Mase & Sue review MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING, and THE LAST OF US Season 2 finale. Plus, Tony Award winning actor Joe Mantegna talks about his role in the original Broadway production of GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS, David Mamet’s distinctive writing style, 19 seasons portraying David Rossi in CRIMINAL MINDS, and his fellow Chicagoan, Pope Leo.

00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message

00:39 Welcome to the Culture Pop Podcast

04:00 Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning Review

09:36 The Last of Us Season 2 Recap

20:03 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐨𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚

25:55 Show Evolution and Network Restrictions

28:48 David Rossi's Character Development

45:37 House of Games and Critical Acclaim

48:10 David Mamet's Unique Writing Style

51:56 Criminal Minds Evolution and Cultural Fears