"Y Que Guey"

CocoSlays

Small-town kid. Gay Latino. Abuse survivor. Former inmate. Federal plaintiff. And now? Podcast host. I spent years being told my story didn't matter. But I'm here to tell you: it does. I'm fighting through federal court for justice, but this podcast is about something bigger—creating a community where we lift each other up, share a laugh, and remind ourselves that our past doesn't define our future. So grab a seat, bring your scars and your smiles, and let's figure this out together. With a little humor, a lot of heart, and zero apologies.

  1. It's Here!!

    Jan 17

    It's Here!!

    🎵 FINALLY! I just pre-ordered Bad Bunny's Debí Tirar Más Fotos—and it unlocked a FLOOD of music nostalgia. 🎵 Remember the electric thrill of counting down the days until your favorite artist dropped an album? Racing to the music store (RIP, Tower Records!) on release day? I sure do. I was the superfan who bought THREE COPIES of Enrique Iglesias' Euphoria! 💿💿💿 Now, I’m diving back into that tangible love with Vinyl. I’m hunting for a record player, dusting off my old collection (yes, I still have treasures!), and starting a musical time capsule all over again. But this episode isn’t just about throwbacks… It’s about why artists like Bad Bunny mean so much—and the powerful history behind their identity. While in prison at the Joe Ney Unit, I read a game-changing book on Puerto Rican history. It changed my perspective forever—and it’s why I now fly my own Puerto Rican flag with pride 🇵🇷 and stand with my Boricua family. If you’ve ever wondered “Why is Benito so powerful? Why does his music hit different?” — I break it down. 📚 Must-Watch Resource: I HIGHLY recommend Johnny Harris’ powerful mini-documentary, "How the US Stole Puerto Rico, Mapped" → https://youtu.be/xb9E8fvMPOA 🔥 In this episode:• The magic of album countdowns & lost music store rituals• Why vinyl is making a comeback (and why I’m here for it)• The real history of Puerto Rico & how it shapes artists like Bad Bunny• How education behind bars opened my eyes to cultural pride What’s your favorite music throwback?Tag me on Tumblr or socials—I’ll be sharing my old vinyl finds soon! 🎶 #BadBunny #DebíTirarMásFotos #VinylCollection #MusicHistory #PuertoRico #BoricuaPride #Nostalgia #Podcast Follow me here on Spotify for more or My socials below. https://linktr.ee/cocoslays88

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Small-town kid. Gay Latino. Abuse survivor. Former inmate. Federal plaintiff. And now? Podcast host. I spent years being told my story didn't matter. But I'm here to tell you: it does. I'm fighting through federal court for justice, but this podcast is about something bigger—creating a community where we lift each other up, share a laugh, and remind ourselves that our past doesn't define our future. So grab a seat, bring your scars and your smiles, and let's figure this out together. With a little humor, a lot of heart, and zero apologies.