Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias

Trevor Stines talks about playing Jason Blossom in Riverdale, and his new film Middleton Christmas

Actor Trevor Stines joins host Elias on the podcast. He is best known for his role as Jason Blossom on CW's Riverdale. Trevor is starring in the new holiday film, Middleton Christmas, now streaming on all digital platforms. We talk about how he got his start in the acting world, Riverdale and Middleton Christmas. 
You can find Trevor on Instagram @Trevor_Stines and Twitter @Trevor_Stines
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Miguel Chavez talks about his role on Peacock's "A.P. Bio"

Actor Miguel Chavez joins host Elias on the podcast. Recently, Miguel joined the cast of the hit Peacock comedy series: A.P. Bio. He portrays Eduardo, a shy, student who is best friends with nerdy Victor Kozlowski (Jacob Houston). Miguel talks about his experience on A.P. Bio and how the show’s fans gave it new life on Peacock.
Miguel first discovered his love of the arts and acting at the young age 13 and began participating in community theater, as well as school paly productions and playing the saxophone in band. Continuing to grow and develop his love for the entertainment industry, he majored in filmmaking and graduated with a BA from Woodbury University in Burbank, CA. After graduation, Miguel enrolled in a stunt school, Stunts in Motion, where he trained under fight choreographer, certified stunt coordinator/performer, Jack Huang.
You can find Miguel on Instagram @miguelchavezhimself and Twitter @miguelito4everr
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Tamela D'Amico discusses " One Little Finger"

Tamela D'Amico joins host Elias on the podcast.
Tamela stars in the Indian-American film One Little Finger, which was released on Amazon and Apple worldwide on November 16th. She plays ‘Raina,’ an American neurologist researching music therapy in India. The film employed more than 80 people with disabilities, many of those being student musicians, and the title track “One Little Finger” is currently being considered for a Grammy. The purpose of the film is to educate people about the abilities of those with disabilities, and all money earned is going straight into the One Little Finger Foundation. 
Tamela is best known for her role on Disney’s “Best Friends Whenever” and Amazon’s “Englishman in L.A.” (for which she was awarded “Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Web Series” by LA WEB FEST). She is also a jazz recording artist and her music has been heard on more than 140 national radio and cable outlets. She sings the theme song “Love and the Gun” in both English and Italian for the film, Rob the Mob. Besides her work in the film and music industries, Tamela is also a brand ambassador and content creator to many International brands.
You can find Tamela on Instagram @TamelaDamico and Twitter @TamelaDAmico
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Mariana Van Zeller talks about NatGeo's "Trafficked"

Investigative Journalist Mariana Van Zeller joins host Elias on the podcast. Mariana is the host of the new Nat Geo docuseries, Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller, which premieres Dec 2 on Nat Geo. 
Marianna takes a refreshingly clear-eyed view of some of today's most controversial, hot-button topics -- fentanyl, the sex industry, gunrunning, tiger smuggling, and more -- in a series that reminds us all too well of the vital importance of investigative journalism, especially in a time when facts are so easily distorted.  Her fearless approach in embedding herself inside these dangerous, truly provocative worlds, in her pursuit of that elusive thing -- the truth -- is truly something to watch.
 
Mariana first won nation-wide attention with her 2010 documentary for Current TV, Vanguard: The OxyContin Express, a daring chronicle of the over-prescribing of painkillers, aka “legal drug dealing,” which won her the Peabody Award, a Television Academy Honors prize for achievement in ‘socially-conscious television’, a PRISM Award, and an Emmy Award nomination for ‘Outstanding Informational Programming’.  Her extensive work has also appeared on CNN, PBS, UK's Channel 4, Canada's CBC, and many more.  Internationally focused, her work has taken her all over the world, from Syria to Mexico, across Europe and in conflict regions around the world.  She is fluent in five languages.
You can find Mariana on Instagram @MarianaVZ and Twitter @MarianaVZ
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Gigi Gustin talks about her show Bulge Bracket on Amazon Prime, winning American Grit Season 2 & more.

Gigi Gustin recently stopped by the cave to talk about her show Bulge Bracket which is streaming now on Amazon Prime. We talk about her winning Season 2 of American Grit which opened the door for her to move to LA to pursue her acting career, auditioning, future projects and more. 
You can find Gigi Instagram @GigiGustin and Twitter @GigiGustin0
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Garrett Marcantel talks about "12 Dates of Christmas" on HBO Max

Garrett Marcantel joins host Elias on a Thanksgiving bonus episode release.
Garrett makes his television debut this holiday season in HBO Max’s unscripted dating series titled 12 DATES OF CHRISTMAS. The show follows Garrett, who plays the gay lead, and two other singles on a quest to find love in a winter wonderland. Inspired by both holiday romantic comedies and classic dating shows, the series has all the components to charm audiences. "12 Dates of Christmas" is available on Nov 26 on HBO Max"
Outside of the show Garrett uses his background as a Real Estate Agent and Developer and combines it with his love for the environment to create eco conscious housing opportunities. He is an advocate for climate change education and in the past worked as a Yellowstone National Park Ranger. In the aftermath of the recent hurricanes that devastated his hometown of Lake Charles, Louisiana he launched an initiative to aid those who have been affected called Displaced Relief.
You can find Garrett on Instagram @Garrett.Marcantel
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Director Seth Savoy from "Echo Boomers"

Director and Writer Seth Savoy joins host Elias on the podcast.
Seth is the writer and director of  “Echo Boomers" which stars Michael Shannon, Alex Pettyfer, and Patrick Schwarzenegger, which follows broke college disillusioned thieves who break into the homes of the wealthiest people in Chicago.
Originally penned in 2015, Seth took his script for “Echo Boomers” to Sundance, where he won an independent pitch competition and captured the industry’s attention.
The film, which was acquired by Saban Films, was released in select theatres, on demand, and digital on November 13, 2020.  Seth has established his niche of fun and flashy filmmaking with strong political commentary.
You can find Seth on Instagram @SethSavoy
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Adriyan Rae talks about joining the cast of NBC's "Chicago Fire"

Adriyan Rae returns to the cave.  Adriyan recently joined the cast of NBC's "Chicago Fire" for season 9 as Gianna Mackey. Her character is described as ‘a lovable troublemaker with a twinkle in her eye’. She is also ‘charming, scrappy, fun, witty and good-natured’. Gianna comes from a family of working-class parents who are adored by their community. This makes Gianna welcoming and friendly individual who treats everyone like family — but don’t get it twisted. She’s no pushover. She’s tough and quick to defend the defenseless, isn’t afraid of a little chaos and rolls with the punches while approaching everything with a bit of wry humor.” 
We talk about her new role, joining the cast and more. 
You can find Adriyan Instagram @adriyanrae and Twitter @AdriyanRae
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Comedian Nicole Burch talks about her stand-up special "Never Been Kissed"

Stand Up Comedian Nicole Burch joins host Elias on the podcast.
Nicole grew up loving the rom-com Never Been Kissed, and over the years has been through the wringer when it comes to dating. Then one night she meets her childhood crush and leading man of her favorite film, Michael Vartan. They ended up hitting it off and going on a date. What was supposed to be the night that would change her unlucky streak, ended up being a night filled with disaster and mayhem. Everything that could have gone wrong, went wrong, and now she’s talking about it in her first stand-up special (with Michael Vartan’s permission).
The special was shot at the well-known Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena, and was self-funded and produced by Nicole herself.
You can find Nicole on Twitter @NicoleLeeBurch & Instagram @NicoleBurchComedy
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Reggie Watkins talks about his role on Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

Actor Reggie Watkins joins host Elias on the podcast. Most recognized from his previous roles in This Is Us, Bosch, and The Rookie, Reggie now portrays the lead role of ‘Sgt. Lawrence Sims’ in  Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. In this new game, Reggie plays one of only two actors whose likeness and voice are used as a character.
Reggie is originally from San Jose, CA and has always had a passion for acting and athletics. He began his young acting career in theater productions, and eventually went on to play collegiate football as a Wide Receiver, until a torn ACL ended his career at 21-years old. No longer able to pursue football, he moved to LA to fully commit to acting. His first ‘Hollywood’ job was a doorman at the world famous The Comedy Store, where he eventually earned his stripes performing stand up with the likes of Dave Chappelle and Dane Cook.  He has since booked numerous TV roles on popular shows such as ABC Family’s “Lincoln Heights” (co-starring opposite the late Chadwick Boseman), Amazon's “Bosch,” NBC's “This Is Us,” and ABC's “The Rookie.” Reggie currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife and children.
Reggie is also making waves as a Host of the Brothas On Football Podcast and as the recent Co-Founder of The Valley Of Change non-profit organization. 
You can find Reggie on Twitter @ReggieWatkinsJr & Instagram @coachwithreg
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Garfield Wilson talks about his role on Nickelodeon's "The Astronauts"

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, with a myriad of television roles including the likes of : TNT’s SNOWPIERCER, ARROW, Once Upon A Time, Bates Motel, The 100, Continuum, iZombie, Zoo, Netflix’s Travelers, Van Helsing, The Good Doctor, The Man in the High Castle, Batwoman, and J.J. Abrams’ Almost Human, amongst others.
You can find Garfield on Twitter @GarfieldWilson & Instagram garfieldawilson
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Michael Fishman talks about playing D.J. Conner on ABC's "The Conners" career, family & more

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 inclusion. Through his interview show Fish's Call Sheet 2020 Fishman shines a light behind the scenes of production. Fishman has a number of projects in various stages of development for fans to look forward to.
You can find Michael on Twitter @ReelMFishman & Instagram @ReelMFishman
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Brian Volk-Weiss creator of Netflix "The Toys That Made US" &"The Movies That Made Us"

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 out on Netflix and covers childhood movies such as Home Alone, Ghostbusters, Die Hard and Dirty Dancing. If you enjoyed Toys That Made Us, definitely give this new show a watch. 
You can find Brian on Instagram @brianvolkweiss
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Kurt Yaeger talks about his role on L.A's Finest, Netflix Another Life and BMX Biking

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 motorcycle accident. He has gone on to appear in many television shows like, “The Rookie”, “Paradise Lost”, “Sons of Anarchy”, "NCIS LA”, “Quarry”, “Shameless”, “Shooter”, “Pure Genius” and more.
As a content creator, he's created powerful content like Rudimental’s music video Waiting All Night, also featuring Ella Eyre, which has amassed over 212 Million views and counting. He also starred in the music video which was inspired by his accident and journey to recovery.  Kurt is also a writer and has directed numerous commercials. Kurt's story inspires hope and positivity in audiences and that's something we all can use a little more of, especially in these trying times.
You can find Kurt on Twitter @kurtyaeger & Instagram @kurtyaeger
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Michael Devine talks about playing "Detective Paul O’Rourke" in HBO’s new mini-series “The Undoing"

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 3rd generation policeman – and lost his father in the line of duty. During Michael’s own fourth year as a policeman, he experienced the catastrophic events of 9/11. He was posted up at the St. Patrick’s Cathedral for most of the day doing surveillance work, and headed over to Ground Zero towards the end of the day to provide extra support. He spent 12-years in total working for the Chief of Detectives Office, and was most recently staffed to relay information to the press. Michael retired from the NYPD this year to focus on his blooming acting career.   
In 2011, his fondness for music led him to release an album entitled ‘Songs of Valor and Hope,’ which landed at #1 in four different categories on Amazon Music. With Irish influences and tones similar to that of Josh Groban, the album consists of a collection of cover songs such as “Ave Maria,” “Hallelujah,” “Amazing Grace” and many more treasured classics. Michael has had the honor of performing his music at Madison Square Garden, Rainbow Room and Lincoln Center – and served as the NYPD’s National Anthem soloist. Aside from singing, he also plays the bagpipes. He is currently working on creating a new album, and hopes to one day be cast in a Broadway production.
You can find Michael on Twitter @MichaeIDevine & Instagram @MichaelPDevine
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