Locatora Radio [A Radiophonic Novela]

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.

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July 16, 2025 22 mins

In this week’s episode, Diosa and Mala explore the dynamics of romantic and platonic love, and what it looks like to treat our friends with the same care we give to lovers. They dive into the importance of decentering men, prioritizing female friendships, the difference between repairing a friendship versus a romantic relationship, making friends as adults, and the value of spending intentional, quality time together.

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In this episode, Diosa and Mala unpack “Eldest Daughter Syndrome,” recently explored by FIERCE by mitú, diving into the pressure to always be responsible, the emotional toll of raising siblings, and the unspoken role of being the bonus parent. They explore how these early expectations create anxiety, lead to rebellion, and force many eldest daughters to set boundaries late...

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Note: This interview was recorded in March 2025 and the interview reflects that period. 

In this episode, Diosa & Mala chat with Lala Romero to discuss the nostalgia of the 2000s. Before TikTok algorithms, we had MTV3, VH1, and MySpace. These spaces shaped our style, our sound, and our sense of self. From low rise jeans to Amanda Perez, Lala unpacks these iconic moments and how they are still relevant today. 

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This week on Locatora Radio, Harvey Guillén joins us to talk about queerness, joy, and taking up space in Hollywood. From using his platform to raise awareness, to not becoming desensitized, Harvey shares how he navigates all of it. 

Harvey quickly became a fan favorite as Guillermo on the hit TV show, What We Do in the Shadows. In this episode, Harvey gets personal and shares how he'...

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This week, Diosa and Mala discuss constitutional rights: freedom of the press, the right to assemble, and what happens when protestors and journalists are targeted by law enforcement. From the streets of LA to national headlines, today’s attacks on the media is related to a long history of censorship and resistance. 

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June 11, 2025 42 mins

This week, Diosa and Mala discuss the recent ICE raids in Los Angeles, provide on-the-ground coverage and offer tips on how to support impacted families and community members. They also provide analysis on the phenomenon of Latinos in law enforcement, Latinos For Trump, and "Do it the right way" rhetoric. 

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This week, Diosa and Mala dive deep into the explosive federal case, United States vs. Combs. Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs faces five serious criminal counts and the details have captured the attention of many both online and offline. But beyond the headlines and viral TikTok accounts lies decades of violence, exploitation, and abuse. Diosa and Mala unpack the...

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This week on Locatora Radio, Diosa and Mala reconnect with a trailblazing public servant, Senator Sasha Renee Perez. Senator Perez made LA history as the youngest elected Mayor of Alhambra. She's done it again as the youngest State Senator in California and the youngest woman currently serving in the state legislature.

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May 21, 2025 47 mins

In this week's episode, Diosa and Mala unpack what it means to "crash out"—a sudden, often public unraveling of someone’s mental, emotional, or social state. But what exactly does it mean to crash out? And how is it any different from a meltdown? Diosa and Mala reflect on deeper generational shifts in how we process—and perform—mental health crisis. 

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This week, Diosa and Mala sit down with Ana Flores, founder of We All Grow, a digital platform and community space elevating Latina voices. And stories. After 14 years, Ana made the bold decision to sell her company. In this exclusive interview, Ana shares the multiple reasons she decided to pivot and embrace a new way of being. Ana is done with the hustle. 

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In this week's episode, Diosa and Mala discuss the differences between Cradle Catholics and Converts, Pope Francis' legacy, and why "being Catholic" can also be a cultural identity. 

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In this week's episode, Diosa and Mala discuss the expectations of being a woman in yours 30s versus the reality of this decade! Sex and the City is the blueprint for being single, fabulous, and 30, but how much of that is realistic? Diosa reflects on her favorite RomCom journalists and how that it impacted her expectations. Mala discusses how her mother reminds her that youthful energy is a mindset. 

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This week on Locatora Radio, Diosa and Mala sit down with voice actor, Kathleen Herles. At just seven-years-old, Kathleen voiced Nickelodeon's "Dora The Explorer" and became a cultural phenomenon. In this intimate interview, Kathleen reflects on why she had to let go of the charachter, Dora, why she's ready to reconnect with the character, and her role as "Mami" in the 2024 revival. 

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April 16, 2025 43 mins

Coachella Lite? "Berniechella"? In this week's capítulo of Locatora Radio, Diosa and Mala reflect on what they heard and saw at the recent Fighting Oligarchy rally hosted by Senator Bernie Sanders, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, and the California Working Families Party. Together, Diosa and Mala unpack the important themes that came up during each speech: people power, dismantling systems, building communi...

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Get ready, locamores! This episode is segment filled. This week's episode includes new segment, Climax & Cry. Mala discusses her spring break travels and spring semester of grad school. Diosa shares how she celebrated her dog, Tajín's 10th birthday and why caregiving can be so hard. 

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This week of Locatora Radio, Diosa and Mala are joined by educator and sexologist, Bianca Laureano. She discusses her platform, Latinegrasexologist and her journey in becoming a sexologist.

Bianca Laureano is an award-wining educator, curriculum writer, facilitator, and sexologist. She is a Foundress of the Women of Color Sexual Health Network (WOCSHN), The LatiNegrxs Project, and ANTE UP! Virtual Freedom Professional Development S...

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March 26, 2025 33 mins

In this episode, Diosa sits down with two women organizing mutual aid efforts in the wake of the Eaton Canyon fires that devastated Altadena, California. Diosa interviews Carola Secada, Director of People Opps at Revolve Impact. In addition to organizing, Carola and her family lost their home in the Eaton Fire. She shares her journey as someone impacted by the fires and as a community leader. Diosa also speaks with Shilpa Shah, a m...

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In this first episode of Season 10, Diosa and Mala introduce a new segment, Climax and Cry, answer a listener question during Oye Locas. For the second half of this episode, tune into Totally Nostalgic, a mini-series about the Latinos who shaped pop culture in the early 2000s. Journalist Maria Garcia joins Locatora Radio, to help us understand the "Latin boom" and the undeniable path Selena Quintanilla paved. 

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March 12, 2025 1 min

Season 10 of Locatora Radio is here! We’re diving in with a mini-series called Totally Nostalgic about the Latinos who shaped pop culture in the early 2000s. This season, we're launching in the wake of LA wildfires and a new Trump presidency. As always, we’re leaning into community by conducting critical interviews with the people leading the efforts to rebuild LA and fight back against oppression. 

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In this week's episode of Señora Sex Ed, Diosa and Mala are joined by Virginia and Laura Jimenez, two members of California Latinas for Reproductive Justice. Virginia shares her experience receiving abortion care at two distinct times in her life: once at 17-years-old and later at 48-years-old. She hopes to normalize stories of abortions, no matter the reason. For the later half of this episode, Laura Jimenez provides the hi...

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