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Bodega Dollz

New York natives Nomi & Ava give you their Nuyorican perspective on pop culture, politics, sex, sexuality and so much more...

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    Trans Obsession | Bodega Dollz | S8 E05

    We've been sitting on this one. It's personal, it's political, and it's long overdue. This week we're breaking down the obsession with trans lives: why the government, the media, and a whole lot of men who should mind their business are absolutely fixated on the 1% of 1%. We're talking $215 million in anti-trans ads, bathroom snitch lines, Kavanaugh regulating pussies, YG's creative writing exercise, Roisin Murphy posting on Facebook like someone's mom, and the men who spent the night with us and then clocked in at the Republican Party the next morning. It's dark. It's funny. It's very New York. And it's the truth.

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    Dating in 2026: We All Failed | Bodega Dollz | S8 E4

    This week, your go-to girls Nomi Ruiz and Ava Sanjurjo are diving deep into the trenches of modern dating in 2026. From the "July Theory" to the loneliness epidemic, we are breaking down why everyone is experiencing dating app burnout and deleting their profiles in droves. We are also breaking down some of the latest dating terminologies and behaviors: The "Curated Self" & Performative Curiosity: Why people on dates are performing instead of absorbing The Ghosting Evolution: From “ghost-lighting” to “zombie-ing” and “orbiting” we break down all the ways your lovers drift away, rise from the dead and sometimes never seem to able to leave Banksy-ing: The passive aggressive art of saying how you really feel, through the beauty of your own creation The "Token Game": The ultimate toxic-yet-effective remedy to handle micro-cheating and balance the algorithm like a true Libra would Shrekking vs. Punching: Are you dating down for security, or are you swinging way out of your league? Wildflowering: Rejecting the labels, ditching strict checklists, and embracing genuine, pressure-free connections. The moral of the story? Date a therapist before you date anyone else.

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    Turning Point USA's Pink Pill Problem | Bodega Dollz | S8 E3

    The Turning Point USA Women's "Leadership" Summit: Where Feminism Goes to Die Nomi and Ava break down the Turning Point USA Women's Leadership Summit and the rise of the pink pill, conservatism's answer to red pill culture, packaged as wellness, clean eating, hormonal health, and trad wife aesthetics to trap young girls into traditional submission. Spoiler: it ends with your "household vote" going to your basement-dwelling uncle. We get into Erica Kirk's bounce-back after her husband's very public murder (the merch was ready, girl), Nicki Minaj's confusing pivot to MAGA world, the virus mentality of "have more kids than you can afford" with zero support systems, and why the loudest "women belong at home" voices are always the ones holding a Dolby-amplified head mic in front of thousands of people. The irony is not lost on us. It never is. Our message to Turning Point: There is no turning back. TOPICS: - The pink pill pipeline: trad wives, wellness culture & conservative recruitment - Erica Kirk and the world's fastest rebrand - "Your life belongs to Christ" (Is Christ paying rent tho?) - Household voting & why your man's vote doesn't count if he hasn't left the basement in 35 hours - Nicki Minaj called JD Vance an "assassin" — she meant Vice President - The Real Housewives franchise as a cautionary tale: never let a man sign your checks Follow Bodega Dollz: Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn54_QESHoava5gJkL2f1dg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodegadollz/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/bodegadollz

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    What Makes a REAL New Yorker? | Bodega Dollz S8 E2

    You’re not a real New Yorker until you learn street etiquette 🍎🗽 We’re getting into the nitty-gritty of what it actually takes to claim our city on this episode of the Bodega Dollz Podcast. We’re laying out the unwritten rules and unforgivable non-negotiables. What's your NYC rite of passage? Let us know and tune in Wednesday to see if you made the cut! ✂️🇵🇷🗽🗣️🎙️

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    Wtf is Maxxing?! | Bodega Dollz | S8 E1

    The dollz are officially BACK, and we’re kicking off Season 8 with a deep dive into the darkest, most unhinged corners of the internet. After a five-year hiatus Nomi Ruiz and Ava Sanjurjo are dusting off their reading glasses to clock in on what the hell has happened to the current cultural landscape. In this episode, we tackle Looksmaxxing, the viral internet subculture where insecure boys lock themselves in their moms' basements to treat human attraction like the brutal stock market. From non-invasive "softmaxxing" to terrifying "hardmaxxing" trends like literal bone smashing, we are breaking down the toxic manosphere lexicon so you know exactly what kind of madness you're up against out there in these streets.

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    SEASON 8 PREVIEW!

    THE DOLLZ ARE OFFICIALLY BACK 🗽🇵🇷 After a 5-year hiatus we’ve returned with hot tea, receipts and a Nuyorican state of mind. Get ready to fix your face, your dates and your podcast feed 💅✨ We missed y'all 💋🎧🗣️🎙️🗽🇵🇷

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    NEW EPISODE! SEX TOY ASMR!

    Soothe your weary soul with some Bodega Dollz ASMR 'SEX TOY' Edition Vol 1 #ASMR #SexToys #BodegaDollz #JackRabbit

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    S07 E07 FINDING THE VAGINAL ORGASM

    The Dollz debunk the myths and mystery behind seeking and finding the vaginal orgasm!

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    NEW EPISODE TONIGHT! VAGINAL ORGASMS!

    TONIGHT 8p EST @ www.bodegadollz.com | The Dollz debunk the myths and mystery behind seeking and finding the vaginal orgasm

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    S07 E06 LOVE LANGUAGES

    What's your Love Language? Watch this episode at www.bodegadollz.com

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    NEW EPISODE! MONDAY! LOVE LANGUAGE QUIZ

    What's your Love Language? Join the dollz as they take the Love Language quiz

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    S07 E05 WHITE FRAGILITY

    The book 'White Fragility' by Robin DiAngelo flew off the shelves after the murder of George Floyd sparked outrage and protests across the US. On our next episode we discuss why it's often difficult for White communities to talk about racism, a trend now referred to as #WhiteFragility 🗣️🎙️ #BodegaDollz 🗽🇵🇷

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    NEXT WEEK ON BODEGA DOLLZ! WHITE FRAGILITY

    To watch video of this preview visit www.bodegadollz.com | The book 'White Fragility' by Robin DiAngelo flew off the shelves after the murder of George Floyd sparked outrage and protests across the US. On our next episode we discuss why it's often difficult for White communities to talk about racism, a trend now referred to as #WhiteFragility 🗣️🎙️ #BodegaDollz 🗽🇵🇷

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    S07 E04 ONLY FLANS

    To watch this episode visit www.bodegadollz.com | The dollz make a traditional Puerto Rican flan with a "lactose free" twist

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    S07 E03 WHY ARE LATINAS "SPICY"?

    View this episode at www.bodegadollz.com | The dollz dig into a Louisiana crab boil drenched in Scorpion Pepper as they discuss the politics behind why Latinas are often referred to as "spicy"

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    NEW EPISODE | SPICY LATINAS | MON OCT 12

    The dollz dig into a Louisiana crab boil drenched in Scorpion Pepper as they discuss the politics behind why Latinas are often referred to as "spicy" For a visual version of this show visit www.bodegadollz.com #spicyfoodchallenge #spicyfoodmukbang #spicylatinas #scorpionpepper #BodegaDollz

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    S07 E02 VIVA RUIZ | THANK GOD FOR ABORTION

    Artist, activist and Ecuadorian New York native Viva Ruiz joins the dollz to discuss 'Thank God For Abortion', a movement that addresses how abortion, religion and queer rights intersect. SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/bodegadollz OFFICIAL SITE: www.bodegadollz.com INSTAGRAM: @bodegadollz

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    NEXT ON BODEGA DOLLZ | VIVA RUIZ | THANK GOD FOR ABORTION

    Monday night! Artist, activist and Ecuadorian New York native Viva Ruiz joins the dollz to discuss 'Thank God For Abortion', a movement which addresses how abortion, religion and queer rights intersect. Watch the episode premiere at www.bodegadollz.com

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    S07 E01 COLORISM

    The dollz discuss racism that exists within latin communities known as Colorism

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    BODEGA DOLLZ PREMIERE SEPT 28TH | 8P EST

    New York natives Nomi & Ava give you a Nuyorican perspective on pop culture, politics, sex, sexuality and so much more...

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    S06 E10 ASMR | PANDEMIC ETIQUETTE

    Nomi shows us how to get through a Pandemic without being an asshole... ASMR style!

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    S06 E09 CAKES DA KILLA

    Cakes Da Killa joins us to discuss the state of nightlife post COVID-19, identity politics in the music industry, spills his TOP 5 and gives us all the tea on his new single DON DADDA & upcoming EP MUVALAND

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    S06 E08 ASMR | LATINX DIP

    Ava mixes and stirs up a DELICIOUS Latinx Dip! ASMR style... Mmmmm Support Allegedly NYC: https://www.patreon.com/allegedlynyc

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    S06 E07 BLACK LIVES MATTER

    Support AllegedlyNYC: https://www.patreon.com/allegedlynyc On todays episode we discuss the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement to end systemic racism, violence against trans women and colorism within Latin communities.

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    S06 E06 PODDING

    Join us as we spill tea on the recent NYC METH GALA, Lana Del Rey SNAPS, BRANDY vs MONICA and PODDING is the new pegging.

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    S06 E05 JULIANA HUXTABLE

    Support AllegedlyNYC: www.patreon.com/allegedlynyc Artist, writer, DJ and performer Juliana Huxtable joined us from Berlin to discuss how Covid-19 is affecting the art world and how it can bring relationships to a new level of love. PLUS Rose McGowan VS Bill Maher, Tyra Banks gets called out for past ANTM episodes, Snoop Dogg Sex Tape?! And Kim & Kanye are losing it under quarantine.

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    S06 E04 HARRIET AND THE STAR

    Our new resident clairvoyant, tarot reader and witch Harriet & The Star joined us to talk about her practice and how we can raise our vibration and create a clear and sacred space

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    S06 E03 ROSE MCGOWAN

    Multi-media artist, writer and thought leader Rose McGowan joined us LIVE to discuss her new album Planet 9 and how we can heal and be brave in these strange times. Sign up to AllegedlyNYC on Patreon for more: https://www.patreon.com/allegedlynyc

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    S06 E02 JAMIE CLAYTON

    Friend to AllegedlyNYC JAMIE CLAYTON returns to update us on her quarantine routine and dish on Apple & Googles new Coronavirus tracking technology as well as how sex parties have now turned to Zoom to stay afloat.

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    S06 E01 AMANDA LEPORE

    Amanda Lepore joins us LIVE to discuss how COVID-19 is affecting nightlife, how she stays fit under quarantine and we put her in the hot seat to ask some steamy questions, will she SPILL TEA or keep her iconic lips SEALED? Tune in and find out!

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    S05 E09 BROOKLYN BOROUGH PRES ERIC ADAMS

    Brooklyn Borough President and Mayoral Candidate ERIC ADAMS joined us LIVE to discuss why COVID-19 is disproportionately affecting black and brown communities and how we can use this pandemic to reshape society

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    S05 E09 SOCIAL DISTANCE SHAMING

    As we all try to adjust to a new form of etiquette, some choose to self enforce by shaming those who don't abide by the rules. But even when you abide, there is still a sense of shame. In this episode we explore the balance, or lack there of

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    S05 E08 MARTINE | CYBER SEX

    Multi hyphenate visual artist Martine Gutierrez joins us to discuss the do's and don'ts of having pleasurable and safe Cyber Sex

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    S05 E07 MALUCA MALA

    Barrio techno fly girl Maluca Mala joins us to discuss the importance of representing her New York Afro-Latina roots and how to stay sane while in quarantine.

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    S05 E06 DANIELA VEGA

    In this episode of AllegedlyNYC LIVE we are joined by award winning actress, singer and author Daniela Vega to discuss her new autobiography "Rebeldia, Resistencia, Amor" and the end of the age of vanity

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    S05 E05 SEX & DATING IN THE AGE OF COVID-19

    We're all under quarantine but as we work to maintain social distance we are forced to fight the primal urge for human connection. On this episode we discuss precautions that should be taken into account as well the complications of maintaining a polyamorous connection. ****This episode was recorded LIVE on Monday, March 23rd. All new episodes will air LIVE on Mondays at 1pm EST on FB LIVE, YouTube & Periscope. Follow AllegedlyNYC on any of those platforms to tune in LIVE. Audio will then be available here after. Be safe and stay home little birds <3

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    S05 E04 NUYORICAN PET PEEVES

    Even during a pandemic, the hustle and bustle of city life can get on your last goddamn nerve! Here are our Top 10...or was that 15? New Yorker Pet Peeves from a Nuyorican perspective

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    S05 E03 pt 2 JAMIE CLAYTON | THE JOY OF SEX AFTER GCS

    On part 2 of our conversation with actress Jamie Clayton, we discuss the joy of sex after gender confirmation surgery and how the road to rediscovering pleasure is not always rainbows and orgasms.

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    S05 E03 pt 1 JAMIE CLAYTON | HOLLYWOOD & THE L WORD

    Actress Jamie 'A List' Clayton returns to AllegedlyNYC and spills some steamy behind the scenes tea on her role as Tess on ‘The L Word’ and how a new standard of having intimacy coordinators on set during sex scenes has changed the game. We also discuss how Hollywood still has a long way to go when it comes to depicting trans women as desirable and the complications of playing cis roles as a woman of trans experience.

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    S05 E02 EDUARDO CEPEDA | THE PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE OF REGGAETON

    On this episode we are joined by Mexican-American writer and the music editor of Remezcla.com to discuss his journey from a touring musician from El Paso to becoming the Music Editor of Remezcla.com. We also touch on the history of Reggaeton and how a new generation of artists are working to create a less misogynist and more inclusive scene.

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    S05 E01 SAM SPARRO | BOOMBOX ETERNAL

    On Season 05 Episode 01 of Allegedly NYC we are joined by the songbird himself Sam Sparro to discuss serving up nostalgia from a queer perspective, how he stays true to himself when identity and fame collide, the simple act of loving being a protest all in it’s own and writing about love and unity as an act of resistance on his new album BOOMBOX ETERNAL out Feb 21st.

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    S04 E10 MS BOOGIE

    On the season finale of Allegedly NYC we are joined by Brooklyn based Emcee Ms Boogie for a discussion on balancing career & identity while remaining creative, how she stands her ground while bringing her worldly insight back to her hood, the complexities of desire, fame and validation, dominating the game and much more.

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    S04 E09 RIKERS ISLAND | TATTOO MF AL

    Nomi's brother Tattoo MF Al returns to give us a first hand account of life in and out of Rikers Island, NY’s main prison complex which was ranked one of the ten worst correctional facilities in the US. He gets candid about the pressure kids face growing up in poverty which lead to crime, the violence he witnessed inside, and what actually went on at Potters Field aka #HartIsland. Plus he gives us his humble opinion on Sapiosexuality & Pistanthrophobia.

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    S04 E08 DISCLOSURE 2 | VICTORIA BELTRAN

    Model, actress, and Tex Mex beauty Victoria Beltran joins us to discuss disclosure within the trans community. She shares her journey from Corpus Christi, TX to NYC where her career and love life began taking off before a highly publicized divorce pushed her into the limelight, forcing her to once again set out on a journey to find her truth. Victoria gives us ALL the piping hot tea and how disclosure played a role.

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    S04 E07 MICHAEL IMPERIOLI

    On S04 E07 we are joined by screenwriter & Emmy-winning actor Michael Imperioli to discuss his first novel ‘The Perfume Burned His Eyes’, type casting, creative depression, fame, and the game changing TV series The Sopranos

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    S04 E06 BEST OF SEASON 01

    Throw back Thursday came early! On this episode of Allegedly NYC we take a trip back in time to bring you the best of Season 1!

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    S04 E05 PISTANTHROPHOBIA

    On S04 E05 of Allegedly NYC we discuss the anxiety based irrational fear of trusting others known as Pistanthrophobia.

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    S04 E04 NO CHILDREN NO PROBLEM

    On S04 E04 of Allegedly NYC we talk about women who choose not have children and we get candid with Allegedly's own Ava Sanjurjo about the stigma they face from a society that values motherhood over womanhood.

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    S04 E03 GISELE ALICEA XTRAVAGANZA

    On S04 E03 of Allegedly NYC we chat with the mother of the House Of Xtravaganza, GISELE ALICEA XTRAVAGANZA about finding her identity on the tough streets of New York, the pressure trans women face to live up to impossible body image standards, Ballroom politics, Pose and much more. . .

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    S04 E02 DISCLOSURE 1 | HIV POSITIVE & UNDETECTABLE

    Science has proven that the chance of someone HIV-positive and undetectable transmitting the virus to an uninfected sexual partner is zero, so why is disclosure still such an issue within the community? On S04 E02 of Allegedly NYC, we are joined by Cyler Daigle who gets candid with us about the challenges of disclosing your status while dating and being sexually active and how the criminalization of HIV continues to fuel stigmas.

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New York natives Nomi & Ava give you their Nuyorican perspective on pop culture, politics, sex, sexuality and so much more...

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