Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias

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Madeleine McGraw on The Black Phone 2: Returning as Gwen & Facing Ethan Hawke’s Terrifying Grabber Oct 22, 2025

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Madeleine McGraw joins Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias, to discuss her powerful performance as Gwen in The Black Phone 2. Madeleine opens up about revisiting Gwen’s trauma, how the character has evolved since the first film, and what it was like reuniting with Ethan Hawke and Scott Derrickson.

She also shares emotional insight into Gwen’s guilt, strength, and the unbreakable bond with her brother Finn, played by Mason Thames. Plus, Madeleine reveals how the horror hit’s passionate fanbase helped make the sequel possible.

🎬 The Black Phone 2 is now playing in theaters.

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Becca Breitfeller Breaks Down Her Journey and Bringing Sasha to Life in Chad Powers Oct 20, 2025

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Becca Breitfeller joins Pop Culture Unplugged with Elias to talk about her breakout role as Sasha in Hulu’s hit comedy Chad Powers!

Becca opens up about her journey from film student to actor, the wild audition process that landed her the role, and why playing a loud, chaotic “mean girl” became one of her favorite experiences on set. She also shares behind-the-scenes moments with Frankie Rodriguez and how she hopes Sasha’s story continues if Chad Powers returns for Season 2.

💬 Chad Powers is now streaming on Hulu!

🎧 Listen now for:

Becca’s acting journey and unexpected start during the pandemic
How she brought Sasha to life and found the fun in chaos
Building on-screen chemistry and embracing unfiltered comedy
Season 2 hopes and lessons learned along the way

Photos by: Kathlyn Almeida

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Claire Lovering on Playing Brenda in 'Play Dirty' and Working with Keegan-Michael Key Oct 14, 2025

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Australian actress Claire Lovering joins Elias on the Pop Culture On Point podcast to talk about her breakout role as Brenda in Shane Black’s new action-comedy Play Dirty 🎬

Claire shares how a last-minute self-tape audition landed her the part, what it was like working with Keegan-Michael Key, and the fun improv moments that made it into the final cut. She also opens up about her transition from theater to film, her dream roles, and what’s next — including her upcoming Hulu series The Season and her short film DIY, premiering at Screamfest and Austin Film Festival.

Highlights:
– The story behind her Play Dirty audition
– Working with Shane Black and Keegan-Michael Key
– Finding balance between comedy and crime on screen
– Upcoming projects and creative goals

Photo credit: David-Simon Dayan

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Simone Kessell on 'The Last Frontier' – Love, Survival, and Filming in the Alaskan Cold Oct 13, 2025

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Actress Simone Kessell joins Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias to talk about her captivating role as Sarah in Apple TV+’s new thriller The Last Frontier. 🎙️

Simone opens up about the emotional heart of the series — portraying a wife, mother, and survivor alongside Jason Clarke, who plays her husband, Frank. She shares how their relationship drives the story, what it was like filming in -25° weather, and why she believes The Last Frontier stands out from other survival thrillers.

From the harsh beauty of Alaska to nostalgic 90s TV vibes, Simone delivers honest insights, humor, and heart in this must-hear interview.

🔥 Highlights include:

Working with Jason Clarke and finding authentic chemistry
Filming in freezing Alaskan conditions
Why The Last Frontier blends action with emotional depth
Nostalgia for 90s shows like Northern Exposure
Simone’s three must-have survival items in Alaska

The Last Frontier is now streaming exclusively on Apple TV.

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Cash Flo Talks Tulsa King Season 3 Bigfoot’s Journey and Working with Sylvester Stallone Oct 10, 2025

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The one and only Cash Flo — better known as Bigfoot from Tulsa King — returns to Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias for an exclusive conversation about Season 3, working with Sylvester Stallone, and what’s next for one of TV’s most talked-about shows.

In this new episode, Cash opens up about Bigfoot’s journey, behind-the-scenes moments, and the lessons he’s learned from being part of such a powerhouse production.

💥 Interview Highlights:
– Cash on returning as Bigfoot and the show’s growing success
– Working with Sylvester Stallone and what he’s learned from him
– How Bigfoot’s story and personality evolve in Season 3
– The mystery behind Bigfoot’s past and why fans love it
– Doing his own stunts and bringing wrestling energy to the screen
– His dream Bigfoot spinoff idea (“Bigfoot: Monster Hunter” 👀)
– What it takes to make great television and teamwork on set
– Excitement for Tulsa King’s renewal and Season 4 teases

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Michael Iskander on Faith, Leadership & David’s Journey in House of David Season 2 Oct 08, 2025

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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 faith and responsibility.

Hear Michael’s thoughts on what it means to lead with purpose, the lessons he’s learned through playing David, and what fans can expect from the new season.

Highlights:
Michael on David’s journey after Goliath
How faith guides David through politics and power
The importance of friendship, loyalty, and calling
Behind-the-scenes cast dynamics
What fans can expect from Season 2

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Kaitlyn Bernard on Playing Rachel Jeffs in Surviving My Father Oct 06, 2025

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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 before filming and honoring her journey
Working alongside Michael Eklund as Warren Jeffs
The film’s themes of trauma, resilience, and survival

Surviving My Father: The Rachel Jeffs Story premiered October 4th on Lifetime.

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Ariel Winter on Bringing Sabrina Grimm to Life in 'The Sisters Grimm' on Apple TV+ Oct 01, 2025

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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 from the show, and what fans — both new and longtime readers of the books — can look forward to.

Don’t miss this fun conversation with Ariel as she steps into a whole new kind of role!

The Sisters Grimm premieres October 3, 2025, exclusively on Apple TV+.

Interview Highlights

Joining the project – Ariel shares what excited her most about voicing Sabrina Grimm and why she wanted to be part of Apple TV+’s magical new series.
Connecting with Sabrina – She opens up about the qualities she relates to in Sabrina and how she brought those traits into her performance.
The fairy tale world – Ariel talks about the fun of stepping into a universe where classic characters and mysteries collide.
Voice acting process – She reflects on the creative differences between animation voice work and live-action roles.
For the fans – Ariel reveals what she hopes both new viewers and longtime readers of the Sisters Grimm books will take away from the show.

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Yuvi Hecht Talks A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, Playing Young David & Colin Farrell’s Advice Sep 26, 2025

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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 audition
Preparing by studying Colin Farrell’s films and dialect
Colin’s advice about staying true to yourself and the character
Emotional behind-the-scenes moments from filming
What Yuvi hopes audiences take away from A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

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Kerr Smith on Dawson’s Creek Reunion Benefit, Jack’s Legacy & Upcoming Book Sep 22, 2025

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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 reveals what’s next for him

Highlights:

Kerr Smith on the Dawson’s Creek Reunion Benefit supporting F Cancer and James Van Der Beek
Behind-the-scenes of Jack’s storyline and its cultural impact
Emotional fan stories that prove why representation matters
Exclusive details on Kerr’s new book about the Creek years
Thoughts on a potential Capeside spinoff and what’s ahead

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