Rafael was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is a Spanish/Latino American with a heart of gold, chock full of cholesterol as well. He holds a degree in film studies as well as history, and he chose to do the completely logical/practical thing and make a podcast.He works as an assistant to an Emmy-winning film producer and as a film critic, and squeezes in time for his podcast whenever he finds the time, along with his co-host, Daniel.