Ep. 009 - Fr. Julio Minsal-Ruiz, S.J. '05 and Br. Eric Couto, S.J. '13
Release Date: 01/15/2021
Ep. 24 - PART 2 - Beba Padron, Jorge Padron '86, Jorge Padron, Jr. '16, AJ Martinez-Padron '16
Because Belen Podcast
This is the second part in a two-part special episode featuing Belen lifers Beba Padron, (Belen Gala Chair), Jorge Padron (Padron Cigars President), Jorge Padron, Jr. and AJ Martinez-Padron; the family behind Cigar Afficionado's Cigar of the Year. The Padrons discuss how Belen has impacted their lives, the cigar business, and so much more. Catch part 2 out soon. To stay connected with fellow Belen alumni, please sign up for BConnected: .
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Ep. 23 - PART 1 - Beba Padron, Jorge Padron '86, Jorge Padron, Jr. '16, AJ Martinez-Padron '16
Because Belen Podcast
This is the first part in a two-part special episode featuing Belen lifers Beba Padron, (Belen Gala Chair), Jorge Padron (Padron Cigars President), Jorge Padron, Jr. and AJ Martinez-Padron; the family behind Cigar Afficionado's Cigar of the Year. The Padrons discuss how Belen has impacted their lives, the cigar business, and so much more. Catch part 2 out soon. To stay connected with fellow Belen alumni, please sign up for BConnected: .
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Ep. 22 - Nick Martinez '08
Because Belen Podcast
As we approach the holiday season, Because Belen returns with a special episode! Bryan and Jordan link up with Nick Martinez '08, Olympic athlete, pro baseball player, and Belen alum. On this episode, the gentlemen discuss Nick's time at Belen, adjusting to life in Japan, competing in the Summer Olympics, and much more! To stay connected with fellow Belen alumni, please sign up for BConnected: .
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Ep. 21 - Raquel Raimundez-Spellacy, Carlos "Ditto" Aspillaga '90, Alex Zequeira '90
Because Belen Podcast
After a brief break, Bryan and Jordan return on the "Because Belen" podcast just before the Rick Raimundez '90 Homecoming Alumni Tailgate on October 22. Joining the boys on the podcast are Rick's sister Raquel Raimundez-Spellacy, and Rick's best friends Carlos "Ditto" Aspillaga and Alex Zequeira. This episode is dedicated to Rick Raimundez and his family. To stay connected with fellow Belen alumni, please sign up for BConnected: .
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Ep. 20 - Don Chaney, Sr. & Don Chaney, Jr. '20
Because Belen Podcast
The "Because Belen" podcast returns with its first father-son duo! Joining Bryan and Jordan in-studio is Don Chaney, Sr., Belen's Director of Football Operations, Assistant Dean of Men, and Varsity Football Head Coach. Joining in remotely is Don Chaney, Jr., a future Belen Sports Hall of Famer and current running back for the University of Miami Hurricanes. In this episode, the gentlemen discuss success in football, college life after Belen, and, of course, they reminisce on treasured Belen memories. To stay connected with fellow Belen alumni, please sign up for BConnected: .
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Ep. 19 - Father Guillermo Garcia-Tuñon, '87 and Tommy De Quesada, '94
Because Belen Podcast
The "Because Belen" podcast is back! A new year with new episodes and new guests. But our very first guest is a familiar one. Fr. Willie joins us to discuss all the new developments of the new year. Joining him is former teacher and current Executive Director of Enrollment and Community Outreach Tommy De Quesada, '94, AKA "DQ." To stay connected with fellow Belen alumni, please sign up for BConnected: .
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Ep. 18 Grand Reunion 2021
Because Belen Podcast
It's a special episode of "Because Belen" from the first Belen Grand Reunion. Bryan and Jordan sit down with Nicholas Roca '16, Jaime Lopez '16, Michael Clancey '76, his mother Joan, Carlos Hondal '06, and Frankie Damas '06. To stay connected with fellow Belen alumni, please sign up for BConnected: belenalumni.org
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Ep. 17 - Mother's Day Special with Patricia Bustamante & Maria "Boli" Consuegra
Because Belen Podcast
This week on the Because Belen Podcast, we have a very special Mother's Day episode! Joining Bryan and Jordan is Patty Bustamante, Assistant Principal for the Middle School at Belen Jesuit, and Boli Consuegra, Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Men, to discuss the important of Belen moms. To stay connected with fellow Belen alumni, please sign up for BConnected:
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Ep. 16 - Coach Alan Bellando, Victor Mejer '21, Manny Rodriguez Lapido '21
Because Belen Podcast
On this edition of the Because Belen podcast, Bryan and Jordan are talking Belen lacrosse. Joining them is Belen Lacrosse head coach Alan Bellando and student-athletes Victor Mejer and Manny Rodriguez Lapido. The gentlemen discuss the state of the squad on the heels of a big win against Gulliver, which takes them to the Regional Finals to face St. Andrew's To stay connected with fellow Belen alumni, please sign up for BConnected:
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Ep. 15 - Carlos Barquin, Dr. Josefina Chirino, and Carol Vila
Because Belen Podcast
The Because Belen podcast comes back on the heels of Easter Break. Not only is this the first episode that Bryan and Jordan welcome female guests, it is also the first time they host three guests who are not Belen Alumni. Carlos Barquin, Dr. Josefina Chirino, and Carol Villa have almost 200 years combined experience at Belen, and they discuss the importance of the Belen community despite not being alumni. To stay connected with fellow Belen alumni, please sign up for BConnected:
info_outlineThe Because Belen podcast is back! Season 2 starts with podcast guests Fr. Julio Minsal-Ruiz and Br. Eric Couto. Hosts Jordan and Bryan sit with Fr. Julio and Br. Eric to discuss their time at Belen, their college experiences, and the journey of their vocation. Br. Eric discusses his love for athletics, while Fr. Julio gives Eric - and anyone else interested in priesthood - some words of advice and encouragement.
To stay connected with fellow Belen alumni, please sign up for BConnected: belenalumni.org.