Pa LA Calle Podcast

Melissa Rios, Vinnie Mack, Juju
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From the streets, for the streets. Consume responsibly. Pa LA Calle Pod is an unfiltered Los Angeles video podcast hosted by Melissa Rios, Vinnie Mack & Juju. Fueled by years of shared history, real chemistry, and zero filter, the trio gets into the conversations everybody has but nobody says out loud—from dating and family drama to Mexican-American culture and figuring out life in your 30s. No scripts. No fake takes. Just real people, real stories, and the kind of conversations that start in the driveway when nobody wants to go home yet. New episodes drop every Wednesday!

  1. 16h ago

    Pa LA Calle Ep #96 | Due Diligence

    Welcome back to Pa LA Calle Pod! On Episode 96, the crew is officially in post-Halloween mode—sipping juices, sweating fantasy football mid-record, and immediately confronting some heavy unfinished business. Melissa addresses the fallout from last week’s confessional, opening up about maternal guilt, privacy, and whether she stood ten toes down or caved when it came to her son’s Halloween freedom. From there, the table derails into pure chaos: an explosive couple’s spat in a Walmart grocery aisle, controversial food combinations that divide the studio, and the jarring culture shock of shopping in different corners of Los Angeles. But behind the laughs, the conversation turns deep and personal for Día de los Muertos, leading into an honest, emotional reflection on generational sacrifices, breaking family cycles, and the real responsibility that comes with chasing happiness. Topics Covered Juice Runs & Studio Distractions Holiday Rules & Early Christmas Debates The Halloween Grounding Dilemma Parental Tough Love vs. The Real World Block Reports & Dream Neighborhoods A Walmart argument Controversial Food Habits & Taco Politics The Keith Lee Effect & Fast Food Nostalgia Supermarket Class Divides & Food Deserts Generational Sacrifices & The Due Diligence of Joy

    Pa LA Calle Ep #96 | Due Diligence

  2. Oct 29

    Pa LA Calle Ep #95 | Happy Halloween!

    Happy Halloween!

    Pa LA Calle Ep #95 | Happy Halloween!

  3. Oct 15

    Pa LA Calle Ep #94 | Envy

    The crew is back for Episode 94, and Melissa is already exhausted from her first day at a brand-new, top-secret job. Between struggling to type emails with long nails and surviving a highly irritating grocery store encounter with a dog, she’s got plenty to vent about. Juju shares a romantic story about DJing a rainy outdoor wedding in Jurupa Valley, while Vinnie admits to skipping church to get food and watch the Raiders. Plus, the trio dives deep into Mexican funeral traditions, the ethics of using Ozempic vs. getting surgery, and much more! Topics Covered 00:00:00 Defending the Louis Vuitton Purse 00:04:22 "I Make White People Money" 00:07:52 Ozempic, Fajas, & Fake Influencers 00:16:15 Melissa's First Day at a New Job 00:23:36 Dodgers Playoff Stress & Conspiracies 00:31:30 Juju DJs a Wedding in the Rain 00:41:40 Cringe Wedding Moments & Love 00:44:48 Melissa's Sunday Church Drama 00:54:06 Hot Take: Dogs in Grocery Stores 01:10:00 Mexican Funerals & The 24-Hour Wake 01:23:00 Job Hunting & Lowering Dating Standards

    Pa LA Calle Ep #94 | Envy

  4. Oct 8

    Pa LA Calle Ep #93 | Back to the Grind

    Episode 93 of Pa LA Calle is officially here, and the conversation gets wildly off the rails early on. Vinnie is fully embracing his new barista era with his at-home espresso machine, while Juju survives the ultimate stomach scare after a rough reaction. Meanwhile, Melissa recounts her recent trip across the border to Mexicali for healthcare, sparking a deep dive into the crew's top taco spots and their absolute worst fast-food letdowns. From debating what qualifies as "feminine" energy to challenging the listeners to a 20-minute daily walk, the trio leaves no stone unturned as they finally lock in this year's top-secret Halloween costume. Topics Covered: 00:00:00 Intro: The Latte vs. Macchiato Debate 00:05:40 Juju's GLP-1 Bathroom Nightmare 00:12:29 Melissa's Mexicali Trip & Parasite Cleanses 00:19:55 National Taco Day: LA to TJ 00:28:04 Fast Food Guilt & TikTok Reviews 00:35:48 Embracing Our "Feminine" Hobbies 00:48:27 Peptides, Ozempic, & Managing Diabetes 00:58:26 The 20-Minute Daily Walk Challenge 01:14:36 The Secret 2026 Group Halloween Costume

    Pa LA Calle Ep #93 | Back to the Grind

  5. Oct 1

    Pa LA Calle Ep #92 | We're Back

    We're finally back for Episode 92 of Pa LA Calle! After an unintentional five-month hiatus, Vinnie, Juju, and Melissa reunite in the studio to catch up on everything that’s gone down since April. We’re laying it all out on the table, from the true story behind the sudden format change and layoffs at Cali 93.9 to how we’re each navigating life after radio. Grab a drink and join us as we talk career pivots, finding new passions, hitting reset on our goals, and what the future holds for the crew. Topics Covered: Sports check-in: The NFL has kicked off and the Dodgers heading into playoff season. Halloween is upon us Where we've been for the last five months and the real reason for the break Walking through the day we got let go Juju's short-lived Fourth of July Radio DJ debut Vinnie finding a renewed passion for DJing Melissa keeping the layoff a secret from her parents Melissa's pivot into acting and surviving a 12-hour Paramount commercial shoot in the heat

    Pa LA Calle Ep #92 | We're Back

  6. Apr 2

    Pa LA Calle Ep #91 | The Season Finale

    In this episode of Pa LA Calle, the crew gets together to dive into nostalgia, pop culture, race, and getting older. What starts as a debate over Disney stars and millennial icons quickly spirals into deeper conversations about racism, identity, generational shifts, and why everything today feels like a remake. Along the way, the trio unpacks parenting debates, quinceañera traditions, Disney trips gone wrong, and the struggle of adapting to a culture that’s changing faster than ever. Topics Covered in this Episode: Disney Channel Nostalgia: Culture, Race & Assimilation The Power of Nostalgia The Digital Shift & Getting Older Parenting & Quinceañeras The Rhinestone Communion Suit Disneyland Hype Culture vs. True Fans Drinking Habits Stranger Danger Gender Privilege & Real-World Safety Street Smarts & Survival Rules Mexico Travel Myths Season Finale & Announcement Thank you for watching! Please remember to like, comment and subscribe!

    Pa LA Calle Ep #91 | The Season Finale

  7. Mar 26

    Pa LA Calle Ep #90 | Gut Feelings

    In Episode 90 of Pa LA Calle, we dive into everything from the cost of Brujeria to hilarious, sweat-inducing bathroom emergencies on the freeway. We also unpack the chaos of large family trips to Disneyland, the drama of LAX pickups, and how to set boundaries with plus-ones. Finally, we get real about modern dating standards, why you should never settle, and overcoming the self-doubt of starting a new business.Topics Covered in This Episode:Debate the cost of curses, Brujeria, and how it all connects to religion.Jinxes are real or just the power of your own mind.Why we always default to celebrating our wins with heavy food and alcohol.Melissa shares her stressful bathroom emergency on the 210 freeway after eating way too much.The guys confess their own embarrassing storiesWe break down the chaos of massive family trips to Disneyland versus kid-free outings.Melissa explains the drama behind refusing to pick up her sister from LAX.Family dynamics and when it's acceptable to tell a plus-one to stay home.We get real about dating app fatigue, testing potential partners, and why you should never settle.Overcoming the imposter syndrome of starting a business by focusing on day one instead of day 100.Make sure to like, comment and subscribe!#palalcalle #podcast

    Pa LA Calle Ep #90 | Gut Feelings

  8. Mar 19

    Pa LA Calle Ep #89 | So Sensitive

    In Episode 89 of the Pa LA Calle Pod, the crew kicks it over tacos, food trauma, and Latino traditions that spark real debates. From forcing kids to eat, birthday cake face-smashes, and piñatas, to kickbacks, alcohol at parties, bachelor trips, and relationship boundaries — this episode is funny, honest, and very opinionated. Topics covered: LA taco rankings debate Trying foods you’re scared of Food trauma from childhood Kids vs adults trying new foods Birthday cake face-smashing Teens, alcohol, and supervision “Cool parents” vs strict parents Alcohol at baby showers & parties All-girl baby showers Bachelor vs bachelorette trips Being “outside” Insecurity vs respect in relationships Words changing meaning over time 👇 Comment your take — sensitive or valid?

    Pa LA Calle Ep #89 | So Sensitive
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About

From the streets, for the streets. Consume responsibly. Pa LA Calle Pod is an unfiltered Los Angeles video podcast hosted by Melissa Rios, Vinnie Mack & Juju. Fueled by years of shared history, real chemistry, and zero filter, the trio gets into the conversations everybody has but nobody says out loud—from dating and family drama to Mexican-American culture and figuring out life in your 30s. No scripts. No fake takes. Just real people, real stories, and the kind of conversations that start in the driveway when nobody wants to go home yet. New episodes drop every Wednesday!

Information

  • Creator
    Melissa Rios, Vinnie Mack, Juju
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    96
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Melissa Rios, Vinnie Mack, Juju
  • Show Website
    Pa LA Calle Podcast

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