Latinos Out Loud

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, #RachelLaLoca is on location at Café Colmado on the Lower East Side of Manhattan and sips on cafecito with actress, comedian, and content creator Jasmine Ruiz. Aside from creating comedic content focused on the NYC experience she created her very own company, Moments Coffee! Crafted with connection in mind, Moments Coffee is all about sharing life’s special mome...

It's TONY Time! And on this showstopper of an episode, the curtain goes up on Rachel La Loca as she visits Broadway star, Mandy Gonzalez, backstage in her dressing room at the infamous St. James Theatre in NYC which is currently home to the seven-time TONY Award nominated Sunset Blvd. We learn so much about Mandy on this episode! Including, like Rachel, she's a Jew-Latina! From her grandmother nur...

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, Rachel La Loca invites Filmmaker, Actor, Producer and friend Sofia Yepes over to hang in the backyard to kick it and talk about Sofia's latest film "The Low End Theory". They chit chat about her projects, as well as motherhood, and the two brave gals bond on a very deep and emotional topic they speak very truthful about. “The Low End Theory” is an official selec...

On this episode of Latinos Out Loud, our stage expert, Paola "Pie" Soto joins in and hosts an interview with Writer and Director, Jorge B. Merced, who's show "PARROTS AT THE PAGODA" is up RIGHT NOW at The Pregones Theatre. Parrots at the Pagoda , an exciting new show that draws you into the world and music of legendary Puerto Rican composer, vocalist, drag artist, and impresario Johnny Rodríguez....

Brooooooklyn! Stand up! On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, @RachelLaLoca heads back to her old stomping grounds, the borough of Brooklyn, to sit and chat with Borough President, Antonio Reynoso on location at Borough Hall. Antonio Reynoso is Brooklyn’s 20th Borough President. Born and raised in Los Sures, Williamsburg, Borough President Reynoso is the youngest Borough President elected to a four-...

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, #RachelLaLoca is on location with a picturesque view of Lady Liberty in downtown Manhattan. She had the privilege of interviewing former Speaker of the New York City Council and current President and CEO of Women in Need (Win) the largest provider of family shelter and supportive housing in New York City, Christine Quinn. During this conversation they delve into...

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud #RachelLaLoca chats with actress Julieth Restrepo. The two talk about the showbiz grind, life post partum and and attaining dreams. Julieth is an award-winning Colombian actress and producer, who stars in Shondaland’s limited series “The Residence,” which releasd on March 20, 2025 on Netflix. In this thrilling mystery, Julieth plays ‘Elsyie Chayle,’ a housekeeper...

On this Earth Day Latinos Out Loud is proud to support a new PBS film project, Water For Life. WATER FOR LIFE tells the dramatic story of three community leaders in Latin America who resisted government and corporate plans to divert critical local water resources to mining and hydroelectric projects. Presented by Latino Public Broadcasting (LPB), directed and produced by Will Parrinello, and narra...

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, @RachelLaLoca chats virtually with powerhouse Latina actress of Indigenous roots, Joanna DeLane. Joanna hit the big screen nationwide on March 28th with Jason Statham and David Harbour in the box office hit, A WORKING MAN .  Joanna will be recurring in the upcoming Netflix medical drama series  PULSE , that began on April 3rd. ABOUT THE FILM A WORKING MAN  follo...

On this unique episode of Latinos Out Loud, our host Rachel La Loca talks briefly about the tragedy that took place at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic at around 1 AM Tuesday this week, where the roof collapsed killing 221 and injuring hundreds more. In a solemn tribute, she reads the names of the 146 identified by the Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Forenses (Inacif) and...

Yo! Yo! Yo! Yo! Yoooooo! LOL-eros, grab your maracas and get ready for this high-energy episode of #LatinosOutLoud! This episode is dedicated to the amazing production of Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway . Join #RachelLaLoca on the red carpet for opening night of the Broadway musical that touches the soul and pulls at both the heart AND guitar strings! She was joined by Latino theatre expert, P...

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, @RachelLaLoca is still loose in Los Angeles and recording from MiTú studios with comedian, actor and former co-host of the podcast, Andrew Santiago. The two chat it up about their schooling in sketch and improv comedy, Brooklyn roots and longstanding friendship. Andrew's work can be seen in Super Bowl commercials, NBC's Night Court and on the stages of The Uprig...

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, #RachelLaLoca recaps her sketch comedy participation in the 20th Annual NY Comedy Festival. Sketch Cram, a show built in 24 hours, that went up at The #UprightCitizensBrigade Theatre and then the next day, the Morir Soñando show, live at The United Palace. She also recaps her presence on a panel for the #SecureTheBIgBag Summit at The Radio Hotel, also Uptown Man...

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, Rachel chats virtually with Playwright Kristoffer Diaz, who is the noble pen behind the Grammy and Tony award-winning Broadway show, Hell's Kitchen. Diaz is the book writer for the Broadway hit which tells a story loosely based on Alicia Keys' life and incorporates some of her biggest hits. Rachel got the chance to see the show, and the two speak about key momen...

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, #RachelLaLoca welcomes back fellow podcast hostess and actress, Laura Gómez. This dynamic Dominican talented Queen is best known for her role as Blanca Flores in "Orange is the New Black". She's host of her own podcast, Barajo Eso and is now the narrator behind the "Lost Women of Science" podcast season about the extraordinary life of Doctora Evangelina Rodrígue...

This very special episode of #LOL is part of # Podcasthon , the global charity podcast event! 💪 We are dedicating it to The People’s Theatre, a cause close to Rachel's heart. ❤️ Supporting arts in Washington Heights and Inwood, The People’s Theatre (formerly People’s Theatre Project) makes theatre with and for immigrant communities to build a more just and equitable world. On this episode of #Lat...

On this special episode of #LatinosOutLOud, #RachelLaLoca is LIVE at the NYC book launch party for Mamá Didn't Raise A Pendeja: A Book of Anti-Affirmations Inspired By Tough Latinas. She had the pleasure of hosting and interviewing Authors and former guest of LOL, Aralis Mejia and Carolina Acosta, the creators of best-selling game Tragos. The energy in the room was as high as the location itself,...

For this special Dominican Independence Day episode of #LatinosOutLoud, @RachelLaLoca met with fellow Quisqueyano, Jeff Garcia, Executive Director Mayor’s Office of Nightlife & NYC Department of Small Business Services. The two were welcomed by one of NYC's 26,000 restaurant owners, Jay Espinal of Tasca on the Upper West Side to chat it up barside. If you or someone you know is a small business ow...

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, #RachelLaLoca chats virtually with Actress, Director, Playwright and Director of Marketing for The Actor's Gang in Los Angeles, Mariana Da Silva. The two talk about the new bilingual play she wrote, directs and stars in, Ybor City--a project with real purpose. In the heart of Ybor City, a mysterious entity begins to influence the reader system used in the cigar...

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, #RachelLaLoca and actresses Vivian Lamolli & Vanessa Vasquez open their hearts and engage in a deep conversation about the film, Say a Little Prayer, friendships, motherhood, and being a happy as you can with yourself. The film, which had its limited theatrical premiere over the holidays in more than 120 theaters across the U.S. and the Caribbean will be availab...

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud @RachelLaLoca get virtually cozy with fellow Jew-Latina, Debby Wolfe. Debby is killing it in Hollywood as a Show Runner, Executive Producer and Writer. The two discuss the Tik Tok beginnings of the highly successful NBC show, Lopez Vs. Lopez, which Debby runs. They also talk about mental health in the biz, Rachel's experience seeing the show taped live, the impac...

On this episode of Latinos Out Loud Rachel is joined by one of the founders of the Sketch Comedy Festival Alliance, Damien Nelson. The two friends go back to the pre-pandemic days where Rachel first performed at the Toronto Sketch Festival in 2020. Since then Rachel‘s all-female variety show has also participated in the Toronto Sketchfest, virtually, over the pandemic. The two discussed the state...

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, #RachelLaLoca is on location with trailblazing Latina mixologist, cookbook author, and owner of Julep Houston, Alba Huerta whose unparalleled talent and dedication to her craft have earned her a distinguished place in the world of mixology. The two met up at Jingle Jangle on Pier 17 in NYC for a festive chat. Alba takes us to school and teaches Rachel how to mak...

On this episode of Latinos Out Loud, #RachelLaLoca chats with the Writer and Director of the play, "The Beautiful Land I Seek", Matthew Barbot and José Zayas. The play follows two Puerto Rican revolutionaries in 1950 making their way to DC via train with a plan to strike in the name of Puerto Rican independence. But as their journey unfolds, cultural and historical figures continually barge into t...

Rachel La Loca interviews actress Annie Gonzalez and they chat about her role as the iconic and late Jenni Rivera in this new film out on Vix as of December 6th. Check it out! #jennirivera #vix #AnnieGonzalez #LatinosOutLoud #RachelLaLoca #podcast #Interview #hollywood #Latinos Follow Rachel https://www.instagram.com/rachellaloca/ Follow Annie https://www.instagram.com/annieggonzalez/ Hosted by Si...