Sergio Says It Straight

Sergio Velasquez

Instagram and TikTok :@sergiosaysitstraight Facebook: Sergio Says It Straight A podcast where real conversations take center stage.  Hosted by Sergio, each episode dives into everyday experiences, life trends, culture, entertainment, relationships,  & personal struggles, with honesty and no filter.   With a rotating lineup of guest ranging from family and friends to voices from the community, the show brings different perspectives, stories, and lessons to the table.  Whether it's deep conversation or laid-back talks, nothing is off-limits-just straight talk with real people, sharing real life.   If you're looking for something relatable, thoughtful, and sometimes a little raw, Sergio Says It Straight is a space where you can listen, reflect, and feel like part of the conversation.  

  1. 4d ago

    From Setbacks to Self-Discovery: Talking with Warren Watkins

    Send us Fan Mail Guest Links: https://www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Warren+A.+Watkins&srsltid=AU7gw4VgaC9UA-SaAFGnQmbhWzqVCmha8hrtoiGZPw-GJ4RJxNFcv3lu https://www.campingtoconnect.com/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39949884/ Music:  "Everything Is Working Out" by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist, licensed under Epidemic Sound.  Original work available at https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/d82030d0-11ae-4ed6-b8c0-54046531b869/. On this episode of Sergio Says It Straight, Sergio sits down with Warren Watkins for an honest conversation about family, personal growth, career changes, meditation, nature, vulnerability, and self-empowerment. Warren shares his journey from growing up in Chicago and Southern California to attending Cal Poly, where he met Sergio’s cousin and eventually started a family. He opens up about becoming a father while still in college, learning to step into adulthood, the challenges of finding work after graduation, and a life-changing house fire that deeply impacted his family. The conversation then follows Warren’s professional journey through Cal Poly and USC, including his work in instructional design and the unexpected career change that came after being laid off. Rather than seeing the setback as an ending, Warren explains how it created an opportunity to explore more creative and fulfilling paths, eventually leading him toward teaching and work that feels more aligned with his values. Warren also talks about his connection to nature and meditation, sharing how getting outside can change our perspective and how meditation became an important part of his life. After losing his father, Warren turned to meditation as a way to process his grief and reconnect with the memory of someone who had a major influence on his life. He describes how that experience helped him find greater acceptance, love, vulnerability, and emotional freedom. The conversation also explores Warren’s involvement with Camping to Connect, a nonprofit focused on helping young men of color develop self-empowerment, vulnerability, brotherhood, and community through outdoor experiences. Warren explains why sometimes it’s not simply about going camping—it’s about using nature as a space to connect with yourself and with others. The episode wraps up with a fun rapid-fire session covering everything from beaches and mountains to meditation, tacos, breathing, and Warren’s favorite ways to escape. He leaves listeners with a simple message: embrace the unknown, because the unknown can also be an opportunity. This episode is a conversation about growth, family, loss, purpose, and learning to recognize when life’s unexpected turns may be opening the door to something new. Support the show "That's it for today's episode.  If you enjoyed the show, leave a review and share it with a friend.  Until next time!

    From Setbacks to Self-Discovery: Talking with Warren Watkins

  2. Sep 29

    Brotherly Chat: Hanging Out with Tito

    Send us Fan Mail Music:  "Everything Is Working Out" by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist, licensed under Epidemic Sound.  Original work available at https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/d82030d0-11ae-4ed6-b8c0-54046531b869/. In this episode of Sergio Says It Straight, I sit down with his younger brother, Adalberto “Tito” Velasquez, for a candid, funny, and nostalgic conversation about growing up together, family, culture, and getting older. We take a trip down memory lane, sharing stories about growing up in California in the 80s and 90s as first-generation Americans raised by parents from Mexico. We talk about sharing a bedroom, playing sports, watching the Dodgers, growing up in their neighborhood, family trips to Tijuana, childhood adventures, and the lessons our parents taught us along the way. We also revisit some unforgettable—and seriously creepy—memories from our family’s house in Tijuana, including strange experiences, scary stories, unexplained noises, and the childhood fear that came with spending the night there. The conversation eventually turns toward adulthood and parenting. We talk about the differences between the way we grew up and the way kids are growing up today, the impact of technology and social media, and the challenge of protecting our children while still teaching them responsibility, discipline, confidence, and resilience. We reflect on the tough love we received from our parents and how those experiences helped shape who we became. From childhood memories and Dodgers fandom to Mexican-American culture, family traditions, parenting, getting older, and the importance of family, this episode is filled with laughs, real stories, and plenty of straight talk between two brothers. It's family, memories, laughter, and real-life conversations with no filter. Sergio Says It Straight — where the truth comes out, whether we planned it or not. Support the show "That's it for today's episode.  If you enjoyed the show, leave a review and share it with a friend.  Until next time!

    Brotherly Chat: Hanging Out with Tito

  3. Sep 22

    Hanging Out With Kadin Anthony Pt.2

    Send us Fan Mail Music:  "Everything Is Working Out" by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist, licensed under Epidemic Sound.  Original work available at https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/d82030d0-11ae-4ed6-b8c0-54046531b869/. In this episode, I reconnects with Kaiden Anthony and we go beyond his wrestling career to explore how he thinks, what he believes, and what has changed in his life since the previous conversation.  The discussion evolves around his evolving interests and curiosity before moving into aliens, UFOs, government secrecy, conspiracies, and the broader question of how we determine what is true. From there, the conversation gets more introspective as Kaiden discusses psychedelics, consciousness, perception, and whether our understanding of reality is as straightforward as we assume.  The episode also dives into music, creativity, and personal identity and grounded in family, upbringing, relationships, and what the day to day is like. The conversation closes with bigger questions about belief, uncertainty, the mysteries of life, and who Kaiden is at this point in his life. The central theme throughout the episode is: “How do you know what you know?”  Support the show "That's it for today's episode.  If you enjoyed the show, leave a review and share it with a friend.  Until next time!

    Hanging Out With Kadin Anthony Pt.2

  4. Sep 15

    The Good, The Bad & The Wife: Husband Rebuttal

    Send us Fan Mail Music:  "Everything Is Working Out" by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist, licensed under Epidemic Sound.  Original work available at https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/d82030d0-11ae-4ed6-b8c0-54046531b869/. The husbands have heard the accusations… and they’re ready to defend themselves. After the wives had their turn roasting husbands, calling out our habits, and exposing all the things we apparently do wrong on episode 13, it’s time for the rebuttal. In this episode, we revisit the biggest complaints from the women’s episode, challenge some of their “facts,” call out a few double standards, and finally explain what husbands actually mean when we say or do things. We’ll admit when the wives are right—but we’re also bringing evidence, excuses, and a few accusations of our own. It’s honest, ridiculous, and probably way too relatable for anyone who’s ever been married. Because at the end of the day, nobody really wins an argument in marriage… you just eventually figure out who’s going to apologize first. So grab your spouse, pick your side, and listen to the husband’s case. Support the show "That's it for today's episode.  If you enjoyed the show, leave a review and share it with a friend.  Until next time!

    The Good, The Bad & The Wife: Husband Rebuttal

  5. Sep 11 ·  Bonus

    Madres & Desmadres: Sneak Peak

    Send us Fan Mail Music:  "Everything Is Working Out" by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist, licensed under Epidemic Sound.  Original work available at https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/d82030d0-11ae-4ed6-b8c0-54046531b869/. In this bonus episode, I sit down with the three madres behind Madres & Desmadres for a fun, honest conversation about the podcast, their friendship, and the real-life chaos that inspired them to create it. They talk about what Madres & Desmadres is all about, why three friends decided to start a podcast, what makes their friendship—and their chemistry—so special, and why they chose a Spanish name for an English-language show. They also share what listeners can expect from the podcast: unfiltered conversations, relatable stories, humor, honest opinions, and the kind of desmadre that happens when three comadres get together. The conversation looks ahead at the topics they’re excited to explore, including motherhood, relationships, aging, body changes, work, identity, and the everyday challenges women face while trying to hold everything together. They also discuss the conversations women don’t always feel comfortable having, how honest they plan to be, and what they hope listeners feel when they tune in. Of course, no conversation with the madres would be complete without a few rapid-fire questions, revealing who is the most dramatic, who gives advice but doesn’t always take it, who is most likely to start the desmadre, and who would get everyone into trouble. Madres & Desmadres is for women somewhere in the middle of life—raising kids, maintaining relationships, figuring themselves out, navigating change, and laughing through the chaos. It’s a place for real conversations without pretending to have all the answers. Listen to this conversation with the madres and get a preview of what’s coming on Madres & Desmadres. Support the show "That's it for today's episode.  If you enjoyed the show, leave a review and share it with a friend.  Until next time!

    Madres & Desmadres: Sneak Peak

  6. Sep 8

    Catching Up With Yazmin Navarro

    Send us Fan Mail Guest Links: https://www.amazon.com/Boo-Co-Pet-Detective-Agency-ebook/dp/B0HC4SPTC3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GL1XB2RQK1SW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XMdq3hrAVJM9FIBkuVOQr7i84JiqBgqjtqyHtTFaUSGZ9UIHSHK9U-I-c0y5iu0CCdfCQjjArmji-xbHCSe75B9Se_vyo0aObxDyqOyBzWAHSsgpda0DaXN0L1SSjTKCFk_hx1RISUFPAG4NEf7h6nsTPHSubys-cjq7HWXLEmrfUCKzh26iLF9rU3YWC2ekKn34G-C8PsjFRT08WHgQbRMh4DJjr8fZfliW70hPAglW4GB3l2p3wMOHuuJVXfGfQS3F8MsySNCLH5r9-hK-lx21Xh-dKIf8ygmZGPR2U-4.wXx_4S8CUcFNjVSW9VzGyCRwc_N75koSIPBnWV2aMuw&dib_tag=se&keywords=boo+boo+%26+co+pet+detective&qid=1788817144&sprefix=boo+boo+%26+co+pet+detective%2Caps%2C184&sr=8-1 Music:  "Everything Is Working Out" by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist, licensed under Epidemic Sound.  Original work available at https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/d82030d0-11ae-4ed6-b8c0-54046531b869/. In this episode, I talk to a phone guest, Yazmin Navarro, Vice Chair of the Colorado State Board of Education, for a conversation that goes far beyond her title and public role. We talk about Yazmin’s childhood, the people and experiences that shaped who she is, the challenges and turning points that influenced her journey, and what ultimately led her into education, leadership, and public service. She also shares what it’s really like to serve in a position where decisions can impact students, families, and educators across Colorado. But this conversation isn’t just about her career. We take time to get to know the person behind the public figure—her friendships, what keeps her grounded, what makes her happy, how she defines success today, and the things she’s still figuring out about herself. We wrap up with a look toward the future, including her goals, hopes for her legacy, advice for young people who want to make a difference, and a fun rapid-fire round. Most importantly, this is a conversation about the person behind the position and the life experiences that helped shape the woman Yazmin is today. Support the show "That's it for today's episode.  If you enjoyed the show, leave a review and share it with a friend.  Until next time!

    Catching Up With Yazmin Navarro

  7. Sep 1

    Apparently, We're Old Now

    Send us Fan Mail Music:  "Everything Is Working Out" by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist, licensed under Epidemic Sound.  Original work available at https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/d82030d0-11ae-4ed6-b8c0-54046531b869/. In this episode, I sit down with my two sisters and wife, all now in our 40s and early 50's and have an honest, funny, and sometimes surprising conversation about getting older, changing priorities, marriage, technology, culture, and the expectations we had for adulthood. We talk about the things we once thought mattered that don't anymore, what we've learned about ourselves and relationships, whether we'd actually want to be 18 again, and how today's world compares to the one we grew up in. It's not just a trip down memory lane. It's a conversation about how life rarely turns out exactly the way we imagined—and why that might be a good thing. Then vs. Now: same siblings, different lives, and a whole lot more perspective. Support the show "That's it for today's episode.  If you enjoyed the show, leave a review and share it with a friend.  Until next time!

    Apparently, We're Old Now

  8. Aug 25

    From the Navy to Fire Investigation: Talking with Christian Morales

    Send us Fan Mail Music:  "Everything Is Working Out" by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist, licensed under Epidemic Sound.  Original work available at https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/d82030d0-11ae-4ed6-b8c0-54046531b869/. This episode features Christian, a fire prevention officer and fire investigator who previously worked as a fire safety inspector for the State of Colorado. Before entering the fire service, Christian spent 10 years in the U.S. Navy, giving him a unique perspective on discipline, leadership, service, risk, and life. The conversation will explore Christian’s journey from the Navy into fire prevention and investigation, including what his work actually involves, memorable experiences, and the day to day. Beyond his career, we’ll talk about what it’s like living in Colorado, how the state and its culture have changed, the cost of living and current economy, and Christian’s thoughts on money, success, and the future. The episode will also take a more personal look at Christian’s life—his past experiences, lessons learned, goals, challenges, and what he wants the next chapter of his life to look like. Support the show "That's it for today's episode.  If you enjoyed the show, leave a review and share it with a friend.  Until next time!

    From the Navy to Fire Investigation: Talking with Christian Morales
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Instagram and TikTok :@sergiosaysitstraight Facebook: Sergio Says It Straight A podcast where real conversations take center stage.  Hosted by Sergio, each episode dives into everyday experiences, life trends, culture, entertainment, relationships,  & personal struggles, with honesty and no filter.   With a rotating lineup of guest ranging from family and friends to voices from the community, the show brings different perspectives, stories, and lessons to the table.  Whether it's deep conversation or laid-back talks, nothing is off-limits-just straight talk with real people, sharing real life.   If you're looking for something relatable, thoughtful, and sometimes a little raw, Sergio Says It Straight is a space where you can listen, reflect, and feel like part of the conversation.  

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  • Creator
    Sergio Velasquez
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Sergio Says It Straight
  • Show Website
    Sergio Says It Straight

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