Culture Pop Podcast Steve Mason
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- Society & Culture
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Steve Mason is a radio legend in Los Angeles, and he has teamed up with his former morning drive co-host from the legendary WNEW/New York, Sue Kolinsky for a funny, smart, entertaining take on pop culture. Guests have included Bryan Cranston, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Susie Essman, Jay Leno, Ellen Burstyn, Freddie Prinze Jr., Paul Reiser, Danny Trejo and many more.Plus producers, screenwriters and directors for the movies and shows we love.
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Episode 310 - “Love Lies Bleeding” star Katie O’Brian plus “Civil War,” “Monkey Man” & “Funny Girl"
Katy O’Brian chats with Mase & Sue about her tailor-made role in Rose Glass’ provocative indie revenge thriller LOVE LIES BLEEDING. We talk about the training process, her martial arts and bodybuilding journey, the path to landing the part, chemistry and playfulness with co-star Kristen Stewart, working opposite Ed Harris, the game changing departure from her sci-fi and superhero characters and fun with end credits, Plus, peeks into CIVIL WAR, MONKEY MAN, the Broadway revival of FUNNY GIRL, MAX’s limited series THE REGIME, the unearned standing ovation and housekeeper complaints.
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Episode 309 - “Sugar” Watch-Along - Episodes 1-3 with Mase & Sue
On their first “Watch Along Series,” Mase & Sue do a deep dive into the first three episodes of Apple TV +’s modern noir series, SUGAR, starring Colin Farrell in the titular role. We discuss elements of his character, a theory of who he is, comparisons to CHINATOWN, the homages to the genre, and the use of classic film noir black & white cutaways. Plus, who was Jen? Where’s Olivia? Is her family complicit? What’s the deal with the secret society? Who’s Stallings? And what great mysteries will be revealed? Stay tuned!
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Episode 308 - Palm Royale star Julia Duffy, Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter & on-stage at The Whiskey.
Julia Duffy joins Mase & Sue to talk about her high society role in Apple TV+’s sixties set comedy-drama PALM ROYALE. They discuss how she landed the part, digging into her Minnesota roots to find her character, working with an all-star cast, the spot-on midcentury scenic and costume design. Also, her childhood obsession with Carol Burnett, the dream job of playing opposite Bob Newhart, garnering seven Emmy nominations, her journey into pursuing an acting career, whether it’s harder for a woman to work as an actor that a guy, how the streaming vs advertising model has opened the door to content that appeals to older age groups, her deep admiration for stand-up comics and binge worthy crime shows. Plus, Mase’s hammered evening at The Whisky, Sue’s News – Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, Kevin Bacon and a high school prom, their Kevin Bacon degree-age, celebrities who do cool things for fans, Kim Kardashian’s quiet donation, a Triple A team’s controversial mascot-naming contest and our biggest celebrity dinner tables.
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Episode 307 - Food & travel with "Somebody Feed Phil” star Phil Rosenthal
Mase & Sue kick off the episode shooting the breeze about the best meals and greatest trips of their lifetime before writer/producer and favorite foodie, Phil Rosenthal joins in to talk about the new season of SOMEBODY FEED PHIL. They discuss the sitcom elements of the show, how the locations are chosen, the beauty of serendipity, what doesn’t make the final cut, respectfully dodging situations, an emotional food connection in Dubai, observing Ramadan, Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen as a religious experience and the emigration of chefs incorporating their native influences. Plus, the inspiration behind, JUST TRY IT! - the children’s book he co-wrote with his daughter Lily and his upcoming 25-city U.S. tour – a live show of funny stories from over 30 years in show business. Tickets @ philrosenthalworld.com
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Episode 306 - Actor Simon Baker, Limbo
Actor Simon Baker chats about his starring and producing roles in the acclaimed Independent Australian film, LIMBO – the outback noir mystery-crime gem directed by Ivan Sen. Mase & Sue talk with him about his experience working with the Indigenous auteur filmmaker, an intimate crew, authentic undressed location settings, shooting monochromatic, casting local kids, and the relationship between indigenous Australians and white Australians. Also, his first film, LA CONFIDENTIAL, directorial debut, BREATH, seven years on the hit show THE MENTALIST, moving back to his homeland Australia, future projects, and his decision to break from safer conventional roles. Plus, Sue’s triathlon training update, Mase’s unwanted weight gain, his plan for a body transformation, Oprah and Charles Barkley using Mounjaro and the new AppleTV+ series PALM ROYALE.
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Episode 304 - Rory Sovel, Religion, Sex and a Few Things in Between
First, chewing betel nut in Guam, an acupuncturist adjustment gone wrong, new shows MR. AND MRS. SMITH and THE REGIME, on HBO and a 22-year-old model who had a creepy encounter with Leonardo DiCaprio.
Then Actor/Comedian Rory Scovel returns to the show to talk to with Mase & Sue about his new HBO MAX standup special RELIGION, SEX AND A FEW THINGS IN BETWEEN. They discuss what inspired the controversial topics, his improvisational style, being the product of a bible belt upbringing, audience artistic entitlement, being married to a witch, how family members deal with his racy subject matter, being cast in the movie BABLYON, self-taped auditions, and his lucrative pandemic driven painting obsession.
Customer Reviews
Love this podcast
Mase and Sue are two of my favorite people to listen to.. Sue is super funny and Mase I listen to you all the time on 710.. keep up the good work both of you
Followed Mase here from the M&I Show on AM 710
TBH I just followed Mase over here from ESPN Radio on AM710 in the LA area. Sports ironically - not entirely my thing, and neither is "pop culture". I guess I am just more of a "Mase fan". Some of my fav eps have been the interviews with his coworkers from ESPN, super-interesting. I think this balances out the hours and hours of sports talk like putting a little bit of cream in your coffee. Sue is great too. I have found that not every episode is entirely intriguing and interesting in my opinion. I live alone, and spend many hours working alone, and after 39+ years of living in the LA area and then moving away I like to hear this. Mase, I will listen to all of your "episodes" eventually.
Worth A Listen
I know Steve from his radio show. He is always interesting and even more so being uncensored. He and his partner Sue are adept at interviewing, making the subject comfortable and it helps them open up. Just a good show