As seen on TV, the Bes'Dam Soup's Chef Ed Covino wows cooks of all ages and believes that everyone can be a star in the kitchen!

Dressing up like a Chonga from Miami is just one technique used in this episode to explain a 305 movement currently taking over the country.

Art is around us, here on earth, and in the universe (and soon to your home!) thanks to this week's V.I.P. guest .

Getting off of Instagram to catch up on Clarita, bunnies, bulldogs, and kitties is a must!

Without any further delay, the big surprise is here: the youngest podcasters we know, Host Cristina and Co-host/Sister/Researcher Sofia, announce that they are now officially cover girls! Just like that, the Areu sisters step out of their comfort zone and get comfortable at a magazine cover photo shoot that took a village and months of planning. They did their "thing" off the runway! (Thanks, RuPaul!) VIP Hair and Makeup Artist Rose Lionetti provides great hair and makeup advice to all...

Episode summary: According to the Areu sisters, there are only two types of people in this world: the ones who entertain and the ones that observe. Yes, Host Cristina and Co-host/Sister/Researcher Sofia Areu refer to Britney Spears' brilliant Circus song to review the new Elvis movie. Then, without delay, this dynamic podcasting duo discovers a third "type of people" in the world! A snowman?! In their first movie review ever, Cristina and Sofia break down their thoughts on the Elvis movie,...

The Areu sisters dropped everything to listen and comment on Britney Spears and Sir Elton John's new/classic song "Hold Me Closer." This is the first of many emergency podcasts! When this new pop tune appeared – from Paris Hilton's Instagram story to Actor Fernando Carsa's IG Live – Podcaster/Host Cristina Areu and Sister/Researcher/Co-host Sofia Areu immediately asked: " ... is Britney the tiny dancer?" This "B is for Britney!" musical delight didn't stop the podcasters from using social...

In this podcast special, the Areu sisters — Host Cristina and Co-host/researcher/sister Sofia — reveal fun new facts while remembering the King “Elbee Presslee” (Abuelita’s way of saying Elvis Presley). Sofia also researches in real-time and discovers even more amazing facts about Elvis — from the Library of Congress! And then everyone vogues for Madonna’s birthday … with Disney’s Stitch! Did we mention that all of this is fun while balancing a stuffed animal on your head and giggling? It’s...

The burning questions about Looney Tunes (Like: is Tweety bird on Twitter?), and more, are answered by the Areu Sisters/Podcasters! Host Cristina Areu and Co-host/Researcher/Sister Sofia Areu also discover the looney things adults say with IG clips from an English-as-a-Second-Language comedian named Tetiana Okyar. Plus: the Areu sisters give shoutouts and thanks to the North Shore Animal League, the Chicago Latino Network, and the great Paul Sorvino with music and more. (“He was the top man...

A wise friend once told the Areu Sisters/Podcasters that “friendship and trust go hand in hand”! (Mariann, a mom) Podcaster Host Cristina and Co-host/Researcher/Sister Sofia Areu listened and are listening to this true, wise friend! On this episode, celebrate Friendship Day by joining pals Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Winnie the Pooh, and more while using Twitter and the Gram responsibly! Happy Friendship Day! “Meeska Mooska!” (Mickey Mouse)

There’s no way to stop the music when it’s Selena Gomez’s birthday! So the Areu sisters turn up the singer’s biggest hits, translate the real meaning of “Happy Birthday” (from Latin?!) … & declare that every day is Selena’s birthday. Then Podcasters Cristina Areu and Co-host/researcher/sister Sofia Areu thank Mariann from Brooklyn and a King … and challenge these VIPs (you!) to a new Taki Taki dance challenge they don’t know! ¡Feliz Cumpleaños, Selena Gomez! It’s a fiesta … ¡Taki Taki!

It's time to just do a dance challenge with the Areu sisters, Singer (La) ROSALÍA, CHICKEN TERIYAKI, and thousands of your BFFs! Host Cristina and Co-host/Researcher/Sister Sofia Areu talk about the elephant in the room … thanks to Singer Edith Piaf and the movie Inception … while dance challenging you! (This fun podcast is layered like an onion in Shrek!)

In this special holiday podcast episode, CATALINA Stars Host Cristina and Co-host/Researcher/Sister Sofia skip the fireworks for the traditional ("est. 1916") Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hotdog eating contest! The Areu sisters give a play-by-play, chew-by-chew, action-packed, live-to-tape podcast with a side of major league eating knowledge. Hotdogs are devoured, champions emerge, and Baby Max steals the spotlight! Plus, the young podcasters give special recognition to Major League...

Cristina and Co-host Sofia invite you to take The Matrix's "red pill" and go Gaga this week for part two of their girl power celebration. From the Go-Go's to Lady Gaga, from The Hunger Games to Interview With The Vampire, the Areu sisters remind us that girls rule!

The Areu sisters dedicate this week’s episode to musical girl power — from Jewel to Mariann from Brooklyn to Daya to Madonna. Cristina and Co-host/Researcher Sofia list the “Top 6 Girl Power” songs, announce three “Whoops of the Week,” and share some sisterly mega million “Boogie Woogie” girl power from 1941.

For a sweet take-me-away episode of CATALINA stars, Cristina — and researcher/co-host/sister Sofia — ask Superstar Mariann from Brooklyn to explain trust and friendship. And she does! … then this caring conversation with Mariann — a star who always seems to sparkle so bright — delves into family, music, Howard Stern, and a “bobo.” And ... pizza?

The Escapism Artists, Cristina and Sofia, are escaping reality (in a good way) with a combination of animated movies, vampire novels, Little Women, and video games. (It’s a winning combination. They promise.) … Plus: Whoops of the Week!

Cristina and Sofia, aka The Escapism Artists, are doing it again this week. They're escaping reality as we know it (responsibly) with great new finds -- from fairies to vampires. From Netflix to Anne Rice, the Areu sisters Once again share what every escapism artist wants/needs/loves.

This is the 4th episode in the bonus family-friendly podcast series, created to provide the tools needed to escape reality. In this episode, hosts/sisters Cristina and Sofia have the best in books. These two Escapism Artists have traveled -- back to the 1800s with Frankenstein all the way to today for Minecraft -- for the best books needed to escape reality. Bookworms and non-bookworms alike will have zero problems escaping reality with books in moderation. ... and a Chicago-style deep dish...

Columnist Ruben Navarrette, The VIP interview subject shares how he makes a living by expressing his opinions. His column is in over 150 newspapers and you’ve probably seen him sharing his thoughts on Fox or CNN. He’s also a contributor to “Chicken Soup for the Writer’s Soul” and “Chicken Soup for the Latino Soul.” Find out how Ruben Navarrette does what he does … and how anyone with an opinion (everyone?) can follow his lead. Learn more about your ad-choices at...

This is the 3rd episode in the new family-friendly podcast series created to provide the tools needed to escape reality through the best in entertainment. The Escapism Artists have traveled back to the 1930s to today to find the best entertainment to escape in an episode devoted to movies! The podcast’s grand finale includes more escapism: a pizza giveaway, Cristina’s birthday surprise, and The Andrew Sisters … as if 90 years of escapism through films and movies wasn’t enough! Learn more...

Cristina and Sofia are at its again! They’re escaping (in a good way) and bringing everyone along! This bonus series of reVolver’s new podcast “The Escapism Artists” — created to provide the tools needed to escape reality through the best in entertainment — is once again action packed! It’s all about music. Their music knowledge spans from the Andrew Sisters (1940s) to Johnny Cash to the Beatles to the Rolling Stones to Prince to Miley Cyrus ... all the way up to the the current Billboard’s...

Escapism. The use of entertainment as an escape from reality. Welcome to "The Escapism Artists” with the Areu Sisters bonus podcast series! Brought to you by the creators of “CATALINA Stars: Young & Famous” podcast and reVolver, The Areu Sisters — podcaster Cristina & show researcher Sofia — are master “Escapism Artists.” They are aware of the real world but are able to escape when needed. In this special series, the Artists list their top picks, with specific criteria. Episode 1...

This young podcaster is always looking for the stars who excel at their dream jobs — from Olympic Athletes to Music Video dancers. For this episode, Cristina didn’t have to look far for her special guest. Turns out graphic designer Alejandro Juan, from the CATALINA fam, was featured in “A Day in the Life of a Graphic Designer” article for being one of the best in his field (which happens to be made up of this dream job.). Who knew?! Cristina didn’t! But “graphic designer” is considered a...