Best Nerd Salsa Podcasts (2024)

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Beverly Hills Cop (1984) Review | #90 51:22

2d ago51:22

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D 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! -- Do y…

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The Catcher Was a Spy Review | #89 39:04

23d ago39:04

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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_h…

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What's up with the Megalopolis trailer? | #88 1:03:18

1M ago1:03:18

1:03:18

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! -- Timestamps 00:00:00 - Start 00:01:33 - Intro 00:02:30 - Superman’s Costume First Look 00:23:44 - MCU’s Fantastic 4 Silv…

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134: Bets, Babes & Vroom Vroom: Redline 1:52:59

1M ago1:52:59

1:52:59

We're on the last episode of 'Movies that May make you say WTF' and Corinne picked a doozy. This week we are doing Redline, starring Nadia Bjorlin as Natasha, a car savvy mechanic by day and a singer by night. Until she meets Carlo, played by Nathan Phillips who accompanies her to the dangerous world of underground street racing. In this episode we…

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133: Salsa Fresca Science Nerds & Call Me Cavey: Encino Man 2:15:24

2M ago2:15:24

2:15:24

This week's movie that 'May make you say WTF' takes us back to L.A. specifically to Encino CA. where we are covering the 90's hit Encino Man. It stars Sean Astin as Dave, an unlikely protagonist who digs up a frozen caveman, played by Brendan Frasier, with the help of his reluctant friend Stoney, played by Pauly Shore. In this episode we: marvel at…

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TV Comfort Watches | #87 56:09

2M ago56:09

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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! -- Timestamps 00:00:00 - Start 00:02:14 - Intro 00:02:58 - Guy Rictche’s T…

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132: Dueling Door Painters & The Sh*t Show That is Us: Earth Girls Are Easy 2:05:13

2M ago2:05:13

2:05:13

This month's theme is 'Movies That MAY Make You Say WTF?!?!?' Our first WTF movie is Earth Girls Are Easy. It stars Geena Davis as Val, a heartbroken girl who's just discovered her fiance Ted has been cheating, but Val finds distraction in a trio of horny aliens who land in her backyard pool, they are: Mac played by Jeff Goldblum, Wiploc, played by…

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131: Cootie Catcher & A Bountiful Batch of Botox: Romy & Michele's High School Reunion 1:59:31

2M ago1:59:31

1:59:31

It's the last episode of our April Fools theme and we're ending it with a bestie bang! We're doing Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, starring Mira Sorvino as Romy and Lisa Kudrow as Michele, two ditzy friends who decide to fabricate an 'impressive' life in order to dazzle their classmates at the 10 year reunion. In this episode: we hypothesiz…

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Fallout TV Show Review Part 2 | #86 1:52:35

2M ago1:52:35

1:52:35

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…

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130: Ken-like Nether Region & Ner the 3rd: Legally Blonde 2:10:52

2M ago2:10:52

2:10:52

This week we're covering the 'April Fools' movie Legally Blonde, AND we are waxing poetic about the late great podcast Let's Go To Court. Both showcase court cases but only Legally Blonde stars Reese Witherspoon as Elle Woods, a heartbroken college student who in an attempt to win her boyfriend back, applies to Harvard and gets accepted. In this ep…

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Fallout TV Show Review Part 1 | #85 2:34:47

2M ago2:34:47

2:34:47

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/…

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129: Emotional Support Marlin & Too Many Beans: Fools Rush In 1:57:15

3M ago1:57:15

1:57:15

We have the quintessential April Fools pick this week with our movie Fools Rush In. It stars Matthew Perry as Alex, a real estate developer who gets sent to Las Vegas where he meets Isabel played by Salma Hayek. After a one night stand, 'whoopsie' she gets pregnant and the pair get married (much to everyone's dismay). In this episode: we agree that…

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128: Beverage Dependent & Fortress of Bow Ties: Quiz Lady 1:30:49

3M ago1:30:49

1:30:49

Our new theme this month is April Fools, or movies that showcase people that don't make the best decisions. The first flick we are covering is Quiz Lady, which stars Awkwafina as Anne, an introverted CPA who loves the game show 'Can't Stop The Quiz' and is content to watch it every night at home until her dog gets kidnapped by a loan shark. Her sis…

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127: Highway to Heaven or Highway to Hell: I, Tonya 42:06

3M ago42:06

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We are on the last March Madness episode and we're a little late, but it's worth the wait because we are joined by the lovely ladies from the Histories & Mysteries Uncovered Podcast. We are joining forces to cover I, Tonya starring Margot Robbie as Tonya Harding the infamous figure skater who was blamed for the assault against fellow Olympic hopefu…

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126: Post-Sex Glasses of Milk & Crotch Protecting Tigers: I Love You Phillip Morris 1:42:51

3M ago1:42:51

1:42:51

For this March Madness episode we have an exciting true crime rom-com with a surprise jailbreak ending. We are doing I Love You Phillip Morris, which stars Jim Carrey as Steven, a con-man who realizes, late in life, that he's gay and falls in love with Phillip Morris, played by Ewan McGregor. But it's a prison romance and once they're in separate p…

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Sisu Review | #84 29:49

3M ago29:49

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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. …

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125: Goatee Flavor Savers & Let's Get Taxable: Adam's Rib 2:00:00

3M ago2:00:00

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It's the second episode of March Madness/aka Rom Com-ish movies with a true crime twist, and we are going waaay back to 1949 to cover Adam's Rib. It stars Spencer Tracy as Adam an attorney who's prosecuting a woman for shooting her husband. Adams' wife Amanda, played by Katharine Hepburn is also an attorney and places herself as the woman's defense…

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124: Band Aid for Bullet Holes & Reggie, Reggie, Reggie: I Love You To Death 1:38:49

4M ago1:38:49

1:38:49

We are BACK in March Madness, where all of our movies have a true crime twist. This week we are covering, I Love You To Death. It stars a very bronze Kevin Kline as Joey, a philandering father and husband to Rosalie, played by Tracey Ullman. Rosalie is devoted to Joey until she catches him in the act, then she wants revenge and will look anywhere t…

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Dune: Part 2 Review | #83 1:17:22

4M ago1:17:22

1:17:22

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…

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Bonus Episode-A Tribute to Melody (aka Melo-pee) The Pod Dog 20:23

4M ago20:23

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Dear Gentle Listeners, We are taking a week off of recapping movies due to the passing of our beloved pod dog Melody. We are doing a short tribute to Melody and her last days. We hope you listen in even though we are deviating from our regularly scheduled programming. Hug your pets and episode drops March 5th. Content warning: pet death, euthanasia…

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123: Mink Merkins & Holster Hip Habits: Sister Act 1:40:38

4M ago1:40:38

1:40:38

It's our final installment of Friend-uary and we have a Sister squared episode. First, Tam's big sis Denise makes a guest appearance to share all the sister antics they had growing up. Then, we cover the 90's classic Sister Act, which stars Whoopi Goldberg as Deloris, a lounge singer who's forced into witness protection at a strict Catholic church.…

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Favorite Movie and TV Trailers So Far | #82 58:19

4M ago58:19

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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 mor…

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122: A Bajiggity Take 2, Electric Boogaloo: The Sweetest Thing 1:42:05

4M ago1:42:05

1:42:05

Our next Friend-uary episode comes with an extra raunchy content warning, because we are covering The Sweetest Thing. It stars Cameron Diaz as Christina, a girl who doesn't want to settle down until she meets Peter, played by Thomas Jane, in a nightclub. Their brief encounter intrigues Christina so much that her friend Courtney, played by Christina…

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121: A Moment of Evolved Glory & A Teenage Burrito : The Kissing Booth 2:03:25

5M ago2:03:25

2:03:25

We are on the second episode of our Friend-uary month and our next 'juicy' movie is the Kissing Booth. It stars Joey King, as Elle who has (literally) grown up with her bestie Lee, played by Joel Courtney. They share everything, including a list of Bestie Rules, one of which is 'family members are off limits' when it comes to love. This poses a pro…

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Halo Season 1 Missed Opportunities | #81 1:02:03

5M ago1:02:03

1:02:03

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 be…

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121: Bestie Cone of Silence & bass-b=ass: I Love You, Man 1:59:51

5M ago1:59:51

1:59:51

We are back! Fresh from vacation and ready to jump into Friend-uary. That's the theme for this month's movies: rom-coms that are heavy in the friend department. Our first movie is I Love You, Man which stars Paul Rudd as Peter who's newly engaged to Zoey, played by Rashida Jones. Zoey has seven bridesmaids and Peter realizes he has no friends to fi…

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Reacher Season 1 Assumptions Kill? | #80 38:09

5M ago38:09

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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 po…

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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Review | #79 31:17

6M ago31:17

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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, s…

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120: Miffing My Melon & Gender Reveal Christmas Trees: Single All The Way 1:42:51

6M ago1:42:51

1:42:51

The last episode of the year is a holiday dangler, because it comes after Christmas but is still a spirited, good time. We are covering Single All The Way which stars Michael Urie as Peter, a content manager who found out right before Christmas that his boyfriend was married. He talks his friend Nick played by Philemon Chambers into accompanying hi…

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Bonus Episode: Our Interview With Katie Wilbert 46:14

6M ago46:14

46:14

We are releasing our full interview with Katie Wilbert as a bonus episode because we had such a great time talking with her. Katie is a multifaceted talent and the writer behind A Vineyard Christmas. We do a deep dive into the movie with her and discuss all the things 'Vineyard' including: why Reggie the sound guy got killed off, the sultry, satisf…

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Pop Salsa for 2024 and Beyond! | #78 1:05:34

6M ago1:05:34

1:05:34

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 -…

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119: Crafty Pants Pervert & Ol' Cement Hips: A Vineyard Christmas 1:34:04

6M ago1:34:04

1:34:04

On this episode we have a special guest Katie Wilbert, writer of A Vineyard Christmas which is the movie we are recapping this week. We are releasing a snippet of our interview with Katie and will release the full interview next Tuesday, December 25th. A Vineyard Christmas stars Nikki McKenzie as Heather, a sommelier and host of the food show Betwe…

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118: Boisterous Sexy Packing & A Fog Named Karl: 4 Christmases 1:56:32

7M ago1:56:32

1:56:32

We are heading over to Corinne's neck of the woods for our next movie: It's Four Christmases and takes place in the San Francisco Bay Area. It stars Reese Witherspoon as Kate, a successful, young, professional who is in a committed (but not super committed) relationship with Brad played by Vince Vaughn. A series of events grounds their vacation fli…

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117: Big Nard & Perfect Furry Fodder: Pottersville 1:34:32

7M ago1:34:32

1:34:32

It's December and we are doing another Christmas adjacent movie called Pottersville. It stars Michael Shannon as Maynard, a shop owner who finds his wife being unfaithful, gets drunk, dresses like Bigfoot and causes mayhem in his small town. In this episode we attempt very bad Australian accents (we are so very sorry Australia), wonder if BigFoot d…

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LACC 2023 Interview: Chris DeMoulin, CEO of Comikaze Entertainment | #76 10:37

7M ago10:37

10:37

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 s…

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LACC 2023 Interview: Darren Angelos, Founder of Project Wish | #75 5:13

7M ago5:13

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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…

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LACC 2023 Interview: Property Master Anna Loesby of the PMG | #74 6:12

7M ago6:12

6:12

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 ho…

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LACC 2023 Interview: Joseph Gaccione of Critical Care Comics | #73 2:22

7M ago2:22

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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…

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LACC 2023 Interview: Philip Morgenthaler of Star Trek: The Fleet | #72 6:37

7M ago6:37

6:37

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 Fle…

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LA Comic Con 2023 Overall Impressions and Recap | #77 16:48

7M ago16:48

16:48

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 0…

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116: Christmas Wasabi & Mermaid Porn: Steel Magnolias 1:50:02

7M ago1:50:02

1:50:02

We are in the final stretch of Christmas in November and doing the classic movie Steel Magnolias. Yes, this is a Christmas movie (in Tamara's eyes, while Corinne calls it Christmas adjacent). It has a star studded cast including: Julia Roberts, Dolly Parton, Sally Field, Shirly MacLaine, Darryl Hannah and Olympia Dukakis to name a few. With such po…

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Sony’s Spider-Man Universe and Loki S2 Discussion | #71 49:31

7M ago49:31

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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…

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115: Whimsy & Bullsh*t: Inventing the Christmas Prince 1:58:44

7M ago1:58:44

1:58:44

It's our 3rd Christmas movie in November and we are going strong with our next choice: Inventing the Christmas Prince. It stars Tamera Mowry-Housley as Shelby, a single mother who's trying to give her daughter the most magical Christmas. Shelby recruits her reluctant boss Evan, played by Ronnie Rowe to pretend to be the Christmas Prince and help ma…

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114: Blasphemous Turtlenecks & Botox Curing Peaches: Christmas with the Kranks 1:53:04

8M ago1:53:04

1:53:04

It's our second Christmas in November movie and we are covering the 'classic' Christmas With The Kranks. It stars Tim Allen as Luther Krank and Jamie Lee Curtis as Nora Krank, a couple who decide to skip Christmas and go on a cruise instead, much to the exasperation of their neighbors. This Christmas movie has a ton of product placement, and in thi…

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Star Wars Ahsoka S1 Discussion | #70 38:45

8M ago38:45

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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 -…

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113: GingerBled & A Penis Named Frittata: The Christmas Cottage 1:44:10

8M ago1:44:10

1:44:10

It's our first episode in November: where it's too early for Christmas decorations but not for Christmas movies! Our first Holiday Movie is Christmas Cottage. It takes us back to our Hallmark roots and stars Merritt Patterson as Lacey, an architectural designer(?) who returns to her hometown for her bestie's wedding, where she runs into an old flam…

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112: Yeasty Boys & 'Oh That Louise!': Teen Witch 1:59:37

8M ago1:59:37

1:59:37

It's the last installment of our Supernatural & Paranormal Sweeties theme and we are going out with an 80's high hair, low budget, so bad (it's good) flick called Teen Witch! It stars Robyn Lively as Louise, an unpopular 16 year old that's about to acquire magical powers. The first items on Louise's magical agenda are: to win over the hunky, jock B…

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The DCU Dumpster Fire Continues | #69 1:03:48

8M ago1:03:48

1:03:48

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…

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111: Obsessed Mess, Mischief MisManagement and Amazing People and Podcasters: Obsessed Fest Recap 1:09:46

8M ago1:09:46

1:09:46

What happens when 2 Dry Kissers go to Obsessed Fest and live to tell about it? We are interrupting our regularly scheduled programming this week to give our take on Obsessed Fest or Obsessed Mess as some are calling it. We discuss the good, the bad, the ugly and how the murmurs of discontent were founded as things boiled over into an explosive inte…

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110: Affirmative TaTa's & Hot Stalking: Beastly 1:45:23

9M ago1:45:23

1:45:23

This week we are getting up close and personal with our Supernatural & Paranormal Sweeties theme. We are covering Beastly, a modern day Beauty and the Beast tale, which stars Vanessa Hudgens as Lindsay, a teen girl who is blackmailed into staying with Kyle (aka Hunter aka Kunter) played by Alex Pettyfer, a cursed schoolmate who needs to find love o…

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