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Mija Podcast (English)

by Studio Ochenta

Hosted by a narrator known only as Mija (daughter in Spanish), each episode tells the story of how members of her family experience immigration. Launching September 25th, 2019 in English, French and Spanish versions. Mija Podcast is produced by Studio Ochenta, a multilingual podcast studio dedicated to raising voices across cultures. For more information about the studio and Mija podcast go to ochentastudio.com or follow @ochentapodcasts & @mijapodcast on social media. Original theme by Gabriel Dalmasso. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

  1. EXCLUSIVE SNEAKPEAK: Love, Gods, and Other Intelligent Systems

    At Ochenta, we've just released a new audiobook for Valentine’s Month: Love, Gods, and Other Intelligent Systems, based on our podcast Love Items. If you've already listened to Cloe and Eloc's story about finding true love, don't worry. In this audiobook, you’ll delve deep into the most…

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  2. Mija Podcast is now an AUDIOBOOK!

    From the creators of the multi-award winning audio drama podcast 'Mija Podcast' comes 'Mija Podcast: The Audiobook', an exclusive and never-before-heard collection of memoirs and reflections by its creator, Lory Martinez. Mija is a young Latina daughter of immigrants who shares stories from her...

  3. End of the year with Mija

    Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week, we reflect on the past year, celebrating and thanking all the daughters of immigrants from different parts of the world for sharing their experiences. Thank you for listening to this season of Mija on the Mike. The Mija team wishes you a happy holiday...

  4. Mija on the Mike with: Yesi Ortiz

    Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is Yesi Ortiz, a Mexican American music manager for LA based artist, Calista Del Toro. Yesi, a former LA. radio host & Assist Brand Manager for KNOU 97-1, began her journey in 2003 an through the years, she produced a docu-series for the STLYE...

  5. Studio Ochenta Presents: Ochenta Cuentos Season 5!

    Studio Ochenta presents: Ochenta Cuentos Season 5! Bringing 10 brand new stories from Colombia 🇨🇴, Argentina 🇦🇷, México 🇲🇽, Chile 🇨🇱, Ecuador 🇪🇨 and Paraguay 🇵🇾. This time, we’re showcasing stories about endings - the end of a journey, the end of a trail road, the end of a flight...

  6. Mija on the Mike with: Brenda Sterns

    Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is Brenda Rivera Stearns, a first-generation Mexican American, mother of six who passionately homeschools her children. With over 117k Instagram followers, she shares raw motherhood moments and insights into large family life, inspiring moms…

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  7. Mija on the Mike with: Liz Alarcón

    Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is Liz Rebecca Alarcón, a Venezuelan-American speaker, entrepreneur, and political analyst. Liz is the Founder & Executive Director of Pulso, a non-profit media outlet reaching more than 1 million Latinos across the United States, she is also...

  8. Mija on the Mike with: Pam Covarrubias from Café con Pam

    Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is Pam Covarrubias, the Mexican-American host and producer of "Cafe con Pam", a podcast where Latine/x are able to share their stories and inspire one another through conversations about mindful productivity, business, and liberation.You can...

  9. Mija on the Mike with: Rachel la Loca

    Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is the Dominican-New-yorker writer, producer comedian, actor and voice talent Rachel Strauss aka Rachel la Loca. She is the host of the award winning "Latinos out loud" podcast and she's also the Creator and Producer of the “The HERlarious...

  10. Mija on the Mike solo: Happy Birthday Mija

    For this special solo episode marking the 4 year anniversary of the start of our podcast adventure, Mija talks about growing up. Thanks so much for listening. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 years here at Mija and it’ll give us a...

  11. Mija on the Mike with Heidy De La Cruz

    This week our guest is Heidy De La Cruz is a freelance writer and podcaster. She writes the weekly newsletter Into My Thoughts on Substack where she shares her opinion on different topics and her life. Heidy is the host of "The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants Podcast" where immigrants...

  12. Mija on the Mike solo: Hispanic Heritage month

    For this special solo episode dedicated to Hispanic Heritage month. Mija talks about her roots. Thanks so much for listening. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 years here at Mija and it’ll give us a boost to help new folks discover...

  13. Mija on the Mike with: Sadia Azmat

    "Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is a british, south-asian daughter of immigrants and comedian raised in London:Sadia Azmats, she is the author of the book Sex Bomb on her experience as a single hijabi woman in the UK, and is the voice behind the hit BBC Sounds 'No Country…

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  14. We are now on YouTube!

    Subscribe to our YouTube Channel here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  15. Mija on the Mike with Dr. Kiona

    Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is a Korean-Austrian daughter of immigrants raised in Hawaii: Dr Kiona, Kiona is the voice of How Not To Travel podcast, and is the founder and creator behind Doctor Kiona, a digital platform offering education through travel. You can follow…

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  16. Mija on the Mike solo: ESCARGOT my CARGO

    This is an episode about... Escargot (my car go!) Thanks for listening.Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be sharing stories like these, and inviting guests to share theirs. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 years here at Mija and...

  17. Mija on the Mike with: Sangeeta Pillai

    Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is a south asian daughter of immigrants: Sangeeta Pillai, an activist, writer and speaker. Sangeeta is the creator of the Spotify award-winning ‘Masala Podcast’, nominated for two British Podcast awards. The show for South Asian women deals…

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  18. Mija on the Mike solo: Home

    This is an episode about a question that a lot of Mija's ask themselves: What am I? Thanks for listening.Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be sharing stories like these, and inviting guests to share theirs. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around…

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  19. Mija on the Mike with: Kim Gerlach

    Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is a FILIPINA daughter of immigrants: Kim Gerlach, a scent practitioner and breathworker. Her olfactive work is focused on the cultivation of presence and the creation of new pathways our bodies and minds can follow to heal. Through her work…

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  20. Mija on the Mike solo: Castles in the sky

    This is an episode about castles in the sky. Have you ever dreamed of one? Thanks for listening.Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be sharing stories like these, and inviting guests to share theirs. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost…

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  21. Studio Ochenta Presents: Atlas Linguae. Season3

    Announcing Season 3 of Atlas Linguae! Atlas Linguae is Studio Ochenta’s leading podcast about language, culture, and communication. Host Luis Lopez explores Kpop song translation with BTS army, what makes a story successful across languages with folks from Disney Pixar’s writers, how to translate...

  22. Mija on the Mike with: Carmen Rita Wong

    Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is a Dominican Mija whose search into her background inspired a memoir: Carmen Rita Wong is an American radio, television and online journalist, personal finance expert and author of the brand new book: ‘Why didn’t you tell me’ which explores...

  23. Mija on the Mike solo: Estoy bien

    This is an episode about having faith. Thanks for listening. Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be sharing stories like these, and inviting guests to share theirs. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 years here at Mija and it’ll…

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  24. WE ARE STUDIO OCHENTA!

    Studio Ochenta’s creative work reflects our motto: Raising Voices across Cultures. We produce global stories for international audiences to make sure language isn’t a barrier to enjoying a great story. Check out our award-winning original podcasts for kids of all ages, which reached #1 in over 31...

  25. Mija on the mike with: Anna Hossnieh

    Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is daughter of immigrants: Anna Hossnieh, director, writer, comedy producer and co-host of: Ethnically Ambiguous podcast, which provides a space for BIPOC first and second generation immigrant kids to discuss their origins. In this episode, we...

  26. Mija on the Mike solo: Mi amiga Mona

    Since we've just heard a Parisian daughter of immigrants with Tsippora Sidibe's story, I'd like to share a story about Mija in Paris this week. This is the story of my relationship with mi amiga Mona: "the girl that has it all figured out". P.S. Don’t forget this season is also about you! if you...

  27. Mija on the mike with Tsippora Sidibe aka @tantaquejeserainoire

    Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is French daughter of immigrants: Tsippora Sidibé, the creator and EP behind the community and podcast: @tantquejeserainoire which provides a space for Black women to share intimate and personal reflections around the topic of motherhood. In...

  28. Mija on the Mike Solo: Volar

    Hí! For this week's solo episode, I want to talk about flying. When was the first time you flew in a plane? Do you remember the feeling? Thanks for listening. In case you've just tuned in! This is Mija on the mike a season reflection on our shared experiences as daughters of immigrants. Over the...

  29. Mija on the mike with: Saadia Khan aka @immigrantlypod

    Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is an immigrant herself: Saadia Khan, the creator and EP behind the community and podcast: immigrantlypod. The series shares stories from immigrants at the intersection of different cultures and discusses the joys and struggles of their...

  30. Mija on the Mike Solo: ¡Soñar no cuesta nada!

    Hí! For this week's solo episode, I want to talk about dreams. I like to ask my guests, what's their most embarrassing dream?, What is something you'd do if nothing could stop you? So here goes the true story of my most embarrassing dream. Thanks for listening. In case you've just tuned in! This…

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  31. Mija on the mike with: Jacqueline Pereda

    Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is a quadruple threat: Writer, actor, director, editor and overall super talented Cuban American mija, Jacqueline Pereda. Jackie is the writer, star and creator of the HBO series: Generation Porque, a comedy series about a Cuban American girl...

  32. Mija on the Mike Solo: Alo? Mami?

    Every week we're bringing you new stories, hosted by Mija. This week we're doing a solo episode. A real story about a daughter and her mom connecting across an ocean. This is "Alo, Mami?" Thanks for listening. In case you've just tuned in! This is Mija on the mike a season reflection on our…

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  33. Mija on the Mike with: La Gorda Feminista

    Welcome back to Mija on the Mike, where Me, Mija interviews daughters of immigrants who are making moves in their industries around the world. Today we have Miriam Miriam Lara-Mejia AKA LA Gorda Feminista! Miriam is a leading voice on body positivity for the latino community, she creates content…

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  34. Mija Podcast presents: Mija on the Mike

    A season of reflection on our experiences as daughters of immigrants. We're back! This is Mija on the mike a season reflection on our shared experiences as daughters of immigrants. Over the next couple of weeks I’ll be sharing stories like these, and inviting guests to share theirs. Follow us on...

  35. We are nominated for a Webby!

    We have some awesome news! La Cabina Telefónica has been nominated for a 2023 Webby Award in the Best Scripted Fiction category and you can help us win by voting for us! Follow this link and find La Cabina Telefónica to vote! You have until April 20th! Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast.…

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  36. Studio Ochenta Presents: Love Items

    Love Items is a rom com for the modern girl. It follows the story of Cloe, an AI researcher, and Eloc, her AI assistant. After discovering that Eloc has the power to analyze the love stories behind everyday objects, Cloe decides to steal objects from her dates for Eloc to analyse and help her…

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  37. Studio Ochenta Presents: La Cabina Telefónica

    Before cell phones and the internet, if you wanted to call La Casa, you’d have to stroll into a cabina telefónica (calling center) and pay for some minutes with a few quarters. Set in 1995, La Cabina Telefónica is a bilingual audio novela that tells the story of Matty Cardona, a Colombian…

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  38. Mija Música: Los cerros

    In this final episode, Gavilán walks the streets of Monterrey one last time before returning to New York, and along his path he meets someone who gives his journey closure. CREDITS: This show was produced by Studio Ochenta. Our executive producer is Lory Martínez. Story, sound mixing, and…

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  39. Mija Música: La nostalgia

    In this episode, Gavilán visits abuelo Lolo’s other best friend: don Rafa, who owns a bookstore and is the neighborhood’s unofficial historian. He tells him how this community acquired a taste for a musical style as heavily nostalgic as vallenato. Plus, Gavilán finally understand what his abuelo…

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  40. Mija Música: La danza

    In this episode, Gavilán shares the very particular style in which Colombian cumbia is danced in Monterrey. He also speaks to his abuela Yoya, who tells him how she met abuelo Lolo, back when he was an adventurous young man. CREDITS: This show was produced by Studio Ochenta. Our executive…

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  41. Mija Música: El acordeón

    In this episode, Gavilán catches up with a childhood friend, and accordionist named Paloma. She grew up listening to norteña music, and tells the story of how Lolo introduced her to vallenato, a musical style that found a new home in Monterrey, a city that already boasted a passion for the...

  42. Mija Música: El ritmo

    In this episode, Gavilán wants to learn more about his abuelo, so he meets El Guacho, a vallenato musician and very close friend of Lolo’s. El Guacho tells him the story of the two rhythm instruments of cumbia and vallenato: the caja and the guacharaca, and how so many rhythms, and even a rather...

  43. Mija Recommends: Ochenta Cuentos’ Fourth Season!

    Hi, Mija fans! The fourth season of our show Ochenta Cuentos comes out September 22nd! Ochenta Cuentos is an anthology podcast that showcases short fiction stories from all Latin American. This new season will share stories about animals and plants. We will publish 10 short stories from Colombia,...

  44. Mija Música: El vallenato

    Gavilán lives in New York, but returns to his hometown of Monterrey, Mexico, for his grandpa Lolo’s funeral. Once there, he starts to discover that his grandfather, a famously stubborn musician who never wanted to leave the city, developed a fervent passion for Colombian vallenato. CREDITS: This...

  45. Studio Ochenta Presents: Mija Música

    The city of Monterrey, Mexico absolutely loves Colombian vallenato. This music was born thousands of miles away from here, but each one of its elements–the rhythm, the accordion, the lyrical nostalgia–allow us to understand how it managed to grow roots in this city. Mija Podcast is back with a...

  46. Studio Ochenta Presents: Adventure in Atacama

    Hi dear listeners. If you loved Mija, then you're gonna love Adventure in Atacama a show from the creative team that brought you Mija. Check out this first episode for a sneak peak at this interactive podcast starring an all LATINX cast, production and writing team. A flight attendant, a retired...

  47. Studio Ochenta presents: Atlas Linguae

    Hi, Mija fans! While we work on some amazing shows for this year, we would like to specially recommend our newest podcast, Atlas Linguae. In each episode, experts from around the world discuss a wide variety of language related topics. Join our very own sound editor Luis Lopez every other Monday…

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  48. Studio Ochenta & TRAX on PRX present: Cultureverse

    Hi, Mija fans! Thank you all for your support of Mija's journey from Colombia, to China, and now to Egypt! Dropping back in the feed here to share news about another Studio Ochenta production: Cultureverse Cultureverse is an immersive audio drama that celebrates our collective cultural past. It…

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  49. 308: Binty

    After taking us on a journey with her family across continents and languages, our narrator, Binty, finally tells her story in this season finale episode. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening to this very special season. Our team worked tirelessly for 8 months on this...

  50. 307: Omar

    Omar is Binty’s brother. In this episode, Binty tells the story of how his talents and passion for Egyptian music and dancing brought him to New York. CREDITS: This podcast was produced by Studio Ochenta. Story by Rana Abdelhamid and Mona Elboghdadi. Creative Director and Executive Producer, Lory...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Hosted by a narrator known only as Mija (daughter in Spanish), each episode tells the story of how members of her family experience immigration. Launching September 25th, 2019 in English, French and Spanish versions. Mija Podcast is produced by Studio Ochenta, a multilingual podcast studio dedicated to raising voices across cultures. For more information about the studio and Mija podcast go to ochentastudio.com or follow @ochentapodcasts & @mijapodcast on social media. Original theme by Gabriel Dalmasso.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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