In this episode, Melissa, Juju, and Vinnie reunite to break down a wild week of personal revelations and cultural milestones. The crew gets candid about the pressures of "adulting," personal health scares, and the complex relationship they each have with their own vices—from coffee and nicotine to gambling and hallucinogens. Melissa finally shares the long-awaited resolution to her New York travel saga, exploring how a series of stressful lies eventually smoothed over into a lesson about trust and divine timing. To wrap things up, the trio dives deep into a passionate analysis of the most recent Super Bowl, focusing heavily on the historic, unapologetically Latino halftime performance by Bad Bunny that left them emotional and inspired to live more authentically.In this episode we cover:The Struggle of AdultingFavorite Presidents & Political HistoryPersonal Health & Lab ResultsSleep SchedulesVices and AddictionsEdibles & HallucinogensThe New York Trip RevealSuper Bowl CommercialsBad Bunny’s Halftime Show

In this episode of Pa LA Calle, we’re trying to figure out why it’s 80 degrees in Los Angeles during the "winter" while the rest of the world freezes. Juju opens up about his journey with diabetes and puts his blood sugar to the test by taking a spicy ginger shot live on the show. We also get into a heated debate about the best Super Bowl party foods (and what makes you look cheap), spiral down a rabbit hole about Chinese Zodiac signs, and make some live phone calls to find out what men actually want for Valentine's Day.LA Weather vs. The World: Dealing with heatwaves in winter and Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction.Super Bowl Talk: Betting the "firstborn child" on Seattle, the dynasty of the Patriots, and the hatred for East Coast teams.The Food Debate: Top 4 Super Bowl foods, the tragedy of "seven-layer dip," and judging people who only bring Little Caesars or sandwiches to a party.Health & Diabetes: Juju breaks down his A1C levels, the effects of a "cheat day" in Puerto Novo, and how stress/emotion spikes blood sugar.The Ginger Shot Experiment: Melissa brings in a ginger shot to see how Juju's glucose monitor reacts to natural roots.Chinese Zodiac Paranoia: Discovering our signs (Rabbit vs. Horse vs. Goat) and why Melissa is terrified of the "Year of the Horse."Valentine’s Day for Men: We call some of the people that are close to us to ask what men really want for V-DayDating & Maturity: The math behind age gaps in relationships and why women mature faster than men.The College Dilemma: A deep dive into parenting, the pressure of university tuition vs. trade schools, and Vinnie’s personal story of getting through Cal State LA.Let It Be: Learning to let go of control when it comes to your kids' futures.

Welcome back to another chaotic and heartfelt episode of Pa LA Calle! This week, we are all over the place—literally. Melissa is convinced a cheap magnetic light from the internet is melting her phone and is fresh off getting her stitches removed (with some questionable medical advice attached).We also take a moment to get serious and address the heavy news week, discussing the impact of recent ICE raids on our community, the importance of voting, and how to manage "doomscrolling" fatigue without losing your humanity.But it wouldn’t be us without the laughs. We transition into some spicy Valentine's Day advice for the fellas, a wild debate about "retirement plans" (which somehow turns into a conversation about IUDs and Costco Plan B), and we pick sides in the Brooklyn vs. Victoria Beckham family feud.In this episode:The Magnet Conspiracy: Melissa bought a magnetic selfie light that she swears is overheating her phone, sparking a debate on whether magnets actually ruin modern screens or if Melissa just needs a new phone.Melissa’s Medical Update: Melissa shares the painful experience of getting her stitches removed and questions why her doctor is pushing for physical therapy for a finger injury.Community & Mental Health: A raw and honest conversation about the current political climate, the stress of the news cycle, and why it’s okay to protect your peace while still staying informed and active.Valentine’s Day Rules: The crew lays down the law—The "Retirement Plan" Scare: Melissa reveals she got her IUD removed, leading to a hilarious (and panicked) discussion about accidental pregnancies, vasectomies, and the "Russian Roulette" of retirement planning.Pop Culture Deep Dive: We discuss Kanye West’s recent apology and break down the "Peltz-Beckham" wedding drama. Is Brooklyn a spoiled brat, or did Victoria Beckham pull a monster-in-law move with the dress?Word of the Week: "Privilege." We talk about recognizing it, using it for good, and leading with love in difficult times.👇 Let us know in the comments: What is your dream retirement plan? Are you moving to the beach like Melissa, or just trying to survive the week?Don't forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more weekly chaos!#PaLACalle #Podcast #BeckhamDrama #ValentinesDay #MentalHealthAwareness #VinnieMack #MelissaRios