Culture Pop Podcast

By: Steve Mason
  • Summary

  • #CulturePop is a look at pop culture through the mind of Steve Mason, co-host of the #1-rated sports talk show in Los Angeles Joined by stand-up comic Sue Kolinsky, they hear from their friends, plus comics, actors, filmmakers and celebrities talking about movies, television, technology,, trends and completely random stuff.
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Episodes
  • Episode 359 - The Eagles at Sphere, must-see Broadway shows & actor Paul Guilfoyle talks “Any Day Now."
    Apr 17 2025

    Mase & Sue discuss some must see Broadway shows, The Eagles at The Sphere, a wedding in St. Petersburg, Salvatore Dali, and an incident in a LYFT. Plus, Paul Guilfoyle chats about his new oddball art heist film, ANY DAY NOW, The Actor’s Studio, working with Al Pacino, Curtis Hanson’s directing style, and his long run on CSI.


    00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message

    00:40 Vacation Stories and Wedding Fun

    08:17 Saturday Night Live Experience

    12:32 Broadway Musicals Review

    18:04 Vegas Trip and The Sphere Experience

    25:44 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐟𝐨𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐧 '𝐀𝐧𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐍𝐨𝐰'

    29:23 Fictionalizing the Real Story

    37:44 Challenges of Making Movies Today

    43:33 Theater vs. Film

    50:19 Memories of LA Confidential

    54:39 CSI: Behind the Scenes

    01:00:55 The Golden Age of Movies

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Episode 358 - Mase’s 60th Birthday, “White Lotus” Episode 6 and Jesse L. Martin from “The Irrational."
    Mar 28 2025

    Mase & Sue chat about Mase’s 60th Birthday Bash, the latest episode of THE WHITE LOTUS, and Jennifer Lopez’s odd new crush. Plus, Jesse L Martin discusses the science behind his gig on HULU’S hit crime drama, THE IRRATIONAL, how its bled into his real life, and landing a career defining role in the original cast of Jonathan Larson’s iconic Broadway musical RENT.


    00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message

    00:39 Steve's Birthday Party Highlights

    15:44 Pop Culture Talk: White Lotus

    23:54 Celebrity Dating Rumors

    28:17 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞 𝐋. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧

    28:52 The Science Behind 'The Irrational'

    31:33 Micro Expressions and Poker Tells

    37:45 Detective Tropes and Real-Life Observations

    40:35 Memories from 'Rent'

    52:46 Working with Jonathan Larson

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Episode 357 - All-time great performances by a female actor plus Jon Beavers from “Paradise."
    Mar 20 2025

    Mase & Sue honor 𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍’𝐒 𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇 by discussing their top five performances by a female actor in film history. Plus, Jon Beavers chats about the twists and turns of HULU’s hit political thriller, 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐄, working alongside Kevin Costner in the epic western 𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐙𝐎𝐍: 𝐀𝐍 𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐀𝐆𝐀, and his unique approach to locking into his character. Also, if you’re looking for good eats in Pittsburgh two words - 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈 𝐁𝐑𝐎𝐒.


    00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message

    00:40 Sue's Triathlon Experience

    05:54 Preparing for a Big Party

    07:34 Top Female Performances in Cinema

    23:15 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬

    29:03 The Complexity of Uncle Billy's Character

    32:09 Parallels Between Characters' Lives

    33:47 Sterling K. Brown's Impact on Set

    42:30 The Mamba Mentality and Its Influence

    01:02:44 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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    1 hr and 6 mins
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