

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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Apr 11, 2024 • 14min
StraightioLab: Ring The Kathy Griffin Alarm!
Ring the Kathy Griffin alarm because the legend herself is on the podcast this week! We cover everything from catheters (both the medical device and Kathy's fan community), venture capital-funded gay vacation spots, and who is coming to Kathy's notorious dinner parties. Plus, we explore what happens when one person in a couple makes more money than the other. Let's just say that gender roles WILL jump out whether you want them to or not! Catch Kathy on her new tour "My Life On The PTSD List" (kathygriffin.net/tour) and don't forget to vote! FIND THE EPISODE HERE Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 10, 2024 • 1h 26min
"Huge Skulls Chat" (w/ Michelle Collins)
Michelle Collins joins Matt & Bow to chat about immunity to hot people, Vegas antics, Drag Race BTS, 'what's in my bag?' culture, Bravo thoughts, and Miami vibes. They also discuss Nicholas Galitzine, The View, and share hilarious Amsterdam anecdotes.

Apr 3, 2024 • 1h 53min
"COWBOY CULTURE" (w/ Matt & Bowen)
Matt and Bowen analyze Beyoncé's album 'Cowboy Carter,' discussing its depth, impact, and unique themes. They explore Beyoncé's artistic resilience and her influence on pop culture. The conversation also touches on Beyoncé's potential concert tour, Vegas residency, and genre evolution. The hosts delve into the emotional depth of specific songs, speculate on her next musical direction, and share insights on the intersection of sex and intimacy.

Mar 27, 2024 • 1h 36min
"Nicole Wants An Awful Psychic" (w/ Nicole Byer)
Best in the biz guest Nicole Byer joins the hosts to discuss pandemic responses, escape rooms, male flight attendants, the REAL MCU, Cowboy Carter movie, flying in films, Goodfellas, Madame Web, FedEx troubles, and the battle between water and silicon-based lubricants.

Mar 21, 2024 • 1h 27min
"Mama's Singing" (w/ Mandy Moore)
The time has come. The sisters have been teasing this episode for weeks and we will finally get the answer to the most pressing question that has ever been posited on this podcast: was that really Mandy Moore's Xanga? Scoot to the edge of your seats, readers. She has arrived. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 13, 2024 • 1h 31min
"One And A Half F*ck" (w/ Matt & Bowen)
How wonderful life is now that a new pop girlie album is in the world. That album is Eternal Sunshine, and Las Cultch is deep-diving on the music as well as the Ari OF IT ALL. Matt and Bow also discuss the finales of both the Oscar season (aka The Oscars) and The Traitors. Also, a lil bit o' Dune, Royal Family nonsense, Madonna in concert, Problemista, Oh, Mary!, inseam culture, the problem of pants, and how Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth is actually so good it's inconvenient. Bonus episodes are available early for subscribers to Big Money Players Diamond on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/lasculturistasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 6, 2024 • 1h 2min
"GAYFIGHT" (w/ Matt & Bowen)
On fair Las Cultch, where we set our scene: It's Matt's birthday, Bowen is straight and there is culture to be caught up on. Traitors is recapped, Kristen Johnston is praised, and what truly makes a great sequel is debated. All this, Beyoncé's acting era, recent Bravo legal drama, and Drag Race thoughts. Also, is "insecurity" being overused as an excuse? Is Boba Fett just a big bitch? Did YOU vote? Much to discuss this week on LAS CULTURISTAS... the PODCAST! It's about to be a-- what?!-- gayFIGHT! Bonus episodes are available early for subscribers to Big Money Players Diamond on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/lasculturistasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 4, 2024 • 41min
The Top 10 Stores
In this BONUS episode, Matt and Bowen give you their top ten stores. This bonus episode is available early for subscribers to Big Money Players Diamond on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/lasculturistasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 28, 2024 • 1h 11min
"Sora & Riku" (w/ Matt & Bowen)
Quit making out in the back of that Uber, you menace! It's a new ep of Las Cultch with your hosts, those bedroom starfish you know and love, Matt & Bowen! They're here to talk Selena Gomez unlocking something with her new tunes, Joan Baez's impact on culture, and Final Fantasy. Name another podcast that's gonna give you that topic trifecta, as well as a Nyad discourse? You can't! All this, Pedro Pascal, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Wendy Williams and, finally, Normani (kinda). Bonus episodes are available early for subscribers to Big Money Players Diamond on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/lasculturistasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 2024 • 1h 16min
"This Is Me... Matt/Bowen" (w/ Matt & Bowen)
Podcast discusses J. Lo's new album, film, and documentary, Mandy Moore as a cultural icon, Amy and Tina's Restless Leg Tour, planes vs. boats discourse, nostalgia for 1993 movies like Jurassic Park, The Fugitive, The Bodyguard, and Mrs. Doubtfire, and the power of Dakota Johnson.