Life as a Gringo

Inspired by a recent article on Jay Shetty, Dramos deep dives into the self-help business and the toxic aspects effects of when people use the trauma of others as a means to get money and fame. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/ng-interactive/2024/feb/29/jay-shetty-self-help-empire See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dramos tackles trending stories including the potential Tik Tok band, relaxing gun laws in Lousiana, Bad Bunny suing a concert-goer, a Latina moment at the Oscars and more! https://www.npr.org/2024/03/14/1238435508/tiktok-ban-bill-congress-china   https://momsdemandaction.org/louisiana-governor-landry-signs-permitless-carry-into-law-despite-objection-from-law-enforcement-and-correlation-to-increas...

Dramos is joined by filmmaker Rudy Valdez to discuss his pivot from being an actor to filmmaker, sharing the story of his sisters imprisonment, telling important stories from our community through film, his new documentary "Choir" and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dramos deeps dive into trending stories from this last week including new laws being proposed targeting migrants, Miami Beach cancels Spring Break, someone makes a life-changing donation, Latina's leading the way in higher learning and more!   https://wearemitu.com/wearemitu/trump-mass-deportation-red-states-anti-immigrant-bills/ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/miami-beach-officials-spring-break-rule...

Dramos is joined by author of the new book "Victim", Andrew Boryga to discuss his journey as an author, using art to ask the hard questions, the fine line between inclusion vs. playacting and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dramos is joined by singer/songwriter to talk about a new controversial Selena documentary, new charges against Diddy, a lawsuit against dating apps, an artist standing for women's reproductive rights and more! https://wearemitu.com/wearemitu/entertainment/oxygen-yolanda-saldivar-doc-selena/ https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/diddy-sued-sexual-assault-harassment-music-producer-001903060.html http...

Dramos is joined by the co-creator of "Gentified" on Netflix and writer of the "Flamin' Hot" movie, Linda Yvette Chavez, to discuss the ups and downs of being a creative, fighting for what you believe in, Hollywood vs. the Latin community, taking risks and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dramos is joined by content creator and host of the "Mofongo Wars" podcast Luisito Osorio to talk about the effect immigrants are having on the economy, the problem(s) with Biden, Trump's new money grab, dating outside your culture and more! Mofongo Wars Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@itosorio Mofongo Wars ! on Apple PodcastsApplehttps://podcasts.apple.com › podcast › mofongo-wars   CBO Reveals...

Dramos kicks off Season 3 with his parents as they discuss the healing that has gone on in their relationship over the last 3 years, moving past resentment, having empathy for one another, regrets from the past, how they can have the tough conversations and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Selva and MJ Acosta-Ruiz are back for another episode of El Huddle! Another week is in the books and the playoff dream is still alive for many teams. First, we look at the Eagles-Cowboys clash and ponder if it’s time for Eagles fans to be worried. We then examine the Chiefs-Bills game along with the call that changed the games trajectory. Next, we're joined by Z100 DJ and host of the Life As...

For a special bonus episode Dramos is joined by M Acosta-Ruiz of the El Huddle podcast, an NFL weekly football preview show with a Spanglish twist. The two discuss embracing your otherness, being the representation for an entire community, navigating the world of media, work-life balance and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dramos closes out season 2 reflecting on his journey thus far, advice for anyone chasing their dreams, the sacrifice needed to find success, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dramos breaks down trending stories from this last week including the new "Show Me Your Papers" bill in Texas, update on the Maine mass shooter, the future of Life as a Gringo and more! Texas Bill: https://wearemitu.com/wearemitu/news/show-me-your-papers-bill-texas/ Maine Shooter Update: https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/31/us/maine-mass-shootings-warning-signs-tuesday/index.html See omnystudio.com/list...

Dramos is joined by comedian and host of Latinos Out Loud Podcast Rachel La Loca to talk about authenticity, embracing your otherness, finding voids in the marketplace, purpose over paycheck, breaking generational curses and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dramos breaks down this weeks trending stories including Bad Bunny's high ticket prices, the mass shooting in Maine, the best of Halloween candy and movies, and more! Bad Bunny Ticket Prices: https://wearemitu.com/wearemitu/memes-bad-bunny-tickets-prices/ Mass Shooting: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/maine-lewiston-active-shooter-police/ Assault Weapons Ban: https://newhampshirebulletin.com/2022/06/...

Dramos shares a recording from a recent Just Be Social Club talking about the lonely path of personal growth, having patience with yourself, self-awareness and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dramos keeps it positive with this weeks trending stories including Bad Bunny's new album, Connecticut Karens attacking landscapers, a town paying Latino's to move there, and more! Connecticut Karens: https://wearemitu.com/wearemitu/news/landscapers-respond-connecticut-couple-discriminating/ Topeka Offers $15,000 in Incentives For Latinos Who Want to Relocate: https://wearemitu.com/wearemitu/news/...

Dramos answers questions from listeners including his favorite podcast moments, thoughts on dating, what drives his passion and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dramos vents about the war in Israel, feeling helpless during these times, mental health in the Latin community and more.   Mental Health Article: https://fiercebymitu.com/wellness/latina-therapist-latino-community-mental-health/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dramos shares a recording from a recent Just Be Social Club meet up where he talks about the need to give ourselves some grace and forgiveness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wilmer Valderrama is joined by actors Adam Rodriguez, Stephanie Beatriz, and Overcomfort Podcast host Jenicka Lopez for a heartfelt and insightful conversation on Latinidad. Listen as the group share their memories on growing up in a Latino household, their experiences with learning (and not learning) Spanish, and how they ended up choosing their career paths. They also talk about the importance o...

Dramos deep dives into this weeks trending stories including house speaker Kevin McCarthy being ousted, a bed bug outbreak, Becky G' journey with therapy, a new Latin show makes history, and more!   https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/05/politics/house-speaker-chaos-what-matters/index.html https://wearemitu.com/wearemitu/news/bed-bug-outbreak-in-france/ https://wearemitu.com/fierce/becky-g-jay-shetty-pare...

Dramos is joined by immigration attorney Yvette Saddik Jimenez dive into all things related to immigration including DACA, horror stories, the problem with immigration policy, why some have it easier than others, the pathway to citizenship and more!   IG: @abogadajimenez http://www.ysjlaw.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dramos deep dives into trending stories from the week including a school that banned a former homecoming queen for celebrating her culture, gatekeeping in the Latin community, labor crackdowns, Sofia Vergara' new show is a questionable choice, and more! https://wearemitu.com/wearemitu/news/homecoming-queen-mexican-graduation-stole/ https://wearemitu.com/wearemitu/culture/identity/study-non-spanish...

Dramos dives back into the roots of the podcast, discussing his journey to finding his voice, embracing your "otherness", becoming an inspiration for others and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.