Best Scipio Podcasts (2024)

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Scipio Africanus - Part 6 (Rome's Greatest Threat) 1:13:38

6d ago1:13:38

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With Hannibal having shattered Rome's image as a dominant power at the Battle of Cannae, the cities of southern Italy begin forming alliances with Carthage, bringing the Republic close to collapse in 216 BC. Yet, with the Roman Senate remaining defiant, refusing to accept anything less than total victory in the Second Punic War. Driving them to des…

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Episode 333 - Producer Bruce Cohen talks “Blink Twice” & which sitcom would you want to live in 1:02:57

1h ago1:02:57

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Academy Award winning producer Bruce Cohen joins Mase & Sue to discuss his new psychological thriller, BLINK TWICE and prolific career. They talk about the connection between he and first-time director, Zoë Kravitz, the development process in making a film, how the location where it was shot mirrored the story, decompression after a shoot, getting …

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Episode 332 - Comedian Jay Mohr plus “Presumed Innocent” & “House of the Dragon” finales 1:05:37

8h ago1:05:37

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Mase & Sue go deep with their pal Jay Mohr - from growing up in New Jersey, getting sober, to marrying LA Laker’s owner, Jeanie Buss. They talk about his childhood antics, becoming a stand up, how he learned to do impressions, the transition to SNL, his struggle with panic attacks, Sarah Silverman coming to the rescue, JERRY MAGUIRE - his first fil…

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Episode 331 - “Abbott Elementary” star William Stanford Davis & reaction to the Emmy nominations! 45:50

7d ago45:50

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William Stanford Davis joins Mase & Sue to talk about his breakout performance on the Emmy Award winning ABC comedy, ABBOTT ELEMENTARY – how a ZOOM audition for one episode turned into a career defining series regular role, the personal connection to his character, collaborating with the writing staff, the evolution of Mr. Johnson’s backstory, the …

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Episode 330 - “Cobra Kai” star Tanner Buchanan plus a review of “Fly Me to the Moon" 44:47

17d ago44:47

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Tanner Buchanan joins Mase & Sue to talk about COBRA KAI, Netflix’s sequel to the iconic THE KARATE KID films, and the secret to its success. They also discuss his early introduction to martial arts, working alongside the original cast members and the effect they had on the evolution of his acting chops, the importance of soaking up all aspects of …

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Interview: The "Flight of Seleucus" and Dynastic Propaganda, with Angus Jacobson 44:49

23d ago44:49

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It's never easy coming up with your own origin story, and the ascendant Hellenistic dynasties tried their best to justify their legitimacy in an age of shifting alliances. PhD candidate Angus Jacobson joins the show to discuss the "Flight of Seleucus" story presented to us by Libanius of Antioch (314-392 A.D.), offering insights as to how the Succe…

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Episode 329 - “The Good Half” star David Arquette & good riddance Ellen 44:06

25d ago44:06

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David Arquette joins Mase & Sue to talk about his colorful career. They discuss his latest film THE GOOD HALF, working with Nick Jonas and Elizabeth Shue, the theme of grief and how you process it, being cast in the classic slasher franchise SCREAM, his relationship with the late, great Wes Craven, the bond he shared with Marlon Brando, becoming a …

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Episode 328 - “Clipped” star Corbin Bernsen plus Sony acquiring Alamo Draft House 1:08:41

28d ago1:08:41

1:08:41

Corbin Bernsen joins Mase & Sue to discuss the Donald Sterling debacle depicted in the HULU miniseries, CLIPPED, based on Ramona Shelburne’s provocative ESPN 30 for 30 podcast. The dynamic of working alongside Ed O’Neill and Jacki Weaver, the exquisite way they portrayed real-life figures, growing up in a show business family, how he got bitten by …

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Episode 327 - “Clipped” star Kelly AuCoin plus a review of The Bikeriders 49:53

1M ago49:53

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Kelly AuCoin chats with Mase & Sue about FX series, CLIPPED, the scandalous story of the LA Clippers based on Ramona Shelburne’s 30 FOR 30 podcast THE STERLING AFFAIRS. They discuss his love for Bill Walton and the Portland Trailblazers, his six degrees of separation with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, the pieces to portraying Andy Roeser, Ed O’Neil…

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Episode 326 - “House of the Dragon” director Clare Kilner plus “Baby Reindeer” goes to court 40:09

1M ago40:09

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Director Clare Kilner chats with Mase & Sue about her latest gig on HBO’s hottest show, HOUSE OF THE DRAGON. They discuss the beauty of releasing one episode per week, directing CGI scenes, her process with actors and personal connection to the material, the amazing team that puts it all together, the massive production schedule, enormous sets, var…

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098: Hellenistic Science - Mechanics, Engineering, and Technology 39:40

2M ago39:40

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The developments in theoretical mathematics were also translated into practical (and sometimes impractical) applications during the Hellenistic period. New weapons of war like torsion catapults and enormous ships found their way on the battlefield, and this love for all things big extended to Rhodian architects who constructed their famous Colossus…

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Episode 325 - Jacob Scipio from “Bad Boys Ride or Die” plus Ray J talks OnlyFans & Costner’s “Horizon” gamble 53:42

2M ago53:42

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Jacob Scipio joins Mase & Sue to talk about his villainous role in the blockbuster hit comedy BAD BOYS RIDE OR DIE, being cast in its predecessor BAD BOYS FOR LIFE - his first big studio film, reuniting with the cast and crew, trying to keep a straight face working alongside Martin Lawrence and Will Smith and what makes great chemistry. They also d…

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Episode 324 - Mark Feuerstein and Michael Chiklis on HOTEL COCAINE plus Meredith Scardino Talks Girls5eva 50:22

2M ago50:22

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Mase & Sue do a double-header - first up Mark Feuerstein and Michael Chiklis discuss their polar opposite roles in the MGM+Original crime thriller series, HOTEL COCAINE. They talk about the drug-fueled 70’s Miami scene, the real hotel the show is based on, the authenticity of their roles, the process of building their characters, and mutual admirat…

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Episode 323 - Lili Taylor talks to Mase & Sue about her role in OUTER RANGE 53:34

2M ago53:34

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Lili Taylor talks to Mase & Sue about her role in OUTER RANGE - the American neo-Western supernatural mystery thriller streaming on Amazon Prime. They discuss the challenges of shooting out of sequence, reaction to seeing the finished product for the first time, time travel and strange unexplainable events, the concept of predetermination, Noah Rei…

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Episode 322 - “Hacks” showrunner & co-star Paul W. Downs plus JLO’s big swing 54:27

2M ago54:27

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Fresh off the news of a fourth season, HACKS co-creator, co-showrunner and star Paul W. Downs talks to Mase & Sue about the evolution of the critically acclaimed HBO series. They chat about the inspiration for the show, the casting of Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, the stigma of women of a certain age, the comedy, poignancy, attention to detail i…

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Episode 321 - Josh Segarra talks “Big Door Prize” plus is this the end of the “Mad Max” franchise 1:01:08

2M ago1:01:08

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Josh Segarra joins Mase & Sue to talk about the quirky, feel-good APPLE TV series, THE BIG DOOR PRIZE. They discuss how the theme of the show reflects their real lives, what fueled his character’s transformation in Season 2, why people connect to the show, the dynamic of working with showrunner David West Read, his love of professional wrestling an…

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Scipio Africanus - Part 5 (The Battle of Cannae) 1:14:40

2M ago1:14:40

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With Scipio as the youngest Military Tribune in the largest army ever fielded by the Roman Republic, this incredible force descends upon Apulia where Hannibal and the Carthaginians await. Leading to the Battle of Cannae, fought on August 2, 216 BC, as we dive into the tactics and maneuvers that would ultimately produce Rome's greatest military disa…

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097: Hellenistic Science - Mathematics 26:44

3M ago26:44

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The third century B.C. witnessed the greatest outburst of Greco-Roman mathematics in the entirety of antiquity. Euclid of Alexandria's "Elements" served as *the* textbook in the study of geometry for over two thousand years, while the archetypal mad scientist Archimedes of Syracuse allegedly was so fond of mathematical inquiries that it lead to his…

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Episode 320 - Christopher McDonald on “Hacks” & “Happy Gilmore 2” plus standing ovations at Cannes and Coppola’s “Megalopolis" 42:05

3M ago42:05

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Christopher McDonald comes back for seconds to chat with Mase & Sue about the return of his hilarious Shooter McGavin role in HAPPY GILMORE 2, what made the film a cult classic, Adam Sandler’s mad dramatic acting skills, and season 3 of HBO MAX’s hit series, HACKS. They talk about the star-studded guest roles, brilliant writing, the exploration of …

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Episode 319 - “Sugar” Finale Watch-Along with Mase & Sue 14:04

3M ago14:04

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Mase & Sue end their SUGAR Watch-Along series with a wrap up of the 8th episode finale and speculations as to what a hopeful second season may bring. Sugar succeeds in getting Olivia safely home, the polyglots are scrambling to get back to their planet, Miller doesn’t make it, Ruby’s fate is left unknown, Sugar’s confidant Henry’s sordid secrets ar…

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Episode 318 - Blockbuster season - from “Furiosa” to “Deadpool & Wolverine” - plus “Funny Girl” star Katerina McCrimmon 44:09

3M ago44:09

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Katerina McCrimmon joins Mase & Sue to talk about her starring role in the touring company revival of the iconic Broadway musical, FUNNY GIRL. They discuss pros and cons of life on the road, childhood aspirations, her destiny in portraying Fanny Brice, the nature vs nurture of one’s talent, the evolution from rehearsals to opening night, the most c…

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Episode 317 - “Sugar” Watch-Along Episode 7 - The mission is over. Sugar still looking for Olivia. 16:13

3M ago16:13

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Mase & Sue discuss Episode 7 and what the finale may reveal in their SUGAR Watch Along with Dennis Boutsikaris, who portrays the cagey Bernie Siegel. Is Olivia dead or alive? The connection between her and Sugar’s sister, Jen, the aftermath of the thwarted secret mission, the federal government being hip to their existence, a senator’s son’s involv…

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Episode 316 - Comedian/Actor Allan Havey on Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David, the movie theatre experience & the perfect MAD MEN finale 49:18

3M ago49:18

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Comedian/actor Allan Havey returns to the CULTURE POP PODCAST to chat with Mase & Sue about surviving the pandemic, acting, stand up, comedy influences and performing overseas. We also discuss our admiration for Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David, how their polar opposite styles meshed to create SEINFELD, misconceptions about comedians, the dynamic of …

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Guest Episode - History Daily (Julius Caesar Crosses the Rubicon) 19:00

3M ago19:00

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In this friendly takeover of the Warlords of History Podcast airwaves, the History Daily podcast hosted by Lindsay Graham is featured. Taking you through one of the most pivotal moments in history, which set into motion the series of events that would proceed to rip the Roman Republic apart, leading to its demise and ultimately, its rebirth as the …

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Episode 315 - “Sugar” Watch-Along Episode 6 - The twist. Where do we go from here 22:33

4M ago22:33

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Was the true identity of Colin Farrell’s lead character revealed? IOr another twist coming in APPLE TV+’s noir nail-biter, SUGAR? Episode 6 of Mase & Sue’s Watch Along Series brings Alex Hernandez into the fold to discuss his role as David Siegel’s henchman and keen perspective on the show. We talk about the artistic intercutting of the classic fil…

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Episode 314 - “Manhunt” star Matt Walsh, Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers” & Sue’s triathlon 36:39

4M ago36:39

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Matt Walsh joins Mase & Sue to discuss MANHUNT, the APPLE TV+ historical fiction thriller about the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, the conspiracy to overturn the government, how clueless we were about the events, the eerie parallels to today, landing the villainous role of Dr. Samuel Mudd, the process of portraying a real-life characte…

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Episode 313 - Culture Pop - “Sugar” Watch-Along Episode 5 - Where is Olivia? Is there a twist coming? 27:30

4M ago27:30

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Nate Corddry, “David,” not “Davey,” drops by the CULTURE POP PODCAST for the Episode 5 Watch Along Series of the APPLE TV+ noir thriller, SUGAR. Mase & Sue open the show discussing the secret society John Sugar’s a part of, and his boss Ruby’s fears about what Sugar may find out. Will he discover who he is or once was? His seemingly superhuman qual…

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Episode 312 - Radio legend Phil Hendrie 1:02:06

4M ago1:02:06

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Legendary comic talk radio host Phil Hendrie shares stories from his iconic career with Mase & Sue. From the early disc jockey days, how he innovated the art of interview, the madness behind his genius ad-lib foolery, the inspiration for his characters to the ability to alarm and disarm real callers. Also, the brilliant satirists who opened the doo…

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