Los Compas Lounge: a PSA for Brown Men

Chicano Lawyers Breaking It Down!is an interview with two California Chicano lawyers who share their stories and motivation for going to law school and eventually becoming lawyers to serve their communities. We hope that their stories inspire you to go after your dreams, get a higher education, fight for social justice, or make an impact in your community. 

In this episode, Interviews: Lessons Learned, Los Compas share their experience and advice on interviewing in an effort to inspire you in your career journey. Join us at the Lounge for some laughs and great conversation!

In this episode, our compa, Javier the Geek, holds down the Lounge with a solo episode where he shares his computer nerdy side with you, talking about computers and internet security!

In this episode, Los Compas reflect back on their experiences graduating from Garfield High School, East Los Angeles, and talk about what they're doing now as fathers to support their kids for life after graduation. Join us at the Lounge for some laughs and words of wisdom! 

Listen to Javi and Raul talk about the beautiful joys of parenting and staying true to themselves and their family.  Join the laughs as Los Compas share their wisdom with a sprinkle of babosadas.  It's never a dull moment at the lounge.

This is part two of an interview with our Compa, Fabián Montes, who transformed his life from ex-gangster to poet and immigration gang advocate. Tune in to hear the rest of his inspirational story of transformation and how he works with people on their journey to heal.

This is part one of two of an interview with our Compa, Fabián Montes, who transformed his life from ex-gangster to poet and immigration gang advocate. Tune in to hear his inspirational story of transformation and the power of healing thru poetry.

Join Los Compas for a fun talk about their experiences growing up in East Los celebrating Cinco De Mayo!

In "East Los Immigrant Experience," Javier and Raul talk about their experience as 1st and 2nd generation immigrants from Mexico and how this experience growing up in East Los Angeles has shaped who they are today. Eres Mexicano, Chicano, Americano, does it matter?!

This is "A Convo with Big Brown Dad!" We caught up with Carlos Aguilar, aka: "Big Brown Dad" and owner of "Mestizo Coffee" and had an insightful conversation about his journey as a writer, producer, and business owner.  Take a listen to learn his amazing story and what he's doing to move and shake the earth in support of the brown community. 

"From Keg Stands to Craft Beers!" You're going to laugh when you listen to the hilarious drunk stories told by Los Compas! We started this episode with the intent to talk about the evolution of drinking - from bunkwiser to craft beers - and how one becomes "cultured" in beers. We missed the mark - by far! Warning: you will be sorely disappointed if you're looking for intelligent talk about the art of drinking beer.  What we lack in thoughtful conversation about beers we make up with raw, unscripted, crazy stories about growing up in East LA with beers, booze, and buzzed adventures.

"Are You Stuck in a Time Warp?"  In this episode, Los Compas talk about how difficult it is to encourage friends and family to stop living in the past. It's difficult because they don't want to offend anyone even though it pains them to see others stuck in a time warp - reliving the glorious days, over and over. Join us for some laughs and words of encouragement.

Compas: What are the Two Most Significant Times of Your Life? Reuben takes a deep dive at exploring this question and asks you to take some time and reflect on this question and find your purpose.  It's never too late to start!  The important lesson is that you actually start.  Take a listen because we know you'll get inspired.  To your journey, Love and Respect, Los Compas Lounge!

"¿La Chancla o el Fajo?" was inspired by one of our compas, Axel Garcia, who made us think about how we were disciplined as kids and how we go about disciplining our children today.  Join us for some laughs as we take a light-handed approach to an otherwise serious topic.

In Psycho Cycle, Los Compas talk about their experiences with doing the same thing over and over, expecting different results.  They talk about toxic relationships, self-destructive behavior, and encourage you to work on your self-esteem and break the psycho cycle.

Choose Your Family Wisely was inspired by one of our compas, Jon Morra, who made us think about the importance of choosing your family no matter who they are or the negative backlash you may experience.

Los Compas Lounge take a break this week in preparation for the new season.

Los Compas look back at 2020 and offer words of encouragement despite how awful and negative the year has been for so many people.  Thank you, Compas for your continued support for this podcast in 2020 and beyond.  Here's to 2021!

In today's episode, "A Compas Christmas" Los Compas talk about what Christmas means to them, how they celebrate Christmas, and what traditions they are passing on to their own families.  Merry Christmas, Compas!

In today's episode, "Goals: Write it Down, Break it Down!" Los Compas talk about the importance of understanding how to set and achieve goals for personal and professional growth. Enjoy the laughs as Los Compas offer their insights and words of wisdom.

In today's episode, "El Mandilorian," Los Compas talk about their experiences in being called and calling out others for being mandilones (AKA in the Mexican/Latino culture, a whipped, emasculated male). Join the laughs as Los Compas put a positive spin on an otherwise derogatory term.

In today's episode, "No Speako Español," Los Compas explore the following questions as they offer words of encouragement. Does speaking Spanish make you more brown? Why does it matter to you if someone does or does not speak Spanish?  As brown fathers, what are we teaching our children?

Listen to Los Compas talk about their memories growing up in East Los Angeles celebrating Thanksgiving.  They explore what the holiday meant to them back then and what it means to them today as they establish or reinforce their family traditions and celebrations.

In today's episode, "What Movies Influenced You as a Teenager?" Los Compas look back at the movies they enjoy watching over and over and wonder why it was OK for them to watch R-rated movies as kids but not OK for their children to watch. Take a listen and enjoy the laughs and nostalgia!

In today's episode, "Caring for Aging Parents," Los Compas explore these questions: Do we have a cultural “obligation” to take care of our elders? Do we have the same expectations for our children to take care of us? Sit back, listen, and enjoy as Los Compas share their experiences with this topic and offer words of encouragement.

In today's episode, "Nature: Disconnect to Reconnect," Los Compas share their experiences with nature and encourage you to find your inner caveman to recharge and reconnect with life.

Listen to Los Compas talk about their memories growing up in East Los Angeles celebrating Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos.  They explore what these holidays meant to them back then and what they mean to them today as they establish or reinforce their family traditions and celebrations.

In today's episode, "Brown Men in IT" Los Compas explore the question, why is it that Latinos are the largest minority in the US but only make up less than 2% of the STEM workforce? STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.  Los Compas offer words of encouragement for parents to expose their children to STEM-focused careers.

In today's episode, "Te Crees Muy Chingon with Your BA?!" Los Compas talk about their experiences with "getting out" of East L.A. to better themselves, but find themselves struggling with issues of guilt and fighting off the "Mexican Crabs."  Join the laughs as they talk about the barriers we face when trying to get ahead in life.

In today's episode, "Has music changed or have you changed?" Los Compas take you on a trip down memory lane... way back to their experiences with music as kids, teens, and young adults growing up in East Los Angeles.  Sit back and reminisce with Los Compas as they explore their musical influences and evolution of taste, appreciation, and love of music.

In today's episode, "Why I used to hate public school?" Los Compas look back at their experiences growing up in East Los Angeles and being part of the public school system.  And like many, they struggled with finding their place in school, and often this manifested into dislike or even hate and negative behaviors affecting their lives and ultimately shaping who they are today.  Join the laughs as they share their stories and words of encouragement.  

In today's episode, "Mourning," Los Compas share their experiences with loss and grief and how they deal with all the crazy emotions that come with mourning.  Listen to Los Compas open up and offer their insights into the healing process and what it means to mourn as brown men.

In today's episode, "Planning Your Family," Los Compas talk about the lessons they learned when they were younger, not worrying about life, and relationships.  They encourage you to reflect on your life and start working on your family plan.

In today's episode, "What Are Your Three Life Priorities?" Los Compas talk about their top 3 priorities that help them be better husbands, fathers, and brown men.  They share funny stories and insights on how their priorities have changed over time with experience.

In today's episode, "Brown Hollywood," Los Compas share their memories about growing up watching "brown" actors on TV and the big screen and how Hollywood continues to perpetuate stereotypes. Join the laughs, as Los Compas explore ideas about changing demographics, the buying power of brown communities, and hope for positive change in "Brown Hollywood."

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In today's episode, "Los Compas Stand with Black Lives Matter," Los Compas talk about the significance of the BLM movement and how institutional racism is about power, with historical roots and how current issues relate to all people of color. And of course, they offer hope, unity, and encouragement to their fellow brown men.

In today's episode, "Living and Learning in the Pandemic," Los Compas talk about how life has changed for them, what they are doing to take care of family, adapting to the new reality and they offer some words of encouragement.

Meet Los Compas Lounge: a  P.S.A. for Brown Men. We're Reuben, Javier, and Raul - Los Compas. We talk about issues that we experience as men of color but don’t like talking about in our culture. We share our perspectives on these issues in hopes of inspiring other brown men to deal with their issues in productive, positive ways.  Join us for the ride, as we take you down memory lane growing up in East L.A. and share the lessons we've learned.

Our Mission: To serve our community by sharing experiences that inspire positive change.

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