Karen Cliche joins Elias on Pop Culture Unplugged to discuss playing Alison Mayfair in the new horror movie Ice Cream Man and reuniting with filmmaker Eli Roth following Thanksgiving.

Karen shares how Eli casually offered her the role, the extensive improvisation behind their family scenes and what it was like having him serve as both her director and onscreen husband. She also discusses the film’s talented young cast, shooting the creepy ending in a real cemetery and why ice cream trucks have always made her uncomfortable.

Plus, Karen compares Alison to her Thanksgiving character Kathleen, reveals her desire to do more comedy and previews her upcoming 1950s crime film alongside Vince Vaughn, Theo James and Patrick Schwarzenegger.

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Kiori Mirza Waldman, who plays Mia in Ice Cream Man, joins Elias on Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias to discuss her character’s surprising journey, the film’s bloody school scenes and working with director Eli Roth.

Kiori shares how she landed the role, approached Mia’s transformation from a popular small-town teenager into a courageous survivor and handled the chaos surrounding her on set. She also reveals the acting advice Eli Roth gave her and why not laughing with her young co-stars became one of her biggest challenges.

The conversation explores Mia’s shocking final transformation, the sequel possibilities created by the ending and whether Kiori would return as a fully possessed version of her character. She also teases an upcoming television role and explains why she no longer trusts ice cream trucks.

Spoiler warning: This episode contains major Ice Cream Man spoilers.

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John Ross Bowie joins Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias to discuss returning as Barry Kripke in Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, the new Big Bang Theory spinoff on HBO Max.

John opens up about learning that Kripke would become a full-time character, how the series gives Barry a deeper storyline and why he compares Kripke’s new role to Doctor Smith from Lost in Space. He also discusses Barry shooting Raj, Kripke’s explanation for that controversial moment and what the multiverse could mean for the character.

The conversation also covers Barry’s evolving relationship with Bert, John’s chemistry with Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus and Brian Posehn, the possibility of alternate versions of Kripke and what John hopes to explore if the series returns for Season 2.

John also reveals what Kripke would immediately ban from Caltech, which television universe Barry would thrive in and details his upcoming historical drama, Brink of War.

Warning: This interview contains spoilers for the opening episodes of Stuart Fails to Save the Universe.

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe is now streaming on HBO Max.

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Skywalker Hughes joins Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias to discuss bringing Mary Ingalls to life in Netflix’s new adaptation of Little House on the Prairie.

Skywalker talks about growing up with Laura Ingalls Wilder’s books, auditioning for the role, and creating a more layered version of Mary. She also shares how she and Alice Halsey developed Mary and Laura’s sisterly chemistry, both on screen and in real life.

The conversation explores Mary’s emotional Season 1 journey, her connection with Caleb, the heartbreaking finale, and the pressure of reintroducing such an iconic character to a new generation. Skywalker also discusses building the Ingalls family bond behind the scenes, filming her favorite moments with Alice, and whether she could survive life in the 1870s.

Spoiler warning: This interview contains spoilers for Little House on the Prairie Season 1.

Little House on the Prairie Season 1 is now streaming on Netflix.

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Thalia Tran joins Elias on Pop Culture Unplugged to discuss her breakout role as Mai in Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2.

In this in-depth conversation, Thalia shares what it was like stepping into one of the franchise's most iconic characters, how Mai evolves throughout Season 2, and why exploring the world beyond the Fire Nation changes everything for her character.

She also opens up about working alongside Team Azula, building chemistry with her castmates, the demanding stunt and combat training, bringing Mai's signature weapons to life, and the incredible fan response to Netflix's live-action adaptation.

Whether you're a longtime Avatar fan or just discovering the series, this interview offers an exclusive look behind the scenes of one of Netflix's biggest fantasy shows.

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Olivia Rose Keegan joins Pop Culture Unplugged with Elias to discuss her role as Sara in Scary Movie. Olivia opens up about stepping into the iconic horror-comedy franchise, discovering Sara's connection to Cindy Campbell, and working alongside comedy legends including Anna Faris and the Wayans family.

During the conversation, Olivia discusses balancing horror and comedy, the emotional depth behind Sara's story, studying Anna Faris' performances, and her favorite parody moments from the film. She also shares behind-the-scenes insights from the set and reflects on joining one of the most recognizable comedy franchises in movie history.

If you're a fan of Scary Movie, horror-comedy, Anna Faris, or Olivia Rose Keegan's work, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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Joe Taslim joins Elias on Pop Culture Unplugged to discuss his latest action thriller, The Furious. Joe breaks down his role as Naveen, explains why the character became one of his favorite roles of his career, and shares how he balances emotional storytelling with intense action sequences.

During the conversation, Joe discusses working alongside Xie Miao, building the relationship between Naveen and Wang Wei, the importance of understanding a character's motivations before the action begins, and what makes The Furious stand out from other action films.

If you're a fan of action movies, martial arts cinema, and Joe Taslim's work in projects like The Raid and Mortal Kombat, this is an interview you won't want to miss.

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Anthony B. Jenkins joins Elias on Pop Culture Unplugged to discuss his role as Devante in The Chi Season 8. During the conversation, Anthony opens up about landing the role, bringing Devante to life, and why the character is often misunderstood by viewers. He also discusses working with Jacob Latimore, stepping into the world of The Chi, his acting journey, and the growth fans can expect from Devante as the season unfolds. Whether you're a longtime fan of the series or just getting introduced to Devante, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

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Jessica Blair Herman joins Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias to discuss her role as Heather in Euphoria Season 3. In this exclusive interview, Jessica opens up about joining the hit HBO series, working with creator Sam Levinson, and stepping into one of television’s most passionate fandoms.

Jessica breaks down Heather’s complicated connection with Cassie, the emotional themes surrounding wealth and suburban life, and the explosive wedding episode that has fans talking. She also reflects on how her comedy background and Groundlings training helped shape her dramatic performance throughout the season.

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Jalen Thomas Brooks joins Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias to talk all about and his role as Tucker, the emotional glue of the hockey house.

Jalen discusses adapting a beloved book character for the screen, balancing Tucker’s humor and emotional depth, and the real-life cast chemistry that helped shape the series. He also reveals how he actually cooked for the cast off-camera just like Tucker does in the show, opens up about the pressure of fan expectations, and teases what fans can expect later in the season — especially Episode 6.

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