Down to a T
Hosted by Thatiana Diaz (T), comes an unfiltered and culturally relevant podcast that aims to entertain and take listeners away from the often serious online landscape. Dive into the world of internet culture and hot topics as we ditch the dull Q&A format for a vibrant, off-the-cuff exchange with weekly guests.
Episodes
49 episodes
Q&A Episode: The Decisions That Shaped My Life
The Q&A is back! And once again, you did not disappoint with the questions. You went straight for the deep stuff, and we love it. Thati answers listener questions about the reality of her college experience, how she stays organized, and kno...
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Episode 49
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18:26
Healing Isn’t Pretty, But It’s Worth It Ft. Melany Rodriguez
Melany Rodriguez (@melanycecilia) joins us for a real conversation about healing, manifestation, and becoming your higher self without losing touch with reality. She opens up about growing up far from the life she has now, the inner work social...
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Episode 48
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40:41
Staying True When the Internet Is Loud Ft. Andrea Carmona
In our latest episode, Andrea Carmona gets candid about what it really takes to stay true to yourself when the internet is loud. From her early days in sports to her lifelong love for music, Andrea opens up about being multi-passionate in a wor...
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Episode 47
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40:55
Stop Seeking Validation Ft. Randy Polanco
This episode is dedicated to the hustle! We sit down with Randy Polanco, better known as Polancaps, whose custom hats have landed on artists and athletes from El Alfa to Robinson Canó to Karl-Anthony Towns. We talk about what real hustle looks ...
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Episode 46
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36:52
NeNe Leakes Supreme - Ft. Eric Sedeño
Comedian and content creator Eric Sedeño, aka TikTok’s favorite bestie, gets comfy with us on our new couch (!!!) to talk all things internet, old reality TV, and the origins of meme culture. Eric’s path from internet creator to actor is deeply...
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Episode 45
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41:17
It’s Never Too Late to Be Delusional (or Start Comedy) - Ft. Samantha Santos
Another week, another fun guest — and this episode’s guest is stand-up comedian, writer, and podcaster Samantha Santos. She is a crime film and doc enthusiast and we get into some of our favorite tropes. We talk about getting started as a comed...
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Episode 44
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33:25
Al Pacino Is Not Cuban Ft. The Cine Papis
Returning guest Eddin Martinez brings his crew, Juan Bago and Jaime Fernandez, hosts of the newest film review podcast out there, Cine Papis. We get into the weeds of discussing Latine representation in film, and how they go about talking about...
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Episode 43
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38:23
Fighting Imposter Syndrome Ft. Grecia Lopez
We’ve been in our vulnerable era! This episode, featuring journalist and creator Grecia Lopez, has been one of our favorites. Grecia talks about making more conscious choices in her life, from how she spends her time to how she chooses the peop...
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Episode 42
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40:42
Scary to Be Seen Trying Ft. Gabriela Bandy
Gabriela Bandy is an established entrepreneur who has mastered content creation and is now transitioning into being an artist, using lessons learned on social media to drive her passion for music, dabbling in different genres as she finds her s...
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Episode 41
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39:07
How to Be OK When Life Isn’t ft. Albert Piedrahita
This episode was a JOURNEY fam. Music executive & founder of the Global Tumbao DJ collective, Albert Piedrahita, talks us through his various perspectives on the current Latin music landscape (and his dream collaboration!). We also discuss ...
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Episode 40
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35:52
Q&A Episode: When Success Isn’t Enough
This week’s guest: YOU. Our mid-year Q&A is here, and y’all did not disappoint with these questions. You went to the deep stuff, and we love it. Thati answers listeners about work burnout, cultural taboos we can dispel about Latinidad, some...
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Episode 39
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22:59
You Should Leave the Party at 9PM Ft. Michelle Disla
This has been a long time coming, fam. Our friend Michelle Disla, formerly Big Mama Cooks, talks about her social media rebrand after the pandemic, and how sometimes the algorithm can pigeonhole you into doing the same thing over and over again...
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Episode 38
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39:50
Don’t Touch Flight Attendants, Seriously Ft. Carlos Hernandez
Give it up for stand-up comedian, actor, and writer Carlos Hernandez. This episode takes us through the ever-present experience surrounding bicultural and bilingual comedy, and navigating multicultural spaces as Latine immigrants. Carlos and Th...
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Episode 37
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40:49
Labubus Are Industry Plants Ft. Tulio
Tulio is back! After some months away, our producer Tulio joins Thatiana back in the studio for a quick kiki. We are already halfway through the year so we thought we’d check in with you** and with each other (aww 🥹) and talk about the highs an...
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Episode 36
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29:30
Not Every Woman Wants to Cook Ft. Florencia Cuenca
Actress, singer, writer, and director Florencia Cuenca joins us for a very fun conversation about dog parents, spoiling TV shows, why we need to drop the expectation that women have to know how to cook, and the current state of Latine represent...
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Episode 35
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34:57
You Can Only Blackout Once a Year Ft. Ian Lara
Stand-up comedian and podcast host Ian Lara joins Thati in a long-awaited meetup (he was going to be one of our first guests, but the snowstorm of 2024 changed our plans!). We talk about Ian’s upbringing and how that has informed his comedic st...
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Episode 34
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44:25
Per My Last Breakdown Ft. Lissette Rios
Self-proclaimed ex-girlboss and entrepreneur Lissette Rios joins Thatiana for an emotional rollercoaster, ranting against corporate-speak, stepping away from the “girlboss” mentality, and how the late 90s/early 2000s narrative about “having it ...
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Episode 33
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34:26
Philly Locals Don’t Care If You Like Them Ft. Dalina Soto
Dietitian and author of The Latina Anti-Diet, Dalina Soto, joins the pod to go into some dieting myths and the history of how Latinos eat. She shares her journey as a registered dietitian and speaks in a very approachable way when it comes to d...
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Episode 32
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27:56
Curly Today, Straight Hair Tomorrow — & That’s Ok Ft. La Cassandra
In our second episode, a partnership with Neutrogena, we have the incredible La Cassandra, who shows us a side of her beyond what you see on stage. We kick things off by commiserating about the struggles with getting our hair to bend to our wil...
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Episode 31
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27:39
Beyond Streaming, How Can We Truly Support Artists? Ft. Ella Bric
We hit a big milestone for the pod… we’re standing on business with our first brand partnership with Neutrogena! This episode’s guest, Latin Grammy winner, songwriter, producer, and multi-hyphenate extraordinaire Ella Bric, talks us through her...
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Episode 30
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28:19
Breaking Free From Gatekeepers Ft. Tefi Pessoa
We are thrilled to have the one and only Tefi Pessoa on the pod! She and Thatiana talk about their POV as Latinas in the media, and get into a nuanced conversation about Latinidad, and also, who decides what makes someone Latino? Is it the lang...
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Episode 29
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38:45
The Bronx is Misunderstood Ft. Victory Light Pod
This one’s special, y’all! We have our first trio of guests on the pod, with The Kid Mero, Rainey Ovalle, and Lizbel Ortiz from Victory Light bringing in that high energy from start to finish. We laugh (perhaps a bit too much), but we also find...
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Episode 28
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52:25
We Don’t Need Another Movie Remake Ft. Karen Rivera
It’s all love and admiration for this episode with one of Thatiana’s friends and emerging content creator, Karen Rivera. We get into movies, the nitty gritty details of content creation and growing an audience online, building communities from ...
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Episode 27
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42:37
“The Joy in Putting the Effort In” Ft. Chelsea Vaughn
Lifestyle and fashion content creator Chelsea Vaughn came down to the studio and gave us some big *moving* news, learning to speak Spanish, and shared some “aha” moments for when you’re navigating your 30s. We talk about the joys of putting in ...
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Episode 26
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39:44
Can Music Evolve Without Changing It? Ft. Chavi Leons
So many concerts, so little time! There’s so much happening with music in 2025, y’all, it’s going to be hard to choose. But we do have time to spend in deep conversation with musician and artist Chavi Leons. He walks us through his career, what...
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Episode 25
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41:49