503: Arian Moayed Returns! On Working with Malala, 'Wonder Man', the 'Succession' Family & the Urgency of Art
The endlessly inspiring Arian Moayed is back on the show and it is, as always, an absolute blast. The actor, director, and producer joins Christina to talk about his exciting new Marvel series Wonder...
13 Feb 38min
502: Revisit! Alexander Skarsgård on Pillion, Career Highlights & Creative Risks (Live from Stockholm Film Festival)
Encore episode! Alexander Skarsgård talks Pillion, career, and more. With Pillion now premiering widely (the wonderful, warm, and emotional BDSM rom-com co starring Harry Melling) we revisit Christi...
4 Feb 28min
501: Breaking Down the 2026 BAFTA & WGA Nominations (Guest Eoin Daly)
Awards season 2026 continues to steamroll ahead. Just days after the Oscar nominations, the BAFTA and WGA nominations have arrived. To help break it all down, Christina is joined by Eoin Daly, co-host...
28 Jan 39min
Episode 500: Breaking Down the 2026 Oscar Nominations! (Guest: Ryan McQuade)
Christina & Ryan McQuade (of AwardsWatch.com) break down the 2026 Oscar nominations, diving into the biggest surprises, snubs, historic milestones, and what it all means for the race ahead! Learn mo...
23 Jan 1h 30min
499: Our Most Anticipated Movies 2026 (Guests Jay Ledbetter & Ryan McQuade)
2026 is shaping up to be an incredible year for cinema, from visionary auteurs to indie gems and everything in between.Christina is joined by Jay Ledbetter and Ryan McQuade from the Director Watch Pod...
19 Jan 2h 24min
498: A Conversation with Production Designer Fiona Crombie on Hamnet, Love, Grief, and Shakespeare
In this episode of Pop Culture Confidential, Christina sits down with prize-winning production designer Fiona Crombie, whose work has shaped some of the most visually striking films of recent years. ...
15 Jan 31min
497. Golden Globes 2026 Reactions! The Wins & the Surprises. (Guest Ryan McQuade)
Christina is joined by Ryan McQuade (AwardsWatch.com) to break down the Golden Globes 2026! The winners, the losers, the speeches, the cringe... and what it all means for the Oscars race. Learn more ...
12 Jan 1h 10min
496: Critics Choice Awards Instant Reactions With Christina Birro & Ryan McQuade (AwardsWatch)
For the first episode of the year, Christina is joined by Ryan McQuade (AwardsWatch.com) to recap the Critics Choice Awards 2026, the first televised awards show of the season! Fresh off attending the...
5 Jan 47min
