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Welcome to El Barrio

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Puerto Rican Identity
Puerto Rico
New York City
Diaspora
Cultural Tastemakers
Puerto Rican History
Pop Culture
Cultural Assimilation
Family Traditions
Bad Bunny
Drag Culture
San Juan
New York City, United States
Gaza
Covid-19
Texas
Boricua
Afro-Latina
Colonialism
LGBTQ+ Identity

“Welcome to El Barrio” is a vibrant new podcast about Puerto Rican identity — our stories, finally told by us.

Hosted by award-winning producer Becca Ramos, this series blends laugh-out-loud interviews with artists, scholars, creators, tastemakers, and everyday Boricuas to illuminate the stories the textbooks left out.

Each week, Becca dives into the history, culture, politics, spirituality, and... more

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This week is a very special episode -- as it's the LIVE episode with COVL from the Welcome to El Barrio LA x Hi Neighbor event! Becca interviews COVL where they chat about her career, her aritsry and how it has evolved, both of their family relations... more

This week Becca chats with Mayagüez-born host, comedian, and content creator known for BuzzFeed Pero Like and -- Iván Emilio! The two chat connecting in Portland, OR almost a decade ago, Iván's time at BuzzFeed paving the way for Puerto Rican media r... more

HOUSEKEEPING:

Welcome to El Barrio will be hosting another live event on May 31 in Los Angeles in partnership with Hi Neighbor. RSVP here: posh.vip/e/welcome-to-el-barrio-x-hi-neighbor-live-event

First 100 RSVPs get free goodie bags!

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HOUSEKEEPING:

Welcome to El Barrio will be hosting another live event on May 31 in Los Angeles in partnership with Hi Neighbor. Follow us to stay up to date on next steps!

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This week Becca chats with Philadelphia-based artist, cera... more

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Recent Guests

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Didi Romero
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Episode: "Linajes Artísticos" w/ Didi Romero
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Episode: Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang: “Overqualified” (w/ Becca Ramos AKA Producer Becca!)
Rachel Nieves
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Libre Sankara
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Djali Brown-Cepeda
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Episode: “Yo Soy Negra” w/ Djali Brown-Cepeda
Tess Garcia
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Episode: Welcome to El Barrio x OnAir Fest

Host

Becca Ramos
Producer and host focused on bridging Puerto Rican diaspora narratives, culture, and community storytelling.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • We are Here

    What a wonderful surprise to find this podcast. It’s important to have pride and recognition of who we are and where we come from. I look forward to learning more about our culture, than a paragraph in a book.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Better Numbers
    United States3 months ago
  • Just what I needed

    I only listened to the first episode but I really enjoyed it and I feel like I can relate to this podcast so much. Thanks so much for creating it! I’m looking forwarding to hearing more episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pezmo6
    United States3 months ago
  • ¡Gracias! This is awesome!

    It gives me so much joy to listen to this; my nesting partner and I are Boricua blanquitos in a place where nosotro’ gente are thin on the ground. Both working to reclaim our culture. It’s been so long since I’ve been to Lajas o San German, her folk are in Arecibo. But thank you! I love this so much, the diaspora is hungry for more of this feeling of finding and reclaiming ourselves and our culture, and helping/healing/freeing our island.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AppalachiaBoricua
    United States4 months ago
  • Let’s goooo

    Becca Ramos 4evr!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Showbiz fan15
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Engaging, authentic Boricua storytelling that makes culture feel personal and alive.
Relatable and inspiring for diaspora listeners seeking representation in media.
A warmly personal voice that blends humor with serious cultural discourse.
Becca's energy and guest lineup consistently deliver meaningful, community-focused content.

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Talking Points

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Lost in Translation
Q: Do you feel you belong more to one world than another?
He expresses a sense of belonging to both worlds but notes a feeling of not fully belonging to either, explaining how he navigates doors of perception differently for himself and his family.
Lost in Translation
Q: How did your upbringing in LA shape your view of Puerto Rican identity?
He describes a life where American culture predominates, with limited Puerto Rican community presence, which led to a nuanced but fragmented sense of identity that influenced how he raised his children.
Lost in Translation
Q: What does being Puerto Rican mean to you?
Ray explains that his connection is complicated; he feels Puerto Rican heritage but struggles with a full sense of belonging and acknowledges that his experiences differ from Becca's, highlighting generational and regional gaps in cultural connection.
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang: “Overqualified” (w/ Becca Ramos AKA Producer Becca!)
Q: How did your background influence the concept for Welcome to El Barrio?
Becca explains that growing up Puerto Rican in Texas and navigating predominantly white spaces highlighted the absence of Puerto Rican voices in the mainstream narrative, which inspired her to create a platform that centers diaspora stories and builds community.
“Yo Soy Negra” w/ Djali Brown-Cepeda
Q: Can you share the story behind Nuevayorkinos and how it evolved to represent the community you describe?
Djali explains that Nuevayorkinos started as a way to honor the complex, multi-layered identities of Black, Caribbean, and Puerto Rican New Yorkers, drawing on archival practice and community storytelling to resist sensational or monolithic narratives. She emphasizes the need to include men and elders, not just make it gender-exclusive, and to create a space where people can tell their own stories in their own terms.

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What is Welcome to El Barrio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A lively program centered on Puerto Rican identity, diaspora culture, and lived experience. Conversations weave together history, politics, music, language, and community storytelling, with frequent focus on how Boricua roots intersect with life in the U.S. and the global stage. Episodes showcase artistically varied guests—from musicians and actors to entrepreneurs and cultural organizers—who illuminate heritage, language, and representation, often through personal narratives, humor, and practical guidance for navigating diasporic life. Notably, the show often foregrounds self-definition, grassroots organizing, and the ongoing evolution of Puerto Rican culture across generations and geographies, making it a compelling listen for listeners s... more

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1. Sydnee Washington
2. Marie Faustin
3. Roberto Lugo
4. Didi Romero
5. Becca Ramos
6. Rachel Nieves
7. Libre Sankara
8. Djali Brown-Cepeda

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