The first episode of El Rey Nation begins with The Lightning Round! Panelists pull cards, and defend split decisions pertaining to fandom. A discussion about late sequels vs. franchise reboots is held and the show is wrapped up when Cameron cooks some exotic foods based on a popular TV show!
The cast starts off with the Lightning Round before saying 'goodbye' to their favorite video game consoles of yester-year. Later, the FIGHT BOARD is unveiled as they let fly with darts, opinions and maybe even insults on El Rey Nation!
Get ready Pumpkins and Honey Bunnies! Vivian Martinez joins the crew to discuss the superhero movies that weren't, right before they dig into a sack of tasty Big Kahuna burgers to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Tarantino's Pulp Fiction!
Omar Najam joins the gang to discuss their favorite versions of popular fictional characters before they all take turns embarrassing one another for the popular shows and movies they haven't seen and the references they shamefully don't get!
El Rey Nation's favorite resident nerds breakdown all things pop culture with THE LIGHTNING ROUND before the FIGHT BOARD is unveiled in a segment filled with flying darts and death defying debates only on El Rey Nation.
From pop culture to popping bottles, El Rey Nation has something for everyone as our resident four favorite friends debate one another with THE LIGHTNING ROUND before they create cocktails based on their favorite characters - only on El Rey Nation.
The group commiserates over their traumatic first experiences with R-rated movies. Later, they discuss progressiveness in Science Fiction and name the characters and films which have done he most work to normalize inclusion in the game.
This week, the gang puts away their capes and discuss their favorite non-superhero comic books. Afterward, they name their fictional crushes, put aside their pride, and describe their dream dates with aforementioned characters.
This week on El Rey Nation, Kelly leads the group in a discussion of Young Adult and classic movies are given the YA treatment before a round of The Name Game is played wherein the players must guess the characters their co-hosts have chosen for them.
The gang joins up to name their favorite and least favorite Batman story lines. Afterwards, Hector gets made-up like a bloodsucker while the finer points of vampire movies are discussed.
The cast celebrates the 100th episode by watching outtakes, and discussing the value of fandom.
Racism in American animation is discussed, as panelists bring to light what was meant as satire and what… wasn’t. Later, theories fly as the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is speculated upon.
The squad holds vigil for the most heartbreaking moments in comic book history before discussing popular fad toys they wanted that never came to fruition, only on El Rey Nation.
We dare you to say EL REY NATION 3 times into a mirror, as the squad discuss urban legends! They'll also be playing a game of Charades like only nerds can on El Rey Nation.
The team discuss movies you can't watch twice before saluting the most pointless video game characters in history on El Rey Nation.
After identifying their favorite super-powered animals, the gang teaches us how to behave and what to look for in a comic shop.
The Gang makes heartfelt appeals for the return of their favorite cancelled shows right after they look back to analyze fads from the past.
A talk about our favorite puppets in media paves the way for a debate to determine the the superiority of CGI or practical effects in present and future film making.
Vanessa gives us a crash course in Kaijus before the group bands together to lodge complaints about the most unfair and infuriating video game bosses.
A game connecting random celebrity careers is played before hypothetical super-romances and resultant love children are thought up.
Sometimes mistakes make movies even better, but nobody likes a crappy ending. The group discusses their favorite movies goofs, then band together to fix the worst movie endings.
The FIGHT BOARD once again challenges the group after Hector teaches a class on the perfect entry points to those new to DC comics.
What did 80s movies do best? Fight scenes, or love scenes? Find out this week as the cast discusses the finer points of both before a movie-based parlor game is played.
A discussion about toxic fandoms leads the episode before the cast remembers the books that shaped their childhoods as well as their generation.
The Nation cast name their favorite anime and the talk about the future of the medium. Additionally, the group shares memories of fights with family when board games (both problematic and fun) are discussed.
Halloween is a week away and in preparation the group talks about weird Halloween traditions and assembles the best Halloween movie watchlist.
It's Halloween! This week the gang hands out trick or treating tips and talks about the best and worst costumes they've ever seen!
The Nation Cast talks collections and why hoarding baubles and fetish properties are such an integral part of nerd culture. Afterwards, a look back at summers gone by determines which year had the best blockbuster season.
A discussion of the finer points of Dungeons and Dragons campaign creation gives way to a debate regarding television's best fictional presidents.
Heist movies are discussed this episode alongside the less than desirable aspects of gaining superpowers.
The cast talks up their favorite fictional assassins before the future of the fantasy genre is discussed.
Spielberg and Abrams are celebrated and compared before classic films are randomly reimagined.
On the Christmas special, the gang split their time to discuss the worst Christmas villains and the best Christmas TV episodes.
Titles that define the RPG genre are listed after the cast names the most iconic looks for their favorite comic heroes.
Animated movies you don't remember are discussed then Kelly gives us the finer points of vampire stakes and Whedon's Slayerverse.
Before Cameron strips down to his Wrestling outfit, the gang talks about couch co-op games they remember most fondly.
The gang takes a seedy look at film noir and their favorite examples of the genre. Also, Cameron attempts to solve a mystery.
Top Five movie lists are shared right after the gang learns a thing or two about CG animation in the magical 90's.
We talk about the films that might have been had their original casting been maintained. Later, personal achievements in gaming are shared.
Vivian gives a class on aliens before the gang reimagines classic movies with the return of a favorite game.
The cast bands together to teach us the best ways to survive the zombie apocalypse.
The best and worst movie Presidents are remembered after a discussion of the most useful video game cheat codes.
The cast discusses the worst behavior they've witnessed in movie theaters after they name some of the finest examples of great comic book covers.
The gang discusses their favorite versions of Lucifer and compare carbon copy comic characters.
It's March on El Rey Nation and to cure a case of the crazies the gang holds a single elimination tournament to determine the best movie of 2019!
The best sports movies are discussed and the most egregious examples of science in science fiction is discussed.
John Romita Jr. is celebrated alongside a discussion of past TV shows that would no longer be acceptable by today's standards.
The cast describes their lives in their favorite fantasy words and discusses sexism in comic books.
Product mascots get their own movies before the cast discusses if it's possible to separate the value of a work of art from the social stigma of the artist.
The gang weighs the pros and cons of paying superheroes. The building blocks of a believable child protagonist are also discussed.
Movies that perfectly encapsulate the times in which they were created are discussed before the cast prices out their most desired movie props.
The cast debates the ethics of superheroes working as reporters before discussing the best viewing format for movies.
After sharing the most memorable pages they've ever come across in comics, the cast discusses royal comic book characters.
The cast tests their survival instincts before discussing Hanna-Barbera cartoons and their importance in the history of TV and animation.
The work of Rick Baker and the cultural importance of Planet of the Apes are discussed.
We determine what makes a great road trip move and examine the concept of "The Hero's Journey."
The X-Files special, topics include best standalone episodes and the series' impact on TV.
Romantic comedies are discussed before the funniest women of TV are celebrated.
We learn about the nation's history through film, and successful TV shows are hypothetically demolished.
We remember the glory of arcades before playing a game to see who would live through a horror movie.
On-screen deity depiction is discussed before the cast remembers Pre-Disney Star Wars.
We break down the best video game movies and discuss the Pro's and Con's of attending conventions.
We discuss the legacy of Tim Burton before chatting about the best movie Easter eggs never found.
War movies are discussed before a celebration and examination of the work of author H.P. Lovecraft.
The gang talks the greatest movie plots of all-time...OR DO THEY? No they are. Then it's all things trading cards but only on El Rey Nation.
The gangs chatting super cool cameos you never saw coming then they're tasked with choosing only one comic, video game and movie for their post-apocalyptic time capsules but only on El Rey Nation.
We discuss how to make a perfect TV pilot before we laud the debut films of our favorite directors.
We discuss the TMNT and list the franchise's best story-lines, and the whole of its cultural impact.
Life-sim video games and television shows ripe for crossover are up for discussion this time.
We talk the work of Michael Crichton, and the scientific concepts he introduced to the mainstream.
We talk the best video game duos ever before discussing the best of post-credit scenes.
We discuss the coolest board games, and edgy animation.
The gang compares Samurai films and Westerns before listing the TV shows that defined their decades.
We talk what we can take or leave from musicals, and look at memorable first issues of comic books.
Films about film-making are discussed before a debate on the necessity of the Comics Code Authority.
A discussion of forgotten, yet successful, films, and defunct video game companies.
TV medical dramas are discussed before the sensational nature of disaster movies is examined.
Criminals in pop culture are analyzed before the cast discusses the value of documentary film-making.
The gang celebrates female directors then discuss the growth of Virtual Reality gaming.
We discuss comic book crossovers and the most memorable biographic films.
We talk parody films and do our worst pitching movies to each other in a new game.
The cast talks about MMO video games and potential alternatives to major film franchises.
The cast celebrates the life, work, and influence of bestselling author Stephen King.
Shows created to sell toys are discussed after a talk about the cultural significance of food.
The Squad discusses the legacy of John Carpenter's Halloween but only on El Rey Nation.
We talk classic horror tropes then discuss the most memorable levels of video games.
We discuss actors with golden voices and the most misquoted movies ever.
We celebrate the legacy of SNL, and discuss our favorite fictional vehicles!
We recall the golden-age of Nickelodeon, and discuss what we want in a henchman.
The gang discusses what they really look for in a horror movie after examining sci-fi cities.
In a special episode celebrating Joss Whedon's Firefly, the gang discusses the visual styles the show inspired as well as their favorite episodes and characters.
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El Rey Network is an English-language entertainment brand founded by maverick filmmaker Robert Rodriguez (From Dusk Till Dawn, Sin City, Spy Kids, Machete). Curated by Rodriguez and his artistic collective, the Latino-infused network revels in the courage, capacity, and creativity of ordinary people on extraordinary journeys through its unique original programming. In addition, El Rey Network showcases a wide range of iconic feature films and TV series including genre, cult classics, action, and horror/sci-fi.
