Latinos Out Loud

Rachel La Loca got a breakfast invitation from the Governor of New York State?!

Yes. This week on Latinos Out Loud, Rachel steps inside the illustrious halls of The Metropolitan Museum of Art for a celebration of Hispanic Heritage and a candid conversation with Governor Kathy Hochul. Head backstage with Rachel, with her microphone in-hand, for an exclusive one-on-one with New York's first female Governor.

And here's your friendly LOL reminder: Early voting begins tomorrow in New York. Whether this episode inspires questions, conversations, or curiosity, the most important thing is staying informed and making...

Is vertical Is the new viral? This week on Latinos Out Loud, Rachel La Loca takes you behind the scenes of one of the most exciting new developments in entertainment: vertical storytelling.

Rachel sits down with Pete Torres, founder and CEO of the inaugural ALZA Festival, New York City's first festival dedicated exclusively to microdramas and vertical storytelling. Created to celebrate the creators, innovators, and visionaries redefining how stories are told on our phones and beyond, ALZA is bringing this rapidly growing format to the big screen for a first-of-its-kind cultural experience.

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What does it take to turn a local voice into a national platform? And how do you keep the momentum going for 500 episodes?

In this special episode of Latinos Out Loud, we're bringing you live insights straight from Podcast Movement NYC, where Rachel La Loca had the honor of hosting a dream-come-true session at one of the podcasting industry's most respected conferences.

Rachel shares the journey of building a distinctly New York voice while creating content that resonates far beyond the five boroughs. From humble beginnings to reaching the milestone of 500 episodes, she pulls back...

This week on Latinos Out Loud, Rachel La Loca sits down with comedian, trailblazer, and dear friend Sofia Negrón for a conversation filled with laughs, inspiration, and pride.

Fresh off the success of the sold-out "Puerto Ricans vs. Dominicans" comedy show at New York City's iconic United Palace, Sofia shares what it was like bringing together two vibrant cultures for a night of unforgettable comedy and community. She also opens up about her bold leap from the corporate world into stand-up comedy, proving that betting on yourself can lead to incredible opportunities.

The conversation g...

This week, Rachel La Loca steps into the director's chair for an inspiring conversation with two creative powerhouses making major moves in film and storytelling: Calixto Chinchilla, Founder and Executive Director of the New York Latino Film Festival (NYLFF), and filmmaker Taylor Hosking.

For 26 years, NYLFF has been the premier destination for Latino cinema, helping launch the careers of actors, writers, directors, and digital creators while amplifying Latino voices on screen. Calixto shares the incredible journey of building NYLFF into a cultural institution, what today's filmmakers need to do to stand out, and his honest take on wh...

On this episode Rachel La Loca dives deep — literally and emotionally — into the wild, splash‑happy world of SeaWorld Orlando. From the shimmering schools of fish to the big‑boss sharks, check out some of the amazement Sea World has to offer. Dive in and TURN UP as Rachel La Loca and the familia storm SeaWorld Orlando for a splash‑soaked, scream‑filled, laugh‑out‑loud takeover. Fish? Fierce. Sharks? Shady. Seals and sea lions? Straight comedians. Dolphins? Serving superstar flips. Orcas? Bringing the drama. And the Mako coaster? It's Orlando’s tallest and fastest roller coaster...Rachel and Eddie barely made i...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup my have wrapped, but on this episode of Latinos Out Loud Rachel La Loca reunites with a former colleague and industry titan Paul Caine, now President of On Location, the official hospitality provider for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and many other live events.

Paul breaks down the On Location elevated fan experience, including hospitality packages that create life-long memories--like you sitting right on the soccer pitch, witnessing the Trophy Presentation, or even a private meet‑and‑greet with a sports legend.

Rachel and Paul dig into why this was the largest FIFA...

An estimated 6 million Americans identify as Afro- Latino...the term highlights the growing number of people who embrace their African Ancestry with their Latino ethnicity. It's no surprise that New York has the highest number of Afro-Latinos, followed by California, then Florida. One of the largest celebrations of Afro-Latino culture is taking place on August 1st in Los Angeles. Thousands will gather in downtown Los Angeles for a festival featuring the music, art, food and fashion that celebrates the richness of the Afro-Latino diaspora. This is more than a festival ... it's a movement and on this episode Rachel is...

Best friends, comedians, and social media stars Glory Mora and Sasha Merci join host Rachel La Loca for a HERlarious episode packed with laughs, real talk, and plenty of Dominican storytelling. From friendship confessions to getting a behind-the-curtain look at life on the comedy stage, the trio dives into everything from relationships and career highs to the moments that keep them grounded. Then things get competitive with "Bestie… ¿Sí O No?", a game that puts Glory and Sasha's bestie bond to the ultimate test. Will they prove they're true ride-or-dies... or expose each other's secrets (or both)? Tune in to o...

This episode is brought to you by The Evergreen Initiative at The Action Lab NY, whom recently appointed Rachel La Loca as an Artist In Action Fellow! A round of virtual applause please!

The Action Lab brings together organizers, artists, and cultural leaders to build the strategies and creative infrastructure movements need to win. Through the Evergreen Initiative, art isn't just a backdrop for social change—it's one of the most powerful forces shaping how we understand the world, honor our communities, and imagine what's possible.

So whether we're laughing with groundbreaking women in comedy (st...

On this full‑circle episode recorded at Gene Free Studios at the Five Towns College Radio station, Rachel La Loca sits down with one of her former students, rising media maven Isabel Escobar, for a conversation that’s equal parts heartfelt, hilarious, and hella Latino.

Isabel flips the script and puts Rachel in the hot seat—digging into her journey from classroom mentor to podcast powerhouse, the chaos and joy of creating Latino‑centered comedy, and the real talk behind staying proud and OUT LOUD!

Expect wisdom, laughs, and a few reflective moments as Rachel looks ba...

Actress Ana Ortiz slides into the LOL podcast and the energy goes from zero to LATINA OUT LOUD in a matter of seconds. Rachel La Loca reunites with Ana for the first time since working together at People en Español's Fiesta event in Central Park, 2008, when she took the stage alongside Tony Plana and Mark Indelicato to talk about her role in "Ugly Betty". 

Now Ana’s back, realer than ever, spilling behind‑the‑scenes chisme about her new Apple TV series Imperfect Women. She plays the investigator who is hot on the case, pulling in as many...

FOX Sports, FIFA Fever, and… Dental Drama?! On this episode of Latinos Out Loud, things get muy loco in the best way. LOL was invited to FOX Sports’ FIFA World Cup 2026 Media Day, where fútbol legends and broadcasting heavyweights like Javier “Chicharito” Hernández, Stu Holden, Alexi Lalas, Carli Lloyd, Rebecca Lowe, and Rob Stone were all in the building — kicking off FOX Sports’ massive, never‑been‑done‑before World Cup coverage.

But plot twist: Rachel La Loca couldn’t make it as she was red-carded and taken out of play because of emergency dental surgery.

So producer and...

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud Rachel chats with Federico Laboureau, the co-owner of the creative agency Fuegos LA, who served as the lead production designer for Bad Bunny's epic halftime show. Federico tells us all about Merge Cruise, the first casual mobile game with LGBTQ+ characters at the center of the cast and the story. Created by PeerPlay Games, a LGBTQ+-led game studio focused on entertainment-driven casual mobile games. Founded by a team of gaming and entertainment professionals, PeerPlay builds games that bring the energy, humor, and storytelling of pop culture into the casual mobile category.

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On this episode, Rachel La Loca teams up with Victoria Alonso — founder and former President of Production at Marvel Studios. Together, they dive into Victoria’s journey inside Marvel HQ, all of which she unpacks even further in her new book, Possibility is Your Superpower: Unleash Your Infinite Potential.

But then, the conversation takes a turn (insert dramatic music). Victoria flips the script and taps into Rachel La Loca’s own powers, pulling tools from her metaphorical utility belt. Suddenly things get real.

ABOUT VICTORIA
From 2006 to 2023, one of the founding members of Marvel Studio...

On this heart‑stopping, eyelash‑extension-fluttering episode of #LatinosOutLoud, drag destiny takes us to RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 11 press day in NYC — a place where sequins shimmer, secrets tremble, and every Queen walks in like she’s hiding a scandal that will be revealed in this very season.

But tragedy… ¡TRAGEDIA! Host, Rachel La Loca could not attend Press Day. (Insert dramatic gasp, clutch pearls, look off into the distance.) Yet from the ashes of this moment rises our haute couture heroine: Denise Delgado‑Pesante — Drag Fashion Show Producer, FIT administrator, and a woman whose halter top alone...

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, Rachel chats with actor Juan Carlos, who plays Bob Newby in the hit Broadway production Stranger Things: The First Shadow.

A seasoned stage performer, he is one of the few Latinos in the cast, and recently returned to the show after a stage injury, which gets talked about on this episode. But Jun Carlos is as excited as ever to be performing again in front of a live audience — he shares his eagerness and emotional and physical journey of his comeback, insights into bringing the beloved character of Bob Newby to the st...

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, Rachel is on location at the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment to interview two-time guest of the podcast, Rafael Espinal. Last time he was on the show was back in December of 2019 when he served on the New York City Council (see episode link below). In January 2020, he resigned from the City Council to become President and Executive Director of the Freelancers Union, a national organization advocating for independent workers. He became Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment in January 2026 appointed by Mayor Mamdani.

Throughout the episode you'll hear a...

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, Rachel is on location at the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment to interview two-time guest of the podcast, Rafael Espinal. Last time he was on the show was back in December of 2019 when he served on the New York City Council (see episode link below). In January 2020, he resigned from the City Council to become President and Executive Director of the Freelancers Union, a national organization advocating for independent workers. He became Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment in January 2026 appointed by Mayor Mamdani.

Throughout the episode you'll hear a...

On this episode of Latinos Out Loud, Rachel La Loca chats with performing arts pros and mother-daughter duo, Rosalba Rolón and Rosal Colón. Rosalba is the Artistic Director of the Pregones and Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre, while her daughter Rosal is an actress, and has now made her stage directorial debut with The Wedding March. You may know Rosal from the many TV roles she’s played like “Juliana Ayala” on Power Book III: Raising Kanan (Starz) and “Ouija” on Orange is the New Black (Netflix). Her film credits include The Lost Girls (Netflix), The Dead Don’t Die (Focus F...

On this episode of Latinos Out Loud, Rachel La Loca chats with performing arts pros and mother-daughter duo, Rosalba Rolón and Rosal Colón. Rosalba is the Artistic Director of the Pregones and Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre, while her daughter Rosal is an actress, and has now made her stage directorial debut with The Wedding March. You may know Rosal from the many TV roles she’s played like “Juliana Ayala” on Power Book III: Raising Kanan (Starz) and “Ouija” on Orange is the New Black (Netflix). Her film credits include The Lost Girls (Netflix), The Dead Don’t Die (Focus F...

On this delectable episode of #LatinosOutLoud, Rachel chats with Chef and Author, Chris Valdes.

Chris is a Cuban-American Miami-based chef, TV personality, celebrity caterer, and cookbook author whose work sits at the intersection of heritage, modern creativity, and community storytelling. Raised in his family’s restaurant, he first gained national recognition as a finalist on Food Network Star, and has since built a loyal audience through his cooking series that centers on culture, family, and the joy of cooking at home.
Chris doesn’t just represent Latin cuisine, but he represents a generation redefining how Latin Ameri...

On this delectable episode of #LatinosOutLoud, Rachel chats with Chef and Author, Chris Valdes.

Chris is a Cuban-American Miami-based chef, TV personality, celebrity caterer, and cookbook author whose work sits at the intersection of heritage, modern creativity, and community storytelling. Raised in his family’s restaurant, he first gained national recognition as a finalist on Food Network Star, and has since built a loyal audience through his cooking series that centers on culture, family, and the joy of cooking at home.
Chris doesn’t just represent Latin cuisine, but he represents a generation redefining how Latin Ameri...

Today marks ten years since the death of iconic pop star Prince.

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud @RachelLaLoca chats with artist, author, philanthropist, and the longtime muse, collaborator, and former wife of Prince, Mayte Garcia.

Mayte now leads Live 4 Love Charities, the nonprofit rooted in Prince’s original philanthropic mission and founded in memory of the son they lost, Amiir. She talks more about this difficult subject on the episode.

On April 21, 2026, Live 4 Love Charities will host its Glam Slam Benefit at the W Hollywood, an evening dedicated to celebrating Prince’s enduring cultural...

Today marks ten years since the death of iconic pop star Prince.

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud @RachelLaLoca chats with artist, author, philanthropist, and the longtime muse, collaborator, and former wife of Prince, Mayte Garcia.

Mayte now leads Live 4 Love Charities, the nonprofit rooted in Prince’s original philanthropic mission and founded in memory of the son they lost, Amiir. She talks more about this difficult subject on the episode.

On April 21, 2026, Live 4 Love Charities will host its Glam Slam Benefit at the W Hollywood, an evening dedicated to celebrating Prince’s enduring cultural...

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, Rachel La Loca chats with Roberto Pazos, Executive Director of the Filmed in Peru Festival, kicking off TODAY! The two chat about all the festival offers, from networking, a spotlight on Peruvian culture and screenings across cities, such as Miami, New York, Long Island and Stamford, CT.

Check out the Filmed in Peru festival schedule here

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On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, Rachel La Loca chats with Roberto Pazos, Executive Director of the Filmed in Peru Festival, kicking off TODAY! The two chat about all the festival offers, from networking, a spotlight on Peruvian culture and screenings across cities, such as Miami, New York, Long Island and Stamford, CT.

Check out the Filmed in Peru festival schedule here

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On this episode of Latinos Out Loud, @RachelLaLoca chats with Rapper, Podcaster and Poet, Rainey Ovalle to get an answer to what's on everyone's mind...WHY ARE THERE SO MANY JALENS IN THE NBA? The hit song, "Jalen Invasion" has gone viral across the socials, and has even touched the actual Jalens in the NBA. Rainey does some show-n-tell on the episode as he unveils an exclusive pair of kicks from the actual #8 Jalen on the Oklahoma City Thunder, Jalen Williams.

Click here to watch the "Jalen Invasion" video, and rumor has it..."Jalen Invasion 2" is out...

On this episode of Latinos Out Loud, @RachelLaLoca chats with Rapper, Podcaster and Poet, Rainey Ovalle to get an answer to what's on everyone's mind...WHY ARE THERE SO MANY JALENS IN THE NBA? The hit song, "Jalen Invasion" has gone viral across the socials, and has even touched the actual Jalens in the NBA. Rainey does some show-n-tell on the episode as he unveils an exclusive pair of kicks from the actual #8 Jalen on the Oklahoma City Thunder, Jalen Williams.

Click here to watch the "Jalen Invasion" video, and rumor has it..."Jalen Invasion 2" is out...

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, host Rachel La Loca is on-location at the iconic Yankee Stadium in the Boogie Down Bronx for the team's 2026 home opener against the Miami Marlins. She talks with numerous fans on their superstitions, pre-game rituals and excitement around the chase for 28! Also, grab your chicken bucket and get an in-field look at the pre-game ceremony (footage provided by @Yankees) .

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On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, host Rachel La Loca is on-location at the iconic Yankee Stadium in the Boogie Down Bronx for the team's 2026 home opener against the Miami Marlins. She talks with numerous fans on their superstitions, pre-game rituals and excitement around the chase for 28! Also, grab your chicken bucket and get an in-field look at the pre-game ceremony (footage provided by @Yankees) .

#MLB #Yankees #Podcast #Baseball

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud Rachel chats with Michael James Scott, who plays Nurse Francois Dubois on the 30-minute revival comedy series, Scrubs on ABC and streaming the next day on Hulu.

They cover topics like how crucial comedic timing is in his supporting role on the iconic television series, the duality of transitioning from Broadway to to the screen and the importance of chemistry with co-stars.

Tune in to Scrubs on Wednesdays at 8PM EST on ABC and streaming on Hulu.

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On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud Rachel chats with Michael James Scott, who plays Nurse Francois Dubois on the 30-minute revival comedy series, Scrubs on ABC and streaming the next day on Hulu.

They cover topics like how crucial comedic timing is in his supporting role on the iconic television series, the duality of transitioning from Broadway to to the screen and the importance of chemistry with co-stars.

Tune in to Scrubs on Wednesdays at 8PM EST on ABC and streaming on Hulu.

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On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, host Rachel La Loca chats with actor, singer, and television personality Carlos Ponce. The two reminisce on where they originally met back in 2007, the state of Latino representation on-screen, and his new film, Ethan Bloom.

ABOUT THE FILM

The film is an incredible comedy set in Miami about a 13-year-old boy who, in the midst of preparing for his Bar Mitzvah, decides he wants to be Catholic. Carlos has a key and incredibly endearing role as Father Diaz, the priest who becomes the spiritual guide and confidant of t...

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, host Rachel La Loca chats with actor, singer, and television personality Carlos Ponce. The two reminisce on where they originally met back in 2007, the state of Latino representation on-screen, and his new film, Ethan Bloom.

ABOUT THE FILM

The film is an incredible comedy set in Miami about a 13-year-old boy who, in the midst of preparing for his Bar Mitzvah, decides he wants to be Catholic. Carlos has a key and incredibly endearing role as Father Diaz, the priest who becomes the spiritual guide and confidant...

On this very special episode of Latinos Out Loud, we are thrilled to partner again with Podcasthon; the world’s largest charitable, non-profit initiative in the podcasting industry, where creators worldwide unite to dedicate an episode to a charity or cause of their choice. This year we are shining the spotlight on the iconic cultural and arts epicenter of Washington Heights, NYC, The United Palace.

Rachel is on location at the nearly 100-year old theatre, and interviews Board Chair, Nestor Meléndez, then gets a walking tour of the building with CEO, Mike Fitelson. Hear about the past...

On this very special episode of Latinos Out Loud, we are thrilled to partner again with Podcasthon; the world’s largest charitable, non-profit initiative in the podcasting industry, where creators worldwide unite to dedicate an episode to a charity or cause of their choice. This year we are shining the spotlight on the iconic cultural and arts epicenter of Washington Heights, NYC, The United Palace.

Rachel is on location at the nearly 100-year old theatre, and interviews Board Chair, Nestor Meléndez, then gets a walking tour of the building with CEO, Mike Fitelson. Hear about the past...

On this mini-episode of Latinos Out Loud last week's guest and star of ABC/Hulu's RJ Deck, reveals a legendary special guest in this season of the show. Tune in to find out who!

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On this mini-episode of Latinos Out Loud last week's guest and star of ABC/Hulu's RJ Deck, reveals a legendary special guest in this season of the show. Tune in to find out who!

#RJDecker #LatinosOutLoud #Podcast #hulu #ABC #Cuban #Cuba #BevinBru #Trending

On this episode of Latinos Out Loud, ⁠@RachelLaLoca⁠ chats with Jaina Lee Ortiz and Bevin Bru; the two Latina leads of the new ABC show RJ Decker.

Jaina plays Emilia “Emi” Ochoa and Bevin plays Detective Melody “Mel” Abreu, and they discuss their unique characters, and what they'd like us the viewers to take away from their performances, and interesting insight on the state of representation in Hollywood.

ABOUT JAINA

Jaina recently wrapped the Sony action feature “Archangel,” opposite Jim Caviezel, Garret Dillahunt and Shea Wigham. Her breakout role was Detective Annalise Villa in...