Mando & Friends

The legendary DJ Vice stops by Mando & Friends! If you’ve ever been to a club in your life or have aspired to be a DJ, you know of Vice. Episode 2 of M&F (Season 2) presented by Verizon is a special one. Vice talks everything from his Mexican roots to the early spark that ignited his DJ career as a kid growing up in Echo Park — to his friendship with the late DJ AM that changed his life. Get ready to be inspired and add some new songs to your party playlist.

This isn’t an interview. Just a convo between friends.

On the first episode of season 2, we have Jen Munoz. A Mexican American professional soccer player from Montebello, California who at her young age has already left her mark in the sport and her fans hearts. She’s an all-star in her own right, playing for “El Mas Grande,” Club America in Mexico’s capital and getting called up to play for the Mexican National team. Jen is a strong advocate for woman empowerment — and standing up against women being objectified in sports.

In May of this year she announced that she was retiring from football. Leaving one’s lifelong career to start a new journey is never an easy one. For Muñoz, she knew it was time to focus on other passions and start her next chapter. Jen Munoz is a true trailblazer and she’s just getting started. What’s next for this 'goleadora?' Find our on Mando & Friends episode 1 with Jen Muñoz streaming now.

This isn’t an interview. Just a convo between friends.

Rapper, musician and entrepreneur, Snow Tha Product stops by Mando & Friends! The trailblazing rapper opens up about how she got introduced to mariachi music, signing with a major label and her transition of becoming a successful "no management, no label" boss. Snow gets real about her unique journey, overcoming the challenges of being a Mexican-American rapper and her passion of helping her friends, family and fans.

Marcelo joins us on #MandoAndFriends to talk about football, music and his epic journey. We take it back to when he was first motivated by his grandfather to playing on the same pitch as his idols. He also talks about what his personal experiences throughout the pandemic, breaks down his top 5 favorite rappers and tells us who he thinks is greatest football player of all time.

Singer and songwriter Chesca stops by Mando & Friends to talk it up! She takes us back to where it all started; from being the lead singer of her dad's band — to having the number 1 song on Billboard‘s Latin Chart. Chesca also shares her traumatic injury as a kid and how she used that as motivation to continue her dream.

Actress, creator and East Los Angeles native Annie Gonzalez stops by Mando & Friends! Annie takes us on an inspiring journey; from her humble beginnings in East LA to landing a role on the hit Netflix series 'Gentefied.' She also opens up about the importance of mental health, healing from within — and shares next moves in her rising career.

This isn’t an interview. Just a convo between friends.

Radio/TV host and creator of Wordaful, Liz Hernandez stops by Mando & Friends! Liz talks about her first time on the radio, from winning tickets at sixteen to being on the nation's biggest morning show. She talks about the importance of mental health, her gratitude-journaling and discusses the importance of affirmations.

This isn’t an interview. Just a convo between friends.

DJ Angie Vee stops by Mando & Friends to tell us about her journey as a DJ. From being quizzed on songs by her dad, to her realizing she wanted to become a professional DJ, to live streams during quarantine. She opens up to Mando Fresko about her career journey, proud of being a product of her environment and why representation is important. Find out what's next for DJ Angie Vee!

This isn’t an interview. Just a convo between friends.

Becky G is in the building! On this special episode of #MandoAndFriends, the singer, songwriter and actress shares her experience growing up in Inglewood, California to her inspiring career journey and everything in between. Things get deep as Mando Fresko and Becky G open up about anxiety, the importance of mental health and breaking generational traumas.

This isn’t an interview. Just a convo between friends.

Panamanian rap duo Raka Rich and Raka Dun of Los Rakas stop by Mando & Friends! Los Rakas talk to us about the hyphy movement, Bay Area legends and how they are the pioneers of their own genre. Plus, Los Rakas talk about their support system, what a legacy means to them and why giving back to their community is beyond important.

This isn’t an interview. Just a convo between friends.