Hippie Cholo Podcast

Hippie Cholo Podcast

Jesse Gutiérrez and Adam Baca are Chicanos on the run deep in the heart of Tejas. Take a trip with these dope vatos, who are a little more laidback than loco, as they share their lives, thoughts, and memorias. Look for new episodes every other Monday.

Episodes

February 15, 2021 59 mins

On Episode 56 of the Hippie Cholo Podcast, Adam discovers a New Mexican Marvel hero and Jesse needs a break to do some writing. After Jesse talks about his recent studies and putting his screenplay down on paper, we share our thoughts on the podcast "Chicano Squad," continue our conversation about Selena, and talk about why the graphic novel "Love and Rockets" is worth checking out.

About that screenplay mentioned a...

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On Episode 55 of the Hippie Cholo Podcast, the Nightstalker takes Jesse on a virtual tour of '80s L.A., and Adam's friend is kind of like Jeremiah Johnson. After discussing Bernie's mittens and the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art, we review "Selena: The Series" and all those wacky wigs.

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On Episode 54 of the Hippie Cholo Podcast, we shake off the cobwebs that accumulated over our holiday break and welcome the New Year. Adam keeps missing out on virtual events, while Jesse's all over 'em and shares some notes from a recent virtual mezcal tasting. We talk about what we did over the holidays, drive-in movies, sit-at-home movies, and do our best to be optimistic about 2021.

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December 21, 2020 61 mins

On Episode 53 of the Hippie Cholo Podcast, we reflect on this miserable year, doing our best to to find the bright spots. After talking about nativity scenes (or the lack thereof), reminiscing about childhood Christmas trees, and looking forward to 2021, we share our thoughts on the movie "Nothing Like the Holidays."

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We'll see you in 2021.

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December 7, 2020 69 mins

On Episode 52 of the Hippie Cholo Podcast, Adam doesn't always feel like himself at work and Jesse doesn't eat his Thanksgiving meal until the sun goes down. After some holiday-flavored buñuelo and biscocho (or "biscochito" for you Northern New Mexicans) talk, and wondering if we should bring back "compadre," we delve into the second half of Sherman Alexie's "The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in He...

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November 26, 2020 70 mins

On Episode 51 of the Hippie Cholo Podcast, Jesse remembers a dear friend and mentor. And after we get the COVID talk out of our system, Jesse passes on the dry-ass turkey, Adam brings back the Thanksgiving lasagna, and we share our thoughts on Sherman Alexie's "The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven."

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On Episode 50 of the Hippie Cholo Podcast, we celebrate the 2020 World Series Champions: the Los Angeles Dodgers! And it doesn't need to be Halloween for us to let out our inner goth. We're always down for some spooky shit, so we dissect (well, more like rip apart) the 2019 movie "The Curse of La Llorona," and discuss some of our favorite horror films. 

Go Dodgers!!!!!

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October 26, 2020 50 mins

On Episode 49 of the Hippie Cholo Podcast, Adam bad mouths breakfast tacos and Jesse might be turning into a flour tortilla. After celebrating the Lakers' championship and Dodgers' World Series run, we discuss the second half of Octavia Butler's novel, "Kindred."

Just in time for spooky season, we'll be watching "The Curse of La Llorona," and discussing Hollywood's take on the chilling legend in ...

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October 12, 2020 65 mins

On Episode 48 of the Hippie Cholo Podcast, Jesse prays for COVID intervention on Trump, while Nathan Apodaca provides some sunshine in this gloomy world. We talk about the Lakers' and Dodgers' success, and recap and share our thoughts on the first half of "Kindred" by Octavia Butler. 

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September 28, 2020 60 mins

On Episode 47 of the Hippie Cholo Podcast, Adam's feeling a little like a cynical curmudgeon while Jesse takes a trip back in time by flipping through the pages of vintage Lowrider magazines. After a few enlightening rambles, we talk about "El Norte," an important film about the the Latinx, Chicano and immigrant experience. We talk about its current relevance, symbolism, actors we recognize, and its importance and beaut...

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September 14, 2020 96 mins

On Episode 46 of the Hippie Cholo Podcast, Adam talks about his trip to Whidbey Island and Jesse looks for Lynwood in the TV show "Mayans M.C." After catching up, we continue our conversation about "Borderlands/La Frontera." We discuss Gloria Anzaldúa's concepts of identity, how we define ourselves and what it means to be Chicano.

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On Episode 45 of the Hippie Cholo Podcast, we shake loose some of that work-from-home haze, talk about finding New Mexico green chile and being so close, yet so far, from the Dodgers. Once Adam cools off from all that roasted green chile excitement, we delve into Chapter 2 of "Borderlands/La Frontera" and discuss themes such as leaving home, defending the culture and idolizing our indigenous roots.
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On Episode 44 of the Hippie Cholo Podcast, we talk about Joe Kelly's rise to Dodger Legend, discuss Las Cruces Public School's decision to change the name of Oñate High School to Organ Mountain High School, and we wonder why Minor League Baseball's Spokane Indians are still the Spokane Indians, despite the team's attempt to understand and celebrate the community behind their mascot.

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July 27, 2020 71 mins

On Episode 43 of the Hippie Cholo Podcast, we talk about federal agents invading U.S. cities, AOC calling out an asshole (that's you, Rep. Ted Yoho), the Washington football team's new name, which is the Washington Football Team, and the Dodgers' return to Chavez Ravine. We also bust out our copies of "Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza" by Gloria E. Anzaldúa to kick off the Hippie Cholo Book Club. 

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July 13, 2020 102 mins

On Episode 42 of the Hippie Cholo Podcast, Jesse talks about his journey through New Mexico, from White Sands to Chimayo and beyond, while Adam reminisces over his own days in Las Cruces. With our souls full of warm, desert magic, we celebrate Rudolfo Anaya, and the beauty his stories brought the world.

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June 22, 2020 69 mins

On Episode 41 of the Hippie Cholo Podcast, we talk about CHOP in Seattle and the distorted views the conservative media gives us, discuss the importance of Juneteenth, celebrate the recent DACA and LGBTQ U.S. Supreme Court rulings, and agree it's time to bring down those conquistador statues.

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June 8, 2020 66 mins

On Episode 40 of the Hippie Cholo Podcast, we share our thoughts on the current state of the world. We talk about the worldwide protests, police brutality, defunding the police, and share some ways we can support the Black community. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

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On Episode 39 of the Hippie Cholo Podcast, Adam has a soft spot for weeds and bugs and Jesse takes a literary journey to the vast depths of the ocean. We talk about the Stay Healthy Streets in Seattle, discuss the magical and intangible patina of a lived in neighborhood, and share some thoughts on new books and shows we've consumed while in quarantine.

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On Episode 38 of the Hippie Cholo Podcast, Jesse experiences the power of three taquerias in a single meal and Adam has a thing for looking at trees. We sense an art renaissance might be on the horizon, are a little concerned about people getting sloppy with their quarantine, and wonder if the Census was confusing Chicanxs and Latinxs on purpose. 

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April 27, 2020 71 mins

On Episode 37 of the Hippie Cholo Podcast, Adam needs to reel in his punctuation passion and Jesse gives us a recap of his recent birthday celebrations. We discuss the things we miss and took for granted pre-quarantine, talk about the podcast Ear Hustle, and are down for a good Dave Bautista (aka, by Jesse at least, the "Thinking Man's Rock") flick. For real, he's a pretty dope actor.

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