Culture Pop Podcast

Producer/Director Marc Turtletaub joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his new sci-fi comedy film JULES starring Ben Kingsley, Jane Curtin and Harriet Sansom Harris. We also discuss the inspiration of his character driven projects THE FAREWELL, PUZZLE, SAFETY IN NUMBERS, A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD and the evolution of how the critically acclaimed LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE came to be. Plus, his unique directing style and how the former President and CEO of THE MONEY STORE became one of the most prolific movie producers in Hollywood.

Co-creator/Executive Producer/Showrunner Max Borenstein joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST for a deep dive into the HBO sports drama series WINNING TIME. We talk about everything from adapting Jeff Pearlman’s book SHOWTIME, the impeccable casting, unique film style, incredible soundtrack and working alongside Adam McKay. Plus, his early love of film and the bold phone call he made as a young teen to Oliver Stone’s production company. 

COO of the LOS ANGELES RAMS, Kevin Demoff, joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about Steve’s favorite football team, his early broadcast aspirations, internship at MASON & IRELAND, his stint with the LOS ANGELES AVENGERS, and how he got into the NFL business. Plus, growing up with his famous sports agent father, Marvin Demoff, his gig with the TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS, the RAMS monumental move from St. Louis to LA, winning the SUPER BOWL, food at SOFI STADIUM, and fielding hardball questions on the state of the team for the upcoming season.   

This interview was recorded before the beginning of the SAG-AFTRA strike. Stephen Root, one of the greatest character actors in the business, joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his new animated series PRAISE PETEY. Plus, the HBO black comedy crime show BARRY, and his daring audition decision for his role in the Coen Brothers masterpiece, O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU?

THIS INTERVIEW WAS RECORDED ON JUNE 30TH, 2023: Comedian/Actor Nico Santos joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his breakout role on the NBC sitcom SUPERSTORE, working with America Ferrara, being cast in the mega hit comedy CRAZY RICH ASIANS, his evil character in GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 3 and his current new film HAPPINESS FOR BEGINNERS streaming on Netflix. Plus, growing up in the Philippines, the shows that informed his sense of humor, and the teacher who discouraged him from a career in acting.

Comedy royalty Steven Wright joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his hilarious and deeply profound debut Novel HAROLD, the innerworkings of his brilliant mind, comedians that influenced his career, his first appearance on THE TONIGHT SHOW with Johnny Carson and his unprecedented second shot. Plus, winning an Oscar for the short comedy film THE APPOINTMENTS OF DENNIS JENNINGS, his thoughts on acting, love and the state of being a stand up today.

Actor/Writer Saul Rubinek joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his illustrious career from his latest film BLACK BERRY – the story of the ill-fated smartphone — to working with Clint Eastwood in UNFORGIVEN, Oliver Stone in WALL STREET, Taylor Hackford in AGAINST ALL ODDS & his starring role in the passion project SHTTL. They also discuss SO MANY MIRACLES, the book he penned about his parent’s remarkable survival of the Holocaust. Plus, the mentoring he received from Jeff Bridges and sage auditioning advice he got from Jack Nicholson.

What’s it like to be part of a dysfunctional televangelist family? Cassidy Freeman joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about how she landed the role of Amber on the hit MAX series RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES. Plus, working with Danny McBride and the rest of the hilarious cast, early acting ambitions, her Indie rock band THE D’Coys, and life on her family’s cattle ranch in Montana.

Actor/Writer/Director Andrew McCarthy joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about 500 miles of bonding with his son in WALKING WITH SAM – a funny, poignant memoir of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage across Spain. Plus, the heyday of his BRAT PACK years, the upcoming documentary he directed with about the St. Elmo’s clan, hanging with Sammy Davis, Jr. and living at Jaqueline Bisset’s house after starring together in the coming-of-age movie, CLASS.

What was it like to work with famed director Francois Truffaut? That’s one of the subjects the iconic Jacqueline Bisset discusses with Mase & Sue on THE CULTURE POP PODCAST. Plus, starring opposite Steve McQueen in BULLITT, working with Frank Sinatra in THE DETECTIVE, the ensemble cast of MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS and Andrew McCarthy in the classic coming-of-age movie, CLASS. She also talks about her fears of being an actor, and her lead role in her latest film, LOREN & ROSE.