Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias

Natasha Marc talks about her role on Showtime's 'The Good Lord Bird'

Natasha Marc joins host Elias in the cave. Natasha recently starred in Showtime's limited series The Good Lord Bird as Pie, the show's sexy, scheming hooker. Based on James McBride's 2013 novel of the same name, The Good Lord Bird tells the story of Henry "Little Onion" Shackleford, a newly freed slave who joins the holy crusade of whacky abolitionist John Brown played by Ethan Hawke. 
Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Natasha is a proud survivor of Hurricane Katrina. In a true example of turning tragedy to triumph, Natasha moved to Los Angeles in a rescue effort in the Katrina aftermath. The ingenue's credits include Timeless (NBC), Ballers (HBO), The Rookie (ABC) as well as leading roles in independent films Dutch and California Love. Natasha has also appeared in several national commercials, notable music videos and earning titles in fitness competitions.
You can find Natasha on Instagram @natashamarc and Twitter @natashamarc
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Ellen Hollman talks about her new film 'Army of One' and 'The Matrix 4'

Actress, writer, and producer Ellen Hollman joins host Elias in the cave. We talk about her new film Army of One which can be seen now on streaming and on demand on all platforms. Ellen shares what it was like working with Keanu on Matrix 4 during the pandemic, her days on Spartacus, stunt work, career & more. 
You can find Ellen on Instagram @ellenhollman and Twitter @EllenHollman
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Kristen Vaganos talks about her film I AM LISA

Actress Kristen Vaganos joins host Elias in the cave. Kristen recently starred in Patrick Rea's "I am Lisa" as a newbie lycanthrope who seeks revenge on those who left for dead – and in the vicinity of a hungry werewolf. The film is rentable now online and coming to streaming, DVD, On Demand, and Blu-Ray in January 2021. 
Kristen grew up in Philadelphia with her stereotypically crazy Greek-American family and graduated from NYU Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Drama.
Coming soon, Kristen stars in Wedding Screeners a Hallmark rom-com,  Obsessed With the Babysitter a dance thriller premiering on Lifetime on January 9th 2021, and The Hoarding, a short directed by and starring Karen Gillan of Jumanji and Avengers, that is currently being developed into a feature film with Warner Bros. A sequel to I Am Lisa is also in development.
You can find Kristen on Instagram @kvaganos and Twitter @kvaganos
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Benjamin Hollingsworth talks about his role on Netflix Virgin River

Actor Benjamin Hollingsworth recently joined host Elias in the cave. You recently saw Benjamin on Season 2 of Netflix Series "Virgin River" as Dan Brady,  A young veteran who served in the Marines alongside bar owner Jack, Brady struggles to adjust to civilian life. He cops attitude, is late for his job and rubs folks the wrong way.
Benjamin was a series regular in CBS' medical drama Code Black (2015) in which Hollingsworth played "Dr. Mario Savetti;" a performance that earned Benjamin a Golden Maple Award nomination for Best Actor in a TV series. Code Black featured an all-star cast made up of Oscar winner Marcia Gay Harden, Luis Guzman and Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Rob Lowe. 
We talk about his role on Virgin River, his start in acting & more.
You can find Benjamin on Instagram @hollingsworthb and Twitter @hollingsworthb
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Ambyr Childers talks Netflix Series YOU, and her company "Ambyr Childers Jewelry"

Ambryr Childers joins host Elias on the podcast. 
You recently saw Ambyr on Netflix You as Candace Stone, which premiered on September 9, 2018 on Lifetime. On December 3, 2018, it was announced that You would move to Netflix as a "Netflix Original" title, ahead of the premiere of the second season. On February 1, 2019, it was announced by Deadline, that she was promoted to a series regular role, ahead of the premiere of the second season. We talk about her role, favorite moments, and more. 
Ambyr Childers started her namesake jewelry line with a desire to create timeless pieces that inspire and empower those who wear them. As a token of beauty and a celebration of women and friendship, her signature design, the Rise Totem, was born. Encompassing the heart and soul of the brand, it is meant to serve as a daily reminder of our inner strength and connection with the feminine force. Ambyr Childers' jewelry is thoughtfully designed and crafted with the hope and intention of being cherished forever. Her mission is to delicately capture the magic of ancestry, infuse meaning and symbolism into luxurious yet practical jewelry, and embolden the wearer to Rise and Shine.
You can find Ambyr on Instagram @ambyrchilders_official 
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Nikki Blonsky talks starring in "Hairspray," and new podcast "Nikki Nights"

Nikki Blonsky joins host Elias on the podcast. Nikki is an American actress best known for her starring role as Tracy in the 2007 film Hairspray. The role earned her several prestigious award nominations, including a Golden Globe nom. She has also starred in movies such as Queen Sized, a Lifetime original movie, ABC Family original series, Huge and Geography Club.
Most recently, Nikki has launched her own podcast, Nikki Nights, where she talks with celebrities and industry professionals about current issues, quarantine, pop culture and anything else on their minds!
You can find Nikki on Instagram @nikkiblonsky 
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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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