

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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Dec 22, 2017 • 47min
"I Don't Think So, Honey! 3" LIVE (Part Two)
The 3rd installment of "I Don't Think So, Honey! Live" continues! Part Two featuring Natalie Walker, Larry Owens, Maya Deshmukh, Calvin Cato, Milly Tamarez, Lane Moore, Philip Markle, Joyelle Johnson, Pat Dooley, Sarah Tollemache, Caitlin Bitzegaio, Lauren Brickman, Amanda Dieli, Susan Casey, Sue Smith, Ruby McCollister, Courtney Maginnis, Alyssa Stonoha, Sonia Denis, Sandy Honig, Caroline Martin, Chelsea Clarke, Brandon Scott Jones, Natasha Vaynblat, and Mike Kelton!Recorded Live 11/18/17 at The Bell House for the Brooklyn Podcast Festival.Sound Engineering and Mixing by William SmithCONNECT 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/lasculturistas/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.

Dec 20, 2017 • 1h 14min
"I Don't Think So, Honey! 3" LIVE (Part One)
The 3rd installment of "I Don't Think So, Honey!" Live is here! 50 comedians take one minute each to go off on culture. Part One featuring Peggy O'Leary, Mary Beth Barone, George Civeris, Marie Faustin, Sydnee Washington, Anna Roisman, Jon Braylock, Molly Gaebe, Sam Reece, Kelsey Bailey, Lulu Krause, Ben Kling, Taryn Engelhardt, Jen Keefe, Dewayne Perkins, Gaby Hornig, Emily Olcott, Gaya Rajagopolan, Ali Gordon, Josh Daniel, Ryan Haney, Yoni Lotan, Brendan Scannell, Joel Kim Booster, and two-time Icon Award recipient, Pat Regan. With Peter Smith as Annette Bening.Recorded Live 11/18/17at The Bell House for the Brooklyn Podcast Festival.Sound Engineering and Mixing by William SmithCONNECT 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/lasculturistas/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.

Dec 13, 2017 • 1h 25min
"Romp" (w/ Mitra Jouhari)
Culturistas, I present to you the giggliest episode yet! Comedian and writer Mitra Jouhari joins Matt & Bowen for an episode that can only be described as an absolute “romp.” Aside from the usual platinum nuggets of culture (I.e. Octavia HAS the gravitas), Mitra brings magic to the forefront of the cultural discussion: telepathy, healing, bending rocks, etc. Plus, Matt, Bo, and Mitra remember the shittiness of Argo (fuck yourself), discuss their favorite Oscar contenders, anticipate the trash heap that is Floribama Shore, and dare ask the question...who is the next Meryl?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/lasculturistas/twitter.com/lasculturistas(@LasCulturistas)PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.LAS CULTURISTAS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttp://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/las-culturistas/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 6, 2017 • 1h 24min
"Three-Tool Player" (w/ Aparna Nancherla)
Triple Threats? Yesterday's news, honey! Today the industry demands THREE-TOOL PLAYERS! And nobody utilizes her three tools like our guest, comedian Aparna Nancherla (BoJack Horseman, Master Of None). Aparna, a se-ri-ous Culturista, brings the heat with her "defining culture": Sesame Street. So, yes Matt and Bo deep dive on the childhood classic - but that's just the tip of the iceberg: Bowen viciously comes for "Call Me By Your Name" and Matt enthusiastically spoils "Million Dollar Baby." Other topics include The View, the college experience, Aparna's rider, M&Ms, and of course - three brand spanking new "I Don't Think So, Honeys."And PLEASE contribute to OPERATION CHART TOPPER by going on Apple Podcasts to Subscribe, Rate 5 Stars, and Review Las Culturistas!!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/lasculturistas/twitter.com/lasculturistas(@LasCulturistas)LAS CULTURISTAS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttp://foreverdogpodcasts.com/las-culturistas Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 29, 2017 • 1h 31min
"Vocalista" (w/ Amanda Shechtman feat. Henry Koperski)
Let’s cut to the chase. This episode of Las Culturistas features 3 in-studio vocal performances from this week’s supremely talented special guest, Amanda Shechtman…and they will blow your goddamn mind. Her voice is insane. Like, truly insane. And to sweeten the pot, former LC guest and piano savant Henry Koperski is also in-studio to accompany her on the keys. And these performances aren’t just thrown into the show haphazardly. Oh no! They are INTEGRATED into Matt & Bowen’s wonderful interview with Amanda. And in said interview, Amanda tells the nail-biting, emotional, uplifting, crazy story of her American Idol Audition and what made her step in a cultural direction (combination of Long Island Jewish American Princess, Diva Culture, mid-2000s indie girl angst, and The Muppets). Plus, Matt & Bowen tackle global warming, Henry has something he wants to say, and the answer to the question: what is the difference between Manhattan spoiled kids vs. Brooklyn spoiled kids?DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO SEE AMANDA LIVE IN NYC! “Amanda Shechtman Hates To Sing" THIS MONDAY, December 4 @7pm at The Duplex. Get your tickets here! https://goo.gl/d2HVVLRecorded at the Brick Box Studio in Brooklyn, NY!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/lasculturistas/twitter.com/lasculturistas(@LasCulturistas)PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.LAS CULTURISTAS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttp://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/las-culturistas/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 22, 2017 • 1h 21min
"Drag Mother" (w/ Guy Branum)
It’s the moment Las Culturistas fans have been waiting for: Matt & Bowen's Drag Mother is on the pod! The brilliant Guy Branum (Talk Show The Game Show/Pop Rocket) joins them for a cultural romp that will fundamentally alter the way you live your life. It’s required listening! Matt and Bowen are fresh off Cultch War & I Don’t Think So, Honey! Live and are ready to talk Taylor Swift’s new album with Guy, especially after seeing her this past weekend at the SNL afterparty. What else? How bout Britney Spears's Instagram, Zac Efron opening beer bottles for sport, Other People the FILM, Arsenic and Old Lace/Bell, Book and Candle, the two best sketch performers in NYC (former LC guest Beth Newell’s kids, Bryn & Maeven!), Billy Eichner’s fame, and the answer to the question: who did Hailee Steinfeld vote for in the 2016 election? Plus, Guy’s gold nuggets of wisdom, including “brunette Christina Applegate provides you with all your Jennifer Aniston needs at half the cost!” You’ll remember where you were when you heard Guy’s episode of Las Culturistas!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/lasculturistas/twitter.com/lasculturistasPLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.LAS CULTURISTAS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttp://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/las-culturistas/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 17, 2017 • 1h 2min
CULTCH WAR LIVE! (Part Two)
Part Two of CULTCH WAR: An "I Don't Think So, Honey!" Deathmatch is here! 20 of New York's most exciting comedians present their very best "I Don't Think So, Honeys!" But there is a twist: the comedians are split into teams captained by Bowen and Matt and compete in a judged tournament to see who among them is the ULTIMATE in cultural destruction. 20 comedians...but who will win? Find out NOW on the epic finale of CULTCH WAR!Part Two featuring Chrissy Shackelford, Shalewa Sharpe, Gabe Gonzalez, Peter Smith, Marcia Belsky, Nicole Silverberg, Michelle Buteau, Annie Donley, Tim Murray, Pat Regan, Michael Hartney, Alise Morales, Greta Titelman, Rae Sanni, Dylan Marron, and David Mizzoni. Blue Ribbon Panel: Joel Kim Booster, Michelle Collins, and Tyler Coates.Recorded Live 11/7/17 at VILLAIN in Brooklyn, NY!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/lasculturistas/twitter.com/lasculturistasPLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.LAS CULTURISTAS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttp://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/las-culturistas/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 15, 2017 • 1h 11min
CULTCH WAR LIVE! (Part One)
Part One of CULTCH WAR: An "I Don't Think So, Honey!" Deathmatch is here! 20 of New York's most exciting comedians have been summoned to the VILLAIN stage in Brooklyn to present their very best "I Don't Think So, Honeys!" But this show is not all fun and games and "community." No, bitch...there is a twist: the comedians are split into teams captained by Bowen and Matt and compete in a judged tournament to see who among them is the ULTIMATE in cultural destruction. 20 comedians...but who will win...the CULTCH WAR.Part One featuring Pat Regan, Dylan Marron, Alise Morales, Greta Titelman, David Mizzoni, Sam Taggart, Rae Sanni, Mitra Jouhari, Tim Murray, and Michael Hartney. Blue Ribbon Panel: Joel Kim Booster, Michelle Collins, and Tyler Coates. Recorded Live 11/7/17 at VILLAIN in Brooklyn, NY!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/lasculturistas/twitter.com/lasculturistasPLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.LAS CULTURISTAS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttp://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/las-culturistas/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 8, 2017 • 1h 31min
"Let's Call It A Play!" (w/ Drew Droege)
The old wives have been saying it since the Middle Ages: “enjoy the table you’re at, especially if June Squibb is at that table!” The kind and supremely talented Drew Droege joins Matt & Bowen in studio to talk about his critically acclaimed play, Bright Colors And Bold Patterns (playing Nov. 12 - Jan. 7 @ SoHo Playhouse!), Chloë Sevigny, Harvey Fierstein’s Torch Song, Villain origin stories, The Oscars post-Weinstein, and more on an electric new ep! They also talk about Diane Wiest. Why? Because there’s only one Diane Wiest and that’s Diane Fucking Wiest. Also, Bowen encourages everyone to see Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird, Drew hopes Get Out snags Best Picture, and Matt asks Bowen, “what’s your verdict on Kiernan Shipka?” 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/lasculturistas/twitter.com/lasculturistasPLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.LAS CULTURISTAS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttp://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/las-culturistas/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 6, 2017 • 1h 3min
BONUS | Cultch War: Before The Storm
Welcome to: Cultch War.It's fight week: and fight week...is...an acrimonious affair!!!Listen to this "Sportscenter Style" Cultch War preview and be completely compared for the Battle Royale. Matt and Bowen breakdown every matchup, every bracket, and every personality. Catch up on all 18 comedians, why were they chosen, their weaknesses, strengths, histories, and x-factors.Blue-Ribbon Panel of Judges: Joel Kim Booster, Michelle Collins, and...and a MYSTERY judge!!How the fucking shit are you not going to Cultch War?Don't hate yourself for the rest of your life. In 5 years, it would cost $850 to see this lineup. BUT TICKETS NOW!Tuesday, November 7 -- Villian -- 8:30PM -- 307 Kent Avenue, BrooklynTICKETS: http://nycomedyfestival.com/event/cultch-war-dont-think-honey-deathmatch/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.