Pop Culture Planet

Rodney L. Jones III joins Kristen Maldonado on Pop Culture Planet to talk Candyman, Fargo, and his dream film adaptation. ► 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-culture-planet/id1525827008 RadioPu...

Kelsey Egan joins Kristen Maldonado on Pop Culture Planet to talk about directing Glasshouse, which made its debut at Fantasia Film Festival 2021, and the incredibly complex and intricate themes of ritual, family, and memory. ► LISTEN TO POP CULTURE PLANET Shop: https://www.teespring.com/stores/kaymaldo Anchor: https://anchor.fm/kristen-maldonado Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AtF9ZNmui1c...

Manjari Makijany joins Kristen Maldonado on Pop Culture Planet to talk about the new Disney Channel Original Movie Spin, her Netflix film Skater Girl, and telling strong, relatable female 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: ht...

Quiara Alegría Hudes joins Kristen Maldonado on Pop Culture Planet to talk about writing Vivo, including her incredible partnership with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Gabi's strong sense of character.  ► LISTEN TO POP CULTURE PLANET  Shop: https://www.teespring.com/stores/kaymaldo  Anchor: https://anchor.fm/kristen-maldonado  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AtF9ZNmui1cUeOQU0VZ...

Benjamin Norris joins Kristen Maldonado on Pop Culture Planet to talk about what Trent's up to in Never Have I Ever season 2, working with Mindy Kaling, Superstore, and his comedy inspirations. ► 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...

Tessa Smith of Mama’s Geeky and Leo Rydel of Geekly Goods join Kristen Maldonado on Pop Culture Planet to talk about Disney+, Netflix, and the future of streaming and media consumption.  ► 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...

Lili Haydn and Ben Bromfield, the composing duo behind the music of Netflix's Ginny and Georgia, join Kristen Maldonado on Pop Culture Planet to talk about exploring vulnerable female stories through music, hidden Easter eggs, and their favorite Ginny and Georgia scenes. ► LISTEN TO POP CULTURE PLANET Shop: https://www.teespring.com/stores/kaymaldo Anchor: https://anchor.fm/kristen-maldonado Spoti...

Writer and producer George Northy joins Kristen Maldonado on Pop Culture Planet to talk writing GBF, telling the groundbreaking intersex storyline on MTV's Faking It, the Medusa episode of Charmed, and writing authentic LGBTQ+ 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/7A...

Philip Klein joins Kristen Maldonado on Pop Culture Planet to discuss composing Netflix's Wish Dragon. ► 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-culture-planet/id1525827008 RadioPublic: https://radio...

Blake Lee joins Kristen Maldonado on Pop Culture Planet to discuss bringing dark storylines to life without glamorizing them in Freeform's Cruel Summer, filming with Olivia Holt, and Chiara Aurelia's on-set pranks. ► 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...

Cassandra Jabola and Jeff Boyette join Kristen Maldonado on Pop Culture Planet to talk about working on the Sundance documentary Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir. ► 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-...

Kristian Mercado Figueroa joins Kristen Maldonado on Pop Culture Planet to talk about making his award-winning SXSW short Nuevo Rico, telling our own stories, and exploring Latino culture through Reggaeton. ► 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 Po...

In an in-depth Pop Culture Planet conversation with the legendary Dante Basco, he talks about making his directorial debut with The Fabulous Filipino Brothers at SXSW, his mentor the late Mako, and uplifting Asian American creatives and stories. ► LISTEN TO POP CULTURE PLANET Shop: https://www.teespring.com/stores/kaymaldo Anchor: https://anchor.fm/kristen-maldonado Spotify: https://open.spotify.c...

In an in-depth Pop Culture Planet conversation with Kayla Yumi Lewis and Luke Salin they talk about their pilot Parked In America premiering at SXSW, their relationships with their Asian American identities, 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/7AtF9ZNmui1cUe...

Kristen Maldonado is joined by Kay-B, Courtney Howard, and Rachel Wagner of Rachel's Reviews for the season 2 premiere of Pop Culture Planet to discuss being a woman in criticism. ► 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.ap...

In an in-depth Pop Culture Planet conversation with Haskiri Valezquez, she talks about playing the ambitious Daisy in Saved By The Bell, bringing her Latinx heritage to her role, finding body positivity through representation, and more. ► LISTEN TO POP CULTURE PLANET Anchor: https://anchor.fm/kristen-maldonado Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AtF9ZNmui1cUeOQU0VZ2j Apple Podcasts: https://po...

This week on Pop Culture Planet, Kristen Maldonado is joined by Kay-B, Austin Burke, and Rachel Wagner of Rachel's Reviews for the season 1 finale to discuss the magic of holiday movies. Season 2 will return in 2021. Catch new episodes every Thursday at 6:30pm EST to watch a live video version of Pop Culture Planet on my channel youtube.com/kaymaldo and join in on the conversation in real time. La...

This week on Pop Culture Planet, Kristen Maldonado is joined by Paul of Heavy Spoilers to discuss explainers and exploring TV and film on a deeper level. Catch new episodes every Thursday at 6:30pm EST to watch a live video version of Pop Culture Planet on my channel youtube.com/kaymaldo and join in on the conversation in real time. Later, you’ll find an audio version on your favorite podcast list...

In an in-depth Pop Culture Planet conversation with Troy Iwata, we explore his roles in Netflix's Dash and Lily and being on Broadway in Be More Chill, Japanese and LGBTQ+ representation, and his experience as a mixed race actor in the industry. ► LISTEN TO POP CULTURE PLANET Anchor: https://anchor.fm/kristen-maldonado Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AtF9ZNmui1cUeOQU0VZ2j Apple Podcasts: h...

This week on Pop Culture Planet, Kristen Maldonado is joined by Rachel Wagner of Rachel's Reviews and Ronald Smith to talk about the power of animation. Catch new episodes every Thursday at 6:30pm EST to watch a live video version of Pop Culture Planet on my channel youtube.com/kaymaldo and join in on the conversation in real time. Later, you’ll find an audio version on your favorite podcast liste...

In an in-depth Pop Culture Planet conversation with Zoey Luna, we explore her resume including Pose and The Craft: Legacy, telling authentic Latinx and LGBTQ+ stories,  activism, and how she embraces magic in her everyday life. ► LISTEN TO POP CULTURE PLANET Anchor: https://anchor.fm/kristen-maldonado Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AtF9ZNmui1cUeOQU0VZ2j Apple Podcasts: https://podcas...

This week on Pop Culture Planet, Kristen Maldonado is joined by Steph Cozza of Aggressive Comix and Amy Cassandra Martinez to talk about final girls in horror. Catch new episodes every Thursday at 6:30pm EST to watch a live video version of Pop Culture Planet on my channel youtube.com/kaymaldo and join in on the conversation in real time. Later, you’ll find an audio version on your favorite podcas...

This week on Pop Culture Planet, Kristen Maldonado is joined by Cris Parker of 3C Films and Dave Lee of Dave Lee Down Under to talk about the legacy of the iconic trilogy Back To The Future. Catch new episodes every Thursday at 6:30pm EST to watch a live video version of Pop Culture Planet on my channel youtube.com/kaymaldo and join in on the conversation in real time. Later, you’ll find an audio...

This week on Pop Culture Planet, Kristen Maldonado is joined by Ashleigh Burnell of The Movie Oracle and Yael Tygiel to talk about the spooky nostalgia of October and our favorite childhood Halloween movies and TV shows. Catch new episodes every Thursday at 6:30pm EST to watch a live video version of Pop Culture Planet on my channel youtube.com/kaymaldo and join in on the conversation in real time...

In an in-depth Pop Culture Planet conversation with Noemí Gonzalez, we explore her impressive acting resume including East Los High and The Tax Collector, telling Latinx stories, and her upcoming role as Suzette Quintanilla in Netflix's Selena series. ► LISTEN TO POP CULTURE PLANET Anchor: https://anchor.fm/kristen-maldonado Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AtF9ZNmui1cUeOQU0VZ2j Apple Podca...