Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

This week on Las Cultch, it’s a silly, fun, fuzzy, cackling good time with a pop star for the PEOPLE: Zara Larsson! She joins Matt + Bowen to goon, as well as audition "Gooners" as a fandom name for Zara, who also reveals plans to eventually become a singing Mamdani of Sweden. Puss Puss '48! Also, the realities of phone sex and how airplanes make you horny, winning a huge Swedish talent show at 10 years old, and how it feels to have people only realizing now that Zara is an elite vocalist. All this, the roaring 20's of pop music, Robyn as Mother, doing girly things on We Heart It, Jimmy Buffett and Zara’s potential as a resort, “the nature of Florida” and… Zara gives Las Cultch a sartorial FIRST! Matt + Bow watch the new video for "Blue Moon" and IDTSH's on Gatorade, Docusign and IDTSH itself! It’s an all timer! Have you ever seen a pretty girl get cultchy like this? Prob not! XO!

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Matt and Bowen catch up on some culture! It's a weekly bonus episode! 

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Kelly Clarkson returns to Las Culturistas in a brand new era of her life. The winningest coach on The Voice (which is back now on NBC and streaming on Peacock), joins Matt + Bowen to discuss the things you find out in the back of a southern school bus, Powerful Ass Moments, gearing up to open for Garth Brooks at Stagecoach, the NFL season that is upon us, and the stylistic freedom of New York City. Also, Kelly learns about 1.5 speed for the very first time, Cosmic Rewind is discussed as a religious experience, and the fly Chinese grandmas of Shanghai get their time to shine. All this, Kelly's "Golden" Kellyoke, the special moment Kelly shared with Dolly Parton before she performed "I Will Always Love You", the many lives of the song "Piece by Piece", the difference between gum and corn, and lower back drama.

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Too many hosts on this one! Michelle Collins, Las Cultch legend, joins the boys to spill the sauce and cackle for over an hour. In a sweepstakes event, the comedian and host of The Michelle Collins Show discusses Porky Pig’s beautiful curvaceous body, best memories inside a Duane Reade, and accidentally kicking a child at the outlets in Europe. Also, thoughts on Leah Remini joining RHOBH, Carole Radziwill’s return to RHONY, and how Lieutenant Dan from Forrest Gump was hot because he was actually played by Gary Sinise. All this, the crazy vibe of the You Can See Everything trailer and the unfortunate American story that is Elizabeth Holmes, Baylen Out Loud, Michelle’s audition for American Idol season 3 at the Javitz Center, and a confrontation of The View. See Michelle’s shows, she is the literal best of the best, no one else is funny. Cut that part out. No, leave it in. 

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The unreal Laura Benanti joins Matt + Bowen for a lil' Las Cultch that is performed in exactly the CORRECT key! That means the first ever Maria Von Trapp is in the studio! As well as the first Gypsy Rose Lee, the first Melania Trump, the first Eliza Doolittle and the SECOND Claudia from Nine! The three all come together, forming a trine, to ask... what is the POINT of vacation? What does it mean to be Italian,  not by blood, but by love? What is the backstage etiquette when your friend is in a show that is awful? When is it just too many mugs in the cupboard? Also, the story of Tita Papa, the Italian Santa Claus who sleeps with your wife, how Laura broke her neck committing onstage, and what it was like to experience Sleep No More alongside a terrified Patti LuPone. All this, the impact of the Into The Woods PBS pro-shot, liking musicals but loving Sondheim, hosting the Jimmy Awards, No Hard Feelings, "comedic embarrassment" and realizing that your vagina may but be The Portal To Greatness. You gotta head over to www.nobodycaresisacomedy.com and get tickets to see NOBODY CARES, Laura's new stand up show. She's brilliant in every way. Just like you<3

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I'll make time for you? How about YOU make time for this hotly anticipated episode of Las Cultch? The former maker of Vancouver's top-rated cheesecake Carly Rae Jepsen joins the boys and winningly plays along with our stupid little games that Bowen can barely commit to. It's a fragrant vortex of a time, with CRJ spilling on "Day and Night" (out September 18th), having her mind blown by the Spice Girls, and the "10 Things I Hate About You" musical. The "suggested donation" is that you listen to this extravaganza/hullabaloo and ENJOY.

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Spike Einbinder and Honey Pluton bend the culture medium with their astrological sun, moon, and rising culture breakdown with Matt + Bo on Las Cultch! But first, the episode must mourn, but mourning is celebrating bodymaxxx full body chills for the legendary icon Dolly Parton and the ever important Tim Curry. Spike and Honey shed light on living in NY but BEING an Angeleno, how angel numbers follow you, cheese pulls on Instagram are actually more explicit than nudity on the platform and how watching Dancing with the Stars is like watching Ben-Hur and can be characterized as “tantric Television.” Also the impact of the Instagram presence of Vin Diesel, cultural excavation of Jackass as many things, including an enduring and beautiful display of the masculine fascination with the butthole and what it can handle, Spongebob Squarepants as a queer Simpsons, the repression of Squidward and how every frame of the series is a meme, and the equal talent and desperation of Kathy Griffin and seeking validation from the institutions you wish to destroy.

IDTSH's on: pizza places that don't deliver slices, coffee shops don't have seats anymore, not believing in God, and pitying Spike's blind dog named Spider-man

See these two on tour! And remember: Dolly would want us to pray!

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International pop king, Mickey Mouse of poppers, and eternal Best Gay Guy - Famous Troye “Tro” Sivan joins Matt + Bow on Las Cultch! The figure of great and unknown LC lore is here to discuss “the perfect crime” aka faking an orgasm as a top, the origins of “Troye, baby…”, and the idea of taking fat from your ass to cure volume loss under your eye. Also, where our husbands might live, how everyone’s life is a movie when they’re around Baz Luhrmann, and Disney characters reproducing. All this, the tea on how Troye’s new album She’s The Best is the most potent distillation of all his musical inspirations yet, Nicole Kidman in Moulin Rouge! as both formative culture and eventual muse, Little Shop of Horrors as a Faustian bargain with fame, and an I Don’t Think So, Honey on singing from one of our most forefront recording artists. The album is out October 9th and you can watch and stream “She’s The Best” now! That Tro, That Tro, wowwww. He’s the best.

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Finally, Las Culturistas has a SET... and it has SET... them free. It's a brand new Las Cultch as Matt + Bowen neurally link and ride to the beach, to the stars and to heaven in this long-awaited culture catchup! Bowen discusses taking on the role of Mary Todd Lincoln (!!!) in OH, MARY (or shall we say BO, MARY!?) on Broadway (9/15 - 12/6!!!) and being ridden like a Banshee by a Navi acting coach. The boys discuss the albums of the moment: Confessions II, petal and, of course, C, XOXO, and confront themselves about why they haven't seen The Odyssey. Also, how Zara Larsson could be Jimmy Buffett if she wants, what it feels like to recover from a panic attack just in time for the Hilary Duff concert, and meeting Rosie O'Donnell in the wild... on Broadway! All this, Abdul El Sayed's "Positions" energy, the regional pronunciation of the word "Michigander", and "face acting" in film. All this, a shout out to Disney Cast Member Angel from the Kilimanjaro Safari in Animal Kingdom (we will literally never forget you), a highly awaited discourse on Peacock's SMASH HIT The Five Star Weekend (!!!), and due respect paid to The QVC Woman aka Toni Brattin, who we will hold on to forever. Real Miami girls get it poppin ❤️

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Ramy Youssef joins Las Culturistas to try Celsius for the first time, and also re-connect with his old pals Matt + Bowen, the HOSTS of the Las Culturistas podcast. The full-blown vibe discusses inspiring his dad to take an acting class and walks us through his feelings about going to get a coffee with Dianne Weist (which happened right after this episode was recorded). Also, felony torrenting on Napster and the likelihood that Ramy will still be going to prison for illegally downloading Eminem in 1999. All this, the sad way that Hunchback ends, the potential value of a used Bowen Yang hoodie, Chinamaxxing, dogs in restaurants, spinach at the store, and shit-talk on the streets. Listen to this episode to find out how well Ramy knows Zohran AND the exciting reveal of “how all gay people are”! Ramy’s new special, In Love, is streaming on HBO now!

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We wanna [talk to] Slayyyter, Richard we should link later! Or now! The Worst Girl in America gives us a Best Episode in the World. Topics include Tumblr, Beyoncé, St. Louis, iPod culture, and of course the iconic mixtape. IDTSH’s on spelling, non-magnetic fridges, air fryers. CRANK IT.

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It's Mr. Bo and Mr. Ro with Ms. Co on a "really good day, astrologically"! And that's that me nirvana! Fresh from being medically fingered on the upper west side, Catherine Cohen is BACK on the podcast to talk about her new Off-Bro show at the Lucille Lortel theater (so... Ms. Lo, we guess!) It's called Broad Strokes and you can go see it now until September 5th! The three old pals reminisce and conspire for a Seek Culture reunion, discuss pelvic floor dysfunction, and look back fondly on their most memorable fingerbangs. Also, "Espresso" in its terrible twos, how Dr. Love filled the hole in Catherine's heart (literally), and the "euthanasia coaster". All this, an attack on routine, an attack on thumbs, and an attack on British accents (that we are the perpetrators of). Catherine is sweet as honey, delightful as pie, and God's gift. Go see Broad Strokes at the Lucille Lortel in NYC!

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Join Matt, Bowen and self proclaimed "walking psychedelic trip" KESHA on this episode of Las Culturistas, which begs the question: should Kesha open up a supermarket that sells "pop rocks flavored blue Kesha ramen"? The three silly gooses discuss that, as well as hoarding, doing mushrooms in the desert, and building community amongst millions of Animals out there. Also, working with Rick Rubin and Ryan Lewis to discover new depths to Kesha's voice and artistry, how hearing "Drop It Like It's Hot" opened up a world of musical possibility for Kesha, the sexual awakening that was Will Smith in the late 90's, and collecting teeth. All this, raging on the Kesha Cruise with Bob the Drag Queen and Big Freedia, spirituality, and the idea that Kesha is on her last human life. You are the crazy people, and you are also the fortunate people that Kesha blessed LC with her time! Listen to "Origami" now and see Kesha on The Freedom Tour! Kesha makes our heart beat like an 808 drum. And so do you <3

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Welcome to the VIBES episode of Las Cultch with the star of The Five Star Weekend on Peacock, streaming July 9th! Yinz guys are gonna love this... it's D'Arcy Carden! And yonz? Music and singing is BACK on Las Cultch. The three fools discuss the many different kinds of Robert Lowes out there, dissociating at the Upfronts, and Oh, Maya! which is Oh, Mary! but with Maya Rudolph. But that's not all! "Name That Tune" is played. "Girl Game" is attempted. "Penis/Weiner" is explained. Love languages are explored. The Meisner technique is employed. Monologues are performed. And horses eat hay. Also, how it made D'Arcy feel to see Matt + Bowen become sexual together, the best physical parts of D'Arcy's husband Jason, and KINKS! All this, Jennifer Garner's chicken lunch, Chloe Sevigny's little wink, Regina Hall's dry humor, and just a whole lotta nonsense. And you will be listening... AT ONCE!

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You have officially perverted by choosing this episode with Joel Kim Booster on what is apparently his 18th time on this podcast. And thank god for the disease! Everything in this episode is under the ALLEGEDLY banner, and you need to remember that. Joel comes into the room in the weird LA building Las Cultch is recorded in with his snatch pins on to talk about the audacity it takes to send a flaccid dick pic, shade vs. insult, and anthropomorphizing cum, Also, Liz McGraw, Lindsay Hubbard and Stacey Rusch, oh my! All this, Joel's genderqueer bowl cut era, deep connection to Jennifer Hudson and participation in the phenomenon that is KPop Demon Hunters. Go see Joel and go follow Joel! @ihatejoelkim

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Miss Peppermint is here! Shall she be mother?! The legend and NYC Pride Grand Marshall (alongside Bowen!) spills tea literally and figuratively on this week's Las Cultch. She's come toting her Transcendence tea, so you know it's really on sight. Pep discusses how she's become more and more of a political messenger throughout her life, community in karaoke AND karaoke in the community, and how the art of the flirtation may be at risk in the culture! All this, topping yourself, Desperate Housewives viewings at gay bars pre-Drag Race, and thriving as a drag queen with hot wings. Peppermint, we love ya! Watch Survival of the Thickest on Netflix!

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Mindy Kaling elevates all our lives and sits down with Matt + Bowen— on Culture Awards release day, no less!— to discuss the place of awards shows in culture as collisions of couture and competition. Also, being that person who knew the writing staffs of your favorite series, “webisodes” culture, and portraying both Kelly Kapoor and Ben Affleck onscreen. All this, burrata, spacebar smudging, and door knocking as an expression of one’s kooky self. Not Suitable For Work is Mindy’s latest and it’s streaming now on Hulu! So to Hulu with you! And also Bravo and Peacock to watch those Culture Awards… and get a taste of the glamorous life.

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If you haven't heard, there's a Glamazonian Express headed directly into a massive Stormaganza. For more information, you must see Stop! That! Train! in theaters June 12th! That film's director, the incredible Adam Shankman, joins Matt + Bowen today to discuss the new movie, and his indelible contributions to cinema: movies like Hairspray, A Walk To Remember, The Wedding Planner and so much more. Also, Adam discusses The Sound of Music as his formative culture, and explains (for the very first time) its link to a traumatic time in his young life when he was put into conversion therapy. All this, Bowen's parasocial attachment to Adam going way back to the A Walk To Remember DVD commentary, comedy's very necessary cinematic resurgence, the blossoming of Jon M. Chu, the reckoning facing Steve Spielberg on STD Day, and finally an answer to the question, "can you talk to someone with wet hair?" Stop! That! Train! and Listen! To! Las Cultch! Adam is the greatest <3

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The legendary Gina Gershon joins Matt and Bowen to discuss concerts, chance encounters with Sarah Vaughan and whether it's better have a Solly Bowles who can actually SING. After sharing about her beautiful friendship with Laurie Anderson and Lou Reed, the boys embark on very educational demos on being an Alphapussy (title of memoir AND ep...) with varying degrees of success. Plus some fiery IDTSHs on film ratings, tacky billionaire boobs and Waymos. Read the book and watch "Bound" on Criterion you brown-rice-and-vegetable freaks!

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The woman who Charli XCX once proclaimed on Las Culturistas was the "sexiest woman alive" is here! Dr. Orna Guralnik, the iconic star of Couples Therapy on Paramount + with Showtime, makes her Las Cultch debut alongside her stunning Alaskan Klee Kai, Nico! The reigning winner of the Style Icon Award at the Las Culturistas Culture Awards joins Matt + Bow to discuss how every couple is like a miniature political system, navigating putting therapy on TV and avoiding the "narcissistic therapist" trope we often see on television. Also, David Lynch's Twin Peaks, the emotional work of Pina Bausch, and what Dr. Orna has seen change in same sex relationships over time. All this, insight into conversion therapy, open relationships, passive aggression and all kinds of noise (white, brown, pink, electronic ambient, etc.) Iv you're not streaming Couples Therapy, you're missing some of the most captivating and fascinating television available. Don't miss it!

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This is TODAY, with Matt + Bowen... and their friend Jenna Bush Hager! The host of Today with Jenna & Sheinelle and STAR of The Devil Wears Prada 2 (yeah, we said it!) joins Las Cultch for the very first time to discuss getting dragged by her 13 year old, 30 Rock as an office environment and the best time to take in a Lobster Roll. Also, The Babysitters Club actually inspiring a young Jenna to start her own babysitting organization, Paula Abdul's "Straight Up", and "botox minimalism". All this, being parodied on SNL by Amy Poehler, choosing a front-facing life after many years of forced front-facing life, and a discussion of which presidents may have been gay. Save the libraries, y'all! They need our help! And if you're in a bookstore, look for that Read With Jenna sticker! 

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Happy Pride month from Las Culturistas! For more of your favorite LGBTQ+ content, check out the Outspoken Network from iHeartPodcasts.

All hail the Pope of Trash/Filth Elder/Sultan of Sleaze, the one and only John Waters is here fresh off his 80th birthday. The boys talk to him about bonus holes, shooting machine guns, and somehow stepping into respectability in spite of those topics. Girl, it is SURREAL to see him, can we take a pitcher?! It's an acid trip at whatever age so press play right now.

John Waters stars in the animated series Kevinon Prime Video, available to stream now.

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The second half of the nominees for the Las Culturistas Culture Awards are revealed. Watch on Bravo and Peacock at 9 pm EST on Wednesday, June 17th.

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Matt and Bowen are joined by Josh and Aaron. Is there more you need to know than that? Josh shows hole. The first time ever to be done at iHeart. Take note! 

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The first half of the nominees for the Las Culturistas Culture Awards are revealed. Watch on Bravo and Peacock at 9 pm EST on Wednesday, June 17th.

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Well, fishing season is upon us! And you know what that means; it's time for Brandi Carlile on Las Culturistas! But, honestly? Wow. The bonafide superstar and truly great artist joins Matt + Bowen to discuss discovering gay life and dating in Seattle, how shameless dramatic grunge and rock and roll influenced her sound and the fact that Grey's Anatomy really did change it all. Also, hanging out with Joni Mitchell while she rips into the pop girlies, queer culture intersecting with country music in the 90's in a huge way, and what Brandi thinks about what's happening in our seas, globally. All this, a condemnation of high-five dodgers, what it's like to date British and the time she was summoned to the table-side of one Mariah Carey to fix her bra strap. Stream Returning To Myself. See Come See Me In The Good Light. Attend Girls Just Wanna. LIVE Brandi Carlile. xoxox

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Blair Socci woke up, chose perm, and headed straight to Las Cultch to talk about it! And also Summer House! One of Matt and Bow’s favorite friends and comedians— who is touring, by the way! — shares insights into what’s happening on that program, as well as Wests (straight men) at large around the globe. Watch out ladies! It is the unpacking of the reality TV scandal of the year that you have been waiting for, okay?! And there is much, much more, don’t you fret. Ever heard of karaoke? We’re sure you have! The title of this episode may be quiet, stoned and ashamed, but the takes are loud, sober and unafraid (and in Blair’s case, delivered in a “skater pitch”). So crack open your arctic vibe and enjoy! Check out Blair’s podcast Spaced Out with Blair Socci wherever you get your, get this, podcasts!

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In a world of Apple conferences, HBO gems, and insightful memoirs around career building experiences, we would be remiss to not remind ourselves that life is just so... so much so that the sisters are joined by Lena Dunham to talk, and mostly quote, one of our great post-feminist works: Girls. And of course Lena's new memoir: Famesick. Which is out now, honey! So get to listening and reading and reading and listening. 

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The sisters must rejoice as we have been joined by none other than Caleb Hearon. And he has somethings to say to us! It's been a long time coming so strap in - the devil does in fact wear Prada and she's come back around. 

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We're in luck... or something today because Hilary Duff is making her Las Cultch debut! In addition to going back, back to the beginning, HIlary chats with Matt + Bowen all about her new album, the Lucky Me tour, listening to your children sing adult lyrics (its art, relax!), sampling Blink 182, the Spice Girls as examples of "women in all their different vibes", "So Yesterday" as unbothered anthem and when Hilary told homophobes to knock it off and it worked! Also, Grease, Pretty Woman, TGIF culture and connecting with a certain childhood ex-boyfriend through a psychic. All this, growing up alongside an audience, muggy New York City apologism *and* criticism, "dying on that hill" and the boom of the robots that we are all currently experiencing. London! Paris! Maybe Tokyo! But DEFINITELY Las Culturistas! WAKE UP and stream the album and see the tour! 

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Amazing things can happen through the power of womanifestation (and gayguyifestation). Fresh off her incredible turn on “The Traitors” and new single “If Only...” is the Wordsmith herself, CANDIACE. Go ahead and make some Deep Space (stream now) for a conversation about taking shots of progesterone on a plane during turbulence, music video budgets, musical influences and the legends in the 6-CD home stereo. I was told somebody was told this is a perfect episode… minus a few corrections Bowen had to make mid-episode via post-recording. Be on the lookout for the IMPENDING classic from the one and only C.D.B!

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Four gay guys, having finally had it, go dark woke and throw neck in this episode of Las Culturistas, the sister podcast of the iconic StraightioLab. Its hosts, George Civeris and Sam Taggart, join Matt + Bowen to form a cornucopia of homosexual men who throw prayers up for Beyoncé’s highly anticipated Linkin Park era in a very “they would all be doing Best Week Ever back in the day” way. They clock each other on their social media, the times they’ve publicly cried at events, and original radical optimism opinions. How much do they love Audrey Hobert? It’s in here. Lady Gaga’s potential next film? Well-researched theories are explored. And there are games! Play Haim Lick and consider Lizzo’s Pass along with the crew at home, or wherever you listen to podcasts!  Watch George’s special A Sense of Urgency on Apple and Amazon, see Sam’s upcoming shows in LA on March 24th and April 1st, and stream Haim!

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Readers, Kayteighs, Publicists, Finalists, and Kyles — what better way to celebrate the 10th anniversary of CULTURE with the one and only Nicole Kidman! From penguins in Antarctica to “Heartbreak feels good in a place like this” — the three get into IT. Matt and Bowen chat with Nicole on yearning, her favorite collaborators like Baz Luhrmann, the MET Gala, cruise love, her most iconic roles, including her iconic Chanel No. 5 ad. Get into it HONEY on this episode of Las Culturistas!

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Live, laugh and love along with Matt, Bowen + their guest, comedian and Chi-con (Chicago icon) Maggie Winters! She's in the studio to say, "hey! watch my solo show MARGUERITE on YouTube on March 17th!" And with THAT said, the girls get into it all: the bean soup theory, spices, spice racks, Padma Lakshmi, being Irish, drinking young, and what it means to be Chicago Fried. Also, HBO's Industry, TGIF pizza night and the theme songs of Nickelodeon. All this, having Paris Hilton feet (laudatory), Ghostfaces' various reasonings, and the question, 'are substacks blogs?' Find out (but not really) on this episode of... Las Culturistas!

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Matt + Bowen finally welcome drag superstar Monét X Change to the podcast! And there's *lore*! The host of Sibling Rivalry and Monét Talks delights the boys with the tale of her perfect recent engagement, details how she found her (very low) voice in chorus and shares her ambition to be in Death Becomes Her on Broadway (which must happen, btw). Also, That's So Raven and Raven Symoné giving TV's best comedic performance at the time, Final Fantasy X, discovering drag and rising quickly in the NYC scene and "podiatric feminization". All this, Kelly Rowland appreciation, reaction to the REACTION of The Traitors season 4, a preview of Survivor 50, and the time Monét met SZA on a plane. The tour is High Heels, Bad Knees and this Drag Race and reality TV legend is hitting a city near you SOON so go SOAK HER UP! Throwback!

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Escape from the bleak world into the gushy escapism of culture lately. 'Cause it's a culture catch-up with Matt + Bowen! "Wuthering Heights", the latest from Emerald Fennell, and Wuthering Heights, the latest from Charli XCX, are discussed! Also, Bad Bunny's Super Bowl statement, Ricky Martin's moment at Olympic Ice Dancing, and the question, have video games gotten harder or easier over time? All this, Netflix's Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model documentary, Bravo's Summer House and thoughts on gummies vs. pills. For inquiries into all Olympics thoughts, please refer to Two Guys, Five Rings! Gushy! We said it again.

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Um, is this thing on? Because a pink corduroy-clad Laura Dern bursts like the sun into the Las Cultch studio to speak with Matt & Bowen at length and... that's OUR world! That's the world that WE're livin' in. Dern whips out a Reese impression, discusses channeling anger better than anyone in the biz, talks creating Amy Jellicoe alongside Mike White in Enlightened, and gets into both the comedic and dramatic brutality of Big Little Lies. Also, defining wonder whilst looking up at CGI Brachiosaurii, starring as Ellen's gay love interest in The Puppy Episode of her sitcom, and even more on Jeff Goldblum's chest, if you can believe it. All this, growing up in Hollywood in a different era, reflections on the current status of the entertainment industry, going punk rock at 12 years old, David Lynch as niche yet mainstream culture, and Laura's real life interaction with a Real Housewife. See one of Laura's thousands of current projects (Is This Thing On?, Jay Kelly, Palm Royale on Apple TV+), as well as her millions of indelible ones you probably already love. I SAID THANK YOU!

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There's a tonnage of laughter on this one as Sarah Sherman is back! Her special, Live + In The Flesh is streaming on HBO Max, so the child has popped by a get blackout drunk on about four sips of Martini and get through almost a whole a hand of topics. You will have several Big Osaka Laughs and be Sent Boots as a result of your listening experience. 

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A real treat for THE readers, publicists, kayteighs, finalists, and Kyles because Matt & Bowen are joined by Becca Ramos AKA Producer Becca!

The three get into all things Texas, Beyonce, The Rodeo, southern football culture, and the highs and lows of Baylor University Greek Life, but most importantly Puerto Rico! Becca has a new show on iHeart’s myCultura network called Welcome to El Barrio out 2/3. Matt & Bo get an exclusive sneak peak into the world of the show, chat Bad Bunny’s cultural impact, Becca’s journey as their producer, and more. Plus IDTSH’s circling insane rollercoasters, loud dachshunds (sorry chicha!) and NYC apartment hunting. Get into it!

Most importantly — check out Welcome to El Barrio’s trailer out NOW! And don’t miss the first episode dropping 02/03!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-el-barrio/id1872298741

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It's a momentous day! Kristen Wiig has joined the sisters to talk about some very important topics. They get into working at SNL and the best fake names to come out of there, Kristen's time at Universal Studios and the Joe Schmo show, playing Robyn at the Culture awards, the legendary Annie, Grease, and so much more! Plus IDTSH's circling squeegies, thumbs, and overwhelming chip flavors. Get into it! 

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In the words of one of the greatest pop stars of all time, “Fuck a app!” (except whichever one you use for podcasts). Robyn joins us to talk her upcoming, stellar album “Sexistential.” Topics range from the tantric kookiness of the writing process, covering your own songs, and the age-old question: Would you eat your baby? Lived-in experiences with Max “Just a Guy” Martin and the idea of nostalgia being lethal. And of COURSE Robyn gives a cool answer to The Question in the form of a Neneh Cherry song. So come take a warm auditory bath like the song “Honey” IDTSH’s on Close Friends etiquette. Well-lit intercourse. Being early to hating Elon and all the men and boys who are withOUT.

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A re-release of the iconic Las Culturistas episode with Sarah Sherman. 

We will be back with new episodes on 1/7/2026. Happy holidays! 

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A re-release of the iconic Las Culturistas episode with Lady Gaga. 

This episode was selected as one of Apple Podcasts Best Episodes of 2025!

We will be back with new episodes on 1/7/2026. Happy holidays! 

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Matt + Bow welcome their new pal, noted pop culture icon and famous M&M Lisa Rinna to Las Cultch. The three talk about Lisa Rinna as Hollywood Rorschach, how Real Housewives can feel like professional wrestling, and learning to think out loud on reality TV. Also, the decision to return to reality TV with Traitors season 4, Rinna’s sartorial vibe in high school, and the culture that made Rinna say culture was for her: Dynasty. All this, first getting together with Harry Hamlin, watching her daughters become supermodels, where Lisa’s relationship with Andy Cohen stands today and how she looks back on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Let’s TALK about the husband and so much more. We’ll see you on January 7th for new episodes of Las Cultch.

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The iconic musical trio of Matt Rogers, Bowen  Yang and Lucy Dacus is BACK. The Grammy winning artist and dream person joins Las Cultch to ponder many questions. Are people who want to be politicians all bad? Who is hotter: you in the mirror or you in the picture? How do you make the first movie conversationally when you’re… a little shy? Also, The Muppets, engaging with strangers on planes despite your wishes, being an artist in a relationship with another artist and therefore depicting each other in art, and the puffy pizza at Kings Dominion theme park. All this, when dippin dots was “the future of ice cream”, experiencing awe, and singing “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” together at The Culture Awards this summer. All this, the question of what the hell Avatar: Fire & Ash about?!, poinsettias, and discourse on The Boy With The Dangly Earring. Lucy, we love you! Forever Is A Feeling is out on vinyl and should be streamed everywhere!

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This is THEE elevated messy episode of Las Cultch! Rachel Sennott joins the sisters to get right into it. From poppers initiation, addiction, and recovery to having things just to hold, suck on and play with. They talk about how I Love LA's characters are just representations of Rachel's own friends in her twenties and also break down the origins of Rachel's revolutionary "Come on! It's L.A.!" video. Plus thoughts on Bowen missing the Sweat Tour and perfecting a Charli XCX impression. Not to mention a walk down memory lane for Bowen and Rachel: they announced the Oscar nominations together and slayed the pronunciation of Emilia Peréz! There's discussion on how it's easier to cry around old friends along with discourse around why peeing and sneezing feels so good. And some IDTSH's on ASMR, touch screen vs. pushing buttons, and getting honest on the J. And a deep analysis of different styles of bad driving and how everyone should just get off the road!!! Watch I Love LA on HBO and stream it on HBO Max. And The Chair Company too, by the way! Sundays on HBO are BACK.

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After meaningfully connecting in the south of France, Matt + Bow welcome Heather Gay to Las Cultch! Like ya do! After a brief culture catchup discussing Wicked: For Good, BravoCon and Pluribus, the three pals get into RHOSLC dynamics, what reality TV expects and enhances, and how telling her story of extricating herself from the Mormon church is the greatest thing Heather has done. Also, her full circle latest trip to Cannes after being sent there on her Mormon mission years ago, what Angie K was like in high school, Heather’s rocky experience doing Ultimate Girls Trip, and Beauty Lab + Laser. All this, the first time Heather heard the Violent Femmes’ “Blister In The Sun”, Real Housewives as role models, skiing, botox and Jen Shah. Stream Surviving Mormonism and The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City on Peacock, and check out Heather’s books Bad Mormon and Good Time Girl!

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True symbol of excellence and full fledged icon Brittany Snow finally joins Las Cultch after Matt + Bow recorded an episode in her NAME all those months ago in Ptown! The three discuss attending teen clubs in Orlando, memories from American Dreams, how Brittany is a Kingdom Hearts legend, and auditioning twice for Hairspray. Also, finding the tone of Hunting Wives, being the party ringleader on the Pitch Perfect set, psychics and hypnotists, and the grace, power and heat of Malin Akerman. All this, Meg Ryan culture, whether or not romantic comedies are ust glorified love bombing, dust, advanced light switches and hospital shows being too fucking much when they're really fucking good. Watch all of Brittany's shows! She's killing it! Literally, it's a lot of murder! The Hunting Wives, Murdaugh: Death In The Family and The Beast In Me are all available now. "You c*nts..." - Katie Lowes

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Giving Amelia Earhart-but make-it-Fashion Pirate, the iconic and ultra talented Sarah Paulson joins Las Culturistas for an episode of all episodes! She speaks with Matt + Bowen about Kim K's revolutionary relationship with red carpet lighting, the Dynasty-coded character names in All's Fair, playing Lynette's sister on Desperate Housewives back in the day, and being a scaredy cat who stars in a lot of scary shit. Also, Sarah and Bowen's connection as real and fictional cast members of iconic sketch comedy series, Amy Madigan giving the performance of the year, going on the Goldderby and thoughts on the modern Oscar race, playing Marcia Clark, Linda Tripp and Nicolle Wallace, and . All this, the glamour of the Academy Awards vs. the reality of the Academy Awards, voting against your friends for awards, being there on set when Max Greenfield got fucked to death on American Horror Story: Hotel, how to do an Australian accent, and how mama excels in a wig. Check out All's Fair on Hulu now!

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Matt + Bowen are thrilled to welcome a certified Reader/Kayteigh to Las Cultch: Jennifer Lawrence!!! The star of the new film Die, My Love has many pressing matters to address with Matt + Bow, including The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, the horniest part of a pregnancy, what actor might bang Tilly Norwood on screen first, docking and soaking in Mormon culture, and which celebrities are dead and alive. Also, Jennifer remembers the time she got double engine failure on a plane, recalls when she was visited by a NOLA ghost, and explores how the Boleyn sister dynamic speaks to the Simpson sister dynamic. All this, Kylie Kelce, Robert Pattinson, Sissy Spacek, Mark Ronson, Emma Stone, Cole Escola, and Miss Piggy. And what's more: thoughts on a "shabby chic" aesthetic, an exploration on why a group chat dies, seeing your own melasma, and Robert Pattinson. Go see Matt + Bowen's "Don't Wake Daddy" movie when Jen gets around to producing it, and DEFINITELY go see Die, My Love if you want to see a true movie star give one of her best performances ever. We love you, Jen!

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This episode? Tea. It’s an event in gay guy podcasting history as Jake Shane visits Las Culturistas! Matt, Bow and Jake speak mostly about the pop girls but also touch on being a food snob, Iron man races and marathon performance, JADE and Little Mix lore and how gay guys actually love Tame Impala. Also, Gaga’s Fame Monster HBO special as Jake’s formative culture, how Kim K headlining a legal drama is emblematic of the change in our culture, knowing when to leave a restaurant, and some real talk about how frustrating it is when the fart don’t come out. All this, and the pandemic is FINALLY processed. Listen to Therapuss. You probably already do. Xoxo we love our little brother/dorter Jake.

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Matt + Bowen finally welcome a true icon in the Las Cultch lore, Demi Lovato, to the podcast! The artist with the #1 song on the Great Global Songbook joins the boys after a culture catchup to discuss what is driving her new sound, working with manager Brandon Creed, figuring huge Demi vocals into hard electronic production, and honesty as a constant throughline in her work. Also, Kelly Clarkson on American Idol and her formative impact on Demi Lovato as a young singer, smiling vs. serving, and Demi's sister Madison's performance as Juanita Solis in Desperate Housewives. All this, grinding with Sabrina Carpenter, Alexander Skaarsgard's recent gay fashion, thoughts on The Life of a Showgirl, the rise of Olivia Dean, Wendy Osefo's recent arrest, the return of pumpkin spice and even more litigation of the Song of the Summer 2025. This episode goes fast, loves to kiss and will be here all night. We truly love Demi. Stream It's Not That Deep on October 24th!

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This week the sisters are joined by their third sister: Executive Creative Director of Victoria Secret Adam Selman! They get into his work at Savage X Fenty, how interacting with some of the most iconic supermodels of all time has gone down, the craft of lingerie and the history of bras, and musical performances at the VS Fashion Show. Plus they forecast some men's fashion for us! Also not without touching on some gay love signs, competitive high school cheerleading in Texas, being besties with Amy Sedaris, whether or not they're "Halloween gays,” and of course baddies vs. cutie patooties. It’s called friendship, honey! Get into it! 

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Matt + Bowen can barely believe that J. Lo is on Las Cultch! The star of Kiss of the Spider Woman discusses her track star past, filming Selena and performing in the Houston Astrodome for the film, and tabloid noise vs. social media noise. Also, Jennifer’s pride in her new film Kiss of the Spider Woman, how the movie explores diva worship as salvation, and what it means to connect with queer fans in a real way through art. All this, learning to be comfortable in the quiet (and on the rocking chair), the impact of Rita Moreno in West Side Story, running a triathlon and performing "My Man" from Funny Girl in the same day, crushing the Super Bowl halftime show with Shakira, and so much more. You’re gonna wanna be there when J. Lo learns about gay guy music video night, and when Bowen uses the phrase "paraben sludge”. No need to wait for tonight! J. Lo is on LC now! Go see the wonderful Kiss of the Spider Woman starting 10/10 in theaters!

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Matt + Bow, booted from their usual studio by Malala, are joined by one of their oldest friends, and current Oh, Mary! star, Hannah Solow! The gals flap their gums and kick their gams about belting Blue Bayou at dinner theater, flopping around New York, and the life of an understudy (which is much like that of a showgirl). Also, Hannah’s viral “We Could See BOOP!” phenomenon, Jane Goodall’s impact, and tales from Hannah and Matt’s time together at NYU RA’s. All this, stained towels, the layout of Ripley Grier and what happens when you cook for yourself and it turns out BAD! See Hannah in Oh, Mary until October 12th! You’ll feel so WILD!!!

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Stars are BACK. Jinkx Monsoon is wrapping up her stint leading Oh, Mary! and she's stopped by Las Cultch to talk about it all! After some Emmys reactions and BTS (so proud of our pals that won!!!!!), the self-proclaimed bossy bottom drops by to discuss enjoying the surreal nature of her life lately, Jeff Hiller's Emmy victory and queer camaraderie in entertainment, "straight voice", and how to pronounce "Penzance". Also, letting Jinkx's own ADHD be Mary Todd's ADHD in Oh, Mary!, and playing drunk. All this, Death Becomes Her, developing new allergies, the problem with eggs, and the lack of MANNERS nowadays! You can see Jinkx's last performances in Oh, Mary! until 9/28! Get thee to the theatre!

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It's a moment in Las Cultch history as Reese Witherspoon makes her debut! The Morning Show is back! Reese chats with Matt & Bowen about studying Goldie Hawn in Private Benjamin for Legally Blonde, creating Tracy Flick and Election in retrospect, owning your ambition, producing Gone Girl and Wild, exploring the inner workings of female friendships on Big Little Lies and the importance of a good set-piece. Also, The Morning Show forecasting Blue Origin, how Bradley Jackson got her name, aura ring culture, producing with Hello Sunshine, Jon Bon Jovi's thigh high red leather boots, Gwen Stefani's "Just A Girl", joy as revenge in The First Wives Club and Matt, Bow and Reese's Blockbuster strategy. All this, managing anxiety alongside an ambitious personality, the "Oscar Curse", Reese's Nicole Kidman impression and Big Little Lies season 3. The Morning Show is streaming NOW on Apple TV+!!! Go!!!

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Legal minds participate in a Silicon Valley summit to discuss the latest advances in tech, the CBSMTV Video Music Awards, and how Nick Jonas actually should start queerbaiting again if he feels like it. Also more.

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And on today's Las Cultch: an examination of We've Reached Peak Gay Sluttiness, the new piece written by Steven Phillips-Horst for The Cut, thoughts on the new South Park, and Sabrina Carpenter as a Rorschach test. Also, thoughts on SC's latest album Man's Best Friend, Parvati and Cirie's Australian Survivor takeover, the theatrical achievement that is Lady Gaga's The Mayhem Ball, and US Open culture. All this, RHOP trailer thoughts, Karen Huger a free woman, the viral Dubai chocolate and Mother Goose. She's f*cking weird!

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Reality "forks" in this episode of Las Cultch with friend of the show and noted fresh, young, creative talent Julio Torres, who has truly made it Off-Broadway with his new show Color Theories, running from 9/3 to 9/22 at Performance Space NY. He joins our hosts Matt + Bowen to discuss the greatest dresses of all time, The Dress (you know the one), the origin of the phrase "demon twink" and the plot of Bye Bye Birdie (they think). Also, Eva Longoria's impact on culture and the boys themselves, the film Her, Texas Roadhouse and Cracker Barrel dining culture, shoeless mannequins, the dangers of too much weed soda and the concept of a "Costco chain". All this, what a Julio Torres-Taylor Swift discourse might be like, how it feels to purchase condoms as a high schooler, a Zohran campaign strategy brainstorm, and the planning of what may prove to be the greatest drag pageant in NYC history. Get your tickets to see Julio and be sure to rock your "I Can't! I Have Rehearsal!" t-shirts, which are available somewhere out there, probably. 

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Our hosts take a break from their vacation in Ptown to break down The Hunting Wives, give the final word on the finale of And Just Like That, and anticipate an upcoming pop girl takeover… and it may not be who you think! 

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Matt + Bow hop on the mic to say they love, say they love, say they love YOU for streaming The Las Culturistas Culture Awards! Our hosts recap the experience, give some BTS, and share cut jokes and content from the show. Also, TS12 is upon us! The Life of a Showgirl is coming very soon, and Matt + Bowen are discussing the numerology of it all, the podcasting of it all, the "circus" of it all, and the ORANGE of it all. All this, love for Ben Platt in his viral "Diet Pepsi" moment, Weapons in theaters, Gracie Abrams in concert, and Law Roach on Project Runway. And that's show business, baby. 🧡

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The sisters are back for another culture catch up and they have a lot to cover! They talk Broadway plays Purpose and Death Becomes Her, the use of staircases in theater, Jesus Chris Superstar, Josh Sharp's show Ta Da, the importance of adopting dogs, why you need to TURN YOUR PHONE OFF, the new Naked Gun film, horror films versus haunted houses, Conan Gray, new Demi Lovato AND old Demi Lovato, 'meep' culture, The Hunting Wives, ending the Jax Taylor discourse, ending email, the end of AJLT, and of course Happy Birthday Kyle Cooke. 

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The boys are BACK in so many ways. They're back from break, back from shooting the Culture Awards and, in Bowen's case, back from China! All of which is discussed, but also? So much more! This episode runs the gamut! Matt & Bowen talk about getting your last will and testament together, being too anxious to have a pet, how David Corenswet is perhaps America's hottest living man and the fact that Superman was really funny! Also, the boys say the name "Ghislaine" out loud once more and share how The Last Dab kicked their collective ass on Hot Ones. All this, childproof packaging on weed being too restrictive for dumb adults (Matt), Lababu AND Lafufu culture getting its talons into easily manipulated consumers (Bowen) and how THE CULTURE AWARDS ARE ON BRAVO AUGUST 5TH AND STREAMING THE NEXT DAY ON PEACOCK (Both)! Please watch, stream, and more. We love ya! The category is watch... or die... (better get that will prepared now!) xo

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A re-release of part one and part two of the LCCA nominations. 

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Matt & Bowen welcome a true icon in every sense: Sarah Jessica Parker! The star of Sex and the City, And Just Like That and so, so, so much more stops by to discuss the evolution of her shoe game alongside Carrie Bradshaw's, living in a baseball home, and how A Chorus Line unlocked her need to have a passion for a passion. Also, SJP on Broadway in Annie, Once Upon A Mattress and Plaza Suite, the impact of SNL50 on a New Yorker like herself, her friendship with Amy Sedaris, shooting the wedding sequence from Sex and the City: The Movie, and how New York City COMPELS. All this, what it feels like to re-visit Carrie throughout the years, Molly Shannon, Cincinnati, going to the movies to see Ferris Bueller with a young Martha Plimpton and how maybe... Carrie should have given Paris more of a chance. A terrific time spent with one of the greats of all time! Watch And Just Like That on HBO Max! But we bet you already are! Bonsoir!

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ARCADE FIRE joins Las Cultur-- juuuust kidding, y'all! It's Richard Perez! The princesses of comedy join together to discuss the trauma of the princesses of Mario, how it's easier to act with a mirror than a person, Marcia Gay Harden's filmography, the value of pokémon cards these days, the complicated politics of having a big juicy ass and "bunny feet" photos. Also, where we were when they "got Bin Laden", sex before dinner, thoughts on LC vs Kristin after a Laguna Beach rewatch, how the year 2007 hit etrra hard culturally, Solange's early impact on Beyoncé and thoughts on the Cowboy Carter World Tour, working at Panera Bread, "roller coaster acting", Diablo Cody's Juno, and a message to all upcoming princesses. All this, the gender of Pikachu, Mayhem Ball demands/requests from Matt, Bowen and Richard,  See Richard's show For One Night Okay on July 12th at Union Hall and catch his solo show I Have To Do This this fall! Richard is one of the GREATS. WhOa!

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Matt + Bowen high key make a friend in ALLISON WILLIAMS, who comes armed to the pod with I Don’t Think So Honeys aplenty. She’s here to discuss her *many* contributions to culture! The three chat about embodying Marnie in GIRLS and shooting landmark “bottle” episodes of the show, singing in flight and on television as PETER PAN, and subverting expectations with GET OUT. Also, 

the importance of projects like FELLOW TRAVELERS and being overwhelmed by gorgeous gay men on that set, teaming up with the one and only Megan for MEGAN 2.0, navigating a relationship with ChatGPT as a mom, and Allison’s upcoming podcast with her best friends. All this, being equally star struck by Meredith Marks and Julie Andrews, Shelley Duvall fully committing to the bit in Faerie Tale Theatre, Joan Rivers on Sesame Street, the power of Harrison Ford as Han Solo, and just not being a Burning Man type, which is okay! Go see MEGAN 2.0 in theaters now!

Listen to Allison's new podcast, Landlines with Allison Williams, now on Headgum! New episodes drop every Monday.

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Did you miss Josh + Aaron? Well…Trouble Don’t Last For Always, Bitch. Josh Sharp’s TA DA begins July 7th! GET YOUR TICKETS.

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Matt and Bowen are joined by the former First Lady Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson who is the Executive Director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC). Listen to their podcast IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson where ever podcasts are found.

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Lots off big news in culture! Cole won a Tony! Cynthia crushed as Tony’s host! The winner was Nicole Scherzinger! Our hosts Matt + Bowen discuss all this, Nicole’s pop culture significance at large, the Fifth Harmony reunion and what may have happened with Normani’s solo efforts, and Benito Skinner’s Overcompensating. Also, Becca’s experience at the Puerto Rican pride parade, Bad Bunny for Calvin Klein, “Manchild” by Sabrina Carpenter, what kind of subs we are, and the stories we tell ourselves about other gay men.

And that’s not all! All this, And Just Like That, the crazy art that trade sometimes displays during my lovemaking, how Elphaba can be beautiful art, and that thing of putting a towel down on the bed before you FRUCK. Thanks for selling out The Culture Awards! Now go stream Sabrina Carpenter for once!

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Mario Party nemeses Matt Rogers (Rosalina) and Bowen Yang (Pauline) meet outside of the arena to discuss recent popular culture.

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Matt + Bowen are so back with a culture catchup! The girls physically and virtually re-orient themselves in order to give you thoughts on the grand opening of Epic Unmiverse, what happens when your new neighbors are vibey, and what it means to have a "Meatloaf Summer". Also, adjusting to an End of Days mentality, Toronto as "safe haven", a full character analysis of Dr. Victoria Frankenstein, and the concept of "not liking condiments". All this, Simon Cowell's Musical Scrooge narrative, the Cowboy Carter World Tour, anticipation of Lorde's VIRGIN era and "azure" as a word in culture. Now rest, readers, knowing that you have triumphed.

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Mike Birbiglia is in studio with the sisters to talk all things new pope, SNL, his new special, podcasting, & so much more! Truly one of the top straight men they've had on the podcast! 

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When there’s a water trine on Las Cultch?! You know you gotta get into it! Matt & Bow are thrilled to welcome artist and author Tourmaline to the podcast to discuss her latest work, a stunning autobiography on Marsha P Johnson called Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson that is also a gorgeous queer history of New York. The three discuss Marsha’s originality and iconography, the history of Christopher St and the west village and how to maintain hope and joy in increasingly dark times for the queer community. Also, seeing Eddie Murphy films with dad as a kid, how jealousy can often be a great indicator, and immersion and world-building in art. Get Bowen to the Met Gala! Make Times Square horny again! Turn up the volume on your life! Shout it through the grapevine: Tourmaline’s incredible book is out May 20th, and Las Cultch is so lucky to have her this week!

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Matt & Bowen are joined by Constantine Rousouli to talk all things Greek life (the Grecian Greek life!) and his brief return to Titanique. It's a joyous episode! 

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The sisters are joined by their honorary sister Joel Kim Booster to catch up on all things Joel. 

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Matt + Bowen welcome one of their comedy heroes and the host of the excellent new Good Hang podcast AMY POEHLER to Las Culturistas! The boys are beyond excited to chat with this genuine JOY (IYKYK) of a person about the impact of Miss Piggy on popular culture and humanity at large, how life gets better in your fifties, and how important it is to date someone who knows when to leave the party. Also, being a mom to teen boys and loving it, Amy’s comedic impact on the queers, how everyone has the equivalent of a plastic spoon in their heads, and getting to the age where you no longer want to be “shook” (physically). All this, The Pitt, the good old days smoking from a bong, the bad old days jumping on a trampoline, drinking milk, drinking water and the fact that horror movies… are scary and sad!!! Stream Good Hang! And bow down to Amy P, who is absolutely one of the best to ever do it. What an honor to have her on Las Cultch. Two words: YES, PLEASE!

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You know what they say: never waste ANY day on a bad podcast. And RPKFK's? You will not have that problem today because CHAPPELL ROAN is finally on Las Cultch! The pop superstar joins Matt & Bowen to discuss performing ballads vs. big synth pop songs, how it feels to cover a huge song like Bad Romance, and the difficulty of singing her huge hit "Good Luck, Babe!" live. Also, "Demo-itis" amongst stans, learning to give yourself grace both artistically and personally, and the literally unwinnable war against fame and the comment section. All this, a talkback on Bowen's Chappell-inspired "Moo Deng" character from Weekend Update, "service topping", "stone topping" and "sensory bottoming", the degree of difficulty when it comes to raising guinea pigs, Chappell's journey from uncomfortable drag show attendee to drag queen in her own right, cruising and pickup culture in the queer community, getting over "performative sex", and fairies as real muses. Have you ever had your phone stolen in West Hollywood? Does your coffee give you coffee breath? Are YOUR teeth fucked (laudatory)? Think on these questions and stream "The Giver" now, wherever you personally do that! And, as always, keeeeep onnnnn daaaaaancccciiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnn!!!

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Matt & Bowen welcome a longtime friend and incredible standup Rosebud Baker to the podcast! Her new special Rosebud Baker: The Mother Lode is out now on Netflix, and the Weekend Update writer talks to the boys about how she made a special about motherhood that isn’t a “Motherhood Special”. Also, a glimpse into how Weekend Update works, how the way you were parented affects your parenting, dating New York straight theater actors, lots of Housewives chatter, thoughts on Severance, the “home wrecker” label, and more. All this, Center Stage, and the impact Zoe Saldana had when she put out that cigarette with her pointe shoe. Stream Rosebud’s special now!

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Matt & Bowen are joined by medical professional, Long Winded Host icon and reality television icon Gabby Windey on today’s Las Cultch! And it’s an episode that earns 10’s across the boardS whether Michael Bublé likes it or not! So much to discuss! Can love bombing lead to lasting love? Which GIRLS girls would have come out as gay by now? Is it better to be a Yes Girl or a No BItch? All this, Traitors talk, Bachelor reflections and some frank talk about getting your shit together. Gabby is a legend. Listen to Long Winded!

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It's an episode years in the making as The White Lotus's Natasha Rothwell joins Matt & Bowen on Las Culturistas! These three have so much to talk about, as they all have history grinding it out in New York comedy back at UCB, The PIT and as members of Story Pirates! It's giving long shared history! Bowen and Natasha connect on experiences as SNL writers turned successful performers, and Natasha talks about playing in one successful ensemble after another and tending to play characters who "carry the torch of empathy". Also, Grease as an Austenian text, playing Mama Rose in high school opposite a very gay Herbie, the challenges that come with developing social boundaries and "the guilt tax" you pay when you choose yourself, meeting and thanking John Waters at the Vanity Fair Oscar party, and accepting awards for the great show How To Die Alone after it was cancelled. There's also obviously a ton of White Lotus talk, including the differences between Belinda in seasons 1 and 3, this season's exploration of adult female friendship, and Lalisa's great performance and overall superstardom. You don't like gay incest? Grow up! And no, stranger in Target, Natasha is not going to tell YOU any spoilers! You just gotta watch, and you should! The White Lotus airs Sunday nights on HBO, but you already knew that shit! We love Natasha, who is one of the all time greats. And this episode? You know what that is? GROWTH.

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Turns out that we, too, can command the winds, sir! Because CATE BLANCHETT, star of the new film Black Bag and (duh) countless other incredible films is here on Las Cultch for a very fun conversation! But first, a culture catch-up! Matt and Bowen run through their experiences at the Oscars, its after parties, and Gaga's episodes of SNL and LAS CULTURISTAS (which we still cannot believe). Then, the true GOAT of acting sits with our hosts to talk about what wearing white sneakers may mean for your sex life, Barbie and doll culture, Sydney's embrace of gay culture, and experiences at Berghain. Also, Cate weighs in on whether there are too many televised award shows, discusses her fascination with ribbon dancing and rhythmic gymnastics, and unpacks her lack of an acting process. And you KNOW that Tár is thoroughly discussed! All this, the word "buddy", the phrase "hakuna matata" and the nightmare of a toilet seat left up. You wanna fuck me, Barbara?!?! If not, it's fine! We hope you enjoy this episode anyway :) Black Bag is in theaters now!

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So... LADY GAGA is on Las Culturistas. Somehow, we've reached the moment where the timeless artist herself sits down with Matt and Bowen to sort through the MAYHEM. The three chat about Gaga's incredible seventh album, rain as production value, choosing "Shallow" to perform at SNL50 and just how important SNL is to Lady Gaga and all the musical artists who get the opportunity to guest on the show. All this, dark arts and the poetry of pop music, transitioning from being a student of fame to being a student of entertainment, the role of humor in Gaga's creativity, the importance of the Chromatica Ball, how it really feels to be called "chaotic", and the choice to end her album with "Die With A Smile". Also, speaking up on trans rights at the Grammys, a tiny little preview of Coachella (but not really), Broadway hopes and dreams, whether or not a lighthearted film is in Gaga's future and how community is truly everything. What a perfect day! What a perfect pop icon for us all! And what perfect MAYHEM! Check out the album if you... haven't? But also... who are you? You should be OFF BOOK by now. Xo Killahs 

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Happy birthday to Matt and happy DAY to all of us because Liz Feldman, creator of Netflix's No Good Deed and Dead To Me, is here on Las Cultch! The multitalented sunbeam of a human joins our hosts to discuss making friends in mid-life, getting her start at the Groundlings in LA, and the cultural shift that came with The L Word. Also, casting No Good Deed, still getting starstruck after years in the biz, and creating what you want to watch. All this, the fascinating story of how Liz came out to her parents, how getting a Cameo is stressful, season 3 of The White Lotus and its new theme song, and the fact that there are too many goddamn coffee places within a specific vicinity in Los Angeles. Liz's new Headgum podcast with friend of the show Jessi Klein is called Here To Make Friends and it launches on March 14th! Check it out, as well as everything Liz has done and will do! Waka waka waka!

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It's OK, we are all VERY OK this week as Tate McRae guests on Las Culturistas! The superstar joins Matt & Bowen to discuss her thoughts on the Britney comparisons, underrated Ariana bops, little slutty glasses as top fashion accessory of 2025, training in Berlin as a ballerina and competing in So You Think You Can Dance at just thirteen years old. Also, being an "asthma legend", staging a tits-out arrest in broad daylight for a music video, songwriting with Amy Allen, Ryan Tedder and Julia Michaels, and daunting expectations when it comes to choosing THE SINGLE. All this, the Disney Channel, Hannah Montana as formative pop culture, becoming ~Tatiana~ on stage, playing with pigs in Tokyo, man bun culture, hip culture, and how Carplay often leads to conflict. You have to stream the new album So Close To What" now, it's fantastic! And see Tate on tour! We just want her TWO HANDS on us! Tate!

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Matt, Bowen and special guest Amelia Dimoldenberg drag their hungover asses to the studio just hours after the SNL50 after party to discuss the SNL 50th anniversary special and concert! Also, Cher, The Lonely Island, flirting styles, intentional dating vs. "playing the field", the letter "p", the number "9", the movie "Nine", and the future of Chicken Shop Date. All this, Amelia reveals where she stands with Andrew Garfield, shares the impact of Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen on her life, and gives the boys advice as first time Oscar-goers. We LOVE Amelia! 

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Matt & Bowen gain post-nut clarity this week and catch up on culture! They discuss the Super Bowl, how Back To The Future and Final Fantasy 7 predicted the future, the thrill of daytime sex, how spooning can lead to emotional danger, and Dylan Efron with his booty in the air. Also, Diddy, Blake v Justin, Stacey Rusch, Wendy Williams and the Anora-issance. All this, how Microsoft Teams sucks, Ashanti's "Foolish", Jon M. Chu's big win at Critics Choice, and an appeal to Universal Epic Universe. 

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Matt and Bowen raise a glass to Beyoncé's ALBUM OF THE YEAR win for Cowboy Carter as they talk Grammys! That means Doechi's all-timer performance, Chappell Roan aka the reigning BEST NEW ARTIST speaking to the people, the absolute END of the Kendrick-Drake beef and whether or not Billie Eilish was "snubbed". Also, Lady Gaga using her VOICE in every meaningful way possible, how LA Fire DepartmentCapt. Sheila Kelliher Berkoh won the night, and how we may be seeing the end of all current pop girlie conflicts. All this, Charli XCX terrorizing the Grammy stage, Gaga's epic new ABRACADABRA!, major MAYHEM anticipation, and an exploration of how it feels to take orders from Gaga again. That's not even all! Matt and Bow hit the strip so there's a Las Vegas recap! Shania and Mariah in one weekend! Lots to say! And finally, Megan 2.0 as Cultural Femininomenon, the trials and tribulations of Karla Sofia Gascón and Bowen gives some artistic direction for Vegas slot machines. Don't touch birds! Clean your nails! Dance or Die!

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Curl up with a big knit blanket, children, because it's Mountain Time. MR (PST) and BY (MST) come together to discuss Sundance and the great reception for Bowen's new film The Wedding Banquet, how it feels to run into Meredith and Seth Marks in their native Park City, and the future of the Sundance Film Festival. Also, tons of thoughts on RHOSLC, the Oscar nominations and the presumed frontrunner for the Best Picture race, Jacques Audiard's Emilia Pérez. All this, how Charlie's Angels was peak DVD culture, Matt & Bow's upcoming trip to Vegas to see some Divas... Live!, and an exciting announcement from the boys about their future as literary icons. Take off that jewelry during your workout! And don't cross country ski! You're gonna tear your ACL <3

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Sarah Sherman aka Sarah Squirm aka Sarah Nicole aka Monstro SarahNicole aka Triangle Head aka Straggot aka Gay Icon Who Takes It Seriously aka THE LEGEND joins Las Cultch for The Laughing Episode (finally). Pancakes are truly on the ceiling as three fools discuss David Lynch, Twin Peaks, The Traitors, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, The Substance, Nosferatu and the value of "production value". Also, Sarah's "serious face", Sarah's "perfect man", Sarah's crush on her "100 year old English teacher", Sarah's passionate love of Coralie Fargeat, Sarah's top five housewives, Sarah's role on General Hospital, Sarah's transformation when she wears wigs and the official introduction of KYLEs to the Las Cultch fandom. All this, the word "this", the number one best scene in television history, humidifier drama, Laganja Estranja appreciation, re-formulated patchouli, and the moment when true evil was released into the world. Send in your drawings of Necessarious the Dinosaur and tag Matt, Bowen, Sarah and Las Culturistas! And watch SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE!

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We're back! And first and foremost, Matt, Bow and everyone at Las Cultch is extending all the love and strength in the world to those affected by the fires in Los Angeles. We implore everyone to do what they can to help those suffering. As far as culture goes, Matt and Bowen have finally taken The Substance and are quite simply throwing neck for the film. They discuss the Oscar-worthy contributions of Demi (Duh-MEE) Moore, Margaret Qualley (KWA-LEE) and Coralie Fargeat (Far-JEE-AHT) in what Las Cultch is calling the best film of 2024 (biases aside). Also, Bowen Yang as Mubi gay, the SAG noms (go Bowen and Wicked!), this very competitive Best Actress year, Pamela Anderson's renaissance and The Last Showgirl, Sean Baker's Anora and the TALENT that is Mikey Madison, and Sebastian Stan finally getting his flowers. All this, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City as Nobel Prize frontrunner and Meredith Marks as Mt. Rushmore of Housewives contender, discourse on The Traitors season 3, the Jerry Springer doc on Netflix, South Park as formative culture, "Barney haters" and how Sesame Street is full of broken people. And that's not even all, as our hosts get into, Bowen's life altering trip to Japan, Matt's bruised tailbone and will to fuck, and high praise for Nikki Glaser at the Golden Globes. There is a DEFINISH chance you will love this episode. Stay safe. Stay sane. And CON-TROL YOUR-SELF!!!!!!

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A re-release of producers Anna & Becca's fav episode of the year. 

New episodes are back next week! 

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A re-release of Bowen's fav episode of the year!

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A re-release of Matt's favorite episode of the year! 

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