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The Little Radio Show

“The Little Radio Show” is a general-interest radio show hosted by Sandra Fernandez (@sandrasays). Topics include current events, arts & entertainment, business & technology, as well as Latinx lifestyle. Show segments include interviews with community members and topic experts.
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Aug 25, 2016

This week on The Little Radio Show we talk about the realities of how a computer dying affects your life when you run your freelancing business off of it. We also take a look at the (good impact) that back to school means for parents.

“The Little Radio Show” is on HMSNetRadio.org on Thursdays at 2 pm (CST). The show hosts are Sandra Fernandez (@sandrasays), Juan Alanis (@juanofwords), and Anjelica Cazares (@la_anjel).

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Aug 18, 2016

This week on The Little Radio Show we talk about the changes to Instagram and how it compares to (and contrasts with) Snapchat. We take a look at Pokemon Go & the app industry, as an economic sector. We also take a look at the rental industry in Houston and the rising rent prices.

“The Little Radio Show” is on HMSNetRadio.org on Thursdays at 2 pm (CST). The show hosts are Sandra Fernandez (@sandrasays), Juan Alanis (@juanofwords), and Anjelica Cazares (@la_anjel).

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Aug 11, 2016

This week on The Little Radio Show we talk about a group of interns who were fired for asking that their dress code be changed.

And we look at how a little bit of artistic activity can reduce your stress, regardless of your level of accomplishment (so don’t worry if nobody can tell what’s in the drawing).

“The Little Radio Show” is on HMSNetRadio.org on Thursdays at 2 pm (CST). The show hosts are Sandra Fernandez (@sandrasays), Juan Alanis (@juanofwords), and Anjelica Cazares (@la_anjel).

Subscribe to the Podcast via (RSS), on the iTunes channel or on our Stitcher channel, and keep up with new episodes.

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Jul 28, 2016

This week on The Little Radio Show we talk about Selena (again!).

Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla Perez is slated to (finally) get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2017. We talk about Selena a lot in the show, and this week is no exception, as we discuss our joy at the news that she’ll be honored with a star.

We also talk about our opinions on the USA Network remake of “La Reina del Sur,” “The Queen of the South.” Have you seen it yet? What do you think?

“The Little Radio Show” is on HMSNetRadio.org on Thursdays at 2 pm (CST). The show hosts are Sandra Fernandez (@sandrasays), Juan Alanis (@juanofwords), and Anjelica Cazares (@la_anjel).

Subscribe to the Podcast via (RSS), on the iTunes channel or on our Stitcher channel, and keep up with new episodes.

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Jul 21, 2016
This week on The Little Radio Show we talk about road trips: our favorite childhood (and adult) road trips; what we like and dislike in a road trip; and, a few tips on how to pack for a fun road trip.

“The Little Radio Show” is on HMSNetRadio.org on Thursdays at 2 pm (CST). The show hosts are Sandra Fernandez (@sandrasays), Juan Alanis (@juanofwords), and Anjelica Cazares (@la_anjel).

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Jul 14, 2016

This week on The Little Radio Show we talk about all things nerdy (from an entertainment point of view) ...

... the end of TV show "Person of Interest," considered to be one of the best science fiction shows on the small screen ...

... and our opinion on season 6 of "Game of Thrones" and the secrets revealed in the season finale ... did you know that there's a mariachi version of their theme song? (We can thank my co-host Juan Alanis for pointing this out ...

... and yes, Wilmer Valderrama was in the television version of "Minority Report" and will be on NCIS starting the fall (it somes up in conversation) ...

... and 'The Walking Dead" show creators added new characters and don't let the comic books dictate the entire storyline, which provides some nice surprises for die-hard fans ...

... and "True Blood" (on HBO) did the same thing, though not as well ...

... and, did you know that the song "Happy Birthday" was copyrighted? Well, it's not anymore! Which means that the company that had claimed to own the copyright will have to pay back $14 million. It also means that the song is in public domain, and we don't have to pay to use it in movies, etc...

... and, from the word nerd files, the words "internet" and "web" are no longer capitalized, according to Associated Press. So, even though you may not have been capitalizing them (up until now), now you'll be correct.

“The Little Radio Show” is on HMSNetRadio.org on Thursdays at 2 pm (CST). The show hosts are Sandra Fernandez (@sandrasays), Juan Alanis (@juanofwords), and Anjelica Cazares (@la_anjel).

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Jul 7, 2016

This week on The Little Radio Show we were on a recording hiatus. We bring you a compilation of outtakes and digital extras from conversations throughout this year. This week we talk about:

  • Our history with Tejano Music
  • Gender Roles in families, especially in parenting. This includes a look at the word “machismo”
  • The importance of College and technical skills & how the lack of fund can impact your ability to take an internship.
  • A conversation about how we’re dealing with our parents and grandparents getting older, from logistics to emotion
  • And one of our conversations wouldn’t be complete without the obligatory talk on Latinos in entertainment.

“The Little Radio Show” is on HMSNetRadio.org on Thursdays at 2 pm (CST). The show hosts are Sandra Fernandez (@sandrasays), Juan Alanis (@juanofwords), and Anjelica Cazares (@la_anjel).

Subscribe to the Podcast via (RSS), on the iTunes channel or on our Stitcher channel, and keep up with new episodes.

Subscribe to the Blog and keep up with new posts. The show’s website can be found at thelittleradioshow.com.

Jun 30, 2016

Thanks for tuning in to another Digital Extra episode The Little Radio Show. Episode 46x provides the outtake from our conversation about why need to to save money and some tips on how (which you can find at Episode 46). There’s seven minutes of conversation that didn’t make it into the weekly radio show due to time constraints. Enjoy!

“The Little Radio Show” is on HMSNetRadio.org on Thursdays at 2 pm (CST). The show hosts are Sandra Fernandez (@sandrasays), Juan Alanis (@juanofwords), and Anjelica Cazares (@la_anjel).

Subscribe to the Podcast via (RSS), on the iTunes channel or on our Stitcher channel, and keep up with new episodes.

Subscribe to the Blog and keep up with new posts. The show’s website can be found at thelittleradioshow.com.

Jun 30, 2016

This week on The Little Radio Show we talk about the sale of LinkedIn to Microsoft for $26.2 billion. We talk a little about Peeple, the controversial app that lets you rate people. We also talk in depth about the importance of saving and the challenges we had in doing that in our own lives. A few of the stories mentioned in the savings conversation included:

“The Little Radio Show” is on HMSNetRadio.org on Thursdays at 2 pm (CST). The show hosts are Sandra Fernandez (@sandrasays), Juan Alanis (@juanofwords), and Anjelica Cazares (@la_anjel).

Subscribe to the Podcast via (RSS), on the iTunes channel or on our Stitcher channel, and keep up with new episodes.

Subscribe to the Blog and keep up with new posts. The show’s website can be found at thelittleradioshow.com.

Jun 23, 2016

This week on The Little Radio Show we talk about many different things.

Snapchat surpassed Twitter in active daily users. Yep, that means that Snapchat continues to become a major force for brands.

YouTube “celebrity” couple PrankvsPrank broke up, and they’re blaming vlogging for the breakup.

The Brock Turner rape case sentencing (and many would say “lack of sentencing”) sparked outrage. And a lot of it was due to his father’s now infamous letter.

“The Little Radio Show” is on HMSNetRadio.org on Thursdays at 2 pm (CST). The show hosts are Sandra Fernandez (@sandrasays), Juan Alanis (@juanofwords), and Anjelica Cazares (@la_anjel).

Subscribe to the Podcast via (RSS), on the iTunes channel or on our Stitcher channel, and keep up with new episodes.
Subscribe to the Blog and keep up with new posts. The show’s website can be found at thelittleradioshow.com.

Jun 16, 2016

This is another The Little Radio Show Digital Extra episode. Episode 44x provides the outtake from our conversation about Instagram’s new logo (which you can find at Episode 44). There’s 4+ minutes of conversation that didn’t make it into the weekly radio show due to time constraints. Enjoy!

“The Little Radio Show” is on HMSNetRadio.org on Thursdays at 2 pm (CST). The show hosts are Sandra Fernandez (@sandrasays), Juan Alanis (@juanofwords), and Anjelica Cazares (@la_anjel).

Subscribe to the Podcast via (RSS), on the iTunes channel or on our Stitcher channel, and keep up with new episodes. Subscribe to the Blog and keep up with new posts. The show’s website can be found at thelittleradioshow.com.

Jun 16, 2016

This week on The Little Radio Show we talk about the semi-recent deaths of singers Emilio Navaira and Prince. Navaira was a pioneer and superstar of Tejano music. Prince was … well, Prince.

In TV news, we’ve gotten confirmation that Eva Longoria’s “Telenovela” has been cancelled so don’t expect a new season next year. The same sad news was given to fans of the new animated series “Bordertown.”

Have you noticed Instagram’s new logo. We share our feelings on the very different updated logo of this social media giant.

When can you (and can’t you) call yourself an immigrant? If you were born in a foreign country? If your parents come to the U.S. from another country? What about if your great-grandfather was the one who immigrated here? We tackle this question and give our (conflicting) opinions.

Did you hear the news about a weathergirl in California who was handed a sweater to put on over her dress (on live TV) because the station had gotten complaints about it over social media? Uh huh. We had a lot to say about that.

“The Little Radio Show” is on HMSNetRadio.org on Thursdays at 2 pm (CST). The show hosts are Sandra Fernandez (@sandrasays), Juan Alanis (@juanofwords), and Anjelica Cazares (@la_anjel).

Jun 10, 2016

This week on The Little Radio Show we talk about a Harvard student who drove her undocumented mom from Texas to watch her graduate. Her mother is an undocumented immigrant from Mexico who works as a housekeeper. Norma Torres Mendoza received her Master’s degree in public policy from Harvard University with her mother watching on.

We have a great interview with Anna Garza and Muna Javaid of Girls Rock Camp Houston, an organization dedicated to “empowering girls and women of all backgrounds and abilities through musical education and creative expression.” The camp offers girls ages 8-18 years old to participate in a one-week program during the summer that will give them a chance to write their own songs and learn to perform. They were recently featured in the Houston Press. Their registration continues to June 30, 2016.

“The Little Radio Show” is on HMSNetRadio.org on Thursdays at 2 pm (CST). The show hosts are Sandra Fernandez (@sandrasays), Juan Alanis (@juanofwords), and Anjelica Cazares (@la_anjel).

Subscribe to the Podcast via (RSS), on the iTunes channel or on our Stitcher channel, and keep up with new episodes.

Subscribe to the Blog and keep up with new posts. The show’s website can be found at thelittleradioshow.com.

May 26, 2016

Thanks for tuning in to our first TLRS Digital Extra episode. Episode 42x provides the outtake from our conversation with Dr. Angelica Perez Litwin (which you can find at Episode 42). Angelica is founder of Latinas Think Big, an online/offline community for professional Latinas that has created (among many other things) a Facebook group boasting more than 14,000 active members. Learn more about this group, Angelica’s vision for it, and how you can become involved.

“The Little Radio Show” is on HMSNetRadio.org on Thursdays at 2 pm (CST). The show hosts are Sandra Fernandez (@sandrasays), Juan Alanis (@juanofwords), and Anjelica Cazares (@la_anjel).

Subscribe to the Podcast via (RSS), on the iTunes channel or on our Stitcher channel, and keep up with new episodes.

Subscribe to the Blog and keep up with new posts. The show’s website can be found at thelittleradioshow.com.

May 26, 2016

This week on The Little Radio Show we talk about the meaning of Memorial Day with a look at “Carry the Load,” a non-profit organization that “provides active ways to honor the military, law enforcement, firefighters and rescue personnel who dedicate their lives to keeping our country safe.”

We have a great conversation with Dr. Angelica Perez-Litwin, founder of Latinas Think Big, an online/offline community for professional Latinas that has created (among many other things) a Facebook group boasting more than 14,000 active members. Learn more about this group, Angelica’s vision for it, and how you can become involved.

PLEASE NOTE that the conversation with Angelica was going so well, we ran over in time. Though this episode (produced for radio) is 30 minutes, we provided the rest of the conversation in a TLRS Digital Extra -- check out The Little Radio Show, Episode 42X.

“The Little Radio Show” is on HMSNetRadio.org on Thursdays at 2 pm (CST). The show hosts are Sandra Fernandez (@sandrasays), Juan Alanis (@juanofwords), and Anjelica Cazares (@la_anjel).

Subscribe to the Podcast via (RSS), on the iTunes channel or on our Stitcher channel, and keep up with new episodes.

Subscribe to the Blog and keep up with new posts. The show’s website can be found at thelittleradioshow.com.

May 20, 2016

On this latest episode of The Little Radio Show the focus of our conversation is all about U.S. Latinos. From how we are creating our own online and offline communities and sisterhoods, to the challenges of diversity inclusion in Hollywood still today. We also discuss the importance of giving back and adopting a philosophy of philanthropy.

Our guests include Ana Flores, founder of the annual We All Grow Summit and the digital influencer network Latina Bloggers Connect; Cyndy Garza Roberts, Public Affairs Director for Texas-based grocer H-E-B and President of the Latin Women’s initiative; and Mexican actor Alex Ruiz who stars both in Hollywood productions and on Spanish-language telenovelas.

In our “In Case You Missed It” segment we take on Beyonce’s Lemonade and Gen Z.

Tune in now and leave us a comment with your thoughts on U.S. Latinos.

The Little Radio Show” is on HMSNetRadio.org on Thursdays at 2 pm (CST). The show hosts are Sandra Fernandez (@sandrasays), Juan Alanis (@juanofwords), and Anjelica Cazares (@la_anjel).

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Subscribe to the Blog and keep up with new posts. The show’s website can be found at thelittleradioshow.com.

May 13, 2016

This week on The Little Radio Show we talk about the new USA network’s show “Queen of the South.” It’s an American adaptation of the internationally-renowned Spanish-language telenovela “La Reina del Sur,” which was produced by Telemundo and starred Kate del Castillo. It’s also based on the book that started it all, authored by Arturo Pérez-Reverte.

The USA version will star Alice Braga as Teresa Mendoza. Supporting cast includes Justina Machado, Peter Gadiot, Hemky Madera, and Gerardo Taracena. Here’s a trailer for your enjoyment.

Of course, it wouldn’t be “The Little Radio Show” if we didn’t veer off topic a little. This week we discuss the status of Latinos in entertainment and why we don’t see enough roles for and by Latinos on TV and Film.

“The Little Radio Show” is on HMSNetRadio.org on Thursdays at 2 pm (CST). The show hosts are Sandra Fernandez (@sandrasays), Juan Alanis (@juanofwords), and Anjelica Cazares (@la_anjel).

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Subscribe to the Blog and keep up with new posts. The show’s website can be found at thelittleradioshow.com.

May 10, 2016

Just in time for Mother’s Day, this week we’re dedicating our entire show to the wonderful women in our lives who also happen to be mothers. Whether it’s our own mom, ourselves, a sister, a niece, or someone we don’t yet know, every person dedicating their time and energy to raising a family deserves a little recognition.

This Mother’s Day we spent a little time with style and parenting influencer New Mom in a New Era who shared a little about her journey as a young mother. We also reminisced about some of our most memorable moments with our own moms.

Tune in and share some memories of your own about what makes Mother’s Day so special.

The Little Radio Show” is on HMSNetRadio.org on Thursdays at 2 pm (CST). The show hosts are Sandra Fernandez (@sandrasays), Juan Alanis (@juanofwords), and Anjelica Cazares (@la_anjel).

Subscribe to the Podcast via (RSS), on the iTunes channel or on our Stitcher channel, and keep up with new episodes.

Subscribe to the Blog and keep up with new posts. The show’s website can be found at thelittleradioshow.com.

Apr 29, 2016

From celebrities, musicians, actors, and influencers who are pretty well known themselves, Hispanicize 2016 was the gathering place for Latinos in the U.S. earlier this month. They were there to connect and network with one another, as well as what founder Manny Ruiz might argue was the primary reason for #Hispz16, to make an impact.

We were in Miami for the full week of both the first inaugural DiMe Summit, which took place one day prior to Hispanicize, and for the seventh annual Hispanicize 2016 event. The week was definitely action-packed and thought provoking.

So much so, that we are dedicating an entire episode to all things Hispanicize. Tune in to hear directly from founder Manny Ruiz about the importance of Latinos uniting as one community; a very inspirational keynote speech by Texas’s own Lizzie Velasquez, and her parents; as well as a brief excerpt from Vine superstar, Lele Pons on what it means to be a part of a global social community. And we’ll even reveal the official dates for Hispanicize 2017!

Want more about Hispanicize? Read the following links from Juan of Words and SandraSays.

The Little Radio Show” is on HMSNetRadio.org on Thursdays at 2 pm (CST). The show hosts are Sandra Fernandez (@sandrasays), Juan Alanis (@juanofwords), and Anjelica Cazares (@la_anjel).

Subscribe to the Podcast via (RSS), on the iTunes channel or on our Stitcher channel, and keep up with new episodes.

Subscribe to the Blog and keep up with new posts. The show’s website can be found at thelittleradioshow.com.

Apr 29, 2016

This week on The Little Radio Show we talk with Blanca Quezada from the Houston Public Library. Blanca tells us about some things they have going on in the Library, including the "Designing America: Spain’s Imprint in the U.S." and "AstroWorld Memories" exhibits.

Then we have a conversation about a (growing?) trend we’re seeing with people selling off their belongings and going on world tours. Interesting, and just a bit scary. Would you do it?

“The Little Radio Show” is on HMSNetRadio.org on Thursdays at 2 pm (CST). The show hosts are Sandra Fernandez (@sandrasays), Juan Alanis (@juanofwords), and Anjelica Cazares (@la_anjel).

Subscribe to the Podcast via (RSS), on the iTunes channel or on our Stitcher channel, and keep up with new episodes.

Subscribe to the Blog and keep up with new posts. The show’s website can be found at thelittleradioshow.com.

Mar 24, 2016

This week on The Little Radio Show we talk about Kim Kardashian’s latest attempt to break the internet. Yes, there was nudity involved.

The O.J. Simpson case is revisited 20 years later. There’s a television show. And there was new evidence in the murder case.

More Latinos are becoming citizens because of Donald Trump, so says the New York Times. Yes, we actually talk about the Donald and the importance of voting (regardless of who you vote for this year).

And, lastly we look at how “Superstore,” “Shades of Blue,” and “Telenovela” did in their freshman year.

“The Little Radio Show” is on HMSNetRadio.org on Thursdays at 2 pm (CST). The show hosts are Sandra Fernandez (@sandrasays), Juan Alanis (@juanofwords), and Anjelica Cazares (@la_anjel).

Subscribe to the Podcast via (RSS), on the iTunes channel or on our Stitcher channel, and keep up with new episodes.

Subscribe to the Blog and keep up with new posts. The show’s website can be found at thelittleradioshow.com.

Mar 17, 2016

This week on The Little Radio Show we talk about being bilingual and the assumption that all Hispanics speak Spanish and the question we keep getting about what language we use in the show.

We get to know Anjelica a little better, she speaks about her crafting projects and craftythrifter.com. Includes paint by numbers as a topic … do you have a craft you want her opinion on? Tag her!

“The Little Radio Show” is on HMSNetRadio.org on Thursdays at 2 pm (CST). The show hosts are Sandra Fernandez (@sandrasays), Juan Alanis (@juanofwords), and Anjelica Cazares (@la_anjel).

Subscribe to the Podcast via (RSS), on the iTunes channel or on our Stitcher channel, and keep up with new episodes.

Subscribe to the Blog and keep up with new posts. The show’s website can be found at thelittleradioshow.com.

Mar 11, 2016

This week on The Little Radio Show we talk about the $7 million quinceañera celebrated by Maya Henry in San Antonio. The event included performances by Pitbull and Nick Jonas and required that a 55,000-square-foot facility be constructed on the Six Flags Fiesta Texas grounds to host the party.

Selena fans are trying to have a commemorative Selena Barbie created by Mattel. The change.org petition needs 7,500 signatures, and (as of today) is still missing more than 1,000 to meet the goal.

We discuss the challenges facing children of aging parents, in particular daughters. Decisions and accommodations are having to be made every day as more and more of our population ages.

“The Little Radio Show” is on HMSNetRadio.org on Thursdays at 2 pm (CST). The show hosts are Sandra Fernandez (@sandrasays), Juan Alanis (@juanofwords), and Anjelica Cazares (@la_anjel).

Subscribe to the Podcast via (RSS), on the iTunes channel or on our Stitcher channel, and keep up with new episodes.

Mar 3, 2016

This week on The Little Radio Show we talk about Taylor Swift’s winning Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards this year, making her the first woman to win Album of the Year twice. And we talk a little about the criticism she’s received from Kanye West, and others, despite (or because of) her success.

We have a conversation about the differences between being an introvert and being an extrovert, where we fall on the personality spectrum, and how we see ourselves and other based on these traits.

“The Little Radio Show” is on HMSNetRadio.org on Thursdays at 2 pm (CST). The show hosts are Sandra Fernandez (@sandrasays), Juan Alanis (@juanofwords), and Anjelica Cazares (@la_anjel).

Subscribe to the Podcast via (RSS), on the iTunes channel or on our Stitcher channel, and keep up with new episodes.

Feb 25, 2016

This week on The Little Radio Show we talk about Instagram rolling out the feature that allows users to manage multiple accounts without having to log out. Previously, Instagram required that you sign out and sign in again to manage another account. Now you can be logged in to up to five accounts from your mobile device … and we’re very happy.

Did you know that Houston is hosting the next Super Bowl? We are! In fact, Houston is hosting the 2016 Final Four, is one of the host cities for the Copa America Centenario over the summer and is the host for Super Bowl 2017.

Have you heard of #FirstWorldProblems? We discuss what this means to us and how we allow minor inconveniences to become major catastrophes.

And we look at the tradition of quinceañeras. We talk a little about the traditions surrounding this “coming of age” celebration as well as reminisce about our own family histories with it.

“The Little Radio Show” is on HMSNetRadio.org on Thursdays at 2 pm (CST). The show hosts are Sandra Fernandez (@sandrasays), Juan Alanis (@juanofwords), and Anjelica Cazares (@la_anjel).

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