Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang: The LCCA Nominations Announcement

Release Date: July 1, 2025 | Hosts: Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang | Produced by Big Money Players Network and iHeartPodcasts

Introduction

In the July 1, 2025 episode of Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, hosts Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang enthusiastically unveil the nominees for the 4th annual Las Culturistas Culture Awards (LCCA). This episode marks a significant moment as it also announces the first televised Las Culturistas Culture Awards, slated to air on Bravo on August 5 and stream the following day on Peacock. The hosts set a vibrant tone, evident from their lively exchange:

• Matt Rogers [03:00]: "It's great to be with you today."
• Bowen Yang [03:01]: "Bright and early."

Award Categories and Nominees

The heart of the episode revolves around the announcement of nominees across a diverse range of categories, each infused with the hosts' signature humor and cultural commentary.

1. Most Iconic Building or Structure

Nominees include:

• Universal Helios
• Grand Hotel
• Aloes Hotel
• Epic Universe
• Gobi Tent
• Coachella
• Coney Island Cyclone
• Lumen Headquarters
• Severance
• Mirror House
• Abracadabra
• Lady Gaga’s SNL Set

Notable Moment:

• Bowen Yang [03:22]: "These are the nominees for most iconic building or structure."

2. Best Vibe

Nominees include:

• Japan's Spirit Tunnel
• The Jennifer Hudson Show
• Top Chef Canada
• Seth Meyers
• Dochi

Highlights:

• Matt Rogers [03:49]: "Best vibe, hands down."

3. Best Movie of All Time

Nominees include:

• Tar
• A Star is Born
• Gagachella Bootleg from Videomoon CN
• The Incredibles
• Nutty Professor 2: The Clumps

Humorous Insight:

• Bowen Yang [04:12]: "These are the nominees for best vibe, hands down."

4. Social Change Moment of the Year (Sponsored by West Elm)

Nominees include:

• Gagachella
• College students advocating their education
• Jojo Siwa’s evolution
• Zoran Mamdani’s Press Tour
• A gay celebrity writing a children's book

Commentary:

• Matt Rogers [04:34]: "These are the nominees for the social change moment of the year sponsored by West Elm."

5. Best Breakfast

Nominees include:

• Egg McMuffin
• Yogurt and berries
• A banana
• Crab Cake Benedict
• Black coffee

Funny Exchange:

• Bowen Yang [05:36]: "These are the nominees for best breakfast."

6. Best Lunch, Dinner, and Beverage

The hosts continue to present nominees for categories such as Best Lunch, Best Dinner, and Best Beverage, each accompanied by witty remarks and playful banter.

Example:

• Matt Rogers [06:00]: "These are the nominees for best breakfast."
• Bowen Yang [06:53]: "These are the nominees for best beverage."

7. Moon and Sun Awards

Unique categories like the Moon Award for Shining Brightly and the Sun Award for So Hot feature nominees ranging from celebrities to fictional characters.

Memorable Quote:

• Matt Rogers [07:15]: "These are the nominees for the moon award for shining brightly."

8. Humorous and Satirical Categories

The episode includes tongue-in-cheek categories such as:

• Kindest Greeting
• Worst Sticky Feeling
• Best Alternative to "God Bless You"
• Most Reductive Way to Note a Gay Man is Speaking

Example of Humor:

• Bowen Yang [05:09]: "These are the nominees for kindest greeting."

9. Special Awards

Additional categories touch on societal topics and personal experiences, including:

• Trans Rights Award
• Grief of the Year
• Walking Home Alone Award for What Women Have to Do

Noteworthy Interaction:

• Bowen Yang [19:53]: "These are the nominees for worst sticky feeling."

Engaging Interludes and Sponsorships

Throughout the episode, Matt and Bowen incorporate their characteristic humor, often riffing on the nominees and categories. A notable sponsorship segment features Liquid IV, seamlessly integrated into the conversation:

• Matt Rogers [10:59]: "No, seriously, you don't even understand. Sometimes I don't even need to drink coffee in the morning because I load up my water with Liquid IV and I'm ready to go energized and hydrated."
• Bowen Yang [11:21]: "In the summer heat means it's the perfect time to try their new Arctic Raspberry flavor."

Conclusion and Final Announcements

As the episode approaches its close, Matt and Bowen wrap up the nominations, hinting at future award reveals and expressing excitement for the upcoming televised event.

Closing Remarks:

• Matt Rogers [36:34]: "And see you at the awards."
• Bowen Yang [36:34]: "Las Culturistas is a production by Will Ferrell's Big Money Players and iHeartRadio Podcasts."

The hosts also acknowledge their production team, ensuring listeners are aware of the collaborative effort behind the show.

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Matt Rogers [03:02]: "It's very exciting because we are here finally to announce the nominees for the 4th annual Las Culturistas Culture Awards and the first televised Las Culturistas Culture Awards."
• Bowen Yang [07:45]: "Things are starting to go south."
• Matt Rogers [19:16]: "These are the nominees for the trans rights award for stuff you can't take away from us even if you tried."
• Bowen Yang [22:51]: "These are the nominees for best alternative to God bless you."

Final Thoughts

This episode of Las Culturistas serves as a vibrant and humorous introduction to the Las Culturistas Culture Awards, showcasing Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang's flair for blending pop culture with sharp wit. By presenting a wide array of categories—ranging from the profound to the playful—the hosts engage listeners in celebrating and critiquing contemporary culture. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer, this episode offers an entertaining glimpse into the dynamic world of Las Culturistas.

For more insights and updates, tune into Las Culturistas on iHeartRadio and join Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang as they continue to explore and celebrate the nuances of culture.