Actor. Singer. Songwriter. Comedian. Mike Valdes does it all. This week on Industry of Cool, he tells me how. From LA UPS runs to Miami comedy nights, we talk the grind, the art, and the in-betweens.

Plus: Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, a 90s game showdown, and a final call on the iconic Industry of Cool phone.

Ring ring… the episode starts now.

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Doug’s back, and this time we talk film from beginning to end. From our current Top Five favorites to his latest inspiration and writing process (with a little Surf’s Up wisdom in between). Then we dive deep into Lords of Dogtown — the world of the Z-Boys, that California grit, Heath Ledger’s unforgettable Skip, and one of the greatest endings ever filmed. We wrap it up with movie trivia… where Valeria completely bombs.

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Team Conrad? Team Jeremiah? Or maybe Team Nobody? This week Valentina, Krystel, and Valeria unpack all the drama from The Summer I Turned Pretty.

From Belly’s messy heart to Jeremiah’s glow-up, Steven and Taylor’s antics, Laurel and Susannah’s legacy, and of course…"Connie baby” himself, nothing is off-limits.

We break down the season 3 finale, debate the new faces Benito, Celine, Gemma, and Max, and end with two fun games plus our bold predictions for the upcoming movie.

Whether you’re Team Conrad, Team Jeremiah, or Team Jenny Han, this is the summer send-off you don’t want to miss.

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This week we’re joined by DJ from Pero… Let Me Tell You Podcast 🎙️the dream dinner guest, master of reading the room, and never afraid to share an opinion.

From law to Miami wings to podcasting, we talk life before diving into 500 Days of Summer. 

Who was the real villain in this love story… or was there one at all?

We break down the iconic soundtrack (hello, The Smiths), the stunning cinematography, and our favorite characters + scenes. A great time was had!!!

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📲 Guest: DJ Borges

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This week on Industry of Cool, we sit down with Adrian Lorenzo to explore a life painted with passion, perseverance, and curiosity. From his childhood and the artistry of his grandmother—whose tools now guide his own work—to the inspiration he draws from his wife as his muse, Adrian shares his journey from dreaming of baseball to navigating the talent world before fully committing to his art.

We also dive into Into the Wild, unpacking Chris McCandless’ quest for true happiness, the remarkable people he met along the way, and the strength it took to follow his path, even in the face of tragedy. A conversation about life, love, and the art of chasing what truly matters.

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📲 Guest: Adrian Lorenzo

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Esta semana en Industry of Cool, me siento con los primos favoritos de la familia — Nick & George. Son los gemelos idénticos que iluminan cualquier lugar: siempre haciendo reír, contando historias inolvidables y, de repente, llevándote a una conversación profunda cuando menos lo esperas. Hablamos de cómo es vivir siendo gemelos (y que la gente los confunda todo el tiempo), de enamorarse a primera vista y de las anécdotas más divertidas de su pasado. A mitad del episodio recibimos una llamada sorpresa de la mamá más cool — mi mamá, Angela. También conversamos sobre sus películas favoritas (The Parent Trap y Crazy Stupid Love), y cerramos con un picante juego de Yo Nunca Nunca.

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What if Neo chose the priesthood?

This week, we enter The Matrix with Gustavo—a child of God, missionary, psychologist, actor, writer, and director. He opens up about the defining fork in his road: the call of the stage versus the call of the seminary. We talk about the highs and heartbreaks of his acting career, his spiritual walk, and how faith and film collide in The Matrix. Think: red pills, resurrection codes, and divine downloads. We close it out with a little movie trivia… because even the Oracle likes to play.

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📲 Guest: Gustavo Mejia

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On this episode, Valeria, sits with Vale aka Miss Colombia to talk about her upbringing, healing journey from a traumatic relationship, having a great group of friends, the film Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and played the Colombian game : J Balvin or Maluma? Who do you think she picked?

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From clubbing together 15 years ago to now being moms who sit and talk about Jesus, family, testimony, and always wanted a Brothaaa…

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Valeria sits with Jamal to talk about life after touring, acting, being kind, and what it feels like to be in a mosh pit?

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