Ortega Squared

Interview with Charlie Morton on his upcoming film, Torn Together   In this episode of Ortega Squared , Angel sits down with filmmaker Charlie Morton to discuss his upcoming film, Torn Together , a powerful project exploring uncertainty, hope, and the challenges facing today's generation. Charlie shares how his previous films, Friend and Theseus , helped shape his newest work, why he's bri...

In this Episode of Ortega Squared , Jaden and Angel catch up with musician and Temple University PR major Laurans Trinh . We talk about carving your own path in music, running the social media for a band he's a member of Paratopia , and finding ways to stand out without a safety net. We get into how to be the best in anything, the grind of college life, Philly , and his unapologetic stance as...

🎬 In this episode of Ortega Squared , Jaden and Angel sit down with filmmaker Charlie Morton of P51 Pictures to talk about his latest short film Theseus — a military-horror project shot on a real battleship with a $2,200 budget. Charlie shares how he planned the shoot, negotiated with locations, led a full production crew, and now plans to submit to Sundance. The conversation dives deep into lega...

In the second half of the Season 1 finale, the conversation shifts toward purpose, personal growth, and how life doesn’t follow a straight line . Nino and Domfig join the table for a raw, real talk on what’s next after high school—and what it really means to live with intention.💭 Topics Covered: College vs. Alternative Paths: Is higher ed necessary for success? Nino plans to explore California an...

This finale dives deep into self-reflection, personal growth, education, and future aspirations . It’s part philosophical roundtable, part real talk between friends and mentors.🧠 Topics Discussed: Identity Beyond Labels: Jason is more than an athlete; he’s a thinker with goals in kinesiology and business. Dr. B shares his journey from history buff to professor to wedding officiant. Defining Succe...

In this very serious episode, we bring on special guests Caleb, Daniel, and Dom to settle the ultimate debate: which playoffs reign supreme? NBA, NFL, or... WWE? Things get heated, the takes get wild, and somewhere along the way, a legend named Tommy Invincible enters the chat. If you like chaos, sports, and unfiltered opinions with zero research backing them up, this episode is for you.

In this episode of Ortega Squared , Angel and Jaden break down all the chaos from the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft — from Cam Ward going #1 to the Titans, to the Jaguars trading up for two-way star Travis Hunter, and the Giants’ controversial pick of Jackson Dart over Shedeur Sanders. We react to Abdul Carter joining Big Blue, the biggest trades of the night, and why Shedeur might just be thi...

How does it feel to go pro before you can vote? In this episode of Ortega Squared , we break down the insane rise of young athletes making waves in college and pro sports. From Connor Bedard dominating the NHL at 17 to Ryan Williams reclassifying early for Alabama football, we look at how the path to stardom is getting younger every year. We’re joined by Dom Natosi , a 3-sport varsity athlete (Hoc...

In this episode of Ortega Squared , we break down Playboi Carti’s long-awaited album Music —is it genius or just hype? Then, we dive into LeBron pressing Stephen A. Smith over his comments—was King James out of line or just setting the record straight? Finally, we get into the wildest NFL free agency rumors—who’s on the move? Tap in for all the takes, debates, and chaos!

Jaden and Angel break down Drake’s new album, sharing their thoughts on the beats, lyrics, and standout tracks. Later, they call Felipe the Fish to chat about Severance and debate the mysteries of the show—plus, Jeremy the Pigeon somehow finds his way into the conversation. Tune in for music, TV talk, and plenty of unexpected moments!

Jaden and I talk with Lemar the Lion about the Lakers Trade. We talk to Jerremy the Pidgeon about the Grammys...

Welcome to Ortega Squared , the podcast where sports, movies, music, and pop culture get loud, unfiltered, and straight off the rails . All filler. All fluff. Just real takes from fake personalities.