Locatora Radio [A Radiophonic Novela]
Locatora Radio is a weekly podcast dedicated to archiving the present and shifting the culture forward. Hosted by Mala Muñoz and Diosa Femme, two IG friends turned podcast partners. They break down pop culture, current events, and feminism through nuanced interviews with Latinx creatives and artists. Founded in 2016, Locatora Radio was podcasting independently until joining iHeartRadio's My Cultura Podcast Network in 2022.
Episodes
From the archives, we’re re-releasing an episode with long-time friend, journalist, and author, Raquel Reichard about her book Self-Care For Latinas. Together, we unpack the central themes in her book, such as marianismo, imposter syndrome, and why women (especially Latinas) must practice self-care.
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Straight from the archives, tune into this re-released episode about navigating estrangement in the Latinx/Latino community with licensed therapist, Violetta Fernandez. She is the creator of the digital platform, Latinx Estrangement, and joins us to unpack the different ways estrangement shows up in our communities. In this episode she defines estrangement, low contact, no contact, and how to create an exit strategy when you’...
In this episode, Diosa and Mala dive into their viewing of REBBECA, Becky G’s intimate documentary. This latest special candidly explores her roots, family, mental health, and the high-stakes year behind her debut Mexican regional album, Esquinas. From growing up in Inglewood to navigating grief, anxiety, heartbreak, and fame, this film reveals the wo...
This episode is dedicated to all the women and femmes who bring all the holiday magic to their loved ones and could use a little extra love and care for themselves. 12 Days of Locatora, where Diosa and Mala discuss gift giving for yourself! This season give yourself the gifts you need most this year, like a day free of doom scrolling, a spa day with your bestie, and setting your intentions for the new calendar year.
Whether you're in your winter arc or locking in, Diosa and Mala discuss the pressure to transform your life and/or check off your to-do list before the year ends. There may be a manufactured sense of urgency, but during this winter season, Diosa and Mala believe it's important to slow down, rest, and even hibernate.
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In this episode, Diosa and Mala dive into the real challenges of holiday gatherings—splitting time between families, managing expectations, and dealing with unwanted questions that always seem to come up, especially around marriage and motherhood. They share their own traditions, when to say goodbye to tired behaviors, and when it’s time to start new ones. Plus, they go on a tangent ab...
Surprise! Diosa and Mala are back from their break to check-in about a few things. Like, why is there a one-sided rivalry between LA and NYC? Is LA a real city? Plus, they recap the Signal Awards, and Locatora Live. Together, they discuss the latest documentary everyone's talking about: Selena Y Los Dinos. This new documentary uses archived home-videos of the late singer and cultural icon, Selena Quintanilla-Perez, and reveals anot...
Diosa and Mala worked the red carpet for the 40th Annual Imagen Awards! In this star-studded minisode, you'll hear from Latino actors about the role of the artists during times of political crisis and what they imagine the next 40 years could look like for Latinos in Hollywood.
Tune in to hear from: Mayan Lopez,Fabrizio Guido, Manuel Uriza, Jalen Barron, Edward James Olmos, Danny Trejo, Marta Mendez Cross, Rose Portillo, and Helen ...
In the season finale, Diosa and Mala do a special IG live episode where they hear directly from their Locamores. This year has been about finding balance, speaking out and showing up authentically while navigating the pressure to blend in. Amidst the realities of the new administration, they unpack how to raise your voice and stay safe in a world where visibility can come with risks.
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From our Indie days at Espacio 1839 to Signal Award Finalists, you've rocked with us the entire time! This nomination isn't just ours, it's our communities too. And we need your help.
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- Voting for Locatora Radio (Arts & Culture)
In this episode, Diosa and Mala reflect on what it means to be critiqued in real time. They've been sitting with a recent critique in a new publication, Radiophonic Feminisms: Latina Voices in the Digital Age of Broadcasting by Ester Díaz Martín. Díaz Martin began her research in 2018, when they were still independent podcasters. Years later...
In this episode, Diosa and Mala unpack the intersections of AI, the creative industry, and the environment. They explore how a startup is creating AI-hosted podcasts, AI tools users can’t opt out of, and why we should all be reading Fahrenheit 451. Diosa and Mala spotlight self-surveillance and the hidden costs of data centers draining water, often in rural, low-income areas which adds layer...
In this episode, Diosa and Mala reflect on their personal connections to libraries as third spaces, how they used library resources as children (even now as podcasters), and how these experiences tie into larger conversations around achievement gaps. They also discuss the importance of libraries as community spaces and why we need libraries now more than ever!
In this episode, Diosa and Mala speak with LA City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez about the ICE raids in Los Angeles and the direct attack on immigrant communities. Together, they discuss how to protect our communities, the power and limits cities hold, and why predominately Black and Brown communities are targeted. Councilmember Hernandez plans to run for re-election and shares what it means to be a voice for her district during...
This week, Diosa and Mala discuss a viral series on TikTok: a woman who falls in love with her psychiatrist and how an AI tool affirms her beliefs. Together, they unpack how ChatGPT, the most popular AI chatbot, and how it's being used as a search engine AND therapy substitute. New research shows continuous and uninterrupted use of AI chatbots can lead to a mental health crisis or AI psychosis.
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In this episode, Diosa and Mala sit down with Jessica Ruvalcaba, the powerhouse Producer at Sazon Studios, a podcast network, behind some of the internet's favorite Latino podcasts. Through her work producing La Plática, Cruda Corner, and Suelta La Lengua, she shares insights into her journey as a producer and what it ...
This week on Locatora Radio, Diosa and Mala discuss how the wellness industrial complex, self-help genres, and capitalism package and sell us a "better" version of ourselves. Women face the pressure to always be optimizing: time, money, and even hobbies! In this episode, Diosa and Mala discuss how easy it is to slip into over consuming as a means to find community, identity and belonging. The duo also review their personal re...
In this special episode, Diosa and Mala speak with Representative Linda Garcia (D-107) about how she and her Texas Democratic colleagues broke quorum to defend democracy. Since fleeing the state, Representative Garcia and her colleagues have faced threats of arrest and physical harm. In this candid interview, Representative Garcia breaks down how she and her colleagues are protecting the constitution, the challenges of being a publ...
In this episode, Diosa and Mala review plastic surgery trends, Instagram face, and even Mar-A-Lago face. From A-list celebs to influencers, elective cosmetic surgery is more available than ever before. Together, Diosa and Mala discuss beauty standards, surgeries gone wrong, and the pressure to age "gracefully."
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In this episode, Diosa and Mala compare the awkward stages of their creative journeys to their ten-year-old selves. They share memories from their childhood in regards to what they were into, and fast forward to creating their Locatora Radio in 2016. They explore the awkward phases of being 10 seasons in, discovering ways to refresh the show, changing the format, and maintaining the heart of the show. Is Growing up Ever Not Aw...
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