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The Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #511- Spotlight on LimitlessIt’s finally here, the last podcast episode before our hiatus. Noel and Kate do their best to keep it together as they talk through another full week in TV, then head over to the DVD Shelf for one of the quintessential Televerse shows, CBS’s lamentably short-lived Limitless. We kick off Our Week in TV with a little comedy, with Noel checking in on Peacock’s Girls5eva season one and Kate sharing her thoughts on the Tuca & Bertie premiere. Then we luxuriate in another terrific Top Chef: Portland before celebrating a welcome return on Star Wars: The Ba...
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The TeleverseSpotlight on LimitlessIt’s finally here, the last podcast episode before our hiatus. Noel and Kate do their best to keep it together as they talk through another full week in TV, then head over to the DVD Shelf for one of the quintessential Televerse shows, CBS’s lamentably short-lived Limitless. We kick off Our Week in TV with a little comedy, with Noel checking in on Peacock’s Girls5eva season one and Kate sharing her thoughts on the Tuca & Bertie premiere. Then we luxuriate in another terrific Top Chef: Portland before celebrating a welcome return on Star Wars: The Bad Ba...
2021-06-181h 19The Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #509- Spotlight on The Underground RailroadIt’s a light week in TV this episode, but there’s still plenty of TV talk to go around. First Noel gives his thoughts on the season finale of A Black Lady Sketch Show, then Kate has a few non-spoilery thoughts on Lucifer season 5B. Noel catches Kate up with Star Wars: The Bad Batch and gives his reaction to the latest developments at Superman & Lois, then Kate checks in with Legendary’s first and potentially only money ball of the season. Finally, we wrap up the week with Top Chef: Portland and their latest should-be-signature challenge. Afterw...
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The TeleverseSpotlight on The Underground RailroadIt’s a light week in TV this episode, but there’s still plenty of TV talk to go around. First Noel gives his thoughts on the season finale of A Black Lady Sketch Show, then Kate has a few non-spoilery thoughts on Lucifer season 5B. Noel catches Kate up with Star Wars: The Bad Batch and gives his reaction to the latest developments at Superman & Lois, then Kate checks in with Legendary’s first and potentially only money ball of the season. Finally, we wrap up the week with Top Chef: Portland and their latest should-be-signature challenge. Afterward, we hea...
2021-06-051h 01The Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #497- Spotlight on Designing WomenWe continue our journey through the TV of decades past this week on the podcast, heading down to Atlanta to spend some time with Designing Women. The hair, the shoulder pads, and of course, those Julia Sugarbaker rants! Before the DVD Shelf, though, we have a full week in TV to discuss. First we look at the comedies, including the worst called it ever on The Amber Ruffin Show, a relatable Last Week Tonight, and a surprising The Unicorn. Then Kate teases RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and we go long on season 13’s Snatch Game. Over in drama and...
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The TeleverseSpotlight on Designing WomenWe continue our journey through the TV of decades past this week on the podcast, heading down to Atlanta to spend some time with Designing Women. The hair, the shoulder pads, and of course, those Julia Sugarbaker rants! Before the DVD Shelf, though, we have a full week in TV to discuss. First we look at the comedies, including the worst called it ever on The Amber Ruffin Show, a relatable Last Week Tonight, and a surprising The Unicorn. Then Kate teases RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and we go long on season 13’s Snatch Game. Over in drama and...
2021-03-131h 30The Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #496- Spotlight on The Muppet ShowThere’s plenty to be stressed about in the real world, so this week on the podcast, Noel and Kate present the best de-stresser they’ve found yet: The Muppet Show! That’s right, we play the music, light the lights, and in Kate’s case at least, meet the Muppets as we dive in with The Muppet Show, now streaming on Disney+, for our DVD Shelf. Before that, though, there’s plenty to discuss for Our Week in TV. We kick things off with the return of The Flash and the penultimate WandaVision, then move to comedy for Superstore...
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The TeleverseSpotlight on The Muppet ShowThere’s plenty to be stressed about in the real world, so this week on the podcast, Noel and Kate present the best de-stresser they’ve found yet: The Muppet Show! That’s right, we play the music, light the lights, and in Kate’s case at least, meet the Muppets as we dive in with The Muppet Show, now streaming on Disney+, for our DVD Shelf. Before that, though, there’s plenty to discuss for Our Week in TV. We kick things off with the return of The Flash and the penultimate WandaVision, then move to comedy for Superstore...
2021-03-051h 27The Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #475- Spotlight on Tanner ‘88It’s been another long week, but admittedly a thin one for TV viewing. We kick off the podcast with Our Week in TV, starting with Kate’s thoughts on The CW premiere of Swamp Thing. Then Noel and Kate dive in with DuckTales’ Halloween episode, Kate catches up with Archer and The Vow, and we round out the week with another deep dive into the latest The Great British Bake Off. Afterward, we head back to the DVD Shelf to talk Tanner ’88, a documentary following the 1988 Presidential campaign of the fictional Jack Tapper. Newly streaming on HBO Max, the seri...
2020-10-101h 14The Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #471- Spotlight on High Seas Season 1 with Keenan CaldwellIt’s another challenging week, so we’re going full ridiculous, escapist fare this episode. Noel and Kate kick things off with some TV news, then move to a truncated week in TV. Noel catches us up with We Bare Bears: The Movie, then Kate checks in with The Great Canadian Baking Show, we both talk Blown Away season one, and Kate teases the Holey Moley II: The Sequel finale. We round out the week with some thoughts on a disappointing Lovecraft Country, and then head to the spotlight section. This episode, we welcome friend of the show Keenan Cald...
2020-09-1200 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #470- Spotlight on Great Pretender Season 1We’re heading into what would usually be fall premiere season, but with most shows remaining on hiatus, it’s streamers and back catalogs to the TV rescue. After talking a little news, Noel and Kate head to Our Week in TV. First Kate has some spoiler-free thoughts on Canada’s Drag Race and catches up with Skin Wars and Skin Wars: Fresh Paint, then Noel checks in with Aggretsuko season three, we both talk Danbury and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and The Vow, Kate is mixed on Doom Patrol and shares a few thoughts on Wynonna Earp’s...
2020-09-0500 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #468- Make-You-Watchathon 9: Peep Show S1 and The Promised NeverlandIt’s Make-You-Watchathon time! Noel and Kate ring out the end of the ninth year of the podcast with our annual tradition, with each host picking a show to make the other watch. This year, Kate picked season one of the 2000s Channel 4 favorite Peep Show and Noel picked last year’s The Promised Neverland. Before that, though, there’s a full week in TV to discuss. We kick things off with the dramatic conclusion of Jelle’s Marble Runs: Marble League 2020, both the final event and the closing ceremonies. Then Full Frontal with Samantha Bee is back, Noel introduc...
2020-08-2200 minThe Televerse (mp3)Streaming In Place: Lucifer S04E04 with LaToya FergusonIt’s episode 100! Yay? We’re going with yay. This episode, LaToya, Allison, Noel, and Kate continue Streaming In Place with Lucifer season four, episode four, “All About Eve.” Allison, Noel, and Kate are on the fence about her introduction, but we are very here for baby-proofing ceiling fans and that ridiculous bar fight. Plus there’s a whole tangent on Toy Story that you can thank our fabulous Zoom listener Marcus for—thanks for hanging in the Zoom, Marcus! Tune in for our thoughts on the episode and come back tomorrow for our take on episode five, “Expire Erect.”
2020-08-1200 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #465- Spotlight on Tales From the Loop Season 1It’s a (recent) Televerse first. We’ve found Kate’s COVID-19 viewing limits. This week on the podcast, Noel and Kate spend some time with Tales From the Loop season one, Amazon Prime’s quasi-anthology sci-fi series. Before that, though, there’s a full week in TV. We kick things off with the finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars season five and Jelle’s Marble Runs: Marble League 2020, then check in with Perry Mason before heading to genre with Cardcaptor Sakura seasons one through three, Dimension 20: Fantasy High, the Wynonna Earp premiere, Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD, and Star...
2020-08-0100 minThe Televerse (mp3)Streaming In Place: A Very English Scandal S01E01Allison, Noel, and Kate start their latest Streaming In Place adventure with of A Very English Scandal. We dive in with the premiere, talking star power and personas, tonal awareness, and those fabulous clothes. Plus Kate dusts off her Classical Corner for a little violin talk. Tune in for our thoughts and come back tomorrow as we talk “Episode 2.”Shout-out to our Zoom listeners, Keenan and Marcus. Thanks for joining us with our latest show!
2020-07-3000 minThe Televerse (mp3)Streaming In Place: ATLA S03E16–17Noel, Allison, and Kate finish week 18 Streaming In Place with Avatar: The Last Airbender season three, episodes 14 and 15, “The Southern Raiders” and “The Ember Island Players.” Katara takes her turn field tripping with Zuko, Allison presents her theatre nerd card, and Kate hates fun. Tune in for our thoughts and come back next week as we discuss the finale, episodes 18–21, “Sozin’s Comet.”Shout-out to our Zoom listeners, Diego, Keenan, and Marcus. Thanks for joining us this week and leading the Zoom.
2020-07-2500 minThe Televerse (mp3)Streaming In Place: ATLA S03E04–05Noel, Allison, and Kate continue Streaming In Place with Avatar: The Last Airbender season three, episodes four and five, “Sokka’s Master” and “The Beach.” When did Sokka get this close to our cold, detached hearts? And how about Aang’s armor, and Toph’s meteorite bending? Plus Noel explains The Beach Episode for Allison and Kate as a significant trope in anime, adding context and even more fun to Zuko and Deathtiny’s Child’s dramatic flame-out in the Ember Island teen social scene. Tune in for our thoughts and come back tomorrow as we discuss episodes six and seven, “The Av...
2020-07-1600 minThe Televerse (mp3)Streaming In Place: ATLA S02E17–18Allison, Noel, and Kate continue Streaming In Place with Avatar: The Last Airbender season two, episodes 17 and 18, “Lake Laogai” and “The Earth King.” Appa’s triumphant return to the team, some truly epic fight scenes, and Zuko’s allergy to good. Plus Kate’s dad channels his inner Iroh for a quick drop-by. Tune in for our thoughts on these episodes and come back tomorrow as we talk episodes 19 and 20, “The Guru” and “The Crossroads of Destiny.”Shout-out to our Zoom listeners, Diego, Keenan, Marcus, and Scottie. Thanks for joining the chat and sharing your thoughts on these episodes.
2020-07-1000 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #461- Spotlight on Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi Season 1It’s another light TV week, courtesy of the holiday weekend, but that just gives us time to dive deep on a few of our quarantine favorites. Noel and Kate kick things off with Our Week in TV, starting with the reality offerings, including the premiere of HBO’s I’ll Be Gone in the Dark, another nail-biting Jelle’s Marble Runs: Marble League 2020 (go O’Rangers!), and the latest improv challenge on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars. Then we move to genre, with the first of a two-parter on Stargirl, another high-stakes time travel adventure on Marvel’s Agents of SH...
2020-07-0400 minThe Televerse (mp3)Streaming In Place: Lucifer S02E16 with LaToya FergusonLaToya Ferguson is back on Streaming In Place, helping us finish out our sixth week with Lucifer season two, episode 16, “God Johnson.” Noel, Allison, LaToya, and Kate dive in with Timothy Omundson, Maze’s interesting pizza choices, and poor newly-a-scrub Amenadiel. Listen in for our thoughts, and come back next week as Allison, Noel, and Kate wrap up season two.Shout-out to our Zoom listeners, Kayla, Keenan, Marcus, and S.B. It’s been great chatting with you this week, and we hope to see you back next week!
2020-05-0200 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #451- Spotlight on BriarpatchIt’s the end of another long week, but fortunately this time, Kate’s up her viewing as well as Noel, and there’s lots of interesting TV to discuss. We kick things off with our weeks in drama and comedy, with catch-ups from Kate on The Good Fight and Mrs. America. Then both Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Superstore went out with strong season finales, and we checked in again on DuckTales and What We Do in the Shadows. For reality, we start with a look at the We’re Here premiere, before a few thoughts on RuPaul’s Drag Race and T...
2020-04-2500 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #450- Spotlight on Kim’s Convenience Season 4Shelter in place carries on, but luckily there’s a lot of new TV dropping to keep us distracted. Noel and Kate kick off a full week in TV by catching up with last week’s DuckTales premiere and this week’s What We Do in the Shadows premiere, then Kate mentions some YouTube content that’s gotten her focus recently. Next we move to drama and the premieres of Killing Eve and Mrs. America, as well as a new The Good Fight. Then we round out the week with reality, with a quick preview of HBO’s upcoming We’re Here...
2020-04-1800 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #448- Tribute to Adam Schlesinger, with Allison ShoemakerIt’s a difficult and strange time, and things are only just beginning for many in the United States. The death rate from COVID-19 continues to climb, and this week that hit a bit closer to home here at The Televerse with the news that musician Adam Schlesinger had passed away at age 52 from complications due to coronavirus. Among his many credits, Schlesinger was the executive music producer and one of the main musical forces behind Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, so it only felt right to welcome back friend of the show Allison Shoemaker to discuss Schlesinger and his work, and pa...
2020-04-0400 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #447- Spotlight on Star Trek: Picard Season 1We’re rounding out our second week sheltering in place here at the Televerse, and while the world is full of stressors right now, thankfully there’s been a lot of interesting TV to help us take our minds off of them. We kick things off this this episode with our week in comedy and reality, starting with an update on how Full Frontal with Samantha Bee and Late Night with Seth Meyers are handling their at-home shoots. Then we look at the return of One Day at a Time, the antepenultimate Schitt’s Creek, J.K. Simmons’ guest spot on...
2020-03-2800 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #446- Spotlight on Ugly Delicious Season 2The world is dark and scary, let’s talk about delicious food. This week on the podcast, Noel and Kate dive in with season two of Netflix’s Ugly Delicious, David Chang’s travel and food series exploring under-discussed corners of the food world. Does the truncated season two live up to season one, and what do we hope to see in a potential season three? Before that, though, there’s plenty of TV to discuss. We kick things off with some thoughts on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Full Frontal with Samantha Bee’s takes on social dis...
2020-03-2100 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #443- Spotlight on Next in Fashion with Emma FraserLife is stressful right now; let’s talk about fashion. This week on the podcast, Kate welcomes back friend of the show Emma Fraser of Primetimer, SyFy Fangrrls, Vulture, Collider, and more to discuss the first season of Netflix’s fashion reality competition show, Next in Fashion. Before we focus in on the fashion, though, there’s a full week of TV to discuss. Noel and Kate kick things off with the comedies, including the premiere of It’s Personal with Amy Hoggart, the series finale of Fresh Off the Boat, and a catchup with Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist. Then we mo...
2020-02-2900 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #440- Spotlight on The Good PlaceThe premieres and finales just keep rolling, and this week on the podcast, we’re diving in with a big one. The Good Place wrapped up its four season run last week, and this episode, Noel and Kate give it its due, spotlighting the finale with a lengthy chat before looking back on the final season and the series as a whole. Before that, though, there’s a full week of TV to discuss. We kick things off with the comedies and some reality, including the Brooklyn Nine-Nine double premiere, Fresh Off the Boat, Schitt’s Creek, and a few th...
2020-02-0800 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #438- Spotlight on Sex Education Season 2Crisis has come and gone and one of 2020’s most anticipated new series is here! There’s lots of TV to discuss this episode and Noel and Kate dive in right away with the premiere of Awkwafina’s new comedy, Awkwafina is Nora from Queens. Then, after a quick look at Schitt’s Creek and Stumptown, it’s all genre. Kate reflects on Doctor Who’s adventure with Nikola Tesla and the nostalgia bomb that is the premiere of Star Trek: Picard, and then Noel joins back in to check in with all of Arrowverse series’ post-Crisis resets: Arrow’s backdoor pilot...
2020-01-2500 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #437- Spotlight on Zumbo’s Just Desserts Season 2After a long delay, Televerse favorite Zumbo’s Just Desserts is back for season two on Netflix. Does the new season recapture the whimsical magic of season one? Are this batch of dessert makers up to snuff, and can Adriano Zumbo best his ridiculous season one tests? Noel and Kate dive in and give their thoughts on this much-anticipated season two. Before that, though, there’s a full week of TV to discuss. We kick things off with a preview of Armando Iannucci’s new comedy, Avenue 5, and a little The Unicorn talk, then Kate attempts to steer clear of spo...
2020-01-1900 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #436- Spotlight on Lucifer Seasons 1–4 with LaToya FergusonAs Kate is a newly-minted #Lucifan, you just know she had to invite back podcaster, author, and all-around smart lady LaToya Ferguson to talk all things Lucifer seasons one through four (or at least, as much as we could without getting into spoilers), and hopefully convince some listeners to check it out. Before that, though, Noel and Kate have a full week of TV to discuss. We start with the comedies—the Schitt’s Creek and Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! premieres, as well as The Good Place—before moving on to drama—the Dare Me premiere and Stumptown—and we rou...
2020-01-1200 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #435- 2020 Winter TV Preview2020 is here, bringing a whole slew of new TV series as well as plenty of returning favorites. That means it’s time for Noel and Kate’s yearly winter TV preview, talking through the next several months’ upcoming scripted series. From utterly confounding to intriguing and overdue, there’s a lot of TV headed our way, and fortunately at least some of it looks promising. Before we dive in with our preview, though, we have three weeks of TV to catch up with. We kick things off with comedy, including John Mulaney and the Sack Lunch Bunch, Fresh Off the Boat...
2020-01-0400 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #434- Best of 2019 Smorgasborgy2019 is winding down, so it’s time for the Televerse’s annual Smorgasborgy, our massive Best of the Year roundup of the highlights, lowlights, and most memorable moments of the year’s TV. Noel and Kate go through their picks for each of the categories below, as well as a few digressions along the way. Take a listen, then reach out with your picks!Spoiler Warning: Noel and Kate have a wide-ranging, spoiler-filled discussion about the year’s TV, and that means spoilers for many of the biggest shows of the year, including Game of Thrones, Watchmen, Steven U...
2019-12-2800 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #433- Top 20 TV Series of 2019The end of the year is upon us, and that of course means it’s time for the start of the 2019 List-ening. The last two episodes of each year are our opportunity to highlight our favorite moments, episodes, and much more of 2019, and we kick things off as always with our Top 20 TV Series of the year. Noel and Kate have some overlap, but this year features our most divergent lists yet. Take a listen, then reach out with your picks for the best TV series of 2019.Noel’s Top 20–16 (13:33) Brooklyn Nine-N...
2019-12-2200 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #429- Spotlight on The Crown Season 3It’s been a very political week here in the United States, so what a happy coincidence that The Crown returned for season three this week as well. Noel and Kate give their thoughts on the new cast and how the show is tackling the challenges of adapting such high-profile events and figures as they break down the season in the spotlight section. Before that, though, there’s plenty of TV to discuss in Our Week in TV. They kick things off with comedy, including Chiijohn and the Last Week Tonight with John Oliver finale, another strong Chihayafuru, and the...
2019-11-2400 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #425- Spotlight on Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerIt’s a week of long-awaited premieres, as well as a few surprises, giving us plenty to discuss on the podcast. First up, we dive in with our Week in TV. We start with the genre series, including the Watchmen premiere, a promising Batwoman, a Hong Kong-centered Arrow, and the return of Chihayafuru. Over in reality and comedy, Kate catches up with RuPaul’s Drag Race UK in time for the Snatch Game and both Noel and Kate talk The Good Place. Then we head to the spotlight section and look at the David Chang’s latest Netflix travelogue series...
2019-10-2600 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #424- Spotlight on Schitt’s Creek Season 5The fall TV season rolls on, and while there was a high profile Netflix drop this past week—the Breaking Bad follow-up movie El Camino—we won’t be talking about it this week on the podcast. Instead, we’re diving in with a Netflix release we’re far more interested in: Season five of Schitt’s Creek. Is Kate still over the moon for David and Patrick? Now that he’s caught up with the entire show, is Noel onboard the hype train, or does he still think the show’s stans should temper their praise? Before that, though, there’s...
2019-10-2000 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #421- Spotlight on UnbelievableFall network premiere week is finally here—for most of the networks at least—giving Noel and Kate lots of TV to discuss. We skip the premieres discussed in our Fall Network TV Preview to keep things manageable, but there’s still a whole lot of TV to explore. First we dive in with the week’s comedy premieres, including mixed-ish, black-ish, The Good Place, Superstore, and Mom. Then we move over to drama and genre, with Kate giving her early thoughts on Netflix’s Criminal and both Noel and Kate sharing their reactions to the Emergence and Stumptown premieres...
2019-09-2800 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #416- Make-You-Watch-athon 8: Schitt’s Creek and Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo ShinjuWe have many anniversaries here at The Televerse, but this episode brings a big one: our eighth annual Make-You-Watchathon. Each year, we celebrate by choosing one show to make each other watch, pushing our comfort zones and prompting each other to finally catch up with particularly meaningful and beloved series. This year, Kate’s up first, and she’s assigned Noel Schitt’s Creek season one. Noel’s pick is a favorite (semi-) recent anime, 2016’s Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju. Before we can get to the Make-You-Watchathon, though, we take a look at our week in TV, including...
2019-08-2500 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #415- Spotlight on GLOW Season 3Time jumps, period pieces, and oh-so-relatable moments: TV had a lot to offer this week, giving us plenty to discuss on the podcast. First up, Noel and Kate talk through the highlights of their week in TV, including A Black Lady Sketch Show, Kate’s catch-up with season one of Kim’s Convenience, the much-anticipated premiere of The Terror: Infamy, another lovely Pose, and the season finale of Claws and series finale of Elementary. Then, we head to the spotlight section to talk season three of GLOW. Was the move to Vegas enough to win over GLOW skeptic Kate, or i...
2019-08-1800 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #413- Spotlight on Veronica Mars Season 4There’s often drama to spare in summer TV, and this week did not disappoint, with comedies, dramas, and reality delivering twists and turns to spare. Noel and Kate kick things off with the week in TV, starting with the comedies, including the series finale of Jane the Virgin, season finale of Archer: 1999, and mixed episodes of grown-ish and Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. Then Kate talks drama and reality, checking in with Claws, Pose, and SYTYCD, before rounding out the week by breaking down the TV side of the CNN Democratic Presidential Primary Debates with Noel. Then we he...
2019-08-0400 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #412- SDCC 2019 TV Wrapup with Maggie KulzickThe tents are stowed, the con funk washed away, and the sunburns starting to heal; 2019 Comic-Con International: San Diego has come and gone. Noel and Kate welcome back friend of the show Maggie Kulzick to break down another sunny and TV-filled Comic-Con, looking at Maggie and Kate’s 2019 high- and low-lights. Before that, though, Noel and Kate talk through another full week in TV. We kick things off with the comedies, including grown-ish and Drunk History, Kate rounds up some drama, including the Big Little Lies finale, Claws, and Pose, and we round out the week with a little ge...
2019-07-2800 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #411- Spotlight on Stranger Things Season 3Kate is on location at 2019 Comic-Con International: San Diego, which means lots of TV news, hot takes, and helicopters. Our SDCC wrap-up will be up next week, but for now, there’s plenty of TV to keep us busy while we wait for Comic-Con trailers and other goodies to drop. First up, Noel gives his thoughts on O Maidens in Your Savage Season and grown-ish, then Noel and Kate talk SHIELD, Kate catches up with Pose, and they round out the week with Claws. Afterward, we head to the spotlight section and dive in with season three of Netflix’s St...
2019-07-2000 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #410- SDCC 2019 TV PreviewTime to dust off the cosplay and bust out the color-coordinated schedules (just Kate?); 2019 Comic-Con International: San Diego is right around the corner. Kate is heading to nerdvana once again this year, so it’s time for our annual preview of SDCC 2019. Noel and Kate welcome back Kate’s sister, Maggie Kulzick, and the three go through the nearly 150 TV panels scheduled this year, highlighting their most anticipated, and which they’ll be giving a wide berth. Before that, though, Noel and Kate read out some listener feedback and talk through the week’s TV: The Detour, grown-ish, Marvel’s Agents o...
2019-07-1300 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #403- Arrowverse Finale RoundupIt’s finale-palooza at the Televerse! This week, Noel and Kate spotlight the finales and recent seasons of The CW’s Arrowverse series: Supergirl, Arrow, The Flash, and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. How have the seasons shaped up, and what’s ahead in next season’s Crisis on Infinite Earths mega-crossover? Before that, though there’s a full week of TV to discuss. First are the comedies. Kate checks in with the black-ish finale, then Noel catches up with Better Things season three, and Kate gives her thoughts on the latest The Last O.G. Next up is reality, wit...
2019-05-2600 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #401.5- Spotlight on Game of Thrones’ “The Bells” with Clint Worthington and Allison ShoemakerGame of Thrones aired its climactic, penultimate episode this week and well, Kate had thoughts. As Noel gave up on the series back in season one, Kate invited on Clint Worthington of The Spool and friend of the show Allison Shoemaker for a special bonus episode of The Televerse. Allison, Clint, and Kate break down the good, the bad, and the ugly of Game of Thrones’ most divisive episode in years, diving right in, and still somehow barely scratching the surface 40 minutes later.Note: Usually we keep things PG here at The Televerse, but given the subject ma...
2019-05-1400 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #400- Spotlight on She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Season 2Kate is sick once again, so we’re keeping the podcast on the short side this episode. There’s still plenty of TV for us to cover, though. We kick things off with our week in TV, starting with the comedies, including Full Frontal with Samantha Bee’s “Not the White House Correspondents’ Dinner 2,” Bob’s Burgers, and The Last O.G. Then Kate talks a little RuPaul’s Drag Race, and Noel catches up with the latest anime releases in Noel’s anime corner: One-Punch Man, Fruits Basket, Hitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu, Demon Slayer, and Sarazanmai. Then we round out the week’s TV...
2019-05-0400 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #396- Spotlight on Hanna Season 1Kate’s on location once again, so it’s another truncated podcast this week. After a brief discussion of Netflix’s Cowboy Bebop casting announcements, Noel and Kate kick things off with their week in TV. Veep is back for its final season, black-ish still has a Dre problem, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is riding high heading into its series finale, and Fresh Off the Boat gets in on the musical fun. Then there’s the dramatic final episodes of Terrace House: Opening New Doors, an Olympic-themed RuPaul’s Drag Race, wrestling-centered episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and, in its mid...
2019-04-0600 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #393- Spotlight on The WidowIt’s been a challenging week, but thankfully, TV gave us plenty to distract, inspire, and entertain. Noel and Kate kick things off with their week in TV, starting with the comedies, including DuckTales, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, the finale of I’m Sorry, and catchups with Broad City and Better Things. Then we discuss the week’s reality, genre, and drama offerings, including the finale of Top Chef: Kentucky, Queer Eye season three, the premiere of Project Runway, a catchup with Star Trek: Discovery and brief look at Charmed, and the premiere of The Good Fight. Finally, we rou...
2019-03-1600 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #381- Top 20 TV Series of 20182018 is winding down, which means the List-ening is once again upon us. This week on the podcast, Noel and Kate talk through their top 20 TV series of 2018, looking at the very best TV of the year. From reality and anime to documentary comedy and chilling drama, there was plenty on offer, and the highlights of the year ran the gamut. Tune in for our thoughts on our favorites, then reach out with your picks.Noel’s 20–16 (7:11) Cells at Work Dietland A Place Further than the Universe DuckTales Kill...
2018-12-2200 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #380- Spotlight on ElseworldsIt’s the last regular episode of 2018, and the many midseason finales give Noel and Kate plenty of TV to discuss. First up, we talk through the week’s TV, including season two of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, the midseason finale of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, the return of Top Chef, the finale of Doctor Who, and the midseason finales of Black Lightning and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. Then we move over to the spotlight section and dive in with the latest installment of the CW’s yearly Arrowverse crossovers. This time, The Flash, Arrow, and Supergirl are in the mix...
2018-12-1600 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #373- Spotlight on Daredevil Season 3Kate was laid up sick most of the week, so it’s a Netflix- and genre-heavy week. Fortunately, that gives us plenty of interesting TV to discuss. First, Noel and Kate talk through the week’s TV, starting with reality and comedy, including the latest installment of Netflix’s Terrace House: Opening New Doors and new cooking documentary series Salt Fat Acid Heat, as well as black-ish and The Good Place. Next up are the week’s genre offerings, including season one of Netflix’s Hilda and a quick look at Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, along with the premiere of DC’s Le...
2018-10-2700 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #370- Spotlight on King LearIt’s been a week, gentle listeners, so join Kate and Noel as we take a break and dive in with the week’s TV. First up, we look at the comedies, including the finales of Wrecked and Insecure, Mom, and the premieres of Bob’s Burgers and Superstore. Then we move on to the rest of the week’s TV, including the premiere of God Friended Me, Frontline, catchups with The Crown season two and The Dragon Prince season one, and the finale of Wynonna Earp. Afterward, we head to the spotlight section to discuss the BBC’s new adapta...
2018-10-0700 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #366- Make-You-Watch-athon 7: Star Wars: The Clone Wars and The LeftoversThe Televerse is entering its eighth year, which means it’s time once again for the yearly Televerse Make-You-Watch-athon, wherein your two gracious hosts force each other to fill in a gap in their viewing history and watch a show they’ve missed (intentionally or otherwise). This year, Noel subjects Kate to yet another animated series, the much-loved Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and Kate subjects Noel to the glacially-paced and oh-so-intense The Leftovers. How very on-brand. Before that, however, there’s another interesting week in TV to discuss. We kick things off with a brief look from Kate at Jac...
2018-09-0900 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #361- Spotlight on Dietland Season 1We’re two weeks out from Comic-Con, but Kate still hasn’t caught back up. Thankfully, there’s still plenty of TV to discuss! Noel and Kate talk through the week’s viewing, including the finale of The Break with Michelle Wolf, the Making It premiere, another catchup with Terrace House: Opening New Doors, a musical DuckTales, the finales of Pose and Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger, and a controversial Wynonna Earp. Then we dive in with the season finale of AMC’s Dietland, as well as the season as a whole, looking at what works and what had us scratchin...
2018-08-0500 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #360- SDCC 2018 TV Wrapup with Maggie KulzickKate’s back from San Diego Comic-Con, but still behind on her viewing, so it’s another more reasonable podcast this week. First up, Noel and Kate talk through their week in TV, including a more in-depth discussion of the Wynonna Earp premiere, Noel’s take on Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger and Elementary, more Magica on DuckTales, a Purge-inspired Drunk History, the student debt-centered game show Paid Off with Michael Torpey, and a dramatic The Great British Baking Show. Then Kate’s sister Maggie returns to the podcast to help run down the highs and lows of San Diego Comi...
2018-07-2900 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #358- SDCC 2018 TV PreviewIt’s that glorious time of the year once again, San Diego Comic-Con! Noel and Kate kick things off with their week in TV, starting with comedy and reality, including DuckTales, Younger, SYTYCD, the return of Double Dare, and the latest premiere of The Great British Baking Show. Next up is genre and drama, including Steven Universe, Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger, The Handmaid’s Tale finale, Pose, and Claws. Then it’s time for our Comic-Con TV preview! Noel and Kate run down SDCC 2018’s TV panels, giving Con attendees (or those living vicariously) a look TV’s increasing p...
2018-07-1500 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #352- Spotlight on The Americans’ Series Finale with Alex McLevy and Allison ShoemakerIt’s yet another week of finales this episode of the podcast, but more importantly, it’s time to bid a sad farewell to one of Kate’s favorite recent series, The Americans. Joining Kate to say goodbye and to spotlight the series finale are Alex McLevy of The A.V. Club and Allison Shoemaker of TV Party, Podlander Drunkcast, Debating Doctor Who, and so many other places. Before that, however, there’s plenty of TV to discuss, and Noel and Kate dive in with the premieres of The Break with Michelle Wolf, Queen Sugar, and Reverie, and the finales...
2018-06-0200 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #347- Spotlight on Jane the Virgin Season 4It’s been a week, but we still can’t get over that Jane the Virgin finale! This week on the podcast, Noel and Kate dive in with that fun and shocking finale, as well as the rest of season four. Before that, however, we have a full week in TV. First up is comedy and reality, including the premiere of Archer: Danger Island, catchups with Bob’s Burgers, Barry, and Atlanta, and a very wheelhouse RuPaul’s Drag Race. Next we talk genre, including the premiere of Into the Badlands, Legion, Steven Universe, and Supergirl, and we round out the...
2018-04-2900 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #336- Spotlight on One Day at a Time Season 2After several reasonably long episodes, we’re back with another marathon podcast this week, as Noel and Kate play catch-up on recent TV. First we look at the week’s reality and comedy, with a deep dive on The Amazing Race, plenty of Top Chef: Colorado and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars discussion, a midseason check-in on grown-ish, and strong new episodes of Fresh Off the Boat and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Then we move over to the drama and genre offerings, including Kate’s catch up with The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, some pre-finale Star Trek: Discover...
2018-02-1100 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #333- Good Behavior Seasons 1 and 2 with Allison ShoemakerMidseason premiere season has begun, bringing with it plenty of new and returning TV to discuss. Noel and Kate kick things off by talking through a handful of the week’s standouts, starting with the week in reality and comedy, including Top Chef: Colorado, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, black-ish, and a much-anticipated The Good Place. Next up are the week’s drama and genre offerings, including the premieres of The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story and Black Lightning, as well as the midseason premieres of Supernatural and The Flash. Then Noel and Kate welcome back The A.V...
2018-01-2000 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #329- Top 20 TV Series of 2017The end of 2017 is right around the corner (already? And also somehow, finally!), which means it’s time for The List-ening, starting with The Televerse’s picks for the Top 20 TV Series of 2017. Noel and Kate run down their picks, 20 through 11, and have a quick chat about the year in TV, then dive in deeper with their top 10 series of the year. Which series made the list, which just missed the cut, and which are we surprised to see turning up elsewhere? All of this as more as Noel and Kate reflect on an interesting, at times challenging, and comp...
2017-12-2400 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #324- Spotlight on Lady Dynamite Season 2It’s a week of highs and lows this episode, with interesting finales and memorably powerful episodes alongside truly ridiculous ones. First up, Noel and Kate talk through the week’s comedy: a revealing Jane the Virgin, the first of hopefully many wedding-themed Brooklyn Nine-Nines, a classic issue-oriented black-ish, and the intense culmination of Rebecca’s journey so far on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Then we look at the week’s genre and drama offerings: the finales of Star Trek: Discovery and Queen Sugar, another intense The Exorcist and emotional Supergirl, and some of the season’s least thrilling installments of Arrow, The...
2017-11-1900 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #314- Make-You-Watch-athon 6: Sailor Moon and CatastropheThis week on the podcast, it’s The Televerse’s 6th anniversary! To celebrate, we dive in with our much-teased discussion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Noel and Kate ranking the MCU films and hashing out The Avengers vs. The Avengers: Age of Ultron. Then we head over to our week in TV, with a slue of premieres and finales, including I’m Sorry, Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light, You’re the Worst, American Horror Story: Cult, Twin Peaks, and The Bold Type, as well as a handful of other check-ins. Last up is the sixth installment of our y...
2017-09-1000 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #308- SDCC 2017 TV Wrapup with Maggie KulzickAfter a whirlwind week, Kate is back from San Diego Comic-Con International, with only the mildest of sunburns (a dramatic improvement over last year). Noel and Kate kick off the podcast this week with a quick discussion of the Jeremy Jordan/Supergirl and SuperCorp dustup from ComicCon, then head into our week in TV. First up are the comedies, including the returns of Insecure and People of Earth, along with entertaining episodes of I’m Sorry and Younger. Then it’s over to the drama and genre offerings, including the premieres of Midnight, Texas and Somewhere Between, an intense Adve...
2017-07-2900 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #307- 2017 TV Resolution Check-in #3: The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, Fastest Finger First, Clean Freak, Classroom of the EliteKate’s off at San Diego Comic-Con, so Noel is carrying the podcast this week, as Noel leads Kate through the week’s comedies, including the premieres of Friends from College and Loaded, as well as genre and drama offerings, including the premieres of Game of Thrones and Remember Me. After talking through a few more episodes, it’s time for our third check-in on our 2017 TV resolutions. Kate discusses The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, a vlog-inspired adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic Pride and Prejudice, while Noel gives his thoughts on the latest anime offerings, including Fastest Finger First, Clean Fr...
2017-07-2300 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #306- SDCC 2017 TV PreviewWith both an uptick in premieres and the return of our yearly SDCC TV preview, it’s another long episode this week. First up, Noel and Kate talk through the week’s comedy and reality offerings, including Tour de Pharmacy, the premieres of I’m Sorry and Hooten & The Lady, surprising (for better and worse) episodes of Wrecked and The Carmichael Show, and another underwhelming The Great British Baking Show. Next up are the genre and drama series, including the premieres of Will, The Bold Type, and Salvation, twist-happy episodes of Wynonna Earp and Claws, and another compelling Queen...
2017-07-1600 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #256- SDCC 2016 TV Wrapup with Maggie KulzickSDCC 2016 TV Wrapup (1:14:28) /// Our Week in TV: Vice Principals (5:30) // Wrecked (11:59) // Stranger Things Season 1 (14:22) // Steven Universe (20:20) // The Great British Baking Show (34:37) // Looking: The Movie (41:38) // UnREAL (46:07) // Mr. Robot (49:00) // Greenleaf (53:06) // The Night Of (1:01:24) // Girl Meets World (1:11:55)
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The Televerse (mp3)This is Our Design #39: “The Wrath of the Lamb”For possibly the final time, welcome back to This is Our Design. With some time to digest the season three finale of Hannibal, set aside a chunk of your evening to dive in with co-hosts Sean Colletti and Kate Kulzick, who are joined by Noel Kirkpatrick of TV.com.
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2015-09-0500 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #209- Monty Python’s Flying Circus with Emily L. StephensThis week on the podcast, Emily L. Stephens of The A.V. Club joins Kate to discuss an entertaining week in TV, including a preview of Drunk History season three and interesting episodes of Married, Rick and Morty, and Review. Kate also takes another look at The Carmichael Show and Kate and Emily talk Mr. Robot, ...
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2015-09-0100 minThe Televerse (mp3)This is Our Design #38: “The Number of the Beast is 666…”This week, co-hosts Sean Colletti and Kate Kulzick are joined by author Cooper S. Beckett of Eat The Rudecast as the crew breaks down yet another strong central sequence...
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2015-08-2700 minThe Televerse (mp3)This is Our Design #37: “…And the Beast from the Sea”As the season (and possibly series) nears its end, we're pulling out all the stops. This week, co-hosts Kate Kulzick and Sean Colletti are joined by Aaron Abrams of the Hannibal cast (and much more).
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2015-08-1800 minThe Televerse (mp3)This is Our Design #36: “And the Woman Clothed in Sun”This week, co-hosts Kate Kulzick and Sean Colletti are joined by father of Chucky and the Child's Play series, Don Mancini. Finally, we get answers to the lack-of-subject idiosyncratic writing of Hannibal that we've been talking about for years.
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2015-08-1000 minThe Televerse (mp3)This is Our Design #27: “Antipasto”This is 2015. This is the Year of the Sheep. This is the summer television season. This is Sound On Sight. This is Our Design. At long last, Hannibal returns to NBC for its third season (a first for visionary creator Bryan Fuller). Accompanying its return is the dedicated podcast co-hosted by Sean Colletti and Kate Kulzick.
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2015-06-0500 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #191- Justified with Kate RennebohmApril TV has finally reached a balancing point, with lots of interesting shows, but only a handful of premieres and finales. First up, we look at the comedies, including the pilot of Happyish, the premiere of Inside Amy Schumer, and the finale of Fresh Off the Boat. Next up are the genre entries, including a ...
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2015-04-2800 minThe Televerse (mp3)This is Our Design #26: “Savoureux”Concluding the second season of This is Our Design, which analyzes the first season of Hannibal, is no small task. Thus, co-hosts Sean Colletti and Kate Kulzick have brought back the big guns wielded by Noel Kirkpatrick from tv.com in a podcast that is long. Very long. Extremely long. Too long? No.
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2015-01-0700 minThe Televerse (mp3)This is Our Design #20: “Sorbet”Join in and listen to co-hosts Sean Colletti and Kate Kulzick as they are joined by the fabulous Molly Eichel, whose reviews of Hannibal you've probably already read at The A.V. Club.
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2014-10-0200 minThe Televerse (mp3)This is Our Design #19: “Entree”In this podcast, co-hosts Sean Colletti and Kate Kulzick are joined by Steve Prokopy of Ain't It Cool News as they delve into a bigger, sadder Jack Crawford who could use a helping hand (or arm).
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2014-09-2900 minThe Televerse (mp3)This is Our Design #17: “Oeuf”NBC might not have aired it, but we here at This is Our Design were never going to pass up on the chance to talk about "Oeuf," Hannibal's most notorious episode. Co-hosts Sean Colletti and Kate Kulzick are joined by David Bax of Battleship Pretension and Hey, Watch This! to break down the episode (and...break...some...eggs!? (it's a pun on the title (only now do we realize breaking and cracking something are two different processes))). Discussion centers heavily around ideas of family as we lead into some of our best editions of the recurring segments yet: "Kate's Classical...
2014-08-2600 minThe Televerse (mp3)This is Our Design #9: “Shiizakana”Co-hosts Sean Colletti and Kate Kulzick are joined this week by Eric Goldman of IGN to talk some "Shiizakana." Topics of the conversation include concepts of love and animalism in Hannibal. The crew also challenges some more of the believability and subtlety concerns the series may or may not have
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2014-04-2900 minThe Televerse (mp3)This is Our Design #8: “Su-zakana”Co-hosts Sean Colletti and Kate Kulzick return to talk some "Su-zakana" with Libby Hill, co-host of TV on the Internet. For anyone who was worried about the return of the thousand airplanes that fly over Sean's house, rest easy.
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2014-04-2100 minThe Televerse (mp3)This is Our Design #6: “Futamono”Co-hosts Sean Colletti and Kate Kulzick will help guide you through "Futamono," relying mostly on the help of Dennis Perkins from The A.V. Club. Topics this week include issues of believability, ideas of impermanence, contributions from some of the supporting characters in this series and Hannibal and Alana sitting in a Tree...Man.
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2014-04-0600 minThe Televerse (mp3)This is Our Design #4: “Takiawase”It's that time again. This is Our Design, Sound On Sight's Hannibal podcast, is back for another round. Co-hosts Sean Colletti and Kate Kulzick are joined by Aaron Pinkston of Battleship Pretension to talk about "Takiawase" and all of the bees in the episode.
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2014-03-2400 minThe Televerse (mp3)This is Our Design #3: “Hassun”Welcome back to another exciting edition of This is Our Design, in which Sean Colletti and Kate Kulzick break down the most recent episodes of Hannibal. This week, special guest Noel Kirkpatrick of tv.com joins the podcast to talk about "Hassun," the third episode of the second season.
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2014-03-1700 minThe Televerse (mp3)This is Our Design #2: “Sakizuki”Sean Colletti and Kate Kulzick are back again to talk more Hannibal season two in this latest installment of This is Our Design. This week, special guest Les Chappell from The A.V. Club joins the discussion, which spans everything from the gruesome opening of “Sakizuki” to the final image of Dr. Lecter smirking in an empty room. ...
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2014-03-1000 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #131- Parade’s End with Kate RennebohmThe Olympics are over and TV is back with a bang, giving us way too much to discuss this week on the podcast. First we talk comedy, including a preview of Saint George, then we take a look at some reality, with a preview of Cosmos: A Space-Time Odyssey and a little Amazing Race talk. ...
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2014-03-0300 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #117- Ben and Kate with Deepayan SenguptaIt’s another full week in television, giving us plenty to discuss on the podcast. First we kick things off with a look at a few of the notable comedies this week as well as some memorable reality, then we talk genre, including the 50th Anniversary Special for Doctor Who, and we finish up with drama, including the Boardwalk Empire finale. Next it’s over to the DVD Shelf, as SoS’s own Deepayan Sengupta joins us once again to discuss the short-lived sitcom delight, Ben and Kate.
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2013-11-2500 minThe Televerse (mp3)Walking Dead Podcast Episode 41: “Isolation”In last week’s episode of The Walking Dead, a deadly flu virus spread through the prison. Meanwhile walkers nearly broke through the fence and two mysteries were introduced. In “Isolation,” one of those mysteries is solved, while the other still lingers in the back of everyone’s mind. Guest Deepayan Sengupta joins hosts Kate Kulzick and ...
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2013-10-2900 minThe Televerse (mp3)Game of Thrones Podcast #20: “Mhsya” with guests Simon Howell and Kate RennebohmKate and Ricky bring on, not one, but two guests to discuss “Mhsya,” the final episode of season three of Game of Thrones. Among the many topics discussed this week: favorite moments, favorite characters, Hodor, castration, John Snow and how Theon Greyjoy continues to be a waste of our time. Playlist: Dominik Omega and The ...
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2013-06-1200 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #87- Dollhouse with Kate RennebohmThis week on the podcast, we’re back to more balanced split of television, between comedy, genre, and drama. First we break down the week in comedy, focusing on Bob’s Burgers and Veep, then genre, focusing on Orphan Black and Doctor Who, then reality, and finally drama, particularly Mad Men and The Americans. Then we spotlight ...
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2013-04-2900 minThe Televerse (mp3)Game of Thrones Podcast Episode #9: “Blackwater”Alex Thompson joins Simon Howell and Kate Kulzick this week to discuss the much-anticipated penultimate episode of season two, “Blackwater”, which was written by series author George R. R. Martin and directed by The Descent‘s Neil Marshall. Did the episode live up to the hype? Listen to find out!
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2012-05-3000 minThe Televerse (mp3)Game of Thrones Podcast #6: “The Old Gods and the New”It’s a big week for Theon Greyjoy, who takes over Winterfell, but at what cost? Kate Kulzick, Michael Waldman and Simon Howell are joined by special guest Richard Thorne to talk over “The Old Gods and the New,” which also features a memorable riot at King’s Landing, Arya making a near-deadly mistake at Harrenhal, Dany’s ...
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2012-05-1000 minThe Televerse (mp3)Game of Thrones Podcast #2: “The Night Lands”With Simon taking the week off, Kate Kulzick and Michael Waldman welcome Sean Ingram from Previously On to the podcast to break down “The Night Lands”, season two, episode two of Game of Thrones. It’s screwy families aplenty, with the Greyjoys and Craster joining the Lannisters in contention for the Westeros Dysfunction Cup. How’d they ...
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2012-04-0900 minThe Televerse (mp3)Game of Thrones Podcast #1: “The North Remembers”The game begins anew! Kate Kulzick, Michael Waldman, and Simon Howell are onboard to parse the Season 2 opener, “The North Remembers,” while considering the adaptation process, the innate smackability of Joffrey, and occasionally drop (completely fake) spoilers from the series’ distant future. Playlist: Game of Thrones Intro Theme dEUS – “Let’s See Who Goes ...
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2012-04-0400 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #27- Interview with Bill PerskyThis week, Simon catches up with Spartacus and Kate has far too much to say about The Voice. After talking through a comedically satisfying and dramatically mixed week in TV, Simon and Kate briefly spotlight Archer’s latest, “Crossing Over”, before Kate interviews Bill Persky, creator of That Girl and five-time Emmy Award-winning writer, director, and ...
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2012-03-0600 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #6– Breaking Bad Season 4 with Ricky DThe Televerse is back with its latest episode and it’s chock full of Breaking Bady goodness. This week, Kate Kulzick and Simon Howell talk through our week in TV from Tuesday to Monday with looks at Ringer, Glee, New Girl, Raising Hope, Suburgatory, Modern Family, the South Park premiere, the American Horror Story pilot, Top Chef: ...
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2011-10-1100 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #5- Quantum Leap with Rich SmithThe Televerse is back with its latest episode. This week, Kate Kulzick and Simon Howell talk through our week in TV from Tuesday to Monday with a few more pilot reviews and looks at Ringer, New Girl, Glee, Up All Night, Free Agents, Modern Family, Top Chef: Just Desserts, The Big Bang Theory, Community, Parks and ...
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2011-10-0400 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #4- Middleman with Alyssa BoehmThe Televerse is back with its fourth episode. This week, Kate Kulzick and Simon Howell talk through our week in TV from Tuesday to Monday with pilot reviews along with looks at returning series, including Glee, Modern Family, the Hour finale, Community, Parks and Rec, the Office, Supernatural, Fringe, the Amazing Race, the Simpsons, and The ...
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2011-09-2700 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #3– NewsRadio with Paul GoebelThe Televerse is back with its third episode. This week, Kate Kulzick and Simon Howell talk through our week in TV from Tuesday to Monday with pilot reviews galore along with looks at returning series, including It’s Always Sunny…, Archer, HIMYM, and Castle. Then we spotlight Breaking Bad’s episode this week, “Salud”, and finish up with ...
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2011-09-2000 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #2- Buffy the Vampire Slayer with David BaxThe Televerse is back with our second episode. This week, Kate Kulzick and Simon Howell talk through our week in TV, including a look at Breaking Bad and finale talk for Rescue Me, Louie, Futurama, Torchwood, and True Blood. Then we give our picks for if we ran ...
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2011-09-1300 minThe Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #1– 2011 Fall PreviewOn episode one of The Televerse, a podcast dedicated solely to the idiot box, hosts Kate Kulzick and Simon Howell preview the upcoming fall season, going through each of the new series by day, followed by a preview of the returning series ...
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