Pop Culture Warrior

Pop Culture Warrior

di CQ
PCW : w/ special guest, Author Siang Lu!
Tonight on Pop Culture Warrior, we're joined by award-winning author Siang Lu to discuss his acclaimed new novel Ghost Cities, arriving in the U.S. this August with an exclusive early release at San Diego Comic-Con. We'll dive into the inspiration behind one of the year's most talked-about novels, blending mythology, satire, identity, filmmaking, and the surreal world of China's real-life ghost cities. We'll also talk about the long road from hundreds of rejections to winning Australia's most prestigious literary award, what it's like writing across cultures, and why this story has already captured readers around the world. Whether you're a fan of speculative fiction, great storytelling, or just love hearing from creative minds, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Live tonight on Pop Culture Warrior! 📚 Guest: Siang Lu 📖 Ghost Cities (U.S. Release: August 25) 🎙 Hosted by Michael "CQ" Carrasquillo If you're enjoying the show, be sure to: • Like the stream • Subscribe to the channel • Turn on notifications • Join the conversation in chat
PCW : w/ special guest, Anthony "Citric" Campos!
Tonight on Pop Culture Warrior, actor, comedian, and musician Anthony “Citric” Campos joins CQ for a live conversation about his role as Emilio in Hulu’s highly anticipated revival of King of the Hill. Anthony returns to the world of Arlen bringing his voice, likeness, personality, and East LA authenticity to Emilio, Bobby Hill’s sous-chef, trusted friend, and mentor. We’ll talk about stepping into one of television’s most beloved animated worlds, working with Mike Judge and the King of the Hill creative team, the evolution of Bobby Hill, and what longtime fans can expect from the new season. Anthony will also share stories from his career, including his breakout role in Idiocracy, working alongside George Lopez on Lopez, his appearances in Silicon Valley and Harsh Times, his early years in the East Los Angeles music scene, and the personal journey that took him from Boyle Heights to Hollywood. Join us live, ask your questions in the chat, and help us welcome Anthony “Citric” Campos to Pop Culture Warrior! King of the Hill premieres July 20 on Hulu. Pop Culture Warrior airs live every Tuesday on WTF Nation Radio. Subscribe, like, and share the stream so you never miss an interview.
PCW : w/ special guest, Allen Ling!
Tonight on Pop Culture Warrior, CQ sits down with Allen Ling, the actor, writer, producer, singer-songwriter, and publisher behind GenSeven Creations. We talk about building original stories across comics, music, film, and publishing, including the world of Genesis II, the challenge of creating new IP from scratch, turning songs into cinematic music videos, and what it takes to keep creating when you refuse to stay in one lane. From graphic novels to award-winning music films, Allen Ling brings a creator’s mindset, a producer’s discipline, and a storyteller’s imagination to everything he builds. Join us for a conversation about comics, collaboration, music, movies, independent publishing, and the grind behind making original art happen. Follow Pop Culture Warrior for more interviews, pop culture news, convention coverage, and creator conversations.
PCW : Summer has officially begun!
Welcome to Pop Culture Warrior LIVE! Tonight we're breaking down the biggest stories in pop culture from the past month and talking about what they actually mean for fans. Topics include: • DC Studios' massive new Batman animation announcements • Xbox's plan to turn its biggest gaming franchises into the next blockbuster movies and TV shows • House of the Dragon Season 3 • Supergirl and the future of the new DC Universe • Hollywood's growing obsession with nostalgia • The biggest movies, TV shows, comics, gaming news, and surprises from June 2026 Join the conversation live in chat. We want to hear your hot takes, favorite fandoms, and predictions for what's coming next. Subscribe for weekly discussions covering movies, television, comics, gaming, collectibles, conventions, celebrity interviews, and everything happening in the world of pop culture. New episodes of Pop Culture Warrior stream live every Tuesday at 8 PM Eastern, exclusively on WTF Nation Radio.
PCW : Disclosure day... and other stuff
Tonight on Pop Culture Warrior, CQ and the crew dive headfirst into the biggest headlines in movies, TV, gaming, comics, collectibles, and whatever other nerdy rabbit holes the conversation leads us down. We'll break down the latest news, react to recent announcements, debate the hot topics everyone is talking about, and probably get distracted by something ridiculous along the way. Got an opinion? Drop into the chat and join the conversation live. Whether you're into superheroes, sci-fi, gaming, toys, anime, wrestling, or just love talking pop culture, there's a seat waiting for you.
PCW : w/ Adam Tierny
Tonight on Pop Culture Warrior, CQ is filling you in on all the happenings of the last two weeks. Traveling the country, making content, and of course getting an early look at Masters of the Universe! Then join us in the second hour as CQ sits down with writer, director, and creator Adam Tierney! Adam has spent years crafting stories across some of the biggest franchises in gaming and entertainment, including Silent Hill, Aliens, Batman, Transformers, X-Men, Justice League, River City Girls, and Teen Titans Go! He's also the writer behind the recent IDW hit Romeo & Juliet & Godzilla and is now bringing fans his first original graphic novel, 13 Demons Dead. We discuss Adam's journey through video games, television, books, and comics, the challenges of writing for iconic franchises, his love of horror storytelling, and the creation of 13 Demons Dead, a manga-inspired supernatural adventure that follows a teenage girl who has one year to hunt down thirteen ancient demons before they return stronger than ever. If you're a fan of horror, comics, video games, Godzilla, or great storytelling, this is an interview you won't want to miss. Topics Include: • 13 Demons Dead • River City Girls • Silent Hill • Aliens • Batman • Transformers • X-Men • Teen Titans Go! • Romeo & Juliet & Godzilla • Horror Writing • Comic Book Creation • Video Game Storytelling
PCW : w/ Gary Sinise
Tonight on Pop Culture Warrior, CQ sits down with legendary actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise for an in-depth conversation about his incredible career, the lasting impact of Lt. Dan from Forrest Gump, and the real-world mission that grew from it. From iconic films like Apollo 13, Ransom, and Of Mice and Men to years portraying military members, law enforcement officers, and leaders on screen, Gary reflects on the roles that shaped his career and connected so deeply with veterans and audiences around the world. The conversation also dives into the incredible work being done through the Gary Sinise Foundation, supporting veterans, active-duty service members, first responders, and their families through programs focused on healing, mobility, mental wellness, and community support. We also discuss the annual National Memorial Day Concert and why preserving the true meaning of Memorial Day matters now more than ever. If you enjoy meaningful conversations about film, service, resilience, and legacy, this is an episode you do not want to miss.
PCW : w/ Rich Talarico!
Tonight on Pop Culture Warrior, we’re bringing the funny. Our guest is Rich Talarico, Peabody Award-winning writer and producer, four-time Emmy nominee, and one of the creative minds behind Key & Peele, including the legendary Substitute Teacher sketch that gave the world “A-A-Ron.” But that’s just the start. Rich has worked with The Second City, Saturday Night Live, MADtv, and more. Tonight we’re talking comedy writing, stand-up, Hollywood, breaking into the business, what makes a sketch hit, and his fight to protect creators from corporate piracy. If you’ve ever laughed at great sketch comedy or wondered how the comedy machine really works, this one is for you. Make sure you’re following so you don’t miss it. We go live, we keep it real, and we don’t do boring interviews.
PCW : w/ Author Leo Baker!
Tonight on Pop Culture Warrior… We’re sitting down with author Leo Baker to talk about the grind behind the stories, the reality of making it as a writer, and his brand new book Red Rovers 👀 This isn’t just a “tell me about your book” interview either… We’re getting into: How he broke into the writing world What separates writers who make it vs the ones who don’t The creative process behind building a story that actually sticks And why Red Rovers might be the one you don’t want to sleep on If you’re into books, storytelling, or just want a real behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create something from nothing… this one’s for you. 📅 Tonight ⏰ 8PM ET 📍 Live on WTF Nation Radio / Pop Culture Warrior Make sure you’re following so you don’t miss it. We go live, we keep it real, and we don’t do boring interviews.
PCW : w/ Nathan Edmondson!
Tonight on Pop Culture Warrior: We’re sitting down with comic book writer and Author Nathan Edmondson — the mind behind The Punisher, Black Widow, and the military-inspired series The Activity. We’re talking comics, realism, what it takes to bring grounded storytelling to larger-than-life characters… and how that all led into his latest novel The Master. If you’re into comics that feel real, tactical, and hit a little harder than the rest… this is one you don’t want to miss.
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