Capítulo 251: How We Handle Criticsm

Capítulo 251: How We Handle Criticsm

Author: My Cultura, iHeartPodcasts and Locatora Studios October 1, 2025 Duration: 47:44

In this episode, Diosa and Mala reflect on what it means to be critiqued in real time. They've been sitting with a recent critique in a new publication, Radiophonic Feminisms: Latina Voices in the Digital Age of Broadcasting by Ester Díaz Martín. Díaz Martin began her research in 2018, when they were still independent podcasters. Years later, her book was published, and it credits las Locatoras as the creators of “radiophonic." 

There's a clear shift from an affirmative analysis of the early podcast days to a more complicated critique of growth inside a corporate structure. She points out how their femme sound, feminist ideas, and dynamic shaped early episodes, and how later production process “complicates the feminist praxis.” 

In this episode, they hold space for expansiveness and evolution to art. How do all of us navigate growth without losing our core values? And how do we balance the nuance of creating within capitalism?

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Tune into Locatora Radio [A Radiophonic Novela] for a vibrant weekly conversation that feels like catching up with your sharpest, most insightful friends. Co-hosts Mala Muñoz and Diosa Femme, who first connected online, bring a dynamic and deeply personal chemistry to every episode. Their discussions are a rich tapestry, weaving together critical analysis of pop culture and current events with explorations of feminism, wellness, and personal relationships. The heart of this podcast lies in its nuanced interviews, where Latinx creatives and artists share their stories and perspectives, adding vital layers to the dialogue. Since its independent founding in 2016, the show has built a dedicated audience by authentically archiving the moments we live through while actively pushing cultural conversations forward. Now part of the My Cultura network from iHeartPodcasts and Locatora Studios, it retains that essential intimate and independent spirit. Listeners will find a space that is intellectually nourishing and personally affirming, where complex ideas about society, sexuality, health, and art are unpacked with humor, heart, and a radical sense of community. This isn't just a podcast; it's an ongoing, radiophonic story about who we are now and who we are becoming.
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