Best Alexis Padilla Podcasts (2025)

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#20 CHILDHOOD TRAUMA, VEGAS WEDDINGS & PRENUVO SCANS WITH COMEDIAN JAKE CORNELL 47:58

17d ago47:58

47:58

Your girl is BACK in the studio (finally)! I’m literally not okay—like, still recovering from my wedding, my bachelorette, and maybe some accidental horse tranquilizer—but today I’m joined by the ICONIC comedian and TikTok king Jake Cornell. We dive into his chaotic tour life, Dallas driving trauma, Lady Gaga’s historic Rio show, AI fear-mongering,…

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#19 THE BACHELOR, BONNIE BLUE & TRAVELING ALONE WITH COMEDIAN JARED FRIED 36:43

2M ago36:43

36:43

This week on Literally, Not OK, I am joined by the hilarious Jared Freid—stand-up comic, podcast king (The JTrain Podcast, U Up?), and a man who is literally not OK thanks to jet lag, TikTok tourists, and a three-bagel breakfast bender. We talk everything from working out next to 23-year-olds at Barry’s, to trauma from The Bachelor (hi, tequila), t…

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16. Rethinking Disability in Math: A Conversation with Dr. Rachel Lambert 48:13

3M ago48:13

48:13

In this episode of the DES podcast, we sit down with Dr. Rachel Lambert, associate professor at UC Santa Barbara, to discuss her groundbreaking book Rethinking Disability in Mathematics: A UDL Math Classroom Guide for Grades K-8. Dr. Lambert shares powerful stories about disability, inclusion, and the need to reimagine math education as a space of …

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15. Rejections, Resistance, and Reconnection: Disability, Academia, and Activism 25:38

3M ago25:38

25:38

In this episode of the DES, co-hosts Paulo and Alexis return after a long break to discuss their latest academic work, activism, and the evolving political landscape. They explore the power of rejected scholarship as a catalyst for new ideas, the intersections of disability justice with broader social movements, and the urgent need for cross-coalit…

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#18 SELLING FEET PICTURES, BODY DYSMORPHIA & FINDING YOUR PURPOSE WITH TRACEY WATERS 33:40

3M ago33:40

33:40

This week on Literally, Not OK, I am joined by none other than New Jersey’s top real estate queen, aspiring Real Housewife, and the woman responsible for my mental instability—my mom, Tracey Waters! 💁‍♀️✨ We’re talking raw milk conspiracies, wedding stress, foot fetishes (yeah, it’s a thing), and why working out is literally our lifeline. Tracy spi…

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#17 BOOB JOBS, GROWING UP IN NEW JERSEY & GOING CELIBATE WITH COMEDIAN GABBY BRYAN 51:49

3M ago51:49

51:49

BOOB JOBS, CELIBACY & CHAOS – Welcome back to Literally, Not Okay! This week, I'm joined by the absolutely hilarious comedian and actress, Gabby Bryan! We get into EVERYTHING—from boob jobs (I'm on my third, she's on her first—so proud), celibacy before (or after?) marriage, and why Jersey girls are built different. Plus, Gabby shares wild tour sto…

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#16 WHAT'S IN & WHAT’S OUT WITH INFLUENCER CHRIS JAMES KAHLE 53:59

3M ago53:59

53:59

This week on Literally, Not Okay, I am joined by the ICONIC Chris James Kahle (@chris.james.kahle)—Dallas’s fave TikTok star, content creator, and now… FUTURE DAD?! 😭 Chris spills on his surrogacy journey, the evolution of Dallas (am I embarrassing myself with my go-to spots?), and why being the "oldest influencer in Dallas" is actually a flex. We …

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#15 SAYING YES TO THE DRESS, WEDDING PLANNING & BRAVO UPDATES WITH BROOKE SHELBY 49:56

4M ago49:56

49:56

BRIDES-TO-BE, ASSEMBLE! 💍✨ In this episode, I sit down with my girl Brooke Shelby to talk all things wedding planning—because we are both officially 2025 brides!! 👰‍♀️ From saying YES to the dress to dealing with bachelorette stress, we get into the chaos of it all. Plus, we break down the latest Bravo drama (JT, we see you 👀) and discuss why TikTo…

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#14 BEING NAKED, BEING SENSITIVE & BEING A SUGAR BABY WITH COMEDIAN DANIELA MORA 44:37

4M ago44:37

44:37

You guys… today I am literally not OK but SO excited because we have the one and only Daniela Mora on the pod! We’re getting into ALL the things—why being a hot mess at 30 is actually iconic, my weird obsession with being naked, and Daniela’s experience with sugar daddies (and why I need to get back in the game, tbh). We’re also talking self-care (…

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#13 OUTGROWING FRIENDSHIPS, CELEBRITY IMPRESSIONS WITH COMEDIAN ANNA ROISMAN 49:43

4M ago49:43

49:43

It's 2025 and we're kicking off the year with none other than the hilarious, talented, and all-around queen, Anna Roisman! 🎤✨ We're talking about EVERYTHING—rusty podcasting skills, weird fights with my fiancé, staining every damn thing I own, and the unexpected side effects of standing on a vibrating plate (spoiler: it's not what you think... or m…

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#12 WORST CHRISTMAS GIFTS, WICKED & HOW TO STAY SANE DURING THE HOLIDAYS WITH RAYMOND PADILLA 52:43

5M ago52:43

52:43

Merry Christmas, babes! 🎄🎅 This week, I’m joined by the People’s Princess himself, comedian Raymond Padilla! 🚴‍♂️ We’re spilling the holiday tea: from bike drama on the Brooklyn Bridge to NYC’s influencer chaos, Wicked obsessions, and holiday party survival tactics (hint: pranks and pajamas are key). Plus, we get into turtleneck trauma, spicy FMKs,…

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#11 DRONES IN NEW JERSEY, THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH & MY MENNONITE HOLIDAY PARTY WITH BROOKE SHELBY 37:21

5M ago37:21

37:21

GUYS, today I’m joined by pop culture queen Brooke Shelby, and we’re talking about everything from my Mennonite obsession (raw milk and wholesome vibes included) to belly button castor oil (don’t ask), mysterious NJ drones, and the WICKED soundtrack that’s living rent-free in my head. Oh, and of course, we dive into all things Bravo—Salt Lake City,…

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#10 SELLING FEET PICTURES, GROWING YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA & THRIVING IN CHAOS WITH KENNEDY EURICH 1:02:32

5M ago1:02:32

1:02:32

Fresh off a trip to Cabo with her mom (because her ex bailed... again), Alexis sits down with the hilarious and unfiltered host of the Dumb Blonde Podcast, Kennedy Eurich! They talk messy dating lives, chaotic oversharing, spiraling doom-scrolls, and the bizarre ways they’ve made money—hello, foot pics and questionable Venmo transactions. Kennedy s…

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#9 TURNING 30, GETTING BANNED FROM TIK TOK & WORKING WITH PETE DAVIDSON WITH COURTNEY PARCHMAN 52:27

6M ago52:27

52:27

What do nipples, belly buttons, Chris Wallace impersonations, and car drama have in common? Today’s episode of Literally, Not OK with the hilarious Courtney Parchman (@AverageFashionBlogger)! We’re diving into her chaotic adventures, from TikTok mischief to celebrity encounters and the wildest shower thoughts you’ve ever heard. Plus, we talk mental…

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#8 AUDITIONING FOR BIG BROTHER, MENTAL HEALTH & BEING FRIENDS WITH THE AMISH WITH ELENA DAVIES 58:08

6M ago58:08

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Happy Thanksgiving, y’all! 🍁 This week on Literally, Not Okay, I’m joined by the hilarious and on-brand-for-this-show QUEEN, The MiscELENAeous Podcast host and reality TV star, Elena Davies! We’re chatting about everything from hair-wash-day math struggles to Amish friendships (yes, really), throwing hashbrowns in rage, and even the Big Brother cas…

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#7 SETTING A WEDDING DATE, BEING SOBER & HAVING A HOE PHASE WITH KATHERINE BLANFORD 44:34

6M ago44:34

44:34

OMG, y’all, this episode of Literally, Not OK is pure CHAOS in the best way. I sit down with the hilarious and wildly talented Katherine Blanford (host of the Cheatys podcast and creator of the comedy special Catholic Cowgirl). We cover everything from childhood antics (remember lighting dog poop on fire?) to how kids these days have zero street cr…

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#6 LESBIAN SEX DREAMS, THE PELVIC FLOOR & THE IMPORTANCE OF SELF CARE IN YOUR 30’s WITH LAUREN ELIZABETH 48:11

7M ago48:11

48:11

Oh my God, y'all – today on Literally Not OK, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with the hilarious and beautiful Lauren Elizabeth! 💖 We dive into everything from lesbian sex dreams, social media meltdowns, and the Inside Out characters of our mental health (hi, Anxiety). Plus, Lauren shares what it’s really like being a mom with anxiety, …

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#5 THE CIRCLE, EGG CLEANSING & HOW TO GET GODFIDENCE WITH CHRIS SAPPHIRE 50:50

7M ago50:50

50:50

Today's episode has all the energy I needed and more, because I’m joined by the one and only Chris Sapphire from The Circle! Chris is here to spill on everything from his go-to lip gloss to spiritual cleanses to staying true to himself. This convo was basically therapy with laughs as we dove into self-doubt, faith, and learning to let go of all tha…

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#4 PEOPLE PLEASING, DOOM SCROLLING & CELEBRITY IMPRESSIONS WITH ANDREA LOPEZ 44:31

7M ago44:31

44:31

On this wild episode of Literally, Not Okay, Alexis is joined by comedian, impressionist, and pop culture queen Andrea Lopez! 🎙 Together, they unpack everything from Housewives hot takes, TikTok obsessions, and dating in your 30s, to why reality TV is our ultimate guilty pleasure. Andrea keeps us rolling with impressions of your fave celebs (Kristi…

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#3 HAVING ADHD, BALANCING YOUR HORMONES & HOW TO QUIT VAPING WITH AURORA CULPO 38:43

7M ago38:43

38:43

Hey, babes! On this episode of Literally, Not OK, I’m joined by Aurora Culpo, host of Barely Filtered podcast, and things get REAL! From our ADHD chaos to spilling all the tea on relationships, comedy fails, boob job struggles, and even trying to quit vapes, we’re diving into everything that makes us “literally not okay!” Plus, we chat about dating…

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#2 OZEMPIC, MOMTOK & THE KANYE WEST CONSPIRACY THEORY WITH BROOKE SHELBY 37:23

8M ago37:23

37:23

Hey guys! Today I’m joined by the one and only Brooke Shelby for a fun, fast-paced episode of Literally, Not Okay! 🙌 We talk about my LA weekend (ran into some MAJOR celebs, duh), pop culture hot topics like the latest on Diddy, Kanye, and the MomTok drama! Plus, we break down why I’m mentally exhausted (blame Diddy and my mom’s morning news texts)…

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#1 BEAUTY TIPS, ADVICE FOR CONTENT CREATORS & WARDROBE MALFUNCTIONS WITH DEANNA GIULIETTI 1:03:18

8M ago1:03:18

1:03:18

This week on Girl’s Night, I was joined by the wildly talented social media sensation, Deanna Giulietti to chat about what we are both literally not okay about this week, the beauty trends we swear by & our most memorable celebrity encounters. Deanna also shares advice to anyone starting out their career in social media & how she is always able to …

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14. Abolitionist Educational Unit Planning Tool 56:31

1y ago56:31

56:31

In this episode, DES co-host Paulo Tan shares a practical application of abolitionist mathematics practices. This episode is a companion to episode #13 where Paulo laid out the groundwork for abolitionist mathematics practices. It is helpful but not necessary to first engage with episode #13 before engaging with this current episode. The practical …

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13. What can Special & Mathematics Education Learn from Prison Abolition Movements? 1:13:22

1y ago1:13:22

1:13:22

In this episode, DES co-host Paulo Tan shares a presentation he recently completed on abolitionist mathematics practices at Purdue University. Drawing on Black Feminist thought on prison abolition, Dr. Tan forwards three crucial tenets (i.e., imagining utopian futures, intersectional struggles, and immediate change making) to guide the fields of sp…

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12. Pushing Back Against Productive Struggle 1:00:24

1y ago1:00:24

1:00:24

We turn inwards for today’s episode in a conversation with Dr. Alexis Padilla, this show’s cohost, about his upcoming book titled Decolonial Disability and Social Epistemologies. The first chapter of his book dives into the problems with how we think of productive struggle. We also engage in a brief reflection on the first few months after launchin…

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11. Empowering All Learners: Confronting Ableism and Inaccessibility in Mathematics Education 1:18:08

1y ago1:18:08

1:18:08

Dr. Alison Mirin, a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Mathematics Education at the University of Arizona, joins the DES podcast to discuss ableism and inaccessibility in mathematics education. We discuss the disconnect between how math is typically taught in schools and how students make their own meaning of math. Dr. Mirin shares her mathematics …

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10. A Brazilian Perspective on Exclusion and Inclusive Mathematics Education (with Dr. Fernanda Malinosky) 1:12:29

1+ y ago1:12:29

1:12:29

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Fernanda Malinosky who is a professor in the Mathematics Institute at Mato Grosso do Sul Federal University in Brazil. We discuss issues of education and clientelism, and inclusive educational perspectives in the Brazilian context. Transcripts can be found here. Dr. Malinosky’s Mathematics Education, Diversity …

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9. We all Matter: Communal Transformative Agency in Education (with Dr. Anna Stetsenko) 1:10:38

1+ y ago1:10:38

1:10:38

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Anna Stetsenko who is a full Professor in the PhD Program in Psychology (and the chair of Developmental Psychology), with a joint appointment in Urban Education Program, both at The Graduate Center, the City University of New York. We discuss Dr. Stetsenko’s conception of Activist‑Transformative Methodology and…

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8. Latinx, Disabilities, and STEM Education Movements in the US (with Dr. Lisette Torres-Gerald) 1:07:18

1+ y ago1:07:18

1:07:18

In this episode, we our joined by Dr. Lisette E. Torres-Gerald, a scientist and disabled scholar-activist and Senior Researcher at TERC, a non-profit made up of teams of mathematics and science education and research experts. We discuss Dr. Torres-Gerald's advocacy work with Latinx Disabilities within and beyond the United States as well as in form…

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7. Latinx Diasporas in Supporting Mathematics Teachers to Challenge Intersectional Oppression (with Offir Romero Castro) 48:53

1+ y ago48:53

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Offir Romero Castro joins the podcast to discuss his experiences living with a disability and his work in promoting inclusive mathematics education. Offir is currently a teaching and research assistant in the Mathematics Department at Western Michigan University, where he is also a Mathematics Education 2nd year-Ph.D. student. Transcripts to this e…

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6. Moments in which the Meaning of Disability is an Open Question (with Dr. Ryan Parrey): Part II 30:51

1+ y ago30:51

30:51

In this part II episode, we continue our conversion with Dr. Parrey. We dive into topics of ableism, disability studies, relationality, and thinking-feeling disability. Dr. Parrey shares a couple of powerful counterstories characterized as eventful events. Transcripts to this episode can be found here. Subscribe to DES on YouTube for video of this …

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5. Moments in which the Meaning of Disability is an Open Question (with Dr. Ryan Parrey): Part I 27:09

1+ y ago27:09

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In this episode, Dr. Parrey discusses moments in which the meaning of disability, and our relation to it, is an open question. We dive into topics of ableism, disability studies, relationality, and thinking-feeling disability. Dr. Parrey shares a couple of powerful counterstories characterized as eventful events. Transcripts to this episode can be …

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4. Care and Caring in Mathematics Education (with Dr. Anette Bagger) 54:04

1+ y ago54:04

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In this episode Dr. Bagger who is an associate professor at Orebro University in Sweden discusses what caring may mean in mathematics education. We question and challenge the typical hierarchies associated with care and caring, instead, push us to think about caring in more reciprocal ways. Transcripts to this episode can be found here. Find out mo…

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3. Inclusive and Accessible Educational Assessments (with Dr. Juuso Nieminen) 56:21

1+ y ago56:21

56:21

Dr. Juuso H. Nieminen, an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Education at the University of Hong Kong and a Banting Fellow at Ontario Tech University in Canada joins the DES podcast to discuss inclusive and accessible educational assessments. Dr. Nieminen's research concerns educational assessment from social, cultural and political points of vi…

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2. Rigor, Love, Freedom, & Joy (with Dr. Rhonda Bondie) 1:00:53

1+ y ago1:00:53

1:00:53

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Rhonda Bondie who is an associate professor in special education at Hunter College and the director of the Hunter College Learning Lab. We dive into her recently published co-authored article titled “Transforming fear into rigor, love, freedom, and joy: A new paradigm of standards-based reform.” Transcripts to …

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1. Practicing Human Freedom (with Renita Evans) 1:02:48

1+ y ago1:02:48

1:02:48

Renita Evans joins the podcast to talk about practicing human freedom. Renita is a mother to multiple children claiming disability as a part of their identity and her research interests seeks to better connect schools and communities by examining educational and social justice issues by uniting the oral traditions of families to the broader collect…