EPISODE · Mar 31, 2026 · 56 MIN
The Truth, The Take, The Taste
from Talking Ish: Dos Idiomas, Cero Filtros · host jleyva527
This week on Talking Ish, Pepe and Raúl dive into a mix of serious conversation, cultural commentary, and some unforgettable food takes.We start with a discussion on the allegations surrounding Cesar Chavez, what is known so far, and the culture of victim blaming that often follows stories like these. From there, we shift into a conversation about Lionel Messi’s visit to the White House and whether moments like that are truly optional at that level.The episode also touches on the parallels between St. Patrick’s Day and Cinco de Mayo, and how cultural celebrations can sometimes be misunderstood or reduced to something else entirely.On a lighter note, we shout out @kerrymann81, whose positive and respectful approach to trying foods from different cultures has been winning over the internet—one “whole 10 out of 10” at a time.And finally, Pepe shares his latest discovery: Korean Fried Chicken… and why it may have permanently ruined regular fried chicken.From truth to takes to taste—this one covers it all.
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This week on Talking Ish, Pepe and Raúl dive into a mix of serious conversation, cultural commentary, and some unforgettable food takes.We start with a discussion on the allegations surrounding Cesar Chavez, what is known so far, and the culture of victim blaming that often follows stories like these. From there, we shift into a conversation about Lionel Messi’s visit to the White House and whether moments like that are truly optional at that level.The episode also touches on the parallels between St. Patrick’s Day and Cinco de Mayo, and how cultural celebrations can sometimes be misunderstood or reduced to something else entirely.On a lighter note, we shout out @kerrymann81, whose positive and respectful approach to trying foods from different cultures has been winning over the internet—one “whole 10 out of 10” at a time.And finally, Pepe shares his latest discovery: Korean Fried Chicken… and why it may have permanently ruined regular fried chicken.From truth to takes to taste—this one covers it all.
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