From Phobias to Found Family: Inside The Electric State

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PRIDE

Straw Hut Media

229 episodes

5 days ago

On Pride, host Caitlynn McDaniel deep dives into the LGBTQ+ stories lighting up our screens — and the people who bring them to life.

Each week, she sits down with the stars we love, the creators behind the scenes, and the voices changing the way stories are told. From on-screen firsts to behind-the-scenes breakthroughs, Pride is where iconic characters, coded moments, and groundbreaking storytelling all come together.

Whether it’s a rom-com kiss that made you feel seen, a coming-out arc that hit too close to home, or a soundtrack that screamed queer joy — we’re celebrating it all, and the people making it happen.

Because representation isn’t extra — it’s everything.

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From Phobias to Found Family: Inside The Electric State

PRIDE

13 minutes

7 months ago

From Phobias to Found Family: Inside The Electric State

What do you get when you combine a teen on a mission, a sweet robot named Cosmo, and a smuggler with a heart of gold? Netflix’s The Electric State. On this episode of Pride, host Caitlynn sits down with the star-studded cast—including Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, Giancarlo Esposito, and directors Joe and Anthony Russo—to talk robots, relationships, and the unexpected emotional gut punches in this futuristic action-adventure.Caitlynn also gets personal—revealing her phobia of underwater robots—and winds up in what might be the most unexpected therapy session ever... with Millie and Chris offering some exposure therapy advice of their own.🎙️ In this episode:

Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt bond with their robotic co-stars—and Caitlynn
Giancarlo Esposito drops wisdom on love, loss, and the hero’s journey
The Russo brothers reveal how they crafted a heartfelt ensemble story (and made robots feel real)
A surprise dive into submechanophobia (yes, it's a thing)
Plus: What grounds the cast when they’re not facing cinematic chaos

And while the bots might steal the show, this cast also includes LGBTQ+ icon Coleman Domingo—reminding us that queer representation lives even in the most unexpected of sci-fi worlds. Add in themes of chosen family, emotional connection, and embracing your weird little fears? It’s giving Pride, honestly.📺 The Electric State is streaming now on Netflix.🎧 Subscribe to Pride wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us @pride on socials for all the latest.