

Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
Big Money Players Network and iHeartPodcasts
Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.
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Jun 5, 2018 • 1h 15min
"Mythos & Lore" (w/ Larry Owens ft. Henry Koperski)
Lore, Mythos, and Grandeur — words that come to mind when one thinks of Larry Owens, his talent, and his powerhouse performance on this episode of Las Culturistas. In the words of Matt Rogers, “This episode is wild, crazy, full of thoughtfulness and wild abandon, intellectual, but physical…verbally physical! Getting a little real, getting a little funny, getting a little musical, getting a little rowdy — if that doesn’t make you say yes, then I don’t know what will.” Larry discusses the culture that beckoned to him — Black Culture, Church Culture, and TV Culture — and how the inheritance of this culture blessed and shaped him. He performs two songs: “The Ballad Of Oprah”, an incredible Larry Owens original, and a William Finn/Stephen Sondheim medley, arranged and accompanied by the incomparable Henry Koperski. And as an added bonus, Matt & Bowen & Larry & Henry participate in an iconic game of DIVA TAG — a queer sport where they all sing a song and tag off on the verses! It’s serious firepower! So much so, that the street light outside LITERALLY TURNS ON during the performance!---LAS CULTURISTAS HAS A PATREON! For $5/month, you get exclusive access to WEEKLY Patreon-ONLY Las Culturistas content!!https://www.patreon.com/lasculturistasSUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS TODAY!CONNECT W/ LAS CULTURISTAS ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER for the best in "I Don't Think So, Honey" action, updates on live shows, conversations with the Las Culturistas community, and behind-the scenes photos/videos:twitter.com/lasculturistasLAS CULTURISTAS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASTforeverdogpodcasts.com/las-culturistas Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 30, 2018 • 1h 36min
"Debates with This Bish" (w/ Dylan Marron)
TED Talk's own "old white lady running errands," Dylan Marron, finally RETURNS to the podcast! Dylan, modern voice of reason, shares social-media wisdom with Matt and Bowen and talks about how not being an expert in everything...is OK! Dylan also talks about the making of his incredible hit podcast "Conversations with People Who Hate Me." Other topics include the RBG documentary, Mr. Rogers, nicknames, and "Conversations with A Dumbass Who Stupid" - which is an LC original and NOT something Dylan said about anyone online. With a "Voice Mem-Oh, You Bitch" from the incomparable Jo Firestone. ---LAS CULTURISTAS HAS A PATREON! For $5/month, you get exclusive access to WEEKLY Patreon-ONLY Las Culturistas content!!https://www.patreon.com/lasculturistasSUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS TODAY!CONNECT W/ LAS CULTURISTAS ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER for the best in "I Don't Think So, Honey" action, updates on live shows, conversations with the Las Culturistas community, and behind-the scenes photos/videos:www.facebook.com/lasculturistastwitter.com/lasculturistasLAS CULTURISTAS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASTforeverdogpodcasts.com/las-culturistas Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 23, 2018 • 1h 43min
“Summer of Kunt” (w/ Sudi Green)
This episode marks a SEA CHANGE in the LCU - and you’re just going to have to listen to the end to find out why! (It involves a “diva moment” from one of our esteemed hosts…)But first, fan favorite Sudi Green is back - and just in time to make some Summer resolutions. It will be a Summer about loving oneself, about opening up creatively, and about finding a man with no roommates to worship your body. And of course Matt and Bo dive into pop culture, tackling Kelly Clarkson, Nicki Minaj, Demi Lovato (and her consistent vibrato), and much much more. “Voice MemOH, You Bitch” from Christi Chiello. ---LAS CULTURISTAS HAS A PATREON! For $5/month, you get exclusive access to WEEKLY Patreon-ONLY Las Culturistas content!!https://www.patreon.com/lasculturistasSUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS TODAY!CONNECT W/ LAS CULTURISTAS ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER for the best in "I Don't Think So, Honey" action, updates on live shows, conversations with the Las Culturistas community, and behind-the scenes photos/videos:www.facebook.com/lasculturistastwitter.com/lasculturistasLAS CULTURISTAS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASTforeverdogpodcasts.com/las-culturistas Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 16, 2018 • 1h 40min
"Unknowns Revealed!" (w/ Franchesca Ramsey)
It’s finally here!! After a “lost episode” debacle, Franchesca Ramsey makes her Las Culturistas debut!! Franchesca’s new book “Well, That Escalated Quickly” is coming out soon and Matt and Bowen get INTO it (yes, passages are read aloud! A sneak peek of sorts!) In fact, Las Culturitas call the book both “Excellent” and “an edifying read” and give it a Newbery Award. ALSO In this episode we learn about Bowen’s craft services demand, Taylor Swift gets read, and there is a life affirming “Voice MemOh, You Bitch” from Dylan Marron. “Look at your work as a contract you have with yourself” - Francesca Ramsey ---LAS CULTURISTAS HAS A PATREON! For $5/month, you get exclusive access to WEEKLY Patreon-ONLY Las Culturistas content!!https://www.patreon.com/lasculturistasSUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS TODAY!CONNECT W/ LAS CULTURISTAS ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER for the best in "I Don't Think So, Honey" action, updates on live shows, conversations with the Las Culturistas community, and behind-the scenes photos/videos:www.facebook.com/lasculturistastwitter.com/lasculturistasLAS CULTURISTAS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASTforeverdogpodcasts.com/las-culturistas Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 9, 2018 • 1h 20min
"Blonde Ambition" (w/ Dave Mizzoni)
It’s FAMILY in the studio today!Fresh off getting his vocal polyps seared off and not speaking for 35 days, the incomparable Dave Mizzoni has returned to Las Culturistas to reveal his newly transformed voice. Spoiler alert: it's richer & smoother than you could ever imagine. And thank god, because the cultural discussions on today's docket deserve a voice like that. What's on the docket you ask? How 'bout Drag Race eliminations, Dua Lipa, Universal/Disney park developments, Handmaid’s Tale, sneak peaks at upcoming LIVE SHOWS with Matt, Bowen, and Dave...and that's just the tip of the iceberg. Plus, Sudi Green (or “friend that’s in the industry") phones in with some career advice on this week’s "Voice Mem-OH-you-bitch."---LAS CULTURISTAS HAS A PATREON! For $5/month, you get exclusive access to WEEKLY Patreon-ONLY Las Culturistas content!!https://www.patreon.com/lasculturistasSUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS TODAY!CONNECT W/ LAS CULTURISTAS ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER for the best in "I Don't Think So, Honey" action, updates on live shows, conversations with the Las Culturistas community, and behind-the scenes photos/videos:www.facebook.com/lasculturistastwitter.com/lasculturistasLAS CULTURISTAS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASTforeverdogpodcasts.com/las-culturistas Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 2, 2018 • 1h 36min
"Pis Sussy Cis Pussy" (w/ Patti Harrison)
Have you heard the news? Patti has moved to sunny Los Angeles, California...and is freakin LOVIN it! But she returns to NY to share stories with Matt and Bowen - including stories about how Vocal Positivity is very important and so are “Beautiful TERFs”. Patti also details the story of her time on tour in Scandinavia while Ellen screamed slurs at her while impaling concert-goes with her engorged privates. Also, Guy Branum calls in for this week's "Voice Mem-OH-you-bitch."---LAS CULTURISTAS HAS A PATREON! For $5/month, you get exclusive access to WEEKLY Patreon-ONLY Las Culturistas content!!https://www.patreon.com/lasculturistasSUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS TODAY!CONNECT W/ LAS CULTURISTAS ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER for the best in "I Don't Think So, Honey" action, updates on live shows, conversations with the Las Culturistas community, and behind-the scenes photos/videos:www.facebook.com/lasculturistastwitter.com/lasculturistasLAS CULTURISTAS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASTforeverdogpodcasts.com/las-culturistas Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 25, 2018 • 1h 31min
"Fold Em & Roll Em" (w/ Sydnee Washington & Marie Faustin)
Birds of a feather fly together. And these two birds of a feather have invited two other birds of a feather to come over and build a NEST of culture…together. Sydney Washington & Marie Faustin (The Unofficial Expert Podcast) join Matt and Bo in an episode that had potential titles including ”Chelsea-Boot Dick,”Paper Trail On This Pussy,”Grenada and Toledo,” “Cocaine Blinks,” and “You Can’t Eat The View.”How good is this ep?? Bowen Yang famously tweeted out that this is “the best ep so far…t’s true.” Bowen wrote this even though he knows that it includes the chilling legacy of his family’s home movie theater. AND Aaron Jackson & Josh Sharp make their "Voice Mem-OH-you-bitch" debut!---LAS CULTURISTAS HAS A PATREON! For $5/month, you get exclusive access to WEEKLY Patreon-ONLY Las Culturistas content!!https://www.patreon.com/lasculturistasSUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS TODAY!CONNECT W/ LAS CULTURISTAS ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER for the best in "I Don't Think So, Honey" action, updates on live shows, conversations with the Las Culturistas community, and behind-the scenes photos/videos:www.facebook.com/lasculturistastwitter.com/lasculturistasLAS CULTURISTAS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASTforeverdogpodcasts.com/las-culturistas Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 18, 2018 • 1h 38min
"He Gay" (w/ Michael Urie)
Please note that today's special guest PASSED on Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2!The talented & delightful Michael Urie is here and thank GOD for that. Did you know that he was a guest judge for Snatch Game on Drag Race Season 7? And that he's hosting the Drama Desk Awards AGAIN? And that he directed Bright Colors And Bold Patterns? And that he passed on Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (deserves repeating!). Prepare yourself for a cultural feast, which includes the shortlist for Michael's mom on Ugly Betty (sneak peak: it includes Jane Curtin) and Lin Manuel Miranda's shingles. Plus, Matt & Bow pitch Michael their Drama Desk Award opening and Patti Harrison wants her dead mom to give her $17 on this week's Voice Mem-OH-you-bitch.---LAS CULTURISTAS HAS A PATREON! For $5/month, you get exclusive access to WEEKLY Patreon-ONLY Las Culturistas content!!https://www.patreon.com/lasculturistasSUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS TODAY!CONNECT W/ LAS CULTURISTAS ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER for the best in "I Don't Think So, Honey" action, updates on live shows, conversations with the Las Culturistas community, and behind-the scenes photos/videos:www.facebook.com/lasculturistastwitter.com/lasculturistasLAS CULTURISTAS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASTforeverdogpodcasts.com/las-culturistas Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 11, 2018 • 1h 7min
"The Plot of The Bible" (w/ Marcia Belsky)
Have you ever wanted to learn the plot of The Bible? Have you ever wondered who the main characters were? Or how it begins? Or how it ends? Well today's your lucky day because Matt & Bowen know the plot of The Bible and will (finally!!) tell you, alongside special guest, comedian and "noted guys gal" MARCIA BELSKY!But they don't JUST discuss the plot of The Bible...oh no, that's just one little part...they also get into Marcia's touring comedy musical, "Handmaid's Tale: The Musical," the harsh truth that she sees Hamilton OFTEN, Cruel Intentions the musical, buying VHS bootlegs of broadway shows from chatrooms when the internet was still a baby, Jesus Christ Superstar, Love Simon, The Progressive Country Music Movement, and the explosive power of "You Can't Stop The Beat" from Hairspray. Plus, the second installment of LC's new segment, Voice MemOH You Bitch!" featuring Pat Regan.---LAS CULTURISTAS HAS A PATREON! For $5/month, you get exclusive access to WEEKLY Patreon-ONLY Las Culturistas content!!https://www.patreon.com/lasculturistasSUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS TODAY!CONNECT W/ LAS CULTURISTAS ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER for the best in "I Don't Think So, Honey" action, updates on live shows, conversations with the Las Culturistas community, and behind-the scenes photos/videos:www.facebook.com/lasculturistastwitter.com/lasculturistasLAS CULTURISTAS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASTforeverdogpodcasts.com/las-culturistas Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 6, 2018 • 37min
"Bonus! Drag Race! Patreon!"
Lucky you!!In order to spread the good news, Matt & Bowen are sharing their latest Patreon Episode with ALL of Culturistas Nation! Currently, they are in the midst of recapping Season 10 of Drag Race -- and you can follow along if you subscribe to the Las Culturistas Patreon page. Today, they break down Episode 3!For only $5 a month (that's LESS than HULU!!), you get MORE Las Culturistas content weekly (that's EVERY week!!). SUBSCRIBE NOW!!https://www.patreon.com/lasculturistas Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


