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  • Episode 371 - Joey McIntyre from NKOTB talks TINSELCOLOR plus reactions to THE DIPLOMAT and PLURIBUS.
    2025/12/01

    Mase & Sue review Season 3 of THE DIPLOMAT and offer up early reactions to Vince Gilligan’s PLURIBUS. Plus actor, singer-songwriter Joey McIntyre chats about his Christmas Musical Event, TINSELCOLOR: Holiday Soundtracks Live at the amazing CineVita in Los Angeles. They also talk about his amazing run with NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK, his Broadway career, and being a born-and-bred Boston sports fan.


    00:00 Jacob Emrani Message

    00:39 Welcome to the Culture Pop Podcast

    06:05 TV Show Review: The Diplomat

    10:24 TV Show Review: Pluribus

    20:51 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐢𝐞𝐯 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐨𝐞𝐲 𝐌𝐜𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐲𝐫𝐞

    21:41 TINSELCOLOR: Holiday Soundtracks Live

    27:43 Reflecting on New Kids on the Block Fame

    32:33 Boston Sports Fandom

    41:05 Joey's Broadway Debut

    45:06 Podcast Wrap-Up

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    47 分
  • Episode 370 - Reviews of The Eagles at Sphere, One Battle, John Candy, Springsteen & Bugonia
    2025/11/21

    Mase & Sue chat about Sue’s Portugal vacation and the EAGLES at the Las Vegas SPHERE. Plus, reviews of Paul Thomas Anderson’s ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER, Springsteen biopic DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE, Colin Hanks documentary, JOHN CANDY: I LIKE ME and Yorgos Lanthimos’ wild black comedy, BUGONIA.


    00:00 Jacob Emrani Message

    00:40 Welcome to the Culture Pop Podcast

    04:30 The Amazing Sphere Experience

    13:29 One Battle After Another Review

    18:01 John Candy Documentary Review

    23:02 Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere Review

    29:15 Review of the Movie Begonia

    37:45 Concluding Thoughts and Recommendations

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    42 分
  • Episode 369 - Mase goes to the Emmys, plus Tulsa King’s Martin Starr introduces his new candy!
    2025/09/24

    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

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  • Episode 368 - Lisa Edelstein talks Long Story Short plus Billy Joel: And So it Goes & The Hunting Wives.
    2025/09/02

    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

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    1 時間 5 分
  • Episode 367 - Actor Eric Roberts, the legacy of Ozzy & "The Osbournes" plus Eric Bana in “Untamed."
    2025/08/07

    Mase & Sue talk competitive sports after the age of 60, irritating public behavior, losing the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, and Netflix’s chilling murder mystery, UNTAMED. Plus, Eric Roberts drops by to discuss his prolific career and brutally candid memoir, RUNAWAY TRAIN: OR, THE STORY OF MY LIFE SO FAR. They chat about his breakout role in KING OF THE GYPSIES, the part he originally chose in THE POPE OF GREENWICH VILLAGE, battling drug addiction, and his relationship with sister, Julia.


    00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message

    00:40 Sue's Triathlon Experience

    03:33 Steve's Retirement from Sports

    08:33 The Neil Diamond Musical Review

    18:23 Ozzy Osbourne: A Personal Reflection

    23:26 Untamed: A Harrowing Crime Drama

    29:15 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬

    32:36 King of the Gypsies: A Breakthrough Role

    33:53 Runaway Train: A Grueling Experience

    39:24 The Memoir: A Reluctant Journey

    43:43 Family and Fame

    47:05 A Legacy of Work

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  • Episode 366 - Emmy nominations! Hacks vs The Studio? The Pitt vs Severance? Analysis with Mark Ellis from Rotten Tomatoes.
    2025/07/17

    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

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    46 分
  • Episode 365 - 100% AMERICAN FAMILY co-creator Pam Brady plus F1: THE MOVIE, THE PITT and POOP CRUISE
    2025/07/10

    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'

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    55 分
  • Episode 364 - Mission Impossible star Greg Tarzan Davis plus a recap of Seth Rogen’s The Studio
    2025/06/12

    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

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    57 分