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 Message

00:40 Welcome to the Culture Pop Podcast

01:36 Golden Globes: Predictable Wins, Growing Fatigue

20:34 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐨𝐧: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐍𝐍’𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞-𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐭

25:36 Journalism in a Polarized America

32:21 How Heated Rivalry Took Over the Culture

37:21 Inside the Golden Globes’ Power Problem

43:53 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 Message

00:39 Movie Review: Hamnet

08:01 Discussing Death by Lightning

14:09 Eddie Murphy Documentary Review

22:46 𝐖𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐞𝐛𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰

29:59 Wendy's Comedy Journey

33:41 Comedy Albums and Vinyl Revival

40:34 Disney's Musical History

45:09 Favorite Funny Movies: Variety's Top 10

59:24 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 Message

00:39 Welcome to the Culture Pop Podcast

06:05 TV Show Review: The Diplomat

10:24 TV Show Review: Pluribus

20:51 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐢𝐞𝐯 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐨𝐞𝐲 𝐌𝐜𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐲𝐫𝐞

21:41 TINSELCOLOR: Holiday Soundtracks Live

27:43 Reflecting on New Kids on the Block Fame

32:33 Boston Sports Fandom

41:05 Joey's Broadway Debut

45:06 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 Message

00:40 Welcome to the Culture Pop Podcast

04:30 The Amazing Sphere Experience

13:29 One Battle After Another Review

18:01 John Candy Documentary Review

23:02 Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere Review

29:15 Review of the Movie Begonia

37:45 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 Message

00:40 Steve's Emmy Awards Experience

12:37 Reunion Parties and Nostalgia

14:47 Chicago Concert and Creepy Encounter

18:17 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐬

22:30 Real Stories Behind Freaks and Geeks

27:53 Working with Sylvester Stallone on Tulsa King

34:42 Samuel L. Jackson Joins the Cast

37:35 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐬 - 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐬

39:44 Candy Preferences and Inspirations

42:46 Creating High-Quality Gummies

48:08 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 Message

00:40 Pickleball obsession

03:43 San Francisco trip & cable cars

06:35 Billy Joel documentary

11:57 Ed Sullivan’s impact

17:26 Naked Gun reboot with Liam Neeson & Pamela Anderson

24:30 The Hunting Wives on Netflix

30:11 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐄𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐢𝐧

31:00 Netflix’s “Long Story Short”

34:26 Voice Acting Insights

40:32 Experiences on 'The West Wing'

43:25 Seinfeld Guest Star Experience

48:06 Impact of the Pandemic on Auditions

58:36 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 Message

00:40 Sue's Triathlon Experience

03:33 Steve's Retirement from Sports

08:33 The Neil Diamond Musical Review

18:23 Ozzy Osbourne: A Personal Reflection

23:26 Untamed: A Harrowing Crime Drama

29:15 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬

32:36 King of the Gypsies: A Breakthrough Role

33:53 Runaway Train: A Grueling Experience

39:24 The Memoir: A Reluctant Journey

43:43 Family and Fame

47:05 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 Message

00:40 Emmy Nominations Overview

07:35 Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

09:29 Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

16:55 Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

18:49 Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

21:14 Discussion on 'The Residence'

24:46 Hacks: A Divisive Season

25:03 The Studio: Hollywood's Favorite

27:11 The Bear: A Return to Form

29:23 Outstanding Drama Series Nominees

31:08 The Pitt: A Surprise Contender

34:08 Adolescence: A Unique Limited Series

37:42 Superman Movie Review

39:14 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 Message

00:40 Sue's New Mexico Adventure

04:56 Mason's Costa Rica Trip

08:26 F1: The Movie Review

11:31 The Pitt: A Realistic ER Drama

21:22 Poop Cruise: A Hilarious Disaster

27:01 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐦 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐲

30:15 Reflecting on Post-9/11 Experiences

38:36 MTV's Wild Creative Environment

47:55 The Line Between Funny and Mean

50:26 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 Message

00:40 Welcome to the Culture Pop Podcast

03:37 New Series: The Studio

09:42 Cocaine Stories

14:43 Top Pop Culture Moments of the 21st Century

30:49 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐠 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐳𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐬

37:00 Practical Stunts vs. CGI

41:04 Tarzan's Journey to Acting

46:23 Hurricane Katrina's Impact

47:39 Staying Focused on Set

48:57 Fitness and Training for Roles