Spanish wasn’t just spoken in America it helped shape America. In this powerful episode of I Just Wanted to Push Record, Lina and JC sit down with media entrepreneur and author Javier Marin to unpack the hidden history behind Spanish-language media in the United States. From censorship and forced assimilation to the rise of Univision and the cultural dominance of artists like Bad Bunny, this conversation explores how language, media, politics, and identity have always been deeply connected. Javier shares stories from his new book Live From America: How Latino TV Conquered the United States, revealing the struggles, resistance, and resilience behind Spanish-language broadcasting in America. This isn’t just media history — it’s American history.

Vanessa Aguirre shares how dance shaped her journey from Peru to San Diego and led her to create Loud Dance Fitness Studio. This episode explores movement, community, and the power of building something with purpose.

Starting a podcast in 2026 isn’t as simple as hitting record and JC and Lina aren’t sugarcoating it. In this episode, they reflect on the highs and lows of 2025, sharing real lessons from building shows, growing a studio, and helping creators bring their ideas to life. From podcasts that thrived to ones that quietly faded, the conversation dives into what actually works and what doesn’t. They also introduce new ways Olas Media is supporting creators this year, making it easier to launch, grow, and stay consistent. If you’ve been thinking about starting a podcast, this is the truth nobody tells you.

This episode heats up instantly. Lina and J.C. sit down with Clif and Shay from Anything But CliShay for a wildly open conversation about creating their show, navigating real-life messiness, and dropping questions that even caught the producers off guard. It is loose, bold, honest, and so entertaining that you will want to replay it.

What happens when former collaborators reunite after years of creative growth? In this episode of I Just Wanted to Push Record, hosts Lina and JC sit down with Ashley and Kelsey—the powerhouse duo behind GRRRL Music, formerly hosts of Bops n Bangers on the Olas Media Network. From launching a thriving global music-curation brand to building a distribution company and nurturing a 200-member street team, GRRRL Music is shaping indie discovery in real time. This candid conversation dives into pivots, growing pains, motherhood, burnout, consistency, community, and how passion becomes a career. Old friends + new milestones = pure magic.

What happens when everyone has a vision but no one agrees on the recipe? In this behind-the-scenes look at the OLAS Media studio, Lina and JC share the lessons (and laughter) that come from navigating big ideas, creative egos, and caffeine-fueled chaos.

From syndicated radio legend to self-declared Sultan, R-Dub takes us on a ride through music, travel, and the creation of his own nation. This episode is unlike anything you've heard.

Think your podcast is a unicorn? It might just be a striped donkey. In Episode 108: Striped Donkeys and Unicorns, JC and Lina pull back the curtain on podcasting with hilarious real-world stories, client chaos, and sharp advice for turning your idea into an actual brand. If you’ve got a mic and a dream (but no plan), Olas Media has your back. Read the full blog and find out how to ride into the podcast sunset—with strategy, not stripes.

Broderick Thomas isn’t holding back. He challenges the narratives on race, politics, and media bias, asking the tough questions many avoid. As author of Five Questions for America, he asks listeners are we really thinking for ourselves, or just accepting what we’re told? read more and join the conversation!

From DIY chaos to creative triumph, this blog explores the hilarious, inspiring, and game-changing moments that shaped the OLAS Media team and their mission to empower creators worldwide!