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19 | Pinata Theory, Poetry, and Bay Area fandom with Chicano Poet Alan Chazaro

This week, Miguel speaks to Bay area Chicano Poet and writer Alan Chazaro  (@alan_chazaro). Miguel spoke to Alan about becoming a poet and writer, Bay Area sports fandom, his love for Golden State Warriors basketball, and more! 
 
Miguel also gives you his Molotov MVPs for the week, Naomi Osaka and Kyrie Irving. Miguel ends the podcast with this episode’s Xicano sports history segment. Miguel highlights a Xicana baseball/softball player and a team from his hometown, Colton, CA. 

Buy Alan’s latest book, Pinata Theory, and visit his website. Also, follow Alan’s hedonistic basketball hoops blog, with original art on Twitter: @HeadFakeHoops

Miguel Garcia produced this episode.

More Reading and Videos:

Naomi Osaka: French Open withdrawal statement in full

Naomi Osaka was bullied out of the French Open

Amid the Naomi Osaka Saga, Venus Williams Won’t Let the Media Steal Her Joy: ‘You’ll Never Light a Candle to Me’

Dave Zirin- The French Open’s treatment of Naomi Osaka hurts athletes everywhere

 Etan Thomas-I played alongside Jordan. I’ve seen the pressure on athletes like Naomi Osaka

 Naomi Osaka Doesn’t Want to Talk

Serena Williams “I would like to take Naomi Osaka in my arms” – Roland Garros 2021 (Video) 

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