Hermana Chat

Cozy up on the couch for another at-home book club session with the Hermanas as they debrief their thoughts, reflections and overall admiration for Toni Morrison and her award-winning novel, Beloved.Spoiler alert! If you haven't read this book yet, you probably shouldn't listen to this episode...It is riddled with spoilers and we *do not* hold back. Background music: "Trendsetter" by Mood Maze

To celebrate the film festival season, Cristina and Jen discuss a TV show (The Comeback) and a documentary (The Perfect Neighbor) that were showcased at festivals. Music by "Trendsetter" by Mood Maze⁠

Jen and Cristina talk about their favorite movie soundtracks and what makes the good ones so great. And we've even made a playlist of some of those iconic songs that transport you to the movie in the first few verses. Have a listen!Hermanas' Favorite SoundtracksBackground music: "Trendsetter" by Mood Maze

Cristina and Jen chat about the humorous and vulnerable memoir "Actress of a Certain Age" by comedian and actor Jeff Hiller. And to close, they share a couple of items they have on their respective vision boards.

Cristina and Jen get ready for the 2026 Oscars with an in-depth debrief of one of the film nominees, Train Dreams directed by Clint Bentley. They'll also share about other films they're excited about like Frankenstein and Sinners. Per usual, there will be spoilers ;) And to close out the episode, the Hermanas share about all-time classic Oscar winners that continue to "give us life."

To kick off the new year, Cristina and Jen chat about their favorite albums of the past 25 years. Check out some of their favorite songs of the century in this playlist.

To close out 2025, Jen and Cristina do a review of the timeless classic, Le Petit Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. It's a short read, and we hope you'll take a breeze through it (link to the audiobook in the description) before tuning into the episode. It's a short novella full of life lessons about what really matters and how we take care of each other, something that's helpful to keep in mind as we welcome 2026.Background music "Trendsetter" by Mood Maze available at https://uppbeat.io/track/mood-maze/trendsetter?rt=uc-referral

Jen and Cristina revisit their love for 90s female singer-songwriters by watching and discussing the 2025 documentary Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery. They also chat about the HBO miniseries Task. Beware: some light spoilers included!

Grab some popcorn and cozy up to your Roku- The Hermanas get together in this episode to dish on their Emmy nominee favorites, debrief the winners and share about the shows added to their watch lists. Tune in for the scoop on:The Bear (duh!)The Last of Us (Season 2)Somebody SomewhereThe PittThe Studio And many more!Per usual, there are some spoilers in this episode! So listen carefully :) Background music "Trendsetter" by Mood Maze found at https://uppbeat.io/track/mood-maze/trendsetter?rt=uc-referral

Join Cristina and Jen as they reminisce about the fun they had over the summer, enjoying old and new adventures from the West Coast to Europe. It's still a great time to enjoy last year's Summer playlist before Fall settles in!

Join us for our third session of the Hermanas Read book club! Jen and Cristina reflect on what they learned from Liz Pelly's non-fiction book Mood Machine, a deep dive into how Spotify has changed the way we listen to music today and what that means for listeners and artists.SPOILER ALERT: We talk about the book from A to Z. So if this is on your reading list, please tune in once you've finished the book. We don't want to ruin it for you!Background music "Trendsetter" by Mood MazeFound at: https://uppbeat.io/track/mood-maze/trendsetter?rt=uc-referral

In this episode, Cristina and Jen discuss four movies that focus on female friendships: Waiting to Exhale, 80 for Brady, Beaches, and Am I OK? Beware, this episode contains some spoilers!Credit: Intro and transition music from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter

In this episode, Jen and Cristina take a pause to acknowledge the unsettling state of the world and share about songs that help them get through times of political and social upheaval. And in case you're feeling a little burnt out, frustrated or confused, we compiled some of our favorite revolution songs into a handy dandy playlist. Check it out! Feel free to share one of your favorite revolution songs in the comments!Credit: Intro and transition music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter

Join Cristina and Jen for the second installment of Hermanas Read. In this episode, the two friends discuss Lisa See's 2019 historical novel The Island of Sea Women. Beware: this episode contains spoilers! Credit: Intro and transition music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter

In anticipation of the Oscars, Jen and Cristina watch and discuss one of the nominated films, A Real Pain, written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg. SPOILER ALERT: We hold nothing back in our review of the film and its "near perfect" delivery. Shout out to Kieran Culkin who won BOTH an Oscar and a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor!Credits:Intro and transition music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter

In this episode, Cristina and Jen discuss some of the 2025 Grammy nominees including Taylor Swift, Fontaines D.C., Waxahatchee, Kehlani, and others. Check out the full list of nominees: https://www.grammy.com/news/2025-grammys-nominations-full-winners-nominees-list Intro and transition music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter

Join Jen and Cristina as they reflect upon their one year anniversary as the co-hosts of Hermana Chat. They'll share about the ups and downs of producing and some things to look forward to in Season 2. They'll also share about their "Favorite Things" as a nod to Oprah's holiday tradition. Thanks to those who have been with us since the beginning! We're looking forward to chatting with you in 2025 :) Transition music: "Trendsetter" by Mood Maze

Are you also a millennial who gets nostalgic about the fun Y2K era of MTV and VH1? Join Cristina and Jen as they reminisce about their favorite shows from the early aughts including The Real World, TRL, I Love The..., and more. Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter

Grab a cup of coffee and settle into your thinking chair for the inaugural session of Hermanas Read, the Hermana Chat book club. In this episode, Jen and Cristina debrief on Friendaholic by Elizabeth Day. Friendaholic is Day's memoir/sociological review on friendships, what they mean, why they're important and how to manage them as friends grow up and apart. You can learn more about Friendaholic on Day's website. Transition music: "Trendsetter" by Mood Maze

In this episode, Cristina and Jen discuss the concept of guilty pleasures and share a few of their own. Check out our playlist of Not Guilty Pleasures: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5geSJjdz339DueNEPxYc7O?si=8472d9d9c73e4e36 New intro music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter

Jen and Cristina do their usual catch up and spend a little extra time talking about one of their favorite subjects: Spotify's weekly Throwback Thursday playlist*. Check out the links below to see the Hermanas' own versions of the TBT playlist and the research used to put together this episode. Cristina's Salsa TBT list Jen's French New Wave TBT list References: History of the Billboard chart History of the first use of Throwback Thursday *We'd like to acknowledge that the quality and variety of music featured in Spotify's weekly TBT playlist has definitely improved since the recording of this episode. Keep up the good work, folks! :)

In this episode, Jen and Cristina reflect on their experiences living outside the US in their 20s and how it influenced their lives afterward. We also dive into some book and TV show recommendations. Check the links below to learn more: Workparent by Daisy Dowling Nailed It, Baking Challenge The Bear Season 1 and 2 soundtrack playlist If you have any questions or ideas for us, email us at [email protected].

In this episode, Jen and Cristina share about their origin story and how a random idea from deep COVID came to life in Hermana Chat.