Takeout & Talk

Takeout and Talk Ep. 13 |Christopher Rivas Talks Curiosity

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:45:00 -0400

Xorje Olivares talks with the multi-hyphenated Christopher Rivas on Takeout and Talk about food, identity, curiosity, his Brown Enough podcast, and his next chapter.

Takeout and Talk Ep. 12 | Milly Tamarez, Chicken Cutlets, and Comedy

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:50:00 -0400

Xorje Olivares catches up with comedian and podcaster Milly Tamarez on Takeout and Talk to discuss comedy, Dominican identity, New York City, and the sandwich that stole the show.

Takeout & Talk Ep. 11 | Becca Ramos on Family, Food, and El Barrio

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:05:00 -0400

Writer and host Xorje Olivares sits down with Rebecca Ramos on Takeout and Talk to discuss Puerto Rican identity, community, family, and her podcast Welcome to El Barrio.

Takeout & Talk Ep. 10 | Tomás Mier on Pop, Música Mexicana & Sandwiches

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:10:00 -0400

On this episode of Takeout & Talk, Xorje Olivares and Tomás Mier discuss pop music, Peso Pluma, creator journalism, and what’s next between bites of an L’Inferno sandwich.

Takeout & Talk Ep. 9 | Dr. Regina: Olympic Dreams, Late-Night and Dinner at Home

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:35:00 -0400

Olympian and ER doctor Dr. Regina Martínez Lorenzo shares her journey, training mindset, and takeout routine.

Takeout & Talk Ep. 8 | Cher Álvarez Talks Fear & Fame (Between Bites)

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:10:00 -0400

On the latest episode of Takeout and Talk, Xorje Olivares chats with Cher Álvarez about her intense run in Paranormal Activity, life on tour, and finding comfort in takeout between eight shows a week.

Takeout & Talk Ep. 7 | Curly Velasquez Talks Culture and Creative Hustle

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:30:00 -0400

Curly Velasquez talks culture, career growth, and Latino storytelling in this Takeout and Talk conversation with Xorje Olivares.

Takeout & Talk Ep. 6 | Sonora Reyes Talks Comfort Food and Creative Fuel

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:40:00 -0400

Sonora a.k.a. Soni Reyes talks comfort food, creativity, and writing through change in this intimate Takeout and Talk interview with Xorje Olivares.

Takeout & Talk Ep. 5 | Singer-Songwriter nic on Reinvention

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:47:00 -0400

New name, new era, sushi on the table. Singer-songwriter nic talks reinvention on Takeout and Talk with Xorje Olivares.

Takeout & Talk Ep. 4 | Dinner at Home, Awards Season Movies on Screen

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:48:00 -0400

In Episode 4 of Takeout & Talk, Xorje Olivares and film critic Manuel Betancourt pair takeout with a cozy, conversational guide to awards season movies—serving up their food and film picks.

Takeout & Talk Ep. 3 | Anjelah Johnson-Reyes Says, “If You Laugh, You’re Family”

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0400

In Takeout & Talk Episode 3, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes brings family, crunchy-taco humor, and Family Reunion Tour energy to her conversation with Xorje Olivares.

Takeout & Talk Ep. 2 | Xorje Olivares and Author-Illustrator Zeke Peña Bond Over Border Stories, Desert Dreams, and Lime on Tacos

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0400

In Takeout and Talk Episode 2, Xorje Olivares and author-illustrator Zeke Peña bond over border stories, desert memories, and their shared love of lime on tacos. A warm, creative conversation rooted in culture, nostalgia, and storytelling.

Takeout & Talk Ep. 1 | Suzy Exposito Gets Real on Bad Bunny, Representation & Brujacore

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:56:00 -0400

For the first episode of Takeout & Talk, Xorje Olivares sits down with Suzy Exposito, the acclaimed music journalist who’s profiled Bad Bunny multiple times. They talk about Benito, his massive Puerto Rico residency, and his upcoming Super Bowl halftime show. The conversation also dives into the current state of music culture, the realities of music journalism, and what it means for people of color to carve out space in that industry.