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 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.

• 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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