The Gadiel Del Orbe Show

In this episode, Gadiel sits down in Los Angeles with his day-one friend and former Pero Like / BuzzFeed collaborator, Curly Velasquez. What starts as nostalgic banter turns into one of the most honest conversations on the show. They get into: • The BuzzFeed days — building the Latino platform (Pero Like) from the ground up • When Gadiel first came to LA broke, living out of his car, and Curly gav...

• Aida Rodriguez's journey into comedy • Latino representation in stand-up • Why comedy is an art form • The importance of mentorship • Building a comedy special • Writing and creativity • Fame vs greatness • Social media and validation • Learning from comedy legends • George Lopez, Bill Burr, Richard Pryor and comedy influences • The future of Latino comedians • Why comparison kills creativity •...

• NYC primary election results • Darializa Avila Chevalier's victory • Dominican representation in politics • Nationalism vs patriotism • Campaign controversies and social media • Zohran Mamdani's influence • Housing affordability crisis • Gentrification and displacement • Affordable housing debate • Why policy discussions matter • Community organizing and civic engagement • The future of New York...

In this episode, Gadiel sits down with Camila Uzcategui — a Latina physicist and CEO of Manifest Technology — whom he first met at a Latino executive networking dinner in Napa. What starts as curiosity turns into a full nerd-out about the nature of reality. They get into: • How Camila went from immigrant to physics PhD and tech CEO — and broke every stereotype doing it • Manifest Technology and th...

In this interview episode, Gadiel sits down with Darializa Avila Chevalier, who is running for Congress in New York's 13th Congressional District — representing Harlem, Washington Heights, Kingsbridge, and parts of the Bronx. She is the first Afro-Latina Dominican woman to run for this seat, challenging five-term incumbent Adriano Espaillat. Darializa opens by explaining who she is: a daughter of...

Junior O Comedy (@juniorocomedy) returns to The Gadiel Del Orbe Show for what becomes one of the most personal episodes of the series. The episode opens with Junior talking about his recent trips to Puerto Rico — the rising cost of living ($500K apartments in San Juan, Americans buying up land), the food truck boom, and why second and third generation Puerto Ricans are trying to move back to redis...

In this solo episode, Gadiel tackles a hot take he discussed with his friend Jasmine over dinner: the dating pool is harder for women than it is for men. He breaks down the math — 80% more women are educated than men, so educated women are picking from a shrinking pool of qualified partners. They need someone educated, socially conscious, and a good decision-maker. He introduces the "Melania vs. M...

Episode 50 is a milestone, and Gadiel uses it to go deep on two topics that connect more than you'd think. The episode opens with a live reaction to Arcángel's controversial speech at Madrid's Movistar Arena, where the reggaeton artist thanked Spain for colonizing Latin America, said "we used to be Indians — these people came and gave us value," and told the crowd Spain owes no apology. Gadiel — a...

In Episode 49, Gadiel dives into the biggest Dominican internet drama of the week: IShowSpeed vs. Alofoke (Santiago Matías). Speed visited the Dominican Republic as part of his Caribbean streaming tour, walking through the Colonial Zone — the oldest city in the Western Hemisphere — and the stream reportedly hit 1.6 million concurrent viewers, which would have beaten his record set in Indonesia. Bu...

Episode 48 covers a wild range. Gadiel opens with his experience at Latino Hive in Napa Valley — a networking retreat for Latino executives, entrepreneurs, and creators. He talks about the power of being around like-minded people, visiting Latino-owned vineyards, and the eye-opening realization that Latinos have $3.4 trillion in buying power but still don't own their own major networks or media co...

In this solo episode, Gadiel tackles dating in New York City head-on. He opens with the economics of it — a first date in NYC runs around $180 on average, cocktails cost $19 each (you could buy the whole bottle for that price), and meanwhile she's posting "self-care" on her story and didn't even take a picture of you. He shares a dating horror story from LA where his date spent the entire dinner o...

This is a solo episode — no guest, no filter, just Gadiel talking directly to the audience about what the last week actually looked like behind the scenes. He opens up about feeling stuck in routine, going on stage every night but not pushing himself, not writing new material, and falling into the trap of coasting on crowd work and improv instead of doing the hard work of crafting new jokes. He ta...

In this episode, Gadiel and returning guest Norberto Briceño cover everything from the state of modern dating to the psychology of power. They explore why their generation is choosing not to have kids, break down the clinical differences between psychopaths and sociopaths, and connect it all to the people currently in positions of power. The conversation shifts to growing up in NYC — Harlem block...

Gadiel shares his experience being in a “dark place” ADHD, rumination, and overthinking explained The pressure of being a one-man team Why happiness isn’t external Reaction to viral Santiago Matías controversy Discussion on respect, identity, and empathy Why these conversations matter today 0:00 – I Was In A Dark Place… 2:00 – ADHD, Overthinking & Feeling Stuck 5:00 – Why Happiness Doesn’t Come Fr...

In this episode, we cover: Kenstarrrz’s transition from social worker to content creator The viral video that changed his life Getting fired after blowing up online Losing and rebuilding his audience multiple times How to stay consistent as a creator Why most people fail at content creation 💡 Key Takeaways: “Post until you’re annoying.” “You never know what’s going to hit.” “Consistency beats eve...

In this episode, we cover: Mr. Nueva Yol’s journey in comedy and content How Latino creators can build without Hollywood Why live streaming is becoming the new TV The shift from traditional media to digital platforms How to monetize content and grow your audience The importance of adapting to new trends 💡 Key Takeaway: The creators who win are the ones who understand both content AND business—and...

In this episode, we're reunited with two of the podcast's original voices — Black Rose and Norberto — for a wide-ranging conversation that touches culture, sports, dating, and the state of modern masculinity. What we cover: ⚾ World Baseball Classic Recap The Dominican Republic brought an energy to baseball the world hadn't seen before — celebrations, camaraderie, and pure joy. The crew breaks dow...

In this episode Gadiel talks about: The advice that changed his life forever Leaving the Navy and starting a new path How asking for opportunities opened doors His early days at BuzzFeed and creative hustle Sleeping in his car while chasing a dream Lessons from The Artist’s Way about creativity Why imperfect work leads to breakthroughs The importance of community and family Why stepping away from...

Channel milestone: monetization + 30K subscribers Prime Time Mondays live stream (Mondays at 8PM) Dominican Independence Day weekend recap (NYC vibes + culture moments) Veteran perspective on war anxiety and what it does to communities Feeling conflicted: moral complexity + fear of escalation Social media doomscrolling + how narratives spread fast Healthcare/Medicaid concerns and who gets hurt fir...

Norberto’s back + shoutouts to the day ones (Passion, Paola, listeners) Willie Colón deep dive: musical legacy, cultural influence, progressive themes in classic songs The uncomfortable conversation: legacy vs later politics How Twitter/X misinformation spreads fast and shapes real-world consequences The Latino responsibility conversation: artists, platforms, and speaking up Romeo Santos & Prince...

00:00 — Dominican podcasts going viral for anti-Blackness (this is wild) 02:05 — “Dominicans are ugly because they’re Black” — why that’s dangerous 04:20 — Eurocentric beauty standards + internalized racism (the real root) 06:40 — Why leaving DR changes your perspective on Dominican beauty 09:10 — Education is the antidote: how we stop ignorance from spreading Viral Dominican clips promoting anti-...

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show didn’t just entertain—it represented . I break down why it made me emotional, how Ricky Martin’s surprise moment landed, and why Latino pride felt louder than the actual game. Then I get real about last week’s episode with my Trump-supporting childhood friend—why I took it down, what the comments taught me, and how we can challenge ideas without destroying p...

00:00 — My best friend is a Latino Trump supporter… let’s talk 03:12 — “Politics shouldn’t end friendships” (but can it?) 07:45 — ICE raids: “I don’t support the tactics… but I still voted Trump” 12:30 — Tariffs + economy: “I want more money in my pocket” 18:55 — Birthright citizenship + “Would you still vote for him?” (heated) 🎥  Full video on YouTube • Clips on TikTok & IG @GadielDelOr...

Junior’s viral stance on Latinos who voted for Trump The “economy under Trump” argument—and why it sticks When political identity becomes ego (“I can’t be wrong”) Fox News: news vs entertainment vs propaganda Why Democrats struggle to message and mobilize Activism vs burnout: how to stay engaged without breaking Social media addiction, isolation, and “brain rot” culture Movies, culture wars, and h...

The origin story of Morir Soñando Creating a Dominican lane inside NYC comedy Why bilingual comedy is the strategy (Spanish + English) Selling out shows + proving the market to venues/industry Branding + marketing lessons from building momentum Dominican family chaos, dating hot takes, and culture talk Their long-term vision: platform, pipeline, and production company How to support: shows, Instag...