Culture Pop Podcast

Episode 199 - Anthony Hill, ”Grey’s Anatomy”

Actor Anthony Hill joins Mase & Sue on the Culture Pop Podcast to talk about his role as Dr. Winston Ndugu on the long running ABC hit GREY'S ANATOMY. He was a very talented high school football player and was highly-recruited, but he suffered an injury during his senior season. He talks about how that injury changed his life, becoming a walk-on football player for Oklahoma St., what it's like inside Shondaland plus his love for donuts.

Episode 198 - T.R. Knight, ”The Flight Attendant”

Actor T.R. Knight joins Mase & Sue to talk about Season 2 of THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT which just wrapped up on HBO Max. He talks about the making of the show, his chemistry with star Kaley Cuoco and the cool Hitchcock-style of the production. Plus sharing a Broadway stage with Patti LuPone, his days as Dr. George Molloy on GREY'S ANATOMY and some personal stories coming out stories are shared.

Episode 197 - Legendary stand-up comic Robert Klein

Truly a legend, the great Robert Klein joins Mase & Sue to talk about his iconic career.  He talks about evolving as a comedian and being a major influence for guys like Jerry Seinfeld, Richard Lewis, Paul Reiser and Billy Crystal. Robert also talks about his acting career, the state of stand-up comedy today and the origin of the classic "I Can't Stop My Leg" bit.

Episode 196 - Natasha Leggero, ”Rat In the Kitchen”

Stand-up comic/actress/host Natasha Leggero joins Mase & Sue to talk about her new TBS series RAT IN HE KITCHEN. It's a cool twist for a cooking show with one saboteur trying to mess with everybody else's dishes. Plus Natasha talks about the state of stand-up, the Chris Rock and Dave Chapelle incidents, putting together a set  for a Comedy Central Roast, her dogs getting older and what it's like being married to a fellow stand-up.

Episode 195 - Michael Mando, ”Better Call Saul”

BETTER CALL SAUL has finished the first half of its final season, and it remains one of the best shows on television. Actor Michael Mando, who plays Nacho Varga, joins Mase & Sue to talk about Nacho's incredible character arc, what it's like to be part of the "Breaking Bad Universe," working with actors like Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks & Giancarlo Esposito and some of the books that have played a role in his spiritual journey.

Episode 194 - Patrick Gallo, ”The Offer”

One of the best shows on TV right now is THE OFFER on Paramount+. Actor Patrick Gallo, who plays Mario Puzo, joins Mase and Sue to talk about how he was casted, working with great actors like Miles Teller, Matthew Goode and Dan Fogler and the incredible story of the making of THE GODFATHER. He also talks about his work with Scorsese, DeNiro & Pacino in THE IRISHMAN.

Episode 193 - Cathy Ladman, ”Does This Show Make Me Look Fat?”

Stand-up comic Cathy Ladman joins Mase & Sue to talk about her new one-woman-show DOES THIS SHOW MAKE ME LOOK FAT? premiering June 3 at the Pico Playhouse in Los Angeles. Cathy has battled anorexia in her life, and the show is, in part, about the journey. And it's still funny. She also talks about her stand-up career including her very first appearance on The Tonight Show.

Episode 192 - O’Shea Jackson Jr., ”Obi-Wan Kenobi”

Actor O'Shea Jackson Jr. joins Mase & Sue to talk about starring in the new Star Wars spin-off OBI-WAN KENOBI premiering on Disney+ on May 27. Shea talks about how he was cast, the incredible production process and he has a behind-the-scenes look at the series. Plus, he is about to start production on the long-awaited sequel DEN OF THIEVES. 

Episode 191 - John Gallagher, Jr. ”Spring Awakening: Those You’ve Known”

Tony winner John Gallagher, Jr. talks with Mase & Sue about his journey with "Spring Awakening" - from workshops to off-Broadway to Broadway sensation. In the new HBO Max documentary, the original cast reunites for a benefit performance, and we learn the behind-the-scenes stories about this singular Tony-winning Broadway musical.

Episode 190 - Griffin Matthews, ”The Flight Attendant”

Actor Griffin Matthews joins the Culture Pop Podcast to talk about his work on the hit HBO Max series "The Flight Attendant." Griffin discusses his on-camera and off-camera relationship with Kaley Cuoco, the Hitchcock-style of the show and Cassie's new role in Season 2 as a CIA asset.