Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias

Ava Bunn joins Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias to discuss her role as Dr. Sam Tosh in the highly anticipated Scrubs revival.

In this interview, Ava talks about stepping into the world of Scrubs, working alongside original cast members, and developing a new generation doctor that blends confidence, vulnerability, and modern perspective. She also shares insight into the audition process, how the character evolved, and what fans can ex...

Wendy Braun joins Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias to discuss her role as Elizabeth in Jury Duty Presents Company Retreat. Wendy shares insight into the show’s unique improv-style filming process, developing a compelling antagonist, and balancing humor with emotional depth.

During the conversation, Wendy talks about stepping into a high-pressure environment where actors must remain in character while reacting to unpredictable moments...

Brandon Mendez Homer joins Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias to discuss Donnie’s evolution in The Pitt Season 2. In this interview, Brandon shares insight into how Donnie has grown both personally and professionally, stepping into a larger role at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center while balancing new responsibilities outside of the hospital.

We discuss Donnie’s emotional development, the importance of authentically portraying medical p...

Maximo Salas joins Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias to discuss his role as Tommy in the series Rooster. In this interview, Maximo shares insight into developing the character, working alongside Steve Carell, and collaborating with acclaimed creator Bill Lawrence.

Tommy starts off as a laid-back college student, but as the story unfolds, viewers see the deeper emotional layers that make the character relatable. Maximo explains how he ...

Joel Kim Booster joins Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias to discuss stepping into the world of Scrubs as Dr. Park in the highly anticipated revival of the beloved medical comedy.

In this episode, Joel shares his reaction to joining such an iconic series, what it was like auditioning alongside Zach Braff, and how Dr. Park’s dynamic with JD creates one of the most compelling rivalries in the new season.

Joel also talks about balancing n...

In this episode of Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias, we are joined by Kandyse McClure, who plays Kaia in Netflix’s hit drama Virgin River.

Kandyse talks about joining the beloved series, developing Kaia as a strong and independent character, and the evolving relationship between Kaia and Preacher in Virgin River Season 7. She also shares insight into what makes the show resonate with audiences around the world and why fans continue t...

Amanda Righetti joins Pop Culture Unplugged with Elias to discuss her role as Young Dorothy in the highly anticipated crime drama Scarpetta.

In this episode, Amanda shares how she landed the role, why auditioning in person made a difference, and how she studied Jamie Lee Curtis’ performance to bring continuity to the character. She also dives into Dorothy’s wild personality, the complicated family dynamics with Kay, and why the sho...

Irene Choi joined Elias on Pop Culture Unplugged to discuss her role as Joy on the hit Max medical drama The Pitt.

In this episode, Irene talks about the evolution of Joy’s character, how fans initially reacted to the blunt and guarded ER intern, and why the audience’s perception of Joy has started to shift as the season unfolds.

Irene also dives into the memorable episode where Joy’s incredible memory becomes a key moment for the ...

In this episode of Pop Culture Unplugged, Elias sits down with David Gridley, who plays the intense new intern Blake Lewis in the highly anticipated Scrubs revival.

David shares what it was like stepping into the legendary world of Sacred Heart Hospital, working alongside Zach Braff, and joining one of the most beloved medical comedy franchises ever created.

From the nerves of joining a show with such a massive fan base to the emot...

Daniel Radcliffe joins Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias to discuss his new comedy series The Fall & Rise of Reggie Dinkins. In the show, Radcliffe plays Arthur Tobin Dinkins, an award-winning documentary filmmaker hired by disgraced football star Reggie Dinkins (played by Tracy Morgan) to create a redemption documentary.

During the conversation, Daniel shares what drew him to the project, reuniting with comedy legends Tina Fey, R...

Lucas Iverson joins Pop Culture Unplugged to talk about his breakout role as Dr. James Ogilvie in The Pitt Season 2. From his intense audition story to turning up Ogilvie’s arrogance on set, Lucas opens up about building one of the season’s most layered and talked-about characters.

We dive into the shocking glass shard scene, Ogilvie’s complicated mentor relationships, and whether his confidence masks something deeper. Lucas also s...

Emma Pfitzer Price joins Pop Culture Unplugged to break down her powerful performance as Hannah on the hit medical drama DOC. In this in-depth conversation, Emma opens up about portraying one of the show’s most controversial characters, navigating intense fan reactions, and bringing emotional authenticity to a grief-driven storyline.

We discuss:

• Why Hannah isn’t a villain — she’s layered and complicated • The turning point that ...

Rachel Stubington joins Pop Culture Unplugged to talk about playing Summer on the hit Apple TV+ series Shrinking. From landing the role through a simple self-tape audition to becoming a fan-favorite character, Rachel shares how Summer evolved across the seasons and what makes the show so special.

She opens up about working alongside industry legends like Harrison Ford, learning from creator Bill Lawrence, and why Summer might be mo...

Erika Swayze joins Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias to talk about her breakout role as Livia on School Spirits Season 3. In this episode, Erika shares how she surprisingly landed the role without a callback, what it was like joining an already tight-knit cast, and why fans may have mixed emotions about her mysterious character.

She also discusses acting alongside Jennifer Tilly, building tension-filled scenes with Peyton List, and th...

Laëtitia Hollard joins Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias to talk about stepping into The Pitt Season 2 as Emma Nolan — one of the breakout new characters of the season.

Fresh out of Juilliard, Laëtitia shares how she landed the role, what it was like joining an Emmy-recognized cast, and how Emma’s overwhelming first day at The Pitt mirrored her own first day on set.

We dive deep into Emma’s emotional growth, her powerful mentor relati...

Kevin James joins Elias on Pop Culture Unplugged during press day for Solo Mio to talk about what he calls the most personal film of his career.

In this heartfelt conversation, Kevin opens up about stepping into a story that begins with heartbreak instead of comedy, why contrast is essential to great storytelling, and how friendship becomes the emotional backbone of Solo Mio.

Kevin shares why playing Matt Taylor was deeply personal...

Kristian Ventura joins Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias to dive deep into School Spirits Season 3 and Simon’s most intense storyline yet.

In this spoiler-aware conversation, Kristian opens up about playing Simon while trapped in the afterlife, navigating an entirely new cast dynamic, and how Season 3 flips Simon’s journey from saving Maddie to fighting for his own survival. He also discusses the emotional horror of being a ghost, the...

Annabel O’Hagan joins Pop Culture Unplugged for an in-depth conversation about playing Steph Harper in Fallout Season 2. In her second appearance on the show, Annabel breaks down Steph’s emotional shift, survival instincts, and the trauma behind her character’s secret past.

She discusses discovering Steph’s full backstory mid-season, why her performance became colder and more controlled this year, and how fear changes the way Steph...

Ava Ryan joins Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias to talk about playing Georgia in Netflix’s hit comedy series Free Bert, which recently climbed into the Netflix Top 10.

In this episode, Ava opens up about landing the role, instantly connecting with the script, and working alongside Bert Kreischer and Arden Myrin. She also breaks down Georgia’s emotional journey — from being the awkward new girl at school to navigating popularity, frie...