Dos Amigos

Dos becomes cuatro. The guys sit down with Ana Ortiz and Mark Indelicato - Hilda and Justin from Ugly Betty, co-hosts of Viva Betty, and chosen family nearly two decades in - for a conversation about growing up in front of a camera, the friendships that outlast the run, and why the story they told twenty years ago still hits so hard today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys go solo this week to sit with one question: what did we lose when boredom became optional? A conversation about screen time, imagination, and the cost of never having a quiet minute with your own thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some careers get built on every no you don't take for an answer. The guys sit down with their dear friend and Tony-nominated actress, Justina Machado for a conversation about legacy, persistence, and showing up for your people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a difference between having an idea and actually making it. The guys go solo this week to trade the stories of their first time crossing that line; Wilmer on the MTV cold call that launched Yo Momma, Freddy on putting together a movie cast that shouldn't have come together. A real talk on audacity, instinct, and what it takes to bet on your own idea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Every now and then, someone takes a sport and breaks the door wide open. Daniel Suárez did that for NASCAR. This week, the guys sit down with the first Mexican-born driver to win at the highest level and trace the road that got him there.  A real one on representation, sacrifice, and what it takes when nobody's done it before. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's Shaggy. He's Stu Macher. He's about to be in the next Superman. The guys sit down with Matthew Lillard for a real one; the highs you've seen, the lows you haven't, and the surprising path back. Matthew digs into craft, humility, and what gets you through the in-between. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He wanted to be a journalist. Then one sketch changed everything. The guys sit down with comedian and creator Leo Gonzalez; from Univision newsrooms to DoorDash deliveries to the green-screen video that flipped his life overnight. A conversation about instincts, the grind, and what it means to be the next generation carrying the culture forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer is almost here, and the amigos are already plotting their getaways. Do you vacation 'hard,' sunrise hikes, packed itineraries, no minute wasted,  or vacation 'soft,' with nothing on the schedule but a beach chair? Wilmer and Freddy land somewhere in the middle, swapping jet lag hacks, cruise paranoia, and a boat story from Freddy that doesn't end the way it started. See omnystudio.com/...

Wilmer's 3 AM doom-scrolling habit finally has an audience. He drags Freddy into the deep end on aliens, government secrets, and a prediction he might regret going on record about! If he disappears, you heard it here first. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wilmer and Freddy know what it feels like to hit the wall, and in this episode they’re talking about what burnout really looks like. From 200‑episode seasons to coming home with almost nothing left in the tank, they open up about the cost of staying on top, and what it takes to protect your joy, your health, and the people you’re doing it all for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Wilmer and Freddy have heard every kind of note there is, and in this episode, they’re talking about what you’re actually supposed to do with them. From the directions that make you better to the ones that just make you doubt yourself, they break down how to stay open, protect your instincts, and decide whose feedback is really worth changing course for. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

From chasing “trouble” as a kid to earning the nickname “Ticketmaster” on base, Navy veteran and NCIS tech advisor Michael Smith tells Wilmer and Freddy how he became a master interrogator- and why he calls out Hollywood when the tactics on cop shows don’t feel real. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Wilmer has gone full space nerd, and Freddy is along for the ride as the amigos dive into NASA’s Artemis moon mission, UFO theories, and what it might mean to become a “two‑planet species.” They swap stories about perspective, gratitude, and life on Earth, and even wrestle with the question: knowing what space travel is really like, would they actually go up there themselv...

From mall casting scams to stepping into the role of the iconic Jenni Rivera, Annie Gonzalez sits down with Wilmer and Freddy to break down how a kid from East L.A. rewired her nervous system, healed old wounds, and built an unshakable sense of self in an industry that kept telling her she was “too much” or “not enough.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wilmer and Freddy welcome Third Amigo Joe Huff, the entrepreneur, author, and former heavy-metal–hair wild child who went pro at building a life on purpose. From getting kicked out of high school to launching impact-driven companies that fund hearing aids around the world and co-writing Experiential Billionaire , Joe shares how his dad’s near-death “bonus round” and a decad...

Wilmer and Freddy get real about grief, aging parents, and what losing loved ones has taught them about time, legacy, and letting go. Together they unpack why nothing is promised and why you have to put yourself in the game while you still can. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wilmer and Freddy sit down with rainbow queen Amirah Kassem, the Kuwaiti-Mexican powerhouse who turned piñatas, sprinkles, and pure delusion into a full-blown cake empire. Along the way, Amirah breaks down how saying “yes” before you’re ready and betting on joy landed her at the Met Gala. This one’s all heart and hustle; three amigos celebrating big dreams, bright co...

It’s award season, so Dos Amigos is popping the champagne and lifting the curtain - because is everything that glitters really what it seems?  In Season 2's first episode, Freddy and Wilmer poke at the politics behind those shiny trophies and ask what it will really take for more Latino talent to get their hands on them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Freddy and Wilmer wrap things up the only way they know how: stories, laughs, recaping their favorite guests and a heartfelt cheers to friendship. One last round (for now!), on us! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second half of their conversation, Adam shares how he evolved beyond CSI: Miami into films like Magic Mike and series like Criminal Minds , where he also found his voice as a director. The trio reflect on the importance of representation in Hollywood, navigating identity, and the responsibility of telling authentic stories. Adam also gets personal about fatherhood, marriage, and the lessons...

In the second half of their conversation, Adam shares how he evolved beyond CSI: Miami into films like Magic Mike and series like Criminal Minds , where he also found his voice as a director. The trio reflect on the importance of representation in Hollywood, navigating identity, and the responsibility of telling authentic stories. Adam also gets personal about fatherhood, marriage, and the lessons...

This week, the Dos Amigos welcome back Wilmer’s wife Amanda Pacheco for an intimate and fun conversation about love and family. From parenting surprises to who's most likely to cry during a movie, nothing is off-limits. Plus, Freddy hosts a lightning round of "Who’s More Likely To?" that reveals more than they expected!   “Dos Amigos”   is a comedic and insightful...

In this heartfelt episode, Wilmer and Freddy sit down with a very special guest, Amanda Pacheco, Wilmer’s better half. Amanda opens up about her journey from model and divemaster to becoming an advocate for ovarian cancer awareness after the loss of her mother. They also talk about their beginnings together; their first dates and most surprisingly, Wilmer falling in love with Amanda’s...

In part two of their inspiring conversation with chef Roy Choi, Wilmer and Freddy get into the deeper layers of Roy’s mission, exploring how his Emmy-winning series Broken Bread and his work with LocoL aim to spark real change through food. Roy reflects on the intersection of culture, community, and cooking, and how collaborating with Jon Favreau on The Chef Show blurred the lines between st...

Wilmer and Freddy sit down with the legendary Roy Choi, Korean-American chef, cultural icon, and street food pioneer who changed the culinary game with his Kogi BBQ taco truck. The amigos and Roy dive into their shared immigrant journeys, growing up in LA, and how family, struggle, and identity shaped their creative paths. Roy opens up about how Emeril Lagasse helped spark his passion for food and...