Talking Ish: Dos Idiomas, Cero Filtros

The Moms, The Madness, y The MLS

This week on Talking Ish, we show some love to the moms out there… even if the analytics say they probably aren’t listening 😅 For the fellas listening on time, this is your reminder: Mother’s Day is this Sunday. If you’re hearing this late… as Raúl so lovingly put it: “No tienes madre.” We also get into: ⚽ Chivas catching strays 💻 Raúl trying to run Riverside on what appears to be Windows 97 🍺 Bert potentially falling asleep after one beer 🇺🇸 MLS and the problems with the pay-to-play system 🇲🇽 Liga MX holding onto young talent instead of letting them develop abroad Somewhere between the chaos, the laughs, and the fútbol talk, we end up having one of our favorite conversations yet. As always… dos idiomas, cero filtros.

The Pain, The Pride, y The Process

This week on Talking Ish, we take a step into a more serious conversation. We’re joined by Marc, who shares his experience navigating health issues, self-advocacy, and what it’s like to push for answers when something doesn’t feel right. From there, the conversation expands into something deeper—Mexican culture, masculinity, and the pressure many men feel to stay silent, avoid being a burden, and carry everything on their own. We talk family, faith, and the reality that sometimes the hardest part isn’t the condition—it’s speaking up. Of course, it wouldn’t be Talking Ish without a little chaos, as Raúl battles his new “studio setup” and loses… repeatedly. A different kind of episode, but one we’re proud of.

The Love, The Loss, y The Laughs

This week on Talking Ish, we take a step back from the usual chaos for a more personal conversation. Raúl opens up about the loss of his dog of 11 years—a loyal companion, a source of unconditional love, and a true member of the family. He shares how she came into his life and the memories that will always stay with him. Bert joins us as we reflect on our own experiences with the pets we’ve loved and lost. From dogs to cats, this episode is about the bonds we build with our four-legged family members—and how those bonds never really leave us. Of course, it wouldn’t be Talking Ish without a little laughter. Toward the end, things take a turn as Raúl and Bert try to make sense of Pepe’s ongoing “curse”… and whether simply being around him might be enough to catch it. It’s an episode about love, loss, and the moments in between—the ones that make saying goodbye so hard, and the memories that make it all worth it

The Truth, The Take, The Taste

This week on Talking Ish, Pepe and Raúl dive into a mix of serious conversation, cultural commentary, and some unforgettable food takes. We start with a discussion on the allegations surrounding Cesar Chavez, what is known so far, and the culture of victim blaming that often follows stories like these. From there, we shift into a conversation about Lionel Messi’s visit to the White House and whether moments like that are truly optional at that level. The episode also touches on the parallels between St. Patrick’s Day and Cinco de Mayo, and how cultural celebrations can sometimes be misunderstood or reduced to something else entirely. On a lighter note, we shout out @kerrymann81, whose positive and respectful approach to trying foods from different cultures has been winning over the internet—one “whole 10 out of 10” at a time. And finally, Pepe shares his latest discovery: Korean Fried Chicken… and why it may have permanently ruined regular fried chicken. From truth to takes to taste—this one covers it all.

Land Rover, Loans, and Lemon Laws

What started as a quick conversation about Pepe’s new Land Rover turned into a full episode about cars, car buying, and the stories that come with them. Pepe explains how surprisingly smooth the process was using Capital One’s Auto Navigator (this is not a paid endorsement… it just ended up sounding like one), while Raúl shares his own car history — including the time Kia essentially paid him to keep his faulty vehicle. From lemon laws to car loans, we revisit some of the rides that defined different chapters of our lives, including Pepe’s old Escape that he’s still not completely ready to let go of. We also talk about bringing Bert back on the show, because some episodes are just better when the whole crew is around. Cars, chaos, and questionable financial decisions — just another day on Talking Ish. 🚗🎙️