Mase & Sue honor 𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍’𝐒 𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇 by discussing their top five performances by a female actor in film history. Plus, Jon Beavers chats about the twists and turns of HULU’s hit political thriller, 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐄, working alongside Kevin Costner in the epic western 𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐙𝐎𝐍: 𝐀𝐍 𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐀𝐆𝐀, and his unique approach to locking into his character. Also, if you’re looking for good eats in Pittsburgh two words - 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈 𝐁𝐑𝐎𝐒.

00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message

00:40 Sue's Triathlon Experience

05:54 Preparing for a Big Party

07:34 Top Female Performances in Cinema

23:15 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬

29:03 The Complexity of Uncle Billy's Character

32:09 Parallels Between Characters' Lives

33:47 Sterling K. Brown's Impact on Set

42:30 The Mamba Mentality and Its Influence

01:02:44 Final Thoughts and Reflections

Mase & Sue discuss the OSCARS – Conan’s performance, favorite moments, and Mikey Madison’s bracket busting best actress win over Hollywood legend, Demi Moore. Plus, Krys Marshall talks about her role as agent Robinson in HULU’s hit political thriller, PARADISE, embracing a polarizing character, the depth of creator Dan Fogelman’s writing, and would you want to be one of 25,000 people to live if the world were coming to an end?

00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message

00:37 Academy Awards Recap

06:20 Oscar Winners and Surprises

12:53 Conan O'Brien Anecdote

15:33 𝐊𝐫𝐲𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰

23:34 The Realism of 'Paradise' and Climate Change

27:50 Xavier's Moral Dilemma in Paradise

31:50 Influences and Inspirations

33:04 Space Exploration and 'For All Mankind'

44:12 Behind the Scenes of 'Paradise'

54:23 Conspiracy Theories and Final Thoughts

Do you want to win your office OSCARS pool? CULTURE POP PODCAST fave - comedian & ROTTEN TOMATOES host Mark Ellis joins Mase & Sue as they give some savvy advice based on

something, nothing, and everything in between. Plus, the stellar writing staff, and what to expect from first time master of ceremonies Conan O’Brien on Hollywood’s biggest night.

00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message

00:40 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭: 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐑𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐞𝐬

03:36 Oscar Predictions: Best Original and Adapted Screenplay

05:29 Oscar Predictions: Visual Effects and Sound

07:36 Oscar Predictions: Short Films

10:04 Oscar Predictions: Original Song and Score

12:17 Oscar Predictions: Makeup, Hairstyling, and International Film

14:27 Oscar Predictions: Film Editing and Documentaries

18:10 Oscar Predictions: Animated Films

24:02 Best Director Front Runners

25:53 Supporting Role Standouts

29:12 Lead Role Predictions

35:07 Best Picture Analysis

39:13 Conan O'Brien as Host

Mase & Sue’s take on the rise of AI, a sauna debacle, and Variety’s top 100 TV performances of the 21st century. Plus, Mayan Lopez, from NBC’s LOPEZ VS LOPEZ discusses the dynamic of working with her famous dad, how it’s healed their relationship, and the challenge of turning real life serious subject matter into comedy.

00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message

00:39 Rambling Start: Sauna Story Begins

15:29 AI and Creativity

24:51 Variety's Top 100 Performances

36:12 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐳: 𝐋𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐳 𝐯𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐳

38:35 Mayan Lopez on Family, Comedy, and Mental Health

44:41 Mayan's Social Media Journey

50:09 Growing Up with a Comedian Dad

57:23 Mayan as Co-Executive Producer

01:02:23 Mental Health Advocacy

📺 The very funny Mayan Lopez talks about working with her Dad on “Lopez vs Lopez."The episode is out today at 10 AM PST.

Mase & Sue give their picks for favorite 2024 films. Some Oscar nominated, some not, and some off your radar. Plus, Wendi McLendon-Covey chats about her role in the hilarious NBC mockumentary series,𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐒 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋, her improv years with 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒, how 𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐎 𝟗𝟏𝟏 put her on the comedy map, a decade on 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐆𝐒 and being cast in one of the all-time greatest comedies, 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐈𝐃𝐒.

00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message

00:40 Review of The Brutalist

04:13 Controversy Surrounding Emilia Pérez

09:08 Best Films of 2024: A Discussion

17:42 Documentaries and Lesser-Known Films

28:31 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐌𝐜𝐋𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧-𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐲

29:11 Joyce's Character in St. Denis Medical

38:03 Comparisons to The Office

46:29 Landing the Role in Bridesmaids

51:29 Reno 911! and Improv Comedy

📺 The always funny Wendi McLendon-Covey talks about her hit comedy St. Denis Medical.👀Out today at 10 AM PST!

Mase & Sue give their Super Bowl picks and entertainment journalist Richard Rushfield talks about the beginnings of his candid, insightful industry newsletter, 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐊𝐋𝐄𝐑, a show biz must-read. They discuss how to save the 𝐎𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐒, the absence of many A-list stars in attendance, the top nominated film contenders, the increasing use of AI, and whether the controversial voice enhancement in 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐑𝐔𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓 will hurt its award chances.

00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message

00:40 Super Bowl Talk: Teams and Predictions

07:29 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝

08:04 Starting The Ankler Newsletter

13:47 Saving the Oscars: Calendar Changes

25:01 Hollywood's A-List and the Oscars

29:52 The Importance of a Film's Journey

35:30 AI's Role in Hollywood

38:10 Monopolies in Entertainment Journalism

Richard Rushfield on creating The Ankler & how to save the Oscars.🎬

CULTURE POP PODCAST fan Jamie Beth, making her first appearance as a music critic, joins Mase & Sue to discuss 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, picks for winners, and the list of slated performers. Plus, O-T Fagbenle chats about his roles in 𝐍𝐎 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐃𝐄𝐄𝐃, 𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐌𝐀𝐈𝐃’𝐒 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐄, 𝐌𝐀𝐗𝐗𝐗, 𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐖𝐈𝐃𝐎𝐖, being part of the 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞, and finding the perfect American accent.

00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message

00:40 Sue's Ukulele Journey

02:22 Mace's Drinking Confession

03:20 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐲𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐡

09:16 Record and Song of the Year Discussion

15:14 Album of the Year Debate

23:02 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐎-𝐓 𝐅𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐥𝐞

28:06 American Actors in British Roles

33:34 Marvel Cinematic Universe Experience

34:42 Creating and Starring in 'Maxxx'

42:24 Cultural Reflections and Personal Growth

48:45 Final Season of 'Handmaid's Tale'

53:06 Artistic Inspirations and Influences