Culture Pop Podcast

Episode 253 - Robert Wisdom, Barry & The Wire

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.

 

Episode 252 - Anthony LaPaglia, Florida Man

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 VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE.

 

Episode 251 - Clark Gregg, Florida Man

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.

Episode 250 - Jake Busey, Chaos On the Farm

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.

Episode 249 -Screenwriter Alex Convery, Air

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. Plus, how the success of the film has affected his career and his life. 

Episode 248 - Matthew Berry, The Talented Mr. Roto

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.

Episode 247 - Paula Newsome, CSI: Vegas

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.

Episode 246 - Oscars Post Game with Elizabeth Wagmeister

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’s biggest night. 

ICYMI - Oscar nominee Ke Huy Quan, Everything, Everywhere, All at Once

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.

Episode 245 - Ram Charan, RRR

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.