Pop Culture Planet

A new year, a new season of the Pop Culture Planet podcast! We kick off season 5 with everyone’s favorite Disney mom Maria Canals-Barrera as she talks with host Kristen Maldonado about the impact of Wizards of Waverly Place and returning to the role of Theresa Russo for Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. ► LET'S BE FRIENDS Website: http://www.popcultureplanet.net Merchandise: http://www.teespring.c...

In a new episode of the Pop Culture Planet podcast, Heather Hemmens joins Kristen Maldonado to talk Hellcats, Roswell NM, AND her new movie Christmas Under The Lights (out tonight on Hallmark Channel!!) ► LET'S BE FRIENDS Website: http://www.popcultureplanet.net Merchandise: http://www.teespring.com/stores/kaymaldo Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critics/kristen-maldonado/movies Tw...

In a new episode of Pop Culture Planet, Ser'Darius Blain joins Kristen Maldonado to talk about joining the Hallmark Channel world and how the Jumanji franchise impacted his life. ► LET'S BE FRIENDS Website: http://www.popcultureplanet.net Merchandise: http://www.teespring.com/stores/kaymaldo Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critics/kristen-maldonado/movies Twitter: http://www.twitte...

In a new episode of Pop Culture Planet, Jennifer Esposito joins Kristen Maldonado to talk about her directorial debut with Fresh Kills, being underestimated as a woman in Hollywood, and the original ending to her film. ► LET'S BE FRIENDS Website: http://www.popcultureplanet.net Merchandise: http://www.teespring.com/stores/kaymaldo Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critics/kristen...

Frankie Rodriguez joins Kristen Maldonado on the Pop Culture Planet podcast to talk High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, his upcoming show Chad Powers, and creating his own nail polish brand with Freeland. ► LET'S BE FRIENDS Website: http://www.popcultureplanet.net Merchandise: http://www.teespring.com/stores/kaymaldo Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critics/kristen-mal...

Happy Pride Month! Queer and non-binary actor Ari Notartomaso joins Kristen Maldonado on the Pop Culture Planet podcast to talk Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, theater kid dreams, and the power in representation for young people. ► SUPPORT POP CULTURE PLANET Website: http://www.popcultureplanet.net Podcast: https://anchor.fm/kristen-maldonado Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AtF9ZNmui1cUeO...

We're back!!! Isabella Gomez joins Kristen Maldonado on the season 4 premiere of the Pop Culture Planet podcast. We talk One Day At A Time, her new film Royal Rendezvous, the Latina community in Hollywood, and more. ► SUPPORT POP CULTURE PLANET Website: http://www.popcultureplanet.net Podcast: https://anchor.fm/kristen-maldonado Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AtF9ZNmui1cUeOQU0VZ2j Ap...

Rahul Kohli joins Kristen Maldonado on Pop Culture Planet to talk about his new existential project Next Exit, his experience working with the rising stars of The Midnight Club, the pressures of trying to represent for everyone, and why he loves working with Mike Flanagan. ► SUPPORT POP CULTURE PLANET Website: http://www.popcultureplanet.net Podcast: https://anchor.fm/kristen-maldonado Spotify: ht...

Claudia Forestieri and Olivia Goncalves join Kristen Maldonado on Pop Culture Planet to talk about Gordita Chronicles and the lack of support when it comes to Latino-led shows.  ► SUPPORT POP CULTURE PLANET  Website: http://www.popcultureplanet.net  Podcast: https://anchor.fm/kristen-maldonado  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AtF9ZNmui1cUeOQU0VZ2j  Apple Podcasts:...

Raymond Ablack joins Kristen Maldonado on Pop Culture Planet to talk about the comedy in Love In The Villa, that cowboy scene in Maid, Ginny & Georgia, and the return of Degrassi. ► SUPPORT POP CULTURE PLANET Website: http://www.popcultureplanet.net Podcast: https://anchor.fm/kristen-maldonado Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AtF9ZNmui1cUeOQU0VZ2j Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple....

Jordan Donica joins Kristen Maldonado on Pop Culture Planet to talk about Charmed, Phantom of the Opera, and the balance of stage and screen. ► SUPPORT POP CULTURE PLANET Website: http://www.popcultureplanet.net Podcast: https://anchor.fm/kristen-maldonado Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AtF9ZNmui1cUeOQU0VZ2j Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-planet/id152582...

Jessica Marie Garcia joins Kristen Maldonado on a brand new episode of Pop Culture Planet to talk about the need for Latinos to support each other, standing up for what you believe in, and the families she built working on Liv and Maddie and On My Block. ► SUPPORT POP CULTURE PLANET Website: http://www.popcultureplanet.net Podcast: https://anchor.fm/kristen-maldonado Spotify: https://open.spotify....

Charmed season 4 showrunner Joey Falco joins Kristen Maldonado on a brand new episode of Pop Culture Planet to talk all things Charmed. He talks about what it was like going from writer to showrunner over the course of four seasons, lost storylines, new directions, and answers your questions -- plus he gives details on where the show would've gone in a fifth season. ► SUPPORT POP CULTURE PLANET We...

The brilliant Jorge R. Gutierrez — a Mexican animator, writer, director, and voice actor best known for El Tigre: The Adventures Of Manny Rivera, The Book Of Life, and Maya and the Three — joins Kristen Maldonado on a brand new episode of Pop Culture Planet. He talks about finding the freedom to pursue animation despite not feeling represented, the future of Hollywood, how his autism diagnosis inf...

Pop Culture Planet returns for season 3 with a packed house as the cast of HBO Max's The Garcias join host Kristen Maldonado. The cast looks back on The Brothers Garcia, breaking down Latino stereotypes, and their favorite Easter eggs in the new series. The Garcias hits HBO Max on April 14. ► SUPPORT POP CULTURE PLANET Website: http://www.popcultureplanet.net Podcast: https://anchor.fm/kristen-mal...

Jake Epstein joins Kristen Maldonado on the Pop Culture Planet season 2 finale to look back at 20 years of Degrassi: The Next Generation. He opens up about playing Craig Manning, his audition with Pat Mastroianni, how much he hated Craig's cheating storyline, Jay and Silent Bob, his musical theatre career, his upcoming role in The Umbrella Academy, and so much more. ► LISTEN TO POP CULTURE PLANET...

Showrunner Gloria Calderón Kellett joins Kristen Maldonado on Pop Culture Planet to talk about her new Amazon show With Love, One Day At A Time, and her goal to tell stories that embrace the joy within underrepresented groups. ► LISTEN TO POP CULTURE PLANET Shop: https://www.teespring.com/stores/kaymaldo Anchor: https://anchor.fm/kristen-maldonado Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AtF9ZNmui1...

Emilio Rivera joins Kristen Maldonado on Pop Culture Planet to talk about his career, including Mayans MC, On My Block, Flaming Hot, and the range in Latino stories.  ► LISTEN TO POP CULTURE PLANET  Shop: https://www.teespring.com/stores/kaymaldo  Anchor: https://anchor.fm/kristen-maldonado  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AtF9ZNmui1cUeOQU0VZ2j  Apple Podcasts: htt...

Frankie J. Grande and Hector Navarro join Kristen Maldonado on Pop Culture Planet to talk about their new Nickelodeon podcast SpongeBob BingePants and the phenomenon that is SpongeBob. You can catch episodes of their podcast beginning October 7 on iHeartRadio. ► LISTEN TO POP CULTURE PLANET Shop: https://www.teespring.com/stores/kaymaldo Anchor: https://anchor.fm/kristen-maldonado Spotify: https:/...

Mayans M.C. co-producer Debra Moore Muñoz joins Kristen Maldonado on Pop Culture Planet to talk about her Latino identity, why we're still so underrepresented in Hollywood, and more. ► LISTEN TO POP CULTURE PLANET Shop: https://www.teespring.com/stores/kaymaldo Anchor: https://anchor.fm/kristen-maldonado Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AtF9ZNmui1cUeOQU0VZ2j Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts...

Rahul Kohli and Michael Trucco join Kristen Maldonado on Pop Culture Planet to talk about being the Muslim hero, blind faith, religion, angels, Easter eggs, and so much more in Mike Flanagan's Midnight Mass. ► LISTEN TO POP CULTURE PLANET Shop: https://www.teespring.com/stores/kaymaldo Anchor: https://anchor.fm/kristen-maldonado Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AtF9ZNmui1cUeOQU0VZ2j Apple P...

Danny Pino joins Kristen Maldonado on Pop Culture Planet to talk about Dear Evan Hansen, Mayans MC, the craft of acting, and the duality within Latinx representation. ► LISTEN TO POP CULTURE PLANET Shop: https://www.teespring.com/stores/kaymaldo Anchor: https://anchor.fm/kristen-maldonado Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AtF9ZNmui1cUeOQU0VZ2j Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/po...

Harvey Guillén joins Kristen Maldonado on Pop Culture Planet to talk about What We Do In The Shadows, the hustle we learn from our Latino moms, and more. ► LISTEN TO POP CULTURE PLANET Shop: https://www.teespring.com/stores/kaymaldo Anchor: https://anchor.fm/kristen-maldonado Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AtF9ZNmui1cUeOQU0VZ2j Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-cul...

The cast and creatives of Broadway's Come From Away join Kristen Maldonado on Pop Culture Planet to talk about bringing the show into homes through AppleTV+ and healing through community. ► LISTEN TO POP CULTURE PLANET Shop: https://www.teespring.com/stores/kaymaldo Anchor: https://anchor.fm/kristen-maldonado Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AtF9ZNmui1cUeOQU0VZ2j Apple Podcasts: https://pod...

Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Kourtney Kang join Kristen Maldonado on Pop Culture Planet to talk bringing Doogie Howser to a new generation and the power of representation in Doogie Kameāloha M.D. ► LISTEN TO POP CULTURE PLANET Shop: https://www.teespring.com/stores/kaymaldo Anchor: https://anchor.fm/kristen-maldonado Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AtF9ZNmui1cUeOQU0VZ2j Apple Podcasts: https:/...