Podcast: Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

Episode: It's Time! (w/ Mariah Carey) | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on October 16, 2024)

So back in the day, we did on this podcast, we did a book club reading of 'The Meaning of Mariah Carey'! We did! And because it's my favorite book, and it is like, I think it's a piece of music history!

In this segment, the hosts reminisce about their past book club discussion, highlighting Mariah Carey's memoir, 'The Meaning of Mariah Carey'. They express how this book holds a special place in their hearts, considering it a significant piece of music history.

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Episode: It's Time! (w/ Mariah Carey) | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on October 16, 2024)

But you can read the book! But like, and I honestly think it's so important that you speak so truthfully about that stuff because I think when we listen to your music, like when we listen to the song 'Outside', when we listen to 'Close My Eyes', and this is stuff that you really opened up about in 'Butterfly' and had maybe sort of hinted at in your earlier work but never really got into the darkness!

The podcast hosts are referencing Mariah Carey's memoir again, connecting it to in-depth and personal discussions about her music and life experiences.

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Episode: Mama's Singing (w/ Mandy Moore) | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on March 22, 2024)

And then how does it... like the choice 'cause Walk to Remember was the first movie, right? Princess Di? Oh my God!

The podcast hosts are prompting Mandy Moore to discuss her early acting roles. 'Walk to Remember' is referenced which was an adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks novel, though the book itself is not the subject of direct conversation or explicit mention by name.

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Episode: Mama's Singing (w/ Mandy Moore) | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on March 22, 2024)

But I literally remember saying to myself, I was like should I watch A Walk to Remember? Because I was like it literally used to solely exist for me as an outlet to—that catharsis!

Bowen Yang recalls contemplating a rewatch of 'A Walk to Remember' as a way to evoke deep emotions, particularly in relation to a poignant crying scene. While he discusses the film, it's important to note that this movie is based on a book by the same name.

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Episode: CLOWNS (w/ Ana Gasteyer) | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on November 22, 2024)

But somebody told me that a book editor—a book-on-tape editor had also worked on his memoirs! And I don't know how it came up, but he mentioned, he was like, 'Oh, the comedian Anna Gasteyer, she was a friend of—' which was such a weird feeling that he knew who I was!

Ana Gasteyer humorously recounts a moment when she learned that a book on tape editor, who worked on Jimmy Carter's memoirs, recognized her. This anecdote reflects on her unexpected connection to the former president and adds a layer of charm to her discussion.

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Episode: The Universe Needs To Relax (w/ Cynthia Erivo) | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on November 13, 2024)

That could be good; I still have to finish A Little Life. That’s a hard one!

Matt Rogers mentions that he has not finished reading 'A Little Life' and acknowledges it as a challenging book.

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Episode: “I’ve… Been Through” (w/ Ariana Grande) | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on November 6, 2024)

And now this is the film which is such a beautiful blessing and responsibility to have as people who also love it and have lived for this for 20 years and have done the research like read the L. Frank Baum books and have done their homework and have lived it and loved it!

Matt mentions their dedication to the subject of the episode, which features Wicked actress Ariana Grande, by explaining that they researched the topic by reading the books by L. Frank Baum.

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Episode: Drink Juice and Spill Tea (w/ Rachel Bloom) | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on October 23, 2024)

I looked for dark humor like dead baby jokes; I read The Exorcist for an eighth-grade book report, and I wrote about The Exorcist. That book is not appropriate for a 13-year-old!

Rachel Bloom shares her experience of reading 'The Exorcist' for an eighth-grade book report, indicating that she sought dark humor in her choice. She emphasizes that the book was unsuitable for someone her age.

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Episode: Drink Juice and Spill Tea (w/ Rachel Bloom) | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on October 23, 2024)

It always says, 'Journal,' that's almost a thing you've been told from a young age–like the American Girl book and keeping of you is Dear America. Did you ever read this? Dear America?

Rachel Bloom and the podcast hosts explore the idea of journaling as a self-care practice. During the conversation, Bloom references the "Dear America" book series, highlighting it as an example of how young women have been encouraged to keep journals from an early age.

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Episode: Drink Juice and Spill Tea (w/ Rachel Bloom) | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on October 23, 2024)

I’m talking about there's an American Girl book from the mid-90s called The Care and Keeping of You that every young woman read! And it featured a graphic illustration of a girl putting a tampon in—every woman listening to this or watching this who was born in the late 80s or early 90s knows what I’m talking about!

Rachel Bloom discusses the importance of self care and journaling, referencing the book 'The Care and Keeping of You' as a significant resource that was widely read by young women. She points out how this book provided valuable insights and guidance for navigating personal care topics.

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Episode: It's Time! (w/ Mariah Carey) | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on October 16, 2024)

And then from then on, I was a huge fan of hers and looked up all her... you know stuff from her life! Books about her, you know, books by Norman Mailer! You know, just like incredible!

Mariah Carey shares her admiration for Marilyn Monroe and reveals that she explored her life through books, specifically mentioning her reading of works by Norman Mailer.

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Episode: The Iconic 400! | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on October 12, 2024)

And she wrote a wonderful book called The Creative Habit, which I encourage everyone to read, inspiring dancers still today! Still today!

During the discussion, the speaker highlights a wonderful book titled 'The Creative Habit', encouraging everyone to read it as it continues to inspire dancers even today.

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Episode: The Iconic 400! | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on October 12, 2024)

You definitely didn't make the list! 321, Nancy Drew! Nancy Drew! You know who gets to the bottom of it every time?

In this segment, the hosts delve into the cultural significance of Nancy Drew, highlighting her reputation as a skilled detective capable of unraveling mysteries, which is emphasized by the repeated mention of her name.

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Episode: The Iconic 400! | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on October 12, 2024)

Yeah, that—that her first mystery was The Old Clock? Was that the first mystery she ever did?

In this segment, the hosts are discussing Nancy Drew and reference 'The Old Clock', a title from the Nancy Drew series. They are trying to determine whether this book was her first mystery.

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Episode: The Iconic 400! | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on October 12, 2024)

The Secret of the Old Clock! Can you quickly say what the secret was? I don't—I couldn't tell you!

In this brief exchange, the podcast hosts attempt to remember the secret of the book 'The Secret of the Old Clock' from the Nancy Drew series, sparking a playful discussion.

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Episode: The Iconic 400! | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on October 12, 2024)

Um, Slouching Towards Bethlehem! And of course, did you read Goodbye to All That when you left New York? I think people sent it to you!

The speakers discuss the famous essay collection by Joan Didion titled 'Slouching Towards Bethlehem', referencing it while also mentioning another notable essay, 'Goodbye to All That', as part of their conversation about Didion's impact on culture.

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Episode: The Iconic 400! | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on October 12, 2024)

And of course, did you read Goodbye to All That when you left New York? I think people sent it to you! No, did you send me that book?

In this exchange, the speakers discuss whether the essay 'Goodbye to All That' was read upon leaving New York, noting its significance and the cultural impact of its author, Joan Didion.

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Episode: The Iconic 400! | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on October 12, 2024)

Number 213, Sun Tzu wrote 'The Art of War.' Yes, which has inspired many, many, many people, reality stars even. By any means necessary, by any means necessary.

In this segment, the hosts explore the significant influence that Sun Tzu's work, 'The Art of War,' has had on various figures in modern culture, highlighting its relevance even among reality stars.

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Episode: The Iconic 400! | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on October 12, 2024)

Thank you for the way that you communicate, the way you write! The way that you write with importance! You write with urgency about the things that are plaguing society!

The speaker expresses appreciation for the way the person communicates and writes about urgent societal issues, recalling their discussions on N.E. Schulman in the book 'Trick Mirror'.

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Episode: HATERS (w/ Peyton Dix & Hunter Harris) | Las Culturistas (Published on October 3, 2024)

But I will say the gag is that he and Matt Damon are producers on Kiss of the Spiderwoman. Yeah, which is going—going, which I heard is good. Okay.

In this segment, the hosts, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, talk about 'Kiss of the Spiderwoman', referring to a recent media project involving JLo and Ben Affleck. They mention that Matt Damon is one of the producers.

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Episode: Rode Hard And Put Away Wet (w/ Will Ferrell & Harper Steele) | Las Culturistas (Published on September 26, 2024)

Here's a book that my mom literally had a self-help book on her shelf! Alright, called, It's None Of My Business What You Think Of Me! 30 seconds, we got there! And even as a little kid, that was my mantra!

Podcast guest Harper Steele mentions a self-help book titled "It's None Of My Business What You Think Of Me" that her mother owned. She explains that this title was her personal mantra as a child when facing judgement or negative reactions from other people.

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Episode: “FUSSY. FINISHED.” (w/ Kathryn Hahn) | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on September 20, 2024)

And it was just so funny because you're watching 'Chimp Crazy,' and I was reading this book called 'Status and Culture' and I was like if this isn't role reversal like it's a role reversal 'cause usually I'm like watching like the Housewives and he's like reading a book!

During a discussion about the documentary 'Chimp Crazy,' one of the hosts humorously noted that they were reading a book titled 'Status and Culture'. This was highlighted as an amusing role reversal, as it is typically the host who watches television while the guest reads.

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Episode: Gas Me Up, Lil Bro! (w/ Joanna "JoJo" Levesque)| Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on September 14, 2024)

I—we have to talk about Breezy because it gets talked about in the book in a way that's so funny and we must get into it!

Matt Rogers brings up a book that humorously discusses Breezy, highlighting its comedic elements, although the specific title and author aren't mentioned.

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Episode: Gas Me Up, Lil Bro! (w/ Joanna "JoJo" Levesque)| Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on September 14, 2024)

I was reading a lot of memoirs in the past couple of years when I was thinking about writing one.

In this segment, JoJo shares that she has been reading a variety of memoirs over the past couple of years as she considers writing her own memoir.

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Episode: Emergency With Our Closest Friend (w/ Cole Escola) | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on May 23, 2024)

It can—the book can be about anything.

Matt Rogers comments on the flexibility of book topics, stating that a book can be about any subject.

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Episode: Emergency With Our Closest Friend (w/ Cole Escola) | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on May 23, 2024)

Anyone can write any book and call it 'What Happened,' and it would be great.

Matt Rogers discusses the idea that anyone can author a book titled 'What Happened,' referencing the book by Hillary Clinton.

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Episode: Throw Up Ya Hands (w/ Taylor Tomlinson) | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on May 16, 2024)

Wrote Great.... Love, love her in Great Gatsby! She rode herself into Great Gat actually!

In a playful conversation, the hosts discuss the book 'The Great Gatsby,' affectionately mentioning a character named Love, emphasizing her connection to the story.

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Episode: Taste! (w/ Dua Lipa) | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on May 2, 2024)

Uh, she’s reading Pachinko! Taste!

During a discussion about taste and recommendations, the guest, Dua Lipa, shares that she is currently reading 'Pachinko'.

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Episode: Mama's Singing (w/ Mandy Moore) | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on March 22, 2024)

For sure, yeah, but I had read, of course, this Nicholas Sparks book! It was like targeted for someone like me, my age! And I was like, I have to do this!

Mandy Moore talks about reading a Nicholas Sparks book that resonated with her age, prompting her desire to work on a related project. This discussion is tied to her early acting roles, particularly her involvement in 'A Walk to Remember'.

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Episode: Great Americans (w/ Tina Fey) | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on February 7, 2024)

Just thinking culturally too, it was like VC Andrews, Flowers in the Attic. Flowers in the Attic, reading those on like the beach at the Jersey Shore, or like on the trolley to work.

Tina Fey, the guest on this episode, reflects on the impact of 'Flowers in the Attic' by VC Andrews as a cultural touchstone from her youth, mentioning reading it while on the beach at the Jersey Shore or commuting.

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Episode: Great Americans (w/ Tina Fey) | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on February 7, 2024)

I read this book, I think it's called like Wild and Crazy Guys! And it's just a little nonfiction book about this, that span of time where like, it's like Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy, Bill Murray, Dan, it's like all of when they all were blowing up and what movies got made and whatever!

In the podcast, guest Tina Fey shares her thoughts on a non-fiction book titled 'Wild and Crazy Guys,' which discusses the comedy boom of the late 20th century. She references this book to highlight the explosion of comedic talent and classic films during that era.

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Episode: Boob Gay (w/ Matt & Bowen) | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on November 30, 2023)

I forgot who wrote the book!

Matt mentions that he can't recall the author of the book 'Merrily We Roll Along'.

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Episode: Truants and Delinquents (w/ Aaron Jackson & Josh Sharp) | Las Culturistas w Matt Rogers & Bowen Yang (Published on October 6, 2023)

I am almost done with The Virgin Suicides, which I've never... never seen the movie!

One of the hosts shares that they are nearly finished reading the book 'The Virgin Suicides' and interestingly have not yet seen the movie adaptation.

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Episode: The Russian Tsarina (w/ Sarah Squirm) | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on August 25, 2023)

You would love it, it's called Animal Joy and it's about laughter!

In this segment, Bowen Yang shares a book recommendation, titled 'Animal Joy', which centers on the theme of laughter.

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Episode: The Russian Tsarina (w/ Sarah Squirm) | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on August 25, 2023)

No, well, Into the Woods—I didn't read the play! I only read the book!

During her appearance on the 'Las Culturistas' podcast, Sarah Squirm clarified that she only read the book version of 'Into the Woods' and did not read the original play.

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Episode: The Russian Tsarina (w/ Sarah Squirm) | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on August 25, 2023)

I haven't seen the movie, I only read the book!

Sarah Squirm, a guest on the podcast, emphasizes that she has read the book 'Into the Woods', clarifying that she has not seen the movie adaptation.

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Episode: Forever-Coded (w/ Matt & Bowen) | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on July 27, 2023)

I'm gonna be—I’m gonna see about some dolls in the Valley of the Dolls sense—but not the bad dolls! Right, 100!

Bowen humorously references the book 'Valley of the Dolls' while discussing 'some dolls' in a metaphorical way, linking it to the themes of the source material.

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Episode: Forever-Coded (w/ Matt & Bowen) | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on July 27, 2023)

Joco Studio made this for us at joke at joco.io! I mean a bound book!

Matt discusses a bound book that has been created for the show, which contains the podcast's 'rules of culture'. This book was made for the hosts, Bowen and Matt, of 'Las Culturistas'.

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Episode: Forever-Coded (w/ Matt & Bowen) | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on July 27, 2023)

And then you open up the rulebook, and some things really jump out, such as Rule of Culture number six, 'Super Bass is our national anthem.'

Matt references the 'rulebook' given to him and Bowen by a fan and uses it as a starting point to discuss specific rules outlined in the bound copy, emphasizing that this is a legitimate book and not something made up.

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Episode: Forever-Coded (w/ Matt & Bowen) | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (Published on July 27, 2023)

You do not want your name in an Epstein book! You do not want your name in an Epstein book; that is a recipe for disaster for your PR!

Matt humorously refers to the ramifications of being mentioned in 'an Epstein book' while discussing Carol from Real Housewives of NY. He highlights the serious negative perception associated with such a mention, comparing it to a public relations disaster.

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Episode: Kelly Clarkson Visits Las Culturistas! (Published on June 28, 2023)

I think every singer should have a Glennon Doyle era, should have like a Love Warrior era. Yeah, should have a Brene Brown era, I feel like grenade.

During her appearance, Kelly Clarkson suggests that every singer should have a distinct phase in their career akin to having a 'Glennon Doyle era' or a 'Love Warrior era', similar to what she calls a 'Brene Brown era'. This reference highlights the importance of personal growth and evolving influences in the lives of artists.

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