Podcast Overview
<p>A part of the WTF Nation Radio production family of shows</p><p><strong>Pop Culture Warrior</strong> 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.</p><p>No hot-take farming. No fake outrage. Just real conversations about the stuff we love (and sometimes love to argue about).</p><p>If you care about pop culture beyond the headlines, this is your show.</p>
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Publishing Since
2/10/2026
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Recent Episodes
August 10, 2026
PCW : w/ Director of The Vale: Origins, Abigale Hing Wen!
<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p>
August 10, 2026
PCW : Post SDCC + Spiderman: BND discussion
<p>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!</p><p>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.</p>
July 22, 2026
PCW : w/ special guest, Author Siang Lu!
<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Live tonight on Pop Culture Warrior!</p><p>📚 Guest: Siang Lu</p><p>📖 Ghost Cities (U.S. Release: August 25)</p><p>🎙 Hosted by Michael "CQ" Carrasquillo</p><p>If you're enjoying the show, be sure to:</p><p>• Like the stream</p><p>• Subscribe to the channel</p><p>• Turn on notifications</p><p>• Join the conversation in chat</p>
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- What is Pop Culture Warrior?
<p>A part of the WTF Nation Radio production family of shows</p><p><strong>Pop Culture Warrior</strong> 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.</p><p>No hot-take farming. No fake outrage. Just real conversations about the stuff we love (and sometimes love to argue about).</p><p>If you care about pop culture beyond the headlines, this is your show.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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