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El Cafecito Podcast gives listeners insight on what's going on in the minds of young Latinxs-Americans today while bringing a special blend of friends, good times and plenty of laughs. Desde Phoenix, Arizona pal' mundo! Acompáñanos!
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DonRamon, Mr. 915 and Big Mike discuss the Phoenix Suns and making The NBA Finals for the first time in 28 years.
In this episode of El Cafecito Podcast, the crew share their experiences on opening up to their their families about their emotions. The crew also discuss their thoughts on mental health and why it is important to open up to people regarding your feelings and insecurities. All of this and more in a brand new episode of El Cafecito Podcast!
ECP is BACK!
In this episode, La Enfermera talks about a recent encounter with an ex and how she dealt with the situation. DonRamon and Mr.915 talk about their past toxic ex behavior and how to move on and grow. All of this and more in a brand new episode of El Cafecito Podcast
In this episode Mr. 915, DonRamon and La Enfermera discuss stereotypes that are associated of Phoenix and Arizona as a whole. The Squad also talk about why Phoenix isn't more recognized artisitcally nationally and how the food scene in Phoenix has grown more diverse over the past few years. All of this and more in a brand new episode of El Cafecito Podcast!
In this week's episode the ECP crew discuss:
- What type of music they grew up with
- What was their first CD they ever bought
- Why vinyl is making a comeback
- DMX passing away and what he meant to the community
All of this and more in a brand new episode of El Cafecito Podcast!
This week on El Cafecito Podcast we interview Joe Rodriguez! Joe is the Founder and Head Content Creator of El Tri Online and in this interview he addresses many topics. One of the topics is how he worked his way up to working from college to working at ESPN and covering many spectacular sporting events. He describes his struggles adjusting to life in the northeast of the country and the future of his burgeoning company El Tri Online. All of this and more in a brand new episode of El Cafecito Podcast!
Now that the vaccines are rolling out, more and more people are heading back out to the bars and clubs in search of a new boo. In this episode of El Cafecito Podcast, the ECP Crew talks about their dating life during Covid and what people are experiencing right now as society come out of the pandemic. La Enfermera talks about her time using dating apps and the challenges that come with them. Mr. 915 and Don Ramon share their experience on trying to talk to girls through social media. All of this and more on the next episode of El Cafecito Podcast!
She's an educator, an Army veteran, and an amazing role model for the kids she teaches in Phoenix, Arizona. This week El Cafecito Podcast interviews Anna Ruiz and learns more about her upbringing and her decision to join the US Army at 17. Anna recalls her journey from the Army to teaching and what challenges she and her students faced during Covid. All of this and more on a brand new episode of El Cafecito Podcast!
In this episode of El Cafecito Podcast, Mr. 915 and La Enfermera talk to Jamie Garcia and her experience in behavioral health. Jamie highlights the reasons why she decided to switch her career path and her plans to launch a clothing brand to bring awareness to Autism and other causes. All of this and more in a brand new episode of El Cafecito Podcast!
In this week's episode, DonRamon, Mr. 915 and Nalleli discuss Latinx and Hispanic representation in American Media. Saturday Night Live has been heavily criticized in the past for not featuring Latinx cast members and the crew take a look at SNL, movies and music to find out why Latino and Latinas are not being featured or recognized in American while being one of the largest minorities. All of this and more in a brand new episode of El Cafecito Podcast.
This week we interview Luis Avila! Luis is the Founding President of Iconico, a consulting firm dedicated to build advocacy capacity in communities. Luis tells us about his upbringing in Mexico, what caused him to immigrate and what inspired him to become involved in advocacy. Besides the advocacy work, Luis describes his experience working in cinema and radio as well as what inspired him to write his book "Nomada Temporal".
In this week's episode we present the conversation that we had with Tony Valdovinos and Andrea Sanchez on on El Cafecito Podcast Live!
Tony Valdovinos has been hard at work on the Yassamin for Phoenix City Council race that is to be decided on the March 9th runoff election. Tony talks to us about the current challenges of campaigning during a pandemic and how dark money tactics have affected the City Council race.
Andrea Sanchez is a Phoenix influencer who specializes in Thrifting and finding the best restaurant/bars in Phoenix. We talk to Andrea about her daily content creation and what are the hottest spots in Phoenix to visit right now.
All of this and more in a brand new episode of El Cafecito Podcast!
In this episode the ECP Crew explores "Flex Culture" and how it affects our life. Did it begin in Kindergarten with the 64 pack of crayon? Or did it begin when we began to get cellphones when we were older? DonRamon, Mr. 915 and La Enfermera explore this question in a brand new episode of El Cafecito Podcast.
El Cafecito Podcast is BACK for it's third season! We check up on the crew and how their holiday breaks went and discuss what is coming up for Season 3.
In the season 2 finale of El Cafecito Podcast, the ECP crew gathers to discuss the Presidential Election and its aftermath.
El Cafecito Podcast will be taking a break until 2021. Thank you to everyone that has followed us in 2020 and we wish you a safe and happy rest of the year. Until then, catch us on Instagram! @elcafecitopodcast
First things first RIP Uncle Phil! In this episode of ECP, the crew discuss their role models and explain why they look up to them. All of this and more in a brand new episode of El Cafecito Podcast!
In this episode of ECP, DonRamon interviews Aqui Se Vota members Melissa Armas and Sophia Ramirez. They discuss Aqui Se Vota's mission to help the hispanic and latinx community this election and why this election matters. Have you registered to vote yet? Join us!
Machismo is everywhere in the latin and hispanic community. In this episode of ECP, the Squad discusses their experiences with Machismo and how their upbring shaped the way they saw masculinity and the LGBTQ+ community. Join us for a spirited conversation on this topic in a brand new episode of El Cafecito Podcast!
Who else misses going to El Baile? We at El Cafecito Podcast miss it too! In this episode The El Cafecito Crew talk about how they learned how to dance, what genre is their favorite to dance and what are some of the things they miss about a crazy night out. All of this and more in a new episode of El Cafecito Podcast.
A culture vulture is a person who adopts something from a different community and makes it their own. Recently, a company owned by white owners began selling mexican cooking equipment for high prices. Should a company appropriate someones elses culture for profit? The El Cafecito Squad discuss their thoughts and why companies such as these take advantage of labor and cultures to make money. All of this and more in a brand new episode of El Cafecito Podcast!
In this episode of El Cafecito Podcast the Squad discuss their favorite movies, again. This time they share :
- The movies they never get tired of watching
- Their favorite hispanic/latinx movies
- Movies that wouldn't fly if they were made today
- Netflix and Chill movies
- The movies they watch when they need motivation
All of this and more in a brand new episode of El Cafecito Podcast!
It's Back to School time for a lot of the country and everyone is facing a tough choice on whether to return to school in person or remain virtual. In this episode of El Cafecito Podcast, the Squad talk about the pros and cons of having kids back in the classrooms. Are parents going to have to quit their jobs to take care of their kids if they are learning from home? What about minorities that cannot afford to stay home? The Squad discusses all of this and more in a brand new episode of El Cafecito Podcast. Join us!
What is Cancel Culture? In this episode of El Cafecito Podcast DonRamon, Mr. 915, and Jess explore what cancel culture means and the benefits and negatives of this new trend. All of this and more on a brand new episode of El Cafecito Podcast!
In what may be the biggest election of their lifetimes, the Cafecito crew discuss their thoughts leading up to the 2020 election.
Do you remember what "clique" you belonged to in High School? How about middle school? How did you view yourself growing up? We answer these questions on this brand new episode of El Cafecito Podcast. Part of growing up is finding who you are and in this episode the Cafecito Squad discuss how they view themselves and others. Join us!
Have you ever wanted to go back in time and experience an event, a moment or an experience once again? In this episode we discuss what we would do if we have a time machine to go back. What movie would we want to experience once again, what historical figure we would like to meet and what decade we would like to experience from beginning to end. All of this and more on a brand new episode of El Cafecito Podcast!
In this brand new episode of El Cafecito Podcast, the Don Ramon, Mr.915 and Jessi discuss their experiences with Mexican parties growing up. They also discuss their experiences with having or being a part of Quinceaneras. All of this and more in a brand new episode of El Cafecito Podcast.
In this episode of El Cafecito Podcast, the Squad discuss their experiences with the paranormal. Mr. 915 and Jessi share some spooky stories that happened to their parents. They also discuss the story behind El Paso High School and it's haunted history. Don Ramon shares his thoughts on the afterlife and the beyond. All of this and more on El Cafecito Podcast. Join us!
Summa summa summertime! Even thought this year's summer hasn't gone the way we expected there's still a lot of things we can still do while we ride out this COVID wave. The Cafecito Squad discuss their favorite things to do during summer including camping, vacations and going to the beach. Join us!
In this episode of El Cafecito Podcast the squad talks about their experience learning spanish in the US. They discuss their struggles speaking Spanish as an adult and what they will do to keep the Spanish language and Mexican culture alive in the future. All of this and more in a brand new episode of El Cafecito Podcast. Oh we forgot...casi todo el episodio es en español. Acompáñanos!
In this episode of El Cafecito Podcast DonRamon, Junior AKA Mr. 915, and Nalleli discuss the biggest stories of 2020 so far. Only 6 months until 2021! Please hurry.
DonRamon, Mr. 915 and our guest Jessi talk about becoming an adult. They discuss when did they find out they were finally on their own, if they felt pressured to move out and 18 and much more! Join us!
Como estan amigos?! In this episode Don Ramon, Junior and Nalleli discuss their favorite childhood games, tv shows and foods. Did anyone else watch La Gata Salvaje? Just Don Ramon? Join us!
El Cafecito Podcast is back! Join the squad as they discuss their lives during Covid and how the Squad has adjusted to their new social and work life.
This or THAT? In this episode of El Cafecito Podcast the squad review a list of items and decide which one they prefer. Pancakes or Waffles? Beer or liquor? What's worse doing laundry or dishes? What's more important in a partner - intelligence or being funny? All of this and more! Join us!
Quiero una novia toxica! Where does this saying come from? Do people enjoy drama in relationships? In this episode the El Cafecito Squad discusses toxic behavior and traits in relationships. Join us!
In this episode of El Cafecito Podcast, the crew discusses what they love about going to the club and bars. They touch on what they do when they pre-game and why DonRamon always gets to the club late. All of this and more in a brand new episode of El Cafecito Podcast!
Ah, the birds and the bees. The conversation parents dread and the topic that many kids never have. Has sex education been forgotten among Hispanic families? Is it an uncomfortable topic? Find out how the El Cafecito Squad handled having "the talk" and why it matters. Join us!
Is the new generation of Hispanics in America not having kids anymore? This a question that the El Cafecito Podcast tackles as they discuss having kids, their thoughts on raising them and what would prevent them from having or adopting children in the future. All of this and more on a new episode of El Cafecito Podcast!
Breakups are never easy! In this episode of El Cafecito Podcast, the Squad discuss their experiences dealing with breakups and what le up to them. DonRamon recalls his first ever breakup, while Karina talks about an evil ex from her past. All of this and more on another episode of El Cafecito Podcast!
El Cafecito Podcast is back! Season 2 gets underway with the topic of diet and fitness. The Cafecito Squad discuss their journeys towards being healthy, their fitness regimens and what keeps them pushing forward. Join us!
El Cafecito Podcast discuss the life of Kobe Bryant and the impact he had on their life.
In our final episode of 2019 (and the decade) the squad discuss their Christmas traditions. Tamales turn out to a be a divisive topic for the squad and they discuss whether green or red tamales are the way to go. Nalleli talks about her New Year's day traditions and the squad discuss their thoughts on the decade that is ending. All of this and more! Join us!
In this episode of Cafecito Sips, we get to know El Paso's very own, Mr. 915. He discusses his upbringing and what made him who he is today. Join us!
The man, the myth, the legend! No, it's not Scott Sterling, it's Don Ramon and it's his turn to be interviewed. Karina and Nalleli ask the tough questions and try to get to know more about Don Ramon. Join us!
In this episode we get to know more about our favorite Enfermera Nalleli. We discuss her childhood, her previously unknown passion for accounting and how rigorous the Nursing program is. Also, Nalleli talks about her preference when it comes to types of dates. Fellas ,you won't want to miss this one! Join us!
In this Cafecito Sips episode, we get to know El Cafecito Podcast’s very own Karina. We discover the details of Karina’s family history, her values and why she loves her job. Join us! And get to know Kari (Caliente) a little bit more.
Do Social Taboos still exist? In this episode of El Cafecito Podcast, the squad talks about different topics that have been taboo in the past and give their opinions if it is still taboo today. Topics such as living together before marriage, how much to tip, and voting in the hispanic community are are discussed at length. Grab your cafecito and join us!
Thanksgiving takes on a whole new meaning in a hispanic household. Tamales, Atole, Abuelita, that drunk tio that corners you and tells you to live your life, and of course that random kid sleeping in your room.
In this episode of El Cafecito Squad, the Squad talk about what they like and dislike about Thanksgiving. Their traditions and if Black Friday is a bad thing for families.
Grab your turkey leg and join us!
The El Cafecito Squad discuss their ups and downs of their college careers. They also discuss what it meant for them to be the first generation in their family to go to college. They touch on almost dropping out of school, and what they wish they knew before enrolling into classes. Join us!
When it comes to relationships, there is a lot of grey area of what is the correct thing to do in certain situations. The El Cafecito Podcast Squad discuss what they would do when faced with relationship issues. Cheating, using your partner's phones and having location on at all time are some of the topics the Squad discuss. Join us!
BeauTubers, also known as Beauty Gurus, are YouTubers who have built a following by creating beauty related content. In this episode, Karina and Nalleli discuss their favorite Beautubers and why they love them. Join us!
Phoenix, Arizona is an oasis in the southwest, but it's not without its faults. In this Cafecito Sips episode, Junior and DonRamon discuss the things that grind their gears when it comes to living in the Valley of the Sun. They share their feelings about the barren downtown Phoenix nightlife and the inferno that is summer, among other things. Join us for this brand new episode!
SpookySZN is here! Join us for the Halloween themed episode of El Cafecito Podcast where the gang talks about urban legends like El Cucuy, La Llorona and El Chupacabras. Don Ramon discusses his plan to switch the day Halloween is celebrated and is Halloween too slutty now? All of this and more in a brand new episode of El Cafecito Podcast.
Millennials and marriage is a topic that has many people divided. Are milleneals going away from tradition by not getting married? The El Cafecito Squad talks about family expectations, what they look for in a partner and other things that Millennials might encounter on their way to the altar. Join us for a brand new episode of El Cafecite Podcast.
Have you ever had a cat, dog or any sort of pet? In this episode, the Squad discusses the pets they've had. The El Cafecito Squad discusses why some people prefer dogs compared to cats. Their first pets. And La Enfermera talks about a Lexi, a pupper she just brought into her home. All of this and more in a new episode of El Cafecito Podcast!
We've all had our firsts. Our first kiss, our first love, heartbreak and so on. In this episode, the El Cafecito squad talks about their first time handling different situations. Junior talks about being caught in a compromising position by his dad. Karina relives her worst date ever, and Don Ramon discusses the first time he realized he an adult and no longer a kid. All of this and more on a new episode El Cafecito Podcast!
We apologize for the quality of the audio. We had some wires cross
Ozuna. Daddy Yankee. Bad Bunny. Who are the hottest Latinx artists in the music scene right now? That's what the El Cafecito Squad discusses in this episode. The Squad names what they think are their top Latinx artist and why. The Squad also talks about what they listened to when growing up and who influenced the current generation of artists. All of this and more in a brand new episode of El Cafecito Podcast!
Being a Mexican-American is exhausting! In this episode, the El Cafecito Squad tackles their experiences in the US being Chicano/First Generation in America. The Squad talks about their Hispanic/Latinx heroes and why they look up to them. Lastly, they talk about their troubles in fitting in America while still loving their homeland. Join us!
P.S.
The term illegal was used erroneously to describe parents that had traveled to the US without documentation. This was not the correct verbiage to describe such individuals and it will not be used again.
Sincerely,
Don Ramon
The El Cafecito Squad discuss their favorite comedies, documentaries, action movies and their favorite animated films. Join us for this brand new episode!
We ALL hate 1 or 2 things about our coworkers. In this episode of El Cafecito Podcast Nalleli, Karino and Ramon discuss their work place pet peeves. They also talk about their first jobs and what they wanted to be when they were young. Join us!
Dating in today's age can be so frustrating! With the rise of social media, certain unspoken etiquettes have risen and El Cafecito Podcast talks about their experience in the modern world. They discuss ghosting, DM's, and everything "millennials" experience when dating. Join us!
High school! Some call them their best years of their lives, some...don't. In this episode of El Cafecito Podcast the Squad discuss their high schools years. Romances, Memo selling burritos and what they wish they would've done differently. Join us!
Random question monday! In this episode, the El Cafecito Squad draw up some questions for one another. The questions concern their pet peeves, favorite food trends and stuff that you should know as an adult. Join us!
The squad is back for a brand new episode of El Cafecito Podcast! In this episode the squad talks about their favorite TV shows. Comedies, Dramas, Cartoons and Mexican TV shows are all the topics the squad address. Join us for this brand new episode!
Kassandra Alvarez is a professional freelance multimedia creator located in Phoenix, Arizona. Kassandra has been practicing photography and video production for the past 7 years and been involved in various art projects working with national immigrants movements and local non-profit organizations. In this interview we get to find out more about her upbringing, her immigration to the US, and her upcoming show at RAW PHOENIX PRESENTS: ARISE. Join us in this brand new episode of El Cafecito Podcast!
In this episode we discuss all the places the El Cafecito Squad has visited! We find out what places to visit in these cities and how it compares to living in sunny Arizona. We are also joined by our long time friend Tanque for his first show. Join us!
Take a trip down memory lane and join the El Cafecito Podcast squad as they discuss their favorite movies, music and toys from their childhood.
In this episode of El Cafecito Podcast, we have a chance to listen to the life story of Lupe Conchas. Lupe is a member of the LGBTQ community and he discusses his challenges growing up and how those challenges helped shape who he is today. We also get to hear his point of view on different topics including LGBTQ Pride Month and how corporations have started to warm up to the idea of it, and how we can support Pride Month by engaging with our LGBTQ friends and family members. Join us for another great episode of El Cafecito Podcast!
Buenos dias! In this episode we bring back Rich Guel from Pancho Villa's Army to discuss the 2019 Gold Cup. We analyze the groups and pick who will come on top. We also touch on who will be a stand out for Mexico during the tournament and if Mexico will need the players like Carlos Vela and Chicharito to succeed. The Women's World Cup has had a controversy with the rout of Thailand by the hands of the USA team and we talk about how this should be handled. Join us!
In this episode we review the highly anticipated Season 8 of Game of Thrones. Kassie The Unicorn and Just Mike join the show to discuss their thoughts on the 6 episode season and reveal the moments they enjoyed and their frustrations with some of the plot points. Join us for another episode of El Cafecito Podcast! DRACARYS!
Given that our name is El Cafecito Podcast we should probably talk about coffee, right? In this episode we discuss our favorite Phoenix Coffee shops and our go to drinks. Also, Junior takes the lead and hosts the episode. Get your cafecito ready, this episode is a hot one.
In this episode of El Cafecito Podcast we interview recording artist and songwriter Savannah Rae. She talks about her beginnings singing in church, her EP "Cold Brew" and the journey behind it. Savannah also lets us find out what she has in store for the future. Join us for a great episode of El Cafecito Podcast!
When the El Cafecito Squad want to go out and get lit they visit these places. In this episode they discuss their favorite places to go drink and dance in Phoenix. Phoenix is a large place so we break down our favorite places by West Valley, Downtown Phoenix, Mill Avenue and Scottsdale. Join us and find what spots you can catch the El Cafecito Squad getting lit at.
Antonio Valdovinos wanted to join the Marines ever since he was a kid. But at 18, when Valdovinos tried to enlist in the Marines, he was turned away. he was part of a generation of undocumented youth, or "Dreamers". This experience led him to get involved in achieving higher voter turnout and electing people that would help his community. His company, La Machine, is a field operations firm that helps local and national clients reach and interact with potential voters. Join us for this episode where Antonio discusses his life, work in politics and his thoughts on the current national and local political climate.
Actor/Producer Bill Wetherill join us for a brand new episode of El Cafecito Podcast. Bill talks about his early life and how he got involved in making movies. He also discusses what he would want the future of filmmaking in Arizona to become and how the internet has done for movie making overall. Join us for another great episode of El Cafecito Podcast.
MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD! In this episode of El Cafecito Podcast we have DonRamon, Junior and Lily discuss their thoughts and feelings about the latest and greatest Marvel movie to come out ; Avengers: Endgame. We review the movie and discuss the key points including Fat Thor, Captain America wielding Mjolnir and of course Iron Man's death among many others. Grab your cheeseburgers and join us for the latest episode of El Cafecito Podcast!
In this brand new episode of El Cafecito Podcast we explore the life journey of Brenton Cheeks. We dig deep into his college days in Kansas, his life after college, and his journey towards finding his passion and ultimately working at Phoenix College. Brenton also shares his motivation behind always moving forward and being the best you can be. If you want to be inspired, this is the episode for you. Join us!
In this episode of El Cafecito Podcast we discuss how having internet and social media has shaped our generation. The Squad discusses their first interaction with internet, social media benefits and detriments, and of course, MySpace. Copy your HTML code and join us for a brand new episode of El Cafecito Podcast.
In this episode of El Cafecito Podcast the Squad talk about their favorite pizza, tacos, sushi and burger places in Phoenix.
Michoacan, Bad Bunny and #InstagramBoyfriend are just some of the words that you could use to describe Marisol Yepez, and in this episode of El Cafecito Podcast we find out what drives Marisol to constantly travel and search for the perfect Instagram photo. If you're a fan of ASU and you're always down for an adventure, this episode is for you! Grab your Cafecito and join us for this awesome interview.
GQ Magazine has a Youtube series where your favorite celebrities list 10 things they can't live without. The El Cafecito Squad takes that concept and adds their own flavor in this brand new episode of El Cafecito Podcast. Junior describes why he has had the same glasses for almost a decade. Lily reveals her secrets when it comes to her room closet and DonRamon explains how having a dog in his life has changed him. All of this and more on this brand new episode of El Cafecito Podcast!
In this brand new episode of El Cafecito Podcast, the El Cafecito Squad discusses their favorite and least favorite MCU movies. They dive in on what made Marvel movies successful, and the Squad predicts the fate of the Avengers in the upcoming movie Avengers: Endgame.
We're in the Endgame now.
Pancho Villa's Army (PVA) supports the Mexican National Soccer Team by uniting all fans of La Selección Mexicana in an effort to increase the supporter fan experience in the United States. And in this episode, El Cafecito Podcast is proud to interview one of its leading members Rich "El Coronel" Guel. Rich talks about how his passion for soccer started while growing up in California. How he became involved in PVA, and his opinion on Mexico's performance at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Join us for all of this and more in a brand new episode of El Cafecito Podcast! Vamos Mexico!
In this episode the El Cafecito Squad talk about their favorite musical acts. Artists that they used to listen to but have now cooled off on and is Hip Hop the new Rock n' Roll? Find out about this and more in this episode of El Cafecito Podcast!
The El Cafecito Squad is BACK and with 2 new Squad members! New Squad mates Kassie and Karina join the rest of the Squad in this episode to discuss their guilty pleasures. These range from watching pimple videos on Instagram to singing your lungs out on your way to work. Find who has the guiltiest of guilty pleasures on this episode of El Cafecito Podcast.
Andrea Sanchez (IG sipandthrift) is the "Self-proclaimed Thrift Queen & coffee snob..." and in this episode we find out what sparked the idea of her Instagram concept, what her favorite coffee shops are and what the Phoenix food and coffee scene is missing. Join us for this very special episode of El Cafecito Podcast!
El Cafecito Podcast welcomes former professional basketball player and now college coach Che Jones! Che brings over 30 years of basketball knowledge and experience and joins the show to talk about the 2019 NCAA Tournament, the UNLV Runnin' Rebels, and what it takes to make a college basketball program great. Join us for a spirited conversation about all things basketball.