Interview with a Teen Drama Fan: Entertainment Journalist Kelly Martinez

When you think about the teen dramas and the people involved with them, you probably think first and foremost of the actors. Then perhaps the producers, writers, and directors. Maybe the music supervisors or the editors come to mind, or the costume designers and hair and makeup teams.

But there is another very important part of the teen drama world: the journalists who write about them.

In recent years, one digital journalist in particular keeps coming across my screen again and again, particularly due to her nostalgic yet fresh teen drama content: Kelly Martinez.

Kelly started her career at BuzzFeed and has gone on to freelance for outlets like PRIMETIMER, Wired, The Daily Beast, and The Nerds of Color. She is a teen drama fan through and through, as evident in the countless pieces she’s written about the genre.

On a recent call, Kelly and I discussed...

-Her entry into the world of teen dramas

-The classic teen drama she’s watching for the first time

-Her favorite teen drama shows and ships

-How she comes up with ideas for teen drama content

-Her dream teen drama interview

...and much more. Listen to the full interview below!