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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!

Espoilers Podcast

  • Sep 18, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • monthly NEW EPISODES
  • 1h 2m AVG DURATION
  • 32 EPISODES


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6: Episode Thiry-One | Ramy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 71:43


Join 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

5: Episode Thirty | Little Fires Everywhere

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 71:14


We'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

4: Episode Twenty-Nine | Gentefied (Interview with Creators)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 70:43


We 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

3: Episode Twenty-Eight | Mucho Mucho Amor

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 51:34


Join 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!

2: Episode Twenty Seven | On My Block: Season 3

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 59:32


Join us for a conversation about the new season of On My Block. Discussion on On My Block begins around the 10 minute mark lol

1: Episode Twenty-Six | Season 2

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 55:00


We 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

25: Season One Finale

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 66:31


Thank 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

Episode Twenty-Four | Parasite

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 64:28


Bong 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)

23: Episode Twenty Three | Killing Eve

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 61:50


In 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)

22: Episode Twenty Two | Culture Shock

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 58:13


Join 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)

Episode Twenty-One | When They See US

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 69:13


We'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)

20: Episode Twenty | Hustlers

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 51:25


This 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

Episode Nineteen| Live @ LALIFF

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2019 64:28


Join 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

18: Episode Eighteen | Los Espookys

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 66:42


Join 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

17: Episode Seventeen | The Farewell

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2019 58:49


This 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

16: Episode Sixteen | Vida

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2019 81:22


We 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

Episode Fifteen | POSE

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 58:03


Join 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

14: Episode Fourteen | Special

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2019 56:42


On 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! 

Episode Thirteen | The Sun Is Also A Star

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2019 51:22


Listen 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

Episode Twelve | Someone Great

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 48:06


In 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

Episode Eleven | Double Feature: "Shrill" and "Pen15"

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2019 83:04


Join us as we talk about "Shrill" and "Pen15". Yup, TWO shows! (To make up for our long absence)

Episode Ten | On My Block

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2019 74:37


Hear us talk about the way On My Block mixes the fantastical with the too real and how we are just overall hot messes. You can watch the video Ruben's been working on here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gndvXuBQB34 Intro beats by DJQ:https://soundcloud.com/sinsafos

Episode Nine | US

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2019 78:48


The episode we've all been waiting for... ok, maybe just US. But this week we talk about Jordan Peele's second horror film 'US'. We dive into how we interrupted everything about this amazing film. Follow us on IG: Instagram.com/EspoilersPodcast (http://instagram.com/EspoilersPodcast) Twitter.com/EspoilersPod (http://twitter.com/EspoilersPod) Email us: espoilerspodcast@gmail.com Intro music by DJQ Their Twitter:https://twitter.com/sinxsafos Their Sounodclud:https://soundcloud.com/sinsafos 

8: Episode Eight | Juanita

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2019 54:15


This week we talk about Juanita, a feel good movie about a black woman finding her self and love.  Intro music by DJQ Their Twitter:https://twitter.com/sinxsafos Their Sounodclud:https://soundcloud.com/sinsafos

Siempre Bruja (Always A Witch)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2019 60:19


Join us as ew talk about Netflix's "Siempre Bruja" (Always A Witch) and try to figure out if it's a progressive or a regressive step for representation, and we also answer some listener questions! Follow us on IG: Instagram.com/EspoilersPodcast Twitter.com/EspoilersPod Intro music by DJQ Their Twitter:https://twitter.com/sinxsafos Their Sounodclud:https://soundcloud.com/sinsafos

Episode Six | The Umbrella Academy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2019 66:25


Let's talk about The Umbrella Academy, problematic faves, and the need for a diverse writer's room. Intro music by DJQ Their Twitter:https://twitter.com/sinxsafos Their Sounodclud:https://soundcloud.com/sinsafos

Episode Five | One Day At A Time

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2019 63:41


Hello hello loves! Is the sitcom dead? Or why won't it die? In any case, tune in to hear us talk about One Day At A Time. Also! Help us save this show from cancellation by tweeting #RenewODAAT or #RenewOneDayAtATime. We need diverse shows like this!! Intro music by DJQ Their Twitter:https://twitter.com/sinxsafos Their Sounodclud:https://soundcloud.com/sinsafos

Episode Four | If Beale Street Could Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 63:22


Hear us talk about Barry Jenkins' latest masterpiece and the Academy's inability to recognize art that doesn't cradle white feelings. Intro music by DJQ Their Twitter:https://twitter.com/sinxsafos Their Sounodclud:https://soundcloud.com/sinsafos

Episode Three | Roma

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2019 53:13


Join us as we drag talk about Alfonso Cuaron's "Roma," white saviorism, and the importance of marginalized people telling their own stories. We are joined by the wonderful Babelito (Latinos Who Lunch) and Emma (We Are Mitú) who lend us their expertise, humor, and critical eye.

Episode Two | Into The Spider-verse

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2019 45:51


Join us as we get messy and set some personal creative goals, but, most importantly, we talk Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse!

Episode One | Rent LIVE

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2019 76:51


On our first official episode we discuss the mess that is Rent... LIVE. Join us as we talk the limits of sentimentality, the horrors of tv adaptations, and our love affairs with theater.

Episode Zero | The Prequel

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2019 43:47


Intro music by DJQ Their Twitter:https://twitter.com/sinxsafos Their Sounodclud:https://soundcloud.com/sinsafos

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