Ins & Outs of 2026: No ❤️ ft. Brandon Black

Actor Brandon Black (Dear White People, A Madea Homecoming) joins the pod to break down what’s in, what’s out, and why saying “no ❤️” might be the real glow-up for 2026. Expect laughs, reflections on resolutions we’re keeping (and immediately breaking), and a gentle but firm reminder to fix your te…

Are People Too Busy For Love? Or is it just us…FT. Ana Sheila

In this episode, our hosts are joined by Ana Sheila Victorino—Latinx storyteller, wellness advocate, and co-creator of Las Paleteras queer podcast—to unpack why love can feel so hard to prioritize in a culture obsessed with productivity and survival. Drawing from her lived experience as a queer Mex…

The Best of 2025: A Recap

We wanted to remember the best moments of the fourth season in 2025 before the year ends!  Maya Murillo and Curly Velásquez are the hosts of the Super Secret Bestie Club with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media in partnership with iHeart Radio's My Cultura Podcast network. If you…

The Best of 2025: Chismeando With Jenny Lorenzo!

Enjoy again! We're taking a short break for the holidays, but we didn't want to leave you without anything to listen to. So here's the most listened episode of the fourth season this year.  Curly and Maya take a trip down memory lane with their old BuzzFeed coworker and certified comedy queen, Jen…

Someone Made a Hate Video About Maya’s Puppy! ft. MJ Gray

This week, Curly and Maya unpack the wild moment someone made a hate video about Maya’s literal puppy (yes, really), spiraling into a hilarious and honest conversation about internet boundaries. They’re joined by Los Angeles–based creator, writer, and cultural commentator MJ Gray (@mjgray__), who b…

Did We Peak In High School?? w/ JessTheReporter

This week, we’re joined by pop-culture host and social-media firecracker Jess Lucero, aka JessTheReporter—your internet bestie who somehow turned interviewing celebrities into a full-time vibe. Jess brings her signature mix of red-carpet energy and TikTok-level chaos as we dive into the universal q…

The Emotional Rollercoaster of Being a Creative w/ Jen Awad

In this episode, we sit down with singer-songwriter Jen Awad, known for her electrifying blend of soul, punk, and retro glamour. Jen opens up about the emotional highs and lows that come with living a creative life—from moments of pure artistic clarity to the self-doubt, vulnerability, and pressure…

Our Triple-Threat Era (ft. Mackenzie Barmen)

This week, we’re diving headfirst into our triple-threat era with the incomparable *Mackenzie Barmen* — actor, comedian, singer, and the viral mastermind behind some of TikTok’s funniest character sketches. Expect big laughs, unhinged tangents, and maybe even a little singing… because when Mackenzi…

Changing the World with Comedy and Trauma with Jenny Yang

This week on the pod, Curly and Maya sit down with the unstoppable Jenny Yang — comedian, writer, actor, and former labor organizer, which honestly sounds like two full-time jobs plus overtime. Named one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch,” Jenny’s written for television and appeared in shows like Ne…

Pop Divas are cancelled! Or are they? With “Adam The Flop” aka Adam Barrera

This week, Curly and Maya dive into the drama, glitter, and chaos of pop culture’s favorite debate: is cancel culture real? Joining them is none other than pop culture internet commentator Adam The Flop (aka Adam Barrera), known for his hilarious takes and unapologetically spicy opinions on the mus…