https://simplecast.com Rubirosa NOW ON IT'S OWN FEED.... Originally on the Brown Enough podcast feed. Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo. Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas. RUBIROSA en Fri, 29 Nov 2024 18:30:25 +0000 Sun, 3 Aug 2025 22:44:40 +0000 https://rubirosa.simplecast.com Rubirosa https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/98662c31-0ac2-4d57-b009-124f26e28579/885ec5f5-a3e8-479d-b25d-94010bf7baf4/3000x3000/witness-cover-rubirosa-3000x3000-final.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://rubirosa.simplecast.com serial NOW ON IT'S OWN FEED.... Originally on the Brown Enough podcast feed. Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo. Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas. Christopher Rivas true https://feeds.simplecast.com/hGrACyNv bond, brown enough, christopher rivas, dominican, dominican republic, james bond, porfirio rubirosa Christopher Rivas rchris64@gmail.com b05ff991-1822-40f8-a300-ba9f67799ebe Introducing: Brown Enough with Christopher Rivas Sad that Rubirosa is over? Well, guess what: Chris isn't going anywhere! Stay tuned for a new conversation every week about what it means to be BROWN ENOUGH. 

Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo.  Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas. 

]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 18:30:25 +0000 rchris64@gmail.com (Christopher Rivas) https://rubirosa.simplecast.com/episodes/introducing-brown-enough-with-christopher-rivas-LDeNzCvc Sad that Rubirosa is over? Well, guess what: Chris isn't going anywhere! Stay tuned for a new conversation every week about what it means to be BROWN ENOUGH. 

Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo.  Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas. 

]]> Introducing: Brown Enough with Christopher Rivas Christopher Rivas 00:03:19 Sad that Rubirosa is over? Well, guess what: Chris isn't going anywhere! Stay tuned for a new conversation every week about what it means to be BROWN ENOUGH. Sad that Rubirosa is over? Well, guess what: Chris isn't going anywhere! Stay tuned for a new conversation every week about what it means to be BROWN ENOUGH. society, culture, christopher rivas, race, brown enough true full 11 1 388e3ce8-2ec9-4a08-8b58-2a229a567a07 Rubirosa Episode 10 | Nos Vemos Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:52:24 +0000 rchris64@gmail.com (Christopher Rivas) https://rubirosa.simplecast.com/episodes/rubirosa-episode-10-nos-vemos-yhFwwRhG Rubirosa Episode 10 | Nos Vemos Christopher Rivas 00:39:25 In this last episode of the series, I visit the Dominican Republic for the first time ever. A trip I think will be about finding closure with Rubi ends up becoming a family reunion I’ll never forget. In this last episode of the series, I visit the Dominican Republic for the first time ever. A trip I think will be about finding closure with Rubi ends up becoming a family reunion I’ll never forget. 007, hollywood, home, finale, porfirio rubirosa, christopher rivas, dominican republic, james bond true full 10 1 e9b1614f-a1ea-4306-b289-b51afa764b85 Rubirosa Episode 9 | The Last Sprint The last years of Rubi’s life are as action-packed as the rest. But the mysterious circumstances of his death leave me with some uncomfortable questions.

Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo.  Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas. 

]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:50:17 +0000 rchris64@gmail.com (Christopher Rivas) https://rubirosa.simplecast.com/episodes/rubirosa-episode-9-the-last-sprint-gH8xtIQ_ The last years of Rubi’s life are as action-packed as the rest. But the mysterious circumstances of his death leave me with some uncomfortable questions.

Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo.  Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas. 

]]> Rubirosa Episode 9 | The Last Sprint Christopher Rivas 00:35:25 The last years of Rubi’s life are as action-packed as the rest. But the mysterious circumstances of his death leave me with some uncomfortable questions. The last years of Rubi’s life are as action-packed as the rest. But the mysterious circumstances of his death leave me with some uncomfortable questions. 007, hollywood, dominican republic, james bond, travel, paris true full 9 1 d90b5498-34f8-4927-ae64-d21763ea8208 Rubirosa Episode 8 | The Play Rubi’s story inspires me. It’s also a warning to me. And when I finally share his story onstage, I find that it’s bigger than just Rubi and me.

Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo.  Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas. 

]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:46:46 +0000 rchris64@gmail.com (Christopher Rivas) https://rubirosa.simplecast.com/episodes/rubirosa-episode-8-the-play-7Dnr3_OX Rubi’s story inspires me. It’s also a warning to me. And when I finally share his story onstage, I find that it’s bigger than just Rubi and me.

Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo.  Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas. 

]]> Rubirosa Episode 8 | The Play Christopher Rivas 00:33:49 Rubi’s story inspires me. It’s also a warning to me. And when I finally share his story onstage, I find that it’s bigger than just Rubi and me. Rubi’s story inspires me. It’s also a warning to me. And when I finally share his story onstage, I find that it’s bigger than just Rubi and me. play, theatre, solo show, theater, dominican republic, broadway, james bond true full 8 1 9d726069-9293-47bb-b28f-6b37b8d8e0a5 Rubirosa Episode 7 | Please Don't Hate Me Turns out, most of Rubi’s lovers were white women. Looking at my own life, I realized we had that in common. Things get pretty interesting when I start asking questions out loud.

Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo.  Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas. 

]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:45:23 +0000 rchris64@gmail.com (Christopher Rivas) https://rubirosa.simplecast.com/episodes/rubirosa-episode-7-please-dont-hate-me-StJJVrXz Turns out, most of Rubi’s lovers were white women. Looking at my own life, I realized we had that in common. Things get pretty interesting when I start asking questions out loud.

Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo.  Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas. 

]]> Rubirosa Episode 7 | Please Don't Hate Me Christopher Rivas 00:37:48 Turns out, most of Rubi’s lovers were white women. Looking at my own life, I realized we had that in common. Things get pretty interesting when I start asking questions out loud. Turns out, most of Rubi’s lovers were white women. Looking at my own life, I realized we had that in common. Things get pretty interesting when I start asking questions out loud. interracial dating, modern love, white women, christopher rivas, gender, romance, race, dating true full 7 1 a109d674-c12f-49fa-98b9-284cfe2eb2fc Rubirosa Episode 6 | Big Tíguere Energy A Tíguere ⁠— a tiger ⁠— is Dominican slang for a smooth-talking ladies' man who gets what he wants. A guy like Rubi. But what does a Tíguere leave in his wake?

Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo.  Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas. 

]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:43:22 +0000 rchris64@gmail.com (Christopher Rivas) https://rubirosa.simplecast.com/episodes/rubirosa-episode-6-big-tiguere-energy-RljivO0P A Tíguere ⁠— a tiger ⁠— is Dominican slang for a smooth-talking ladies' man who gets what he wants. A guy like Rubi. But what does a Tíguere leave in his wake?

Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo.  Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas. 

]]> Rubirosa Episode 6 | Big Tíguere Energy Christopher Rivas 00:35:50 A Tíguere ⁠— a tiger ⁠— is Dominican slang for a smooth-talking ladies' man who gets what he wants. A guy like Rubi. But what does a Tíguere leave in his wake? A Tíguere ⁠— a tiger ⁠— is Dominican slang for a smooth-talking ladies' man who gets what he wants. A guy like Rubi. But what does a Tíguere leave in his wake? 007, hollywood, the dr, dominican republic, tiguere, james bond, gigolo, swagger true full 6 1 9332f81e-3ad2-4d7a-a4ee-2e300c88383a Rubirosa Episode 5 | The Gap Forget about the white guy in the tux with the British accent. Imagine it’s Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo. Why haven’t Latin Americans gotten to see ourselves up on the big screen?

Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo.  Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas. 

]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:41:46 +0000 rchris64@gmail.com (Christopher Rivas) https://rubirosa.simplecast.com/episodes/rubirosa-episode-5-the-gap-Y1LrRSTN Forget about the white guy in the tux with the British accent. Imagine it’s Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo. Why haven’t Latin Americans gotten to see ourselves up on the big screen?

Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo.  Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas. 

]]> Rubirosa Episode 5 | The Gap Christopher Rivas 00:37:16 Forget about the white guy in the tux with the British accent. Imagine it’s Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo. Why haven’t Latin Americans gotten to see ourselves up on the big screen? Forget about the white guy in the tux with the British accent. Imagine it’s Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo. Why haven’t Latin Americans gotten to see ourselves up on the big screen? 007, hollywood, culture, representation, christopher rivas, john leguizamo, tv, james bond true full 5 1 61824396-0b02-4871-9d73-eabd39cf5dec Rubirosa Episode 4 | What's In My Blood What does it mean to be Dominican? The good, the bad. I wanna know what’s in my blood. Today, I ask my pops about it. And then I get a lesson on the dark side of Dominican history.

Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo.  Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas. 

]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:38:29 +0000 rchris64@gmail.com (Christopher Rivas) https://rubirosa.simplecast.com/episodes/rubirosa-episode-4-whats-in-my-blood-cvcHIe4z What does it mean to be Dominican? The good, the bad. I wanna know what’s in my blood. Today, I ask my pops about it. And then I get a lesson on the dark side of Dominican history.

Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo.  Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas. 

]]> Rubirosa Episode 4 | What's In My Blood Christopher Rivas 00:41:22 What does it mean to be Dominican? The good, the bad. I wanna know what’s in my blood. Today, I ask my pops about it. And then I get a lesson on the dark side of Dominican history. What does it mean to be Dominican? The good, the bad. I wanna know what’s in my blood. Today, I ask my pops about it. And then I get a lesson on the dark side of Dominican history. 007, hollywood, ancestors, christopher rivas, dominican republic, science, james bond true full 4 1 e56e6fa5-63a0-4113-a46d-b82c63fa94d9 Rubirosa Episode 3 | Just a Gigolo? A lover. A race car driver. A polo player. An international jetsetter. One of Rubi’s best friends tells me all about the playboy’s lifestyle. Plus, I look a little deeper into whether the most famous playboy on the silver screen--James Bond--was based on our Rubi.

Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo.  Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas. 

]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:35:30 +0000 rchris64@gmail.com (Christopher Rivas) https://rubirosa.simplecast.com/episodes/rubirosa-episode-3-just-a-gigolo-xgGSO1is A lover. A race car driver. A polo player. An international jetsetter. One of Rubi’s best friends tells me all about the playboy’s lifestyle. Plus, I look a little deeper into whether the most famous playboy on the silver screen--James Bond--was based on our Rubi.

Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo.  Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas. 

]]> Rubirosa Episode 3 | Just a Gigolo? Christopher Rivas 00:38:26 A lover. A race car driver. A polo player. An international jetsetter. One of Rubi’s best friends tells me all about the playboy’s lifestyle. Plus, I look a little deeper into whether the most famous playboy on the silver screen--James Bond--was based on our Rubi. A lover. A race car driver. A polo player. An international jetsetter. One of Rubi’s best friends tells me all about the playboy’s lifestyle. Plus, I look a little deeper into whether the most famous playboy on the silver screen--James Bond--was based on our Rubi. 007, hollywood, ferrari, polo, rich and wealthy, christopher rivas, james bond, gigolo true full 3 1 1b924fa1-8948-4682-a231-5a1247e7eed0 Rubirosa Episode 2 | Pretenders Meet Rubi ⁠— a bold and bright young man, raised in Paris, who gets close with one of the most dangerous figures in Dominican history, Rafael Trujillo. He learned early the benefits of fitting in and playing pretend…and so did I.

Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo.  Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas. 

]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:24:41 +0000 rchris64@gmail.com (Christopher Rivas) https://rubirosa.simplecast.com/episodes/rubirosa-episode-2-pretenders-JuKrphxi Meet Rubi ⁠— a bold and bright young man, raised in Paris, who gets close with one of the most dangerous figures in Dominican history, Rafael Trujillo. He learned early the benefits of fitting in and playing pretend…and so did I.

Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo.  Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas. 

]]> Rubirosa Episode 2 | Pretenders Christopher Rivas 00:43:41 Meet Rubi ⁠— a bold and bright young man, raised in Paris, who gets close with one of the most dangerous figures in Dominican history, Rafael Trujillo. He learned early the benefits of fitting in and playing pretend…and so did I. Meet Rubi ⁠— a bold and bright young man, raised in Paris, who gets close with one of the most dangerous figures in Dominican history, Rafael Trujillo. He learned early the benefits of fitting in and playing pretend…and so did I. 007, hollywood, christopher rivas, dominican republic, pretend, rafael trujillo, james bond true full 2 1 ea87acf3-8213-4bde-972f-5b76c0f81977 Real James Bond Was Dominican - 1 | Haunted The real James Bond was Dominican. No, really! When I found out about Porfirio Rubirosa from a Vanity Fair article in college, I had no idea he would change my life forever.

Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo.  Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas. 

]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:22:31 +0000 rchris64@gmail.com (Christopher Rivas) https://rubirosa.simplecast.com/episodes/bondwasdominican-m6ssIR7s The real James Bond was Dominican. No, really! When I found out about Porfirio Rubirosa from a Vanity Fair article in college, I had no idea he would change my life forever.

Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo.  Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas. 

]]> Real James Bond Was Dominican - 1 | Haunted Christopher Rivas 00:33:20 The real James Bond was Dominican. No, really! When I found out about Porfirio Rubirosa from a Vanity Fair article in college, I had no idea he would change my life forever. The real James Bond was Dominican. No, really! When I found out about Porfirio Rubirosa from a Vanity Fair article in college, I had no idea he would change my life forever. 007, hollywood, christopher rivas, dominican republic, james bond, vanity fair, hollwyood true full 1 1 00ff732b-f02e-423c-a75a-1dff12d96587 Introducing: Rubirosa Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo. Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas.

Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo.  Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas. 

]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:03:53 +0000 rchris64@gmail.com (Christopher Rivas) https://rubirosa.simplecast.com/episodes/introducing-rubirosa-p1mcVuaG Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo. Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas.

Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo.  Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas. 

]]> Introducing: Rubirosa Christopher Rivas 00:02:36 Imagine instead of James Bond it was… Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo. Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas. Imagine instead of James Bond it was… Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo. Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas. 007, hollywood, rubirosa, christopher rivas, porfirio, dominican republic, james bond true trailer 1