The Cervantes Podcast

In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Nursing Major at Hofstra University, Sylvie Grand-Pierre!  They discuss red and green flags in relationships, cheating, the "talking" stage, who should pay on the first date, recent celebrity divorces, Lori Harvey, John Boyega's dating preference, and more! Hope you guys enjoy the episode!   Look out for Sylvie an...

In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with graduate of The New York Conservatory For Dramatic Arts, actress and model, Destiny Ribot!   Destiny talks growing up in Florida and moving to NYC to pursue her career, starring in her first short film, being inspired by Zendaya and Joaquin Phoenix, what she enjoys most about acting, her dream roles, and being a vegan Latin...

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! In today’s episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Puerto Rican activist, social media personality, Brand Ambassador for Mi Patria, and proud member of Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity, Inc., Dean Huertas!     They discuss whether or not Puerto Rico should become the 51st state, moving to Puerto Rico after the pandemic, Hurricane Fiona,...

In today’s episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Business Sales Major at University of West Florida, co-founder of Never in Peace, and music artist, ItzBNØ a.k.a Julian Purnell!    They discuss Julian’s favorite era of clothing, styling tips, A$AP Rocky and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander being some of his fashion inspirations, five items everyone should have in their closet...

In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Detective Terrence Fudge from the New Rochelle Police Department.    They discuss police brutality, gun violence, systemic racism, how the murder of George Floyd impacted Det. Fudge as a Black father and police officer, and how we can possibly bridge the gap between police officers and the Black community.   ...

In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with one of his former teachers at Iona Preparatory School, North America Advocacy Coordinator for the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers, and Director of the Office of Mission & Ministry at Iona University, Dr. Sean D'Afonso!   They discuss the importance of mission and ministry in Christianity, Dr. D'Afonso's work and ded...

In honor of 50 episodes of The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down in-person with friend, singer-songwriter, model, and Legal Communications Major at Howard University, Nikkita Johnson a.k.a, Nikki Jayy.    They discuss Nikki Jayy's writing process, female empowerment vs. objectification, double standards in the music industry, her performances at the annual Howard University Fashion...

In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with rising Junior Journalism Major with a Sports Media Concentration at Hofstra University, award-winning journalist, Associate Sports Director at 88.7 FM WRHU, host of Yaw on Sports, member of the National Association of Black Journalists, and intern at NBC 4 New York, Yaw Bonsu! They discuss the importance of Black journalists in...

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Month! In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with rising Junior Video/Television Major at Hofstra University, Program Director of Music at 88.7 FM WRHU Radio Hofstra University, Radio Engineer for The New York Islanders, Associate General Manager of the HEAT Network, and member of Zeta Phi Eta Fraternity, Jade He!  We discus...

In today’s episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Television and Digital Media Production Major studying at Ithaca College, Alanna Orgill and Public Health Major with a Pre-Med track studying at Rowan University, Samantha De La Cruz!    We discuss Season 2 of the hit HBO series Euphoria, if Euphoria glorifies drug addiction, love triangles, plot holes, cinematography,...

In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes is joined by Guest Co-Hosts: Gavin Jones and Kaithlyn Sanchez! We discuss the Netflix documentary, jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy directed by Coodie Simmons and Chike Ozah, the rapper's confidence and impact on music, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's divorce drama, co-parenting, and Kanye and Pete's alleged text message conversation.  jeen-yuh...

In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Hofstra Chronicle advisor, Assistant Professor of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations at the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication at Hofstra University, Dr. Brian McFadden and Audio/Radio Production Major, Morning Wake-Up Call Director at 88.7 FM WRHU Radio, and frequent on-air personality for the HEAT Network, D...

Happy Women’s History Month! In today’s episode on TheCervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Hofstra University alumna, post production and quality control supervisor at AMC, founder of Book Two Productions, writer, director, videographer, and editor, Nerys Muller!  We discuss her award-winning senior thesis film, “Where The Horizon Lies,” the chaos that occurred before and after filming...

In today’s episode on #TheCervantesPodcast 🙋🏾‍♂️, Cervantes sits down with Hofstra University alumna, MBA Marketing Management student at Pace University, and member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Camiryn Simpson and Vice President of Kappa Phi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and Guest Co-host: Charlese Martin!    We discuss the history of the “Divine...

Happy Black History Month! In today's episode, Cervantes sits down with his former professor, Associate Professor of the Teaching, Learning, & Technology Department at Hofstra University’s College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and the Director of Hofstra's Center for “Race”, Culture, and Social Justice, Dr. Jonathan Lightfoot! Dr. Lightfoot tells Cervantes which historical Black figure deserv...

Happy Valentine’s Day! In today’s episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Public Relations Major, member of Hofstra University’s Women's Lacrosse Team, and President of the Kappa Phi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Kayla Robertson and Journalism Major and member of St. John's University’s Men's Lacrosse Team, William Morris!   We discuss why Black...

In today’s episode, Cervantes sits down with rapper, member of Hip Hop group  WYA2K, and Community Health Major studying at Hofstra University, Reginald ‘Reggie’ LaTortue and CEO and Founder of The Minority Report Magazine and Public Relations Major, also studying at Hofstra University, Nathan Odige!  We discuss the comments made by hosts of the @freshandfitpodcast admitting they do not...

In today’s episode, Cervantes sits down with Hofstra University alum, video editor at Marvel Entertainment, and freelance motion graphics artist, Nick Proto!  We discuss Nick’s love of animated films and 3D graphic design, the collaborative team he works with at Marvel, how he maintains a work-life balance and prioritizes his mental health, what he's learned from Hofstra and working on school...

In today’s episode, Cervantes sits down with co-founder of Udukoro and Senior at Amherst College, Arinze Uddoh, to discuss the development of the Udukoro Community Center, the positive change it will create within southeastern Nigeria’s educational system and economy, and what Arinze has learned about himself and his non-profit in this last year. Hope you guys enjoy the episode!  Shop new Udu...

In today's episode, Cervantes sits down with Advertising and Communications Major studying at FIT, Sol Munguia, Psychology Major studying at Hofstra University, Victoria Tondo, fashion blogger, writer, and creator of MelWearsWhat, Melanie Haid, alongside guest co-host: Kendyll Ferguson!  We discuss the harm in mass production of clothing by outsourced and underpaid labor, its negative affect on th...

Happy One Year Anniversary to The Cervantes Podcast! In this episode, Cervantes reflects back on what he has learned about himself, how the podcast has grown since January 2021, and he answers questions from the TCP listeners. Hope you guys enjoy the episode!    Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram & Twitter @TheCervantesPod and you can follow Cervantes on Instagram @ Cervantes...

In today’s episode, Cervantes sits down with amateur surfer, YouTuber, Associate Production Manager for Hofstra Today and Video & Television and Film Major studying at Hofstra University, Dylan Black!   We discuss Dylan’s ‘spiritual’ connection to the water, his recent injury, Kelly Slater being one of his biggest inspirations, if he will ever go pro, and he teaches Cervantes surfer...

Continuing the colorism conversation with a different perspective, Cervantes sits down with Health Science Major ad Head Diversity Peer Educator for Intercultural Engagement and Inclusion at Hofstra University, Triniti White and International Relations Major studying at Syracuse University and Co-Photo Director for The Renegade Magazine, Andrew Alipui. Hope you guys enjoy the episode!  ...

In this episode, Cervantes sits down with Arts & Entertainment Editor for The Hofstra Chronicle, Journalism Major and Drama & Dance Minor studying at Hofstra University, Victoria Bell and SUNY Cortland alum with a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education & Exercise Science, Ricardo 'Ricky' Castello, to discuss the history of colorism both in the United States and around the world, Black...

In this episode, Cervantes sits down with model and singer-songwriter, Omega Rousseau, a.k.a Everything Omega, to discuss the term “body positivity,” loving yourself even when society doesn’t want you to, the beauty of locs, recently being featured in Allure Magazine, touring, her album “Before The Sun Sets” (2019), her love of Jhene Aiko & Alicia Keys, and her supportive boyfriend Alexander....