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Hand Me Down Podcast
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We are Hand Me Down Podcast! Join us as we have studious yet comical conversations about the Latino world around us! We talk about multigenerational latine issues, latino representation in film and tv, and also stupid trends on Tik Tok and pop culture! Come laugh and think with us! Might we say this is the best Latino Podcast around!
Episodes
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Ep 38: Naughty or Nice in 2025?
Tis the end of 2025! Welcome to another ep of the pod! This week Natalia and Alan's main discussion is whether or not notable people from 2025 deserve to be on the nice list. Before that however, they talk about Welcome to Derry, lesbian grandmas, and the World Cup. You know your typical HMDP...
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Ep 37: Our As Seen on TV Wishlist
Happy Holidays and welcome back to the Hand Me Down Podcast! Per usual, Natalia and Alan kick of the episode by checking in with each other. After discussing the Wicked (2024/2025) double feature and Alan's car troubles, the hosts read the conservative Oklahoma University Essay and grade in ON...
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Ep 36: Bubba Gone Wild
Welcome all to another episode of the pod! This week Natalia and Alan discuss HBO's new series 'Welcome to Derry," followed by a riveting dive into the just as new Netflix documentary-series about Juan Gabriel. Next on the agenda, they talk about the interesting bubba emails found in a certain...
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Ep 35: The Real Story of Thanksgiving
Happy Fall!!! In today's episode of the Hand Me Down Podcast, we celebrate wins across the country!! From Prop 50 getting passed and Mamdani's win, the hosts have a grand time libbing out. Then, the hosts do their check ins where Natalia shares how her phone restrictions are going and how she's...
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Ep 34: Feliz Día de los Muertos
Feliz Día de los Muertos to all🙌🏼💀🌛!! In this episode of the Hand me down podcast, we catch up with Natalia and Alan per usual. Natalia shares how she dummified her phone, where she not only is reducing her screen time, but also improving her mental health! Alan shares his conflicting…
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Ep 33 | Underrepresentation in Theater, Improv, and Haunted Houses | Hand Me Down Podcast
Happy October! Today's episode of the Hand Me Down Podcast is very special because we are welcoming our dear friend of the show, D'Angelo Reyes! The episode kicks off by D'Angelo sharing a little about himself, his background in theater, comedy, and theme park design. After some check ins from...
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Ep 32: The Political and Economic State of the World Right Now
Happy October and welcome to another episode of the Hand Me Down Podcast! In this episode we celebrate Hispanic Heritage month!! (Mi gente latino✊🏽). Following our usual catch up, Natalia and Alan share some stories from college, which leads to a discussion on the entitlement of some college...
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Ep 31: We Won The Lottery and Bought John Pork
Welcome one and all to another episode! During the intro, Natalia and Alan discuss getting hit on, the Power Ball, and John Pork. They then discuss the defunding of PBS and the rise of conservative propaganda sites like PragerU and PragerU kids. The first half is full of laughs before jumping…
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Ep 30: We Messed Up
Welcome back to the Hand Me Down Podcast! In this brief episode, Natalia and Alan start off by addressing the reason why they recorded a shorter ep. Next Alan shares the beginnings of his acting career, where he took his school's earthquake drills very seriously. Natalia talks about watching "The...
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Ep 29: Escaping Big Tech
Welcome back to another episode of the Hand Me Down Podcast! To start off, Natalia & Alan reminisce on the fashion trends of the 2000s, where they both confess to wearing fedoras at some point in their childhood. Then, while catching up, Natalia shares the Digicam challenge! This transitions into...
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Ep 28 | Our Yo Sabo Redemption | Hand Me Down Podcast
Welcome back to the Hand Me Down Podcast! Today's episode is filled with lots of giggles and studious conversations😌 To kick it off, Alan checks in with Natalia about his encounter with a police chase. Then, Natalia talks about her weekend with the law as well, only to reveal a secret😳 Natalia...
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Ep 27 | Superwoke Changed Our Lives | Hand Me Down Podcast
Hello everyone and welcome back to another episode of the Hand Me Down Podcast! In this episode, Natalia starts off by discussing her camping trip where she not only faced one injury but two within the weekend! After revealing Alan's pancake defeat at IHOP, the two hosts dive into a studious...
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Ep 26 | Long Time No See | Hand Me Down Podcast
Hi stranger, do you remember us? It feels so good to be back on the Hand Me Down Podcast! In this much anticipated episode, Natalia and Alan return to the mics to catch you guys up on what has happened since you last saw them. At the start of the episode, the hosts discuss their feelings about...
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Ep 25: Movies That Got Us Into Filmmaking
Hello everyone! We’re so glad you are joining us for another episode of the Hand Me Down Podcast. In this episode, Natalia & Alan reflect on the films that inspired them to pursue filmmaking. But before diving into that, the episode kicks off with the usual check in, where Natalia reveals she has...
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Ep 24: Trying to Break Into the Music Industry ft. CHROMA
This week are coming at you guys with a very special episode of the podcast! We sit down with one of our Latino Artists of the Week! We welcome the Chicano rap collective CHROMA to discuss everything from their creative process, to their journey through music and friendship! And if you stay till...
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Ep 23: Are you Latine enough? Spoiler alert you are!
Welcome back to the Hand Me Down Podcast! In today’s episode, Alan & Natalia play Jeopardy, specifically, a game of "Are You Latine Enough Jeopardy?", which is followed by a discussion on why needing to constantly prove your Latinidad can become harmful and create false beliefs on unique Latin...
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Ep 22: Gentrification and the emphasis on community themes from “In the Heights” (2021)
Shhhh🤫Lemme listen to my block😌👂Welcome back to the Hand Me Down Podcast! In today’s episode, Natalia & Alan start off by addressing the elephant in the room, Alan’s new haircut! Then, the hosts begin their weekly catch up, where Natalia shares her new white woman crush, Miss Lily James, along...
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Ep 21: Queer Latina Joy in Genera+ion w/ Christina Nieves
Hey everyone, welcome back to this highly anticipated episode of the Hand Me Down Podcast! Today Natalia & Alan are joined by a VERY special guest…*drumroll*...the remarkable & talented Christina Nieves! In this episode of the podcast, Natalia & Alan have very insightful conversations of queer...
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Ep 20: Thoughts on Dora & The Lost City of Gold ?
Hola! Somos Hand Me Down Podcast! Welcome back to another exciting episode. Can you say Hand Me Down? 👁👄👁 As usual, Natalia & Alan start with a brief check in, where the two reflect on what’s going on in their lives. Then, Alan shares his thoughts on the new season of Love is Blind, while also...
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Ep 19: Ash Wednesday and Tik Tok Shade
Helloooooo! Do y’all still remember us🙈After a brief hiatus & battling seasonal illnesses, Natalia & Alan are back!! So grab your snacks or your dinner, relax, and enjoy this silly episode of the podcast! First things first, our hosts catch up (cause it's been a minute) and share their…
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Ep 18: Once Upon A Time in South East LA w/ Chris Carmona
Welcome back to another episode of the Hand Me Down Podcast! This week we have a very special guest…*drumroll*...South East LA’s very own Chris Carmona! Join Natalia & Alan in learning about Chris’s journey to become an independent filmmaker as he shares his many experiences trying to break into...
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Ep 17: LOS BROWNIES X HAND ME DOWN COLLAB
Welcome back to another VERY special episode of the Hand Me Down Podcast. Natalia and Alan are joined this week by… *drumroll*... the remarkable Los Brownies Podcast! Coming in from Santa Ana, CA, Cheeto, Joanna, and Jessica, join the HMD studio in a very silly, yet enlightening episode. Now a...
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Ep 16: Unpacking the effects of Machismo & Marianismo
🎶Imagine if Ninja got a low taper fadeeeeee🎶 Hey everyone! Welcome back to a silly, yet studious episode of the Hand Me Down Podcast. Join Natalia & Alan in recapping another festive weekend, where they unfortunately had a scary run in with the neighborhood Karen. Along with this story, the two...
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EP 15: Does It Hold Up? Rewatching Nacho Libre as Adults
Take it easy!!! Welcome back to another super fun and exciting episode of the podcast. So anyways, let’s get down to the nitty gritty. In this episode, Natalia and Alan share their weekend where they discuss the joy of taking pictures while doing fun activities with their friends. This…
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Ep 14: The Queer Chicana Experience through “Mosquita y Mari” (2012)
Hold on to your hat sailor! Join Natalia and Alan as they reflect on the relevance of hometown malls. Are they dying? Or have some started making a comeback? They then discuss the scary incident of the Alaska Airlines flight, followed by a small discussion of North Sea Tik Tok. Finally, the two...
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Ep 13: New Year, Old Us (Our favorites and personal lore from 2023)
Happy 2024! We are thrilled to be starting the new year with all of you! For the first episode of the year Natalia and Alan take a little stroll down memory lane and revisit their Spotify (and Apple Music) wrapped and replays. They also discuss some of the movies that they watched in 2023…
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Ep 12: A Very Latino Christmas and 2023 The Year of Latino Cinema
Hohoho! Join us today as we celebrate the holidays with the last episode of the year! We build gingerbread houses while talking about everything Christmas. During the second half we shift gears to finally review "Blue Beatle" (2023). Natalia and Alan then mention how 2023 has been a great year…
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Ep 11: A Latino Review & Analysis of the 2023 Movie "Radical"
Have you seen the movie "Radical" (2023) starring Eugenio Derbez? Whether that answer is yes or no, join us as we review (spoiler free) and analyze this wonderful piece of film that will go down as one of the best movies of the year! Before all that goodness Natalia and Alan discuss job…
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Ep 10: How the Media Affects the Way We See Ourselves As Latinos and Uncanny Valley Drake/Bad Bunny
Come one come and all to another studious episode of the podcast! We have notes, we have scholarly articles, but before we talk about how the media affects the way we perceive latinos, we are gonna talk about some bs! Join us for the very unserious first part of the episode where we talk about...
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Ep 9: Latinidad as a Chilean/Venezuelan American ft. Milena Ortega
Join us as we properly introduce you to our associate producer, Milena Ortega! Listen as she takes us through the journey of her Latinidad growing up as a Chilean/Venezuelan American in California where a large portion of the Latino population is of Mexican decent. She also talks about moving…
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Ep 8: Real Women Have Curves ft. Lady Bird
After a week long hiatus we are back! Listen as we give a little review of the cinematic master piece Five Nights at Freddie's, and the move into talking about a real masterpiece 'Real Women Have Curves.' Listen as we analyze and talk about how such a great film went under the radar and compare…
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Ep 7: This is Halloween (and Dia de los Muertos) ft. Monkeys and Boogers
BOO! Did we scare you? Well maybe by listening to our Halloween special you might get a little frightened. In this special edition of the podcast we make up a spooky story while implementing certain halloween props that we pick at random from a spooky basket. Then as any good latinos, we spend…
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Ep 6: Latina Filmmaker Selene Alvarez and Writing Complex Latine Characters
Welcome one and all to another episode! Not just any episode but today is special because we have our first guest ! Selene Alvarez is a Mexican American Latina filmmaker from Los Angeles, join us as we discuss the pressing issues, like Bad Bunny’s new album, she presents us her hand me down…
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Ep 5: Pursuing Art as Latinos and Other Terrifying Topics
Nothing is scarier to a first and second generation latino than pushing art as as a career. In this episode Natalia and Alan dive deep into their experience as they chose to pursue filmmaking. Before all that terror, they discuss Bad Bunny and the back lash he's been receiving as well as their...
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Ep 4: Los Duendanitos Verdes, Talking Spooky and Talking Music
On this ghoulish episode of the podcast, Natalia and Alan discuss everything ghosts, duendes, and brujas. Listen as they react to Mexican duende and bruja videos. After all the spooky fun is over they transition to talk about the music they listened to growing up as latinos and how that affected...
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Ep 3: The Hot Cheeto Ban and Latino Representation as Kids
What do Hot Cheetos and Chocolate Abuelita have in common? According to Alan they are both going to be banned in the US, listen as Natalia and Alan discuss these obvious attacks against the Latino community in todays episode. After a crying sesh over the loss of Hot Cheetos they move on to…
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Ep 2: "A Million Miles Away" Review and Latino Analysis
While looking glamorous in the new lighting set up, besties Alan and Natalia explore the viral videos that have come across their social media; one being fun, while the other... a little questionable. After singing about bilingual dogs and proposing the #raiseyourkidsrightchallenge, they take a...
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Ep 1: Our Hand Me Downs and Our Stereotypes
Best friends Natalia and Alan kick off their first podcast episode with a bang! After a quick introduction, they hop into talking about something that was handed down to both of them through the course of their life and explore the lore behind it. After that they discuss their own Latino...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We are Hand Me Down Podcast! Join us as we have studious yet comical conversations about the Latino world around us! We talk about multigenerational latine issues, latino representation in film and tv, and also stupid trends on Tik Tok and pop culture! Come laugh and think with us! Might we say this is the best Latino Podcast around!
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