Latinos Out Loud

By Rachel La Loca/Latinos Out LoudComedy Society & Culture Comedy Interviews

Latinos Out Loud episodes

October 16From Scroll to Screen OUT LOUD: w/ ALZA Festival Founder Pete Torres
Is vertical Is the new viral? This week on Latinos Out Loud, Rachel La Loca takes you behind the scenes of one of the most exciting new developments in entertainment: vertical storytelling.
Rachel sits down with Pete Torres, founder and CEO of the inaugural ALZA Festival, New York City's first festival dedicated exclusively to microdramas and vertical storytelling. Created to celebrate the creators, innovators, and visionaries redefining how stories are told on our phones and beyond, ALZA is bringing this rapidly growing format to the big screen for a first-of-its-kind cultural experience.
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The conversation gets even more personal as Rachel shares her excitement about being part of The Super, the acclaimed vertical drama series written and directed by Romel Rodriguez, which has been nominated as part of the festival lineup. During ALZA Festival, Rachel will also introduce the screening and moderate the audience Q&A following the premiere of new episodes. Come through! This Saturday, October 17th!
Together, Rachel and Pete discuss:
The rise of vertical storytelling and microdramas

Why ALZA chose New York City as its launchpad

How creators are building audiences in the mobile-first era

The future of entertainment, filmmaking, and digital content

What festival-goers can expect from this groundbreaking event
Whether you're a filmmaker, content creator, podcast lover, or simply curious about what's next in entertainment, this episode offers a front-row seat to the future of storytelling.
️Festival Dates: October 16-18, 2026
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19 min
October 10A NY Voice with National Impact: OUT LOUD from Podcast Movement NYC
What does it take to turn a local voice into a national platform? And how do you keep the momentum going for 500 episodes?
In this special episode of Latinos Out Loud, we're bringing you live insights straight from Podcast Movement NYC, where Rachel La Loca had the honor of hosting a dream-come-true session at one of the podcasting industry's most respected conferences.
Rachel shares the journey of building a distinctly New York voice while creating content that resonates far beyond the five boroughs. From humble beginnings to reaching the milestone of 500 episodes, she pulls back the curtain on the passion, perseverance, community, and cafecito-fueled hustle required to stay consistent in the ever-evolving world of podcasting.
Joining Rachel onstage is friend of the show and returning LOL guest, Commissioner Rafael Espinal, Commissioner of the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment. Rafael discusses the city's growing commitment to supporting creators, entrepreneurs, podcasters, and storytellers through resources and opportunities designed to help New Yorkers amplify their voices and build sustainable creative careers.
Together, they explore:
How authenticity can become your biggest competitive advantage

The realities of sustaining a podcast for 500 episodes

The power of representing New York culture on a national stage

Resources available to creators through the Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment

Why now is an exciting time to be a storyteller, podcaster, and content creator
Whether you're an aspiring podcaster, a seasoned creator, or simply someone chasing a big dream, this episode is packed with inspiration, practical insights, and reminders that your voice matters.
Hit play and join us for a conversation about purpose, persistence, and the power of showing up, episode after episode.
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28 min
September 27From Corporate to Comedy OUT LOUD with Sofia Negron aka Sof's Dope
This week on Latinos Out Loud, Rachel La Loca sits down with comedian, trailblazer, and dear friend Sofia Negrón for a conversation filled with laughs, inspiration, and pride.
Fresh off the success of the sold-out "Puerto Ricans vs. Dominicans" comedy show at New York City's iconic United Palace, Sofia shares what it was like bringing together two vibrant cultures for a night of unforgettable comedy and community. She also opens up about her bold leap from the corporate world into stand-up comedy, proving that betting on yourself can lead to incredible opportunities.
The conversation goes beyond punchlines as Rachel and Sofia reflect on the power of collaboration, culture, and why when Latinos support one another, everybody wins. It's a heartfelt and hilarious episode about embracing your roots, chasing your dreams, and lifting up the community along the way.
The ladies also react to a clip from Project Pulso's "Tía's Choice," diving into the age-old stereotype that all Latino men cheat. With plenty of laughs and real talk, Rachel and Sofia unpack cultural expectations, dating myths, and whether our tías really know best when it comes to relationships.
In this episode:
Sofia's sold-out Puerto Ricans vs. Dominicans show at United Palace

Leaving corporate America to pursue comedy full-time

Building community through laughter

Why collaboration, not competition, is the real key to success
Press play for laughs, motivation, and a reminder that when Latinos come together, we are unstoppable.
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31 min
September 12 Lights, Camera, Cultura OUT LOUD w/ Calixto Chinchilla and Taylor Hosking
This week, Rachel La Loca steps into the director's chair for an inspiring conversation with two creative powerhouses making major moves in film and storytelling: Calixto Chinchilla, Founder and Executive Director of the New York Latino Film Festival (NYLFF), and filmmaker Taylor Hosking.
For 26 years, NYLFF has been the premier destination for Latino cinema, helping launch the careers of actors, writers, directors, and digital creators while amplifying Latino voices on screen. Calixto shares the incredible journey of building NYLFF into a cultural institution, what today's filmmakers need to do to stand out, and his honest take on where Latino representation in Hollywood stands right now.
Rachel also chats with filmmaker Taylor Hosking about the power of storytelling, creative collaboration, and the importance of authentic voices behind the camera.
In this episode: The evolution of the New York Latino Film Festival over the last 26 years, what catches a festival programmer's eye in today's competitive film landscape, the wins, challenges, and future of Latino representation in entertainment, how NYLFF's Futuro Digital Conference is connecting digital creators with opportunities in traditional filmmaking and why diverse stories matter now more than ever!
This conversation is a masterclass for creators, filmmakers, digital storytellers, and anyone who believes in the power of Latino voices. It’s equal parts inspiration, education, and LOL‑level entertainment.
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For tickets and more information: https://nylatinofilmfestival.com/2026
ABOUT TAYLOR'S FILM:
West Side Familia is an indie film exploring the intersection of Puerto Rican and Black history on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, the origins of the Rock Steady Crew, and the Puerto Rican liberation movement of the 1970s.
Taylor Hosking is a New York City-based culture journalist, filmmaker, podcast producer, and screenwriter who has written for The Atlantic and Vice, and produced lead audio documentaries for HBO, Netflix, Sony, Apple, NPR, and The New Yorker. She’s the director and producer on her 2026 debut film, “West Side Familia”.
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41 min
August 25 Sea World Orlando OUT LOUD
On this episode Rachel La Loca dives deep — literally and emotionally — into the wild, splash‑happy world of SeaWorld Orlando. From the shimmering schools of fish to the big‑boss sharks, check out some of the amazement Sea World has to offer. Dive in and TURN UP as Rachel La Loca and the familia storm SeaWorld Orlando for a splash‑soaked, scream‑filled, laugh‑out‑loud takeover. Fish? Fierce. Sharks? Shady. Seals and sea lions? Straight comedians. Dolphins? Serving superstar flips. Orcas? Bringing the drama. And the Mako coaster? It's Orlando’s tallest and fastest roller coaster...Rachel and Eddie barely made it out alive. This episode is pure aquatic chaos — La Loca style. Later on in the episode, Rachel chats with a Latina Sea World Ambassador who breaks down how the park cares for, rescues, and rehabilitates sea life — all while Rachel tries not to adopt a sea lion on the spot.
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16 min
August 14 The Suite Life of Entertainment OUT LOUD w/ Paul Caine
The 2026 FIFA World Cup my have wrapped, but on this episode of Latinos Out Loud Rachel La Loca reunites with a former colleague and industry titan Paul Caine, now President of On Location, the official hospitality provider for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and many other live events.
Paul breaks down the On Location elevated fan experience, including hospitality packages that create life-long memories--like you sitting right on the soccer pitch, witnessing the Trophy Presentation, or even a private meet‑and‑greet with a sports legend.
Rachel and Paul dig into why this was the largest FIFA World Cup Hospitality program ever executed, how FIFA World Cup 26 has reshaped sports tourism across North America, and what fans can expect next as On Location gears up for the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games and Super Bowl LXI — all experiences fans can secure now through official hospitality packages at www.onlocationexp.com
Along the way, Rachel and Paul revisit their days woking at People en Español, swapping war stories from the marketing trenches, and reminiscing on the good times. Spoiler:you'll hear real-life stories about megastar encounters with Taylor Swift, Shakira, Micky Dolenz, Roger Daltrey and more.
About Paul Caine Paul Caine is the President of On Location, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), overseeing a global portfolio of premium experiences across more than 150 rightsholders, including the NFL, NCAA, UFC, IOC, FIFA, and PGA of America. If there’s a major event with a VIP section, Paul probably built it.
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28 min
July 28Afro-Latino Culture OUT LOUD!
An estimated 6 million Americans identify as Afro- Latino...the term highlights the growing number of people who embrace their African Ancestry with their Latino ethnicity. It's no surprise that New York has the highest number of Afro-Latinos, followed by California, then Florida. One of the largest celebrations of Afro-Latino culture is taking place on August 1st in Los Angeles. Thousands will gather in downtown Los Angeles for a festival featuring the music, art, food and fashion that celebrates the richness of the Afro-Latino diaspora. This is more than a festival ... it's a movement and on this episode Rachel is joined by the woman leading this movement, festival founder Sharon Cruz and one of her co-hosts, Emmy Nominated actor and Afro-Panameno J. August Richards. The group chat about the history of the fest why events like this are so important and much more.
The Afro-Latino Culture Fest has grown into a nationally recognized cultural destination, creating visibility for Afro-Latino communities while fostering education, cultural preservation, and international collaboration. The festival is presented by the Afro-Latino Education & Arts Collective (ALEAC) and produced by Curly Rican Entertainment.
Programming will include:
Live music and dance performances

Afro-Latino and Afro-Caribbean cultural showcases

Artist conversations and panel discussions

Black and Latino-owned food vendors

Artisan marketplace

Family and youth educational activities

Heritage exhibits

Interactive cultural experiences
Afro-Latino Culture Fest 2026
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Time: 4pm-10pm
Location: LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, Downtown Los Angeles
www.afrolatinoculturefest.com for more info
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ABOUT J. AUGUST RICHARDS: Best known for his iconic roles as Charles Gunn on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer spinoff Angel and superhero Mike Peterson/Deathlok on Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., J. August Richards is a force of nature whose career spans four decades and over 250 hours of television. A seven-time series regular, he has demonstrated world-class range across projects as varied as The Temptations, Council of Dads, and Vampire Academy. A proud Afro-Latino of Panamanian descent, Richards brings both personal and artistic investment to celebrating this community. Daytime Emmy-nominated for writing, directing, and acting on the YouTube series Giants, he is now putting all his talents together for the first time — stepping both in front of and behind the camera to make his feature film directorial debut with Convenience, from his own original screenplay.
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26 min
July 20 The Action Lab NY x Latinos Out Loud Presents: Besties OUT LOUD w/ Glory Mora and Sasha Merci
Best friends, comedians, and social media stars Glory Mora and Sasha Merci join host Rachel La Loca for a HERlarious episode packed with laughs, real talk, and plenty of Dominican storytelling. From friendship confessions to getting a behind-the-curtain look at life on the comedy stage, the trio dives into everything from relationships and career highs to the moments that keep them grounded. Then things get competitive with "Bestie… ¿Sí O No?", a game that puts Glory and Sasha's bestie bond to the ultimate test. Will they prove they're true ride-or-dies... or expose each other's secrets (or both)? Tune in to one of the funniest episodes of Latinos Out Loud yet!
Plus, Glory and Sasha share all the details on their upcoming Morir Soñando Podcast Live show at the Gramercy Theatre NYC on 7/25—a night of comedy, culture, storytelling, and surprises you won't want to miss. LOL-eros YOU CAN WIN FREE TICKETS! Peep the latest post on the @WeAreLatinosOutLoud Instagram page for details on how to win...
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52 min
July 14 The Action Lab NY x Latinos Out Loud Presents: Luis Ortiz, Creating Voces OUT LOUD
This episode is brought to you by The Evergreen Initiative at The Action Lab NY, whom recently appointed Rachel La Loca as an Artist In Action Fellow! A round of virtual applause please!
The Action Lab brings together organizers, artists, and cultural leaders to build the strategies and creative infrastructure movements need to win. Through the Evergreen Initiative, art isn't just a backdrop for social change—it's one of the most powerful forces shaping how we understand the world, honor our communities, and imagine what's possible.
So whether we're laughing with groundbreaking women in comedy (stay tuned for the next episode of LOL!), talking with filmmakers documenting the climate crisis, or sharing stories that challenge and inspire us, this partnership was developed to connect with people using creativity to move culture forward. Learn more about the org at www.actionlabny.org.
Speaking of using creativity to move the culture forward, this episode's guest has been giving filmmakers a conduit for their stories for decades. A thought leader for those of us in media, Luis Ortiz is the Managing Director of Latino Public Broadcasting (LPB), the largest Latino content developer and funder in public media. He is responsible for overseeing the development, financing, and production of Latino-themed programming broadcast on PBS.
Luis is also the Series Producer for VOCES-- LPB's acclaimed PBS documentary series. VOCES highlights the best of Latino arts, culture, and history, bringing powerful stories from established and new filmmakers to a national audience. See below for more info on this season's films. You can catch them on PBS right now! www.pbs.org/show/voces/
My Queerceañera: Coming Of Age At 50
Marcos Nieves (Producer/Director)
In honor of Pride Month, VOCES SHORTS kicks off with this portrait of Karyna, an immigrant transgender woman in Arizona about to turn 50, who is determined to fulfill her lifelong dream of celebrating her quinceañera. Despite her family and society not fully accepting her, she strives to pave the way for other transgender women to celebrate their true selves, regardless of age and their circumstances in life.
Juana Pelos
Maria Mealla (Writer/Director)
This sly comedy is the story of Juana, who is entering puberty and dealing with all that comes with it, including body hair. Relentlessly bullied, with no support from her mother in shedding her hairy shame, Juana crusades into the new world of hair removal behind her mom’s back.
My Name Is Annabel
Amity Hoffmann and Ida Joglar (Producer/Directors)
Annabel Hernandez, a performer with Down syndrome from Wichita, Kansas, shares her life and interviews friends and family about their perceptions of people with Down syndrome in this intimate documentary portrait.
Farmers Of The Sea
Juan Carlos Dávila (Director)
Caribbean fishermen are desperately trying to adapt to rising sea temperatures. This documentary follows a crew of fishermen in Vieques, Puerto Rico, who are forced to navigate further and further into the open sea in order to catch enough fish to make a living.
Sangre Violenta, Sangre Violeta
Arturo R. Jiménez and Edna Diaz (Directors)
Why does the Mexican government consider the feminist movement a bigger threat than most drug cartels? In this powerful film, a grieving father, an inspiring musician and survivor, and a radical feminist collective confront the horrifying reality of the epidemic of gender violence in Mexico.
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For over 28 years, Latino Public Broadcasting (LPB) has been developing award-winning film and digital media that explores the history, arts and culture of Latino Americans, bringing these powerful and illuminating stories to a national audience on PBS — on TV, online and on the PBS app.
LPB projects have spotlighted Latino contributions to the arts (Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined, John Leguizamo’s Road to Broadway, Raúl Julia: The World’s a Stage); told the story of Latino icons from Dolores Huerta to Luis Valdez, Tito Puente to Celia Cruz, Ruben Salazar to Roberto Clemente; explored history and politics through a Latino lens (John Leguizamo’s American Historia,Latino Vote 2024); and told stories from Mexico, Puerto Rico and Latin America (Water for Life, Reportero), many as part of its signature PBS series VOCES.
LPB programs have won over 130 awards, including three prestigious George Foster Peabody Awards as well as Emmys, Imagen Awards and documentary awards at the Sundance Film Festival, including Festival Favorite, Audience Award, NEXT Special Award for Creative Expression, and Best Director. LPB has been the recipient of the Norman Lear Legacy Award and the NCLR Alma Award for Special Achievement – Year in Documentaries. Sandie Viquez Pedlow is executive director of LPB; Edward James Olmos is co-founder and chairman.
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28 min
July 05 Loca OUT LOUD: A Student Interview with Rachel
On this full‑circle episode recorded at Gene Free Studios at the Five Towns College Radio station, Rachel La Loca sits down with one of her former students, rising media maven Isabel Escobar, for a conversation that’s equal parts heartfelt, hilarious, and hella Latino.
Isabel flips the script and puts Rachel in the hot seat—digging into her journey from classroom mentor to podcast powerhouse, the chaos and joy of creating Latino‑centered comedy, and the real talk behind staying proud and OUT LOUD!
Expect wisdom, laughs, and a few reflective moments as Rachel looks back on her legacy, the role of mentorship, and the magic of watching your students soar.
A homecoming episode with sabor, corazón, and a whole lot of LOL's.
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35 min

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