Pop Salsa

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/X: @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 -- 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 -- We’re always looking to improve the show and need your feedback! Share your thoughts here: https://bit.ly/3unH2eA. -- 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!

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. -- 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 fill out a form here: https://linktr.ee/popsalsa. -- We’re always looking to improve the show, and we need your feedback! Help us out by sharing your thoughts here: https://bit.ly/3unH2eA. -- If you haven’t already, please leave us a rating or review wherever you’re listening. Let us know what you enjoyed, what could be better, and what topics you’d like us to cover in future episodes. We love hearing from you!

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! -- 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 fill out a form here: https://linktr.ee/popsalsa. -- We’re always looking to improve the show, and we need your feedback! Help us out by sharing your thoughts here: https://bit.ly/3unH2eA. -- If you haven’t already, please leave us a rating or review wherever you’re listening. Let us know what you enjoyed, what could be better, and what topics you’d like us to cover in future episodes. We love hearing from you!

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! -- 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.  -- We’re always looking to improve the show, and we need your feedback! Help us out by sharing your thoughts here: https://bit.ly/3unH2eA. -- If you haven’t already, please leave us a rating or review wherever you’re listening. Let us know what you enjoyed, what could be better, and what topics you’d like us to cover in future episodes. We love hearing from you!

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! -- 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!

Does 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! -- 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!

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! -- 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!

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! -- 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!

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! -- 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!

In this irradiated installment of Pop Salsa, Joel and Ernesto conclude their review of the last four episodes of the Fallout TV series. Brace yourself for spoilers aplenty! -- 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!

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 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 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 talk to 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 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.

In this episode, 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.

Hello and welcome to Pop Salsa! In this week’s packed episode, Joel and Ernesto talk about the consequences of the heat wave in California and a bunch of DC, Marvel, and Star Wars topics from the Loki season 2 trailer and Wonder Woman 3 with Gal Gadot to the Lando TV show penned by Donald Glover and the future of the Disney Plus side of Marvel. Timestamps 00:00:00 – Start 00:00:22 – Ants and other pests 00:15:55 – Loki Season 2 Trailer 00:17:00 – Deadpool 3 and the return of Wolverine 00:23:00 – Jonathan Majors and public perception 00:27:30 – James Gunn and DC animated films 00:39:10 – Gal Gadot and Wonder Woman 3 reboot 00:46:00 – Henry Cavill, Jason Momoa, and the DCU 00:54:40 – Lando show Disney Plus TV shows 01:02:30 – 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.

Hello and welcome back to Pop Salsa! In this week’s episode, Joel and Ernesto discuss some conspiracy theories following Joel’s trip to good ’ol Dallas, Texas, the new faces to join Superman: Legacy, and the ongoing historic strike of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA.  Timestamps 00:00:05 – Start 00:00:50 – Joel’s trip to Dallas, Texas and conspiracy theories 00:22:38 – Superman: Legacy castings and the DCU 00:48:00 – WGA and SAG-AFTRA thoughts 01:06:35 – 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.

Hello and welcome to Pop Salsa! In this week’s episode, Joel and Ernesto talk about the Superman and Lois Lane casting for Superman: Legacy, the Batman Beyond movie with Michael Keaton, and give some of their thoughts on the Kraven the Hunter and Dune 2 trailers! Timestamps 00:00:05 – Intro 00:01:03 – Superman and Lois Lane casting impressions 00:09:07 – Batman Beyond movie with Michael Keaton 00:22:31 – Kraven the Hunter trailer thoughts 00:35:05 – Dune 2 trailer thoughts 00:47:17 – Outro For show updates or to send us questions/topics we’ll cover on the show, check out our Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/popsalsa.

Hello and welcome back to Pop Salsa! Join Joel and Ernesto as they give their impressions and break down the highs, lows, and the so-sos of the long-awaited DCU movie, The Flash! !!! Warning spoilers ahead !!! Timestamps 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:07 – Initial Impressions 00:37:11 – The Movie’s Structure 00:40:01 – Comic Parallels with Superman and Supergirl 00:47:40 – Act Three 00:55:35 – The Multiverse (for the DCU) 00:59:50 – Batman feat The Flash 01:04:44 – Overall Rating 01:20:00 – Outro For show updates or to send us questions/topics we’ll cover on the show, check out our Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/popsalsa.

Hello and welcome back to Pop Salsa! Join Joel and Ernesto as they discuss Ezra Miller’s future in the DC Universe, the final trailer for The Flash, Christopher Nolan’s unique Oppenheimer IMAX showcase, and Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero. And for show updates or to send us questions/topics we’ll cover on the show, check out our Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/popsalsa.

In this week’s short episode, Joel and Ernesto lay out the future of Pop Salsa, from a slight change in the schedule and production value improvements to increasing opportunities to directly interact with listeners, guest hosts, and much more!

In this week’s episode, Joel and Ernesto discuss Disney Plus and Hulu folding together, the future of the Star Wars Rogue Squadron movie, and the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Dune 2, and Oppenheimer trailers.

In this week’s episode, Joel and Ernesto talk about the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike, break down their demands on streaming royalties and AI-generated content in the entertainment industry, and discuss/review James Gunn’s last Marvel film, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

In this week’s episode, Joel and Ernesto talk about HBO Max becoming just MAX, the sequel to the 2004 classic, Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story and whether raunchy films can exist today, and the news out of CinemaCon 2023 from the Spider-Man spinoff Kraven the Hunter movie and Dune 2 to The Flash and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts trailers.

In this week’s episode, Joel and Ernesto unpack the news coming out of the massive Star Wars convention that is Star Wars Celebration 2023, from the announced Ashoka show and Star Wars: Visions season 2 trailer to also some exclusive sneak peeks that Ernesto saw during his time at the event.

In this week’s episode, Joel and Ernesto discuss Clint Eastwood’s legacy in film after his possible retirement, Marvel’s recent creative shakeups and course corrections, and whether The Batman 2 can bring a grounded version of the Dark Knight while utilizing the more fantastical elements of the source material.

In this week’s packed episode, Joel and Ernesto talk about Netflix’s video game adaptation of Gears of War with Dune screenwriter John Spaihts, VFX in Marvel in light of the head stepping down, Lady Gaga’s debut as Harley Quinn in Joker: Folie à Deux, and Artificial Intelligence in the entertainment industry.

In this week’s episode, Joel and Ernesto discuss James Gunn hiring himself to direct Superman: Legacy, weigh the pros and cons of Ben Affleck not directing a DC film (for now), and review/discuss Shazam! Fury of the Gods.

In this week's episode, Joel and Ernesto speculate and discuss the Joker: Folie à Deux, aka Joker 2 set photos, the Star Wars movie shake-up going on at Disney, the triumphant return of Jon Bernthal as the Punisher in Daredevil: Born Again and Hugh Jackman's inhuman diet for the return of Wolverine in Deadpool 3. For updates and information or to send questions/topics we should cover on the show, check out our Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/popsalsa.

In this week’s packed episode, Joel and Ernesto talk about Marvel’s fake Captain America musical coming to the actual stage, AMC Theaters’ attempt to diversify their brand, the Dune pre-sequel losing some key players, the possibility of more Shazam in the DCU, and a new potential trilogy for the Lord of the Rings.

Joel and Ernesto celebrate their 50th podcast episode the best way they can! By unpacking/discussing the first film in Marvel’s phase five, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania! SPOILERS AHEAD!   For updates on the show or to ask us questions, check out our Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/popsalsa.

In this week's episode, Joel and Ernesto discuss Bruce Willis and his legacy, analyze the first look at Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn in the 'Joker' sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux, and unpack a ton of new trailers coming out in and around the Big Game from Creed III and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and The Flash official trailer. For updates, questions, or information on the show, check out our Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/popsalsa.

In this week's episode, Joel and Ernesto try to fathom AMC theatres' decision to charge for specific seating, nerd out at the announced Spider-Man Noir live-action from Amazon Prime Video, and unpack James Gunn and Peter Safran's first projects from the rebooted DC Universe. For updates, questions, or information on the show, check out our Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/popsalsa

In this week’s episode, we talk about the enigma that is James Cameron, the photos of Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood, the “last” nail in the coffin of the DCEU, and the Shazam! Fury of the Gods trailer! For updates, questions, or information on the show, check out our Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/popsalsa

In this week’s episode, Ernesto goes solo and covers events and news from an update on Jeremy Renner and Jason Momoa’s future as Aquaman to the John Williams documentary with director Steven Spielberg producing, The Mandalorian season 3 official trailer, and more!  For updates or information on the show, check out our Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/popsalsa

In this week’s episode, we discuss the HBO Max price increase at what it could mean for the Streaming Wars, the difference between Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorsese when faced with the technological and moral shift in movies, and a breakdown of the Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania trailer. For updates or information on the show, check out our Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/popsalsa

In this week’s packed first episode of the year, Joel and I talk about Jeremy Renner, DC and its relationship with the Rock, how Aaron Taylor-Johnson as 007 could work, the Them! Remake with director Michael Giacchino and the Evil Dead Rise and Gran Turismo trailers! Stop by! And for updates or dank memes, check out our Twitter @PopSalsaHQ and our blog/website at popsalsa.substack.com. If you have any discussion topics or questions you would like us to talk about on the show, email us at popsalsa_hq@outlook.com

In this week’s final episode of the year(2022), Joel and I discuss/review/nerd out on one of the biggest games for us, God of War Ragnarök, and tease the future of Pop Salsa moving into 2023. Be sure to tune in, and for updates, check us out on Twitter @PopSalsaHQ and our blog/website popsalsa.substack.com.

In this week's episode, Ernesto reports the highs and lows of the one and only Los Angeles Comic-Con 2022. Tune in! And for updates, check us out on Twitter @PopSalsaHQ and popsalsa.substack.com.

During his time at Los Angles Comic-Con 2022, Ernesto got a chance to talk to some exciting booths, with two that made it their mission to bring joy and structure to others with the power of fandom. Tune in! And for updates, check us out on Twitter @PopSalsaHQ and popsalsa.substack.com. [Timestamps] (0:26) - Jeremy Treat, Los Angeles Ghostbusters (14: 19) - Nick Vitellaro, co-founder, The Hero's Journal [Information] LA Ghostbusters Instagram - @laghostbusters www.losangelesgb.com The Hero's Journal Instagram - @theherosjournal https://theherosjournal.co/

Cosplayers are the lifeblood of a comic-con, and they were out in force at Los Angeles Comic-Con 2022, and Ernesto got a chance to geek out with some on the show floor. For updates, check us out on Twitter @PopSalsaHQ and popsalsa.substack.com. [Cosplayers and Timestamps] (0:23) - Cali Canary and Carlos as Batgirl and Nightwing Instagram - @cali_canary (6:21) - Rancid as Fallout Raider Instagram - @rust_incarnate (10:21) - Eric as Spider-Man (14:54) - The Mandalorian (20:42) - Jimmy as Noir Spider-Man Instagram - @mandalorian_jt

In this week's episode, we discuss the trailers coming out of Brazil Comic-Con, aka CCXP. Tune in! And for updates, check us out on Twitter @PopSalsaHQ and popsalsa.substack.com.

Hello everyone! In this Superhero packed episode of Pop Salsa/Hot Takes, we discuss Superhero Fatigue in Marvel and DC, the Batman-less future in DC films, and review the Green Lantern: Beware My Power animated movie. Tune in! And for updates, check us out on Twitter @PopSalsaHQ and popsalsa.substack.com.

Hello everyone! In this week’s episode of Pop Salsa, we honor legendary voice actor Kevin Conroy, discuss the DCU’s decade-long plan and rumors of a Lobo film, and examine creative liberties for the announced Gears of War live-action film and animated series. For updates, check us out on Twitter @PopSalsaHQ and popsalsa.substack.com.

In this week's episode of Hot Takes, we discuss Netflix's All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) and how the modern take of a classic film is prevalent more than ever today.

Hello everyone! In this week’s episode of Pop Salsa, we discuss James Gunn and Peter Safran being named CEOs of the DC Universe, geek out on the recent movie trailers, debate the future of Star Wars, and much more! Check us out on Twitter @PopSalsaHQ and for updates at popsalsa.substack.com/

This week we discuss Black Adam and how it stacks up to the other DC films and the Superhero genre in general. Tune in! Black Adam is out now in theaters.

Hello everyone! In this week’s episode of Pop Salsa, we react to the WB Discovery purge and its effect on Cartoon Network, Alan Moore’s recent comments, and Marvel’s reshuffling of Phases 5 and 6. Check us out on Twitter @PopSalsaHQ and for updates at popsalsa.substack.com/

This week we discuss Top Gun Maverick. Out now on VOD.

Hello everyone! In this week’s episode of Pop Salsa, we discuss the return of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, the recent issues Marvel has had with Blade and the update of Armor Wars, and how video game adaptations do better as television shows. Check us out on Twitter @PopSalsaHQ and for updates at popsalsa.substack.com/

This week we discuss The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent. Out now on VOD.

Hello everyone! In this week’s episode of Pop Salsa, we delve into the Marvel and Star Wars announcements from the fantastic official Disney fan club known as D23. Check us out on Twitter @PopSalsaHQ and for updates at popsalsa.substack.com/

Hello everyone! In this week’s episode of Pop Salsa, we examine the recent uptick of PlayStation-led movies and TV adaptations, breakdown the Andor Trailer and the future of Star Wars, and try to make sense of Warner Bros. and Netflix’s next move in the Streaming Wars. Check us out on Twitter @PopSalsaHQ and for updates at popsalsa.substack.com/

This week we discuss Prey. Streaming now, only on Hulu.

Hello all! In this week’s episode of Pop Salsa, we discuss the Warner Bros merger and its effect on the Industry, the wasted opportunity Netflix had before the Streaming Wars, and DC’s plan for their extended universe. Check us out on Twitter @PopSalsaHQ and for updates at popsalsa.substack.com/

This week we discuss Nope, written and directed by Jordan Peele. In theaters now.

Hello, all you sentient beings out there! In this week’s episode of Pop Salsa, we discuss and react to the news to come out of San Diego Comic-Con, from Star Trek's Picard and Lower Decks and DC's Shazam 2 and Black Adam to Marvel’s Multiverse Saga. Check us out on Twitter @PopSalsaHQ and for updates at https://popsalsa.substack.com/

Another week, another installment of Pop Salsa! In this week’s show, we discuss the Halo and Chernobyl TV series, whether or not Christopher Nolan affected the MCU proper, and how God Of War: Ragnarok can surpass the first game. Updates: at https://popsalsa.substack.com/

This week in the Pop Cave, we discuss Thor: Love and Thunder.

Hello everyone! In this week's episode of Pop Salsa, Joel discusses one of the best horror movies he's seen in years; we talk about whether or not video game tea bagging is offensive, how the MCU can match DC's The Batman or Joker, and much more! Check us out and follow us on Twitter @PopSalsaHQ for updates and or dank memes

**SPOILERS** In this week's episode, we discuss the Obi-Wan Kenobi mini-series on Disney Plus. Tune in! Obi-Wan Kenobi is available on Disney+

Hello everyone! Hello everyone! In this week's episode of Pop Salsa, we compare Top Gun: Maverick and Scream (2022), examine the status of Star Wars and the property, how video games have changed, and more! Check us out, and follow us on Twitter @PopSalsaHQ for updates and dank memes!

This week's Hot Takes Ernie and I have a MARVEL double header as we discuss Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, as well as Moon Knight. Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness is available in theaters. Moon Knight is available on Disney+.

Greetings All! It's great to be back! In this week's episode of Pop Salsa, Ernesto breaks down his time at Star Wars Celebration 2022 in Anaheim, California, and we discuss the various trailers and news coming out of the convention. Check us out and keep updated at: twitter.com/PopSalsaHQ

PSYCHE!!! In this week's episode of Pop Salsa, we discuss the Avatar sequels and why, breakdown Sony and the CCP, fanboy over the recent Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer, and more! Check us out and keep updated at: twitter.com/PopSalsaHQ

This week we discuss "Triple Frontier". Triple Frontier is available on Netflix.

In this week's episode of Pop Salsa, we gush over the Thor: Love and Thunder teaser trailer, longer life with technology, and the next phase of the Streaming Wars. Check us out and keep updated at: twitter.com/PopSalsaHQ

In this week's episode of Hot Takes, we discuss Red Notice. Red Notice is available on Netflix.

In this week's episode of Pop Salsa, we discuss the state of film in the age of new technology, the "genius" of Michael Bay, and what a critic is. Tune in!!! Keep updated at: popsalsa.substack.com/ twitter.com/PopSalsaHQ

This week the team discusses the 2021 Dune remake. Dune is available on HBO Max. (Edited by Joel)

In this week's episode of Pop Salsa, we quickly review The Adam Project, unpack The Batman Arkham deleted scene, and discuss the limits of adaptations from different mediums. Tune in!!! Keep updated at: popsalsa.substack.com/ twitter.com/PopSalsaHQ

In this week's episode of Pop Salsa, we react to the DC movie restructuring, recover from the epic Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer, and a quick review on Peacemaker and the Book of Boba Fett. Tune in!!! Keep updated at: popsalsa.substack.com/ twitter.com/PopSalsaHQ

In this week's episode of "Hot Takes," we discuss The Batman (2022).

In this week's episode of Pop Salsa, we unpack Ukraine, discuss Joe Russo's thoughts on the Industry, pitch our ideas on Amazon's Fallout series, and much more! Keep updated at: popsalsa.substack.com/ twitter.com/PopSalsaHQ

In this week's episode of Pop Salsa, we break down the DC "The World Needs Heroes" and Doctor Strange 2 trailer, discuss CGI in film, and much more! Keep updated at: https://popsalsa.substack.com/ https://twitter.com/PopSalsaHQ

In this week's episode of Hot Takes we discuss Ghostbusters Afterlife. (Edit-Joel)

In this week’s episode of Pop Salsa, we talk about the recent PlayStation acquisition of Bungie, what the future holds for gaming, geek out about The Batman funeral scene, and so much more. Keep updated at: https://popsalsa.substack.com/ https://twitter.com/PopSalsaHQ

In this week's episode of Hot Takes, we discuss Munich - The Edge of War. Available on Netflix.

In this week's episode, we discuss the Moon Knight trailer, salivate over The Batman(runtime and rating), and break down various DCEU news from the recent wave of angry DC fans to Whedon Gate. Join us!

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