Cafecito Podcast

Cafecito Podcast

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Cafecito Podcast episodes

  • Ep. 56: Sports(wo)manlike conduct
    In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz talk sportsmanship in response to the controversy surrounding the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team scoring 13 goals against Thailand during their first match in the Women’s World Cup. Some criticized the U.S. team for their “over the top” celebrations, while others said the team did nothing wrong. Xoel and Yvette weigh in and question whether the criticism stems from a bigger issue.
    34 min
  • Ep. 55: Workplace, Safe Space?
    A recent survey revealed 75 percent of employees want all physical contact banned at work. In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz try to break down this potential policy and its possible effects using their own experiences and understandings of workplace interaction.
    36 min
  • Ep. 54: Insta connect, Insta non-sense

    It’s no secret that the way we communicate with the world has changed. The Instagram phenomenon is the latest example. In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz discuss how, for some, the app is becoming the default way to express yourself and connect with others whether it be new friends, dates or business contacts. The two differ in feelings when it comes to the photo-sharing app and debate the pros and cons of its growing use.

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    40 min
  • Ep. 53: No spoilers please

    Is there such a thing as spoiler etiquette in today’s social media culture? In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz discuss all things spoilers when it comes to major movie releases and anticipated storylines in TV shows. The two question what counts as a spoiler and if there’s any true way to avoid them both on social media and in person.

    31 min
  • Ep. 52: Keeping it real?

    Is it a good idea to return to the old neighborhood after success? In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz explore jealousy in one’s community and the term “keeping it real.” The conversation stems from the tragic recent death of Hip Hop artist and community organizer Nipsey Hussle.

    25 min
  • Ep. 51: Navigating the rigged system

    In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz are joined by Cristobal Villegas to discuss privilege and the higher education system in response to the #CollegeCheatingScandal. As first-generation college students and children of immigrants, the three share their own experiences navigating the higher education system as well as what bigger issues they believe the cheating scandal highlights.

    44 min
  • Ep. 50: The People vs. Jussie Smollett

    In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz are joined by Jasen Lee, of the Voices of Reason podcast, to discuss actor Jussie Smollett’s alleged hate crime case and what followed when his story fell apart. From the support Smollett instantly gained — and later lost — on social media, to what this could mean for future hate crime victims, the three try to make sense of this case.

    41 min
  • Ep. 49: … But does it spark joy?

    In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz chat about the phenomenon surrounding Netflix’s original series “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.” The two discuss Kondo’s famous methods for achieving happiness — including only keeping items that spark joy in you — and examine our culture’s tendency to have too much stuff.

    37 min
  • Ep. 48: The best a man can get?

    In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz discuss Gillette’s recent “We believe” commercial which calls out toxic masculinity. The two react to both the praise and the backlash the ad received while identifying their idea of toxic male behavior.

    38 min

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