Synopsis
A weekly media criticism podcast. Taking matters of representation into our own hands! Covering a different piece of media by a QT/POC every week!
Episodes
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6: Episode Thiry-One | Ramy
18/09/2020 Duration: 01h11minJoin us as we talk about Hulu's groundbreaking series, "Ramy." And also the inherent frustrations with this being the only show centering Muslims like pretty much ever. Editor: Crystal C. Follow us: IG: @espoilerspodcast Twitter: @espoilerspod Contact us at: espoilerspodcast@gmail.com
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5: Episode Thirty | Little Fires Everywhere
11/09/2020 Duration: 01h11minWe're covering the Emmy nominations and starting with the Hulu hit limited series "Little Fires Everywhere" starring Kerry Washington and Reese Witherspoon. Editor: Crystal C. Follow us: @espoilerspodcast Contact us at: espoilerspodcast@gmail.com
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4: Episode Twenty-Nine | Gentefied (Interview with Creators)
23/07/2020 Duration: 01h10minWe interview the creators of Gentefied, Linda Y. Chavez and Marvin Lemus. We talk about the pressure of telling a story with a message, how they felt when they were on the set of their first tv show EVER, and the importance of mentorship. Follow them: @lindayvettechavez @elmarvinlemus Follow us: @espoilerspodcast Contact us at: espoilerspodcast@gmail.com
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3: Episode Twenty-Eight | Mucho Mucho Amor
09/07/2020 Duration: 51minJoin us as we talk to the creators of the Walter Mercado documentary, "Mucho Mucho Amor"! We have quite the time talking to Cristina Constantini, Kareem Tabsch, and Alex Fumero!
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2: Episode Twenty Seven | On My Block: Season 3
22/05/2020 Duration: 59minJoin us for a conversation about the new season of On My Block. Discussion on On My Block begins around the 10 minute mark lol
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1: Episode Twenty-Six | Season 2
30/04/2020 Duration: 55minWe welcome you back to another season of Espoilers Podcast by talking about how the pandemic is affecting Hollywood and the industry as a whole. We also talk about what we watched on our break and what to expect this season. For bookings & inquiries, you reach out to us at: espoilerspodcast@gmail.com Follow us at: Instagram.com/EspoilersPodcast (http://instagram.com/EspoilersPodcast) Twitter.com/EspoilersPod (http://twitter.com/EspoilersPod) Watch Ruben's latest video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGMmx7ny54c Music by: https://www.beatstars.com/beat/free-for-profit-clairo-x-cuco-type-beat-3563473
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25: Season One Finale
05/03/2020 Duration: 01h06minThank you to everyone who has listened to us this season. We are going on a mini Hiatus after a year of content. Let us know what you want us to cover in Season 2. espoilerspodcast@gmail.com
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Episode Twenty-Four | Parasite
09/02/2020 Duration: 01h04minBong Joon-ho's Parasite is, quite frankly, the best film of 2019. It better win the Oscar for Best Picture or we RIOT AT DAWN. This critique is totally unbiased and absolutely objective, though. Tune in! For bookings & inquiries, reach out to us at: espoilerspodcast@gmail.com Watch Ruben's latest video at: https://youtu.be/ETo_ZcBt1Aw Follow us at: Instagram.com/EspoilersPodcast (http://instagram.com/EspoilersPodcast) Twitter.com/EspoilersPod (http://twitter.com/EspoilersPod)
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23: Episode Twenty Three | Killing Eve
27/11/2019 Duration: 01h01minIn this episode, we talk about the critically acclaimed spy show starring Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer. The show was created by Pheobe Waller-Bridge. We talk about feminism, how it is #respresentation without being too in your face, and much more. For bookings & inquiries, reach out to us at: espoilerspodcast@gmail.com Follow us at: Instagram.com/EspoilersPodcast (http://instagram.com/EspoilersPodcast) Twitter.com/EspoilersPod (http://twitter.com/EspoilersPod)
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22: Episode Twenty Two | Culture Shock
30/10/2019 Duration: 58minJoin us and our special guest Michelle as we talk about Hulu's "Culture Shock." For bookings & inquiries, reach out to us at: espoilerspodcast@gmail.com Follow us at: Instagram.com/EspoilersPodcast (http://instagram.com/EspoilersPodcast) Twitter.com/EspoilersPod (http://twitter.com/EspoilersPod) You can watch Ruben's latest video here: https://youtu.be/iE8I8-c18dM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzGqpNAHMJM)
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Episode Twenty-One | When They See US
16/10/2019 Duration: 01h09minWe're here to talk about how Ava Duvernay's When They See Us is an example of creators making work that has a liberatory purpose. For bookings & inquiries, reach out to us at: espoilerspodcast@gmail.com Follow us at: Instagram.com/EspoilersPodcast (http://instagram.com/EspoilersPodcast) Twitter.com/EspoilersPod (http://twitter.com/EspoilersPod) You can watch Ruben's latest video here: https://youtu.be/iE8I8-c18dM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzGqpNAHMJM)
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20: Episode Twenty | Hustlers
01/10/2019 Duration: 51minThis week we're talking about the one and only "Hustlers" starring Jennifer Lopez, Constance Wu + many more. This movie is more than we ever expected it to be. Listen to our review of the movie that's giving JLo some Oscar buzz. For bookings or inquiries, email us at: espoilerspodcast@gmail.com Watch Ruben's video on SESTA-FOSTA & The Carceral State: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhHxi5TOt5s&t=57s
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Episode Nineteen| Live @ LALIFF
06/09/2019 Duration: 01h04minJoin us for a LIVE conversation with Eddie Gonzalez, one of the co-creators of Netflix's "On My Block." This was part of Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF), a week of events highlighting media created by and for Latinxs across the world. For bookings or inquiries, email us at: espoilerspodcast@gmail.com Ruben's latest video, taking a deep dive on the magical realism and religion on "On My Block": https://youtu.be/7CdUazHvIm8 Our previous episode covering "On My Block": https://audioboom.com/posts/7232922-episode-ten-on-my-block
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18: Episode Eighteen | Los Espookys
22/08/2019 Duration: 01h06minJoin us as we jump into the topsy turvy world of Los Espookys and we indulge in our love for Julio Torres! For bookings & inquiries, reach out to us at: espoilerspodcast@gmail.com Follow us at: Instagram.com/EspoilersPodcast Twitter.com/EspoilersPod You can watch Ruben's latest video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzGqpNAHMJM
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17: Episode Seventeen | The Farewell
31/07/2019 Duration: 58minThis week we talk about the Lulu Wang's "The Farewell", a film "based off an actual lie". We talk about how the film's specificity makes us relate to it even more AND MUCH MORE! If the film is showing at a theater near you, we highly recommend you go watch it! Don't forget we are doing a live podcast w/ co-creator of "On My Block" Eddie Gonzalez at LALIFF. You can RSVP here: https://latinofilm.org/event/laliff-live-a-podcast-conversation-on-latinx-coming-of-age/ You can vote for Steph OH's film here: https://theaudienceawards.com/films/no-answer-235655 You can watch Ruben's latest video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzGqpNAHMJM
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16: Episode Sixteen | Vida
17/07/2019 Duration: 01h21minWe finally got around to talking about Vida (S1 & S2). We talk Latinx representation, the authenticity of queer characters and the complexities of telling stories about gentrification. RSVP to our LALIFF event: https://latinofilm.org/laliff-live-a-podcast-conversation-on-latinx-coming-of-age-stories/ Vote for Steph Oh's short here: https://theaudienceawards.com/films/no-answer-235655 Watch Ru's Little Mermaid video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzGqpNAHMJM
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Episode Fifteen | POSE
26/06/2019 Duration: 58minJoin us as we talk about the groundbreaking show POSE! The show stars the largest cast of Trans actors/protagonists in TV history (MJ Rodriguez, Dominique Jackson, Indya Moore, Angelica Ross, and Hailie Sahar). It also made history by having the first Trans director in TV history: Janet Mock. Here's the video Rubén mentioned at the start: https://youtu.be/rCjt0iGJF1E
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14: Episode Fourteen | Special
11/06/2019 Duration: 56minOn this episode, we talk about the highly requested and groundbreaking Netflix series "Special". We touch on the 3-dimensional characters and their real ways of dealing with disabilities and relationships to one another. Even though the series was short, we had A LOT to talk about. So enjoy!
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Episode Thirteen | The Sun Is Also A Star
25/05/2019 Duration: 51minListen to us talk about the new movie "The Sun Is Also A Star" and our differing opinions on the need for theatrical releases. Follow us on Twitter: Twitter.com/EspoilersPod Follow us on Instagram: Instagram.com/EspoilersPodcast
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Episode Twelve | Someone Great
17/05/2019 Duration: 48minIn this episode, we give you our quick thoughts on the summer box office hit "Detective Pikachu" but dive as deep as we could for "Someone Great" and it's social justice aesthetic. Intro music by DJQ Their Twitter:https://twitter.com/sinxsafos Their Sounodclud:https://soundcloud.com/sinsafos