A trip to the Emmys for Steve Mason with an insider’s look at the ceremony, and Mase & Sue react to Nate Bargatze as host and all of the winners…including a couple of big upsets. Plus actor Martin Starr joins the show to talk about his legendary role on FREAKS AND GEEKS and playing opposite Sylvester Stallone on TULSA KING. Then the Potash Twins, Ezra and Adeev pop in to talk about co-creating, with Martin, a new candy called SWEET STASH JAMS.

00:00 Jacob Emrani Message

00:40 Steve's Emmy Awards Experience

12:37 Reunion Parties and Nostalgia

14:47 Chicago Concert and Creepy Encounter

18:17 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐬

22:30 Real Stories Behind Freaks and Geeks

27:53 Working with Sylvester Stallone on Tulsa King

34:42 Samuel L. Jackson Joins the Cast

37:35 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐬 - 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐬

39:44 Candy Preferences and Inspirations

42:46 Creating High-Quality Gummies

48:08 Collaborations in Music and Candy

Mase & Sue review the brilliant, revelatory Billy Joel HBO documentary AND SO IT GOES, TV pioneer Ed Sullivan’s SUNDAY BEST, the reboot of NAKED GUN and the silly, erotic, murder mystery, THE HUNTING WIVES. Plus, Lisa Edelstein talks about her sweet, hilarious Netflix animated series, LONG STORY SHORT, working on THE WEST WING, and the role she almost had on SEX AND THE CITY.

00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message

00:40 Pickleball obsession

03:43 San Francisco trip & cable cars

06:35 Billy Joel documentary

11:57 Ed Sullivan’s impact

17:26 Naked Gun reboot with Liam Neeson & Pamela Anderson

24:30 The Hunting Wives on Netflix

30:11 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐄𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐢𝐧

31:00 Netflix’s “Long Story Short”

34:26 Voice Acting Insights

40:32 Experiences on 'The West Wing'

43:25 Seinfeld Guest Star Experience

48:06 Impact of the Pandemic on Auditions

58:36 Favorite Movies and TV Shows

Comedian Mark Ellis from ROTTEN TOMATOES returns for Emmy nominations talk with Mase & Sue. They discuss snubs, sleepers and shoo-ins. Will the youngest male actor and oldest female actor make history? Can Jeremy Allen White’s winning streak be broken? Who are the front-runners in Best Comedy, Best Drama ad Best Limited Series? And what series take home some surprise hardware on TV’s biggest night?

00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message

00:40 Emmy Nominations Overview

07:35 Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

09:29 Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

16:55 Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

18:49 Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

21:14 Discussion on 'The Residence'

24:46 Hacks: A Divisive Season

25:03 The Studio: Hollywood's Favorite

27:11 The Bear: A Return to Form

29:23 Outstanding Drama Series Nominees

31:08 The Pitt: A Surprise Contender

34:08 Adolescence: A Unique Limited Series

37:42 Superman Movie Review

39:14 Jurassic World: A Fun Adventure

Mase & Sue review F1: THE MOVIE, THE PITT and the notorious Netflix documentary – TRAINWRECK: POOP CRUISE. Plus, writer/producer Pam Brady talks about the Amazon Prime post-911 animated series #1 HAPPY FAMILY USA she co-created with actor/comedian Ramy Youssef, being on the ground floor of Comedy Central’s iconic SOUTH PARK, working alongside Trey Parker and Matt Stone, writing satire and the line between funny and mean.

00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message

00:40 Sue's New Mexico Adventure

04:56 Mason's Costa Rica Trip

08:26 F1: The Movie Review

11:31 The Pitt: A Realistic ER Drama

21:22 Poop Cruise: A Hilarious Disaster

27:01 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐦 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐲

30:15 Reflecting on Post-9/11 Experiences

38:36 MTV's Wild Creative Environment

47:55 The Line Between Funny and Mean

50:26 Final Thoughts on '#1 Happy Family USA'

Mase & Sue discuss their favorite episodes of Seth Rogen’s THE STUDIO and the biggest pop culture moments of the 21st century…so far. Plus, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: THE FINAL RECKONING star Greg Tarzan Davis talks about his trip from high school teacher to movie star, working with Tom Cruise on multiple films, the realism that comes with practical stunts & how that Double Ultimate Football game in TOP GUN: MAVERICK works.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message

00:40 Welcome to the Culture Pop Podcast

03:37 New Series: The Studio

09:42 Cocaine Stories

14:43 Top Pop Culture Moments of the 21st Century

30:49 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐠 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐳𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐬

37:00 Practical Stunts vs. CGI

41:04 Tarzan's Journey to Acting

46:23 Hurricane Katrina's Impact

47:39 Staying Focused on Set

48:57 Fitness and Training for Roles

Mase & Sue review MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING, and THE LAST OF US Season 2 finale. Plus, Tony Award winning actor Joe Mantegna talks about his role in the original Broadway production of GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS, David Mamet’s distinctive writing style, 19 seasons portraying David Rossi in CRIMINAL MINDS, and his fellow Chicagoan, Pope Leo.

00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message

00:39 Welcome to the Culture Pop Podcast

04:00 Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning Review

09:36 The Last of Us Season 2 Recap

20:03 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐨𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚

25:55 Show Evolution and Network Restrictions

28:48 David Rossi's Character Development

45:37 House of Games and Critical Acclaim

48:10 David Mamet's Unique Writing Style

51:56 Criminal Minds Evolution and Cultural Fears

Luigi: The musical. What??? And Jamie Lee Curtis’ big cosmetic surgery regret. Plus, 30 ROCK alums Lang Fisher and Tracey Wigfield talk about showrunning with Tina Fey on their new Netflix series THE FOUR SEASONS, the stellar cast, writing staff and why an homage to the original Alan Alda film.

00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message

00:39 Welcome to the Culture Pop Podcast

01:38 Luigi Mangione Musical Discussion

09:06 Jamie Lee Curtis and Plastic Surgery Regrets

15:20 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐲 𝐖𝐢𝐠𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝

15:44 Origins of 'The Four Seasons'

20:12 Generational Gaps in the Writers' Room

22:06 Audience Reactions and Relatability

24:33 Challenges of Personal Storytelling

30:55 Exploring Emotional Depth in Acting

32:58 Alan Alda's Cameo and Legacy

36:57 Hopes for a Second Season

Mase & Sue talk about Ryan Coogler’s musical horror film SINNERS plus the finale of HBO’S hilarious THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES. Then, comedian/writer Carol Leifer talks comedy condos, HACKS, SEINFELD, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, and her new book, HOW TO WRITE A FUNNY SPEECH.

00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message

00:39 Welcome to the Culture Pop Podcast

02:17 Discussion on 'Sinners' Movie

12:21 Review of 'Righteous Gemstones' Finale

18:06 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐫

21:50 Challenges and Support in Comedy

27:43 Favorite Seinfeld Episode: The Marble Rye

32:16 The Writer's Room Dynamics

34:13 How to Write a Funny Speech...

45:46 Writing for Award Shows

47:47 On-the-Fly Jokes During Live Shows