Hayley Kiyoko Talks Selena Gomez, Disney LGBTQ+ Representation, Mental Health & Tour

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In today's newly released episode of PodCo's “Wizards of Waverly Pod” rewatch series hosted by Jennifer Stone and David DeLuise, the two hosts reconnect with their friend and Wizards of Waverly Place guest star Hayley Kiyoko to catch up on and discuss Hayley's guest role on the series, her character 'Stevie,' the potential exploration of her queer relationship with Selena Gomez's character, as revealed by head writer and executive producer Peter Murrieta. Hayley also opens up about her experience being a voice to the queer Disney community, her most recent music, as well as her tour in the Europe and USA. Hayley also opens up about being in the closet, while breaking into the industry, and her own experiences as she came up in the entertainment industry.

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As announced exclusively through Variety, in early February, Disney icon, Christy Carlson Romano and her husband Brendan Rooney have officially launched their new podcast company PodCo with a slate of exciting new series including with Wizards of Waverly Pod, hosted by Jennifer Stone and David DeLuise, Ned’s Declassified Podcast Survival Guide hosted by Devon Werkheiser, Lindsey Shaw, and Daniel Curtis Lee, as well as the Brotherly Love Podcast hosted by Joey, Matt, and Andy Lawrence. All 3 series are available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all other major podcast platforms.

Led by husband and wife producing team, Brendan Rooney (The Vulnerable Podcast, I Hear Voices Podcast) and Christy Carlson Romano (Even Stevens, Kim Possible, The Vulnerable Podcast), PodCo (The Podcast Company) is a new dynamic podcast network focused on capturing gripping conversations between iconic personalities. PodCo believes the future of podcasting lies in both the visual and audio mediums and incorporates a unique hybrid format, via its state-of-the-art studio system located in Downtown Los Angeles, to keep both its listeners and viewers highly engaged.

Following the initial launch, PodCo will round out its Q1 slate in March with other series’ currently in production, including the Even More Stevens Podcast hosted by Romano, Nick Spano, and Steven Anthony Lawrence launching on Thursday, March 2, with new episodes every Thursday and a Broadway/Theater-themed podcast that’s currently under wraps. PodCo will continue to expand its footprint in the rewatch category, while developing in other notable categories including Comedy, Society & Culture, Music, Sports, Arts, and News. The company will be expanding its studios into the Burbank area in mid-2023. PodCo podcasts can be found on Apple, Spotify, and all other major podcast streaming platforms and can be seen on YouTube and Facebook.

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