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In this episode, Curly and Mara are joined by Joanna Hausmann—OG creator, Flama and Pero Like icon. From Joanna Rants to writing for Disney’s Hamster & Gretel, balancing activism, comedy, and mommy life, Joanna reflects on what it meant to build Latino digital culture from the ground up—and where it’s headed next. A funny, nostalgic, and powerful love letter to Latino internet history, told by a true Venezuelan baddie queen. Maya Murillo and Curly Velásquez are the hosts of the Super Secret Bestie Club with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media in partnership with iHeart Radio's My Cultura Podcast network. If you want to support the podcast, please rate and review our show! Follow Maya Murillo on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @mayainthemoment Follow Curly Velásquez on Instagram and TikTok @thecurlyvshow and on Twitter @CurlyVee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we’re joined by the people’s princess of personal finance herself—Vivian Tu, aka Your Rich BFF. With over 3.8 million followers, Vivian breaks down money in a way that’s judgment-free, empowering, and somehow even a little hot. We talk about confidence and how to step into your rich baddie era without feeling overwhelmed, confused, or talked down to. 💸✨ Maya Murillo and Curly Velásquez are the hosts of the Super Secret Bestie Club with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media in partnership with iHeart Radio's My Cultura Podcast network. If you want to support the podcast, please rate and review our show! Follow Maya Murillo on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @mayainthemoment Follow Curly Velásquez on Instagram and TikTok @thecurlyvshow and on Twitter @CurlyVee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, our hosts are joined by puppeteer Andrew Cano to talk about his unexpected journey, creative grit, and what it really means to lean into being the “weird kid.” From finding purpose through puppets to proving that your oddball passions can actually pay off, Andrew shows how embracing what you love can set you up for success. Maya Murillo and Curly Velásquez are the hosts of the Super Secret Bestie Club with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media in partnership with iHeart Radio's My Cultura Podcast network. If you want to support the podcast, please rate and review our show! Follow Maya Murillo on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @mayainthemoment  Follow Curly Velásquez on Instagram and TikTok @thecurlyvshow and on Twitter @CurlyVee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor Brandon Black (Dear White People, A Madea Homecoming) joins the pod to break down what’s in, what’s out, and why saying “no ❤️” might be the real glow-up for 2026. Expect laughs, reflections on resolutions we’re keeping (and immediately breaking), and a gentle but firm reminder to fix your tech neck before the year really begins. Maya Murillo and Curly Velásquez are the hosts of the Super Secret Bestie Club with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media in partnership with iHeart Radio's My Cultura Podcast network. If you want to support the podcast, please rate and review our show! Follow Maya Murillo on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @mayainthemoment Follow Curly Velásquez on Instagram and TikTok @thecurlyvshow and on Twitter @CurlyVee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, our hosts are joined by Ana Sheila Victorino—Latinx storyteller, wellness advocate, and co-creator of Las Paleteras queer podcast—to unpack why love can feel so hard to prioritize in a culture obsessed with productivity and survival. Drawing from her lived experience as a queer Mexican-American immigrant and her work as a wellness and culture-change coach, Ana Sheila helps us explore how hustle culture, generational trauma, and unlearning oppressive definitions of success shape the way we show up (or don’t) for love. Maya Murillo and Curly Velásquez are the hosts of the Super Secret Bestie Club with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media in partnership with iHeart Radio's My Cultura Podcast network. If you want to support the podcast, please rate and review our show! Follow Maya Murillo on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @mayainthemoment Follow Curly Velásquez on Instagram and TikTok @thecurlyvshow and on Twitter @CurlyVee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We wanted to remember the best moments of the fourth season in 2025 before the year ends!  Maya Murillo and Curly Velásquez are the hosts of the Super Secret Bestie Club with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media in partnership with iHeart Radio's My Cultura Podcast network. If you want to support the podcast, please rate and review our show! Follow Maya Murillo on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @mayainthemoment Follow Curly Velásquez on Instagram and TikTok @thecurlyvshow and on Twitter @CurlyVee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy again! We're taking a short break for the holidays, but we didn't want to leave you without anything to listen to. So here's the most listened episode of the fourth season this year.  Curly and Maya take a trip down memory lane with their old BuzzFeed coworker and certified comedy queen, Jenny Lorenzo. Together, they spill the tea on what really went down in the BuzzFeed trenches. Maya Murillo and Curly Velásquez are the hosts of the Super Secret Bestie Club with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media in partnership with iHeart Radio's My Cultura Podcast network. If you want to support the podcast, please rate and review our show! Follow Maya Murillo on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @mayainthemoment  Follow Curly Velásquez on Instagram and TikTok @thecurlyvshow and on Twitter @CurlyVee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Curly and Maya unpack the wild moment someone made a hate video about Maya’s literal puppy (yes, really), spiraling into a hilarious and honest conversation about internet boundaries. They’re joined by Los Angeles–based creator, writer, and cultural commentator MJ Gray (@mjgray__), who brings sharp wit, emotional honesty, and peak “be delusional / supermodel billionaire” energy to the chaos — reminding us how to laugh, heal, and stay hot while doing it. Maya Murillo and Curly Velásquez are the hosts of the Super Secret Bestie Club with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media in partnership with iHeart Radio's My Cultura Podcast network. If you want to support the podcast, please rate and review our show! Follow Maya Murillo on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @mayainthemoment Follow Curly Velásquez on Instagram and TikTok @thecurlyvshow and on Twitter @CurlyVee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we’re joined by pop-culture host and social-media firecracker Jess Lucero, aka JessTheReporter—your internet bestie who somehow turned interviewing celebrities into a full-time vibe. Jess brings her signature mix of red-carpet energy and TikTok-level chaos as we dive into the universal question: Did we actually peak in high school, or were those just our cringe-era training wheels? Maya Murillo and Curly Velásquez are the hosts of the Super Secret Bestie Club with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media in partnership with iHeart Radio's My Cultura Podcast network. If you want to support the podcast, please rate and review our show! Follow Maya Murillo on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @mayainthemoment Follow Curly Velásquez on Instagram and TikTok @thecurlyvshow and on Twitter @CurlyVee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we sit down with singer-songwriter Jen Awad, known for her electrifying blend of soul, punk, and retro glamour. Jen opens up about the emotional highs and lows that come with living a creative life—from moments of pure artistic clarity to the self-doubt, vulnerability, and pressure that often happen behind the scenes. Maya Murillo and Curly Velásquez are the hosts of the Super Secret Bestie Club with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media in partnership with iHeart Radio's My Cultura Podcast network. If you want to support the podcast, please rate and review our show! Follow Maya Murillo on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @mayainthemoment Follow Curly Velásquez on Instagram and TikTok @thecurlyvshow and on Twitter @CurlyVee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we’re diving headfirst into our triple-threat era with the incomparable *Mackenzie Barmen* — actor, comedian, singer, and the viral mastermind behind some of TikTok’s funniest character sketches. Expect big laughs, unhinged tangents, and maybe even a little singing… because when Mackenzie’s in the room, every platform becomes a stage. Maya Murillo and Curly Velásquez are the hosts of the Super Secret Bestie Club with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media in partnership with iHeart Radio's My Cultura Podcast network. If you want to support the podcast, please rate and review our show! Follow Maya Murillo on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @mayainthemoment Follow Curly Velásquez on Instagram and TikTok @thecurlyvshow and on Twitter @CurlyVee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the pod, Curly and Maya sit down with the unstoppable Jenny Yang — comedian, writer, actor, and former labor organizer, which honestly sounds like two full-time jobs plus overtime. Named one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch,” Jenny’s written for television and appeared in shows like Netflix’s The Brothers Sun. She’s also the creator and host of SELF HELP ME — a live comedy competition that pokes fun at our obsession with self-improvement Maya Murillo and Curly Velásquez are the hosts of the Super Secret Bestie Club with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media in partnership with iHeart Radio's My Cultura Podcast network. If you want to support the podcast, please rate and review our show! Follow Maya Murillo on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @mayainthemoment Follow Curly Velásquez on Instagram and TikTok @thecurlyvshow and on Twitter @CurlyVee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Curly and Maya dive into the drama, glitter, and chaos of pop culture’s favorite debate: is cancel culture real? Joining them is none other than pop culture internet commentator Adam The Flop (aka Adam Barrera), known for his hilarious takes and unapologetically spicy opinions on the music industry’s biggest stars. Maya Murillo and Curly Velásquez are the hosts of the Super Secret Bestie Club with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media in partnership with iHeart Radio's My Cultura Podcast network. If you want to support the podcast, please rate and review our show! Follow Maya Murillo on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @mayainthemoment Follow Curly Velásquez on Instagram and TikTok @thecurlyvshow and on Twitter @CurlyVee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it just us, or has dating gotten way harder lately? This week, we’re diving into the messy, confusing, and sometimes hilarious world of modern romance (specifically in L.A). Are people just not dating anymore? Are we too picky, too tired, or too stuck in our DMs? Our guests Alex and Pablo join in for some brutally honest (and seriously funny) takes on what it’s like trying to find love—or even a decent date—in 2025. Maya Murillo and Curly Velásquez are the hosts of the Super Secret Bestie Club with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media in partnership with iHeart Radio's My Cultura Podcast network. If you want to support the podcast, please rate and review our show! Follow Maya Murillo on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @mayainthemoment  Follow Curly Velásquez on Instagram and TikTok @thecurlyvshow and on Twitter @CurlyVee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Curly and Maya chat with the multi-talented and Apple Tv star Fernando Carsa about acting, dancing, and maybe dethroning Selena’s early-starter record. Fame, body positivity, LGBTQ+ joy, and the star power of a possibly Sagittarius icon. Maya Murillo and Curly Velásquez are the hosts of the Super Secret Bestie Club with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media in partnership with iHeart Radio's My Cultura Podcast network. If you want to support the podcast, please rate and review our show! Follow Maya Murillo on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @mayainthemoment  Follow Curly Velásquez on Instagram and TikTok @thecurlyvshow and on Twitter @CurlyVee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.