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Love Island USA Is Back! + The Summer of Soccer With Xfinity 05.06.2026 17min

Summer TV is officially back, and for this episode, I’m sharing what's currently taking over my screen—from Love Island USA to a true crime docuseries. Plus, the world's biggest soccer event is almost here, and I'm talking about why I finally want to follow along while I also sit down with Javier Garcia, Senior Vice President of Multicultural at Comcast, to discuss the cultural significance of this event, changing media habits, and why this moment is bigger than just soccer. Down to a T Hoste...

Solo Episode: Before I Become a Mom 28.04.2026 18min

It’s Episode 50 (!), and before we head into Season 3, we’re marking this in-between moment with a very personal solo episode. Thati opens up about what’s been on her mind before becoming a mom — from anticipation and identity shifts to the complicated mix of gratitude, fear, and everything in between. She shares the things people don’t always say out loud about this season of life, and why Mother’s Day feels especially meaningful this year, with a little help from Amazon. Down to a T Hoste...

Q&A Episode: The Decisions That Shaped My Life 16.12.2025 18min

The Q&A is back! And once again, you did not disappoint with the questions. You went straight for the deep stuff, and we love it. Thati answers listener questions about the reality of her college experience, how she stays organized, and knowing when it’s time to leave your job. She also opens up about what led her to move from NYC to Miami. Plus… is it really a Thati episode if we don’t talk about Twilight? Hey, it was a submitted question! Down to a T Hosted by Thatiana Diaz (T), t...

Healing Isn’t Pretty, But It’s Worth It Ft. Melany Rodriguez 08.12.2025 40min

Melany Rodriguez (@melanycecilia) joins us for a real conversation about healing, manifestation, and becoming your higher self without losing touch with reality. She opens up about growing up far from the life she has now, the inner work social media never shows, and how she unexpectedly went from PR to full-time content creation by simply being human online. We get into the beauty of representation in the industry, why optimism doesn’t mean delusion, and the reminder that what you see online...

Staying True When the Internet Is Loud Ft. Andrea Carmona 02.12.2025 40min

In our latest episode, Andrea Carmona gets candid about what it really takes to stay true to yourself when the internet is loud. From her early days in sports to her lifelong love for music, Andrea opens up about being multi-passionate in a world that wants to put you in a box. We talk about how her experience on Love Island USA Season 6 thickened her skin and the unexpected redemption she found on Love Island Games 2026. She shares what it feels like to have so many opinions of you online — ...

Stop Seeking Validation Ft. Randy Polanco 24.11.2025 36min

This episode is dedicated to the hustle! We sit down with Randy Polanco, better known as Polancaps, whose custom hats have landed on artists and athletes from El Alfa to Robinson Canó to Karl-Anthony Towns. We talk about what real hustle looks like, the power of not being afraid to fail or look cringe, and the kind of audacity it takes to make your dreams actually happen. Randy breaks down how he approaches celebrities in a way that earns their attention and respect, and we get into where his...

NeNe Leakes Supreme - Ft. Eric Sedeño 27.10.2025 41min

Comedian and content creator Eric Sedeño, aka TikTok’s favorite bestie, gets comfy with us on our new couch (!!!) to talk all things internet, old reality TV, and the origins of meme culture. Eric’s path from internet creator to actor is deeply tied to his personality, and we learn more about his serious side. Yet again, our guest recommends Thatiana get on the Real Housewives wagon (it’ll happen one day, we promise!). Down to a T Hosted by Thatiana Diaz (T), this unfiltered and cultura...

It’s Never Too Late to Be Delusional (or Start Comedy) - Ft. Samantha Santos 20.10.2025 33min

Another week, another fun guest — and this episode’s guest is stand-up comedian, writer, and podcaster Samantha Santos. She is a crime film and doc enthusiast and we get into some of our favorite tropes. We talk about getting started as a comedian, unhinged behavior from dog parents, the art of couch rotting, and how Thatiana needs to start watching the Real Housewives franchise ASAP. Samantha decides to be brave and admit that she did not like Tiger King, and you know what? We agree. ...

Al Pacino Is Not Cuban Ft. The Cine Papis 14.10.2025 38min

Returning guest Eddin Martinez brings his crew, Juan Bago and Jaime Fernandez, hosts of the newest film review podcast out there, Cine Papis. We get into the weeds of discussing Latine representation in film, and how they go about talking about movies that feature Latino directors, actors, themes, and sometimes those problematic characters we can’t hate (wink wink, Nacho Libre and Tony Montana). They explain their Papi Points rating system and how deep they can get into the cultural impact of...

Fighting Imposter Syndrome Ft. Grecia Lopez 13.08.2025 40min

We’ve been in our vulnerable era! This episode, featuring journalist and creator Grecia Lopez, has been one of our favorites. Grecia talks about making more conscious choices in her life, from how she spends her time to how she chooses the people around her, and she opens up about her issues with infertility, how she thought she didn’t want kids, infertility while dating and shares surprising statistics about fertility rates in the U.S. We absolutely loved sharing this moment with her, and we...

Scary to Be Seen Trying Ft. Gabriela Bandy 04.08.2025 39min

Gabriela Bandy is an established entrepreneur who has mastered content creation and is now transitioning into being an artist, using lessons learned on social media to drive her passion for music, dabbling in different genres as she finds her sound. The story of her family and her life is a story of immigration, and Gabriela talks about her experience with moving around different parts of the US and building a business for herself. We get into some fun topics like destination weddings, living...

How to Be OK When Life Isn’t ft. Albert Piedrahita 28.07.2025 35min

This episode was a JOURNEY fam. Music executive & founder of the Global Tumbao DJ collective, Albert Piedrahita, talks us through his various perspectives on the current Latin music landscape (and his dream collaboration!). We also discuss the challenges of being vulnerable as a Latino man and how the process of healing from adversity and loss can lead to a deeper relationship with ourselves. Albert is a community builder, and after you listen to this episode, you’ll understand why he’s b...

Q&A Episode: When Success Isn’t Enough 21.07.2025 22min

This week’s guest: YOU. Our mid-year Q&A is here, and y’all did not disappoint with these questions. You went to the deep stuff, and we love it. Thati answers listeners about work burnout, cultural taboos we can dispel about Latinidad, some of her attempts at an acting career, and more! Down to a T Hosted by Thatiana Diaz (T), this unfiltered and culturally relevant podcast aims to entertain and distract listeners from the often serious online landscape. Dive into the world of internet cu...

You Should Leave the Party at 9PM Ft. Michelle Disla 14.07.2025 39min

This has been a long time coming, fam. Our friend Michelle Disla, formerly Big Mama Cooks, talks about her social media rebrand after the pandemic, and how sometimes the algorithm can pigeonhole you into doing the same thing over and over again to keep that engagement up. She shared a lot of insights about how gaining social media fame can be used to make people happy and make an impact. We also get into some fun topics like social media comments and the secret (or not so secret) tricks we do...

Don’t Touch Flight Attendants, Seriously Ft. Carlos Hernandez 07.07.2025 40min

Give it up for stand-up comedian, actor, and writer Carlos Hernandez. This episode takes us through the ever-present experience surrounding bicultural and bilingual comedy, and navigating multicultural spaces as Latine immigrants. Carlos and Thati talk about using difficult moments, and turning them into comedy, creating opportunities to talk about touchy political subjects in this current climate, and being affectionate with our Latino dads. And yes, we’re talking about Labubus again. ...

Labubus Are Industry Plants Ft. Tulio 30.06.2025 29min

Tulio is back! After some months away, our producer Tulio joins Thatiana back in the studio for a quick kiki. We are already halfway through the year so we thought we’d check in with you** and with each other (aww 🥹) and talk about the highs and the lows of 2025 so far, the music we’ve listened to, and really some of the weirdest cultural events we’ve seen in our lifetime including but not limited to the truly bizarre Labubu trend. **Special shout out to Bad Bunny, and we’ll be a little thirs...

Not Every Woman Wants to Cook Ft. Florencia Cuenca 23.06.2025 34min

Actress, singer, writer, and director Florencia Cuenca joins us for a very fun conversation about dog parents, spoiling TV shows, why we need to drop the expectation that women have to know how to cook, and the current state of Latine representation in media and live shows. We discuss her Broadway debut in the new hit, "Real Women Have Curves," and what it means to be a Mexican immigrant in the theater community. Disclaimer: The episode was filmed before the announcement of the Broadway show ...

You Can Only Blackout Once a Year Ft. Ian Lara 09.06.2025 44min

Stand-up comedian and podcast host Ian Lara joins Thati in a long-awaited meetup (he was going to be one of our first guests, but the snowstorm of 2024 changed our plans!). We talk about Ian’s upbringing and how that has informed his comedic style, the industry pressures to act a certain way or talk about “Latino things”, drinking etiquette, and the current state of cancel culture. Ian also teased his upcoming comedy special, which will be released soon, so definitely follow him! Down to a T ...

Per My Last Breakdown Ft. Lissette Rios 02.06.2025 34min

Self-proclaimed ex-girlboss and entrepreneur Lissette Rios joins Thatiana for an emotional rollercoaster, ranting against corporate-speak, stepping away from the “girlboss” mentality, and how the late 90s/early 2000s narrative about “having it all” put a lot of professional women in a box. Lissette talks through the many ups and downs of entrepreneurship, and we’re especially grateful for her vulnerability as she shares her experience with fertility issues and making some tough choices along ...

Philly Locals Don’t Care If You Like Them Ft. Dalina Soto 19.05.2025 27min

Dietitian and author of The Latina Anti-Diet, Dalina Soto, joins the pod to go into some dieting myths and the history of how Latinos eat. She shares her journey as a registered dietitian and speaks in a very approachable way when it comes to dieting culture, which has been resonating a lot with her audience. We talk overrated food trends, the unwarranted criticism of rice in allegedly healthy diets, and the chaos of latino family meals. There’s a stigma around “ethnic” foods that paints them...