Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

"Vibey Good Actor" (w/ Ramy Youssef)

Aug 12, 2026 · 1h 17m

Summary

Comedian Rami Youssef joins Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang to discuss his new special, his sobriety, and a disastrous attempt at drinking Celsius. The trio reminisces about their NYU sketch comedy days, Rami’s father’s hospitality career at the Plaza Hotel, and the cultural impact of Napster-era file sharing. They also touch on AI, travel, and Rami’s upcoming coffee date with Diane Wiest.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Preparation H and Vital Proteins Late night ordering and body signals Guest introduction and special announcement Celsius energy and ASMR segment Bachelor party and shooting range experience NYU sketch comedy competition story Psychedelics and AI creativity discussion AI usage and celebrity cancellation fears Esper acting school and Meisner technique Father's career at the Plaza Hotel Hospitality lessons from the father Revealing father's identity to class Dating dynamics and cultural references Music references and Diane Wiest praise Diane Wiest's performance in Bullets Over Broadway Sushi recommendations and drinking habits Sponsor: Preparation H relief system Sponsor: Vive Healthcare prep wisdom Sponsor: Virgin Voyages and M&M's Caramel Dream vacations: Japan and China China travel and censorship discussion Growing up with movie restrictions Downloading movies and learning patience New Jersey urban legends and culture Buying digital media and immigrant austerity Feeling seen and judgment in social settings Bowing Yang jacket and demand gauge Feeling older and age perception The Hunchback of Notre Dame ending McDonald's Frodo toy and sexual impulses Lord of the Rings DVD quality and books Titanic lifeboat and Egyptian stories Chinese Muslims in Egypt and language Chinese electric cars in Egypt Drinking hot water and Mahjong in NYC Kids' aptitude for boredom and fun Algorithmic content and NYC vs LA Sponsor: Vive Healthcare common sense Sponsor: Virgin Voyages adult cruises Sponsor: M&M's Caramel new texture Sushi spot recommendations and plans Collaborating with a younger creator Invite lists and Culture Awards history Backyard Brawl handshake and LA location Fan subgroups: Readers, Katies, Publicists Guest's first podcast request and connection Rocky Horror and Backyard Brawl memories Service animals and restaurant etiquette Dog behavior and server path issues Apologizing for dog in server path Future dog ownership and size concerns Dog smelling food and apologies Wife's podcast promotion and pride Spinach in the fridge and set dressing Spinach nutrition and smoothie usage Food waste and zucchini management Sponsor: Vive Healthcare prep wisdom Sponsor: Virgin Voyages and M&M's Caramel Sponsor: Pure Leaf iced tea Stupid games and liberated behavior Gay guys and straight guys behavior Pointing at famous people in restaurants Talking shit when someone leaves the room The look between Bowen and the host Resetting the culture and Land Before Time Tuning out non-verbal movie scenes Dance and violence as creative cross Empirical definition of gay people Closing remarks and Culture Awards invite Sponsor: Tradelvi breast cancer medicine Sponsor: M&M's Caramel and Virgin Voyages Sponsor: Vive Healthcare final message
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