Hyphenación

About Hyphenación

Hey, que onda? Welcome to Hyphenación, a podcast hosted by Xorje Andrés Olivares where conversation and cultura meet. What kind of no sabo word is Hyphenación? For us, it’s about living within a hyphenation. Like being a third-gen Mexican-American from the Texas border now living that Bay Area Chicano life—like Xorje! Each week we bring together a couple of hyphenated Latinos to talk all about personal life choices: family, careers, relationships, belonging … everything is on the table. We love listening to shows about culture and identity like Tamarindo, It’s Been a Minute, Latina to Latina, Vibe Check, Locatora Radio, and Dear Millennial. If you like them, too, then you’ll enjoy Hyphenación! So start listening!

Publisher

KQED

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Mar 2025

Latest episode

3 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

9 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Jun 2025

   Am I Bilingual Enough?

   Host Xorje Olivares interviews comedian Angelo Colina and podcaster Rachel ‘La Loca’ Strauss about the complexities of bilingualism and cultural identity among U.S. Latinos, exploring language barriers and belonging.

2. 

   27 May 2025

   What’s Life Really Like on the US-Mexico Border?

   Host Xorje Olivares interviews artist Natalia Ventura and filmmaker Robie Flores about the realities of life on the U.S.-Mexico border, challenging media portrayals of the region.

3. 

   20 May 2025

   Do Latinos Still Believe in the American Dream?

   Host Xorje Olivares interviews journalist Paola Ramos and journalist Brian De Los Santos about the American Dream and whether the U.S. provides opportunities for Latinos.

4. 

   13 May 2025

   Are We Losing Our Religion?

   Host Xorje Olivares interviews Hoja Lopez and Luis Galilei about the shifting religious landscape among U.S. Latinos and explores the continued relevance of God in their lives.

5. 

   6 May 2025

   Mamá, I Have Two Boyfriends

   Host Xorje Olivares interviews Fernanda Fabian and Manuel Betancourt, non-monogamy practitioners, about exploring desires, moving beyond monogamy, and discussing their relationships with Latino parents.

6. 

   29 Apr 2025

   Papeles: What Does U.S. Citizenship Mean Today?

   Host Xorje Olivares interviews authors Karla Cornejo Villavicencio and Javier Zamora about the evolving meaning of U.S. citizenship and its impact on the Latino community amid shifting legal landscapes.

7. 

   22 Apr 2025

   Caregiving: Balancing Joy and Sacrifice

   Host Xorje Olivares interviews Poet Yosimar Reyes and Professor Anita Tijerina Revilla about the sacrifices of caregiving while maintaining one's identity within Latino culture.

8. 

   15 Apr 2025

   Who Gets to Be Latino?

   Host Xorje Olivares interviews Maria Burgos and Ian Paget about the ongoing debate within the Latino community regarding inclusivity and belonging, particularly concerning appearances and perceptions of identity.

9. 

   20 Mar 2025

   Introducing Hyphenación

   Host Xorje Andrés Olivares introduces Hyphenación, a podcast exploring the experiences of hyphenated Latinos through conversations about family, careers, relationships, and belonging; this is an introductory episode.

Who has been a guest on Hyphenación

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Angelo Colina
• Rachel ‘La Loca’ Strauss
• Natalia Ventura
• Robie Flores
• Paola Ramos

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

108 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 42 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

57

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

67

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.