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Not Your Papis Podcast

Not Your Papis Podcast

By Laura Ordonez, Carmen Gallegos

Not Your Papis Podcast is a place where booze and humor are used to bring the real raw stories of women throughout history. It’s feminism with a hint of tequila. No es cafecito con tu abuela, it’s tequila shots with your best friend.
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S2 Ep. 1 - Low Expectations, High Standards

Not Your Papis PodcastJan 17, 2022

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S4 Ep.10 - A Thousand Miles Away

S4 Ep.10 - A Thousand Miles Away

On the season finale Laura covers the story of Jessica Lenahan Gonzales and the town of Castle Rock, CO V Gonzales. Carmen goes off brand and covers the story of one of the worst nuclear accidents that you've (probably) never heard about. The Juarez Cobalt-60.
Jul 19, 202301:30:58
S4 Ep.9 - How exotic

S4 Ep.9 - How exotic

Skip the banter and get right into it. Laura brings us the much awaited story of Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu aka Mother Teresa. Carmen brings us the awesome story of Genius Girl Adhara Pérez Sánchez.

Jul 10, 202301:27:01
S4 Ep. 8 - Really intense about this

S4 Ep. 8 - Really intense about this

We know we're horrible people for taking longer than expected to publish this episode and to make up for it we bring you the holy trinity; a social outcast, a demonic possession and smut. Laura brings us the unknown story of Mary Ann Bevan - the Ugliest Woman in the World. Carmen takes a sharp right turn into the paranormal with the exorcism of Annalise Michel. Stay until the end for a special treat with a listener submission hoe-rror story! (Warning:Listener story NSFW and NSFC)

Jul 03, 202301:07:13
S4 Ep.7 - HVAC

S4 Ep.7 - HVAC

We know we ramble a lot at the beginning but we promise our stories are definitely worth it. Laura brings us the story of parent murderer Suzane Louise Von Richthofen. Carmen tells us the story of the life and murder of Gwen Amber Rose Araujo.
Jun 20, 202301:17:08
S4 Ep.6 - Lake Water

S4 Ep.6 - Lake Water

Epiphanized introductions, lake parasites, interweaving stories and awkward endings. Carmen brings us the horrifying and inspiring story of Cynthia Vigil and how she survived the Toy-Box Killer. Laura brings us the life and legacy of Sylvia Rivera - the Mother of All Gay People.

Jun 05, 202301:05:30
S4 Ep. 5 - Hoerror Stories

S4 Ep. 5 - Hoerror Stories

We asked, you delivered, and now we bring you listener hoe-rror stories!

May 29, 202329:12
S4 Ep.4 - Valió madre

S4 Ep.4 - Valió madre

¿Eres una madre a toda madre o vales pura madre? Laura nos trae la triste historia de Miriam Elizabeth Rodriguez Martinez una madre que dio su todo por traer a la justicia a los asesinos de su hija. Carmen nos platica la historia de Rosemary Kennedy - la Kennedy desaparecida.
May 22, 202301:31:14
S4 Ep. 3 - Tomorrow Anxiety

S4 Ep. 3 - Tomorrow Anxiety

Why wait for tomorrow to feel anxiety when we can feel it today? Laura brings us the story of Nannie Doss - the Giggling Granny. Carmen brings us the story of the mysterious disappearance of Marcela Basteri.

May 16, 202301:17:09
S4 Ep.2 - Awkward

S4 Ep.2 - Awkward

Welcome to the butt podcast; where we ask all of life's most important questions. On this incredibly awkward episode Laura brings us the badass story of Nieves Fernandez - The Silent Killer. Carmen brings us the amazing and poetic story of the one and only; Chavela Vargas.

May 08, 202301:05:51
S4 - The Saygen Special

S4 - The Saygen Special

We hope you missed us as much as we missed you! Because we missed you so much, we decided to bring you a special episode with a very special guest Saygen Davila. Saygen brings us the history of the Bracero Program and the lasting effects it had on Mexican and Mexican-American families.

May 01, 202353:26
S4 Ep.1 - Couldn't be a bad bitch in the 1700's

S4 Ep.1 - Couldn't be a bad bitch in the 1700's

Guess who's back... back again! New season, new episode, same old fuckery. Laura brings us the story of Mary Toft - the Impostress Rabbitt Breeder. Carmen brings us the story of Miriam Rivera - the first openly trans reality tv star.

May 01, 202301:36:08
S3 Ep. 10 - Halloween Special

S3 Ep. 10 - Halloween Special

Happy Halloween! We love our listeners so we decided to treat you all again with our second annual Halloween Special. Carmen starts us off with a twisted Nickelodeon cartoon.  Laura brings us the cursed Japanese legend of Yotsuya Kaidan. As a bonus treat we bring you listener stories that share their own spooky unexplainable events. Turn off the lights, grab your drink and enjoy! 

Oct 31, 202201:05:08
S3 Ep. 9 - Back to the 90's

S3 Ep. 9 - Back to the 90's

Remember when you were a kid and would fall asleep to Nick at Nite and then be woken up by the Ultimate Love Song Collection of the 90's? This is that, but in a podcast. Thirst trap Laura brings in the halloween spirit early with the story of the Sallie House. Suburban Mom Carmen brings us the harrowing and amazing story of survivor Alison Botha.

Oct 24, 202201:16:55
S3 Ep.8 - Sabe más rico en español

S3 Ep.8 - Sabe más rico en español

¡Bienvenidos a un episodio muy especial! Por primera vez les traemos un episodio completamente en español, bueno el 99% en español. Fue un reto muy divertido grabar las historias en nuestro primer idioma. Laura nos trae la historia de la primera feminista en el nuevo mundo - Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. Carmen nos lleva por un viaje al lado oscuro de la obsesión con la historia de Maria Elena Milagro de Hoyos.

Oct 16, 202201:34:35
S3 Ep. 7 - Do-Q-men-Tary

S3 Ep. 7 - Do-Q-men-Tary

Grab your drinks and take a seat. This week Laura covers the second part of the unknown victims of WWII - Comfort Women.
Oct 03, 202201:09:27
S3 Ep. 6 - The notebook is wet

S3 Ep. 6 - The notebook is wet

Coming to you live from Laura's kitchen! A hop and skip away from Mexico, this episode is full of Michelada talks.  Laura takes us across the world to China and brings us one of the most atrocious war crimes committed in modern day history with the story of the Rape of Nanking. Carmen keeps it on the lighter side with the story of the "Godmother" of Naples Mafia: Assunta "Pupetta" Maresca.

Sep 25, 202201:21:17
S3 Ep. 5 - Whale Hunter

S3 Ep. 5 - Whale Hunter

What do you get when an eccentric lesbian and a whale hunter walk into a bar? A metamorphosis of a shit show. Episode 5 is a doozy to say the least. Laura brings us the amazing story of South American Feminist and Pro-Independence Heroine Manuela Saenz. Carmen fucks us up once again with the chilling tale of Mary Vincent and the hitchhike from hell.

Sep 19, 202201:17:48
S3 Ep. 4 - You think your family has issues?

S3 Ep. 4 - You think your family has issues?

Allergies, state fairs, bad planning? Nothing can stop these two Aries from coming back! Laura takes us back in time to the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt and brings the story of the Arsinoe IV - Queen of Egypt. Carmen truly fucks us up with her story; she brings the tragic story of Sylvia Likens and the horrific details that lead to her murder. Trigger Warning:this episode contains details of child abuse, child sexual assault and murder.
Sep 11, 202201:09:28
S3 Ep. 3 - All Tamaleras go to Heaven

S3 Ep. 3 - All Tamaleras go to Heaven

Have you ever wondered if you've done enough good deeds to go to heaven? Well fear not, according to Carmen's mom we will all end up in purgatory anyways. Welcome to Purgatory! Laura covers Maria Quitéria the Brazilian heroine that became the first women enlisted in the Brazilian army in their quest to gain independence from the Portuguese. Carmen brings us the story of "La Tamalera" Trinidad Ramírez and the macabre way she killed her husband.

Sep 04, 202201:20:50
S3 Ep. 2 - Crack your toes

S3 Ep. 2 - Crack your toes

Crack your toes, top of your drinks and get ready for this doozy of an episode. Laura brings us the history of sterilization of women in Puerto Rico. Carmen dips our toes in Spiritualism with the story of The Fox Sisters. 

Aug 29, 202201:27:02
S3 Ep.1 - Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches

S3 Ep.1 - Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches

Did you miss us? We definitely missed you! Laura and Carmen are back at it again bringing us stories of women from around the world, throughout history for a third season! Laura takes us back to New Orleans with the story of the Voodoo Queen herself; Marie Laveau. Carmen brings us the unhinged story of Kristine Barnett and how she adopted and then abandoned Natalia Grace - the child who was considered a woman.
Aug 21, 202201:23:34
S2 Ep.10 - Don't be a good person

S2 Ep.10 - Don't be a good person

Join us for our 20th episode recording live from Carmen's house! Dreaming of drinking water and waking up thirsty and hungover we finally made it to the recording table. Laura brings us the truth about Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel and the unglamorous way she led her life. Carmen covers the breaking story of Sharon Gallegos also known as "Little Miss Nobody". 

Mar 20, 202201:31:21
S2 Ep 9 - Clever Titles

S2 Ep 9 - Clever Titles

Welcome to another episode where we're currently catching up on sleep, socializing during a pandemic, country invasions and TikTok drama. Laura brings us the hottest gossip from the 1600's with the story of Tits Out Francis Howard and the murder at King James court. Carmen takes us around the world with Elizabeth Jane Cochrane "Nellie Bly" the journalist who pioneered investigative journalism. 

Mar 13, 202201:09:39
S2 Ep. 8 - Two mics One recording

S2 Ep. 8 - Two mics One recording

Join us for the first ever in-person episode of Not Your Papis Podcast! It only took us only 18 episodes to get together; but we did it for you. Continuing Black History Month and going into Woman's History Month we bring you more badass and amazing Black Women. Laura tells us the experiences Barbara Brown Simmons had as the first law student at the University of New Mexico School of Law and the lasting impact she left on the community. In true Carmen form she brings us Josephine Baker; the incredibly beautiful and smart woman who used her sensual skills to help win wars and give a voice to the Black community. 

Mar 07, 202201:31:17
S2. Ep 7 - Black History is Our History

S2. Ep 7 - Black History is Our History

As promised we continue to bring you stories in honor of Black History Month. Laura takes us across the Atlantic to South Africa and tells us the heartbreaking story of Saartjie (Sara) Baartman. Carmen brings us back the U.S.A and tells us the wild story of Angela Davis and her experience with the United States Judicial system.
Feb 28, 202201:28:08
S2 Ep. 6 - Beautiful and Tragic

S2 Ep. 6 - Beautiful and Tragic

All the ups and downs of a sugar rush. Laura and Carmen dissect how society treats women who are being harassed by their current and former partners and the trauma women have to deal with. Laura brings us the story of Elizabeth Eckford a brave black girl who stood her ground and fought for her right to an education in an equal school system. Carmen brings us the story of the unforgettable Marsha P. Johnson; a story of resilience, community and the right to love. 

Feb 20, 202201:22:52
S2 Ep 5. - Know Their Name

S2 Ep 5. - Know Their Name

Happy Valentine's, Galentine's and Palentine's day to all! What ever your tradition may be for this lovely holiday we hope you'll make us a part of it! We brought you two wonderful treats as a gift from us to you. Laura brings the story of a woman who went from rags to riches to building the largest Pirate Empire; Ching Shih. Carmen brings us the story of the woman behind the Montgomery Bus Boycott; Claudette Colvin. 

Feb 14, 202201:27:16
S2 Ep. 4 - Drinks at Disney and a Murder

S2 Ep. 4 - Drinks at Disney and a Murder

Today's special episode is brought by Guest host Shari of Keeping it Magical. She brings us the story of deadly obsession and a woman who couldn't come to terms with her own feelings. Together we dissect the one and only notorious Yolanda Saldivar; the infamous woman who shook the world on March 31, 1995.
Feb 06, 202201:01:55
S2 Ep. 3 - A shot in their honor

S2 Ep. 3 - A shot in their honor

Have you ever heard a story about a heroine with a gut wrenching ending? That's exactly what Laura brings us in this episode with the story of Miriam Rodriguez - the mother who dedicated her life to bringing her daughters killers to justice. Carmen takes us on the bittersweet journey of a woman who embodied divine femininity and sang with her soul; the legend herself:La Lupe.

Jan 30, 202201:26:07
S2 Ep. 2 - To change the world or to be forgotten by it…

S2 Ep. 2 - To change the world or to be forgotten by it…

Today's episode is all about history; to change history and to be forgotten by it. Laura brings us the story of Catherine the Great and how she single-handedly changed the course of Russia and Europe as we know it. Carmen brings us the heartbreaking story of The West Mesa 11. Eleven women whose bodies were found and then soon forgotten by everyone except their loved ones.

Jan 25, 202201:44:29
S2 Ep. 1 - Low Expectations, High Standards

S2 Ep. 1 - Low Expectations, High Standards

Welcome to 2022 and Season 2 of Not Your Papis Podcast! We've missed your beautiful faces and we hope you've missed our rants and crazy stories! We wanted to start off 2022 with a bang, cause you deserve it. For episode 1 of Season 2 Laura brings you the story of Madame Lalaurie the sadistic demon of New Orleans Elite Creole Society of the Antebellum South. Carmen takes us on a wild journey to find out what happened to the Missing Kennedy: Rosemary.
Jan 17, 202201:17:57
Ep. 10 - The Ugly, The Bad and The Good

Ep. 10 - The Ugly, The Bad and The Good

Kidnapping, Abuse, Kids for Sale, Politicians, Justice and Injustice. This episode has it all. Welcome to Episode 10 of Not Your Papis Podcast! Thank you to all our listeners! We hope you have enjoyed our stories thus far and continue to stick with us in this journey. Laura covers part 2 of Georgia Tann - the devil herself. Carmen brings us the story of Lydia Cacho, the Mexican journalist who put her own life on the line to ensure justice was served. 

Dec 13, 202101:13:35
Ep. 9 - Choose your own sugar daddy but don't get in the limo

Ep. 9 - Choose your own sugar daddy but don't get in the limo

On today's episode Carmen and Laura will give you plenty of reasons on why you should be careful of who you trust. Christmas Ads, kidnapping, and a millionaire working with the help of politicians; sounds familiar? Laura brings us the first ever two-part story on none other than Belulah George "Georgia" Tann better known as The Baby Thief. Carmen brings us the sad story of Maria Elena Milagro de Hoyos and the disturbing details of an obsession gone too far.
Dec 05, 202101:19:03
Ep. 8 - Good History and Bad Ass Teachers

Ep. 8 - Good History and Bad Ass Teachers

What history were you taught in school? On today's episode Laura tells us why she's so upset she never learnt about this amazing woman in history and brings us the story of Buffalo Calf Road Woman. Carmen shows us how amazing a teacher who cares can be by telling us about Jane Elliott and her "Blue eyes/Brown eyes" exercise.
Nov 28, 202152:00
Ep. 7 - Savanna's Act

Ep. 7 - Savanna's Act

On October 10, 2020 Savanna's Act was signed into law following the horrible and tragic murder of Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind. This is her story. 

Nov 21, 202149:06
Ep. 6 - Mamacita's Chingonas

Ep. 6 - Mamacita's Chingonas

What do you get when you mix beauty and brains? Laura brings us the story of Emilia Casanova de Villaverde, a Cuban revolutionary who loved her people and told Spain and men to fuck off! Carmen tells us an enticing story of sex, passion and maybe a spy? Meet Margaretta Geertruda MacLeod better known as Mata Hari, the woman who went down in history as the most sensual threat to the French. 

Nov 15, 202149:35
Ep. 5 - Wait, she did what?!

Ep. 5 - Wait, she did what?!

Todays episode is not for the faint of heart. Laura tells us the horrifying and heart wrenching story of the woman who didn't confess until she was on her deathbed. Carmen has you decide on what really happened to the men who disappeared on Gunness Farm. Trigger warning: episode contains kidnapping and murder.
Nov 07, 202101:11:37
Ep. 4 - Halloween Special

Ep. 4 - Halloween Special

Grab your favorite drink, hold our hands and take a walk with us into the dark. Laura takes us to Guanajuato to the woman who was buried alive. Carmen takes us further into the eerie to witness the woman who drowned her kids in the river. And, if you're willing to continue the journey into the unknown, Laura and Carmen have a special story of their own. Don't be frightened, we'll keep you safe....
Oct 31, 202138:18
Ep. 3 - Daddy's Girl

Ep. 3 - Daddy's Girl

Come with us on a wild journey. Laura tells us about Malala, the girl who stared death in the face. Carmen makes us question; What do hot sauce, the Mexican Revolution and Mulan have in common?
Oct 24, 202156:32
Ep. 2 - What in the papacy?

Ep. 2 - What in the papacy?

Who really dictates what happens behind the vatican walls? Laura goes into depth about a feminist nun and her inability to stay quiet. Carmen exposes the papacy and the woman behind it all.
Oct 17, 202148:45
Ep. 1 - But is she a bad bitch?

Ep. 1 - But is she a bad bitch?

To abort or not to abort? Laura takes us down the rabbit hole of who is Jane Roe. Carmen takes us to the wild west with the story of the Southwest's very own Malinche.
Oct 10, 202148:00