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The Rio Grande Podcast

The Rio Grande Podcast

Written by: Rio Grande Valley Texas: Samuel Sanchez
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Welcome to the Rio Grande Podcast, the valley's newest adventure. If you live anywhere in the Rio Grande Valley, this show is about YOU. This is your home, and you're proud of it! It's time to showcase the power and beauty of this region we've all grown to love. We're going to explore the best ways to thrive living in South Texas, empower each other to stay healthy in the middle of Hispanic culture, and illuminate the faces of local business. It's time to build community and amplify the voice of the 956. Join us as we take a dive into the heart of the RGV to learn more about who we really are. This is YOUR show. This is the REAL Grande Valley, on the Rio Grande Podcast.

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Episodes
  • S4.EP12 - South Padre Island’s Tiffany Zhou & Caleb B.
    May 27 2026

    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 Isabel and South Padre Island to bring us the very best BnB experience that our RGV coast has to offer, so it was fun to hang out and get to know them a little better at the CosmicCactus BnB. We talked about their experience exploring the island, what attracted them to the 956, and how the island compares to the other major destinations they’ve explored around the world. We also got to pick their brains a little bit on how they were able to make this all happen.
    Huge thanks to Tiffany and Caleb with @cosmiccactusbnb for the awesome experience and for their gift to us all with their CosmicCactus Discount Code: Enter code RGP10 for 10% off your next stay at any of their SPI/Port Isabel locations. Book right now at https://www.cosmiccactusbnb.com/

    Don’t forget guys: get started on your journey to financial literacy and freedom at https://www.aifinancialstrategies.com/

    If you need a great criminal defense or personal injury attorney, you need HKC Law Firm. Go straight to https://hkclawfirm.com/ to get started.

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    1 hr
  • S4.EP11 - Jerry Leal: The Food Truckin’ Genius
    May 20 2026

    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 counting. How does someone turn a food trucking project into a massive uncontested empire? Find out and enjoy hanging out with us on this week’s episode of the Valley’s local podcast. #ForTheValley

    Remember guys: your money matters. For all things financial, get started at https://www.aifinancialstrategies.com/

    If you need a winning personal injury or criminal defense lawyer, head straight to https://www.hkclawfirm.com

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    57 mins
  • S4.EP10 - Rio Grande Stories: Ruben Cepeda
    May 13 2026

    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 mind with the drive and wisdom that he brings everyday.
    Today we sit back and learn more of his story, from early childhood living to the highs and lows of life in South Texas. One thing you’ll learn by the end of the episode is that Ruben is a person who really cares and is someone worth getting to know.
    PLUS! Make sure to listen to the VERY END for a BIG surprise from Ruben himself!

    Huge thanks to Ruben and The Sign Depot for the conversation and make sure to subscribe to The Rio Grande Podcast on YouTube to catch every new episode of the Valley’s local show!

    Remember: your money matters. For all things financial, visit https://www.aifinancialstrategies.com/

    If you need a great personal injury attorney or criminal defense lawyer, we’ve got you covered. Go straight to https://www.hkclawfirm.com/ and let Hitesh take care of everything.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
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