Puro Deportes

We’re back! Jeffrey Bissoy and Erick Garcia kick off the New Year with a wide ranging conversation on sports, culture, and what 2026 is already telling us about where things are headed. We start by welcoming listeners back and setting New Year resolutions, then reflect on our favorite sports moments of 2025 and what made this past year unforgettable. From Drake Callendar to a striking new data poi...

Erick Garcia is back and healthy, and Puro Deportes is fully loaded again. Jeffrey Bissoy and Erick Garcia break down the biggest World Cup storylines on the horizon, including whether Neymar should still be part of Brazil’s plans, how real the USMNT’s World Cup ambitions truly are, and where Mexico fits in an increasingly competitive global landscape. The episode closes with a crossover sports de...

Erick Garcia is out this week so Jeffrey Bissoy (@thejeffbissoy) teams up with his friend and Costa Rican faithful Gustavo Fuchs (@fuchs.gustavo) to break down the FIFA World Cup draw. They go through every group and pick their favorites to advance. They end the episode with their predictions for the World Cup champion next summer. Follow and share Puro Deportes to support the show!

In this episode of Puro Deportes , hosts Jeffrey Bissoy and Erick Garcia break down the heated 1–1 draw between their clubs, Chelsea and Arsenal. They dive into who stood out, who disappointed, and which players should be feeling the most confident after the match. Later, the guys zoom out to assess the biggest flops and surprises of the Premier League season so far. They also shift stateside to t...

Puro Deportes is back with a loaded episode. Erick Garcia and Jeffrey Bissoy break down the latest North London derby between Tottenham and Arsenal and preview the next big Premier League showdown between Chelsea and Arsenal. We shift to basketball and talk about problems with the Minnesota Timberwolves and what the Wolves can do to improve the roster. Just how hot is Chris Finch's seat? The e...

On this week’s episode of Puro Deportes , hosts Jeffrey Bissoy and Erick Garcia dive into the international break and the road to the World Cup. They break down who’s in, who’s out, and who’s still fighting for a spot. They get into the biggest disappointments so far — yes, Cameroon and Nigeria — and why Nigeria’s PR game stays elite even when the results don’t. The crew also debates what Erling H...

This week on Puro Deportes Jeffrey and Erick dive into the wildest Loons match in recent memory as Minnesota and Seattle battle all the way to a goalkeeper shootout for the win. Erick was inside Allianz Field and brings all the energy from the stands along with the sights, sounds, and fan reactions. The crew also shows love to Twin Cities youth talent with a full breakdown of the TC Sol Boys and G...

This week on Puro Deportes, hosts Erick Garcia (@notbsmntpapi) and Jeffrey Bissoy (@thejeffbissoy) are back talking politics, sports, and Minnesota pride. They kick off with the fascinating political showdown between Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo — and what a Mamdani win could mean for the future of the Democratic Party. They also talk about the local mayoral elections. Then, they dive into JJ M...

It’s getting spooky in sports. Jeffrey Bissoy and Erick Garcia are back on Puro Deportes , presented by Vida y Deportes , to break down a week full of scandals — from the Louvre heist to the NBA’s FBI gambling scandal , a Turkish betting fiasco , and Scándalo after El Clásico. Add in some Minnesota sports misery, and you’ve got an episode that’s part chaos, part comedy, and all culture. 🎙 Listen n...

This week, hosts Jeffrey Bissoy and Erick Garcia dive into everything shaping the sports and culture landscape: 🏀 Anthony Edwards’ Believe That Awards and why he’s becoming one of the NBA’s most magnetic stars — both on and off the court. 🐺 The Wolves season is finally here — and there’s a lot to be excited about. ⚽ Arsenal are top of the Premier League again — what it means for Gunners fans an...

This week on Puro Deportes , Jeff and Erick go full global. The duo reflect on the biggest career highlights of their journeys in media and entertainment, then pivot to the pitch — breaking down how good both Team USA 🇺🇸 and Mexico’s national team 🇲🇽 have looked lately. Plus: a quick Wolves preseason check-in 🐺 and a heated 5-a-side draft where they each build teams from North America, Europe, As...

This week, Jeffrey Bissoy and Erick Garcia bring heat from all angles — World Cup controversies, Premier League debates, and Minnesota sports madness. Should the World Cup only be hosted in Mexico & Canada? Trump’s FIFA comments and what they mean. Arsenal’s title chase, Chelsea’s red card struggles Napheesa Collier vs. the WNBA and Timberwolves season predictions. 🎙️ Real talk. Real fútbol. R...

Vida y Deportes was honored to be a community and media partner for Latino Lead’s LíderCon 2025. Host Jeffrey Bissoy sits down with Melissa Gonzalez Vazquez of Latino Lead to dive into the organizing behind the event, how they brought Latine leaders from across the country to Minnesota, and why creating spaces like LíderCon is so critical for our community. Melissa also shares her favorite moments...

Welcome back to Puro Deportes with hosts Jeffrey Bissoy (@thejeffbissoy) and Erick Garcia (@notbsmntpapi). This week we dive into the cultural and sports moments shaking things up: Bad Bunny headlining this year’s Super Bowl halftime show and what that means for Latino representation, Cardi B’s brand new album, the Timberwolves reviving their iconic Christmas tree jerseys, and some wild conspiraci...

In the pilot episode of Puro Deportes , hosts Jeffrey Bissoy and Erick Garcia kick things off with a packed lineup: Isaiah Rodgers’ iconic performance, Carson Wentz’s first start, and Ousmane Dembélé’s Ballon d’Or redemption. They dive into Arsenal’s latest heroics, why the Minnesota Lynx still get no love from national media or fans, and whether Chelsea might just be the world’s slickest money-la...