American Vida

For the very first time I openly share my coming out story. While everyone in my friends, colleagues, and family circle know I'm gay, I don't really talk about it on my show or podcast. With LGBTQ+ rights under attack I felt it was important for me to boldly share my story for Pride Month this year. I hope you find inspiration, tolerance, love, and a better understanding of the LGBTQ+ community in this podcast. Share it with a friend!

To Chola or not to Chola? A discussion on the inner culture war of how Latinos are portrayed online and in Hollywood. We discuss both sides and what is the right answer to this? With featured guest Samantha Najera- Actress, and Co-Founder and Producer of the Bean and Chisme Show.

Snow Tha Product is one of the most talented rappers in the game, hands down. Catch Tito's chat with her as they talk about her influences, her love for Mexico, life on her ranch, the benefit of being true to yourself, and so much more! Be sure to share this podcast with a friend!

Sebastian Yatra calls Tito Caballero from his house in Los Angeles. In this chat they talk about what it was like for Sebastian to tour with Enrique Igesias & Ricky Martin. Plus, he also talks about his Oscar Nomination for "Dos Oruguitas" from the Disney movie "Encanto." Sebastian also talks about the meaning behind the title of his new album, "Dharma." He speaks on accepting and embracing our reality for what it is, accepting our present state. Love yourself. Letting go of our egos and expectations so that we may live freely. Check out this powerful and inspirational chat with Sebastian Yatra and share it with a friend!

George Lopez is an astronaut, AND he is still in orbit around the moon. Listen to this podcast and that will make much more sense. Our chat covers everything from his new line of weed vaporo, to how he met retired LASD retired lieutenant Gil Carillo from the Netflix show Night Stalker, and George also drops some real dope words of empowerment at the end. Those are only a couple of the topics, we dive into so much more. Enjoy the chat and please share it with a friend!

So many ghost stories and so little time. Check out our first episode of our 6-part Latin-X-Files series where we talk about the ghost tracks in San Antonio, TX. We've invited Mike Cardenas and the Midnight Paranormal Society to our series to help bring some research and perspective to the topics we'll be discussing in the next few episodes. Give it a listen... if you dare.

Join us for an inspiring chat with ABC News Anchor John Quiñones as he shares his story of struggle, success, and his passion to showcase the heroes among us. You'll discover how he was destined to do "What Would You Do" on ABC, and he also has some words of encouragement for others looking to pursue their dreams. Plus, we talk about one thing that we do as Latinos that we need to stop doing so that we can make the career and money moves we deserve. This is one of my favorite episodes. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed recording it, and don't forget to share it with a friend!

Jeff Valdez is pioneer in media who has worked relentlessly to create opportunities for Latinos in mainstream media. He actively changed the face of TV as co-founder and Executive Producer of Sí TV, which was a Latino-themed cable network where Valdez developed English-language TV content for Latino audiences that appealed to both Latinos and non-Latinos. What Jeff Valdez has been doing for TV, our host Tito Caballero has been doing for radio throughout his career, creating content and a space for the Latinx community. We hope you enjoy the chat between these two media pioneers who are both passionate about Latino representation in mainstream media. As we kick off Hispanic Heritage Month in South Texas, and with the Jeff Valdez's HA Comedy Festival bringing some of the biggest Latino names in entertainment to South Texas, it's only fitting for our first feature to spotlight Jeff's story, which is deeply rooted in San Antonio. Listen to this podcast and discover how Jeff's ties to San Antonio go back 20 years, before anyone knew his roster of talent like George Lopez, Carlos Mencia, Gabriel Iglesias, and more.

A lovely, intimate chat with global singer, songwriter, and producer VASSY. We're blending backgrounds and cultures, and we're coming together for the love of music. That's the song we're playing in this episode. From the culture shock of moving to a new country, landscape and thunderstorm moods, to inspiring more reggaeton and dance collaborations from the heavy hitters, we catch a vibe and we hope you do to. Enjoy this episode and share it with a friend!

The Navaira family's influence on South Texas Hispanic culture and music is monumental. Emilio and Raulito Navaira were the symbol a generation that helped shape Hispanics in mainstream media. They embodied the bicultural lifestyle that started here in South Texas and has influenced the entire country. In this episode of American Vida we speak with Raulito's children Destiny and Rigo, and they share their thoughts on Hispanic Heritage Month, and what life was like growing up Navaira. We hope you enjoy this podcast, and please share it with a friend!

Chris Perez returns for a chat with Tito Caballero as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in South Texas, and he came with great stories! We learn how Chris has managed the pandemic, some great stories about Selena, and you don't want to miss how he met Carlos Santana for the first time! Find a quiet space, grab some hot chocolate or un cafecito and enjoy an intimate chat with Chris Perez as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

We catch up with Chris Perez to talk about how pulling out a bag of Serrano peppers at a fancy Italian restaurant turned into a successful product venture with Perez Pepper Sauce. We also talk about his heartache and life after Selena's passing. Please share the podcast with a friend!

On the eve of his gig, kicking off the iconic San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo with the 24th Annual Bar-B-Que Cook Off & Festival we catch up with San Antonio cultural icon Michael Salgado. We talk about his life on both sides of the border, his passion for country music, and much more. Share the podcast with a friend and be sure to subscribe to American Vida!

San Antonio wakes up with these two wonderful ladies every weekday on KENS 5 with Great Day SA! We welcome Cristina Blackwell & Roma Villavicencio for a chat and we talk about everything from funny things our parents do and say, to embarrassing moments, the love for living a bi-cultural life, and dare we say KARAOKE? Hear Roma's personal story about fighting and beating cancer, and how it has inspired her to live her life to the fullest in every way. Get to know our favorite morning TV hosts in San Antonio OFF camera! Don't forget to share this iHeartRadio podcast with a friend!

Our efforts paid off! LeBron's crazy idea of trying to trademark Taco Tuesday has been denied. We created a counter protest on the air at 104.5 Latino Hits of #WeAreTacoTuesday, and now, thankfully it has been denied! We made it to the local news station, and if you missed it here it is. I'm still going to take my #WeAreTacoTuesday sign with me to the AT&T Center when he comes to San Antonio. Listen as the "Taco Wall Guy," Eatmigos, and myself basically talk a lot of smack about this whole ridiculous trademark application!! If you don't like LeBron, you'll LOVE this podcast. Enjoy!

Remember the famous "I Love Tacos So Much" viral mural? If not, google it, we'll wait. The mural creator Luis Muñoz is our guest this week! We talk about the story behind the mural, we discuss street art, we talk politics, immigration, his job as Executive Producer at KENS-TV's "Great Day SA," and we discuss the best taco shops in the taco capitol of the world, San Antonio! Be sure to share this podcast with a friend and we hope you enjoy getting to know Luis Muñoz!

This is a story about two brothers who took a $20 yo-yo investment and turned it into a major events company that prides itself in creating a positive cultural experience for San Antonio. They are the founders of Rocket Turtle Social, and Michelada Madness, and they have a powerful story that is sure to inspire all of us to achieve our greatest potential. Share the podcast and maybe we can plant a seed for the next Sanchez brothers story.

We're excited to showcase south side San Antonio native Vanessa Del Fierro! She fiercely embraces her bi-cultural identity in her music and other creative endeavors. You can hear her music inside the iHeartRadio app, and you can hear her story in this episode of American Vida. Be sure to share this podcast with a friend and stay until the end because she takes out her guitarra and does a live studio performance for us!

Yanuis is a reggaeton artist from San Antonio, Texas with musical roots that connect him to Spanish music legends like Cornelio Reyna and Ramon Ayala. I love that with this podcast we can talk about those legends and also include Jay-Z and Russ in that same conversation. We get to know the Yanuis story, raw and unfiltered. We touch on the serious topic of Latino men and depression, and we hopefully inspire folks to talk about their battles and be ok with it. Don't forget to share this podcast with a friend, and look out for new music from Yanuis!

It was our pleasure to have a chat with King Tonyo, a rising San Antonio artist. In this podcast you'll find out what music his mom played as a kid when it was time to clean up, and you'll hear his story about life pushing him into an artistic space. King Tonyo keeps it 100% real, and we think that's why so many people love him. We hope you enjoy getting to know him and don't forget to listen to his music inside the iHeartRadio app!

This marks the 25th year that the San Antonio Film Festival has put together an event that brings San Antonio film professionals and enthusiasts together for a week of cinema, networking, and awareness. Tito invited the founder and Executive Director Adam Rocha in this episode to talk about his vision, and to drop some knowledge and inspiration. We hope you take some time to learn a little more about all of the things the San Antonio Film Festival offers the community, and please share this podcast with a friend!The mission of the SAFILM – San Antonio Film Festival, a nonprofit 501(c)3, is to serve as an accessible and inclusive platform for artists in the category of cinema and provide cinematic culture to a diverse audience. The San Antonio Film Festival showcases films from around the world while nurturing, fostering, and developing filmmakers of all ages.

From the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center on the west side of San Antonio to New York City and Paris! That’s what San Antonio native Agosto Cuellar is doing. He's taking his collection, with roots that run deep in the San Antonio arts community to New York and Paris. Agosto is a fashion icon in San Antonio who has an incredible story and who has influenced and inspired countless people including Tim Gunn from Bravo's Project Runway. Take the time to hear his story and share this podcast with a friend! You'll be inspired by his passion for fashion!

Anyone can tell a joke, a great comic can do stand up, but it takes a genius to be able to make people laugh, educate them, and inspire them at the same time. That's what John Leguizamo is bringing to his new tour "Latin History For Morons." Find out what sparked his inspiration for this new project, and learn a little bit about his Emmy nomination for the Netflix series "When They See Us," which was produced by Oprah. John Leguizamo is an American-Latino icon, and having him on our American Vida podcast was truly an honor. Enjoy our chat and don't forget to share the podcast with a friend!

Have you ever worked with someone for a while only to find out that they are actually a rockstar? That's what happened to our host Tito Caballero when he discovered the very talented San Antonio band The Lost. You can hear their music inside the iHeartRadio app, and please give them a listen before or after this podcast, you'll thank us later! The song "Get Your Mind Right" is our new motivational anthem!

Good morning y'all! Have you heard of Nico and his friend/cameraman Gabe? They are spreading positivity all over the world and grabbing the attention of celebs like Joseph Gordon-Levitt and the Kardashians. Born in Mexico City, raised in San Antonio, and attending his first year at UTSA, Nico has gone viral folks. You might have seen him on your social feed or in the news, and all because of a very simple "good morning y'all." If you don't know what I'm talking about just google "good morning y'all." We talk with Nico about how he went viral, and we'll try to say "good morning y'all" in as many different languages as possible. Share this podcast with a friend!

On this podcast we feature San Antonio actor Anthony Guajardo who played Miguel in The Walking Dead, and he has a couple of new movies out this year. Anthony talks about growing up on the west side of San Antonio, how he convinced his mom to let him be an actor, and his most embarrassing moment. Tito Caballero then sets Anthony up for his 2nd most embarrassing moment, and Anthony delivers an award-winning performance. Carlton Zeus makes his encore visit to American Vida to talk about his role in Anthony's new movie "Margarita Man," and share stories of the two of them being necios in Texas.

She stood up to major record labels who tried to strip her Mexican heritage from her name, she's cousin to bi-cultural pioneer Linda Ronstadt, and she tours with artists like Los Lobos and Los Lonely Boys, embracing her bi-cultural roots at every turn. Lisa Morales talks with us about the stories behind her lyrics, and she pulls out her guitar for an exclusive unplugged American Vida performance.

Zeus was the king of Greek gods who lived on Mt. Olympus, he was the god of sky and thunder, and his symbol was lightning. In this episode you'll meet his Texas son, Carlton. Born in Madrid, Spain and raised Brownsville, Texas Carlton Zeus is lyrically lightning on a mic, especially for Tejanos. His ability to create music that bridges the gap between Mexican and American Vida via Tejas is mesmerizing. Join us as we talk about his time serving our country, and the most valuable lesson he learned while doing so. Don't forget to check out his music inside the iHeartRADIO app, and "Necio Cumbia" is a great song to start with!

Fact: Cumbias bring people together. This week we catch up with a 13-piece indie orquesta Latina, all millennials who have a deep passion for sounds from generations past, and a commitment to making them relevant today. Volcán is serving cumbias up in hipster venues across the great state of Texas. Join us as we break bread and talk about the SATX music scene, the rich culture that has influenced their sound, and how they bridge society's cultural gaps through cumbias.