Culture Pop Podcast

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.

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 system.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Apple+ limited drama series WECRASHED.

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.

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.

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.