Mase & Sue give their picks for favorite 2024 films. Some Oscar nominated, some not, and some off your radar. Plus, Wendi McLendon-Covey chats about her role in the hilarious NBC mockumentary series,𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐒 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋, her improv years with 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒, how 𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐎 𝟗𝟏𝟏 put her on the comedy map, a decade on 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐆𝐒 and being cast in one of the all-time greatest comedies, 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐈𝐃𝐒.

00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message

00:40 Review of The Brutalist

04:13 Controversy Surrounding Emilia Pérez

09:08 Best Films of 2024: A Discussion

17:42 Documentaries and Lesser-Known Films

28:31 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐌𝐜𝐋𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧-𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐲

29:11 Joyce's Character in St. Denis Medical

38:03 Comparisons to The Office

46:29 Landing the Role in Bridesmaids

51:29 Reno 911! and Improv Comedy

📺 The always funny Wendi McLendon-Covey talks about her hit comedy St. Denis Medical.👀Out today at 10 AM PST!

Mase & Sue give their Super Bowl picks and entertainment journalist Richard Rushfield talks about the beginnings of his candid, insightful industry newsletter, 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐊𝐋𝐄𝐑, a show biz must-read. They discuss how to save the 𝐎𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐒, the absence of many A-list stars in attendance, the top nominated film contenders, the increasing use of AI, and whether the controversial voice enhancement in 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐑𝐔𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓 will hurt its award chances.

00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message

00:40 Super Bowl Talk: Teams and Predictions

07:29 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝

08:04 Starting The Ankler Newsletter

13:47 Saving the Oscars: Calendar Changes

25:01 Hollywood's A-List and the Oscars

29:52 The Importance of a Film's Journey

35:30 AI's Role in Hollywood

38:10 Monopolies in Entertainment Journalism

Richard Rushfield on creating The Ankler & how to save the Oscars.🎬

The episode is out today at 8 AM PST

CULTURE POP PODCAST fan Jamie Beth, making her first appearance as a music critic, joins Mase & Sue to discuss 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, picks for winners, and the list of slated performers. Plus, O-T Fagbenle chats about his roles in 𝐍𝐎 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐃𝐄𝐄𝐃, 𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐌𝐀𝐈𝐃’𝐒 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐄, 𝐌𝐀𝐗𝐗𝐗, 𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐖𝐈𝐃𝐎𝐖, being part of the 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞, and finding the perfect American accent.

00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message

00:40 Sue's Ukulele Journey

02:22 Mace's Drinking Confession

03:20 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐲𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐡

09:16 Record and Song of the Year Discussion

15:14 Album of the Year Debate

23:02 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐎-𝐓 𝐅𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐥𝐞

28:06 American Actors in British Roles

33:34 Marvel Cinematic Universe Experience

34:42 Creating and Starring in 'Maxxx'

42:24 Cultural Reflections and Personal Growth

48:45 Final Season of 'Handmaid's Tale'

53:06 Artistic Inspirations and Influences

The episode is out today at 8 AM PST.

Mase & Sue chat about 2024 at the movie box office numbers, talk about the shortage of truly original films in the market, and review Nicole Kidman’s latest, BABYGIRL. Plus, Bobby Moynihan talks about his role on the HULU animated series THE BRAVEST KNIGHT. They also discuss his prolific voice over career, getting cast on SNL, the inspiration for his characters, most fun guest hosts, and being a part of the history of the legendary show.

00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message

00:39 Fitness and Health Talk

02:26 2024 Box Office Review

09:52 Review of 'Babygirl' Movie

21:01 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐨𝐛𝐛𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐲𝐧𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐧

23:11 The Bravest Knight and Representation

27:57 Bobby Moynihan's Career and SNL

32:56 The Writer-Cast Relationship

36:08 Audition Stories and Impressions

40:56 Writing Process and Inspirations

43:52 SNL's 50th Anniversary and Legacy

53:47 Positivity in Modern Animation

📺 SNL Alum Bobby Moynihan talks about “The Bravest Knight”⚔️ & playing Drunk Uncle!🤪 The episode goes live today at 10 AM PST