Takeout & Talk

We Are Cocina
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  • Society & Culture
  • Series

Hosted by Xorje Olivares, each episode dishes out takeout and unfiltered conversations with culture-shaping voices across food, lifestyle, and the biggest moments defining today. As Xorje puts it, Takeout & Talk is a space to “hold conversations with friends, old and new, over delivery.” The vibe? Intimate, hungry, and always culturally curious.

  1. Episode 1

    Takeout & Talk Ep. 1 | Suzy Exposito Gets Real on Bad Bunny, Representation & Brujacore

    For the first episode of Takeout & Talk, Xorje Olivares sits down with Suzy Exposito, the acclaimed music journalist who’s profiled Bad Bunny multiple times. They talk about Benito, his massive Puerto Rico residency, and his upcoming Super Bowl halftime show. The conversation also dives into the current state of music culture, the realities of music journalism, and what it means for people of color to carve out space in that industry.

    Takeout & Talk Ep. 1 | Suzy Exposito Gets Real on Bad Bunny, Representation & Brujacore

  2. Episode 2

    Takeout & Talk Ep. 2 | Xorje Olivares and Author-Illustrator Zeke Peña Bond Over Border Stories, Desert Dreams, and Lime on Tacos

    In Takeout and Talk Episode 2, Xorje Olivares and author-illustrator Zeke Peña bond over border stories, desert memories, and their shared love of lime on tacos. A warm, creative conversation rooted in culture, nostalgia, and storytelling.

    Takeout & Talk Ep. 2 | Xorje Olivares and Author-Illustrator Zeke Peña Bond Over Border Stories, Desert Dreams, and Lime on Tacos

  3. Episode 3

    Takeout & Talk Ep. 3 | Anjelah Johnson-Reyes Says, “If You Laugh, You’re Family”

    In Takeout & Talk Episode 3, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes brings family, crunchy-taco humor, and Family Reunion Tour energy to her conversation with Xorje Olivares.

    Takeout & Talk Ep. 3 | Anjelah Johnson-Reyes Says, “If You Laugh, You’re Family”

  4. Episode 4

    Takeout & Talk Ep. 4 | Dinner at Home, Awards Season Movies on Screen

    In Episode 4 of Takeout & Talk, Xorje Olivares and film critic Manuel Betancourt pair takeout with a cozy, conversational guide to awards season movies—serving up their food and film picks.

    Takeout & Talk Ep. 4 | Dinner at Home, Awards Season Movies on Screen

  5. Episode 5

    Takeout & Talk Ep. 5 | Singer-Songwriter nic on Reinvention

    New name, new era, sushi on the table. Singer-songwriter nic talks reinvention on Takeout and Talk with Xorje Olivares.

    Takeout & Talk Ep. 5 | Singer-Songwriter nic on Reinvention

  6. Episode 6

    Takeout & Talk Ep. 6 | Sonora Reyes Talks Comfort Food and Creative Fuel

    Sonora a.k.a. Soni Reyes talks comfort food, creativity, and writing through change in this intimate Takeout and Talk interview with Xorje Olivares.

    Takeout & Talk Ep. 6 | Sonora Reyes Talks Comfort Food and Creative Fuel

  7. Episode 7

    Takeout & Talk Ep. 7 | Curly Velasquez Talks Culture and Creative Hustle

    Curly Velasquez talks culture, career growth, and Latino storytelling in this Takeout and Talk conversation with Xorje Olivares.

    Takeout & Talk Ep. 7 | Curly Velasquez Talks Culture and Creative Hustle

  8. Episode 8

    Takeout & Talk Ep. 8 | Cher Álvarez Talks Fear & Fame (Between Bites)

    On the latest episode of Takeout and Talk, Xorje Olivares chats with Cher Álvarez about her intense run in Paranormal Activity, life on tour, and finding comfort in takeout between eight shows a week.

    Takeout & Talk Ep. 8 | Cher Álvarez Talks Fear & Fame (Between Bites)
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Hosted by Xorje Olivares, each episode dishes out takeout and unfiltered conversations with culture-shaping voices across food, lifestyle, and the biggest moments defining today. As Xorje puts it, Takeout & Talk is a space to “hold conversations with friends, old and new, over delivery.” The vibe? Intimate, hungry, and always culturally curious.

Information

  • Creator
    We Are Cocina
  • Episodes
    13
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 We Are Cocina
  • Show Website
    Takeout & Talk