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Pop Culture Planet
by Kristen Maldonado
Blast off into the world of entertainment with Pop Culture Planet! Hosted by TV and film critic Kristen Maldonado, Pop Culture Planet is a video podcast featuring analytical pop culture discussions and interviews with diverse voices in the entertainment space. Watch new episodes on youtube.com/kaymaldo or listen on your favorite podcast listening platforms. Explore even more at popcultureplanet.com.
Episodes
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Maria Canals-Barrera On The Impact Of Wizards Of Waverly Place
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...
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Heather Hemmens Talks Hellcats, Roswell NM, and Christmas Under The Lights
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:...
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Ser'Darius Blain Talks Christmas On Call, Jumanji Franchise, and The Charmed Reboot
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…
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Jennifer Esposito Talks Fresh Kills and Underestimating Women In Hollywood
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:...
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Frankie Rodriguez On HSMTMTS, Chad Powers, and Nail Company Freeland
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:...
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Ari Notartomaso Talks Self-Discovery Through Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies
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:...
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Isabella Gomez Talks Royal Rendezvous and Uplifting Latinas In Hollywood
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:...
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Rahul Kohli Talks Next Exit, End Of Days, and Working With Mike Flanagan
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...
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Even The Gordita Chronicles Team Is Confused By The Show’s Cancellation
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...
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Raymond Ablack Talks Love In The Villa and If He Would Return To Degrassi
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...
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Jordan Donica Talks Charmed, Phantom of the Opera, and the Balance of Stage and Screen
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:...
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Jessica Marie Garcia Is Standing Up For What She Believes In
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:...
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Joey Falco Reveals ALL When It Comes To Charmed Reboot
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 --...
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Jorge R. Gutierrez Shares The Secret To Universal Storytelling
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...
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The Brothers Garcia Continue To Break Down Latino Stereotypes In New Series
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. ►...
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Jake Epstein Looks Back At 20 Years Of Degrassi: The Next Generation
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…
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Gloria Calderón Kellett On Telling Stories That Embrace Latino Joy
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:...
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Emilio Rivera Talks On My Block, Flaming Hot, and the Range Of Latino Stories
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:...
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Frankie J. Grande and Hector Navarro Talk SpongeBob BingePants Podcast
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:...
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Mayans M.C.'s Debra Moore Muñoz Talks Why Latinos Are Still So Underrepresented
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:...
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Rahul Kohli and Michael Trucco Talk Muslim Hero, Blind Faith, and Easter Eggs In Midnight Mass
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:...
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Danny Pino Talks Dear Evan Hansen and the Craft of Acting
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…
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Harvey Guillén Talks What We Do In The Shadows and The Latinx Hustle
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:...
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The Come From Away Cast Talks Community Healing and Bringing Theatre Home
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:...
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Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Kourtney Kang Talk Doogie Kameāloha M.D. and Representation
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:...
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Rodney L. Jones III Talks Candyman, Fargo, and His Dream Film Adaptation
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:...
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Director Kelsey Egan Talks Complex Themes Of Ritual, Family, and Memory In Glasshouse
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:...
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Director Manjari Makijany Talks Spin, Skater Girl, and Strong Female Stories
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:...
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Vivo Writer Quiara Alegría Hudes Talks Gabi's Strong Sense Of Character
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:...
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Benjamin Norris Talks Never Have I Ever Season 2 and Comedy Inspirations
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:...
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The Future Of Streaming | Featuring Mama's Geeky and Geekly Goods
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:...
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Lili Haydn and Ben Bromfield Talk Composing Music For Netflix's Ginny & Georgia
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...
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George Northy Talks GBF, Faking It, Charmed, and Authentic LGBTQ+ Stories
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:...
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Philip Klein Talks Composing Netflix's Wish Dragon and Favorite Movie Scores
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...
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Blake Lee Talks About Not Glamorizing The Dark Storylines In Cruel Summer
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...
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Cassandra Jabola and Jeff Boyette Talk About Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir
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:...
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Kristian Mercado Figueroa Talks Nuevo Rico and Telling Our Own Stories
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:...
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Dante Basco Talks The Fabulous Filipino Brothers and Uplifting Asian American Stories
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:...
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Kayla Yumi Lewis and Luke Salin Talk Parked In America At SXSW
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...
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Women In Criticism | Featuring Kay-B, Courtney Howard, Rachel Wagner
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:...
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Haskiri Velazquez Talks Playing An Ambitious Latina On Saved By The Bell
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:...
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The Magic Of Holiday Movies | Featuring Kay-B, Austin Burke, Rachel Wagner
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...
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The Explainer: Exploring TV and Film On A Deeper Level | Featuring Heavy Spoilers
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...
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Troy Iwata On Netflix's Dash and Lily and Being A Mixed Race Actor In Hollywood
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:...
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The Power Of Animation | Featuring Rachel Wagner and Ronald Smith
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…
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Zoey Luna On The Craft: Legacy, Real Magic, and Trans Latinx Representation
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:...
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Dissecting Final Girls In Horror | Featuring Steph Cozza and Amy Cassandra Martinez
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…
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The Legacy Of Back To The Future | Featuring Cris Parker and Dave Lee Down Under
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...
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The Spooky Nostalgia Of October | Featuring The Movie Oracle and Yael Tygiel
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…
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Noemí Gonzalez On Joining The Cast Of Netflix’s Selena and Telling Latinx Stories
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:...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Blast off into the world of entertainment with Pop Culture Planet! Hosted by TV and film critic Kristen Maldonado, Pop Culture Planet is a video podcast featuring analytical pop culture discussions and interviews with diverse voices in the entertainment space. Watch new episodes on youtube.com/kaymaldo or listen on your favorite podcast listening platforms. Explore even more at popcultureplanet.com.
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Blast off into the world of entertainment with Pop Culture Planet! Hosted by TV and film critic Kristen Maldonado, Pop Culture Planet is a video podcast featuring analytical pop culture discussions and interviews with diverse voices in the entertainment space. Watch new episodes on...
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