Blake and Papi: Generations Talk

Football season is officially BACK — and so are Blake & Papi! 🏈🔥 After taking a little break from recording, we’re getting back behind the microphones at the perfect time. Blake’s football season is underway, he’s balancing tackle AND flag football, and NFL Sundays are back in full force. In Episode 12, we catch up on what life has been like since our last episode, how Blake feels about his...

Some of life’s biggest lessons aren’t learned on a field or in a classroom—they’re learned around the dinner table, at family cookouts, and in conversations with the people who know you best. In this episode, Blake and Papi reflect on the importance of family, traditions, and making time for the people who matter most. Using moments from a recent family BBQ, we talk about the memories that shape u...

Enemy Territory: Mets Fans at Citizens Bank Park! ⚾️ What happens when two die-hard Mets fans spend the day at Citizens Bank Park? In this fun special episode, Blake and Papi take their first trip to the home of the Phillies. We explore one of baseball’s most iconic stadiums, try the ballpark food, soak in the atmosphere, and experience what it’s like to cheer for the Mets in enemy territory. Alo...

This episode is one of our most personal yet. Papi brings Blake back to Puerto Rico and Moca—the town where he was born. Blake has visited before, but now, at almost 13 years old, he sees everything through a different perspective. As they play dominoes, walk the beaches, and talk about family, they discuss what “home” really means, why knowing your roots matters, and how experiences change as we...

“What Sports REALLY Teach Kids” Lessons Every Parent & Athlete Needs Episode 8 is all about youth sports, life lessons, and the things that matter long after the final whistle. Recorded outdoors, Blake and Papi talk about competition, confidence, winning, losing, dealing with pressure, and what sports have taught them about life. Blake shares his perspective as a young athlete balancing multip...

Who knows each other better — Dad or Son? In this fun and competitive episode of Blake & Papi: Generations Talk , Blake and Papi put their relationship to the test with rapid-fire questions, funny challenges, and unexpected answers. From favorite foods and sports takes to personal habits and life lessons, they find out how well they really know each other — while debating sports, motivation, p...

What Makes a Great Teammate? What actually makes someone a great teammate? In this episode of Blake & Papi: Generations Talk , Blake and Papi break down the qualities that separate average teammates from great ones — both in sports and in life. From leadership and accountability to trust, communication, and selflessness, they discuss what every athlete should bring to a team and why talent alo...

What actually motivates people to keep going — especially when things get hard? In this episode of Blake & Papi: Generations Talk , Blake and Papi break down what motivates them at different stages of life. From sports and competition to personal goals and discipline, they share what drives them, what keeps them focused, and how motivation changes over time. Blake talks about what pushes him a...

Welcome to the very first episode of Blake & Papi: Generations Talk — where two generations come together for one real conversation. In this episode, we share how this podcast started, why we decided to build something together as father and son, and what we hope it becomes. But before we get serious… we had to settle one important debate: Who actually runs the house? From rapid-fire questions...

Being 12 Today vs Growing Up Back in the Day Is it harder to grow up today… or was it tougher back in the day? In this episode of Blake & Papi: Generations Talk, father and son go head-to-head in a fun but real conversation about what it’s actually like being 12 in today’s world compared to growing up in a completely different generation. From social media pressure and school expectations to f...

In this episode of Blake & Papi: Generations Talk, Blake shares the story of his sports journey so far. From starting soccer at just 5 years old to stepping onto the football field at 8, Blake talks about how his love for sports began and how it has evolved over the years. Two years ago he made the decision to focus on football, but his competitive drive didn’t stop there. Since then, Blake ha...

Do parents really understand what it’s like to grow up today? In this episode of Blake & Papi: Generations Talk, Blake and Papi dive into one of the biggest generational gaps — what parents think they understand vs what kids actually experience. From social media pressure and group chats to school expectations and constant comparison, Blake explains why growing up today is different than ever...

Episode 1 dropping soon! A father and son bridging the gap between generations through real conversations about life, sports, mindset, and growth