Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
"Coach Kelly" (w/ Kelly Clarkson)
Kelly Clarkson returns to Las Culturistas in a brand new era of her life. The winningest coach on The Voice (which is back now on NBC and streaming on Peacock), joins Matt + Bowen to discuss the things you find out in the back of a southern school bus, Powerful Ass Moments, gearing up to open for Garth Brooks at Stagecoach, the NFL season that is upon us, and the stylistic freedom of New York City. Also, Kelly learns about 1.5 speed for the very first time, Cosmic Rewind is discussed as a religious experience, and the fly Chinese grandmas of Shanghai get their time to shine. All this, Kelly's "Golden" Kellyoke, the special moment Kelly shared with Dolly Parton before she performed "I Will Always Love You", the many lives of the song "Piece by Piece", the difference between gum and corn, and lower back drama. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"PEOPLE PUZZLER" (w/ Michelle Collins)
Too many hosts on this one! Michelle Collins, Las Cultch legend, joins the boys to spill the sauce and cackle for over an hour. In a sweepstakes event, the comedian and host of The Michelle Collins Show discusses Porky Pig’s beautiful curvaceous body, best memories inside a Duane Reade, and accidentally kicking a child at the outlets in Europe. Also, thoughts on Leah Remini joining RHOBH, Carole Radziwill’s return to RHONY, and how Lieutenant Dan from Forrest Gump was hot because he was actually played by Gary Sinise. All this, the crazy vibe of the You Can See Everything trailer and the unfortunate American story that is Elizabeth Holmes, Baylen Out Loud, Michelle’s audition for American Idol season 3 at the Javitz Center, and a confrontation of The View. See Michelle’s shows, she is the literal best of the best, no one else is funny. Cut that part out. No, leave it in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"The Show Must Go OFF" (w/ Laura Benanti)
The unreal Laura Benanti joins Matt + Bowen for a lil' Las Cultch that is performed in exactly the CORRECT key! That means the first ever Maria Von Trapp is in the studio! As well as the first Gypsy Rose Lee, the first Melania Trump, the first Eliza Doolittle and the SECOND Claudia from Nine! The three all come together, forming a trine, to ask... what is the POINT of vacation? What does it mean to be Italian, not by blood, but by love? What is the backstage etiquette when your friend is in a show that is awful? When is it just too many mugs in the cupboard? Also, the story of Tita Papa, the Italian Santa Claus who sleeps with your wife, how Laura broke her neck committing onstage, and what it was like to experience Sleep No More alongside a terrified Patti LuPone. All this, the impact of the Into The Woods PBS pro-shot, liking musicals but loving Sondheim, hosting the Jimmy Awards, No Hard Feelings, "comedic embarrassment" and realizing that your vagina may but be The Portal To Greatness. You gotta head over to www.nobodycaresisacomedy.com and get tickets to see NOBODY CARES, Laura's new stand up show. She's brilliant in every way. Just like you3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Yumming My Yuck" (w/ Carly Rae Jepsen)
I'll make time for you? How about YOU make time for this hotly anticipated episode of Las Cultch? The former maker of Vancouver's top-rated cheesecake Carly Rae Jepsen joins the boys and winningly plays along with our stupid little games that Bowen can barely commit to. It's a fragrant vortex of a time, with CRJ spilling on "Day and Night" (out September 18th), having her mind blown by the Spice Girls, and the "10 Things I Hate About You" musical. The "suggested donation" is that you listen to this extravaganza/hullabaloo and ENJOY. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Class FTM License" (w/ Spike Einbinder + Honey Pluton)
Spike Einbinder and Honey Pluton bend the culture medium with their astrological sun, moon, and rising culture breakdown with Matt + Bo on Las Cultch! But first, the episode must mourn, but mourning is celebrating bodymaxxx full body chills for the legendary icon Dolly Parton and the ever important Tim Curry. Spike and Honey shed light on living in NY but BEING an Angeleno, how angel numbers follow you, cheese pulls on Instagram are actually more explicit than nudity on the platform and how watching Dancing with the Stars is like watching Ben-Hur and can be characterized as “tantric Television.” Also the impact of the Instagram presence of Vin Diesel, cultural excavation of Jackass as many things, including an enduring and beautiful display of the masculine fascination with the butthole and what it can handle, Spongebob Squarepants as a queer Simpsons, the repression of Squidward and how every frame of the series is a meme, and the equal talent and desperation of Kathy Griffin and seeking validation from the institutions you wish to destroy. IDTSH's on: pizza places that don't deliver slices, coffee shops don't have seats anymore, not believing in God, and pitying Spike's blind dog named Spider-man See these two on tour! And remember: Dolly would want us to pray! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"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.
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