Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang “Gay Guys With Voices” (w/ Jake Shane)
Oct 29, 2025
Jake Shane, host of Therapuss and an actor, joins the conversation, diving into a blend of pop culture and personal anecdotes. He shares how Lady Gaga's Fame Monster HBO special shaped his worldview. The trio discusses the evolution of pop stars like Gaga, Mariah, and Taylor, highlighting the fandom energy around Jade and Olivia Rodrigo. They touch on everything from dining etiquette and concert behavior to Kim Kardashian's rise in cultural relevance. Plus, there's a hilarious moment discussing fart frustration. It's a vibrant mix of laughs and insights!
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Gaga As A Formative Moment
- Jake Shane traced his cultural awakening to the Lady Gaga Fame Monster HBO special he watched as a kid and desperately wanted to see the tour.
- He remembers the special making him understand Gaga as art and fueling his lifelong fandom.
Comebacks Happen When Stars Feel Abandoned
- Jake Shane noted many pop stars' strongest comeback albums arrive when they think culture has moved on.
- Artists often reconnect to themselves and produce work that drags culture back to them.
Use Dance Albums To Heal Collective Trauma
- Jake Shane and Bowen Yang said Chromatica and Future Nostalgia helped people dance through the pandemic and were uniquely necessary.
- Use upbeat, communal music to reconnect audiences after shared trauma.