Casting for Fun Podcast

Marvel comics has been celebrating the 60th anniversary of Spider-Man's debut in comics during the month of August and I decided to do an episode detailing his history and other cool facts on the web-slinger to celebrate him as well. Steven Cable and Eddie Ramirez join me with prerecorded comments discussing what they love about the character too.

Happy birthday to my wife Allison! In this episode we discuss some of her life experiences like studying to become a labor and delivery nurse, various world travels, and how she would spend Treat Yo Self day if money were no object.

In this week's episode, Allison takes over hosting duties and conducts an interview with me. We discuss several of my interests such as sports, music, traveling, sci-fi and fantasy. I also get to share some of my experiences in high school and serving as a missionary in Brazil.

A bonus episode for this week. Eddie Ramirez and I discuss some of our favorite summer blockbuster movies from the past, why we love the movie theater experience, and what movies should be checked out this summer.

In this episode of the show, I'm joined again by Eddie Ramirez where we break down all the news that broke at San Diego Comic Con 2022. We talk Marvel Studios projects, Warner Bros. and DC, The Rings of Power from Amazon Studios, TMNT Cowabunga edition, possible King of the Hill revival, and much more!

I'm joined by my parents, Ana and Fernando E. Pineda, in this weeks episode where we discuss the history of our family. Early childhood, immigrating to the United States, my dad's time in the military, early courtship and marriage life, and much more.

In the 30th episode of the podcast, I chat with another friend from twenty plus years ago Jeremy Moyes. We discuss his time serving as a missionary in Manaus, Brazil, building his career and meeting his wife, larping (live action role play), and how the Cougars look this Fall.

Kimmy and Nathan Cross return to the podcast to discuss the last two episodes of Stranger Things 4. We share our favorite parts of those last two episodes and also have a conversation as to what songs we feel would save us from Vecna. Massive spoilers on Stranger Things 4!

In this week's episode, I have a conversation with Joe Nabrotzky, an old friend who I met at the Provo Missionary Training Center as we prepared to do missionary service in Brazil just over twenty years ago. We talk about a variety of topics, including the story of how he met his wife and living in Switzerland with his family for several years.

I'm joined by Fernando Pineda, Nick Turner, and first timer on the show Chris Parson, to discuss all the details on the Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series, and branch out to discuss other Star Wars related topics. MASSIVE SPOILERS on the Obi-Wan series.

In a special bonus episode of the podcast, I discuss the recently announced partnership between MLS and Apple to stream ALL of their games on Apple TV+ starting in 2023. I talk about why this deal is so exciting for me and weigh in on the good things of Apple products with some feedback and comments from friends Ryan and Stephanie Ferrante, Marcello Ambriz, and Eddie Ramirez.

On the 25th episode of the podcast, I am joined by my friend Joel Tibbet to discuss a variety of topics: living in Pasadena, the history of the city, The Batman starring Robert Pattinson, a special tribute to the recently departed Andrew Fletcher of Depeche Mode, and the band's legendary Rose Bowl concert which just celebrated its 34th anniversary.

My awesome wife Allison returns to the show to discuss her all time favorite show, the hit NBC sitcom Friends! We discuss favorite characters, favorite episodes, random facts about the show, and much more.

Massive spoilers in my Stranger Things 4 conversation with my friends Kim and Nathan Cross for episode 23 of the podcast. We discuss how we all found out about the show, favorite aspects from previous seasons, specific details about the first part of season 4, and what may be coming in part 2 of season 4 and the final 5th season.

In this week's episode, I chat with my friend Steven Cable about his family's history owning Cable Airport in Upland, California. We also discuss other topics of interest to us including the Dodgers, Star Wars Celebration news, and the movie Top Gun.

In this week's episode, I chat with frequent collaborators Nick Turner and Sean Luevano and first timer on the show, Eddie Ramirez, about the Batman starring Robert Pattinson and Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Elizabeth Olsen. Massive spoilers for both movies contained in this episode!

In episode twenty of the show, I am joined by Barbra Zenns, a long time cast member of the Disneyland resort in Anaheim, to discuss all things Disney. We talk about her memorable experiences as a cast member, lesser known food options at the parks, the additions of the Galaxy's edge and Avengers campus, and much more.

In part two of my Star Wars Day conversation with Kevin Weir, we discuss his experiences joining up with the 501st Legion, getting to march in the Rose Parade in full storm trooper gear, meeting George Lucas, the Disney acquisition of LucasFilm, and much more!

Happy Star Wars Day! In this episode of the podcast, I am joined by my friend Kevin Weir to discuss the history of Star Wars. We go back to our experiences watching the original trilogy and the anticipation of the prequel trilogy in part one of our conversation. Part two will be released on May 10, 2022

In episode 17 of the show, Brian Dowdle joins me to discuss vinyl collecting, first albums ever purchased, and his career with ADJ lighting. Brian also shares the story of his experience attending Depeche Mode's legendary Rose Bowl concert in 1988.

I record another solo episode where I discuss my love of music, collecting music in a variety of formats over the years, and give my take on the recently released book, Record Store Day: The most improbable comeback of the 21st century.

In episode 15 of the show, I am joined by my good friends, Stephanie and Ryan Ferrante. We discuss studying with BYUI online, graduating with our respective degrees, and what the future holds for our educational careers.

In episode 14 of the show, my good friend Sean Luevano returns to the show to discuss his start up pizza business and talk sports. World Cup qualifying, Dodger talk, and even the passing of WWE hall of famer Scott Hall are all discussed. Jump to 3;55 if you want to skip ahead to my conversation with Sean.

The conclusion of the special Casting For Fun trilogy of episodes, Allison and I discuss our experience in adopting our son Liam and why we have given him the nickname, "The Lion."

In episode twelve of the podcast, I have a chat with old friends from Temple City High School, Lisa Kidd and Mike Kidd, about their respective careers teaching at the high school, Lisa and her students competing in the Vans Custom Culture awards competition, their love of the shoe brand of Vans, and what's been going on with Dragon Flicks in the past twenty plus years since I was a student at TCHS...