Raúl is a mysterious shadowy figure visible only through peripheral vision. "Do not perceive me."
Raúl has been a guest on 5 episodes.
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Episode 34: Fatphobia & Eating Disorders
July 21st, 2023 | 2 hrs 45 mins
disordered eating, eating disorders, fatphobia, self improvement, self-esteem, self-image
Join Jala, Briar and Raúl as they discuss the rampant phenomenon of fatphobia as well as the disordered eating which may follow. They share personal stories and methods by which to heal the damage.
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Episode 22: Who Censored Roger Rabbit? [Book]
February 17th, 2023 | 1 hr 44 mins
cartoons, comic strips, comics, detective fiction, noir, novel, prose, roger rabbit, toons, toontown
Jala is joined by returning guests Adelaide and Raúl to discuss Gary K. Wolf's 1981 novel Who Censored Roger Rabbit?, upon which the later Who Framed Roger Rabbit movie was based.
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Episode 20: Vikram Vedha [Movie]
January 20th, 2023 | 1 hr 30 mins
action, indian cinema, kollywood, movie, neo-noir, noir, thriller, vikram vedha
Jala is joined by Dave and Raúl to discuss the 2017 neo-noir action thriller, Vikram Vedha. This movie is one of Jala and Dave's all-time favorite movies for its masterfully intricate story, striking cinematography, and captivating performances. WATCH THIS MOVIE!
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Episode 19: Heritage and Heredity
January 6th, 2023 | 1 hr 54 mins
culture, family, family tree, heredity, heritage
Jala is joined by Raúl and Simón in discussing ways we learned our heritage and how we pass it down to the next generation, or share it with others.
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Episode 15: Being a First Generation American
November 11th, 2022 | 2 hrs 27 mins
children of immigrants, culture, first generation americans, heritage, immigrants, immigration
Jala is joined by Antonio and Raúl to explore their experiences as the children of immigrants to the United States. They discuss childhood, fitting in (or, more appropriately, NOT fitting in), not being "enough," the struggle to remain connected to their parents' cultures, and more.