LOS ANGELES, August 5, 2025 – What started as a podcast inside joke has now become one of the most talked-about pop culture events of the year. Tonight, The Las Culturistas Culture Awards, hosted by comedians Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers, made their long-awaited television debut on Bravo, officially entering the mainstream awards show circuit. The broadcast, airing at 9 p.m. ET/PT, marks the first time the event has been televised, bringing its irreverent energy, comedy-fueled format, and offbeat award categories to a national audience.
Filmed in front of a live audience on July 17 at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Los Angeles, the ceremony drew a star-studded guest list and a glamorous red carpet. Celebrities like Jamie Lee Curtis, Mindy Kaling, Jeff Goldblum, Kristen Wiig, Quinta Brunson, and Ben Platt were among the many who attended, celebrating not just the event’s charm, but its clear statement: there’s room in awards culture for satire, celebration, and community. What set this event apart wasn’t just the glittering guest list—it was the tone, joyfully unfiltered and sharply funny, with over 100 uniquely comedic award categories.
Some of the standout honors handed out during the evening included the Eva Longoria Award for Tiny Woman, Huge Impact, the Creatine Award for Straight Male Excellence, and the Hypochondriac Award for Illness We Think We Have This Time. These categories, while humorous, are also laced with clever cultural commentary—a signature of Yang and Rogers’ comedic style. Other moments included musical performances, elaborate sketches, and a tongue-in-cheek “In Absentia” tribute to celebrities who declined invitations, accompanied by exaggerated excuses for their absence.
Originally born from the Las Culturistas podcast launched in 2016, the Culture Awards began as a live comedy show for fans of the podcast, affectionately known as “Kayteighs.” The podcast, hosted by Yang and Rogers, quickly developed a cult following thanks to its sharp wit, deep dives into pop culture, and signature “Rules of Culture” segments. Over time, the show gained critical acclaim, featured high-profile guests including Michelle Obama and Lady Gaga, and won major podcasting awards. But it was the Culture Awards that truly embodied the pair’s vision of reshaping how culture is celebrated—with humor, sincerity, and a healthy dose of absurdity.
The move from podcast to television was not without its challenges. The logistics of filming a live comedy awards show, blending scripted segments with improvisational moments, and preserving the quirky intimacy of the original format all required careful planning. But what emerged was a show that captured the essence of the podcast while translating it for a much wider audience.
In interviews leading up to the debut, Matt Rogers described the Culture Awards as a “love letter to the culture that shaped us.” He and Yang have emphasized that while the show is a parody of traditional award ceremonies, it also aims to uplift and celebrate moments, trends, and figures that often go overlooked. From awarding the Best Use of the Word ‘Slay’ to honoring fictional characters and viral TikTok moments, the Culture Awards make space for joy and recognition in unconventional forms.
The Bravo broadcast was just the beginning of the show’s reach. For those who missed it live, the event will be available for streaming on Peacock beginning August 6. Additionally, platforms like Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV, and DirecTV Stream offer access through live broadcast or on-demand replays, making the event accessible to a wide spectrum of viewers across the country.
This televised debut also signifies a turning point in the evolution of digital-first content into mainstream entertainment. In an age where podcasts are breaking into Hollywood and influencers are reshaping celebrity culture, the Culture Awards stand as a shining example of what happens when independent creators are given the stage—and the budget—to scale their vision. With over 100 categories, choreographed segments, and performances from both up-and-coming and established artists, the show represents not just a parody of awards season, but a viable new model for entertainment programming.
The success of the Las Culturistas Culture Awards affirms a growing appetite for celebration that doesn’t conform to rigid traditions. It’s proof that satire and sincerity can coexist, and that a queer, comedic lens on culture can not only make space in the industry—it can redefine it. For Yang and Rogers, longtime friends and now influential cultural figures in their own right, tonight’s debut is a culmination of years of work and a signal of what’s next.
As audiences continue to embrace the blend of comedy, pop culture, and joyful absurdity that defines the Culture Awards, its place in the entertainment calendar seems assured. And if tonight’s raucous debut is any indication, the Las Culturistas are just getting started.
