The Cervantes Podcast

On today's episode of The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with NYU Graduate, Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician at Northwell Health in New York City, ABC News Medical Correspondent for Good Morning America and ABC News Live, Dr. Darien Sutton! Dr. Sutton shares what his day-to-day his like as a doctor and a Medical Correspondent for ABC News, healthcare professionals he looks up t...

In today's episode of The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with NBA Game Distribution Center Operators, Morgan Sheares and Dana Fields! Morgan and Dana share their behind-the-scenes experience working at The National Basketball Association, where the New York Knicks went wrong in the playoffs, and advice for people who want to work in sports and the communications field. Hope you all enj...

In today's episode of The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with J.D. Candidate at Rutgers Law School, Howard University graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government and Commissioned Officer for The U.S. Air Force, Kevon Elzey! In this episode, Kevon speaks about his journey from The U.S. Air Force to Law School, mentorship, ROTC, what type of law he wants to...

On today's episode, Cervantes sits down with co-hosts of the Sisters Who Watch podcast, Laura and Shelby Holland! They discuss trending topics in pop culture such as rap beefs, Inside Out 2, celebrity and influencer products, and the Quiet on Set documentary. To stay up to date on all things SWW: • Follow @SistersWhoWatch on all social media channels (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Junior Video and Television Major, Chief Content Officer at 88.7 FM WRHU Radio Hofstra University, writer and cast member at student-run college show, Thursday Nite Live, and intern at NBC's Saturday Night Live, Jake Epstein! Jake tells Cervantes about his experience interning at SNL since January, being a fan of comedy...

Happy Women's History Month! On today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with WENY TV anchor and producer, Crystal Bermudez! Crystal shares her experience interning at ABC News while she was in undergrad at the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication at Hofstra University, working with and being inspired by the iconic Maria Elena Salinas, and other Latina journalist,...

Happy Valentine's Day! On today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Imani and Austin Cunningham to discuss how their first year of marriage is going, their wedding and honeymoon trips to Bali and Japan, and what couples should aks themselves before the big day. Hope you all enjoy the episode! Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @TheCervantesPod a...

Happy 3 Years of The Cervantes Podcast! Joining me today to celebrate the podcast anniversary to discuss mental health, advice for student athletes in high school and college, and pivoting from a swimming career to pursuing a career behind the camera is Cervantes' friend since high school, Mauro Pacsi! Hope you guys enjoy the episode! This interview was filmed and edited by Jordan Stewart of J...

In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with WABC-TV Sports Department Intern, Sports Director and News Reporter at 88.7 FM WRHU, and Head Anchor for Hofstra Today, Yaw Bonsu! The boys discuss Yaw's experience reporting for the NBA on TNT, interning at ABC News, the community he made during his summer fellowship, meeting Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley, Taylo...

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Hofstra University professor, musician, proud Puerto Rican, and Technical Director for the UBS Arena, the YES Network, and The New York Mets, Mr. Harold "Harry" Garcia! Mr. Garcia shares how he has seen technological operations in spors production advance throughout his decades-long c...

Happy Brazilian Independence Day! In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with proud Brazilian-American and Senior Legal Studies Major at Westchester Community College, Clara! Clara discusses what it was like growing up Brazilian American in New York, her favorite types of Brazilian food, and she teaches Cervantes some Portuguese slang! Hope you guys enjoy the episode!...

In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Orientation Leader, Hip Hop Producer and Music Business Major at Hofstra University, Carmelo Robinson and Registered Nurse with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Westchester Community College and music artist, Cody Thomas! The boys discuss Chris Brown, R. Kelly, Kanye West, double standards between white and Black cele...

In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Director of Social at The Game Day, co-host of Caps Off Podcast, creator of Sports Media University, host of The Strive, and podcast coach, Felipe Fontes! We discuss how Felipe and his Caps Off Podcast co-hosts gained over 100,000 followers on TikTok, being inspired by journalist Stephen A. Smith, his experience going to Sup...

Happy Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Month! In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Fitness Director at Men's Health, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Syracuse University alum, Ebenezer Samuel. We discuss men dealing with muscle/body dysmorphia, Ebenezer recently getting the opportunity to work out and interview fitness...

In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with online fitness coach, creator of Altos Riesgos, Ambassador for Inaka Power and EHP Labs, TikTok creator, and YouTuber, King, a.k.a, The Fit King! King shares what a typical workout and meal looks like for him, the benefits of taking risks, how fitness saved his life, advice for people intimidated by the gym, and why Black and La...

Happy Women’s History Month! In today’s episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Miss Long Island Teen USA 2023, Weather Anchor for Hofstra Today, proud member of the Beta Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi, and Journalism Major at Hofstra University, Natalia Suaza!  Natalia discusses what it was like winning her first pageant, being one of the youngest people to run in the NYC Marat...

In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Law Student at the Maurice A. Dean School of Law at Hofstra University, Iman Elshazly! They discuss Iman’s Egyptian background, how 9/11 impacted Muslim Americans, the false notion that Islam is oppressive to women, the anti-hijab protests following the death of Mahsa Amini, and Iman’s favorite Muslim traditions and holidays.&nb...

Happy Black History Month! In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with NFL Films Production Assistant and Delaware State University alumna, Nia Pope and Account Executive at WUSA-TV, Hofstra University alumna, and proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Taylor Riller!  They review and discuss the SuperBowl LVII game, the not-so funny commercials, Rihanna's...

In today’s episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with United States Marine Corps veteran, Financial Economics Major at Columbia University, and Firearms Instructor and advocate, Percy Gonzalez!   They discuss gun violence in the United States, schools shootings, numerous Black male music artists being killed over the years, the recent gun reform bill getting passed, and The Na...

In today’s episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with former Educator at Temple Beth Israel in Port Washington and Hofstra University alumna, Sofia Ramirez, Community Health Major and Disability Specialist Peer Educator at Hofstra University, Margo Latty, and Springfield College alumna and Certified Athletic Trainer at Mamaroneck High School, Shayna Goldfarb!  They discuss the...

Happy 2 Years, The Cervantes Podcast! In today's episode, host Cervantes celebrates 2 years of the podcast, shares what direction he sees the podcast going, and he invites special guest -- friend and actor Ahmad DeChalus, to ask him questions from TCP listeners and speak about Ahmad's new film. Hope you guys enjoy the episode!  This interview was filmed and edited by Jordan Stewart of JStew F...

In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Senior Creative Producer at Prime Video & Amazon Studios, Janeita Bellamy!  We discuss Janeita's exceptional career in television, working at VH1, BET, and Netflix, why she loves being a producer, getting laid off and pivoting, networking, Black representation onscreen, and how her faith keeps her motivated. Hope you gu...

In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Social Work Major at University of South Florida, Kindergarten Counselor, influencer, model, and TikTok star, Valentino Hart Jr.!  We discuss the importance of having a growth mindset, his funny TikTok videos with his students, possibly becoming a fitness trainer, modeling for Disney, and the problem with some guys today. H...

In today’s episode, Cervantes sits down with Lehman College alum and Dub Nation FC soccer player Jimmy Lopez, Director of Social at The Game Day and co-host of Caps Off Podcast, Felipe Fontes, and Finance Major and Hofstra University Men’s Soccer Player, Stefan Mason!    The guys discuss the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which teams they are rooting for, watch parties, best soccer players of all...

In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Iona University alum with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Chemistry, medical scribe at Summit Health CityMD in New Jersey, and pre-medical student Jamilah Sullivan!  Jamilah shares her thoughts on The United States Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, pro-choice vs. pro-life, an uptick in men receiving vasect...