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Salsa Network (REPLAY)

Today’s episode originally published in JUNE 2018. It’s also my father’s birthday. So today we take some time to look back at the connections that brought my siblings and I to this country. We go back to a time when I went to a World Cup match with my Dad. The year was 1994. It…

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Pilot Light

In loving memory of my Father, Juan Salas 06-24-1936 to 05-12-2020 If you wish to help cover funeral expenses, you can contribute to: 10,000 TACOS Podcast Podcast Publish Date: May 16, 2020

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Five Dollar Crisis

With the ongoing and fast-changing COVID-19 pandemic, I’m shortening these episodes to take less of your time. This episode speaks to the questions we ask that serve us no real purpose. And it stems, for me, at least, from a time I’d been robbed while working in the taco truck. Questions that Waste Time What…

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Nacho Snitch

Would you get into a self-driving car? If you say no, you aren’t alone. As for me, I would. I actually do it every day. You see, I drive an autonomous vehicle every day as part of my full-time job. It’s a pretty cool job. Sometimes a bit scary, but for the most part, it…

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Forgiveness (Tacos Al Pardon)

Today on the show, we dive right into “Forgiveness” – in Spanish, it means Perdon. Perdon is usually used to say, “Excuse me” or “Pardon me.” That’s not what we’re talking about. We are referring to forgiveness. In many cultures, forgiveness is seen as weakness. It’s seen as a weakness because it can give others…

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Taco Lotto (REPLAY)

Have you ever dreamed of winning the lottery? Today on the show, I’ll tell you about a time when I was in a conversation with an ex-coworker and the subject was about just that — winning the lottery. I’ll share my perspective and what it means to me to have won the lottery. To win…

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Tamale Season (REPLAY)

It’s that time of year! If you look around, almost everywhere you go, you will see festive lights, crowds gathering at Christmas parks, packed ice rinks, and, of course, tons of suckers (I mean, people at shopping malls). Yes, the holiday season is in full swing! But there is another season that is in full…

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Between 2 Mics – A Podcast from SquadCast

In today’s episode (bonus), I’m a guest on the podcast called Between 2 Mics with hosts Zach Moreno and Rock Felder. They are not just hosts. They are CEO and CFO, respectfully, of SquadCast – a professional – and arguably the best way to – platform that allows you to record remote interviews in studio…

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The Kids Go First

Today on the show, I want to tell you about a young lady named Maria. A young mother from a central town in Mexico. More specifically, I want to tell you about the time Maria took her four children from the home they ever knew and traveled north. They traveled north to reunite with her…

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Sesos and Sadness

Today on the show, we tell a story about a couple, a young couple who met at the night club where we used to sell tacos all those years ago. A story of love, tragedy, and perhaps forgiveness without having to say it. A story that helped me understand the importance of being a listener…

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