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Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV)

@rpadtv.bsky.social

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⭐️verbal entertainer 🇺🇸 youtube.com/rpadvideo 🇵🇭 professional writer, amateur wronger ⭐️ rpad.tv/merch ⭐️

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Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

While I enjoyed #Lanterns as its own show, I liked it less as a longtime fan of the Green Lantern comics. In some ways, it reminded me of the Guardians of the Galaxy movies; I enjoyed them, but the Dan Abnett comics were much more fun. Tuesday chat w/ @macpool.bsky.social & @paulsemel.bsky.social!

Lanterns Season 1 Review | RPadTV Episode 163

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Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Please vote in this poll and let @macpool.bsky.social know that ranch dressing is a vile condiment. youtube.com/shorts/MhhI9...

What Do You Think of Ranch Dressing?! 🥛😈

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Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

While Wolverine is taking the gaming world by storm, @annoyedgamer.bsky.social, @etsyceelogreen.bsky.social, and I had a fun chat about 3 underrated superhero #games we love. They weren't the biggest hits, but they hold a special place in our #comics nerd hearts. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WV-...

Beyond Batman & Wolverine: 3 Underrated Superhero Games We Love | RPadTV Episode 162

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Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Here's a fun story from @macpool.bsky.social about the time he took the immortal Dennis Haysbert on a press tour to promote #CallOfDuty: Finest Hour. Unfortunately for Mac, Mr. Haysbert kept calling the game Medal of Honor. 😆😆😆 Also, Pedro Cerrano 4 life!!! youtube.com/shorts/IFeC3...

Dennis Haysbert Kept Saying Medal of Honor Instead of Call of Duty 😂🎮

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Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Did you know that @paulsemel.bsky.social wrote for Gene Simmons Tongue?!? It's true! Also, @macpool.bsky.social does an excellent job capping off this bit. youtube.com/shorts/5duZu...

Never Forget: Paul Semel Wrote for Gene Simmons Tongue 👅🤘

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Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

When I was playing The Adventures of Elliot, I kept seeing online comments like "this should be a $30 game" or "this should be $40." That got me thinking whether videogames should have more price points. @paulsemel.bsky.social, @macpool.bsky.social, and I discuss: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbL0...

Should All New Videogames Cost $70? (And Why Some Shouldn't) | RPadTV Episode 161

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Trump’s EPA will no longer limit pollution from gas and coal-burning power plants. Reminder: Trump took millions of dollars in donations from Big Oil, and his EPA chief Lee Zeldin is cozy with the coal industry. Is there anything this regime won’t destroy to please its bankrollers?

Trump's EPA repeals pollution limits on fossil fuel power plants

The Trump administration is eliminating limits on climate-warming pollution from the nation's fossil fuel power plants.

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Paul Semel @paulsemel.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

#CrimsonMoon is a fine but not fantastic #fantasy #roguelike #HackAndSlash action game. But it's also only $20, so...y'know. Here's the link to my review. paulsemel.com/crimson-moon... 🎮⚔️✝️

Crimson Moon · Review · Video Games · paulsemel.com

"Crimson Moon" Review \ A critique of this Gothic / epic fantasy third-person roguelike hack & slash action game.

Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Had a fun chat with @paulsemel.bsky.social and @macpool.bsky.social about Sony's plans to kill discs in 2028. While I don't mind physical medial going away, consumers should have stronger digital media rights. Hopefully the European Union can protect gamers. The U.S. government surely can't.

Sony Is Killing Physical Games – Should You Care?!? | RPadTV Episode 160

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Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Exhibit Q of why Skynet will annihilate me 🛰️🧨⚰️

Exhibit Q of why Skynet will annihilate me

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Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

D23 2026 is wrapped! 🧬💀 Here's what @paulsemel.bsky.social and I had to say about MCU X-Men casting, Avengers: Doomsday, Ahsoka Season 2, VisionQuest, and Star Wars: Starfighter! www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhL4... #D23 #MCU #StarWars #RPadTV

D23 Reactions: MCU X-Men, Avengers: Doomsday, Vision Quest & Ahsoka S2 | RPadTV Ep 159

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Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Due to a lack of maturity, I couldn't help making this joke at @paulsemel.bsky.social's expense. On the plus side, I got a great laugh out of @macpool.bsky.social 😆😆😆 youtube.com/shorts/2dFPp...

What Does Paul Semel Do With 23 D's?! 🍆

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Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

To me, my X-Nerds! @macpool.bsky.social, @tokz21.bsky.social, and I got together for an X-Men '97 Season 2 review. While I mostly enjoyed, especially 2 of the standalone episodes, the show runners tried to cram too much into 9 episodes. Stories need to breathe. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx0u...

X Men ‘97 Season 2 Review | RPadTV Episode 158

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Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Now that #Lanterns is out, it's time to judge @paulsemel.bsky.social! Which color lantern corps do you think he belongs in? @etsyceelogreen.bsky.social and I think he'd make a fine Blue Lantern, but I'm hoping one of you makes a case for yellow or red. 😁😁😁 youtube.com/shorts/T2U9z...

Which Lantern Corps Does Paul Semel Belong In?!

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Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The kids love watching @paulsemel.bsky.social perform modern interpretive dance. #spidermanbrandnewday

Jean Grey’s MCU Powers Are Just Modern Dance?! 💃

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Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

#HouseOfTheDragon Season 3 had some incredible battles and fantastic acting, but were those positives dragged down by inconsistent writing and questionable pacing? @macpool.bsky.social, @tokz21.bsky.social, and I will discuss. Hope you can come hang out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=94_e...

House of the Dragon Season 3 Review | RPadTV Episode 157

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Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Had an excellent time chatting with @paulsemel.bsky.social and @etsyceelogreen.bsky.social about Lanterns, Spaceballs, Gosling Ghost Rider (Goose Rider?), and other #ComicCon happenings. And yes, that Black Cat image is completely gratuitous. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZfa...

5 San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Happenings That Excited Us | RPadTV Episode 156

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Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Initially, I thought Paul was talking to an author that wrote a book about the racism against dragons and how they had to deal with being treated as one-fifth of a mythical beast.

Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Absolutely loved #SpiderManBrandNewDay! It's my favorite of the Tom Holland Spidey movies, partially because it was more comic book-y and partially because Destin Daniel Cretton took the action to a new level. Lots of thoughts on the movie with @paulsemel.bsky.social and @macpool.bsky.social!

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review and Discussion | RPadTV Episode 155

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Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

My first dip into the #Pokemon Goldfish collaboration was the Squirtle Edition. I expected them to taste the worst, since Squirtle is the worst starter. They tasted like regular Goldfish, but the color threw off my simple mind ("Don't You"). Onto the green Bulbasaur variant! 😆😆😆

Squirtle Edition Goldfish are blue

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Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

I watched #TheOdyssey twice -- once on an IMAX 70mm screen and once a no-frills screen. As a lifelong Greek mythology nerd, I enjoyed. It's not my favorite Nolan movie (The Prestige) or his best (Interstellar), but the filmmaking and acting were great. More with @macpool.bsky.social and Lexipool!

The Odyssey Review and Discussion | RPadTV Episode 154

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Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Genuinely shocked by how good John Leguizamo was in The Odyssey. In an absolutely packed cast, he managed to stand out with a beautiful performance.

The Pest movie poster, starring John Leguizamo

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Sean Marshall @seanyyz.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Why I’m a fan of the Oxford comma.

TORONTO STAR
BOOK REVIEW
Sylvia Plath, a New York vigilante and Shah of Iran featured in latest historical fiction

Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Nerding out about forgotten videogame franchises we want to see back. @macpool.bsky.social chose #PlanescapeTorment, @paulsemel.bsky.social picked #DinoCrisis, and I went with #WildArms. If you could bring back an old gaming franchise, what would be your choice???

Game Over? Videogame Franchises That Deserve One More Level | RPadTV Episode 153

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Paul Semel @paulsemel.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

With "The Bird Shaman," Fairwood Press have completed their reissues of Judith Moffett's classic #ScienceFiction series "The Holy Ground Trilogy." In this exclusive Q&A, Moffett discusses what inspired and influenced this first contact #SciFi story. paulsemel.com/exclusive-in... 📖👽🛸

Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

To maintain my neutrality during this #worldcup match between Belgium and Spain, I am having waffles and paella for lunch.

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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

With cuts so deep, id Software seems set up to give up on the id Tech game engine and/or become a support studio for another Xbox franchise. gamesbeat.com/inside-a-stu...

Inside a studio layoff -- Big questions for Microsoft's intentions for id Software

id Software considered multiplayer Doom DLC, Perfect Dark or a title code-named Fury for its next game. But then the layoffs hit.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

ICE fatally shot a man in Houston yesterday. Agents arrested a nun on her way to mass. An Afghan who helped the U.S. military died in ICE detention, one of at least 21 people to die in detention this year. The headlines have moved on, but Trump is still waging his reign of terror.

Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

The goodwill built by American cities hosting #WorldCup tourists has been amazing. They caused European visitors to get addicted to ranch dressing. They made Japanese fans marvel at complimentary chips and salsa. Just when the world was falling in love with the U.S. again, trump called infantino.

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Paul Semel @paulsemel.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Updated my recent hands-on preview of "Onimusha: Way Of The Sword" to reflect the just announced release date change to September 4th. paulsemel.com/onimusha-way... #Onimusha #OnimishaWayOfTheSword #VideoGames 🎮⚔️

Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

X-Men ‘97 season 2 is off to a swell start. I enjoyed the first three episodes more than I thought I would (comics nerd that thinks the show is a dumber version of the books and thinks that Storm’s voice actor is overly dramatic like Clayface from the Harley Quinn cartoon but without the comedy).

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Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

What happens when you take outstanding comics, make some major changes, and add some questionable direction? You get #Supergirl! I enjoyed the movie, but was also disappointed and (naively) surprised at the hate it's getting. More Tuesday with @macpool.bsky.social and @annoyedgamer.bsky.social!

Supergirl Review | Woman of Tomorrow | RPadTV Episode 152

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Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

We're halfway through 2026, so @paulsemel.bsky.social and I discussed our favorite videogames, movies, and TV shows thus far. My picks are #TheAdventuresOfElliot, #PowerBallad, and #TedSeason2 for those respective categories. Who gets your 2026 halftime awards?

The RPadTV Halftime Awards: Best Games, Movies, & TV of 2026 | Episode 151

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Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

I dropped by the wonderful Hall of Justice podcast to discuss #mastersoftheuniverse with @setheverett.bsky.social. Seth is hugely knowledgeable on the He-Man toys and cartoons. Check it out (please!). Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/4... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/34a9...

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460. Masters of the Universe (2026) REVIEW (SPOILERS)

Podcast Episode · Hall of Justice · June 18 · 54m

Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Really enjoying the Zelda-esque gameplay and charming music in Adventures of Elliot. Some of the voice acting and writing can be grating (more childish than childlike), but it’s not dragging me down yet. There’s a fair chance that the only console games I play for the next year are Square RPGs 😁😁😁

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Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Ivalice Chronicles has been updated with New Game+ 🤩🤩🤩 time for a third run. think i’ll abuse Beowulf’s abilities this time.

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Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

BTS Oreos taste like the flavoring used in maple and brown sugar instant oatmeal with the sweetness cranked to 11

BTS x Oreo

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Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

If you're a Gen X male who loved He-Man as a kid, #MastersOfTheUniverse can be a thrilling movie. If not, there's a slight chance the Brian May-infused soundtrack and the goofiest hero since Flash Gordon will win you over. More ramblings tonight with @macpool.bsky.social!

Masters of the Universe Review | He-Man | RPadTV Episode 150

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Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Even though I own a digital copy, I had to pick up the 4K Blu-ray of #thelastdragon when it was on sale for $16. Not buying it would’ve been irresponsible. 🐉🐉🐉

The Last Dragon 4K UHD

Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

After years of garbage Spider-spinoffs, Sony and Amazon MGM have spun a winner with #SpiderNoir. Its unique setting and strong performances are so good that it will erase Morbius from your memory. More tonight with @macpool.bsky.social and @annoyedgamer.bsky.social!

Spider-Noir Review | Into the Spider-Verse | RPadTV Episode 149

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Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

In case you were wondering….

Raymond will not be performing at Freedom 250

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Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

#TheMandalorianAndGrogu is a mixed bag of macarons. Fantastic action, a wonderful non-verbal sequence, and yet…it feels like TV episodes stitched into a movie with minimal progression for Din Djarin or the Mandoverse as a whole. More tonight with @paulsemel.bsky.social and @macpool.bsky.social!

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Review | RPadTV Episode 148

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Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

I enjoyed the green wormhole bit on the #Colbert finale. It was weird, funny, and smart in a way that reminded of old-school Letterman. A lesser, more self-absorbed host would've made the night all about themselves, but the finale was about entertaining the viewers and respecting tradition.

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Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Online takes on #TheBoys Season 5 are all over the place, and honestly, I get it. There's plenty to love and plenty to criticize. Not as sharp as the first two seasons, but entertaining enough, even if some parts were...frustrating. More tonight with @macpool.bsky.social and @tokz21.bsky.social!

The Boys Season 5 Review | RPadTV Episode 147

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Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Finally got this one edited! @paulsemel.bsky.social and I break down #MonarchLegacyOfMonsters Season 2. Two massive Godzilla nerds, one divided season. We liked parts of it, but Kate and Kentaro nearly broke us. Hiroshi's kids were terrible. Thankfully Kei was awesome 🤩 youtu.be/FgJH9mYh9Yk?...

Monarch Season 2 Review & Discussion | RPadTV Episode 146

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Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Punisher: One Last Kill was like being served 1/3 of a fantastic meal. I enjoyed what I was given, but was also left unsatisfied. Jon Bernthal deserved more time and money for this project. More #Punisher thoughts on Thursday with @macpool.bsky.social and @etsyceelogreen.bsky.social!

Punisher: One Last Kill Review & Discussion | RPadTV Episode 145

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Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

What If... @paulsemel.bsky.social, @etsyceelogreen.bsky.social, and I starred in #Daredevil: Born Again??? Okay, that's never going to happen, so enjoy our review of Born Again Season 2 instead! 😆😆😆 www.youtube.com/live/R8tb3LQ...

Paul Semel as Matt Murdock aka Daredevil

Michael Shelling as "The Kingpin" Wilson Fisk

Raymond Padilla as the insane guy that's really good at throwing things

Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

This popcorn shrimp appetizer from a local casino was $10. Three of us couldn’t finish it. The shrimp also reminded me of when @tedregulski.bsky.social and I would try to put Red Lobster out of business. 😝😝😝

Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Really enjoyed #DaredevilBornAgain Season 2. The fight scenes were glorious, the leads were fantastic, and Bullseye was delightful. Looking forward to more Matt Murdock, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and others in Season 3. Nerd chat tonight with @paulsemel.bsky.social and @etsyceelogreen.bsky.social!

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Review & Discussion | RPadTV Episode 144

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Raymond Padilla (RPad.TV) @rpadtv.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

While Rebels is my favorite #StarWars animated series, #MaulShadowLord is objectively better. The writing, acting, and art are streets ahead. Sam Witwer is phenomenal in this role and I can't wait for more Maul/Devon. More thoughts tonight with @paulsemel.bsky.social and @macpool.bsky.social!

Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord Season 1 Review & Discussion | RPadTV Episode 143

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