Best Mel Quark And Ramon Podcasts (2025)

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Remembering Mike de Leon 1:46:53

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2h ago1:46:53

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We pay homage to one of the greatest (and Quark's favorite) Filipino filmmakers of all time: Mike de Leon. Mel, Quark and special guest, de Leon's former protégé and frequent collaborator Erwin Romulo, go through the master's filmography, sharing anecdotes and little known facts about his oeuvre. Mabuhay ang Pelikulang Pilipino, mabuhay si Direk Mi…

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Fantastic, Freaky, Omniscient, Happy, Materialistic Weapons! with a Karylle Cameo 1:34:09

1M ago1:34:09

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It's a night at the movies as the gang catch up over Netflix's Happy Gilmore sequel(8:15), Celine Song's sophomore release Materialists (13:15) , gush over Manny Jacinto for Freakier Friday (25:13) , discuss Lee Min Ho and Ahn Yeo Seop gushing over each other in Omniscient Reader (35:28), have a spoiler free discussion on Weapons (45:58) , and FINA…

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The Sunshine Special featuring Maris Racal and Antoinette Jadaone! 1:11:51

1M ago1:11:51

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Quark may be solo but he's not lonely, because he's joined by Team Sunshine: writer/director Antoinette Jadaone, star Maris Racal, cinematographer Pao Orendain, production designer Eero Yves Francisco and editor Ben Tolentino. Join them as they discuss the surprising boomer reaction to Sunshine, the perils of moviemaking and marketing in this day a…

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The Superman Rankings 1:20:43

1M ago1:20:43

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Supermania continues as our the Endslate Justice Gang along with Superfans Adrian Arcega and Chris Costello rank the top 5 Superman movies. Plus, we cast our perfect Superman film based on all the iterations of the character and his supporting cast ( 43.18 ) while Mel ponders how Superman is able to hide his junk. Follow us on X: @endslatepod And f…

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SUPERMAN is MAGIC 1:29:06

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The gang are reunited with some of our favorite guests, Superman superfans Adrian Arcega and Chris Costello, to discuss what could be the greatest Superman movie of all time! Questions posed: how awesome is Krypto the Superdog? Who is Mr. Terrific and why is he so terrific? Is there a future for the DC Cinematic Universe? And would dating Superman …

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Squid Game! The Bear! F1! 28 Years Later! 1:39:22

2M ago1:39:22

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It’s another stacked episode as we discuss some of the best releases in series and movies this summer season — Dept Q (8:33), Squid Game (18:00), The Bear (27:21), M3gan 2.0 (43:42), 28 Years Later (52:10) and F1 (1:12:11) ! Plus — Ramon, Quark and Mel weigh in on the NYT top 100 films of the century thus far (00:04). Take your time, bounce around,…

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All The Quick Takes: Hacks, Handmaid's Tale, The Studio, How to Train Your Dragon, Ballerina, Elio, The Rehearsal 1:13:53

3M ago1:13:53

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It's a smorgasbord this episode as the Endslate gang catches up between vacation trips and even between episodes! We do a non-review of Fountain of Youth (0:04), discuss Quark's adventures as an extra on Hacks (4:07), Ramon's new discovery: Broadway! (13:15), if The Handmaid's Tale is worth watching after its series finale (20:39), a report card on…

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Mission: Impossible- The Final Reckoning and the M:I Rankings 1:34:22

3M ago1:34:22

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The supposedly final Mission: Impossible movie is finally here! Is it a satisfying conclusion to the adventures of Ethan Hunt and his band of merry agents? We also take a trip down memory lane to rank the M:I films (26:15) and give out some of our M:I awards (1:14:30). Mission... accomplished! Hosts: Mel Lozano, Ramon de Veyra, Quark Henares Follow…

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Goodbye to Andor and Hello Again, Rogue One! 1:50:02

3M ago1:50:02

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Mel and Ramon are back from their travels abroad with their stories of celebrity run-ins. Then, we are joined by Star Wars Geek-- we mean Scholar -- Carlo Casas as we wish Andor, the best Star Wars anything this millennium, a fond farewell (8:09). Also, we give out our Andor Awards (1:06:49) and revisit Rogue One and take a look at how it works as …

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Thunderbolts and the MCU Phase 5 Report Card 1:34:01

4M ago1:34:01

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We give our marks on Thunderbolts and hand out a full MCU Phase 5 report card — is it a pass or a fail? Then it’s on to Andor episodes 4–6, where the tension hits new highs. Finally, we unpack our guy Steven Soderbergh’s Black Bag — slick, stylish, and full of secrets. Follow us on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endslatepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Sinners, The Last of Us, Andor and our Catholic sentiments unleashed! 1:30:49

4M ago1:30:49

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We've been so full with what the pop culture overlords have been serving recently! Expect a spoiler-packed chat on The Last of Us season 2 — heartbreak, infected, and that time jump. Then it’s off to a galaxy far, far away with Andor season 2, where rebellion has never looked this good. Finally, we dive into the out-of-body experience that is Sinne…

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Welcome to The Pitt (a S1 deepdive)! Plus Sinners, Drop, and The White Lotus S3 1:18:53

5M ago1:18:53

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The watercooler TV show is back, thanks to the runaway success of The Pitt. We’re joined by friend-of-the-pod and fellow Pitt-head, Miguel Nacianceno, for a SPOILERFUL deep dive into the countless intubations, crikes, and chaotic CTs of its fantastic first season. PLUS: a content catch-up with Sinners, Drop, and a quick look back at The White Lotus…

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Severance S2 Finale, Adolescence, The Studio, Snow White, Presence, and MCU's Doomsday 1:16:36

6M ago1:16:36

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Finally, a non-2024 episode! We talk about stuff we've been watching like Soderbergh's Presence, Disney's Snow White, Apple's The Studio, and streaming hits Severance and Adolescence. PLUS - how do we solve a problem like the MCU's Doomsday announcement? Or is the MCU in a doomsday scenario itself? Follow us on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@en…

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The Best of 2024: Films 1:58:45

6M ago1:58:45

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Rounding out our Best Of 2024, our better late than never list of our FAVORITE FILMS of the year! From blockbusters to hidden gems, which ones wowed us, moved us, and left us talking? And for the first time ever, we all have the same number 1 pick. We're finally syncing! Endslate is produced by Mel Lozano. Stalk the hosts! Follow us on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Mickey 17 and Our Bong Joon Ho Rankings! PLUS Paradise, When Life Gives You Tangerines, Nosferatu, and More 1:18:54

6M ago1:18:54

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Bong Joon Ho is back with his big-budget, genre-bending spectacle Mickey 17—but does it live up to his legendary filmography? Creepers, sauces, and RPatzes, oh my! We’re breaking it all down and ranking Bong’s best. PLUS—our hot takes on When Life Gives You Tangerines, Paradise, The Monkey, Babygirl, and Nosferatu. (0:10) Erratums and Spotify comme…

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Endslate's 97th Oscars Recap: Biggest Wins, Snubs & Surprises 1:27:09

7M ago1:27:09

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The 97th Academy Awards are in the books, and we’ve got thoughts. Join us as we break down the biggest wins, the most heartbreaking snubs, and the moments that had us cheering (or groaning). Go Team Coco! Want to know who won our Oscar Pool? Check this link for the results! Endslate is produced by Mel Lozano. Stalk the hosts! Follow us on Twitter ⁠…

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Endslate's Pre-Oscar Predictions 2025, Severance, The Pitt, and SNL 50 1:42:26

7M ago1:42:26

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The Oscars are almost here, and we’ve got our ballots ready! Behold our predictions for the big night—who we think will win, who we want to win, and our grievances over the snubs that still sting. PLUS - we're loving Severance season 2, The Pitt, and Saturday Night Live's 50th celebrations. Join our Oscar Pool why doncha? (04:30) Severance S2 (18:5…

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Inside the Celebrity Interview with Raymond Ang 52:27

7M ago52:27

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Ever wondered what it’s like to sit down with a celebrity and really get to know them? We chat with someone everybody loves, Raymond Ang, our friend-of-pod export to GQ and one of the best at crafting features that feel real, personal, and unforgettable. He shares what goes on behind the scenes—from prepping for an interview to handling star power,…

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Ex Ex Lovers with Marvin Agustin and Jolina Magdangal 36:00

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We’re bringing you the ultimate throwback with one of the biggest Pinoy love teams of ‘90s and 2000s, Marvin Agustin and Jolina Magdangal! They’re back together on-screen for their highly anticipated reunion romcom, Ex Ex Lovers,directed by JP Habac. Expect nostalgia, laughter, and maybe even a few surprises. #MarJo forever, chuva choo choos! Endsl…

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The David Lynch Special 1:39:44

7M ago1:39:44

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In this special tribute episode, we honor the one and only David Lynch—legendary director, surrealist storyteller, and Quark's favorite filmmaker ever. With the help of Youtube creator and Lynchian scholar, Maggie Mae Fish, we dive deep into Lynch’s filmography: from the industrial nightmare of Eraserhead to the hypnotic mystery of Mulholland Drive…

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The Best of 2024: Showbiz Kachipan 51:14

8M ago51:14

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The ultimate roundup of the most titillating, scintillating, and downright viral kachipan in showbiz! Feed your inner Maritess with a recap of 2024’s hottest headlines, served fresh by our usual insiders, MJ Felipe and Bianca Gonzalez. Breakups, screenshots, court cases, and Careless - oh my! Make chismis responsibly! Endslate is produced by Mel Lo…

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The Best of 2024: TV and Streaming 1:53:20

8M ago1:53:20

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Ready to relive the wild TV ride of 2024? Mel, Quark, and Ramon rank the shows that had them glued to the screen and skipping the “Are you still watching?” warning. And for the first time ever in this podcast's 5+ year history, the hosts actually have DIFFERENT NUMERO UNOS!! We are now fully formed adults for realz. Endslate is produced by Mel Loza…

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The Best of 2024: Pop Culture Winners and Losers 1:29:15

9M ago1:29:15

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Who slayed the pop culture game in 2024, and who flopped harder than expected? Join us for a lively year-end rundown with perpetually-online-in-demand-graphic-designer Miguel Lugtu, where we dish on our fave movie posters this year, crown the champions, call out the missteps, and spill the tea on the biggest trends, triumphs, and fails of the year.…

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Wicked and our Fave Movie Musicals with Toff de Venecia 1:57:40

9M ago1:57:40

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It’s a lengthy episode, true, but so are movie musicals—a genre enjoying a resurgence, thanks to mega-hits like Wicked. Joining us for a lively discussion is theater kid-turned-show producer-turned-Congressman Toff de Venecia. Together, we delve into why Wicked works, the enduring appeal of musicals, and the secrets to successfully adapting them fo…

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Gladiator 2, Moana 2, Conclave, QCinema, Disclaimer, Jamie xx, and more to start the holidays 1:24:26

10M ago1:24:26

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So many sequels, so little time (for Wicked, at least lol). We catch up with movies (Gladiator 2, Moana 2, Conclave), QCinema, streaming (Disclaimer, Say Nothing, NieR: Automata), and live music (Jamie xx in Manila and the Eraserheads in SG). Are you not entertained??!! (02:20) Jamie xx and the Eheads (10:48) Say Nothing (15:39) Disclaimer (21:28) …