Erika Swayze joins Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias to talk about her breakout role as Livia on School Spirits Season 3. In this episode, Erika shares how she surprisingly landed the role without a callback, what it was like joining an already tight-knit cast, and why fans may have mixed emotions about her mysterious character.

She also discusses acting alongside Jennifer Tilly, building tension-filled scenes with Peyton List, and the deeper motivations behind Livia’s calculated personality. Plus, Erika teases what viewers can expect from her arc, the themes that define her storyline, and what she hopes fans take away from the season.

Episode Highlights:

• Booking School Spirits without a callback

• Understanding Livia’s hidden layers

• Joining an established hit series

• Behind-the-scenes cast chemistry

• Teases about Livia’s future

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Laëtitia Hollard joins Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias to talk about stepping into The Pitt Season 2 as Emma Nolan — one of the breakout new characters of the season.

Fresh out of Juilliard, Laëtitia shares how she landed the role, what it was like joining an Emmy-recognized cast, and how Emma’s overwhelming first day at The Pitt mirrored her own first day on set.

We dive deep into Emma’s emotional growth, her powerful mentor relationship with Dana, and the unforgettable behind-the-scenes moments that fans are still talking about.

• Landing The Pitt through her Juilliard showcase • Joining the cast before the Emmys and navigating pressure • Building Emma Nolan as a Midwest, Gen-Z nurse • Using real-life nursing research (and nurse TikTok) for authenticity • The evolving Emma and Dana dynamic • The shocking maggots scene and intense first-day cases • Emma’s full Season 2 character arc • Hopes for Season 3 and exploring Emma’s backstory

If you’re a fan of The Pitt, medical dramas, or love hearing actors break down their creative process, this episode gives you a deeper look at Emma Nolan’s journey and Laëtitia’s breakout performance.

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Kevin James joins Elias on Pop Culture Unplugged during press day for Solo Mio to talk about what he calls the most personal film of his career.

In this heartfelt conversation, Kevin opens up about stepping into a story that begins with heartbreak instead of comedy, why contrast is essential to great storytelling, and how friendship becomes the emotional backbone of Solo Mio.

Kevin shares why playing Matt Taylor was deeply personal, how filming in Italy elevated the story, and why this romantic comedy feels different from anything he’s done before.

“This is my favorite film by far.” “You can’t give up — that broken heart might be what leads you to real love.”

From vulnerability and isolation to hope and second chances, Kevin reflects on love, loss, and the importance of getting back up when life knocks you down.

• Why Solo Mio is Kevin James’ favorite project

• Starting a romantic comedy with heartbreak

• The power of friendship in healing

• Italy as a character in the film

• Advice for anyone going through heartbreak

• Why this movie deserves the big screen experience

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