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#CulturePop is a look at pop culture through the mind of Steve Mason, co-host of the #1-rated sports talk show in Los Angeles Joined by stand-up comic Sue Kolinsky, they hear from their friends, plus comics, actors, filmmakers and celebrities talking about movies, television, technology,, trends and completely random stuff.
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Mase & Sue review Oscar contender HAMNET plus the limited series DEATH BY LIGHTNING and the new doc BEING EDDIE MURPHY. Also, comedian Wendy Liebman shares stories from her stand-up career, talks about her father-in-law Robert Sherman who, with his brother, were composers of some of Disneyโs iconic musicals, and describes her experience doing the TONIGHT SHOW with Johnny Carson. Then, everybody reacts to Varietyโs list of the funniest movies of all time, and they offer up their picks.00:00 Jacob Emrani Message00:39 Movie Review: Hamnet08:01 Discussing Death by Lightning14:09 Eddie Murphy Documentary Review22:46 ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ก๐จ๐ฐ29:59 Wendy's Comedy Journey33:41 Comedy Albums and Vinyl Revival40:34 Disney's Musical History45:09 Favorite Funny Movies: Variety's Top 1059:24 Performing on The Tonight Show
Mase & Sue review Season 3 of THE DIPLOMAT and offer up early reactions to Vince Gilliganโs PLURIBUS. Plus actor, singer-songwriter Joey McIntyre chats about his Christmas Musical Event, TINSELCOLOR: Holiday Soundtracks Live at the amazing CineVita in Los Angeles. They also talk about his amazing run with NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK, his Broadway career, and being a born-and-bred Boston sports fan.00:00 Jacob Emrani Message00:39 Welcome to the Culture Pop Podcast06:05 TV Show Review: The Diplomat10:24 TV Show Review: Pluribus20:51 ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฐ๐ข๐๐ฏ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐จ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ๐ซ๐21:41 TINSELCOLOR: Holiday Soundtracks Live27:43 Reflecting on New Kids on the Block Fame32:33 Boston Sports Fandom41:05 Joey's Broadway Debut45:06 Podcast Wrap-Up
Mase & Sue chat about Sueโs Portugal vacation and the EAGLES at the Las Vegas SPHERE. Plus, reviews of Paul Thomas Andersonโs ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER, Springsteen biopic DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE, Colin Hanks documentary, JOHN CANDY: I LIKE ME and Yorgos Lanthimosโ wild black comedy, BUGONIA.00:00 Jacob Emrani Message00:40 Welcome to the Culture Pop Podcast04:30 The Amazing Sphere Experience13:29 One Battle After Another Review18:01 John Candy Documentary Review23:02 Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere Review29:15 Review of the Movie Begonia37:45 Concluding Thoughts and Recommendations
A trip to the Emmys for Steve Mason with an insiderโs look at the ceremony, and Mase & Sue react to Nate Bargatze as host and all of the winnersโฆincluding a couple of big upsets. Plus actor Martin Starr joins the show to talk about his legendary role on FREAKS AND GEEKS and playing opposite Sylvester Stallone on TULSA KING. Then the Potash Twins, Ezra and Adeev pop in to talk about co-creating, with Martin, a new candy called SWEET STASH JAMS.00:00 Jacob Emrani Message00:40 Steve's Emmy Awards Experience12:37 Reunion Parties and Nostalgia14:47 Chicago Concert and Creepy Encounter18:17 ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ซ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฐ๐๐๐ญ ๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ก ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฌ22:30 Real Stories Behind Freaks and Geeks27:53 Working with Sylvester Stallone on Tulsa King34:42 Samuel L. Jackson Joins the Cast37:35 ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ก ๐๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ - ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฐ๐๐๐ญ ๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ก ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฌ39:44 Candy Preferences and Inspirations42:46 Creating High-Quality Gummies48:08 Collaborations in Music and Candy
Mase & Sue review the brilliant, revelatory Billy Joel HBO documentary AND SO IT GOES, TV pioneer Ed Sullivanโs SUNDAY BEST, the reboot of NAKED GUN and the silly, erotic, murder mystery, THE HUNTING WIVES. Plus, Lisa Edelstein talks about her sweet, hilarious Netflix animated series, LONG STORY SHORT, working on THE WEST WING, and the role she almost had on SEX AND THE CITY.00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message00:40 Pickleball obsession03:43 San Francisco trip & cable cars06:35 Billy Joel documentary11:57 Ed Sullivanโs impact17:26 Naked Gun reboot with Liam Neeson & Pamela Anderson24:30 The Hunting Wives on Netflix30:11 ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง31:00 Netflixโs โLong Story Shortโ34:26 Voice Acting Insights40:32 Experiences on 'The West Wing'43:25 Seinfeld Guest Star Experience48:06 Impact of the Pandemic on Auditions58:36 Favorite Movies and TV Shows
Mase & Sue talk competitive sports after the age of 60, irritating public behavior, losing the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, and Netflixโs chilling murder mystery, UNTAMED. Plus, Eric Roberts drops by to discuss his prolific career and brutally candid memoir, RUNAWAY TRAIN: OR, THE STORY OF MY LIFE SO FAR. They chat about his breakout role in KING OF THE GYPSIES, the part he originally chose in THE POPE OF GREENWICH VILLAGE, battling drug addiction, and his relationship with sister, Julia.00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message00:40 Sue's Triathlon Experience03:33 Steve's Retirement from Sports08:33 The Neil Diamond Musical Review18:23 Ozzy Osbourne: A Personal Reflection23:26 Untamed: A Harrowing Crime Drama29:15 ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐๐จ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ32:36 King of the Gypsies: A Breakthrough Role33:53 Runaway Train: A Grueling Experience39:24 The Memoir: A Reluctant Journey43:43 Family and Fame47:05 A Legacy of Work
Comedian Mark Ellis from ROTTEN TOMATOES returns for Emmy nominations talk with Mase & Sue. They discuss snubs, sleepers and shoo-ins. Will the youngest male actor and oldest female actor make history? Can Jeremy Allen Whiteโs winning streak be broken? Who are the front-runners in Best Comedy, Best Drama ad Best Limited Series? And what series take home some surprise hardware on TVโs biggest night?00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message00:40 Emmy Nominations Overview07:35 Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series09:29 Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series16:55 Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series18:49 Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series21:14 Discussion on 'The Residence'24:46 Hacks: A Divisive Season25:03 The Studio: Hollywood's Favorite27:11 The Bear: A Return to Form29:23 Outstanding Drama Series Nominees31:08 The Pitt: A Surprise Contender34:08 Adolescence: A Unique Limited Series37:42 Superman Movie Review39:14 Jurassic World: A Fun Adventure
Mase & Sue review F1: THE MOVIE, THE PITT and the notorious Netflix documentary โ TRAINWRECK: POOP CRUISE. Plus, writer/producer Pam Brady talks about the Amazon Prime post-911 animated series #1 HAPPY FAMILY USA she co-created with actor/comedian Ramy Youssef, being on the ground floor of Comedy Centralโs iconic SOUTH PARK, working alongside Trey Parker and Matt Stone, writing satire and the line between funny and mean.00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message00:40 Sue's New Mexico Adventure04:56 Mason's Costa Rica Trip08:26 F1: The Movie Review11:31 The Pitt: A Realistic ER Drama21:22 Poop Cruise: A Hilarious Disaster27:01 ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฒ30:15 Reflecting on Post-9/11 Experiences38:36 MTV's Wild Creative Environment47:55 The Line Between Funny and Mean50:26 Final Thoughts on '#1 Happy Family USA'
Mase & Sue discuss their favorite episodes of Seth Rogenโs THE STUDIO and the biggest pop culture moments of the 21st centuryโฆso far. Plus, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: THE FINAL RECKONING star Greg Tarzan Davis talks about his trip from high school teacher to movie star, working with Tom Cruise on multiple films, the realism that comes with practical stunts & how that Double Ultimate Football game in TOP GUN: MAVERICK works.00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message00:40 Welcome to the Culture Pop Podcast03:37 New Series: The Studio09:42 Cocaine Stories14:43 Top Pop Culture Moments of the 21st Century30:49 ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ณ๐๐ง ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐ฌ37:00 Practical Stunts vs. CGI41:04 Tarzan's Journey to Acting46:23 Hurricane Katrina's Impact47:39 Staying Focused on Set48:57 Fitness and Training for Roles
Mase & Sue review MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING, and THE LAST OF US Season 2 finale. Plus, Tony Award winning actor Joe Mantegna talks about his role in the original Broadway production of GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS, David Mametโs distinctive writing style, 19 seasons portraying David Rossi in CRIMINAL MINDS, and his fellow Chicagoan, Pope Leo.00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message00:39 Welcome to the Culture Pop Podcast04:00 Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning Review09:36 The Last of Us Season 2 Recap20:03 ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ ๐ง๐25:55 Show Evolution and Network Restrictions28:48 David Rossi's Character Development45:37 House of Games and Critical Acclaim48:10 David Mamet's Unique Writing Style51:56 Criminal Minds Evolution and Cultural Fears
Luigi: The musical. What??? And Jamie Lee Curtisโ big cosmetic surgery regret. Plus, 30 ROCK alums Lang Fisher and Tracey Wigfield talk about showrunning with Tina Fey on their new Netflix series THE FOUR SEASONS, the stellar cast, writing staff and why an homage to the original Alan Alda film. 00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message00:39 Welcome to the Culture Pop Podcast01:38 Luigi Mangione Musical Discussion09:06 Jamie Lee Curtis and Plastic Surgery Regrets15:20 ๐๐๐๐ญ ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐
๐ข๐ฌ๐ก๐๐ซ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ฅ๐15:44 Origins of 'The Four Seasons'20:12 Generational Gaps in the Writers' Room22:06 Audience Reactions and Relatability24:33 Challenges of Personal Storytelling30:55 Exploring Emotional Depth in Acting32:58 Alan Alda's Cameo and Legacy36:57 Hopes for a Second Season
Mase & Sue talk about Ryan Cooglerโs musical horror film SINNERS plus the finale of HBOโS hilarious THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES. Then, comedian/writer Carol Leifer talks comedy condos, HACKS, SEINFELD, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, and her new book, HOW TO WRITE A FUNNY SPEECH.00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message00:39 Welcome to the Culture Pop Podcast02:17 Discussion on 'Sinners' Movie12:21 Review of 'Righteous Gemstones' Finale18:06 ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ซ21:50 Challenges and Support in Comedy27:43 Favorite Seinfeld Episode: The Marble Rye32:16 The Writer's Room Dynamics34:13 How to Write a Funny Speech...45:46 Writing for Award Shows47:47 On-the-Fly Jokes During Live Shows
Mase and Sue talk about some of the buzziest shows on TV. They talk about Episode 3 of THE LAST OF US, the Netflix series ADOLESCENCE and Seth Rogen in THE STUDIO. Also, Carrie Preston talks about her latest project ELSBETH, featuring the character she created 16 years ago on THE GOOD WIFE. They discuss the inside skinny of her quirky character, the iconic villainous guest cast, her first film, her Broadway debut, and being cast in HBOโs vampire hit, TRUE BLOOD.00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message00:39 Sue's San Francisco Trip03:01 TV Show Discussion: The Last of Us07:13 TV Show Discussion: Adolescence13:46 TV Show Discussion: The Studio20:37 ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ: ๐๐๐ซ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ง23:49 The Evolution of Elsbeth's Style30:16 Guest Stars and Iconic Collaborations35:15 The Journey to Julliard38:19 Hollywood Breakthrough: My Best Friend's Wedding40:59 Landing True Blood45:32 Broadway Debut with Patrick Stewart51:34 Elsbeth's Unique Approach
Mase & Sue discuss some must see Broadway shows, The Eagles at The Sphere, a wedding in St. Petersburg, Salvatore Dali, and an incident in a LYFT. Plus, Paul Guilfoyle chats about his new oddball art heist film, ANY DAY NOW, The Actorโs Studio, working with Al Pacino, Curtis Hansonโs directing style, and his long run on CSI. 00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message00:40 Vacation Stories and Wedding Fun08:17 Saturday Night Live Experience12:32 Broadway Musicals Review18:04 Vegas Trip and The Sphere Experience25:44 ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐จ๐ฒ๐ฅ๐ ๐จ๐ง '๐๐ง๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ฐ'29:23 Fictionalizing the Real Story37:44 Challenges of Making Movies Today43:33 Theater vs. Film50:19 Memories of LA Confidential54:39 CSI: Behind the Scenes01:00:55 The Golden Age of Movies
Mase & Sue chat about Maseโs 60thย Birthday Bash, the latest episode of THE WHITE LOTUS, and Jennifer Lopezโs odd new crush. Plus, Jesse L Martin discusses the science behind his gig on HULUโS hit crime drama, THE IRRATIONAL, how its bled into his real life, and landing a career defining role in the original cast of Jonathan Larsonโs iconic Broadway musical RENT.ย 00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message00:39 Steve's Birthday Party Highlights15:44 Pop Culture Talk: White Lotus23:54 Celebrity Dating Rumors28:17 ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ ๐. ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ง28:52 The Science Behind 'The Irrational'31:33 Micro Expressions and Poker Tells37:45 Detective Tropes and Real-Life Observations40:35 Memories from 'Rent'52:46 Working with Jonathan Larson
Mase & Sue honor ๐๐๐๐๐โ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ by discussing their top five performances by a female actor in film history. Plus, Jon Beavers chats about the twists and turns of HULUโs hit political thriller, ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, working alongside Kevin Costner in the epic western ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐, and his unique approach to locking into his character. Also, if youโre looking for good eats in Pittsburgh two words - ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐.00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message00:40 Sue's Triathlon Experience05:54 Preparing for a Big Party07:34 Top Female Performances in Cinema23:15 ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐จ๐ก๐ง ๐๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ29:03 The Complexity of Uncle Billy's Character32:09 Parallels Between Characters' Lives33:47 Sterling K. Brown's Impact on Set42:30 The Mamba Mentality and Its Influence01:02:44 Final Thoughts and Reflections
Mase & Sue discuss the OSCARS โ Conanโs performance, favorite moments, and Mikey Madisonโs bracket busting best actress win over Hollywood legend, Demi Moore. Plus, Krys Marshall talks about her role as agent Robinson in HULUโs hit political thriller, PARADISE, embracing a polarizing character, the depth of creator Dan Fogelmanโs writing, and would you want to be one of 25,000 people to live if the world were coming to an end?00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message00:37 Academy Awards Recap06:20 Oscar Winners and Surprises12:53 Conan O'Brien Anecdote15:33 ๐๐ซ๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ก๐จ๐ฐ23:34 The Realism of 'Paradise' and Climate Change27:50 Xavier's Moral Dilemma in Paradise31:50 Influences and Inspirations33:04 Space Exploration and 'For All Mankind'44:12 Behind the Scenes of 'Paradise'54:23 Conspiracy Theories and Final Thoughts
Do you want to win your office OSCARS pool? CULTURE POP PODCAST fave - comedian & ROTTEN TOMATOES host Mark Ellis joins Mase & Sue as they give some savvy advice based on something, nothing, and everything in between. Plus, the stellar writing staff, and what to expect from first time master of ceremonies Conan OโBrien on Hollywoodโs biggest night.00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message00:40 ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐ญ: ๐๐๐ซ๐ค ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐จ๐๐ฌ03:36 Oscar Predictions: Best Original and Adapted Screenplay05:29 Oscar Predictions: Visual Effects and Sound07:36 Oscar Predictions: Short Films10:04 Oscar Predictions: Original Song and Score12:17 Oscar Predictions: Makeup, Hairstyling, and International Film14:27 Oscar Predictions: Film Editing and Documentaries18:10 Oscar Predictions: Animated Films24:02 Best Director Front Runners25:53 Supporting Role Standouts29:12 Lead Role Predictions35:07 Best Picture Analysis39:13 Conan O'Brien as Host
Mase & Sueโs take on the rise of AI, a sauna debacle, and Varietyโs top 100 TV performances of the 21st century. Plus, Mayan Lopez, from NBCโs LOPEZ VS LOPEZ discusses the dynamic of working with her famous dad, how itโs healed their relationship, and the challenge of turning real life serious subject matter into comedy.00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message00:39 Rambling Start: Sauna Story Begins15:29 AI and Creativity24:51 Variety's Top 100 Performances36:12 ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ฒ๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ณ: ๐๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ณ ๐ฏ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ณ38:35 Mayan Lopez on Family, Comedy, and Mental Health44:41 Mayan's Social Media Journey50:09 Growing Up with a Comedian Dad57:23 Mayan as Co-Executive Producer01:02:23 Mental Health Advocacy
๐บ The very funny Mayan Lopez talks about working with her Dad on โLopez vs Lopez."The episode is out today at 10 AM PST.
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