Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang "Elevated Messy" (w/ Rachel Sennott)
Dec 3, 2025
Rachel Sennott, an actor and comedian known for her role in 'I Love LA,' dives into a range of engaging topics. She candidly shares her journey with poppers and the challenges of recovery. The conversation flows into how her real-life friends inspired the show's characters. Rachel reflects on her experiences pitching in Hollywood and the emotional resonance of announcing Oscar nominations with the hosts. From ASMR debates to critiquing bad driving in LA, this lively chat is packed with humor and heartfelt moments.
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Breakup, Poppers, And A Bell House Cry
- Rachel describes a breakup weekend where she became dependent on poppers and cried before performing at a live show.
- Friends supported her but also urged her to perform, mix poppers with stage tears, and then get home safely.
Birthday Introduction Turned Daily Habit
- Rachel recounts being introduced to poppers at her birthday and quickly using them daily while living with her dad in Hell's Kitchen.
- She says they became a pacifier that unlocked intense laughing and crying and then a period of dependence.
Characters As Life-Stage Mirrors
- Rachel crafted two characters, Tallulah and Maya, to represent different eras of her life and find balance between chaos and control.
- She aimed for a more 'evolved' depiction where the characters together achieve nuance and fun without full meltdown.