Bowen Yang

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  1. "We're Gonna Dance" (w/ Lady Gaga) (RE-RELEASE)

    1D AGO · BONUS

    "We're Gonna Dance" (w/ Lady Gaga) (RE-RELEASE)

    A re-release of the iconic Las Culturistas episode with Lady Gaga.  This episode was selected as one of Apple Podcasts Best Episodes of 2025! We will be back with new episodes on 1/7/2026. Happy holidays!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 13m
  2. “Which Eye?” (w/ Lisa Rinna)

    DEC 17

    “Which Eye?” (w/ Lisa Rinna)

    Matt + Bow welcome their new pal, noted pop culture icon and famous M&M Lisa Rinna to Las Cultch. The three talk about Lisa Rinna as Hollywood Rorschach, how Real Housewives can feel like professional wrestling, and learning to think out loud on reality TV. Also, the decision to return to reality TV with Traitors season 4, Rinna’s sartorial vibe in high school, and the culture that made Rinna say culture was for her: Dynasty. All this, first getting together with Harry Hamlin, watching her daughters become supermodels, where Lisa’s relationship with Andy Cohen stands today and how she looks back on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Let’s TALK about the husband and so much more. We’ll see you on January 7th for new episodes of Las Cultch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 21m
  3. Ariana Grande

    NOV 18

    Ariana Grande

    Ariana Grande has no problem with being 5-foot-2. Amy hangs with the 'Wicked' star and talks with her about game nights with her mom, her Eugene Levy impersonation, and getting work done in the bath. Host: Amy PoehlerGuests: Bowen Yang and Ariana GrandeExecutive Producers: Bill Simmons, Amy Poehler, and Jenna Weiss-BermanFor Paper Kite Productions: Executive producer Jenna Weiss-Berman, coordinator Sam Green, and supervising producer Joel LovellFor The Ringer: Supervising producers Juliet Litman, Sean Fennessey, and Mallory Rubin; video producers Jack Wilson, Belle Roman, and Aleya Zenieris; lighting director Caroline Jannace; audio producer Kaya McMullen; video editor Drew van Steenbergen; and booker Kat SpillaneOriginal Music: Amy Miles Walmart.com/shop/gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 7m
  4. “Kinsey Is A Feeling” (w/ Lucy Dacus)

    DEC 10

    “Kinsey Is A Feeling” (w/ Lucy Dacus)

    The iconic musical trio of Matt Rogers, Bowen  Yang and Lucy Dacus is BACK. The Grammy winning artist and dream person joins Las Cultch to ponder many questions. Are people who want to be politicians all bad? Who is hotter: you in the mirror or you in the picture? How do you make the first movie conversationally when you’re… a little shy? Also, The Muppets, engaging with strangers on planes despite your wishes, being an artist in a relationship with another artist and therefore depicting each other in art, and the puffy pizza at Kings Dominion theme park. All this, when dippin dots was “the future of ice cream”, experiencing awe, and singing “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” together at The Culture Awards this summer. All this, the question of what the hell Avatar: Fire & Ash about?!, poinsettias, and discourse on The Boy With The Dangly Earring. Lucy, we love you! Forever Is A Feeling is out on vinyl and should be streamed everywhere! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 15m
  5. "Elevated Messy" (w/ Rachel Sennott)

    DEC 3

    "Elevated Messy" (w/ Rachel Sennott)

    This is THEE elevated messy episode of Las Cultch! Rachel Sennott joins the sisters to get right into it. From poppers initiation, addiction, and recovery to having things just to hold, suck on and play with. They talk about how I Love LA's characters are just representations of Rachel's own friends in her twenties and also break down the origins of Rachel's revolutionary "Come on! It's L.A.!" video. Plus thoughts on Bowen missing the Sweat Tour and perfecting a Charli XCX impression. Not to mention a walk down memory lane for Bowen and Rachel: they announced the Oscar nominations together and slayed the pronunciation of Emilia Peréz! There's discussion on how it's easier to cry around old friends along with discourse around why peeing and sneezing feels so good. And some IDTSH's on ASMR, touch screen vs. pushing buttons, and getting honest on the J. And a deep analysis of different styles of bad driving and how everyone should just get off the road!!! Watch I Love LA on HBO and stream it on HBO Max. And The Chair Company too, by the way! Sundays on HBO are BACK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 17m
  6. "The Protagonist" (w/ Heather Gay)

    NOV 26

    "The Protagonist" (w/ Heather Gay)

    After meaningfully connecting in the south of France, Matt + Bow welcome Heather Gay to Las Cultch! Like ya do! After a brief culture catchup discussing Wicked: For Good, BravoCon and Pluribus, the three pals get into RHOSLC dynamics, what reality TV expects and enhances, and how telling her story of extricating herself from the Mormon church is the greatest thing Heather has done. Also, her full circle latest trip to Cannes after being sent there on her Mormon mission years ago, what Angie K was like in high school, Heather’s rocky experience doing Ultimate Girls Trip, and Beauty Lab + Laser. All this, the first time Heather heard the Violent Femmes’ “Blister In The Sun”, Real Housewives as role models, skiing, botox and Jen Shah. Stream Surviving Mormonism and The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City on Peacock, and check out Heather’s books Bad Mormon and Good Time Girl! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 40m
  7. “Drinkin' The Soda” (w/ Brittany Snow)

    NOV 19

    “Drinkin' The Soda” (w/ Brittany Snow)

    True symbol of excellence and full fledged icon Brittany Snow finally joins Las Cultch after Matt + Bow recorded an episode in her NAME all those months ago in Ptown! The three discuss attending teen clubs in Orlando, memories from American Dreams, how Brittany is a Kingdom Hearts legend, and auditioning twice for Hairspray. Also, finding the tone of Hunting Wives, being the party ringleader on the Pitch Perfect set, psychics and hypnotists, and the grace, power and heat of Malin Akerman. All this, Meg Ryan culture, whether or not romantic comedies are ust glorified love bombing, dust, advanced light switches and hospital shows being too fucking much when they're really fucking good. Watch all of Brittany's shows! She's killing it! Literally, it's a lot of murder! The Hunting Wives, Murdaugh: Death In The Family and The Beast In Me are all available now. "You c*nts..." - Katie Lowes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 33m
  8. "All Up In The Macabre" (w/ Sarah Paulson)

    NOV 12

    "All Up In The Macabre" (w/ Sarah Paulson)

    Giving Amelia Earhart-but make-it-Fashion Pirate, the iconic and ultra talented Sarah Paulson joins Las Culturistas for an episode of all episodes! She speaks with Matt + Bowen about Kim K's revolutionary relationship with red carpet lighting, the Dynasty-coded character names in All's Fair, playing Lynette's sister on Desperate Housewives back in the day, and being a scaredy cat who stars in a lot of scary shit. Also, Sarah and Bowen's connection as real and fictional cast members of iconic sketch comedy series, Amy Madigan giving the performance of the year, going on the Goldderby and thoughts on the modern Oscar race, playing Marcia Clark, Linda Tripp and Nicolle Wallace, and . All this, the glamour of the Academy Awards vs. the reality of the Academy Awards, voting against your friends for awards, being there on set when Max Greenfield got f****d to death on American Horror Story: Hotel, how to do an Australian accent, and how mama excels in a wig. Check out All's Fair on Hulu now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 17m
  9. “Gay Guys With Voices” (w/ Jake Shane)

    OCT 29

    “Gay Guys With Voices” (w/ Jake Shane)

    This episode? Tea. It’s an event in gay guy podcasting history as Jake Shane visits Las Culturistas! Matt, Bow and Jake speak mostly about the pop girls but also touch on being a food snob, Iron man races and marathon performance, JADE and Little Mix lore and how gay guys actually love Tame Impala. Also, Gaga’s Fame Monster HBO special as Jake’s formative culture, how Kim K headlining a legal drama is emblematic of the change in our culture, knowing when to leave a restaurant, and some real talk about how frustrating it is when the fart don’t come out. All this, and the pandemic is FINALLY processed. Listen to Therapuss. You probably already do. Xoxo we love our little brother/dorter Jake. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 12m
  10. "We ❤️ Our Customers" (w/ Demi Lovato)

    OCT 22

    "We ❤️ Our Customers" (w/ Demi Lovato)

    Matt + Bowen finally welcome a true icon in the Las Cultch lore, Demi Lovato, to the podcast! The artist with the #1 song on the Great Global Songbook joins the boys after a culture catchup to discuss what is driving her new sound, working with manager Brandon Creed, figuring huge Demi vocals into hard electronic production, and honesty as a constant throughline in her work. Also, Kelly Clarkson on American Idol and her formative impact on Demi Lovato as a young singer, smiling vs. serving, and Demi's sister Madison's performance as Juanita Solis in Desperate Housewives. All this, grinding with Sabrina Carpenter, Alexander Skaarsgard's recent gay fashion, thoughts on The Life of a Showgirl, the rise of Olivia Dean, Wendy Osefo's recent arrest, the return of pumpkin spice and even more litigation of the Song of the Summer 2025. This episode goes fast, loves to kiss and will be here all night. We truly love Demi. Stream It's Not That Deep on October 24th! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 42m
  11. "The All-The-Things Program" (w/ Jennifer Lopez)

    OCT 8

    "The All-The-Things Program" (w/ Jennifer Lopez)

    Matt + Bowen can barely believe that J. Lo is on Las Cultch! The star of Kiss of the Spider Woman discusses her track star past, filming Selena and performing in the Houston Astrodome for the film, and tabloid noise vs. social media noise. Also, Jennifer’s pride in her new film Kiss of the Spider Woman, how the movie explores diva worship as salvation, and what it means to connect with queer fans in a real way through art. All this, learning to be comfortable in the quiet (and on the rocking chair), the impact of Rita Moreno in West Side Story, running a triathlon and performing "My Man" from Funny Girl in the same day, crushing the Super Bowl halftime show with Shakira, and so much more. You’re gonna wanna be there when J. Lo learns about gay guy music video night, and when Bowen uses the phrase "paraben sludge”. No need to wait for tonight! J. Lo is on LC now! Go see the wonderful Kiss of the Spider Woman starting 10/10 in theaters! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 3m
  12. "Tangent Zone" (w/ Jinkx Monsoon)

    SEP 24

    "Tangent Zone" (w/ Jinkx Monsoon)

    Stars are BACK. Jinkx Monsoon is wrapping up her stint leading Oh, Mary! and she's stopped by Las Cultch to talk about it all! After some Emmys reactions and BTS (so proud of our pals that won!!!!!), the self-proclaimed bossy bottom drops by to discuss enjoying the surreal nature of her life lately, Jeff Hiller's Emmy victory and queer camaraderie in entertainment, "straight voice", and how to pronounce "Penzance". Also, letting Jinkx's own ADHD be Mary Todd's ADHD in Oh, Mary!, and playing drunk. All this, Death Becomes Her, developing new allergies, the problem with eggs, and the lack of MANNERS nowadays! You can see Jinkx's last performances in Oh, Mary! until 9/28! Get thee to the theatre! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 22m
  13. “I Feel So WILD!” (w/ Hannah Solow)

    OCT 1

    “I Feel So WILD!” (w/ Hannah Solow)

    Matt + Bow, booted from their usual studio by Malala, are joined by one of their oldest friends, and current Oh, Mary! star, Hannah Solow! The gals flap their gums and kick their gams about belting Blue Bayou at dinner theater, flopping around New York, and the life of an understudy (which is much like that of a showgirl). Also, Hannah’s viral “We Could See BOOP!” phenomenon, Jane Goodall’s impact, and tales from Hannah and Matt’s time together at NYU RA’s. All this, stained towels, the layout of Ripley Grier and what happens when you cook for yourself and it turns out BAD! See Hannah in Oh, Mary until October 12th! You’ll feel so WILD!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 22m
  14. "Ambition" (w/ Reese Witherspoon)

    SEP 17

    "Ambition" (w/ Reese Witherspoon)

    It's a moment in Las Cultch history as Reese Witherspoon makes her debut! The Morning Show is back! Reese chats with Matt & Bowen about studying Goldie Hawn in Private Benjamin for Legally Blonde, creating Tracy Flick and Election in retrospect, owning your ambition, producing Gone Girl and Wild, exploring the inner workings of female friendships on Big Little Lies and the importance of a good set-piece. Also, The Morning Show forecasting Blue Origin, how Bradley Jackson got her name, aura ring culture, producing with Hello Sunshine, Jon Bon Jovi's thigh high red leather boots, Gwen Stefani's "Just A Girl", joy as revenge in The First Wives Club and Matt, Bow and Reese's Blockbuster strategy. All this, managing anxiety alongside an ambitious personality, the "Oscar Curse", Reese's Nicole Kidman impression and Big Little Lies season 3. The Morning Show is streaming NOW on Apple TV+!!! Go!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 20m
  15. "Mind The Gapping" (w/ Adam Selman)

    OCT 15

    "Mind The Gapping" (w/ Adam Selman)

    This week the sisters are joined by their third sister: Executive Creative Director of Victoria Secret Adam Selman! They get into his work at Savage X Fenty, how interacting with some of the most iconic supermodels of all time has gone down, the craft of lingerie and the history of bras, and musical performances at the VS Fashion Show. Plus they forecast some men's fashion for us! Also not without touching on some gay love signs, competitive high school cheerleading in Texas, being besties with Amy Sedaris, whether or not they're "Halloween gays,” and of course baddies vs. cutie patooties. It’s called friendship, honey! Get into it!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 15m
  16. “I’m The Party” (w/ Amy Poehler)

    APR 23

    “I’m The Party” (w/ Amy Poehler)

    Matt + Bowen welcome one of their comedy heroes and the host of the excellent new Good Hang podcast AMY POEHLER to Las Culturistas! The boys are beyond excited to chat with this genuine JOY (IYKYK) of a person about the impact of Miss Piggy on popular culture and humanity at large, how life gets better in your fifties, and how important it is to date someone who knows when to leave the party. Also, being a mom to teen boys and loving it, Amy’s comedic impact on the queers, how everyone has the equivalent of a plastic spoon in their heads, and getting to the age where you no longer want to be “shook” (physically). All this, The Pitt, the good old days smoking from a bong, the bad old days jumping on a trampoline, drinking milk, drinking water and the fact that horror movies… are scary and sad!!! Stream Good Hang! And bow down to Amy P, who is absolutely one of the best to ever do it. What an honor to have her on Las Cultch. Two words: YES, PLEASE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 41m
  17. We're Gonna Dance (w/ Lady Gaga)

    MAR 12

    We're Gonna Dance (w/ Lady Gaga)

    So... LADY GAGA is on Las Culturistas. Somehow, we've reached the moment where the timeless artist herself sits down with Matt and Bowen to sort through the MAYHEM. The three chat about Gaga's incredible seventh album, rain as production value, choosing "Shallow" to perform at SNL50 and just how important SNL is to Lady Gaga and all the musical artists who get the opportunity to guest on the show. All this, dark arts and the poetry of pop music, transitioning from being a student of fame to being a student of entertainment, the role of humor in Gaga's creativity, the importance of the Chromatica Ball, how it really feels to be called "chaotic", and the choice to end her album with "Die With A Smile". Also, speaking up on trans rights at the Grammys, a tiny little preview of Coachella (but not really), Broadway hopes and dreams, whether or not a lighthearted film is in Gaga's future and how community is truly everything. What a perfect day! What a perfect pop icon for us all! And what perfect MAYHEM! Check out the album if you... haven't? But also... who are you? You should be OFF BOOK by now. Xo Killahs  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 13m
  18. "Candor" (w/ Sarah Jessica Parker)

    JUL 16

    "Candor" (w/ Sarah Jessica Parker)

    Matt & Bowen welcome a true icon in every sense: Sarah Jessica Parker! The star of Sex and the City, And Just Like That and so, so, so much more stops by to discuss the evolution of her shoe game alongside Carrie Bradshaw's, living in a baseball home, and how A Chorus Line unlocked her need to have a passion for a passion. Also, SJP on Broadway in Annie, Once Upon A Mattress and Plaza Suite, the impact of SNL50 on a New Yorker like herself, her friendship with Amy Sedaris, shooting the wedding sequence from Sex and the City: The Movie, and how New York City COMPELS. All this, what it feels like to re-visit Carrie throughout the years, Molly Shannon, Cincinnati, going to the movies to see Ferris Bueller with a young Martha Plimpton and how maybe... Carrie should have given Paris more of a chance. A terrific time spent with one of the greats of all time! Watch And Just Like That on HBO Max! But we bet you already are! Bonsoir! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 39m
  19. Bowen Yang asks about diner orders

    JUL 22

    Bowen Yang asks about diner orders

    The hilarious Bowen Yang (SNL, Wicked, The Wedding Banquet) asks Handsome what their diner order says about them. Plus Mae shows off their "oil thing," a hit song titled "One Pool in Portugal," and the perennial "ultimatum" vs "old tomato" debate! Handsome is hosted by Tig Notaro, Mae Martin, and Fortune FeimsterFollow us on social media @handsomepodMerch at handsomepod.comWatch Handsome on YouTubeThis is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on Handsome via Gumball.fm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1 hr
  20. “I’ve… Been Through” (w/ Ariana Grande)

    11/06/2024

    “I’ve… Been Through” (w/ Ariana Grande)

    Must be the season of the Good Witch because Ariana Grande is here on Las Cultch to talk WICKED and more!!! The perfect star gets togetha with Matt & Bowen to discuss finding her Glinda, how the musical theater “queens of her life” impacted her development, and what the next ten years of her career might look like. Also, reflections on eternal sunshine and positions, earning “horror freak” status, and a plea to Walt Disney World in the name of historical preservation. The excellent film Wicked is out November 22nd! 🎶 Dancing through liiiiiiiiiife! 🎶 Hang in there, RPKFs! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 43m
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