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En La Mesa: by Cafe Con Leche Nerds

Arts & Culture Podcasts

A podcast for and by Latinx nerds talking about Latinidad, comics, pop culture, Comic-Con, cosplay and nerd stuff. We will be speaking to industry and independent writers and creators in the comic industry and pop culture about representation and community.

Location:

United States

Description:

A podcast for and by Latinx nerds talking about Latinidad, comics, pop culture, Comic-Con, cosplay and nerd stuff. We will be speaking to industry and independent writers and creators in the comic industry and pop culture about representation and community.

Twitter:

@CCLNerds

Language:

English

Contact:

7604751120


Episodes
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CCLNerd gets to talk to his favorite writer, Ron Marz

2/21/2019
Ron Marz has had a successful career writing for DC, Image, Marvel and Valiant. Listen in as we chat about his career, comics and the Infinity Chancla.

Duration:00:23:25

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Meet the Latina who brought the viral Wonder Woman toy commercial to life

12/31/2018
Lissette Feliciano chats about Lynda Carter's reaction to her commercial, creating spaces for women of color in entertainment and the time she she scolded the president.

Duration:00:42:45

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En la Mesa: Los Angeles trio works to give those with autism a voice through art

12/10/2018
Through art, the trio hopes to help those on the autism spectrum and their families express themselves and find a voice.

Duration:00:47:16

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En La Mesa: Kate Sánchez of ‘But Why Tho?’ joins us to talk Latinx in ‘Star Wars’

12/3/2018
Listen in as Sánchez and our own Beatriz Valenzuela chat about Latinx representation within the 'Star Wars' franchise, Latina love for Leia, more alien representation and cucumber Gatorade.

Duration:00:42:03

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Podcast: Mexican RPG, ‘Nahual,’ allows you to hunt colonizing angels as a Nahual shaman

11/19/2018
A uniquely Mexican tabletop RPG will soon allow participants to play as the mythical Nahuales as they hunt down, kill and make tacos out of colonizing angels in modern-day Mexico.

Duration:00:25:49

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Podcast: Discussing Latinx folklore in comics

10/26/2018
With Halloween just around the corner, reporter Beatriz Valenzuela and Gloria Alva, manager of comic book shop, A Shop Called Quest in Redlands, discuss Latinx folklore and legends in comics and what that means to Latinx readers.

Duration:00:20:16

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An Irish guy and a Mexican guy review issue #2 of ‘Border Town’

10/8/2018
The team of Esquivel, Villalobos and Bonvillain continue their strong run in "Border Town" #2

Duration:00:19:05

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Henry Barajas tells the story of his activist great-grandfather, ‘Tata Rambo’

9/25/2018
Henry Barajas is kickstarting a tell-all comic about an American hero.

Duration:00:28:13

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Panel at Long Beach Comic Con 2018 highlights Latinx voices in comics

9/13/2018
The discussion centered around the role of Latinx creators, the very real need for authentic representation in comics and what being Latino means.

Duration:01:35:19

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En La Mesa – Chatting with Artist Bobby Breed – ELM002 En La Mesa – Chatting with Artist Bobby Breed – ELM002

9/1/2018
We had lunch with freelance artist Bobby Breed and spoke about his art, how "Gargoyles" aided his return to comics, Martian Manhunter and more. We hope you enjoy!

Duration:00:18:07

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En La Mesa – Gus Vazquez Interview – ELM001

8/30/2018
Gus Vazquez has worked on several books including Big Hero 6, Suicide Squad, Conan, Spider-man and Sasquatch Detective.

Duration:00:46:43