The Gadiel Del Orbe Show

Zoe Saldaña, Romeo & Prince Royce… Dominicans, We Need to Talk

Episode Summary

In this solo end-of-year episode, Gadiel speaks directly to the audience—reflecting on the podcast journey, reacting to Avatar: Fire and Ash, sharing thoughts on Zoe Saldaña’s controversial comments, and breaking down the backlash around Romeo Santos and Prince Royce. The episode closes with a serious conversation about the health insurance crisis/corruption in the Dominican Republic and how it affects real families.

Episode Notes

Year-end message + gratitude to the day-one listeners

What 2026 could look like for the podcast

Avatar reaction: entertainment vs “overthinking” movies

Zoe Saldaña discourse + why we shouldn’t expect activism from every celebrity

Romeo/Prince Royce backlash and why the topic feels so polarizing

Dominican community politics, economic frustration, and division

DR health insurance scandal, corruption, and how medical debt destroys families

Final message: unity, community, love, and open conversation