RoleSenior Staff Writer
LocationNashville, Tennessee, USA
ExpertiseFilm and TV, Entertainment, Podcasting, Stand Up Comedy, Reality TV
Contribution620 articles published since January 2022

Ricky Valero

Ricky Valero joined Ready Steady Cut in January 2022 as a Senior Staff Writer. A recognized movie critic, Ricky has been writing about films for almost a decade. Before entering the film industry, he was a professional wrestler for seven years. Since joining the industry, he has covered numerous movie festivals, including the Sundance Film Festival, AFI Fest, and SXSW Festival.

He is a member of several critic groups, including the prestigious Critics Choice Association. He’s an avid lover of stand-up comedy and deeply loves reality TV shows. Ricky is also a regular film critic for Hidden Remote and Music City Drive-In.

In addition to covering Film and TV, Ricky hosts the Love In Reality Podcast, which discusses Netflix’s Love is Blind and interviews the contestants. He also hosts the Popcorn People Podcast.

Ricky has a natural flair for interviewing well-respected, famous people in the industry. His interviews include Academy Award winners J.K. Simmons and Florian Zeller, along with Johnny Knoxville, Zachary Levi, and Jack Dylan Grazer, which he posts on his YouTube Channel.

Articles by Ricky Valero

Bel-Air Season 2 Episode 3 Recap – why is Carlton unable to do the speech at the protest?

March 9 2023

We recap the Peacock series Bel-Air Season 2 Episode 3, which contains spoilers. The first two episodes of Bel-Air Season 2 set up some storylines...

School Spirits Season 1 Episode 1 Recap – why did Xavier take Maddie’s phone?

March 9 2023

School Spirits is a drama based on a teen stuck in the afterlife who decides to investigate her disappearance with a group of people who...

School Spirits Season 1 Review – a crafty drama that keeps you guessing

March 6 2023

School Spirits is an eight-episode drama series on Paramount+ based on a book. The story follows a teenager stuck in the afterlife, trying to figure...

The Last of Us Season 1 Episode 8 Recap – who are David and James?

March 6 2023

We recap the HBO series The Last of Us Season 1 Episode 8, “When We Are in Need,” which contains spoilers. In The Last of...

Chris Rock: Selective Outrage Review – a pure masterpiece

March 5 2023

We review the Live Netflix Stand-up Special Chris Rock: Selective Outrage, which aired on March 4th, 2023.  Chris Rock’s first comedy special aired on HBO...

Wolf Pack Season 1 Episodes 6-8 Recap – Who dies in “After Party”?

March 2 2023

Wolf Pack Season 1 Episode 6 picks up right where the previous chapter left off, where the kids are freaking out over what was in...

Bel-Air Season 2 Episode 2 Recap – why was Ms. Hughes fired from the school?

March 2 2023

We recap the Peacock series Bel-Air Season 2 Episode 2, which contains spoilers. Bel-Air Season 2 picked up where season one left off, with Will...

‘A Whole Lifetime with Jamie Demetriou’ Review – An Absolute Bore

February 28 2023

Jamie Demetriou is mainly known for his role on the Prime Video hit series Fleabag. However, Demetriou, from the London area, has been telling jokes...

‘The Last of Us’ Season 1, Episode 7 Recap – Who Is Riley?

February 27 2023

In The Last of Us Season 1 Episode 6, Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Tommy are finally reunited, leading to serious conversations about what happened between the...

‘Wolf Pack’ Season 1, Episode 5 Recap – Who Is Cyrus?

February 23 2023

Wolf Pack Season 1, Episode 5 starts with a younger Garrett and Harlan, and Garrett is attempting to help Harlan by using his wolf-like instincts...

‘Bel-Air’ Season 2, Episode 1 Recap – Does Will Move Back Into the Banks House?

February 23 2023

Bel-Air Season 2, Episode 1 opens with Will having a dream that he was in a King’s chair with a crown. While waiting for his...

‘Bel-Air’ Season 2 Review – Olly Sholotan Takes Over Bel-Air

February 22 2023

Bel-Air Season 2 follows the journey of Will as someone new steps into the picture, causing him to question many things since he has come...

‘Kathleen Madigan: Hunting Bigfoot’ Review – An Overall Strong Comedy Special

February 21 2023

Kathleen Madigan has been performing stand-up for over 20 years. She has been on every late-night talk show, had her own HBO special, and even...

‘Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal’ Season 1 Review – A Devastating Story

February 20 2023

True crime junkies unite as Netflix dives deep into the Murdaugh Family with the three-part docuseries Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal. The Murdaughs were South...

‘The Last of Us’ Season 1, Episode 6 Recap – Who are Tommy and Maria?

February 20 2023

“Three months” later splashes across the screen, introducing a dreary, snowy day where we see a man returning to this little barn with some animals...

‘Wolf Pack’ Season 1, Episode 4 Recap – Who Dies In “Fear and Pain”?

February 16 2023

In Episode 4 of Wolf Pack, things started to come together with finding out some pivotal pieces on who the mystery voice is on the...

‘Jim Jefferies: High n’ Dry’ Review – A Knockout By the Comedy Legend

February 14 2023

Jim Jefferies is a stand-up comedian who has dabbled in the world of acting and late-night talk show hosting. He has released nine stand-up comedy...

‘Make or Break’ Season 2 Review – An Adrenaline Filled Party Wave

February 14 2023

The Apple TV+ reality series Make or Break returns for the show’s second season. Throughout the eight-episode docuseries, we follow surfers from across the globe...

‘Perfect Match’ Review – A Backstabbing Dating Reality Show

February 14 2023

Hardcore reality dating junkies reunite as we have Perfect Match from Netflix. The series brings together some of our favorite reality stars of the past...

‘Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne’ Season 1 Review – A Brilliantly Laid-Out Docuseries

February 13 2023

Planet Sex with Cara Delevingne explores the idea of human sexuality, examining issues including relationships, sex appeal, and the popularity of pornography. Cara Delevingne hosts...