Culture Pop Podcast

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. 

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. 

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.

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! 

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

 

Actor Jon Gries joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about starring in Mike White's THE WHITE LOTUS. He talks about everything from his first role when he was 9-years old to playing Uncle Rico in the legendary NAPOLEON DYNAMITE to what it's like working with Emmy-winner Jennifer Coolidge and more.