Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang - The Las Culturistas Culture Awards 2026 Nominations - PART ONE

Episode Date: May 1, 2026

The first half of the nominees for the Las Culturistas Culture Awards are revealed. Watch on Bravo and Peacock at 9 pm EST on Wednesday, June 17th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Gosh, this is so thrilling every year. I can't believe we're here again. Cheers to that. Cheers to another unveiling of the Cultural Award nominations. I love that. I've never tried that before. It's wonderful. First time.

But this is the fifth time. We'll be doing the Las Coltraces Cultural Awards, and wouldn't you know what they are airing on Bravo and Peacock simultaneously on June 17th? That's Wednesday, June 17th. That'll be an exciting night, Bowen. What time is it? I don't know. I think it's nine.

I know it's nine. Could be. Done after the Valley. There's no way of knowing. Yeah. Well, let's get started, shally? Sure. Here are the nominees.

In the category of most iconic building or structure, the nominees are. The Flatiron Edelie. The Barclay Center, aka Ellie the Elephant's House. The Millennial Apartment and the Drama. SpongeBob's Pineapple Home and The Bell House. These are the nominees for most iconic building or structure. In the category of Best Movie of All Time, the nominees are, Wicked One, Parasites, Jumanji,

an inconvenient truth. A lot of good that did. And Gaga 5'2. These are the nominees for Best Movie of All Time. In the category of fastest four-legged mammal, the nominees are. Little Dog running away from owner with salami in mouth. Cheetah. Wild Stallion.

Me, when Dave Matthews band, is back on tour. And my mom, when Black Friday, hit 2009 online shopping not as prevalent these are the nominees for fastest four-legged mammal in the category of put your hearts up award for excellence in seeing someone from far away the nominees are two-finger salute shouting over here shouting there's the killer slowly approaching each other to a song like in high school musical three and squinting and saying, She can't come to my birthday, but she can come to this?

Got it. These are the nominees for Put Your Hearts Up Award, for excellence in seeing someone from far away. In the category of best temperature, the nominees are medium rare, sunny but breezy, 74 degrees, hot for October,

and medium wow below deck. These are the nominees, for best temperature. In the category of Lil Avocado Who is a Man Award for iconic designs on graphic socks. The nominees are

Argyle cheeseburgers strawberry people with various emotions just says I'm a fucking bitch and I don't care who knows and ones that say

top or bottom nasty pig these are the nominees for Lil Avocado who is a man award for iconic designs on graphic socks. In the category of most uncommon accident, the nominees are, uh-oh, you left your mandolin slicer where your keyboard usually is. Dog bites your eye and just your eye.

You drop baby, but it's totally unharmed, but it lands on a button opening a trap door and you fall in ass first. Baby's still good, better even. Laughing! smacked with whole tuna fish after pissing off guy holding whole tuna fish. And you're having a sandwich and washing it down with the soda, but you accidentally bite into the can of soda, swallowing aluminum.

Now every time you go through TSA, it beeps. These are the nominees for most uncommon accident. In the category of outstanding dinner party contribution, the nominees are chilled rosé, a general knowledge of most media, an empty, clear intestine, a fire extinguisher, you don't know what they're equipped with at the home,

and an epipentashare. These are the nominees for outstanding dinner party contribution. In the category of best thing that could change your life for two weeks, the nominees are. Ube, and if you don't know, that's a yam of the Philippines. Air Friar. A crush that doesn't care if you live or die, Jacob. Let them by Mel Robbins.

And new girl at work. What's her deal? Rachel? These are the nominees for Best Thing That Could Change Your Life for Two Weeks. In the category of, Best Thing That Could Change Your Life Permanently, the nominees are. Rehab. Surprise.

Your rich uncle died with no kids. You're the sole inheritor, but you have a horrible gambling addiction. So this blessing has become a curse. Surgery, all. Ayahuasca, for sure. And you made a really close friend putting yourself out there as an adult, which is hard, and it really paid off. These are the nominees for Best Thing That Could Change Your Life Permanently. In the category of The Mouse and the House,

House Award for Quiet but Powerful. The nominees are unionizing the workplace. A fart after eating a cucumber. Amal Clooney. The Benegeserate until they're not. And dialogue in any prestige TV such as Slow Horses on Apple TV. I've never seen this. These are the nominees for the Mouse in the House Award for Quiet but Powerful. In the category of the Bootylicious Prize for Is Award Now, the nominees are Slater, Microderm Abrasion, Legitarily, FrameMogg, and T. These are the nominees for the Bootylicious Prize for Is A Word Now. In the category of best little creature, the nominees are Grogu.

Hamsters, nonviolent. Rocky, Project Hell Mary. Toad, Mario. And the miniature wife on Peacock. These are the nominees for Best Little Creature. In the category of Lumpy Shirt Award for Thing That's Doing You No Favors, the nominees are, flannel sheets waiting for

Doreet Waiting on the world to change Waiting on the world to change John Mayer And that lack of competence You got this diva So many of your friends love you And those that don't pay them no mind

These are the nominees for Lumpy Shirt Award For Thing That's Doing You No Favors In the category of best celebrity nature name The nominees are the rock sky ferrera ivy woke tree pain

and gorillas these are the nominees for best celebrity nature name in the category of a.k.a award for other way to say that the nominees are I'm going to head back to the hotel

aka I'm going to jerk it that's T aka I agree young gay that's to die for aka that's good old gay divalicious aka sounds good to me

stupid gay and k aka sounds bad phone these are the nominees for AKA Award for other way to say that in the category of best way to ride with your bitches

the nominees are the train to the beach speedboat arms linked but wait Who's steering? Ah! Zooted off an edible. We're all clear and pre-check.

Let's go. Mexico City ain't ready for us. We're four white gays in our 40s. Beer bike bar tour in a former Confederate city. We're four white women in our 40s. Everyone is cowarding in fear. And in a line all marching toward the queen. You're an aunt.

We love her. We serve her. you carrying a giant crumb. These are the nominees, for best way to ride with your bitches. In the category of I Love You Award for best three words together. The nominees are.

It's barely noticeable. My bill passed. Orange Vanilla Coke Zero. Boarding Group 7. And move that bus. These are the nominees for I love. Love You Award for Best Three Words Together. In the category of,

shh, don't repeat this, award for rumor we are making up. The nominees are. Wordle is collecting all of our data. You can swallow gum and it comes right out. Coke Zero has been proven to flush your body of microplastics. Sabrina Carpenter and Brian Cox seen canoodling outside of Chateau Marmont. And Kamala O'Mary. These are the nominees for, don't repeat this,

award for rumor we are making up. In category of Most Beautiful Name for a Daughter You Haven't Even Thought of Yet, the nominees are. Ricochet. Gelateria. Pizza, pronounced pizza. Bugonia and Clara. These are the nominees for Most Beautiful

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I wanted people to be able to see what their tax dollars were being used for. Sunlight's the greatest disinfected. They would uncover a disturbing pattern. Two more men who'd been through the same thing. Greg Alespian and Michael Marantini. My mind was blown. I'm Stephanie Young. This is Love Trap.

Laura, Scottsdale Police. As the season continues, Laura Owens finally faces consequences. Ladies and gentlemen, breaking news at Amaricopa County as Laura Owens has been indicted on fraud charges. This isn't over until justice is served in Arizona. Listen to Love Trapped Podcast on the Iheart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. In the category of Real Housewives Award for Best Way to Start a Confrontation, the nominees are. So thank you for meeting me here.

You owe me an apology. I am never speaking to you again. No, uh-uh, not here. And you're disgusting and your husband is disgusting and your children are disgusting. These are the nominees for the Real Housewives Award for Best Way to Start a Confrontation. The category of Hunger Games Award for Best Huge Franchise, the nominees are. Eminem's, the Bronte Sisters, Goose bumps. A-24, movies, merch, and more, and golden retrievers.

These are the nominees for Hunger Games Award for Best Huge Franchise. In the category of eternal lesbian of the pop culture mind, the nominees are Kate McKinnon, Wanda Sykes, Brandy Carlisle Commune with those amazing twins, The Friend to lover, to enemy to friend trope, And the WNBA, 83%, conservative estimate. These are the nominees for Eternal Lesbian of the Pop Culture Mind. In the category of Best Space, Excellence in Outer Space, the nominees are. Project Hail Mary. Gravity by Sandra Bullock.

Ham, the Outer Space Chimp. He did die, but not from outer space. what you're finally demanding from your sister now that you're both in space and chromatica by Lady Gaga these are the nominees for Best Space Excellence in Outer Space

In the category of Best Vibe Hands Down the nominees are Stanley Tucci when he's in Italy Seth Myers Kenny Chesney at the sphere Just having dinner on Pride weekend and while a Chaudet album plays at a respectful volume. Conversation flowing, no drugs or alcohol in sight.

Well, maybe one glass of wine. And Mia Calabrese, Summerhouse. These are the nominees for Best Vibe Hands Down. In the category of the God must have spent a little more time on you award for divinity. The nominees are, Punch the Monkey, Jiggly Puff. Sean Evans, A.D. Bryant And Madonna.

These are the nominees for the God must have spent a little more time on you. Award for Divinity. I had to. You had to. I love that song. I'm so glad you did. I'm so happy that's a category. Yes.

Yeah. In the category of the Corned Beef Award for Irish representation in media, the nominees are Bono, Mora Higgins, the city of Boston. soda bread, and beautiful sheep. These are the nominees for the Corned Beef Award for Irish Representation in Media. In the category of the Linda Blair Award for Most Terrifying Child or Children in Media, the nominees are.

The Children of Weapons. The Child of Adolescence. The Adults of Euphoria Season 3. Teen Zendaya in the drama. and Angelica Rugrats. These are the nominees for the Linda Blair Award for Most Terrifying Child or Children in Media. In the category of scariest moment in history,

the nominees are. We didn't know a dog was home. Several different parts of the ring, depending on your POV. Getting this text, Hi, this is Corey Booker. December 31st, 1999 and hereditary little diva had come off.

These are the nominees for scariest moment in history. In the category of the break me off a piece of that award for men, we want to dip in the chocolate. The nominees are, Mike White, abs now, survivor. Mr. Peanut, close off, and hat too. As for your cane, there's a place for that at the door. Simon Cowell 2004

Hot Squidward and Hassan Piker They can never get my king These are the nominees for the break me off A Piece of That award for a man We want to dip in the chocolate In the category of

Most Poignant Title The nominees are The Hunting Wives Are the Wives doing the Hunting Or are they being hunted? Heated rivalry I believe this is the double entendre.

Pluribus, because plur. One battle after another. It really do be that way sometimes, huh? And Scarpetta. Any questions? These are the nominees for most poignant title. In the category of PDA of the year, the nominees are Coldplayed Jumbotron Super Scandal.

Timothy thanking his partner of three years, Kali Jenner. Madison Chalk and Evan Bates, ice dancing. Sabrina Carpenter and Brian Cox spotted canoodling outside of Chateau Marmont. And the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. These are the nominees for PDA of the year. In the category of Tokyo Disney Sea Land of Great Beauty Award, the nominees are. Antarctica, Diker Heights during Christmas, Roku City,

Everything the sun touches, and on that note, Pride Rock. And Forest where Shakespeare's wife gives birth to Hamnet near the big hole. These are the nominees for Tokyo Disney Sea Land of Great Beauty Award. In the category of Fantasia Barino Award for Vocal Umpf, the nominees are Alex Newell, Shacht, Gandalf, the Benegeserite, Charlotte screaming, no! At Mr. Big. And Toad scream, Mario.

These are the nominees for Fantasia Burino Award for Vocal Oomph. In the category of Claudia Winkelman Award for Excellence in Bangs, the nominees are Ivy Woke, Catherine Zeta Jones, Chicago. Michelle Obama for a second, if you remember. Lord Farquod, Shrek. And Lisa, black pink, go over the eyebrows. These are the nominees for Claudia Winkleman Award for Excellence in Banks. In the category of favorite room in the house if we're being so real, the nominees are.

Kitchen area. Hosts bedroom during the party. We're kissing. Does the pool count? Guest house. Yeah, I grew up with a guest house. It was sick. And billiards room.

Yeah, I grew up with a billiards room, but I'm just like you. I called it pool. These are the nominees for favorite room in the house if we're being so real. In the category of feelings we have and are ready to say, the nominees are. It's you. It's always been you. I think we were too hard on Monica Lewinsky. Yep, I'm gay.

American nationalism is a lie, but it's 3 p.m., 4th of July, and I want a hot dog. and remember before when I apologized for being wrong? Well, I don't think I was wrong. I think you were wrong and you owe me an apology. These are the nominees for feelings we have and are ready to say. In the category of best neckline, the nominees are Deep V. Mock Turtle. Classic crew.

They really found it there. One that swoops down to the belly button on a red card. carpet such as JLo and Blazer no shirt on a red carpet such as gay guy. These are the nominees for Best Neckline. The category of Best Picture, Literal Picture, the nominees are. Olivia Rodriguez, you seem pretty sad for a girl's so in love album cover. Official Ella McKay movie poster. Vintage Splash Mountain On Ride Photo with Cousin we don't speak to anymore.

one of Paul Meskell and Gracie Abrams together and Charles Melton ID magazine cover These are the nominees for Best Picture, Literal Picture. In the category of sound only we can hear, the nominees are, Addison Ray's whistle tones, that humming sound. Do you hear that humming sound? Is it the AC? It's like a loud humming sound like wow.

Neighbors gasm, my dog telling me to kill, and the difference between good jazz and bad jazz. These are the nominees for Sound Only Week in Year. Experience Megan Maroney live on her only Canadian tour date. June 20th in Toronto. Radio wants to send you and a friend with travel from tripcentral.ca. The smart way to book travel. Two nights hotel, $1,000 cash. Plus, the new album on vinyl.

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when there is also an escalator available. I'm Michael Easter. And on my podcast, 2%, I break down the science of mental toughness, fitness, and building resilience in our strange modern world. I'll be speaking with writers, researchers, and other health and fitness experts, and more to look past the impractical and way too complex pseudoscience that dominates the wellness industry. We really believe that seed oils were inherently inflammatory.

We got it wrong. Many of the problems that we are freaked out about in the world by the result of stress. Put yourself through some hardships, and you will come out on the other side a happier, more fulfilled, healthier person. Listen to 2%. That's T-W-O-Persent on the I-Hart Radio app,

Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Welcome to my new podcast, Learn the Hard Way with me, your host, and your favorite therapist, Kear Games. And in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, I'm bringing over a decade of my own experience in the mental health field and conversations with so many incredible guests. I'm talking. Tripp Fontaine, Ryan Clark. Sometimes when we're in the pursuit of the thing, we get so wrapped up in the chase that we don't realize that we are in possession of the thing.

And we're still chasing it. And we don't know when we've done enough. Because people scoreboard watch. Life becomes about wins and losses. Steve Burns, Dustin Ross, because you find it important to be a good person while you hear on earth. Are you a good person because you're afraid? Because that's two different intentions, bro. Absolutely.

And that's two different levels of trust. I want you to just really be a good person. Join me, Keer Gaines, is we have real conversations about healing, growth, fatherhood, pressure, and purpose on my new podcast, Learn the Hardway. Open your free, our Heart Radio app. Search Learn the Hardway and listen now. In 2023, former Bachelor star Clayton Eckerd found himself at the center of a paternity scandal. The family court hearings that followed revealed glaring inconsistencies in her story.

This began a years-long court battle to prove the truth. You doctored this particular test twice in someone's, correct? I doctored the test ones. It took an army of internet detectives to crack the case. I wanted people to be able to see what their tax dollars were being used for. Sunlight's the greatest disinfected. They would uncover a disturbing pattern. Two more men who'd been through the same thing.

Greg, a lesbian, and Michael Marincini. My mind was blown. I'm Stephanie Young. This is Love Trap. Laura, Scottsdale Police. As the season continues, Laura Owens finally faces consequences. Ladies and gentlemen, breaking news at Americopa County as Laura Owens has been indicted on fraud charges. This isn't over until justice is served in Arizona.

Listen to Love Trapped podcast on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. In the category of most fun activity in theory, the nominees are. Birthday at an indoor skydiving place. Shall we have a foot race? Olive Garden, if you love shitting right away. Barbecue down at the nude beach. And dinner party with the chef. What if it's bad, even though he's a chef?

These are the nominees for most fun activity in theory. In the category of what to say when the group picture is taking a bit too long. The nominees are. Okay. I think we got it. A silly one and then we're done. Lauren's phone actually has the better camera. I can take it.

I don't mind taking it. These are the nominees for what to say when the group picture is taking a bit too long. In the category of porn hub category, we would never click on. The nominees are. nominees are. Two guys who are both teachers. Who is the one learning? Police officers Bukaki, ultimately copaganda. Softcore. What is this? TV? Solo for what I'm paying. And when the thumbnail

has the guy with too many veins in his head, these are the nominees for Pornhub category we would never click on. We all know the one. In the category of craziest car passenger behavior, The nominees are. Eating soup in car. You have to go over. You don't. Screaming, fighting with your brother. He is six and you are eight.

Slowly psychologically breaking down your mother. You're a psychopath. You are six. And all the wrong words to where is my husband? These are the nominees for craziest car passenger behavior. In the category of C-shell Award for Thing That Simply Will Not Matter Later, the nominees are. Button that is extra on shirt. Birthday card from Grandma.

She doesn't remember writing this, so why should you keep it? Sorry, Grandma. Love you, bitch. Receipts and also receipts. Shirt from the 5K, your family ran together and college. These are the nominees for C-Shel. award for thing that simply will not matter later. In the category of top fact about Greta Gerwig that you may not know, the nominees are, she's married to Noah Klumbach, avid dinner fan, net worth between 16 and 25 million via

AI overview, has a cameo in the Dance the Night music video starring Duolipa, and unavailable to attend the cultural awards due to commitments filming Narnia. These are the nominees for top fact about Greta Gerwig that you may not know. In the category of arguably the best choice Natalie Portman has made, the nominees are. The scene at the back of the pet shop when she fully goes for it by herself, you know what I'm saying? May December. Natalie's rap, all. To do those Miss Dior campaigns,

Mama is glowing, really underrated. One thing you have to give Amadala is her costumes. They are unforgettable. And sobbing while shaving head in, what's that movie? Something about November? These are the nominees for arguably the best choice Natalie Portman has made. In the category of Medieval Times Award for Best Restaurant Experience, the nominees are. Is there a doctor in the house?

And there is. Hibachi. It's going to be a two-hour wait, but there are seats at the bar, and the bar is incredible. Eatily, legit. And drinking around the world? Have you heard of eating around the world? Epcot has amazing restaurants. These are the nominees for Medieval Times Award for Best Restaurant Experience.

In the category of Dentist Award for Most Intimate Interaction I've had in months, the nominees are, Chaddy Uber driver, elective colonoscopy, no sedation, waiter who kneels at the table, TSA just because I made it beep, and this category actually isn't even funny because there is a male loneliness epidemic, and we need to talk more about that.

These are the nominees for Dentist Award for Most Intimate Interaction I've had in months. In the category of Hillary Duff Award for Millennial Excellence, the nominees are Indoor Fern, Gentle Parenting, but it backfires. The Gold Lemay Pant from American Apparel, The Goldfinch by Donna Tart, and TRL. God, the energy in that room. These are the nominees for Hillary Duff Award for Millennial Excellence. Join us next week as we unveil the next half of the nominees of the 26 Lost Culture Awards.

2%. That's the number of people who take the stairs when there is also an escalator available. I'm Michael Easter. And on my podcast, 2%. I break down the signs of mental toughness, fitness, and building resilience. in our strange modern world. Put yourself through some hardships, and you will come out on the other side

a happier, more fulfilled, healthier person. Listen to 2%. That's TWA% on the IHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hey, what's good, y'all? You're listening to Learn the Hardway with your favorite therapist and host, Kear Games. This space is about black men's experiences,

having honest conversations that's really not to have anywhere, but you're having them with a licensed professional who knows what he's doing. How many men carry a suit or armor. It signals to the world that you're not to be played with. And just because you have the capability that does not mean that you need to, listen to learn the hard way on the AHA radio app, Apple Podcast, or wherever you get your podcast. When a group of women discover they've all dated the same prolific con artist, they take matters into their own hands. I vowed. I will be his last target.

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