Comedians and close friends Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang navigate their burgeoning careers while maintaining their beloved podcast, “Las Culturistas,” finding a rhythm amidst their demanding schedules. In a recent interview with Gayety at the opening of The Tryst Hotel in PV, the ‘No Good Deed’ star offered insights into their collaborative dynamic and the enduring joy they find in their joint project.
Rogers, fresh off appearances at Coachella, a trip to Orlando for an early look at Epic Universe, and various other engagements, acknowledged the challenges of juggling multiple commitments. When asked how he and Yang manage to consistently produce “Las Culturistas,” Rogers emphasized their shared passion for the podcast.
“You know what? It’s hard, but we both love doing it,” Rogers stated. “The thing about ‘Las Cultaristas’ is, it’s really not that tough because we both really enjoy doing it. So, we find time. I mean, if we have to backlog a little bit and record in advance, we do that. But ‘Las Culturasas’ is still the joy of our life, and I think the fact that it feels like a new podcast lately is really cool. I mean, ever since Lady Gaga came on, it feels like it has this second wind.”
The recent high-profile guest appearance of Lady Gaga seems to have injected a renewed energy into the podcast, further solidifying its popularity.
Reflecting on the often surreal experience of interviewing his idols on the podcast, Rogers admitted that he is becoming more accustomed to it. “You know what? It’s gotten a little bit easier lately because I’m constantly blown away by who we have. So, I feel like a little bit, not desensitized, but more used to someone sitting in front of me that is one of my idols.”
He then shared his excitement about another guest, comedy legend Amy Poehler. “Amy Poehler is on the podcast this week, and she’s my comedy hero and total living legend. And now we’ve had Amy and Tina, so maybe now next we got to have them both on together. Matt, Bowen, Amy and Tina. That could be fun.” This enthusiasm underscores the genuine appreciation Rogers and Yang have for their guests and the platform their podcast provides.
Rogers also recounted a recent experience visiting Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe theme park with Yang. Describing the experience with characteristic humor, Rogers said, “So, I was lucky enough to go down to Orlando, Florida to check out Epic Universe a little bit early before it opens next month, and it’s a full gag. Me and Bowen were riding all the roller coasters and… It was really great.”
He jokingly elaborated on the less glamorous aspects of their theme park adventure, particularly after the high energy of Coachella. “So honestly, riding a bunch of roller coasters after you do two weekends at Coachella, not advised. Possible, but not advised.” When asked if he felt ill, Rogers quipped, “I didn’t throw up, but it didn’t mean I didn’t want to throw up.” He humorously detailed the filming process for promotional material, enduring multiple takes on roller coasters despite feeling unwell. “They brought us down there to film us riding the roller coasters on a GoPro, and they did it once and I was like, ‘Cool, great. Can we get off?’ They were like, ‘Oh, we need to do it again to make sure we got the shot.’ I was like, ‘I can do it one more time and then it’s over.'”
Despite the logistical challenges of coordinating their schedules, their commitment to the podcast and their palpable camaraderie continue to resonate with their dedicated listenership, solidifying “Las Culturistas” as a beloved fixture in the podcast landscape.
