Culture Pop Podcast

You or someone you know looking for a silly and liberating way to celebrate a divorce? On this episode of the CULTURE POP PODCAST, the delightfully entertaining Tom Arnold and Monika Casey join Mase & Sue to discuss DIVORCE PARTY – their unique podcast that gives the uncoupled a safe space to intimately air their marital mishaps. They share stories ripped from their own personal experiences an...

Legendary TV Producer George Schlatter joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to discuss his new book, Still Laughing - A Life in Comedy. We talk about his bouncer days at Hollywood’s iconic Ciro’s nightclub, his brash and brilliant creative style that put him on the map in creating the groundbreaking variety comedy series, LAUGH-IN, where he launched the careers of Goldie Hawn, JoAnne Wo...

Executive Producer Tom Russo joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to discuss the reboot of the iconic sitcom, FRASIER – 30 years since its original premiere. Kelsey Grammer knocks it out of the park with a new concept, sharp writing and supporting stellar cast. We also talk about the TV shows and films that impacted Tom’s prolific career, his first big break, and returning to the Paramo...

Bestselling author Rich Cohen joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to discuss his latest book, When the Game was War, a gritty and uncensored account of the NBA’s 1987-1988 season, which he believes was the best in NBA history. They discuss the 4 players and teams that defined the season: Magic Johnson for the Lakers, Larry Bird for the Celtics, Isiah Thomas for the Pistons and Michael...

Looking to kick up your creative side? Legendary movie producer Lawrence Kasanoff joins the CULTURE POP PODCAST and gives Mase & Sue a master class on how to be more innovative in your professional and personal life with his new book, A TOUCH OF THE MADNESS. He shares how a little bit of crazy propelled his prolific filmmaking career – from Academy Award winning Best Picture PLATOON to blockbu...

NPR host A Martinez joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about the arc of his unique career. From his early days as a board operator on Mason & Ireland to the time he spent traveling with the Los Angeles Dodgers and his job doing pre & post for the ESPN LA Lakers Basketball Network, A was known for sports. We talk about his challenging transition from sports to LA’s grea...

Director/Executive Producer Stephanie Laing joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST for a deep dive into the Apple TV+ series PHYSICAL. We discuss what drew her to the project, her approach to directing, and working with the remarkable Rose Byrne. Plus, the brilliant choreography in nailing the 80’s style workouts and the importance of a show that deals with the trials and tribulations of...

The hilarious comedy writer Larry Amoros joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his ghostwriting gig that landed both Joan and Melissa Rivers on the NY Times Bestseller List, his close relationship with the legendary comedian, the hey days of being a stand-up at the iconic Catch-A-Rising Star, his ice hockey playing career and touch with NHL greatness. Plus, the TV series th...

Two-time NBA Champion and LA Laker analyst Mychal Thompson joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his legendary rise from the basketball courts of the Bahamas, Miami Jackson High School State Championship, stellar collegiate career at the University of Minnesota to being the overall number one pick in the 1978 NBA Draft. Plus, his prolific playing years with the PORTLAND TRA...

Paul Sparks talks to Mase & me about the terrifying Broadway play GREY ROOM, working alongside Rose Byrne on the Apple TV+ 80’s set comedy-drama PHYSICAL, and his not so bad gig as Robin Wright’s lover in Netflix’s political thriller HOUSE OF CARDS. Plus, the compelling message behind the biographical musical drama film, THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, his admiration for Hugh Jackman, the Martin Scorces...

Producer/Director Marc Turtletaub joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his new sci-fi comedy film JULES starring Ben Kingsley, Jane Curtin and Harriet Sansom Harris. We also discuss the inspiration of his character driven projects THE FAREWELL, PUZZLE, SAFETY IN NUMBERS, A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD and the evolution of how the critically acclaimed LITTLE MISS SUNSH...

Co-creator/Executive Producer/Showrunner Max Borenstein joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST for a deep dive into the HBO sports drama series WINNING TIME. We talk about everything from adapting Jeff Pearlman’s book SHOWTIME, the impeccable casting, unique film style, incredible soundtrack and working alongside Adam McKay. Plus, his early love of film and the bold phone call he made as...

COO of the LOS ANGELES RAMS, Kevin Demoff, joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about Steve’s favorite football team, his early broadcast aspirations, internship at MASON & IRELAND, his stint with the LOS ANGELES AVENGERS, and how he got into the NFL business. Plus, growing up with his famous sports agent father, Marvin Demoff, his gig with the TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS, the RAMS...

This interview was recorded before the beginning of the SAG-AFTRA strike. Stephen Root, one of the greatest character actors in the business, joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his new animated series PRAISE PETEY. Plus, the HBO black comedy crime show BARRY, and his daring audition decision for his role in the Coen Brothers masterpiece, O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU?

THIS INTERVIEW WAS RECORDED ON JUNE 30TH, 2023: Comedian/Actor Nico Santos joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his breakout role on the NBC sitcom SUPERSTORE, working with America Ferrara, being cast in the mega hit comedy CRAZY RICH ASIANS, his evil character in GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 3 and his current new film HAPPINESS FOR BEGINNERS streaming on Netflix. Plus, growing...

Comedy royalty Steven Wright joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his hilarious and deeply profound debut Novel HAROLD, the innerworkings of his brilliant mind, comedians that influenced his career, his first appearance on THE TONIGHT SHOW with Johnny Carson and his unprecedented second shot. Plus, winning an Oscar for the short comedy film THE APPOINTMENTS OF DENNIS JENNI...

Actor/Writer Saul Rubinek joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his illustrious career from his latest film BLACK BERRY – the story of the ill-fated smartphone — to working with Clint Eastwood in UNFORGIVEN, Oliver Stone in WALL STREET, Taylor Hackford in AGAINST ALL ODDS & his starring role in the passion project SHTTL. They also discuss SO MANY MIRACLES, the book he p...

What’s it like to be part of a dysfunctional televangelist family? Cassidy Freeman joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about how she landed the role of Amber on the hit MAX series RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES. Plus, working with Danny McBride and the rest of the hilarious cast, early acting ambitions, her Indie rock band THE D’Coys, and life on her family’s cattle ranch in Montana.

Actor/Writer/Director Andrew McCarthy joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about 500 miles of bonding with his son in WALKING WITH SAM – a funny, poignant memoir of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage across Spain. Plus, the heyday of his BRAT PACK years, the upcoming documentary he directed with about the St. Elmo’s clan, hanging with Sammy Davis, Jr. and living at Jaqueline Bisset’s...

What was it like to work with famed director Francois Truffaut? That’s one of the subjects the iconic Jacqueline Bisset discusses with Mase & Sue on THE CULTURE POP PODCAST. Plus, starring opposite Steve McQueen in BULLITT, working with Frank Sinatra in THE DETECTIVE, the ensemble cast of MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS and Andrew McCarthy in the classic coming-of-age movie, CLASS. She also talks abo...

How does a guy from Chicago become a diehard LA Clippers Fan? That’s one of the topics Mase & Sue talk about on the CULTURE POP PODCAST with Actor/Comedian Rondell Sheridan. He shares the story of how he landed a spot on the TONIGHT SHOW with Johnny Carson and what it was like before, during and after his first late night appearance. Plus, his current comedy tour, IF YOU’RE OVER 40 AND YOU KNOW IT...

Pete Davidson’s pricy weed-induced purchase with Colin Jost is one of the topics Mase & Sue talk about on the CULTURE POP PODCAST. Plus, Sue’s stoned-out day on the golf course with the late, great Kevin Meaney, a dog who got into the Guinness Book of World Records and tips on dealing with compulsive talkers.

Actor Michael Urie joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his role on the AppleTV+ comedy SHRINKING. He talks about working with Harrison Ford and how the show got him back into therapy.  Plus, his Broadway debut in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS, life at Julliard, his surprise long stint on UGLY BETTY and the positive effect his gay character had on the LGBTQ+ community.

Actor David Rasche joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about playing Waystar Royco CFO Karl on the most buzzed-about show of the year, SUCCESSION. What was it like on the set of the show, the genius of Jesse Ferguson and why the show became a cultural phenomenon. Plus his days on shows like VEEP working with Julia Louie Dreyfuss and making the cult classic SLEDGE HAMMER!, which ins...

The latest summer blockbuster TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEAST is in theatres, and star Anthony Ramos joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about it. Anthony grew up loving TRANSFORMERS, and the movie is a dream come true for him. He shares secrets about how the effects in the movie have been created. He also talks about his Broadway debut in HAMILTON, working with Lin Manuel Miranda,...