a home at Casa 0101 Theater.   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast   Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

11. JASON AVALOS 13.08.2019

A FIRST GEN WEIRD AF MAGICAL GENRE DRAMEDY Latinx Writer     A great conversation about growing up in Long Beach, being in the punk/rave scene, white people shit, and supporting Latinx stories.   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast     Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

10. MERCEDES FLORESISLAS 06.08.2019

A TRILINGUAL Latinx Writer ALWAYS AT THE BORDER     We had an incredible conversation about her journey as a Mexican immigrant, escaping an abusive marriage, writing plays in three languages, and deaf Latinx representation.     Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast     Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

9. CRUZ CASTILLO 30.07.2019

A PRETEND Latinx Writer   An epic conversation about his indigenous roots, growing up in Whittier, wokeness, and his latest project @ellayseries.     Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast    Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

8. ESTELLA GABRIEL 23.07.2019

A FIERCE MEXICAN AMERICAN Latinx Writer   We talk about growing up in San Jose, her experience as an actress/writer/businesswoman and her app, 10 Block.     Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast     Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

7. RAYMOND ARTURO PEREZ 16.07.2019

A GAY BROWN NERD Latinx Writer   We talk about growing up in Texas, early childhood storytelling, struggling to break into the biz, attending AFI, and his talents in networking.   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast     Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

6. CINNAMON RIVERA 09.07.2019

An EVOLVING EXPERIENCING Latinx Writer   A great conversation about growing up in San Gabriel as a punk/New Wave kid, working as a teacher & school bus driver, and using theater to educate audiences.   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast   Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

5. ANDREW NUÑO 02.07.2019

An ASPIRATIONAL TWIN Latinx Writer That Wants To Make A Difference   We talk about growing up in the Chicago suburbs as a child of immigrants, his new web series, & the importance of being your own cheerleader.    Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast   Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

4. LINDSEY VILLARREAL 25.06.2019

A WORKING TITLE Latinx Writer   We talk about growing up in San Antonio, Latinx representation on TV, being a writer on VIDA, and so much more! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast   Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

3. ALEX ALPHARAOH 18.06.2019

A MOJADO SECO Latinx Writer   We had a great discussion about being undocumented in the US, growing up in the streets of LA, his incredible one-man show & not letting papers define us.    Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast    Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

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