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I loved and adored this so mich. As a AfroLatina (Mexican and Black) this podcast took me to a place where I felt so close to my Mexican culture. I had flashbacks of moments with my abuelita in Her rose pink room watching Juanga on tv or being in the kitchen rolling tortillas listening to his music. Such a well produced story. I learned so much about him and our Mexican music history all together. Hearing his and your queer story resonated so much for me. Cant wait until your next podcast comes out Thank you, @ii.am.tasha

I grew up with the magnificent Juan Gabriel. His contribution to Latino culture (if there is such a thing) is incalculable. My grandmother’s favorite song was Amor Eternal. We played it at her funeral. Mine is Asi Fun. I love the way Maria weaves her own story and the story of Juan Gabriel together. I too am queer. Thanks to this podcast I appreciate Juan Gabriel more than ever. This is a beautiful podcast. I enjoyed it immensely. I do wish she had not referred to Juan Gabriel as "Juanga." Growing up I only heard him called Juanga as a pejorative to emphasize and make fun of his homosexuality. Maria, why do you call him Juanga?. I really want to know.

I shared this series with friends and family. As a child of a Mexican immigrant not raised close to extended family and near Mexican culture, I missed out on learning about many things. But thankfully I was able to grow up listening to Juan Gabriel because of my mom. I loved learning about his life, growing in understanding and connection to the culture.

Overly dramatic and scandalizing about things that could be told more directly. I like the interweaving of narratives - but my god, how many times do you have to do a build up the story by saying this toootally changes the way we see something?