Xorje Olivares

Xorje Olivares is a nationally recognized host, producer, and cultural commentator known for exploring Latinx and queer experiences. He most recently hosted Hyphenación, an NPR-affiliated video podcast highlighting conversations among hyphenated Latinos. Previously, he spent a decade as a SiriusXM talk show host interviewing major public figures. His writing has appeared in outlets like VICE, Rolling Stone, Teen Vogue, and Playboy, and his LGBTQ Catholic podcast Queer I Am, Lord was featured by The Daily Beast and the CBC. Originally from the Texas-Mexico border, he now lives in San Francisco.

Recent Posts

Xorje Olivares and comedian Vanessa González on the Takeout and Talk podcast

Comedian Vanessa González talks her Hulu special 'Mamona,' channeling Selena, family brujería, and betting on herself with Xorje Olivares on Takeout and Talk.

Christopher Rivas

Xorje Olivares talks with the multi-hyphenated Christopher Rivas on Takeout and Talk about food, identity, curiosity, his Brown Enough podcast, and his next chapter.

tamarez

Xorje Olivares catches up with comedian and podcaster Milly Tamarez on Takeout and Talk to discuss comedy, Dominican identity, New York City, and the sandwich that stole the show.

Takeout & Talk

Takeout & Talk is COCINA's podcast where Xorje Olivares sits down with culture-shaping voices over delivery. Catch up on every episode — and find every restaurant on the map.

becca ramos

Writer and host Xorje Olivares sits down with Rebecca Ramos on Takeout and Talk to discuss Puerto Rican identity, community, family, and her podcast Welcome to El Barrio.

Tomas Mier on Pop, Música Mexicana & Sandwiches | Takeout & Talk

On this episode of Takeout & Talk, Xorje Olivares and Tomás Mier discuss pop music, Peso Pluma, creator journalism, and what’s next between bites of an L’Inferno sandwich.

Dr. Regina

Olympian and ER doctor Dr. Regina Martínez Lorenzo shares her journey, training mindset, and takeout routine.

monti carlo

Monti Carlo talks Spanglish identity, mezcla deviled eggs, and her journey from survival to cookbook success in this candid Cook The Book Q&A.

cher alvarez

On the latest episode of Takeout and Talk, Xorje Olivares chats with Cher Álvarez about her intense run in Paranormal Activity, life on tour, and finding comfort in takeout between eight shows a week.

curly velasquez

Curly Velasquez talks culture, career growth, and Latino storytelling in this Takeout and Talk conversation with Xorje Olivares.

sonora reyes

Sonora a.k.a. Soni Reyes talks comfort food, creativity, and writing through change in this intimate Takeout and Talk interview with Xorje Olivares.

nic

New name, new era, sushi on the table. Singer-songwriter nic talks reinvention on Takeout and Talk with Xorje Olivares.