Spill the Beats

Crushes are messy, dramatic, and unforgettable — and Selena turned them into music magic with Bidi Bidi Bom Bom. This week on Spill the Beats, we’re talking about the soundcheck jam that became an anthem, how Latino crush culture made us all a little chaotic, and why this song still makes our hearts skip (and our families roast us). 💕 From middle school crush disasters to that tía who always knew...

From cantinas to quinceañeras, Ramón Ayala’s Tragos de Amargo Licor is the unofficial soundtrack to heartbreak. But behind the accordion and the drunken singalongs is something deeper: the ways Latinos numb pain, pass down generational hurt, and sometimes even glamorize emotional suppression. In this episode, the Spill the Beats crew dives into the lyrics, the culture of drinking to forget, and ho...

Lucero warned us in the ’80s — phone obsession is real. In this episode of Spill the Beats, Sariah, Itzel, and Set break down “Telefonomanía,” the hilariously relatable ode to being glued to the phone. From fighting siblings for the landline, to texting “wyd” in 2025, we talk nostalgia, novela-worthy drama, and the cultural love affair with connection. Grab your calling card (or your Wi-Fi) — it’s...

We break down Natalia Lafourcade’s Hasta La Raíz and the ways our roots follow us, no matter how far we go. Identity, memory, cultura — let’s dig in.

In this episode, we dive deep into Jesse & Joy’s gut-wrenching ballad “Corre” — a song that proves sometimes, love just isn’t enough. We unpack the lyrics, spill the chisme, and dissect the drama-filled music video. As always, we bring in our personal takes. Stay tuned for a fun game at the end: Is love enough… if..?

This one’s for every girl who’s ever been told she’s "too much." In this episode, we let our hair down—literally and figuratively—as we dive into "Pelo Suelto" by Gloria Trevi. Part anthem, part rebellion, part chaotic 90s masterpiece, this song helped a generation of Latinas realize they didn’t have to shrink to fit in. We talk about embracing boldness, breaking out of boxes, and why being “sin p...

We’re starting strong—with the toxic classic that made Aventura famous and had us all slow dancing to 🚩 energy. In this first episode, we spill the beats on “Obsesión”: from Judy’s ghost vocals to Romeo’s lyrical stalking. She said “no, tengo novio”… and he said noted (but I’m still pulling up). Let’s talk cringe, culture, and why we still kinda love it.

What happens when three Latinas with a love for throwback jams, deep feelings, and a little chisme start a podcast? This. Welcome to Spill the Beats—where music meets memory. In this intro episode, meet your hosts (yes, we’re wearing themed outfits), hear why we started this podcast, and get a taste of the chaos, culture, and canciones that shape every episode.