Welcome to VNP
Chicago's Only Latine/x Queer-Hosted Podcast!
No Straight Lines.
Just Real Talk.
And you're invited.
Unfiltered conversations celebrating diverse voices: we laugh, break stereotypes, and dive into the unexpected moments that teach us lifelong lessons - one episode at a time.
Your co-hosts Alicia & Dee
The Valuable Nonsense Podcast (VNP) Crew
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Our Vision: Amplifying Voices, Celebrating Community
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We like to think that VNP isn’t just a podcast - it’s the pulse of stories that shape our city. As Chicago’s only queer Latine/x-hosted platforms, we create spaces where stories that have long been overlooked are celebrated, shared, and heard. From honoring the queer Latine/x trailblazers who came before us to building a home for today’s vibrant community, we’re bringing people together through authentic connection, culture, and joy.
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At the same time, we take the heart of Chicago on the road. VNP is recorded in local spots across the city - highlighting small businesses, neighborhood stories, and the people who make our diverse communities thrive. Through these conversations, we connect audiences and brands in a way that feels real, human, and unforgettable.
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Whether it’s our launch party, a celebration of varied identities and resilience, or a feature on your business, we curate meaningful experiences that amplify voices, celebrate culture, and build community.
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Want us to put your business or story in the spotlight? We record on location, share your story, and highlight what makes your business unique. Reach out to us - we’d love to feature you!
The Friendship Rewrite
Once upon a time (aka high school @NDHS), these two girls were not enemies… but let’s be clear - they were definitely not friends.
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Think: polite hallway nods. Strategic eye contact avoidance. Knowing each other’s names only because someone else said them out loud. That kind of relationship.​ One thought the other was “too much.” The other thought the first was “deeply allergic to fun.” And honestly? Both assessments were accurate.
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Fast-forward 10 years.
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Life does its thing. Personalities marinate. Trauma enters everyone's life. And somehow - against all logic - they cross paths again.​ This time, instead of silent judgment, they talk. Like… actually talk.​ Suddenly it’s: “Oh wait… you’re funny.” ---> “Oh WAIT… you’re unhinged, but in a comforting way.”
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What started as a casual catch-up spirals into hours of laughing, trauma-bonding, and asking, “Why weren’t we friends back then?”
(Answer: “Oh wait. You were annoying.” —both laugh, because...growth.)
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Now?
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They’re the kind of friends who finish each other’s sentences, know exactly when to text “Are you free? I need to unpack something,” and have officially gone from mild high-school disdain to chosen family.
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Consider this podcast living proof that sometimes the universe waits until you’re both less annoying before introducing you properly.​ Welcome to our corner of real talk, zero BS, and a whole lot of wisdom we lovingly refer to as nonsense.​ Because if we took ourselves too seriously… this podcast wouldn’t exist!
​Meet the Crew
Get to know the creative minds behind VNP.
Connect with Us!
For collaborations, sponsorships, business features, and other inquiries, reach out to us via social media, email or phone.