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831 Comadres
by Salad Bytes Media
831 Comadres is hosted by two outspoken and opinionated Latinas from Salinas, Ca. Frenchy and Samantha bring a weekly show covering a wide range of topics and guests. Nothing is off the table cuando estás entre comadres!
Episodes
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Jamie DePompeo of Parenting Connection
Your favorite Comadres, Frenchy and Sam are back in the studio. This time joined by Jamie DePompeo of Parenting Connection en Salinas. Ya saben que over in these parts, we know it takes a village to raise a child, and Jaime tells us all about the support they are offering up at their Patenting...
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The Disappearance of Arelie Garcia
TRIGGER WARNING El episodio más fuerte y difícil de grabar hasta la fecha. Las Comadres Frenchy y Sam hablan con el papa y hermana de Arelie García. Melquiades y Ely es unen al programar para hablar sobre la desaprensión de su ser querida. Arelie left home from Salinas, Ca the morning of…
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Tu Favoritas Comadres are Back!
Yes, we know we've been MIA, but like we always say, LIFE happens. We're starting our first 2023 episode with what we do best, and that's just comadreando. Las Comadres Frenchy & Sam share what's been going on in their lives and what exciting changes are to come. So kick back con una chela or...
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District 5 Councilmember Christie Cromeenes
Christie Cromeenes took over district 5 at an interesting time in Salinas' history. Now that her first term is coming to an end, she feels there is still more work to be done not only in district 5 but in all of Salinas. Listen as she tells us her Salinas story and plans for her district if she...
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District 5 City Council Candidate Andrew Sandoval
Andrew Sandoval is a Salinas native running for city council in district 5. He sits down with Oz and the Comadres to discuss his plan and how he differs from the incumbent. He talks about his experience on the Measure G Citizens Oversight Committee and how he will use that knowledge to help the...
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831 Comadres and SUP feat Steve McShane
Steve McShane is the incumbent city council member in Salinas's 3rd district. He has represented his district for several years but still feels like he has work to do. Listen as he sits down to answer our questions and talks about his plans for his district. Oldtown Salinas is experiencing a...
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831 Comadres and Salinas Underground feat Cary Swensen
Cary Swensen is running for City Council in Salinas' 3rd district. She sits down with the Comadres Frenchy and Samantha, who will be joined by Oz from Salinas Underground Podcast for this series to talk about why she decided to run and what makes her different from her opponent. She also tells us...
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Latinos in Literatura
Your favorite Comadres are back on the mic. We have been MIA for a minute pero we had a few episodes hidden away in the vault. This week we are bringing out one of those episodes. We recorded this one back in March pero la vida pasa you know? Anyways, this week is all about Latinos in Literatura...
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Missions on a Mission con Visión
According to a 2020 Stanford study Latinos are the largest growing group of entrepreneurs in the US. The Comadres Frenchy and Sam are joined by local business owner Marie Gonzalez of Todo Verde by Marie and Bruce and small business start-up consultant Jennifer Magaña of Jennifer Magaña and...
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Is There A Doctor in the House!?
Your favorite Comadres are back in the Studio with guest Anthony Olivas doctor of chiropractic! Dr. Olivas is a Salinas native who tells us all about his journey into medicine. You know the Comadres have to sprinkle in a lot of laughter; I mean, the man blows out back for a living 😉! Tune into...
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Amor a Los Inmigrantes
Love is in the air for Dia de San Valentin and since we know better we DO better! This Valentine's the Comadres, Frenchy and Sam have some tips and tricks on how we can support our community and gente without contributing to waste and consumerism. Also, it's 2022 and Biden/Harris administration…
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Comadres y La Cantina Brewing Co: Welcome to the Block!
New Year, New Episode! Your favorite Comadres welcome friend of the show Horacio Davila back with a new title, President and Founder of La Cantina Brewing Company! The homie was on the cusp of opening up his flagship brewery in our beloved Old Town Salinas when he visited The Comadres! As usual…
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#48: Ballet Es Medicina: Sonia y sus Aguilas Real
Your favorite Comadres, Frenchy, and Sam are all about comunidad, and if we can have a good time while building community, then we are all in!! Esté episodio features Sonia Villalobos from Ballet Folclórico Aguila Real. 💃 A dance group with a rich 30-year history on the Central Coast that's main...
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#47: Día de Muertos vs. Halloween: Major Diferencia!!
The Comadres Frenchy and Sam could not believe the amount of gente who didn't know that Día de Muertos isn't Mexican Halloween!! Like serio?!? 🤨 The confusion that exists around the origin stories doesn't help either. So Las Comadres did a little research and found that Halloween has its roots…
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#46: Leyendas Urbanas de Mexico to California
Are you afraid of the dark? Your Favorite Comadres, Frenchy, and Sam continue the October vibes with scary stories and Urban legends 👻 And you can't talk urban legends to Mexicanos without mentioning La Llorona! It seems every Latin American country has its version of the story, and the Comadres...
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#45: Día de Muertos Altars con Las Comadres
It's officially Autumn. The leaves turn, and all things witchy, spooky, and pumpkin spice are on full display. Your favorite Comadres, Frenchy, and Sam are sharing their Día de Muertos Altar making knowledge. Listen up for all the details on the significance of the levels, the items that should...
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#44: Altares, Muertos y Tradition
It's officially Autumn. The leaves turn, and all things witchy, spooky, and pumpkin spice are on full display. Your favorite Comadres, Frenchy, and Sam are sharing their Día de Muertos Altar making knowledge. Listen up for all the details on the significance of the levels, the items that should...
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#43: The Comadres Catch up 2.0
The 831 Comadres Frenchy and Sam continue to keep busy scheduled both on and off the mic. And with such a positive listener reaction to the last "Comadres Catch Up," we decided to make it a thing. Join us as the Comadres Sam shares a small piece of her very personal journey con medicina de sapo…
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#42:Y La Lucha Sigue: Salinas High School Racism and Anti-Blackness
The National spotlight has been cast on our beloved City once again. This time for Salinas High school student AND staff participation in a blatant act of racism, anti-blackness, and white supremacy! Join the Comadres Frenchy and Sam as we share space with two beautiful and eloquent black…
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#41: Airam Coronado: Una Hermana de la MILPA
This week's episode of 831 Comadres features a hometown Mujer putting in work!! Airam Coronado is a Program Leadership Assistant and trained Xinatchtli facilitator for MILPA collective in Salinas, Ca. She joins the Comadres Frenchy and Sam to talk about her very personal journey of being system...
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#40: Arte con Le Joe: Artist in Residence @ ACFA
Join the Comadres Frenchy and Sam this week for a beautiful conversation with the first-ever artist in residence at Alísal Center for Fine Arts, Le Joe! Our talk lets us into Le Joe's world of intersectionality as he discusses his forthcoming exhibit scheduled for September. We also talk...
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#39: Simply of Service
Mutual Aid is described as voluntary exchange of resources and services for mutual Benefit. Simply of Service or S.O.S. does exactly that. The Comadres Frenchy and Sam are joined in studio by Ricky Camarena and Lisa Navarro of S.O.S. to discuss their recent trip to the Tijuana boarder. Along with...
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#38: Soy Mujer, hear me Roar! Conversation con Mirella
Growing up, we all struggle with our identity and wonder if we are taking the right path in life. But imagine discovering your true identity if that of a transgender woman? Our guest this week went through that journey while helping raise her younger brother before she celebrated her 18th…
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#37: Comida y Corazón ♥️ Con Sewa Yuli
As with so many cultures, we as Raza often express love thru food. This week's guest takes it to another level. Sewa Yuli, or @mi_xacanito on IG, is a Food justice advocate and co-creator of Teo"Zine"Tli. Their Zine is "a humble ofrenda in honor of our precious seeds." The Comadres Frenchy and…
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#36: From the 831 to 714 Building Bridges of Unity with @Hrtlss1
Who do you know that can handle working with youth in their community, has a security business, is opening up a tattoo shop, and manages to show up for our gente?? The Comadres Frenchy and Sam welcome the homegirl known as @Hrtlss1 on IG to the show. Checking in from Santa Ana, Southern…
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Dos Mujeres Un Amor: Queer Enamoradas desde CDMX
Did you know that in all of the United States, there are only 15 lesbian bars? Even fewer spaces exist in Mexico, so where are all the queer enamoradas to go? Síguenos a Instagram donde dos mujeres poderosas viven su amor a todo dar en su pagina @QueerEnamoradas. Kim Guerra, creator of Brown…
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#34: Me Siento Muy Gay
"Gay" /gā/ : meaning "joyful", "carefree", "bright and showy" The Comadres Frenchy and Sam continue celebrating Pride Month by acknowledging members from the LGBTQ2S+ community that we Stan! From writers to rappers, a hairdresser turned TV personality, a comedian, and even a bruja, some of our...
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#33: Two Spirit: Intuición de Mujer y La Conciencia de un Hombre
It's Pride Month, and the Comadres Frenchy and Sam give a very Loud and Proud welcome to el Compa Reyes. Better known as Reyes de Oz or @NacoFace on socials, Reyes is an openly gay danzante. Y ya lo sé! A lot of you raised an eyebrow at that. Pero tune in and learn about Dual Spirit peoples.…
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#32: Coffee Confessional: Una Platica Honesta with Ness
*Trigger Warning: conversations regarding depression & suicide* Lots of folks know Ernest aka Ness from The Beerded Bean fame. Others are aware that he is co-owner of OldTown Antiques and owner of The Rose Books and Obscurities. But few know the story prior to these successes. The Comadres…
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#31: Mi Cuerpo, Mi Vida with Karissa
Trigger Warning: conversations regarding eating disorders Body Positivity is talked about a lot these days. But beyond social media hashtags and buzz words of the moment, what does it really mean to embrace one's own body fully? In this episode, the Comadres, Frenchy & Sam, welcome Karissa to the...
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#30: Comadres Catch Up
Did you'll know El Más Chingon George Lopez reposted the Comadre Sam? Or that the Comadre Frenchy got her official swear-in date for The Brown Berets? This episode is the "Comadres Catch Up." With so much going down in their lives and the World, it's hard to cover it all. So your favorite…
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#29: ISANG BAGSAK! One falls, we all fall
With hate crimes against the AAPI community on the rise, The Comadres, Frenchy and Sam, welcome Nick Musni in the studio to talk about the issue. While discussing the topic, our conversation reveals how interconnected the liberation struggle is between all minority peoples. Did you know that the...
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#28: Meditation and Manifestations with Lisa
Ever wonder what it's really like to do what everyone calls "The Work" of a spiritual awakening? Las Comadres, Frenchy and Sam, welcome guest Lisa Petty in the studio. Lisa talks to us about how her journey wasn't at all rainbows and butterflies. "The Work" can and will be deep and frighten. But...
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#27: Forever La Doña: La Historia de María Félix
María Félix "La Doña" is an icon of Mexican cinema. But it was her powerhouse persona that made her the ultimate Chingona. The Comadres Frenchy and Sam pay tribe to this commanding figure by remembering her life and legacy. Tune in to this episode to learn all about "Maria Bonita." From the long...
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#26: They Get It From Their Mommas
Arriba la mujeres!! Muy en especial a todas las madres. The Comadres Frenchy and Sam are celebrating Women's History Month by honoring the women that gave them life. This episode is all about mommas! If ever you wanted to know why these too mujeres are self-described "Chingonas," well, they get…
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#25: 2 Comadres 1 Compa and A Slightly Tipsy History
The Comadre Frenchy is going from recruit to a full-fledged member for the Oakland Chapter of the Brown Berets in just a few short weeks. In honor of this life milestone, The Comadres and Frenchy and Sam take you through a short history of the Brown Berets. We team up with Oz from Salinas...
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#24: Art with Ariel Mar
The Salinas Valley is known nationally as the Salad Bowl, but very few people know it's also a hidden gem of inspiration for artists. Join the Comadres Frenchy and Sam as they sit down with local artist Ariel Mar. From her humble beginning in the desert to her move to The Bowl and later her years...
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#23: Como Quieres Que Te Quiera
Do you know what your love language is? If you don't have a clue, no te preocupes because Comadres Frenchy & Sam got you! They discuss the international, over 13 million copies sold, bestseller The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts written by El Señor Gary Chapman PhD. Las Comas go...
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#22: 1 show, 2 Comadres, 21 episodes, thousands of downloads y todo en 365 días!
It has been one year of 831 Comadres, so Frenchy & Sam take a walk down memory lane. They overview each episode discussing how each one stood out to them, their firsts and favorites, and how much the show has grown. Not even COVID could stop these chingona mujeres from recording. But overcoming...
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#21: Pregnancy Platica with Nantzin y Eva
When most people think of pregnancy and delivery, they associate it with pain. But The Comadres, Frenchy, and Sam are joined by 2 guests with a much different take. In this episode, Birth Workers, Nantzin and Eva join The Comadres to talk about pregnancy and labor and delivery. Having rooted…
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#19: En el cerro de Tepeyac: Tonanzin La Virgen de Guadalupe
Did you know that the legend surrounding Dia de la Virgen de Guadalupe has its roots in the Mexica/ Nahuatl culture? As a matter of fact, the earliest known written account of the legend is in the "Nican-Mopohua" and is written in the Nahuatl language! The Mexica, or "Aztecs," as the colonizer...
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#20: Fotos, Familia, and a Fellowship
Las Comadres, Frenchy & Samantha welcome photojournalist and 2020 CatchLight Local fellow David Rodriguez to the podcast. At the age of 21, David picked up his first camera and began capturing unique moments. A graduate of SFSU, David works as a multimedia journalist for The Californian. His...
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#18: Cultura In A Can: La Cantina Brewing Co.
The Comadres, Frenchy, and Samantha welcome Horacio Davila from La Cantina Brewing Company. And let us tell you, Horacio did not come to play! The Comadres got a gulp of nostalgia while tasting the 4 most popular beers he brews today. 1 2 3 Tamarindo, Guava Fresca, Ay Chavela, and the recently...
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#17 Education is Fundamental: Una Platica con Amrutha Prakasha
Frenchy & Sam welcome Amrutha Prakasha, founder of Fundamentos, to the show. Amrutha, who comes from a family of teachers, started this tutoring program for kids on the East Side of Salinas to help them with any homework assignments or do yoga. Amrutha, take this job to heart to help kids with...
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#16: Props, Ballots, and Voting with Jenny
There are 12 statewide propositions on the California 2020 ballot. Why are they important, you ask. Let the Comadres Frenchy and Sam break it down for you. We invited Watsonville resident and dedicated activist Jenny Sarmiento to help us discuss 4 of the Props that stand out to us on the ballot.…
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#15: U.N.I.D.O.S. 831
You've seen them all across the tri-county Area putting in work for our gente. But the Comadres, Frenchy, and Sam finally got the chance to sit down with all the founders of U.N.I.D.O.S. Christy Alfaro, Monica Aguilar, Rigo Avila, and Karina Ramires join us in the studio to talk about how their...
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#14: Amor en el Campo: The Campesinx Womb Care Project
When comadres connect beautiful things happen. 831 Comadres, Frenchy and Samantha welcome fellow comadres Irene y Maria of The Campesinx Womb Care Project, to the show. Based out of Watsonville California these amazing Mujeres are preserving ancestral ways by practicing traditional medicine and...
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#13: School's in Session with Ms. G
In this episode of 831 Comadres, we have a chingona Latina, Carla Viviana Gonzalez, join in the studio. Carla is a community gem whose resume is ever-expanding. Ms. G, as her students affectionately call her at Alisal High, is a founding member of the Salinas Valley Ethnic Studies as well as...
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#12: From the Eastside to Seaside
The Comadres, Frenchy and Samantha, took to the streets on July 3rd, 2020, alongside gente from across Monterey County for the Eastside to Seaside Solidarity March. The event which included a 14-mile march, Danza Azteca, a Dia de Muertos style altar to honor the lives lost to police violence and…
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#11: Earrings and Economics with La Luna Designs
If you listen to the podcast, you probably are already aware that the Comadres are huge fans of the talented earring maker Denise Armstrong of La Luna Designs. We fangirl for this amazing Mujer as she keeps it real and talks about some endeavors before founding La Luna Designs and the…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
831 Comadres is hosted by two outspoken and opinionated Latinas from Salinas, Ca. Frenchy and Samantha bring a weekly show covering a wide range of topics and guests. Nothing is off the table cuando estás entre comadres!
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