Pop Salsa

In this extra large episode of Pop Salsa, Joel and Ernesto discuss, review, and nerd out to the first half of one of their favorite video game franchises of all-time turned TV show Fallout! -- 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!

Joel and Ernesto head to the war-torn fields of Finland, not really, but close enough, with a discussion/review of the 2022 action war movie Sisu! -- 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!

Recorded from the majestic dunes of Arrakis, join Joel and Ernesto as they nerd out to the highly anticipated sequel of one of their favorite science fiction movies, Dune: Part 2! Spoilers ahead. -- Have a topic or question you'd like us to cover on the show? Reach us at popsalsa_hq@outlook.com or check out linktree here: https://linktr.ee/popsalsa for more information. We wanna make the podcast better; help us learn how we can here: https://bit.ly/3unH2eA If you haven't already, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or 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!

In this episode of Pop Salsa, Joel and Ernesto watch some movie and TV trailers they’re excited about this year, from Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and Monkey Man to Deadpool and Wolverine. -- Have a topic or question you'd like us to cover on the show? Reach us at popsalsa_hq@outlook.com or check out linktree here: https://linktr.ee/popsalsa for more information. We wanna make the podcast better; help us learn how we can here: https://bit.ly/3unH2eA If you haven't already, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or 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!

In this episode of Pop Salsa, Joel and Ernesto delve into the realm of video game TV adaptations with the beloved science fiction shooter, Halo. -- Have a topic or question you'd like us to cover on the show? Reach us at popsalsa_hq@outlook.com or check out linktree here: https://linktr.ee/popsalsa for more information. We wanna make the podcast better; help us learn how we can here: https://bit.ly/3unH2eA If you haven't already, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or 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!

In this spoiler-filled episode of Pop Salsa, Joel and Ernesto talk about the first season of Reacher and what they liked, didn’t like, and really liked. -- Have a topic or question you'd like us to cover on the show? Reach us at popsalsa_hq@outlook.com or check out linktree here: https://linktr.ee/popsalsa for more information. We wanna make the podcast better; help us learn how we can here: https://bit.ly/3unH2eA If you haven't already, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or 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!

In this inaugural first episode of 2024, Joel and Ernesto delve into the somewhat explosive conclusion of DC’s previous slate of movies, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Brace yourself for significant spoilers! Timestamps 00:00:00 - Start 00:00:35 - Intro 00:00:51 - Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Discussion 00:30:41 - Outro 00:30:41 - End For updates, show information, or to send us questions/topics we should cover on the show, check out our Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/popsalsa.

In the final episode for 2023, Joel and Ernesto talk about some of their favorite trailers of the year, from Fallout and GTA 6 to Dune: Part 2 and Kung Fu Panda, and lay down the foundation for the future of Pop Salsa in the coming year. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Open 00:01:44 - Intro 00:02:22 - GTA 6 Trailer 00:12:23 - Halo Season 2 Trailer 00:18:45 - Fallout Trailer 00:31:45 - Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Trailer 00:37:58 - Dune: Part 2 Trailer 00:49:44 - Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Trailer 00:57:17 - Kung Fu Panda 4 Trailer 01:04:00 - Outro 01:05:34 - Close For updates, show information, or to send us questions/topics you want us to cover on the show, check out our Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/popsalsa.

In this episode of Pop Salsa, Joel, and Ernesto get the chance to interview Chris DeMoulin, CEO of Comikaze Entertainment, the parent company of Los Angeles Comic-Con, and discuss topics from his geeky background and how LACC differs from other conventions to the future of the convention itself and how it connects to the culture of Los Angeles. A special thanks to the NRPR Group for setting up this interview! For updates on Pop Salsa, show information, or to send us questions/topics we should cover on the show, check out our Linktree here:https://linktr.ee/popsalsa.

Join Joel and Ernesto as they talk to one of the pillars of Los Angeles Comic Con, Darren Angelos, the founder of Project Wish Upon A Star, an organization with the goal of making the world a brighter place, one star at a time, using the power of pop culture. For more information on Project Wish Upon A Star and how you can help! Visit their website here: https://projectwishuponastar.org/ For updates on Pop Salsa, show information, or to send us questions/topics we should cover on the show, check out our Linktree here:https://linktr.ee/popsalsa.

Join Joel and Ernesto as they hit Los Angeles Comic Con 2023 running by chatting with Property Master Anna Loesby of the Property Masters Guild and discuss topics from how and why she got into props to her favorite fandom and why props are here to stay despite the advancements of VFX and AI. For more information on the Property Masters Guild and how you can get involved, visit their website here: https://www.propertymastersguild.org/ For updates on Pop Salsa, show information, or to send us questions/topics we should cover on the show, check out our Linktree here:https://linktr.ee/popsalsa.

In this Los Angeles Comic Con-centered episode, Joel and Ernesto talk to Joseph Gaccione from the Las Vegas-based charity Critical Care Comics and how the group has grown from its humble beginnings in 2012 to a force of good, raising over $450,000 for cancer research and more! For more information on Critical Care Comics and how you can help! Visit their website here: https://www.criticalcarecomics.org/ For updates on Pop Salsa, show information, or to send us questions/topics we should cover on the show, check out our Linktree here:https://linktr.ee/popsalsa.

Straight from the hallowed halls of Los Angeles Comic Con 2023, Joel and Ernesto interview one of the founders of the costume fan group Star Trek: The Fleet, Philip Morgenthaler, and talk about how the group boldly goes all in by combining their love for everything Star Trek with volunteer work and charity. For more information on Star Trek The Fleet, visit their website here: https://startrekthefleet.weebly.com/ For updates on Pop Salsa, show information, or to send us questions/topics we should cover on the show, check out our Linktree here:https://linktr.ee/popsalsa.

It’s that time of the year again; Los Angeles Comic Con 2023 is finally here! Join Joel and Ernesto as they recap their time at the convention in a somewhat live way and discuss their thoughts on the convention, some panels they went to, and how LACC 2023 feels different compared to previous cons past. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Start 00:00:05 - Intro 00:00:17 - Start of LACC 2023 Recap 00:03:42 - Oppenheimer Prop Masters Panel 00:10:22 - Overall LACC 2023 Impressions 00:16:15 - Outro 00:16:48 - End For updates, show information, or to send us questions/topics we should cover on the show, check out our Linktree here:https://linktr.ee/popsalsa.

What the heck even is the Madame Web trailer? Does Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse live up to the hype? Why is Loki Season 2 Marvel at its finest? Joel and Ernesto tackle these burning questions and more in this week's jam-packed episode of Pop Salsa! Timestamps 00:00:00 - Open 00:01:15 - Intro 00:01:55 - Madame Web Trailer Impressions 00:08:20 - Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Discussion 00:20:49 - Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Trailer Impressions 00:30:31 - Loki Season 2 Overall Impressions 00:48:58 - Outro 00:49:31 - Close For updates, show information, or to send us questions/topics we should cover on the show, check out our Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/popsalsa.

In this week’s Disney+ heavy episode, Joel and Ernesto talk about everything from Ahsoka Season 1, from the legendary Ray Stevenson to the Star Wars video games, to the state of Marvel and Loki Season 2. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Start 00:00:35 - Intro 00:06:20 - Ahsoka Season 1 Impressions 00:11:43 - Episode Five - Shadow Warrior discussion 00:15:35 - Episode Eight - The Jedi, the Witch, and the Warlord discussion 00:22:07 - Overall Ahsoka Impressions 00:25:57 - Loki Season 2 General Impressions 00:27:29 - Marvel’s Possible Recastings and Their Movies/TV Shows 00:31:45 - What’s Next With Star Wars 00:38:06 - Outro 00:38:45 - End For updates, show information, or to send us questions/topics we should cover on the show, check out our Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/popsalsa.

In one of the more beefer episodes of Pop Salsa, Joel and Ernesto talk about a bunch of stuff from video games at our age and some Aquaman 2 drama with Amber Heard to the state of Marvel post-Thanos, the acquired taste that is street food, and much more! Timestamps 00:00:00 - Start 00:00:43 - Intro 00:01:03 - Joel’s Struggles 00:02:51 - Video Games in Our 30s 00:06:51 - What is Retirement? 00:12:22 - Street Food: Eat at Your Own Risk 00:14:10 - Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Drama 00:16:56 - Allegations and Hollywood 00:23:47 - Elon Musk and Social Media Madness 00:38:55 - Recasting the DCU’s Justice League 00:44:01 - The State of Marvel Post Infinity Saga 00:55:17 - Rick and Morty Movie With Zack Snyder? 01:03:15 - Outro 01:03:48 - End For updates, show information, or to send us questions/topics we should cover on the show, check out our Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/popsalsa.

What’s with Star Wars video games and TV shows, and why are they so good? In this week’s episode of Pop Salsa, Joel and Ernesto talk a lot of Star Wars, from the video games like Jedi: Fallen Order to TV shows like Ahsoka. They also discuss the third mini-series set during World War II from creative powerhouses Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, Masters of the Air. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Start 00:00:38 - Intro 00:02:20 - Jedi: Fallen Order/Survivor Discussion 00:13:38 - Darth Vader and Star Wars canon 00:17:55 - Jedi: Fallen Order’s place in Star Wars media 00:20:47 - Star Wars Video Games and the TV shows and movies 00:24:05 - Star Wars: Ahsoka inspirations 00:30:07 - Apple TV+’s Masters of the Air Discussion 00:41:12 - Outro 00:41:45 - End For updates, show information, or to send us questions/topics we should cover on the show, check out our Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/popsalsa.

We're back, everyone!!! In this week's episode of Pop Salsa, Joel and Ernesto honor the legendary Arleen Sorkin and reflect on her contributions to DC and pop culture, discuss/breakdown/talk crap about the Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom trailer, and give a massive spoiler-filled review of Star Wars: Andor and John Wick: Chapter 4. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Start 00:00:32 - Intro 00:01:39 - Honoring Arleen Sorkin 00:08:27 - Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom discussion 00:32:20 - (SPOILER REVIEW) Star Wars: Andor 00:46:19 - (SPOILER REVIEW) John Wick: Chapter 4 01:01:49 - Outro 01:02:31 - End For updates, show information, or to send us questions/topics we should cover on the show, check out our Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/popsalsa.

Hello and welcome to Pop Salsa! In this week's episode, Joel and Ernesto review the first official character in James Gunn’s DCU, Blue Beetle! !!! Warning spoilers ahead !!! Timestamps 00:00:22 – Start 00:04:29 – Initial impressions 00:05:30 – The Latino family dynamic 00:14:31 – Parallels with Shazam 00:15:10 – Similarities with the Reyes’ 00:20:36 – Grandma Revolutionary 00:23:24 – The surprisingly good CGI 00:27:31 – Theatrical vs. streaming release 00:35:14 – Rating and demographics 00:39:22 – Violence, villains, cursing, and weird moments 00:45:36 – End For show updates or to send us questions/topics we'll cover on the show, check out our Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/popsalsa.