Cafecito Podcast

Have you ever loaned money to a friend and had a tough time getting it back? In this episode, Xoel Càrdenas and Yvette Cruz talk about financial boundaries in relationships and share their own positive and negative experiences. The two also discuss how online retailer Amazon has changed the way we shop and ask each other whether the company is getting too big for comfort.

It seems like there's a "mob mentality" when it comes to shaming others on social media. In this episode, Xoel Càrdenas and Yvette Cruz talk about why people seem to join the crowd during negative times on social media. The two also discuss habits — both good and bad — and share experiences on how they, at one point, kicked a habit. Lastly, the topic of sleep (or lack thereof) is brought up.

It seems like everything from TV shows to movies to fashion trends are getting a reboot. In this episode full of nostalgia, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz talk about some of the things they'd like to see make a comeback and what belongs in the past. And in an ode to Latino TV and movies, the two look back on some of the Latino programming that shaped their lives.

In this episode, Xoel Càrdenas and Yvette Cruz discuss their thoughts on artists and athletes using their celebrity for social activism. Also, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Xoel and Yvette talk “nuestras palabras” and their different meanings according to different Latin American countries.

For the iPhone's 10th anniversary, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz discuss the evolution of the iconic mobile device and how it has transformed everyday life. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Xoel and Yvette reminisce about what it was like growing up Hispanic and some of the distinctive things about it. The two also take a moment for the Mexican and Puerto Rican communities dealing with widespread devastation after recent natural disasters.

In the premiere episode of KSL Cafecito, hosts Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz discuss speaking Spanish and how the language has evolved around them and in mainstream media. They also give their thoughts on veganism and its growing popularity. Lastly, Xoel and Yvette reminisce about their best and worst quinceañera memories.