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#CulturePop is a look at pop culture through the mind of Steve Mason, co-host of the #1-rated sports talk show in Los Angeles Joined by stand-up comic Sue Kolinsky, they hear from their friends, plus comics, actors, filmmakers and celebrities talking about movies, television, technology,, trends and completely random stuff.
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![Episode 319 - “Sugar” Finale Watch-Along with Mase & Sue](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2276067/unnamed_hqt7az_300x300.png)
Thursday May 23, 2024
Episode 319 - “Sugar” Finale Watch-Along with Mase & Sue
Thursday May 23, 2024
Thursday May 23, 2024
Mase & Sue end their SUGAR Watch-Along series with a wrap up of the 8th episode finale and speculations as to what a hopeful second season may bring. Sugar succeeds in getting Olivia safely home, the polyglots are scrambling to get back to their planet, Miller doesn’t make it, Ruby’s fate is left unknown, Sugar’s confidant Henry’s sordid secrets are revealed – the kidnapping of Sugar’s sister, Jen and involvement with the crooked Senator’s creepy son, and the reveal of Sugar’s true identity to Melanie. After turning down Jonathan Siegel’s offer to head up his security, Sugar is committed to remain in the place that has made him more human. Henry declares he will do the same. If APPLE TV takes another whack at a sophomore season, will the power of Sugar’s “love” prevail in preventing the “hate” Henry’s embraced from getting more out of hand on the streets of LA? And will Sugar finally be at peace by finding his beloved sister?
![Episode 318 - Blockbuster season - from “Furiosa” to “Deadpool & Wolverine” - plus “Funny Girl” star Katerina McCrimmon](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2276067/unnamed_hqt7az_300x300.png)
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Katerina McCrimmon joins Mase & Sue to talk about her starring role in the touring company revival of the iconic Broadway musical, FUNNY GIRL. They discuss pros and cons of life on the road, childhood aspirations, her destiny in portraying Fanny Brice, the nature vs nurture of one’s talent, the evolution from rehearsals to opening night, the most challenging song in the show, the difficulty of two performances a day, steering clear of Barbra Streisand comparisons, her Cuban heritage, and musical influences. Plus, this season’s must-see blockbuster movies.
![Episode 317 - “Sugar” Watch-Along Episode 7 - The mission is over. Sugar still looking for Olivia.](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2276067/unnamed_hqt7az_300x300.png)
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Mase & Sue discuss Episode 7 and what the finale may reveal in their SUGAR Watch Along with Dennis Boutsikaris, who portrays the cagey Bernie Siegel. Is Olivia dead or alive? The connection between her and Sugar’s sister, Jen, the aftermath of the thwarted secret mission, the federal government being hip to their existence, a senator’s son’s involvement and will Sugar flee with his Polyglot pals? Plus, Dennis takes the fifth on a crucial question, his early reaction to where the show was heading, the clues that led to Sugar’s real identity, the abundance of handheld camerawork, the controversy over the alien reveal, and the beauty of working with Colin Farrell.
![Episode 316 - Comedian/Actor Allan Havey on Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David, the movie theatre experience & the perfect MAD MEN finale](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2276067/unnamed_hqt7az_300x300.png)
Monday May 13, 2024
Monday May 13, 2024
Comedian/actor Allan Havey returns to the CULTURE POP PODCAST to chat with Mase & Sue about surviving the pandemic, acting, stand up, comedy influences and performing overseas. We also discuss our admiration for Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David, how their polar opposite styles meshed to create SEINFELD, misconceptions about comedians, the dynamic of working on MAD MEN, the brilliant finale, and how precious going to a movie theater used to be. Plus, stage fright, leaving your craft at the peak of your career, and life after standup.
![Episode 315 - “Sugar” Watch-Along Episode 6 - The twist. Where do we go from here](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2276067/unnamed_hqt7az_300x300.png)
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Episode 315 - “Sugar” Watch-Along Episode 6 - The twist. Where do we go from here
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Was the true identity of Colin Farrell’s lead character revealed? IOr another twist coming in APPLE TV+’s noir nail-biter, SUGAR? Episode 6 of Mase & Sue’s Watch Along Series brings Alex Hernandez into the fold to discuss his role as David Siegel’s henchman and keen perspective on the show. We talk about the artistic intercutting of the classic film NIGHT OF THE HUNTER, his path to being cast, what plot points he was privy to, the clues we’ve been fed, the tropes subverted, Los Angeles as a character, the cinematic handheld camera freedom, and how the mystery of how the Siegel’s play into the "alien" mission.
![Episode 314 - “Manhunt” star Matt Walsh, Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers” & Sue’s triathlon](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2276067/unnamed_hqt7az_300x300.png)
Monday May 06, 2024
Monday May 06, 2024
Matt Walsh joins Mase & Sue to discuss MANHUNT, the APPLE TV+ historical fiction thriller about the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, the conspiracy to overturn the government, how clueless we were about the events, the eerie parallels to today, landing the villainous role of Dr. Samuel Mudd, the process of portraying a real-life character, his improv background coming into play, and how a big budget, noncommercial series got green-lit. We also discuss his time on and away from VEEP, top five funniest shows of all time, what draws him to a project, the strategy and pressure of fantasy sports, and the new Chicago Bears draft class. Plus, the result of Sue’s sprint triathlon, Mase’s poetic homage, and his praise of the new film, CHALLENGERS.
![Episode 313 - Culture Pop - “Sugar” Watch-Along Episode 5 - Where is Olivia? Is there a twist coming?](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2276067/unnamed_hqt7az_300x300.png)
Thursday May 02, 2024
Thursday May 02, 2024
Nate Corddry, “David,” not “Davey,” drops by the CULTURE POP PODCAST for the Episode 5 Watch Along Series of the APPLE TV+ noir thriller, SUGAR. Mase & Sue open the show discussing the secret society John Sugar’s a part of, and his boss Ruby’s fears about what Sugar may find out. Will he discover who he is or once was? His seemingly superhuman qualities - who perfectly parallel parks a car at 30MPH? Was he created? Is he AI? An Alien? Strange that when Melanie stayed at his hotel he walked out of the bedroom without pants, and the odd reference he makes about the effect Los Angeles is having on him, “maybe I’ve been here too long.” After speculating the identity of John Sugar, Nate joins in to talk about the rare opportunity of portraying the dark David Siegel character and the anxiety of being out of his comfort zone. Plus, the collaborative directing style of Fernando Meirelles, the freedom he allows his actors, the cinematic beauty from DP Cesar Charlone, working opposite Anna Gunn and Colin Farrell, the dream vibe on set, the moment David breaks, the discovery of who he is, and the confession that leads to his tragic demise… or not. At the end of the episode, he’s wheeled out on a gurney attached to an IV, still breathing. Another crazy plot twist or mislead?
![Episode 312 - Radio legend Phil Hendrie](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2276067/unnamed_hqt7az_300x300.png)
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Episode 312 - Radio legend Phil Hendrie
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Legendary comic talk radio host Phil Hendrie shares stories from his iconic career with Mase & Sue. From the early disc jockey days, how he innovated the art of interview, the madness behind his genius ad-lib foolery, the inspiration for his characters to the ability to alarm and disarm real callers. Also, the brilliant satirists who opened the door for his style of play, his acting and voice over work, what led to leaving radio, creating the WORLD OF PHIL HENDRIE PODCAST, and the new HENDRIE documentary streaming on Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube & Google Play Movies. Plus, Mase’s body transformation journey, the clever way he launched his radio career, and the personal relationship hosts share with their fans.
![Episode 311 - “Sugar” Watch-Along Episode 4 plus Taylor Swift’s “Tortured Poets Department”](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2276067/unnamed_hqt7az_300x300.png)
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Mase & Sue do some detective work on their Watch Along of Episode 4 of APPLE TV +’s LA set noir series, SUGAR, starring Colin Farrell. They discuss the introduction of Olivia’s disturbing social media posts, Melanie’s suspicious dealings with Bernie, David and his Henchman’s visit with Sugar’s purported mother, and a possible clue as to “what” her “son” truly is. Also, why is Sugar so optimistic about the human condition, yet constantly questioning it? What’s behind the discussion with his secret society doctor about an alien related scene in John Carpenter’s, The Thing? David’s predatory behavior becoming public, if he sexually assaulted his half-sister, and the significance of a dress worn by Olivia’s late actress mother in a film directed by her grandfather seen in photos on his current wife. In the vein of CHINATOWN, is Olivia his daughter or granddaughter? What’s with the treasure trove of women’s jewelry the villainous Stalling’s creepy girlfriend combs through, one of which, a necklace Olivia is wearing in her video posts? And is Olivia on the other side of the padlocked door in his basement? Plus, ESPNLA producer and self-proclaimed Swiftie Emily Hybl drops by THE CULTURE POP PODCAST for an in-depth discussion about The Tortured Poets Department. They talk about their favorite tunes and Emily sets the record straight on who’s who in Taylor’s heartbreak songs. Also, the significance of some of the locations, her signature track 5’s, easter eggs, bestie Emma Stone’s contribution, the possible connection between ‘Fortnight’ and ‘Florida!!!’ the brilliant specific lyrics, hidden/ not so hidden Kim Kardashian jab, thanK you aIMee and the inspiration behind the poem, “For T and Me” penned to Taylor by Stevie Nicks.
![Episode 310 - “Love Lies Bleeding” star Katie O’Brian plus “Civil War,” “Monkey Man” & “Funny Girl"](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2276067/unnamed_hqt7az_300x300.png)
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Katy O’Brian chats with Mase & Sue about her tailor-made role in Rose Glass’ provocative indie revenge thriller LOVE LIES BLEEDING. We talk about the training process, her martial arts and bodybuilding journey, the path to landing the part, chemistry and playfulness with co-star Kristen Stewart, working opposite Ed Harris, the game changing departure from her sci-fi and superhero characters and fun with end credits, Plus, peeks into CIVIL WAR, MONKEY MAN, the Broadway revival of FUNNY GIRL, MAX’s limited series THE REGIME, the unearned standing ovation and housekeeper complaints.