The Gadiel Del Orbe Show

Hosts: Gadiel Del Orbe, Norberto Briceño, Black Rose
Topics Covered:

Zoran Mamdani and the future of NYC buses

Working-class transportation and equity

Comedy in Harlem & Hispanic Heritage Month

How comedians adjust their sets by borough

Influencer politics & social media propaganda

Fights, respect, and street stories from NYC

Comedy vs Culture: Why authenticity matters

Pull Quotes:

“Comedy in the Bronx is different from Harlem — you gotta earn it.”

“Free buses aren’t crazy — they’re equity.”

“Don’t follow leader...

Guest: Drew Hernandez — “The Combat Veteran”
Topics:

Veteran comedy that crossed over beyond identity

Going viral in 2016 + the video-meme era

Burnout, trust, and rebuilding after fame

Facebook pays, TikTok changed attention

Micro-crew filmmaking (3 people, big results)

Reinvention: from sketches → stand-up → directing

Latin music side-quest: Bad Bunny, salsa & bachata greats

Highlights / Pull-Quotes:

“Do it for yourself first.”

“You don’t need a studio—just a story and a small crew.”

“Reinvention keeps you alive creatively.”

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This week on the podcast, Gadiel Del Orbe is joined by Norberto Briceño and Black Rose for an unfiltered, funny, and culture-packed conversation about the headlines everybody’s talking about.

We cover:

🎶 Cardi B’s new track “Bodega Baddie” and how it represents the Bronx, Dominican women, and NYC bodega culture.

🏈 Bad Bunny headlining the Super Bowl halftime show — what it means for Puerto Rico, Latino pride, and the music industry.

😂 Dominican vs Puerto Rican Comedy Showdown — behind the scenes from Gadiel’s sold-out weekend shows and why these events are bringing communities...

In this episode, we sit down with Dominican comedy superstar and streamer Ivan Manito alongside the always-hilarious Comedian Black Rose. We dive into the making of La Factoria — the Dominican “Office”-style web series that hit over 100K views — and talk honestly about ownership, sponsorships, and why creators don’t need Hollywood to succeed.

Expect laughs, behind-the-scenes stories about casting and production, and candid conversations about relationships, social media, and the hustle of building comedy careers in NYC.

If you’re into Dominican comedy, Latino creators, stand-up, and the business of entertainment, this episode is for you.

In this episode, Gadiel sits down with comedians Davinci and BlackRose for a raw, hilarious, and unfiltered conversation about comedy, culture, and the movement behind the Dominican Comedy Revolution.

They talk about:

The rise of Dominican and Afro-Latino comedians in NYC

Comedy “beef,” authenticity, and giving flowers to mentors

Growing up in Washington Heights and lessons from the block

Why accountability and respect are key to growth

Hilarious stories from street fights to first shows

Building a true Dominican Comedy Revolution for the next generation

Join us for an emergency podcast as we react to the latest **news** and discuss **politics**. We're breaking down **breaking news** stories and offering **daily news** updates, including developments on **trump**, **global news** events and other **live news**. 🎥  Full video on YouTube • Clips on TikTok & IG @GadielDelOrbe 📣  New episodes every Wednesday — subscribe & leave a 5★ review! 💼  Business / booking: contact@gadieldelorbe.com

In this episode, Gadiel sits down with Black Rose and Zipporah (Tantra Coach & Somatic Therapist) for a raw and eye-opening conversation on what Tantra really is—and what it isn’t.

We dive into:

The truth about Tantra as a lifestyle (beyond just sex)

How to create deeper intimacy through ritual, breathwork, and intention

Healing sexual shame and breaking free from porn conditioning

Why slowing down increases pleasure (for men AND women)

The role of cannabis and mindfulness in heightening sensuality

The importance of consent, boun...

Big themes:
Anti-Blackness & colorism • Colonial legacies • Media erasure vs. representation • “Latinidad” as marketing vs. lived identity • The (non-existent) unified “Latino vote” • Anti-intellectualism & gender gaps • From outrage to outcomes: what actually helps youth

Actionable takeaways:

Invest time/money in youth programs, test prep, and mentorship.

Attend your local community board—track where funds go and advocate for youth/education.

Start small, consistent conversations in real life (family tables, group chats, barbershops).

Books mentioned (great starters):
The Afro-Latin@ Reader • Latino Inc. (Arlene Dávila) • Making Hispanics (Cristina Mora) • Hopeful Girls, Troubled Boys (Nancy L...

What you’ll hear:

Context on Pepe & Ángela Aguilar’s comments and why words matter

ICE on the ground in LA/DC, policing stories, and policy implications

Empathy vs. machismo, anti-intellectualism, and how schools sanitize history

Columbus, Taíno/Indigenous identity, slavery, and reparations

Why “rage-bait” wins—and how not to amplify it

Pop culture detour: Superman as refugee, Blue Beetle, Mr. Terrific, and the Pattinson Batman debate

Chapters (approx.)
00:00 Cold open
00:30 Pepe Aguilar @ Hollywood Bowl — setup
05:00 “Do it legally” controversy & reactions
08:45 ICE in...

0:00 – Back in the studio: DR & Mexico talk
1:25 – The new American Dream & dual citizenship
2:40 – The Rock’s health scare & steroid debate
6:30 – Aging, fitness, and Hollywood pressures
9:00 – Why The Rock’s movies feel repetitive
13:00 – A24’s The Smashing Machine & risks in acting
14:50 – Dominican livestream boom: La Casa de Alofoke
20:00 – Reality TV vs. brain-rot content
25:30 – Should we actually watch it?
33:00 – Why humans love gossip & stories
34:50 – Live streaming = the new campfire
36:20 – Rampage’s son wrestling incident explained
42:30 – Wrestlers, receipts & the referee’s role
46:30 – Ego, anger issues & accountability
54:45 – Will Smith vs. Chris Rock – justified or not?
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In this episode, Gadiel Del Orbe sits down with Mr. Nueva Yol for a raw and inspiring conversation about comedy, social media, and leadership. From going viral by accident to building a 640K+ following, Mr. Novayor shares how authenticity, speed, and consistency became his secret sauce.

We dive into the Dominican comedy wave, the importance of collaboration over ego, and how representation in mainstream media is finally shifting. Mr. Novayor opens up about balancing a 9–5 job with his comedy career, lessons in leadership, and his vision to build a production house that uplifts the next generation of co...

Comedy producer and culture plug Tommy Peña joins Gadiel to rewind one of the OG Latino sketch channels—“That’s Dominican!” Tommy breaks down how the YouTube series exploded out of Washington Heights, gave a generation its first taste of Dominican meme-culture, and why the ride eventually slammed to a stop. They swap war stories on shooting guerrilla sketches in bodegas, then fast-forward to Tommy’s latest passion project: “La Factoria,” the live stand-up + music mash-up he co-created with comedian Ivan Manito. Expect behind-the-curtain details on selling out underground shows, building community with hookah instead of cover charges, and turning “Domini...

⏰ Timestamps
0:00 — Intro
0:18 — Adidas “huaraches”: appropriation vs appreciation?
17:26 — Emilia Pérez controversy: tone-deaf? Why Eugenio Derbez was “right”
28:54 — Christian Nodal × Cazzu × Ángela Aguilar drama explained
46:57 — Gadiel on becoming agnostic
 

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Comedian Cris Sosa slides into the studio for a jaw-dropping ride that veers from punch-lines to true-crime real quick. Cris drops the wild family bombshell: his father’s wife allegedly hired a hit-man to take him out. Gadiel’s reaction? Pure “wait, WHAT?!” energy. Together they dissect how dark life twists can morph into stage gold, what it’s like to mine trauma for laughs, and why stand-up is cheaper than therapy. Expect Dominican side-stories, insider details on producing a special in 2025, and a survival tale so insane you’ll hit rewind just to believe it. Press play for laughs, gasps, and p...

Sasha Merci—comedian, producer, and fearless storyteller—joins Gadiel for an emotional, laughter-laced deep dive that traces her journey from tragedy to the bright lights of her own one-woman show. Sasha opens up about losing her mother at just three months old and how that early loss forged her resilience, humor, and Dominican-American identity. She recounts moving to New York City with nothing but a MetroCard and a notebook of punch lines, hustling open-mics from Washington Heights to Brooklyn, and ultimately writing the autobiographical stage piece that would sell out downtown theaters. Beyond her solo success, Sasha lifts the curtain on p...

🔗 Guest Links
• Norberto on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@NorbertoBriceno
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NorbertoBriceno

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📣  New episodes every Wednesday — subscribe & leave a 5★ review!

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Topics we cover in this episode:

Why Norberto co-founded one of the first Latino digital media spaces

Assimilation vs. celebrating our heritage

The impact of ICE and immigrant rights awareness

Misinformation, AI deepfakes & how to spot them

Male loneliness, friendships, and building community

Parenting in the iPad era & discipline today

The cost of living and how it shapes culture

Red pill content & toxic alpha narratives

Why accountability is power, not weakness

Finding joy & curiosity through “kind of interesting things” on T...

Meet “The Gadiel Del Orbe Show,” a fast-talking, Spanglish-sprinkled comedy-and-culture ride straight from the 1 Train to your earbuds. In this 45-second teaser, Gadiel introduces his weekly mission—laugh louder, learn something new, maybe text that ex—while subway ambience, guest one-liners, and a Latin-trap beat set the tone. Hit play for a flash of Dominican-NYC swagger, trending-topic hot-takes, and the promise of fresh episodes every Wednesday. 🎥  Full video on YouTube • Clips on TikTok & IG @GadielDelOrbe 📣  New episodes every Wednesday — subscribe & leave a 5★ review! 💼  Business / booking: contact@gadieldelorbe.com