Castos https:// "Let's Go Pensacola!" with host Julio Diaz Airs 4-5pm CST Julio Diaz brings you up to date on everything that's happening in entertainment and pop culture. Frequently joined by Jeremy Branch, Julio discusses movies, television, streaming, music, social media, internet culture and more on every episode, featuring news, reviews and in-depth analysis. A freelance journalist with more than 25 years of experience (including 12 years as the entertainment editor of the Pensacola News Journal), Julio is also the curator of the Merrill Movie Museum, marketing director for Pensacon, and the host of the Pensacola Movie Club. He does weekly movie reviews on the Pensacola Morning News with Andrew McKay every Friday at 8:05 a.m. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:26:00 +0000 en-US © 2020 NewsRadio92.3 https://episodes.castos.com/5eb2e85009ee93-68637745/images/podcast/covers/c1a-xrkq-34dv3x07fqkk-isidp0.png https:// "Let's Go Pensacola!" with host Julio Diaz Airs 4-5pm CST Julio Diaz brings you up to date on everything that's happening in entertainment and pop culture. Frequently joined by Jeremy Branch, Julio discusses movies, television, streaming, music, social media, internet culture and more on every episode, featuring news, reviews and in-depth analysis. A freelance journalist with more than 25 years of experience (including 12 years as the entertainment editor of the Pensacola News Journal), Julio is also the curator of the Merrill Movie Museum, marketing director for Pensacon, and the host of the Pensacola Movie Club. He does weekly movie reviews on the Pensacola Morning News with Andrew McKay every Friday at 8:05 a.m. NewsRadio92.3 episodic "Let's Go Pensacola!" with host Julio Diaz Airs 4-5pm CST Julio Diaz brings you up to date on everything that's happening in entertainment and pop culture. Frequently joined by Jeremy Branch, Julio discusses movies, television, streaming, music, social media, internet culture and more on every episode, featuring news, reviews and in-depth analysis. A freelance journalist with more than 25 years of experience (including 12 years as the entertainment editor of the Pensacola News Journal), Julio is also the curator of the Merrill Movie Museum, marketing director for Pensacon, and the host of the Pensacola Movie Club. He does weekly movie reviews on the Pensacola Morning News with Andrew McKay every Friday at 8:05 a.m. NewsRadio92.3 dallen@newsradio1620.com false https://feeds.castos.com/ggx0 yes Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:26:00 +0000 NewsRadio92.3 https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/9732/episode/2393372 https://lets-go-pensacola.castos.com/episodes/march-28-2026-summer-movie-preview-2026 Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch look forward to the movies we'll be seeing and talking about this summer. Find out which films we'll be excited for this summer!

]]> full false Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch look forward to the movies we'll be seeing and talking about this summer. Find out which films we'll be excited for this summer!

]]> 00:47:03 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:22:00 +0000 NewsRadio92.3 https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/9732/episode/2393369 https://lets-go-pensacola.castos.com/episodes/march-21-2026-a-knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms-and-the-future-of-westeros Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch diveinto the world of Westeros, looking at th erecently completed "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" and what the future holds for "House of the Dragon" and more from "Game of Thrones."

]]> full false Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch diveinto the world of Westeros, looking at th erecently completed "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" and what the future holds for "House of the Dragon" and more from "Game of Thrones."

]]> 00:47:04 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:17:52 +0000 NewsRadio92.3 https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/9732/episode/2393365 https://lets-go-pensacola.castos.com/episodes/march-14-2026-will-sinners-or-one-battle-win-the-oscar Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch take a look at the Oscars and make picks and predictions ahead of this weekend's awards.

]]> full false Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch take a look at the Oscars and make picks and predictions ahead of this weekend's awards.

]]> 00:47:03 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:12:00 +0000 NewsRadio92.3 https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/9732/episode/2384902 https://lets-go-pensacola.castos.com/episodes/march-7-2026-from-muppets-to-mandalorian-this-one-has-it-all Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch take a look at the current pop culture buzz, from the trailer for "The Mandalorian and Grogu" to the return of "The Muppet Show," as well as trailer for "The Boys" and "Lanterns," the return of "Scrubs," and some more post mortem on the shortcomings of "Scream 7."

]]> false Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch take a look at the current pop culture buzz, from the trailer for "The Mandalorian and Grogu" to the return of "The Muppet Show," as well as trailer for "The Boys" and "Lanterns," the return of "Scrubs," and some more post mortem on the shortcomings of "Scream 7."

]]> 00:47:02 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:23:45 +0000 NewsRadio92.3 https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/9732/episode/2376589 https://lets-go-pensacola.castos.com/episodes/feb-28-2026-is-7-a-lucky-number-for-the-scream-franchise Fresh off Pensaxcon 2026, Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch dive into the highs and lows of the seventh "Scream" outing and discuss what portents the film may provide for the pending merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Brothers.

]]> false Fresh off Pensaxcon 2026, Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch dive into the highs and lows of the seventh "Scream" outing and discuss what portents the film may provide for the pending merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Brothers.

]]> 00:47:02 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:56:40 +0000 NewsRadio92.3 https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/9732/episode/2351225 https://lets-go-pensacola.castos.com/episodes/feb-7-2026-heated-rivalry-and-other-hot-topics Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch touch on some current hot topic in pop culture, including the steamy success of  "Heated Rivalry," the surprise success of YouTuber Markiplier's feature film, "Iron Lung," the return of "The Muppet Show," and much more. 

]]> false Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch touch on some current hot topic in pop culture, including the steamy success of  "Heated Rivalry," the surprise success of YouTuber Markiplier's feature film, "Iron Lung," the return of "The Muppet Show," and much more. 

]]> 00:47:03 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:39:00 +0000 NewsRadio92.3 https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/9732/episode/2340379 https://lets-go-pensacola.castos.com/episodes/jan-31-2026-oscar-first-thoughts-and-upcoming-previews Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch take a first look at the Academy Award nominations and look at a number of exciting current and upcomnig TV and movie projects, including "A Knight of the Sevent Kingdoms," "Masters of the Universe," new seasons of "Fallout," "Invincible" and "The Boys" and the new "Star Wars" animated series, "Maul."

]]> false Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch take a first look at the Academy Award nominations and look at a number of exciting current and upcomnig TV and movie projects, including "A Knight of the Sevent Kingdoms," "Masters of the Universe," new seasons of "Fallout," "Invincible" and "The Boys" and the new "Star Wars" animated series, "Maul."

]]> 00:47:02 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:09:02 +0000 NewsRadio92.3 https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/9732/episode/2327552 https://lets-go-pensacola.castos.com/episodes/jan-17-2026-disturbance-in-the-force-as-lucasfilm-changes-leadership Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch discuss Kathleen Kennedy's tenure at the head of Lucasfilm as she prepares  to step away, and whether Dave Filoni is the right shepherd for the Star Wars universe (and more), plus more "Stranger Things" aftermath and thoughts about awards season.

]]> false Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch discuss Kathleen Kennedy's tenure at the head of Lucasfilm as she prepares  to step away, and whether Dave Filoni is the right shepherd for the Star Wars universe (and more), plus more "Stranger Things" aftermath and thoughts about awards season.

]]> 00:47:04 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:51:37 +0000 NewsRadio92.3 https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/9732/episode/2318459 https://lets-go-pensacola.castos.com/episodes/jan-10-2026-conformintygate-hits-hawkins-doomsday-is-nigh-and-awards-season-is-buzzing Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch his on the week's entertainment buzz, including reactions to the "Stranger Things" finale and the rise of the #ConformityGate conspiracy theory, the ever-growng buzz of Hollywood's awards season and the steady drip of teasers for "Avengers: Doomsday."

]]> false Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch his on the week's entertainment buzz, including reactions to the "Stranger Things" finale and the rise of the #ConformityGate conspiracy theory, the ever-growng buzz of Hollywood's awards season and the steady drip of teasers for "Avengers: Doomsday."

]]> 00:47:02 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:23:37 +0000 NewsRadio92.3 https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/9732/episode/2311183 https://lets-go-pensacola.castos.com/episodes/jun-3-2026-did-stranger-things-stick-the-landing Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch dive into the Upside Down one last time for an in-depth analysis of the final season of "Stranger Things" and a look at the overall cultural impact of the Netflix series. Did the show stack up? We'll tell you!

]]> full false Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch dive into the Upside Down one last time for an in-depth analysis of the final season of "Stranger Things" and a look at the overall cultural impact of the Netflix series. Did the show stack up? We'll tell you!

]]> 00:47:04 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 20:33:56 +0000 NewsRadio92.3 https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/9732/episode/2305837 https://lets-go-pensacola.castos.com/episodes/dec-27-2025-analyzing-2025s-entertainment-trends Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch look back at some of the entertainment trends they have identified over the past years, fron disposable box office bonanzas to the rebirth of auteur filmmaking and from the mainstreaming of anime to the renaissance in video game adaptations, we discussed what happened and where it's leading us in 2026.

]]> full false Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch look back at some of the entertainment trends they have identified over the past years, fron disposable box office bonanzas to the rebirth of auteur filmmaking and from the mainstreaming of anime to the renaissance in video game adaptations, we discussed what happened and where it's leading us in 2026.

]]> 00:47:02 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:09:14 +0000 NewsRadio92.3 https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/9732/episode/2297813 https://lets-go-pensacola.castos.com/episodes/dec-20-2025-a-lets-go-pensacola-christmas Julio DIaz and Jeremy Branch celebrate the season with discussion about Christmas music, movies and classic holiday specials, from the Billboard chart phenomemon and the Whammageddon game to the critical reception on your favoirte holiday films, this one is for everyone who's ready for Santa to arrive!

]]> full false Julio DIaz and Jeremy Branch celebrate the season with discussion about Christmas music, movies and classic holiday specials, from the Billboard chart phenomemon and the Whammageddon game to the critical reception on your favoirte holiday films, this one is for everyone who's ready for Santa to arrive!

]]> 00:47:02 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:39:32 +0000 NewsRadio92.3 https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/9732/episode/2285792 https://lets-go-pensacola.castos.com/episodes/dec-13-2025-disney-embraces-ai-paramount-gets-hostile-warner-soars-with-supergirl-and-hbo-sla It's been a big week for entertainment news, and Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch get in-depth on th ebiggest headlines, including the latest on Paramount's hostile bid to disrupt the Netflix/Warner Brothers merger, Disney's licensing of its library for AI exploitation, and exciting new trailers for "Supergirl" and HBO's 2026 programming slate.

]]> full false It's been a big week for entertainment news, and Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch get in-depth on th ebiggest headlines, including the latest on Paramount's hostile bid to disrupt the Netflix/Warner Brothers merger, Disney's licensing of its library for AI exploitation, and exciting new trailers for "Supergirl" and HBO's 2026 programming slate.

]]> 00:47:03 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:32:46 +0000 NewsRadio92.3 https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/9732/episode/2270671 https://lets-go-pensacola.castos.com/episodes/dec-6-2025-netflix-buying-warner-bros-what-does-it-all-mean With the blockbuster news that Netflix is buying Warner Brothers, Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch pull back the covers to discuss what this all means for the future of your favorite movies, characters, TV shows and more, from Bugs Bunny and Batman to Harry Potter and Jason Voorhees, as well as the future of movie theaters and the overall entertainment landscape. This is a big one!

]]> false With the blockbuster news that Netflix is buying Warner Brothers, Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch pull back the covers to discuss what this all means for the future of your favorite movies, characters, TV shows and more, from Bugs Bunny and Batman to Harry Potter and Jason Voorhees, as well as the future of movie theaters and the overall entertainment landscape. This is a big one!

]]> 00:47:03 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 21:05:02 +0000 NewsRadio92.3 https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/9732/episode/2236759 https://lets-go-pensacola.castos.com/episodes/nov-22-stranger-things-where-were-going-and-where-weve-been With the final season of "Stranger Things" debuting on Netflix this week, Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch discuss the past, present and future of the beloved Netflix sci-fi/horror series. Wondering who's gonna make it out alive? Check out our predictions.

]]> false With the final season of "Stranger Things" debuting on Netflix this week, Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch discuss the past, present and future of the beloved Netflix sci-fi/horror series. Wondering who's gonna make it out alive? Check out our predictions.

]]> 00:47:01 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 22:30:00 +0000 NewsRadio92.3 https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/9732/episode/2171358 https://lets-go-pensacola.castos.com/episodes/nov-1-2025-gen-v-finale-and-the-future-of-the-boys Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch discuss the finale of "Gen V" the future of the "The Boys" universe and the upcoming "DC KO" crossover.

]]> full false Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch discuss the finale of "Gen V" the future of the "The Boys" universe and the upcoming "DC KO" crossover.

]]> 00:22:50 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 22:25:33 +0000 NewsRadio92.3 https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/9732/episode/2171356 https://lets-go-pensacola.castos.com/episodes/oct-25-2025-spooky-halloween-fun-for-every-taste-plus-peacemaker-conclusion Whether you're looking for something for the tiniest kids or strictly for the adult gore-houncs, Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch discuss supernatural films you might love, plus the finale of "Peacemaker" and a tribute to Drew Struzan.

]]> full false Whether you're looking for something for the tiniest kids or strictly for the adult gore-houncs, Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch discuss supernatural films you might love, plus the finale of "Peacemaker" and a tribute to Drew Struzan.

]]> 00:47:03 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:24:00 +0000 NewsRadio92.3 https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/9732/episode/2154754 https://lets-go-pensacola.castos.com/episodes/oct-18-2025-25-best-musicals-of-the-past-25-years Sing out, Louise! Julio DIaz and Jeremy Branch belt out their favorite movie musicals of the current century. Did your favorites make the list? Listen and find out. 

]]> full false Sing out, Louise! Julio DIaz and Jeremy Branch belt out their favorite movie musicals of the current century. Did your favorites make the list? Listen and find out. 

]]> 00:47:03 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 19:20:00 +0000 NewsRadio92.3 https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/9732/episode/2154745 https://lets-go-pensacola.castos.com/episodes/oct-11-2025-alien-earth-and-halloween-horror-nights-2025 Julio Diaz and Jeremy Brach explore the fascinating questions posed in season 1 of "Alien: Earth," and recap Julio's recent trip to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Orlando.

]]> false Julio Diaz and Jeremy Brach explore the fascinating questions posed in season 1 of "Alien: Earth," and recap Julio's recent trip to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Orlando.

]]> 00:47:03 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 18:16:00 +0000 NewsRadio92.3 https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/9732/episode/2154705 https://lets-go-pensacola.castos.com/episodes/oct-4-2025-one-battle-after-another-and-the-ethics-of-ai Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch dig into Paul Thomas Anderson's new film "One Battle After Another" and the ethic of AI in entertainment.

]]> full false Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch dig into Paul Thomas Anderson's new film "One Battle After Another" and the ethic of AI in entertainment.

]]> 00:22:51 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 19:19:51 +0000 NewsRadio92.3 https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/9732/episode/2151206 https://lets-go-pensacola.castos.com/episodes/sept-27-2025-pop-culture-politics-gen-v-peacemaker-jimmy-kimmel-and-more Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch discuss the intrusion of politics into pop culture with a look at the Jimmy Kimmel suspension and the new seasons of "Gen V" and "Peacemaker."

]]> false Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch discuss the intrusion of politics into pop culture with a look at the Jimmy Kimmel suspension and the new seasons of "Gen V" and "Peacemaker."

]]> 00:47:02 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 19:17:00 +0000 NewsRadio92.3 https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/9732/episode/2132377 https://lets-go-pensacola.castos.com/episodes/sept-13-2025-the-top-25-scifi-films-of-the-past-25-years Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch take a dive into the best science fiction films of the past 25 years. Did your favorites make the list? Listen and find out!

]]> full false Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch take a dive into the best science fiction films of the past 25 years. Did your favorites make the list? Listen and find out!

]]> 00:47:03 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:13:23 +0000 NewsRadio92.3 https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/9732/episode/2132373 https://lets-go-pensacola.castos.com/episodes/sept-6-2025-superman-sequel-peacemaker-and-more-dcu-fun Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch dive into the news and speculation about the newly announced "Superman" sequel, "Man of Tomorrow," and the first two episodes of season 2 of "Peacemaker."

]]> full false Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch dive into the news and speculation about the newly announced "Superman" sequel, "Man of Tomorrow," and the first two episodes of season 2 of "Peacemaker."

]]> 00:47:04 Fri, 15 Aug 2025 18:29:31 +0000 NewsRadio92.3 https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/9732/episode/2112738 https://lets-go-pensacola.castos.com/episodes/aug-16-2025-does-alien-earth-land-or-crash Julio Diaz and Jeremy Brach take a deep dive into the first two episodes of "Alien: Earth" on FX and let you know whether Noah Hawley's adaptation succeeds. 

]]> full false Julio Diaz and Jeremy Brach take a deep dive into the first two episodes of "Alien: Earth" on FX and let you know whether Noah Hawley's adaptation succeeds. 

]]> 00:47:02 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:20:00 +0000 NewsRadio92.3 https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/9732/episode/2102785 https://lets-go-pensacola.castos.com/episodes/aug-9-2025-25-best-superhero-movies-of-the-past-25-years  As the cinematic superhero era reches a quarter-century, Jeremy Branch and Julio Diaz look back to create a definitive rundown of the best superhero films of the past 25 years. Did your favorites make the list? 

]]> full false  As the cinematic superhero era reches a quarter-century, Jeremy Branch and Julio Diaz look back to create a definitive rundown of the best superhero films of the past 25 years. Did your favorites make the list? 

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