The people behind the mic
Two friends. One podcast. Infinite cups of coffee.
What is Espression?
Espression is a podcast that lives at the intersection of ideas, culture, and honest conversation. We organize our episodes into series: thematic explorations that go deep into a subject across multiple episodes. mixing perspectives shaped by psychology, technology, and curiosity about how the world works.
Think of each series like a beautifully crafted coffee menu: every episode is its own item, but together they tell a fuller story. We dial in the topic.
The name? It's a blend (pun intended) of espresso and expression. Because great conversations, like great espresso, are concentrated, layered, and leave something with you long after they're done.
Meet Alejandro & Ishita
J.A. Ibarra (Alejandro)
Co-Host & ProducerAlejandro is a writer and storyteller obsessed with ideas that refuse to sit still. He'll tell you engineering is his passion, but really, it's the stories hiding behind everything. When he's not going down social science rabbit holes, you'll find him in a corner with a book and an unreasonable number of desktops open.
Ishita Gupta
Co-Host & Creative DirectorIshita is a mental health advocate with a relentless curiosity for the human side of every story. She merges her professional background with a deep-seated love for authentic conversation. Currently navigating her own path of self-discovery, Ishita is a firm believer in mindfulness, the power of a good book, and the magic that happens when people share their truths over a cup of coffee. When she isn't exploring the complexities of the human mind, she's likely binging a crime series or a classic sitcom, usually with a freshly brewed cappuccino in hand.
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