Pao's Pod: Recent Episodes

Paola Zamora

Pep talks, Bedtime Stories & True-ish Crime. Comedy meets absolute nonsense, with your favorite Mexican-Canadian. Hoping for a career in storytelling... don't believe a word I say- I'm only 20.

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words of encouragement maybe. may also make you more depressed, unsure. 

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Welcome back to Pao's Pod. This is the official start to the first season, let's send our love and respect to the hot mess that was the pilot season. She was good to us, but today I go over how it felt to have someone spit in your face in the middle of the BW market...what it's like to talk to god...as well as what will happen if Greg becomes the Bachelor. Enjoy me being as calm and organized as ever xx Pao

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Part of the Pilot Season-The second official Bedtime Story episode! We link my nightmares to trauma and do the most with a reading of the tell tale heart. Also, mermaids. 

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Part of the Pilot Season-Today's Pep talk with Pao: Lockdown, Intrusive Thought Hacks and I left poultry in the back of my car. I don't need your judgment however if you have any tips for the smell please reach out sos. 

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Part of the Pilot Season- Another episode of True Crime(ish) with Pao! Covering Juana Barraza, Mexico's first FEMALE serial killer. Reading from Suzanna Vargas' piece, "The little old lady killer." Over 40 victims, took the police AGES because they refused to believe a woman could ever be violent. I have also again, had a bit to sip on- Happy Friday Everyone

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Part of the Pilot Season- First official Bedtime Story, welcome to Pao's Pod where the goal is to make you cry like a b*7c#! Short stories presented in the following order: Molly Quinnel-Golden Cheekbones and The Rising Sun, Fawn Marshall-Chicken Cacciatore with a Side of Memory, The Knowers-Helen Phillips. 

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Part of the Pilot Season- Introducing our new name and new segments! Pep talks, Bedtime Stories, True-is Crime, I go out for brunch and come back a little different...

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Part of the Pilot Season-Is it okay to take the pill at different times on different days inconsistently? Do you wanna hear about some of the most toxic sentences I've ever heard? A hard maybe to both! 

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Part of the Pilot Season- A quick chat where I ask for compassion towards children of immigrants, I also ask you to go hug your parents...so go hug your parents! Also- WTF Chris Harrison?!?!

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Part of the Pilot Season- Time to overshare and do the absolute most to connect to y'all. Let's talk about food and why New Year's resolutions can take you down a very, very, slippery... slope. *TW ED

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Part of the Pilot Season- Today we've got special guest Stella Alexandra. Let's talk about being a young mother, god, spirituality, her business and more! Listen in for a special 20% off discount code towards her cruelty free, luxury lashes! 

Personal IG: @Stella_alexandra

Lash IG: @230fashionn

Christian IG: @Houseofwarship

Youtube: Stella's World

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Part of the Pilot Season- We're in lockdown! Relax and chat. Is Matt a good bachelor, and can you manifest your own death? Keeping it light.

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Part of the Pilot Season- LISTEN TO THIS BEFORE THE YEAR ENDS! The words you need to hear before we take on 2021. 

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Part of the Pilot Season- Things you should know and Things you should NEVER do. Like drown Natalie wood and pass it off as an accident...maybe. First episode of my new series: Storytime Mysteries.

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Part of the Pilot Season- The Episode title translates to: I'm not from here, or over there. What it's like being Mexican-Canadian and not fully fitting in EITHER space. I can't win, someone teach me how to cook a nopal. 

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Part of the Pilot Season- Self-love, self-respect, getting your mind right. 

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Part of the Pilot Season- Today's episode is about that one memory where everything felt like it was shaking. The life event that had me the most SHOOK. Way too personal, please get me to delete this. So many regrets. Still unsure on how to cite government documents. 

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Part of the Pilot Season-  You asked for heavy, I deliver. Topics include Latino ASMR, Driving under the influence, a brief shout out to dale. If you know how to cite government docs hmu asap- I have a paper to finish and this sh!t is DIFFICULT. 

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Part of the Pilot Season-Today's episode talks about safety, men who smell like strawberry horchata and vinegar, location services, and Karla Homolka. *TW Assault at 27 minutes to 30 minutes!