A watch-along podcast revisiting the full run of the seminal bilingual sitcom, ¿Qué Pasa, U.S.A.? in the lead up to its 50 anniversary in April of 2027. Hosts are Mimi Belt and Danny Mendoza, two professional storytellers who work in film & television and who have a longstanding personal relationship with the show and its creators.
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We discuss two moments from Season 2, Episode 2 of ¿Qué Pasa, U.S.A.? - the second episode of the second season of the show, an episode titled Juana Gets Smart - as a way into discussing the show as a whole and the themes of this episode. We share behind-the-scenes information and insights into the making of the show as we continue our comprehensive watch-along of the entire series in the run-up to the 50th anniversary of the airing of the pilot episode in April of 1977.
8 Oct 2026
¿Qué Pasa, Podcast? Episode 11: TV Interview
We discuss two moments from Season 2, Episode 1 of ¿Qué Pasa, U.S.A.? - the premiere of the second season of the show, an episode titled TV Interview - as a way into discussing the show as a whole and the themes of this episode. We share behind-the-scenes information and insights into the making of the show as we continue our comprehensive watch-along of the entire series in the run-up to the 50th anniversary of the airing of the pilot episode in April of 1977.
1 Oct 2026
¿Qué Pasa, Podcast? Episode 10: Malas Compañías
We discuss two moments from Season 1, Episode 10 of ¿Qué Pasa, U.S.A.? - the finale of the first season of the show, an episode titled Malas Compañías - as a way into discussing the show as a whole and the themes of this episode. We share behind-the-scenes information and insights into the making of the show as we continue our comprehensive watch-along of the entire series in the run-up to the 50th anniversary of the airing of the pilot episode in April of 1977.
24 Sept 2026
¿Qué Pasa, Podcast? Episode 9: Computer Friend
We discuss two moments from Season 1, Episode 9 of ¿Qué Pasa, U.S.A.?, titled Computer Friend, as a way into discussing the show as a whole and the themes of this episode. We share behind-the-scenes information and insights into the making of the show as we continue our comprehensive watch-along of the entire series in the run-up to the 50th anniversary of the airing of this same pilot episode in April of 1977.
17 Sept 2026
¿Qué Pasa, Podcast? Episode 8: Gato Encerrado
We discuss two moments from Season 1, Episode 8 of ¿Qué Pasa, U.S.A.?, titled Gato Encerrado, as a way into discussing the show as a whole and the themes of this episode. We share behind-the-scenes information and insights into the making of the show as we continue our comprehensive watch-along of the entire series in the run-up to the 50th anniversary of the airing of this same pilot episode in April of 1977.
10 Sept 2026
¿Qué Pasa, Podcast? Episode 7: Super Chaperone
We discuss two moments from Season 1, Episode 7 of ¿Qué Pasa, U.S.A.?, titled Super Chaperone, as a way into discussing the show as a whole and the themes of this episode. We share behind-the-scenes information and insights into the making of the show as we continue our comprehensive watch-along of the entire series in the run-up to the 50th anniversary of the airing of this same pilot episode in April of 1977.
3 Sept 2026
¿Qué Pasa, Podcast? Episode 6: Hombrecito
We discuss two moments from Season 1, Episode 6 of ¿Qué Pasa, U.S.A.?, titled Hombrecito, as a way into discussing the show as a whole and the themes of this episode. We share behind-the-scenes information and insights into the making of the show as we continue our comprehensive watch-along of the entire series in the run-up to the 50th anniversary of the airing of this same pilot episode in April of 1977.
27 Aug 2026
¿Qué Pasa, Podcast? Episode 5: Noche Cubana
We discuss two moments from Season 1, Episode 5 of ¿Qué Pasa, U.S.A.?, titled Noche Cubana, as a way into discussing the show as a whole and the themes of this episode. We share behind-the-scenes information and insights into the making of the show as we continue our comprehensive watch-along of the entire series in the run-up to the 50th anniversary of the airing of this same pilot episode in April of 1977.
20 Aug 2026
¿Qué Pasa, Podcast? Episode 4: We Speak Spanish
We discuss two moments from Season 1, Episode 4 of ¿Qué Pasa, U.S.A.?, titled We Speak Spanish, as a way into discussing the show as a whole and the themes of this episode. We share behind-the-scenes information and insights into the making of the show as we continue our comprehensive watch-along of the entire series in the run-up to the 50th anniversary of the airing of this same pilot episode in April of 1977.
13 Aug 2026
¿Qué Pasa, Podcast? Episode 3: Los Novios
We discuss two moments from Season 1, Episode 3 of ¿Qué Pasa, U.S.A.?, titled Los Novios, as a way into discussing the show as a whole and the themes of this episode. We share behind-the-scenes information and insights into the making of the show as we continue our comprehensive watch-along of the entire series in the run-up to the 50th anniversary of the airing of this same pilot episode in April of 1977.
6 Aug 2026
¿Qué Pasa, Podcast? Episode 2: Ay Abuela
We discuss two moments from Season 1, Episode 2 of ¿Qué Pasa, U.S.A.?, titled Ay Abuela, as a way into discussing the show as a whole and the themes of this episode. We share behind-the-scenes information and insights into the making of the show as we continue our comprehensive watch-along of the entire series in the run-up to the 50th anniversary of the airing of this same pilot episode in April of 1977.
28 Jul 2026
¿Qué Pasa, Podcast? Episode 1: Carmen's Quince
We discuss two moments from the pilot episode of ¿Qué Pasa, U.S.A.?, titled Carmen's Quince, as a way into discussing the show as a whole and the themes of this episode. We share behind-the-scenes information and insights into the making of the show. And we kick off our comprehensive watch-along of the entire series in the run-up to the 50th anniversary of the airing of this same pilot episode in April of 1977.
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