The World Cup is over, so naturally the guys have found something completely different to argue about.

This week, Talking Ish goes to the movies for a spoiler-filled discussion of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The guys break down what worked, what didn't, the differences between the MCU and the comics, and where Peter Parker's story could go from here.

Pepe even prepared a thoughtful introduction to one of the summer's biggest films, starring Tom Holland, Zendaya and Jon Bernthal. Everything sounded perfectly normal... until he asked Raúl and Bert what they thought of Matt Damon.

Apparently somebody watched the wrong Holland movie.

The conversation also swings briefly into the state of DC before inevitably descending into an argument over Marvel continuity, because Kevin Feige can call the MCU Earth-616 all he wants...

It's Earth-199999.

We will be accepting no further questions at this time.

⚠️ FULL SPOILERS AHEAD

New subject. Same chaos. Same old Ish.

The World Cup has come to an end, and so has Talking Ish's month-long descent into complete fútbol madness.

This week, the guys break down the Final, the numbers behind Spain's victory, and why, despite the result, Emiliano "Dibu" Martínez deserves his flowers for keeping Argentina alive while playing through a broken finger.

The conversation also takes a moment to clear something up. Talking Ish doesn't hate Argentina or Argentinians. The frustration has always been directed at the behavior that overshadowed the tournament and the loud voices that gave decent fans a bad name. To those who called it Argentinafobia... well... nobody's afraid. They just weren't impressed.

Then things take their usual turn.

Raúl somehow gets kicked out of a wrestling show after his cousin decides to test his chops on an actual wrestler.

Rumors begin circulating that Argentina may be taking content creators to court over World Cup trash talk, meaning the guys might have to put Bert's birthday celebration on hold and use that Little Caesars money to pay a 10,000 peso fine.

And because no episode is complete without at least one technical difficulty...

Raúl's "new" computer disconnects.

Twice.

Leaving Pepe to close the show by himself... including Raúl's signature sign-off.

Dos idiomas. Cero filtros. Cero garantías de conexión.

Legal Disclaimer: Any 10,000-peso fines incurred during the making of this episode will be paid exclusively in Little Caesars gift cards

For the first time in Talking Ish history, the show rolls on without Pepe behind the microphone. Instead, Raúl and Bert take the controls while the self-appointed producer lurks behind the scenes.

Surprisingly, they never take the obvious shot.

Instead, Argentina, Messi, FIFA, supervisors past and present, and even a couple of appliance manufacturers absorb the full force of the episode's signature stray bullets. Raúl also proudly introduces his "new" gaming laptop, once again proving that the definition of new is open to interpretation.

The guys revisit Mexico's heartbreaking World Cup exit, celebrate what an incredible host nation Mexico has been, and continue riding the World Cup roller coaster the only way Talking Ish knows how.

As for Pepe... they forgot to roast him.

We're still not sure if he should feel relieved... or offended.

Dos idiomas. Cero filtros. Cero patrocinadores.

For the first time in Talking Ish history, the show rolls on without Pepe behind the microphone. Instead, Raúl and Bert take the controls while the self-appointed producer lurks behind the scenes, quietly feeding topics into the conversation.

Surprisingly, they never take the obvious shot.

Instead, Argentina, Messi, FIFA, supervisors past and present, and even a couple of appliance manufacturers absorb the full force of the episode's signature stray bullets. Raúl also proudly introduces his "new" gaming laptop, once again proving that the definition of new is open to interpretation.

The guys revisit Mexico's heartbreaking World Cup exit, celebrate what an incredible host nation Mexico has been, and continue riding the World Cup roller coaster the only way Talking Ish knows how.

As for Pepe... they forgot to roast him.

We're still not sure if he should feel relieved... or offended.

Dos idiomas. Cero filtros. Cero patrocinadores.

Editor's Note: Rumors that Pepe missed the recording due to the mysterious "explosive diarrhea" making headlines remain completely unverified... but they would've made for a much funnier story.

Welcome to Season 2 of Talking Ish.

We forgot to say that on the episode, because of course we did, but after one full year of recording, laughing, arguing, disappearing, coming back, surviving tech issues, health scares, and whatever curse keeps following us around, we’re calling this the start of Season 2.

Also known as Episode 27.

This week, it’s all World Cup. We talk through Mexico vs England, what Mexico needed to do to pull off the win, the hope we had going into the match, and the reality that hit after.

We recorded this before the game and posted it after, so what started as “Y si sí?” sadly became “Y si no.”

But that’s fútbol. That’s México. That’s being a fan.

New season. Same chaos.

Dos idiomas. Cero filtros. Puro Mundial.

One year ago, Talking Ish started as two friends with microphones and an idea. A year later, we're still here... somehow.

In this special anniversary episode, we celebrate one year of laughs, debates, fútbol, questionable predictions, technical disasters, and friendships that somehow survived all of it.

With the World Cup in full swing, we dive into the tournament's biggest surprises, the unforgettable moments so far, and our thoughts on what's still to come. Bert joins us a little late (as tradition apparently demands), and we take a moment to reflect on how far this little podcast has come over the past year.

From Episode 1 to this episode, we've laughed, argued, roasted each other, created a curse, survived health scares, buried old laptops, and somehow kept showing up.

Whether you've been here since the beginning or just found us recently, thank you for spending part of your day with us.

Here's to Year One...

...and to whatever chaos Year Two has in store.

Dos idiomas. Cero filtros. Un año de Talking Ish.

The Mundial, The Madness, y La Maldición

After a few weeks away thanks to health issues, scheduling conflicts, technical difficulties, and a curse we're still not convinced isn't real, Talking Ish is finally back.

This week, the crew dives headfirst into World Cup fever. We talk Mexico's opening match, tournament expectations, predictions, dark horses, and what we're most excited to see as the biggest sporting event on the planet kicks off.

Of course, it wouldn't be Talking Ish without a little chaos. Raúl somehow turned a "brand new" laptop into a history lesson and we may have finally discovered the secret to successful recordings... maybe.

Dos idiomas. Cero filtros. Puro fútbol.

After a three-week delay thanks to health issues, tech problems, scheduling conflicts, and what we're now convinced is an actual curse, Talking Ish is finally back!

This week, Bert returns from anniversary celebrations, Raúl somehow manages to record without his computer catching fire, and José survives another encounter with modern healthcare. We also discuss whether our recording problems mysteriously disappeared because we stopped mentioning He Who Shall Not Be Named and his demands for human monies.

We dive into fútbol, World Cup talk, predictions for what's coming next, and spend way too much time appreciating the absolute masterpiece that was El Grande Americano vs. El Grande Americano.

As always, there's laughter, questionable logic, sports arguments, random detours, and Bert making enough noise to earn an on-air callout.

Three weeks late, but worth the wait.

Dos idiomas. Cero filtros. Same chaos.

This week on Talking Ish, we show some love to the moms out there… even if the analytics say they probably aren’t listening 😅

For the fellas listening on time, this is your reminder: Mother’s Day is this Sunday. If you’re hearing this late… as Raúl so lovingly put it: “No tienes madre.”

We also get into:
⚽ Chivas catching strays
💻 Raúl trying to run Riverside on what appears to be Windows 97
🍺 Bert potentially falling asleep after one beer
🇺🇸 MLS and the problems with the pay-to-play system
🇲🇽 Liga MX holding onto young talent instead of letting them develop abroad

Somewhere between the chaos, the laughs, and the fútbol talk, we end up having one of our favorite conversations yet.

As always… dos idiomas, cero filtros.

This week on Talking Ish, we take a step into a more serious conversation.

We’re joined by Marc, who shares his experience navigating health issues, self-advocacy, and what it’s like to push for answers when something doesn’t feel right.

From there, the conversation expands into something deeper—Mexican culture, masculinity, and the pressure many men feel to stay silent, avoid being a burden, and carry everything on their own.

We talk family, faith, and the reality that sometimes the hardest part isn’t the condition—it’s speaking up.

Of course, it wouldn’t be Talking Ish without a little chaos, as Raúl battles his new “studio setup” and loses… repeatedly.

A different kind of episode, but one we’re proud of.