Latinos Who Lunch

Back in September, Babelito and Favy were in Austin, Texas and got to hang with their friends Xochi Solis and George Pasterk. From Chulita Vinyl Club to The Denver Art Museum and from Church of the Friendly Ghost to MASS Gallery, these two have been making waves in the Austin art world for years now. George and Xochi discussed the violent gentrification of Austin and the role of art spaces in erasing and preserving the Latinx sanctuaries of the city. Also in this episode, they tell us all about the importance of Tejano culture, music, food and the role that identity has played in their artistic practice. #buildyourowncanon

In this episode, LWL catch up over some fake-ass sushi and discuss the importance of art spaces including Latinx artists for their talent and not just to perform their identity. Also, Favy spent a whole month in TX and, as always, he gathered all beatuiful Latinx media content creators from the area. He takes us back to Dallas where he talked to the people from De Colores Radio, Yvonne Marquez from Autostraddle and interviewed Fried Papita and Myte Panda from Cabronas y Chingnonas. Favy gets intimate with the badass ladies of CYC, discusses the content of their show and the importance of creating visibility for the queer and Latinx community. #chookth

Let's get it poppin'! In this hilarious episode FavyFav and Babelito chat with their comadre Julio Salgado about his artwork, drag queens, Jenni Rivera, gorditas, and Latinx visibility in popular media! From his "Undocumented and Awkward" Youtube, series to his digital work in Culture Strike, Julio has been producing art that comments on the realities and ironies of being undocumented in the U.S. Julio also tells LWL why he titles his lectures "I'm an artist of color and I'm still alive" and the need for POC cultural makers to claim their own greatness.

Respira profundo... This week FavyFav and Babelito slow down, take a breath and take the time to talk to their favorite landscape designer, Melissa Gonzalez. They discuss the integrity of trees in the desert, creating your own garden sanctuary, starting your own business, helping pollinators, and the importance of keeping your energy positive and balanced. In a world that seems chaotic, Melissa's wisdom could not have come at a better time. #latinx #mentalhealth #bees

This week Babelito and FavyFav talk about the terrorist attack on the Las Vegas Strip. They discuss their feelings about the tragedy, the social media frenzy and the way the media shapes our perception of white terrorism. They also get into the love they have for their city and the ways you can help the victims and families affected by the shooting. Viva Las Vegas! #VegasStrong

This week Latinos Who Lunch are joined by FavyFav's younger cousins, Aliah (age 13) and Angel II (Age 12). They talk about growing up in Las Vegas, politics, ketchup and much much more! This family friendly episode is brought to you by Nevada Humanities and The Neon Museum. To sign up for the tour mentioned in this episode follow the link below: http://goo.gl/TQecJE

Last weekend Babelito joined FavyFav in Austin, Texas and met up with an amazing group of listeners! In this Mordida, you'll hear a conversation between LWL, Ana Vargas from Sobremesa Podcast and Miguel Cruz who traveled all the way from Dallas to attend the event! Listen in as the talk about music festivals, their favorite taco spots and... being a Mexican vegan!?

Babelito and FavyFav dedicate an entire episode to their listeners. That's right!!! It's another listener letter episode! As LWL grows, so does the awesome community around them. This episode is for all of the listeners who opened up and shared their amazing stories!  The boys answer some important questions like: What does guara gurara la cuchara mean? Is grad school for you? Is Starbucks playing Mexicans with cinnamon latte drinks? Tune in to find out and keep those letters coming!!!! #latinoswholunch #latinx #supportbrownpodcasts #podsincolor

¡NO POS WOW! For this Mordida minisode, FavyFav and Babelito call Chicago artist Yvette Mayorga. They talk about her upcoming exhibitions, the Baroque, Nike Cortez history and spending time in Miami with Favy. Check out our friend's work at yvettemayorga.com and don't miss her installation at Expo Chicago, September 13-17. #chicana #latinx #EXPOchicago

You wanna talk about monuments!? Well guess what, Mimi...WE DID! This week FavyFav and Babelito discuss the terrorist attack in Charlottesville through a conversation surrounding the history of monuments and their function in society. From statues of Christopher Columbus in Puerto Rico, to university mascots around the country, monuments preserve a very selective history that must be challenged. All white supremacists monuments must fall!!!

For this very special bonus episode, LWL rebroadcast their guest-spot on Morado Lens, one of their favorite Latinx podcasts. Cindy and Nat created a platform to share real and sometimes taboo conversations with their Latinx and fellow Bruja audience. Las chicas de Morado engage in a very interesting discussion with FavyFavy and Babelito about cultural appropriation, faux-woke culture, and the importance of recording their podcasts face to face. LWL confront the rise and fall of their inner brujos and ponder the inclusion of ketchup in ceviche.

Rudy Bleu has been creating spaces for the queer punk Latinx youth in Cali for many years, and after some bomb tacos he sits with LWL to talk about his legacy in the City of Angels. They talk about T-Parties, SCUM, zines, and Chicanx representation in large spaces such as RuPaul's DragCon. As Favy wakes up form his taco induced coma, and Babelito ponders his future as a DJ, Rudy tells us about the first time he met Morrisey, his love for Los Bukis, and recommends some amazing music. Te queremos! Rudy te queremos!!!

El Favy no se cansa de viajar and in this Mordida he shares his adventures in la manzanota, aka Nueva Yorkz, with Babelito. Y aprovechando la vuelta, he interviewed the fabulous Richard Villegas from Songmess podcast. The stars aligned and during the same weekend Favy met LWL podcast primas; Las brujas de Morado Lens and las chicas of Unravel: A Fashion Podcast. The NYC Latinx kiki was too real and magical!!!

This week Favy chats with art curator Maria Elena Ortiz from the Perez Art Museum in Miami. They talk about Latinx identity, "pigmentocracy," the Real Houswives and much much more!

In this special Mordida minisode, Babelito recaps FYF Fest, Favy complains about not getting enough attention and very important listeners are given a shout-out!

REUNITED and it feels so GOOD! Dr. Babelito and Favy are finally in same room after months of being apart. They catch up, get into Mexican art history, Miami, conchas and talk about their future endeavours. It's soo good to be home!

AZUCAR! This week Favy hangs out with artist Zhiwan Cheung to dish about their experience in Miami, Florida. They chat about art, family, empanadas and sweat. Also... we catch up with world traveler, Dr. Babelito and have a swinging good time...but you don't have to take my word for it.

In this Mordida Babelito chats with his roommate, La Judy, and discusses her legacy as a leader in the New Mexico community. La Judy was the secretary of transportation, the director of the New Mexico State Fair and was one of the founding members of the Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque. They discuss the historic nuances of being a Mexican and/or “Hispanic” in New Mexico, and the survival tactics that she utilized in her upbringing with her familia, curriculum, voluntary work, food, languages, and her role in this white male dominated world.

This week FavyFav reports from an artist residency in Miami, Florida. Join him as he chats with artist Zhiwan Cheung and Kori Newkirk about the sunshine state, their favorite food and coconuts.

Dr. Babelito is in the house! That's right.... we have doctor in the family! In this very special SURPRISE episode of Latinos Who Lunch, Favy put together something special to celebrate our in-house professor's recent success. YOU BETTER WORK, BABELITO!!!