Tok Tok, Las Culturistas calling! That’s the rough FRENCH translation of Ding-Dong that we’re using because today’s episode was recorded live at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal! And the guest (oh this guest!) is quite the guest! She is a Sci-Fi Queen, Wizardress, Sorceress, Drag Race Superfan — it’s the incomparable Dulcé Sloan. On this episode, Bowen recounts his Canadian childhood, Matt tries out a new French catch phrase, the Devil steals Dulcé’s voice, the evils of lemons are expose...
Aug 01, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 101
Isn’t this HeaVON? The brilliant Catherine Cohen returns to Las Culturistas for a very special musical episode, just days before her July 31st show at Joe’s Pub: “ The Twist?…She’s Gorgeous .” And she’s bringing her genius collaborator/veteran of the podcast, Henry Koperski, to accompany her on the keys! Warning: You WILL be singing these songs for days. Plus, Matt, Bowen, Catherine, and Henry reveal who would be in their coven, Bowen recaps an iconic story from the Jimmy Awards, Matt reveals hi...
Jul 25, 2018•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 100
This week's episode branches into an astonishing amount of cultural topics, much like the linktree of today's special guest, the amazing Jacqueline Novak! If you want an episode that segues from chicken bones into The Lovely Bones, then look no further. This is the one! But not only that, also: The art of personal branding, the proper way to eat a Buffalo Wing, the end of the line (sexually), horrific turbulence, Grease 2, Matt's skydiving story, proper theater etiquette, and yes...more! — LAS C...
Jul 18, 2018•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 99
Presenting the ALLY OF THE YEAR, Jon Gabrus! This is a quintessential episode. It’s dynamic, political, pop-cultural, bursting with Long Island wisdom. You’ll leave a better person. You’ll learn important facts, such as “Producers are the hottest people in Hollywood” and “the Apps are dead.” You’ll discover things about Jon that you never knew — did you know he was a part of the Gay-Straight Alliance in ’99? Did you know that Bear Culture has had a significant impact on his fashion choices? Did ...
Jul 11, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 98
The first ever "I Don't Think So, Honey!" Live from LA continues! 50 comedians take one minute each to go off on culture. Part Two featuring Megan Gailey, Blair Socci, Kara Klenk, Alice Wetterlund, Veronica Osorio, Brendan Scannell, Chris Schleicher, Patrick Rogers, Louis Virtel, Joel Kim Booster, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Samantha Martin, Mo Welch, Mano Agapion, Oscar Montoya, Langan Kingsley, Siobhan Thompson, Rhea Butcher, Glenn Boozan, Broti Gupta, Danielle Perez, Eliza Skinner, Solomon Georgio...
Jul 06, 2018•52 min
The first ever "I Don't Think So, Honey!" Live from LA is here! 50 comedians take one minute each to go off on culture. Part One featuring Rae Sanni, Alison Rich, Jeremy Beiler, Andrew Law, D’Arcy Carden, Sudi Green, Fran Gillespie, Dave Mizzoni, Greta Titelman, Tim Murray, Jaboukie Young-White, Aly Dixon, Janie Stolar, Reed Brice, Rekha Shankar, Haley Hepworth, Billy Domineau, Mike Spence, Andrew Farmer, Emily Schmidt, Ira Madison III, Charles Rogers, Jordan Firstman, Teresa Lee, Daniel Webb. P...
Jul 04, 2018•1 hr 5 min
A Very PRIDEful June ends with a BANG! The hilarious Fran Gillespie joins Matt & Bowen to warn about the dangers of microblading your eyebrows. Don't microblade your eyebrows. Your eyebrows will turn into bleeding caterpillars. Aside from that, the trio discuss the horrors of giving advice when you're young and unaccomplished, consuming label-less vodka in high school, marathoning NBC's Heroes, how hair color affects your body chemistry, Celebrity Boy Crushes, Titanic, being mean to loved on...
Jun 28, 2018•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 97
Yex of courx you’re going to LOVE this ep!! The legendary, inspirational, fantastique Maria Bamford is in-studio and we are oh so happy. I hope you’ve physically, emotionally, and spiritually prepared yourself because this episode covers a lot of cultural ground in 1 hr 13 mins: Working at Disney, music videos that are getting cooler and cooler (because of the money), the impact of Maroon 5’s “Girls Like You” music video, Unicorns in saunas, Pug ranches, raccoons with IBS, Three’s Company, Pepé ...
Jun 26, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 96
LIVE from San Francisco! Matt and Bowen bring us nonstop “I Don’t Think So, Honeys!” judged by Alaska Thunderfuck & Jinx Monsoon! LIVE! With Awkwafina, Sasheer Zamata, Joel Kim Booster, Dulce Sloan, Patti Harrison, Megan Gailey, Jaboukie Young-White, Amy Miller, Pat Regan, Molly Austin, Sydnee Washington, Marie Faustin, Dewayne Perkins, Lorelei Ramirez, Sam Taggart, Peter Smith, Rachel Pegram, Daniel Webb, Luke Null, Jon Gabrus, and Andrew Dismukes. --- LAS CULTURISTAS HAS A PATREON! For $5/...
Jun 21, 2018•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 95
WE ARE HAPPY because the immensely hilarious NY Sister & LA Queen D’Arcy Carden is back on LC! Coming off the first I Don’t Think So, Honey! Live in LA, Matt & Bowen & D’Arcy debrief on the raucous night and catch up since D’Arcy’s last appearance on the show. They discuss the differences between NY & LA (and the differences don’t stop at Las Culturistas!), the 3 most evil people in the world, D’Arcy’s role as the antagonist in “An Emmy For Megan”, Set Life on The Good Place &...
Jun 19, 2018•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 94
Ira Madison III is The Doyenne. The Doyenne is Ira Madison III. And The Doyenne (Ira Madison III) is here! We are honored that the beloved host of Keep It! on Crooked Media is bringing his trove of cultural knowledge to the Las Culturistas table. Topics? What we like about Rihanna, Jennifer Aniston, the “Nap Episode” of Friends, Oceans 8, Pose (the Dynasty reboot WE DESERVE), the savageness of the Wendy’s Twitter account, the defense of Selena Gomez, and MORE. Plus, Ira reveals the name of his f...
Jun 14, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 93
Presenting the preeminent mind of our time, future Emmy award winning Actress for Best Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series, a talent that raises the voices of those around her: for your consideration, the iconic, Megan Amram! And Culturistas, this conversation rollicks! They talk “An Emmy For Megan,” Megan’s six episode scripted web-series (watch it here: http://anemmyformegan.com/ ) which is already changing the cultural landscape. Plus, “A Star Is Born” trailer, how to listen to mus...
Jun 12, 2018•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 92
Comedy! Music! Interviews! Games! Stringent Time Limits! Some GASPING, Honey! The Las Culturistas Vulture Festival Segment Festival! Featuring a gauntlet of bits and segments: “These Young Girls” with Pat Regan, “Be Best” with Dave Mizzoni, “A Red Carpet Moment” with Sydnee Washington, Peter Smith, Annie Donley, & Mo Fry Pasic, a “Voice Mem-Oh, You Bitch!” from John Early, an electric “I Don’t Think So, Honey!” and MORE! --- LAS CULTURISTAS HAS A PATREON! For $5/month, you get exclusive acce...
Jun 07, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 91
Lore, Mythos, and Grandeur — words that come to mind when one thinks of Larry Owens, his talent, and his powerhouse performance on this episode of Las Culturistas. In the words of Matt Rogers, “This episode is wild, crazy, full of thoughtfulness and wild abandon, intellectual, but physical…verbally physical! Getting a little real, getting a little funny, getting a little musical, getting a little rowdy — if that doesn’t make you say yes, then I don’t know what will.” Larry discusses the culture ...
Jun 05, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 90
TED Talk's own "old white lady running errands," Dylan Marron, finally RETURNS to the podcast! Dylan, modern voice of reason, shares social-media wisdom with Matt and Bowen and talks about how not being an expert in everything...is OK! Dylan also talks about the making of his incredible hit podcast "Conversations with People Who Hate Me." Other topics include the RBG documentary, Mr. Rogers, nicknames, and "Conversations with A Dumbass Who Stupid" - which is an LC original and NOT something Dyla...
May 30, 2018•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 89
This episode marks a SEA CHANGE in the LCU - and you’re just going to have to listen to the end to find out why! (It involves a “diva moment” from one of our esteemed hosts…) But first, fan favorite Sudi Green is back - and just in time to make some Summer resolutions. It will be a Summer about loving oneself, about opening up creatively, and about finding a man with no roommates to worship your body. And of course Matt and Bo dive into pop culture, tackling Kelly Clarkson, Nicki Minaj, Demi Lov...
May 23, 2018•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 88
It’s finally here!! After a “lost episode” debacle, Franchesca Ramsey makes her Las Culturistas debut!! Franchesca’s new book “Well, That Escalated Quickly” is coming out soon and Matt and Bowen get INTO it (yes, passages are read aloud! A sneak peek of sorts!) In fact, Las Culturitas call the book both “Excellent” and “an edifying read” and give it a Newbery Award. ALSO In this episode we learn about Bowen’s craft services demand, Taylor Swift gets read, and there is a life affirming “Voice Mem...
May 16, 2018•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 86
It’s FAMILY in the studio today! Fresh off getting his vocal polyps seared off and not speaking for 35 days, the incomparable Dave Mizzoni has returned to Las Culturistas to reveal his newly transformed voice. Spoiler alert: it's richer & smoother than you could ever imagine. And thank god, because the cultural discussions on today's docket deserve a voice like that. What's on the docket you ask? How 'bout Drag Race eliminations, Dua Lipa, Universal/Disney park developments, Handmaid’s Tale,...
May 09, 2018•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 85
Have you heard the news? Patti has moved to sunny Los Angeles, California...and is freakin LOVIN it! But she returns to NY to share stories with Matt and Bowen - including stories about how Vocal Positivity is very important and so are “Beautiful TERFs”. Patti also details the story of her time on tour in Scandinavia while Ellen screamed slurs at her while impaling concert-goes with her engorged privates. Also, Guy Branum calls in for this week's "Voice Mem-OH-you-bitch." --- LAS CULTURISTAS HAS...
May 02, 2018•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 84
Birds of a feather fly together. And these two birds of a feather have invited two other birds of a feather to come over and build a NEST of culture…together. Sydney Washington & Marie Faustin (The Unofficial Expert Podcast) join Matt and Bo in an episode that had potential titles including ”Chelsea-Boot Dick,”Paper Trail On This Pussy,”Grenada and Toledo,” “Cocaine Blinks,” and “You Can’t Eat The View.” How good is this ep?? Bowen Yang famously tweeted out that this is “the best ep so far…t...
Apr 25, 2018•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 83
Please note that today's special guest PASSED on Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2! The talented & delightful Michael Urie is here and thank GOD for that. Did you know that he was a guest judge for Snatch Game on Drag Race Season 7? And that he's hosting the Drama Desk Awards AGAIN? And that he directed Bright Colors And Bold Patterns? And that he passed on Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (deserves repeating!). Prepare yourself for a cultural feast, which includes the shortlist for Michael's mom on Ugly B...
Apr 18, 2018•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 82
Have you ever wanted to learn the plot of The Bible? Have you ever wondered who the main characters were? Or how it begins? Or how it ends? Well today's your lucky day because Matt & Bowen know the plot of The Bible and will (finally!!) tell you, alongside special guest, comedian and "noted guys gal" MARCIA BELSKY! But they don't JUST discuss the plot of The Bible...oh no, that's just one little part...they also get into Marcia's touring comedy musical, "Handmaid's Tale: The Musical," the ha...
Apr 11, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 81
Lucky you!! In order to spread the good news, Matt & Bowen are sharing their latest Patreon Episode with ALL of Culturistas Nation! Currently, they are in the midst of recapping Season 10 of Drag Race -- and you can follow along if you subscribe to the Las Culturistas Patreon page. Today, they break down Episode 3! For only $5 a month (that's LESS than HULU!!), you get MORE Las Culturistas content weekly (that's EVERY week!!). SUBSCRIBE NOW!! https://www.patreon.com/lasculturistas Learn more...
Apr 06, 2018•37 min•Ep. 80
Prepare to take a MOONLIGHT SWIM in the VOCALS of today's special guest! That's right! Matt & Bowen present to you another fantastic musical episode of Las Culturistas, and this time, they are joined by the incredible vocal powerhouse, Amy Jo Jackson! And if there's music, you KNOW best friend of the podcast Henry Koperski will be there to masterfully accompany on the keys. Amy sings THREE (3!!) showstoppers for you. What more can you want? How about behind the scenes tidbits from Broadway's...
Apr 04, 2018•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 79
The 4th installment of "I Don't Think So, Honey!" Live is here! 50 comedians take one minute each to go off on culture. Part Two featuring Annie Donley, Eric Shethar, Jack Raymond, Derek Smith, Eric Schwartau, Steven Phillips-Horst, Tammy Spanx, Aimée Lutkin, LaGina Hill, Lauren Ashley Smith, Mariah Smith, Jesse Roth, Karen Chee, Fareeha Khan, Audrey Stanfield, Chloe Fineman, Nik Ruckert, Alex Kacala, Michael Foulk, Todd Buonopane, Jeff Hiller, Sophie Santos, Kat Burdick, Ayo Edebiri, Katie Hart...
Mar 30, 2018•55 min•Ep. 78
The 4th installment of "I Don't Think So, Honey!" Live is here! 50 comedians take one minute each to go off on culture. Part One featuring Lou Gonzalez, Chelsea Davison, Eudora Peterson, Joanna Rothkopf, Meghan O'Neill, Erin Markey, Matthew Wilkas, Isaac Oliver, Emmy Blotnick, Dulcé Sloan, Sarah Sherman, Ruby Karp, Liza Treyger, Alli Brown, Karolena Theresa, Nathan Lee Graham, Michelle de Swarte, Eliot Glazer, Shenovia Large, X Mayo, John Trowbridge, Asher Perlman, Jan Sport, Rosé , and Lagoona ...
Mar 28, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 77
Listen up folks: it's time to finish Ru Paul's Drag Race: All Stars 3 the RIGHT way - by going through every single Queen with The Opposition's Aaron Jackson and Josh Sharp! This is the only Drag Race recap that matters; every other Drag Race recap is trash and doesn't respect the craft. And therefore, Aaron and Josh are able to lay into the Queens as if no one is listening! Did Trixie really deserve this? Do we even like Shangela? What do we think of Ben, Kennedy, BeBe, and Aja? What does this ...
Mar 21, 2018•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 76
Are you ready for this? Matt & Bowen make the pilgrimage to the epicenter of culture, West Nyack NY, to interview a true living legend -- someone who has made substantial cultural and personal impacts on Matt & Bow. Just to give you an idea -- Matt was so excited that he was re-arranging the furniture in the hotel lobby before the interview. She is joined by the hilarious Rocco Stowe, who is opening for her during her new tour, FRESH OFF THE BLOAT (and is also her boyfriend). Please welc...
Mar 14, 2018•46 min•Ep. 75
He is the original Conjuring Cat. He is peak Grizabella. He is…the most cultured guest EVER to grace the LC mic. Tyler Coates is here - and class is in session. Tyler saw Bernadette Peters on Broadway more times than you did (listen and check and report back to me). Tyler saw Beauty And The Beast ON ICE as a child (and it was formative - can you say the same?). And if that wasn’t enough culture - the man has seen CATS THE MUSICAL!! Yes honey, Tyler’s “culture that defined him” is Cats the Musica...
Mar 07, 2018•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 74
Quick tip: You HAVE to be visual! Club Comic, Self-Taught Drummer, Repeat Guest, and STINKA Sam Taggart joins Matt & Bo in the new "work in progress" FDPN studio for an episode that will have you singing! No cultural stone goes UNTURNED: they talk Antoni from Queer Eye, Omorosa, Fish Women, Arepas, Clive Davis being an asshole, the aftermath of Jennifer Aniston's breakup (beautifully rendered live on mic through improvisation), Drag Race, SJP, and -- you guessed it -- more! Plus, Sam reveals...
Feb 28, 2018•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 73
