The Rio Grande Podcast

This week, we sat down with Rio Grande Valley author/documentary film maker Mr. Joshua Moroles to find out what he’s learned from his work investigating the water and air quality here in South Texas. He’s spent the last several years looking into the state of our infrastructure and the potential hazards locals are facing - and he’s written a book on his findings. We asked what some of those findin...

This week we take a dive into the world of exotic pets in the Rio Grande Valley with RC the 'ReptiDaddy', reptile lover and exotic pet enthusiast. We also talked about the state of pet care in South Texas and the pet industry's ways of making money.  Are you a local pet lover? What pets do you have? Let us know! If you need help on your journey to financial freedom, head straight to...

This week we get to know another awesome member of our beloved Rio Grande Valley family: Hitesh Chugani of HKC Law Firm. As a native of South Texas, Hitesh has a strong passion for representing his community through personal injury and criminal defense. As you get to know him better, you understand that he really does put his clients' wellbeing first and his focus is on you - not a check.  Be...

Victoria is in the house! You've seen her on TV - now get to know her a little better! This week we sit down with South Texas' very own Victoria Cantu to get a behind-the-scenes look at her life as a local TV personality/community powerhouse.  Victoria is a weather anchor, pageant contestant, business owner and meteorology student who somehow also finds enough time in her day to play wit...

Have you had one of Jose’s pizzas?? We met Jose Longoria with @LongoriaPizzeria at The Market at Wild August a couple years ago and we’ve been hooked on his sourdough pizzas ever since. If you’ve had one, you know exactly what we’re talking about. His grows his own herbs, cold presses his own tomato sauce, and makes his own sourdough. Beyond his pizzas, Jose is a cool guy who always works to give...

Shark whisperer in the house!  Eli Martinez is a published wildlife photographer, expedition guide, and nature TV show host who travels the world searching for the next greatest wildlife encounter. Born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley, Eli cherishes his roots here at home but isn’t afraid to tackle the wildest challenges around the world. Have fun listening to some of his most memorable storie...

This week we’re at SPI! (Heads Up: Surprise at the end!) A lot of our listeners feel that it’s tough to find fun things to in the Rio Grande Valley, so we went out and met up with Tiffany Zhou and Caleb Brandalise to give you guys even better access to the RGV’s #1 attraction: Beautiful South Padre Island, home of the best beaches in Texas. Tiffany and Caleb have been working hard across Port Isab...

This week we hang out with Jerry Leal, the mastermind behind the SPI-favorite food truck “Pineapple Ninjas” that got him started on a journey to the top of the food truck industry here in the Rio Grande Valley.  If you know Jerry, you know he goes all in on his projects and creations. That work ethic landed him contracts with F1 Racing, UTRGV Athletics, UT Longhorns Athletics, NASCAR, MOTOGP and c...

Ruben Cepeda is a business pro who has really gotten to experience the growth and evolution of the Rio Grande Valley over the decades on a hands-on direct level.  If you know Ruben, you know he’s always brainstorming for new ideas with unique twists that define his style. He’s dabbled in real estate, music, innovation, food/beverage, and countless other projects. It’s hard to find another creative...

You’ve loved his content on social media, and now we all get to know him a little bit better - meet Ismael Martinez, the creative behind the RGV’s “ForkIt”.  A lot of aspiring creators see his work and think “I wish I could be at his level”. The reality, though, is that Ismael was once new to the scene with nothing but a camera and some fun ideas. His journey to full-time content creation was not...

You saw her name on the news before, during and after SuperBowl LX this year, and now we get to spend some time getting her behind-the-scenes take on the experience of a lifetime. Gabriela Ebel is a Brownsville native and proud former Brownsville Hanna Strutter who moved to Los Angeles to pursue dance full-time in both teaching and performance. She’s danced with Karol G, The Weeknd, and now with B...

There are a few common issues that our viewers mention when it comes to culture and habits in the Rio Grande Valley, and one of those issues is none other than the way the Valley tends to handle money.  Financial literacy isn’t something we’re born with, and it’s not always taught. Here at home in the 956, a lot of us are working to save up for the dream business we want to start, or the home we’v...

From the Valley to the NFL!?  This week we look back at a conversation we had on Instagram LIVE with Los Fresnos, TX native Jeremy Springer after coaching as Special Teams Coordinator for the New England Patriots at the SUPER BOWL. Jeremy is a prime spot-on example of what the show works to communicate to the Rio Grande Valley: Yes we can! We can do ANYTHING - even though we’re “just from the vall...

This week we switched things up and went out and into the community! We went the day at The Moon Rock in Harlingen for a fun challenge: a spelling test with everyday words. How did the RGV do??  Remember: your money matters. If you want to build a plan that works, go to  https://www.aifinancialstrategies.com/ Need a defense or personal injury lawyer? This is the place to go: https://www.hkclawfirm...

This week we head all the way to Edinburg, Texas to hang out with Mr. Joseph Montes of The Recovery Factory! We all know the Rio Grande Valley has its fair share of mental health challenges - having a place here at home to cold plunge and float in a sensory deprivation tank is a major great option for those of us who need a mental boost but aren’t comfortable with talking to a therapist or doctor...

Were you at Social Fest??  This week we pick the mind of one of Social Fest's amazing speakers, entrepreneur/investor/creator Mr. Scott Clary. Scott has risen to the top of the creator market with determination and focus. His standout podcast "Success Story" is a top-10 show in the Education space and his many other projects have proven his mantra: "Success creates freedom&quot...

Have you met Dr. Rios?? Plastic surgeon, RGV native and Harvard graduate Dr. Luis Rios joins the show this week to talk about the meaning of confidence, how to achieve it, and what it can do for you. He explains how he’s able to perform at a high level in his practice and in life while still finding the time to explore things that bring him joy. We picked his brain to understand his approach and m...

WELCOME BACK to the Rio Grande Valley’s local independent podcast and Welcome to Season 4 of your favorite show!  Sam reviews the season ahead with a few fun facts about himself and the podcast team. Meet Sparky and get to know this season’s amazing sponsors that are all local, trust worthy, and ready to take care of you right now.  This season will feature professors, doctors, lawyers, and every...

That’s a wrap on Season 3 of The Rio Grande Podcast! Thanks so much for making this the Rio Grande Valley’s local show and we had a great time getting to know the valley a little better with every episode.  Which episode was your favorite?  Let us know you watched in the comments and tell us what you’d love to see on season 4! Text us! Support the show

Hey guys, welcome to another week on the show! Actually… we’re going to be taking this week off the show, but we still wanted to come on for a little bit for you guys! We had to talk about UTRGV football and the fact that the Vaqueros DESTROYED Sul Ross State 66-0!  On another note, if you’ve been loving the show, we’d love if you could help us grow together by getting one person to subscribe to t...

Josh Moroles is a local filmmaker working to make sure the community is aware of the issues around them. Find out what's happening right in our backyards - From cat deaths to polluted waters. Listen in to find out what's going on and the things we can do to make our lives better here at home.  Thanks for watching and don’t forget to subscribe to ​⁠ and a big thanks to ​⁠ for the conversa...

What is “health”? ‘AltaCair Foundation’ President Dr. Rashmi Chandran joins the show this week to help us reimagine what health is all about - and to invite the public to AltaCair’s Accelerator health summit happening in Harlingen on September 4th.  Her foundation works to address the basic needs of underserved populations here at home, connecting individuals to programs and organizations that can...

We’ve been wanting to talk to people in different industries and work settings and pick their brains on what they wish the public knew about their jobs - in order to help us be more understanding with them and get a better idea of what things are really like for them behind the scenes.  Our first contestant for this conversation is Mr. Montez, an assistant manager at one of our local movie theatre...

D1 College Football is here! The entire Rio Grande Valley has been waiting decades for this moment - and it’s finally happening. Chasse Conque is the Director of Athletics and Sr. VP of UTRGV and he sat down with us to highlight the magnitude of this accomplishment and get us all riled up for our very own college football team. This program is going to elevate the Valley to new heights and transfo...

Meet Dr. Ebere Iheanacho, DDS - Also known as the Extraction King! Listen in and discover how this Dallas, Texas dentist found himself all the way down in McAllen and how he fell in love with the Rio Grande Valley. We’re talking dental health and myths, pro tips and warnings, and Dr. Ebere highlights his new FREE dental clinic event coming soon  Huge thanks to Dr. Iheanacho for everything he’s doi...