Culture Pop Podcast

Mase & Sue talk Golden Globe results, Nikki Glaser’s return to the helm, and favorite jokes of the night. Plus, Elex Michaelson chats about his big move to CNN, the dirty business inside the Golden Globes, 2025’s best thing on the big or small screen and HBO’s HEATED RIVALRY phenomenon.00:00 Jacob Emrani Message00:40 Welcome to the Culture Pop Podcast01:36 Golden Globes: Predictable Wins, Growing Fatigue20:34 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐨𝐧: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐍𝐍’𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞-𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐭25:36 Journalism in a Polarized America32:21 How Heated Rivalry Took Over the Culture37:21 Inside the Golden Globes’ Power Problem43:53 The Movies and Shows That Defined 2025

Mase & Sue review Oscar contender HAMNET plus the limited series DEATH BY LIGHTNING and the new doc BEING EDDIE MURPHY. Also, comedian Wendy Liebman shares stories from her stand-up career, talks about her father-in-law Robert Sherman who, with his brother, were composers of some of Disney’s iconic musicals, and describes her experience doing the TONIGHT SHOW with Johnny Carson. Then, everybody reacts to Variety’s list of the funniest movies of all time, and they offer up their picks.00:00 Jacob Emrani Message00:39 Movie Review: Hamnet08:01 Discussing Death by Lightning14:09 Eddie Murphy Documentary Review22:46 𝐖𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐞𝐛𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰29:59 Wendy's Comedy Journey33:41 Comedy Albums and Vinyl Revival40:34 Disney's Musical History45:09 Favorite Funny Movies: Variety's Top 1059:24 Performing on The Tonight Show

Mase & Sue review Season 3 of THE DIPLOMAT and offer up early reactions to Vince Gilligan’s PLURIBUS. Plus actor, singer-songwriter Joey McIntyre chats about his Christmas Musical Event, TINSELCOLOR: Holiday Soundtracks Live at the amazing CineVita in Los Angeles. They also talk about his amazing run with NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK, his Broadway career, and being a born-and-bred Boston sports fan.00:00 Jacob Emrani Message00:39 Welcome to the Culture Pop Podcast06:05 TV Show Review: The Diplomat10:24 TV Show Review: Pluribus20:51 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐢𝐞𝐯 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐨𝐞𝐲 𝐌𝐜𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐲𝐫𝐞21:41 TINSELCOLOR: Holiday Soundtracks Live27:43 Reflecting on New Kids on the Block Fame32:33 Boston Sports Fandom41:05 Joey's Broadway Debut45:06 Podcast Wrap-Up

Mase & Sue chat about Sue’s Portugal vacation and the EAGLES at the Las Vegas SPHERE. Plus, reviews of Paul Thomas Anderson’s ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER, Springsteen biopic DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE, Colin Hanks documentary, JOHN CANDY: I LIKE ME and Yorgos Lanthimos’ wild black comedy, BUGONIA.00:00 Jacob Emrani Message00:40 Welcome to the Culture Pop Podcast04:30 The Amazing Sphere Experience13:29 One Battle After Another Review18:01 John Candy Documentary Review23:02 Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere Review29:15 Review of the Movie Begonia37:45 Concluding Thoughts and Recommendations

A trip to the Emmys for Steve Mason with an insider’s look at the ceremony, and Mase & Sue react to Nate Bargatze as host and all of the winners…including a couple of big upsets. Plus actor Martin Starr joins the show to talk about his legendary role on FREAKS AND GEEKS and playing opposite Sylvester Stallone on TULSA KING. Then the Potash Twins, Ezra and Adeev pop in to talk about co-creating, with Martin, a new candy called SWEET STASH JAMS.00:00 Jacob Emrani Message00:40 Steve's Emmy Awards Experience12:37 Reunion Parties and Nostalgia14:47 Chicago Concert and Creepy Encounter18:17 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐬22:30 Real Stories Behind Freaks and Geeks27:53 Working with Sylvester Stallone on Tulsa King34:42 Samuel L. Jackson Joins the Cast37:35 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐬 - 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐬39:44 Candy Preferences and Inspirations42:46 Creating High-Quality Gummies48:08 Collaborations in Music and Candy

Mase & Sue review the brilliant, revelatory Billy Joel HBO documentary AND SO IT GOES, TV pioneer Ed Sullivan’s SUNDAY BEST, the reboot of NAKED GUN and the silly, erotic, murder mystery, THE HUNTING WIVES. Plus, Lisa Edelstein talks about her sweet, hilarious Netflix animated series, LONG STORY SHORT, working on THE WEST WING, and the role she almost had on SEX AND THE CITY.00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message00:40 Pickleball obsession03:43 San Francisco trip & cable cars06:35 Billy Joel documentary11:57 Ed Sullivan’s impact17:26 Naked Gun reboot with Liam Neeson & Pamela Anderson24:30 The Hunting Wives on Netflix30:11 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐄𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐢𝐧31:00 Netflix’s “Long Story Short”34:26 Voice Acting Insights40:32 Experiences on 'The West Wing'43:25 Seinfeld Guest Star Experience48:06 Impact of the Pandemic on Auditions58:36 Favorite Movies and TV Shows

Mase & Sue talk competitive sports after the age of 60, irritating public behavior, losing the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, and Netflix’s chilling murder mystery, UNTAMED. Plus, Eric Roberts drops by to discuss his prolific career and brutally candid memoir, RUNAWAY TRAIN: OR, THE STORY OF MY LIFE SO FAR. They chat about his breakout role in KING OF THE GYPSIES, the part he originally chose in THE POPE OF GREENWICH VILLAGE, battling drug addiction, and his relationship with sister, Julia.00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message00:40 Sue's Triathlon Experience03:33 Steve's Retirement from Sports08:33 The Neil Diamond Musical Review18:23 Ozzy Osbourne: A Personal Reflection23:26 Untamed: A Harrowing Crime Drama29:15 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬32:36 King of the Gypsies: A Breakthrough Role33:53 Runaway Train: A Grueling Experience39:24 The Memoir: A Reluctant Journey43:43 Family and Fame47:05 A Legacy of Work

Comedian Mark Ellis from ROTTEN TOMATOES returns for Emmy nominations talk with Mase & Sue. They discuss snubs, sleepers and shoo-ins. Will the youngest male actor and oldest female actor make history? Can Jeremy Allen White’s winning streak be broken? Who are the front-runners in Best Comedy, Best Drama ad Best Limited Series? And what series take home some surprise hardware on TV’s biggest night?00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message00:40 Emmy Nominations Overview07:35 Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series09:29 Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series16:55 Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series18:49 Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series21:14 Discussion on 'The Residence'24:46 Hacks: A Divisive Season25:03 The Studio: Hollywood's Favorite27:11 The Bear: A Return to Form29:23 Outstanding Drama Series Nominees31:08 The Pitt: A Surprise Contender34:08 Adolescence: A Unique Limited Series37:42 Superman Movie Review39:14 Jurassic World: A Fun Adventure

Mase & Sue review F1: THE MOVIE, THE PITT and the notorious Netflix documentary – TRAINWRECK: POOP CRUISE. Plus, writer/producer Pam Brady talks about the Amazon Prime post-911 animated series #1 HAPPY FAMILY USA she co-created with actor/comedian Ramy Youssef, being on the ground floor of Comedy Central’s iconic SOUTH PARK, working alongside Trey Parker and Matt Stone, writing satire and the line between funny and mean.00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message00:40 Sue's New Mexico Adventure04:56 Mason's Costa Rica Trip08:26 F1: The Movie Review11:31 The Pitt: A Realistic ER Drama21:22 Poop Cruise: A Hilarious Disaster27:01 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐦 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐲30:15 Reflecting on Post-9/11 Experiences38:36 MTV's Wild Creative Environment47:55 The Line Between Funny and Mean50:26 Final Thoughts on '#1 Happy Family USA'

Mase & Sue discuss their favorite episodes of Seth Rogen’s THE STUDIO and the biggest pop culture moments of the 21st century…so far. Plus, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: THE FINAL RECKONING star Greg Tarzan Davis talks about his trip from high school teacher to movie star, working with Tom Cruise on multiple films, the realism that comes with practical stunts & how that Double Ultimate Football game in TOP GUN: MAVERICK works.00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message00:40 Welcome to the Culture Pop Podcast03:37 New Series: The Studio09:42 Cocaine Stories14:43 Top Pop Culture Moments of the 21st Century30:49 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐠 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐳𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐬37:00 Practical Stunts vs. CGI41:04 Tarzan's Journey to Acting46:23 Hurricane Katrina's Impact47:39 Staying Focused on Set48:57 Fitness and Training for Roles