Welcome to El Barrio
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Podcast Overview
<p><strong>“Welcome to El Barrio” is a vibrant new podcast about Puerto Rican identity — our stories, finally told by us.</strong></p> <p>Hosted by award-winning producer <strong>Becca Ramos</strong>, this series blends laugh-out-loud interviews with artists, scholars, creators, tastemakers, and everyday Boricuas to illuminate the stories the textbooks left out.</p> <p>Each week, Becca dives into the history, culture, politics, spirituality, and pop-culture moments that shape what it means to be Puerto Rican today — from the roots of brujería and ancestral healing, to the global impact of Bad Bunny, to the hidden history behind Operation Bootstrap, Hurricane Maria’s aftermath, and the evolution of the diaspora.</p> <p>This show is unapologetically for us. For the kids who grew up “ni de aquí, ni de allá.” For everyone who felt their culture reduced to stereotypes, mispronounced in classrooms, or left out of the narrative entirely. Through humor, heart, research, and community storytelling, Becca invites listeners on a journey of self-discovery — and a celebration of La Isla del Encanto in all its complexity.</p> <p>Featuring a lineup of powerful Boricua voices across film, music, academia, design, and activism, <strong>Welcome to El Barrio</strong> is a love letter, an archive, and an invitation. Come learn, laugh, heal, and say it with us. WEPA! </p>
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Publishing Since
1/27/2026
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Recent Episodes
July 1, 2026
"What is going ON in Puerto Rico?" Part 2: Featuring Beatriz Llenín Figueroa y Hugo Delgado
Host Becca interviews activist Beatriz Llenín Figueroa and educator Hugo Delgado about current movements and colonial control in Puerto Rico.
June 23, 2026
"What is going ON in Puerto Rico?" Part 1: Featuring Mikey Cordero and Aliana Margarita
Host Becca interviews Mikey Cordero and Aliana Margarita about current movements and colonial governance impacting Puerto Rico.
June 16, 2026
"Puerto Rico is ... Whoville?" w/ Kennya Rivera
Host Becca interviews content creator Kennya Rivera about her journey from Puerto Rico to LA, exploring Afro-Latina identity and the colonial realities of her homeland.
23 total episodes available with 5 transcripts
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Beatriz Llenín Figueroa
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Hugo Delgado
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Mikey Cordero
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Aliana Margarita
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Kennya Rivera
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COVL
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Iván Emilio
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- What is Welcome to El Barrio?
<p><strong>“Welcome to El Barrio” is a vibrant new podcast about Puerto Rican identity — our stories, finally told by us.</strong></p> <p>Hosted by award-winning producer <strong>Becca Ramos</strong>, this series blends laugh-out-loud interviews with artists, scholars, creators, tastemakers, and everyday Boricuas to illuminate the stories the textbooks left out.</p> <p>Each week, Becca dives into the history, culture, politics, spirituality, and pop-culture moments that shape what it means to be Puerto Rican today — from the roots of brujería and ancestral healing, to the global impact of Bad Bunny, to the hidden history behind Operation Bootstrap, Hurricane Maria’s aftermath, and the evolution of the diaspora.</p> <p>This show is unapologetically for us. For the kids who grew up “ni de aquí, ni de allá.” For everyone who felt their culture reduced to stereotypes, mispronounced in classrooms, or left out of the narrative entirely. Through humor, heart, research, and community storytelling, Becca invites listeners on a journey of self-discovery — and a celebration of La Isla del Encanto in all its complexity.</p> <p>Featuring a lineup of powerful Boricua voices across film, music, academia, design, and activism, <strong>Welcome to El Barrio</strong> is a love letter, an archive, and an invitation. Come learn, laugh, heal, and say it with us. WEPA! </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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