Latinos Out Loud

On this full‑circle episode recorded at Gene Free Studios at the Five Towns College Radio station, Rachel La Loca sits down with one of her former students, rising media maven Isabel Escobar, for a conversation that’s equal parts heartfelt, hilarious, and hella Latino . Isabel flips the script and puts Rachel in the hot seat—digging into her journey from classroom mentor to podcast powerhouse, the...

Actress Ana Ortiz slides into the LOL podcast and the energy goes from zero to LATINA OUT LOUD in a matter of seconds. Rachel La Loca reunites with Ana for the first time since working together at People en Español's Fiesta event in Central Park, 2008 , when she took the stage alongside Tony Plana and Mark Indelicato to talk about her role in "Ugly Betty".  Now Ana’s back, realer than ev...

FOX Sports, FIFA Fever, and… Dental Drama?! On this episode of Latinos Out Loud , things get muy loco in the best way. LOL was invited to FOX Sports’ FIFA World Cup 2026 Media Day , where fútbol legends and broadcasting heavyweights like Javier “Chicharito” Hernández , Stu Holden , Alexi Lalas , Carli Lloyd , Rebecca Lowe , and Rob Stone were all in the building — kicking off FOX Sports’ massive,...

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud Rachel chats with Federico Laboureau, the co-owner of the creative agency Fuegos LA, who served as the lead production designer for Bad Bunny's epic halftime show. Federico tells us all about Merge Cruise, the first casual mobile game with LGBTQ+ characters at the center of the cast and the story. Created by PeerPlay Games, a LGBTQ+-led game studio focused on ent...

On this episode, Rachel La Loca teams up with Victoria Alonso — founder and former President of Production at Marvel Studios. Together, they dive into Victoria’s journey inside Marvel HQ, all of which she unpacks even further in her new book, Possibility is Your Superpower: Unleash Your Infinite Potential . But then, the conversation takes a turn (insert dramatic music). Victoria flips the script...

On this heart‑stopping, eyelash‑extension-fluttering episode of #LatinosOutLoud , drag destiny takes us to RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 11 press day in NYC — a place where sequins shimmer, secrets tremble, and every Queen walks in like she’s hiding a scandal that will be revealed in this very season. But tragedy… ¡TRAGEDIA! Host, Rachel La Loca could not attend Press Day. (Insert dramatic gasp, cl...

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, Rachel chats with actor Juan Carlos, who plays Bob Newby in the hit Broadway production Stranger Things: The First Shadow. A seasoned stage performer, he is one of the few Latinos in the cast, and recently returned to the show after a stage injury, which gets talked about on this episode. But Jun Carlos is as excited as ever to be performing again in front of a...

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, Rachel is on location at the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment to interview two-time guest of the podcast, Rafael Espinal. Last time he was on the show was back in December of 2019 when he served on the New York City Council (see episode link below). In January 2020, he resigned from the City Council to become President and Executive Director of the  Fre...

On this episode of Latinos Out Loud, Rachel La Loca chats with performing arts pros and mother-daughter duo, Rosalba Rolón and Rosal Colón. Rosalba is the Artistic Director of the Pregones and Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre, while her daughter Rosal is an actress, and has now made her stage directorial debut with The Wedding March. You may know Rosal from the many TV roles she’s played like “Julia...

On this delectable episode of #LatinosOutLoud, Rachel chats with Chef and Author, Chris Valdes. Chris is a Cuban-American Miami-based chef, TV personality, celebrity caterer, and cookbook author whose work sits at the intersection of heritage, modern creativity, and community storytelling. Raised in his family’s restaurant, he first gained national recognition as a finalist on  Food Network Sta r,...

Today marks ten years since the death of iconic pop star Prince. On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud @RachelLaLoca chats with artist, author, philanthropist, and the longtime muse, collaborator, and former wife of Prince, Mayte Garcia. Mayte now leads  Live 4 Love Charities , the nonprofit rooted in Prince’s original philanthropic mission and founded in memory of the son they lost, Amiir. She talks...

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, Rachel La Loca chats with Roberto Pazos, Executive Director of the Filmed in Peru Festival, kicking off TODAY! The two chat about all the festival offers, from networking, a spotlight on Peruvian culture and screenings across cities, such as Miami, New York, Long Island and Stamford, CT. Check out the Filmed in Peru festival schedule here Follow Rachel Follow We...

On this episode of Latinos Out Loud, @RachelLaLoca chats with Rapper, Podcaster and Poet, Rainey Ovalle to get an answer to what's on everyone's mind... WHY ARE THERE SO MANY JALENS IN THE NBA? The hit song, "Jalen Invasion" has gone viral across the socials, and has even touched the actual Jalens in the NBA. Rainey does some show-n-tell on the episode as he unveils an exclusive pair of...

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, host Rachel La Loca is on-location at the iconic Yankee Stadium in the Boogie Down Bronx for the team's 2026 home opener against the Miami Marlins. She talks with numerous fans on their superstitions, pre-game rituals and excitement around the chase for 28! Also, grab your chicken bucket and get an in-field look at the pre-game ceremony (footage provided by @Yan...

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud Rachel chats with Michael James Scott, who plays Nurse Francois Dubois on the 30-minute revival comedy series, Scrubs on ABC and streaming the next day on Hulu. They cover topics like how crucial comedic timing is in his supporting role on the iconic television series, the duality of transitioning from Broadway to to the screen and the importance of chemistry wit...

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, host Rachel La Loca chats with actor, singer, and television personality Carlos Ponce. The two reminisce on where they originally met back in 2007, the state of Latino representation on-screen, and his new film, Ethan Bloom. ABOUT THE FILM The film is an incredible comedy set in Miami about a 13-year-old boy who, in the midst of preparing for his Bar Mitzvah, de...

On this very special episode of Latinos Out Loud, we are thrilled to partner again with Podcasthon; the world’s largest charitable, non-profit initiative in the podcasting industry, where creators worldwide unite to dedicate an episode to a charity or cause of their choice. This year we are shining the spotlight on the iconic cultural and arts epicenter of Washington Heights, NYC, The United Palac...

On this mini-episode of Latinos Out Loud last week's guest and star of ABC/Hulu's RJ Deck, reveals a legendary special guest in this season of the show. Tune in to find out who! #RJDecker #LatinosOutLoud #Podcast #hulu #ABC #Cuban #Cuba #BevinBru #Trending Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Latinos Out Loud, ⁠@RachelLaLoca⁠ chats with Jaina Lee Ortiz and Bevin Bru; the two Latina leads of the new ABC show RJ Decker. Jaina plays Emilia “Emi” Ochoa and Bevin plays Detective Melody “Mel” Abreu, and they discuss their unique characters, and what they'd like us the viewers to take away from their performances, and interesting insight on the state of representation in Ho...

On this episode of Latinos Out Loud, @RachelLaLoca chats with long-time friend, comedienne, playwright and actress, Jenny Saldaña. The two discuss their HERstory together, including acting in theatre festivals, shooting for HBO with members of Menudo, and her upcoming show at the Black Women in Comedy Laugh Fest on March 26th. Jenny also shares her breast cancer survival story, which includes a un...

On this episode of Latinos Out Loud, host, Rachel La Loca chats with Emmy-nominated writer, actor, and storyteller Rick Najera. Rick has partnered with publisher Jacqueline S. Ruiz of ⁠Fig Factor Media⁠ to launch The Latino Family Chronicles—a book series highlighting multigenerational Latino families who have shaped America. The first title, ⁠Love, Truth and Loyalty,⁠ follows the d’Escoto family’...

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, Rachel La Loca chats with the Director of The Wrecking Crew, Ángel Manuel Soto. You may also know his work directing Blue Beetle and Charm City Kings. The two discuss The Wrecking Crew, connecting with ancestors while shooting on what was a tropical location, Ángel's body art inspired by his filmmaking art his current project and more! ABOUT THE FILM The Wreckin...

On this episode of LOL, Rachel La Loca is on location at the HITN Network to chat with the winners of the fifth annual Tu Cuentas Cine Youth Festival, to elevate and honors the next generation ofLatino Filmmakers. Winning submissions spanned a broad range of categories, from documentary stories on social issues, to mental health and wellness in Latino communities, to identity and cultural heritage...

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, #RachelLaLoca chats with star of Beetlejuice on Broadway, Colombian-American singer and actress from San Jose, CA, Isabella Esler. At just 18 years old, she joined the cast of the first national tour of Beetlejuice as fan favorite Lydia Deetz. After two years with the touring company and over 500 shows she made her way to BROADWAY for her DEBUT ! The show return...

HAPPY LOL-IDAYS! On this episode of Latinos Out Loud, Rachel gets a visit from San Antonio culture curator, founder of  Puro Pinche and long-time friend, Stephanie Guerra, during her visit to the big apple. The two catch up and chat all about what Stephanie has been up to, including her new role as Marketing Director for San Antonio Sports and Brand Ambassador for chain store, H.E.B. Find out just...