FOX Sports, FIFA Fever, and… Dental Drama?! On this episode of Latinos Out Loud, things get muy loco in the best way. LOL was invited to FOX Sports’ FIFA World Cup 2026 Media Day, where fútbol legends and broadcasting heavyweights like Javier “Chicharito” Hernández, Stu Holden, Alexi Lalas, Carli Lloyd, Rebecca Lowe, and Rob Stone were all in the building — kicking off FOX Sports’ massive, never‑been‑done‑before World Cup coverage.

But plot twist: Rachel La Loca couldn’t make it as she was red-carded and taken out of play because of emergency dental surgery.

So producer and boyfriend Eddie Castro, subbed in, grabbed the mic and conducted the interviews on Rachel’s behalf. And let’s just say — Eddie understood the assignment.

From behind‑the‑scenes excitement to the broadcasters’ hype for 2026, Eddie gets the inside scoop straight from the fútbol royalty themselves. It’s exclusive. It’s hilarious. It’s fútbol‑fueled chaos. And it’s 100% Latinos Out Loud.

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On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud Rachel chats with Federico Laboureau, the co-owner of the creative agency Fuegos LA, who served as the lead production designer for Bad Bunny's epic halftime show. Federico tells us all about Merge Cruise, the first casual mobile game with LGBTQ+ characters at the center of the cast and the story. Created by PeerPlay Games, a LGBTQ+-led game studio focused on entertainment-driven casual mobile games. Founded by a team of gaming and entertainment professionals, PeerPlay builds games that bring the energy, humor, and storytelling of pop culture into the casual mobile category.

Merge Cruise, the studio’s flagship title, is a cozy murder mystery set aboard a 2000s cruise ship, featuring an original cast of queer characters and a camp-inspired narrative. The studio’s creative philosophy is simple: if the team is having fun making it, the players will have fun playing it. The casual mobile category has never produced a flagship queer title.

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On this episode, Rachel La Loca teams up with Victoria Alonso — founder and former President of Production at Marvel Studios. Together, they dive into Victoria’s journey inside Marvel HQ, all of which she unpacks even further in her new book, Possibility is Your Superpower: Unleash Your Infinite Potential.

But then, the conversation takes a turn (insert dramatic music). Victoria flips the script and taps into Rachel La Loca’s own powers, pulling tools from her metaphorical utility belt. Suddenly things get real.

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On this heart‑stopping, eyelash‑extension-fluttering episode of #LatinosOutLoud, drag destiny takes us to RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 11 press day in NYC — a place where sequins shimmer, secrets tremble, and every Queen walks in like she’s hiding a scandal that will be revealed in this very season.

But tragedy… ¡TRAGEDIA! Host, Rachel La Loca could not attend Press Day. (Insert dramatic gasp, clutch pearls, look off into the distance.) Yet from the ashes of this moment rises our haute couture heroine: Denise Delgado‑Pesante — Drag Fashion Show Producer, FIT administrator, and a woman whose halter top alone could halt a runway. She steps in to interview all eighteen Queens of this season. A feat so intense it deserves its own vogue-heavy playlist.

Season 11 of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars premiered on Paramount+ on May 8, 2026, unleashing glamour, alliances and plot twists.

And for the ultimate behind‑the‑scenes glam chisme — run, don’t walk, to Rachel’s Instagram for the recap of the Season 11 Premiere Party held at the elegant Loft at The Virgin Hotel NYC. Who was there you ask? Well...the recently ru-vealed cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 11 - A'keria C. Davenport (Season 11, All Stars 6), April Carrión (Season 6), Aura Mayari (Season 15), Crystal Methyd (Season 12), Hershii LiqCour-Jeté (Season 16), Jasmine Kennedie (Season 14), Joey Jay (Season 13), Kennedy Davenport (Season 7, All Stars 3), Lucky Starzzz (Season 17), Dawn (Season 16), Morphine Love Dion (Season 16), Morgan McMichaels (Season 2, All Stars 3), Mystique Summers (Season 2), Salina EsTitties (Season 15), Sam Star (Season 17), Shuga Cain (Season 11), Silky Nutmeg Ganache (Season 11, All Stars 6), and Vivacious (Season 6)

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On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, Rachel chats with actor Juan Carlos, who plays Bob Newby in the hit Broadway production Stranger Things: The First Shadow.

A seasoned stage performer, he is one of the few Latinos in the cast, and recently returned to the show after a stage injury, which gets talked about on this episode. But Jun Carlos is as excited as ever to be performing again in front of a live audience — he shares his eagerness and emotional and physical journey of his comeback, insights into bringing the beloved character of Bob Newby to the stage, and what it’s like to be part of a Broadway adaptation of a global phenomenon series!

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Juan Carlos’s work spans television, theater, and film. He is currently starring on Broadway in the hit Stranger Things: The First Shadow as a young Bob Newby. He has appeared in acclaimed TV series, including Grey’s Anatomy, The Sex Lives of College Girls, Elsbeth, and the upcoming The Better Sister. A multi-hyphenate creative, Juan Carlos wrote, directed, and edited his own short film, Oh Brother, which is currently making its way through the festival circuit. Passionate about storytelling, mentorship, and sustainable fashion, Juan Carlos is committed to using style and media to promote environmentally conscious practices. He has also taught acting and performance at institutions such as Miami Children’s Theatre and Broadway Arts Alliance.

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On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, Rachel is on location at the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment to interview two-time guest of the podcast, Rafael Espinal. Last time he was on the show was back in December of 2019 when he served on the New York City Council (see episode link below). In January 2020, he resigned from the City Council to become President and Executive Director of the Freelancers Union, a national organization advocating for independent workers. He became Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment in January 2026 appointed by Mayor Mamdani.

Throughout the episode you'll hear about the MOME's vision under Commissioner Espinal's leadership, including how you can get involved in with the Made in NY program, as well as the announcement of two impactful programs for creators and gamers in New York City! See more info below. Rachel and the Commish also play a fun lightening round of questions and answers you don't want to miss!

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On this episode of Latinos Out Loud, Rachel La Loca chats with performing arts pros and mother-daughter duo, Rosalba Rolón and Rosal Colón. Rosalba is the Artistic Director of the Pregones and Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre, while her daughter Rosal is an actress, and has now made her stage directorial debut with The Wedding March. You may know Rosal from the many TV roles she’s played like “Juliana Ayala” on Power Book III: Raising Kanan (Starz) and “Ouija” on Orange is the New Black (Netflix). Her film credits include The Lost Girls (Netflix), The Dead Don’t Die (Focus Features) and Can You Ever Forgive Me? (Fox Searchlight)

Part of the company’s original musical theater repertory, The Wedding March is based on Judith Ortiz Cofer’s acclaimed book Silent Dancing: A Partial Remembrance of a Puerto Rican Childhood. It was first adapted for the stage and directed by Rosalba in 1991, and this revival is a beautiful passing of the baton to her daughter, Rosal.

The production is "a lyrical performance on womanhood, memory, and cultural identity as a Puerto Rican woman reclaims the haunting, humorous, and formative tales passed down by generations of women before her. It’s a moving journey across Puerto Rico and New York, heritage, and transformation.” The show stars Jenyvette Vega, Gabriel Leyva and Fernando Contreras, and runs at the PRTT through May 3.

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On this delectable episode of #LatinosOutLoud, Rachel chats with Chef and Author, Chris Valdes.

Chris is a Cuban-American Miami-based chef, TV personality, celebrity caterer, and cookbook author whose work sits at the intersection of heritage, modern creativity, and community storytelling. Raised in his family’s restaurant, he first gained national recognition as a finalist on Food Network Star, and has since built a loyal audience through his cooking series that centers on culture, family, and the joy of cooking at home.
Chris doesn’t just represent Latin cuisine, but he represents a generation redefining how Latin American identity shows up in today’s cultural conversation.

Rachel continues to use Chef Chris' cookbook in her kitchen, you should too!

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Today marks ten years since the death of iconic pop star Prince.

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud @RachelLaLoca chats with artist, author, philanthropist, and the longtime muse, collaborator, and former wife of Prince, Mayte Garcia.

Mayte now leads Live 4 Love Charities, the nonprofit rooted in Prince’s original philanthropic mission and founded in memory of the son they lost, Amiir. She talks more about this difficult subject on the episode.

On April 21, 2026, Live 4 Love Charities will host its Glam Slam Benefit at the W Hollywood, an evening dedicated to celebrating Prince’s enduring cultural and philanthropic impact.  The City of Los Angeles will proclaim today, April 21st, as Prince Day and the Hollywood Sign and other city monuments will glow with purple in honor of him.

Through her leadership, Mayte has continued to build on a legacy of compassion, creative empowerment, and service — ensuring that Prince’s impact is not only remembered but actively carried forward.

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On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, Rachel La Loca chats with Roberto Pazos, Executive Director of the Filmed in Peru Festival, kicking off TODAY! The two chat about all the festival offers, from networking, a spotlight on Peruvian culture and screenings across cities, such as Miami, New York, Long Island and Stamford, CT.

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