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30 Minute ReviewsEpisode 8: Episode "Hate"Eric and Katie delve into the shows, and the series endings, that we have grown to 'hate'. We quickly discover that hate is a strong word as all shows have their merits!
From Seinfeld to Sopranos, what TV series have let us down, been disappointing or were generally panned by the fans?
2021-09-2238 min30 Minute ReviewsEpisode 7: We're Onside with Ted LassoWhat's not to love about Ted Lasso (and this show)?
He's kind. He's honest. He's well-meaning. And he's got some of the best lines on either side of the Atlantic.
Eric and Katie chat about this heart-warming, endearing, fish-out-of-water series that roped us both in!2021-09-0735 min30 Minute ReviewsEpisode 6: Our Unnatural Love of SupernaturalDo you love shows with intrigue?
Do you love shows that are self-referential and don't take themselves too seriously?
Do you love shows where everyone's great looking and fit?
Do you love Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Action-Adventure and Suspense?
Then you will love Supernatural!
Listen as Katie and Eric discuss the hundreds (and hundreds) (and hundreds) of terrific shows that Supernatural has given us!2021-08-3033 min
30 Minute ReviewsFloating Dumpster Fire - Below DeckKatie and Eric are back to talk about Below Deck (original and Mediterranean flavors). Not for the feint of heart, this reality show has all the drama, all the drunken mistakes, and all the tears you want in a 'mindless' show. And yet, it's compelling enough to keep you coming back season after season!
Tune in to listen to our 'tips' about this show - how through many, many fraught seasons of riding the ups and downs it somehow keeps afloat. 2021-08-1240 min30 Minute ReviewsEpisode 4: What's Up Schitt's Creek?Katie and Eric have made it all the way to Episode 4 - without a paddle! Listen as they chat about all the charm and comedy that Schitt's Creek has to offer.
From its early days on obscure Canadian television to the big leagues of Netflix, this 'fish out of water' tale of a small dysfunctional family gives you everything you need to feel good about life. 2021-08-0335 min30 Minute ReviewsEpisode 3: The LOST EpisodeThe show that gripped us for 6 confusing, intriguing and mysterious seasons... LOST is the topic of today's review! A mega-favorite of both Eric and Katie, they have lots to discuss about this one.
Was anyone ever truly satisfied with the explanations? Did watching the entire series a second time help? 4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42.2021-07-0540 min30 Minute ReviewsEpisode 1: The One Where We Talk About FriendsIn their first episode back together, Eric and Katie talk about the Friends phenom; watching in the 90s, watching the recent Reunion special.
What made Friends so special and memorable? What other shows do what Friends does? Could we BE any more excited to be podcasting, again?2021-06-2133 min
Friday Push to ProdRemembering the legendary Stan Lee.Rick and Katie remember Stan Lee and how he changed our lives. With special guests Stephen Reid and Victor Wachter, and bonus material from Ron Meiners and Eric Campbell.2019-02-121h 12
TV – 30 Minute SeriesEpisode 96: “2016 Fall Preview Part 2”It’s part two of our popular preview episodes! This week, we go into October—and a touch beyond—have a look at all the new shows and also all the returning shows that strike our fancy!
The calendar we used.
37 Genius Television Shows That Only Smart People Appreciate
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2016-09-2900 minTV – 30 Minute SeriesEpisode 95: “2016 Fall Preview Spectacular”Good day! Katie and Eric are back with part one of our popular recurring feature: the fall season preview!
This episode, we go over all the goodies coming to us in September.
And of course we have a calendar that you can use to follow along with us! View it here.
So settle in for a good episode and hear all about what’s coming! Enjoy!
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2016-09-1700 minTV – 30 Minute SeriesEpisode 94: “Difficult People, Stranger Things”We’re back with a traditional episode of two picks! PLUS we delve into the state of the TV industry today and consider cable cutting and how the networks and Apple just don’t get along—yet—before going into a tangent about tiny house living and such before picking two of our picks! You know, like usual!
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2016-09-0500 minTV – 30 Minute SeriesEpisode 93: “When Calls the Heart, Friday Night Lights”Katie is quite surprised at Eric’s pick! Eric is persuaded to try Katie’s pick!
And, next episode, we’re going to try something new—hear about what it is!
PLUS we have the usual gabbing about various shows between our picks!
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2016-04-2000 minTV – 30 Minute SeriesEpisode 91: “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, River”We’re back! And, wow, do we talk about a lot of different series! Including ones we’ve stopped watching—but we give the reasons!
Included are chats about:
True Detective
Transperant
Sens8
Sleepy Hollow
Vampire Diaries
Shadowhunters
Bloodlines
Silicon Valley
Shannara
And so much more, in addition to our two picks for this episode!
ANND we talk about whether or not to watch past episodes of The X-Files before watching the brand new season. I list two episodes that I consider must-watches: “Clyde Bruckman’s...2016-02-1400 minTV – 30 Minute SeriesEpisode 90: “The Mindy Project, Gilmore Girls”Katie and Eric return to the good stuff—picking picks—and Katie points out some coincidences between them! Eric picked his as a result of experimenting with the new Apple TV. Katie picked hers after hearing about the show since forever and checked out “just the first episode.” (And we all know how well that plan can be upset!)
Plus some commentary about superhero shows on TV today, beginning with the just-released Jessica Jones on Netflix.
AND! The show ends on time! Whaaaat? (Well, just a minute or two over!)
http://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/30mi...2015-11-2100 minTV – 30 Minute SeriesEpisode 89: “2015 November and Midseason Preview”We’re back! And we have shows for November! PLUS some mid-season replacement shows to mention!
Here’s the November Calendar we used!
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2015-11-0100 minTV – 30 Minute SeriesEpisode 88: “2015 Fall Preview October Edition”It’s October—which means more shows!
We do a wee recap of shows that we liked in September then go right into October. And we discuss other shows as a special bonus!
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2015-10-0400 minTV – 30 Minute SeriesEpisode 87: “2015 Emmy Predictions”It’s a triple episode—because there are so many categories and shows and discussions!
Katie picked her picks and Eric picked his picks, and sometimes we picked twice!
Sometimes, there’s a heart pick, where we pick something we think should win, because our heart tells us so.
Sometimes, there’s a head pick, where we pick something we think will win, because of the nature of the academy and how voting works and human nature and such.
It’s a fun episode!
And, if there is any one series...2015-09-2000 minTV – 30 Minute SeriesEpisode 86: “Empire vs. The Comment Section”Katie’s pick is a fabulous show by everyone’s account and Eric is hard pressed to come up with a counter to it! Hear the struggles to do that plus info about other shows, including a lengthy discussion about The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at the beginning!
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