This week, the two dive into cancel culture and analyze which parts move the needle as a society, and which set us back. Are influencers essentially mob leaders? How to share consciously on social media & why you should always double fist your seltzers. For more reading & resources mentioned: Further consideration of cancel culture: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2057047320961562Principles for Building Anti-Racist Theatre Systems https://www.weseeyouwat.comCleaning up your social media:https://www.scrubber.socialIf you or someone you know is in a domestic abuse situation please visit https://www.thehotline.org for resources or call thee 24 hour hotline 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)

Hola! We are BACK and ready to connect, share and celebrate with you, our listeners! We return on the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! Welcome to besos, chao – a podcast focused on challenging and analyzing community, cultura y más.    We chat about why we’ve been away on hiatus and how we can’t wait to jump back into this project. We dabble into the AOC at the MET GALA, Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’s return, and the criminal connection of the new franchise with Bravo’s most famous “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” in POP CULTURE CORNER. Our primary focus this week is the history and celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month in the USA! We go in-depth on the creation, its purpose, and how you can become active in this month-long celebration from September 15th-October 15th! Grab your caffeinated beverage or a glass of tequila and immerse yourself in a lively conversation between two best friends figuring it out day by day! As always share, comment, and rate us! 

This week we jump into our conversation by trying a homemade kombucha margarita (Jules) and Topo Chico’s new spiked seltzer (James)! Grab your drink! Unless you’re listening while driving and then get some cafe con leche! Jules talks about traveling to the homeland of Mexico during the pandemic, James talks about seeing a live performance for the first time in over a year. We chat about the return of shared space with humans experiencing art. Art makes us feel human again! Wear your mask and get those shots - they make you sexy! We have some trash-talking to do about tequila and its unethical process of being made… who knew that George Clooney was fucking with agave. We talk Jen Shah and the fall of the empire she fakes on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and the concept of capitalization on a culture that is not yours. We also talk about our dream tequila brand… Anyway… then we talk about Megan Markle and if she will attend the funeral for Prince Philip our bet is that she doesn’t. Speaking of problematic things we chat about the Zigler sisters of Dance Moms and the scandals around them cough *blackface cough *playing an autistic character as an able-bodied person.    WAIT - we have a question for you. Have you seen the Pixar film Coco? If you haven’t we publicly shame you. SHAME. Then we step our tea into a friendship audit, we test ourselves on what we know and what we need to know as best friends of over 10 years. Sit back and listen to stories about how Julia broke her nose, that time James wore a hideous mullet on a TV show and tacos of course! Besos! Chao! 

Welcome back, listeners. We think the world of you, and hello to those listeners across the pond, welcome to the party! This week we mentioned England quite a bit and yes, it has to do with Meghan, Duchess of Sussex Markle. This week we tackle conversations about caffeine, moving, Aperol Spritz, White Wine, and fame. Julia gives an insight into the new Justin Bieber Album "Justice," which should probably be renamed "FLOP." In the music world, we hit on our love for Beyonce, the controversy around Megan Thee Stallion, and Cardi B's WAP performance at the 63rd GRAMMYs®️... We ask what is performance and what is produced? We also celebrate Beyoncé (every day)! Let us break down character assassination together as we unpack the Oprah Winfrey conversation with Megan Markle and Prince Harry. We give you our biggest takeaways from the conversation that shook the culture from the USA to the UK. All the while addressing the racism that seems to prevail in both of those cultures. 

This week we talked about gratitude, immigration stories, and hyper-independence as a trauma response. We are practicing self-compassion and vulnerability in our lives and invite you all on this journey with us. This episode, we're getting personal... xo,James + Jules

This week didn't go as planned; the plan was to talk about BURN OUT. Instead, we realized we were in the midst of a BREAKDOWN. We are hitting on a one-year mark of living through a pandemic, one in which we have been experiencing the grief of our lives, our escapes, our dreams, and worst of all, over 2.5 million people that died from this virus. We got a bit rageful. We found some light in some dark moments. But we are still here. And you are still here. Maybe next week we will be more hopeful? Maybe next week you will be more hopeful? With love, Jules + James This week we discuss BURN OUT, the immense weight of the pandemic almost a year into it, Andrew Cuomo disappointing us, the war about Eminem between Gen Z and Millenials, we get raw and real. We are still healing. 

We're getting honest and raw this week but of course with a touch of light! Jules and James are back with Episode Five! Welcome to besos, chao – a podcast focused on challenging and analyzing community, cultura y más.    This week (February 22nd-28th), is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, which aims to put a spotlight on eating disorders in order to raise awareness and educate the public on the need for support and assistance for those in need. Content warning: we talk about our intimate and honest experience understanding how disordered eating has impacted us and the our road to recovery. There is not one size fits all your path is yours only.  In addition, we talk in POP CULTURE CORNER: Kim Kardashian and Kayne West divorce – which was news to James, Emily in Paris and that bribe that got them all those Golden Globe nominations, and that Justin Timberlake pitiful Instagram apology to Britney Spears.  Grab your Guy Mouseet Cotes Du Rhone and come share a laugh and moment of reflection with us...   @besoschaopodcast  #NEDAwareness  NEDAwareness.org The official hub for NEDAwareness Week 2021. Includes resources for education on eating disorders, shareable information, presentations, where to go for help, and much more.  NEDA’s Online Confidential Screening Tool (nationaleatingdisorders.org/screening): This screening tool is not diagnostic, but evaluates thoughts & behaviors that may be associated with eating disorders. Local resources are generated for each user. NEDA Helpline (nationaleatingdisorders.org/helpline): Trained volunteers are available to assist in locating resources for anyone who may be struggling with an eating disorder. All calls, chats, and texts are confidential. The click to chat function or texting is available if you prefer instant messaging the Helpline instead of speaking to a volunteer over the phone. 

We're bringing sexy back... well kinda... let us start by rewriting that narrative about Justin Timberlake but more on that during the listen! Jules and James are back with Episode Four! Welcome to besos, chao – a podcast focused on challenging and analyzing community, cultura y más.   This week we focus on the history, fascination, and controversy around the online sensation known as Only Fans, a space where audiences can interact intimately with their favorite influencers. We talk about how Bella Thorne created conflict on the software, how much their CEO Tim Stokely is worth, and what chat about is to come of this online platform. Watch out we might even make an Only Fans for this podcast and create exclusive content. Julia drinks Ava Grace's Sauvignon Blanc, James drinks Vanderpump's Red Sangria while chatting The New York Times Presents Framing Britney Spears and Lifetime's Wendy Williams The Movie on Pop Culture Corner!  Grab your wine and come share a laugh and moment of reflection with us...  PS... we are having a GIVEAWAY check out our Instagram @besoschaopodcast to find out more information about some goodies we have ready for you!  

Jules and James are back with Episode Three! Welcome to besos, chao – a podcast focused on challenging and analyzing community, cultura y más.  This is your invitation to join us as we chat... With Pop Culture we dig into Joe Biden and his Rolex, Superbowl with an audience, Disney taking accountability for their racist content. This week Jules took time for herself and fell asleep on a yoga mat and James started double masking because Covid is still the greatest villain of our tale. Our main focus this week is about that time James and Jules worked as Character Actors at a Birthday Party/Events Company! You'll hear tales from the shortest Batman in the world and how Mermaids end up in wheelchairs. Join us on a wild carpet ride through all things that seem magical but were in fact not!  It is time to grab your "Rose All Day" (not sponsored) and join us in this conversation about not becoming a puppet to work, trusting your worth, and finding imagination!@besoschaopodcast on Instagram 

Jules and James are back with Episode Two! Welcome to besos, chao – a podcast focused on challenging and analyzing community, cultura y más.  This is your invitation to join us as we chat... With Pop Culture we dig into Jojo Siwa's coming out journey, Kristin Cavallari/Jay Culter divorce or nah? The Bachelorette drama between Dale Moss and Clare Crawley. This week Jules started a Peer Support Specialist training (huh) and James wore nail polish in support of Trevor Wilkinson a teen in Texas who was suspended for wearing nail polish in school. Our main focus this week is about EXES/BREAKUPS (womp womp) and how to cultivate a healthy relationship with your heart, mind, body and former partner through this monumental change.  It is time to grab your Bread + Butter Rosé Wine (not sponsored...yet...) and join us in this conversation about love, healing, and acceptance!