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Pero Let Me Tell You

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A podcast about the rants and musings of 2 Cuban-American guys discussing news, politics, culture, arts, celebrity interviews and anything else that pops up!

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Episodes

Ep 160. Pero…In the Heights, Starbucks shortages & Bennifer con guest host Stephanie Ulloa

Thanks for the reminder about trivia, Steph…bring on the representation…we apologize for CATS…yeah, we’re totally gonna cry…ok, she went to a debutante ball, and?…is it just all cancel culture now…celebs shouldn’t raise your kids…one more damn thing with a shortage…so el TikTok ahora has coffee recipes tamiben…seriously, Lilibet sounds like someone from Pinar del Rio…Theme Song: Pero Let Me Freestyle, composed by Michael Angelo Lomlplex - the Official Gay Guywww.PeroLetMeTellYouShop.comPerfect J...

Jun 11, 20211 hr 8 min

Ep 159. Pero…chilling con Melissa & David Fumero

Who wouldn’t want a vacuna for a tractor…happy Pride y’all…hey, if rainbow themed crap at every store means more acceptance, we’re in…exclusion is always a slippery slope…never forget the Tulsa massacre…white washing is real and present…we do love a Cuban American power couple…soap acting doesn’t get the respect it deserves…el Cubaneo comes out when you’re a parent, it just does…Jean Paul Gaultier is still iconic…check out MODOK on Hulu…like we weren’t going to bring up Mariah…#whatisrememberedl...

Jun 04, 20211 hr 24 min

Ep 158. Pero…tech bros, expensive chicken and Kim K, esquire

May Demi NEVER cost us that much chicken money…just respect people, grammar or not…living out loud is all well and good until you go on overload…women are not to be censored for being women…we’re not even sure how to bankrupt a yearbook…seriously, show me that $600 water view Miami apartment…never show up to a community and assume you know it…let’s make banquet halls come back so DJ can live his dream…Theme Song: Pero Let Me Freestyle, composed by Michael Angelo Lomlplex - the Official Gay Guyww...

May 28, 20211 hr 21 min

Ep 157. Pero…la vacuna, Miss Universe and cosas de casa Borges

Ahhh starting a business during a shortage of that item is classic us…mask or don’t mask, just leave people be…ironic that the start of ‘Silver Spoons’ is feeling oppression…ay, deja supermarket workers alone…maybe beauty pageants are sexist, but pretty people need love too…congrats to our boy Louis Aguirre for selflessly helping the environment…pretty sure that keeping the bones in the freezer thing is JUST a Borges thing…it has to be Central Perk…seriously, why is Jen Aniston so dehydrated…Ang...

May 21, 20211 hr 18 min

Ep 156. Pero…20 years of the Sobe WFF

Bro, we are hustling like only two Miami boys can…ugh, melon cake does not sound good at all…la gasolina no se esta acabando caballero…self fulfilling prophecies are why we can’t have nice things….just lie about your vacuna..man, interesting how a school can be so uneducated…crazy to think it’s been 20 years…always about promoting local…maybe next year Pin Pan Pollo will be there…an even that gives back is an event we love…safety first, then yummy food…yeah, certain song you’ve just gotta be mor...

May 14, 20211 hr 3 min

Ep 155. Pero…loving Jersey Cubans with the creator of Generation Por Que?

Of course we start a chicken business and can’t find chicken…btw if you find the truck, let us know…is there a Dr office blindness at this building…basically, just let Snow White die…es verdad, the Queen is an idiot…never leave out a tia from a bautiso…we tease, we tease our Jersey primos…who wouldn’t want Andrea Burns as their mom…dying is easy, comedy is hard and this short film is hilarious…shoot, it’s not easy to get on HBO…go see it people, if we don’t watch our stories they won’t get made....

May 07, 20211 hr 19 min

Ep 154. Pero…it’s Que Pasa USA head writer, Luis Santeiro

RIP Swensens…ahhh CD booklets…burgers ain’t going anywhere…sometimes we’re all Ted Snooze…if you’re going to have a wedding, maybe get permission first…we think God wasn’t so much involved as delusion…coladas and donuts at mojo donuts should be our new go to interview spot…without Que Pasa there would be no PLMTY…Cubans are the WASPs of Miami…said it before and say it again, authenticity stands the test of time…and Sesame Street too?!?…Grover and Oscar, what a combo…writing for Muppets AND Celia...

Apr 30, 20211 hr 29 min

Ep 153. Pero…getting caffeinated to save the world with Cafe la Llave

Mmm pastelitos are the best way to start any episode…flaky or smooshy, which is best…Sia’s chain of bakeries…accountability, it’s the first step…law enforcement needs to be reviewed, not abolished…pretty sure croquetas should NOT explode…self driving, pero within reason caballero…of course it’s an icon brand, we created ventanita culture…tienen cafe pa’ todo el mundo…again, estamos en todo…if you’re part of the world, give back to it…ahh, colada vs cortadito, the age old question…recycle AND up ...

Apr 23, 20211 hr 20 min

Ep 152. Pero…On Our Feet with Ana Villafañe

Tick tock to trivia night…grey is sexy…tips and tricks on el tinte…a taser is NOT a gun…you don’t honor vets with pepper spray…call it what you want, we need to reform the police…un tilo pa’ los racistas…remakes with a point of view…definitely need las viejas fighting over el buckaroo…Mmm FINKA, que rico…cafetorium, learn it…ah yes, the lament of Latino parents of la rareza…determination and luck tend to be a great combo…Wu-Tan Flan drink soooo good…now we’ve met TWO Gloria Estefans…pile on the ...

Apr 16, 20211 hr 23 min

Ep 151. Pero…Kardashian Sisters, Menendez Brothers and Queen of the South’s Hemky Madera

Trivia Night, see ya there…yeah, being latino at a hospital really is it’s own experience…we all have a good side, but we don’t filter it to death…ahhh, DJ & the Kardashians… 30+ years later, the Menendez Brothers ain’t the best representation of Cuban Americans…maybe you know a ‘baby boy/girl’ in your family…parental support goes a long way, especially los sacrificios…250 episodes in 2 years for a sitcom is crazy…good ol’ Law & Order…being ballsy pays off…be a character, not a caricatur...

Apr 09, 20211 hr 17 min

Ep 150. Pero…we’re celebrating with Burger Beast

Nobody we’d rather celebrate with than Sef…hmmm, maybe we are a lil’ psychic…of course we’re gonna talk about food…you never forget your first 5 inches…DJ’s memory of the shopping centers on Bird Rd is either impressive or scary…always help the local guy when you can…don’t be coming to our city and hustling us out…we should all have a nice asshole in our lives…Theme Song: Pero Let Me Freestyle, composed by Michael Angelo Lomlplex - the Official Gay Guywww.PeroLetMeTellYouShop.comBurger Beast: ht...

Apr 02, 20211 hr 16 min

Ep 149. Pero…we’re Latina (or Latino) Made not Maid

Seriously WTF is FTX arena, no jodas…it’ll always be Joe Robbie…the grass roots campaign to name Marlins stadium starts here…our beach is NOT your trash can…Spring Break has always been rowdy, just now we have more footage…again, we get the meme but SoBe and Times Square aren’t exactly the same…necessity is the madre of all invention…if it doesn’t exist create it…every little bit helps…a passion project doesn’t have to be expensive…Iris Chacon is taking it back and then some…we ALL love Celia Cr...

Mar 26, 20211 hr 6 min

Ep 148. Pero…from Mayans (& Westcheste) it’s Danny Pino

Happy Covid-versary…goals are goals…como cuesta el Peloton…spend that stimulus money kids…Sharon, Sheryl, yeah it can get confusing…never trivialize others experiences…you know we love hometown kids done good…that many latinos in one place is huge in front and behind the scenes…complicated characters are always more fun…seriously, Cubans aren’t fans of la ’s’…getting some behind the scenes scoop on Ish’s fave SVU scene pretty much just made his 2021…keep the journalism coming...Theme Song: Pero ...

Mar 19, 20211 hr 6 min

Ep 147. Pero…Royal, craft beer and the band JaiAlai

90s slow jams are the best…are you early, mid or late 90s…seriously, get thee to Beat Culture Brewery…man, stainless steel is shiny…still not over the Real World of it all…Ish would’ve totally rocked the volcano pool…Meghan, we believe you pero tampoco no vengas con cents…ultimately it’s about being true to you in spite of outside forces…ahhh the Miami show of it…what IS the Miami sound…groovy music is the best music…come see JaiAlai (the band) with us on March 26…Theme Song: Pero Let Me Freesty...

Mar 12, 20211 hr 14 min

Ep 146. Pero…its 305 Day mi gente!

Do we no longer have precious moments for our Precious Moments…Nothing more Miami than Marilyn’s 15s…yep, making Darien’s dreams come true…Dr Seuss is NOT cancelled…there was a bit of business in that decision…side part vs middle part…Eminem isn’t perfect, but art can’t always be safe…the queen of 305 Day…it’s all about having pride in where you’re from…give back to your community…latinos come in many varieties…Theme Song: Pero Let Me Freestyle, composed by Michael Angelo Lomlplex - the Official...

Mar 05, 20211 hr 31 min

Ep 145. Pero…let’s go Beyond South Beach

Can’t wait for the Fair to come back this winter…los pobre perros de La Gaga…dog walking should NOT be dangerous…gender fluid potatoes are now a thing…even spuds should be inclusive…sure it’s appropriation but at least its a positive one…ah yes, the rich have all the perks, even if they’re not “The Boss”…all interviews should be outside at Union Beer…brother/sister dynamics are the best…fine, we’ll tell Karen…if you don’t know La Covacha, you’re NOT from Miami…stand up for what’s right people, e...

Feb 26, 20211 hr 17 min

Ep 144. Pero…On Your Feet with Broadway’s Andrea Burns

Seriously, the Borges’ need a show…hope everyone in TX is staying safe…Fake Famous it the most appropriately named doc…yeah, how DO we make that teal wall happen…Qtip, QAnon, only one is actually useful…take the girl outta Miami, but…Broward, Broadway, casi lo miso…oh yeah, she IS a Kendall girl…she originated two fantastic Latina roles…she worked with Lin-Manuel Miranda AND Gloria Estefan, no big…theatre needs to survive COVID…Theme Song: Pero Let Me Freestyle, composed by Michael Angelo Lomlpl...

Feb 19, 20211 hr 17 min

Ep 143. Pero…#Free Britney and poetry with Mirtha Michelle

No cat filters here…seriously, how can you get a filter stuck…Gorilla Glue really DOES work…hair should NOT require surgery…#FreeBritney…you know we’re fans of Ms Spears…#JusticeForJanet…Justin and sexism go hand in hand…oh the impeachment…Mirtha is all about following your dreams…who doesn’t like a nice artisanal candle…Canadian last sodas for all…Theme Song: Pero Let Me Freestyle, composed by Michael Angelo Lomlplex - the Official Gay Guywww.PeroLetMeTellYouShop.com Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Feb 12, 20211 hr 21 min

Ep 142. Pero…you need to hear DJ’s Jojo Siwa impression

Super Bowl Sunday or Janet Jackson appreciation day…we prefer our commercials on game day…mmm comelata is always a reason for a party…legit, the Garage Sale episode of Que Pasa USA is a masterpiece all around…RIP Dustin Diamond…croqueta specificity…Sheryl Crow hums the hits…ok seriously, Ish nearly peed during DJ’s Jojo Siwa impression…the legend of Selena will only rightfully growTheme Song: Pero Let Me Freestyle, composed by Michael Angelo Lomlplex - the Official Gay Guywww.PeroLetMeTellYouSho...

Feb 05, 20211 hr 4 min

Ep 141. Pero…we’re back and it’s season 4!!

Finally back mi gente…we’ve miiiiiised you…despite DJ’s abuela, we love our air fryers…seriously, we’re not trying to be political…with that said, here’s hoping for a calm 4 years…new goal for 2021, getting banned from social media…we’d rather storm a croquetapalooza…Hilaria Baldwin is closer to Hillary Duff…why fake being something you’re not…Carrie in menopause, ugh…hmmm, a Zoom party perhaps for ep 150…Theme Song: Pero Let Me Freestyle, composed by Michael Angelo Lomlplex - the Official Gay G...

Jan 29, 20211 hr 16 min

Ep 140. Pero…our last episode of 2020!!

Caballero, pero que año…love us some listener ‘mail’…at least we got Joe Exotic...did we miss anything this year…the mystery of the Caja China that isn’t THE Caja China…legit DJ LOVES 12 days of Christmas…at some point Ish WILL teach DJ how to make a lechon old school style…seriously, who stops at two croquetas…don’t forget out 6 days of Christmas giveaways…happy holidays vs seasons greetings…see y’all in 2021!!!!!Theme Song: Pero Let Me Freestyle, composed by Michael Angelo Lomlplex - the Offic...

Dec 18, 20201 hr 10 min

Ep 139. Pero…we should all have a Christmas legacy

Mariah is more than the queen of Christmas…a holiday legacy is not the worst…ugh, Imagine, que cancion pa’ caer mal…New Year’s Eve is just way too much thinking and pressure to be a happy night…congrats to our girl Lucy Lopez…is posting news the same as being a news organization…again, check your sources…RIP One Day at a Time, gone but never forgotten…never stop fighting for our representation in the artsTheme Song: Pero Let Me Freestyle, composed by Michael Angelo Lomlplex - the Official Gay Gu...

Dec 11, 20201 hr 10 min

Ep 138. Pero…no, Gloria can’t have la Corona!

No, we must protect our Queen…Billy Corben, keeping even politicians he supports honest…so long as the vaccine doesn’t grew an extra limb, bring it…please don't go away movie theaters...Miamians are everywhere, even the mountains of GA…oooo palace intrigue…don’t be one of the cool kids on Spotify…seriously, though get our march for the holidays!Theme Song: Pero Let Me Freestyle, composed by Michael Angelo Lomlplex - the Official Gay Guywww.PeroLetMeTellYouShop.comThe Perfect Jean: www.theperfect...

Dec 04, 20201 hr 3 min

Ep 137. Pero…giving back for the holidays with BRC and other nonprofits

Down supermarket memory lane…llegaron los holidays…those OJ machines aren’t practical but they’re fun…we miss going to get videos on a Friday night…bring on the shopping & deals…be thoughtful with gifts depending on the person…DJ’s upside down turkey recipe…cheesecloth is so whatever…there are still ways to give back, even virtually…non-profits need help year round, not just the holidays…creativity usually leads to human connection…again, not USED socks people…ultimately do what you can…Them...

Nov 27, 20201 hr 14 min

Ep 136. Pero…knocked out with Only in Dade & pro fighter Ulysses Diaz

Cravings are cravings…hello nice weather...oh, Miami experiences…yep, Ish is responsible for CAO’s chicken salad sandwich…tremendo cherry cheesecake…competition is one thing, cannibalization is another…flip phone, pues a pasar hombre…he knocked the guy out in under 3 seconds…give to your community…THREE SECONDS…seriously, enough with cars on fire…we’re a vibe that can’t be defined…gotta be slick about marketing…purse on the floor, money lost…Theme Song: Pero Let Me Freestyle, composed by Michael...

Nov 20, 20201 hr 9 min

Ep 135. Pero…de Miami to The New Yorker

We get it Annie Lennox, enough rain…but what would happen if we do free Britney…RIP Alex Trebek…being a gameshow host truly is a lost art of sorts…bring on the lawsuits…ya just sue all 50 states, get it over with…you can’t have it both ways…shadowing DJ sounds exhausting…can’t argue if the ground rules aren’t agreed on…hmm, is it about just aligning with whoever is in power…we’re similar, not identical…ultimately we can never forget the human spirit…Theme Song: Pero Let Me Freestyle, composed by...

Nov 13, 20201 hr 16 min

Ep 134. Pero…DJ’s back and he’s got some stories!

DJ totally missed out on so many important things…ay las elecciones…never give up a chance to do something you believe in…disheartened but not defeated…groupthink is never a good thing…no matter what happens, at the end of the day it’s about coming together…and always offer your friend your last soda..Theme Song: Pero Let Me Freestyle, composed by Michael Angelo Lomlplex - the Official Gay Guywww.PeroLetMeTellYouShop.comManscaped : www.manscaped.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Nov 06, 20201 hr 8 min

Ep 133. Pero…we LOVE Lucy (Lopez) & this time she’s a co-host!

One of our fave Miami girls, Lucy Lopez guest hosts this week…oh Billy Corben, we know exactly how you feel about loving AND hating Miami…maybe that meme site DOES exist…yeah, maybe don’t pick on a 17 year old for something she’s not talking about…unity but only on your terms demonstrates you just want to be right…say it again, mess with DJ & you’ll have Ish to deal with…if you’re just out to destroy, ask yourself why…VOTE VOTE VOTE…again, Desi Arnaz got it right, we LOVE Lucy…Theme Song: Pe...

Oct 30, 202056 min

Ep 132. Pero…our first guest host and we eat charcuterie

Thanks for stopping by Stephanie…get out and vote gente…RIP Quibi…la pobre Tiffany Trump…maybe Pope Francis will be Moira Rose for Halloween…pick and choose what you wanna follow…seriously, que rico esta Mi Tabla…welcome to the community Carole Baskin…musicals are back, even if we had to suffer through CATS to get here…playing DJ does feel a bit weirdTheme Song: Pero Let Me Freestyle, composed by Michael Angelo Lomlplex - the Official Gay Guywww.PeroLetMeTellYouShop.comManscaped : www.manscaped....

Oct 23, 202056 min

Ep 131. Pero…birthdays and Mario Bros

Happy birthday DJ…look for the joy but always keep the memories…yeah, non phone pics were always better…what would be the best sexy costume…halloween costume models must have great horrible tales…so many missed party opportunities…we don’t care for reboots but you can dislike it without being anti-POC…Super Mario Bros was all about the life lessons…bring on Princess Peach..awww, sweet last soda DJ…Theme Song: Pero Let Me Freestyle, composed by Michael Angelo Lomlplex - the Official Gay Guywww.Pe...

Oct 16, 202056 min
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