Barrio Boyz Podcast

The boys are back and revisit gatekeeping. The gatekeepers will continue to do their thing but they gonna need a bigger gate.

We were gone for about 3+ months but are back! Ernesto went through growing pains starting an org but is turning the corner. Nathan got a new job, is creating again, and oh yeah did we mention he got engaged? The boyz been enjoying the fruits of their individual grinds.

This time we talking role models. What does it mean, do we need them? How do we as brown men navigate this world as it relates to roles models, mentors, and everything else.

The Boyz are back in town and we catch up on our latest ventures. Puerto Rico, wedding season and a Mana concert. We then hold space to talk about how we have been taught to grieve and how we deal with that process. Whether its through experience or by leaning on faith we have a conversation on how we handle that and go through the tough times. As always appreciate y'all listening! Peace! @Bar...

We're back with another episode of The Barrio Boyz Podcast! We recently finished watching Netflix's new show, BEEF. Great show with many relatable themes. Control, big brother syndrome, identity and much more! Some life updates from the Boyz and things to look forward to! Let us know on social what you think! @BarrioBoyzPod across all socials Email Inquiries: BarrioBoyzPod@gmail.com

Talking that real sh*t. Life knocks you down but it's all about how do you respond? Brown boys have different challenges, through the power of community, you can get through it all though.

Tryna get back in the game? Ernesto is. Nathan gave his expertise from back when he was single running through all the barrios. Life remains busy but there is love out there. For now though we'll settle for a date in 2 months for our boi E.

We are back and it's Black History Month. Make sure to celebrate Black History everyday all year long, not just 28 days... All these heritage months can get a little weird but ultimately we gotta decide how we celebrate and make sure it doesn't just get consolidated into 28-30days.

2023 gotta be different. The Barrio Boyz will be trying something new while still staying true to its core. 2 episodes a month, more guests and maybe a little bit more fun. All in all whether you listened to us once or are a loyal listener, The Barrio Boyz are excited for a year of growth with y'all. Let's build together and if y'all wanna join us in a convo, you can always reach out to us! Email...

So life really stays busy haha so again apologies for the late upload on this episode. in the upcoming year we are switching to a bi-monthly upload, we want to stay consistent and we truly appreciate everyone that listens and promotes the pod, y'all the best! This year has been an interesting one for the Barrio Boyz, lots of good and some bad but a echarle ganas! Thank you for a wonderful 2022 and...

We stay thankful for each and every one of y'all who listen to us. Whether its on a jog or you sit on the porcelain throne, we appreciate ya. The World Cup is also going on and Ernesto's sleep schedule is all types of messed up. Nathan did a getaway with his partner. Catch up with us and again thank you for listening! @BarrioBoyzPod across all platforms Email Inquiries: BarrioBoyzPod@gmail.com

Ey first of all, appreciate everyone for their patience. I'll be honest, its been a wild month and had to take a week off to just get some personal and work things in order. Thanks y'all and we'll discuss more in other episodes. - Ernesto Social media is often viewed as this fantasy world of mostly bad but some see it as a magnifier of one's true character. That infamous blue checkmark made its wa...

Sometimes the city pushes you to grow up faster than most. When you are stuck between a wall and a hard place, decisions are made. Chicagoans are built different and we share our stories growing up here. @BarrioBoyzPod across all platforms Email Inquiries: BarrioBoyzPod@gmail.com

The Boyz touch on a very touchy subject (badum tss), cheating. Why do men do it, we go thru scenarios that may or may not happen, we just shoot the sh!t this episode. Y'all have a safe and happy Halloween. See y'all next week. Peace @BarrioBoyzPod across all platforms Email inquiries: BarrioBoyzPod@gmail.com

The journey of life and success require some form of sacrifice. What's that old saying, "If it were easy, anyone can do it?" The burden of sacrificing because of who we are can sometimes be too much, tbh some thrive on it. What's your take on this? Have you ever sacrificed so much and gotten nothing? Or did you get it all? Let's talk about it. @BarrioBoyzPod across all platforms Email Inquiries: B...

Teachers play an amazing and influential part in everyone's life. Whether positive or negative, their role in society carries a lot of importance and with that, pressure. Stephanie Hernandez was Nathan's teacher and this conversation takes a deep dive into that student-teacher dynamic and how the education system has evolved over time. @BarrioBoyzPod across all platforms Email Inquiries: BarrioBoy...

The family experience is different for everyone. We both learned a lot from our families and continue to develop new experiences with them. We even touched on "Chosen Families" and how that has played on our lives. At the end of the day, family is something we all have and have to learn to deal with, some more than others. @BarrioBoyzPod across all platforms Email Inquiries: BarrioBoyzPod@gmail.co...

First of all we want to apologize for the audio issues in our past episode. Not gonna lie to y'all, it was a long week but we are back! In this episode we chop it up and talk about the month all of us are "given" "Hispanic Heritage Month". Is it really a month though? What do y'all even think about it? What about the label hispanic? Do y'all use that or something else? Would love to hear y'alls th...

Your Boy was sick last week (Ernesto) and coming back from a trip to the motherland. Your other Boy (Nathan) went from moving out to not moving out that same week. Life comes at you fast but that's exactly what life is about. Appreciate y'alls messages about the episode not dropping last week. The Boyz are back are ready for more! Vamos! @BarrioBoyzPod across all socials   Email Inquiries: Ba...

The Boyz are back (more context in our update episode)! School is arguably one of the most important aspects of a person's life. The experiences that the Boyz had were different but led to very similar situations. Did you enjoy school? Was it for you? Are you pursuing a Masters? Doctorate? What about trade school? Whatever your journey is, we urge y'all to keep grinding and don't give up! Ponganse...

For today's episode we we're joined by the homie, Jorge. Throughout the conversation we realized that Jorge is quite the busy guy. Why is that? How does he stay motivated? How does he navigate and how has he navigated obstacles that come at him? We chopped it up and learned a little bit more about Jorge and all his endeavors. Definitely take a look at all his hard work (socials below) and support!...

Chicago's very own Rosalba Valdez joins the Barrio Boyz for a conversation around activism, mental health, music and more! Let's show some support and love by seeing Rosalba at her next show or by getting some merch! Visit her page at www.rosalbavaldez.com @BarrioBoyzPod across all platforms Email Inquiries: BarrioBoyzPod@gmail.com

As one continues on their journey we need that North Star to guide us toward our goals. That journey can often times be easier when your guide is someone that looks like you and had a similar upbringing as you. That's what we are exploring in this episode. Who we see as a success and how they've impacted us. Gatekeeping? No bueno. Not helping someone out? We don't do that here. Unidos llegamos mas...

You afraid of spiders? Heights? Maybe you are afraid of failing... Whatever the case may be, we're here to talk about it. Join us as we talk about our biggest fears and offer some solutions into confronting those fears. Appreciate everyone's support! Thank you and take it easy! @BarrioBoyzPod across all platforms Email Inquiries: BarrioBoyzPod@gmail.com

Never forget, somos chingon3s. Society often tells/shows us that we do not belong in certain spaces. We don't believe in that. Don't get it twisted, doubt creeps into our heads but we need to remind ourselves and our friends that not only do we belong but we have every right to own these spaces too. It aint easy but the more we instill the confidence and values of this to future generations, the l...