We Are Cocina

Takeout & Talk

Society EN ↓ 12 episodes

Hosted by Xorje Olivares, each episode dishes out takeout and unfiltered conversations with culture-shaping voices across food, lifestyle, and the biggest moments defining today. As Xorje puts it, Takeout & Talk is a space to “hold conversations with friends, old and new, over delivery.” The vibe? Intimate, hungry, and always culturally curious.

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Episodes

Takeout and Talk Ep. 12 | Milly Tamarez, Chicken Cutlets, and Comedy 01.07.2026 34:17

Xorje Olivares catches up with comedian and podcaster Milly Tamarez on Takeout and Talk to discuss comedy, Dominican identity, New York City, and the sandwich that stole the show.

Takeout & Talk Ep. 11 | Becca Ramos on Family, Food, and El Barrio 08.06.2026 39:44

Writer and host Xorje Olivares sits down with Rebecca Ramos on Takeout and Talk to discuss Puerto Rican identity, community, family, and her podcast Welcome to El Barrio.

Takeout & Talk Ep. 10 | Tomás Mier on Pop, Música Mexicana & Sandwiches 03.06.2026 35:16

On this episode of Takeout & Talk, Xorje Olivares and Tomás Mier discuss pop music, Peso Pluma, creator journalism, and what’s next between bites of an L’Inferno sandwich .

Takeout & Talk Ep. 9 | Dr. Regina: Olympic Dreams, Late-Night and Dinner at Home 29.04.2026 37:32

Olympian and ER doctor Dr. Regina Martínez Lorenzo shares her journey, training mindset, and takeout routine.

Takeout & Talk Ep. 8 | Cher Álvarez Talks Fear & Fame (Between Bites) 23.03.2026 38:20

On the latest episode of Takeout and Talk, Xorje Olivares chats with Cher Álvarez about her intense run in Paranormal Activity, life on tour, and finding comfort in takeout between eight shows a week.

Takeout & Talk Ep. 7 | Curly Velasquez Talks Culture and Creative Hustle 25.02.2026 38:40

Curly Velasquez talks culture, career growth, and Latino storytelling in this Takeout and Talk conversation with Xorje Olivares.

Takeout & Talk Ep. 6 | Sonora Reyes Talks Comfort Food and Creative Fuel 02.02.2026 40:36

Sonora a.k.a. Soni Reyes talks comfort food, creativity, and writing through change in this intimate Takeout and Talk interview with Xorje Olivares.

Takeout & Talk Ep. 5 | Singer-Songwriter nic on Reinvention 19.01.2026 37:13

New name, new era, sushi on the table. Singer-songwriter nic talks reinvention on Takeout and Talk with Xorje Olivares.

Takeout & Talk Ep. 4 | Dinner at Home, Awards Season Movies on Screen 22.12.2025 38:18

In Episode 4 of Takeout & Talk, Xorje Olivares and film critic Manuel Betancourt pair takeout with a cozy, conversational guide to awards season movies—serving up their food and film picks.

Takeout & Talk Ep. 3 | Anjelah Johnson-Reyes Says, “If You Laugh, You’re Family” 08.12.2025 40:51

In Takeout & Talk Episode 3, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes brings family, crunchy-taco humor, and Family Reunion Tour energy to her conversation with Xorje Olivares.

Takeout & Talk Ep. 2 | Xorje Olivares and Author-Illustrator Zeke Peña Bond Over Border Stories, Desert Dreams, and Lime on Tacos 24.11.2025 36:43

In Takeout and Talk Episode 2 , Xorje Olivares and author-illustrator Zeke Peña bond over border stories, desert memories, and their shared love of lime on tacos. A warm, creative conversation rooted in culture, nostalgia, and storytelling.

Takeout & Talk Ep. 1 | Suzy Exposito Gets Real on Bad Bunny, Representation & Brujacore 04.11.2025 35:42

For the  first episode of Takeout & Talk , Xorje Olivares sits down with  Suzy Exposito , the acclaimed music journalist who’s profiled Bad Bunny multiple times. They talk about  Benito , his massive Puerto Rico residency, and his upcoming Super Bowl halftime show. The conversation also dives into the current state of music culture, the realities of music journalism, and what it...