Carlos Lopez and JP Vasquez host the initial edition of Viva La Vida in advance of Tennessee taking on Syracuse on Saturday.

Carlos Lopez and JP Vasquez host the initial edition of Viva La Vida in advance of Tennessee taking on Syracuse on Saturday.

Join Carlos Lopez and JP Vasquez for a discussion about Tennessee Athletics. This is a weekly Spanish language show dealing with Tennessee Sports and its growth in the Latino community. We discuss the current state of Tennessee Athletics, interview members of its past and speculate where it could go in the future.

Join Carlos Lopez and JP Vasquez for a discussion about Tennessee Athletics. This is a weekly Spanish language show dealing with Tennessee Sports and its growth in the Latino community. We discuss the current state of Tennessee Athletics, interview members of its past and speculate where it could go in the future.

Viva La Vida

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Viva La Vida (08.26.25)

J.P. is flying solo for the final episode of Viva La Vida (for now....) He recaps the TN/Vandy game from this past week, gives some insight into the TN Basketball game vs. Syracuse that was going on during recording, gives his Two cents on TN's quarterback situation and the drama surrounding Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss for LSU. You want a Macho Man impression? You got one! The show takes a wild turn when Carlos is away, so tune in and listen up to Viva La Vida: One Last Ride.

 

J.P. vuela solo para el último episodio de Viva La Vida (por ahora...). El resume el partido de Tennessee contra Vandy de la semana pasada, da una idea del partido de baloncesto de Tennessee contra Syracuse que se estaba pasando durante la grabación, da su opinión sobre la situación del mariscal de campo de Tennessee y el drama que rodeó a Lane Kiffin, que dejó Ole Miss por LSU. ¿Quieres una imitación de Macho Man? ¡La tienes! El programa da un giro inesperado cuando Carlos no está, así que sintoniza y escucha Viva La Vida: Un Último Viaje.

J.P. is flying solo for the final episode of Viva La Vida (for now....) He recaps the TN/Vandy game from this past week, gives some insight into the TN Basketball game vs. Syracuse that was going on during recording, gives his Two cents on TN's quarterback situation and the drama surrounding Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss for LSU. You want a Macho Man impression? You got one! The show takes a wild turn when Carlos is away, so tune in and listen up to Viva La Vida: One Last Ride.
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J.P. vuela solo para el &uacute;ltimo episodio de Viva La Vida (por ahora...). El resume el partido de Tennessee contra Vandy de la semana pasada, da una idea del partido de baloncesto de Tennessee contra Syracuse que se estaba pasando durante la grabaci&oacute;n, da su opini&oacute;n sobre la situaci&oacute;n del mariscal de campo de Tennessee y el drama que rode&oacute; a Lane Kiffin, que dej&oacute; Ole Miss por LSU. &iquest;Quieres una imitaci&oacute;n de Macho Man? &iexcl;La tienes! El programa da un giro inesperado cuando Carlos no est&aacute;, as&iacute; que sintoniza y escucha Viva La Vida: Un &Uacute;ltimo Viaje.

Viva La Vida (12.02.25)

Carlos and J.P. break down Tennessee’s upset win over No. 3 Houston, injury updates on J.P. Estrella and Bishop Boswell, and what their return means for the Vols’ depth. We also cover OC Joey Halzle’s Broyles Award nomination, Tennessee’s strong football finish, and the baseball staff change with Josh Reynolds promoted to pitching coach. Plus—what to watch for the Vanderbilt game and our Tennessee Bowl game predictions

Carlos y J.P. analizan la victoria de Tennessee sobre el #3 Houston, las lesiones de J.P. Estrella y Bishop Boswell, y lo que su regreso significa para la profundidad del equipo. También hablamos de la nominación de Joey Halzle al Broyles Award, el cierre fuerte de fútbol americano, y el ascenso de Josh Reynolds como coach de picheo en béisbol. Además—qué esperar en el partido contra Vanderbilt y nuestras predicciones del partido de tazon para Tennessee

Carlos and J.P. break down Tennessee&rsquo;s upset win over No. 3 Houston, injury updates on J.P. Estrella and Bishop Boswell, and what their return means for the Vols&rsquo; depth. We also cover OC Joey Halzle&rsquo;s Broyles Award nomination, Tennessee&rsquo;s strong football finish, and the baseball staff change with Josh Reynolds promoted to pitching coach. Plus&mdash;what to watch for the Vanderbilt game and our Tennessee Bowl game predictions Carlos y J.P. analizan la victoria de Tennessee sobre el #3 Houston, las lesiones de J.P. Estrella y Bishop Boswell, y lo que su regreso significa para la profundidad del equipo. Tambi&eacute;n hablamos de la nominaci&oacute;n de Joey Halzle al Broyles Award, el cierre fuerte de f&uacute;tbol americano, y el ascenso de Josh Reynolds como coach de picheo en b&eacute;isbol. Adem&aacute;s&mdash;qu&eacute; esperar en el partido contra Vanderbilt y nuestras predicciones del partido de tazon para Tennessee

Viva La Vida (11.25.25)

En el Episodio 13 de Viva La Vida, Carlos y JP analizan la victoria de Homecoming, la expulsión de Boo Carter y cómo la lesión de JP Estrella impacta las aspiraciones del equipo masculino rumbo al Final Four. También hablan del gran potencial de las Lady Vols, del significado de Viva La Vida para la representación latina y del futuro de la transmisión deportiva en español en Tennessee. Además, comparten sus comidas favoritas de Acción de Gracias—tamales, jamón, pernil, casserolas—y lo que agradecen esta temporada.

In Episode 13 of Viva La Vida, Carlos and JP break down Tennessee’s Homecoming win, the Boo Carter dismissal, and how the men’s Final Four hopes are affected by the JP Estrella injury. They also discuss the growing potential of the Lady Vols, what Viva La Vida means for Latino representation, and how it’s shaping the future of Spanish broadcasting in Tennessee. Plus, they share their favorite Thanksgiving foods—ham, pernil, tamales, casseroles—and what they’re grateful for this season.

En el Episodio 13 de Viva La Vida, Carlos y JP analizan la victoria de Homecoming, la expulsi&oacute;n de Boo Carter y c&oacute;mo la lesi&oacute;n de JP Estrella impacta las aspiraciones del equipo masculino rumbo al Final Four. Tambi&eacute;n hablan del gran potencial de las Lady Vols, del significado de Viva La Vida para la representaci&oacute;n latina y del futuro de la transmisi&oacute;n deportiva en espa&ntilde;ol en Tennessee. Adem&aacute;s, comparten sus comidas favoritas de Acci&oacute;n de Gracias&mdash;tamales, jam&oacute;n, pernil, casserolas&mdash;y lo que agradecen esta temporada.
In Episode 13 of Viva La Vida, Carlos and JP break down Tennessee&rsquo;s Homecoming win, the Boo Carter dismissal, and how the men&rsquo;s Final Four hopes are affected by the JP Estrella injury. They also discuss the growing potential of the Lady Vols, what Viva La Vida means for Latino representation, and how it&rsquo;s shaping the future of Spanish broadcasting in Tennessee. Plus, they share their favorite Thanksgiving foods&mdash;ham, pernil, tamales, casseroles&mdash;and what they&rsquo;re grateful for this season.

Viva La Vida (08.26.25)

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