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Relax weekly with Pop Salsa hosts Joel and Ernesto as they navigate through the often spicy and salsa-like blend that is nerd culture in TV and movies. -- We want to make the podcast better; help us learn how we can here: https://bit.ly/3unH2eA -- Send us your topic suggestions or questions at popsalsa_hq@outlook.com or message Ernesto on Twitter (Formally known as X) @XenPixel. -- Please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you like (and what you didn’t) and what you would like us to discuss in future episodes. We love hearing from you!
Episodes
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Welcome to the jungle! In this episode of Pop Salsa, Joel and Ernesto revisit the 2008 action-comedy Tropic Thunder and discuss their favorite parts, whether or not this kind of movie is part of a dying genre, and so much more. Tune in!
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Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
In this episode of Pop Salsa, Joel and Ernesto team up with Jorge from JongyHD to share their experiences at LACC 2024, from diving into the ever-changing exhibition hall and its unique booths to the cons engaging panels, guests, and more!
A big thank you to Jorge for his help with our LACC 2024 coverage! Be sure to check him out on Twitter: @JongyHD.
Special shout out to the incredible and hardworking SAG-AFTRA video game performers! Learn more about their movement and how you can support it here:
https://www.sagaftra.org/contracts-industry-resources/contracts/interactive-media-video-game-strike
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Do you have a topic or question you want us to talk about on the show? We'd love to hear from you! Leave a comment below; if available, fill out a form here: https://linktr.ee/popsalsa or email us at popsalsa_hq@outlook.com
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We're always looking to improve the show and need your feedback! Share your thoughts here: https://bit.ly/3unH2eA.
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Looking to help us grow the show? Don't forget to leave a rating or review wherever you're listening to us! It would help us a lot and is a simple way to show your support! Thank you!
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
In this episode of Pop Salsa, Joel and Ernesto tackle what might be the most divisive movie of 2024, Joker: Folie à Deux—aka Joker 2. Grab some snacks and tune in because this review is a doozy.
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Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Joel and Ernesto are back with their regularly scheduled nonsense with a review of the 2024 spy action comedy The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, directed by the man who plans more heists than he executes—Guy Ritchie!
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Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
We’re back, baby! In this sizzling, sweat-soaked episode of Pop Salsa, Joel and Ernesto dive headfirst into the much-hyped ‘rebirth’ of the MCU, dissecting Deadpool & Wolverine’s wild ride. Get ready for hot takes on those jaw-dropping cameos, Wolverine’s reign as the ultimate X-Men icon, and what’s next for Marvel world domination.
But before you get too comfy, we’ve got some bittersweet news – we’re hitting pause for a bit due to life stuff, but don’t worry though – we’ll be back. Thanks for all your love and support! See you soon-ish!
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Got a topic or question you want us to tackle on the show? We'd love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at popsalsa_hq@outlook.com, or check out all our links here: https://linktr.ee/popsalsa.
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Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
In this, yup, they couldn’t help themselves kind of episode of Pop Salsa, Joel and Ernesto don’t just review Beverly Hills Cop 2 but the third movie and the freshly minted fourth Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F!
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Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
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oes this 1984 buddy cop action comedy still hold up today? In this '80s flashback episode of Pop Salsa, Joel and Ernesto review one of the cornerstones of 80s movies, Beverly Hills Cop, and discuss topics from the iconic theme music, Eddie Murphy's ad-libbed jokes, and whether or not a cop-centric film would survive nowadays! Tune in now!
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Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Paul Rudd starring in a World War II thriller? In this episode of Pop Salsa, Joel and Ernesto review the 2018 American war film 'The Catcher Was A Spy' and dive into the film's unexpectedly star-studded cast, the missed opportunities, and much more!
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Do you have a topic or question you'd like us to cover on the show? Please email us at popsalsa_hq@outlook.com or check out linktree here: https://linktr.ee/popsalsa.
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Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
In this news-centric episode of Pop Salsa, Joel and Ernesto react to the first look at James Gunn’s Superman, discuss the dawn of the Streaming Bundles, the first trailer from Francis Ford Coppola’s epic, Megalopolis, and more!
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Timestamps
00:00:00 - Start
00:01:33 - Intro
00:02:30 - Superman’s Costume First Look
00:23:44 - MCU’s Fantastic 4 Silver Surfer & Galactus
00:45:00 - Last of Us Season 2 First Look
00:46:00 - Streaming Bundles
00:52:50 - Megalopolis Trailer
01:02:12 - Outro
01:03:18 - End
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Do you have a topic or question you'd like us to cover on the show? Please email us at popsalsa_hq@outlook.com or check out linktree here: https://linktr.ee/popsalsa.
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We want to make the show better. Help us learn how here: https://bit.ly/3unH2eA.
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If you haven't already, please leave a rating or review wherever you're listening to us, and let us know what you like, what you didn't, and what you'd like us to discuss in future episodes. We love hearing from you!
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Have you ever reached for a familiar TV show to have something playing in the background or to reminisce about happier times? Join Joel and Ernesto in this laid-back episode of Pop Salsa as they share their go-to comfort watches and latest viewing obsessions. Spoilers ahead!
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Timestamps
00:00:00 - Start
00:02:14 - Intro
00:02:58 - Guy Rictche’s The Gentlemen on Netflix
00:05:25 - Reacher: Season 2 on Amazon
00:10:28 - A24’s Civil War
00:22:32 - Marvel’s Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer
00:30:39 - Supernatural on Netflix
00:43:35 - Brooklyn 99 on Netflix
00:55:10 - Outro
00:56:09 - End
Do you have a topic or question you'd like us to cover on the show? Please email us at popsalsa_hq@outlook.com or check out linktree here: https://linktr.ee/popsalsa.
We want to make the show better. Help us learn how here: https://bit.ly/3unH2eA.
If you haven't already, please leave a rating or review wherever you're listening to us, and let us know what you like, what you didn't, and what you'd like us to discuss in future episodes. We love hearing from you!