Rogers and Yang frame the renewal as a continuation of their creative journey, emphasizing excitement about podcasts as a medium with untapped potential. Their statement highlights gratitude for the partnership while subtly encouraging audience growth.
Insiders note that Yang's departure from SNL last year coincided with the podcast's continued upward trajectory, suggesting this deal reflects their post-SNL focus. The 10-year milestone and Will Ferrell's personal endorsement ('dare I say it…great Americans!') signal strong industry backing.
The podcast launched in March 2016 and joined iHeartMedia's network in 2020. They've won Podcast of the Year at the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards twice (2023, 2025), plus GLAAD's Stephen F. Kolzak Award this year for LGBTQ visibility work.
A decade in, Las Culturistas remains one of podcasting's most culturally resonant shows—and this renewal proves the format still has room to grow. Yang and Rogers have built something genuinely unique: a space where Mariah Carey and Chappell Roan can coexist, and that's worth protecting.
Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers aren't going anywhere. The duo has officially signed a multiyear renewal with iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell's Big Money Players Podcast Network to keep their pop-culture powerhouse "Las Culturistas" alive and well—and they're marking the occasion in style. The 10-year anniversary special features none other than Nicole Kidman, a fitting centerpiece for a show that's hosted everyone from Mariah Carey to Michelle Obama over the past decade.
The podcast, which launched back in March 2016 before joining iHeart and Ferrell's network in 2020, has become a singular voice in the comedy podcast space. Will Ferrell serves as executive producer, and his enthusiasm for the renewal was on full display in his statement: "I don't think so Honey? Well I DO think so! To say we are honored to have this partnership renewed is an understatement." High praise from one of comedy's biggest names, and entirely justified—"Las Culturistas" has collected some serious hardware over the years.
The awards shelf is impressive: Podcast of the Year at the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards in both 2023 and 2025, comedy podcast wins from the GLAAD Media Awards in 2024 and the Ambies in 2025, plus a Special Achievement Award from the Signal Awards. This year, Rogers and Yang were honored by GLAAD with the Stephen F. Kolzak Award for their work raising visibility for the LGBTQ community—a cause that's been central to the show's identity since day one. That commitment to queer representation and humor is woven into the DNA of segments like "I Don't Think So, Honey" and their signature question: "What is the culture that made you say culture was for you?"
Beyond the flagship show, the duo has expanded their footprint significantly. In 2025, they launched the "Las Culturistas Culture Awards" on NBCUniversal's Bravo and Peacock, bringing their unique brand of cultural commentary to television. They've also hosted "Two Guys, Five Rings: Matt, Bowen & the Olympics," covering both the 2024 Paris Games and next year's Milan Cortino Winter Olympics—a franchise that proves their appeal extends beyond traditional podcasting into major live events.
Yang's departure from "Saturday Night Live" last year marked a transition point, and this deal signals they're leaning fully into their post-SNK era. "We couldn't be happier to continue 'Las Culturistas' alongside our friends at iHeart and Big Money Players," Rogers and Yang said in their joint statement. "Hopefully people start spreading the word about podcasts, a medium with a lot of potential." That's the kind of grounded optimism that's defined their decade-long run—and with Ferrell, iHeartMedia, and a stacked guest list behind them, the next chapter looks just as bright.
