Con Calma Podcast
by Alberto Cordova, Michael Caicedo, Carlos Trivino
Welcome to Con Calma Podcast, a show hosted by three cousins who share their experiences and insights on growing up as second-generation Latinos. Meet Alberto, also known as DJDIRTO, who brings his love for music and mixing to the table, Mike La Voz, who shares his funny stories and relatable topics, and Carlos, the elder statesman of the group, who brings wisdom and humor to the show.Every episode, we discuss relatable topics that we all can relate to, while sharing funny stories and lessons. We also have a segment called ”La Critica,” where Carlos shares his humorous critique of popular Latin music videos, pointing out what could be improved and why it does or doesn’t make sense.And for all the music lovers out there, we have a weekly/bi-weekly mix called ”La Mescla,” where we share the best Latin music with our listeners. Join us for a fun and insightful conversation on Con Calma Podcast.
Episodes
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep 50 - Translate No Bueno
Send us Fan Mail On this episode… We have a terrible idea… translating the songs we grew up on into English. Turns out, a lot of these “classics” are either unhinged, make zero sense, or lowkey wild when you actually understand what’s being said. We really should’ve just kept singing them…
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep 48 - We Back!
Send us Fan Mail On this episode… We’re back from the world’s longest “summer break” (was it a hiatus or were we just lazy?)—and we’re coming in HOT. Berto returns with a brand-new album and a fresh list of grievances about how impossible it is to release music as an independent artist in 2025....
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep 47 - Planes, Piercings, and Lobsters
Send us Fan Mail On this episode ... We’re back! After a little hiatus, the crew catches up on everything that’s gone down since the last episode with some technical difficulties. Berto shares the wild story of his trip to Australia—spoiler alert: three days on planes and still never made it to…
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep 46 - The Latino Avengers
Send us Fan Mail On this episode ... The boys are back and better than ever in a brand new studio! In this caliente episode of Con Calma Podcast, we’re diving headfirst into your fan-submitted questions – aka preguntas calientes. We kick things off by talking about the new studio vibes and how...
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep 45 - Papasito Get Your Elbows Up ... F**k Orange Man!
Send us Fan Mail On this episode ... The boys are back! After a break, Berto and Carlos return with fresh stories from their travels—Berto’s adventures in Colombia and Carlos’ latest trip to Mexico. They dive into the chaos of driving in South America, tales of friends getting scammed, and the...
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep 44 - Feliz Ano Nuevo
Send us Fan Mail On this episode ... In this festive and reflective episode, we dive into our Christmas celebrations and share some hilarious discoveries about our parents—especially when it comes to the unexpected tradition of gifting socks and underwear! We also talk about our New Year’s Eve...
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep 43 - I No Speak English
Send us Fan Mail On this episode ... We catch you up on everything we’ve been up to since our Orlando trip. Berto shares his experience as a guest on The Generous Degenerates podcast and the dumb keyboard warrior backlash he faced afterwards. Carlos and Mike get into the science behind Dulce…
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep 42 - We Got Kicked Out of Canada
Send us Fan Mail On this episode ... The three amigos take their annual golf trip to Orlando, where they catch up with the famous Twins of the family, Jose and Juan. We kick off with some airport security mishaps, including a crying baby and a run-in with an upset Jamaican lady. The guy’s get…
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep 41 - Why Don't I Get a Video Tribute?
Send us Fan Mail On this episode ... We dive into Berto's newfound Chat GPT skills and how he's been using them. Carlos shares his strong dislike for old-fashioned donuts, while Berto defends his love for old-fashioned drinks—though he tends to use some pretty sad descriptions for them! Mike…
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep 40 - Farm Olympics
Send us Fan Mail On this episode ... We dive into our experience at the first-ever Couples Farm Olympics, where Mike and Berto are still feeling the aftermath in their aching muscles! We share stories about our partners, recap the event's winners, and relive some of the best moments. We also talk...
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep 39 - Art Ink Collective
Send us Fan Mail On this episode ... We have a special guest, Tattoo Artist George Martinez, owner of Art Ink Collective. we get to know Jorge while tattooing Berto (a first for us - so you will hear it too) we discuss his upbringing in Colombia, learning to tattoo, and some funny stories. Tune…
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep38 - Remember Las Bollas?
Send us Fan Mail On this episode ... We discuss Berto's annual Houseboat trip with his buddies and the need for deposits for next year. We also dive into the guys busy weeks and the frustration the Copa America brings. After a few weeks "Preguntas Caliente" are back with some fun questions from...
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep37 - Tribute to My Mom
Send us Fan Mail On this episode ... We are back! after a tough month for the Con Calma Family and especially Alberto, the boys try and have some fun talking about the last months events. We discuss the funeral and special request Berto's mom had for music at her service, we discuss our recent...
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep35 - 50k Downloads! Mike says No you are wrong!
Send us Fan Mail On this episode ... We are ready for a milestone celebration on the latest episode of the Con Calma Podcast! Join us as we hit a whopping 50k downloads! We dive into job security, with Mike sharing his insights and proving once again why he's the expert in the room. But wait,...
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep34 - Do you not like to Perreando Mike?
Send us Fan Mail On this episode ... In this episode, the 3 pendejos return with Carlos recounting his wild trip to Costa Rica, complete with monkey encounters, waterfall adventures, and silent dance parties, which Berto hates and his opinion on ranchero music all over his playlists. Carlos...
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Con Calma Podcast – Ep33 – “Octopus Hotdogs”
Send us Fan Mail On this episode ... What is the BEST Empanada? The 3 pendejos discuss the pros and cons of some of the different empanada choices we have available to us. We also have some commentary on our two “Florida Cuban” cousins and reminisce on some old stories about our trips to the...
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep32 - The Güera
Send us Fan Mail On this episode ... We dive into why we have a NEW podcast intro song and trying to avoid the Marc Anthony lawyers. Mike reminisces about late night channels when we were kids as well as the creative names telenovelas always used. Carlos shares his experiences with a psychic and...
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep31 - What the F is a Pes?
Send us Fan Mail On this episode ... The 3 amigos discuss who is the "Latino Bob Marley," discuss the constant search for Latino cuisine on vacations, and we discuss topics like container homes and poorly translated Spanish songs. Additionally, we debut a Q&A segment for fans seeking Latino – Con...
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep30 - El Caballo Es Blanco
Send us Fan Mail On this episode ... Happy New Year!... the boys are back with a new episode. we discuss some different topics such as Golf, accents, some of our past trip stories, different meanings of certain words to different countries and we discuss some phrases that seem to always be…
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep29 - El Año Viejo
Send us Fan Mail On this episode ... We present a special Mescla episode, featuring 2 hours of some of the best New Year’s Eve party songs from our childhood and also some newer hits to keep the new generation moving also!… From the Con Calma Team we wish you all a happy & safe New Year ... Dale!...
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep28 - ”The Monaco Effect”
Send us Fan Mail On this episode ... The boys are back! On this episode we discuss our brief hiatus and what we have been up to. We chat about the new land of Curacao and how Mike hates the heat, we also discuss some "Temas Caliente" and how Barbie Celia Cruz is awesome. Finally we finally...
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep27 - Summer is Terminado
Send us Fan Mail On this episode ... The boys are back together! On this episode we discuss our various summer activities and you can hear the sadness in our voice. We talk about Carlos’s new trend of window shopping food at restaurants, Bertos experiences in Boats this summer and Mike’s…
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep26 - The Generous Degenerates
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a Caliente episode of the Con Calma Podcast! In Episode 26, we've got a treat for you as we feature the funny, charismatic and one half of the generous degenerate podcast based out of Houston Texas – Mr. Juan Jimenez @the_generous_degenerates We dive into Houston's…
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep25 - ”Southside Ink”
Send us Fan Mail On this episode … We talk to Angel Carrillo Co-owner and Tattoo Artist of Southside Ink Creative Studio - 3348 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto - @scs.to - Angel @acstudiox is one of the Toronto's well recognized urban street artists, his portfolio ranges from tattoos to multi story…
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep24 - “The Beaded Blondie”
Send us Fan Mail On this episode … We welcome back Robbbbyyynnn! @The_Beaded_Blondie … She comes on the show to talk about a new side hustle and what she has been up to … we also discuss the world of dating in 2023 and get some insight on the what is more important … the Boat or the motion of the...
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep23 - “Salsa! On St.Clair”
Send us Fan Mail On this episode ... we recap our weekend at Salsa on St.Clair and our interview with Luis Franco - Salsa Worldwide. We talk about our weather luck, finally Mike making a mistake, random people fainting on the street trying to take Berto out at the knees, and the overall…
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep22 - ”I’m A Real Boy Now - Soy Hombre”
Send us Fan Mail On this episode ... we talk about Berto's first Portage trip, did he crumble or become un hombre?, we also discuss Mike's crappy computer, and discover what bird is actually on the Ecuadorian flag. Of course, we feature the segment "La Crítica". Simon Vaca tells us whats wrong…
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep21 - ”Bro you have Mono”
Send us Fan Mail On this episode ... Season 2 premiere starts on our annual golf trip, this time to the East Coast of Canada, specifically Halifax and PEI. In this hilarious episode, we share our funny experiences and near death experiences. We recount the moment Berto dozed off at the wheel and...
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep20 - “Don’t have kids… What!? Noooo Way”
Send us Fan Mail On This Episode… our finale of “Season 1” lol … we discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs actually winning a round and how Mike “is no longer a fan”… we discuss the wonderful politically correct life we live in now and some new experiences because of that. We also have La Critica with...
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep19 - Feat. Abelman - ”What!? You Forgot to Press Record!”
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Con Calma Podcast Episode 19, where we have a very special guest joining us! Abel, also known as @abelman_usa, is a talented Latino digital creator who joins us for "La Critica" and to talk about his experiences growing up Latino in Syracuse. Abel is a great...
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Con Calma Podcast- Ep18 - “Careful… your pajarito is showing”
Send us Fan Mail On This Episode… we debut our new segment “La Critica - Con Simon Carlitos Vaca” and discuss some popular sayings and phrases in Spanish and the stories associated as well as we discuss the new dating scene and what we do or did to navigate them lol also, the new bi-weekly mix…
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep17 - “El Gato es el Diablo”
Send us Fan Mail On This Episode… we dive into a few different pet peeves we have , and Mike gives us a lesson on Toilet etiquette. We relive some funny stories of the selective knowledge our parents have when it comes to technology and simple social media accounts. And finally we share so new...
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep16 - “Dream Catcher? She Married Me.. Dream Caught”
Send us Fan Mail On This Episode… We kick things off by jumping into a recent trend that has caught our attention - the Kardashians and their apparent interest in dating Latinos. Bueno or No Bueno? And speaking of Latino culture, we can't ignore the wonderful world of superstitions that are an...
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep15 - “ Eww… no they are cousins but not cousins”
Send us Fan Mail On This Episode… we celebrate some Latino victories! Including being on money and our boy Marc Anthony winning the Grammy for our borrowed theme song lol We also discuss the the topics of the Latin Tia (Aunts), also the fact when we got money as kids, we never actually saw that...
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep14 - “Let’s Rub This Egg on You”
Send us Fan Mail On This Episode , we try out our first Zoom recording… thank weather ! .. we discuss some under the weather feeling and injuries as well as what old school treatments we received as kids. If you can’t fix it with Vicks and an Egg you are in trouble. We also share our fans picks…
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep13 - ”Wait?...its called cockroach wings soup!!!???”
Send us Fan Mail On This 1st Episode of 2023, we return with the 3 amigos and we try to record our first Vodcast - it did not go well. We also discuss the last episode and how things got a little out of hand, plus we go through the many food dishes we have that have WEIRD names, as well as a…
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep12 - “El Beeper”
Send us Fan Mail On This Episode we celebrate the New Year with some returning guests. We talk about the last group trip to Niagara and Robyn being thrown into a wall; the multiple times Mike’s sister has saved both Robyn from beat downs. We also talk about how Latinos can turn any phrase or word...
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep11 “Robbbiiiinnnggg”
Send us Fan Mail On This Episode we have a special guest … Mike’s wife Robbbbbbiiiing lol Robyn . We discuss the culture shock of joining a Latino family, the difference in our Christmas celebrations and how the kids are raised. also, the new bi-weekly mix "La Mescla w/ DJDIRTO presented by Con...
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep10 - ”I looked up and thought ... I’m Dead”
Send us Fan Mail On This Episode we discuss our 10th Episode and the fact we haven't killed each other yet, we discuss how Mike's marriage brought us all together, Berto's tendency to always fall in love, Carlos tries to give his DJ advice and we discuss the Great Jessie Reyes concert Mike and...
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep9 - “La Mascota”
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode we discuss the World Cup, the fact Mike had to be the man of the house, the difference between our kids and how we were treated with chores, Carlos’s bad choice in wine, we discuss our future trips and Mike not being allowed, also we discuss our resident...
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep8 - ”Street Couch? ...Eww”
Send us Fan Mail In this Episode - The tres amigos are back together on location in the great wilderness of western Ontario lol , we also discuss the funny new experience Carlitos had on his trip, we talk about Spanish people aka Mike and his obsession with getting free stuff from the street, we...
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep7 - ”El Grumpo”
Send us Fan Mail In this Episode - We have a special guest on the show - we welcome our Caucasian family member Matt, we discuss how we all first met, the differences in Hispanic food growing up and non Hispanic lives, Christmas is coming, lazy light hangers, the younger Berto and his adventures,...
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep6 - ”Chapla, Chapla”
Send us Fan Mail In this Episode - We have our first guest of the show - our "puerto rican slim shady" cousin Juan, we digest the most recent Toronto team choke job, we discuss the great weekend Mike had and what makes a great latino wedding, we also FINALLY get confirmation for the famous "dog...
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep5 - ”How do you say siesta in Greek?”
Send us Fan Mail In this Delayed Episode - we explain why the delay as well as discuss Carlos's Trip to Greece, pre-drinking before flights, the differences in Greek plumbing, foods, the different bathroom experiences in other countries, the different ways we gift for weddings, bachelor weekend...
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Con Calma Podcast Ep4 - ”Bro, she was a Mexican singer”
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Con Calma Podcast - Carlos is now eligible for elderly discount, the difference between Latino parties and other parties, Carlos thought we abandoned him on his 50th, Our moms going off at the party, Left overs and Latinos ... PLUS! the first Con Calma Monthly...
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Con Calma Podcast Ep3 - ”Don’t Translate Latino Songs to English”
Send us Fan Mail Con Calma Podcast Ep3 We discuss where Carlito was last episode, Berto's East Coast Trip and all its awkward moments, How Country music and Latino music are more similar than we think, Trips as children, how you say "Karen" in Spanish, also why translating Latino songs into…
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Con Calma Podcast - Ep2 - “You had a Leash?”
Send us Fan Mail New Episode minus Carlos who had to take a break from us already lol on this week’s episode we discuss our family parties, the leash story, festivals, hipster Latino families and our first Song of the Week ! join us y calmate
About this show
Welcome to Con Calma Podcast, a show hosted by three cousins who share their experiences and insights on growing up as second-generation Latinos. Meet Alberto, also known as DJDIRTO, who brings his love for music and mixing to the table, Mike La Voz, who shares his funny stories and relatable topics, and Carlos, the elder statesman of the group, who brings wisdom and humor to the show.Every episode, we discuss relatable topics that we all can relate to, while sharing funny stories and lessons. We also have a segment called ”La Critica,” where Carlos shares his humorous critique of popular Latin music videos, pointing out what could be improved and why it does or doesn’t make sense.And for all the music lovers out there, we have a weekly/bi-weekly mix called ”La Mescla,” where we share the best Latin music with our listeners. Join us for a fun and insightful conversation on Con Calma Podcast.
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Alberto Cordova, Michael Caicedo, Carlos Trivino
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