Unprepared for What’s Grubbing w/ Orlando Osornio: Mayor of Taco Fest

🌮 Taco Fest 2026 Special: Culture, Creativity & Community

Recorded live at Taco Fest 2026 in Salinas, these first two episodes of our four-part special highlight passionate individuals making an impact in the local arts community. Part 1: We sit down with Liz, Maestra and Director of Baile Folklórico Costa de California, along with Michelle, Vice President, and Patty, a member of the organization’s Board of Directors. Together, they share how the group was founded, the work that goes into preserving cultural traditions, and the importance of creating opportunities for future generations through dance, education, and community involvement. Part 2: We talk with Zylee Diaz, actor and adventure seeker, about her pursuit of an acting career, the experiences that have shaped her journey, and her passion for the arts. We also discuss what can be done to help make the arts more visible and accessible throughout Salinas. These episodes are the first release in our four-part Taco Fest 2026 series, featuring inspiring conversations with local artists, performers, and community leaders who are helping shape the culture of the Central Coast.

Unprepared for What’s Grubbing w/ Orlando Osornio: Mayor of Taco Fest

From city council chambers to taco trucks to hospice care, this episode covers way more ground than we expected. We sit down with Orlando Osornio — former Salinas City Councilmember, community advocate, hospice liaison, and one of the founders of What’s Grubbing Salinas — to talk about his passion for serving the community in every part of his life. Orlando shares stories from his time on city council, the projects and causes he pushed for, and why giving back to Salinas has always been important to him. We also talk about his work as a hospice liaison and the emotional side of helping families during some of the hardest moments of their lives. Of course, we also dive into food trucks, the growth of What’s Grubbing Salinas, what goes into organizing massive local events like Taco Fest, and his torta business — including a very important debate about what makes the perfect torta. Politics, community, tacos, tortas, and real conversations about helping people… this episode somehow has all of it.

Episode 27- Wives Take Over Podcast for Mother’s Day Special

This week, we did something risky… we let the wives take over the podcast. In this special Mother’s Day episode, Ana Belén and Andreya step in and run the show, giving their unfiltered take on motherhood—the real version, not the one you see in highlight reels. They break down what they thought being a mom would look like versus what it actually turned into (hint: way more chaos, way less sleep). From the everyday struggles and mental load to the moments that somehow make it all worth it, they keep it honest, relatable, and even a little funny. It’s a conversation about expectations vs. reality, the challenges no one really prepares you for, and the kind of love that changes everything. We sat back, stayed quiet (for once), and let them tell it how it really is. Whether you’re a mom, married to one, or just trying to understand what they go through while we think we’re “helping”… this one’s for you.

Unprepared Anniversary Episode -One Year, Zero Plans, All Stories

One year in… and somehow we’re still going 😅 In this anniversary episode, we look back at everything that made the past year unforgettable—from the amazing guests who pulled up and shared their stories, to the events that turned into full-blown adventures. What started as an idea turned into real conversations, real laughs, and a whole lot of moments we definitely didn’t plan for. We talk about the people we’ve met along the way, the unexpected highlights, and the behind-the-scenes chaos that somehow always worked out. This episode is part recap, part appreciation, and part “how did we even get here?” If you’ve been rocking with us since day one or just jumped in recently, this one’s for you. One year down… and we’re just getting warmed up.

Episode 26- Hormones, Hot Flashes & Half Portions- Menopause and The GLP-1 Revolution

On this episode, we sit down with Dr. Joanna Oppenheim for a real, eye-opening conversation that goes way beyond the surface. We get into how GLP-1 medications are changing the game for people who’ve struggled with weight loss for years—what actually works, what people get wrong, and why this shift is such a big deal. Dr. Oppenheim also shares her journey into medicine, what drove her to focus on patient care, and the moments that shaped her along the way. Then we dive into a topic that doesn’t get talked about enough—menopause. What it actually is, what women go through physically and emotionally, and why so many feel like they’re navigating it alone. We also flip the lens on ourselves a bit—what men usually misunderstand about menopause, and how we can show up better as partners, not just by “trying,” but by actually understanding what our wives and loved ones are experiencing. It’s honest, informative, and at times humbling—but the kind of conversation that sticks with you long after it ends. Unprepared… but walking away a little more prepared than we expected.