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“This is incredibly well-made. I needed to do research on Selena for an upcoming film project and this was the perfect podcast to learn from. Well done!!! Such a beautiful tribute to Selena. 🌹”
Brooke Ranson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/01/23
“Intelligent, insightful and personal cultural analysis about Latin, Mexican-American, Tejano culture and life told through the career and impact of mexican-american Superstar, singer Selena Quintanilla. Celebrates the joy and embraces the pain of latinx life in the USA in parallel to Selenas rise...”Read full review »
annapodana via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
09/24/23
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“Awesome to listen to and relate to as a Mexican raised in America always looking for a place to fit in. Selena continues to be an icon for the young people to look up to and make it happen! Thanks for your voice!”
mga6342 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/11/23
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“I love how this is not only about Selena but also how we can relate to and learn from her story. Loved it”
katara munoz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/01/23
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“You speaking to my soul Maria/Mary🇲🇽💙 (therapeutic too)!!! 1997 Chelly thanks you from the bottom of her heart”
Aracely Madrigal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/23
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“Such a beautiful podcast. You neeeeddddd to listen. You won’t regret it.”
ReptileGirl01 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/22/22
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“This podcast has brought me to tears numerous times- from reliving La Reyna’s life to hearing personal stories of not being “Hispanic enough” or being rejected for not speaking Spanish with a Hispanic background- the history hits so hard, and I am so grateful for this, as a 3rd generation Mexican...”Read full review »
Purrrrrfection! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/31/22
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“This is a great podcast, with much insight into life of Selena.
The reason for 4 stars is because around episode 5, the podcast turns from being about Selena to becoming about hosts exploration of personal feelings surrounding race in her family. Episodes 6-8 could’ve been one episode if it was...”Read full review »
Russian Chick via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/27/22
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“Por favor, publique más. Me encanta tu podcast.”
the END end end via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/25/22
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“Por fin, entiendo. Vivo en San Antonio, pero soy de Ecuador, crecí allá, y no entendía el amor que la gente le tiene a Selena. Había escuchado las canciones, pero no sabía nada de ella. La cultura de esta ciudad me encanta, y quería aprender sobre Selena, pero la verdad es que en Wikipedia no se...”Read full review »
Dani593 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/22/22
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“I learned so much from this! From the first episode, hearing about Maria’s experiences had me in tears. Her storytelling is so delicate, so honest.
Esto podcast es perfecto para alguien aprendiendo español, como yo, porque el episodes in inglés & español. Me gusta el entrevistas con...”Read full review »
Llongjyct via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/21/22
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“loved the episode on selena and race !”
shreyabasu003 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/15/22
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“Just started to listen and oh my what a work of art!! The beauty of Selena shines on every Latina/o, as well as Hispanics, in this country!! Thank you Maria for your work and dedication to this project, it speaks volumes of our culture and heritage while accurately showcasing Latin Americans...”Read full review »
mmmiriamruizzz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/09/22
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“I’ve never related more to a podcast. I am a first generation Mexican-American. I grew up 45 minutes from El Paso and spent many weekends in Juarez visiting family or going to the clubs.
This podcast spoke to me, moved me. I felt as though I was having a conversation with a good friend. I...”Read full review »
AMSG2020 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/18/22
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“Of course I don’t leave reviews, but Anything For Selenas ! Once i got to the “Big Booty” part is than when I understood the entanglement of the hispanic/latin culture. Every episode was right on point in expressing why we feel a gravitational pull towards Selena because she was “The People” ella...”Read full review »
AnnGarci1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/22
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“I knew about Selena but didn’t know much about her. Thank you for telling her story and for educating me on how important Selena was to Latina identity and for first generation Latinos. Really enjoyed this podcast.”
WagWorthy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/26/22
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“I love the personal stories and the vivid nature imagery. Being from El Paso and Juarez, I can warmly relate to the ethos of this podcast. The insights about Selena and culture are powerful and profound.”
sergcast915 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/22
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“Found this on “best of” page and decided to give it a listen. I thought it would have been cheesy but I was surprisingly pleased. I was addicted after the first episode, finished it within a week & shared it with everyone I could think of. I love the perspective”
lovestorie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/22
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“Love this podcast!”
Atticus_t via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/08/22
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“I am happy that someone is having an on depth look at the Selena phenomenon. So many levels and nuances to explore, besides just the stuff in the movie. Me? As a latina myself, I saw them as a very loving family. Up and downs like in any family, but full of love. Her father is not a controlling...”Read full review »
Latingem via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/01/22
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“I’d listened to AFS in English on my own and laughed, sobbed, felt that magic thing in your chest where you feel interconnected with history and the breathing living world in front of you. BUT, I just relistened to the Spanish version with my mom and we were blown away. I just wanna compliment...”Read full review »
p_aolar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/22
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“I didn’t know what to expect because Selena is written about and her image is used so frequently (mainly in the Latino community). Mostly everything that I have read, Watched, and seen about Selena has basically the same storyline. I felt that this podcast brought forward so many underlying...”Read full review »
acm lux via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/11/22
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“Thank you for putting into words so many of the emotions that many of us felt as little girls growing up as children of immigrants who lost an idol.”
Just_jennnyyyy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/22
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“I loved this podcast so much!”
CLS GO BERNIE! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/04/22
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“This podcast filled- and broke- my heart. Beautifully written and produced. I missed the whole Selena experience- I am an older white woman. The tenderness and tenacity of the writer and her idol moved me deeply. I feel I got a window into a world I knew only vaguely and at a vast remove. My...”Read full review »
Kaliapad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/02/22
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“As a fan of Selena from back in the day this podcast shed light on so many things. Selena would have been honored to hear this podcast. Tears come easily when I listen to this show. Mil gracias a Maria”
Eroq via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/31/21
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“Late to the party but am enjoying this SO much. The narrator & storytellers are so relatable. Maria & her team do a fantastic job of showing the cultural & historical impact Selena made in her short life, and the historical & cultural influences surrounding Selena & many...”Read full review »
05AZacdc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/30/21
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“I wanted to hear more about Selena and less about the journalist. I gave up half way through. What about her husband and forbidden love affair. Didn’t she have a child? What about the woman who killed her? Sorry if that eventually made it in podcast, but bored after while. Thx”
blade run via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/25/21
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“This woman can paint a picture and exude a smell with her words. So personal and yet so accessible. One of my favorite long-form podcasts EVER!”
WoMoHo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/18/21
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“Thank you for creating and gifting us this amazing podcast. I laughed and cried while I listened. To think that 25 years later she is still loved, missed and how beautiful & timeless she is.
Thank you Maria - you definitely did her legacy justice”
CoachMichy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/07/21
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“Hands down, my favorite podcast. I have listened to this a handful of times and I learn something new each time. This is the only podcast that has made me ugly cry. This is also a podcast you can listen to with your family and have some deep conversations.”
mmbanda via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/02/21
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“The Selena and Chris episode struck a different chord for me. This podcast is truly a work of art. Her story is told in the most unfiltered and beautiful way.
I see some reviews about the speaker not talking enough about Selena and just relating everything to her personal life. However, I think...”Read full review »
brandy saenz-loya via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/27/21
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“This podcast is amazing because it isn’t another in-depth look at Selena’s life. It is how Selena’s legacy and her achievements affected her fans. The narrator does an amazing job at interjecting her POV during the time and her experiences as well”
Desireerivera via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/21
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“I knew little to nothing about Selena before listening, and this podcast is kicking off my education! Super well made and interesting.”
MallyKnablach via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/21
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“I was disappointed —- surprised this is so popular. I thought it was going to be a bio and analysis of Selena’s career but the first episode and a half are just about the narrator’s life and how much she loves Selena. I was pretty bored so I’m going to quit. It’s clear Selena’s joyous...”Read full review »
heidbeuabflqyv3/-7& via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/10/21
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“The topic drew me in and the way the reporter wove the storyline between her life and the things she shared in common with Selena was absolutely beautiful. It was interesting to hear from different people who remember Selena’s peak and the marks she left on the culture as well as people who knew...”Read full review »
Kyleah Jasmine via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/07/21
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“The focus on Selena was good but the host always made it go back to her life story. I can understand maybe in the beginning and move on but it always circles back to her. I had to listen at 1.5 speed just to get through. Sounded like she was as ill or in pain. Maybe it’s just her inflection but...”Read full review »
BookishX via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/19/21
“Al escuchar este podcast en muchas ocasiones mi corazón latía con mucho sentimiento, recuerdo que en el primer episodio, lágrimas salieron de mis ojos al igual que en el último episodio, tocaron recuerdos y sentimientos hermosos en mi vida. De alguna manera te identificas fuertemente con este...”Read full review »
Claudia_Garcia07 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/11/21
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“I love everything about this podcast! I discovered it through an episode of Code Switch, another podcast I love. Maria Garcia relates so well the lens of Selena to her life, identity and being American. It is truly, truly well done and very thought provoking.”
briebridge via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/27/21
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“This is so beautiful. So nicely done.❤️❤️❤️❤️”
Hey 🙊🙊🙉🎧🎼 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/04/21
“A 64 year old WASP, I’m ashamed I did know who Selena was….but I do now, and I have learned much more from this incredible show. I listen to both languages, it’s so good. I only found it trying to learn more about Tejano music. Recently this genre inspired me to buy a Hohner Panther after many...”Read full review »
uhoh7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/21
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“Maria and her team do an amazing job of sharing the life of Selena in a way that looks at the history of Mexican-Americans in the 80s-90s while reflecting on the 2nd and 3rd generation Americans who lived in Texas and the social impacts they faced. Her Spanglish episode was tough and emotional...”Read full review »
KG13Sooner via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/01/21
“Made me cry and laugh! Helped me walk down memory lane my deconstructed the ways in which Selena has impacted us personally, been part of our family’s joy and sadness… our growth. A wonderful and culturally important and impactful narrative. Gracias Maria Garcia!!”
OU's Mom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/19/21
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“Beautifully done. Perfectly written.”
Ufap via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/17/21
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“Viva La Reina de Tejano! Best podcast ever!! We are still here baby. Well put together. Thank you for doing this! This podcast is everything!!! ❤️”
datsapainndabunz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/10/21
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“Favorite podcast so far I ran into it on accident. I love Selena and this makes me feel closer to her story!”
ormrz821 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/04/21
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“I am elated to have found this podcast. Truly a wonderful labor of love and tribute to Selena.”
sffangrl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/30/21
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“Wow, a refreshing point of view on the icon, Selena. By taking a look at the Mexican American experience, this podcast touches on history, research, and personal reference. I’m finding me again in this podcast. Muchas gracias!”
Snapchat Queen. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/29/21
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