On this episode of Latinos Out Loud, Rachel La Loca welcomes back actor Ezekiel Pacheco for another deep discussion on his LA upbringing, how he continues to refine his craft and new on his latest project, At The Gates, which came out on Roku on 10/25.  The film stars Miranda Otto, Noah Wyle and Exekial Pacheco, Vanessa Benavente and Sadie Stanley. Make sure to check it out!  You may have also seen Ezekiel in shows like  “On My Block,” and “Grey’s Anatomy”. He is mentored by Ed Harris and...

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, Rachel La Loca  is on location at the 13th annual Dominican Film Festival. WEPA!  With so many electrifying events celebrating the filmmakers, it was hard to be everywhere! She was able to check out the Dominicans of the Diaspora block of shorts as well a screening of the feature film, Mangu Aquí 2.  Check out mini interviews with actress, Maribel Collazo, returning guest Sargeant Aquilino Gonell, actress Adargiza De Los Santos, Producer Maegan L....

On this episode of Latinos Out Loud, Rachel La Loca is on location at the new Radio Hotel in Washington Heights, NYC. At the top of the episode, Rachel recaps her experience, including loads of moonwalking in and out of the aisles, while seeing MJ The Musical on Broadway. Then she chats with Business Coach, Victoria Jenn Rodriguez about the challenges in being a Latina small business owner, workplace stress, and taking the leap from corporate to entrepreneurship. They also chat about...

On this episode of Latinos Out Loud, Rachel La Loca virtually pulls up on actress Genesis Rodriguez, who stars in season two of LIONESS, the espionage thriller from Oscar nominee Taylor Sheridan. The eight-episode second season premiered Sunday, October 27, with two episodes, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and international markets where the service is available.  The two reminisce on first meeting back on the red carpet of People en Español’s Los 50 Más Bellos and her transition from...

On this episode of #LOL, Rachel virtually meets up with actress Renata Vaca. Renata's energy is infectious, and her talent is immense. You may know her from Saw X, Rosario Tijeras and The X Factor. She currently stars in two powerful projects: she portrays the lead in Apple+’s TV series Midnight Family (premiered on September 25) and costars in Roadside Attraction’s feature film City of Dreams which debuted on August 30.  We learn so much about Renata on this interview...she loves her...

On this episode of Latinos Out Loud, Rachel sits in on the press conference for Season 3 of Vox Machina. If you're like her, you're fascinated by TV and Film based on video games. This series doesn't disappoint, with an amazing roster of talent behind non-stop action. Everything is at stake in the long-awaited Season Three of The Legend of Vox Machina The Chroma Conclave’s path of destruction spreads like wildfire while the Cinder King hunts down Vox Machina. Our lovable band of misfits...

On this episode of Latinos Out Loud, Rachel La Loca chats with award winning actor Ismael Cruz Córdova. Aside from highlighting his current projects, Ismael shares his incredible journey to this point, including traveling form his native Puerto Rico with just two bags of clothes and a pocket full of dreams. He shares his experience of couch surfing to make it to Hollywood, and his desire keep the torch lit for those that will follow him. On THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER Ismael...

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, @RachelLaLoca has the honor of chatting with Mexican comedy legend, Eugenio Derbez. After a decade-long hiatus, Eugenio returns to Spanish-language comedy on the new VIX series Y Llegaron de Noche (They Came at Night). The two chat about the inspiration behind the beautifully shot, Old Hollywood-style comedy series; the little known 1931 Spanish language version of Dracula! Rachel also brings Eugenio back to his childhood, growing up on similar sets...

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, #RachelLaLoca is on location at #RedBull headquarters in NYC. First she recaps comedian PJ Bryan's 40th birthday bash at Comedy in Harlem which featured the stand up of Huge Jay, Sof's Dope and many more. Then, back for a second time on #LOL, she interviews Dominican battle rapper, Adonys. The two chat it up about his current title of Red Bull Batalla NY Regional champ, and his road to the nationals in Miami in a few weeks. Then they remix Get Loud,...

Lights! Cameras! Latino Film Action! On this episode, @RachelLaLoca keeps it REEL and on location at Regal Cinemas in NYC. First off, her review is in! Hear all about the laughter and fun had when she went to see "The Parenting Musical", a hilarious show about raising children, including a song on the "official mom uniform"—yoga pants...playing now at Theatre Row on 42nd Street in NYC. See link below for more information. Then...guess who's back? Founder and Executive Director of The New...

On this LA throwback episode of #LOL, @RachelLaLoca interviews multi-hyphenate writer, filmmaker, actress, model and musician Eliana Reyes on set at Latination studios. The two discuss her new film, Vida Nueva, the inspiration behind it, her roles at Latination, and her Afro-Latina roots. She speaks her truth about family, weight loss, race and much more. You don't want to miss this one! Follow Rachel Follow Eliana While you're at it, follow the yellow brick road :)

On this episode, shot earlier this summer, @RachelLaLoca is on-location at The Heart Tower chatting it up with Kati Fernandez, Senior Director, Head of Development at ESPN. Kati has a fascinating job and is breaking barriers. The two chat about representing for the culture and for females in sports and entertainment, moms on dating apps, sports betting, storytelling, Amazon purchases and more. Check out the episode to laugh and learn! Follow Rachel @RachelLaLoca Follow Kati...

Yo! Yo! Yo! Yo! Yooooooo! I missed you LOL-eros! I hope you're enjoying the summer..please note - it ain't over yet! Enjoy it! Sooooo, I took a quick break to recalibrate, but I'm thrilled to be back to bring you more episodes that entertain, enlighten and educate. On this 404th episode of LOL, I recap my summer vacay aka the Tour De Familia to the South. I also get to recap the AMAZING event I went to before the break where I got to see the pilot episode of Eva Longoria's show, Land of...

On this episode of Latinos Out Loud, @RachelLaLoca chats with Producer, leader and hero in our community, Henry R. Muñoz III. He is 3-time TONY Award nominated and the cofounder of SOMOS US, a healthcare network in NYC treating largely immigrant communities that has been at the forefront of battling the COVID-19 pandemic. Rachel and the comedy troupe, Room 28 actually produced a web series for SOMOS and performed at their live events for the community. Check out the web series here:...

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud @Rachellaloca sits down with New York-based journalist, author, and filmmaker, Alberto Ferreras. The two long-time friends chat about his latest exhibit, Latinos in America: 1935-1945 that highlights Latinos who helped rebuild America after The Great Depression. Running now through June 12th at The Instituto Cervantes in NYC, the installation is a meticulously curated immersive showcase with images of nameless Latinos who made a big impact in this...

On this, the 400th episode of Latinos Out Loud, @Rachel La Loca makes waves and reminisces on LOL , since the beginning of the podcast's time. Recorded in Los Angeles, she is joined by former guest and amiga, Katherine Castro on a luxurious yacht, and the two Latinas chill and cruise backwards to take a look at the show's history. You'll hear snippets and sound bites as the two dig into the crates. Rachel gives thanks to all those who have contributed, including past guests who have all...

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, @RachelLaLoca is still loose in Los Angeles and recording from MiTú studios with comedian, actor and former co-host of the podcast, Andrew Santiago. The two chat it up about their schooling in sketch and improv comedy, Brooklyn roots and longstanding friendship. Andrew's work can be seen in Super Bowl commercials, NBC's Night Court and on the stages of The Upright Citizen's Brigade. He is killin' the game and we take this episode to celebrate another...

On this episode of #LOL, Rachel La Loca is on location at the LatiNation Studios in Los Angeles and sits with CEO, Andrés Palencia. The two chat it up about his role and diverse programming the network offers the Latinè community. Rachel also gets the round up of Andrés' love for math and other passions this culture shifter holds near. They cover how he got his start in entertainment, family, Latino life and more. As the CEO of LatiNation [LATV Evolved], Andres Palencia is at the forefront...

LOL-eros! This is a very special episode of Latinos Out Loud, recorded at WBCR, the CUNY Brooklyn College radio station, and it was produced by some of the students of @RachelLaLoca's Advanced Radio and Podcasting class! Shout out to them (they just got closer to getting an A in the class LOL)! On this episode, Rachel connected virtually with Co-creator, Writer, Co-Executive Producer and Co-star of the hit NBC comedy series “Lopez vs. Lopez, Mayan Lopez! The two Latinas chatted about their...

On this episode of Latinos Out Loud, Rachel La Loca is on location in Marina Del Rey, CA and interviews Jose Diaz, EVP, Strategic Partnerships & Communications of SMAC Entertainment . The company was founded by Michael Strahan and Constance Schwartz-Morini, and is a cultural creator and connector that builds and guides multi-hyphenate, world-class talent towards dynamic and rewarding careers. SMAC also produces content and experiences and incubates businesses that inspire positive change...

On this special bonus episode of #LatinosOutLoud #RachelLaLoca sits down with Founder and Owner of #ConBod and #ConBud on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, Coss Marte. They discuss how his incarceration lead to the creation of his businesses, and how he's giving back to the community that made him. As a business owner who served his time, he is now serving the ex-con community with job opportunities at his businesses, in an effort to truly course-correct lives. The two Dominicanos converse...

On this episode of Latinos Out Loud, Rachel is living la vida loca out in Los Angeles and sits with actor and Groundlings alum, Josh Banday. You may recognize him from shows like Not Dead Yet, where he stars opposite Gina Rodriguez, or the Big Bang Theory or Upload. You may also remember him from the first time Rachel interviewed him on LOL! He's back and talks all about his amazing evolution, mental health and Dad life. These two students of sketch comedy go off on fun tangents galore, so...

On this episode of Latinos Out Loud, Rachel La Loca is on location at MiTU Studios in Los Angeles and interviews actor, Nelson Estevez. You may know him as "Alonso" On The Oval. The two chat about Nelson's cross-country crusade, with Nelson being from NYC and now living and thriving on the west coast. He also covers mental health and how it is becoming Alonso on set. The laughter is lit when the two play a round of Tragos Out Loud, which is available at Targets everywhere. LOL on...

On this very special episode of Latinos Out Loud, Rachel La Loca chats with another one of her comedy she-roes, Selenis Leyva. You may know her from Orange is The New Black, Diary of a Future President, and now we are celebrating her role as "Rosie" on Lopez vs Lopez. Season two of this HILARIOUS show airs on April 2nd on NBC and will be streaming on Peacock. The two funny females chop it up on sketch comedy in NYC, her working with comedy icon, George Lopez, and reminisce on their mutual...