Mase & Sue talk about Ryan Coogler’s musical horror film SINNERS plus the finale of HBO’S hilarious THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES. Then, comedian/writer Carol Leifer talks comedy condos, HACKS, SEINFELD, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, and her new book, HOW TO WRITE A FUNNY SPEECH.

00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message

00:39 Welcome to the Culture Pop Podcast

02:17 Discussion on 'Sinners' Movie

12:21 Review of 'Righteous Gemstones' Finale

18:06 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐫

21:50 Challenges and Support in Comedy

27:43 Favorite Seinfeld Episode: The Marble Rye

32:16 The Writer's Room Dynamics

34:13 How to Write a Funny Speech...

45:46 Writing for Award Shows

47:47 On-the-Fly Jokes During Live Shows