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Guac’s Going On? The Podcast

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Guac’s Going On? is a bold podcast hosted by Joaquin Oliver, built to spark the conversations most people avoid. From culture and creativity to politics, power, and gun violence, it’s a space for truth, urgency, and real dialogue.

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These Aren't Campaigns, They're Interruptions | Guac's Going On? - EP 05 22.06.2026 1:45

In this short but powerful episode of Guac’s Going On? , Joaquin Oliver returns with a message that refuses to stay quiet. As his mother, Patricia Oliver, heads to Cannes, France, she carries more than a story. She carries Joaquin’s voice and the voices of thousands of young people whose futures were stolen by gun violence. The episode centers on five bold ideas being brought to Cannes: 30 Under ,...

The World Cup Gun Violence Stole | Guac's Going On? - EP 04 22.06.2026 1:28

In this episode of Guac’s Going On? , Joaquin Oliver reflects on what should have been a moment of joy: getting ready for the World Cup, talking trash with friends, picking teams, and living inside the beautiful chaos of the game. But in America, gun violence changes everything. Through the lens of soccer, Joaquin draws a sharp and emotional contrast between a sport built on rules and a country th...

Guac Returns to Culver City | Guac's Going On? - EP 03 17.04.2026 1:34

In this episode of Guac’s Going On? , Joaquin Oliver’s voice leads listeners into the return of GUAC in Culver City, a play built from his story, his parents’ story, and the story of what happened at his school and continues to happen across America. But GUAC is not framed as a quiet night of grief. It is raw, alive, creative, uncomfortable, and intentionally urgent. The episode invites listeners...

Does a Gun at Home Really Make You Safer? | Guac's Going On? - EP 02 27.03.2026 1:34

What does safety actually mean when there’s a gun in the house? In this episode of Guac’s Going On?, Joaquin Oliver pushes back on one of the most repeated claims in American gun culture: that having a gun at home makes you safer. Instead of treating the issue like an abstract political debate, Joaquin brings it down to the real-life moments people do not talk about enough: the bad day that spiral...

The Truth About Gun Access, Age, and Public Safety | Guac's Going On? - EP 01 16.03.2026 2:04

In this episode of Guac’s Going On?, Guac takes aim at one of the most repeated arguments in the gun debate: if you're old enough to vote at 18, you're old enough to buy a gun. He unpacks why that talking point may sound simple but falls apart under real scrutiny. From brain development and impulse control to alcohol laws, car rental limits, and insurance risk, Guac highlights the contradictions i...