Episodi

  • Episode 198 - Nails & Tales (feat. Claudia Fernandez) | 1st Class 2nd Place podcast
    Nov 3 2025

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    On this episode, Jason is joined by businesswoman Claudia Fernandez, to discuss her upbringing from Peru to New Jersey, how the women in her life molded her into who she is now, why beauty is her passion, as well as Jason making a confession about his well being and how they both navigate through the tough times.

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    58 min
  • Episode 197 - And You Can Do It Too (feat. Khairi Williams) | 1st Class 2nd Place podcast
    Oct 27 2025

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    On this episode, Jason is joined by entrepreneur Khairi Williams, to discuss the transitions made throughout his career, how the evolution has prepared him as a husband and a father, and some of the challenges still faced as a black man in America.

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    1 ora e 3 min
  • Episode 196 - This is Jae's House - 1st Class 2nd Place podcast
    Oct 16 2025

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    On this episode of 1st Class 2nd Place, Jason is joined by batchata artist, Jae Camillo.

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    1 ora e 2 min
  • Episode 195 - The Joy of Erica - 1st Class 2nd Place podcast
    Oct 9 2025

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    On this episode of 1st Class 2nd Place, Jason is joined by Latina artist teacher Erica Soto

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    1 ora e 2 min
  • Episode 194 - JEM Uncut - 1st Class 2nd Place podcast
    Oct 3 2025

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    The podcast is back! Your host Jason Enrique is solo today, celebrating International Podcast Day and the fourth year anniversary of the 1st Class 2nd Place Podcast.

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    40 min
  • Episode 193 - Kaged Animal (feat. Ray Pearson) | 1st Class 2nd Place podcast
    Sep 10 2025

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    On this episode, Jason is joined by Bronx born, Jersey bred MC Ray Pearson. To discuss his early beginnings in music, how shifting from the Bronx to Jersey was stark, why his lyricism matters in his music, the dangers of too many people trying to decide the fate of your career, how to stay relevant in the ever changing landscape of hip hop music and culture, and why there seems to be too many competitors instead of collaborators.


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    1 ora
  • Episode 192 - Quiet Strength & Resilience (feat. Calixto Chinchilla)
    Aug 28 2025

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    On the inaugural and crossover episode of Act Up and 1st Class 2nd Place, hosts Alana J and Jason Enrique are joined by special guest Calixto Chinchilla, founder & executive director of the New York Latino Film Festival, as they dive into the humble origins of the festival, the impact it’s had since its inception, the high risk and high reward that came along with it, along with Calixto’s personal life and well being during the time of enormous pressure and passion.

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    57 min
  • Episode 191 - The Comfort Zone (feat. Mach City) - 1st Classic 2nd Place podcast
    Aug 25 2025

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    On this episode, Jason is joined by rapper Mach City, discussing his upbringing from Newark to Paterson, how music became his saving grace, the stark contrast between his rap persona and his personal life, regrets on how some moments perhaps stalled his career and adjusting to getting out of the comfort zone.


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    1 ora e 7 min