Marc Turtletaub

Producer/Director Marc Turtletaub joins Mase &amp; Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his new sci-fi comedy film JULES starring Ben Kingsley, Jane Curtin and Harriet Sansom Harris. We also discuss the inspiration of his character driven projects THE FAREWELL, PUZZLE, SAFETY IN NUMBERS, A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD and the evolution of how the critically acclaimed LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE came to be. Plus, his unique directing style and how the former President and CEO of THE MONEY STORE became one of the most prolific movie producers in Hollywood.

Producer/Director Marc Turtletaub joins Mase &amp; Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his new sci-fi comedy film JULES starring Ben Kingsley, Jane Curtin and Harriet Sansom Harris. We also discuss the inspiration of his character driven projects THE FAREWELL, PUZZLE, SAFETY IN NUMBERS, A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD and the evolution of how the critically acclaimed LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE came to be. Plus, his unique directing style and how the former President and CEO of THE MONEY STORE became one of the most prolific movie producers in Hollywood.

Episode 273 - Director Marc Turtletaub, Jules

Max Borenstein

Co-creator/Executive Producer/Showrunner Max Borenstein joins Mase &amp; Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST for a deep dive into the HBO sports drama series WINNING TIME. We talk about everything from adapting Jeff Pearlman’s book SHOWTIME, the impeccable casting, unique film style, incredible soundtrack and working alongside Adam McKay. Plus, his early love of film and the bold phone call he made as a young teen to Oliver Stone’s production company. 

Co-creator/Executive Producer/Showrunner Max Borenstein joins Mase &amp; Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST for a deep dive into the HBO sports drama series WINNING TIME. We talk about everything from adapting Jeff Pearlman’s book SHOWTIME, the impeccable casting, unique film style, incredible soundtrack and working alongside Adam McKay. Plus, his early love of film and the bold phone call he made as a young teen to Oliver Stone’s production company.

Episode 272 - Co-creator/Showrunner Max Borenstein, ”Winning Time.”

Kevin Demoff

COO of the LOS ANGELES RAMS, Kevin Demoff, joins Mase &amp; Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about Steve’s favorite football team, his early broadcast aspirations, internship at MASON &amp; IRELAND, his stint with the LOS ANGELES AVENGERS, and how he got into the NFL business. Plus, growing up with his famous sports agent father, Marvin Demoff, his gig with the TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS, the RAMS monumental move from St. Louis to LA, winning the SUPER BOWL, food at SOFI STADIUM, and fielding hardball questions on the state of the team for the upcoming season.   

COO of the LOS ANGELES RAMS, Kevin Demoff, joins Mase &amp; Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about Steve’s favorite football team, his early broadcast aspirations, internship at MASON &amp; IRELAND, his stint with the LOS ANGELES AVENGERS, and how he got into the NFL business. Plus, growing up with his famous sports agent father, Marvin Demoff, his gig with the TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS, the RAMS monumental move from St. Louis to LA, winning the SUPER BOWL, food at SOFI STADIUM, and fielding hardball questions on the state of the team for the upcoming season.

Episode 271 - Los Angeles Rams COO Kevin Demoff

Stephen Root

This interview was recorded before the beginning of the SAG-AFTRA strike. Stephen Root, one of the greatest character actors in the business, joins Mase &amp; Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his new animated series PRAISE PETEY. Plus, the HBO black comedy crime show BARRY, and his daring audition decision for his role in the Coen Brothers masterpiece, O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU?

This interview was recorded before the beginning of the SAG-AFTRA strike. Stephen Root, one of the greatest character actors in the business, joins Mase &amp; Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his new animated series PRAISE PETEY. Plus, the HBO black comedy crime show BARRY, and his daring audition decision for his role in the Coen Brothers masterpiece, O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU?

Episode 270 - Stephen Root, Praise Petey & Barry

Nico Santos

THIS INTERVIEW WAS RECORDED ON JUNE 30TH, 2023: Comedian/Actor Nico Santos joins Mase &amp; Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his breakout role on the NBC sitcom SUPERSTORE, working with America Ferrara, being cast in the mega hit comedy CRAZY RICH ASIANS, his evil character in GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 3 and his current new film HAPPINESS FOR BEGINNERS streaming on Netflix. Plus, growing up in the Philippines, the shows that informed his sense of humor, and the teacher who discouraged him from a career in acting.

THIS INTERVIEW WAS RECORDED ON JUNE 30TH, 2023: Comedian/Actor Nico Santos joins Mase &amp; Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his breakout role on the NBC sitcom SUPERSTORE, working with America Ferrara, being cast in the mega hit comedy CRAZY RICH ASIANS, his evil character in GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 3 and his current new film HAPPINESS FOR BEGINNERS streaming on Netflix. Plus, growing up in the Philippines, the shows that informed his sense of humor, and the teacher who discouraged him from a career in acting.

Episode 269 - Nico Santos, Guardians of the Galaxy/Happiness fort Beginners

Steven Wright

Comedy royalty Steven Wright joins Mase &amp; Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his hilarious and deeply profound debut Novel HAROLD, the innerworkings of his brilliant mind, comedians that influenced his career, his first appearance on THE TONIGHT SHOW with Johnny Carson and his unprecedented second shot. Plus, winning an Oscar for the short comedy film THE APPOINTMENTS OF DENNIS JENNINGS, his thoughts on acting, love and the state of being a stand up today.

Comedy royalty Steven Wright joins Mase &amp; Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his hilarious and deeply profound debut Novel HAROLD, the innerworkings of his brilliant mind, comedians that influenced his career, his first appearance on THE TONIGHT SHOW with Johnny Carson and his unprecedented second shot. Plus, winning an Oscar for the short comedy film THE APPOINTMENTS OF DENNIS JENNINGS, his thoughts on acting, love and the state of being a stand up today.

Episode 268 - Comedy Legend Steven Wright

Actor/Writer Saul Rubinek joins Mase &amp; Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his illustrious career from his latest film BLACK BERRY – the story of the ill-fated smartphone — to working with Clint Eastwood in UNFORGIVEN, Oliver Stone in WALL STREET, Taylor Hackford in AGAINST ALL ODDS &amp; his starring role in the passion project SHTTL. They also discuss SO MANY MIRACLES, the book he penned about his parent’s remarkable survival of the Holocaust. Plus, the mentoring he received from Jeff Bridges and sage auditioning advice he got from Jack Nicholson.

Actor/Writer Saul Rubinek joins Mase &amp; Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his illustrious career from his latest film BLACK BERRY – the story of the ill-fated smartphone — to working with Clint Eastwood in UNFORGIVEN, Oliver Stone in WALL STREET, Taylor Hackford in AGAINST ALL ODDS &amp; his starring role in the passion project SHTTL. They also discuss SO MANY MIRACLES, the book he penned about his parent’s remarkable survival of the Holocaust. Plus, the mentoring he received from Jeff Bridges and sage auditioning advice he got from Jack Nicholson.

Episode 267 - Saul Rubinek, Black Berry

Cassidy Freeman

What’s it like to be part of a dysfunctional televangelist family? Cassidy Freeman joins Mase &amp; Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about how she landed the role of Amber on the hit MAX series RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES. Plus, working with Danny McBride and the rest of the hilarious cast, early acting ambitions, her Indie rock band THE D’Coys, and life on her family’s cattle ranch in Montana.

What’s it like to be part of a dysfunctional televangelist family? Cassidy Freeman joins Mase &amp; Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about how she landed the role of Amber on the hit MAX series RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES. Plus, working with Danny McBride and the rest of the hilarious cast, early acting ambitions, her Indie rock band THE D’Coys, and life on her family’s cattle ranch in Montana.

Episode 266 - Cassidy Freeman, The Righteous Gemstones

Andrew McCarthy

Actor/Writer/Director Andrew McCarthy joins Mase &amp; Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about 500 miles of bonding with his son in WALKING WITH SAM – a funny, poignant memoir of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage across Spain. Plus, the heyday of his BRAT PACK years, the upcoming documentary he directed with about the St. Elmo’s clan, hanging with Sammy Davis, Jr. and living at Jaqueline Bisset’s house after starring together in the coming-of-age movie, CLASS.

Actor/Writer/Director Andrew McCarthy joins Mase &amp; Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about 500 miles of bonding with his son in WALKING WITH SAM – a funny, poignant memoir of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage across Spain. Plus, the heyday of his BRAT PACK years, the upcoming documentary he directed with about the St. Elmo’s clan, hanging with Sammy Davis, Jr. and living at Jaqueline Bisset’s house after starring together in the coming-of-age movie, CLASS.

Episode 265 - Andrew McCarthy, Walking with Sam

Jacqueline Bisset

What was it like to work with famed director Francois Truffaut? That’s one of the subjects the iconic Jacqueline Bisset discusses with Mase &amp; Sue on THE CULTURE POP PODCAST. Plus, starring opposite Steve McQueen in BULLITT, working with Frank Sinatra in THE DETECTIVE, the ensemble cast of MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS and Andrew McCarthy in the classic coming-of-age movie, CLASS. She also talks about her fears of being an actor, and her lead role in her latest film, LOREN &amp; ROSE.

What was it like to work with famed director Francois Truffaut? That’s one of the subjects the iconic Jacqueline Bisset discusses with Mase &amp; Sue on THE CULTURE POP PODCAST. Plus, starring opposite Steve McQueen in BULLITT, working with Frank Sinatra in THE DETECTIVE, the ensemble cast of MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS and Andrew McCarthy in the classic coming-of-age movie, CLASS. She also talks about her fears of being an actor, and her lead role in her latest film, LOREN &amp; ROSE.

Episode 264 - Jacqueline Bisset, Loren & Rose

#CulturePop is a look at pop culture through the mind of Steve Mason, co-host of the #1-rated sports talk show in Los Angeles Joined by stand-up comic Sue Kolinsky, they hear from their friends, plus comics, actors, filmmakers and celebrities talking about movies, television, technology,, trends and completely random stuff.

Rondell Sheridan

How does a guy from Chicago become a diehard LA Clippers Fan? That’s one of the topics Mase &amp; Sue talk about on the CULTURE POP PODCAST with Actor/Comedian Rondell Sheridan. He shares the story of how he landed a spot on the TONIGHT SHOW with Johnny Carson and what it was like before, during and after his first late night appearance. Plus, his current comedy tour, IF YOU’RE OVER 40 AND YOU KNOW IT, CLAP YOUR HANDS!, his impressive art collection, and even more impressive decades long run as Raven Symone's dad, Victor Baxter, on Disney Channel’s THAT’S SO RAVEN and RAVEN’S HOME.

How does a guy from Chicago become a diehard LA Clippers Fan? That’s one of the topics Mase &amp; Sue talk about on the CULTURE POP PODCAST with Actor/Comedian Rondell Sheridan. He shares the story of how he landed a spot on the TONIGHT SHOW with Johnny Carson and what it was like before, during and after his first late night appearance. Plus, his current comedy tour, IF YOU’RE OVER 40 AND YOU KNOW IT, CLAP YOUR HANDS!, his impressive art collection, and even more impressive decades long run as Raven Symone's dad, Victor Baxter, on Disney Channel’s THAT’S SO RAVEN and RAVEN’S HOME.

Episode 263 - Rondell Sheridan, Raven’s Home

Pete Davidson’s pricy weed-induced purchase with Colin Jost is one of the topics Mase &amp; Sue talk about on the CULTURE POP PODCAST. Plus, Sue’s stoned-out day on the golf course with the late, great Kevin Meaney, a dog who got into the Guinness Book of World Records and tips on dealing with compulsive talkers.

Pete Davidson’s pricy weed-induced purchase with Colin Jost is one of the topics Mase &amp; Sue talk about on the CULTURE POP PODCAST. Plus, Sue’s stoned-out day on the golf course with the late, great Kevin Meaney, a dog who got into the Guinness Book of World Records and tips on dealing with compulsive talkers.

Episode 262 - Sue’s News

Michael Urie

Actor Michael Urie joins Mase &amp; Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his role on the AppleTV+ comedy SHRINKING. He talks about working with Harrison Ford and how the show got him back into therapy.  Plus, his Broadway debut in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS, life at Julliard, his surprise long stint on UGLY BETTY and the positive effect his gay character had on the LGBTQ+ community. 

Actor Michael Urie joins Mase &amp; Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his role on the AppleTV+ comedy SHRINKING. He talks about working with Harrison Ford and how the show got him back into therapy.  Plus, his Broadway debut in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS, life at Julliard, his surprise long stint on UGLY BETTY and the positive effect his gay character had on the LGBTQ+ community.

Episode 261 - Actor Michael Urie, Shrinking

David Rasche

Actor David Rasche joins Mase &amp; Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about playing Waystar Royco CFO Karl on the most buzzed-about show of the year, SUCCESSION. What was it like on the set of the show, the genius of Jesse Ferguson and why the show became a cultural phenomenon. Plus his days on shows like VEEP working with Julia Louie Dreyfuss and making the cult classic SLEDGE HAMMER!, which inspired movies like TOP SECRET and NAKED GUN.

Actor David Rasche joins Mase &amp; Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about playing Waystar Royco CFO Karl on the most buzzed-about show of the year, SUCCESSION. What was it like on the set of the show, the genius of Jesse Ferguson and why the show became a cultural phenomenon. Plus his days on shows like VEEP working with Julia Louie Dreyfuss and making the cult classic SLEDGE HAMMER!, which inspired movies like TOP SECRET and NAKED GUN.

Episode 260 - David Rasche, Succession

Anthony Ramos

The latest summer blockbuster TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEAST is in theatres, and star Anthony Ramos joins Mase &amp; Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about it. Anthony grew up loving TRANSFORMERS, and the movie is a dream come true for him. He shares secrets about how the effects in the movie have been created. He also talks about his Broadway debut in HAMILTON, working with Lin Manuel Miranda, his starring role in the film adaptation of Tony winner IN THE HEIGHTS and his own new single Villano.

The latest summer blockbuster TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEAST is in theatres, and star Anthony Ramos joins Mase &amp; Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about it. Anthony grew up loving TRANSFORMERS, and the movie is a dream come true for him. He shares secrets about how the effects in the movie have been created. He also talks about his Broadway debut in HAMILTON, working with Lin Manuel Miranda, his starring role in the film adaptation of Tony winner IN THE HEIGHTS and his own new single Villano.

Episode 259 - Anthony Ramos, Transformers: Rise of the Beast

Actor Luis Da Silva, Jr. joins Mase to talk about co-starring in FAST X. He talks about working with Vin Diesel, how some of the driving tricks are done and what it means to be part of the FAST &amp; FURIOUS franchise. Plus his days as the greatest freestyle basketball player in America and being the first-ever freestyle hoops athlete to sign a Nike endorsement deal.

Actor Luis Da Silva, Jr. joins Mase to talk about co-starring in FAST X. He talks about working with Vin Diesel, how some of the driving tricks are done and what it means to be part of the FAST &amp; FURIOUS franchise. Plus his days as the greatest freestyle basketball player in America and being the first-ever freestyle hoops athlete to sign a Nike endorsement deal.

Episode 258 - Luis Da Silva, Jr., Fast X

The legendary Tina Turner passed away last week. Mase &amp; Sue reflect on the life and career of the “Queen of Rock ’n Roll” on the CULTURE POP PODCAST plus their picks for the greatest female rock singers of all time. Also stories about their first loves, how Mason started using cannabis, Paris Hilton’s late dog and Sue’s questionable choices of men before marriage. 

The legendary Tina Turner passed away last week. Mase &amp; Sue reflect on the life and career of the “Queen of Rock ’n Roll” on the CULTURE POP PODCAST plus their picks for the greatest female rock singers of all time. Also stories about their first loves, how Mason started using cannabis, Paris Hilton’s late dog and Sue’s questionable choices of men before marriage.

Episode 257 - Sue’s News: Greatest Female Rockers of All-Time

David Gyasi

Actor David Gyasi joins Mase &amp; Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his hit series THE DIPLOMAT starring Keri Russell on Netflix. They talk about his years as a footballer in the UK, his chemistry with Keri Russell, learning what a diplomat actually does and working with great directors like the Wachowskis' on CLOUD ATLAS and Christopher Nolan on INTERSTELLAR.

Actor David Gyasi joins Mase &amp; Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his hit series THE DIPLOMAT starring Keri Russell on Netflix. They talk about his years as a footballer in the UK, his chemistry with Keri Russell, learning what a diplomat actually does and working with great directors like the Wachowskis' on CLOUD ATLAS and Christopher Nolan on INTERSTELLAR.

Episode 256 - David Gyasi, The Diplomat

Fred Melamed

Actor Fred Melamed joins Steve Mason on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his role on Bill Hader’s BARRY, and the style of the show, which is more like an independent film than it is like a TV comedy. They also talk about his time in the theatre where he experienced terrible stage fright, his voiceover work including for events like the Super Bowl &amp; the Olympics, his legendary bad guy role Sy Ableman in the Coen Brothers’ A SERIOUS MAN and working with Oscar winner Woody Allen in 7 of his films.

Actor Fred Melamed joins Steve Mason on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about his role on Bill Hader’s BARRY, and the style of the show, which is more like an independent film than it is like a TV comedy. They also talk about his time in the theatre where he experienced terrible stage fright, his voiceover work including for events like the Super Bowl &amp; the Olympics, his legendary bad guy role Sy Ableman in the Coen Brothers’ A SERIOUS MAN and working with Oscar winner Woody Allen in 7 of his films.

Episode 255 - Fred Melamed, Barry

Chukwudi Iwuji

The #1 movie in the world is GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, VOLUME 3, and actor Chukwudi Iwuji, who plays the villainous High Evolutionary, joins Mase &amp; Andy Kamenetzky on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Plus how he was cast by director James Gunn, whether it is more fun to be the bad guy than the good guy, his theatre training and how that supports his performance here, working with 2-time Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins in KING LEAR and whether we have seen the last of the High Evolutionary in the MCU.

The #1 movie in the world is GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, VOLUME 3, and actor Chukwudi Iwuji, who plays the villainous High Evolutionary, joins Mase &amp; Andy Kamenetzky on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Plus how he was cast by director James Gunn, whether it is more fun to be the bad guy than the good guy, his theatre training and how that supports his performance here, working with 2-time Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins in KING LEAR and whether we have seen the last of the High Evolutionary in the MCU.

Episode 254 - Chukwudi Iwuji, Guardians of the Galaxy, Volume 3

The Larry King interview is a CLASSIC 👍

Classic

Wish the Mason and Ireland show was like this all the time, keep up the amazing work.

Mason and Ireland 2.0

Culture Pop Podcast

Rhea Seehorn

Kim Wexler

In April of 2020, Mase &amp; Sue had the chance to talk with Rhea Seehorn about her portrayal of Kim Wexler on BETTER CALL SAUL. She talks about her character arc &amp; how this show has changed her life. It is a great conversation. 

In April of 2020, Mase &amp; Sue had the chance to talk with Rhea Seehorn about her portrayal of Kim Wexler on BETTER CALL SAUL. She talks about her character arc &amp; how this show has changed her life. It is a great conversation.

ICYMI -- Rhea Seehorn, ”Better Call Saul”

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