Culture Pop Podcast

ICYMI - John Ireland, "Mason & Ireland," and Voice of the Lakers

Steve Mason sits down with longtime broadcast partner John Ireland. "Mason & Ireland" went on the air at the Mighty 690 back in 1994, and they have now done their show on 710 ESPN for a continuous run of 17 years. If you're a fan of the show, this is  "must listen.". You'll hear a deeply personal conversation and never before told stories.

 

 

ICYMI - Writer/Comic Peter Mehlman

Peter Mehlman is one of the writers that made "Seinfeld" a legendary show. He wrote 22 episodes including classics like "The Implant," "The Smelly Cat" and "The Yada Yada." Before his days with Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, he was a sportswriter for The Washington Post. He joins Mase & Sue to talk about his career and his latest book #MeAsWell.

Episode 125 - Max Minghella, "A Handmaid's Tale"

Actor Max Minghella talks with Mase & Sue about his father Anthony Minghella, the legendary late director, along with Max's performances in films like "Syriana," "The Ides of March," "The Social Network" and "Spiral: From  the Book of Saw." They also go in-depth into the mythology of 
"A Handmaid's Tale" and how his character Commander Nick Blaine fits into it.

Episode 124 - Frances Fisher, "Awake"

Actress Francis Fisher joins Mase & Sue to talk about her new movie "Awake," now on Netflix. They also look back on her incredible career including roles in "Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter," "Unforgiven," "Titanic and more.

ICYMI - Bryan Cranston

Emmy and Golden Globe winner Bryan Cranston joins Mase & Sue for a conversation about the evolution of his career. From "Seinfeld" to "Malcolm in the Middle" to "Breaking Bad" and his Oscar nomination for "Trumbo," Bryan is one of today's greatest actors.

ICYMI - Michael Imperioli, "The Sopranos"

Actor and renaissance man Michael Imperioli joins Mase & Sue to talk about his legendary performance as Christopher Moltisanti on "The Sopranos" along with his writing, in the style of Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Fascinating guy and an amazing conversation.

Episode 123 - Best of 2021 so far plus Summer highlights.

Culture Pop co-hosts Steve Mason and Sue Kolinsky reveal their favorite things they have seen so far in 2021 and the things they are most looking to this summer. Fun, loose conversation.

Episode 122 - Oscar winner Ellen Burstyn

Mase & Sue are joined by 6-time Academy Award nominee Ellen Burstyn. She Is a screen legend, and she discusses her days at The Actors Studio, winning the Oscar for "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," what it was like on the set of "The Exorcist" and more. Plus she talks about her new film "Queen Bees" opening in theatres on June 11.

Episode 121 - Zak Williams, Robin Williams son

Mase has always been a champion for mental health awareness and this is a really a timely, heartfelt show. Robin Williams' son Zak joins Culture Pop to talk about his father's battle with mental illness, plus he speaks frankly about his own experience. A great show attacking the stigma that, unfortunately, still exists around this important issue.

Episode 120 - Tony winner Laura Benanti

She is a star on stage and screen, and she has a new self-titled debut album. Laura Benante talks with Mase & Sue about her Broadway career including her Tony-winning role in "Gypsy," her transition to television and film, her new album "Laura Benante" and her funny book "M is for Mama and Also Merlot."