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"Love That (Nah)" (w/ Matt + Bowen)

Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

1h 5m
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Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang return for another episode of Las Culturistas, recorded on the eve of the midterm elections while waiting for results to come in. The hosts dive deep into a wide-ranging, free-form conversation that covers nostalgic video game lore including Carmen Sandiego and Kingdom Hearts, memories of college dining spots in New York City like Cozy Soup and Burger and Brad's, and hilarious encounters with pop culture figures. They also share a countdown of their top five definitive New York City songs that soundtracked pivotal moments in their lives, blending personal anecdotes with trademark comedic commentary.

  • When approaching complex video games like Kingdom Hearts for the first time, patience with the camera controls and gameplay mechanics is essential. 44:28
  • Tracking political contributions through reputable organizations allows voters to better understand who funds elected officials. 14:50
  • Sometimes awkward dating moments and mutual disinterest can spark a shared sense of humor and connection. 19:23
  • Preparing for major auditions or career milestones with noise-canceling headphones and a hype playlist can help maintain focus. 1:10:10

Chapters

  1. 0:00
    Podcast Intro and Sponsorships

    Hosts introduce the iHeart podcast and give a quick rundown of sponsors and promotional material.

  2. 2:21
    Transition to Las Culturistas

    Matt and Bowen announce the start of the Las Culturistas episode, setting the stage for their conversation.

  3. 3:32
    Carmen Sandiego Nostalgia

    Matt and Bowen dive into their fond memories of the Carmen Sandiego video game series and its cultural impact.

  4. 11:43
    Political Analysis of Haley Stevens

    The conversation shifts to a deeper analysis of Haley Stevens’ political decisions and public perception.

  5. 26:01
    Personal Life and Birthdays

    Matt shares details about his birthday plans and Bowen’s upcoming birthday, leading to a playful discussion about surprises.

  6. 27:03
    Best Buy Nostalgia and New York Memories

    The hosts reminisce about the old Best Buy, Pinkberry, and various New York food spots, reflecting on how the city has changed.

  7. 42:50
    Gaming Talk: Kingdom Hearts and Birthday Plans

    Matt and Bowen discuss Kingdom Hearts, video game preferences, and how they might spend Bowen’s birthday playing games together.

  8. 49:31
    Grand Theft Auto and Gaming Preferences

    The conversation returns to gaming, focusing on Grand Theft Auto VI and the hosts’ general gaming interests.

  9. 50:58
    Video Game Music Favorites

    The hosts debate the best video games and their soundtracks, citing Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.

  10. 1:00:10
    Advertising Interludes and Product Placements

    A series of ad breaks pop up, featuring Depop, Hotels.com, and Vive Healthcare, each with its own quirky pitch.

  11. 1:00:49
    Prep Wisdom and Health Discussions

    Matt and Bowen discuss injectable PrEP options, encouraging listeners to talk to doctors and visit getprebwism.com.

  12. 1:02:05
    Pop Culture Tie‑Ins and TV‑Game Crossovers

    They reminisce about past video game tie‑ins to TV shows like Harry Potter and Grey’s Anatomy, lamenting their absence today.

Highlights

  • 3:36

    Carmen Sandiego Lore Deep Divestory

    The hosts reminisce about playing classic educational computer games from the Learning Company, debating the storyline, historical figures encountered, and the legacy of the iconic character.

  • 20:15

    Midterm Election Shift Reactioninsight

    The hosts express disbelief over a politician's dramatic political pivot overnight, mocking the sudden change in stance and the ensuing media interviews.

  • 27:50

    Nostalgia for New York Froyostory

    The hosts recall the cultural dominance of Pinkberry in the late aughts and how the rise of 16 Handles transformed the New York frozen yogurt scene.

  • 33:35

    Dating Disasters at Brad'sstory

    The guest recounts going on a mismatched first date at Brad's near NYU, wearing a full sweater over a button-down while the date wore a tank top.

  • 43:12

    Kingdom Hearts Complexity Warninginsight

    The host explains that the Kingdom Hearts series consists of at least seven interconnected games and is famous for its narratively insane and convoluted plot.

  • 1:06:26

    The Tragic 2016 Election Showstory

    The hosts recall performing a sketch comedy show at Littlefield on Election Night 2016, singing an earnest song called A Woman Will Be President as election results turned red.

  • 1:11:40

    The Ultimate Defying Gravity Notestory

    The hosts reenact and critique a chaotic Broadway matinee performance where an understudy belted a wild alternate note during Defying Gravity.

Quotes

  • “I think Peach is giving Sabrina.”
    Unnamed speaker · 52:20
  • “I had drank a bottle of red wine in my tiny, tiny Greenpoint apartment on Box Street, my box on Box. And I took a bottle of red wine to the face because it looked like it was going in a bad direction, woke up very hungover because I had drank a bottle of red wine.”
    Unnamed speaker · 53:04
  • “I was like, thanks, Taylor. Specifically that Taylor, one of the great, that's, that's such a Taylor.”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:05:30
  • Vive Healthcare 22:13–23:03
  • Vive Healthcare 40:58–42:56
  • Healthy Sexual from Gilead Sciences 59:04–59:07
  • Depop 59:12–1:00:14
  • Hotels.com 1:00:20–1:00:48
  • Vive Healthcare 1:00:45–1:00:48
  • getprebwism.com 1:01:29–1:01:35
  • Vive Healthcare 1:16:50–1:17:11
  • cars.com 1:17:19–1:17:45
  • Food Lion 1:18:55–1:19:23

About this episode

Hours before the midterm results were revealed, Matt Rogers + Bowen Yang discussed popular culture on a recorded line. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcript

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Topics

  • Kingdom Hearts
  • Sniffy's Cruising Confessions
  • Ocarina of Time
  • Where in Time
  • Grand Theft Auto VI
  • Bonnie and Clyde
  • Mario Party
  • Split Fiction
  • iHeart Radio
  • Where in the USA

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