Culture Pop Podcast

Academy Award Winning writer/director Florian Zeller (THE FATHER) returns to the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk to Mase & Sue about the making of his powerful new film, THE SON. Plus the art of taking a stage play to the big screen, the story of how Hugh Jackman landed the lead role & his film’s message about the teen mental health crisis.

On this episode of THE CULTURE POP PODCAST Hall of Famer Warren Moon talks to Mase & Sue about his mom’s influence on his legendary football career, prolific stats, and the hurdles to becoming a black quarterback in the NFL. Plus the persistence it took to make it to the pros as an undrafted player.

The CULTURE POP PODCAST kicks off the New Year with COMMUNITY alum Danny Pudi who talks with Mase & Sue about his memorable portrayal of Abed. Plus his devious role on MYTHIC QUEST and directing an episode in season three of the Apple+ hit. Also, growing up in a multicultural home, Marquette Basketball and the all-time greatest response to a Larry King question.

Where was Arian Moayed when he wasn’t plotting to take over Waystar while portraying Stewy Hosseini on SUCCESSION? On this episode of the CULTURE POP PODCAST the writer/producer/director of the Topic thriller, THE ACCIDENTAL WOLF, talks to Mase & Sue about the inspiration for the series. Plus his stint on INVENTING ANNA opposite the great Julia Garner, and his trip to Quatar for the World Cup!

Kelly Carlin joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST. She is the daughter of legendary comic George Carlin & won an Emmy for her work on the HBO doc GEORGE CARLIN'S AMERICAN DREAM. She is also a teacher & coach with a spiritual practice, and she is hosting an end-of-the-year retreat called LIGHT THE YEAR ON FIRE.

NEW episode of the CUTURE POP PODCAST. Sue has stories about the late Budd Friedman, who founded The Improv. Plus a "trillion dollar letter," the origins of the term Black Friday, are people too emotionally invested in the lives of celebrities & what is an “acceptable" age difference in relationships.

What was it like hanging out with Ernest Hemingway? Iconic film critic/journalist Jeffrey Lyons joins Mase and Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his life changing friendship with the great American novelist. Jeffrey also shares funny anecdotes from some of the greatest stars in show biz history and his love for baseball!

When TOP GUN: MAVERICK was in theatres, Mase & Sue were able to talk with actor Glen Powell on the CULTURE POP PODCAST about his career, the making of the film and working with Tom Cruise. His new film DEVOTION is in theatres for Thanksgiving, and, in it, he plays another fighter pilot alongside actor Jonathan Majors.

Stand-up comic, producer, director Carole Montgomery joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about FUNNY WOMEN OF A CERTAIN AGE. In addition to being very funny herself, she produces this program of female comics over the age of 50 for bills across the country, including the just-finished New York Comedy Festival. The success has created 3 Showtime comedy specials, and, hopefully more!

Actor Jon Gries joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about starring in Mike White's THE WHITE LOTUS. He talks about everything from his first role when he was 9-years old to playing Uncle Rico in the legendary NAPOLEON DYNAMITE to what it's like working with Emmy-winner Jennifer Coolidge and more.

On this episode of the CULTURE POP PODCAST, Mase & Sue with a freewheeling conversation about the World Series, the best shows on TV you might not have seen yet & the cost of a blue check mark on Twitter. Plus would you want a chip in your head that allows you to have the internet in your brain?

Actor Frankie Faison joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his amazing career and co-starring in the powerful new film TILL, starring Danielle Deadwyler in an Oscar-worthy performance. He also plays Niecy Nash’s father on on the ABC hit THE ROOKIE: FEDS. Plus his role as Police Commissioner Ervin Burrell in the legendary HBO series THE WIRE and working with Anthony Hopkins in S...

THIS FOOL is one of the funniest shows on TV. The Washington Post cals it "a singular, authentic TV depiction of South Los Angeles."  Co-creator & star Chris Estrada joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his growing up years in South  LA, how his stand-up material became the basis for the show and acting for the first time.

Stand-up, actor and creator Frankie Quinones joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his new show THIS FOOL on Hulu. It is a hilarious comedy set in South Central LA, and Frankie plays a former gang member who joins his cousin’s support group “Hugs for Thugs. Plus, his stand-up career and creating characters like “Creeper,,” a fitness guru with a workout program called “CholoFit....

On this episode of the CULTURE POP PODCAST, Mase and Sue with another funny, loose, candid conversation about everything from the life of being a sports fan to what the dangerous mixing of comedy and politics.

A great, funny conversation with Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST. Among the topics Adam DeVine is tired of being confused with Adam Levine, Sue's heart getting broken by "Bourbon Tea Guy" and the right amount of time between a proposal and a wedding. Also is it ever smart to date someone from work and Eli Manning's hilarious prank on Penn State football players.

COBRA KAI is one of the hottest streaming shows in the world. Actress Alicia Hannah-Kim joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about the actors from the original KARATE KID movies and how well they fit their roles 40 years later. Plus what it’s like being the first female sensei in the history of the show, experiencing overnight instant fame and the karate training that went into her...

Actress Christine Ebersole joins Mase & Sue on the Culture Pop Podcast to talk about her role in the CBS hit BOB HEARTS ABISHOLA. She also talks about her Broadway performances, including her Tony-winning role in GREY GARDENS. Plus working with legendary directors Martin Scorcese and Paul Thomas Anderson.

Comic, actor, writer and #Rams fan Taran Killam joins Mase & Sue on the #CulturePopPodcast to talk about his new show NFL PILE ON on Amazon Prime Video. Also, his SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE audition process, his wife Cobie Smulders' performance as Anne Coulter in Ryan Murphy’s IMPEACHMENT and playing King George III in HAMILTON on Broadway.

Travis Rodgers from the TRAVIS & SLIWA SHOW joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his career, family and life. Ireland, Sedano, Kaplan & Sliwa have all been on the show. Definitely Travis’ turn! From his happy childhood to his pitching career at UCSB to marrying his high school sweetheart to working with Jim Rome, he has lived some life. Here’s a chance to get to know the guy y...

Fascinating conversation with actor Anthony Michael Hall on the Culture Pop Podcast. He talks about his new movie THE CLASS, which is a modern day twist on THE BREAKFAST CLUB, but with all the issues high school kids have to deal with these days. He produced the film and stars. Plus working with John Hughes on movies like NATIONAL LAMPOON’S VACATION and SIXTEEN CANDLES, his television series THE D...

The remarkable Gail Berman joins Mase & Sue on the Culture Pop Podcast to talk about her legendary career as a producer and entertainment executive. From her early days as the producer of the original Broadway production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT to her time as President of Fox Entertainment, where she green lighted AMERICAN IDOL, to her passion project, Baz Luhrmann’s ELVIS,...

Actor Russell Hornsby joins Mase & Sue on the Culture Pop Podcast to talk about his role as the legendary Don King in the Hulu miniseries MIKE about the life of former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. Russell has had an amazing career. We also talk about his role as running back Leon Taylor in the ESPN series PLAYMAKERS and as the patriarch of the Flemory family in BMF. Great actor. Great conversa...

Legendary music producer Jimmy Jam joins Mase & Sue on the Culture Pop Podcast to talk about his longtime partnership with Terry Lewis, working with iconic stars like Prince, Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan and Mariah Carey, and what it means to be inducted into the Rock ’n Roll Hall of Fame. Plus, what it was like performing with The Time on the Grammy Awards, and a stor...

Actress Kate Bosworth joins Mase & Sue to talk about her new film THE IMMACULATE ROOM also starring Emile Hirsch. It’s a psychological thriller about a couple that agrees to stay in an empty room for 50 days to win $5 million dollars. Kate also talks about her career highlights including the movie BLUE CRUSH and all of the training that went into preparing for the role. Also, her secrets for a goo...