The Teen Choice Awards last took place in 2019, and the MTV Movie & TV Awards were canceled after 2023, marking a downturn for fans who relish accolades like choice hottie or best villain.
With that void left behind, the Las Culturistas Culture Awards present their fourth edition, debuting on television this Tuesday for the first time.
This innovation is the brainchild of comedians and longtime pals Bowen Yang, known for โSaturday Night Live,โ and Matt Rogers from โI Love That For You.โ
An outcome of their lively โLas Culturistasโ podcast, this yearโs ceremony was recorded in July and is set to air on Bravo.
Rogers expressed his excitement during a recent Zoom session, emphasizing how fun remains at the heart of their brand, making Bravo a fitting partner.
Las Culturistas features an assortment of unique categories for its awards.
Noteworthy nominees this year include the Lumon headquarters from the series โSeveranceโ in the most iconic building or structure category.
The list also entertains intriguing prospects such as โBridget Jones to Terabithiaโ for best title for the next โBridget Jonesโ and acknowledges Michael B. Jordan for twins excellence with the Lindsay Lohan in โParent Trapโ award.
Reflecting on the various categories, Rogers finds it challenging to pick a favorite, likening them to โbabiesโ heโs equally proud of but is especially pleased with the nomination for best โBatmanโ woman.
Uniquely, Robyn, a playful nod rather than the known Robin, is includedโa character humorously described as the Riddlerโs assistant with scenes supposedly left on the cutting room floor.
This playful spirit underscores how the awards even consider performances beyond the last year, with Michelle Pfeiffer and Anne Hathawayโs Catwoman portrayals among Robynโs fictional competition.
Describing the awards as an annual highlight, Rogers emphasizes the need to remind audiences that Hollywoodโand awards by extensionโshouldnโt always be taken so seriously.
In a conversation about the awards, the podcast, and staying attuned to pop culture trends, Rogers delved into insights and experiences behind launching the Las Culturistas Culture Awards.
Rogers remarked on how people often tend to take themselves too seriously.
As pioneers of a pop culture podcast, the duo sees it as their mission to invite everyone to relax and drop their shoulders a little.
Acknowledging that Yang recently earned his fifth Emmy nomination, Rogers noted the blend of sincere appreciation for the recognition while also satirizing it, symbolizing the complex place such accolades hold in cultural consciousness.
Keeping up with the ever-expanding pop culture scape can be a daunting task, Rogers shared.
Not everyone watches the same content anymore, making it impossible to cover every trending topic.
As an honest reflection of their shared experiences, the discussions on โLas Culturistasโ emanate from genuine engagement rather than preparation solely for the show.
For instance, Rogers admits he doesnโt follow โLove Islandโ but supports those who enjoy it, reserving his fandom energies for an affinity with personalities like Ariana Madix.
When asked if the podcast might end due to their growing individual careers, Rogers reassured that it isnโt burdensome.
Even if there comes a time to scale back, a likely solution would be to feature fewer guests, focusing instead on conversations between the hosts.
He values the weekly joy of connecting with his friend Yang over conversations that, while structured, never feel intrusive.
Rogers reflected on the sheer number of podcasts existing today, noting they celebrate individual interests.
Whatever your curiosity, there are numerous podcasts to explore on that subject.
For audiences, these recordings provide a platform for diving deeply, even excessively, into niche topics one might be passionate about.
Recalling the origins of โLas Culturistasโ back in 2016, Rogers reminisced about starting with humble resourcesโa friendโs apartment and a makeshift soundproofed window.
Embarking on what was initially envisioned as casual gatherings between two friends, it wasnโt consistently scheduled at first.
Over time, however, it blossomed into something impactful, benefiting the hosts and becoming a delightful part of their routines.
The information about the Las Culturistas Culture Awards has been corrected to indicate that the awards are in their fourth year, not their fifth, as previously noted.