This week your favorite Latino besties,
talk about free will, do we really choose our paths, or are we just vibing on autopilot? From karma to la religión, we’re asking: what’s real, what’s destiny, and what’s just us…settling (Chale)
Get ready for some existencial chisme ☕️
Eileen and Vince are spilling all the spooky tea. 👻 From cosas paranormales that happened growing up in Latino households (because you know la chancla isn’t the only thing that flies) to creepy encounters that still send chills up their spine . It’s ghosting season and we are not talking about your ex!
This week on How I Met Your Tía, Vince and Eileen talk about what keeps us going when life gets messy, how the jobs we wanted to quit, the people who tested our patience, and those moments that lowkey built our character (even when we didn’t ask for the lesson ).
We get into what drives us, when it’s okay to walk away, and why sometimes not quitting is the real flex.
It’s equal parts therapy, chisme, and motivational pep talk from your fun Tía and Tío because, aquí no nos rajamos.
Your fave Tio and Tia do a “Latinos React” episode talking about all the random things we do that is “normal”. From never leaving home without a giant botella de agua, to Vince’s borderline obsession el Pumpkin Spice Latte (yes, he’s a PSL girly), Eileen’s weird tacos (no mames). And things we didn’t even think about growing up that are now an actual “thing”.
Ever since Kanye dropped his “Betrayal List,” Vince and Eileen knew it was time to release theirs, porque let’s be honest, we’ve all been betrayed. From knees that give out mid-run and metabolism that clocked out for lunch and never came back, to being ghosted by our favorite snacks at Trader Joes and Apple changing chargers otra vez just to test our faith, nada ni nadie is safe. The duo goes off on the funniest everyday traiciones, adulthood scams, travel fails, fashion regret, and somehow still ends up laughing (and dragging) through it all. Tune in for the chaos, the Palabra del Día, and a reminder that when life betrays you, at least you can put it on the list.
Vince and Eileen catch up on her Berlin adventure: a hot-and-salty marathon, Oktoberfest’s massive “tents,” surprise Spanish everywhere, and solo-travel serendipity. The customer service nightmares to wows. Uber Eats driver (shoutout Kaya!) who delivered tacos. It’s a tour from Germany to Long Beach about hospitality, pride in small businesses, and why a little kindness goes a long way—plus a slangy palabra del día that you can't miss.
In this episode of How I Met Your Tia, Vince and Eileen swap stories about the “little blessings” that felt fancy growing up first-gen—whether it was homemade popcorn for movie night, burritos wrapped in foil at school, or finally getting that three-scoop Thrifty ice cream. They dive into core childhood memories, from Sabado Gigante Saturdays to wanting brand-name shoes, and reflect on how small treats shaped their perspective on family, culture, and gratitude. Sometimes, the simplest moments leave the deepest marks.
On this episode of How I Met Your Tía, we dive into what really counts as “éxito” in relationships. Society loves to measure success by marriage and kids, but long-term friendships, those ride-or-die conexiones rarely get the credit they deserve. We also get real about parejas that drag on too long, when it’s time to let go, and why saying adiós can sometimes be the healthiest choice. Expect laughs, a little chisme, and a lot of corazón as we explore love, amistad, and everything in between.
In this episodio of How I Met Your Tía, we dive into the magic of sports and the recuerdos we’ve built around them, from our first experiences to the viral video of the señora who snatched a foul ball from a family at a baseball game (¡qué mala onda!).
We also take a pause for something más serio: September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. We share why talking openly matters, and how checking in with amigos y familia can save lives.
If you or someone you know is struggling:
• 📞 Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.)
• 💻 Chat via 988lifeline.org
• 🌎 For international hotlines, visit findahelpline.com
You’re not alone. La vida is meant to be lived juntos. 💛
In this short solo episode, Vince takes the mic while Eileen takes a "mucho take it easy". Vulnerable and reflective, Vince shares why this podcast has become one of his few safe outlets to express thoughts, opinions, and emotions as a first-gen man. Inspired by the lessons of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, this episode explores what it means to be vulnerable, to carry adult responsibilities, and to laugh at yourself along the way.
From friendships that fade to grudges that weigh heavy, to the bittersweet moments of caring for a viejo perrito, sometimes life reminds us that holding on too tight only hurts us more. In this episode, we get candid about learning when to fight, when to forgive, and when to simply déjalo ir. Because protecting your corazón means knowing which battles are worth it… and which ones deserve peace instead of pelea.
The streets are alive otra vez, and unfortunately, we are in them 😅 From run clubs to rooftop hangs, we’re breaking down the regreso of IRL and why everyone’s craving connection in the wild. Join us as we laugh through the awkward, the unexpected, and the magical moments that only happen when you actually leave la casa.
We’re talking about being super grateful for what you have pero también knowing when it’s time to move on. Honoring your feelings an realizing that champagne problems, are still problems 🥂 This week, we break down why “stability” can feel like freedom to some and like una jaulita to others, how the old-school mindset of staying at one job forever is shifting, and the guilt of leaving a place where everyone thinks you should be happy. Plus, we play a TikTok that hits way too close to home and reminds us that gratitude and change can totally live in the same corazón.
Love, lies, and LinkedIn chisme.
In this episode, we dive into the viral CEO cheating scandal that had social media en fuego. Why do people cheat? Is it ego, opportunity, or just emotional immaturity? From office affairs to matters of the heart, we break down the psychology of infidelity and what it really says about modern love.
Are we rewriting the rules or just making excuses? Vince shares stories of feminist pushback when he tries to be “gentlemanly,” but Eileen calls B.S. saying chivalry is just basic manners. We unpack what real respect looks like, whether feminism actually killed chivalry, and wonder what our old-school tíos would say if they saw the way men are moving now.
In this episode of HIMYTia, the chisme is piping hot as one of our listeners shoots her shot with Tio Vince! She’s trying to be a Tia and we love her for it!
Whether it’s love, chamba, or manifesting la vida you want sometimes you just gotta tirar el balazo and hope for the best. In this episode, we’re talking all things shoot your shot: sliding into DMs (sí, romantically and professionally), asking for what you’re worth, and not letting miedo keep you from leveling up. Vince & Eileen break down the art of the bold move, the cringe, the cute, and cómo manejar el rechazo like a pro. Grab your cafecito (or tequila) and let’s get into it porque the universe favors the brave! Échale ganas, mija/o!
What happens when your love life crosses cultural borders? In this episode of How I Met Your Tía, we spill the beans on what it’s really like to date outside your culture. From explaining why your tía keeps calling them mijo to decoding unspoken family traditions, we share our own chisme and challenges.
Grab your chanclas and your open mind ,it’s time to talk culture clash, compromise, and why sometimes, love needs subtitles.
This week, your besties get into it , from the Dodgers getting called out for their quiet response to ICE raids, to dealing with deportations, MAGA “friends,” and what it means to feel disheartened in the country we call home 🇺🇸💔
We talk chisme, comunidad, and the weird in-between feeling of being first-gen: proud, pissed, and still holding out hope.
Your favorite problematic tío and tía (accidentally on purpose) meet up in Vegas and catch up on their international escapades. Vince spills the family chisme from a trip to La Paz, México while Eileen breaks down her annual girls trip to Panamá y Colombia, including some juicy cultural learnings and a moment of existential spiraling about el capitalismo after visiting the Panamá Canal.
It’s geography, generational trauma, and giving main character energy in customs.
This week on How I Met Your Tía, we kick things off with some juicy listener chisme about trying to set boundaries and the guilt trips that followed. Vince shares how simply expressing his needs at the dinner table somehow turned into a full-blown witch hunt, and we confess to finessing our way out of family obligations with tiny, innocent lies. 🤫
We’re unpacking the deep-rooted lack of boundaries in Latino families, why asserting your space can feel like betrayal, and how many of us are still deprogramming the belief that saying “no” makes us selfish. (It doesn’t.)
And in this week’s shameless-but-important plug:
Eileen is running TWO marathons this year and she needs your support! She is running with two non profit organizations and has a deadline of July 4 for Berlin, we hope you’ll help.
🏃🏽♀️ Berlin with the For Better Lives Foundation: supporting remote communities through free, volunteer-led medical services. 100% of donations go toward expanding care, constructing a sustainable teaching hospital, and creating long-term impact.
🏃🏽♀️ Chicago with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: raising funds to fight blood cancers with Team in Training.
Support the cause, support the miles. Either way, your support is greatly appreciated and if you feel inspired to help the cause or Eileen meet her goal of running the 6 world marathon majors, whether via text on race day or a generous donation, we love you for it😬
👉 Donate here:
For Better Lives – Berlin: https://www.justgiving.com/page/eileen-lopez-1733670107707?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=019
LLS – Chicago: https://pages.lls.org/tnt/ntx/chicago25/ELopez?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLIm1tleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpxgD8in4h2RlIvxB4HvLm65J-z_gpq0VF_mmV5Mo8Yib2decTRjZcXxa0YgX_aem_4RA4LAJcTH4MXIpuBNLu3g