The Smartest Guys in the Room

We are BACK from hiatus [and maybe smarter than ever!] with a new episode featuring an incredible producer and content creator: the Bronx's very own Paulie Mars. We talked to Paulie about her journey, her love for movies and TV, and her mission to support and uplift small businesses in the Bronx and Uptown. She also drops some #SMART advice for everyone on a journey towards their dreams. Tap i...

The world's smartest podcast is back this week, this time with renowned educator, author, and restorative justice advocate, our guy Jorge Santos! Not to be confused with the bum ass congressman, Jorge focuses on creating a culture of care that promotes a more responsive and respectful approach that starts in the classroom and extends to the community. Without a doubt, another amazing conversation...

My people! it's that time of the week where we bless y'all with another episode. This week's guest is comedian Ian Lara, host of the Adulthood podcast and the hilarious special "Romantic Comedy" currently streaming on MAX. We talked about the relatable experiences in his work, the value of practicality when it comes to pursuing your dreams, and how important it is to not cheat yourself by taking s...

You gotta pour a glass while you tap into this one! This week features our good friends Julianny Gomez and Dante Clark - visionary sommeliers and founders of Preshift!, a natural wine pop-up throwing dope ass events all over NYC. Tune in as we learn about the world of natural wine, and Preshift!’s mission to make wine culture more inclusive. Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube and follow us o...

We're back!! We're going to the cosmos in this week's episode, as we dive into the realms of astrology, energies, and creativity with our guest: creative stylist, astrologist, and host of 'The Art of HappiHER' podcast, Sandy J! In this enlightening conversation, we explore the magic of energies, how they shape our lives, and ways to harness them for personal growth. Sandy J takes us on a lil' astr...

What up familia! This week, we sit down with the Don himself, Hector Carvajal, the visionary founder and CEO of Don Carvajal Cafe. Tap in to listen to his inspiring journey in coffee, the Dominican roots that drive his craft, and the remarkable growth and impact of his brand. Don't forget to check out the video episode on our YouTube channel and follow us and Hector on social. Enjoy!!   The Smarte...

We go wayyy back with this week's guest, artist and creative collaborator, Walter Cruz. He's been rockin' with us since day 1! Walter's a natural-born creator who's been quite busy telling some of the most powerful stories we've ever seen; his incredibly captivating work is designed to inspire and inform Black and brown communities in a world that is constantly telling us what to be besides oursel...

Another week, another incredible conversation. This week's episode features dream team/ power couple, Angela & Joe Austin -- owners and founders of Milk and Pull Coffee in NYC. We talked about intentionality, discipline, and how important it is to believe in yourself enough to take the leap. Episode is also available on YouTube!   www.youtube.com/@thesmartestpod www.instagram.com/thesmartestpo...

What's good my people! We're back with another episode of The Smartest Guys in the Room, This week's conversation features writer, editor, content strategist, and overall dope human -- Johanna Ferreira. We dive into some of the smartest decisions she's made and the topic of self love, and how the path to fulfillment begins inside - with you.   Tune in to this inspiring conversation and be sure to...

The Smartest Guys in the Room are BACK with new episodes and a new vision: to redefine what it means to be “smart” - we’re doing that by celebrating the creativity and ingenuity in our community. We're kicking off a new season diving into the inspiring journey of Hector Espinal, co-founder of We Run Uptown. Our first episode explores the driving force behind the weekly 5K run club that's all about...

My people!! Welcome back to another pre-holiday laughter therapy session with The Smartest Guys in the Room, we're glad you made it. In this episode, we're talking Great Resignation and quitting our jobs. We also got the homie, the multi-talented rapper/comedian TYRXNE to stop by The Chophouse and talk about his secret to viral tiktoks and his new sophomore album: FIRE STARTER. Check it out here o...

In this episode, we talk about all things Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month and El Snap NFL's Por La Cultura initiative. We dive into Latinidad and discuss Juan Bago's "LabelX" video. We’re also especially excited to have on our guy Chef Kev to talk about some really cool things he's working on with our friends at El Snap NFL. Check us out on video on YouTube!!

Full in-depth interview with the multi-talented and hilarious artist, Slik Nik! Voted the best Brooklyn accent in NY Nico's accent challenge, Nik joins us to talk about her experiences and some of her incredible work at Art Nail NYC. This is episode is full of gems (and Swarovski crystals) - don't miss this one!

Yo! This is a special episode, as it's our first video episode and we have our first guest! We hit up the Dyckman area to chop it up with our guy Aditi Tejada, owner of The Chophouse and MRFU clothing, about the life and grind of an uptown entrepreneur. We also talk about American hero Sha'Carri Richardson, Heat Waves and the exploitation of Air Conditioners, and O's camera-ready shorts! Check us...