Saturday Gigantic Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:10:01 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2365783 en-us © 2026 Saturday Gigantic yes 1c7fb9b5-74d9-5b87-94f9-ab3f0377ebcf Mario Benitez and Jose Ortiz episodic true Standup comedian Mario Benitez and host of Evil Intentions Jose Ortiz team together to bring you a weekly comedic variety podcast. 


Every week episodes can be just the two catching up on current events or random surprises with guests, Sketches, documentaries, music production and more. 


Tune in EVERY Saturday and make it a Gigantic one.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Mario Benitez and Jose Ortiz https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ch300l917cbm8n15bi1rticplrl8?.jpg Saturday Gigantic https://www.buzzsprout.com/2365783 036. Poison The Well, Sinners and Chris Eubanks Jr vs Connor Benn. 036. Poison The Well, Sinners and Chris Eubanks Jr vs Connor Benn. welcome back to a Monday Saturday Gigantic!

We were a few days late to post due to life, but here we are with another episode. This week we sit back to discuss seeing the band Poison The Well perform 25 years of Opposite of December, Ryan Coogler's Sinners and Chris Eubanks Jr vs Connor Benn.

like always thank you for rocking. We appreciate everyones support.

]]> welcome back to a Monday Saturday Gigantic!

We were a few days late to post due to life, but here we are with another episode. This week we sit back to discuss seeing the band Poison The Well perform 25 years of Opposite of December, Ryan Coogler's Sinners and Chris Eubanks Jr vs Connor Benn.

like always thank you for rocking. We appreciate everyones support.

]]> Mario Benitez and Jose Ortiz Buzzsprout-17175884 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400 3408 36 full true 035. Will Smith’s Based on a True Story Album. 035. Will Smith’s Based on a True Story Album. Welcome back to Saturday Gigantic!

When we both read that Will Smith’s latest record sold less than 300 copies we had to hear it for ourselves.

If you find what Jose Ortiz and Mario Benitez is doing please like, share and tell a friend to subscribe. We appreciate you all for rockin’ with us.

]]> Welcome back to Saturday Gigantic!

When we both read that Will Smith’s latest record sold less than 300 copies we had to hear it for ourselves.

If you find what Jose Ortiz and Mario Benitez is doing please like, share and tell a friend to subscribe. We appreciate you all for rockin’ with us.

]]> Mario Benitez and Jose Ortiz Buzzsprout-17175790 Fri, 16 May 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2377 full false 034.What Deserves Dislikes, New York Knicks Playoffs and Blue Origin Space Flight 034.What Deserves Dislikes, New York Knicks Playoffs and Blue Origin Space Flight Welcome back to Saturday Gigantic!


We hope all you good people are doing well in the unsure times. During duress we must stick together.

This week we’re back with another conversation between Jose Ortiz and Mario Benitez where discuss how corny it is to dislike things, what should be disliked, the New York Knicks playoffs and how sports athletes have always played an activist role in society.

We appreciate all your support and time you’ve given us. With you we grow.

Shot/Edited By Mario Benitez

]]> Welcome back to Saturday Gigantic!


We hope all you good people are doing well in the unsure times. During duress we must stick together.

This week we’re back with another conversation between Jose Ortiz and Mario Benitez where discuss how corny it is to dislike things, what should be disliked, the New York Knicks playoffs and how sports athletes have always played an activist role in society.

We appreciate all your support and time you’ve given us. With you we grow.

Shot/Edited By Mario Benitez

]]> Mario Benitez and Jose Ortiz Buzzsprout-17175666 Fri, 16 May 2025 11:00:00 -0400 3485 34 full true 033.Candy (Band), Fake Inspiration, Dire Wolves and Nintendo’s Switch 2 033.Candy (Band), Fake Inspiration, Dire Wolves and Nintendo’s Switch 2 Mario Benitez and Jose Ortiz Buzzsprout-17174753 Fri, 16 May 2025 11:00:00 -0400 3352 33 full true 032. 1990s Hood Arcades 032. 1990s Hood Arcades Welcome back to Saturday Gigantic!

We hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the ups and downs in the rollercoaster of life. This week we discussed what played a big part of our childhood, the arcade experience. How games like Mortal Kombat was received by the hood and the movies that came from the era.

Please share, like and Subscribe if you find any enjoyment in this.

]]> Welcome back to Saturday Gigantic!

We hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the ups and downs in the rollercoaster of life. This week we discussed what played a big part of our childhood, the arcade experience. How games like Mortal Kombat was received by the hood and the movies that came from the era.

Please share, like and Subscribe if you find any enjoyment in this.

]]> Buzzsprout-16932061 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400 3430 32 full true 031. DIY Production Costs and Wrestling 031. DIY Production Costs and Wrestling Buzzsprout-16798822 Sat, 15 Mar 2025 22:00:00 -0400 3237 31 full true 030. Mario Bombs In New Jersey 030. Mario Bombs In New Jersey Buzzsprout-16798814 Sat, 15 Mar 2025 22:00:00 -0400 2963 30 full true 029. Super Bowl LIX, Kendrick Lamar's Half Time Show and The Best Half Time Performances ever. 029. Super Bowl LIX, Kendrick Lamar's Half Time Show and The Best Half Time Performances ever. welcome back buena genie to Saturday Gigantic!

as always we appreciate the supporters of this podcast and if you find it at all funny please tell a friend to tell more friends. 

this episode we discussed Super Bowl LIX and the significance of Kendrick Lamar's half time performance.

]]> welcome back buena genie to Saturday Gigantic!

as always we appreciate the supporters of this podcast and if you find it at all funny please tell a friend to tell more friends. 

this episode we discussed Super Bowl LIX and the significance of Kendrick Lamar's half time performance.

]]> Mario Benitez and Jose Ortiz Buzzsprout-16682648 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500 2795 full false 028. The Grammys, Canelo's Next Fight and Support For Bit Role Actors 028. The Grammys, Canelo's Next Fight and Support For Bit Role Actors To all the buena gente, welcome back to Saturday Gigantic! 

This week is another sit down conversation where Jose Ortiz and Mario Benitez discuss the BabyFace Edmonds disrespect at the Grammys, David Benavidez Beating David Morrell, Canelo vs Crawford and their mutual love for supporting role actors who carve long time careers.

As always without you we’re just people talking in a digital void, so we’re grateful for you time and attention. We want to make this grow and ask if you do find it a good listen, share and help us grow.


]]> To all the buena gente, welcome back to Saturday Gigantic! 

This week is another sit down conversation where Jose Ortiz and Mario Benitez discuss the BabyFace Edmonds disrespect at the Grammys, David Benavidez Beating David Morrell, Canelo vs Crawford and their mutual love for supporting role actors who carve long time careers.

As always without you we’re just people talking in a digital void, so we’re grateful for you time and attention. We want to make this grow and ask if you do find it a good listen, share and help us grow.


]]> Mario Benitez and Jose Ortiz Buzzsprout-16587583 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500 2622 full false 027. Rich Hall, CBGB and The Annoyance of Everything Being Politicized. 027. Rich Hall, CBGB and The Annoyance of Everything Being Politicized. As always we appreciate your time and hope you’re well during these chaotic times. In this episode Mar and Joe discuss the passing of 1000 Knives Productions creator Rich Hall, CBGB shows and the annoyance of everything being politicized these days.

Please like, share and comment. You engagement helps us grow and without you is not possible.

Shot/Edited By Matt Watson

]]> As always we appreciate your time and hope you’re well during these chaotic times. In this episode Mar and Joe discuss the passing of 1000 Knives Productions creator Rich Hall, CBGB shows and the annoyance of everything being politicized these days.

Please like, share and comment. You engagement helps us grow and without you is not possible.

Shot/Edited By Matt Watson

]]> Mario Benitez and Jose Ortiz Buzzsprout-16567126 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 01:00:00 -0500 3967 27 full true 026. New Year Newer Us. 026. New Year Newer Us. Welcome back to Saturday Gigantic!

We’re happy to be back for the first episode or 2025. It is a new year and new ideas to create and share with you all. In this episode we discuss how our resolutions are holding up and what Jose Ortiz is working on in 2025.

As always thank you for your time and continued interest, without you we’re just talking in a digital void. Lets make this year a gigantic one.

Shit/Edited by Matt Watson

]]> Welcome back to Saturday Gigantic!

We’re happy to be back for the first episode or 2025. It is a new year and new ideas to create and share with you all. In this episode we discuss how our resolutions are holding up and what Jose Ortiz is working on in 2025.

As always thank you for your time and continued interest, without you we’re just talking in a digital void. Lets make this year a gigantic one.

Shit/Edited by Matt Watson

]]> Mario Benitez and Jose Ortiz Buzzsprout-16541829 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:00:00 -0500 2179 26 full true 024. CEOS, UAPS and Comedy vs Hip Hop 024. CEOS, UAPS and Comedy vs Hip Hop What's up everybody? (other than my blood pressure), welcome back to Saturday Gigantic!

This week we sit down to discuss the drones over New Jersey, the media not understanding the lack of empathy for the murder of United Health Group's CEO and why is Kendrick Lamar going after comedy.

as always we appreciate your time and hope the holidays are treating you well.

]]> What's up everybody? (other than my blood pressure), welcome back to Saturday Gigantic!

This week we sit down to discuss the drones over New Jersey, the media not understanding the lack of empathy for the murder of United Health Group's CEO and why is Kendrick Lamar going after comedy.

as always we appreciate your time and hope the holidays are treating you well.

]]> Mario Benitez and Jose Ortiz Buzzsprout-16279694 Sat, 14 Dec 2024 18:00:00 -0500 3846 24 full true 023. Being Thankful, Terrible Athlete Statues and MTV's Unplugged Unplugged. 023. Being Thankful, Terrible Athlete Statues and MTV's Unplugged Unplugged. Welcome back to another Saturday Gigantic!

We hope everyone has had an awesome Thanksgiving and beginning to the holiday season. We’ve been on hiatus a few weeks but are back and in this episode catching up on the last month of our lives. We spoke about Mario Benitez performing his 30 Minute show, Jose Ortiz’s future projects, Funny Athlete statues, The Macy’s Day Parade and what we’re thankful for.

Like always we appreciate you and your time. Thanks for always rockin’ with us.

Shot/Edited By Matt Watson.

]]> Welcome back to another Saturday Gigantic!

We hope everyone has had an awesome Thanksgiving and beginning to the holiday season. We’ve been on hiatus a few weeks but are back and in this episode catching up on the last month of our lives. We spoke about Mario Benitez performing his 30 Minute show, Jose Ortiz’s future projects, Funny Athlete statues, The Macy’s Day Parade and what we’re thankful for.

Like always we appreciate you and your time. Thanks for always rockin’ with us.

Shot/Edited By Matt Watson.

]]> Mario Benitez and Jose Ortiz Buzzsprout-16196653 Sat, 30 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0500 2444 23 full false 022. Frog Boyz Sean Newman 022. Frog Boyz Sean Newman Welcome back to Saturday Gigantic!

We’re fresh off of Halloween spooky season and return with guest Sean Newman of Frog Boyz. In this episode we goof around about our shark tank pitches, how the bodega cat has been gentrified and discuss the labor of animation. We also have two Frog Boyz toons for them eyeballs.

Subscribe to Frog Boyz YT Channel
https://youtube.com/@frogboyz?si=wV1HR3pw-fRB7llZ

Shot/Edited By Matt Watson

]]> Welcome back to Saturday Gigantic!

We’re fresh off of Halloween spooky season and return with guest Sean Newman of Frog Boyz. In this episode we goof around about our shark tank pitches, how the bodega cat has been gentrified and discuss the labor of animation. We also have two Frog Boyz toons for them eyeballs.

Subscribe to Frog Boyz YT Channel
https://youtube.com/@frogboyz?si=wV1HR3pw-fRB7llZ

Shot/Edited By Matt Watson

]]> Mario Benitez and Jose Ortiz Buzzsprout-16034950 Sat, 02 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0400 2936 22 full false 021. Harlemween Special 021. Harlemween Special Welcome back to Saturday Gigantic!

This week we’re celebrating Harlemween with our special spooktastic episode. In this episode we discuss our favorite costumes, favorite candy and premiere a short horror film The Man and The Shadow. As always we appreciate you returning and hope you all have a awesome Halloween.

Shot/Edited By: Matt Watson.

]]> Welcome back to Saturday Gigantic!

This week we’re celebrating Harlemween with our special spooktastic episode. In this episode we discuss our favorite costumes, favorite candy and premiere a short horror film The Man and The Shadow. As always we appreciate you returning and hope you all have a awesome Halloween.

Shot/Edited By: Matt Watson.

]]> Mario Benitez and Jose Ortiz Buzzsprout-15997417 Sun, 27 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400 2802 full false 020. Who Owns October? 020. Who Owns October? Buzzsprout-15951385 Sat, 19 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 3258 full false 019. W/ Louie Cortes 019. W/ Louie Cortes Welcome back to another Saturday Gigantic!

This week we brought in director, podcaster and connoisseur of all things spooky Louie Cortes. In This episode we spoke about our favorite
horror films, which country pushes boundaries in horror the most and New York City's best haunted house experiences. check out Louie's @HauntedHangover and keep up with him on social media @NewneedleProduction.

Shot/Edited By Matt Watson

]]> Welcome back to another Saturday Gigantic!

This week we brought in director, podcaster and connoisseur of all things spooky Louie Cortes. In This episode we spoke about our favorite
horror films, which country pushes boundaries in horror the most and New York City's best haunted house experiences. check out Louie's @HauntedHangover and keep up with him on social media @NewneedleProduction.

Shot/Edited By Matt Watson

]]> Buzzsprout-15913107 Sat, 12 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400 3879 19 full true 018. Trusting Experts, Ghost Of Yotei Controversy, Death Of Pete Rose and The Port Strike 018. Trusting Experts, Ghost Of Yotei Controversy, Death Of Pete Rose and The Port Strike Welcome back for another Saturday Gigantic!!

This week we speak about everything from the port workers strike to the death of Pete Rose and the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

We appreciate everyone who continues to spend some time with us weekly. Without you we would just be two Ricans speaking in a void.

Shot/Edited By Matt Watson

]]> Welcome back for another Saturday Gigantic!!

This week we speak about everything from the port workers strike to the death of Pete Rose and the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

We appreciate everyone who continues to spend some time with us weekly. Without you we would just be two Ricans speaking in a void.

Shot/Edited By Matt Watson

]]> Buzzsprout-15891970 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0400 3142 18 full true 017. The Substance Review, Snobs and Our Favorite Music Being Old Now 017. The Substance Review, Snobs and Our Favorite Music Being Old Now Welcome back to Saturday Gigantic!

This week Jose Ortiz and Mario Benitez speak about The Substance, how hot Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley are, Snobs and a bunch of other things. 

As always, thank you for returning and if you give us any time we appreciate it. 

Shot/Edited By Matt Watson.

]]> Welcome back to Saturday Gigantic!

This week Jose Ortiz and Mario Benitez speak about The Substance, how hot Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley are, Snobs and a bunch of other things. 

As always, thank you for returning and if you give us any time we appreciate it. 

Shot/Edited By Matt Watson.

]]> Mario Benitez and Jose Ortiz Buzzsprout-15865633 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0400 3516 17 full true 016. W/ Andrea Jones-Rooy 016. W/ Andrea Jones-Rooy Welcome back for another Gigantic Saturday! 

This week we have on a special guest data scientist, author, comedian and circus performer  Andrea Jones-Rooy. She is a jack of all trades, but a master of data science. We spoke about the data A.I. systems use to create algorithms, surprising information in crime data and what data should be saved from  modern time. We also began by speaking about 9/11 as it was the 23rd year since it the day.

We always appreciate you coming back and we hope to keep giving you something worthwhile.

Check out Andrea Jones-Rooy  and her upcoming talks/performances below

http://www.jonesrooy.com/

Shot/Edited by Matt Watson

]]> Welcome back for another Gigantic Saturday! 

This week we have on a special guest data scientist, author, comedian and circus performer  Andrea Jones-Rooy. She is a jack of all trades, but a master of data science. We spoke about the data A.I. systems use to create algorithms, surprising information in crime data and what data should be saved from  modern time. We also began by speaking about 9/11 as it was the 23rd year since it the day.

We always appreciate you coming back and we hope to keep giving you something worthwhile.

Check out Andrea Jones-Rooy  and her upcoming talks/performances below

http://www.jonesrooy.com/

Shot/Edited by Matt Watson

]]> Buzzsprout-15750410 Sat, 14 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0400 3899 16 full false 015. Mischief, Pranks and Concerts At This Age 015. Mischief, Pranks and Concerts At This Age Welcome back to another Saturday Gigantic!!

This is another episode with Mario Benitez and Jose Ortiz chopping it up about being mischievous kids/adults, pranks we’ve played throughout our lives  and what it is like going to concerts at this age. 

We have a lot of awesome stuff planned coming your way to bring the variety aspect back in more, but for now get to know the hosts a little better. We appreciate you all.

Shot/Edited By Matt Watson

]]> Welcome back to another Saturday Gigantic!!

This is another episode with Mario Benitez and Jose Ortiz chopping it up about being mischievous kids/adults, pranks we’ve played throughout our lives  and what it is like going to concerts at this age. 

We have a lot of awesome stuff planned coming your way to bring the variety aspect back in more, but for now get to know the hosts a little better. We appreciate you all.

Shot/Edited By Matt Watson

]]> Mario Benitez and Jose Ortiz Buzzsprout-15709299 Sat, 07 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0400 3153 15 full true 014. We Want To Believe - Aliens, UFOs and Other Worlds 014. We Want To Believe - Aliens, UFOs and Other Worlds Welcome back for another Saturday Gigantic!!

As always we appreciate anyone who presses play on this, without you we’re just two Ricans shouting in a void, which is not out the ordinary. Today Mario Benitez and Jose Ortiz speak all things aliens. From UFOs to other worlds and what would another civilization live like. We also start off discussing school lunch, which was decent in the 90s. 

We thank you for returning and keep paying attention because we have some awesome episodes coming your way.


Shot/Edited By Matt Watson

]]> Welcome back for another Saturday Gigantic!!

As always we appreciate anyone who presses play on this, without you we’re just two Ricans shouting in a void, which is not out the ordinary. Today Mario Benitez and Jose Ortiz speak all things aliens. From UFOs to other worlds and what would another civilization live like. We also start off discussing school lunch, which was decent in the 90s. 

We thank you for returning and keep paying attention because we have some awesome episodes coming your way.


Shot/Edited By Matt Watson

]]> Buzzsprout-15671426 Sat, 31 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0400 3698 14 full true 013. Posers, Annoying Workplace Expectations, Latino Therapy and Things You Could Get Addicted To. 013. Posers, Annoying Workplace Expectations, Latino Therapy and Things You Could Get Addicted To. Welcome back to another Saturday Gigantic!! 

This week we’re back discussing silly workplace expectations, Posers, How Latinos view therapy, Jose visiting the Midwest and Mario’s weekend of debauchery.

We appreciate any time you give us always and know that without you, we’re just a few guys talking smack in a void. 

Shot/Edited By Matt Watson

]]> Welcome back to another Saturday Gigantic!! 

This week we’re back discussing silly workplace expectations, Posers, How Latinos view therapy, Jose visiting the Midwest and Mario’s weekend of debauchery.

We appreciate any time you give us always and know that without you, we’re just a few guys talking smack in a void. 

Shot/Edited By Matt Watson

]]> Mario Benitez and Jose Ortiz Buzzsprout-15632766 Sat, 24 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0400 3509 13 full true 012. Spoken Word W/ Leah V 012. Spoken Word W/ Leah V Welcome back for another Saturday GIGANTIC!!

We hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the ups and downs in the rollercoaster of life. This week we’re back with guest Leah V. Leah V is a spoken word artist and poet based out of New York City, she is the host and curator of Mictastic  and co author of The Writer’s Journal: Prompts & Activities For Writers. In this episode we speak about her influences, why “what is bad for the heart is good for the art” and how to utilize social media as hesitant artists/creators. Mario and Jose also speak briefly about the 2024 Olympics in the introduction and later perform a written piece from Leah V’s writing prompts.

We love you all and appreciate your time.

Connect with Leah V below ⬇️
https://linktr.ee/LeahVspeaks?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYozddEOOlsnXq4_Yan1jVXN_2C_J32p1tKIbO7FxxkExH89bEwj3RTx4A_aem_uOrBKHDioncJatCJc4x4Pg

Shot & Edited By Matt Watson

]]> Welcome back for another Saturday GIGANTIC!!

We hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the ups and downs in the rollercoaster of life. This week we’re back with guest Leah V. Leah V is a spoken word artist and poet based out of New York City, she is the host and curator of Mictastic  and co author of The Writer’s Journal: Prompts & Activities For Writers. In this episode we speak about her influences, why “what is bad for the heart is good for the art” and how to utilize social media as hesitant artists/creators. Mario and Jose also speak briefly about the 2024 Olympics in the introduction and later perform a written piece from Leah V’s writing prompts.

We love you all and appreciate your time.

Connect with Leah V below ⬇️
https://linktr.ee/LeahVspeaks?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYozddEOOlsnXq4_Yan1jVXN_2C_J32p1tKIbO7FxxkExH89bEwj3RTx4A_aem_uOrBKHDioncJatCJc4x4Pg

Shot & Edited By Matt Watson

]]> Mario Benitez and Jose Ortiz Buzzsprout-15596570 Sat, 17 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0400 4920 12 full false 011. The Power Of Guidance 011. The Power Of Guidance What's up everyone!! and you better not say my blood pressure. Welcomer back to another Saturday Gigantic.

This week we discussed the power of guidance, whether or not we would have taken different life paths if we knew better, Team USA in the Olympics and President Biden saying good bye to the White House. 

We always appreciate your return to the podcast. Please like, subscribe, comment and tell a friend how to make their Saturdays Gigantic.

]]> What's up everyone!! and you better not say my blood pressure. Welcomer back to another Saturday Gigantic.

This week we discussed the power of guidance, whether or not we would have taken different life paths if we knew better, Team USA in the Olympics and President Biden saying good bye to the White House. 

We always appreciate your return to the podcast. Please like, subscribe, comment and tell a friend how to make their Saturdays Gigantic.

]]> Buzzsprout-15469361 Sat, 27 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0400 4025 full false 010. Futbol Fans Hiding In Vents and Presidential Assassination Attempts 010. Futbol Fans Hiding In Vents and Presidential Assassination Attempts Buzzsprout-15427553 Sat, 20 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0400 3620 full false 009. W/ Yenny Sanchez 009. W/ Yenny Sanchez Hello everyone! Welcome back to another episode of Saturday Gigantic.

This week we sat down with writer, actor and director of The Baca Teatro Yenny Sanchez to discuss all things theater and moving from Colombia To America in pursuit of the arts.

]]> Hello everyone! Welcome back to another episode of Saturday Gigantic.

This week we sat down with writer, actor and director of The Baca Teatro Yenny Sanchez to discuss all things theater and moving from Colombia To America in pursuit of the arts.

]]> Buzzsprout-15388727 Sat, 13 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0400 3352 9 full false 008. W/ Jon Hunt - Dead To Fall 008. W/ Jon Hunt - Dead To Fall Welcome back for another SATURDAY GIGANTIC!!

This week we take you into the world of metal and hardcore with the band Dead To Fall and front man Jon Hunt. Dead To Fall is a Chicago Illinois based  metal-core band who formed in 1999. With four studio album releases Everything I Touch Falls to Pieces, Villainy & Virtue, The Phoenix Throne and Are You Serious? Tag along to their show at Brooklyn Monarch and hear about the Midwest metal sound, Touring, and 20 years of Villainy & Virtue. 

Shot By Mario Benitez, Jose Ortiz and Matt Watson
Edited By Matt Watson




]]> Welcome back for another SATURDAY GIGANTIC!!

This week we take you into the world of metal and hardcore with the band Dead To Fall and front man Jon Hunt. Dead To Fall is a Chicago Illinois based  metal-core band who formed in 1999. With four studio album releases Everything I Touch Falls to Pieces, Villainy & Virtue, The Phoenix Throne and Are You Serious? Tag along to their show at Brooklyn Monarch and hear about the Midwest metal sound, Touring, and 20 years of Villainy & Virtue. 

Shot By Mario Benitez, Jose Ortiz and Matt Watson
Edited By Matt Watson




]]> Buzzsprout-15369188 Sat, 06 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0400 4152 8 full true 007. The Jester - Comedy, The Origins Of Laughter And Living Life On Stage 007. The Jester - Comedy, The Origins Of Laughter And Living Life On Stage what's up everyone!? other than my glucose.

On this weeks episode Jose Ortiz interviews his Co-host Mario Benitez and asks about comedy. Pursuing standup comedy in New York City, origins of funny and getting through the tough times while still making people laugh.

Thank you to all that been engaging and giving us their time, we truly appreciate it. 

]]> what's up everyone!? other than my glucose.

On this weeks episode Jose Ortiz interviews his Co-host Mario Benitez and asks about comedy. Pursuing standup comedy in New York City, origins of funny and getting through the tough times while still making people laugh.

Thank you to all that been engaging and giving us their time, we truly appreciate it. 

]]> Buzzsprout-15331370 Sat, 29 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0400 3579 7 full true 006. Aliens, Artificial Intelligence and Terrible Series Endings 006. Aliens, Artificial Intelligence and Terrible Series Endings Welcome back for another Saturday Gigantic! This week Jose Ortiz and Mario Benitez keep it casual with a conversation that touches on artificial intelligence, aliens, terrible endings to out favorite shows and the characters you remember from childhood. 

Please like, subscribe and share. Without you we are nothing but two Ricans speaking in a void.

Shot and Edited by Matt Watson.

]]> Welcome back for another Saturday Gigantic! This week Jose Ortiz and Mario Benitez keep it casual with a conversation that touches on artificial intelligence, aliens, terrible endings to out favorite shows and the characters you remember from childhood. 

Please like, subscribe and share. Without you we are nothing but two Ricans speaking in a void.

Shot and Edited by Matt Watson.

]]> Mario Benitez and Jose Ortiz Buzzsprout-15273027 Sat, 22 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0400 4066 6 full true 005. W/ Sharief Johnson 005. W/ Sharief Johnson Buzzsprout-15251554 Sat, 15 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0400 4562 5 full true 004. The Rican Weekend 004. The Rican Weekend In honor of the Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival this weekend Mario Benitez and Jose Ortiz speak all things Nuyorican. We touch on ideas of  identity, Puerto Rican  pop culture icons and growing up in New York being Boricua.

Shot and Edited by Matt Watson

]]> In honor of the Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival this weekend Mario Benitez and Jose Ortiz speak all things Nuyorican. We touch on ideas of  identity, Puerto Rican  pop culture icons and growing up in New York being Boricua.

Shot and Edited by Matt Watson

]]> Mario Benitez and Jose Ortiz Buzzsprout-15189277 Sat, 08 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0400 1996 4 full true 003. Evil Intentions? 003. Evil Intentions? On this episode Mario Benitez interviews his co host Jose Ortiz about his growing Youtube channel Evil Intentions. Mario asks tough questions about motives of covering these stories, profiting off of tragedy, reactions of families and the perceptions of himself online and in real life.

Evil Intentions
https://www.youtube.com/@EvilIntentions

Shot and Edited -  Matt Watson.

]]> On this episode Mario Benitez interviews his co host Jose Ortiz about his growing Youtube channel Evil Intentions. Mario asks tough questions about motives of covering these stories, profiting off of tragedy, reactions of families and the perceptions of himself online and in real life.

Evil Intentions
https://www.youtube.com/@EvilIntentions

Shot and Edited -  Matt Watson.

]]> Mario Benitez and Jose Ortiz Buzzsprout-15147732 Sat, 01 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0400 2841 3 full true 002. W/ Lee Valentin 002. W/ Lee Valentin On this episode Mario Benitez and Jose Ortiz welcome their first guest Lee Valentin. Lee is a standup comedian, business owner, father and friend who sat with us to discuss the New York Knicks, beefing with people in public and the importance of consistency. 

]]> On this episode Mario Benitez and Jose Ortiz welcome their first guest Lee Valentin. Lee is a standup comedian, business owner, father and friend who sat with us to discuss the New York Knicks, beefing with people in public and the importance of consistency. 

]]> Mario Benitez and Jose Ortiz Buzzsprout-15106511 Sat, 25 May 2024 10:00:00 -0400 4755 2 full true 001. Day One 001. Day One Ease into the minds of Mario Benitez and Jose Ortiz with the first episode of Saturday Gigantic. for the first one we spoke of the Solar storm, karma and how Drake should stick to making Pitbull esq. hits. 

Catch up with the SG team below

Mario Benitez 

Jose Ortiz

Matt Watson - Producer/Editor

]]> Ease into the minds of Mario Benitez and Jose Ortiz with the first episode of Saturday Gigantic. for the first one we spoke of the Solar storm, karma and how Drake should stick to making Pitbull esq. hits. 

Catch up with the SG team below

Mario Benitez 

Jose Ortiz

Matt Watson - Producer/Editor

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