Mando & Friends

Singer and songwriter Chesca stops by Mando & Friends to talk it up! She takes us back to where it all started; from being the lead singer of her dad's band — to having the number 1 song on Billboard‘s Latin Chart. Chesca also shares her traumatic injury as a kid and how she used that as motivation to continue her dream.

Actress, creator and East Los Angeles native Annie Gonzalez stops by Mando & Friends! Annie takes us on an inspiring journey; from her humble beginnings in East LA to landing a role on the hit Netflix series 'Gentefied.' She also opens up about the importance of mental health, healing from within — and shares next moves in her rising career. This isn’t an interview. Just a convo between friends.

Radio/TV host and creator of Wordaful, Liz Hernandez stops by Mando & Friends! Liz talks about her first time on the radio, from winning tickets at sixteen to being on the nation's biggest morning show. She talks about the importance of mental health, her gratitude-journaling and discusses the importance of affirmations. This isn’t an interview. Just a convo between friends.

DJ Angie Vee stops by Mando & Friends to tell us about her journey as a DJ. From being quizzed on songs by her dad, to her realizing she wanted to become a professional DJ, to live streams during quarantine. She opens up to Mando Fresko about her career journey, proud of being a product of her environment and why representation is important. Find out what's next for DJ Angie Vee! This isn’t an int...

Becky G is in the building! On this special episode of #MandoAndFriends, the singer, songwriter and actress shares her experience growing up in Inglewood, California to her inspiring career journey and everything in between. Things get deep as Mando Fresko and Becky G open up about anxiety, the importance of mental health and breaking generational traumas. This isn’t an interview. Just a convo bet...

Panamanian rap duo Raka Rich and Raka Dun of Los Rakas stop by Mando & Friends! Los Rakas talk to us about the hyphy movement, Bay Area legends and how they are the pioneers of their own genre. Plus, Los Rakas talk about their support system, what a legacy means to them and why giving back to their community is beyond important. This isn’t an interview. Just a convo between friends.

Songwriter, rapper, animator and content creator Taboo stops by Mando & Friends! He talks about everything from dance battling at the Montebello Mall to the first time he heard his song on the radio, to finishing up an album during a global pandemic. Taboo also opens up about his battle with cancer while keeping his hands in the soil. This isn’t an interview. Just a convo between friends.

Rapper, singer and covergirl, BIA stops by Mando & Friends! She talks about how her family found out about her music career, working with Pharrell and J Balvin and connecting with Rihanna. She also opens up about what drives her, what her future goals and aspirations are, plus shares what hidden talent she discovered during the pandemic. This isn’t an interview. Just a convo between friends.

Photographer, videographer and creator Emilio Sanchez stops by Mando & Friends! From first picking up a camera, to going on world tours and now having his work on Vogue. Emilio also opens up about what fuels him, working with Kobe and watching 'novelas' (Spanish Soap Operas) with his grandma. Also, find out what tech apps Emilio has been utilizing the most during the pandemic. This isn't an interv...

Actress and singer Jackie Cruz stops by Mando & Friends to share her story and some life changing moments. From her near death experience to making it in Hollywood — and how her OITNB character "Flaca" inspires her life today. Jackie also talks about her passion for creating music, recently getting married during the pandemic and new details on her beautiful Mexico wedding. This isn't an interview...

Chicago native and radio personality legend Nina Chantele stops by Mando & Friends! She talks about everything from getting dared to make a radio air-check to landing a radio show and how it was growing up as a Mexican-American in Chicago. Nina also opens up about the importance of taking care of her health during the pandemic, why she refuses to eat any traditional Mexican goat dishes ("birria")...

Comedian Frankie Quiñones shares his journey on Mando & Friends. From being inspired by his parents to do comedy, he explains how patience is a virtue in any industry and how viral success helped his career blow up. Quinones also talks about creating "Cholo Fit" and "Creeper," how the pandemic has helped him better connect with technology — plus, Creeper stops by to answer M&F's Rapid Fire Questio...

The world renowned DJ Sourmilk talks to Mando Fresko about his career journey. From working as a custodian to traveling the world with the late rap legend Nipsey Hussle and now headlining the radio airwaves on the nation's biggest hip hop station, Power 106. Most recently he has revolutionized the DJ streaming world with his popular "24 Hour Sour" streams. Find out how tech has helped him reinvent...

Professional Skateboarder P-Rod (Paul Rodriguez) kicks off the first episode and catches up with long-time friend Mando Fresko. He talks about how he uses tech to stay connected during the pandemic, how he told his famous father he wanted to become a skateboarder — and his new role in the much anticipated Netflix series, 'Selena.' This isn't an interview. Just a conversation between friends.