Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
"Correctamundo, Tro" (w/ Troye Sivan)
International pop king, Mickey Mouse of poppers, and eternal Best Gay Guy - Famous Troye “Tro” Sivan joins Matt + Bow on Las Cultch! The figure of great and unknown LC lore is here to discuss “the perfect crime” aka faking an orgasm as a top, the origins of “Troye, baby…”, and the idea of taking fat from your ass to cure volume loss under your eye. Also, where our husbands might live, how everyone’s life is a movie when they’re around Baz Luhrmann, and Disney characters reproducing. All this, the tea on how Troye’s new album She’s The Best is the most potent distillation of all his musical inspirations yet, Nicole Kidman in Moulin Rouge! as both formative culture and eventual muse, Little Shop of Horrors as a Faustian bargain with fame, and an I Don’t Think So, Honey on singing from one of our most forefront recording artists. The album is out October 9th and you can watch and stream “She’s The Best” now! That Tro, That Tro, wowwww. He’s the best. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Visual Identity" (w/ Matt + Bowen)
Finally, Las Culturistas has a SET... and it has SET... them free. It's a brand new Las Cultch as Matt + Bowen neurally link and ride to the beach, to the stars and to heaven in this long-awaited culture catchup! Bowen discusses taking on the role of Mary Todd Lincoln (!!!) in OH, MARY (or shall we say BO, MARY!?) on Broadway (9/15 - 12/6!!!) and being ridden like a Banshee by a Navi acting coach. The boys discuss the albums of the moment: Confessions II, petal and, of course, C, XOXO, and confront themselves about why they haven't seen The Odyssey. Also, how Zara Larsson could be Jimmy Buffett if she wants, what it feels like to recover from a panic attack just in time for the Hilary Duff concert, and meeting Rosie O'Donnell in the wild... on Broadway! All this, Abdul El Sayed's "Positions" energy, the regional pronunciation of the word "Michigander", and "face acting" in film. All this, a shout out to Disney Cast Member Angel from the Kilimanjaro Safari in Animal Kingdom (we will literally never forget you), a highly awaited discourse on Peacock's SMASH HIT The Five Star Weekend (!!!), and due respect paid to The QVC Woman aka Toni Brattin, who we will hold on to forever. Real Miami girls get it poppin ❤️ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Vibey Good Actor" (w/ Ramy Youssef)
Ramy Youssef joins Las Culturistas to try Celsius for the first time, and also re-connect with his old pals Matt + Bowen, the HOSTS of the Las Culturistas podcast. The full-blown vibe discusses inspiring his dad to take an acting class and walks us through his feelings about going to get a coffee with Dianne Weist (which happened right after this episode was recorded). Also, felony torrenting on Napster and the likelihood that Ramy will still be going to prison for illegally downloading Eminem in 1999. All this, the sad way that Hunchback ends, the potential value of a used Bowen Yang hoodie, Chinamaxxing, dogs in restaurants, spinach at the store, and shit-talk on the streets. Listen to this episode to find out how well Ramy knows Zohran AND the exciting reveal of “how all gay people are”! Ramy’s new special, In Love, is streaming on HBO now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Everything Feet" (w/ Gracie Abrams)
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“Mixtape” (w/ Slayyyter)
We wanna [talk to] Slayyyter, Richard we should link later! Or now! The Worst Girl in America gives us a Best Episode in the World. Topics include Tumblr, Beyoncé, St. Louis, iPod culture, and of course the iconic mixtape. IDTSH’s on spelling, non-magnetic fridges, air fryers. CRANK IT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Vaginismus or: The Woman Is Fine" (w/ Catherine Cohen)
It's Mr. Bo and Mr. Ro with Ms. Co on a "really good day, astrologically"! And that's that me nirvana! Fresh from being medically fingered on the upper west side, Catherine Cohen is BACK on the podcast to talk about her new Off-Bro show at the Lucille Lortel theater (so... Ms. Lo, we guess!) It's called Broad Strokes and you can go see it now until September 5th! The three old pals reminisce and conspire for a Seek Culture reunion, discuss pelvic floor dysfunction, and look back fondly on their most memorable fingerbangs. Also, "Espresso" in its terrible twos, how Dr. Love filled the hole in Catherine's heart (literally), and the "euthanasia coaster". All this, an attack on routine, an attack on thumbs, and an attack on British accents (that we are the perpetrators of). Catherine is sweet as honey, delightful as pie, and God's gift. Go see Broad Strokes at the Lucille Lortel in NYC! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"The Gospel of the Goose" (w/ Kesha)
Join Matt, Bowen and self proclaimed "walking psychedelic trip" KESHA on this episode of Las Culturistas, which begs the question: should Kesha open up a supermarket that sells "pop rocks flavored blue Kesha ramen"? The three silly gooses discuss that, as well as hoarding, doing mushrooms in the desert, and building community amongst millions of Animals out there. Also, working with Rick Rubin and Ryan Lewis to discover new depths to Kesha's voice and artistry, how hearing "Drop It Like It's Hot" opened up a world of musical possibility for Kesha, the sexual awakening that was Will Smith in the late 90's, and collecting teeth. All this, raging on the Kesha Cruise with Bob the Drag Queen and Big Freedia, spirituality, and the idea that Kesha is on her last human life. You are the crazy people, and you are also the fortunate people that Kesha blessed LC with her time! Listen to "Origami" now and see Kesha on The Freedom Tour! Kesha makes our heart beat like an 808 drum. And so do you 3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"AT ONCE!" (w/ D'Arcy Carden)
Welcome to the VIBES episode of Las Cultch with the star of The Five Star Weekend on Peacock, streaming July 9th! Yinz guys are gonna love this... it's D'Arcy Carden! And yonz? Music and singing is BACK on Las Cultch. The three fools discuss the many different kinds of Robert Lowes out there, dissociating at the Upfronts, and Oh, Maya! which is Oh, Mary! but with Maya Rudolph. But that's not all! "Name That Tune" is played. "Girl Game" is attempted. "Penis/Weiner" is explained. Love languages are explored. The Meisner technique is employed. Monologues are performed. And horses eat hay. Also, how it made D'Arcy feel to see Matt + Bowen become sexual together, the best physical parts of D'Arcy's husband Jason, and KINKS! All this, Jennifer Garner's chicken lunch, Chloe Sevigny's little wink, Regina Hall's dry humor, and just a whole lotta nonsense. And you will be listening... AT ONCE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"ALLEGEDLY" (w/ Joel Kim Booster)
You have officially perverted by choosing this episode with Joel Kim Booster on what is apparently his 18th time on this podcast. And thank god for the disease! Everything in this episode is under the ALLEGEDLY banner, and you need to remember that. Joel comes into the room in the weird LA building Las Cultch is recorded in with his snatch pins on to talk about the audacity it takes to send a flaccid dick pic, shade vs. insult, and anthropomorphizing cum, Also, Liz McGraw, Lindsay Hubbard and Stacey Rusch, oh my! All this, Joel's genderqueer bowl cut era, deep connection to Jennifer Hudson and participation in the phenomenon that is KPop Demon Hunters. Go see Joel and go follow Joel! @ihatejoelkim See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Queer Bar + Grill" (w/ Miss Peppermint)
Miss Peppermint is here! Shall she be mother?! The legend and NYC Pride Grand Marshall (alongside Bowen!) spills tea literally and figuratively on this week's Las Cultch. She's come toting her Transcendence tea, so you know it's really on sight. Pep discusses how she's become more and more of a political messenger throughout her life, community in karaoke AND karaoke in the community, and how the art of the flirtation may be at risk in the culture! All this, topping yourself, Desperate Housewives viewings at gay bars pre-Drag Race, and thriving as a drag queen with hot wings. Peppermint, we love ya! Watch Survival of the Thickest on Netflix! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"To Be Memed" (w/ Mindy Kaling)
Mindy Kaling elevates all our lives and sits down with Matt + Bowen— on Culture Awards release day, no less!— to discuss the place of awards shows in culture as collisions of couture and competition. Also, being that person who knew the writing staffs of your favorite series, “webisodes” culture, and portraying both Kelly Kapoor and Ben Affleck onscreen. All this, burrata, spacebar smudging, and door knocking as an expression of one’s kooky self. Not Suitable For Work is Mindy’s latest and it’s streaming now on Hulu! So to Hulu with you! And also Bravo and Peacock to watch those Culture Awards… and get a taste of the glamorous life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Gay Ang Lee" (w/ Adam Shankman)
If you haven't heard, there's a Glamazonian Express headed directly into a massive Stormaganza. For more information, you must see Stop! That! Train! in theaters June 12th! That film's director, the incredible Adam Shankman, joins Matt + Bowen today to discuss the new movie, and his indelible contributions to cinema: movies like Hairspray, A Walk To Remember, The Wedding Planner and so much more. Also, Adam discusses The Sound of Music as his formative culture, and explains (for the very first time) its link to a traumatic time in his young life when he was put into conversion therapy. All this, Bowen's parasocial attachment to Adam going way back to the A Walk To Remember DVD commentary, comedy's very necessary cinematic resurgence, the blossoming of Jon M. Chu, the reckoning facing Steve Spielberg on STD Day, and finally an answer to the question, "can you talk to someone with wet hair?" Stop! That! Train! and Listen! To! Las Cultch! Adam is the greatest 3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Boobs and Alphapussy" (w/ Gina Gershon)
The legendary Gina Gershon joins Matt and Bowen to discuss concerts, chance encounters with Sarah Vaughan and whether it's better have a Solly Bowles who can actually SING. After sharing about her beautiful friendship with Laurie Anderson and Lou Reed, the boys embark on very educational demos on being an Alphapussy (title of memoir AND ep...) with varying degrees of success. Plus some fiery IDTSHs on film ratings, tacky billionaire boobs and Waymos. Read the book and watch "Bound" on Criterion you brown-rice-and-vegetable freaks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Unleashed" (w/ Dr. Orna Guralnik feat. Nico)
The woman who Charli XCX once proclaimed on Las Culturistas was the "sexiest woman alive" is here! Dr. Orna Guralnik, the iconic star of Couples Therapy on Paramount + with Showtime, makes her Las Cultch debut alongside her stunning Alaskan Klee Kai, Nico! The reigning winner of the Style Icon Award at the Las Culturistas Culture Awards joins Matt + Bow to discuss how every couple is like a miniature political system, navigating putting therapy on TV and avoiding the "narcissistic therapist" trope we often see on television. Also, David Lynch's Twin Peaks, the emotional work of Pina Bausch, and what Dr. Orna has seen change in same sex relationships over time. All this, insight into conversion therapy, open relationships, passive aggression and all kinds of noise (white, brown, pink, electronic ambient, etc.) Iv you're not streaming Couples Therapy, you're missing some of the most captivating and fascinating television available. Don't miss it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"More Like Read BY Jenna" (w/ Jenna Bush Hager)
This is TODAY, with Matt + Bowen... and their friend Jenna Bush Hager! The host of Today with Jenna & Sheinelle and STAR of The Devil Wears Prada 2 (yeah, we said it!) joins Las Cultch for the very first time to discuss getting dragged by her 13 year old, 30 Rock as an office environment and the best time to take in a Lobster Roll. Also, The Babysitters Club actually inspiring a young Jenna to start her own babysitting organization, Paula Abdul's "Straight Up", and "botox minimalism". All this, being parodied on SNL by Amy Poehler, choosing a front-facing life after many years of forced front-facing life, and a discussion of which presidents may have been gay. Save the libraries, y'all! They need our help! And if you're in a bookstore, look for that Read With Jenna sticker! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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