<p>I welcomed back Ashton Solecki to discusses her role as Medora in the TV show Elkhorn and the character's complex motivations. She talks about the chemistry between the cast members and the strong bond they have. Ashton also shares her personal connection to the setting of the show, as she grew up near the real town of Medora. She highlights the importance of portraying historical characters with nuance and explores the love story between Medora and the Marquis. The conversation also touches on the power dynamics and tension between the characters in the show. In this part of the conversation, Ashton and Chris discuss the relationship between Medora and Rosie in the show Elkhorn. They speculate on why Medora takes an interest in Rosie and how their dynamic evolves throughout the season. They also talk about the challenges of filming in heavy costumes and the extreme weather conditions on set. Ashton shares her experience of understanding her character, Medora, and the growth she experienced as an actor during the filming process. In this final part of the conversation, Chris and Ashton discuss Chris's experience filming a torture scene and the challenges of becoming an overnight success in the entertainment industry. They also talk about the importance of enjoying the journey and not just focusing on the end goal. The conversation then takes a lighthearted turn as they share their impressions of various characters and discuss Ashton's upcoming projects. They end the conversation with a humorous discussion about Ashton's recent encounter with mice in her house.<br><br>Chapters<br>00:00 Introduction and Favorite Guest<br>01:30 Elkhorn and the Excitement of Release<br>05:00 Medora's Character and Historical Context<br>06:33 Chemistry with Jeff Fahey and Playing Off Each Other<br>08:00 Medora's Role as the Money and Love Story with the Marquis<br>09:39 Playing a Real Person and Finding Medora's Character<br>11:11 The Dinner Scene and Strong Personalities<br>12:58 Medora's Sweet Side and Love for Family<br>14:06 Balancing Social Acceptability and Inner Thoughts<br>15:29 Tension and Power Dynamics in the Show<br>21:29 Challenges of Filming in Heavy Costumes and Extreme Weather<br>25:19 Understanding and Developing the Character of Madora<br>29:06 The Rewards and Challenges of an Acting Career<br>36:51 Navigating Challenging Scenes and the Path to Success in the Entertainment Industry<br>38:57 Finding Joy in the Journey and Doing Good Work<br>41:01 Impressions and Upcoming Projects<br>48:38 Dealing with Mice in the House: A Humorous Encounter<br></p>