Rock Bottom to Comeback: Curly Velasquez 🫶

The Pero Like Netflix Deal, Burnout & Making It Out | Maya Murillo

In this episode, Gadiel sits down with his friend and fellow Pero Like OG, Maya Murillo. What starts as nostalgic banter turns into an honest conversation about identity, the creator grind, and finding yourself after fame. They get into: • Reuniting as best friends after running in "separate groups" during the Pero Like days • The BuzzFeed hustle — rotating managers, late-night edits, and lying about knowing Premiere to get hired • Being the "no sabo" Latina who didn't speak Spanish — the bullying, and the viral 60-day Spanish challenge she made in response • Why "everybody deserves a seat at the table" no matter how they show up as Latino • The Pero Like Netflix deal — and Gadiel's take on why YouTube already won the streaming war • The four-person team vs. the 50-person crew: how content gets made now • Burnout, isolation in LA, and the pandemic hitting after leaving BuzzFeed • Why fame and money don't cure depression or anxiety — and where peace actually comes from • Moving to NYC as a game changer, and choosing stand-up over internet clout • Chasing greatness and happiness instead of comparison and popularity A comeback story about identity, mental health, and building something real on your own terms. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, support is available — consider reaching out to a trusted person or a local helpline. 🎧 New episodes every week 💬 Join the conversation in the comments ⭐ Follow Maya and her podcast The Super Secret Bestie Club 🎥  Full video on YouTube • Clips on TikTok & IG @GadielDelOrbe 📣  New episodes every Wednesday — subscribe & leave a 5★ review! 💼  Business / booking: contact@gadieldelorbe.com

Rock Bottom to Comeback: Curly Velasquez 🫶

In this episode, Gadiel sits down in Los Angeles with his day-one friend and former Pero Like / BuzzFeed collaborator, Curly Velasquez. What starts as nostalgic banter turns into one of the most honest conversations on the show. They get into: • The BuzzFeed days — building the Latino platform (Pero Like) from the ground up • When Gadiel first came to LA broke, living out of his car, and Curly gave him a place to crash • Curly's battle with alcoholism, hitting rock bottom, and getting sober • Why "courage only gets tested in hard times" • Turning a career around — from getting lunches to creative director • How media and Hollywood have changed, and how creators actually survive now (social media, YouTube, livestreaming) • Doing work that brings you joy vs. chasing money • "How's your heart doing?" — the check-in question that can change someone's whole day • The "no pressure" mindset and freeing yourself from anxiety A comeback story about friendship, honesty, and building something real — twice. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or mental health, support is available — consider reaching out to a trusted person or a local helpline. 🎧 New episodes every week 💬 Join the conversation in the comments ⭐ Follow Curly and support Latino creators 🎥  Full video on YouTube • Clips on TikTok & IG @GadielDelOrbe 📣  New episodes every Wednesday — subscribe & leave a 5★ review! 💼  Business / booking: contact@gadieldelorbe.com

Why Most People Never Become Great | Aida Rodriguez

• Aida Rodriguez's journey into comedy • Latino representation in stand-up • Why comedy is an art form • The importance of mentorship • Building a comedy special • Writing and creativity • Fame vs greatness • Social media and validation • Learning from comedy legends • George Lopez, Bill Burr, Richard Pryor and comedy influences • The future of Latino comedians • Why comparison kills creativity • Staying connected to your purpose • Advice for comedians and creators 🎥  Full video on YouTube • Clips on TikTok & IG @GadielDelOrbe 📣  New episodes every Wednesday — subscribe & leave a 5★ review! 💼  Business / booking: contact@gadieldelorbe.com

Why NYC Voters Rejected The Establishment

• NYC primary election results • Darializa Avila Chevalier's victory • Dominican representation in politics • Nationalism vs patriotism • Campaign controversies and social media • Zohran Mamdani's influence • Housing affordability crisis • Gentrification and displacement • Affordable housing debate • Why policy discussions matter • Community organizing and civic engagement • The future of New York City politics 🎥  Full video on YouTube • Clips on TikTok & IG @GadielDelOrbe 📣  New episodes every Wednesday — subscribe & leave a 5★ review! 💼  Business / booking: contact@gadieldelorbe.com

Breaking My Brain with Physicist Camila Uzcategui

In this episode, Gadiel sits down with Camila Uzcategui — a Latina physicist and CEO of Manifest Technology — whom he first met at a Latino executive networking dinner in Napa. What starts as curiosity turns into a full nerd-out about the nature of reality. They get into: • How Camila went from immigrant to physics PhD and tech CEO — and broke every stereotype doing it • Manifest Technology and the science behind her work in advanced materials • Chaos theory, fractals, and how chaos organizes itself into the universe • Time dilation, gravity, and why traveling near the speed of light stops time • Stephen Hawking's atomic-clock experiment and the astronaut "twin" effect • The double-slit experiment, the observer effect, and Schrödinger's cat • Parallel universes, the multiverse, and quantum entanglement being used in the real world • Gadiel's personal story of leaving religion and falling in love with science • Why science education matters — especially for Latinos and lower-income communities • The Plastic Detox documentary, microplastics, endocrine disruptors, fertility, and green chemistry If you've ever felt cheated out of a real science education, this one's for you. 0:00 Meet The Latina Physicist & CEO 🚀 4:00 How 3D Printing Could Change Medicine 10:00 Why Curiosity Matters More Than Intelligence 16:00 Time Travel Is Actually Real ⏳ 24:00 The Twin Experiment That Proved Time Dilation 37:00 Parallel Universes & Quantum Mechanics 🤯 53:00 Why I Left Religion To Understand Science 1:05:00 Why More Latinos Should Study Physics 1:10:00 Plastic, Health & The Future Of Materials 🎧 New episodes every week 💬 Join the conversation in the comments ⭐ Leave a 5-star review 🎥  Full video on YouTube • Clips on TikTok & IG @GadielDelOrbe 📣  New episodes every Wednesday — subscribe & leave a 5★ review! 💼  Business / booking: contact@gadieldelorbe.com