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Join Host Elias as he talks to various guests each week where ”Everyone Has A Story” from the world of Pop Culture, TV, Movies, Comedy, and more.

Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias Elias Giannakopoulos

    • TV & Film
    • 4.8 • 222 Ratings

Join Host Elias as he talks to various guests each week where ”Everyone Has A Story” from the world of Pop Culture, TV, Movies, Comedy, and more.

    Dallas Dupree Young Talks 'Cobra Kai' Season 6 Part 1

    Dallas Dupree Young Talks 'Cobra Kai' Season 6 Part 1

    Tune in to Pop Culture Unplugged with Elias as he chats with Dallas Dupree Young about the highly anticipated Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 1, now streaming on Netflix! In this exclusive interview, Dallas delves into his role as Kenny, offering insights into his character’s journey and reflecting on the significance of being part of the final season of this iconic series.
    🔹 What to Expect:
    A deep dive into Dallas Dupree Young’s portrayal of Kenny
    Fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from Cobra Kai Season 6
    Insights into the final season's plot and character arcs
    Dallas’s personal experiences and journey on the show


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    • 11 min
    "Peder Lindell Discusses Playing Morgie in 'Descendants: The Rise of Red'"

    "Peder Lindell Discusses Playing Morgie in 'Descendants: The Rise of Red'"

    Join Elias on Pop Culture Unplugged as he sits down with the talented Peder Lindell to discuss his exciting role as Morgie in Disney+'s "Descendants: The Rise of Red." Discover behind-the-scenes stories, insights into his character, and what it's like to be part of the beloved Descendants franchise!
    🌟 In This Interview:
    Peder Lindell shares his journey to becoming Morgie
    Exclusive insights into the making of "Descendants: The Rise of Red"
    Peder's experience working with the amazing cast and crew
    Fun anecdotes and behind-the-scenes moments
    "Descendants: The Rise of Red" follows a new ensemble of Villain Kids (VKs) and legacy characters, featuring a star-studded cast including Brandy as Cinderella, Rita Ora as the Queen of Hearts, Dara Reneé as Ursula’s sister Uliana, Ruby Rose Turner as Bridget/Young Queen of Hearts, Morgan Dudley as Ella/Young Cinderella, Joshua Colley as Young Hook, Peder Lindell as Morgie, Grace Narducci as Fay/Young Fairy Godmother, Jeremy Swift as Principal Merlin, Paolo Montalban as King Charming, and Leonardo Nam as Maddox Hatter. Fans will also be thrilled to see China Anne McClain returning as Uma, now the principal at Auradon Prep, and Melanie Paxson reprising her role as Fairy Godmother.
    "Descendants: The Rise of Red" premieres exclusively on Disney+ on Friday, July 12, followed by a special encore on Disney Channel on Friday, August 9, at 8:00 p.m. EDT/PDT. Tune in for an insider's look at the magic and adventure of this highly anticipated film!
     





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    • 12 min
    Kelly Packard Talks Reunion Concerts and Fan Weekend for 'California Dreams'

    Kelly Packard Talks Reunion Concerts and Fan Weekend for 'California Dreams'

    Join host Elias on Pop Culture Unplugged as he chats with Kelly Packard about the upcoming California Dreams LA concerts on July 12 and 14!
    The iconic California Dreams Band is reuniting in Los Angeles for a nostalgic fan weekend on the Sunset Strip. Don't miss your chance to meet the cast of the beloved 90s NBC Saturday morning series, featuring Michael Cade (Sylvester 'Sly' Winkle), Jay Anthony Franke (Jake Sommers), Brentley Gore (Matt Garrison), Aaron Jackson (Mark Winkle), Jennie Kwan (Samantha Woo), Kelly Packard (Tiffani Smith), and Diana Uribe (Lorena Costa). Enjoy live concerts, exclusive VIP experiences, and much more!
    Event Schedule:
    Friday, July 12
    12:30 - 4:00pm: Fan meet and greet, panel discussion
    7:00 - 8:30pm: California Dreams live concert
    9:00 - 10:30pm: After-party concert featuring Brentley Gore & Friends
    Sunday, July 14
    11:00am - 12:30pm: Exclusive VIP brunch
    1:30 - 2:30pm: California Dreams live concert
    Location: Backbeat On Sunset, Hotel Ziggy, 8462 W. Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood
    Tickets & Info: www.californiadreamsband.com
    Kelly Packard began her entertainment career at age eight with television commercials and won Miss California Pre-Teen in 1988. She transitioned to series television in her teens, with guest appearances on The Wonder Years, Boy Meets World, Step by Step, and Living Dolls. Her first regular role was as surfer-chick Tiffani on NBC's California Dreams, from the producer of Saved by the Bell, which she played for five seasons.
    Packard is best known for her role as April, the fashion-designing lifeguard on Baywatch, where she starred alongside Carmen Electra and David Hasselhoff. She later co-hosted Ripley's Believe It or Not! with Dean Cain, traveling the world to report on extraordinary feats.
    Her hosting credits include House Wars (USA Network), Secret Beaches (The Travel Channel), RopeSport with Eric Nies, Billy's BootCamp with Billy Blanks, and various programs for KCET and E! Networks. She also hosted GSN Live on The Game Show Network and the sketch comedy show ACME this Week at ACME Comedy Theatre.
    Packard's film credits include Auto Focus, Mind Wars, Get Your Stuff, and two Lifetime movies. She resides in Texas with her husband, Dr. Darrin Privett, and their four children. She enjoys horseback riding, spending time with her animals, and traveling, with Taco Bell as her comfort food.
     





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    • 13 min
    Gilles Marini Unveils the Action-Packed World of 'Murder Company'

    Gilles Marini Unveils the Action-Packed World of 'Murder Company'

    Join host Elias on Pop Culture Unplugged as he chats with Gilles Marini about his latest role as Daquin in the war action film 'MURDER COMPANY.' Inspired by members of the French resistance, Marini’s character brings a heroic and compelling story to the screen.
    Set during the D-Day invasion, 'MURDER COMPANY' follows a group of US soldiers on a mission to smuggle a French resistance member behind enemy lines to assassinate a high-value Nazi target. The film features an ensemble cast including William Moseley (The Chronicles of Narnia trilogy, "The Royals"), Pooch Hall ("Ray Donovan," "The Game"), Joe Anderson (Across the Universe, The Crazies), and Kelsey Grammer ("Cheers," "Frasier").
    Directed by Shane Dax Taylor (The Best Man, Bloodworth) and written by Jesse Mittelstadt (Altitude, Across the Hall), 'MURDER COMPANY' promises to be a gripping and intense cinematic experience.
    Tune in to hear Gilles Marini share behind-the-scenes insights and experiences from this thrilling new film.





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    • 13 min
    Aaron Augenblick chats City Island Season 2

    Aaron Augenblick chats City Island Season 2

    Join host Elias on Pop Culture Unplugged as he sits down with Aaron Augenblick to discuss the much-anticipated Season 2 of City Island and delve into the creative world of Augenblick Studios. Known for adult animation hits like Ugly Americans (Comedy Central) and Superjail! and The Jellies (Adult Swim), Aaron, alongside partner Daniel Powell (Inside Amy Schumer), has ventured into children's animation with their new company, Future Brain Media. Their first show, City Island, has become a runaway hit on PBS KIDS.
    Season 2 of City Island premieres on July 5, with new episodes rolling out every Friday! The series stars Kimia Behpoornia ("Abbott Elementary") and Kimiko Glenn ("Orange is the New Black"), and this season features guest appearances by Rosie Perez, Ali Stroker, Vanessa Bayer, and Rachel Bloom. With 20 new shorts, 585 new characters, and over 400 locations, the new season will continue to deliver engaging civics-centered stories on topics like news media, fact-based reporting, advertising, and the internet. Plus, don’t miss the special musical episodes “Theater Street" and "Holidays," written by comedian Rachel Wenitsky ("The Tonight Show," "SNL," "Story Pirates”).
    Tune in for this exciting interview and get an inside look at the innovative world of Aaron Augenblick and City Island!





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    • 19 min
    Sam Morelos Reveals Inside Scoop on Nikki in 'That '90s Show' Season 2 on Netflix

    Sam Morelos Reveals Inside Scoop on Nikki in 'That '90s Show' Season 2 on Netflix

    Join host Elias on Pop Culture Unplugged as he interviews Sam Morelos about her role as Nikki in Season 2 of "That '90s Show" on Netflix. Sam, a first-generation Filipino American artist, has a rich background in performing arts, including school productions at California School of the Arts - SGV and the award-winning play "Poor Clare" with Echo Theatre Company. She's also a talented singer who has performed solos at the Walt Disney Concert Hall with the Filipino American Symphony Orchestra.
    "That '90s Show," the nostalgic sequel to the beloved "That '70s Show," returns to Point Place, Wisconsin, with a new generation of teens experiencing the ups and downs of the '90s. As Leia Forman, the daughter of Red and Kitty Forman, and her friends, including Nikki, navigate their teenage years, viewers can expect plenty of laughs, cultural references, and appearances from familiar faces. Tune in to hear about Sam's journey from performing at age five to becoming a series regular. Don’t miss "That '90s Show" Season 2, Part 1, now on NETFLIX 





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