Episode 24: Welcoming 2026

Send us a Text Message and share your thoughtsWe’re kicking off 2026 with a fresh start and some long-overdue updates. In this episode, Ivan and Gene break their brief 2025 hiatus, addressing and dispelling a few rumors along the way, while also debuting brand-new show music.The conversation dives into our goals for 2026 and why setting meaningful goals matters more than making short-lived resolutions. We reflect on the challenging job market facing new college graduates and discuss whether AI is playing a role in reshaping career opportunities. From there, we explore one of the most common goals people set each year (losing weight) and the pressure, frustration, and noise that often come with it.Ivan shares some of the things that genuinely annoyed him in 2025, including weight-loss culture, travel brag headaches, and driving frustrations - do you agree with his takes? Gene weighs in on how celebrities often preach how others should live, while quietly doing the opposite themselves. Together, we share a powerful and honest message about the importance of self-love and giving yourself grace.We also highlight the growing impact of Latino football players and coaches in the sport today, and close the episode by reflecting on the cultural impact of Bad Bunny’s DTMF, one year after its release.Intro and outro music by DJCoachK.For business opportunities, email: [email protected] the showPlease like, follow, and support The Modern Latino:Email:[email protected]:https://themodernlatino.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themodernlatinopodcast/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheModernLatinoPodcastX (Twitter):https://twitter.com/ModernLatinoPodLove the show? Help us keep the conversation going by buying us a cafecito! ☕️ Your support fuels our passion for storytelling and allows us to bring you more inspiring stories from the modern Latino experience. Every sip—uh, we mean tip—makes a difference! 💛Support us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themodernlatinoThe views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.