Host Ray Collazo is joined by Monte Perez of Nuts and Bolts Sports for our Spring Sports Special. Perez analyzes NFL Draft, previews NBA playoffs and shares his vision for Bomba Live 2!'s Sports programming. Plus Boxing promoter and Monroe County, New York Executive candidate Mercedes Vazquez-Simmons joins show to discuss boxing and sports worlds' responsibility to respond to domestic violence tragedies in Puerto Rico and throughout the country. #RIPKeishla #RIPAndrea #NiUnaMas #LoveShouldntHurt...
May 06, 2021•59 min
Hosts Ray Collazo & Vanessa Maria Graber are joined by activists Jason Ortiz, Jess F. Gonzalez and Nelson Guerrero for the long anticipated "CANNABIS SHOW." This special episode of Found In Translation/BOMBA LIVE! simulcast will break down how the Cannabis movement impacts health, business and racial justice. Collazo and Graber also reveal two other major guests that will be joining Bomba Live 2! the virtual Puerto Rican celebration taking place on Saturday, June 12th. You won't want to miss...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Ray Collazo & Maryanell Agosto host this special "Autism Is a Superpower" episode. Collazo and Agosto are joined by YouTube Sensations Miguel and Iliana Santos of ToyQuest101, Parent Advocate Jennifer Hutcheson and Occupational Therapist Alicia Stufoso on how we help our loved ones across the spectrum show us their Superpowers! This episode is dedicated to all those on the spectrum, their parents, caregivers and other loved ones. You are not alone.
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Host Ray Collazo is joined by Argentina Beltran, Liz Miyoung Kaufman, Ben Cheng and Elbert Garcia to discuss what true solidarity among Asian-Americans/Pacific Islanders and Latinos looks like in 2021. Kaufman updates us mood of Minnesota's activist community in midst of Ben Chauvin trial for murder of George Floyd. Cheng and Beltran share practical tips on how to show solidarity to Asian-American/Pacific Islander community during this time. Kaufman shares historical context to latest wave of an...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Arizona Under Attack: Voter Suppression Efforts At The Capitol On this week's Found in Translation, you will hear a recent virtual townhall on Voter Suppression efforts in Arizona. Voter suppression is real. Join Co-hosts UnidosUS Action Fund, Arizona Advocacy Networks and other allied partners for panel discussion on what is happening at the state Capitol and what we can do to prevent the erosion of Latino voting rights. Episode includes opening from Gabriella Cázares-Kelly, Pima County Recorde...
Apr 05, 2021•55 min
Hosts Ray Collazo and Dionely Reyes are joined by Empowerment Comedian Ernie G. The panel chops it up about how Ernie G has harnessed the power of laughter to help millions of people through mental health coaching, TEDx speaking and standup comedy. Collazo and Reyes provide news updates on American Rescue Plan, Vaccine distribution and Violence Against Women's Act. Jeffrey Vargas joins show to talk March Madness and what hoops means to the FIT/Bomba Live crew. FIT/Bomba Live family stands in sol...
Mar 22, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Hosts Ray Collazo and Vanessa Maria Graber are joined by juvenile justice activist & podcast star Luis "Suave" Gonzalez and legendary journalist Maria Hinojosa. Maria and Suave discuss their groundbreaking "Suave Podcast" and Maria's new book "Once I Was You." Learn about what made Maria and Suave's 27 year relationship as journalist and source possible. Suave also reveals what made him believe in the power of redemption even while he served a life sentence. Join us for this historic and gri...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Hosts Ray Collazo & Christina Vega are joined by political analyst Elbert Garcia and Freestyle legend and podcaster Betty Dee. The crew will share some huge announcements related to Bomba Live!, Betty Dee's new project and Ray's new gig. A must listen!
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Host Ray Collazo is joined by special cohosts Joel Berrocal of the National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce and Alan Taveras of Brands of Puerto Rico. They announce their exciting collaboration to build partnerships between businesses on the island and the diaspora. Collazo also interviews boricua entrepreneurs Chef Vivoni, Ivdia Velazquez and Roberto Rivera to discuss how we can do business together to strengthen the island's economy. #GrowPR...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr
Ray Collazo is joined by Co-Host Zoe Colon for this special "Bronx Takeover" edition. The all Bronx lineup features actress, speaker and author April Hernandez Castillo to discuss her newest book "Embracing Me." Plus music sensation April Rose on her hit single "Unstoppable" and her burgeoning career. The panel also shares the impact of Salsa legend Johnny Pacheco and Hip-Hop pioneer Prince Markie D on the culture. RIP to Johnny and Mark. Support Texas relief efforts and continue to hold Republi...
Feb 21, 2021•58 min
Ray Collazo and Dionely Reyes host this week's Valentine's Day Special. Angel and Isamac Figueroa share how service has been the center of their love affair. Certified Sex Coach Ana Lopez joins us to discuss how to back in touch with intimacy during COVID season. Collazo and Reyes also update us on this week's news headlines.
Feb 13, 2021•55 min
Hosts Ray Collazo and Christina Vega welcome the "Boricua Social Media All Stars" to Found In Translation/Bomba Live simulcast. Funky Bacalao, Cooking With Omi, Dean Huertas, J3RSYRICAN and Ivelissa Riendo y Comiendo join us to share their favorite moments as Latino Social Media influencers and what's next for their brands. Collazo and Vega also analyze AOC's epic IG Live and other news headlines. Plus, a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT you won't want to miss!
Feb 08, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Hosts Ray Collazo and Sulaih Picorelli is joined by Uber Publicist/PR guru Barbara Lizzet Sanchez to get you ready to unleash your inner mogul in 2021. Sanchez has guided careers of legends like Snoop Dog, T-Boz and Danny Trejo. Sanchez also shared why she is passionate about supporting single mothers' achieve their dreams. Plus music from "los nenes del reggaetón" Chily y Topo!
Feb 01, 2021•58 min
Host Ray Collazo is joined by political analysts/advocates Kyle Darby, Dom Miller and Cynthia Santiago to discuss the Black and Latino agenda in 2021. The panel lays out how we work together to advocate for equitable policies around COVID relief, immigration, economic recovery and criminal justice reform. Plus, new music by Salsero Luis Espada!
Jan 22, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Host Ray Collazo updates us on what this week's election results in Georgia and subsequent coup attempt mean for us. Collazo is joined by CEO of Luna Sol Media Danay Escanaverino to discuss the Clubhouse App phenomenon. Tiffany Sierra of Cocina Sierra comes back to prepare us some Arroz con Gandules. Que viva America!
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Host Ray Collazo celebrates the New Year by sharing highlights of his favorite moments from 2020. Collazo along with cohosts, producers and special guests had you covered through 2020 with provocative coverage of COVID19, Elections, the hottest news/social media headlines, incredible musical performances and celebrity appearances. Enjoy the highlights and Happy 2021!
Jan 01, 2021•1 hr 9 min
This week was a "Virtual Puerto Rican Parranda" crossover episode featuring shows "Love Shouldn't Hurt" "Found In Translation" and "Bomba Live." Hosts Ray Collazo and Christina Vega are joined by musical artists Fabiola Mendez and Enchategui leading the parranda live from Puerto Rico. The parranda included appearances from Shirley Santos, Miguel and Iliana from ToyQuest101, Tiffany Sierra of Cocina Sierra, David From Puerto Rican Flags Up and music from Aleyda Santos. Thanks for show Producers E...
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Found In Translation/Bomba Live Crossover: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Content Guru/Activist George "Urban Jibaro" Torres to share his personal COVID recovery story. Dionely Reyes and Tania Valencia join to break down the Selena Netflix series and why Bad Bunny is winning 2020.
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Found In Translation/Bomba Live! is back! Host Ray Collazo is joined by Javier Cuebas on life as a Puerto Rican on Biden campaign and what to expect from his Presidency. Dr. Karen Jaime returns to pay homage to legendary founder of Nuyorican Cafe Miguel Algarin. Politics, poetry, chisme, news, music y mucho mas!
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Host Ray Collazo provides analysis on this crazy election. The latest updates on election state of play, the Latino Vote story and what this means for our politics in 2021. Yes, 2021 will be here one day. Collazo also discusses the power of the 'Big Dawg.' Episode also includes special appearances from Frankie Negron, Eli Castro, Mia Mendez, Fabiola Mendez and Heidi Ann Rosa.
Nov 06, 2020•47 min
Hosts Ray Collazo and Elbert Garcia provide first reactions to you night one of election results. Collazo and Garcia update you ramifications of a strong Trump performance, frustrating Florida, the Latino 'white supremacy problem' and what to expect for the rest of the election cycle. Episode dedicated to all of the organizers and activists that did they could to save our democracy this election cycle. Win or lose, you are champions.
Nov 04, 2020•59 min
Found In Translation Host Ray Collazo provides his final analysis of the 2020 Elections with thoughts for both Biden and Trump supporters as well as his guide to observing the Electoral Map on Tuesday+. Collazo provides advice for what Biden supporters can do to alleviate anxiety over these critical 48 hours. Episode also includes appearances from cuatrista Fabiola Mendez and YouTube Sensation Drew Anthony. Episode is dedicated to all of the organizers and activists you have worked tirelessly to...
Nov 02, 2020•39 min
Episode 402: Guest Host Zoe Colon leads a conversation with Puerto Rican political organizers Jimmy Torres-Velez and Maria Revelles Mitchell about mobilizing the Puerto Rican vote in 2020. While many just began focusing on this critical demographic in our national conversation, these experts have been organizing boricua voters throughout the diaspora and on the island through countless campaigns. Listen to these leaders on the ground in Central Florida on what it takes to engage Puerto Rican vot...
Oct 27, 2020•17 min
Found In Translation/Bomba Live! crossover is back with Hosts Ray Collazo and Vanessa Maria Graber. Collazo and Graber are "spilling the tea" on the State of Play on the election, the perspective of Latino voters and mobilizing strategies during the final election stretch. Collazo and Graber also call out #LaComai and Rev. Samuel Rodriguez for unacceptable behavior this week. “D’Que Latino!” writer and producer Sulma Arzu-Brown along with cast members Rhina Valentin, Marilyn Camacho and Julia Ca...
Oct 19, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Celebrate Found In Translation's 400th episode in style with hosts Ray Collazo and Christina Vega as we celebrate with Freestyle Music Legends Betty Dee of Sweet Sensation and DJ Richie Rich Worldwide. Relieve some stress as we chop it up about the past, present and future of this distinct urban Latino cultural phenomenon. Listen to what's next for these music powerhouses and learn more about the new Puerto Rican food hotspot in Philly! Ray and the entire Found In Translation Family thanks all o...
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Found in Translation is back with a special 'Post Debate" Edition that took place immediately following this historic Presidential debate. Hosts Rafael Collazo and Elbert Garcia were joined by analyst James Garcia of Vanguardia America and Prince George County Councilperson Deni Taveras to help analyze the most important debate in our modern history. It was surely a spectacle, but will it matter? Did Biden show enough? Was the word "Latino" every uttered?
Sep 30, 2020•47 min
Bomba Live! Mujeres edition. Building Latinx, Black And Asian Solidarity with hosts Zoė ColÓn and Dr. Judith Perez Caro featuring guests Jennė Lewis, Dr. Howard Caro-Lopez and Benjamin Cheng. Plus special musical guest cuatrista Fabiola Mendez!
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Episode 398: Hosts Ray Collazo and Abe Amoros share their feelings on the state of play of the 2020 election and honor two Black women heroes. Carlos Odio of Equis Lab help us handicap the Latino Vote and Federico DeJesus analyzes Biden's new "Puerto Rico Plan."
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 27 min
Episode 397: Host Ray Collazo is joined by featured co host Denise Padin Collazo to discuss her new book "Thriving In The Fight." Special guest Jasmine Sessoms of "She Can Win!" will join show to discuss mobilizing women of color and this week's news headlines. Plus analysis of state of play in critical swing states Florida and Pennsylvania.
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Episode 396: Bomba Live!/Found In Translation simulcast is back with our "Back to School Special." Hosts Ray Collazo and Shirley Santos are joined by guests Addriana Montalvo, Marisol Serrano-Colon and YouTube sensations Kaidel y Axel on how we maintain self-care, purpose, student motivation, advocacy and joy during the ongoing COVID19 season.
Sep 08, 2020•1 hr 13 min
