Pop Culture Warrior

PCW : Disclosure day... and other stuff

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? Drop into the chat and join the conversation live. Whether you're into superheroes, sci-fi, gaming, toys, anime, wrestling, or just love talking pop culture, there's a seat waiting for you.

PCW : w/ Adam Tierny

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 entertainment, including Silent Hill, Aliens, Batman, Transformers, X-Men, Justice League, River City Girls, and Teen Titans Go! He's also the writer behind the recent IDW hit Romeo & Juliet & Godzilla and is now bringing fans his first original graphic novel, 13 Demons Dead. We discuss Adam's journey through video games, television, books, and comics, the challenges of writing for iconic franchises, his love of horror storytelling, and the creation of 13 Demons Dead, a manga-inspired supernatural adventure that follows a teenage girl who has one year to hunt down thirteen ancient demons before they return stronger than ever. If you're a fan of horror, comics, video games, Godzilla, or great storytelling, this is an interview you won't want to miss. Topics Include: • 13 Demons Dead • River City Girls • Silent Hill • Aliens • Batman • Transformers • X-Men • Teen Titans Go! • Romeo & Juliet & Godzilla • Horror Writing • Comic Book Creation • Video Game Storytelling

PCW : w/ Gary Sinise

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, Gary reflects on the roles that shaped his career and connected so deeply with veterans and audiences around the world. The conversation also dives into the incredible work being done through the Gary Sinise Foundation, supporting veterans, active-duty service members, first responders, and their families through programs focused on healing, mobility, mental wellness, and community support. We also discuss the annual National Memorial Day Concert and why preserving the true meaning of Memorial Day matters now more than ever. If you enjoy meaningful conversations about film, service, resilience, and legacy, this is an episode you do not want to miss.

PCW : w/ Rich Talarico!

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 we’re talking comedy writing, stand-up, Hollywood, breaking into the business, what makes a sketch hit, and his fight to protect creators from corporate piracy. If you’ve ever laughed at great sketch comedy or wondered how the comedy machine really works, this one is for you. Make sure you’re following so you don’t miss it. We go live, we keep it real, and we don’t do boring interviews.

PCW : w/ Author Leo Baker!

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 building a story that actually sticks And why Red Rovers might be the one you don’t want to sleep on If you’re into books, storytelling, or just want a real behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create something from nothing… this one’s for you. 📅 Tonight ⏰ 8PM ET 📍 Live on WTF Nation Radio / Pop Culture Warrior Make sure you’re following so you don’t miss it. We go live, we keep it real, and we don’t do boring interviews.