The Cervantes Podcast
by Cervantes Wilson
Welcome everyone to The Cervantes Podcast! The purpose of this podcast is to create a safe space for Black and Latino people and to have necessary and in-depth conversations surrounding topics like: Black and Latino cultural identity, social justice, politics, sports, religion, music, current events, and my personal life experiences. New episodes every Sunday at 8:00 p.m. EST. #TheCervantesPodcast 🙋🏾♂️Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @TheCervantesPod!Follow Cervantes on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @Cervantescrw!
Episodes
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Episode 82: Emergency Medicine, ABC News, and Work-Life Balance feat. Dr. Darien Sutton
On today's episode of The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with NYU Graduate, Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician at Northwell Health in New York City, ABC News Medical Correspondent for Good Morning America and ABC News Live, Dr. Darien Sutton! Dr. Sutton shares what his…
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Episode 81: Working at The NBA and Our Thoughts on The 2025 NBA Playoffs (So Far)
In today's episode of The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with NBA Game Distribution Center Operators, Morgan Sheares and Dana Fields! Morgan and Dana share their behind-the-scenes experience working at The National Basketball Association, where the New York Knicks went wrong in the...
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Episode 80: Law School, U.S. Air Force, and Serving His Community feat. Kevon Elzey
In today's episode of The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with J.D. Candidate at Rutgers Law School, Howard University graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government and Commissioned Officer for The U.S. Air Force, Kevon Elzey! In this episode, Kevon speaks about his...
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Episode 79: Trending Topics feat. Laura and Shelby Holland
On today's episode, Cervantes sits down with co-hosts of the Sisters Who Watch podcast, Laura and Shelby Holland! They discuss trending topics in pop culture such as rap beefs, Inside Out 2, celebrity and influencer products, and the Quiet on Set documentary. To stay up to date on all things SWW…
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Episode 78: Interning at Saturday Night Live feat. Jake Epstein
In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Junior Video and Television Major, Chief Content Officer at 88.7 FM WRHU Radio Hofstra University, writer and cast member at student-run college show, Thursday Nite Live, and intern at NBC's Saturday Night Live, Jake Epstein!...
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Episode 77: Latinas in Journalism feat. Crystal Bermudez
Happy Women's History Month! On today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with WENY TV anchor and producer, Crystal Bermudez! Crystal shares her experience interning at ABC News while she was in undergrad at the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication at Hofstra University,...
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Episode 76: Marriage and Relationship Advice feat. Imani and Austin Cunningham
Happy Valentine's Day! On today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Imani and Austin Cunningham to discuss how their first year of marriage is going, their wedding and honeymoon trips to Bali and Japan, and what couples should aks themselves before the big day. Hope you…
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Happy 3 Years of The Cervantes Podcast! feat. Mauro Pacsi
Happy 3 Years of The Cervantes Podcast! Joining me today to celebrate the podcast anniversary to discuss mental health, advice for student athletes in high school and college, and pivoting from a swimming career to pursuing a career behind the camera is Cervantes' friend since high school, Mauro...
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Episode 74: Black Men in Sports Journalism feat. Yaw Bonsu
In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with WABC-TV Sports Department Intern, Sports Director and News Reporter at 88.7 FM WRHU, and Head Anchor for Hofstra Today, Yaw Bonsu! The boys discuss Yaw's experience reporting for the NBA on TNT, interning at ABC News, the...
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Episode 73: Technical Directing for The New York Mets feat. Harold Garcia
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Hofstra University professor, musician, proud Puerto Rican, and Technical Director for the UBS Arena, the YES Network, and The New York Mets, Mr. Harold "Harry" Garcia! Mr. Garcia shares how he…
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Episode 72: Happy Brazilian Independence Day! feat. Clara
Happy Brazilian Independence Day! In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with proud Brazilian-American and Senior Legal Studies Major at Westchester Community College, Clara! Clara discusses what it was like growing up Brazilian American in New York, her favorite types…
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Episode 71: Cancel Culture feat. Carmelo Robinson and Cody Thomas
In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Orientation Leader, Hip Hop Producer and Music Business Major at Hofstra University, Carmelo Robinson and Registered Nurse with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Westchester Community College and music artist, Cody…
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Episode 70: How to Succeed in Sports/Social Media Marketing and Podcasting feat. Felipe Fontes
In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Director of Social at The Game Day, co-host of Caps Off Podcast, creator of Sports Media University, host of The Strive, and podcast coach, Felipe Fontes! We discuss how Felipe and his Caps Off Podcast co-hosts gained over...
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Episode 69: Sorority Girls and Bama Rush Documentary Review feat. Serena Torres
In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with intern at 28 Row Creators, creator of Spupcake, and former sorority member, Serena Torres! We discuss Serena's experience joining her sorority during the COVID-19 pandemic, why she decided to leave, hazing, and the recent...
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Episode 68: Men's Health, Muscle Dysmorphia, and Good Nutrition feat. Ebenezer Samuel
Happy Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Month! In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Fitness Director at Men's Health, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Syracuse University alum, Ebenezer Samuel. We discuss men dealing with...
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Episode 67: Fitness, Taking Risks, and Afro-Latino Pride feat. The Fit King
In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with online fitness coach, creator of Altos Riesgos, Ambassador for Inaka Power and EHP Labs, TikTok creator, and YouTuber, King, a.k.a, The Fit King! King shares what a typical workout and meal looks like for him, the benefits of...
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Episode 66: Beauty Pageants, Resilience, and Running Marathons feat. Natalia Suaza
Happy Women’s History Month! In today’s episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Miss Long Island Teen USA 2023, Weather Anchor for Hofstra Today, proud member of the Beta Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi, and Journalism Major at Hofstra University, Natalia Suaza! Natalia discusses…
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Episode 65: Islamophobia, 9/11, Muslim Culture, and Iran feat. Iman Elshazly
In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Law Student at the Maurice A. Dean School of Law at Hofstra University, Iman Elshazly! They discuss Iman’s Egyptian background, how 9/11 impacted Muslim Americans, the false notion that Islam is oppressive to women, the...
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Episode 64: SuperBowl LVII Recap and Women in Sports Media feat. Nia Pope and Taylor Riller
Happy Black History Month! In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with NFL Films Production Assistant and Delaware State University alumna, Nia Pope and Account Executive at WUSA-TV, Hofstra University alumna, and proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Taylor...
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Episode 63: Gun Violence and The NRA feat. Percy Gonzalez
In today’s episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with United States Marine Corps veteran, Financial Economics Major at Columbia University, and Firearms Instructor and advocate, Percy Gonzalez! They discuss gun violence in the United States, schools shootings, numerous Black male...
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Episode 62: Anti-Semitism and Diversity in the Jewish Community feat. Sofia Ramirez, Margo Latty, and Shayna Goldfarb
In today’s episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with former Educator at Temple Beth Israel in Port Washington and Hofstra University alumna, Sofia Ramirez, Community Health Major and Disability Specialist Peer Educator at Hofstra University, Margo Latty, and Springfield College...
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Episode 61: Happy 2 Years, TCP!
Happy 2 Years, The Cervantes Podcast! In today's episode, host Cervantes celebrates 2 years of the podcast, shares what direction he sees the podcast going, and he invites special guest -- friend and actor Ahmad DeChalus, to ask him questions from TCP listeners and speak about Ahmad's new film....
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Episode 60: Persevering and Producing Television feat. Janeita Bellamy
In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Senior Creative Producer at Prime Video & Amazon Studios, Janeita Bellamy! We discuss Janeita's exceptional career in television, working at VH1, BET, and Netflix, why she loves being a producer, getting laid off and pivoting,...
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Episode 59: Growth Mindset, Fitness, and TikTok feat. Valentino Hart Jr.
In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Social Work Major at University of South Florida, Kindergarten Counselor, influencer, model, and TikTok star, Valentino Hart Jr.! We discuss the importance of having a growth mindset, his funny TikTok videos with his students,...
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Episode 58: FIFA World Cup & Racism in Soccer feat. Jimmy Lopez, Felipe Fontes, and Stefan Mason
In today’s episode, Cervantes sits down with Lehman College alum and Dub Nation FC soccer player Jimmy Lopez, Director of Social at The Game Day and co-host of Caps Off Podcast, Felipe Fontes, and Finance Major and Hofstra University Men’s Soccer Player, Stefan Mason! The guys discuss the 2022…
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Episode 57: Abortion & Women's Reproductive Rights feat. Jamilah Sullivan
In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Iona University alum with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Chemistry, medical scribe at Summit Health CityMD in New Jersey, and pre-medical student Jamilah Sullivan! Jamilah shares her thoughts on The United States Supreme...
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Episode 56: Relationship Deal Breakers feat. Sylvie Grand-Pierre
In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Nursing Major at Hofstra University, Sylvie Grand-Pierre! They discuss red and green flags in relationships, cheating, the "talking" stage, who should pay on the first date, recent celebrity divorces, Lori Harvey, John Boyega's...
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Episode 55: Choose Your Own Destiny feat. Destiny Ribot
In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with graduate of The New York Conservatory For Dramatic Arts, actress and model, Destiny Ribot! Destiny talks growing up in Florida and moving to NYC to pursue her career, starring in her first short film, being inspired by Zendaya...
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Episode 54: Should Puerto Rico Become A State? feat. Dean Huertas
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! In today’s episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Puerto Rican activist, social media personality, Brand Ambassador for Mi Patria, and proud member of Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity, Inc., Dean Huertas! They discuss whether or not Puerto Rico…
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Episode 53: How To Find Your Personal Style feat. Julian Purnell
In today’s episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Business Sales Major at University of West Florida, co-founder of Never in Peace, and music artist, ItzBNØ a.k.a Julian Purnell! They discuss Julian’s favorite era of clothing, styling tips, A$AP Rocky and Shai…
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Episode 52: Police & The Black Community feat. Detective Terrence Fudge
In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Detective Terrence Fudge from the New Rochelle Police Department. They discuss police brutality, gun violence, systemic racism, how the murder of George Floyd impacted Det. Fudge as a Black father and police officer, and how we...
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Episode 51: Mission & Ministry feat. Dr. Sean D'Alfonso
In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with one of his former teachers at Iona Preparatory School, North America Advocacy Coordinator for the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers, and Director of the Office of Mission & Ministry at Iona University, Dr. Sean D'Afonso! They...
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Episode 50: Black Women in Music feat. Nikki Jayy
In honor of 50 episodes of The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down in-person with friend, singer-songwriter, model, and Legal Communications Major at Howard University, Nikkita Johnson a.k.a, Nikki Jayy. They discuss Nikki Jayy's writing process, female empowerment vs. objectification, double...
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Episode 49: Sports Journalism & Radio feat. Yaw Bonsu
In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with rising Junior Journalism Major with a Sports Media Concentration at Hofstra University, award-winning journalist, Associate Sports Director at 88.7 FM WRHU, host of Yaw on Sports, member of the National Association of Black...
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Episode 48: Asian Women in Entertainment feat. Jade He
Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Month! In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with rising Junior Video/Television Major at Hofstra University, Program Director of Music at 88.7 FM WRHU Radio Hofstra University, Radio Engineer for The New York Islanders…
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Episode 47: Euphoria Season 2 Review feat. Alanna Orgill & Samantha De La Cruz
In today’s episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Television and Digital Media Production Major studying at Ithaca College, Alanna Orgill and Public Health Major with a Pre-Med track studying at Rowan University, Samantha De La Cruz! We discuss Season 2 of the hit HBO series...
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Episode 46: jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy Review & Kanye-Kim-Pete Drama
In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes is joined by Guest Co-Hosts: Gavin Jones and Kaithlyn Sanchez! We discuss the Netflix documentary, jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy directed by Coodie Simmons and Chike Ozah, the rapper's confidence and impact on music, Kanye West and Kim...
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Episode 45: The Russian Invasion of Ukraine feat. Dr. Brian McFadden & Danny DeCrescenzo
In today's episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Hofstra Chronicle advisor, Assistant Professor of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations at the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication at Hofstra University, Dr. Brian McFadden and Audio/Radio Production Major…
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Episode 44: Black Women in Film feat. Nerys Muller
Happy Women’s History Month! In today’s episode on TheCervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Hofstra University alumna, post production and quality control supervisor at AMC, founder of Book Two Productions, writer, director, videographer, and editor, Nerys Muller! We discuss her…
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Episode 43: Black Greek Life feat. Camiryn Simpson & Charlese Martin
In today’s episode on #TheCervantesPodcast 🙋🏾♂️, Cervantes sits down with Hofstra University alumna, MBA Marketing Management student at Pace University, and member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Camiryn Simpson and Vice President of Kappa Phi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha…
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Episode 42: Happy Black History Month! feat. Dr. Jonathan Lightfoot
Happy Black History Month! In today's episode, Cervantes sits down with his former professor, Associate Professor of the Teaching, Learning, & Technology Department at Hofstra University’s College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and the Director of Hofstra's Center for “Race”, Culture, and Social...
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Episode 41: Black Love feat. Kayla Robertson & William Morris
Happy Valentine’s Day! In today’s episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Public Relations Major, member of Hofstra University’s Women's Lacrosse Team, and President of the Kappa Phi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Kayla Robertson and Journalism Major and...
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Episode 40: Black Men & Dating Preferences feat. Reginald 'Reggie' LaTortue & Nathan Odige
In today’s episode, Cervantes sits down with rapper, member of Hip Hop group WYA2K, and Community Health Major studying at Hofstra University, Reginald ‘Reggie’ LaTortue and CEO and Founder of The Minority Report Magazine and Public Relations Major, also studying at Hofstra University, Nathan...
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Episode 39: Animation & Graphic Design feat. Nick Proto
In today’s episode, Cervantes sits down with Hofstra University alum, video editor at Marvel Entertainment, and freelance motion graphics artist, Nick Proto! We discuss Nick’s love of animated films and 3D graphic design, the collaborative team he works with at Marvel, how he maintains a…
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Episode 38: #EmpowerTheYouth feat. Arinze Uddoh
In today’s episode, Cervantes sits down with co-founder of Udukoro and Senior at Amherst College, Arinze Uddoh, to discuss the development of the Udukoro Community Center, the positive change it will create within southeastern Nigeria’s educational system and economy, and what Arinze has learned...
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Episode 37: Fast Fashion & Thrifting feat. Sol Munguia, Victoria Tondo, & Melanie Haid
In today's episode, Cervantes sits down with Advertising and Communications Major studying at FIT, Sol Munguia, Psychology Major studying at Hofstra University, Victoria Tondo, fashion blogger, writer, and creator of MelWearsWhat, Melanie Haid, alongside guest co-host: Kendyll Ferguson! We…
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Episode 36: Happy 1 Year, TCP!
Happy One Year Anniversary to The Cervantes Podcast! In this episode, Cervantes reflects back on what he has learned about himself, how the podcast has grown since January 2021, and he answers questions from the TCP listeners. Hope you guys enjoy the episode! Be sure to follow the podcast on...
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Episode 35: Surf's Up feat. Dylan Black
In today’s episode, Cervantes sits down with amateur surfer, YouTuber, Associate Production Manager for Hofstra Today and Video & Television and Film Major studying at Hofstra University, Dylan Black! We discuss Dylan’s ‘spiritual’ connection to the water, his recent injury, Kelly Slater being…
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Episode 34: What is Colorism? (Part 2) feat. Andrew Alipui & Triniti White
Continuing the colorism conversation with a different perspective, Cervantes sits down with Health Science Major ad Head Diversity Peer Educator for Intercultural Engagement and Inclusion at Hofstra University, Triniti White and International Relations Major studying at Syracuse University and...
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Episode 33: What is Colorism? (Part 1) feat. Ricardo Castello & Victoria Bell
In this episode, Cervantes sits down with Arts & Entertainment Editor for The Hofstra Chronicle, Journalism Major and Drama & Dance Minor studying at Hofstra University, Victoria Bell and SUNY Cortland alum with a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education & Exercise Science, Ricardo 'Ricky'…
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About this show
Welcome everyone to The Cervantes Podcast! The purpose of this podcast is to create a safe space for Black and Latino people and to have necessary and in-depth conversations surrounding topics like: Black and Latino cultural identity, social justice, politics, sports, religion, music, current events, and my personal life experiences. New episodes every Sunday at 8:00 p.m. EST. #TheCervantesPodcast 🙋🏾♂️Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @TheCervantesPod!Follow Cervantes on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @Cervantescrw!
Hosted by
Cervantes Wilson