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"Let's Go Pensacola!" with host Julio DiazAirs 4-5pm CSTJulio 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.

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    June 13, 2026: The rise and fall of 'Masters of the Universe'

    Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch break down the highs and lows of the "Masters of the Universe" movie, and what its lack of initial box office success means for the future of the franchise -- plus, what is happening to our beloved sci-fi franchises? 

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    June 6, 2026: 'Backrooms,' 'Obsession' and the rise of YouTuber cinema

    Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch discuss the massive success of "Backrooms" and "Obsession" and whether YouTubers are the future of cinema. 

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    May 23, 2026: Which 'Boys' character is Posh Spice?

    Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch discuss the final season of Amazon Prime's "The Boys," including an in-depth analysis of whic characters line up with which members of the Spice Girls. No, really. 

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    May 16, 2026: Spotify Party, Mortal Kombat and Daredevil

    Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch discuss the details of their Spotify Parties of the Year(s), the new "Mortal Kombat" movie and the season 2 finale of "Daredevil: Born Again."

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    May 9, 2026: Turner's legacy, AMC's future and Invincible's present

    Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch discuss the lasting legacy of the great Ted Turner, the future of AMC as "Walking Dead" rights come up fro renewal, and the season finale of Amazon Prime's "Invincible."

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    April 25, 2026: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame gets it right

    Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch discuss the 2026 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, one of the best classes in recent memory.

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    April 18, 2026: CinemaCon News and more

    Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch discuss some of the news coming out of ConemaCon ... as well as far more about the Universal Monsters than you might expect. Get the scoop on "Avengers: Doomsday," "Dune Part 3," "Man of Tomorrow," "Top Gun 3" and much, much more!

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    April 11, 2026: "Monarch" and "Invincible" shake the earth

    Julio Diaz and Jeremy Brach discuss the latest seasons of "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters" and "Invincible." Which world-shaking series is causing more destruction? Find out!

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    April 4, 2026: 'Scream,' Spidey, Supergirl and stuff that doesn't start with S

    Julio Diaz and Jeremy Branch discuss this week's "Scream" news (with a tangent into the canceled "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" revival), as well as new trailers for "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and "Supergirl."

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    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!

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    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."

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    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.

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    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."

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    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.

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    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. 

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    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."

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    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.

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    Jan. 10, 2026: #ConformityGate 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."

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    Jan. 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!

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    Dec. 27, 2025: Analyzing 2025's 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.

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    Dec. 20, 2025: A Let's 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!

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    Dec. 13, 2025: Disney embraces AI, Paramount gets hostile, Warner soars with 'Supergirl' and HBO slate

    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.

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    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!

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    Nov. 22: 'Stranger Things': Where We're Going and Where We've 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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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. 

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    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.

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    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.

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    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."

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    Sept. 13, 2025: 25 Best Sci-Fi Movies 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!

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"Let's Go Pensacola!" with host Julio DiazAirs 4-5pm CSTJulio 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.

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