To Be Continued with Cristela Alonzo

Hello! You might've ended up here because you're familiar with my Netflix stand-up specials "Lower Classy" or "Middle Classy." Maybe you were a fan of my sitcom "Cristela" or you saw "Cars 3" and thought, "I NEED to follow this yellow car!" Look, ’m a homebody. I love plants, I build Lego sets and watch a lot of murder shows. I also have lived a hell of a life. I was born in Texas and grew up in extreme poverty. My family squatted in an abandoned diner for the first seven years of my life. I moved to Los Angeles and lived in my car. I moved back home to help my sister raise her children and become my mother’s caretaker until she passed…all by the age of twenty-two. I still somehow, made TV history and became the FIRST Latina to create, write and star in a TV show. The thing that got me there was my story. It was unlike anyone else’s and allows me to talk about life from a point of view that doesn’t get a lot of attention. I’m into current events. I struggle with anxiety and depression. Did I mention I love Lego sets?

EPISODE 40: I’M GOING TO BE HONEST. YOU DON’T REALLY KNOW ME.

After a long hiatus, I'm finally back with another episode where I decided to come clean about myself. I think people always think they know me but really, I keep a lot to myself. I chose to upload it today because today I made a MAJOR announcement and wanted to talk about it in depth. I also want to give a shout-out to my four listeners. I hope you're still around!

03-17
52:27

EPISODE 39: I'M NOT HIGH OR LOW...I'M MEDIUM MAINTENANCE

I'm back with a new episode where I thank my new (and old) supporters and talk about how being in the middle can be a great thing. Also, talk about mental health and how it affects me and how I treat myself....and the Cowboys. lol

10-06
38:29

EPISODE 38: I DON'T WANT TO GROW UP, I'M A TOYS 'R US KID (FINALLY)

This week I talk about my toy/retro video game haul that I got in San Jose while doing shows at the IMPROV with my friends Steve Halasz and Jerry Rocha and how buying old stuff can unlock moments that bring back memories and remind you of times when you were happy. Sometimes we need that reminder.

04-20
38:36

EPISODE 37: LIKE WHAT YOU LIKE. EVERYONE ELSE SUCKS

I went to Wrestlemania 39 last week. Grew up a wrestling fan and had some people criticize it because "it isn't real." It made me realize how much people LOVE to judge things people might like because THEY think it's weird or lame. My point is: If it makes you happy....who cares? It's hard to find joy sometimes. When you find it, don't let it go.

04-14
37:52

EPISODE 36: TRYING TO DO VIDEO WITH MY PODCAST BECAUSE I'M ALWAYS YEARS BEHIND EVERYONE ELSE

This week, I talk about how it's been over a year since we last talked! Haha...the video of this podcast will be available on YouTube. I also talk about being tired and busy and what I've been up to. For example, I just got back from Mexico City working on something!

04-06
42:21

EPISODE 35: It's A Next Year! My List of Five Random Things That I Kind Of Remember From 2021

I just wanted to do a quick episode to say "It's The Next Year!" to everyone. I'm saying this instead of Happy New Year's because why give you the pressure of trying to be happy if you don't feel like it? I decide to randomly do a list of five things I remember of the top of my head about 2021....not good or bad....also, I mention NFTs but I don't know what they are?

01-01
35:36

EPISODE 34: Merry Christmas! If I'm Wearing Pantyhose, I'm Robbing A Store

This episode was recorded on Christmas as a Christmas gift to all of my four listeners. In this episode I catch everyone up on where I've been and what my year has been like. It's had ups and downs and guess what? I'm still here. I talk a little bit about writing a Lifetime Christmas movie, hosting Legends of The Hidden Temple and preparing to shoot my second Netflix stand-up special!

12-26
44:00

EPISODE 32: Why I Hustle in Silence And Let The Lamborghini Make The Noise...

This week, I talk about having a baby...my niece NOT me though I do like to eat for two but that's another story and seriously...can we make a Lego set of Los Bukis a real thing?

06-18
39:08

EPISODE 31: Do You Ever Ask Yourself If You're 'Enough?'

I finally made a new episode of my podcast and explain how the struggle I have with doing my podcast is the question that makes me wonder if I'm doing "enough" for people to want to listen. I always catch up everyone on what I've been up to...like writing a Lifetime Christmas movie with a predominately Latino cast, directed by an awesome female director and why I'm so into vintage clothes lately.

06-10
44:29

EPISODE 30: Should Birthdays During A Pandemic Count?

This week, my listeners realize I'm back after taking months hiatus to try to help save democracy. Did it work? We still don't know! Starting the year with a new podcast to catch people up. Also, for the first time ever, I talk about my birthday in public and about roller skating.

01-02
45:20

EPISODE 29: The Last Four Years Feel Like I Get A Daily Paper Cut And Touch Lemons

In this week's podcast, I talk about what projects I've been working on lately, my work with the Joe Biden campaign and why the Trump presidency feels like what the name of this episode is: The Last Four Years Feels Like I Get A Daily Paper Cut And Touch Lemons!!!

08-06
52:00

EPISODE 28: TGIF (Tias, Goya Is Fired) EVERYONE!

This week, I break down why the media is not "a virus" and how I love when I ask people to unfollow me because they support a racist. Also, I talk about the magic of Latino supermarkets and why our spending power is a tool we need to learn how to use more...I'm not talking to Goya anymore, it knows what it did.

07-11
48:51

EPISODE 27: Stop The Spreading Of The Karenavirus

It's time we talk about the importance of wearing masks during a pandemic where people are dying....and how not wanting to wear one because it's about freedom is the dumbest thing I've heard. Go run into a burning building after fire fighters tell you not to because of "FREEDOM" then....(insert eye roll here)

07-02
42:20

EPISODE 26: How About A Jeffrey Dahmer Statue? He's Part Of Our History Too...

This week, I talk about breaking all of my four listeners' hearts last week when I DIDN'T podcast. Also, I talk about why we like to celebrate the worst parts of our history and pretend like those were the good old days. And....why my VERY Catholic mom taught me to support LGBTQ.

06-25
34:59

EPISODE 25: The Person That Knows Me Best...

This week, I introduce my best friend Steve to my four listeners. If you follow me on social media or have seen me on tour, then you know him. We got people from IG to have Steve ask me questions they wanted the answers to because he knows, I don't really like to get too personal...

06-10
01:13:40

EPISODE 24: Black Lives Matter

In this week's episode, I talk about why I support the protests and talk a little about why it's important to support the movement and make sure you don't insert yourself into it. There's really nothing more to say about it.

06-04
32:48

EPISODE 23: I Was Depressed? I Just Thought I Was Poor

This week, I talk about my love of space and science, I break down my breakdown from 2018-2019 because it's Mental Health Awareness Month and the thing I'm into this week is money...YOUR money!

05-28
52:50

EPISODE 22: White People Should Stay Out of Haunted Houses

This week, I dive into why I LOVE scary movies but also what is wrong with them and talk about why I’m wearing workout clothes but not working out. Also, I talk about how I’m the kind of person that makes playlists about playlists.

05-20
52:35

EPISODE 21: St. Vicks Vaporub - The Saint Of Healing On A Budget

This week, I break down low-budget health care and talk about what it was like translating action movies for my mom as a kid. Also, I list all the video game consoles/systems I have and talk about Animal Crossing. Did I mention I'm single? Pew Pew.

05-13
52:47

Yolanda Kyle

I'm glad to be your 4th listener, lol. I can relate to you and love hearing your stories. rice and beans are a staple and just like you, we learned to survive and so have my kids.

05-11 Reply

Linda Salazar

Yessss, exactly what I have been saying for so long! You can't normalize bad behavior.

09-16 Reply

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