What if the next big Hollywood filmmaker isn't discovered at a studio, but on YouTube?

In this episode of Global Flow, Dramos breaks down how Curry Barker went from making YouTube sketches and working at Starbucks to creating Obsession, a horror film reportedly made for just $750,000 that became a massive box-office success.

But this story is bigger than one movie. From Kane Parsons turning The Backrooms into a major Hollywood production to Issa Rae building her career independently, we're exploring how technology, social media, and new distribution platforms are transforming the entertainment industry.

Plus, we dive into the rise of micro-dramas, the changing economics of Hollywood, and why the next generation of creatives may have more opportunities than ever before.

The takeaway? Hollywood isn't disappearing. It's evolving. And the people willing to create, adapt, and bet on themselves have an opportunity to shape what comes next.

What if the next big Hollywood filmmaker isn't discovered at a studio, but on YouTube?
In this episode of Global Flow, Dramos breaks down how Curry Barker went from making YouTube sketches and working at Starbucks to creating Obsession, a horror film reportedly made for just $750,000 that became a massive box-office success.
But this story is bigger than one movie. From Kane Parsons turning The Backrooms into a major Hollywood production to Issa Rae building her career independently, we're exploring how technology, social media, and new distribution platforms are transforming the entertainment industry.
Plus, we dive into the rise of micro-dramas, the changing economics of Hollywood, and why the next generation of creatives may have more opportunities than ever before.
The takeaway? Hollywood isn't disappearing. It's evolving. And the people willing to create, adapt, and bet on themselves have an opportunity to shape what comes next.

Obsessed with Obsession: How a Low-Budget Horror Movie Signals Hollywood's Next Evolution

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How did Bad Bunny turn global superstardom into a platform for Puerto Rican resistance? Dramos sits down with Dr. Vanessa Diaz and Dr. Petra Rivera-Rideau, creators of the Bad Bunny Syllabus and authors of P FKN R, to unpack the history, identity, and politics behind his music. From Hurricane Maria and the 2019 protests to challenging machismo and the backlash surrounding his Super Bowl halftime show, they explore how Benito is changing the conversation around Puerto Rico and helping a generation reconnect with its roots.

How did Bad Bunny turn global superstardom into a platform for Puerto Rican resistance? Dramos sits down with Dr. Vanessa Diaz and Dr. Petra Rivera-Rideau, creators of the Bad Bunny Syllabus and authors of P FKN R, to unpack the history, identity, and politics behind his music. From Hurricane Maria and the 2019 protests to challenging machismo and the backlash surrounding his Super Bowl halftime show, they explore how Benito is changing the conversation around Puerto Rico and helping a generation reconnect with its roots.

Vanessa Diaz & Petra Rivera-Rideau: Bad Bunny, Puerto Rico, and the Power of Being Yourself

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What happens when the internet rallies behind your business—but the bills, self-doubt, and pressure keep coming? Dramos sits down with Rachel, co-founder of Buddies Coffee, to unpack her journey from selling cars to building one of New York City’s most talked-about coffee shops. The Puerto Rican entrepreneur opens up about teaching herself to roast coffee, navigating industry gatekeeping, and the landlord conversation that sparked her viral breakdown. They discuss the reality behind internet success, rebuilding in the East Village, and creating a business rooted in culture and community. Plus, in “Put You On,” Dramos shares lessons from Seth Godin’s The Dip on knowing when to persevere and when to pivot.

What happens when the internet rallies behind your business&mdash;but the bills, self-doubt, and pressure keep coming? Dramos sits down with Rachel, co-founder of Buddies Coffee, to unpack her journey from selling cars to building one of New York City&rsquo;s most talked-about coffee shops. The Puerto Rican entrepreneur opens up about teaching herself to roast coffee, navigating industry gatekeeping, and the landlord conversation that sparked her viral breakdown. They discuss the reality behind internet success, rebuilding in the East Village, and creating a business rooted in culture and community. Plus, in &ldquo;Put You On,&rdquo; Dramos shares lessons from Seth Godin&rsquo;s The Dip on knowing when to persevere and when to pivot.

Rachel of Buddies Coffee: Betting on Yourself When Nothing Comes Easy

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What happens when you know how to make hits for everyone else, but refuse to chase a formula for yourself? COASTCITY joins Dramos to talk about staying true to their sound while building careers behind some of music’s biggest names. From passing on *NSYNC to helping Beyoncé sing in Spanish on “Mi Gente,” the duo shares the stories behind an unconventional journey through the industry.

They also get into AI’s growing role in music, blending their Puerto Rican roots with R&B and alternative influences, and their album Soñar Despierto. Plus, an honest conversation about defining success on your own terms and paying the bills without putting all that pressure on your passion.

What happens when you know how to make hits for everyone else, but refuse to chase a formula for yourself? COASTCITY joins Dramos to talk about staying true to their sound while building careers behind some of music&rsquo;s biggest names. From passing on *NSYNC to helping Beyonc&eacute; sing in Spanish on &ldquo;Mi Gente,&rdquo; the duo shares the stories behind an unconventional journey through the industry.
They also get into AI&rsquo;s growing role in music, blending their Puerto Rican roots with R&amp;B and alternative influences, and their album So&ntilde;ar Despierto. Plus, an honest conversation about defining success on your own terms and paying the bills without putting all that pressure on your passion.

COASTCITY: Defining Success on Your Own Terms and Staying Ahead of the Curve

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Chiquis joins Dramos for an honest conversation about building a career on her own terms, trusting her instincts and refusing to let fear stop her. They discuss entrepreneurship, creating from a place of purpose, overcoming bullying, her children’s book The Girl Who Sings to Bees and the new chapter she’s stepping into.

Chiquis joins Dramos for an honest conversation about building a career on her own terms, trusting her instincts and refusing to let fear stop her. They discuss entrepreneurship, creating from a place of purpose, overcoming bullying, her children&rsquo;s book The Girl Who Sings to Bees and the new chapter she&rsquo;s stepping into.

Chiquis: Taking Up Space, Moving with Purpose and Doing It Afraid

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What does it take to become the first, and what changes for everyone who comes after you? Dramos kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with the stories of Bad Bunny, Rita Moreno, Arnaldo Tamayo Méndez, and Roberto Clemente. From Grammy history and Hollywood stereotypes to space exploration and humanitarian work, we dig into the obstacles behind their achievements, the doors they opened, and the work still left to do. Plus, a conversation about identity, the pressure to assimilate, and using your success to give back.

What does it take to become the first, and what changes for everyone who comes after you? Dramos kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with the stories of Bad Bunny, Rita Moreno, Arnaldo Tamayo M&eacute;ndez, and Roberto Clemente. From Grammy history and Hollywood stereotypes to space exploration and humanitarian work, we dig into the obstacles behind their achievements, the doors they opened, and the work still left to do. Plus, a conversation about identity, the pressure to assimilate, and using your success to give back.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Latino Firsts Who Changed the Game

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Global Flow begins with Colombian singer-songwriter Sebastián Yatra, who joins Dramos for a candid conversation about building a career without following a formula.

Yatra opens up about being dismissed as a “gringo” and “rich kid” when he returned to Colombia, the discomfort that helped him find his identity, and the silent meditation retreat in India that changed the way he sees life. He also breaks down why he refuses to be defined by genre, the deeper writing behind Milagro, recording with his father, and how “Dos Oruguitas” became part of Disney and Latin history through Encanto.

Plus, Yatra shares what Colombia’s global music takeover reveals about hard work, authenticity, and betting on yourself. His biggest lesson: life is on the other side of fear.

Global Flow begins with Colombian singer-songwriter Sebasti&aacute;n Yatra, who joins Dramos for a candid conversation about building a career without following a formula.
Yatra opens up about being dismissed as a &ldquo;gringo&rdquo; and &ldquo;rich kid&rdquo; when he returned to Colombia, the discomfort that helped him find his identity, and the silent meditation retreat in India that changed the way he sees life. He also breaks down why he refuses to be defined by genre, the deeper writing behind Milagro, recording with his father, and how &ldquo;Dos Oruguitas&rdquo; became part of Disney and Latin history through Encanto.
Plus, Yatra shares what Colombia&rsquo;s global music takeover reveals about hard work, authenticity, and betting on yourself. His biggest lesson: life is on the other side of fear.

Sebastián Yatra: Life Is on the Other Side of Fear

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Life as a Gringo is evolving into Global Flow.

Hosted by Dramos, Global Flow is a new podcast featuring the disruptors setting today’s trends and the rising voices building what’s next across music, entertainment, business and tech. Through honest conversations with people like Sebastián Yatra, Chiquis, WizTheMC, Buddies Coffee co-founder Rachel, and more, we’ll break down what they’re building, how they got there and the setbacks they overcame when everyone counted them out.

This is the next chapter: going beyond the headlines, getting the blueprint and finding the inspiration to stop waiting for a seat at the table and build your own.

New episodes every Tuesday starting September 8th on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

Life as a Gringo is evolving into Global Flow.
Hosted by Dramos, Global Flow is a new podcast featuring the disruptors setting today&rsquo;s trends and the rising voices building what&rsquo;s next across music, entertainment, business and tech. Through honest conversations with people like Sebasti&aacute;n Yatra, Chiquis, WizTheMC, Buddies Coffee co-founder Rachel, and more, we&rsquo;ll break down what they&rsquo;re building, how they got there and the setbacks they overcame when everyone counted them out.
This is the next chapter: going beyond the headlines, getting the blueprint and finding the inspiration to stop waiting for a seat at the table and build your own.
New episodes every Tuesday starting September 8th on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

Introducing Global Flow

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What does it really mean to be “the man”? In many Latino communities—and beyond—men are taught that having lots of sexual partners is proof of status, strength, and masculinity. In this special episode, Dramos unpacks that toxic message, sharing personal stories about chasing validation, peer pressure, and the role of machismo culture in shaping harmful expectations.He explores why this obsession with “numbers” can lead to dishonesty, emptiness, and broken trust, and why true masculinity means respect, empathy, and protecting the people you’re intimate with—including their sexual health. Dramos also gets real about what he’s learned from his own past, and why having tough, honest conversations is the foundation of healthy relationships and healthy sexuality.

 

This episode is brought to you by Healthysexual from Gilead Sciences.

What does it really mean to be &ldquo;the man&rdquo;? In many Latino communities&mdash;and beyond&mdash;men are taught that having lots of sexual partners is proof of status, strength, and masculinity. In this special episode, Dramos unpacks that toxic message, sharing personal stories about chasing validation, peer pressure, and the role of machismo culture in shaping harmful expectations. He explores why this obsession with &ldquo;numbers&rdquo; can lead to dishonesty, emptiness, and broken trust, and why true masculinity means respect, empathy, and protecting the people you&rsquo;re intimate with&mdash;including their sexual health. Dramos also gets real about what he&rsquo;s learned from his own past, and why having tough, honest conversations is the foundation of healthy relationships and healthy sexuality.
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This episode is brought to you by Healthysexual from Gilead Sciences.

Redefining “The Man”: Sex, Validation, and Machismo Culture

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Growing up in a Latino household, real conversations about sex often felt one-sided—or didn’t happen at all. In this special episode, Dramos opens up about how that silence made it harder to talk openly with friends and partners about sex, intimacy, and boundaries. He explores the fears and cultural pressures that make these talks intimidating, from worries about inexperience to the weight of tradition. Dramos also shares why learning to be vulnerable with peers and partners is so important for sexual health and building real trust. From navigating dating and safe sex to getting tested regularly, this episode breaks down why these “hard conversations” matter—and how having them can help protect yourself and others, emotionally and physically.

 

This episode is brought to you by Healthysexual from Gilead Sciences.

Growing up in a Latino household, real conversations about sex often felt one-sided&mdash;or didn&rsquo;t happen at all. In this special episode, Dramos opens up about how that silence made it harder to talk openly with friends and partners about sex, intimacy, and boundaries. He explores the fears and cultural pressures that make these talks intimidating, from worries about inexperience to the weight of tradition. Dramos also shares why learning to be vulnerable with peers and partners is so important for sexual health and building real trust. From navigating dating and safe sex to getting tested regularly, this episode breaks down why these &ldquo;hard conversations&rdquo; matter&mdash;and how having them can help protect yourself and others, emotionally and physically.
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This episode is brought to you by Healthysexual from Gilead Sciences.

Real Talk: Sex, Vulnerability, and Conversations That Matter

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Global Flow is where culture, conversation, and change collide. Hosted by Z100’s Dramos, the show dives into the stories of the disruptors shaping what’s next—across music, entertainment, business, and beyond. From the underground to the global stage, each episode unpacks the forces redefining culture through a Latin and cross-cultural lens.

Rooted in the diaspora. Focused on what’s next.

Global Flow&nbsp;is where culture, conversation, and change collide. Hosted by Z100&rsquo;s Dramos, the show dives into the stories of the disruptors shaping what&rsquo;s next&mdash;across music, entertainment, business, and beyond. From the underground to the global stage, each episode unpacks the forces redefining culture through a Latin and cross-cultural lens.
Rooted in the diaspora. Focused on what&rsquo;s next.

Global Flow

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