Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias

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Skywalker Hughes on Playing Mary Ingalls in Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie Jul 17, 2026

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Skywalker Hughes joins Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias to discuss bringing Mary Ingalls to life in Netflix’s new adaptation of Little House on the Prairie.

Skywalker talks about growing up with Laura Ingalls Wilder’s books, auditioning for the role, and creating a more layered version of Mary. She also shares how she and Alice Halsey developed Mary and Laura’s sisterly chemistry, both on screen and in real life.

The conversation explores Mary’s emotional Season 1 journey, her connection with Caleb, the heartbreaking finale, and the pressure of reintroducing such an iconic character to a new generation. Skywalker also discusses building the Ingalls family bond behind the scenes, filming her favorite moments with Alice, and whether she could survive life in the 1870s.

Spoiler warning: This interview contains spoilers for Little House on the Prairie Season 1.

Little House on the Prairie Season 1 is now streaming on Netflix.

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Thalia Tran on Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2, Playing Mai, Team Azula & Behind the Scenes Jun 30, 2026

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Thalia Tran joins Elias on Pop Culture Unplugged to discuss her breakout role as Mai in Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2.

In this in-depth conversation, Thalia shares what it was like stepping into one of the franchise's most iconic characters, how Mai evolves throughout Season 2, and why exploring the world beyond the Fire Nation changes everything for her character.

She also opens up about working alongside Team Azula, building chemistry with her castmates, the demanding stunt and combat training, bringing Mai's signature weapons to life, and the incredible fan response to Netflix's live-action adaptation.

Whether you're a longtime Avatar fan or just discovering the series, this interview offers an exclusive look behind the scenes of one of Netflix's biggest fantasy shows.

In this episode:

Thalia Tran's journey to becoming Mai
Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 behind the scenes
Team Azula's chemistry and relationships
Mai's emotional journey and character growth
Stunt training, combat sports, and fight choreography
Favorite moments from filming Season 2
What's next for Thalia Tran

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Olivia Rose Keegan on Playing Sara in Scary Movie, Anna Faris, Horror Comedy & the Franchise's Return Jun 20, 2026

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Olivia Rose Keegan joins Pop Culture Unplugged with Elias to discuss her role as Sara in Scary Movie. Olivia opens up about stepping into the iconic horror-comedy franchise, discovering Sara's connection to Cindy Campbell, and working alongside comedy legends including Anna Faris and the Wayans family.

During the conversation, Olivia discusses balancing horror and comedy, the emotional depth behind Sara's story, studying Anna Faris' performances, and her favorite parody moments from the film. She also shares behind-the-scenes insights from the set and reflects on joining one of the most recognizable comedy franchises in movie history.

Topics Include:

Playing Sara in Scary Movie
Working with Anna Faris
The Wayans family's influence on comedy
Sara's emotional journey
Horror vs. comedy acting
Favorite parody moments
Longlegs spoof
The Substance parody
Behind-the-scenes stories
The future of the Scary Movie franchise

If you're a fan of Scary Movie, horror-comedy, Anna Faris, or Olivia Rose Keegan's work, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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Joe Taslim Talks The Furious, Naveen's Emotional Journey, Action Films & His Favorite Role Yet Jun 14, 2026

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Joe Taslim joins Elias on Pop Culture Unplugged to discuss his latest action thriller, The Furious. Joe breaks down his role as Naveen, explains why the character became one of his favorite roles of his career, and shares how he balances emotional storytelling with intense action sequences.

During the conversation, Joe discusses working alongside Xie Miao, building the relationship between Naveen and Wang Wei, the importance of understanding a character's motivations before the action begins, and what makes The Furious stand out from other action films.

If you're a fan of action movies, martial arts cinema, and Joe Taslim's work in projects like The Raid and Mortal Kombat, this is an interview you won't want to miss.

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Anthony B. Jenkins Talks Devante, Emmett & The Chi Season 8 Jun 08, 2026

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Anthony B. Jenkins joins Elias on Pop Culture Unplugged to discuss his role as Devante in The Chi Season 8. During the conversation, Anthony opens up about landing the role, bringing Devante to life, and why the character is often misunderstood by viewers. He also discusses working with Jacob Latimore, stepping into the world of The Chi, his acting journey, and the growth fans can expect from Devante as the season unfolds. Whether you're a longtime fan of the series or just getting introduced to Devante, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

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Jessica Blair Herman Talks Heather, Cassie & Euphoria Season 3 Drama May 28, 2026

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Jessica Blair Herman joins Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias to discuss her role as Heather in Euphoria Season 3. In this exclusive interview, Jessica opens up about joining the hit HBO series, working with creator Sam Levinson, and stepping into one of television’s most passionate fandoms.

Jessica breaks down Heather’s complicated connection with Cassie, the emotional themes surrounding wealth and suburban life, and the explosive wedding episode that has fans talking. She also reflects on how her comedy background and Groundlings training helped shape her dramatic performance throughout the season.

Other topics include:
• Working alongside the Euphoria cast
• Improvisation and emotional acting techniques
• Heather’s emotional arc and motivations
• Behind-the-scenes stories from Season 3
• Whether Heather could return in future seasons
• Balancing comedy and drama as an actress

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Jalen Thomas Brooks Talks Off Campus, Tucker’s Heart & The Hockey House May 24, 2026

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Jalen Thomas Brooks joins Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias to talk all about and his role as Tucker, the emotional glue of the hockey house.

Jalen discusses adapting a beloved book character for the screen, balancing Tucker’s humor and emotional depth, and the real-life cast chemistry that helped shape the series. He also reveals how he actually cooked for the cast off-camera just like Tucker does in the show, opens up about the pressure of fan expectations, and teases what fans can expect later in the season — especially Episode 6.

Topics Include:

Tucker’s role in the hockey house
Off Campus cast chemistry
Adapting the bestselling books
Romance and friendship dynamics
Fan expectations
Episode 6 tease
Tucker’s future storylines
Behind-the-scenes stories

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Erin Robinson Talks Delilah in Your Friends & Neighbors Season 2 Apr 30, 2026

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Erin Robinson joins Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias to talk about her role as Delilah in Your Friends & Neighbors Season 2.

In this episode, Erin shares how she landed the role, what drew her to Delilah, and how the character evolves throughout the season. She also dives into Delilah’s guarded personality, her complicated relationship with her father, and her connection to Hunter and the Cooper family.

We also discuss:

Delilah’s first impression vs who she really is
The emotional layers behind her character
The Ash family dynamic and tension
Balancing drama and dark comedy in the series
Filming one of her most challenging scenes

Erin reveals that while Delilah may come across as confident or even intimidating at first, there’s a deeper story driving her actions and choices.

If you’re a fan of Your Friends & Neighbors, this is a must-listen episode.

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Braxton Quinney on Bringing Dustin to Life in Stranger Things Tales from ’85 Apr 28, 2026

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Braxton Quinney joins Pop Culture Unplugged with Elias to talk about voicing Dustin in Stranger Things Tales from ’85.

Braxton shares how he landed the role, what it was like stepping into one of the most iconic characters in the Stranger Things universe, and how he brought Dustin’s humor, sarcasm, and heart to life in this animated chapter.

He also discusses the audition process, fan reactions, and what makes Tales from ’85 feel like both a missing chapter and a fresh entry point for new audiences.

🎙️ In this episode:

Landing the role of Dustin
Voice acting vs on-camera acting
Dustin’s growth and leadership in Tales from ’85
80s Easter eggs and Stranger Things nostalgia
Behind-the-scenes recording process
Fan reactions and future hopes

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Brooklyn Davey Norstedt on Bringing Eleven to Life in Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Apr 27, 2026

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Brooklyn Davey Norstedt joins Pop Culture Unplugged with Elias to talk about voicing Eleven in Stranger Things Tales from 85.

In this episode, Brooklyn shares her journey landing the role, the pressure of stepping into such an iconic character, and how she honored the original performance while bringing her own voice to Eleven.

She also dives into:

Auditioning without knowing it was Stranger Things
Studying Eleven’s voice and emotional evolution
Expanding the Stranger Things universe through animation
Fan reactions and what the role means to her

“I’ve personally been working on this project for three years…”

If you're a Stranger Things fan, this is a must-listen episode.

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