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Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

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Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.

Episodes

"Yes, Mama" (w/ Rosebud Baker)

Matt & Bowen welcome a longtime friend and incredible standup Rosebud Baker to the podcast! Her new special Rosebud Baker: The Mother Lode is out now on Netflix, and the Weekend Update writer talks to the boys about how she made a special about motherhood that isn’t a “Motherhood Special”. Also, a glimpse into how Weekend Update works, how the way you were parented affects your parenting, dating New York straight theater actors, lots of Housewives chatter, thoughts on Sever...

Apr 09, 20252 hr 34 min

“Wealth Whispers and I’m Screaming” (w/ Gabby Windey)

Matt & Bowen are joined by medical professional, Long Winded Host icon and reality television icon Gabby Windey on today’s Las Cultch! And it’s an episode that earns 10’s across the boardS whether Michael Bublé likes it or not! So much to discuss! Can love bombing lead to lasting love? Which GIRLS girls would have come out as gay by now? Is it better to be a Yes Girl or a No BItch? All this, Traitors talk, Bachelor reflections and some frank talk about getting your s...

Apr 02, 20251 hr 14 min

"Four Seasons Ambassador" (w/ Natasha Rothwell)

It's an episode years in the making as The White Lotus's Natasha Rothwell joins Matt & Bowen on Las Culturistas! These three have so much to talk about, as they all have history grinding it out in New York comedy back at UCB, The PIT and as members of Story Pirates! It's giving long shared history! Bowen and Natasha connect on experiences as SNL writers turned successful performers, and Natasha talks about playing in one successful ensemble after another and tending to play characters who "c...

Mar 26, 20251 hr 22 min

"Huge Fornicators" (w/ Cate Blanchett)

Turns out that we, too, can command the winds, sir! Because CATE BLANCHETT, star of the new film Black Bag and (duh) countless other incredible films is here on Las Cultch for a very fun conversation! But first, a culture catch-up! Matt and Bowen run through their experiences at the Oscars, its after parties, and Gaga's episodes of SNL and LAS CULTURISTAS (which we still cannot believe). Then, the true GOAT of acting sits with our hosts to talk about what wearing white sneakers may mean for your...

Mar 19, 20252 hr 37 min

"We're Gonna Dance" (w/ Lady Gaga)

So... LADY GAGA is on Las Culturistas. Somehow, we've reached the moment where the timeless artist herself sits down with Matt and Bowen to sort through the MAYHEM. The three chat about Gaga's incredible seventh album, rain as production value, choosing "Shallow" to perform at SNL50 and just how important SNL is to Lady Gaga and all the musical artists who get the opportunity to guest on the show. All this, dark arts and the poetry of pop music, transitioning from being a student of fa...

Mar 12, 20251 hr 13 min

"Do You Want To Be My Friend?" (w/ Liz Feldman)

Happy birthday to Matt and happy DAY to all of us because Liz Feldman, creator of Netflix's No Good Deed and Dead To Me, is here on Las Cultch! The multitalented sunbeam of a human joins our hosts to discuss making friends in mid-life, getting her start at the Groundlings in LA, and the cultural shift that came with The L Word. Also, casting No Good Deed, still getting starstruck after years in the biz, and creating what you want to watch. All this, the fascinating story of how Liz came out to h...

Mar 05, 20251 hr 22 min

"Locked In" (w/ Tate McRae)

It's OK, we are all VERY OK this week as Tate McRae guests on Las Culturistas! The superstar joins Matt & Bowen to discuss her thoughts on the Britney comparisons, underrated Ariana bops, little slutty glasses as top fashion accessory of 2025, training in Berlin as a ballerina and competing in So You Think You Can Dance at just thirteen years old. Also, being an "asthma legend", staging a tits-out arrest in broad daylight for a music video, songwriting with Amy Allen, Ryan Tedder and Julia M...

Feb 26, 20251 hr 23 min

"Little Miss Miss Worldwide" (w/ Amelia Dimoldenberg)

Matt, Bowen and special guest Amelia Dimoldenberg drag their hungover asses to the studio just hours after the SNL50 after party to discuss the SNL 50th anniversary special and concert! Also, Cher, The Lonely Island, flirting styles, intentional dating vs. "playing the field", the letter "p", the number "9", the movie "Nine", and the future of Chicken Shop Date. All this, Amelia reveals where she stands with Andrew Garfield, shares the impact of Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen on her life, ...

Feb 19, 20251 hr 16 min

"The Twins Are Fighting Again" (w/ Matt & Bowen)

Matt & Bowen gain post-nut clarity this week and catch up on culture! They discuss the Super Bowl, how Back To The Future and Final Fantasy 7 predicted the future, the thrill of daytime sex, how spooning can lead to emotional danger, and Dylan Efron with his booty in the air. Also, Diddy, Blake v Justin, Stacey Rusch, Wendy Williams and the Anora-issance. All this, how Microsoft Teams sucks, Ashanti's "Foolish", Jon M. Chu's big win at Critics Choice, and an appeal to Universal Epi...

Feb 12, 20251 hr 26 min

"We Hope We Dance" (w/ Matt & Bowen)

Matt and Bowen raise a glass to Beyoncé's ALBUM OF THE YEAR win for Cowboy Carter as they talk Grammys! That means Doechi's all-timer performance, Chappell Roan aka the reigning BEST NEW ARTIST speaking to the people, the absolute END of the Kendrick-Drake beef and whether or not Billie Eilish was "snubbed". Also, Lady Gaga using her VOICE in every meaningful way possible, how LA Fire Department Capt. Sheila Kelliher Berkoh won the night, and how we may be seeing the end of all current po...

Feb 05, 20251 hr 26 min

"Mountain Time" (w/ Matt & Bowen)

Curl up with a big knit blanket, children, because it's Mountain Time. MR (PST) and BY (MST) come together to discuss Sundance and the great reception for Bowen's new film The Wedding Banquet, how it feels to run into Meredith and Seth Marks in their native Park City, and the future of the Sundance Film Festival. Also, tons of thoughts on RHOSLC, the Oscar nominations and the presumed frontrunner for the Best Picture race, Jacques Audiard's Emilia Pérez. All this, how Charlie's Angel...

Jan 29, 202558 min

"Monstro SarahNicole" (w/ Sarah Sherman)

Sarah Sherman aka Sarah Squirm aka Sarah Nicole aka Monstro SarahNicole aka Triangle Head aka Straggot aka Gay Icon Who Takes It Seriously aka THE LEGEND joins Las Cultch for The Laughing Episode (finally). Pancakes are truly on the ceiling as three fools discuss David Lynch, Twin Peaks, The Traitors, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, The Substance, Nosferatu and the value of "production value". Also, Sarah's "serious face", Sarah's "perfect man", Sarah's crush on her "100 year old English ...

Jan 22, 20252 hr 52 min

"Matt & Bow Take The Substance" (w/ Matt & Bowen)

We're back! And first and foremost, Matt, Bow and everyone at Las Cultch is extending all the love and strength in the world to those affected by the fires in Los Angeles. We implore everyone to do what they can to help those suffering. As far as culture goes, Matt and Bowen have finally taken The Substance and are quite simply throwing neck for the film. They discuss the Oscar-worthy contributions of Demi (Duh-MEE) Moore, Margaret Qualley (KWA-LEE) and Coralie Fargeat (Far-JEE-AHT) in what...

Jan 15, 20251 hr 28 min

"High Body Count Episode" (w/ Angie Katsanevas)

Real Housewives of Salt Lake City's Angie Katsanevas joins the sisters for a high body count conversation!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 18, 20241 hr 9 min

"A Dárqueness But A Charm" (w/ Matt & Bowen)

Two high body count hair individuals sit down for a culture catch up! Matt and Bowen discuss the Golden Globe nominations, share thoughts on RHOP and RHOSLC, and participate in discourse on "the shooter." Also, Cristin Milioti praise, the end of an Eras Tour, the "flavors" of each Taylor era and what could be next, Zadie Smith appreciation, and sexyfunnykind Paul Mescal on SNL. All this, podcast *vibes*, No Good Deed premiering on Netflix, a takedown of Bowen's least favorite person in culture a...

Dec 11, 20241 hr 6 min

"The Book Of Questions" (w/ Matt & Bowen)

In one of the scariest episodes yet, Matt & Bowen plunge into THE BOOK OF QUESTIONS. Are you ready for this jelly (vulnerability)? Get into these topics: Would you be comfortable in the role of grim reaper? Will *you* die with regrets? Would you eat a bowl of crickets for 40 thousand dollars? Much to think about. And RPKF's, after this episode? We're not really strangers... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 04, 20241 hr 13 min

“A Friendsgiving Episode” (w/ Matt & Bowen)

Stuff yourself alongside your hosts Matt & Bowen for a culture catch-up! The two friends hold space for discussion on the hot wings on Hot Ones, awards season, the Coachella lineup, recent outings to Broadway, and Shrek culture. All this, category fraud at the Oscars, Bravo thoughts, Domingo at the Short n Sweet tour, and why the Wicked press tour is exactly what it needed to be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 27, 20241 hr 13 min

"CLOWNS" (w/ Ana Gasteyer)

Send in the clowns! Ana Gasteyer brings her big, gorgeous talent to Las Cultch. Matt and Bow chat all things Christmas and the need for community in this post-election MESS of a world. The Prince of Christmas himself gushes over Ana's Sugar and Booze Christmas album (stream now duh!), while the three bond over the world needing humor in challenging times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 20, 20242 hr 32 min

"The Universe Needs To Relax" (w/ Cynthia Erivo)

Elphaba may sing about how she is "not that girl" but Cynthia Erivo IS that girl! Okay?! And she's also the guest this week on Las Cultch! The magnificent hyper-talent joins Matt & Bow to discuss auditioning for Wicked, crafting her Elphaba and ultimately letting her go. Also, running towards portraying some of the most iconic people and characters in history (Aretha Franklin! Celie! Harriet Tubman!), running in general, and a moment of appreciation for the color green. All this, how Ariana ...

Nov 13, 20241 hr 11 min

“I’ve… Been Through” (w/ Ariana Grande)

Must be the season of the Good Witch because Ariana Grande is here on Las Cultch to talk WICKED and more!!! The perfect star gets togetha with Matt & Bowen to discuss finding her Glinda, how the musical theater “queens of her life” impacted her development, and what the next ten years of her career might look like. Also, reflections on eternal sunshine and positions, earning “horror freak” status, and a plea to Walt Disney World in the name of historical preservation. The excellent film Wick...

Nov 06, 20242 hr 43 min

"Publicly Sick and Writing Brave Stories" (w/ Matt & Bowen)

On this week’s Las Cultch, the artists formerly known as Bobo and Mimi (Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers) catch up on the culture. They discuss Anatomy of Lies and the legendary lies of Finchie, the SWEAT, Hit Me Hard and Soft and Eras TOURS, Wicked (which our hosts have now seen!), Andrew Garfield on Chicken Shop Date, and unacceptable Chromatica erasure. Also, Matt and Bow indulge in Eva Longoria appreciation, unpack their recent episode with Mariah Carey and make a case for Gracie Abrams as world’s...

Oct 30, 20241 hr 14 min

"Drink Juice and Spill Tea" (w/ Rachel Bloom)

Family is back on the pod after 7 and a half years! It’s Rachel Bloom! And she’s got notes on her last Las Cultch episode. Matt and Bow catch up with the star of Netflix’s Death, Let Me Do My Special, which is out now! Also, Rachel’s daughter’s Drag Race werkroom entrance is debuted, Bowen demands a female Siri, and the takeover of the word “gaslight” is discussed. All this, how all children’s TV shows are a hallucination, entertainment journalism then vs now, “PacSun Santa”, anxiety on nominati...

Oct 23, 20242 hr 32 min

It's Time! (w/ Mariah Carey)

It's a moment. Mariah Carey? She's on Las Cultch, darling. Matt & Bowen adorn themselves with festive garb to welcome Queen of Christmas, adverb legend and all around music GOAT to the pod. M & B ask MC when to expect the follow up to Caution (and get an answer!), Mariah's "sensory" songwriting process and BTS of the creation of classic songs like "Hero". The three go on to discuss the iconic "Heartbreaker" music video villain BIANCA and her origins, how the Grammys trifle with Mariah an...

Oct 16, 20241 hr 4 min

The Iconic 400 Part V

Part V of THE ICONIC 400! Congratulations Paula Abdul, Ronald McDonald, Beyoncé and SO many more! Who is #1 and will be next week’s guest?! Listen to find out! And check out The Iconic 400 MEGA VIDEO on YouTube! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 11, 202456 min

The Iconic 400 Part IV

Part IV of THE ICONIC 400! Congratulations Michelle Yeoh, Ricky Martin, Charli XCX and SO many more! Part V coming tomorrow! WHO will be number one and also next week’s guest?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 10, 202451 min

The Iconic 400 Part III

Part III of THE ICONIC 400! Congratulations Rosalía, Annette Bening, Andy Samberg and SO many more! Part IV coming tomorrow! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 09, 202449 min

The Iconic 400 Part II

Part II of THE ICONIC 400! Congratulations Enya, Samuel L. Jackson, Ms. Pac Man and SO many more! Part III coming tomorrow! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 08, 202446 min