The Gadiel Del Orbe Show

In this solo episode, we dive into a significant event from the past week in the United States. We'll watch together an ICE shooting video, providing a live reaction and assessing its content. Join me as we discuss this latest news and analyze the footage. 🎥  Full video on YouTube • Clips on TikTok & IG @GadielDelOrbe 📣  New episodes every Wednesday — subscribe & leave a 5★ review! 💼  Business...

Podcast en español (con momentos en inglés) y conversación sin libreto. Angelo Colina: de hacer stand-up en inglés a conectar con el circuito en español. Por qué “traducir” material no siempre traduce el ritmo ni la reacción del público. Identidad: cómo cambia el personaje escénico entre inglés y español. El valor del contexto cultural: en español hay cosas que no tienes que explicar. Venezuela y...

Year-end message + gratitude to the day-one listeners What 2026 could look like for the podcast Avatar reaction: entertainment vs “overthinking” movies Zoe Saldaña discourse + why we shouldn’t expect activism from every celebrity Romeo/Prince Royce backlash and why the topic feels so polarizing Dominican community politics, economic frustration, and division DR health insurance scandal, corruption...

Episode Notes How Splou’s Spanglish style became his viral signature The truth about working two jobs while building a brand Why “record it now” beats overthinking every time How he detached from obsessing over views/likes The Romeo Santos repost that turned into a real opportunity Instagram comedy vs stand-up: building respect in comedy clubs Dominican / Afro-Latino representation and why it matt...

Birthday show recap + packed house energy Barkers/tourists: “I thought this was SNL…” moments NYC nightlife mission + things closing earlier than before Dating labels: girlfriend/boyfriend vs “partner” vs “my lady” Real talk on relationships, trust, and “we were on a break” Friendship + intimacy: can you stay cool after sleeping together? Community vibes + gratitude to supporters 🎥  Full vid...

In this episode of The Gadiel Del Orbe Show , Gadiel sits down with Dominican–Cuban alternative hip hop artist and producer, Antone Now – a 17-year-old who started making beats at 10 and never waited for anyone’s permission. They talk about: Growing up making beats in his bedroom with YouTube tutorials Why he never wanted to be a rapper at first — and what changed Learning production, visuals, and...

Ariel Espinal – Dominican entrepreneur and restaurateur, part of the team behind MamaSushi and Lena in New York City. In this episode, we talk about: How Ariel went from a 13-year-old towel boy at a country club to working his way through New York’s restaurant scene Why he walked away from automotive school after realizing he was already making “mechanic money” as a runner The behind-the-scenes st...

In this chaotic and heartfelt episode, Gadiel Del Orbe is joined by Dominican stand-up comedian Glorelys Mora and Mexican creator Norberto Briceño for one of the wildest cultural conversations yet. They dive into: FAMILY & THANKSGIVING DRAMA Why Glorelys blocked her entire family Corona vs Modelo → A real Latino family war Micro-aggressions in Latino households CASA DE ALOFOKE CULTURAL TAKEOVER Wh...

Gadiel and Jasmine have a raw, funny, and real conversation about starting over, identity, and breaking cycles . Jasmine shares how she quit her corporate job, left a relationship, and flew to the Dominican Republic in the same week, then rebuilt her life as a full-time content creator and actor. They talk about the reality behind “I hit six figures” , the dry spells of self-employment, and why yo...

Guest : Josie Caballero – Trans Latina Navy veteran and democratic socialist running for Montgomery County Council At-Large (MD) In this episode we talk about: How Josie and Gadiel met in the Navy and why she feels like family What it’s like running for office as a trans woman in such a divisive moment Why terms like socialism, communism, and capitalism are so misunderstood “American socialism” ex...

En este episodio hablamos de: Por qué este es el primer episodio 100% en español del podcast La escena de teatro y stand up en Puerto Rico y cómo Chente se obsesionó con la comedia El origen de su podcast: de “carta de presentación” a máquina de llenar teatros La pandemia, dejar el stand up por un tiempo y convertirse en podcaster de lunes a viernes El momento en que se dio cuenta que el público i...

Episode Notes: Topics: anti-intellectualism; capitalism vs. lived reality; immigration narratives; redlining & history; algorithms/echo chambers; community; men’s mental health; education & healthcare access. Guest: Reuben Perez — PhD candidate in Sociology (focus: housing, inequality). Instagram: @Plata_knows Key takeaways: Narratives shape what we believe about work, worth, and who “deserves” re...

In This Episode: Leaving BuzzFeed & the transition to independent creator Burnout & depression in L.A. Selling everything & moving to NYC to reignite the grind The difference between L.A. and New York comedy scenes Owning your narrative and building something for the culture Upcoming Birthday Show @ Broadway Comedy Club (Dec 11) Pull Quotes: “You can’t wait for someone to write your story — you ha...

“Material Boy” : why it’s joke-dense and built for rewatch value The Chappelle mantra : Write faster Seller audition stories + following monsters on stage Crowd work vs. material in the TikTok era Building an audience before the industry calls Touring overseas and pressure-testing the hour Keeping your personal life private in public careers Links & CTAs Watch Ian’s special “Material Boy” (YouTube...

In this episode: The group chat leak & why “they’re just kids” doesn’t fly When comics say “no”: the No Kings Day backout Streamers, shock value & the outrage economy Immigration rhetoric, Medicaid myths, tariffs & farmers Are we trapped in media bubbles—or seeing clearly? Politicians on podcasts: access or propaganda? Is social media ruining art—or exposing weak craft? Timestamps 00:00 – The Leak...

Hosts: Gadiel Del Orbe, Norberto Briceño, Black Rose Topics Covered: Zoran Mamdani and the future of NYC buses Working-class transportation and equity Comedy in Harlem & Hispanic Heritage Month How comedians adjust their sets by borough Influencer politics & social media propaganda Fights, respect, and street stories from NYC Comedy vs Culture: Why authenticity matters Pull Quotes: “Comedy in the...

Guest: Drew Hernandez — “The Combat Veteran” Topics: Veteran comedy that crossed over beyond identity Going viral in 2016 + the video-meme era Burnout, trust, and rebuilding after fame Facebook pays, TikTok changed attention Micro-crew filmmaking (3 people, big results) Reinvention: from sketches → stand-up → directing Latin music side-quest: Bad Bunny, salsa & bachata greats Highlights / Pull-Quo...

This week on the podcast, Gadiel Del Orbe is joined by Norberto Briceño and Black Rose for an unfiltered, funny, and culture-packed conversation about the headlines everybody’s talking about. We cover: 🎶 Cardi B’s new track “Bodega Baddie” and how it represents the Bronx, Dominican women, and NYC bodega culture. 🏈 Bad Bunny headlining the Super Bowl halftime show — what it means for Puerto Rico,...

In this episode, we sit down with Dominican comedy superstar and streamer Ivan Manito alongside the always-hilarious Comedian Black Rose . We dive into the making of La Factoria — the Dominican “Office”-style web series that hit over 100K views — and talk honestly about ownership, sponsorships, and why creators don’t need Hollywood to succeed. Expect laughs, behind-the-scenes stories about casting...

In this episode, Gadiel sits down with comedians Davinci and BlackRose for a raw, hilarious, and unfiltered conversation about comedy, culture, and the movement behind the Dominican Comedy Revolution . They talk about: The rise of Dominican and Afro-Latino comedians in NYC Comedy “beef,” authenticity, and giving flowers to mentors Growing up in Washington Heights and lessons from the block Why acc...

Join us for an emergency podcast as we react to the latest **news** and discuss **politics**. We're breaking down **breaking news** stories and offering **daily news** updates, including developments on **trump**, **global news** events and other **live news**. 🎥  Full video on YouTube • Clips on TikTok & IG @GadielDelOrbe 📣  New episodes every Wednesday — subscribe & leave a 5★ review! 💼  Busi...

In this episode, Gadiel sits down with Black Rose and Zipporah (Tantra Coach & Somatic Therapist) for a raw and eye-opening conversation on what Tantra really is—and what it isn’t. We dive into: The truth about Tantra as a lifestyle (beyond just sex) How to create deeper intimacy through ritual, breathwork, and intention Healing sexual shame and breaking free from porn conditioning Why slowing dow...

Big themes: Anti-Blackness & colorism • Colonial legacies • Media erasure vs. representation • “Latinidad” as marketing vs. lived identity • The (non-existent) unified “Latino vote” • Anti-intellectualism & gender gaps • From outrage to outcomes: what actually helps youth Actionable takeaways: Invest time/money in youth programs, test prep, and mentorship. Attend your local community board —track...

What you’ll hear: Context on Pepe & Ángela Aguilar’s comments and why words matter ICE on the ground in LA/DC, policing stories, and policy implications Empathy vs. machismo, anti-intellectualism, and how schools sanitize history Columbus, Taíno/Indigenous identity, slavery, and reparations Why “rage-bait” wins—and how not to amplify it Pop culture detour: Superman as refugee, Blue Beetle, Mr. Ter...

0:00 – Back in the studio: DR & Mexico talk 1:25 – The new American Dream & dual citizenship 2:40 – The Rock’s health scare & steroid debate 6:30 – Aging, fitness, and Hollywood pressures 9:00 – Why The Rock’s movies feel repetitive 13:00 – A24’s The Smashing Machine & risks in acting 14:50 – Dominican livestream boom: La Casa de Alofoke 20:00 – Reality TV vs. brain-rot content 25:30 – Should we a...