Ben Odell On The Ten Year Journey to Make 'Radical'
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Producer and CEO of 3Pas Studios, Ben Odell, is our guest this week. He shares the fascinating story behind his critically acclaimed new film 'Radical,' starring Eugenio Derbez. The film centers on a gifted but disadvantaged group of students in Mexico whose lives are transformed by an unconventional new teacher. Hear how the film was received differently by Mexican versus American audiences, Eugenio’s decade-long journey to becoming a dramatic actor, the challenges Latinos face in gaining Oscar recogniti
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Director Angel Gracia Talks "How The Gringo Stole Christmas"
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'How the Gringo Stole Christmas' is one of only a handful of Latino-centered holiday films ever made. This week, its director, Venezuelan-American Angel Gracia, joins the show to discuss this pressing question: Why are Latino holiday movies so rare? Plus, we discuss his rich three-decade journey in filmmaking, the challenges of authentically casting Latino roles, and the hard business truths of making art in Hollywood.
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Gustavo Santaolalla: Crafting the Soundtrack of a Latino Generation
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In this episode, I sit down with rock en español pioneer and legendary music producer, composer, and artist, Gustavo Santaolalla — the mastermind behind some of the most iconic Latin rock albums of all time. This two-time Oscar Award-winning composer has recently been nominated for an Emmy for his original score for HBO's "The Last of Us," which stars Pedro Pascal. Later this year, he will also receive the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. In our conversation, we discuss how his 50 years of musica
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Monsieur Periné Talks 'Bolero Apocaliptico' and White Identity in Latin Music
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This week, renowned Colombian band Monsieur Periné joins the show to discuss their latest release, 'Bolero Apocaliptico.' We interview them about the evolution of their musical style, how they challenge traditional love narratives, and the influence of Afro-Colombian roots on their work. The conversation also navigates thought-provoking issues, such as cultural appropriation and white identity in Latin music, as well as discovering sources of love in an increasingly loveless world.
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Julio Iglesias Jr. Finds His Own Voice
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In this week's episode, we welcome singer Julio Iglesias Jr. who celebrated his 50th birthday with a new big band album titled "Under The Covers" out now, his first musical project in 15 years. He also opens up about his father Julio Iglesias Sr. and superstar brother Enrique, and how he defines himself in terms of race, culture, and identity.
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Xochitl Gonzalez on Navigating the Complexities of Social Climbing For Latinos
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Our first guest of 2023 is Xochitl Gonzalez, the multi-talented Puerto Rican-Mexican American writer of the New York Times best-seller "Olga Dies Dreaming" and staff writer for The Atlantic Magazine. She's here to discuss with me her latest thought-provoking article, "The New Case for Social Climbing," and its impact on people of color, particularly Latinos. In our interview, we explore the advantages and disadvantages of seeking higher social status, the right and wrong ways to do it, and why Latinos are m
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Marta Tellado, CEO Consumer Reports, Talks New Book 'Buyer Aware'
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Marta Tellado is the president and CEO of Consumer Reports, one of America's most trusted consumer protection brands. As the daughter of Cuban immigrants, she earned her Ph.D. in Political Science. Now she's set on protecting you from fraud and other scams through her new book 'Buyer Aware,” which is out now and comes at an interesting time when Big Tech is commodifying our private data and inflation is emptying out our pockets. So how do we fight back? Marta gives us some actionable and meaningful sugges
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Ximena Sariñana on 'Amor Adolescente,' Singing in English and Experimenting with Reggaeton
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In this week’s episode, I welcome one of Mexico’s brightest talents - singer/actress Ximena Sariñana.
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Bomba Estéreo's Simón Mejía Talks Bad Bunny, Petro, Climate Change
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In this week’s episode, I talk to Simón Mejía, the founder and band leader of the Grammy-winning Colombian group ‘Bomba Estéreo’. We discuss his latest solo film and music project EL DUENDE, inspired by the Afro-indigenous music of Colombia’s jungles, as well as, what he thinks of Colombia’s newly elected president Gustavo Petro, and how the Bad Bunny collaboration of ‘Ojitos Lindos’ came to be without them ever meeting.
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Manuel Abud, CEO Latin Recording Academy, On The Future of the Latin Grammys
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In this week’s episode, we welcome Manuel Abud, the CEO of the Latin Recording Academy for a chat about this year’s Latin Grammys, Latin music’s most prestigious night of the year.
info_outlineIn this episode, we discuss Camilo's new 'Kesi Remix' with Canadian pop star Shawn Mendes who sings in Spanish for the very first time. Entertainment reporter Lucas Villa from wearemitu.com joins me to find out how Latino Mr. Mendes wants to be since he's also dating Cuban megastar, Camila Cabello.
I also recommend 3 quality films you might have known about for your viewing pleasure this weekend.
Highly Relevant Playlist
Luna de Plata - La Garfield
Todo El Dia En La Cama - Cheo
Destroy The Empire - Pachyman