Culture Pop Podcast

Episode 101 - Actor Demián Bichir, "Land"

Academy Award nominee Demián Bichir joins Mase & Sue to talk about his new film "Land." He shares what it was like working with actress Robin Wright in her directorial debut in this film about a woman who suffers great tragedy, and finds solace by moving to the mountains of Wyoming. Demián also talks about his work on "The Hateful Eight" with Quentin Tarantino plus the film that earned him an Oscar nomination, "A Better Life."

Episode 100 - Orion Lee, "First Cow"

Mase & Sue are joined by Independent Spirit Award-nominated actor Orio Lee from the acclaimed film "First Cow." They discuss the making this tale of friendship in late 19th century Oregon. Then, the story how Mase & Sue were united as a team at WNEW/New York back in 1999.

Episode 99 - Golden Globes Preview

Mase & Sue preview the 2021 Golden Globe Awards. Will "The Crown" repeat as Best Television Series: Drama? Will it be "Schitt's Creek" or "Ted Lasso" for Best Television Series - Comedy. And what will win Best Picture - Drama? It's a great field including Aaron Sorkin's "The Trial of the Chicago 7" and "Nomadland."This episode is a funny, smart take on one of Hollywood's biggest nights.

Episode 98 -Director Florian Zeller, "The Father"

Golden Globe-nominated Filmmaker Florian Zeller joins Mase & Sue to talk about his powerful new film "The Father" starring Academy Award winners Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Coleman. The film is based on Zeller's own play which he has adapted for the screen. It marks his directorial debut.

Episode 97 - Tyler James Williams, "The United States vs Billie Holiday"

Tyler James Williams began his career on "Sesame Street." He became a star in the title role of the hit series "Everybody Hates Chris." He also co-starred as Noah on "The Walking Dead." Now he is one of the stars of the powerful, timely new film "The United States vs Billie Holiday".

Episode 96 - Glynn Turman, "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom"

Actor Glynn Turman joins Mase & Sue to talk about his work in the SAG Award-nominated "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" including playing the climactic scene opposite the late Chadwick Boseman. He also talks about his Emmy-winning performance on the HBO's "In Treatment" and his work on the landmark television series "The Wire."

Episode 95 - William Horberg, "The Queen's Gambit"

"The Queen's Gambit" from Executive Producer William Horberg has become nothing less than a phenomenon. It is the most-watched series in Netflix history. Bill Horberg joins us with an inside-look  at the show, and Sue & I talk with him about some of his other films including "The Talented Mr. Ripley," "Sliding Doors," "Cold Mountain," "Searching for Bobby Fisher" and more.

Episode 94 - Anthony Rapp, "Star Trek Discovery"

The talented Anthony Rapp joins Mase and Sue to talk about his role as Lt. Commander Paul Stamets on "Star Trek Discovery." Also, he reflects on his starring role in the Broadway cast of "Rent."

Episode 93 - Colman Domingo, "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom"

The amazing Colman Domingo joins Mase & Sue to talk about his incredible performance alongside Chadwick Boseman in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom." It's an inside look at Boseman's final film. Colman also talks about his work on HBO's "Euphoria" and his starring role on AMC's "Fear the Walking Dead."

Episode 92 - Jonathan Adams, "Last Man Standing"

Mase & Sue are joined by Jonathan Adams, one of the most prolific voice over actors in Hollywood. He talks about his work in animation and video games plus his role with Tim Allen in the Fox hit "Last Man Standing."