The #1 movie in the world is GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, VOLUME 3, and actor Chukwudi Iwuji, who plays the villainous High Evolutionary, joins Mase & Andy Kamenetzky on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Plus how he was cast by director James Gunn, whether it is more fun to be the bad guy than the good guy, his theatre training and how that supports his performance here, working with 2-time Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins in KING LEAR and whether w...
May 14, 2023•44 min
Actor Robert Wisdom joins the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his role on the amazing HBO series BARRY, now in its 4th and final season. With Andy Kamenetzky filling in for Sue Kolinsky, the conversation includes Bill Hader’s vision for his Emmy-winning black comedy, Robert’s most memorable character, Bunny Colvin on THE WIRE, and the lasting legacy of David Simon’s landmark series, working with Edward Norton in his directorial debut MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN and his love for the Los Angeles Lakers.
May 06, 2023•39 min
Actor Anthony LaPaglia joins Mase on the CULTURE POP PODCAST for a great conversation about his career and his new Netflix series FLORIDA MAN. From humble beginnings in Adelaide, Australia to working with directors like Spike Lee, Woody Allen, Joel Schumacher and Sam Mendes, he has been one of Hollywood’s busiest actors for years. We also talk about his Emmy-winning performance on FRASIER, his Golden Globe-winning turn on WITHOUT A TRACE and his work on Broadway, including winning a Tony for A V...
Apr 30, 2023•43 min
Actor/director Clark Gregg joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his new Netflix series FLORIDA MAN. Plus what it was like working with his friend Aaron Sorkin on THE WEST WING, his time with Julia Louis-Dreyfus on THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE and the good fortune of being part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Apr 24, 2023•37 min
Actor Jake Busey joins Mase & guest host Andy Kamenetzky on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his new Lifetime movie CHAOS ON THE FARM. Plus, he discusses growing up on movie sets with his Dad, Academy Award nominee Gary Busey, his great movies like STARSHIP TROOPERS, ENEMY OF THE STATE and THE PREDATOR and the downside of social media along with the paranoia that goes along with technology.
Apr 19, 2023•47 min
The best movie of 2023 is AIR which marks the first produced screenplay for Alex Convery. He joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about watching THE LAST DANCE and coming up with the idea for the film, writing it as a spec script and meeting Sonny Vaccaro about whom the movie is based. Then, how the script wound up in the hands of Oscar winners Ben Affleck and Matt Damon with an all-star cast including Jason Bateman, Chris Tucker, Chris Messina and EGOT winner Viola Davis. Plu...
Apr 11, 2023•34 min
The foremost expert on fantasy sports, Matthew Berry, joins Mase & Sue for a candid, personal conversation. Matthew talks about moving around the country as a kid, being the target of bullying and how that impacted his life, his days in radio as a Classic Rock deejay in Texas, catching the fantasy sports wave at just the right time, and his jump from ESPN to NBC.
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 23 min
Veteran film, television and stage actress Paula Newsome joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about her prolific career. From her early acting aspirations, landing a role in the TONY AWARD winning musical CAROUSEL, her standout performance as Detective Janice Moss opposite Henry Winkler and Bill Hader in HBO’s Emmy-Winning series BARRY to her current starring role as Maxine Roby on CSI:VEGAS. Plus, Mase & Sue give their picks for the greatest TV crimes shows of all time.
Mar 21, 2023•50 min
Variety's Elizabeth Wagmeister Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST for our annual Oscar Post Game Show. They about Jimmy Kimmel knocking it out of the park, historic wins and heartfelt speeches, The Daniels (Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert) EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE grabbing the most gold, Brendan Fraser’s Best Actor win for his brave role in the THE WHALE and diversity taking center stage. Plus, who Elizabeth wore on the champagne carpet, and what it was like covering Hollywood...
Mar 14, 2023•29 min
Actor Ke Huy Quan, who has already won the Golden Globe, the BAFTA and the SAG Award, joined Mase & Sue back in March to talk about EVERYTHING, EVERYWHERE, ALL AT ONCE. He talks about his 20-year hiatus from the business. after co-starring in INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM and GOONIES in the 80's. Movies like CRAZY RICH ASIANS and other films with Asian representation inspired him to return to acting and now he is likely to win Best Supporting Actor at this year's Academy Awards.
Mar 08, 2023•46 min
Indian film star Ram Charan joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his worldwide blockbuster hit movie RRR. He talks about working with the visionary S.S. Rajamouli, the careful choreography and rehearsal for battle scenes, the amazing dance sequence to the Oscar-nominated song NAATU, NAATU and the pride he feels for representing Indian cinema at this year’s Academy Awards.
Mar 07, 2023•43 min
ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT has earned 9 Academy Award nominations, including one for screenwriter Ian Stokell. He co-wrote the screenplay with Lesley Paterson, and they are nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay. Ian joins Mase and Sue to talk about the 16 years it took to make this movie, director Edward Berger's vision for the film, and what it will be like to walk the red carpet at this year's Oscars.
Mar 04, 2023•47 min
Sue’s News is back on the latest CULTURE POP PODCAST. Mase and Sue discuss the Matthew McConaughey/Kevin Costner YELLOWSTONE controversy, Martha Stewart’s real or fake Snoop Dogg tattoo, and actor Penn Badgley’s "no more sex scenes for me" request in Netflix’s psychological thriller series, YOU. Plus, possible COCAINE BEAR spinoffs, the meaning of "The Friend Zone," WINNIE THE POOH: BLOOD AND HONEY’s dark turn on the children’s classic and AMC theater’s plan for a new tiered ticket pricing syste...
Feb 28, 2023•31 min
Actor/Comedian Adam Pally joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his role as the loveable intruder in the pandemic-set comedy WHO INVITED CHARLIE? Plus, his HAPPY ENDINGS days, early improv years, reuniting with former co-stars, and the fun part of gaining weight for a film.
Feb 21, 2023•49 min
Director Daniel Roher & journalist Christo Grozev join Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about their powerful Academy Award-nominated documentary NAVALNY, including what prompted the Russian opposition leader’s poisoning, the events related to it, and the subsequent investigation. Plus, the unexpected circumstances that led to the making of the film.
Feb 16, 2023•38 min
Actor/Comedian Sam Jay joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to discuss her role in the brilliantly candid romantic comedy YOU PEOPLE, working with an all-star cast, writing for SNL, and her wickedly raw and funny HBO stand up special 3 IN THE MORNING. Plus, our top picks for best half hour comedies in history.
Feb 14, 2023•31 min
Actor Sebastian Roché joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST for some great conversation about his scary character Father Renaud in Taylor Sheridan’s YELLOWSTONE prequel 1923. Plus, the inspired chemistry between Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford, his Broadway debut in SALOME with the legendary Al Pacino, and his six-year childhood adventure living on a sailboat traveling the world with his parents.
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Actor/Writer/Director Kyle Marvin joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to discuss his really funny directorial debut, 80 FOR BRADY, the retelling of the epic 2017 Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons. Plus his approach in working with veteran actors like Jane Fonda, Lilly Tomlin, Rita Moreno & Sally Field vs veteran athletes like Tom Brady & Rob Gronkowski. Also his first time at SoFi stadium and starring alongside Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway in the...
Jan 31, 2023•54 min
Writer/Director Kasi Lemmons joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to discuss her amazing new biopic, WHITNEY HOUSTON: I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY. This film includes Whitney's discovery by legendary record producer Clive Davis, her rise as the greatest vocalist of her generation & the tragic days that led to her untimely death. Plus Kasi’s other films including HARRIET and EVE’S BAYOU.
Jan 30, 2023•40 min
Mase & Sue talk about the Oscar nominations, and they disagree completely about whether or not Tom Cruise should have been nominated for Best Actor. Plus, their 10 Best lists for 2022, and again, they have completely different views on BABYLON.
Jan 25, 2023•38 min
Actor Kelli Giddish joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about her remarkable 12-year run as Detective Amanda Rollins on the acclaimed NBC crime drama LAW & ORDER: SVU. She talks about the original role she auditioned for, the thrill of working with Richard Belzer, the evolution of her complex character & and her bittersweet departure from the series.
Jan 23, 2023•36 min
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.
Jan 16, 2023•43 min
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.
Jan 11, 2023•45 min
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.
Jan 03, 2023•40 min
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!
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 10 min
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.
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 10 min
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.
Dec 05, 2022•43 min
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!
Nov 21, 2022•47 min
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.
Nov 17, 2022•58 min
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!
Nov 14, 2022•39 min
