Culture Pop Podcast

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

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

Luigi: The musical. What??? And Jamie Lee Curtis’ big cosmetic surgery regret. Plus, 30 ROCK alums Lang Fisher and Tracey Wigfield talk about showrunning with Tina Fey on their new Netflix series THE FOUR SEASONS, the stellar cast, writing staff and why an homage to the original Alan Alda film. 00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message 00:39 Welcome to the Culture Pop Podcast 01:38 Luigi Mangione Musical Discussion 09:06 Jamie Lee Curtis and Plastic Surgery Regrets 15:20 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐲 𝐖𝐢𝐠𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 15:44 Origins of 'The Four Seasons' 20:12 Generational Gaps in the Writers' Room 22:06 Audience Reactions and Relatability 24:33 Challenges of Personal Storytelling 30:55 Exploring Emotional Depth in Acting 32:58 Alan Alda's Cameo and Legacy 36:57 Hopes for a Second Season

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

Mase and Sue talk about some of the buzziest shows on TV. They talk about Episode 3 of THE LAST OF US, the Netflix series ADOLESCENCE and Seth Rogen in THE STUDIO. Also, Carrie Preston talks about her latest project ELSBETH, featuring the character she created 16 years ago on THE GOOD WIFE. They discuss the inside skinny of her quirky character, the iconic villainous guest cast, her first film, her Broadway debut, and being cast in HBO’s vampire hit, TRUE BLOOD. 00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message00:39 Sue's San Francisco Trip03:01 TV Show Discussion: The Last of Us07:13 TV Show Discussion: Adolescence13:46 TV Show Discussion: The Studio20:37 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧23:49 The Evolution of Elsbeth's Style30:16 Guest Stars and Iconic Collaborations35:15 The Journey to Julliard38:19 Hollywood Breakthrough: My Best Friend's Wedding40:59 Landing True Blood45:32 Broadway Debut with Patrick Stewart51:34 Elsbeth's Unique Approach