The What A Character Podcast
Embark on a captivating journey through the lives of iconic characters in "What A Character" podcast. Join John Carlos as he unravels the untold stories, motivations, and relationships behind beloved heroes, intriguing antiheroes, charming villains, and life itself. Immerse yourself in a treasure trove of insights and entertainment as you delve into the rich narratives that define these relatable and unforgettable characters.
Episodes
When the baby arrives, it’s not just a new life being born, it’s a new you. In this episode, we go behind the happy social media photos and into the raw, beautiful tension of motherhood; The faith reclaimed, the body changed, the love reconfigured. This is for every woman learning to hold both grief and joy, fear and fierce tenderness. This is, The Birth of You, Too!
Did you miss me!?
August kicked my ass, pero también me enseño, that I’ve been so stuck on the hustle that I forgot to actually enjoy what I’ve already built. In this episode, I get talk about burnout, healing, and the power of just pausing to fucking breathe.
Because sometimes, the biggest flex isn’t the next move. It’s celebrating this one.
We pray for new beginnings, but nobody talks about how much they cost. Nobody warns you that after the move, the wedding, the dream job…comes the grief.
Grief for who you used to be. Grief for the version of you that felt sure, grounded, home.
This is for the ones who got everything they asked for and still feel lost as hell.
You’re not broken. You’re not failing. You’re in transit.
You don’t have to wait for life to stop hurting to be happy.
You don’t need closure to feel peace.
You don’t need permission to smile.
You just need one bold-ass decision:
I’m choosing joy. Even now. Even here. Even like this.
Welcome to the episode that might just save somebody’s life.
Not all families are born. Some are made by love, by choice, by showing up when it matters.
This Pride, I’m shouting out the ones who didn’t have to save me... but did anyway.
You didn’t have to. But you did.
And that’s everything.
Happy Pride Month!
This episode is a Letter to My Past Self.
This isn’t just a letter. It’s a reckoning.
To the child who hid.
To the teen who prayed to be “fixed.”
To the soul who survived silence, shame, and still chose to stay. This one’s for you.
You were never too much. You were always divine.
This Pride, we don’t just celebrate. We remember who we had to be to make it here.
They’ll call you selfish the moment you stop abandoning yourself for them.
But they never called you selfless when it was killing you.
Let them be mad.
You’re allowed to choose peace.
You’re allowed to fucking matter.
And no, you don’t need a reason!
This is your Permission to Be Selfish.
We always talk about change, but not the wreckage left behind from the shift.
The shift is ugly, but it’s where growth begins. And sometimes, it’s the only choice.
For the ones who burned it all down, how do you rebuild when the pieces don’t fit anymore? Let me know in the comments.
You can change. You can heal. But you can’t rewrite the pain you caused.
We talk about survival. We talk about growth. But we don’t talk about the wreckage we left behind on our way to becoming better people.
We romanticize redemption, but healing when you were the one who broke them? That’s a different kind of hell. The shame. The silence. The guilt that lingers long after the apology.
This is for the ones who were loved through the ...
Took a sip of my own medicine.
Rested. Recharged. Ready to run my mouth again!
March was for my mind, my man, my people, and most of all, me.
The mic was off, but the growth was loud.
I'm back baby! Episodes kick back up next week!
Hope you missed me. 💛
They try to bleach the bloodline, but the Black will never leave.
Black culture is part of our latinidad! We move to the rhythms, speak in the cadences, season our food with the history itself. But when it comes to claiming our Blackness? We hesitate. We deny. We erase.
We’ve been taught to call ourselves Indio, trigueño, mestizo, anything but what we are. But no matter how much we run from it, history runs THROUGH us. The curls, the...
Happy Black History Month!
They tried to bury the rhythm, but it never stopped beating.
The Rhythm That Remains is a story of Harlem’s pulse, Langston Hughes, Black resilience, and the echoes of a fight that never ended.
The struggle may have changed its tune, but the song still plays. Are you listening?
This week, we’re celebrating one whole year of The What A Character Podcast. One year filled with stories, growth, and vulnerability.
From exploring the depths of our favorite characters to peeling back the layers of our own, this year has been nothing short of transformative.
Thank you for letting me share, for tuning in, and for being part of this incredible journey.
Here’s to the stories we’ve told, the ones we’re living, a...
Have you ever felt like the person staring back at you in the mirror wasn’t you anymore? Like every choice you’ve made was less about what you wanted and more about what others expected?
This week we're learning how the silent thief of conformity chips away at our authenticity, self-worth, and joy.
Because staying true to yourself in a world that demands sameness is one of the bravest things you’ll ever do.
Do you ever feel like joy is a luxury you’re not meant to have? Like every time you reach for happiness, your past whispers, "Don’t get too comfortable."
This week, we’re uncovering a story about rewiring your mind after trauma, breaking free from cycles of pain, and learning to trust in love, light, and the beauty life has to offer.
Because healing isn’t just about surviving, it’s about reclaiming the softness, peace, and joy you ...
Do you ever feel like you're one misstep away from being 'found out'? Like no matter how much you've achieved, it's never enough? This week, we’re diving into Beneath the Glass Ceiling, a story about battling imposter syndrome, finding strength in vulnerability, and learning to embrace your own worth. Because sometimes, the biggest battle isn’t proving yourself to the world, it’s believing you belong there in the first place!
What does gratitude mean when life feels messy? How do you find light in loss or stay present during the holidays?
This week, we’re talking about finding beauty in chaos, rebuilding yourself, and preparing for the life you deserve. Plus, what Pluto in Aquarius means for your future.
This is 'Gratitude, Growth & Gearing Up for Your Glow-Up.'
In this week’s episode, we’re getting a look into the messy, day-by-day realities of healing. What does it mean to rebuild yourself when the shadows of your past still creep in? Meet Lucas, a man from North Bergen, New Jersey who’s fought his way through dark times and is still working to be better, even when his past tries to pull him back. Lucas wasn’t always the kind, loyal friend you’d want in your corner. He’s had to wrestle w...
Happy Birthday to me!
This week’s episode is special—it’s my birthday weekend, and I’m reflecting on a year of growth, loss, and self-discovery. Join me as I share the raw journey of learning to love the unfamiliar parts of myself, embracing emotional intelligence, and finding strength in vulnerability. It’s all about
In this week’s episode, we’re taking you deep into the raw journey of loss and healing. What happens when the person who held your heart, your secrets, and your dreams is suddenly gone? How do you face each day knowing they won’t be there to share it with you? This story follows Javier as he deals with the devastating loss of his best friend, Marco. We’re peeling back the layers of grief, depression, and the strength it takes to ca...
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