In Our Own World

Emily Estefan and her band, The Aliens, land on the IOOW Mothership for our first-ever concert, live from outer space. After a video of her last performance amassed more than 15 million views across her social media platforms in just one week, we knew we had to give our Earthlings a taste. Featuring members from her original band, two songs off of her first album, and an exclusive acoustic version of her upcoming unreleased single....

In the vastness of the cosmos, gratitude is a universal language that transcends borders and brings people together. But where did this word come from, what does it mean, and what does science tell us about its impact on our mental and physical health? Gem and Em visit Mission Control and invite us to listen in on a "Thanks Transmission" to Earth, where they take a moment to express heartfelt gratitude to a few special people in th...

It's timeeeeeeeee! Mariah is O-fficially defrosted, the Lechon is being prepped, and your favorite space commanders are here to spill all of the coquito. Did you realize a portion of the world celebrates the holidays in their summer season? Or that there are Christmas celebrations that involve piñatas and costumes? Or that the same dish has three different names? Plus, Commander Em makes a quick satellite call to her mom on Earth t...

Jencarlos Canela is a family man. And his dad has a really wonderful beard. Which--if you listened to this episode--you would understand holds a great deal of value. The Cuban-American actor, musician, and future mayor of Hialeah (just kidding...sorta) shows us why he is so beloved. And he's earned it. In this up-close and personal IOOW flight, we heard about how his vecinos' parties started his career, how the tender support of hi...

In this behind-the-screams episode, your hosts are joined by Ramon Paradoa, Assistant Show Director for Universal Studios Orlando Resort's Halloween Horror Nights. Ramon steers the Mothership this time, guiding us through the eerie corridors of the "Dueling Dragons: Choose Thy Fate" haunted house. Ramon unearths the secrets behind the creative inspiration behind these haunted houses, the intricate processes involved in bringing the...

Boo! In this special spooky episode, The IOOW Mothership makes an emergency landing at Universal Studios Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights and it's...hilarious? Gem screamed so much we thought she'd need a lung transplant, while Em tried playing it cool (emphasis on "tried"). Our fearless duo embark on a thrilling journey through the famed scare zones, tour bone-chilling haunted houses, and grab a couple of unsuspecting souls to sh...

Gem and Em tune into the television wormhole and teleport to TV-Landia. From the golden age of flipping through channels to the streaming supernova of today, your favorite space captains explore the series' that have left a mark on the galaxy, how viewing habits have transformed through the years, and the small screen stories that shaped their childhoods. What canceled show would you bring back? Are "Friends" and "The Office" worth...

Cain Kerner is a modern-day philosopher, musician, and a professional fruit-eater who educates the internet on emotional intelligence. His greatest occupation, however, is to inspire--and today is no exception. Cain shares a soul-stirring account of his journey to sobriety, breaks down his perception of the ego, speaks on mental health maintenance, tells the daddiest jokes to ever dad, and might be the first person recorded to flir...

This week, your favorite intergalactic gals are joined by a trend-setting, trail-blazing, fashion supernova: Karla Martinez de Salas. Once a starry-eyed fashion enthusiast, now Vogue Mexico and Latin America's editor-in-chief--or should we say, commander-in-chic--Karla has broken barriers all over the globe. How did Karla transform her out-of-this-world ideas into fashion statements? What is her secret to time management? Should sh...

Michael Jackson. Lady Gaga. Madonna. Whitney Houston. J-Lo. There is ONE star-studded thread that connects them all: the incomparable Michael Bearden. On this flight, we find ourselves in the privileged company of a musical virtuoso who has worked with over 500+ artists from across the globe. From the South Side in Chicago to the entire world, Michael Bearden's story is one of hard-work, dedication, and perseverance. Get ready to d...

Flying around in space is already exciting, but today Gem and Em become human canvases for the most licensed artist of all time: Romero Britto. From selling art on the street, to having a castle filled with his art, Britto shares his unbelievable life story and deep love for his craft. How did he break into the art scene? Dropping out of law school, the art of happiness, moon trees, and more. Come one, come all to explore the color...

Gather ye round for an epic conversation about the often controversial, yet beautifully ancient, art-form that is tattoo. And as if navigating these out-of-this world conversations wasn't enough, we decided to do all of it while getting tattooed. Live. For all of you. Local tattoo artist, Chris Guerrero, joins us with his needles and ink, and gives us an all-access pass to the wonderful world of body art. What is the origin of tatt...

Oh, how we've missed this. Mission Control has once again opened the lines for us to hear from our favorite people: all of you! Space Commanders Em and Gem hear voicemails and read text messages from our Earthlings posing the most intriuging questions we've heard to date. Em creates a brand new word--definition and all--and introduces one of her alter egos. Meanwhile, Gem defends her unibrow and shares her experience meeting Our La...

Primos! Actress, comedian, writer, producer, and world-famous internet Abuela, Jenny Lorenzo, comes alllll the way from Jupiter to become our newest IOOW flight crew member. Jenny spills the frijoles on latin humor and its evolution from a niche that catered to a white audience, latin representation in media, the Papi Chulos that constantly cut us off, and Broskis and Brochinas (not to be confused with cochina). Then, Gem and Em pl...

Howdy Ho, Space Campers! For all in-tents and purposes, this is a voyage you'll want to prepare for. Join us on an in-depth storytelling invitation to relive the terrifying, hilarious, and unforgettable experience that was "Camp Gem". From rogue armadillos, four failed 911 calls, freezing springs, and a hero in a pirate hat, you'll be glad your attendance is auditory. Let's just say, we're really happy Gem's alive.

Featuring: Emil...

Shhhhhh! You’ll want to grab a pair of headphones for this one. Captains Em and Gem embark on a delicate journey to the realm of static-like physical responses in response to audio stimuli. A.K.A., goosebumps and tingly sensations triggered by sounds. These two music makers compete for which sounds are more pleasing and likely to cause you, our Earthlings, ASMR.
Warning: might cause sleepiness, relaxation, and in some cases, ir...

Better, brighter, and cooler than your standard interview, the Emterview takes its place among the stars. Specifically designed for Em by Gem, the purpose was to ask questions we really didn't know the answer to. Like, if she could convince everyone in the world to do one thing, what would it be? Or, what her first words might be after 100 cryogenic years. And, doe she actually believe in aliens?

Featuring: Emily Estefan

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