Highly Relevant with Jack Rico

Theo Rossi talks 'Lowriders,' 'Combate Americas' and the Future of Latino MMA, 'King Arthur' Movie Review

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Thank 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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