Episode 7 – “The ‘Schmootz on” Natassja Ybarra

Las Aparicio fans will be happy to know that writer, Natassja Ybarra, is very forthcoming about the endgame of the Mariana/Julia story of the very popular telenovela.  Will there be a wedding?  Yes.  Are the gay nuptials the last we will see of the couple?  Not at all.  Marriage maybe be the declared victory of [...]

Episode 6 – The “Schmootz on” Eréndira Ibarra

Last week I was lucky enough to engage in conversation with the lovely Eréndira Ibarra who portrays Mariana, half of the smoldering same-sex super-couple of Julia and Mariana on the telenovela, Las Aparicio.  Take a look: embedded by Embedded Video As you will hear, Erendira is extremely gracious to this uni-lingual, English-only, American blogger.  We [...]

Episode 5 – The “Schmootz on” Gloria Bigelow

Last week my funny bone and I were fortunate enough to Shoot the ‘Schmootz with comedienne and community caregiver, Gloria Bigelow.  We sat down for a late night snack of humor, politics, and the occasional reminiscence of nostalgic TV.  Going into the interview, I was quite familiar with Gloria’s comedic timing, but I soon discovered [...]

Episode 4 – The “Schmootz on” Victim Rights Advocate, Joanna Katz

April was Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and honestly, I was not aware of that fact until doing research for this interview.  It is opportune in reference to my conversation with Joanna, though I believe a thirty day designation is something she would find interesting and worthy of comment.  For Joanna Katz, every day is awareness [...]

Episode 3 – Schmootzcast with Queens of the World’s Mel Robertson and Nicole Pacent

Welcome to the “Schmootz on” podcast.  In episode 3 of the Schmootzcast, I sit down for an hour-long “girlfriend” chat with Queens of the World writer/producer/director, Mel Robertson and lead actress, Nicole Pacent.  We talk about the film, the sport, social networking, and extras like Nicole’s first Dinah and a hint or two about Anyone [...]

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