Las Culturistas

Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang announce the remaining nominees for the 2026 Las Culturistas Culture Awards, building anticipation for the live broadcast on Bravo and Peacock.

Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang welcome comedians Aaron Jackson and Josh Sharp. A hallmark of the episode is an unfiltered, physical-comedy bit where Josh “shows hole” — the first time such a moment has occurred at iHeart. Beyond that, show notes are minimal, but the chaotic, intimate energy typical of Las Culturistas is fully in evidence.

Brandi Carlile joins Matt and Bowen to talk about her early days in Seattle's gay scene, how grunge and rock shaped her sound, and the life-changing impact of a Grey's Anatomy sync. She shares stories about hanging with Joni Mitchell and being called to a table-side mission for Mariah Carey. The conversation also covers queer country in the '90s, high-five etiquette, and cross-cultural dating.

Comedian Blair Socci joins Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang to dissect the reality TV scandal of the year: the Summer House 'Wests' debacle. Offering her trademark deadpan 'skater pitch,' Blair unpacks the failings of straight men on reality television, while the hosts match her with sharp, unafraid takes. Along the way, they explore karaoke, the art of being quietly stoned and ashamed, and the broader cultural implications of Bravo behavior.

Lena Dunham joins Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang to discuss her new memoir Famesick and reflect on the legacy of her series Girls, described by the hosts as one of the great post-feminist works. The conversation anchors around the theme that “life is just so” — a phrase that captures the overwhelming and meaningful nature of work, identity, and public scrutiny.

Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang welcome comedian Caleb Hearon to Las Culturistas for a long-awaited reunion. The trio dive into a freewheeling conversation that invokes the enduring cult of The Devil Wears Prada, with Hearon bringing his signature wit. The episode brims with the campy, insider energy that defines the show’s community.

Hilary Duff makes her Las Culturistas debut, chatting with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang about her new album Lucky Me and the upcoming tour. The conversation ranges from childhood fame and growing up with an audience, to Spice Girls as a model of multifaceted womanhood, the art of children singing adult lyrics, and a surprisingly effective moment when she told homophobes to knock it off. They also touch on New York City muggy weather, past boyfriends via psychic, and the looming 'boom of the robots.'

Candiace Dillard Bassett joins Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang fresh off her appearance on The Traitors and the release of her new single "If Only..." The conversation touches on her music career, the playful concept of "womanifestation," and the reality of maintaining routines while traveling. She also discusses her musical influences growing up with a 6-CD home stereo and shares a memorable story about taking progesterone shots during airplane turbulence.

Las Culturistas hosts Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang are joined by George Civeris and Sam Taggart, the duo behind StraightioLab, for a chaotic and sharp conversation. The four gay men dive into pop culture predictions for Beyoncé and Lady Gaga, share their unfiltered takes on 'dark woke' discourse, and debate the personal meaning of radical optimism. They also discuss the enigmatic Audrey Hobert and play rapid-fire games. The episode is a high-energy cultural roundtable blending humor, critique, and mutual admiration.

Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang sit down with Nicole Kidman to discuss her career highlights, iconic roles, and memorable collaborations. The conversation covers her work with director Baz Luhrmann, her famous Chanel No. 5 ad, and the story behind the AMC theatrical ad that became a cultural phenomenon. Nicole also shares personal anecdotes from her travels, including a penguin encounter in Antarctica, and reflects on the MET Gala and a love of cruises.

Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang welcome comedian and Chicago icon Maggie Winters to the studio. She promotes her solo show 'MARGUERITE,' streaming on YouTube March 17th. The conversation covers a wide range of pop culture topics: a 'bean soup theory' as a playful personality metric, the question of whether Substack newsletters are blogs, and a laudatory appreciation of Paris Hilton’s feet. They also touch on HBO's Industry, TGIF pizza night, Nickelodeon theme songs, and the various motivations of the Ghostface killers from the Scream franchise.

Monét X Change joins Matt and Bowen for a long-awaited conversation filled with drag lore, personal stories, and pop culture hot takes. She recounts the story of her recent perfect engagement, reveals how she discovered her distinctively low singing voice in a chorus, and shares her ambitions to join the Broadway cast of Death Becomes Her. The trio also dives into Raven-Symoné's comedic genius on That's So Raven, a hilarious breakdown of 'podiatric feminization,' deep appreciation for Kelly Rowland, and the time Monét met SZA on a plane.

Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang celebrate the joy of recent pop culture in a freewheeling catch-up. They bounce between Emerald Fennell's new film adaptation, Charli XCX's latest project, Bad Bunny's Super Bowl-adjacent moment, and Ricky Martin's appearance at Olympic ice dancing. The conversation also touches on whether video games have become easier or harder over time, the new documentary revisiting America's Next Top Model's legacy, Bravo's Summer House, and a lighthearted debate over gummies versus pills.

Laura Dern joins Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang for a wide-ranging conversation full of anecdotes, impressions, and reflections on her career. She discusses channeling anger on screen, the making of Enlightened's Amy Jellicoe with Mike White, the tonal balancing act of Big Little Lies, the wonder of seeing Jurassic Park's CGI brachiosaurus, and working with David Lynch. The episode also touches on growing up in Hollywood, her early punk rock phase, and a memorable encounter with a Real Housewife.

Comedian Sarah Sherman joins Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang for a raucously funny, freewheeling episode. She talks about her new HBO Max special, Live + In The Flesh, while getting progressively tipsy on a few sips of martini. The trio careens through a range of absurd topics, generating constant laughter, inside jokes, and general chaos. It's a pure hang-out episode with one of the sharpest comedic voices working today.

Las Culturistas hosts Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang are joined by their producer Becca Ramos. She shares stories from her Texas upbringing and Baylor University Greek life, and discusses her new podcast 'Welcome to El Barrio' about Puerto Rican culture and Bad Bunny's influence. The episode ends with a classic IDTSH segment targeting absurd rollercoasters, loud dachshunds, and NYC apartment hunting.

Kristen Wiig drops by Las Culturistas for a delightfully chaotic chat with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang. The conversation covers her SNL years and the aliases cast members used to avoid fans, her early days at Universal Studios and on The Joe Schmo Show, and her beloved Robyn impersonation at the Culture Awards. They also geek out over Annie and Grease before launching into an IDTSH that skewers windshield squeegees, thumbs, and out-of-control chip flavors.

Robyn joins Matt and Bowen to discuss her upcoming album ‘Sexistential’ and her creative philosophy. She describes the writing process as ‘tantric kookiness,’ reflects on covering her own songs, and shares why she believes nostalgia can be lethal. She also offers an insider's view of producer Max Martin as ‘just a guy’ and answers the show's signature question with a Neneh Cherry song. The hosts round out the episode with an IDTSH segment on close friends etiquette and well-lit intercourse.

A re-release of the iconic Las Culturistas episode with Sarah Sherman. The show returns with new episodes on January 7, 2026.

A re-release of the iconic Las Culturistas episode with Lady Gaga, selected as one of Apple Podcasts Best Episodes of 2025. The episode features the pop superstar in conversation with hosts Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang. No detailed show notes or transcript were provided with this re-release, so specific discussion topics are not available. The episode is a fan favorite and celebrated for its cultural impact.

Rachel Sennott joins Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang for an elevated messy episode. She opens up about her poppers initiation, addiction, and recovery, and reveals how her real-life friends inspired the characters in her series I Love LA. They break down the origin of her viral "Come on! It's L.A.!" video, reminisce about announcing the Oscar nominations together, and deliver IDTSH rants on ASMR, touch screens, and bad drivers.

Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang welcome Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star and author Heather Gay. They cover a culture catchup on Wicked: For Good, BravoCon, and Pluribus before diving into RHOSLC dynamics, the expectations of reality TV, and why telling her Mormon-church exit story is the most meaningful thing Heather has done. The conversation also touches on a full-circle Cannes trip, her rocky Ultimate Girls Trip, first hearing 'Blister in the Sun,' and Beauty Lab + Laser.

Brittany Snow joins Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang for a wide-ranging conversation about her career, from teen clubs in Orlando to voicing a Kingdom Hearts icon. She shares memories from American Dreams, auditioning twice for Hairspray, and being the party ringleader on the Pitch Perfect set. The trio also debate whether romantic comedies are just glorified love bombing, touch on psychics and hypnotists, and revel in Meg Ryan culture.

Sarah Paulson joins Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang to discuss her role in 'All's Fair,' Kim Kardashian's red carpet lighting, her history playing real-life figures like Marcia Clark and Linda Tripp, and the contrast between the glamour and reality of the Academy Awards. She also shares her love of wigs, her fear of horror despite starring in it, and an on-set story from American Horror Story with Max Greenfield.