Mase & Sue discuss their favorite episodes of Seth Rogen’s THE STUDIO and the biggest pop culture moments of the 21st century…so 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 Message 00:40 Welcome to the Culture Pop...
Jun 12, 2025•57 min•Ep. 364
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 Mamet’s distinctive writing style, 19 seasons portraying David Rossi in CRIMINAL MINDS, and his fellow Chicagoan, Pope Leo. 00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message 00:39 Welcome to the Culture Pop Podcast 04:00 Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning Review 09:36 ...
Jun 03, 2025•59 min•Ep. 363
Luigi: The musical. What??? And Jamie Lee Curtis’ 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 Message 00:39 Welcome to the Culture Pop Podcast 01:38 Luigi Mangione Musical Discussion 09:06 Jamie Lee Curtis and Plastic Surgery Regrets 15:20 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢...
May 29, 2025•40 min•Ep. 362
Mase & Sue talk about Ryan Coogler’s musical horror film SINNERS plus the finale of HBO’S 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 Message 00:39 Welcome to the Culture Pop Podcast 02:17 Discussion on 'Sinners' Movie 12:21 Review of 'Righteous Gemstones' Finale 18:06 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐫 21:50...
May 15, 2025•56 min•Ep. 361
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 HBO’s vampire hit, TRUE BLOOD. 00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emra...
May 01, 2025•55 min•Ep. 360
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 Actor’s Studio, working with Al Pacino, Curtis Hanson’s directing style, and his long run on CSI. 00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message 00:40 Vacation Stories and Wedding Fun 08:17 Saturday Night Live Experience 12:32 Broadway Musicals Review 18:04 Vegas Trip a...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 359
Mase & Sue chat about Mase’s 60th Birthday Bash, the latest episode of THE WHITE LOTUS, and Jennifer Lopez’s odd new crush. Plus, Jesse L Martin discusses the science behind his gig on HULU’S hit crime drama, THE IRRATIONAL, how its bled into his real life, and landing a career defining role in the original cast of Jonathan Larson’s iconic Broadway musical RENT. 00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message 00:39 Steve's Birthday Party Highlights 15:44 Pop Culture Talk: White Lotus 23:54 Celeb...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 358
Mase & Sue honor 𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍’𝐒 𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇 by discussing their top five performances by a female actor in film history. Plus, Jon Beavers chats about the twists and turns of HULU’s hit political thriller, 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐄, working alongside Kevin Costner in the epic western 𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐙𝐎𝐍: 𝐀𝐍 𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐀𝐆𝐀, and his unique approach to locking into his character. Also, if you’re looking for good eats in Pittsburgh two words - 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈 𝐁𝐑𝐎𝐒. 00:00 Introdu...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 357
Mase & Sue discuss the OSCARS – Conan’s performance, favorite moments, and Mikey Madison’s bracket busting best actress win over Hollywood legend, Demi Moore. Plus, Krys Marshall talks about her role as agent Robinson in HULU’s hit political thriller, PARADISE, embracing a polarizing character, the depth of creator Dan Fogelman’s 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 Message 00:37 Academy Awards ...
Mar 06, 2025•59 min•Ep. 356
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 O’Brien on Hollywood’s biggest night. 00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message 00:40 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭: 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐑𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐞𝐬 03:36...
Feb 28, 2025•43 min•Ep. 355
Mase & Sue’s take on the rise of AI, a sauna debacle, and Variety’s top 100 TV performances of the 21st century. Plus, Mayan Lopez, from NBC’s LOPEZ VS LOPEZ discusses the dynamic of working with her famous dad, how it’s healed their relationship, and the challenge of turning real life serious subject matter into comedy. 00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message 00:39 Rambling Start: Sauna Story Begins 15:29 AI and Creativity 24:51 Variety's Top 100 Performances 36:12 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐰...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 354
📺 The very funny Mayan Lopez talks about working with her Dad on “Lopez vs Lopez."The episode is out today at 10 AM PST.
Feb 26, 2025•1 min•Ep. 354
Mase & Sue give their picks for favorite 2024 films. Some Oscar nominated, some not, and some off your radar. Plus, Wendi McLendon-Covey chats about her role in the hilarious NBC mockumentary series,𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐒 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋, her improv years with 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒, how 𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐎 𝟗𝟏𝟏 put her on the comedy map, a decade on 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐆𝐒 and being cast in one of the all-time greatest comedies, 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐈𝐃𝐒. 00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message 00...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 353
📺 The always funny Wendi McLendon-Covey talks about her hit comedy St. Denis Medical.👀Out today at 10 AM PST!
Feb 12, 2025•55 sec•Ep. 353
Mase & Sue give their Super Bowl picks and entertainment journalist Richard Rushfield talks about the beginnings of his candid, insightful industry newsletter, 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐊𝐋𝐄𝐑, a show biz must-read. They discuss how to save the 𝐎𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐒, the absence of many A-list stars in attendance, the top nominated film contenders, the increasing use of AI, and whether the controversial voice enhancement in 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐑𝐔𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓 will hurt its award chances. 00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani...
Feb 06, 2025•46 min•Ep. 352
Richard Rushfield on creating The Ankler & how to save the Oscars.🎬 The episode is out today at 8 AM PST
Feb 06, 2025•57 sec•Ep. 352
CULTURE POP PODCAST fan Jamie Beth, making her first appearance as a music critic, joins Mase & Sue to discuss 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, picks for winners, and the list of slated performers. Plus, O-T Fagbenle chats about his roles in 𝐍𝐎 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐃𝐄𝐄𝐃, 𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐌𝐀𝐈𝐃’𝐒 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐄, 𝐌𝐀𝐗𝐗𝐗, 𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐖𝐈𝐃𝐎𝐖, being part of the 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞, and finding the perfect American accent. 00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message 00:40 Sue's Ukulele Journey...
Jan 30, 2025•58 min•Ep. 351
The episode is out today at 8 AM PST.
Jan 30, 2025•51 sec•Ep. 351
Mase & Sue chat about 2024 at the movie box office numbers, talk about the shortage of truly original films in the market, and review Nicole Kidman’s latest, BABYGIRL. Plus, Bobby Moynihan talks about his role on the HULU animated series THE BRAVEST KNIGHT. They also discuss his prolific voice over career, getting cast on SNL, the inspiration for his characters, most fun guest hosts, and being a part of the history of the legendary show. 00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message 00:39 Fitn...
Jan 28, 2025•59 min•Ep. 350
📺 SNL Alum Bobby Moynihan talks about “The Bravest Knight”⚔️ & playing Drunk Uncle!🤪 The episode goes live today at 10 AM PST
Jan 28, 2025•55 sec•Ep. 350
Mase & Sue talk 60 days to 60, LA’S Fire Aid concert lineups, and a deep dive into the critically acclaimed, 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐆𝐈𝐑𝐋. Plus, Tramell Tillman discusses his complex character in APPLE TV’S hit series, 𝐒𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄, how it catapulted his career and landing a co-starring role in 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍: 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐋𝐄 – 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐊𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆. 00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message 00:37 Fire Aid Concert Lineup 08:09 Airbnb Experiences 12:31 Review: ...
Jan 23, 2025•48 min•Ep. 349
📺 Severance star Tramell Tillman. #MrMilchick 👀 Episode 349 is out today, January 23, at 7 AM PST.
Jan 23, 2025•57 sec•Ep. 349
Mase & Sue react to the SAG nominations plus they review A COMPLETE UNKNOWN, starring Timotheé Chalamet. Also, actor Mark Ivanir discusses his role in EMILIA PÉREZ, his personal connection to working on SCHINDLER’S LIST, and the role that Robert Deniro has had on his acting career. 00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message 00:39 Discussing the Los Angeles Fires 10:44 SAG Award Nominations: Male Actor in a Leading Role 14:24 SAG Award Nominations: Female Actor in a Leading Role 17:12 SAG Aw...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 348
🎬 Actor Mark Ivanir on his role in Oscar front-runner “Emilia Pérez.” 👀 Listen to & watch the #CulturePopPodcast on Apple, Spotify & YouTube.
Jan 21, 2025•58 sec•Ep. 348
O’Shea Jackson, Jr. joins Mase & Sue to talk about his upcoming film DEN OF THIEVES 2: PANTERA. They discuss his anxiety surrounding the premiere, watching himself on-screen, second-guessing his acting choices, surprise executive producer credit, the evolution of his character, Donnie, how he mirrors his real life, chemistry with Gerard Butler, the trappings of being famous and a random exchange with Tony Hawk. Plus, his pro wrestling passion, why he cut his music career short, being the son...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 347
The episode 347 with O’Shea Jackson Jr. is today at 10 AM PST!
Jan 07, 2025•46 sec•Ep. 347
On the CULTURE POP PODCAST year end show, Mase & Sue reveal their 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟏𝟎 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 plus thoughts on the 25th anniversary of 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐗. Then, GOOGLE Communications & Public Affairs Manager 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐡 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 talks about the top searches of 2024 with newsworthy people, stories, TV shows, internet theories and everything in between. 00:00 Jacob Emrani Message 00:39 Holiday Preparations and Traditions 04:00 The Matrix: A Deep Dive 10:13 Best TV of 202...
Dec 19, 2024•48 min•Ep. 346
How about you? What was your favorite show of the year?
Dec 19, 2024•55 sec•Ep. 346
Executive Producers Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg join Mase & Sue to talk about NETFLIX’s hit series, 𝐂𝐎𝐁𝐑𝐀 𝐊𝐀𝐈, their resurrection of the cult movie classic THE KARATE KID. They discuss the inspiration behind the project, how friendships formed in high school and college morphed into a decades long creative partnership, bringing back original cast members, casting actors with martial arts skills, what they looked for in hiring writers and crew, the use of AI for Pat...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 345
A conversation with the creators of 🤜#CobraKai 🤛 🎙️ Episode 345 of the Culture Pop Podcast drops December 17th at 9 AM PST ! Don’t miss it! 🚀 Available on all major platforms! 🎧
Dec 17, 2024•47 sec•Ep. 345
