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Matt Rogers's book recommendations
Matt Rogers is a comedian, writer, and podcast co-host who uses his platform on Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang to engage with contemporary culture, media, and queer history. As evident from his podcast discussions, Rogers balances sharp comedic commentary with genuine literary advocacy, regularly spotlighting new works and archival research. A prominent example of his literary recommendations is Tourmaline's biography, Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marcia P. Johnson, which Rogers strongly urged his audience to read upon its publication to enrich their understanding of queer history and activism. In addition to championing new releases, Rogers shares insights into his creative process and background research with guests and listeners alike, referencing specialized non-fiction and historical texts that inform his artistic projects. Through these discussions, Rogers demonstrates an active engagement with literature that celebrates countercultural icons, preserves marginalized histories, and informs modern entertainment and performance.
Books Matt Rogers recommends
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Marsha
Discussed“Um yes, the book is Marca, the joy and defiance of Marcia P. Johnson.”
Where to get it
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Notes on a Scandal
Discussed“we're reading a book now in the research um it's called Lost And Sound”
Where to get it
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The Lost Girls
Discussed“we're reading a book now in the research um it's called Lost And Sound”
Where to get it
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| “Turn Up The Volume” (w/ Tourmaline) | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang | 2025-05-14 | 4 |
| "Huge Fornicators" (w/ Cate Blanchett) | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang | 2025-03-19 | 2 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“Which is a line from Notes on a Scandal, which literally there would have been one time to wear it and it's when we had Kate Blanchett on this podcast and I didn't wear it.”