Highly Relevant Podcast

In this 4th episode, I have the distinct pleasure of speaking with none other than Willie Geist (1:05), one of NBC News’ biggest stars and one of the most likable men on morning television. We discuss his new SUNDAY TODAY show, soccer in America, hip-hop and the art of interviewing amongst other interesting subjects. And if you haven’t seen the Obama’s “first date” movie SOUTHSIDE WITH YOU, I have its director Richard Tanne (26:30) to talk about the inspiration in making this movie, John Legend’s involvement and if the Obama’s have already really seen the film. Did they like it? Do you love movies, get ready to see Hollywood’s best films of the year at a theater near you. Notable NY film critic and my good friend Wilson Morales (43:40) joins me to do my “Fall Movie Preview” as we select our must-see films. That and a recap of the most important bicultural pop culture news you might’ve missed this week! Episode Summary: Willie Geist :1:05 Juan Gabriel and Gene Wilder audio homage :23:46 Richard Tanne :26:30 Bicultural Pop Culture Recap :40:58 NY1 Movie Review of "The Sea of Trees" :43:00 Fall Movie Preview with Wilson Morales :43:40 Personal Recommendations on TV including TODAY show appearance :1:02:52 You'd like to give us your feedback? Email us at [email protected] and help us spread the word on social media: Twitter Facebook Instagram If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe! Ways to subscribe to Highly Relevant with Jack Rico:      •   Click here to subscribe via iTunes     •   Click here to subscribe via Spotify     •   You can also subscribe via Stitcher

It's the midweek and we wanted to get you pumped up for the great show we'll have in store for you this Friday, August 26. Angie Romero from Spotify Latino, Uruguayan director Fede Alvarez from his new horror film 'Don't Breathe' and Jim Shearer, former MTV2 and VH1 VJ stops by to discuss the VMA's this Sunday.  You'd like to give us your feedback? Email us at [email protected] and help us spread the word on social media: Twitter Facebook Instagram If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe! Ways to subscribe to Highly Relevant with Jack Rico:      •   Click here to subscribe via iTunes     •   Click here to subscribe via Spotify     •   You can also subscribe via Stitcher

In this second episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with none other than singer/producer and host Nick Lachey (1:13) about headlining this summer’s MY2K Tour with 98Degrees, as well as taking a journey behind the artists and albums that served as the foundation of his musical career, plus, how television became an unexpected career changer. I also go toe to toe with WWE’s SummerSlam event (24:13) happening this Sunday. My good friend Andrew Goldstein joins me to discuss what fans can expect this weekend, and the bigger picture on whether the WWE can continue its ratings dominance in a digital streaming world. And I'll also recap Baz Luhrmann’s new multicultural Netflix musical THE GET DOWN (43:31), along with the most relevant entertainment stories of the week,as well as share my review of KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS, a movie I believe is the frontrunner to win the Best Animated Film at next year's Oscar Awards (41:42). Hint, it comes out this weekend! Delving deeper on our interview with Nick Lachey, he is one of the more versatile people in show business. He’s the lead singer for 98 Degrees who has sold over 10M albums worldwide, an actor who has appeared on film and on the small screen, a producer of hit programs, a host for various popular TV shows and a savvy business entrepreneur. But what is most admirable about Nick is his longevity in the business. He always seems to take on projects that keep him relevant, fresh and somehow grounded. We discuss how he's managed to stay so humble despite so much praise and attention in his career, how Stevie Wonder, Brian McKnight, Dave Grohl left such a mark on him, his experience on being a part of the legendary Motown record label, meeting Michael Jackson, a deep breakdown of his "2.0" album and tracks, plus, what a discussion on who and what makes a great lead singer of a boy band. You'd like to give us your feedback? Email us at [email protected] and help us spread the word on social media: Twitter Facebook Instagram If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe! Ways to subscribe to Highly Relevant with Jack Rico:      •   Click here to subscribe via iTunes     •   Click here to subscribe via Spotify     •   You can also subscribe via Stitcher

Our first episode of Highly Relevant is here!. I am very fortunate to have on as our first guest Jose Diaz- Balart (1:00), arguably the highest-profile Hispanic journalist we have in our country to discuss bilingual journalism and what that means for the future of the journalism industry. I’ll also tackle the debacle that was "Suicide Squad" with my good friend Adam Garcia, author of "The Green Lama" novel(26:20). Plus Jacked In, plugging in to recap the most Highly Relevant pop culture news that happened this week. ((21:33) You'd like to give us your feedback? Email us at [email protected] and help us spread the word on social media: Twitter Facebook Instagram If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe! Ways to subscribe to Highly Relevant with Jack Rico:      •   Click here to subscribe via iTunes     •   Click here to subscribe via Spotify     •   You can also subscribe via Stitcher

Welcome to Highly Relevant with Jack Rico. This brief episodes is our primer for what will be your weekly destination for conversations with the people and about the moments currently shaping our American and Latino pop culture experience. You'd like to give us your feedback? Email us at [email protected] and help us spread the word on social media: Twitter Facebook Instagram If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe! Ways to subscribe to Highly Relevant with Jack Rico:      •   Click here to subscribe via iTunes     •   Click here to subscribe via Spotify     •   You can also subscribe via Stitcher