Soft Launch

Samantha Santos and JC Mendoza
  • 5.0 (20)
  • Comedy
  • Updated Weekly

Join two hilarious comedians turned lovers as they dive deep into all things pop culture, dish out juicy gossip, and share their own personal stories. With wit and humor, this dynamic duo will keep you entertained with their hilarious banter and unique perspectives on the latest news and trends. From celebrity scandals to relationship advice, no topic is off-limits for these two lovebirds. So sit back, relax, and prepare to laugh your way through life with our podcast!

  1. Jul 22

    MAKING WOMEN LISTEN #149

    The World Cup, Argentina, Messi, Spain, Christopher Nolan, and The Odyssey — somehow, Samantha Santos and JC Mendoza manage to connect all of it in one episode. On this episode of Soft Launch, Samantha and JC get into their very different relationships with movies, Christopher Nolan, and the upcoming The Odyssey. JC tries to convince Samantha to take cinema seriously, while Samantha explains why she has absolutely no interest in Christopher Nolan movies — until a gay man recommends The Odyssey and suddenly she's willing to reconsider. The conversation also takes a turn into comedy, fame, sexism, sexual harassment, and how the Me Too movement changed the comedy industry. Then, in Aight So Boom, they discuss the World Cup, Spain vs. Argentina, Lionel Messi, sports fandom, and why people can't seem to enjoy a soccer game without turning it into a political debate. Plus, they look back at the excitement of the World Cup taking over New York City before heading off on vacation. In this episode:• Christopher Nolan and The Odyssey• Why Samantha hates Inception• Getting your partner to watch movies they don't want to see• Comedy, fame, and creepy behavior in the industry• Women in comedy before and after the Me Too movement• Spain vs. Argentina in the World Cup• Lionel Messi and the politics of sports fandom• Why everything online has to become a moral debate• The World Cup taking over New York City• Vacation plans and what's next for Soft Launch 🎧 Listen to Soft Launch wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Samantha Santos: [makemelaughsam]Follow JC Mendoza: [peachfuzzpapi]Follow Soft Launch Podcast: [softlaunchpodcast] If you enjoyed the episode, follow the podcast and leave a rating or review — it helps more people discover Soft Launch.

    MAKING WOMEN LISTEN #149

  2. Jul 15

    DEAR SUMMER #148

    This week on Soft Launch, we're talking about everything that's made this season unforgettable: Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium residency, the Love Island USA Season 8 finale, and why New York City has been buzzing all summer long. We also get personal as Samantha shares why she's heading back to therapy, we laugh through the realities of getting older, obsess over our rescue dog Evie (who has us performing full comedy sets just to get her to eat), and debate whether JC should be allowed to sing his way through the streets of NYC. It's pop culture, relationships, marriage, mental health, reality TV, and the completely unhinged conversations you'd expect from two comedians who happen to be married. New episodes of Soft Launch drop every week. Follow the show and join the conversation.

    DEAR SUMMER #148

  3. Jul 8

    USA All The Way #147

    🇺🇸 USA ALL THE WAY | World Cup Fever, Fourth of July Chaos & Bootleg Jerseys That Changed Our Lives 😂 | Soft Launch Podcast . . The World Cup, Independence Day, and our marriage collide in one of our funniest episodes yet as we celebrate America's 250th birthday, debate Fourth of July traditions, and accidentally become obsessed with bootleg USA jerseys. From rooftop fireworks to relationship chaos and World Cup fever, this episode of Soft Launch proves that nothing brings people together quite like the Fourth of July... and questionable street vendors. . . This week on Soft Launch, Samantha and JC recap their unforgettable Fourth of July weekend, including rooftop fireworks, edible-fueled adventures, hilarious relationship moments, and the bootleg USA soccer jerseys that unexpectedly converted them into full-blown World Cup fans. They dive into why the United States Men's National Team has them emotionally invested, share stories from family gatherings, and react to one of the wildest engagement stories on the internet. If you love comedy podcasts, New York stories, sports culture, relationships, and unfiltered conversations, this episode is for you. . . ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Welcome Back & Happy 250th Birthday, America 01:00 – One Thing About We: Fourth of July Weekend Recap Begins 05:06 – Edibles, Brunch & Becoming Day Drinkers 07:22 – The Bootleg USA Jersey That Changed Everything 16:10 – Fourth of July Rooftop Fireworks in NYC 16:38 – Samantha's Family BBQ & Teaching Her Niece to Swim 25:05 – World Cup Fever Takes Over the Podcast 27:39 – Watching the World Cup in Spanish is Elite Entertainment 41:28 – Aight So Boom: Empire State Building Proposal Goes Viral 46:45 – Is Fancy Rice Pudding Actually Worth It? 52:35 – Random Questions, Marriage Banter & Relationship Chaos 59:00 – Final Thoughts & Outro

    USA All The Way #147

  4. Jun 24

    MATERNAL INSTINCT #146

    Join the Softies as they talk the New York Knicks Championship Parade, the Maternal Instinct documentary on Netflix, and Orgasm Inc !! . . Shirts by @donwuan06 check out his Instagram! . . NYC Come see us do standup comedy Sunday 6/28 at New York Comedy club! Link here: https://newyorkcomedyclub.com/events/in-rhythm-comedy-ft-andre-kim-farzin-moradi-eva-evans-jc-mendoza-samantha-santos

    MATERNAL INSTINCT #146

  5. Jun 17

    KNICKS IN 5 #145

    THE NEW YORK KNICKS ARE YOUR 2026 NBA CHAMPIONS!!!! JOIN US AS WE DISCUSS IT FOR AN HOUR LOL...Come see us do standup comedy Sunday 6/28 8pm at New York Comedy Club! Tickets here: https://newyorkcomedyclub.com/events/in-rhythm-comedy-ft-andre-kim-farzin-moradi-eva-evans-jc-mendoza-samantha-santos

    KNICKS IN 5 #145

  6. Jun 10

    ACTIVATED #144

    The Knicks are in the playoffs, Love Island is back, and our emotional stability is hanging on by a thread. This week on Soft Launch, Samantha and JC dive into the chaos of watching sports with your wife during a historic Knicks playoff run, navigating watch parties, playoff superstitions, and the very real effects of mamba mentality on millennial men. We break down why the Knicks in playoffs have completely consumed our lives and whether any of us are handling it in a healthy way. We also react to Jennifer Lopez's viral Subway Takes appearance and her hot take about what makes someone a true New Yorker, plus discuss why the internet seems determined to be mad at JLO no matter what she says. And with Love Island USA officially back, we're talking about watching reality TV with your partner, how we'd react inside the villa, relationship dynamics, crash outs, bombshells, and whether a happy relationship could actually survive Love Island. If you love comedy podcasts, New York sports, reality TV, pop culture, relationship conversations, and listening to a married couple spiral together in real time, this episode is for you.

    ACTIVATED #144

  7. Jun 3

    Kicked Off Love Island #143

    Join the Softies as they talk Love Island drama, controversial transgressions, and JC's movie premiere!!! . . Join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus content at www.patreon.com/softlaunch . . Come see us do standup comedy in NYC on Sunday June 28th at 8pm! Ticket info here: https://newyorkcomedyclub.com/events/in-rhythm-comedy-ft-andre-kim-farzin-moradi-eva-evans-jc-mendoza-samantha-santos

    Kicked Off Love Island #143

  8. May 27

    SUCK MY KNICKS #142

    Join the Softies as they talk the New York Knicks run to the NBA finals, the National Inquirer, & the Michael Jackson Movie!

    SUCK MY KNICKS #142
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Join two hilarious comedians turned lovers as they dive deep into all things pop culture, dish out juicy gossip, and share their own personal stories. With wit and humor, this dynamic duo will keep you entertained with their hilarious banter and unique perspectives on the latest news and trends. From celebrity scandals to relationship advice, no topic is off-limits for these two lovebirds. So sit back, relax, and prepare to laugh your way through life with our podcast!

Information

  • Creator
    Samantha Santos and JC Mendoza
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    161
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Samantha Santos and JC Mendoza
  • Show Website
    Soft Launch

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