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    Mija Podcast (English)

    Hosted by a narrator known only as Mija (daughter in Spanish), each episode tells the story of how members of her family experience immigration. Launching September 25th, 2019 in English, French and Spanish versions. Mija Podcast is produced by Studio Ochenta, a multilingual podcast studio dedicated to raising voices across cultures.

    Parent info: Mija Podcast (English) is recommended for ages 11 plus. It's a Story led show that should be listened to in order. Made in the USA, it's about Girl Power for kids. Launched in 2019, it has 4 seasons.

    There are 82 episodes

    Episodes
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    • EXCLUSIVE SNEAKPEAK: Love, Gods, and Other Intelligent Systems
      EXCLUSIVE SNEAKPEAK: Love, Gods, and Other Intelligent Systems

      1 min28 February 2024

      At Ochenta, we've just released a new audiobook for Valentine’s Month: Love, Gods, and Other Intelligent Systems, based on our podcast Love Items. If you've already listened to Cloe and Eloc's story about finding true love, don't worry. In this audiobook, you’…

    • Mija Podcast is now an AUDIOBOOK!
      Mija Podcast is now an AUDIOBOOK!

      3 min11 January 2024

      From the creators of the multi-award winning audio drama podcast 'Mija Podcast' comes 'Mija Podcast: The Audiobook', an exclusive and never-before-heard collection of memoirs and reflections by its creator, Lory Martinez. Mija is a young Latina daughter of imm…

    • End of the year with Mija
      End of the year with Mija

      14 min27 December 2023

      Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week, we reflect on the past year, celebrating and thanking all the daughters of immigrants from different parts of the world for sharing their experiences. Thank you for listening to this season of Mija on the Mike. The …

    • Mija on the Mike with: Yesi Ortiz
      Mija on the Mike with: Yesi Ortiz

      27 min29 November 2023

      Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is Yesi Ortiz, a Mexican American music manager for LA based artist, Calista Del Toro. Yesi, a former LA. radio host & Assist Brand Manager for KNOU 97-1, began her journey in 2003 an through the years, sh…

    • Studio Ochenta Presents: Ochenta Cuentos Season 5!
      Studio Ochenta Presents: Ochenta Cuentos Season 5!

      3 min23 November 2023

      Studio Ochenta presents: Ochenta Cuentos Season 5! Bringing 10 brand new stories from Colombia 🇨🇴, Argentina 🇦🇷, México 🇲🇽, Chile 🇨🇱, Ecuador 🇪🇨 and Paraguay 🇵🇾. This time, we’re showcasing stories about endings - the end of a journey, the end of a…

    • Mija on the Mike with: Brenda Sterns
      Mija on the Mike with: Brenda Sterns

      26 min15 November 2023

      Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is Brenda Rivera Stearns, a first-generation Mexican American, mother of six who passionately homeschools her children. With over 117k Instagram followers, she shares raw motherhood moments and insights int…

    • Mija on the Mike with: Liz Alarcón
      Mija on the Mike with: Liz Alarcón

      35 min1 November 2023

      Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is Liz Rebecca Alarcón, a Venezuelan-American speaker, entrepreneur, and political analyst. Liz is the Founder & Executive Director of Pulso, a non-profit media outlet reaching more than 1 million Latinos a…

    • Mija on the Mike with: Pam Covarrubias from Café con Pam
      Mija on the Mike with: Pam Covarrubias from Café con Pam

      30 min18 October 2023

      Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is Pam Covarrubias, the Mexican-American host and producer of "Cafe con Pam", a podcast where Latine/x are able to share their stories and inspire one another through conversations about mindful productivit…

    • Mija on the Mike with: Rachel la Loca
      Mija on the Mike with: Rachel la Loca

      33 min4 October 2023

      Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is the Dominican-New-yorker writer, producer comedian, actor and voice talent Rachel Strauss aka Rachel la Loca. She is the host of the award winning "Latinos out loud" podcast and she's also the Creator an…

    • Mija on the Mike solo: Happy Birthday Mija
      Mija on the Mike solo: Happy Birthday Mija

      5 min25 September 2023

      For this special solo episode marking the 4 year anniversary of the start of our podcast adventure, Mija talks about growing up. Thanks so much for listening. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 …

    • Mija on the Mike with Heidy De La Cruz
      Mija on the Mike with Heidy De La Cruz

      25 min13 September 2023

      This week our guest is Heidy De La Cruz is a freelance writer and podcaster. She writes the weekly newsletter Into My Thoughts on Substack where she shares her opinion on different topics and her life. Heidy is the host of "The American Dream in The Eyes of Im…

    • Mija on the Mike solo: Hispanic Heritage month
      Mija on the Mike solo: Hispanic Heritage month

      6 min6 September 2023

      For this special solo episode dedicated to Hispanic Heritage month. Mija talks about her roots. Thanks so much for listening. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 years here at Mija and it’ll give…

    • Mija on the Mike with: Sadia Azmat
      Mija on the Mike with: Sadia Azmat

      23 min30 August 2023

      "Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is a british, south-asian daughter of immigrants and comedian raised in London:Sadia Azmats, she is the author of the book Sex Bomb on her experience as a single hijabi woman in the UK, and is the voice be…

    • We are now on YouTube!
      We are now on YouTube!

      49 sec23 August 2023

      Subscribe to our YouTube Channel here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • Mija on the Mike with Dr. Kiona
      Mija on the Mike with Dr. Kiona

      26 min16 August 2023

      Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is a Korean-Austrian daughter of immigrants raised in Hawaii: Dr Kiona, Kiona is the voice of How Not To Travel podcast, and is the founder and creator behind Doctor Kiona, a digital platform offering educa…

    • Mija on the Mike solo: ESCARGOT my CARGO
      Mija on the Mike solo: ESCARGOT my CARGO

      6 min9 August 2023

      This is an episode about... Escargot (my car go!)

    • Mija on the Mike with: Sangeeta Pillai
      Mija on the Mike with: Sangeeta Pillai

      22 min2 August 2023

      Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is a south asian daughter of immigrants: Sangeeta Pillai, an activist, writer and speaker. Sangeeta is the creator of the Spotify award-winning ‘Masala Podcast’, nominated for two British Podcast awards. Th…

    • Mija on the Mike solo: Home
      Mija on the Mike solo: Home

      8 min26 July 2023

      This is an episode about a question that a lot of Mija's ask themselves: What am I?

    • Mija on the Mike with: Kim Gerlach
      Mija on the Mike with: Kim Gerlach

      36 min19 July 2023

      Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is a FILIPINA daughter of immigrants: Kim Gerlach, a scent practitioner and breathworker. Her olfactive work is focused on the cultivation of presence and the creation of new pathways our bodies and minds c…

    • Mija on the Mike solo: Castles in the sky
      Mija on the Mike solo: Castles in the sky

      8 minEpisode 1312 July 2023

      This is an episode about castles in the sky. Have you ever dreamed of one?

    • Studio Ochenta Presents: Atlas Linguae. Season3
      Studio Ochenta Presents: Atlas Linguae. Season3

      2 min7 July 2023

      Announcing Season 3 of Atlas Linguae!

    • Mija on the Mike with: Carmen Rita Wong
      Mija on the Mike with: Carmen Rita Wong

      40 minEpisode 125 July 2023

      Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is a Dominican Mija whose search into her background inspired a memoir: Carmen Rita Wong is an American radio, television and online journalist, personal finance expert and author of the brand new book: ‘Wh…

    • Mija on the Mike solo: Estoy bien
      Mija on the Mike solo: Estoy bien

      9 minEpisode 1128 June 2023

      This is an episode about having faith.

    • WE ARE STUDIO OCHENTA!
      WE ARE STUDIO OCHENTA!

      2 min26 June 2023

      Studio Ochenta’s creative work reflects our motto: Raising Voices across Cultures.

    • Mija on the mike with: Anna Hossnieh
      Mija on the mike with: Anna Hossnieh

      35 minEpisode 1021 June 2023

      Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is daughter of immigrants: Anna Hossnieh, director, writer, comedy producer and co-host of: Ethnically Ambiguous podcast, which provides a space for BIPOC first and second generation immigrant kids to discu…

    • Mija on the Mike solo: Mi amiga Mona
      Mija on the Mike solo: Mi amiga Mona

      11 minEpisode 914 June 2023

      Since we've just heard a Parisian daughter of immigrants with Tsippora Sidibe's story, I'd like to share a story about Mija in Paris this week. This is the story of my relationship with mi amiga Mona: "the girl that has it all figured out".

    • Mija on the mike with Tsippora Sidibe aka @tantaquejeserainoire
      Mija on the mike with Tsippora Sidibe aka @tantaquejeserainoire

      36 min7 June 2023

      Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is French daughter of immigrants: Tsippora Sidibé, the creator and EP behind the community and podcast: @tantquejeserainoire which provides a space for Black women to share intimate and personal reflection…

    • Mija on the Mike Solo: Volar
      Mija on the Mike Solo: Volar

      5 minEpisode 731 May 2023

      Hí! For this week's solo episode, I want to talk about flying. When was the first time you flew in a plane? Do you remember the feeling? Thanks for listening. In case you've just tuned in! This is Mija on the mike a season reflection on our shared experiences …

    • Mija on the mike with: Saadia Khan aka @immigrantlypod
      Mija on the mike with: Saadia Khan aka @immigrantlypod

      33 minEpisode 624 May 2023

      Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is an immigrant herself: Saadia Khan, the creator and EP behind the community and podcast: immigrantlypod. The series shares stories from immigrants at the intersection of different cultures and discusses t…

    • Mija on the Mike Solo: ¡Soñar no cuesta nada!
      Mija on the Mike Solo: ¡Soñar no cuesta nada!

      6 minEpisode 517 May 2023

      Hí! For this week's solo episode, I want to talk about dreams. I like to ask my guests, what's their most embarrassing dream?, What is something you'd do if nothing could stop you? So here goes the true story of my most embarrassing dream.

    • Mija on the mike with: Jacqueline Pereda
      Mija on the mike with: Jacqueline Pereda

      33 minEpisode 410 May 2023

      Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is a quadruple threat: Writer, actor, director, editor and overall super talented Cuban American mija, Jacqueline Pereda. Jackie is the writer, star and creator of the HBO series: Generation Porque, a comed…

    • Mija on the Mike Solo: Alo? Mami?
      Mija on the Mike Solo: Alo? Mami?

      6 minEpisode 33 May 2023

      Every week we're bringing you new stories, hosted by Mija. This week we're doing a solo episode. A real story about a daughter and her mom connecting across an ocean. This is "Alo, Mami?"

    • Mija on the Mike with: La Gorda Feminista
      Mija on the Mike with: La Gorda Feminista

      26 minEpisode 226 April 2023

      Welcome back to Mija on the Mike, where Me, Mija interviews daughters of immigrants who are making moves in their industries around the world. Today we have Miriam Miriam Lara-Mejia AKA LA Gorda Feminista!

    • Mija Podcast presents: Mija on the Mike
      Mija Podcast presents: Mija on the Mike

      8 min19 April 2023

      A season of reflection on our experiences as daughters of immigrants.

    • We are nominated for a Webby!
      We are nominated for a Webby!

      29 sec15 April 2023

      We have some awesome news!

    • Studio Ochenta Presents: Love Items
      Studio Ochenta Presents: Love Items

      8 min1 March 2023

      Love Items is a rom com for the modern girl. It follows the story of Cloe, an AI researcher, and Eloc, her AI assistant. After discovering that Eloc has the power to analyze the love stories behind everyday objects, Cloe decides to steal objects from her dates…

    • Studio Ochenta Presents: La Cabina Telefónica
      Studio Ochenta Presents: La Cabina Telefónica

      5 min10 February 2023

      Before cell phones and the internet, if you wanted to call La Casa, you’d have to stroll into a cabina telefónica (calling center) and pay for some minutes with a few quarters.

    • Mija Música: Los cerros
      Mija Música: Los cerros

      9 minSeason 4Episode 619 October 2022

      In this final episode, Gavilán walks the streets of Monterrey one last time before returning to New York, and along his path he meets someone who gives his journey closure.

    • Mija Música: La nostalgia
      Mija Música: La nostalgia

      8 minSeason 4Episode 512 October 2022

      In this episode, Gavilán visits abuelo Lolo’s other best friend: don Rafa, who owns a bookstore and is the neighborhood’s unofficial historian. He tells him how this community acquired a taste for a musical style as heavily nostalgic as vallenato. Plus, Gavilá…

    • Mija Música: La danza
      Mija Música: La danza

      10 minSeason 4Episode 45 October 2022

      In this episode, Gavilán shares the very particular style in which Colombian cumbia is danced in Monterrey. He also speaks to his abuela Yoya, who tells him how she met abuelo Lolo, back when he was an adventurous young man.

    • Mija Música: El acordeón
      Mija Música: El acordeón

      8 minSeason 4Episode 328 September 2022

      In this episode, Gavilán catches up with a childhood friend, and accordionist named Paloma. She grew up listening to norteña music, and tells the story of how Lolo introduced her to vallenato, a musical style that found a new home in Monterrey, a city that alr…

    • Mija Música: El ritmo
      Mija Música: El ritmo

      7 minSeason 4Episode 221 September 2022

      In this episode, Gavilán wants to learn more about his abuelo, so he meets El Guacho, a vallenato musician and very close friend of Lolo’s. El Guacho tells him the story of the two rhythm instruments of cumbia and vallenato: the caja and the guacharaca, and ho…

    • Mija Recommends: Ochenta Cuentos’ Fourth Season!
      Mija Recommends: Ochenta Cuentos’ Fourth Season!

      1 min15 September 2022

      Hi, Mija fans!

    • Mija Música: El vallenato
      Mija Música: El vallenato

      6 minSeason 4Episode 114 September 2022

      Gavilán lives in New York, but returns to his hometown of Monterrey, Mexico, for his grandpa Lolo’s funeral. Once there, he starts to discover that his grandfather, a famously stubborn musician who never wanted to leave the city, developed a fervent passion fo…

    • Studio Ochenta Presents: Mija Música
      Studio Ochenta Presents: Mija Música

      4 min7 September 2022

      The city of Monterrey, Mexico absolutely loves Colombian vallenato. This music was born thousands of miles away from here, but each one of its elements–the rhythm, the accordion, the lyrical nostalgia–allow us to understand how it managed to grow roots in this…

    • Studio Ochenta  Presents:  Adventure in Atacama
      Studio Ochenta Presents: Adventure in Atacama

      14 min29 April 2022

      Hi dear listeners. If you loved Mija, then you're gonna love Adventure in Atacama a show from the creative team that brought you Mija.

    • Studio Ochenta presents: Atlas Linguae
      Studio Ochenta presents: Atlas Linguae

      4 min19 January 2022

      Hi, Mija fans! While we work on some amazing shows for this year, we would like to specially recommend our newest podcast, Atlas Linguae. In each episode, experts from around the world discuss a wide variety of language related topics.

    • Studio Ochenta & TRAX on PRX present: Cultureverse
      Studio Ochenta & TRAX on PRX present: Cultureverse

      1 min24 June 2021

      Hi, Mija fans! Thank you all for your support of Mija's journey from Colombia, to China, and now to Egypt!

    • 308: Binty
      308: Binty

      14 minSeason 3Episode 82 June 2021

      After taking us on a journey with her family across continents and languages, our narrator, Binty, finally tells her story in this season finale episode.

    • 307: Omar
      307: Omar

      13 minSeason 3Episode 726 May 2021

      Omar is Binty’s brother. In this episode, Binty tells the story of how his talents and passion for Egyptian music and dancing brought him to New York.

    • 305: Mona
      305: Mona

      13 minSeason 3Episode 512 May 2021

      Mona is Binty’s mother. In this episode, Binty tells us how Mona’s dream job transformed her family’s lives forever.

    • 304: Baba Abdou
      304: Baba Abdou

      12 minSeason 3Episode 45 May 2021

      Abdou is Binty’s father. In this episode, Binty tells the story of how his love for his family and fascination with music followed him from Egypt to England.

    • 303: Gidda Dawlat
      303: Gidda Dawlat

      13 minSeason 3Episode 328 April 2021

      Gidda Dawlat is Binty’s grandmother. In this episode, Binty tells the story of how she survived the hasad!

    • 302: Giddo Marzouk
      302: Giddo Marzouk

      12 minSeason 3Episode 221 April 2021

      Marzouk is Binty’s grandfather. In this episode Binty tells the story of the family patriarch, and how his his passion for Egyptian history and storytelling kept their culture alive no matter where they went.

    • 301: El Beit
      301: El Beit

      12 minSeason 3Episode 114 April 2021

      In this first episode of season 3, Binty ( Mija in Arabic) introduces her family inside El Beit, during a Ramadan feast. Filled with love and nostalgia for home, she decides to tell their stories, one by one.

    • Studio Ochenta Presents:  Mija Podcast Season 3
      Studio Ochenta Presents: Mija Podcast Season 3

      2 minSeason 330 March 2021

      Introducing Mija Podcast Season 3. At the end of Season 1, we decided that there wasn't just one version of Mija in the world. Here's a first look at our latest series, which will follow the story of one Egyptian immigrant family's journey from Alexandria, Egy…

    • La Maison
      La Maison

      13 minSeason 2Episode 816 September 2020

      In this final episode of season 2, Mija tells us about « La Maison » - Home in French.

    • Duc and the Family Tree
      Duc and the Family Tree

      10 minSeason 2Episode 72 September 2020

      In this episode, Mija tells us the story of her ancestors, including her great grandfather, Duc.

    • Pao Kong and the golden horse
      Pao Kong and the golden horse

      11 minSeason 2Episode 619 August 2020

      In this episode, Mija tells us the story of her grandfather, Pao Kong.

    • Uyen and the jade flower
      Uyen and the jade flower

      10 minSeason 2Episode 55 August 2020

      In this episode, Mija tells us the story of her grandmother, Uyen, and her life in Vietnam.

    • 08: La casa
      08: La casa

      10 minSeason 1Episode 820 November 2019

      La casa. In this final episode of the season, Mija tells us about la casa, "home" in Spanish.

    • 07: Chacho
      07: Chacho

      9 minSeason 1Episode 713 November 2019

      Chacho is Mija’s cousin. In this episode, Mija tells her story.

    • 306: Sherif
      306: Sherif

      12 minSeason 1Episode 619 May 2021

      In this episode, Binty tells the story of her uncle Sherif, and his experience of the Egyptian revolution.

    • 05: Yita
      05: Yita

      10 minSeason 1Episode 530 October 2019

      Yita is Mija’s grandmother. One day, a civil war changes her life forever. In this episode, Mija tells her story.

    • Mija Shorts: The Lipstick
      Mija Shorts: The Lipstick

      2 minEpisode 414 October 2020

      Mija and Tatika get dolled up.

    • Julien, the shanghai kid
      Julien, the shanghai kid

      11 minSeason 2Episode 48 July 2020

      Julien is Mija’s brother. In this episode, Mija tells us his story.

    • 04: Mano
      04: Mano

      10 minSeason 1Episode 416 October 2019

      Mano is Mija’s brother. This is his story.

    • Mija Shorts: The Guitar
      Mija Shorts: The Guitar

      2 minEpisode 37 October 2020

      Mano finds his cacumen.

    • Hien, the little bird
      Hien, the little bird

      12 minSeason 2Episode 324 June 2020

      Hien is Mija's mother. In this episode, she tells her story.

    • Mija Shorts:  The Bicycle
      Mija Shorts: The Bicycle

      3 minEpisode 230 September 2020

      Tatika has what we call a "yeyo"

    • Nong, the good boy
      Nong, the good boy

      10 minSeason 2Episode 210 June 2020

      Nong is Mija’s dad. In this episode, she tells the story of his immigration from Guangzhou, China to Paris, France.

    • 03: Rocky
      03: Rocky

      10 minSeason 1Episode 39 October 2019

      Rocky is Mija’s father. One day, he is forced to leave his family behind for a new life in America.

    • 02: Tatika
      02: Tatika

      10 minSeason 1Episode 22 October 2019

      Tatika is Mija’s mother. One day, she decides to take her destiny into her own hands and immigrates from Bogota to New York. This is her story.

    • Mija Shorts: The Cowbell
      Mija Shorts: The Cowbell

      2 minEpisode 123 September 2020

      Rocky brings his rhythm to Nueva York.

    • Studio Ochenta Presents: Mija Shorts
      Studio Ochenta Presents: Mija Shorts

      50 secEpisode 121 September 2020

      Introducing Mija Shorts.

    • Paris
      Paris

      6 minSeason 222 July 2020

      Paris is Mija’s hometown. In this special bonus episode, she tells us a story about life in Paris, featuring: Hien, Nong, Mija and Julien.

    • Mija, the parisienne
      Mija, the parisienne

      11 minSeason 2Episode 127 May 2020

      Mija is the daughter of Chinese immigrants. In this first episode, she tells us about growing up in Paris, where her parents kept their asian culture alive at home.

    • Studio Ochenta Presents: Mija Season 2
      Studio Ochenta Presents: Mija Season 2

      3 minSeason 215 May 2020

      Introducing Mija Podcast Season 2. At the end of Season 1, we decided that there wasn't just one version of Mija in the world. Here's a first look at this new series, which will follow the story of one franco-chinese immigrant family from China to Paris, Franc…

    • 06: Titi
      06: Titi

      10 minSeason 1Episode 66 November 2019

      Titi is Mija’s grandfather. In this episode, Mija tells her story.

    • Bonus: Nueva York
      Bonus: Nueva York

      5 minSeason 123 October 2019

      New York is Mija’s hometown. In this special bonus episode, she tells us a story about life in New York, featuring: Tatika, Rocky, Mija and Mano.

    • 01: Mija
      01: Mija

      10 minSeason 1Episode 125 September 2019

      Mija is a young Latina growing up in New York City. She is the daughter of Colombian immigrants, and this is her story.

    • Studio Ochenta Presents: Mija Podcast
      Studio Ochenta Presents: Mija Podcast

      1 minSeason 117 September 2019

      Hosted by a narrator known only as Mija (daughter in Spanish), each episode tells the story of how members of her family experience immigration. Hosted by a narrator known only as Mija (daughter in Spanish), each episode tells the story of how members of her f…

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