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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 15 MIN

Rachel Stubington Talks Summer’s Growth and Behind the Scenes of Shrinking

from Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias · host Elias Giannakopoulos

Rachel Stubington joins Pop Culture Unplugged to talk about playing Summer on the hit Apple TV+ series Shrinking. From landing the role through a simple self-tape audition to becoming a fan-favorite character, Rachel shares how Summer evolved across the seasons and what makes the show so special. She opens up about working alongside industry legends like Harrison Ford, learning from creator Bill Lawrence, and why Summer might be more emotionally intelligent than viewers first realize. Plus, Rachel discusses her background in sketch comedy and her own writing/directing projects outside the series. Episode Highlights: How a small audition turned into a multi-season role The improv moments that helped define Summer What fans misunderstand about Summer’s personality Behind-the-scenes lessons from working with an all-star cast Listen now for exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, character insights, and a deeper look at one of TV’s most heartfelt comedies.   Watch the full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RM_24DA7zIM For more exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes content, subscribe to Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias on YouTube: Subscribe here Got a burning question or a topic suggestion? Reach out to us at [email protected] Stay connected with us on social media for the latest show updates X: https://x.com/PopCultureUnplg Instagram: instagram.com/popcultureunplugged Facebook: facebook.com/popcultureunplugged TikTok: tiktok.com/@popcultureunplugged Visit our official website for more: www.popcultureunplugged.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel for exciting content: Subscribe here Don't miss out on the latest updates and exclusive content—join us in Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias!  

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