Best Vayan Podcasts (2024)

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“Democrats Have To Be The Party Of Success” 34:13

11M ago34:13

34:13

Bomba Live’s Ray Collazo is joined by political consultant Kristian Ramos of Autonomy Strategies. Ramos and Collazo discuss current political state of play and why Latino voters are lukewarm on President Joe Biden. They share why Biden should get more love from Latinos and what Democrats need to do to put Latino voters front and center of their mes…

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Black Women Unmuted With Nicki Mayo 44:59

1y ago44:59

44:59

Host Ray Collazo is joined by journalist Nicki Mayo to discuss the state of journalism and the overall media landscape. Mayo discussed the need to discern 'new media' from real journalism and shared why her #BlackWomenUnmuted platform is a badly needed outlet to highlight the authentic perspective of Black women in American life. Collazo and Mayo d…

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SCOTUS Drops Affirmative Action BOMBA! 49:27

1y ago49:27

49:27

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Latinos In Racial Equity Media Coverage 41:30

1y ago41:30

41:30

Host Ray Collazo is joined by Viviana Lopez Green, senior director for UnidosUS’ Racial Equity Initiative, to discuss UnidosUS’s report "Elevating Latino Experiences and Voices in News about Racial Equity: Findings and Recommendations for More Complete Coverage.” This UnidosUS collaboration with Berkely Media Studies Group outlines how media consis…

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Latinos And Juneteenth 38:01

1y ago38:01

38:01

By Rafael Collazo

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National Puerto Rican Day Parade Preview 32:20

1y ago32:20

32:20

Host Ray Collazo is joined by Miguel Guadaloupe, Vice Chair of National Puerto Rican Day Parade Committee, to preview the upcoming parade on Sunday, June 11th in New York City. Guadaloupe details the planning and execution that has taken place to prepare for the iconic 66th annual parade. Guadaloupe and Collazo discuss how the parade has evolved as…

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Bori Boxing Stars & Jimmy Butler's Mofongo 46:44

1y ago46:44

46:44

1
Que Se Vayan Ellos: Puerto Rican News With Federico DeJesus 26:46

1y ago26:46

26:46

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Its Bigger Than Hollywood Final Podcast 45:17

1y ago45:17

45:17

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Debbie Mucarsel-Powell on Debt Ceiling, DeSantis And Day Without An Immigrant 34:11

1y ago34:11

34:11

Former Florida Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell joins Bomba Live! to analyze the latest political headlines. Debbie and Host Ray Collazo update us on what the debt ceiling deal means for our country and our politics. Mucarsel Powell and Collazo explain how this deal shows the stark contrast between President Biden's steady leadership and the Ho…

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Latinos And White Supremacy 32:53

1y ago32:53

32:53

Bomba Live Host Ray Collazo is joined by racial justice journalist Arturo Dominguez on his recent "Latinos and White Supremacy" article. Collazo and Dominguez discuss how the two Latino assailants of recent Texas mass killings were apparently impacted by white supremacist views. Dominguez shares how Latinos typically get influenced by white suprema…

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Where's The Leadership? Plus, Little Ray's Heroes 40:07

1y ago40:07

40:07

Host Ray Collazo asks the question “Where’s the Leadership?” on our gun violence crisis. Collazo calls on many sectors to get engaged as our country becomes a prison state. Collazo provides updates on Immigration news headlines and provides analysis on how we need to view this challenge on our Southern border. He also shares his thoughts on Puerto …

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Puerto Ricans Taking Over Wrestling Too?! 32:50

1y ago32:50

32:50

Bomba Live Host Ray Collazo is joined by CEO of National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce and Wrestling Superfan Joel Berrocal to discuss the Puerto Rican Wrestling takeover over the weekend. Bad Bunny and boricua wrestling stars headlined this weekend's WWE "Backlash" at El Choli in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Collazo and Berrocal discuss Bad Bunny's t…

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"Hip-Hope Became My Life"--Planetary Interview Part 1 24:20

1y ago24:20

24:20

Host Ray Collazo is joined by Philly Rican Hip Hop legend Mario Collazo aka Planetary of Outerspace and Army of the Pharaohs Crew. Planetary has been a critically acclaimed lyricist for decades. After four full length albums and numerous world tours, Planetary is back with his first solo album "Project Pluto" that comes out on May 12th. Planetary j…

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Clarence Thomas Is The Biggest Sellout Ever 52:11

1+ y ago52:11

52:11

The Talk Show you have waited for your entire life is back! Bomba Live Host Ray Collazo breaks down why Clarence Thomas is the biggest sellout of all times to Black America AND our Democracy. Ray shares his observations from last week's trip to Washington, DC for the America Votes Conference. America Votes is the nation's largest gathering of progr…

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Ex-Bad Bunny Fan Speaks! Bomba Live Los Angeles 21:05

1+ y ago21:05

21:05

By Rafael Collazo

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Stand With Tennessee Three...Bomba Live Good Friday Special 28:47

1+ y ago28:47

28:47

Host Ray Collazo shares his analysis of shameful actions by Tennessee State House to expel two young African-American members Justin Pearson and Justin Jones. Collazo outlines why this in an inflection point in our democracy and civil rights and why we need to get off the sidelines to take bold action. Collazo also discusses what Good Friday means …

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Trump Comes Home: Bomba Live Reaction 28:32

1+ y ago28:32

28:32

Hosts Ray Collazo and Elbert Garcia react to former President Donald Trump being indicted on 34 felony counts by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. They discuss the political and social implications for the 2024 elections, media coverage and the history of salacious New York City trials. Collazo shares what this says about our country and his…

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World Baseball Classic Bomba! 1:38:50

1+ y ago1:38:50

1:38:50

Host Ray Collazo is joined by baseball analysts Cheats, Jorge Martinez, Michael Collazo, Alex Sepulveda, Julia Rivera, Fernando Torres and Antonio Chaurand to give you a worldwide preview of World Baseball Classic 2023. Listen as analysts breakdown the rosters and prospects for Teams USA, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Mexico y mucho m…

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Super Bowl Bomba! 1:06:11

1+ y ago1:06:11

1:06:11

Host Ray Collazo are joined by co-host Monte Perez and Superfans Orrie Hicks, Antonio Chaurand, Dom Digorgio, Leo Prieto and Juan Carlos Chaurand for Super Bowl Bomba! Crew breaks down matchup between top two teams in NFL and what this game means to fans in Philadelphia and Kansas City. Perez also analyzes significance of Lebron James breaking all …

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La Entrevista Con Gael Bonilla - Debutar En La EuroLiga, Jugar En El Barcelona, Y Más! 28:41

1+ y ago28:41

28:41

El jugador del Barcelona Basket y seleccionado nacional Gael Bonilla habló con Eduardo Villalpando sobre jugar en la EuroLiga, representar al FC Barcelona, jugar ante oponentes NBA con México, y más.

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La Entrevista Con Diego Willis - Jugar En La NCAA, Representar A México, Y Más. 40:33

1+ y ago40:33

40:33

Diego Willis habla con Eduardo Villalpando sobre ser basquetbolista en la NCAA, representar a México en diversas competencias internacionales, hacer la transición al profesionalismo, la NBA en Ciudad de México, y más.

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The Alfonzo Mckinnie Interview - NBA Team In Mexico City? 31:19

1+ y ago31:19

31:19

The Forward spoke with Eduardo Villalpando about playing with the Mexico City for the NBA G-League season, the NBA potentially expanding to LatinAmerica, facing adversity, and more.

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“Luchamos para que más jugadores vayan a la NCAA” - Omar Quintero 27:41

2y ago27:41

27:41

El entrenador de la selección mexicana de baloncesto Omar Quintero se une al podcast para conversar sobre la NCAA, los mexicanos en Estados Unidos, el pase mundial FIBA, jugar en España, y más.

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“Hay muchas posibilidades de ir al mundial” - Fabian Jaimes 31:30

2y ago31:30

31:30

El seleccionado nacional Fabian Jaimes se une al show para hablar acerca de la oportunidad de calificar al mundial FIBA con México, jugar en la NBA G-League con Capitanes CDMX, el sistema colegial NCAA, y más. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eduardo_nbamx/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eduardo_nbamx…

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''Quiero Representar A México'' - Isael Silva, La Entrevista Completa 20:40

2y ago20:40

20:40

El basquetbolista mexicano de Stanford, Isael Silva reveló exclusivamente su intención de jugar para México internacionalmente. El nacido en Sacramento, California también hablo acerca de su paso por la universidad, representar a México, escuchar corridos en Estados Unidos, y más. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eduardo_nbamx/Tik Tok: https://…

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Raising Arizona 49:56

2y ago49:56

49:56

Found In Translation Talk Show hosts Ray Collazo and Enrique Chaurand are joined by Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Salazar of UnidosUS Action Fund and Luis Avila to take a deep dive into Arizona politics. Liz gives us the landscape on the critical Arizona Senate and Governor’s races. Liz also breaks down what issues are truly important this cycle. Then Luis joine…

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Yvonne Gutierrez On Being Latina In Post Roe World 58:42

2y ago58:42

58:42

Found in Translation Talk Show, your home for Latino politics, is back with analysis the historic happenings in Washington this week. Hosts Rafael “Ray” Collazo and Enrique Chaurand are joined by Yvonne Gutierrez, the Managing Director of the Latino Victory Project. Yvonne is a long time reproductive rights activist. She joined us to share how the …

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Get To Work Garland! Is Flores The Future? 56:47

2y ago56:47

56:47

Found in Translation Talk Show, your home for Latino politics, is back with analysis of this week’s hot political headlines. Hosts Rafael “Ray” Collazo and Enrique Chaurand analyze what this week’s January 6th hearings mean for possible federal prosecution of former President Donald Trump. They also discuss the impact of the newly passed Senate Gun…

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Real Story of Latino Vote With Fernand Amandi 1:06:05

2y ago1:06:05

1:06:05

Hosts Rafael "Ray" Collazo and Enrique Chaurand welcome pollster and political analyst Fernand Amandi to discuss the real story of the Latino Vote. Are Latinos really drifting towards Republicans? What are issues Latinos care about leading up to midterms. Crew also takes deep dive into Nevada electoral landscape and how Senator Catherine Cortez Mas…

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Jacob Young - University of Oregon 20:30

2y ago20:30

20:30

Jacob Young has signed with an agency and declared for the 2022 NBA Draft. The G played for three different NCAA programs in Texas, Rutgers and Oregon. This season, he averaged 12ppg for the Ducks in PAC-12 basketball.

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CHC Goes To White House; Immigration News Update 1:05:57

2y ago1:05:57

1:05:57

FOUND IN TRANSLATION TALK SHOW, your home for Latino politics & news, is back this week with updates on the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Meeting with White House, Republican infighting on January 6th insurrection and latest anti-Latino attack. Hosts Rafael “Ray” Collazo and Enrique Chaurand then interview Carlos Guevara of UnidosUS to update us on…

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Marcus Hammond - University of Notre Dame 10:59

2+ y ago10:59

10:59

Marcus Hammond is officially transferring to the University of Notre Dame from Niagara University. The G did his first interview post transferring and spoke about his decision to go to Indiana, competing in the MAAC, goals for his last season in college basketball, and more.

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Happy Earth Day! Found In Translation Is Back 56:13

2y ago56:13

56:13

Found In Translation Talk Show is back with host Rafael “Ray” Collazo and new cohost political communications expert Enrique Chaurand. Chaurand interviews Collazo to catch us up on this past year as Collazo has assumed the role of UnidosUS Action Fund’s Executive Director. UnidosUS Action Fund is the 501c4 political arm of the nation’s largest Lati…

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Raheem Solomon - Sacred Heart University 12:58

2+ y ago12:58

12:58

Raheem Solomon joins the show to talk about redshirting, transferring schools, competing in the MAAC, returning to Connecticut, and more

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The Slap Heard Around The World; Will Smith And Chris Rock At the Oscars 12:04

2+ y ago12:04

12:04

Found In Translation Host Rafael “Ray” Collazo shares his real time reactions to Will Smith and Chris Rock’s confrontation during the 2022 Oscars. Collazo analyzes the many angles of this sad moment in Hollywood history and discusses the many positive highlights throughout the show, including Ariana DeBose, Encanto, Quest Love and CODA. Collazo als…

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Jeenathan Williams - University at Buffalo Bulls 16:26

2+ y ago16:26

16:26

Two-time All-MAC Jeenathan Williams opens up about his time in Buffalo, getting ready for the 2022 NBA Draft, dropping a career-high against No. 6 Michigan, and more.

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Scout Mathews - Eastern Washington University (ENG) 15:25

2+ y ago15:25

15:25

Scout joins the show to talk about her decision to attend EWU, being a five star recruit, winning the Big Sky conference, and more.

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Trevor Masi - Niagara University (ENG) 14:15

2+ y ago14:15

14:15

Live from Olean, NY, sophomore Trevor Masi speaks on decomitting from St. Francis, signing with Niagara, doing his first school year online, and more.

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Jonathan Morales - Southern Utah & Georgia Southern (ESP) 14:34

2+ y ago14:34

14:34

El oaxaqueño Jonathan Morales se una el show para hablar acerca de ser parte de dos programas de División I en la NCAA. También, explica el proceso de transferirse, el uso de las visas y permisos de trabajo, y su experiencia jugando en el máximo nivel colegial.

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Jack Armstrong - Fordham University & NBA Analyst (ENG) 39:17

2+ y ago39:17

39:17

Jack Armstrong joins the show to talk about his journey as a Toronto Raptors analyst, coaching at the Division I level, graduating from Fordham, life experiences, and more.

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Jordan Cintron - Longwood & Niagara University (ENG) 23:58

2+ y ago23:58

23:58

Niagara student-athlete Jordan Cintron joins the show to discuss mental health, transferring schools, going prep, playing in New York City, and more.

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Esteban Roacho - Panola College (ESP) 16:40

2+ y ago16:40

16:40

JUCO product Esteban Roacho joins the show to discuss being part of the NBA Academy, making his debut Mexico’s national team, Junior Collehe basketball, and more.

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Alex Asenov - University of Idaho (ENG) 14:02

2+ y ago14:02

14:02

Idaho sophomore Alex Asenov joins the show to discuss his transition from a prep school to the NCAA, playing tennis with masks, working in the United States, and more.

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Trey Fourticq - Villanova University (ENG) 14:00

2+ y ago14:00

14:00

Villanova freshman Trey Fourticq joins the show to talk about going to a prep school, leaving LA to go to the East Coast, academics as a student-athlete, and more.

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Justin Reyes - St. Thomas & NBA G-League (ENG) 20:38

2+ y ago20:38

20:38

Justin Reyes from the NBA G-League talks about being a late bloomer, becoming a D2 student-athlete, transitioning into pro basketball, playing in the G-League and more.

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Jordan Howard - Central Arkansas & NBA G-League (ENG) 27:16

2+ y ago27:16

27:16

Central Arkansas Alum Jordan Howard joins the show after another season in the NBA G-League to talk about his experience playing pro ball, going to a mid-major school, facing adversity, Drake being the GOAT and more. (Music: Tuscan Leather Intro)

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Mike Atkinson - Missouri Valley / Strength & Conditioning Coach (ENG) 27:42

2+ y ago27:42

27:42

NBA Strength and Conditioning coach Mike Atkinson joins the show to discuss his experience as an NAIA student-athlete, going through the JUCO system, his nine year stint in the G-League, working with the best athletes in the world, and more. (Picture: Next Subject)

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Ronaldo Segu - University at Buffalo (ENG) 11:04

2+ y ago11:04

11:04

Live and direct from Niagara Falls, UB Guard Ronaldo Segu comes to the show to speak about being from Orlando, committing to Buffalo, developing into one of the best guards in the country, and more. (Rod Wave)

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Joe Young - Houston & Oregon / NBA Player (ENG) 23:45

3y ago23:45

23:45

Former NCAA All-American, Joe Young joins the show to talk about his possible NBA return, remembering his college days, being drafted by the Indiana Pacers in 2015, and more.

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