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- Alexa PeñaVega Talks 'Destination Wedding,' FOX's October Gonzalez on 'Beat Shazam'
On this week’s episode, I have an in-depth discussion on 'Wonder Woman' with the editor-in-chief of RottenTomatoes - Matt Atchity. We also discuss the future of movie critics and what RottenTomatoes.com is doing about the lack of Spanish movie reviews on the site. Hispanic actress Alexa PeñaVega, you know her from the very successful Spy Kids franchise films from Robert Rodriguez, this time around she’s starring in a new TV movie on the Hallmark channel called Destination Wedding and we talked about everything from why she got sick of the LA scene and moved to Hawaii, the ambiguity of non-ethnic looking Latina actresses, and her opinions on today’s use of social media and her place in it. And we finish by chatting with October Gonzalez, the co-host DJ of FOX’s new game show “BEAT SHAZAM” hosted by Jamie Foxx. She tells me how she landed her new gig, her first encounter with Jamie Foxx and if she could take on SHAZAM and win.
EPISODE SUMMARY
Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of RottenTomatoes Matt Atchity on WONDER WOMAN 1:25JackedIN (Pop culture recap) 25:46
Alexa PeñaVega interview 26:59
What I'm listening to this week 47:49
- Baby Who - The Aces
- Alguna Vez - Juanes feat Fonseca
- Miracle - Cannons
October Gonzalez interview 48:51
TODAY Show segment 59:16
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1 hr 5 min - NYC Spanish Radio with "El Pachá," Carolina Cadillo, 'Pirates of the Caribbean 5' Movie Review
On this week’s episode, we’ve dedicated it to NYC Spanish-language radio. We interview the controversial Dominican radio star “El Pacha” and ask him about why he’s such a lighting rod for controversy, the surprising reason he left Telemundo’s Acceso Total and his blunt and truthful opinions on Luis Jimenez’s new radio show on Univision. Also, we chat with NY radio royalty - Carolina Cadillo Skywalker. We discuss how she got her big break in radio, the creation of the Skywalker last name, criticisms of her Spanish, and her first encounter with radio fame. It’s an interview not to be missed. That, plus a review of “Pirates of the Caribbean 5” and a recap of the top stories in US Latino pop culture this week!
EPISODE SUMMARY
Frederick Martínez “El Pachá” interview 1:11- Crazy fans 3:15
- His English 4:24
- How he began in radio 5:20
- From Univision Radio to "Al Despertar" 7:56
- Why morning newscasts are so boring today 8:41
- Personality conflicts lead to leaving Telemundo's Acceso Total NY 13:45
- Reasons to his success on Mega 97.9FM 15:24
- Thoughts on current state of Spanish radio in NY 16:38
- Thoughts on the new Luis Jimenez radio show 18:52
- Opinions on what a morning radio show should sound like today 19:23
- His religious beliefs 20:31
- What people think of him 22:00
- His controversies 22:49
- Major World commercials 23:37
JackedIN (Pop culture recap) 28:14
Carolina Cadillo interview 30:31
- How she got into the business 31:08
- Big break 32:33
- Her Spanish 33:29
- How the Skywalker last name came to be 35:59
What I'm listening to this week 44:17
- Nada - Shakira
- There for You - Martin Garrix and Troye Siván
- Tiernos - Technicolor Fabrics
Carolina Cadillo (Part 2) 45:19
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1 hr 8 min - Juanes Talks New Visual Album, Shakira, Reggaeton and Crossing-OverWelcome to episode 32 of the Highly Relevant podcast. This is the show for those of you who love to live on the intersection of American and Latino pop culture. We talk to Colombian superstar JUANES about some important questions such as why he hasn’t ever collaborated with his Colombian counterpart Shakira, why he will never ever sing reggaeton and why it’s not in him to do a English-language crossover. Also, I talk to Hugo Balta, the senior director of Hispanic Initiatives for ESPN, who is one of the executives responsible for Hispanicizing ESPN. We discuss everything from Latino accents to bilingual sports shows and everything in between. Plus, we listen to the top new songs from Latino artists and a recap of the most highly relevant US Latino stories of the week!
EPISODE SUMMARY
Juanes interview :47- Why he hasn’t ever collaborated with his Colombian counterpart Shakira
- Why he will never sing reggaeton
- Why it’s not in him to do a English-language crossover
JackedIN (Pop culture recap) 5:24
ESPN Executive Hugo Balta on "Latinizing" ESPN 7:36
- Peruvians in sports 9:24
- How he began working at ESPN 10:34
- Do ESPN executives give him pushback on Latino ideas 13:05
- How to make a bilingual sports show successful 15:25
- Feedback and criticisms on bilingual show Nación ESPN 22:26
What I'm listening to this week - 25:22
- Bad Liar - Selena Gomez
- No Vacancy - One Republic feat (Sebastian Yatra)
- Crying In The Club - Camila Cabello
ESPN's Hugo Balta (Part 2) 26:13
- NBC's UNIVERSO channel. Will their all-sports, only Spanish, format work? 26:13
- ESPN Deportes 31:47
- Latino accents 33:24
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39 min - Theo Rossi talks 'Lowriders,' 'Combate Americas' and the Future of Latino MMA, 'King Arthur' Movie ReviewThank you for listening to episode 31 of the Highly Relevant podcast. It’s testosterone week! On this episode we get some LOWRIDER culture! Theo Rossi, known for his work as “Juice” Ortiz in Sons of Anarchy, joins me to talk about his new role in the Latino film LOWRIDERS! We also go one on one with two of the toughest men in MMA - the CEO and President of Combate Americas - Campbell McClaren and Alberto “El Patron” Rodriguez, formerly known to many WWE fans as Alberto Del Rio, in what I can only describe as an uncensored, candid and entertaining interview with two men in search of becoming the #1 MMA federation in the world. And we also review Charlie Hunnam’s new action adventure film - KING ARTHUR: LEGEND OF THE SWORD, plus, a listen at my week’s favorite music playlist and a recap of the top stories in US Latino pop culture this week!
EPISODE SUMMARY:
Theo Rossi interview 1:12
- Who do you play and why did you choose to be part of Lowriders?
- How much of the lowrider culture did you know before you started working in the film?
- There is such a lack of Latino films in Hollywood. Do you feel a movie like this has the added pressure of being successful so more heads of studios feel comfortable in telling more Latino stories?
- What do you think is the enduring quality of this movie?
- I want to talk a bit about your heritage. I couldn’t find anything on what your nationality is. Are you of Hispanic origin?
JackedIN 12:28
Combate Americas interview with UFC co-founder Campbell McClaren and Alberto “El Patron” Rodriguez, formerly known to many WWE fans as Alberto Del Rio - 14:18
- Hiring Alberto "El Patron" Rodriguez to be President of Combate Americas - 15:23
- What does McClaren see with Combate Americas that he didn't see with UFC - 19:24
- Reaching the Latino millennial audience/Media strategy - 21:48
- John Castañeda - 25:41
- Showmanship for athletes - 31:07
- Will Alberto "El Patron" Rodriguez return to MMA for a one time heavyweight fight? - 35:15
- The future of Combate Americas 5 years from now - 37:50
What I'm listening to this week - 40:12
- Goodbye After Tomorrow - Juanes
- Safe - Bay Ledges
- Aquel Incendio - Sara Valenzuela
Review of King Arthur: Legend of the Sword - 41:07
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44 min - Univision's 'El Chapo,' Reviews of 'Guardians of the Galaxy 2' & Broadway's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'Thank you for downloading episode 30 of the Highly Relevant podcast. On this week’s episode, we talk with the creator of the most anticipated show in Spanish language TV right now, Univision’s EL CHAPO. We get to the moral and ethical controversies of getting the show done, the fascination of cartel tv shows and if actors Kate del Castillo and Sean Penn will be making cameos. Also urban millennial network VICELAND has a new show called JUNGLETOWN that takes place in Panama. Why are they there and why should we care? I talk to Jimmy Stice, the man behind it all. That, plus highlights of The Premios Billboard, reviews of Guardians of the Galaxy 2 and Broadway’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
EPISODE SUMMARY:
Univision's Silvana Aguirre, creator of 'EL CHAPO' :57
- Who approached her about creating the series El Chapo?
- How she got actors to commit to the show given their moral dilemmas.
- What factors convinced her that Marco de la O could play El Chapo?
- Why viewers are fascinated with drug cartel villains
- Will Kate del Castillo and Sean Penn be involved in the show in any way?
- Why Latinos aren’t being considered to direct Hollywood's Chapo movies?
JackedIN 18:19
Jimmy Stice, Viceland's 'Jungletown' in Panama 20:33
- The basis for creating Jungletown?
- Why South America’s Panama?
- Are Latinos involved in the series ?
- Was the Panamanian government aware of the filming and what was the reaction from them?
- What are the serious issues addressed in the series?
- Why he thinks the way he does about the environment
Review of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 - 31:24
What I'm listening to this week - 32:20
- That's What I Like - Bruno Mars
- Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran
- Humble - Kendrick Lamar
Review of Broadway's Musical 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' 33:02
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36 min - Why Justin Bieber's 'Despacito' Remix is a Cultural Failure, Ozomatli on Juanes Collab, Billboard's Leila Cobo on J Balvin & Nicky JamThis might actually be the best show we’ve done. We break down the new Justin Bieber “Despacito” Remix with well known Radio DJ and performer Diamond Boy Luis. We didn’t like it and we’ll explain why.
Also, Ulises Bella from the popular LA band Ozomatli joins us to talk about their NYC concert in Brooklyn, the electricity of their live-performances, plus their collaboration with Juanes and Gaby Moreno on their new album “NONSTOP-LA→MEXICO→KINGSTON”.
And then to cap it off, we welcome Latin music’s most respected voice, Billboard’s Leila Cobo to discuss her exclusive interview with J Balvin and Nicky Jam on this week’s Latin Billboard Magazine.
EPISODE SUMMARY:
Jack and Diamond Boy Luis discuss Justin Bieber's Despacito Remix 1:12
JackedIN 9:33
Ozomatli Interview 11:06
What I'm listening to this week 21:59
- There’s Nothing Holding Me Back - Shawn Mendes
- Lost In Your Light - Dua Lipa (feat. Miguel)
- Que Me Has Hecho - Chayanne (feat. Wisin)
Billboard's Leila Cobo discusses her exclusive interview with J Balvin & Nicky Jam 22:51
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36 min - Jessica Lucas on 'Gotham' and 'Wonder Woman,' 'Fate of the Furious' Movie ReviewThank you for downloading episode 28 of the Highly Relevant podcast. On today’s episode, we welcome GOTHAM’s Jessica Lucas who plays the villain Tigress and she discuss her thoughts on women in superhero movies plus working with Uruguayan director Fede Alvarez. Plus, my review of the highly anticipated Fate of the Furious and a recap of all the top music, tv and movie news you’ve missed this week!
EPISODE SUMMARY:
Jack discusses how television sets are becoming obsolete: :49
Gotham's Jessica Lucas: 3:13
- First time viewers to GOTHAM. Will they like it? 3:40
- Diversity and how that dynamic has played out in the show: 5:02
- Are female superheroes oversexualized? 5:42
- Thoughts on upcoming Wonder Woman movie: 6:23
- Working with Uruguayan director Fede Alvarez in Evil Dead: 6:53
JackedIN 8:49
What I'm listening to this week 10:28
- Vicio - Camilo Septimo
- Turn Out The Light - Cris Cab (feat. J Balvin)
- Cama de Calvos - Teleradio Donoso
Movie review of 'Fate of the Furious': 11:18
TODAY Show/Ricky Martin: 12:26
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16 min - Diversity in Comic Books, Megan Grassell On Starting A Business at 17Thank you for downloading episode 27 of the Highly Relevant podcast. io9/Gizmodo's Beth Elderkin talks diversity in comic books, plus, a chat on the three key problems affecting its industry. Also, we welcome one of the youngest business owners in America, Megan Grassell, to talk to us about how at 17 she came up with an idea that changed the course of her life.
EPISODE SUMMARY:
A discussion on diversity in comic books :54
JackedIN 14:46
Megan Grassell on starting a business at seventeen - 16:18
- How idea for Yellowberry came to be, making a business of it 17:12
- Financial resources. How did she find it and who managed it: 23:47
- Yellowberry challenges and how they were overcome: 25:18
- Moment Yellowberry took off: 27:25
- Yellowberry social media strategy: 29:59
- Yellowberry outreach for young Hispanic and African-American girls: 31:26
- Advice for teenagers who want to start their own company: 32:19
What I'm listening to this week 33:48
- Angel - Juanes
- Ganas de verte - Humbe
- Azul - Mahmundi
Broadway review of "Amelie" 34:37
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37 min - Netflix's 'Ingobernable,' Ben McKenzie on 'Justice League,' 'Miss Saigon' ReviewWelcome everyone to the Highly Relevant Podcast and thank you for downloading episode 26. This week we talk Netflix's Ingobernable, our intern attends FOX's Gotham cast party and ask Ben McKenzie on 'Justice League,' plus, we review the Broadway revival of 'Miss Saigon' and we give you our six spring TV shows you must see now!
EPISODE SUMMARY:
A discussion on Netflix's #Ingobernable. The good and the bad :10
JackedIN 3:39
Intern Andrea Huswan on Gotham, Ben McKenzie, Justice League: 4:57
What I'm listening to this week 8:23
- En Direccion Contraria - Natalia y La Forquetina
- Nada Que Perder - Juan Pablo Vega
- Heatstroke - Calvin Harris, Young Thug, Pharell Williams and Ariana Grande
Broadway review of Miss Saigon 9:27
Our TODAY Show appearance, 6 Must-See TV Shows for Spring 11:03
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18 min - Shalim Ortiz Talks ABC's 'Las Reinas,' Bilingual Acting and NarconovelasThank you for downloading episode 25 of the Highly Relevant podcast, which you can now subscribe to via the reVolver Podcast network. This is the show for those who love to have their finger on the pulse of English and Spanish language pop culture in the US. And one person who embodies that description faithfully is my really good friend, Shalim Ortiz, who was just cast as a regular on ABC’s new Latin drama LAS REINAS. He gives me all the details about the show, his cast-mates, which include John Corbett and Sonia Braga, plus, info on his new novela on UNIVISION called LA PILOTO and his opinion on the new television trend - the narconovela.
Episode Summary:
Shalim Ortiz :57
Shalim (Part 2) 18:32
JackedIN 16:50
What I'm listening to this week 30:36
Nuestra Canción - Monsieur PerinéDon’t Fight It - Gavin TurekMar (Lo Que Siento) - Bomba EstereoBroadway review of Arthur Miller's "The Price" 31:30
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Join Jack Rico, ShowBizCafe's founder and editor-in-chief, as well as entertainment analyst for TODAY, Telemundo, NY1 and NBCNews.com, for a weekly Hispanic-American podcast breaking down the week's…
most highly relevant stories in the mainstream and Latino entertainment scene. From movies, music, television, books, politics and media, 'Highly Relevant with Jack Rico' offers engaging in-depth interviews, reviews and personal recommendations on everything currently shaping our tastes and opinions of today's America. This is a podcast for people who live a bicultural and bilingual lifestyle and who love to have their finger on the pulse of American and Latino pop culture.