Pop Culture Warrior

TONIGHT on POP CULTURE WARRIOR! Ever wonder what goes into making Superman sound like... SUPERMAN? Tonight we're going behind the music with composer DANIEL FUTCHER! From My Adventures with Superman to The Bad Guys, Monsters at Work, and Netflix's Thrash, Daniel has helped create the sounds behind some incredible worlds. We'll talk about his journey from rock and metal bands to Hollywood, what it...

TONIGHT ON POP CULTURE WARRIOR! From THE WALKING DEAD and THE SHIELD to THE ROOKIE, BEACON 23, and DAMIEN, our guest has helped create some of the most memorable stories on television. Now Glen Mazzara is taking on the world of Netflix's EXTRACTION with his upcoming series MERCENARY, starring Omar Sy! We first caught up with Glen at San Diego Comic-Con, and tonight he's back for a full-length conv...

What happens when the art you make just for fun catches the attention of one of the biggest gaming companies in the world? Tonight on Pop Culture Warrior, CQ sits down LIVE with illustrator and comic book artist Ryan Oakley. Ryan's journey has taken her from studying art while pursuing a future in medicine, to making the decision to bet on herself as a professional artist. Her work has since cross...

Tonight on PCW, we’re joined by the legendary voice of Rogue herself, Lenore Zann! From defining the powerhouse Southern belle in the classic X-Men: The Animated Series to reprising her iconic role in X-Men '97, Lenore shares behind-the-scenes stories from the recording booth, her journey bringing Rogue to life across decades, and what it means to return to such an enduring character. Drop your th...

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 g...

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...

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 a...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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 ci...

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 int...

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...

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...

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...

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 entertainmen...

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, Gar...

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 w...

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 build...

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, tacti...

In this episode of Pop Culture Warrior, CQ sits down with Joshua Rubin (Emmy Award-winning writer across television, video games, and comics) and Jorge Coelhou (artist known for work with Marvel, BOOM!, and Image Comics) to break down their new project, Time Sensitive. They dive into: The origin of Time Sensitive What makes this story different from other comics on the shelf The creative process b...

Con season is officially upon us! Find out where you can meet up with members of the PCW/WTF crew out in the wild!

CQ is joined tonight by special guest cohost, K-mill! They are going to talk all about the star studded weekend they had at AwesomeCon and much more!

Project Hail Mary is easily one of the best movies I've seen in a long time! Must see in theaters, preferably on the biggest screen you can find! Don't miss it!