Las Paleteras

On this episode of Las Paleteras, Ana Sheila talks to author Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez discusses her latest book 'Tias and Primas,' exploring the archetypes of Latina women, motherhood, and the societal expectations placed on women. The conversation delves into personal stories, cultural archetypes, and the importance of embracing all facets of womanhood, offering valuable lessons for listeners seeking to understand and challenge traditional narratives. Las Paleteras is a spicy, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Los Angeles based queer Latinx artists Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles alias Nalgona. They are challenging systems, the status quo, and themselves, pero siempre con cariño! Join them for a podcast that's like a Paleta para tus oidos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa. Las Paleteras is produced by Joel Ruiz and Elpidio Perez along with the hosts. Editorial support from Augusto Martinez, Music by Cinthya Morado and Ingrid Guijarro and additional visual support from Chavelita. Special thanks to our friends at mitú and Sonoro Media for distribution and production support. Follow Las Paleteras on Social: Instagram: @laspaleteraspodcast Tik Tok: @laspaleteraspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us this week for a special episode with ‪@huertaspetricor8398‬ en Cholula Puebla Mexico. We talk everything from volcanoes, urban agriculture, urban planning, y que hacer cuando se te sube el muerto. I hope you all enjoy this episode of Paleteras Con Chile! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hola Paletitas! This week’s episode is going to be a throwback to one of our favorite episodes in Season 1 where we dive deep into the multifaceted world of relationships and situationships. From singlehood to the Putivuelta phase, we’re unpacking it all. Are you living your best monogamous life, or does polyamory pique your interest? Together, we’ll explore some thought-provoking questions. We’ll reflect on our first experiences with love (Cuándo fue la primera vez que te enamoraste?) and compare how our understanding of love and relationships has evolved. We’ll also chat about what it means to love, including attachment styles, the lessons learned from being a toxica, and redefining love as we grow and mature. As we close, your hosts will share their aspirations and dreams for future explorations of love and relationships. Whether in love, out of love, or somewhere in between, there’s a little something for everyone in this episode.  Las Paleteras is produced by Joel Ruiz and Elpidio Perez along with the hosts. Editorial support from Augusto Martinez, Music by Cinthya Morado and Ingrid Guijarro and additional visual support from Chavelita. Special thanks to our friends at mitú and Sonoro Media for distribution and production support. Follow Las Paleteras on Social: Instagram: @laspaleteraspodcast Tik Tok: @laspaleteraspodcast Host Socials: @soynalgona @la_anasheila  @thecesarcamacho  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holi holi, Paletitasssss!! We’re back! Season 3 is officially here, and we couldn’t be more excited to kick things off with you. We know the world feels a little chaotic right now, so consider this your safe space, a place to unwind, laugh, and just be. In this episode, we share life updates since wrapping Season 2 and take a trip down memory lane to revisit some of our most questionable (and iconic) fashion choices. From trends we thought we absolutely ate to looks we’d rather forget, nothing is off-limits. Expect plenty of laughs, a little nostalgia, and maybe even a few confessions. So get comfy, press play, and welcome back—Season 3 is just getting started! Make sure to tell your tias, primas, and friends to tune in on their favorite streaming platform, and don’t forget to leave us a rating! Las Paleteras is a spicy, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Los Angeles based queer Latinx artists Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles alias Nalgona. They are challenging systems, the status quo, and themselves, pero siempre con cariño!  Join them for a podcast that's like a Paleta para tus oidos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa.  Las Paleteras is produced by Joel Ruiz and Elpidio Perez along with the hosts. Editorial support from Augusto Martinez, Music by Cinthya Morado and Ingrid Guijarro and additional visual support from Chavelita. Special thanks to our friends at mitú and Sonoro Media for distribution and production support. Follow Las Paleteras on Social: Instagram: @laspaleteraspodcast Tik Tok: @laspaleteraspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holi holi Paletitas! This week we’re breaking down PRIDE—the good, the bad, and the corporate AF. Is it still about protest, or just puro party pa’ los cis white gays?  Tus comadres favoritas—César, José Richard aka Nalgona, y Ana Sheila—get into it with chisme, hot takes, and a whole lot of cariño for our queer community. From first Pride stories to Dyke March highlights, and even shouting out organizations like the Trans Latina Coalition, we’re asking: Have we lost our way… or are we still finding new ones? DICEN POR AHÍ: Pride is just gay desmadre on display. True or nah? Main convo: Pride memories, critiques, and hopes for the future of queerness. Mete o Saca: What are we letting go and what are we inviting in this Pride season? And yes, Pride can be a fiesta—but it’s also resistencia. And we’re here for both! Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.Tell us in the comments: ¿Qué significa PRIDE pa’ ti? Y recuerden que la vida es más sabrosa con nosotras porque somos, LAS PALETERAS! —--------------------- Las Paleteras is a spicy, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Los Angeles based queer Latinx artists Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles alias Nalgona. They are challenging systems, the status quo, and themselves, pero siempre con cariño!  Join them for a podcast that's like a Paleta para tus oidos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa.  Las Paleteras is produced by Joel Ruiz and Elpidio Perez along with the hosts. Editorial support from Augusto Martinez, Music by Cinthya Morado and Ingrid Guijarro and additional visual support from Chavelita. Special thanks to our friends at mitú and Sonoro Media for distribution and production support. Follow Las Paleteras on Social: Instagram: @laspaleteraspodcast Tik Tok: @laspaleteraspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Y’all! We’ve been working hard to bring you an episode every week and this week we’re taking a breather. We’ll be back next week to close out our second season con la diversion de siempre!  Catch up on an episode you missed or share an episode with your amiguis, and we’ll see you back here next week.  Que tengan una semana sabrosa Paletitas!  —--------------------- Las Paleteras is a spicy, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Los Angeles based queer Latinx artists Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles alias Nalgona. They are challenging systems, the status quo, and themselves, pero siempre con cariño! Join them for a podcast that's like a Paleta para tus oidos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa.  Las Paleteras is produced by Joel Ruiz and Elpidio Perez along with the hosts. Editorial support from Augusto Martinez, Music by Cinthya Morado and Ingrid Guijarro and additional visual support from Chavelita. Special thanks to our friends at mitú and Sonoro Media for distribution and production support. Follow Las Paleteras on Social: Instagram: @laspaleteraspodcast Tik Tok: @laspaleteraspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

¿Quién nos enseñó sobre sexo queer? (Spoiler: casi nadie.) In this juicy episode, tus comadres favoritas—César, José Richard aka Nalgona, y Ana Sheila—dive into all the stuff we should’ve learned but had to figure out en las calles, en el internet, o en el chisme. We unpack where we learned about sex (if at all), the role of queer media in our sexual coming-of-age, and what we’ve taught—or wish we’d been taught—about consent, pleasure, hygiene, and queerness. Plus: In our Mete o Saca segment, we share what we’re letting go and what we’re inviting in. So grab your paleta and tell us: ¿qué estás metiendo o sacando tú? Raw, real, and picante como tamarindo con chamoy—this one’s for every paletita who’s still unlearning shame and reclaiming pleasure. —--------------------- Las Paleteras is a spicy, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Los Angeles based queer Latinx artists Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles alias Nalgona. They are challenging systems, the status quo, and themselves, pero siempre con cariño!  Join them for a podcast that's like a Paleta para tus oidos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa.  Las Paleteras is produced by Joel Ruiz and Elpidio Perez along with the hosts. Editorial support from Augusto Martinez, Music by Cinthya Morado and Ingrid Guijarro and additional visual support from Chavelita. Special thanks to our friends at mitú and Sonoro Media for distribution and production support. Follow Las Paleteras on Social: Instagram: @laspaleteraspodcast Tik Tok: @laspaleteraspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

¡Hola, Paletitas! This week we’re catching up with Cesar and chatting all about our vacaciones! Cesar’s fresh off his Euro trip, and Anan Sheila’s getting ready for her own upcoming adventure. Meanwhile, Nalgona’s got a delicious mission in mind: hunting down some Swedish meatballs. Join us as we kiki, laugh, and dive into all the juicy details of summer travel, chisme. Las Paleteras is a spicy, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Los Angeles based queer Latinx artists Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles alias Nalgona. They are challenging systems, the status quo, and themselves, pero siempre con cariño!  Join them for a podcast that's like a Paleta para tus oidos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa.  Las Paleteras is produced by Joel Ruiz and Elpidio Perez along with the hosts. Editorial support from Augusto Martinez, Music by Cinthya Morado and Ingrid Guijarro and additional visual support from Chavelita. Special thanks to our friends at mitú and Sonoro Media for distribution and production support. Follow Las Paleteras on Social: Instagram: @laspaleteraspodcast Tik Tok: @laspaleteraspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holi holi, nuestras viciosas favoritas! On this spicy little episode of Las Paleteras, we’re getting real about vices — the good, the bad, the horny, and the just-for-fun ones. From that little coochie addiction, to screen time obsessions, gambling, chisme, and guilty pleasures que no quieres soltar… we unpack it all! Tus comadres Ana Sheila, Nalgona, y Cesar get into:Are vices always destructive or can they be lowkey healing?Do our parents’ judgments still haunt us?Is your phone your toxic lover?Can we outgrow a vice... or just replace it? Plus: Mete o Saca — find out what we’re letting go of and what we’re calling into our lives. Y tú, mija... ¿qué vas a meter y qué vas a sacar? SOUND OFF in the comments: What’s your vice and how do you make peace with it (or not)?Don’t forget to subscribe, like, comment, and share with your toxic little bestie. Y recuerden que la vida es más sabrosa con nosotras porque somos LAS PALETERAS!! —--------------------- Las Paleteras is a spicy, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Los Angeles based queer Latinx artists Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles alias Nalgona. They are challenging systems, the status quo, and themselves, pero siempre con cariño!  Join them for a podcast that's like a Paleta para tus oidos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa.  Las Paleteras is produced by Joel Ruiz and Elpidio Perez along with the hosts. Editorial support from Augusto Martinez, Music by Cinthya Morado and Ingrid Guijarro and additional visual support from Chavelita. Special thanks to our friends at mitú and Sonoro Media for distribution and production support. Follow Las Paleteras on Social: Instagram: @laspaleteraspodcast Tik Tok: @laspaleteraspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

¡Hola Paletritas! This week, we’re diving into summer love—the messy, the magical, and the downright ridiculous. From America’s current obsession with Love Island to decoding our own love languages, we’re bringing all the feels. And of course, we’re spilling the hottest tea in our no-holds-barred segment, "La Mamada de la Semana." So grab your paleta and tune into this sizzling episode of Paleteras Con Chile your weekly dose of sugar, spice, and unapologetic sass. Las Paleteras is a spicy, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Los Angeles based queer Latinx artists Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles alias Nalgona. They are challenging systems, the status quo, and themselves, pero siempre con cariño! Join them for a podcast that's like a Paleta para tus oidos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa. Las Paleteras is produced by Joel Ruiz and Elpidio Perez along with the hosts. Editorial support from Augusto Martinez, Music by Cinthya Morado and Ingrid Guijarro and additional visual support from Chavelita. Special thanks to our friends at mitú and Sonoro Media for distribution and production support. Follow Las Paleteras on Social: Instagram: @laspaleteraspodcast Tik Tok: @laspaleteraspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Las Paleteras, we’re diving into something many queer folks know all too well—internalized queerphobia. That sneaky inner voice shaped by years of societal shame, machismo, religious guilt, and the pressure to “blend in.” But don’t worry, como siempre, we get into it con cariño… y un poquito de desmadre! Joining us is the brilliant Luis Cornejo (@luis_thee_lmft) — Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist, and founder of PsychoSocial Therapy. Luis brings their insight as a healer and advocate to unpack the layers of internalized queerphobia, from childhood survival instincts to dating dynamics and the pain of gender nonconformity rejection within our own communities. Plus: — Chismecito callejero in our Dicen Por Ahí segment — Honest reflections on our first brushes with self-shame — A powerful convo about healing, grace, and letting go — Our signature Mete o Saca to close things out with intention What are YOU inviting in? What are YOU letting go? Let us know in the comments!Subscribe, share, and tag your comadres. Y recuerden que la vida es más sabrosa con nosotras porque somos.. LAS PALETERAS!! Las Paleteras is a spicy, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Los Angeles based queer Latinx artists Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles alias Nalgona. They are challenging systems, the status quo, and themselves, pero siempre con cariño!  Join them for a podcast that's like a Paleta para tus oidos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa.  Las Paleteras is produced by Joel Ruiz and Elpidio Perez along with the hosts. Editorial support from Augusto Martinez, Music by Cinthya Morado and Ingrid Guijarro and additional visual support from Chavelita. Special thanks to our friends at mitú and Sonoro Media for distribution and production support. Follow Las Paleteras on Social: Guest: @luis_thee_lmft Instagram: @laspaleteraspodcast Tik Tok: @laspaleteraspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi Paletitas! This week, we're sitting down with a beloved friend of Las Paleteras and a powerhouse musician—Ms. Yaya Vasquez Lopez. In this heartfelt (and hella fun) episode, Yaya opens up about her journey as a trans woman: from embracing the magic of a chosen name to reclaiming her space, voice, and joy. Get ready to laugh, cry, and maybe even feel a little jealous - because once you meet Yaya, you'll wish she was your bestie too. Las Paleteras is a spicy, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Los Angeles based queer Latinx artists Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles alias Nalgona. They are challenging systems, the status quo, and themselves, pero siempre con cariño!  Join them for a podcast that's like a Paleta para tus oidos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa.  Las Paleteras is produced by Joel Ruiz and Elpidio Perez along with the hosts. Editorial support from Augusto Martinez, Music by Cinthya Morado and Ingrid Guijarro and additional visual support from Chavelita. Special thanks to our friends at mitú and Sonoro Media for distribution and production support. Follow Las Paleteras on Social: Instagram: @laspaleteraspodcast Tik Tok: @laspaleteraspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holi holi Paletitas! Welcome back to Las Paleteras, where you get free therapy... but we’re NOT LIABLE. This week, your favorite comadres—Ana Sheila, Jose Richard a.k.a. Nalgona, and Cesar Camacho—are diving deep into our complicated relationships with doctors and healthcare. From growing up skipping checkups to adulting through medical anxiety, we're asking the big questions: Do you actually trust your doctor or are you just hoping that the Vicz VapoRub and Tylenol will get you through? In our Dicen por Ahí segment, we get into the rising rates of STIs (yes, check that coochie comadre) and talk about why so many of us still avoid the doctor until it’s way too late. Then we unpack our personal and cultural health histories—because let’s be real, some of us were raised by people who thought going to the doctor was a luxury. We wrap up with our signature Mete o Saca, sharing what we’re inviting into our lives and what we’re letting go.Don’t be shy, share your Mete o Saca with us on Las Paleteras socials and Youtube. Subscribe, chime in, and let us know in the comments—porque la vida es más sabrosa con nosotras: LAS PALETERAS. Las Paleteras is a spicy, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Los Angeles based queer Latinx artists Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles alias Nalgona. They are challenging systems, the status quo, and themselves, pero siempre con cariño!  Join them for a podcast that's like a Paleta para tus oidos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa.  Las Paleteras is produced by Joel Ruiz and Elpidio Perez along with the hosts. Editorial support from Augusto Martinez, Music by Cinthya Morado and Ingrid Guijarro and additional visual support from Chavelita. Special thanks to our friends at mitú and Sonoro Media for distribution and production support. Follow Las Paleteras on Social: Instagram: @laspaleteraspodcast Tik Tok: @laspaleteraspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this fiery episode of Paleteras Con Chile, we dive into the current state of Los Angeles as our community rises up against the administration, ICE, and the deployment of the National Guard. Amidst the tension and resistance, we talk about the power of collective action—and collective joy. We share how we're reclaiming our time, our space, and our PRIDE. Even in the face of adversity, queer joy is resistance, and celebration is survival. Tune in as we unpack how we’re honoring PRIDE month without letting the chaos steal our glitter. Las Paleteras is a spicy, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Los Angeles based queer Latinx artists Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles alias Nalgona. They are challenging systems, the status quo, and themselves, pero siempre con cariño!  Join them for a podcast that's like a Paleta para tus oidos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa.  Las Paleteras is produced by Joel Ruiz and Elpidio Perez along with the hosts. Editorial support from Augusto Martinez, Music by Cinthya Morado and Ingrid Guijarro and additional visual support from Chavelita. Special thanks to our friends at mitú and Sonoro Media for distribution and production support. Follow Las Paleteras on Social: Instagram: @laspaleteraspodcastTik Tok: @laspaleteraspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holi holi, Paletitas! Welcome to another episode of Las Paleteras Podcast—where your cutie comadres José Richard (aka Nalgona), Cesar Camacho and Ana Sheila come together para aprender, empoderar, y estorbar.  We’re kicking episode 3 with the iconic Vico Ortiz, the non-binary actor and storyteller bringing visibility, joy, and nuance to the conversation on gender fluidity and polyamorous relationships.  In this episode, we are getting into it honey! We explain the tea on gender identity vs. gender expression, we ask if polyamorous folks are just looking for excuses to be promiscuous, and learn how drag—specifically Drag King performance—play into gender exploration.From street chisme to deep dives, we’re getting real in all the best ways. Plus, don’t miss our signature segment “Mete o Saca”, where we all share what we’re inviting in and letting go. Join the convo, comment on our Instagram, TikTock, and YouTube feeds! What are you inviting in or releasing this week? Drop it in the comments and tag us! Y recuerden, la vida es más sabrosa con nosotras... somos LAS PALETERAS!! Las Paleteras is a spicy, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Los Angeles based queer Latinx artists Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles alias Nalgona. They are challenging systems, the status quo, and themselves, pero siempre con cariño!  Join them for a podcast that's like a Paleta para tus oidos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa.  Las Paleteras is produced by Joel Ruiz and Elpidio Perez along with the hosts. Editorial support from Augusto Martinez, Music by Cinthya Morado and Ingrid Guijarro and additional visual support from Chavelita. Special thanks to our friends at mitú and Sonoro Media for distribution and production support. Follow us on Social: Guest Instagram: @puertoricaninja Instagram: @laspaleteraspodcast Tik Tok: @laspaleteraspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi Paletitas! Join us this week for a candid check-in and an honest conversation about toxic behavior—the kind we’ve seen, the kind we’ve inherited, and yes… the kind we’ve caught ourselves doing. We’re diving deep into how these tóxicas tendencies show up in our lives and what we’re doing to grow, heal, and break the cycle. Whether you’ve been called out, called someone else out, or just want to better understand how to navigate these behaviors with compassion, this episode is for you. Tune in for some laughs, some truths, and a whole lot of unfiltered realness with Ana Sheila, Producer Joel, and Cesar. Let’s get a little less tóxicas together, shall we? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hola Paletitas! We’ve officially kicked off Season 2! In this new episode of Las Paleteras, Ana Sheila and César are joined by Alexis Garcia, the creator of the beautiful short film Daughter of the Sea and co-founder of Botanica Pictures, to chat about healing, creativity, and identity.  They get real and dive into important topics like intergenerational trauma, decolonizing mindsets, and Afro-Latinidad. Alexis shares how storytelling can be a source of healing for ourselves that can ripple into our communities with what we create. They also touch on ways to find and stay connected to your purpose such as through indigenous wisdom and practices like nature walks, touching grass, and holding on to meaningful symbols like jewelry. The whole conversation is about honoring your roots, healing through creativity, and practices that help us along the way. We think you'll walk away feeling inspired to find your own path of healing, joy, and purpose.  If you love this episode, let us know by rating or reviewing the podcast and giving us a shoutout on your social media. We appreciate all the love, y’all!  —--------------------- Las Paleteras is a spicy, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Los Angeles based queer Latinx artists Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles alias Nalgona. They are challenging systems, the status quo, and themselves, pero siempre con cariño!  Join them for a podcast that's like a Paleta para tus oidos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa.  Las Paleteras is produced by Joel Ruiz and Elpidio Perez along with the hosts. Editorial support from Augusto Martinez, Music by Cinthya Morado and Ingrid Guijarro and additional visual support from Chavelita. Special thanks to our friends at mitú and Sonoro Media for distribution and production support. Follow Las Paleteras on Social: Instagram: @laspaleteraspodcast Tik Tok: @laspaleteraspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holi Holi Paletitas! You might be wondering what the helli?! A new episode dropped already!? Why yes, yes it did! We are moving to weekly drops with our new bi-weekly episodes called “Las Paleteras Con Chile!”. These episodes will include our producers chatting it up with our Hosts in a more informal setting where they spill the tea and just Kiki as they normally would without cameras, FULLY UNCENSORED! This week, in honor of Dia De Las Madres, Paletita César is joined by Producers Joel and Eli, to share stories about their mothers. The good, the bad, and the silly moments they’ve shared with their queridas mamás. Tune in every week on YouTube, Apple or Spotify Podcasts to listen to your favorite comadres jotorear! Don’t forget to hit Like, Comment your stories about your mothers, and subscribe to our show to get notifications of our episode drops! Gracias Paletitas! Y recuerda que la vida es más sabrosa con nosotras porque somos, Las Paleteras! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holi holi, Paletitas! The wait is over — Las Paleteras is BACK for Season 2, and we missed y’all like crazy! Join your favorite comadres — Cesar Camacho (now blonde and bold), Jose Richard aka Nalgona, and Ana Sheila — as we kick off the season con todo el sazón y chisme. We catch up on all the changes since Season 1 and dive into a round of juicy producer questions to see who’s the flirt, who always cries, and who might be dating a listener (¡ay Dios!). Then we jump into this episode’s theme: taking a leap of faith. Starting this podcast was one for us — now we reflect on the risks we’ve taken, the ones that flopped, and the big leaps we still dream of making. What’s holding us back? What are we ready to commit to this year? And finally we bring in our newest segment “Mete o Saca” — what are you inviting into your life, and what are you letting go? Listeners, we want to hear from you too: What leap of faith are you ready to take? What are you leaving behind this season? Drop your answers in the comment! We love to hear from you! Las Paleteras is a spicy, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Los Angeles based queer Latinx artists Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles alias Nalgona. They are challenging systems, the status quo, and themselves, pero siempre con cariño!  Join them for a podcast that's like a Paleta para tus oidos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa.  Las Paleteras is produced by Joel Ruiz and Elpidio Perez along with the hosts. Editorial support from Augusto Martinez, Music by Cinthya Morado and Ingrid Guijarro and additional visual support from Chavelita. Special thanks to our friends at mitú and Sonoro Media for distribution and production support. Follow Las Paleteras on Social: Instagram: @laspaleteraspodcast Tik Tok: @laspaleteraspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holi holi, Paletitas! Welcome back to Las Paleteras! It’s your favorite trio—Nalgona, Ana-Shelia, and Cesar—back together for one last desmadre before we wrap up Season 1. We can’t believe we’ve made it to the end of our first season! Today’s episode we catch up on life, our growing audience, and (of course) Nalgona’s latest questionable tattoo decision. Then, we dive into the soundtrack of our lives—those rolonas that move our souls. From the songs that make us cry to the ones that transport us to a Sunday cleaning session with mom, we’re playing a fast-paced game of Musical Paletitas and breaking down the top five songs that define our lives. As we come to the end of Season 1, we reflect on our favorite moments, the wildest highlights (shoutout to Garras and Lánzate), and the topics we still need to cover. Plus, we’re manifesting some dream guests for next season! Gracias for rocking with us, Paletitas! This season wouldn’t have been the same without you. Make sure to like, comment, and share Las Paleteras—and don’t forget to tell us about the music that defines your life. See you next season! —--------------------- Las Paleteras is a spicy, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Los Angeles based queer Latinx artists Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles alias Nalgona. They are challenging systems, the status quo, and themselves, pero siempre con cariño!  Join them for a podcast that's like a Paleta para tus oidos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa.  Las Paleteras is produced by Joel Ruiz and Elpidio Perez along with the hosts. Editorial support from Augusto Martinez, Music by Cinthya Morado and Ingrid Guijarro and additional visual support from Chavelita. Special thanks to our friends at mitú and Sonoro Media for distribution and production support. Follow Las Paleteras on Social: Instagram: @laspaleteraspodcast Tik Tok: @laspaleteraspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this real and vulnerable episode of Las Paleteras, Ana Sheila, César, and José Richard dive into a topic that many of us grew up thinking was a given—having children. But in today’s world, that decision feels more complex than ever. From societal shifts to personal reflections, the trio gets real about their own feelings and the pressures surrounding family planning.Ana Sheila shares her journey with egg freezing and the mix of empowerment and uncertainty it brings.They also explore the complexities of parenting—from unconditional love to breaking generational cycles—and ask: What kind of parents would they be? Whether you're planning for kids, unsure, or content as the favorite  tía or tío, this episode offers a thoughtful, compassionate conversation about family and choice. Paleta takeaway: Trust your own path, seek out glimmers of joy, and remember—la vida es más sabrosa con nosotras porque somos Las Paleteras.  Las Paleteras is a spicy, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Los Angeles based queer Latinx artists Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles alias Nalgona. They are challenging systems, the status quo, and themselves, pero siempre con cariño!  Join them for a podcast that's like a Paleta para tus oidos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa.  Las Paleteras is produced by Joel Ruiz and Elpidio Perez along with the hosts. Editorial support from Augusto Martinez, Music by Cinthya Morado and Ingrid Guijarro and additional visual support from Chavelita. Special thanks to our friends at mitú and Sonoro Media for distribution and production support. Follow Las Paleteras on Social: Instagram: @laspaleteraspodcast Tik Tok: @laspaleteraspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hola Paletitas!  Today we are blessing you with a bonus episode from Brown Enough, another amazing podcast y’all need to be listening to! Hosted by Colombian-Dominican actor, author, storyteller, and friend Christopher Rivas, the podcast discusses identity, career, and taking up space with other Brown activists, creators, and change-makers.  This episode features American actor and model Indya Moore. They are known for playing the role of Angel Evangelista in the FX television series Pose. Time named them one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2019. In this convo they chat Hollywood, being a revolutionary, mushrooms, joy, and more.  Go check out Brown Enough for more thought provoking episodes and well see you next week for the next episode of Las Paleteras! Las Paleteras is a spicy, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Los Angeles based queer Latinx artists Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles alias Nalgona. They are challenging systems, the status quo, and themselves, pero siempre con cariño!  Join them for a podcast that's like a Paleta para tus oidos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa.   Las Paleteras is produced by Joel Ruiz and Elpidio Perez along with the hosts. Editorial support from Augusto Martinez, Music by Cinthya Morado and Ingrid Guijarro and additional visual support from Chavelita. Special thanks to our friends at mitú and Sonoro Media for distribution and production support.   Follow Las Paleteras on Social: Instagram: @laspaleteraspodcast TikTok: @laspaleteraspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holi holi, Paletitas!! We’re back with another episode of Las Paleteras, and this time, we’re talking about FAMILY—both the ones we’re born into and the ones we choose. In this episode, Cesar, AnaShelia, and Nalgona get into the chismecito about what family means as queer folks, how chosen families provide love and support, and the moments that make these relationships so special. We’ll discuss the challenges many LGBTQIA+ people face with their birth families, the process of building a chosen family, and how these connections transform our lives. Plus, we’ll share personal stories, laughs, and consejos for anyone looking to find their own community. So grab your paleta, hit play, and join the convo! Don’t forget to share your thoughts and experiences with us on social media. Y recuerden, la vida es más sabrosa con nosotras porque somos Las Paleteras!!  Listen now on all podcast platforms! Las Paleteras is a spicy, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Los Angeles based queer Latinx artists Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles alias Nalgona. They are challenging systems, the status quo, and themselves, pero siempre con cariño!  Join them for a podcast that's like a Paleta para tus oidos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa.    Las Paleteras is produced by Joel Ruiz and Elpidio Perez along with the hosts. Editorial support from Augusto Martinez, Music by Cinthya Morado and Ingrid Guijarro and additional visual support from Chavelita. Special thanks to our friends at mitú and Sonoro Media for distribution and production support.   Follow Las Paleteras on Social: Instagram: @laspaleteraspodcast TikTok: @laspaleteraspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holi holi, Paletitas! Welcome back to another sweet and spicy episode of Las Paleteras! This week, we have a very special guest joining the Sonoro familia—actor and podcaster Christian Navarro!  You know him, you love him—whether it’s from 13 Reasons Why as Tony Padilla or now as the co-host of the new scripted rom-com podcast The Set Up (alongside the incredible Harvey Guillén). Today, Christian spills all the chisme on first dates, worst dates, and the most rom-com moments he’s lived in real life!  And of course, we take a Paleta Break to learn more about Christian—from his love language to his go-to taco truck order. Christian also shares advice for up and coming creatives navigating the industry, plus a special message for all our Paletitas out there.  Don’t forget to slide into our DMs with your best (or worst) first date stories, leave us a review, and share the chisme! Y recuerden: ¡La vida es más sabrosa con nosotras porque somos Las Paleteras!  🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! —--------------------- Las Paleteras is a spicy, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Los Angeles based queer Latinx artists Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles alias Nalgona. They are challenging systems, the status quo, and themselves, pero siempre con cariño!  Join them for a podcast that's like a Paleta para tus oidos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa.  Las Paleteras is produced by Joel Ruiz and Elpidio Perez along with the hosts. Editorial support from Augusto Martinez, Music by Cinthya Morado and Ingrid Guijarro and additional visual support from Chavelita. Special thanks to our friends at mitú and Sonoro Media for distribution and production support. Follow us on Social: Christian’s Instagram: @christianleenavarro Christian’s Podcast: The Set up Instagram: @laspaleteraspodcast Tik Tok: @laspaleteraspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back Paletitas! In this episode, Ana Sheila, César Camacho, and Jose Richard aka Nalgona dive into a topic that can be both scary and liberating: aging. From personal experiences with shifting habits to the broader societal pressures around getting older, we unpack it all. We explore the fears and joys of aging, the difference between real age and biological age, and the unique challenges faced by different communities. How do we navigate aging as queer folks? How do we deal with aging parents? How do we challenge the patriarchal systems that make growing older feel like a loss rather than a gain? We also discuss practical ways to embrace aging with grace, including cultivating a positive mindset and finding role models who redefine what it means to grow older. Plus, we share key takeaways on longevity and well-being—hint: move your body and nurture your relationships! Join us as we get real about wrinkles, wisdom, and the beauty of growing older. Don’t forget to comment, rate, and follow us on all platforms! Y recuerda que la vida es más sabrosa con nosotras porque somos Las Paleteras!  Las Paleteras is a spicy, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Los Angeles based queer Latinx artists Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles alias Nalgona. They are challenging systems, the status quo, and themselves, pero siempre con cariño!  Join them for a podcast that's like a Paleta para tus oidos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa.  Las Paleteras is produced by Joel Ruiz and Elpidio Perez along with the hosts. Editorial support from Augusto Martinez, Music by Cinthya Morado and Ingrid Guijarro and additional visual support from Chavelita. Special thanks to our friends at mitú and Sonoro Media for distribution and production support. Follow Las Paleteras on Social: Instagram: @laspaleteraspodcast Tik Tok: @laspaleteraspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

¡Hola hola Paletitas! Welcome back to another episode of Las Paleteras! Before we begin the episode, we’d like to acknowledge the devastating fires that engulfed the Los Angeles area, the place that most of the Paleteras team calls home. Our community has heartbreakingly lost their homes, belongings, pets, and even family members. Our hearts go out to all those affected by the fires. This episode explores the concept of home and what we’ve seen so far through these fires affirms that home is not just a place, but it’s in the people we cry, break bread, and rebuild with. We’re starting the year with a conversation that will hopefully warm your heart and spark introspection. We’re joined by the incredible art activist Johanna Toruño, founder of the Unapologetic Street Series. Together, we dive into the ever-evolving question: What is home? Johanna shares her journey as an artist, immigrant, and dreamer—revealing the transformative power of creating home in unexpected places. From first memories of home to navigating the complexities of being undocumented, we explore the joys and heartbreaks of belonging. This episode is packed with laughter, tears, and deep connections. Along the way, Johanna’s stories of returning to El Salvador, our hosts’ reflections on moving to Mexico, and the unique paths we’ve all taken to redefine “home” will leave you inspired. Grab your favorite paleta, settle in, and join us for this beautiful conversation on Home. Las Paleteras is a spicy, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Los Angeles based queer Latinx artists Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles alias Nalgona. They are challenging systems, the status quo, and themselves, pero siempre con cariño!  Join them for a podcast that's like a Paleta para tus oidos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa.  Las Paleteras is produced by Joel Ruiz and Elpidio Perez along with the hosts. Editorial support from Augusto Martinez, Music by Cinthya Morado and Ingrid Guijarro and additional visual support from Chavelita. Special thanks to our friends at mitú and Sonoro Media for distribution and production support. Follow Las Paleteras on Social: Instagram: @laspaleteraspodcast Tik Tok: @laspaleteraspodcast Follow our Guest on Social: Instagram: @johannareign Website: www.theunapologeticstreetseries.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hola Hola Paletitas! Join the crew as we dive into a topic that's not often discussed but affects everything—money. From budgeting woes to generational wealth gaps, we’re getting real about our complicated relationship con el pinche dinero. We’ll chat about why money is often a taboo topic, how generational wealth (or the lack of it) shapes our financial struggles, and the millennial fears of a retirement-less future. Plus we’re also sharing personal stories, laughs with the Paletero man, and our spicy take on why financial literacy is the ultimate glow-up. Whether you're ballin' on a budget or trying to figure it all out, this episode is for you. Don’t miss this episode—your wallet (and maybe your paletero tab) will thank you! . . . Las Paleteras is a spicy, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Los Angeles based queer Latinx artists Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles alias Nalgona. They are challenging systems, the status quo, and themselves, pero siempre con cariño! Join them for a podcast that's like a Paleta para tus oídos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa.  Las Paleteras is produced by Joel Ruiz and Elpidio Perez along with the hosts. Editorial support from Augusto Martinez, Music by Cinthya Morado and Ingrid Guijarro and additional visual support from Chavelita. Special thanks to our friends at mitú and Sonoro Media for distribution and production support. Follow Las Paleteras on Social: Instagram: @laspaleteraspodcast Tik Tok: @laspaleteraspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holi holi, Paletitas! Get ready for a sweet and spicy episode of Las Paleteras! Hosts Cesar Camacho and Jose Richard sit down with the multi-talented and always stunning Annie Gonzalez. You’ve seen her stealing scenes in Gentefied, Flamin’ Hot, and now she’s taking on the iconic role of Jenni Rivera in the new film Jenni on ViX. Annie shares her journey to portraying one of música regional’s most beloved icons, reveals her favorite Jenni songs, and even imagines what Jenni’s paleta flavor would be. From her jaw-dropping performance at Northgate Market to whether we’ll see her sing more in the future, Annie spills all the tea. As the holidays approach, Annie dishes on her favorite holiday traditions and foods, plus shares what she’s excited for in the season of giving. Don’t miss Annie’s advice for dreamers, her holiday favorites, and where you can catch her next! And of course, remember: La vida es más sabrosa con nosotras porque somos Las Paleteras! Available now wherever you stream your podcasts! —--------------------- Las Paleteras is a spicy, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Los Angeles based queer Latinx artists Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles alias Nalgona. They are challenging systems, the status quo, and themselves, pero siempre con cariño!  Join them for a podcast that's like a Paleta para tus oidos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa.  Las Paleteras is produced by Joel Ruiz and Elpidio Perez along with the hosts. Editorial support from Augusto Martinez, Music by Cinthya Morado and Ingrid Guijarro and additional visual support from Chavelita. Special thanks to our friends at mitú and Sonoro Media for distribution and production support. Follow Las Paleteras on Social: Instagram: @laspaleteraspodcast Tik Tok: @laspaleteraspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holi holi, Paletitas! In this episode of Las Paleteras, your favorite trio—Cesar, Ana Shelia, and Jose Richard aka Nalgona—dive deep into the intricate web of religion, spirituality, and queerness. Growing up in traditional religious households while embracing a queer identity often creates a unique (and sometimes complicated) relationship with faith. We’ll share our earliest church memories, explore how our spiritual journeys have evolved, and reflect on the intersection of faith and identity. We also uncover the story of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, a badass 17th-century Mexican nun and feminist trailblazer, and discuss how she inspires us as queer individuals navigating religion and spirituality today. Tune in as we talk about finding love and acceptance beyond organized religion, navigating family dynamics, and reimagining faith as a source of connection and empowerment. Plus, we share advice and resources for anyone reconciling their queer identity with their beliefs. Persínense Paletitas because this episode is one for the soul! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive deep into the multifaceted world of relationships and love. From singlehood to the Putivuelta phase, we’re unpacking it all. What’s your relationship status, and where is your heart right now? Are you living your best monogamous life, or does polyamory pique your interest? Together, we’ll explore some thought-provoking questions. We’ll reflect on our first experiences with love (Cuándo fue la primera vez que te enamoraste?) and compare how our understanding of love and relationships has evolved. We’ll also chat about what it means to love, including attachment styles, the lessons learned from being a toxica, and redefining love as we grow and mature. As we close, your hosts will share their aspirations and dreams for future explorations of love and relationships. Join us for a heartfelt and spicy conversation that’s as real as it gets. Whether in love, out of love, or somewhere in between, there’s a little something for everyone in this episode.  Las Paleteras is produced by Joel Ruiz and Elpidio Perez along with the hosts. Editorial support from Augusto Martinez, Music by Cinthya Morado and Ingrid Guijarro and additional visual support from Chavelita. Special thanks to our friends at mitú and Sonoro Media for distribution and production support. Follow Las Paleteras on Social: Instagram: @laspaleteraspodcast Tik Tok: @laspaleteraspodcast Host Socials: @soynalgona @la_anasheila  @thecesarcamacho  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this heartfelt episode of Las Paleteras, hosts Cesar, Ana Sheila, and Nalgona welcome special guest Curly Velasquez, another beloved paleta flavor who brings his own unique sweetness to the mix. Curly shares his story, starting with the cherished memories of his late abuelita, a bond many of his followers felt with him as he shared her impact on his life. The conversation dives into the depths of grief—how it can manifest in ways beyond physical loss, reaching into the end of relationships, friendships, and even the shedding of old identities or dreams that never came to be. Cesar and Ana Shela guide the discussion, asking Curly to share his personal journey and how he navigates the complicated, often non-linear stages of grief. From shock to acceptance, grief can be isolating or a shared experience, and this episode explores how each of us finds our own ways to hold grief close, while also allowing space for joy and new life. Curly opens up about the challenges of navigating grief and finding peace, touching on both the heaviness and the healing. This episode is not just about loss; it's about learning to walk with grief while embracing the beauty of living. Las Paleteras is here to remind you that it’s okay to grieve—and it’s okay to live fully at the same time. Grab your paleta and join us for this moving conversation on Las Paleteras. Las Paleteras is produced by Joel Ruiz and Elpidio Perez along with the hosts. Editorial support from Augusto Martinez, Music by Cinthya Morado and Ingrid Guijarro and additional visual support from Chavelita. Special thanks to our friends at mitú and Sonoro Media for distribution and production support. Follow Las Paleteras on Social: Instagram: @laspaleteraspodcast Tik Tok: @laspaleteraspodcast Host Socials: @thecurlyvshow @soynalgona @la_anasheila  @thecesarcamacho  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we’re taking a refreshing pause with Las Paleteras to dive into a hot topic: the fluidity of sexuality and evolving queer identities. Our hosts share personal stories on how their own sexualities, pleasures, and identities have changed throughout their lives. From grappling with pronoun etiquette to processing generational shifts in sexual identity, we dig into the data and explore where we see ourselves in these trends. Then we’re deepening the conversation with reflections on inner struggles and societal pressures: Does oppression look the same as it did when we were younger? How has our queerness brought us strength—and, more recently, how has the rise in anti-LGBTQIA+ sentiments affected us? This episode embraces the power of queer liberation, both as individuals and within our community. As we close, we reflect on questions we wish we had answers to in our youth, as well as the questions we hold now as queer adults. Grab your favorite paleta and enjoy another flavorful episode of Las Paleteras! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the debut episode of Las Paleteras! Your hosts, César Camacho, Ana Sheila, and José Richard Avilés (Nalgona), are here to serve you a delicious blend of chisme, insight, and love for the queer Latinx community. In this episode, they kick off with mini intros, sharing how they met and why they started this unapologetically bold podcast. Each host describes their unique flavor—what paleta best represents them—and sets the stage for this inclusive space filled with laughter, reflection, and liberation. The hosts explore today’s theme, "Honoring Our Inner Queer Niñes" reflecting on their childhood selves and the moments when they first recognized their queerness. What was it like growing up queer in their communities? How did they come to embrace their identities? With warmth, vulnerability, and humor, they dive into the tools they’ve used to navigate their personal journeys and share the ongoing work of self-acceptance. Tune in for an empowering conversation that celebrates growth, community, and the joy of living authentically. Grab your paletas and join Las Paleteras—where every episode is sweet, spicy, and a little dangerous! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there! Welcome to Las Paleteras! Grab your favorite treat—lemon, mango, or whatever your heart desires—and join us for an exciting ride. We’re here to share experiences from our queer Latino perspective, diving into authentic and spicy conversations. We celebrate the good, the bad, and the ugly, creating a safe space for our queer community and those who dare to challenge the status quo. Get ready for a mix of fun, thought-provoking chats, all sprinkled with a little bit of chaos and flavor. Remember, life is always more delicious with us, because we are... Las Paleteras! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices