Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias

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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Nicole Leier talks about and her work with “Bite the Bullet Stories” working with Nicolas Cage & more.

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 raw talent.
 
Nicole has fought the adversities of being both a female and a woman of color in the industry and is using her voice and platform for change.  Having left a difficult upbringing at her home at the young age of 13, she’s had quite a journey, and is certainly not one to let others define her purpose or her calling to inspire and help others.
 
Additionally, Nicole is an ambassador for “Bite the Bullet Stories” which is an organization committed to being a safe platform for men and women to share their stories of overcoming personal hardships and obstacles. Bite the Bullet was started with the objective of breaking stigmas, building self-worth and breeding empowerment for all, and has more recently dedicated to spreading the stories of protesters on the front line, and the tragic personal stories of police brutality and racism experienced by many. 
You can find Nicole on Twitter @NicoleGLeier & Instagram @NicoleGLeier
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Neil Hopkins talks about playing Sportsmaster on DC's Stargirl

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
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Bear Walker Pop Culture/Comics Skateboard Maker

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 need for grip tape.
In addition to limited edition collections, Walker has also designed custom decks for A-list Hollywood celebrities such as Zachary Levi (Shazam), Jason Momoa (Aquaman), pop superstar Billie Eilish, Grant Gustin (CW’s The Flash), the cast of Warner Bros. Studios’ horror hit IT, and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian Sr. 
 
You can find Bear on Instagram @BearWalkerOfficial
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Carmela Zumbado talks about her new film "The Wall Of Mexico" & playing Delilah on Netflix's "You"

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 of Mexico" is about Don, a young handyman, is hired by the Aristas, a wealthy Mexican-American family with two outrageously decadent daughters. The source of the Aristas' wealth is a mystery to Don. Living in nearby Winfield, he soon learns tensions are high between the Aristas and the poor white townspeople, and that this has something to do with the Aristas’ well, which Don is asked to guard at night. People are superstitious about the well. Don learns the Aristas are selling wellwater at alarming prices. Don becomes infatuated with the younger daughter, Tania. As the water level drops, possibly from theft, the situation comes to a boil, and the Aristas decide to build a massive wall.
You can find Carmela on Instagram @CarmelaZumbado
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Ed Quinn talks about playing president Hunter Franklin on Tyler Perry's "The Oval" & more.

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 rock band SUPER EQ. He has also spent time modeling across the world including Paris, Milan and Barcelona. His other acting credits include True Blood, Eureka, 2 Broke Girls and Mistresses. 
 
You can find Ed on Twitter @EdwardQuinn & Instagram @EdwardQuinn
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Parvesh Cheena talks about his role on NBC's Connecting, voice over work and more.

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) through video chats as they share the highs and lows of these extraordinary times.
You can find Parvesh on Twitter @Parvesh & Instagram @parvey
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Tennille Read talks about playing Bianca on Netflix's/CBC "Workin' Moms"

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 youngage of 10 when her grade five teacher gave her the opportunity to write stories and skitsto perform in front of the class. Tennille would go on to attend Queen’s University whereshe attained an undergraduate degree in Stage and Screen Studies. She was also partof the acting conservatory at the George Brown Theatre School.
Her first big break came when she was cast to star alongside Eugene Levy on the CBC and Netflix hit television series SCHITT’S CREEK. Recently Tennille won Best Supporting Actor for the short film I LOST MY MIND written and directed by Michael Tobin at the 2018 Hollywood North Film Festival.
You can find Tennille on Twitter @TennilleRead & Instagram @TennilleRead
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Jesse Camacho talks about playing Doug Brazelle on Netflix's Locke & Key

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
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Lorenzo Yearby talks about playing Lucky in the movie "The 24th"

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 mastermind behind the alter ego, Pastor Petty. He is a self-described “gym rat” and runner, and enjoys building computers. 
You can find Lorenzo on Twitter @layearby & Instagram @layearby
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