Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado

<p>In this episode we explore Netflix's <em>Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado</em>, about a Puerto Rican TV astrologer who rose from humble beginnings to become a sequin-caped inspiration to millions.</p><br><p>With his distinctive look, aura of mystery — especially about his sexuality — and ability to blend many religious beliefs into a medley of optimism, Walter Mercado gave hope to the hopeless — until an ugly legal dispute yanked him from the air and cost him control of his own carefully cultivated image.</p><br><p><strong>:45: </strong>Our late-night infomercial memories</p><br><p><strong>3:00: </strong>Is the Michael Jordan-approved <em>The Last Dance</em> real journalism? Is Walter Mercado getting the Michael Jordan treatment?</p><br><p><strong>5:45:</strong> "Celebrities nowadays are derivatives of celebrities back in the day."</p><br><p><strong>5:50: </strong>How Walter Mercado was like Michael Jackson and Prince</p><br><p><strong>7:05: </strong>About that psychic phone line...</p><br><p><strong>7:50: </strong>How is Walter Mercado different from a televangelist?</p><br><p><strong>8:50: </strong>"You just can't swindle a swindler"</p><br><p><strong>10:00: </strong>Let's talk about Walter Mercado and his manager's relationship</p><br><p><strong>11:45: </strong>Zodiac signs</p><br><p><strong>12:40:</strong> "What's the difference between a Walter Mercado and a Tony Robbins?"</p><br><p><strong>15:00: </strong>Tim has the same religious beliefs as Walter Mercado: "No one has a monopoly on God"</p><br><p><strong>18:00: </strong>"He had a much better life than most people have"</p><br><p><strong>24:00: </strong>A Billy Dee Williams story (and here's the <a href="https://theundefeated.com/features/billy-dee-williams-star-wars-what-the-hell-is-gender-fluid/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">background on the gender-fluid story</a>)</p><br><p><strong>27:00: </strong>Another excellent<strong> </strong>famous-person story</p><br><p><strong>30:55:</strong> "The only person I ever saw solve raci