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Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. P...
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What you think of me is none of my business by Terry Cole-Whittaker (1979-05-03)
Terry Cole‐Whittaker
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"Rode Hard And Put Away Wet" (w/ Will Ferrell & Harper Steele)
It Ends with Us
Colleen Hoover
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"An Attack On Leos" (w/ Matt, Bowen & Friends)
Princess Cupcake Jones and the Missing Tutu (Princess Cupcake Jones Series)
Ylleya Fields
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"An Attack On Leos" (w/ Matt, Bowen & Friends)
It's Not That Complicated
Ari Parker
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"An Attack On Leos" (w/ Matt, Bowen & Friends)
I'm Mostly Here to Enjoy Myself
Glynnis MacNicol
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"White, Fair and Blessed" (w/ Matt & Bowen)
Red, White & Royal Blue
Casey McQuiston
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"Toxically Benevolent" (w/ Matt & Bowen)
Mean Boys
Geoffrey Mak
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"Toxically Benevolent" (w/ Matt & Bowen)
Status and Culture
W. David Marx
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"Toxically Benevolent" (w/ Matt & Bowen)
The School of Life
The School of Life
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"Good Walz" (w/ Matt & Bowen)
Zuri the Zebra and the Rainbow Race for Kindness (S.H.I.N.E.'s Kindness Adventures Book 2)
Kaitlyn Vasilko
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"Good Walz" (w/ Matt & Bowen)
Fifty Shades of Grey 10th Anniversary Edition (Fifty Shades of Grey Series, 1)
E L James
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"Good Walz" (w/ Matt & Bowen)
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Matilda
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Holes
(Newbery Medal Winner; National Book Award Winner)
The book 'Holes' was briefly mentioned while discussing the word "whole", with a quick reference to the author.
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What? The author of Holes.
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The book 'Holes' was briefly mentioned while discussing the word "whole", with a quick reference to the author.
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What? The author of Holes.
The Basketball Diaries
The Classic About Growing Up Hip on New York's Mean Streets
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The Joy Luck Club
A Novel (Penguin Drop Caps)
The book was mentioned in relation to a discussion about the burden of representation, specifically within the Asian community.
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there's this article that came out uh this this write up the this whatever thing piece that said it's time to forgive The Joy Luck Club and it was all about how for 25 years T...
— Episode: "Sodomy Wins" (w/ Scott Thompson)
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Episode: "Sodomy Wins" (w/ Scott Thompson)
The book was mentioned in relation to a discussion about the burden of representation, specifically within the Asian community.
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there's this article that came out uh this this write up the this whatever thing piece that said it's time to forgive The Joy Luck Club and it was all about how for 25 years The Joy Luck Club was the only thing that because Asian people turned their backs on it they they were like this does not represent us this this is not who we are this is such a specific experience that does not represent the entire like they did on Margaret show in a way
The Odyssey
It was mentioned as a first edition book that a character in the movie 'The Boy Next Door' received as a gift, suggesting that it is possibly an old and valuable copy.
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And he got me a copy of The Odyssey. Yeah. First edition. First edition. That was the part I could read. A thousand years old.
— Episode: "American Idol: The Finale" (w/ Anna Dre...
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Episode: "American Idol: The Finale" (w/ Anna Drezen)
It was mentioned as a first edition book that a character in the movie 'The Boy Next Door' received as a gift, suggesting that it is possibly an old and valuable copy.
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And he got me a copy of The Odyssey. Yeah. First edition. First edition. That was the part I could read. A thousand years old.
The Ethical Slut, Third Edition
A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, and Other Freedoms in Sex and Love
Matt Rogers briefly mentioned it as a classic book related to ethical hooking up. He then focused on the book 'Getting It' as a more modern and fun approach to the topic.
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There's a book called the ethical slab, which is classic
— Episode: "Sister Support!" (w/ Matt & Bowen)
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Episode: "Sister Support!" (w/ Matt & Bowen)
Matt Rogers briefly mentioned it as a classic book related to ethical hooking up. He then focused on the book 'Getting It' as a more modern and fun approach to the topic.
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There's a book called the ethical slab, which is classic
Return to Love
Reflections on the Principles of a Course in Miracles
Marianne Williamson's book was discussed in the context of a fundraiser hosted by Laura Dern, and it was mentioned that Marcia Cross and others attended.
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They're on great terms. They must be.
— Episode: "From Womankind, Thank You" (w/ Eva Vict...
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Episode: "From Womankind, Thank You" (w/ Eva Victor)
Marianne Williamson's book was discussed in the context of a fundraiser hosted by Laura Dern, and it was mentioned that Marcia Cross and others attended.
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They're on great terms. They must be.
Well, due to the fact that she, due to the fact that she be hosting fundraisers for Miss Marianne Williamson author.
She's certainly in 16th place.
She posted an Evangelion meme and that was when, with like a fucking Evangelion meme, this anime with some wild wacky wacky wacky woo woo thing about late capitalism and how it should be,
She's the only one talking about like how the soul of America is hurting.
Goodbye to All That
Introduction by Miranda Seymour (Everyman's Library Contemporary Classics Series)
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Westport
It was mentioned briefly in the context of a discussion about waiting, pacing, and tension in narrative storytelling, particularly with respect to gay male stories.
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Have you seen Comey by your name yet or have you like? That's what I was gonna bring up. I have not. Have you read it? No. I'm reading it now and I gotta say I'm not fully on board yet with just the p...
— Episode: "Drag Mother" (w/ Guy Branum)
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Episode: "Drag Mother" (w/ Guy Branum)
It was mentioned briefly in the context of a discussion about waiting, pacing, and tension in narrative storytelling, particularly with respect to gay male stories.
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Have you seen Comey by your name yet or have you like? That's what I was gonna bring up. I have not. Have you read it? No. I'm reading it now and I gotta say I'm not fully on board yet with just the pacing of it because I'm just like, it's just tense staring. There nothing has happened yet.
Apparently there's a peach scene that I'm supposed to be waiting for.
The Creative Habit
Learn It and Use It for Life
Bowen Yang recommended 'The Creative Habit' by Twyla Tharp, suggesting it helped him overcome a creative block by simply setting aside time to be creative.
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Everyone should read The Creative Habit by twilight tharp because I remember this is what she talks about you just have to set aside The time and it's not even about whether or not yo...
— Episode: "Mila & Natalie Announce the Las Culturi...
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Bowen Yang recommended 'The Creative Habit' by Twyla Tharp, suggesting it helped him overcome a creative block by simply setting aside time to be creative.
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Everyone should read The Creative Habit by twilight tharp because I remember this is what she talks about you just have to set aside The time and it's not even about whether or not you're in a rut
Loud
Accept Nothing Less Than the Life You Deserve
It was mentioned as an album with the song Skin, which was described as a sexy song and underrated smash.
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When I add Rihanna's song, skin to the list... Skin is a sexy song off the Loud album... And I'm so thrilled that Rihanna makes her debut, her cathartic debut on the list.
— Episode: "Matt & Bowen's Infinite Playlist: The N...
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It was mentioned as an album with the song Skin, which was described as a sexy song and underrated smash.
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When I add Rihanna's song, skin to the list... Skin is a sexy song off the Loud album... And I'm so thrilled that Rihanna makes her debut, her cathartic debut on the list.
Trixie and Katya's Guide to Modern Womanhood
It was mentioned that Trixie and Katya, along with their comedy partner, are New York Times best-selling authors. They co-wrote a book titled "Trixie and Katya's guide to modern womanhood" which is now available.
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Know that our guest is actually a New York Times best-selling author along with Katya their comedy partner Trixie and Katya's Guide to Modern Womanhood is available now.
— Episode: "You Can't Tell Me Anything" (w/ Trixie...
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Episode: "You Can't Tell Me Anything" (w/ Trixie Mattel)
It was mentioned that Trixie and Katya, along with their comedy partner, are New York Times best-selling authors. They co-wrote a book titled "Trixie and Katya's guide to modern womanhood" which is now available.
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Know that our guest is actually a New York Times best-selling author along with Katya their comedy partner Trixie and Katya's Guide to Modern Womanhood is available now.
Atlas of the Heart
Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
It was mentioned as a must-watch or read, and the quote "the enemy of connection is control" was highlighted as a memorable takeaway.
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Everyone must watch Atlas of the Heart because I took notes. I told you I took notes. I took notes mentally down but I am, I brought up Atlas of the Heart today, you...
— Episode: "I Used To Blow Guys" (w/ Jessi Klein)
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Episode: "I Used To Blow Guys" (w/ Jessi Klein)
It was mentioned as a must-watch or read, and the quote "the enemy of connection is control" was highlighted as a memorable takeaway.
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Everyone must watch Atlas of the Heart because I took notes. I told you I took notes. I took notes mentally down but I am, I brought up Atlas of the Heart today, you know, sorry industry term general.
She literally had the book when I described it to her.
The enemy of Connection is control.
Much Ado About Nothing (Folger Shakespeare Library)
It was mentioned in the context of a bad Shakespeare adaptation, with a critique that it was whiter than Kenneth Branagh's version.
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Joss Whedon, you're much ado if you're doing a Shakespeare adaptation and it's more white than one Kenneth Branagh did 20 years ago.
— Episode: "I Don't Think So, Honey! 3" LIVE (Part...
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Episode: "I Don't Think So, Honey! 3" LIVE (Part Two)
It was mentioned in the context of a bad Shakespeare adaptation, with a critique that it was whiter than Kenneth Branagh's version.
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Joss Whedon, you're much ado if you're doing a Shakespeare adaptation and it's more white than one Kenneth Branagh did 20 years ago.
Superman Vol. 2
The Chained (Superman (2023-))
Michael Hartney shared that he taught himself to read with Superman comic books and remains a fan of the character to this day.
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so I shut the hell up for three hours and I was like, I need all of this all the time, yeah, and then like, so my mom started buying me Superman comic books, I taught myself to read on Superman comic...
— Episode: "I Put One Finger Up and said YES!" (w/...
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Michael Hartney shared that he taught himself to read with Superman comic books and remains a fan of the character to this day.
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so I shut the hell up for three hours and I was like, I need all of this all the time, yeah, and then like, so my mom started buying me Superman comic books, I taught myself to read on Superman comic books, wow
it's the least gay thing about me, but I, I'm a huge fan of Superman to this very day
Fifty Shades Darker 10th Anniversary Edition (Fifty Shades of Grey Series, 2)
Rose indicated that she loved the book and movies, noting that they are what they are and that the soundtracks have great music.
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I mean, I'm work it's fuck and it's become mainstream. Look at Fifty Shades of Grey. Yeah, which I love I am Great Stan because why hate on it? It literally is what it is what it is like like, you kno...
— Episode: "The Ol' Bait And Suck" (w/ Rose Dommu)
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Episode: "The Ol' Bait And Suck" (w/ Rose Dommu)
Rose indicated that she loved the book and movies, noting that they are what they are and that the soundtracks have great music.
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I mean, I'm work it's fuck and it's become mainstream. Look at Fifty Shades of Grey. Yeah, which I love I am Great Stan because why hate on it? It literally is what it is what it is like like, you know what I mean?
The Billionaire Murders
The Mysterious Deaths of Barry and Honey Sherman
It is a new show with Bill Hader on HBO that one of the guests will be in and it's about a hitman who decides to become an actor.
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Darcy is going to be on Barry.
— Episode: “Me Gonna Watch” (w/ D’Arcy Carden)
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Episode: “Me Gonna Watch” (w/ D’Arcy Carden)
It is a new show with Bill Hader on HBO that one of the guests will be in and it's about a hitman who decides to become an actor.
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Darcy is going to be on Barry.
It's not until the winter, so that's so far away, but we're shooting it right now.
It's about... really quick, it's about a hitman who... the smallest version is a hitman who decides to become an actor and I'm one of the actors in like his acting class.
Still Procrastinating
The No Regrets Guide to Getting It Done
Matt Rogers purchased a handbook on ethical hooking up, which he described as a millennial-designed book on modern hookup culture with a focus on consent and disclosure.
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I bought a book called getting it. I forget who it's written by but it's this really nice thick handbook on like ethical hooking up.
— Episode: "Sister Support!" (w/ Matt & Bowen)
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Episode: "Sister Support!" (w/ Matt & Bowen)
Matt Rogers purchased a handbook on ethical hooking up, which he described as a millennial-designed book on modern hookup culture with a focus on consent and disclosure.
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I bought a book called getting it. I forget who it's written by but it's this really nice thick handbook on like ethical hooking up.
It's about like modern hookup culture and like a way to like really considerately approach casual casual sex and like understand the reasons why you specifically the reasons you want to hook up with people and how to like it really like builds this foundation on like consent and disclosures and all this stuff. It's great.
The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo
It was described as one of the superior books of comedy essays, implying it's a highly regarded collection of humorous writing.
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Amy Schumer Icon I mean her book Iconic book of comedy essays truly one of the superior ones.
— Episode: "An Honest Conversation”
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Episode: "An Honest Conversation”
It was described as one of the superior books of comedy essays, implying it's a highly regarded collection of humorous writing.
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Amy Schumer Icon I mean her book Iconic book of comedy essays truly one of the superior ones.
The Beauty Myth
How Images of Female Beauty Are Used Against Women
It was mentioned as a book that had a big impact on Sudi's perspective on beauty standards and the industry surrounding them. It was mentioned in the context of her work on Shrill.
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In college, I took this women in media class that really blew my mind and we read this book That's a very famous book by naomi wolf called The Beauty Myth And it truly blew my mind be...
— Episode: "Summer of Kunt 2: The Klumps" (w/ Sudi...
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Episode: "Summer of Kunt 2: The Klumps" (w/ Sudi Green)
It was mentioned as a book that had a big impact on Sudi's perspective on beauty standards and the industry surrounding them. It was mentioned in the context of her work on Shrill.
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In college, I took this women in media class that really blew my mind and we read this book That's a very famous book by naomi wolf called The Beauty Myth And it truly blew my mind because it just broke down you know how
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