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Barrio Boyz Podcast
by Ernesto Gonzalez & Nathan Cordero
Two Latinos From Chicago Talking About "Taboo" Topics.Barrio Mentality.Hosts@ernestogonza773@the_nathan_cordero
Episodes
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S2E8: Gatekeeping Part II
The boys are back and revisit gatekeeping. The gatekeepers will continue to do their thing but they gonna need a bigger gate.
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S2E7: We're Back
We were gone for about 3+ months but are back! Ernesto went through growing pains starting an org but is turning the corner. Nathan got a new job, is creating again, and oh yeah did we mention he got engaged? The boyz been enjoying the fruits of their individual grinds.
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S2E6: Role Models
This time we talking role models. What does it mean, do we need them? How do we as brown men navigate this world as it relates to roles models, mentors, and everything else.
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S2E6: Grief
The Boyz are back in town and we catch up on our latest ventures. Puerto Rico, wedding season and a Mana concert. We then hold space to talk about how we have been taught to grieve and how we deal with that process. Whether its through experience or by leaning on faith we have a conversation on…
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S2E5: BEEF
We're back with another episode of The Barrio Boyz Podcast! We recently finished watching Netflix's new show, BEEF. Great show with many relatable themes. Control, big brother syndrome, identity and much more! Some life updates from the Boyz and things to look forward to! Let us know on social…
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S2E4: When Life Kicks You in the 🥚
Talking that real sh*t. Life knocks you down but it's all about how do you respond? Brown boys have different challenges, through the power of community, you can get through it all though.
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S2E3: Dating in the Barrio
Tryna get back in the game? Ernesto is. Nathan gave his expertise from back when he was single running through all the barrios. Life remains busy but there is love out there. For now though we'll settle for a date in 2 months for our boi E.
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S2E2: It's bigger than black and brown
We are back and it's Black History Month. Make sure to celebrate Black History everyday all year long, not just 28 days... All these heritage months can get a little weird but ultimately we gotta decide how we celebrate and make sure it doesn't just get consolidated into 28-30days.
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Season 2 Episode 1: Jordan Year '23
2023 gotta be different. The Barrio Boyz will be trying something new while still staying true to its core. 2 episodes a month, more guests and maybe a little bit more fun. All in all whether you listened to us once or are a loyal listener, The Barrio Boyz are excited for a year of growth with...
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Ep23: Adios 2022, see y'all in 2023!
So life really stays busy haha so again apologies for the late upload on this episode. in the upcoming year we are switching to a bi-monthly upload, we want to stay consistent and we truly appreciate everyone that listens and promotes the pod, y'all the best! This year has been an interesting one...
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Ep 22: The Holidays
We stay thankful for each and every one of y'all who listen to us. Whether its on a jog or you sit on the porcelain throne, we appreciate ya. The World Cup is also going on and Ernesto's sleep schedule is all types of messed up. Nathan did a getaway with his partner. Catch up with us and again...
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Ep 21: That Blue Checkmark
Ey first of all, appreciate everyone for their patience. I'll be honest, its been a wild month and had to take a week off to just get some personal and work things in order. Thanks y'all and we'll discuss more in other episodes. - Ernesto Social media is often viewed as this fantasy world of…
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Ep 20: Growing Up Fast
Sometimes the city pushes you to grow up faster than most. When you are stuck between a wall and a hard place, decisions are made. Chicagoans are built different and we share our stories growing up here. @BarrioBoyzPod across all platforms Email Inquiries: [email protected]
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Ep 19: Infidelity
The Boyz touch on a very touchy subject (badum tss), cheating. Why do men do it, we go thru scenarios that may or may not happen, we just shoot the sh!t this episode. Y'all have a safe and happy Halloween. See y'all next week. Peace @BarrioBoyzPod across all platforms Email inquiries:...
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Ep 18: Sacrifices
The journey of life and success require some form of sacrifice. What's that old saying, "If it were easy, anyone can do it?" The burden of sacrificing because of who we are can sometimes be too much, tbh some thrive on it. What's your take on this? Have you ever sacrificed so much and gotten...
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EP 17: A Conversation with Stephanie Hernandez
Teachers play an amazing and influential part in everyone's life. Whether positive or negative, their role in society carries a lot of importance and with that, pressure. Stephanie Hernandez was Nathan's teacher and this conversation takes a deep dive into that student-teacher dynamic and how the...
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Ep 16: La Familia
The family experience is different for everyone. We both learned a lot from our families and continue to develop new experiences with them. We even touched on "Chosen Families" and how that has played on our lives. At the end of the day, family is something we all have and have to learn to deal...
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Ep15: Hispanic Heritage Month? Latino? Latine? Latinx?
First of all we want to apologize for the audio issues in our past episode. Not gonna lie to y'all, it was a long week but we are back! In this episode we chop it up and talk about the month all of us are "given" "Hispanic Heritage Month". Is it really a month though? What do y'all even think…
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Quick Update
Your Boy was sick last week (Ernesto) and coming back from a trip to the motherland. Your other Boy (Nathan) went from moving out to not moving out that same week. Life comes at you fast but that's exactly what life is about. Appreciate y'alls messages about the episode not dropping last week.…
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Ep 14: Let's Talk About School
The Boyz are back (more context in our update episode)! School is arguably one of the most important aspects of a person's life. The experiences that the Boyz had were different but led to very similar situations. Did you enjoy school? Was it for you? Are you pursuing a Masters? Doctorate? What...
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Ep 13: A Conversation with Jorge Saldarriaga
For today's episode we we're joined by the homie, Jorge. Throughout the conversation we realized that Jorge is quite the busy guy. Why is that? How does he stay motivated? How does he navigate and how has he navigated obstacles that come at him? We chopped it up and learned a little bit more…
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Ep 12: A Conversation with Rosalba Valdez
Chicago's very own Rosalba Valdez joins the Barrio Boyz for a conversation around activism, mental health, music and more! Let's show some support and love by seeing Rosalba at her next show or by getting some merch! Visit her page at www.rosalbavaldez.com @BarrioBoyzPod across all platforms…
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Ep11: Latino Success
As one continues on their journey we need that North Star to guide us toward our goals. That journey can often times be easier when your guide is someone that looks like you and had a similar upbringing as you. That's what we are exploring in this episode. Who we see as a success and how they've...
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Ep10: What do y'all fear?
You afraid of spiders? Heights? Maybe you are afraid of failing... Whatever the case may be, we're here to talk about it. Join us as we talk about our biggest fears and offer some solutions into confronting those fears. Appreciate everyone's support! Thank you and take it easy! @BarrioBoyzPod...
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Ep 9: Impostor Syndrome
Never forget, somos chingon3s. Society often tells/shows us that we do not belong in certain spaces. We don't believe in that. Don't get it twisted, doubt creeps into our heads but we need to remind ourselves and our friends that not only do we belong but we have every right to own these spaces...
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Ep 8: Real Friends
Real friends, how many of us? How many of us, how many jealous? Real friends It's not many of us, we smile at each other But how many honest? Trust issues These Kanye West lyrics hit at the core of today's episode. How do we view friendship? What does it mean to us? Friendships are, as we call…
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Ep 7: We All Eat Beans.
Sometimes it be your own. Ernesto (Mexican) and Nathan (Puerto Rican) talk about the complexities both our cultures face and why there's this narrative that we do not get along. Whatever the reasons may come up. we know that it is some real BS and the Boyz know that we're stronger together. At…
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Ep 6: Barrio Chicas- Men are Trash
In this episode of the Barrio Boyz Podcast we are joined by two Chignonas: Zindy Marquez (@ZindyMarquez) and Cynthia Valentin (@CValen3). We chopped it up and discussed time's biggest question: Are men trash? Maybe they are, maybe they aren't. One thing is fr sure: as men we can do better and…
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Ep 5: Healthy Lifestyles
In this episode of the Barrio Boyz Podcast, we take a look at our current lifestyle and decide to make some positive changes. Health and wellness is a topic rarely talked about in our communities. The boys get real for a minute and make some promises to themselves and hope y'all keep us...
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Ep 4: A Conversation with Jesus J. Montero
In this episode of The Barrio Boyz Podcast we chop it up with our good friend Chuy! Jesus J. Montero has many titles: journalist, content creator, community builder, you name it he has probably held that title. We hope that you enjoy our FIRST guest appearance on the pod. If you want to follow…
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Ep3: Insecurities
We all have insecurities. Physical, emotional, professional, whatever it may be it is good to acknowledge them and find ways to overcome them. In this episode the Barrio Boyz get real with y'all and open up about something they feel insecure about. Take a listen and as always feel free to DM us...
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EP2: C.R.E.A.M/Let's talk Money.
On this episode of the Barrio Boyz Podcast we talk about money. Right now we are DEFINITELY STRUGGLING out here with this inflation. Nonetheless we talk about our money habits, our family's habits and some of the methods we see our cultures work with money (ie. TANDAS). Money is a sensitive…
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What Is Love?
How do you love? Love is wild, but there's more to "love" than what we think there is. There's love languages, loving yourself, loving a partner and loving the homies. Understanding these concepts will lead to a healthier relation with others but most importantly yourself. Que viva el amor!…
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Intro Episode: Who Are The Barrio Boyz?
Not really our first episode but more of a get to know us "episode". We are two Latino friends from Chicago who are here to talk about some "taboo" subjects. See, taboo can mean anything in our culture but what we want to do is help normalize Latino men talking about heavy subjects. Whether is…
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What is Barrio Boyz Podcast about?
Two Latinos From Chicago Talking About "Taboo" Topics.Barrio Mentality.Hosts@ernestogonza773@the_nathan_cordero
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Barrio Boyz Podcast is created and hosted by Ernesto Gonzalez & Nathan Cordero.
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