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Pop Culture Warrior

Pop Culture Warrior

by CQ

Leisure TV & Film

PCW : We Survived Dragon Con! The Good, The Bad & The Absolute Chaos!

We’re back from Atlanta, and we have STORIES. Tonight on Pop Culture Warrior, CQ and MadMike are breaking down the entire Dragon Con 2026 adventure. The interviews, the crowds, the costumes, the unexpected moments, what went right, what went wrong, and everything we learned during our first trip into one of the biggest pop culture conventions in the country. No guest tonight. No script. Just two guys trying to unpack several days of absolute nerd-fueled chaos. We’ll talk about what it was like covering Dragon Con as media, some of our favorite moments from the convention, the people we met along the way, behind-the-scenes stories you didn’t see on camera, and whether we’d do it all over again. Spoiler: probably. Join us LIVE, jump into the chat, and tell us what you want to know about Dragon Con. 🎙️ POP CULTURE WARRIOR 📅 Tuesdays ⏰ 8PM ET 📺 LIVE on WTF Nation Radio

PCW : w/ Christian Streaty!

TONIGHT on Pop Culture Warrior... How do you go from being a Star Wars fan to actually WRITING Star Wars? We're going to find out. Joining me LIVE tonight is writer Christian Streaty, whose journey took her from working behind the scenes at Lucasfilm to writing more than a dozen episodes of Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. We'll talk about breaking into the industry, working inside the Star Wars universe, writing for the next generation of fans, her jump to Days of Our Lives, life after Lucasfilm, and a whole lot more. Plus, you KNOW I'm going to make her answer some ridiculous Star Wars questions before I let her escape.

PCW : w/ Adrian Hough!

Tonight on Pop Culture Warrior, we’re joined by veteran actor and voice performer Adrian Hough, the voice of Nightcrawler/Kurt Wagner in X-Men: The Animated Series and X-Men ’97. Adrian has spent more than four decades working across film, television, animation, and video games, with appearances in projects including The Man in the High Castle, The Good Doctor, Virgin River, and more. Gamers may also know him as Haytham Kenway in Assassin’s Creed III, a performance that earned him a BAFTA nomination. We talk about his career across pop culture, returning to Nightcrawler more than 30 years after first playing him, what makes Kurt Wagner such an enduring character, and some of the biggest moments from the latest season of X-Men ’97. WARNING: This interview contains spoilers for X-Men ’97 Season 2. Join CQ and the Pop Culture Warrior crew for another night of movies, TV, gaming, comics, and everything happening across the world of pop culture.

PCW : w/ Charles McFall!

Tonight on Pop Culture Warrior, CQ welcomes Charles McFall, Dragon Con Director, Digital Media Track Director, longtime podcaster, producer, live host, and the self-proclaimed “Rock God of Podcasting.” We’re talking about Dragon Con’s 40th anniversary, the evolution of fandom, podcasting and digital media, creator communities, behind-the-scenes convention life, and what fans can expect when Dragon Con returns to Atlanta this Labor Day weekend. Join us live and bring your questions for Charles. Dragon Con 40 runs September 3–7, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. Subscribe to WTF Nation Radio for more interviews, pop culture coverage, gaming, and live programming.

PCW : w/ Director of Stan Lee: The Final Chapter, Jon Bolerjack!

Pop Culture Warrior is back live. Hour one brings you the latest headlines, hot takes, and major updates shaking up movies, TV, gaming, and comics. In hour two, director Jon Bolerjack joins the show to discuss his new documentary, Stan Lee: The Final Chapter. We break down the creative process, behind-the-scenes stories, and the enduring legacy of a comic icon. Join the Warrior Nation live in the chat and be part of the conversation.

PCW : w/ Director of The Vale: Origins, Abigale Hing Wen!

Pop Culture Warrior is back for Episode 249, and we’re packing the night with everything you love — sharp takes, big laughs, and the latest stories shaking up movies, TV, gaming, and comics. The first hour is your weekly rundown of what’s popping across the fandom universe, from breaking headlines to the deep‑cut updates only PCW digs up. Then in Hour Two, we’re thrilled to welcome two incredible guests from The Vale: Origins: director Abigale Hing Wen and art director John Aoshima. We’ll dive into the creative vision behind the project, the world‑building that drives it, and how this team is bringing a fresh, culturally rich fantasy epic to life. Expect thoughtful insights, behind‑the‑scenes stories, and the kind of conversation you only get on PCW. It’s news, it’s nerd culture, it’s creators doing amazing work — all live, all unfiltered, and all happening tonight. Join the Warrior Nation and be part of the conversation.

PCW : Post SDCC + Spiderman: BND discussion

Tonight on Pop Culture Warrior, we're breaking down everything we experienced at San Diego Comic Con. The highs, the lows, and the absolutely unreal things that you won't believe actually happened! Also, CQ got to see an early screening of Spiderman: Brand New Day, and he's going to give you his honest to god (spoiler free) review of the movie.

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.

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