Monica Puig, a Latina professional tennis player made history at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Adored as a National Treasure in Puerto Rico, this Latina trailblazer remains a mysterious figure in the United States, until now. This episode was written and Produced by Maribel Quezada Smith, with editorial guidance and oversight from Charlie Garcia. Audio engineering, scoring & mixing by Charlie Garcia. Additional Audio Engineering & music composition by Julian Blackmore. The Hosts of The Pulso Po...
Jun 06, 2023•25 min
When Producer Mark Pagán was a teenager, he came across a TV comedy special that would change his life forever, Paul Rodriquez’s Crossing Gang Lines. Years later, he looks back to uncover the story behind it. This Episode was Produced by Mark Pagán, it was edited, by Charlie Garcia & Jackie Noack. Audio editing and scoring by Mark Pagán & Charlie Garcia. Mixing & Mastering by Charlie Garcia, original music composed by Julian Blackmore, the hosts of The Pulso Podcast are Maribel Queza...
May 23, 2023•33 min
In this episode, Liz chats with two Latina parents who have done the work to reparent themselves, done the research to raise more emotionally whole children, and pay it forward to help caregivers have a healthier relationship with our kids This Episode was Produced by Liz Alarcón, it was edited, mixed & scored by Charlie Garcia. Technical Assistance & additional support by Jackie Noack. Additional audio engineering & original music composition by Julian Blackmore. The hosts of The Pu...
May 09, 2023•19 min
Gustavo Arellano started a newspaper column called “Ask a Mexican” as a joke... then it became bigger than he ever could have imagined. Why? This episode was produced by Charlie Garcia and edited by Liz Alarcón. Audio Engineering & Mixing by Charlie Garcia. Music by Julian Blackmore. Additional assistance by Lisann Ramos. Our hosts are Liz Alarcón and Maribel Quezada Smith. Follow & continue the conversation with us on social media; @ProjectPulso. You can find the transcripts to this and...
Apr 25, 2023•10 min
Today we're talking about something that Latinos sometimes ignore or even forget. Indigenous peoples are often relegated to things of the past, but they are very much still here, and they are facing resistance and opposition from all sides, whether it's political, social, economic, you name it. So let's take some time to consider the struggles, and the resilience of the Indigenous peoples of our region. This episode was produced by Jackie Noack and edited by Charlie Garcia. Audio Engineering &am...
Apr 11, 2023•19 min
What does it mean to “be” something, to have an Identity? And what is it that gets to decide that identity? Is it our parents, our language, our blood, or the world around us? This is the story of one Latina’s journey to understand what it means to be Hispanic, and how to own her own Latinidad no matter what others think. This episode was written, produced, sound designed & mixed by Charlie Garcia. It was edited by Jackie Noack & Liz Alarcón, Music by Julian Blackmore. Follow & conti...
Mar 28, 2023•21 min
In this episode Maribel sets out to explore the sometimes empowering, often extreme, things we're willing to do to feel beautiful and why. Special thanks to the following women for sharing their experiences and insight in this episode: Christie Lazo, Katia Reguero Lindor, Valentina Agosti, and Leslie Valdivia and Joanna Rosario of Vive Cosmetics. This episode was written and produced by Maribel Quezada Smith. Editorial oversight by Jackie Noack. Audio engineering and mixing by Charlie Garcia. Mu...
Mar 14, 2023•23 min
In this episode, Liz sets out to explore the historical and societal influences that have led to our sometimes empowering, often pressuring, standards of beauty that Latinas are held to. This episode was produced by Liz Alarcón and Jackie Noack. Audio engineering and mixing by Charlie Garcia. Music by Julian Blackmore. Follow & continue the conversation with us on social media; @ProjectPulso You can find the transcripts to this and other episodes on our website ....
Feb 28, 2023•15 min
Let’s talk about the holidays. Large gatherings with boisterous family members can be memorable for the good and the bad. So what can we do to take care of ourselves during end-of-year festivities, while also spending quality time with family? This episode was produced by Charlie Garcia and Jackie Noack, Audio engineering and mixing by Charlie Garcia, additional audio engineering and music by Julian Blackmore. Follow & continue the conversation with us on social media; @ProjectPulso You can ...
Dec 06, 2022•13 min
Texas 1951, Farmworker Pete Hernandez walks into a bar with a rifle and shoots another man, he is taken to court for murder, but when the state refuses to allow any Latinos on the Jury, a rebellious team of Hispanic lawyers sign up for a wild ride that will take them all the way to the supreme court, and change the definition of what it means to Hispanic in the US This episode was Produced & Written by Charlie Garcia, it was edited by Liz Alarcon. Original music by Julian Blackmore. Audio En...
Nov 22, 2022•16 min
Punk Rock isn’t usually associated with Latino culture, and for Producer Yesica Balderrama, Punk was a lifelong passion that she never quite knew how to integrate with her identity. Then one day she discovered that she was not alone. Today we take a journey through the hidden subculture of Latino Punk rock in NYC. This episode was produced & written by Yesica Balderrama. Editorial oversight, guidance & additional writing by Charlie Garcia, Audio Engineering & Mixing by Julian Blackmo...
Nov 08, 2022•20 min
In 2019, Pulso Podcast cohost Maribel Quezada Smith had a miscarriage, but it's the tragedy that happened 10 months later that rocked her entire existence. In this docu-style episode, Maribel shares her story. This Episode was produced by Maribel Quezada Smith, with Editorial oversight by Charlie Garcia. Music and audio engineering by Julian Blackmore, Mixing by Charlie Garcia Follow & continue the conversation with us on social media; @ProjectPulso You can find the transcripts to this and o...
Oct 25, 2022•24 min
The Rio Grande river was meant to mark a boundary between Mexico & The US, but one day in 1864 it moved, taking the border along with it and creating a century-long feud that brought both countries to the edge. This Episode was produced by Charlie Garcia with Editorial support by Liz Alarcon. Music and audio engineering by Julian Blackmore Follow & continue the conversation with us on social media; @ProjectPulso You can find the transcripts to this and other episodes on our website ....
Oct 11, 2022•14 min
This Hispanic / Latino Heritage Month we’re asking ourselves some big questions. What does it mean for Nuestra Gente? How did this month even start? And, is it helping our cause, or holding us back? This Episode was produced by Liz Alarcon with Editorial oversight by Charlie Garcia. Music by Julian Blackmore, audio engineering & mixing by Charlie Garcia Follow & continue the conversation with us on social media; @ProjectPulso You can find the transcripts to this and other episodes on our...
Sep 27, 2022•26 min
Latinos work hard. But is our "work hard" attitude too closely connected to our sense of self-worth? This Episode was produced by Maribel Quezada Smith with Editorial oversight by Charlie Garcia. Audio engineering & music by Julian Blackmore Follow & continue the conversation with us on social media; @ProjectPulso You can find the transcripts to this and other episodes on our website .
Sep 13, 2022•16 min
How can we make Spanish more inclusive? Today we're talking about the evolution of our language, and the pushback against it. This episode was produced by Jackie Noack, it was edited by Charlie Garcia. Mixing & Mastering by Charlie Garcia. Music Composed by Julian Blackmore. Our hosts are Liz Alarcon & Maribel Quezada Smith. Follow & continue the conversation with us on social media; @ProjectPulso. You can find the transcripts to this and other episodes on our website ....
Aug 30, 2022•17 min
The Salton Sea, California's biggest lake...is disappearing. Leaving the largely Hispanic populations around it at risk of environmental catastrophe. But what's being done about this? does anyone care? This episode originally aired on Living Downstream: The Environmental Justice Podcast. Follow & continue the conversation with us on social media; @ProjectPulso. You can find the transcripts to this and other episodes on our website ....
Aug 16, 2022•39 min
Can we still call ourselves Latinos if we don't speak Spanish? Liz & Maribel unpack this question, along with help from the Pulso team and Representative Joaquin Castro. Follow & continue the conversation with us on social media; @ProjectPulso. You can find the transcripts to this and other episodes on our website .
Aug 02, 2022•22 min
Think Mezcal is just Smokey Tequila??? Well, think again! Today we dive into the history & culture that came together to create this one-of-a-kind delicacy Follow & continue the conversation with us on social media; @ProjectPulso. You can find the transcripts to this and other episodes on our website .
Jul 19, 2022•15 min
How do we pass on culture and heritage to our children? and are there parts of Latino culture that we DON'T want to pass on??? Liz and Maribel chime in about being moms. Follow & continue the conversation with us on social media; @ProjectPulso. You can find the transcripts to this and other episodes on our website .
Jul 05, 2022•27 min
As Latinos, many of us have experiences and thoughts about the line that separates the US from it's southern neighbors, but few know what living along the border is really like. For this Mexican American writer, his life and his art have been shaped by the experience of growing up along that line. Follow & continue the conversation with us on social media; @ProjectPulso. You can find the transcripts to this and other episodes on our website ....
Jun 21, 2022•20 min
For our 3rd season of The Pulso Podcast, we've decided to try something a little Diferente. Today we are welcoming our new Co-Host, Maribel Quezada Smith. We'll hear a few clips from Maribel's podcast Diferente, and talk about her experience with immigration, identity, appropriation, and why it's so important to pronounce our names correctly. Follow & continue the conversation with us on social media; @ProjectPulso. You can find the transcripts to this and other episodes on our website ....
Jun 07, 2022•23 min
What's the status of Latino's mental health. What can help us get our minds right? What can hurt our progress? and why is it still so hard to talk about?
Nov 10, 2021•11 min
Press play (if you dare!) for some haunting tales of Latino folklore.
Oct 27, 2021•12 min
Gustavo Arellano started his newspaper column “Ask a Mexican” as a joke... then it became bigger than he ever could have imagined
Oct 12, 2021•10 min
Latinos make up a huge chunk of TV and movie audiences, yet we're still struggling for accurate representation on screen, Why? Follow & continue the conversation with us on social media; @ProjectPulso. You can find the transcripts to this and other episodes on our website . Click here to join our Telegram channel
Sep 28, 2021•11 min
Liz chats with three of the Pulso Podcast producers about growing up in different parts of the country and as different generations of immigrants, and how it's affected their relationship with our culture. Follow & continue the conversation with us on social media; @ProjectPulso. You can find the transcripts to this and other episodes on our website . Click here to join our Telegram channel...
Sep 14, 2021•17 min
What does it mean to decolonize our diet? We talk to two chefs whose journeys with food have led them to reevaluate what it means to eat “authentically”. Follow & continue the conversation with us on social media; @ProjectPulso. You can find the transcripts to this and other episodes on our website . Click here to join our Telegram channel
Aug 31, 2021•11 min
Why are so many Latinos leaving organized religion? In this episode we talk to Rev. Matthew Carnes, S.J., Director of the Center for Latin American Studies at Georgetown University, about what he thinks the church should do to rectify its colonial past. Follow & continue the conversation with us on social media; @ProjectPulso. You can find the transcripts to this and other episodes on our website . Click here to join our Telegram channel...
Aug 16, 2021•11 min
So much of Latino culture stems from religious and spiritual practices. In this episode we talk to three Latina authors, artists and academics about the role of religion and spirituality in their life. Follow & continue the conversation with us on social media; @ProjectPulso. You can find the transcripts to this and other episodes on our website . Click here to join our Telegram channel...
Aug 03, 2021•20 min
