How I Met Your Tia

This week on How I Met Your Tía, Vince and Eileen talk about what keeps us going when life gets messy, how the jobs we wanted to quit, the people who tested our patience, and those moments that lowkey built our character (even when we didn’t ask for the lesson ). We get into what drives us, when it’s okay to walk away, and why sometimes not quitting is the real flex. It’s equal parts therapy, chis...

Your fave Tio and Tia do a “Latinos React” episode talking about all the random things we do that is “normal”. From never leaving home without a giant botella de agua, to Vince’s borderline obsession el Pumpkin Spice Latte (yes, he’s a PSL girly), Eileen’s weird tacos (no mames). And things we didn’t even think about growing up that are now an actual “thing”.

Ever since Kanye dropped his “Betrayal List,” Vince and Eileen knew it was time to release theirs, porque let’s be honest, we’ve all been betrayed. From knees that give out mid-run and metabolism that clocked out for lunch and never came back, to being ghosted by our favorite snacks at Trader Joes and Apple changing chargers otra vez just to test our faith, nada ni nadie is safe. The duo goes off...

Vince and Eileen catch up on her Berlin adventure: a hot-and-salty marathon, Oktoberfest’s massive “tents,” surprise Spanish everywhere, and solo-travel serendipity. The customer service nightmares to wows. Uber Eats driver (shoutout Kaya!) who delivered tacos. It’s a tour from Germany to Long Beach about hospitality, pride in small businesses, and why a little kindness goes a long way—plus a slan...

In this episode of How I Met Your Tia , Vince and Eileen swap stories about the “little blessings” that felt fancy growing up first-gen—whether it was homemade popcorn for movie night, burritos wrapped in foil at school, or finally getting that three-scoop Thrifty ice cream. They dive into core childhood memories, from Sabado Gigante Saturdays to wanting brand-name shoes, and reflect on how small...

On this episode of How I Met Your Tía, we dive into what really counts as “éxito” in relationships. Society loves to measure success by marriage and kids, but long-term friendships, those ride-or-die conexiones rarely get the credit they deserve. We also get real about parejas that drag on too long, when it’s time to let go, and why saying adiós can sometimes be the healthiest choice. Expect laugh...

In this episodio of How I Met Your Tía, we dive into the magic of sports and the recuerdos we’ve built around them, from our first experiences to the viral video of the señora who snatched a foul ball from a family at a baseball game (¡qué mala onda!). We also take a pause for something más serio: September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. We share why talking openly matters, and how checkin...

In this short solo episode, Vince takes the mic while Eileen takes a "mucho take it easy". Vulnerable and reflective, Vince shares why this podcast has become one of his few safe outlets to express thoughts, opinions, and emotions as a first-gen man. Inspired by the lessons of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse , this episode explores what it means to be vulnerable, to carry adult responsibi...

From friendships that fade to grudges that weigh heavy, to the bittersweet moments of caring for a viejo perrito, sometimes life reminds us that holding on too tight only hurts us more. In this episode, we get candid about learning when to fight, when to forgive, and when to simply déjalo ir. Because protecting your corazón means knowing which battles are worth it… and which ones deserve peace ins...

The streets are alive otra vez, and unfortunately, we are in them 😅 From run clubs to rooftop hangs, we’re breaking down the regreso of IRL and why everyone’s craving connection in the wild. Join us as we laugh through the awkward, the unexpected, and the magical moments that only happen when you actually leave la casa.

We’re talking about being super grateful for what you have pero también knowing when it’s time to move on. Honoring your feelings an realizing that champagne problems, are still problems 🥂 This week, we break down why “stability” can feel like freedom to some and like una jaulita to others, how the old-school mindset of staying at one job forever is shifting, and the guilt of leaving a place wher...

Love, lies, and LinkedIn chisme. In this episode, we dive into the viral CEO cheating scandal that had social media en fuego. Why do people cheat? Is it ego, opportunity, or just emotional immaturity? From office affairs to matters of the heart, we break down the psychology of infidelity and what it really says about modern love.

Are we rewriting the rules or just making excuses? Vince shares stories of feminist pushback when he tries to be “gentlemanly,” but Eileen calls B.S. saying chivalry is just basic manners. We unpack what real respect looks like, whether feminism actually killed chivalry, and wonder what our old-school tíos would say if they saw the way men are moving now.

In this episode of HIMYTia, the chisme is piping hot as one of our listeners shoots her shot with Tio Vince! She’s trying to be a Tia and we love her for it! Whether it’s love, chamba, or manifesting la vida you want sometimes you just gotta tirar el balazo and hope for the best. In this episode, we’re talking all things shoot your shot: sliding into DMs (sí, romantically and professionally), aski...

What happens when your love life crosses cultural borders? In this episode of How I Met Your Tía, we spill the beans on what it’s really like to date outside your culture. From explaining why your tía keeps calling them mijo to decoding unspoken family traditions, we share our own chisme and challenges. Grab your chanclas and your open mind ,it’s time to talk culture clash, compromise, and why som...

This week, your besties get into it , from the Dodgers getting called out for their quiet response to ICE raids, to dealing with deportations, MAGA “friends,” and what it means to feel disheartened in the country we call home 🇺🇸💔 We talk chisme, comunidad, and the weird in-between feeling of being first-gen: proud, pissed, and still holding out hope.

Your favorite problematic tío and tía (accidentally on purpose) meet up in Vegas and catch up on their international escapades. Vince spills the family chisme from a trip to La Paz, México while Eileen breaks down her annual girls trip to Panamá y Colombia, including some juicy cultural learnings and a moment of existential spiraling about el capitalismo after visiting the Panamá Canal. It’s geogr...

We went to the No Kings March and thought we’d just walk, maybe chant, maybe flirt a little. Instead? Tears. Joy. Pride. More tears. It was a beautiful reminder that nuestra comunidad shows up hard — with love, music, and peace ✌🏽. We processed feelings, got emotional (again), and left hoping that we made the Tios and Tias that came before us proud and feeling like their sacrifices were not in va...

*Trigger Warning* In this episode of How I Met Your Tia, Vince and Eileen discuss Femicide; Gender based violence with a large percentage of these crimes happening in Latin America. Your Latino besties discuss recent tragedies, why this is happening and where it stems from while providing resources to spread awareness and to learn so we can recognize warning signs and do our best to protect our mu...

What started as a TikTok turned into a whole conversación: can gingers be Black? Can identity surprise us? Can it connect us? This week on How I Met Your Tía, we dive into the unexpected overlap between Afro identity and redhead culture — yes, for real. But más allá del chisme, we’re asking: What makes someone feel like they belong? Can shared experiences build comunidad even when we look differen...

Your favorite first-gen besties are back and no estamos holding back. In this episode, we spill the tea on the best dates that had us in our feelings, the worst ones that made us fake an emergency (you’ve done it too), and the immediate NOs that had us running for the hills. From romantic gestures to ick-inducing ideas (hiking on a first date? Girl, no), we’re rating date ideas and giving unsolici...

Your fave first-gen duo está back with chisme on how words age… sometimes like wine, sometimes like leche. We’re talking about palabras that had a glow-up, a cancelation, or a whole new meaning. But like us, there are some oldies but goodies.

Ever freeze mid-sentence trying to remember a word in Spanish… only to realize it might not exist? In this episode, we kick off with a little chisme and spiral into a full-blown bilingual identity crisis. From the weirdest untranslatable words to our funniest “No Sabo” moments, we ask: are we really bilingual, or just fluent in Spanglish and vibes? Tune in for laughs, language fails, and love for...

This week’s episode has so many red flags, it feels like a carnival! Your amigos are back to break down the traits we ignore, excuse, or accidentally romanticize. They dive into tóxicas and toxicos, share personal stories, and debate passion or red flag? 🚩 Get ready to judge us because sometimes, it’s not them, it’s us.

🌶️ Spice Level: 9/10 – Emotional prenups, gender roles, and relationship chisme? Sí, this one gets caliente. In this episode of HIMYtia, Vince and Eileen react to a viral social post where a woman declares she won’t marry unless her name is on land and assets. With very different takes from the male and female perspective, they dive into the real conversations behind that statement—discussing soci...