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Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias

Elias Giannakopoulos

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.

tv & film film interviews

All Episodes

45:21

Garfield Wilson talks about his role on Nickelodeon's...

Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias ·

2020/11/13

Garfield Wilson joins host Elias on the podcast. Garfield stars on Nickelodeon's "The Astronauts" which premieres on Nov 13th. The Astronaut is directed by Star Trek franchise veteran Jonathan Frakes, and Dean Israelie. The new drama series for Nickelodeon marks a pivot for the platform in terms of content in an effort to compete with the edgier streaming platforms. His other acting credits include: STOLEN BY MY MOTHER: THE KAMIYAH MOBLEY STORY opposite Niecy Nash, and COME TO DADDY, VENDETTA,

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38:51

Michael Fishman talks about playing D.J. Conner on...

Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias ·

2020/11/09

Actor, writer and producer Michael Fishman joins host Elias on the podcast. Michael is known for playing D.J. Conner on the long running series Roseanne and its spin-off The Conners. We talk about how he got into acting at a young age, career, fatherhood and more. As a Writer, Director, Producer Fishman has become a creative force. In 2019 helped establish Mclusive Media, and runs Mutually Inclusive Media, both companies specialize in visceral heartfelt stories that build community and promote

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29:58

Brian Volk-Weiss creator of Netflix "The Toys That...

Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias ·

2020/11/02

I had the opportunity to talk to film and television producer/director Brian Volk-Weiss, the creator of the hit Netflix documentary series, "The Toys that Made Us" & "The Movies That Made Us". I wanted to find out how the show went from being an idea in his head to one of the most popular shows on Netflix. How did it all come about and what he has planned for the show and what can we expect next? I also talked about Brian’s other projects, and his spin-off called ‘The Movies That Made Us‘, which is

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46:57

Kurt Yaeger talks about his role on L.A's Finest,...

Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias ·

2020/10/29

Kurt Yaeger joins host Elias on the podcast. Kurt Yaeger can be seen in the new season of “LA’s Finest” opposite Jessica Alba and Gabrielle Union. He will also star in season 2 of Netflix’s “Another Life”, opposite Katee Sackhoff, premiering in 2021. Kurt is a former BMXer from San Francisco who is now an amputee after spending 3 months in the hospital and 2 years recovering from the loss of his leg, his pelvis was broken in half, he fractured 7 vertebrae and ruptured internal organs after a

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28:14

Michael Devine talks about playing "Detective Paul...

Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias ·

2020/10/26

Actor Michael Devine joins host Elias on the podcast. Michael stars as ‘Detective Paul O’Rourke’ in HBO’s new mini-series “The Undoing” (with Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant). To prepare for this role, Michael was able to take inspiration from his real-life duties as a recently retired NYPD Detective Sergeant. As well as, the many law enforcement roles he’s played over the years in notable film/TV shows such as When They See Us, The Post, Blue Bloods, Orange Is the New Black. Michael was actually a

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30:10

Nicole Leier talks about and her work with “Bite the...

Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias ·

2020/10/23

Nicole Leier joins host Elias on the podcast. Nicole is an award-winning director and producer, as well as an actress. Following her role in “A Score to Settle” opposite Nicolas Cage, Nicole is currently on location directing her first full length feature film. Her role in "A Score to Settle" was originally written for a man, but after a stealer audition the part was re-written for her. Her collective credits in acting, directing, live theater, and producing, are the testament to her work ethic and

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35:44

Neil Hopkins talks about playing Sportsmaster on DC's...

Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias ·

2020/10/19

Neil Hopkins joins host Elias on the podcast. Neil is known as DC Comics villain Sportsmaster on Stargirl. The series was created by Geoff Johns and is airing on both DC Universe and The CW. Additionally, he plays the character’s civilian identity: Larry ‘Crusher’ Crock, a gym owner in Blue Valley, Nebraska. We talk about his journey into the acting world, career, playing Sportsmaster/Larry Crock & more. You can find Neil on Twitter @NeilEHopkins & Instagram @NeileHopkins As always, please don't

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18:53

Bear Walker Pop Culture/Comics Skateboard Maker

Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias ·

2020/10/16

Bear Walker joins host Elias on the podcast. Bear creates hand-made, custom skateboards with pop culture and comic book themes inspired by classic video game consoles, Rick and Morty, Breaking Bad, Joker, and more. You may have seen his recent Pokémon collection, released in February. The limited edition, five deck collection featuring beloved Pokémon characters sold out in just two days with 150-250 decks in each design. All boards are hand-made and have a patent pending grip, eliminating the

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21:21

Carmela Zumbado talks about her new film "The Wall Of...

Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias ·

2020/10/12

Carmela Zumbado joins host Elias on the podcast. You recently saw Carmela as Delilah on Netflix's "You". We talk about her role and the shocking ending in Season 2. We also talk about her new movie "The Wall Of Mexico" and working with award-winning actors Esai Morales "Ozark”, Mariel Hemingway "Manhattan" the film also stars Jackson Rathbone "Twilight", Alex Meneses “Telenovela”, Marisol Sacramento “Blue Bloods”, Xander Berkeley “The Walking Dead” and Moises Arias "The Kings of Summer". "The Wall

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42:28

Ed Quinn talks about playing president Hunter...

Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias ·

2020/10/05

Actor Ed Quinn joins host Elias on the Podcast. Ed can currently be seen playing the president, 'Hunter Franklin' on Tyler Perry's 'The Oval' with season 2 returning soon. Ed will also recur as 'Max Ferrao' on Season 4 of 'One Day at a Time' on POP TV / CBS on October 12th. He also will be seen in "American Pie Presents: Girls' Rule", releasing on VOD on October 6th. Ed spent time as a musician and studied with instrumental rock guitarist Joe Satriani. He will be recording new music with his hard

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33:08

Parvesh Cheena talks about his role on NBC's...

Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias ·

2020/09/30

Parvesh Cheena joins host Elias on the podcast. Parvesh is best known for his roles as ‘Gupta’ on the series “ Outsourced” and ‘Sunil’ on "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” and he has voiced many characters on animated shows like Disney Junior’s “T.O.T.S”, Disney’s “The Owl House” and “Transformers: Rescue Bots”. Parvesh stars in NBC’s Pandemic based comedy series Connecting premiering on October 1st. The eight-episode series is an ensemble comedy that follows a group of friends trying to stay close (and sane)

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24:40

Tennille Read talks about playing Bianca on...

Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias ·

2020/09/28

Tennille Read joins host Elias on the podcast. You recently saw Tennille on Netflix's/CBC Workin' Moms in the role of Bianca. Tennille was born in Toronto, and raised in Newmarket, Canada. From a young age, Tennille had set her sights on performing. Her passion for acting started at the young age of 10 when her grade five teacher gave her the opportunity to write stories and skits to perform in front of the class. Tennille would go on to attend Queen’s University where she attained an undergraduate

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27:04

Jesse Camacho talks about playing Doug Brazelle on...

Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias ·

2020/09/22

Jesse Camacho joins host Elias on the podcast. Jesse has a recurring part on Locke & Key, where he plays the role of ‘Doug Brazelle’, a member of the Savini Squad. We chatted about his career, how he was inspired to enter the entertainment industry & more. You can find Jesse on Twitter @jesse115115 & Instagram @Jessejdcamacho As always, please don't forget to follow us on Instagram @themccpodcast Twitter @themccpodcast & Facebook @themccpodcast and if you can leave a review on Apple Podcasts and

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19:19

Lorenzo Yearby talks about playing Lucky in the movie...

Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias ·

2020/09/19

Lorenzo Yearby joins host Elias on a weekend episode. Lorenzo can be seen as ‘Lucky’ in Vertical Entertainment’s newest film The 24th available to stream VOD. The film tells the true story of the Houston Riot of 1917, and stars Trai Byers, Aja Naomi King, Mo McRae and Thomas Haden Church. Producer Alexandra Milchan says Lorenzo is “the heart of the film” and this breakout role has been compared to that of Lupita Nyong’o’s in 12 Years A Slave. Lorenzo is also a screenwriter and director, and is the

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23:46

Adam Irigoyen talks about his role on Netflix's "Away"

Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias ·

2020/09/15

Actor Adam Irigoyen joins host Elias on the Podcast. Adam stars opposite Hillary Swank in Netflix's Away which premiered on Sept 4th. We talk about his role on the show, career & more. Adam is well known for starring on the hit Disney Channel series "Shake It Up" opposite Zendaya and Bella Thorne when he was younger; as well as had recurring roles on popular shows including “The Fosters,” and “The Last Ship,” along with guest starring roles on “Major Crimes” and “2 Broke Girls.” You can find Adam

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19:40

Nelson Lee talks about his role on Disney's Mulan and...

Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias ·

2020/09/08

Nelson Lee joins host Elias on the podcast. This interview was recorded prior to Covid-19 and the delay of Disney's Mulan. Nelson stars in Disney’s Mulan starring as ‘The Chancellor’ .He can also be seen in Disney’s DC Universe TV series “Stargirl” playing the 'Dragon King' opposite Christopher James Baker. Outside of filming, Nelson loves to cook, playing the guitar, snowboarding and takes part in poetry slams and helping out young writers. You can find Nelson on Instagram @malenky As always,

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20:17

Jessica Morris talks about "One Life to Live" and her...

Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias ·

2020/09/04

Actress Jessica Morris joins host Elias on the podcast. Best known for her previous work as Jennifer Rappaport on One Life to Live, Morris was the lead in the hit Amazon Prime’s mini-series Ladies of the Lake and Ladies of the Lake: Return to Avalon. Her performance earned her a nomination for Best Lead Actress in Drama at the Indie Series Awards and the show was nominated for Best Digital Drama Series at the Daytime Emmys. Morris will next be seen starring the Lifetime original movie Pool Boy

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35:28

Madison Smith talks Netflix's "The Order"

Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias ·

2020/09/01

Madison Smith joins host Elias on the podcast. You recently saw Madison on Season 2 of Netflix's The Order as Orbin. We chat about his role on the show, career, baseball and more. Madison Smith is an up-and-coming forcemaking his impression on the entertainment industry. From a young age, Madison always wanted to be an actor, but instead he decided to attend college on a baseball scholarship and pursue a marketing career. After a few years feeling he was on an incorrect path, Madison followed his

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42:52

Casey Jost TRU TV's "Impractical Jokers" Producer and...

Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias ·

2020/08/26

Casey Jost joins host Elias on the podcast. Casey is the senior producer, and a writer on the hit TV Show, Impractical Jokers and host of, "Impractical Jokers: Inside Jokes" on TRU TV. We talk about the success of the show, punishments, the ideas behind the show, growing up w/ his brother Colin Jost, head writer and weekend update co-anchor on NBC's Saturday Night Live & more! You can find Casey on Twitter @CaseyJost & Instagram @caseyjost As always, please don't forget to follow us on Instagram

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26:43

Kayla Compton talks about playing Allegra Garcia on...

Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias ·

2020/08/21

Kayla Compton joins host Elias on the podcast. You recently saw Kayla playing metahuman Allegra Garcia on Season 7 of The Flash. We talk about being promoted to series regular on the show, working with the cast, Team Citizen, favorite episode moment & more. You can find Kayla on Instagram @kaylacheriecompton As always, please don't forget to follow us on Instagram @themccpodcast Twitter @themccpodcast & Facebook @themccpodcast and if you can leave a review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe Thanks

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