Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang The Top 200 Moments in Culture History
Jul 1, 2020
Matt and Bowen celebrate their 200th episode by counting down the Top 200 Moments in Culture History. They discuss ocean exploration, Alaska's Snatch Game, and Birdo's gender evolution. The hosts explore the legacy of Michael Jackson, Dakota Fanning's career, and iconic cultural moments. They debate the ending of a movie and discuss Regina King, Alison Williams, and Whitney Houston's unforgettable performance. Additionally, they delve into the cultural impact of Beanie Babies and Furby toys.
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Hosts Reunite In-Person
- Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang reunited in the same room to record, noting the awkwardness and new-normal adjustments of in-person podcasting.
- Bowen traveled to Los Angeles and they described seat distance, headphone removal, and re-learning studio logistics after remote recording.
Use Lists For Cultural Impact
- Use lists to structure cultural arguments and make content memorable, per their "rule of culture" ethos.
- Prepare and curate content for milestone episodes to create sharable, authoritative moments.
Podcast As Cultural Authority
- They declare their podcast canon status and position themselves as arbiters of culture and taste.
- The hosts frame their Top 200 list as definitive from their unique perspective and comedic authority.