Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias

Natalie Martinez joins Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias to discuss Brothers Season 1, playing Valentina, and the comedy and heart behind Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson’s family chaos.

Natalie explains how spending time with Matthew’s real-life wife helped shape her approach to Valentina, why her friendship with Brittany Ishibashi brings warmth to the screen, and what went into filming Matthew’s hilariously misguided gift: a framed, autographed photo of himself.

We also explore Valentina’s protective instincts, the emotional stakes of Matthew and Woody potentially being brothers, and the show’s themes of chosen family. Plus, Natalie shares why Holland Taylor impressed her on set, which co-star she would choose for a road trip, and her enthusiastic reaction to Valentina potentially becoming First Lady of Texas.

Spoiler warning: This episode discusses scenes and storylines from Brothers Season 1.

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Gwendolyn Sundstrom joins Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias to discuss Crystal Lake Season 1, Grace’s friendship with Jason Voorhees, and the shocking twist that connects her character to Friday the 13th’s infamous opening killings.

Gwendolyn shares how she landed the role of Grace, prepared for the character’s emotional journey, and built her on-screen bond with Jason. She also discusses working with Linda Cardellini as Pamela Voorhees, performing her own stunts during the bathroom fight, and filming the boathouse sequence with Phoenix Parnevik and Danielle Kotch.

Plus, we explore episode five, Grace’s complicated relationships, and where Gwendolyn hopes her character could go in a potential second season.

⚠️ Spoiler warning: This episode contains major Crystal Lake Season 1 spoilers, including character deaths.

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Cindy Sampson joins Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias to talk about returning as Angie Everett in Private Eyes West Coast, reuniting with Jason Priestley, and exploring Angie and Matt Shade’s next chapter as married detectives and parents.

Cindy shares why the Private Eyes comeback caught her by surprise and why she initially questioned whether bringing Angie and Shade together would work. She opens up about their familiar chemistry, Angie’s personal growth, and the surprising parallels between her own experience as a mother and her character’s story.

We also discuss undercover disguises, a surfing episode packed with comedy and action, performing stunts, and Cindy’s update on plans for season two.

In this episode:
• Returning to Angie Everett after the original Private Eyes ended
• Reuniting with Jason Priestley and rediscovering their banter
• Balancing marriage, parenting and detective work
• Bringing more physical comedy to Private Eyes West Coast
• Finding a balance between acting and motherhood

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Phoenix Parnevik joins Elias on Pop Culture Unplugged to discuss Crystal Lake, playing Barry, and stepping into the Friday the 13th franchise.

Phoenix shares how revisiting the original Friday the 13th helped shape his performance, why he believes Barry and Claudette truly love each other, and what it was like filming the boathouse sequence.

We also explore the unexpected comedy behind Barry’s scenes, the supportive atmosphere on set, and Phoenix’s favorite filming memories.

Episode highlights:
• Landing Barry after thinking he wouldn’t get the role
• Preparing with the original Friday the 13th
• Finding the heart of Barry and Claudette’s relationship
• Filming the boathouse sequence early in production
• Why his serious approach made the crew laugh
• His curiosity about a possible second season

⚠️ Spoiler warning: This episode discusses Crystal Lake storylines and specific scenes.

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Willem Dafoe joins Elias on Pop Culture Unplugged to discuss Tenzing, his portrayal of expedition leader John Hunt, and finding the humanity behind the journey to Mount Everest.

Dafoe shares what drew him to the film, how he balanced Hunt’s military discipline with his compassionate nature, and why research is only the beginning of creating a character. He also explores Hunt’s changing perspective on Tenzing Norgay and praises his co-star’s humility, physical preparation, and commitment to learning English and Sherpa for the role.

Episode highlights:
• Why the adventure of Tenzing attracted Dafoe
• Bringing John Hunt’s leadership and sensitivity to the screen
• How research shapes his acting process
• Hunt and Tenzing’s different approaches to Everest
• The dedication behind the film’s central performance

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