Chica and the Man: Recent Episodes
Chica and the Man
Chica and the Man came about when podcasters and authors, Sonia Iris Lozada and Alex Greenwood met on Alex’s podcast Mysterious Goings On. On his podcast, they laughed, joked, and discussed many subjects besides the reason she was there in the first place, to be interviewed regarding her books. They had so much fun that Sonia had Alex on her podcast Poetic Resurrection. A friendship developed and here we are with Chica and the Man.
It's the end of a journey for Chica & the Man. We've been working together for two years and talking about our separate creative projects on each other's podcasts. First, Sonia Iris Lozada from Poetic Resurrection and Overheard at Chica's Café was an invited guest on Alex Greenwood's Mysterious Goings On show to discuss her book Follow: Akashic Dreaming Through Time. Then, Alex came on The Poetic Resurrection Podcast to talk about his writing journey and John Pilate Mystery Series.
Now, it's time to say farewell. Sonia is devoting more attention to her acting and writing along with her pods, while Alex is creating another podcast focused on true crime in Kansas City as well as continuing to write. We'll remember our meaningful conversations over the past two years fondly as we take the next steps in our respective careers. Goodbye, friends! Best wishes.
Alex Greenwood
Alex's episode on The Poetic Resurrection Podcast
Pilate's Faith
Alex Greenwood's books on Amazon
Going to Killing City Podcast: Kansas City, MI
Sonia Iris Lozada
Sonia's episode on Mysterious Goings On May 20, 2021 Follow: Akashic Dreaming Through Time.
Sonia's episode on Mysterious Goings On Poetry month, April 28, 2022
Follow: Akashic Dreaming Through Time
Sonia Iris Lozada's Books on Amazon
This month's break-the-hiatusepisode we congratulate Alex and his success of being named the Best Local Author for Kansas City, MO. He earned a round of applause for that! Along with celebrating Alex, we weigh in on the Writer's and SAG-AFTRA contractnegotiations. This strike is to update the contracts for TV and film work. Sonia shares her experiences with auditioning and self-taping. Commercials, print work, soap operas, and certain voiceover operations are still goingstrong. Join us for this entertaining and informative episode.
ALEX GREENWOOD
SONIA IRIS LOZADA
2023 Best Local Author Kansas City, MO
J. Alexander Greenwood jalexandergreenwood.com
Sonia’s Acting website:
https://sonialozada.com/
The Mysterious Goings On Podcast
https://mgopod.com/
Overheard at Chica’s Café
https://overheardatchicascafe.com/
PR Afterhours Podcast
https://prafterhours.com/
The Poetic Resurrection Podcast
https://www.poeticresurrection.com/
#WGAstrike #SAGAFTRAStrike #Author #strikes #acting #podcasting
Here's this month's update for Chica & the Man while we're on hiatus. I'd like to direct you towards our February 2023 episode about Writing and encourage you to give it a listen. In that episode, we discuss various aspects of writing. We address AI, which is one of the Writer's Guild Strike negotiations topics.
I'm an actor with SAG-AFTRA and we are currently on strike, along with the Writers Guild. So, in this month's update, I'd like to express my admiration for the Writer's Guild and their strength.
SAG-AFTRA is now on strike, and many of the Hollywood unions have reached unparalleled levels of unity. In this video, Negotiating Committee Co-Chair Chris Keyser discusses what this means and how we should proceed.
https://www.wgacontract2023.org/videos/writing-is-our-home
The Writers Guild of America negotiation includes several important components: episodic television, streaming channels, artificial intelligence, pension benefits and health. See the link to learn more about the WGA negotiations.
https://www.wgacontract2023.org/the-campaign/wga-negotiations-status-as-of-5-1-2023
#WGAStrong
We're on hiatus for the summer. Us writers have to get some work done. Sonia is reviewing three of the most popular episodes on Chica and the Man.
Episode 16: Writing - Alex and I discuss the challenges and joys of writing.
https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/53nYLaBA3Ab
Episode 09: Chica and the Wo-Man. Alex was away on a work project for several months and during these months we had guest co-host. If you're from Chicago you'll enjoy this episode. We talk about growing up in the wonderful city and all the crazy experiences.
https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/cCDzceBA3Ab
Episode 15: Goals and Many Other Things: This episode Alex and I discuss goals because we refuse to talk about New Year's resolutions. We know most people don't stick to them including ourselves. We thought we would title them goals, just to see how long we would stick to it. We didn't.
https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/KuRuhbBA3Ab
In this episode, we give our two-cents worth on AI - how we use it as writers. We touch on the concerns of AI regarding the Writers Guild strike. How we, as writers use it. Yes, it is a suitable tool for grammar checks and getting a story idea when stuck, but we both find it lacking for story, plot and creating emotion.
We are going on hiatus for the summer. But we're not forgetting about you and plan on doing the best of during the summer and for fun we talked about doing some live episodes. We are going on hiatus because we both need time to write and Sonia will work on some of her skits.
Vacations- YES. Sonia went to Mexico and Alex will be off to an island by Savannah for his vacation.
Stay tuned, have an amazing summer and enjoy the best of Chica and the Man podcast.
Many Blessings!
What can I say? This episode, we start out our conversation about spring cleaning and then as usual, we go off on so many different topics that again there's a list.
- Spring cleaning - this is a continuation of last months.
- Travel. Sonia goes to Mexico and Alex has plans to go to Savanna with his family.
- We discuss getting older and dieting, working out, cooking and food. Chicago and the Italian beefs
- Driving up Pacific Coast Highway in California
- Podcast and why it's important to keep them as conversations.
- American Film Institute - George Stevens Jr. on Mysterious Goings On Podcast. We discuss how I worked there and worked in Robert Blumofe's office.
Thank you for being part of our listening audience. Alex and Sonia
Well, we had expected getting into spring cleaning but as usualwhen you get two level-headed creatives talking; the conversations goeverywhere.
Here’s the list of topics we spoke about and as these arebeing listed you can tell-we’re all over the place. Anyway, come laugh with us onthe various topics.
-
Alex’sPR firm is doing well, and he’s busy with it.
-
Talkedabout high-altitude sickness going to Mexico City and Puebla.
-
ParkCity, Utah during Sundance.
-
LosAngeles storms and a tornado in Montebello, CA.
-
Mentionedcelebrities Jeremy Renner and George Clooney.
-
Teslaand Edison.
-
Andthe topic, or was the topic of this episode SPRING CLEANING. I believe wementioned this in a few sentences, so next month we’ll see if we actually didany spring cleaning.
-
Soniadiscovered an AI for writing called Sudowrite and became an affiliate. When youbuy Sudowrite through this link, you’ll receive 10,000 words added to youraccount at no additional cost. TrySudowrite now!
Check out their books on Amazon.
Sonia Iris Lozada on Amazon:
Inspire Me Series: Book 1 & 2
Follow: Akashic Dreaming Through Time
J. Alexander Greenwood on Amazon. Check out his author link for all his books.
Website: https://chicaandman.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Chica.and.the.Man.Podcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chica.and.the.man/
016 Chica and the Man Writing
This month on the Chica and the Man podcast we are discussing our writing careers. They talk about the entertainment industry and their writing potentials with it. Alex entered a writing contest at Coverfly with his short story Obsidian and is on the red list, which is the top 27%. He’ll know if he’s advanced to the next level within the following month. Read more about it here.
Sonia is currently writing two sci-fi short stories and will look for representation and a publisher once those are completed.
Please leave us a voice message. We're developing a Q&A section to our podcast and would love to hear from you.
As usual, there’s laughter, joy and amusement with these two. Check out their books on Amazon.
Sonia Iris Lozada on Amazon:
Inspire Me Series: Book 1 & 2
Follow: Akashic Dreaming Through Time
J. Alexander Greenwood on Amazon. Check out his author link for all his books.
Website: https://chicaandman.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Chica.and.the.Man.Podcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chica.and.the.man/
This month Alex and I discuss—well everything. Our intent was to discuss goals, but if you’ve listened to any of our episodes, we go off on tangents. We initially were going to review the goals we set in December, but we discussed what is listed below because we’re all over the place. The links are listed below after the episode notes.
-
Unfortunately, this month my mother passed and we briefly discuss what happened. Alex was so kind, endearing, and supportive. You can hear a dedication episode at Poetic Resurrection podcast.
-
We discuss short stories and films that were made from them, i.e., Arrival & The Martian. Alex is also a quarter-finalist in the Screencraft Cinematic Short Story Writing Competition. He’ll find out in February if he makes it to the semi-finalist.
-
We discuss a story I’m writing about the Amazon and the Mayan exhibit.
-
Sonia’s Overheard at Chica’s Café’s guest this month is Denise Sanchez of Bosch Legacy. BTW, Bosch Legacy is one of Alex’s favorite shows.
-
Mysterious Goings on and PR After Hours are keeping Alex busy and they are progressing.
-
We mention celebrities (Al Pacino & Sly Stallone) we’ve met and shows we’re watching.
https://overheardatchicascafe.com/chicas-cafe-podcast/
https://poeticresurrection.com/podcast/
https://mgopod.com/
https://prafterhours.com/
Chica & the Man's yearend episode. We discuss resolutions and why we don't make them. Counting our blessings and how we have a great feeling about 2023. Don't know if it's wishful thinking, but it's a good feeling of joy. Join in as we review our experiences throughout 2022. Sending blessings to all for a glorious New Year. May all be safe, loved and prosperous.
Check out our website: https://chicaandman.com/cm-podcast/
Learn about Alex and Sonia: https://chicaandman.com/about/
Some of the equipment we use on podcast: https://chicaandman.com/store/
The month of November the theme is Gratitude. Alex and Sonia talk about Thanksgiving, Christmas and being grateful for all of life's experiences big or small. We talk about cooking for the holidays - turkeys, lechon and coquito recipes. What and what not to do on a podcast (we really like this subject). Writing books and just grateful for those around us. Tune in we laugh (as usual) and just have a good time.
Alex is back! We’re catching up. As many of you know, Alex has been on hiatus during the summer. Last time we recorded an episode was in July, which I released during the summer. We discuss our summer, life, careers and, as always, have a few laughs and, of course, we banter.
We discuss our other podcast. Alex has his Mysteries Goings On and PR After Hours. My other two podcasts are Poetic Resurrection and Overheard at Chica’s Café. Both have been fun and exciting. It’s great to catch up with Alex. We’ve missed talking to each other.
Alex has had book signings and has had a great summer with his family. Now he’s back to work in his PR firm and enjoying life. He working on a new book and writing a screenplay.
I’ve been busy with auditions and I booked a Bosch Legacy episode to be released in the Spring of 2023. I’ve done several print ads which I can’t disclose until they’re publicized. But one was Walmart because that one has already passed.
Well, this episode is a month late. Life happened and Sonia was in Chicago for a while. In this episode, Yes, Alex is back. Sonia and Alex talk and laugh about life experiences.
-
We talk about parenting and how important it is for parents to play with their children.
-
My mom’s health condition.
-
Self-taping for commercials and TV/film.
-
How siblings treat (sometimes mis-treat) each other.
-
Alex discusses his current job and at the release of this episode, he is back to being his own boss.
Tune in and laugh with us.
Many blessings!
This month Alex is out again, but he will be back next month. This month’s co-host is my brother Jose Lozada and we talk about warranties. We talk about ice machines, vendors, starting a new business and cars. Cars and warranties seem to be a popular subject here on Chica and the Man. Tune in this episode is informative. Check out how a brother and sister get along.
Have a great month and we’ll catch you next month!
Many blessings.
Jose Lozada has been in the commercial ice machine and refrigeration business for decades and is the owner of Too Cool LLC. A commercial ice installation and repair company in Chicago, Illinois. He’s a car enthusiast and a do-it-yourself-er. He lives in the Chicagoland area with his wife and daughter.
Alex is out this month and we have guest co-host Evelyn Eccard. If you've listened to Poetic Resurrection, she has been a guest there. She's my sister, so we had a great time bantering, laughing, and reminiscing about growing up in Chicago. Anyone from Chicago could relate to the antics we experienced. It was Father's Day when we recorded this episode, so a Belated Happy Father's Day.
Some of the topics/antics we cover are: In our youth - Evelyn in a marching band, Jose/Papo's sleeping cot (rollaway bed), playing three-outs (like baseball), and enjoying an opened water hydrate (pump) on a hot summer day. Ice skating at Commercial Park.
Teenage years: Navy Pier, Chicago beaches, drinking age, and dancing. Catholic school uniforms, fashion design, and working at Woolworths on Michigan Avenue.
Miscellaneous Chicago stories: Punk days, roller skating and rollerblading College and careers, and pivoting careers.
The bottom line is to start living. Don't wait to start your dreams and careers.
Much success.
Overheard at Chica’s Cafe
Listening back to this month’s episode as I edited, it felt like I was overhearing two friends talk about what has happened in the past month. This month and any other months that sound like you’re overhearing us talk will be at the non-existing Chica’s café. Where you have permission to overhear our conversation. We actually hope you listen in all the time.
This month Alex speaks about grieving a collaboration with a producer who recently passed away.
I address acting and its pitfalls. Alex and I address some instances of writing and how you should hon your skills before going to the big city like Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York.
In this month’s episode, we talk, talk and talk. We cover so many subjects that I thought I’d list them.
-
We spoke about my mom. A reflection on last month’s episode.
-
The state of our careers. How we're excited about them and how it can be overwhelming.
-
Pandemic weight gain and how difficult it is to lose it.
-
We talked about Alex’s interview with Dr. Gilmer, author of The Other Dr. Gilmer, on the Mysterious Goings On Podcast.
The Other Dr. Gilmer: The https://amzn.to/3vww5Wc
Listen to: Meet the other Mr. Gilmer: https://mgopod.com/f/meet-the-other-dr-gilmer
-
Being a guest on his show and the episode is currently up. https://mgopod.com/f/poetic-inspiration-with-sonia-iris-lozada
-
Aging and how you can still do the things you love.
-
Jane Fonda and Rita Moreno and their beauty.
-
Visiting Los Angeles and eating at In N Out Burger and Pinks.
-
And the main reason we started this episode was to discuss how we are misconceived because of others’ perceptions and beliefs.
Here we are at the end of March. Another month has gone by and in this episode, we thought we discuss our “Successes”. We laugh about the good, the bad and the ugly about success. We speak about how simple experiences lead to a doorway which leads us in the right direction. How gratitude has played a major role in being successful. We talk about books we’re reading or listening to. I’m listening to The Untethered Soul. I called it the untethered mind in the recording. Alex is reading Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before. We are both enjoying our books and next month we want to touch upon how others' can perceive you. Until next month—blessings.
The Untethered Soul by Michael A Singer: https://amzn.to/3NFHI44
Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before by Dr. Julie Smith: https://amzn.to/3NGRF16
This month we discuss how we managed and cope to go from business owners to employees. The changes we needed to get use to moving towards a staple paycheck. We also discuss our other podcasts. Alex Greenwood's Mysterious Goings On and I review my podcast Poetic Resurrection.
As always, we laugh and tease each other. Enjoy the episode and tune in next month when we talk about whatever comes to us (we never know until we record).
Have a great month!
Chica & the Man
Alex released his eighth book in John Pilate’s Mysteries, entitled Pilate’s Faith, available on Amazon.
Sonia is working on her upcoming book Inspire Me: In Time of Need, which is being edited. You can find her books on Amazon here.
Check out my acting video at http://sonialozada.com/
We are part of the Amazon Associates program and any proceeds earned go into our podcasts.
Welcome back to the first episode of 2022. In this episode, we tried to stick to one subject, but what can we say? We bantered. We spoke about:
-
Cars we’ve owned.
-
Acting auditions and bookings.
-
How phrasing certain words can have a different meaning—torta sandwiches.
-
Family.
-
Alex’s ex-wife: Mrs. Claus.
-
George Clooney.
As always, we laugh and tease each other. Enjoy the episode and tune in next month when we talk about whatever comes to us (we never know until we record).
Have a great month!
Chica & the Man
Alex released his eighth book in John Pilate’s Mysteries, entitled Pilate’s Faith, available on Amazon.
Sonia is working on her upcoming book Inspire Me: In Time of Need, which is being edited. You can find her books on Amazon here.
Check out my acting video at http://sonialozada.com/
We are part of the Amazon Associates program and any proceeds earned go into our podcasts.
This is Chica and the Man's yearend episode. We humorously reflect on 2021 and the near future of where our lives, career, and self-care. We discuss lessons we've learned and be open to new experiences and appreciation for the now. Alex released his eighth book in John Pilate's Mysteries entitled Pilate's Faith available on Amazon.
Sonia is working on her upcoming book Inspire Me: In Time of Need which is being edited. You can find her books on Amazon here.
Happy New Year - See you next year!
We are part of the Amazon Associates program and any proceeds earned go into our podcasts.
What can we say? We've all done stupid things and here at Chica and the Man, there have been plenty, from relationships, employment, and life. We discuss the humorous situations we've experienced. How many of these can you relate to? Join us.
Alex Greenwood and Sonia Iris Lozada are Amazon Associates. Any proceeds made from any sales go back into developing the podcast.
Alex Greenwood and Sonia Iris Lozada's equipment and books
Tula Microphone
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio Bundle
Airpod Pro earbuds
Fifine USB Microphone
The Podcast Option Book
Sonia’s Author page on Amazon
Alex’s Books on Amazon
Poetic Resurrection website
In this episode, we discuss the do’s and don’ts of podcasting. Our expectations from a guest and a host. We talk about our experiences as both guests and podcasters and laugh at our mistakes. An informative episode and a must-listen if you want to be a podcaster or a guest.
Alex Greenwood and Sonia Iris Lozada are Amazon Associates. Any proceeds made from any sales go back into developing the podcast.
Sonia Iris Lozada’s equipment and books
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio Bundle
https://amzn.to/3EYaIPv
USB Microphone, FIFINE Metal Condenser Recording Mic
https://amzn.to/3BXksaW
MIFA True Wireless Earbuds
https://amzn.to/3c76KHJ
Inspire Me Raw Poetry Book
https://amzn.to/3kBtvZ7
Follow: Akashic Dreaming through Time Poetry Book
https://amzn.to/31OrJ06
Inspire Me: Perception Poetry Book
https://amzn.to/3FgJYcW
Alex Greenwood’s equipment and books
Tula Microphone
https://amzn.to/3mvieLh
with an iMac
Airpod Pro earbuds:
https://amzn.to/2ZIYqve
The Podcast Option: https://amzn.to/3mXXxYu
Alex Greenwood Books:
https://amzn.to/2YuVJNr
The Indy Author's Guide to Podcasting for Authors
https://amzn.to/3DnsoUx
Matty Dalrymple:
https://mgopod.com/f/creating-a-sense-of-place-with-matty-dalrymple
This is our introduction to The Chica and the Man Podcast. Poet and actress Sonia Iris Lozada met author and podcaster Alex Greenwood as a guest on his show, Mysterious Goings On. The pair recognized their chemistry immediately, and soon, Greenwood guested on Lozada's show, Poetic Resurrection. However, they have never met in person.
"We just clicked. Alex and I became fast friends," Lozada said. The pair quickly settled on a cheeky name for their podcast, Chica and the Man, a riff on the 1970s hit TV show about a Latino man and his white friend. In this case, a reference to Lozada's heritage.
"And I'm 'the man' purely by virtue of my sex," Greenwood said. "Sonia and I want the name of the show to suit our attitude, to be playful. We're pretty sure listeners of a certain age will get the pun."
Please listen in.
We are participants in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
(Equipment & Books)
Alex Greenwood
Tula Microphone
https://amzn.to/3mvieLh
with an iMac
Airpod Pro earbuds:
https://amzn.to/2ZIYqve
Alex Greenwood Books:
https://amzn.to/2YuVJNr
The Indy Author's Guide to Podcasting for Authors
https://amzn.to/3DnsoUx
Sonia Iris Lozada
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio
https://amzn.to/3EYaIPv
USB Microphone, FIFINE Metal Condenser Recording Mic
https://amzn.to/3BXksaW
The Podcast Option: https://amzn.to/3mXXxYu
Angetube Streaming 1080P HD Webcam Built-in Adjustable Ring Light
https://amzn.to/3EZcDTT
MIFA True Wireless Earbuds
https://amzn.to/3wq8aGQ
Sonia Iris Lozada Books
https://amzn.to/3C8baJf
