Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...