Grae Drake
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About
American media host, film critic, entertainment journalist, and "geek culture" personality best known for her work with renowned media platforms such as Rotten Tomatoes, Fandango, and Moviefone. She has become widely recognized for her spirited and humorous approach to interviewing celebrities, often making use of props, costumes, and other unexpected elements to bring a unique and playful energy to her interactions. She has served as a panelist at celebrated events such as Comic Con, WonderCon, and SXSW.
Before Fame
She attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she studied film. She began her professional career working behind the scenes in independent production and video editing. In 2004, she founded The Popcorn Mafia podcast.
Trivia
In 2025, she became the senior producer and lead host of Comic Book Resources. She is also a member of the Broadcast Film Critics and has contributed to the Critics' Choice Movie Awards.
Family Life
Her birth name is Gretchen Alena Drake. She is married to her husband, Steve Gelder.
Associated With
On her podcast The Popcorn Mafia, she has interviewed special guests such as Diablo Cody and Ahmed Best.
