Episodes

  • Rick Najera OUT LOUD!

    Rick Najera OUT LOUD!
    Feb 18 2026
    On this episode of Latinos Out Loud, host, Rachel La Loca chats with Emmy-nominated writer, actor, and storyteller Rick Najera. Rick has partnered with publisher Jacqueline S. Ruiz of ⁠Fig Factor Media⁠ to launch The Latino Family Chronicles—a book series highlighting multigenerational Latino families who have shaped America. The first title, ⁠Love, Truth and Loyalty,⁠ follows the d’Escoto family’s journey from Nicaragua to the U.S., blending heartfelt storytelling with cultural insight. (This family also has Chicago roots!) The two sketch comedy lovers also chat about Rick writing on iconic sketch show, In Living Color, the importance of authentic storytelling and more. Follow ⁠Rick⁠ / ricknajera Follow ⁠Rachel⁠ / rachellaloca Follow ⁠Latinos Out Loud⁠ / wearelatinosoutloud And while you're at it, follow the yellow brick road :) MORE ON RICK: Rick Najera has received numerous industry awards for his work. like Broadway in his award-winning, self-penned stageplay, Latinologues, directed by comedy legend Cheech Marin. staff writer on the groundbreaking urban comedy series, In Living Color, for which he wrote more than 30 episodes. Najera went on to write for Townsend TV (10 episodes), MAD TV (47 episodes), East Los High – a Hulu original (21 episodes) and more. He penned the feature film Nothing Like the Holidays starring Debra Messing, Alfred Molina, John Leguizamo and Luis Guzman, which won him an ALMA Award. Najera learned from great writers like Spike Lee, Quentin Tarantino and Scorsese to “write what you know’ and has been a pioneer in Hollywood telling his American experience, from a Latino perspective. #LatinosOutLoud #Podcast #Comedy #Writers #RickNajera
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    51 mins
  • The Wrecking Crew OUT LOUD w/ Ángel Manuel Soto

    The Wrecking Crew OUT LOUD w/ Ángel Manuel Soto
    Feb 4 2026
    On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, Rachel La Loca chats with the Director of The Wrecking Crew, Ángel Manuel Soto. You may also know his work directing Blue Beetle and Charm City Kings. The two discuss The Wrecking Crew, connecting with ancestors while shooting on what was a tropical location, Ángel's body art inspired by his filmmaking art his current project and more! ABOUT THE FILM The Wrecking Crew premiered January 28 on Prime Video and follows two estranged half-brothers—Jonny (Jason Momoa) and James (Dave Bautista)—who are forced to reunite after years of bad blood to uncover the truth behind their father’s mysterious death. Morena plays Jonny’s love interest, while Jacob Batalon takes on a key supporting role. Ángel Manuel Soto brings his signature visual style and storytelling expertise. @primevideo @amazonmgmstudios #TheWreckingCrew #RachelLaLoca #Podcast #Comedy #Latinos
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    16 mins
  • Winners of the HITN Cine Youth Film Fest OUT LOUD

    Winners of the HITN Cine Youth Film Fest OUT LOUD
    Jan 19 2026
    On this episode of LOL, Rachel La Loca is on location at the HITN Network to chat with the winners of the fifth annual Tu Cuentas Cine Youth Festival, to elevate and honors the next generation ofLatino Filmmakers. Winning submissions spanned a broad range of categories, from documentary stories on social issues, to mental health and wellness in Latino communities, to identity and cultural heritage in the digital age. Film festival organizers received hundreds of submissions from Latino creatives across the country! Congrats to these promising filmmakers! Best Overall Short: “Pick One” by Matthew Serrano Best Animation: “Una China Poblana” by Aubrey Azmar and Benedict Vazquez Best Short Documentary: “Remember Me” by Aldo Merino Spotlight Award: “Chiquito” by Lesley Marroquin and Anna Riva For more information about the ¡Tú Cuentas! Cine Youth Fest Film Festival, visit https://cineyouthfest.org/. ABOUT HITN HITN-TV is a leadingSpanish-language media company that offers educational and cultural programming for the whole family. It reaches more than 35 million homes in the United States and Puerto Rico. Download the HITN GO appavailable on Apple, Android, Apple TV, and Roku® with a subscription. For more information, visit: ⁠www.hitn.org⁠ and follow ⁠@HITNtv⁠ on social platforms. #CineYouthFest #LatinosOutLoud #Podcast #Film #HITN
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    41 mins
  • Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetle...w/ Isabella Esler OUT LOUD!

    Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetle...w/ Isabella Esler OUT LOUD!
    Dec 30 2025
    On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, #RachelLaLoca chats with star of Beetlejuice on Broadway, Colombian-American singer and actress from San Jose, CA, Isabella Esler. At just 18 years old, she joined the cast of the first national tour of Beetlejuice as fan favorite Lydia Deetz. After two years with the touring company and over 500 shows she made her way to BROADWAY for her DEBUT! The show returned for a third time to Broadway and runs through January 3rd at The Palace Theatre. MORE ABOUT ISABELLA Most recently, Isabella appeared in Toronto as Alice Carter in Britta Johnson’s new musical Life After, a limited engagement that earned her a Dora Mavor Moore Award nomination for Outstanding Individual Performance. Currently based in New York City, Isabella is emerging as a dynamic stage talent known for her expressive musical theater work and magnetic presence. She's happy to be doing what she loves most and bringing happiness to people by performing on stage. ⁠https://www.isabellaesler.com/⁠ Follow Rachel Follow Isabella Follow LOL #LatinosOutLoud #Podcast #Comedy #LatinoStories #Loud #BettleJuice
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    17 mins
  • Puro Pinche OUT LOUD w/ Stephanie Guerra

    Puro Pinche OUT LOUD w/ Stephanie Guerra
    Dec 27 2025
    HAPPY LOL-IDAYS! On this episode of Latinos Out Loud, Rachel gets a visit from San Antonio culture curator, founder of Puro Pinche and long-time friend, Stephanie Guerra, during her visit to the big apple. The two catch up and chat all about what Stephanie has been up to, including her new role as Marketing Director for San Antonio Sports and Brand Ambassador for chain store, H.E.B. Find out just how far back their friendship goes, and hear stories on their adventures when Rachel's previous career took to San Antonio. Follow Stephanie Follow Rachel Follow Latinos Out Loud #PuroPinche #LatinosOutLoud #Podcast #Comedy #LatinoStories #Latinos #Loudcomedy #UrbanLifestyle #Texas #LatinoCulture #LaughOutLoud
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    41 mins
  • Josue Diaz is Fashion OUT LOUD!

    Josue Diaz is Fashion OUT LOUD!
    Dec 20 2025
    On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, Rachel La Loca is on location at the Boden Agency headquarters in Miami, FL. She chats with Visual Merchandiser, Fashion Expert and dear friend, Josue Diaz. Josue has over 25 years of developing elevated customer brand experiences and customer-centric environments for brand, luxury, multi-channel, and direct-to-consumer retail of women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, beauty, jewelry, accessories, and home. The two reminisce on their days working at Televisa and the amazing friendship that came of it. Josue also shares info on his come up in the fashion world, working at major brands like Saks Fifth Avenue, Louis Vuitton and now BŌKEN KIN. Tune in for his advice on how to break into, and remain in the luxury retail biz. Follow Josue Follow Rachel #LatinosOutLoud #Podcast #Comedy #Fashion #RachelLaLoca
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    31 mins
  • Karen Comas is a MOM-preneur & Motherish OUT LOUD!

    Karen Comas is a MOM-preneur & Motherish OUT LOUD!
    Dec 20 2025
    The Latinos Out Loud mics and its mamí were in Miami for a few days, and on this episode #RachelLaLoca chats with content creator and culture shifter Karen Comas. Karen is Victoria's mommy, co-host of the Motherish podcast, the former Culture Marketing Director of the Miami Marlins, and also worked as the Creator Partnerships Manager at Meta for nearly ten years. Today she is founder of boutique management and consulting agency, Sol Haven, built to nurture creators and amplify purpose-driven brands. She's from Peruvian parents and was born and raised in Miami. For more info: https://www.solhavenco.com/ The two gals talk about motherhood (the good, the bad and the ugly), podcasthood, the importance of being authentically YOU and much more. Her instagram handle is quite impressive. You can find her @Karen. Follow Rachel #LatinosOutLoud #Podcast #KarenComas #Karen #Motherish #LatinoStories #Comedy #Motherhood
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    42 mins
  • "Juice" the Miami Marlins Barber OUT LOUD

    "Juice" the Miami Marlins Barber OUT LOUD
    Dec 19 2025
    We're still digging in the LOL podcast crates and we're taking it back to when Rachel La Loca was on location in Florida. On this episode, she's in the hot seat at Headz Up Barber Shop in Miami Gardens Florida chatting with owner, Hugo "Juice" Tandron. "Juice" is the Official Barber of the Miami Marlins . He's been cutting hair for over thirty years, and operates the first in-stadium barber shop at Loan Depot Park; home of the Miami Marlins. In this conversation, Juice shares a lot about his past, which wasn't always an easy cut. He had it rough, but cutting hair saved his life. He grew up watching his beautician mother hard at work, and eventually started cutting his friends' hair. His talent for the craft shined and now, Juice is all the buzz of the MLB... If you're in the Miami area, head over to The Headz Up Barber Shop @16529 NW 57th Ave, Miami Lakes, FL 33014 Follow Rachel Follow Juice #LatinosOutLoud #Podcast #Comedy #JuiceTheBarber #LatinoStories #RachelLaLoca
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    25 mins