For over 30 years, Harold Neuweg has helped build one of South Florida's most beloved gathering spots through Fritz & Franz Bierhaus. From Oktoberfest celebrations to legendary World Cup watch parties that have brought thousands of fans together, Fritz & Franz has become a staple of the Coral Gables community. In this episode of the Stay Tranquilo Podcast, Harold shares the incredible story behind Fritz & Franz, how a small restaurant evolved into a South Florida institution, and why...
Jun 09, 2026•30 min•Ep. 160
The World Cup is coming to Miami, and the excitement is REAL. 🌎⚽ On this episode of Stay Tranquilo, we sit down with Javier Garcia, SVP of Growth at Comcast, live from the Xfinity Stadium House to talk about: Why soccer is exploding in the United States The power of the Latino market in sports 🇨🇴🇺🇸 Messi’s impact on Miami and American soccer How Xfinity is changing the sports viewing experience Multi-view, AI-powered highlights, live stats, personalized sports streaming & more Why the 2...
May 28, 2026•17 min•Ep. 159
Soccer legend Fernando Fiore joins Cafecito y Croquetas presented by Stay Tranquilo and H&CO for an unforgettable conversation ahead of the FIFA World Cup ⚽☕ From growing up in Argentina, covering 10 World Cups, and becoming one of the most iconic voices in soccer broadcasting, Fernando shares incredible stories about: Watching Argentina win the 2022 World Cup 🇦🇷 The emotional Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo debate 👀 Inter Miami’s rise and the “Messi effect” in Miami 🌴 The origin of his lege...
May 26, 2026•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 158
Chef Chris Valdes joined Cafecito y Croquetas to cook up the PERFECT spicy mezcal margarita — and trust us… this one brings the heat. 🌶️🍹 From fresh-squeezed lime juice and smoky mezcal to Tajín rims, jalapeños, mango puree, and pro chef tips, Chef Chris breaks down how to make a restaurant-quality cocktail right at home. Whether you’re hosting Cinco de Mayo, summer parties, or just vibing with friends, this spicy margarita recipe is a game changer. We also talk cocktail mistakes people make, ...
May 14, 2026•15 min•Ep. 157
Hall of Fame closer and New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera joins the Stay Tranquilo Podcast LIVE from Latinos & Sports in Miami! ⚾🔥 Mo talks about the legendary Yankees vs. Red Sox rivalry, facing David Ortiz (“Big Papi”), Pedro Martinez, Manny Ramirez, and what made that era of baseball so special. He also dives into the passion Latino players bring to the game, the impact of the World Baseball Classic, and why Latin culture continues to shape baseball today. Plus — Mariano introduces ...
May 06, 2026•11 min•Ep. 156
Happy Cinco de Mayo! 🇲🇽🔥 In this special episode of Cafecito y Croquetas, we’re joined by Chef Chris Valdes as he brings the ultimate Latin fusion experience to the kitchen. From crispy ropa vieja tacos to spicy mezcal margaritas, Chef Chris shows us how to blend Cuban and Mexican flavors into something unforgettable. Whether you’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo or just looking for your next go-to taco night recipe, this episode has everything you need. 🌮 What we made: Cuban-style Ropa Vieja Tac...
May 05, 2026•30 min•Ep. 155
Chef Garces shares his incredible journey from growing up in an Ecuadorian-American household to becoming one of the most recognized chefs in the country. We dive into family traditions, Latin food culture, CookUnity, beating Bobby Flay on Iron Chef America, and why Latino cuisine still has massive opportunity in the U.S. We also talk about Ecuadorian ceviche, food and sports culture, authenticity in cooking, and how young chefs can find their niche in the culinary world. If you love food, entre...
Apr 28, 2026•42 min•Ep. 154
Miami culture at its finest 🇨🇺☕🎲 On this episode of Stay Tranquilo, we sit down with Felipe Sixto to talk about the first annual Christopher Columbus High School Domino Tournament happening in Miami. From dominoes and cafecito competitions to croqueta eating contests, open bars, cigar rollers, and community giving back—this event is pure South Florida culture. Felipe also shares insights on Christopher Columbus High School alumni involvement, Sixto Packaging, and the growth of Castaway Coffee...
Apr 21, 2026•6 min•Ep. 153
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in the NFL locker room? We sat down with NFL stars Terron Armstead and Aaron Brewer for an unfiltered conversation about life, business, and the mindset it takes to succeed beyond the gridiron. From learning the 'reps' of business to navigating the changing culture of financial talk among teammates, Armstead and Brewer pull back the curtain on the challenges and triumphs of professional athletes today. They dive deep into the importance of vulnerabili...
Apr 07, 2026•21 min•Ep. 152
We sat down with David Meltzer at Super Bowl Media Row to talk about success, failure, mindset, and the lessons that shaped his life and career. From growing up with a single mother to making (and losing) over $100 million, David shares powerful insights on ego, mental health, business, and why kindness is the ultimate advantage. He also dives into the inspiration behind his new book “Don’t Do Business with Dcks”* and what it really means to build meaningful relationships in business and life. T...
Mar 31, 2026•15 min•Ep. 151
Team USA Flag Football players Isabella Geraci and Nico Casares join Stay Tranquilo to talk about representing the red, white, and blue, the rapid growth of USA Flag Football, and what the road to the Olympics really looks like. From training camps and world championships to the future of flag football in college and worldwide, this episode dives into why the sport is exploding right now. We also talk about their journeys into football, what it means to wear Team USA across the world, the compet...
Mar 19, 2026•47 min•Ep. 150
In this Stay Tranquilo episode, we sit down in the Florida Everglades with Dr. Steve Davis, Chief Science Officer of The Everglades Foundation, to talk about Everglades restoration, Lake Okeechobee water flow, wildlife conservation, and why the Everglades are critical to South Florida’s water supply. Subscribe for more Stay Tranquilo conversations on South Florida culture, environment, sports, and community. 🌿 #evergladesnationalpark #everglades #wildlife #watersupply Hosted by Simplecast, an A...
Mar 12, 2026•27 min•Ep. 149
Jacob Martin shares stories from his NFL career, explains what it’s like being traded as a player, and talks about his mindset as a journeyman in the league. He also discusses aggressive defensive schemes, playing for multiple teams, and his passion for helping dogs and animal shelters through his work with DogTV. Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:10 Jacob Martin joins the show 2:45 Getting traded in the NFL 6:20 Journeyman mindset 9:40 Washington Commanders defense 13:30 Aggressive defensive schemes 16:45 ...
Mar 06, 2026•9 min•Ep. 12
We sat down at Super Bowl Media Row with Alex Beglinger (Football Operations) and Henry Organ (Co-Founder) of Disruptive Sports Agency to break down what REALLY happens behind the scenes in the NFL. From the coaching carousel drama to NIL money changing college football forever, this episode dives into: 🏈 The wild NFL & college coaching free agency cycle 💰 NIL vs declaring for the NFL Draft 📊 How agents protect players from bad contracts 📞 What Super Bowl week is actually like for agents...
Mar 02, 2026•14 min•Ep. 7
We’re live from Super Bowl Media Row with 2x gold medalist and Team USA defensive back Laneah Bryan of USA Football 🇺🇸🏈 Laneah joins the Stay Tranquilo Podcast to talk about her journey from playing college basketball at the University of New Mexico to becoming one of the top DBs in women’s flag football — and now preparing for the sport’s Olympic debut in Los Angeles 2028 . In this episode, we cover: 🥇 Winning gold with Team USA 🏈 The growth of women’s flag football worldwide 🌎 Toughest i...
Feb 23, 2026•8 min•Ep. 10
On this episode of the Stay Tranquilo Podcast , we sit down with comedy legends Chris Spencer and Ryan Davis for a raw, hilarious, and insightful conversation straight from Super Bowl week . From cultural identity and comedy politics to mentorship, touring, and navigating today’s comedy landscape — this episode goes deep. Chris opens up about his Hulu special Go to Jason , his role as a mentor to some of the biggest names in comedy, and why stand-up will always be at the core of who he is. Ryan ...
Feb 16, 2026•21 min•Ep. 148
We’re live from Super Bowl Media Row with Jorge Rivera , better known as Freaknrican — the viral creator behind the hilarious pronunciation videos that took over social media. In this episode of Cafecito y Croquetas , Freaknrican breaks down: How mispronounced words turned into a viral content formula The barber-shop moment that sparked his rise Why relatable, PG, series-based content wins the algorithm How brand deals can actually suppress reach on Instagram The difference between TikTok growth...
Feb 13, 2026•15 min•Ep. 147
On this Stay Tranquilo Podcast episode, we sit down with Buster Christon , a U.S. Air Force pilot chosen to fly the lead B-1 bomber in the historic Super Bowl LX flyover — a rare joint formation with Air Force and Navy aircraft celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. We dive deep into what it really feels like to fly a supersonic bomber over Levi’s Stadium , the pressure of hitting perfect timing during the National Anthem, and how this once-in-a-lifetime moment compares to everyday flying and ...
Feb 11, 2026•7 min•Ep. 146
Good morning— buenos días ☕️🥐 Welcome back to Cafecito y Croquetas , brought to you by H&CO and Stay Tranquilo . Today we’re joined by Nicole de Lara Puente , CEO of Live Like Bella —back on the pod to share how Bella’s legacy has grown from a community hashtag into a nationwide (and global) force supporting families battling childhood cancer. We get into: How Nicole went from media + Baptist Health to “working from the garage” with Live Like Bella The 3 core lines of service : financial as...
Feb 04, 2026•31 min•Ep. 145
Buenos días, bonadillas! ☕🥐 Welcome back to Cafecito y Croquetas , brought to you by Stay Tranquilo and H&CO . Today we’re joined by Anabella Murillo —a Venezuela-born financial industry professional who shares an incredible story of resilience, reinvention, and building a life in the U.S. Anabella walks us through what Venezuela was like in the mid-2000s, how her family’s immigration journey unfolded, and what it really took to start over in Miami with “two suitcases and a dream.” From the...
Jan 28, 2026•52 min•Ep. 19
Feliz Monday ☕🥐 We’re back on set for another Cafecito y Croquetas , powered by H&Co. and Stay Tranquilo . This episode is straight Miami energy: we talk about the insane arctic weather hitting the Midwest/Northeast (and how we “complain” about 40s like we’re built different 😅), then we get into one of the wildest stories we’ve seen lately… 🎧 DJ PRIEST IS REAL. A Portuguese priest who’s gone viral in the EDM world—throwing full-on “holy raves,” DJing in his official priest fit, and pullin...
Jan 26, 2026•26 min•Ep. 144
In the premiere of Life After Sports, former New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty opens up about the full scope of his 13-year NFL career — from being a late bloomer in high school football to becoming a first-round draft pick, team captain, and 3-time Super Bowl champion. In this episode, Devin discusses: Being labeled a "special teams pick" on draft night Growing up in a single-parent household after losing his father Playing college and pro football with his twin brother, Jason The emot...
Jan 25, 2026•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 143
In this episode of the StayTranquilo podcast, powered by Stay Tranquilo network, we are joined by Jessica Finn, entrepreneur, fitness trainer, and mental health advocate. Jessica explains her story from body shaming to body appreciation, her journey into fitness, and how she transformed pain into power to help empower others into confident, self loving people. Check out the full episode and let us know what you think! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ...
Jan 24, 2026•50 min•Ep. 142
Now, Fernando is the starting quarterback at Indiana , and he’s headed into the National Championship Game this Monday vs Miami —back in his hometown of Miami . We talk mindset, preparation, pressure, and what it means to come home with everything on the line. Fernando breaks down why being a QB is “ like studying for a final every week ,” how visualization became a game-changer, and the weekly film routine that keeps him locked in. We also rewind to his Columbus state championship run, the late...
Jan 14, 2026•56 min•Ep. 141
Long overdue pod. On this episode of Cafecito y Croquetas , we sit down with Miami entrepreneur and real estate investor Viraj Kulhari for a deep conversation on confidence, discipline, mindset, and building the long game . We get into what it really means to be “confident” (hint: doing the things you say you’re going to do ), why delusional optimism can be a superpower, and how life’s setbacks can become fuel. Viraj shares the story behind his clothing brand Confident and the meaning of “Love A...
Jan 08, 2026•57 min•Ep. 140
Welcome back to Cafecito y Croquetas ☕🥐 — and Happy New Year 2026 🎉 In our first episode of the year , we kick things off talking about one of the most iconic Latino New Year’s traditions: the 12 grapes 🍇 . Do you eat them before midnight or after ? Do you make intentions with each grape , or are you just trying to survive the countdown? From eating grapes in zip-lock bags at bars to mixing them with champagne 🥂, we break down how different families and cultures approach the tradition — and ...
Jan 05, 2026•15 min•Ep. 139
Feliz Navidad and happy Nochebuena! 🎄 In this Christmas Eve episode of Cafecito y Croquetas , we’re talking all things Cuban Christmas traditions in Miami — family, la noche, dominoes, cafecito, croquetas, and of course… lechón . We get into what Nochebuena means to us, why Cubans go hardest on the 24th (and do nothing on the 25th 😅), and the real holiday essentials: pig, beers, and good vibes . Plus, Dre breaks down his lechón process — from mojo + herbs to mastering the chicharrón skin , int...
Dec 24, 2025•24 min•Ep. 138
Good morning! In today’s episode of Cafecito y Croquetas , we sit down with returning friend of the fam, Orlando Mendez – aka the Cuban Cowboy ☕🥐🤠 We get deep into what it means to be second-generation Cuban-American , carrying the stories of our abuelos while living a very modern Miami life. Orlando shares how losing his grandparents and being part of the legendary Amparo Experience woke something up in him and ultimately inspired his breakout song “Motherland.” From there, we dive into his u...
Dec 03, 2025•37 min•Ep. 137
Good morning, buenas días! Welcome back to another episode of Cafecito y Croquetas , brought to you by Stay Tranquilo & H&Co — and today’s a special one… 🎄 It’s officially the first day of Christmas season! Thanksgiving is behind us, leftovers are done, and now it’s time for Christmas lights, Christmas trees, and Christmas MUSIC . In this episode, we break down: • When exactly it becomes acceptable to put up Christmas decorations • The great Christmas music debate: our Top 5 Christmas s...
Dec 01, 2025•9 min•Ep. 136
Post-Thanksgiving vibes in Miami. In this episode of Cafecito y Croquetas , we recap Thanksgiving 2025 , talk food, family drama, and officially kick off Christmas season in South Florida. We dive into: Thanksgiving recap 2025 – turkey vs. ham, fried turkey upgrade, sweet potato, pumpkin pie & all the family chisme Miami Christmas traditions – when Christmas officially starts after Thanksgiving, Christmas trees, lights, and holiday vibes Our Top 5 Christmas Songs – classics, Latin Christmas ...
Nov 28, 2025•17 min•Ep. 135
