Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias

Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias

Join Host Elias as he talks to various guests each week where ”Everyone Has A Story” from the world of Pop Culture, Tv, Movies, Comedy, and more.

Episodes

October 8, 2025 8 mins

Michael Iskander joins Pop Culture Unplugged to talk all about House of David Season 2. Picking up after David’s legendary battle with Goliath, the new season dives deeper into faith, leadership, and the pressures of power. Michael shares insight into David’s emotional and spiritual growth, his evolving relationships with Jonathan and King Saul, and how portraying such an iconic biblical figure has shaped his own perspective on fai...

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Kaitlyn Bernard joins Pop Culture Unplugged to discuss her powerful performance as Rachel Jeffs in Lifetime’s Surviving My Father: The Rachel Jeffs Story.

Based on Rachel Jeffs’ real-life memoir Breaking Free, the film follows her courageous escape from the control of her father, convicted cult leader Warren Jeffs. Kaitlyn opens up about:

  • Preparing emotionally for such an intense and true story

  • Speaking with Rachel Jeffs be...

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Ariel Winter — you remember her as Alex Dunphy from Modern Family — joins Pop Culture Unplugged to talk about her exciting new role as Sabrina Grimm in Apple TV+’s animated fantasy adventure The Sisters Grimm.

In this interview, Ariel shares what drew her to the series, how she connected with Sabrina, and what makes this magical, fairy-tale-meets-mystery world so special. We also dive into her voice acting process, favorite moments...

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Yuvi Hecht joins Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias to talk about his breakout role as Young David in A Big Bold Beautiful Journey. From self-tape auditions to working alongside Colin Farrell, Yuvi shares how he prepared for the role, the emotional weight of the story, and the advice that helped him bring authenticity to the character.

Highlights from the interview:

  • How Yuvi landed the role of Young David through a self-tape audi...

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Kerr Smith (Jack McPhee from Dawson’s Creek) joins Elias on Pop Culture Unplugged to talk about the upcoming Dawson’s Creek Reunion Benefit for F Cancer, supporting James Van Der Beek, and why this event means so much to the cast. Kerr opens up about Jack’s groundbreaking storyline, emotional fan encounters, and how the role changed television history. He also teases his upcoming book that dives deep into the Creek years and reveal...

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Michael Chiklis & Mike Flynt join Elias on Pop Culture Unplugged to talk about The Senior, the inspiring true story of a man who returned to play college football at 59.

Michael shares why this role moved him deeply and how the film is about so much more than sports — exploring redemption, family, and second chances. Mike opens up about seeing his real-life story come to the screen, the moments that hit hardest, and why this st...

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Rob Corddry & Mary Stuart Masterson join Elias on Pop Culture Unplugged to talk about The Senior, the inspiring true story of Mike Flynt — a man who returned to play college football at 59.

They share what drew them to this incredible project, how the film balances humor, heart, and family, and why The Senior is more than just a sports drama. From tackling themes of second chances and resilience to reflecting on unfinished drea...

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Jesse Kove returned on  Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias to talk about his latest action thriller President Down, now streaming on Tubi. Known for his role in Cobra Kai, Jesse opens up about stepping into the shoes of Agent Jacob Pike, why this film feels like a return to ’90s-style action, and what’s coming next in his career.

Interview Highlights:

  • Doing his own stunts, including an intense airplane sequence.

  • Being handpicke...

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Te Kohe Tuhaka joins Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias to discuss his role as Namakeʻ (Laʻamaikahiki) in the epic Apple TV+ series Chief of War. He shares how he landed the role, the cultural importance of playing a ritual-driven Hawaiian leader, and what it was like training alongside Jason Momoa. Te Kohe also opens up about his deep personal connection to the ocean, preparing physically and emotionally for the role, and why Chief of...

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Ezra Franky joins Pop Culture Unplugged with Elias to discuss her breakout role as Lucy in Netflix’s hit series UNTAMED. In this emotional and revealing conversation, Ezra reflects on Lucy’s powerful arc—from surviving trauma to reclaiming her own narrative—and how the role has impacted her personally and professionally.

She shares how she landed the role through a self-tape, what it was like working with Eric Bana and Sam Neill, t...

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In this episode of Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias, actor Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine joins us to talk about his powerful dual performances in Dexter: Resurrection (Showtime) and Smoke (Apple TV+). From his physical transformation—including shaving his eyebrows and dropping 40 pounds—for the role of Freddie Fasano, to stepping into the Dexter universe as Blessing Kamara, Ntare opens up about the emotional weight of his characters, naviga...

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Mark Feuerstein joins Pop Culture Unplugged to talk about his powerful and multidimensional role as Rabbi Mo in the film Guns & Moses. In this exclusive conversation, Mark dives into how the film blends action, drama, and faith — describing it as “Chinatown meets The Chosen.” He shares the challenges of portraying a rabbi torn between his spiritual beliefs and the need to protect his community, learning to shoot for the role, a...

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Sway Bhatia joins Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias to talk all about playing Vera in Disney’s Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires. A longtime fan of the franchise, Sway shares what it meant to go from dancing to Zombies songs as a kid to becoming a confident, scene-stealing vampire in the latest installment.

🎙️ Interview Highlights:

  • How she landed the role of Veera with a last-minute audition—while still in high school

  • Channelin...

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In this episode of Pop Culture Unplugged, Jake Getman joins Elias to talk about voicing Caleb in Disney/Pixar’s upcoming film Elio. Jake shares how he landed the role, what makes Caleb stand out from typical animated bullies, and how Pixar allowed him to explore the character’s emotional depth. He also discusses recording solo, seeing Caleb animated for the first time, and the deeper themes of Elio about finding yourself and knowin...

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Aparna Brielle makes her Pop Culture Unplugged debut to talk all things FUBAR Season 2 — and we’re diving straight into spoilers! Aparna opens up about playing Tina, her shocking double-agent twist, the emotional fallout with Barry (Milan Carter), and what the final reveal could mean for the future of her character.

Interview Highlights:

  • Tina’s spy twist explained — from both sides of the deception

  • Whether Tina’s feelings f...

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Chelsea Clark joins Pop Culture Unplugged to dive into Nora’s evolution in Ginny & Georgia Season 3. She opens up about Nora's emotional conflicts, balancing loyalty between friends and family, and her steady relationship with Jordan. Chelsea shares behind-the-scenes insights, fan reactions to Season 3's shocking moments, and what she hopes to explore in Season 4. Plus, she discusses her indie film Scared Shitless and her creat...

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Maxwell Acee Donovan joins Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias to talk all things Ethan from Prime Video’s The Better Sister. In this candid interview, Maxwell dives deep into the psychological layers of his character, the emotional intensity of the role, and the family secrets at the center of the story. He opens up about making the shift from comedy to drama and working with powerhouse co-stars Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks

Intervi...

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Milan Carter returns to Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias to dive into FUBAR Season 2! From emotional twists to his character’s growth, Milan opens up about Barry’s most vulnerable season yet. We talk about navigating heartbreak, the fallout with Tina (Aparna Brielle), and how Season 2 raises the stakes for everyone’s favorite CIA tech expert.

 Highlights from the interview:

  • Milan reacts to Barry finding out Tina is a Russian sp...

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Diesel La Torraca joins Elias on Pop Culture Unplugged to dive into Austin’s emotional journey in Ginny & Georgia Season 3.

In this candid conversation, Diesel opens up about portraying Austin through some of the show’s darkest and most powerful moments — from the shocking ending of Season 2 to the emotional fallout in Season 3. He reflects on growing with the character, how Austin views Georgia now, and the evolving sibling dy...

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Johnna Dias-Watson joins Elias on Pop Culture Unplugged to talk all about her breakout role as Kiara in the hit Prime Video series Motorheads. In this candid conversation, Johnna reflects on the show’s powerful fan response, how she connected deeply with Kiara’s emotional journey, and what it was like filming standout scenes like the Firefly Festival and Homecoming. She also shares personal insights into her own high school experie...

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