Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

Stuff yourself alongside your hosts Matt & Bowen for a culture catch-up! The two friends hold space for discussion on the hot wings on Hot Ones, awards season, the Coachella lineup, recent outings to Broadway, and Shrek culture. All this, category fraud at the Oscars, Bravo thoughts, Domingo at the Short n Sweet tour, and why the Wicked press tour is exactly what it needed to be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ana Gasteyer, an actress and comedian known for her time on Saturday Night Live, joins the hosts for a lively discussion. They delve into the cultural significance of clowns, exploring how they evoke both fear and joy. Gasteyer shares nostalgic stories from her SNL days, touching upon the evolution of women in comedy. The conversation also highlights the emotional connections in music and comedy, the absurdities of modern social media, and reflections on community and representation, all intertwined with humorous anecdotes.

Cynthia Erivo, an Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winning actress and singer, shines as she chats with Matt and Bowen. The conversation dives into her experience auditioning for Wicked and the emotional journey of embodying iconic figures like Harriet Tubman. Cynthia shares insights on the joy of performing at The Kennedy Center and her artistic partnership with Ariana Grande. The trio humorously discusses the importance of song lyrics, the oppression of onion and garlic, and the serious lack of British snacks in America. Get ready to relax with this delightful mix of talent and laughter!

Ariana Grande, a pop icon and actress, shares her excitement about playing Glinda in the upcoming film adaptation of Wicked. She reflects on how musical theater has profoundly influenced her career. Grande also discusses her evolving artistry and the future of her musical journey. With humorous anecdotes, she reveals her horror movie fandom and her heartfelt plea for historical preservation at Disney. The conversation captures her emotional connection to performance and the thrill of collaboration in theater.

Join the dynamic duo as they dive into wild cultural discussions, from legendary lies to recent concert experiences. They share their admiration for Eva Longoria and reflect on a remarkable cancer survival story in television. With playful banter, they tackle the absurdity of deception in a documentary and celebrate the emotional complexities of storytelling. As they discuss the excitement of Halloween and the importance of voting, they invite listeners to ponder life's deeper questions while enjoying sharp humor and relatable anecdotes.

Rachel Bloom, the talented actress and creator of *Crazy Ex-Girlfriend*, joins Matt and Bowen for a nostalgic reunion. They dive into Rachel's daughter making waves in Drag Race and debate the modern usage of 'gaslight.' The trio has a candid chat about the surreal nature of children’s TV, where all shows are seen as hallucinations! They also tackle the pressures of award show anxiety, reflect on grief influenced by the pandemic, and celebrate the iconic Whitney and Barbra, weighing in on their impact in entertainment.

It's a moment. Mariah Carey? She's on Las Cultch, darling. Matt & Bowen adorn themselves with festive garb to welcome Queen of Christmas, adverb legend and all around music GOAT to the pod. M & B ask MC when to expect the follow up to Caution (and get an answer!), Mariah's "sensory" songwriting process and BTS of the creation of classic songs like "Hero". The three go on to discuss the iconic "Heartbreaker" music video villain BIANCA and her origins, how the Grammys trifle with Mariah and it's unacceptable, the formative Butterfly album's impact, how The Emancipation of Mimi put Mariah back on top, performing on SNL way back in 1990, memories from Mariah's iconic Tokyo Dome show, setting the convention of hip hop features on pop tracks, and the emotional rollercoaster that was writing and recording her terrific memoir The Meaning of Mariah Carey. Also, the inspiration of Michael Jackson, Prince and Marilyn Monroe, the difficulty growing up biracial on Long Island, potentially rebooting Divas Live, beating Tina Fey at Mean Girls trivia, and casting the role of Mariah in Lee Daniels's adaptation of her memoir. Mariah reveals her top 3 favorite Disney rides, talks vocal stacking alongside the incredible Brandy, and ponders dropping her grunge album already! All this, Hoda and Jenna's emotional morning on Today, "Boxing Day" and Mariah's already iconic I Don't Think So, Honey on overhead lighting! Check out Mariah's newest collab with Amazon Music: it's a holiday decor line available October 31st at Amazon.com/MariahCarey! AND THEN A HERO *CAME* ALONG! We love you, Mariah. "Gimmeyalove" :)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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