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 SILENCE OF THE LAMBS. On top of everything else, he makes a great granola! #FrankieFaison #Daniel...
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.” Really funny guy and a great conversation.
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 performance.
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 you hear on the radio every day... as we get personal.
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 DEAD ZONE and how he was almost the star of Stanley Kubrick’s FULL METAL JACKET.
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, she has been one of the most respected and revered Hollywood executive for 3 decades.
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 conversation.
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 story about reuniting with his father for a special for a special birthday jam session.
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 good meditation session.
In April of 2020, Mase & Sue had the chance to talk with Rhea Seehorn about her portrayal of Kim Wexler on BETTER CALL SAUL. She talks about her character arc & how this show has changed her life. It is a great conversation.
Writer/director James Ponsoldt joins Mase & Sue to talk about his new film SUMMERING from Bleecker Street Films. It's a beautiful coming of age story about 4 girls who are hurtling toward adulthood. They also discuss a few of James' other films, including SMASHED starring Aaron Paul & Mary Elizabeth Winstead and THE SPECTACULAR NOW starring Miles Teller & Shailene Woodley.
Actor Dermot Mulroney joins Mase & Sue on the #CulturePopPodcast to talk about his long film resume including movies ranging from LONGTIME COMPANION to MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING to YOUNG GUNS. Plus he's a concert-level cellist and has performed on multiple movie soundtracks and even with Alanis Morisette. His new film is GONE IN THE NIGHT, an Eli Horowitz thriller also starring Winona Ryder.
Actor Joe Manganiello joins Mase & Sue on the #CulturePopPodcast to talk about his latest series MOONHAVEN now streaming on AMC+. It is an ambitious, sprawling sci-fi series about trying to save earth by using a human colony on the moon. Plus, he will be joining the cast of MYTHIC QUEST for Season 3.
The hilarious Rory Scovel joins Mase & Sue on the #CulturePopPodcast to talk about his latest project PHYSICAL on AppleTV+. It's like nothing you've ever seen. It stars the amazing Rose Byrne, and Rory talks about what it's like having her as a scene partner and the offbeat vibe of the show. Plus he talks about his long career as a stand-up comic and making the transition to acting.
Rising star Gianmarco Soresi joins Mase & Sue to talk about his stand-up career, making comedy during the pandemic & working with Jennifer Lopez in HUSTLERS. Plus, he is skeptical about marriage, ghosts and psychics. Very funny conversation.
Mase & Sue are joined by actor Dean Norris to talk about his most famous role: DEA agent Hank Schrader on BREAKING BAD. They also discuss his latest role on the Chuck Lorre CBS sitcom THE UNITED STATES OF AL.
Legendary MTV veejay Duff aka Karen Duffy joins Mase & Sue on the Culture Pop Podcast. She is a producer, actor and author, and her latest book is WISE UP: IRREVERENT ENLIGHTENMENT FROM A MOTHER WHO’S BEEN THROUGH IT, and it's a great, fun, smart read. She talks about the genesis of the project and how ancient wisdom informs her life every day.
Actor/writer Robert Wuhl joins Mase & Sue on the #CulturePopPodcast to talk about his many roles including movies like "Bull Durham," "Good Morning Vietnam," "Batman," "Blue Chips" and on and on. He also discusses the success of his long-running HBO hit "Arli$$," working with screenwriter & director Ron Shelton and what it was like working with Billy Crystal as a writer on the Academy Awards.
Broadcaster Allen Sliwa joins Mase and Sue to talk about being a first generation American, growing up in the close-knit Chaldean community of El Cajon. He grew up loving the Lakers, and it's an amazing story that got him from San Diego radio salesman all the way to the host of Lakers Talk.
One of the world's best impressionists Frank Caliendo joins Mase & Sue on the Culture Pop Podcast to talk about how he "builds" an impression from the ground up. He does impressions of everybody from Jon Madden to Tony Romo to Sean McVay....and on and on..
Former TONIGHT SHOW host Jay Leno joins Mase & Sue on the Culture Pop Podcast to talk about his early days as a stand-up comedian, his era in late night talk and what he thinks of the guys who are doing late night today. He also details his relationship with Johnny Carson and the impact of the fact that Johnny wanted David Letterman to get his job.
TOP GUN: MAVERICK is a worldwide box office sensation, and Glen Powell has become a break-out star as "Hangman." Glen joins Mase & Sue on the Culture Pop podcast to talk about the intense training and preparation to get ready for the movie, how he got his call sign, what it's like inside the cockpit of a fighter jet and what it is like working with the legendary Tom. Cruise.
The star of Shonda Rhimes' BRIDGERTON joins Mase & Sue on the Culture Pop Podcast. Simone Ashley, who plays Kate Sharma, talks about what it's like to be in a show that has reached 100 million households. Plus, moving to L.A. from the U.K. when she was only 15, and her instant chemistry with BRIDGERTON co-star Jonathan Bailey.
