Because Belen Podcast

On the heels of Rebound Week and as our Varsity Basketball team continues in the postseason, the Because Belen Podcast is taking a look back at Wolverine Basketball with former Head Coach Jose E. Roca '84, Assistant Varsity Coach Carlos Bravo '86 and members of the basketball team from the early 2000s and the first to bring home a basketball district championship after 20 years.

The Because Belen Podcast is back with a special edition dedicated to this year's Sports Hall of Fame inductees. In this edition, host Bryan Herrera '06 from Rockwell Talent speaks to Nick Martinez '08 and Christopher Gueits '03 from the class of 2025 induction class. They discuss their Belen experience, sports, and what it means to be included in the Belen Hall of Fame.

Our next guest on the Because Belen Podcast is George Arango '11, better known as Mr. Eats 305. He sits down with host Bryan Herrera '06 from Rockwell Talent and discusses what it takes to be a social media influencer, lessons learned at Belen, the strength of the Belen brotherhood, and much, much more. This episode also includes a guest appearance by former Because Belen host Jordan Sánchez '06, who brings back a popular segment from the previous season - Words on Fire.

The Because Belen Podcast is returning with our first guest, Dr. Kenji Martinez '13, who speaks with host Bryan Herrera '06 from Rockwell Talent. They discuss the strength of the Belen brotherhood, shared experiences, and practical advice from Dr. Kenji on mental and physical well-being.

This is the second part in a two-part special episode featuing Belen lifers Beba Padron, (Belen Gala Chair), Jorge Padron (Padron Cigars President), Jorge Padron, Jr. and AJ Martinez-Padron; the family behind Cigar Afficionado's Cigar of the Year. The Padrons discuss how Belen has impacted their lives, the cigar business, and so much more. Catch part 2 out soon. To stay connected with fellow Belen alumni, please sign up for BConnected: belenalumni.org.

This is the first part in a two-part special episode featuing Belen lifers Beba Padron, (Belen Gala Chair), Jorge Padron (Padron Cigars President), Jorge Padron, Jr. and AJ Martinez-Padron; the family behind Cigar Afficionado's Cigar of the Year. The Padrons discuss how Belen has impacted their lives, the cigar business, and so much more. Catch part 2 out soon. To stay connected with fellow Belen alumni, please sign up for BConnected: belenalumni.org.

As we approach the holiday season, Because Belen returns with a special episode! Bryan and Jordan link up with Nick Martinez '08, Olympic athlete, pro baseball player, and Belen alum. On this episode, the gentlemen discuss Nick's time at Belen, adjusting to life in Japan, competing in the Summer Olympics, and much more! To stay connected with fellow Belen alumni, please sign up for BConnected: belenalumni.org.

After a brief break, Bryan and Jordan return on the "Because Belen" podcast just before the Rick Raimundez '90 Homecoming Alumni Tailgate on October 22. Joining the boys on the podcast are Rick's sister Raquel Raimundez-Spellacy, and Rick's best friends Carlos "Ditto" Aspillaga and Alex Zequeira. This episode is dedicated to Rick Raimundez and his family. To stay connected with fellow Belen alumni, please sign up for BConnected: belenalumni.org.

The "Because Belen" podcast returns with its first father-son duo! Joining Bryan and Jordan in-studio is Don Chaney, Sr., Belen's Director of Football Operations, Assistant Dean of Men, and Varsity Football Head Coach. Joining in remotely is Don Chaney, Jr., a future Belen Sports Hall of Famer and current running back for the University of Miami Hurricanes. In this episode, the gentlemen discuss success in football, college life after Belen, and, of course, they reminisce on treasured Belen memories. To stay connected with fellow Belen alumni, please sign up for BConnected: belenalumni.org.

The "Because Belen" podcast is back! A new year with new episodes and new guests. But our very first guest is a familiar one. Fr. Willie joins us to discuss all the new developments of the new year. Joining him is former teacher and current Executive Director of Enrollment and Community Outreach Tommy De Quesada, '94, AKA "DQ." To stay connected with fellow Belen alumni, please sign up for BConnected: belenalumni.org.

It's a special episode of "Because Belen" from the first Belen Grand Reunion. Bryan and Jordan sit down with Nicholas Roca '16, Jaime Lopez '16, Michael Clancey '76, his mother Joan, Carlos Hondal '06, and Frankie Damas '06. To stay connected with fellow Belen alumni, please sign up for BConnected: belenalumni.org

This week on the Because Belen Podcast, we have a very special Mother's Day episode! Joining Bryan and Jordan is Patty Bustamante, Assistant Principal for the Middle School at Belen Jesuit, and Boli Consuegra, Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Men, to discuss the important of Belen moms. To stay connected with fellow Belen alumni, please sign up for BConnected: belenalumni.org

On this edition of the Because Belen podcast, Bryan and Jordan are talking Belen lacrosse. Joining them is Belen Lacrosse head coach Alan Bellando and student-athletes Victor Mejer and Manny Rodriguez Lapido. The gentlemen discuss the state of the squad on the heels of a big win against Gulliver, which takes them to the Regional Finals to face St. Andrew's To stay connected with fellow Belen alumni, please sign up for BConnected: belenalumni.org

The Because Belen podcast comes back on the heels of Easter Break. Not only is this the first episode that Bryan and Jordan welcome female guests, it is also the first time they host three guests who are not Belen Alumni. Carlos Barquin, Dr. Josefina Chirino, and Carol Villa have almost 200 years combined experience at Belen, and they discuss the importance of the Belen community despite not being alumni. To stay connected with fellow Belen alumni, please sign up for BConnected: belenalumni.org

The Because Belen podcast returns with a special episode recorded live at the Fr. Izquierdo Memorial Golf Tournament inside Top Golf Doral. Bryan and Jordan discuss the Belen experience with various members of the Belen family: Jorge Iglesias, Albert "Tico Gutierrez '88, Andres Manrara '04, Gabriel Marrero '06, Alex Adams '85, Roberto Perez-Abreu '86, Antonio Franyie '86, Henry Sori '84, Erimar Von der Osten '99, Francisco "Paco" Fernandez '97, Alejandro Brito '89, and Antonio Gonzalez '89. To stay connected with fellow Belen alumni, please sign up for BConnected: belenalumni.org

The Because Belen Podcast is back, and we are talking basketball! For this episode, we welcome fellow classmates Anthony Fernandez '06 and Gaby Bermudez '06 to discuss the golden era of Belen basketball. The guys discuss their love for the game, as well as their love for Belen. During the episode, we also welcome their former basketball coaches Jose Roca '84, now Principal at Belen, and Executive Director of the Belen Alumni Association Carlos Bravo '86. To stay connected with fellow Belen alumni, please sign up for BConnected: belenalumni.org.

We are very excited about this one! For the latest episode of the Because Belen Podcast, Bryan and Jordan welcome Lorenzo Rodriguez and Billy Gil. Lorenzo is a producer at Rydholm Projects, Inc., where he worked on ESPN’s Pardon the Interruption as well as The Dan Lebatard Show with Stugotz. Currently he produces the TV simulcast for Greeny on ESPN+. Billy is a producer at The Dan Lebatard Show with Stugotz, where you may know him as Guillermo. To stay connected with fellow Belen alumni, please sign up for BConnected: belenalumni.org.

We are already 3 episodes into the second season of the Because Belen Podcast! This time, Bryan and Jordan welcome Alexis Mantecon and Guillermo Alvarez. Alex is a partner at MV Real Estate Holdings as well as Breakwater Hospitality Group. Guillermo manages Development at MV Real Estate Holdings. The guests discuss their success in real estate and the hospitality space, the effects of COVID on these industries, the future of Miami, and their experiences at Belen of course. To stay connected with fellow Belen alumni, please sign up for BConnected: belenalumni.org.

Season 2 of the Because Belen Podcast rolls along! Hosts Bryan and Jordan chat with two Belen alumni involved in the medical industry. Jose Romano is the Assistant Vice President of Administration of Doctors Hospital at Baptist Health South Florida, and Dr. Marc Mestre is the SVP and CMO of Nicklaus Children's Hospital. The guests discuss their time at Belen, their passion for their work in the medical industry, and the COVID-19 pandemic. To stay connected with fellow Belen alumni, please sign up for BConnected: belenalumni.org.

The Because Belen podcast is back! Season 2 starts with podcast guests Fr. Julio Minsal-Ruiz and Br. Eric Couto. Hosts Jordan and Bryan sit with Fr. Julio and Br. Eric to discuss their time at Belen, their college experiences, and the journey of their vocation. Br. Eric discusses his love for athletics, while Fr. Julio gives Eric - and anyone else interested in priesthood - some words of advice and encouragement. To stay connected with fellow Belen alumni, please sign up for BConnected: belenalumni.org.