Pop Culture Warrior

A part of the WTF Nation Radio production family of shows Pop Culture Warrior is a weekly deep dive into the world of pop culture — movies, TV, comics, gaming, collectibles, and the fandoms that live and breathe them. Hosted by CQ, the show blends passionate discussion with smart analysis and candid interviews with actors, creators, and pop culture personalities. No hot-take farming. No fake outrage. Just real conversations about the stuff we love (and sometimes love to argue about). If you care about pop culture beyond the headlines, this is your show.

Pop Culture Warrior is a leisure podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 0 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #251

  PCW : w/ Charles McFall!

  Aug 19, 20262h 24m

  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.

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  Episode #250

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

  Aug 19, 20262h 40m

  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.

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  Episode #249

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

  Aug 10, 20261h 44m

  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.

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  Episode #248

  PCW : Post SDCC + Spiderman: BND discussion

  Aug 10, 20261h 30m

  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.

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  Episode #247

  PCW : w/ special guest, Author Siang Lu!

  Jul 22, 20262h 20m

  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

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