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Episode 104 - Politics, ESPN and the Best Sitcom of All Time
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Send us a text With Glen subbing for Jay again, the gang prepares for the live TV event of the year, the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on Sept. 10. What are the best and worst live-TV moments in our lives? ESPN actually did a sports event that Angelo enjoyed -- the Little League World Series. Why does the No. 1 sports network in the…
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Send us a text Don't miss the debut of Glen Macnow, who is subbing for boat-bound host Jay Black. Glen gives a dramatic reading of a famous TV monologue, along with a great TV tip. Rhea checks in with British and Teen picks, along with a fascinating take on the diva-behavior of Blake Lively. Meanwhile, Angelo tries to remember how to host a show.…
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Episode 102: Vince Vaughn, Jimmy Kimmel, and The Most Dramatic TV Moment of the Year!
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Send us a text Angelo, Rhea, and Jay are back to discuss the most dramatic TV moment of the year, and it isn't even close. Angelo takes you through the entire story and explains exactly what made it so compelling and the moment is so huge that Jay even admits to once watching a four hour YouTube documentary about the history of The Family Feud. It …
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Episode 101: Elon Musk, SNL, and Tom Cruise
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Send us a text Angelo, Rhea, and Jay are back to discuss Donald Trump’s recent interview on Twitter (does ANYONE actually call it “X”?) and whether or not social media has finally surpassed TV as the place where the most eyeballs land when something important happens. Then, it’s a discussion of the brand new SNL movie coming October 11th — the prev…
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Episode 100: The Hundredth Episode Spectacular!
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Send us a text Angelo, Jay, and Rhea are back for the one hundredth time to talk all things television with you! Jay is performing on a cruise ship, out to sea, for the entire month, but that doesn't stop him from going into a in-depth discussion of how important 100 episodes used to mean in the era of broadcast TV. Further, with the diminished imp…
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Episode 99: The Olympics, Deadpool, and Pete Rose
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Send us a text Angelo, Rhea, and Jay are back to discuss the incredible increase in ratings the Olympics have been getting and what the reason for that might be. Angelo, though, is not one of the millions watching, however, and he tells the story of why he'll never watch the Olympics again. The gang also discusses the new documentary, Charlie Hustl…
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Episode 98: Joe Biden, Skip Bayless, and Jake Paul
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Send us a text Rhea and Angelo join jay from their respective shore houses to discuss Joe Biden dropping out of the race for president: how TV had an impact on his decision and what having a newer, younger candidate might do for the ratings of the Democratic National Convention. Then, it's a discussion about Jake Paul's transition from Disney star …
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Episode 97: Morning Joe, Billy Joel, and Howard Eskin
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Send us a text Angelo, Rhea, and Jay are back to discuss the insane decision by MSNBC to take Morning Joe off the air in the wake of the attempt on Donald Trump's life. Angelo discusses his various run-ins with "suits" who didn't want him to discuss certain things on air before uncontrollably diving into the latest controversy at his former employe…
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Episode 96: Box Office, The Bear, and Beverly Hills Cop
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Send us a text Rhea Hughes is BACK and ready to discuss with Angelo and Jay the big news about the box office: movies are popular again, with Inside Out 2 and Despicable Me 4 earning huge grosses. But the news isn't all rosy -- last week, out of the $150 million earned at the theater, only 8% went to movies that weren't a prequel or a sequel. We ke…
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Send us a text Angelo and Jay are alone this week to discuss the strange new direction that The Bear has decided to take in Season Three. Here's a spoiler: one of them loved it and the other hated it. The discussion about the show is spoiler free up until 7:40. Then there are light spoilers through until minute 14, so if you don't want any hints at…
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Episode 94: The Presidential Debate, Stephen A. Smith, and Penthouse
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Send us a text Angelo, Jay, and Rhea are back with a discussion about the reports that Stephen A. Smith is on the verge of signing a $90 million deal with ESPN, even as the sports giant continues layoffs in front of and behind the camera. Is he worth that kind of money? Angelo and Rhea have thoughts! Then, the gang discusses the upcoming presidenti…
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Episode 93: Star Wars, The NBA Finals, and The Boys
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Send us a text Angelo, Jay and Rhea discuss the flailing NBA ratings (and the surprisingly good NHL ratings) and try to get to the bottom of why people aren't tuning in just as the NBA is on the precipice of signing a $76 Billion broadcast deal. Then, the gang discuss the weird review bombing that's happening for shows like Star Wars and The Boys. …
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Episode 92: The Phillies are in London and so is Rhea!
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Send us a text Our special British correspondent, Rhea Hughes, joins us all the way from England to give Jay and Angelo a breakdown of what the coverage of Major League Baseball was like on the other side of the pond while Angelo gives a breakdown of how Fox handled the event here in America. Then, the gang talks about Rob Schneider being kicked of…
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Episode 91: Will Smith, Caitlin Clark, and Charles Barkley
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Send us a text Angelo, Jay, and Rhea are back to discuss whether or not Will Smith's new movie -- and first major release since "The Slap Heard Round the World" -- will make money this weekend. The Bad Boys franchise is certainly beloved and the Box Office is certainly desperate for a hit, but will audiences return to watch Will on the big screen a…
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Episode 90: So Help Me Todd, Super Size Me, and Furiousa
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Send us a text Angelo, Jay, and Rhea are back for a discussion about CBS's decision to cancel So Help Me Todd, despite the fact that it ended its second season on a huge cliffhanger and, as per usual, Angelo has some strong ideas about how all shows should treat season finales. The gang then discusses the passing of Morgan Spurlock and the legacy o…
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Episode 89: Kevin Costner, Francis Ford Coppola, and a Man in Full
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Send us a text Angelo, Jay, and Rhea are back to do discuss a topic suggested by YOU, our listeners: Francis Ford Coppola's brand new movie is Megalopolis, a $150 million, self-funded passion project that debuted at Cannes this week. It just so happened that also debuting this week at Cannes was Horizon: An American Saga, Kevin Costner's $75 millio…
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Episode 88: The NFL is coming to Netflix and there's a new Office spinoff!
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Send us a text Angelo, Jay, and Rhea are back to discuss the biggest news in sports TV: The NFL is finally going to Netflix... for two Christmas Day games that Netflix is paying an eye-watering $150 million for! Is this a viable new space for the NFL? We break it down for you! Then, The Office is getting a spinoff on the ailing Peacock network. Is …
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Episode 87: Unfrosted is Unwatchable and the NBA is worth $76 Billion
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Send us a text Angelo, Jay, and Rhea have a knock-down, drag-out fight over Unfrosted, the new Jerry Seinfeld Netflix movie that wastes about 10 million megawatts of star power on a thin premise and an even thinner script. Who hated it? Who loved it? You'll have to listen to find out. PLUS, we dig into the reports that the NBA is about to get a rec…
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Episode 86: Jerry Seinfeld, the NBA, Boomer, and The Sting
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Send us a text Angelo, Jay, and Rhea are back to discuss Jerry Seinfeld's comments about comedy getting too politically correct -- is the left making it more difficult to be funny? Then, they discuss the NBA's insane decision to schedule Thursday's game between the Sixers and the Knicks at 9 PM. These are two east coast teams, so why would the powe…
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Episode 85: Taylor Swift and The Trump Trial
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Send us a text Angelo, Rhea, and Jay have a discussion about why the Trump Trial isn't being televised -- regardless of your politics, it's a spectacle that the country has a right to watch in all its lurid glory! Also, the gang discusses the new Taylor Swift album, the ratings for the Billy Joel concert, the new Netflix series, A Man in Full, and …
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Episode 84: Scoop, OJ, Billy Joel, and Fallout
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Send us a text Angelo, Rhea, and Jay start the show with a discussion of Scoop, the new Netflix movie about the incredible interview that BBC's NewsNight had with Prince Andrew, which leads into some talk about the greatest TV interviews of all time. From there, the gang discusses OJ's death and the impact that his trial had on TV back in the 1990s…
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Episode 83: Curb Your Enthusiasm, the NCAA Finals, and Monkey Man
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Send us a text Angelo, Rhea, and Jay do a deep dive on everything involving the series finale of Curb -- was it so good that it retroactively made the much-maligned Seinfeld finale better?! Should Larry David be put in the pantheon of great TV creators? And, where does Curb rank on Angelo's all-time list of great TV sitcoms? Then, the gang discusse…
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Send us a text ESPN wants to opt out of its partnership with Major League Baseball. Should the MLB push gambling in an effort to save their product? What’s the other secret ingredient we think will improve the game? (00:00:00-00:08:34) The last season of “Curb your Enthusiasm” is coming to an end this week. After a poor ending of “Seinfeld”, is Lar…
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Episode 81: The NFL does not allow tackling anymore
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Send us a text The NFL makes notable rule changes and the fans are up in arms. How do we feel about these rule changes? Is this going to help or hurt the product of the NFL? (00:00:00-00:08:50) Peacock renews Bupkis and Pete Davidson announces that he will not return to the show. Why was this so controversial? Does Pete Davidson owe it to the cast …
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Episode 80: The not so innocent Nickelodeon
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Send us a text We review Max’s shocking documentary “Quiet On Set”. How did this change our perception of children going into acting? What are our thoughts on Dan Schneider now? (00:00:00-00:10:54) Mr. Beast is in talks with HBO to make a new game show. Will he be successful in a more traditional medium? Will this open the flood gate for these onli…
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Send us a text We give our thoughts and reactions from the Oscars. What did we like? What did we not like? What was our overall grade? How do we feel about bringing politics into entertainment? (00:00:00-00:17:17) Rhea goes over the best and worst fashion from the big night. Watch on our YouTube channel to follow along and see all the attire mentio…
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Send us a text We give out thoughts on the death of Richard Lewis. What are our best memories of him? (00:00:00-00:08:59) Jason Kelce retires after 13 seasons. We recap his impact on the game and the city of Philadelphia. Where do we see his retirement taking him? Does his personality make him bound for media? (00:08:59-00:14:54) Jay reviews HBO’s …
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Episode 77: Kevin Costner is betting on himself
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Send us a text The Ringer releases an article about what the optimal number of episodes in a season is. What do we think the best number is? Is it different depending on the genre of show? (00:00:00-00:06:23) Kevin Costner bets on himself by leaving Yellowstone to fund his own movie. What do we think about this move? Is it too risky? Does this have…
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Send us a text Jay produced a pilot of a show featuring “Ted’s” Max Burkholder named “Paulie”. Rhea and Angelo will review next week! (00:00:00-00:02:38) Variety put out their latest list of top streaming shows. What does this list tell us about the type of shows people want to watch? Are we seeing a resurgence of a certain genre/type of show? (00:…
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Send us a text Super Bowl 58 has the highest numbers in history. Was this all due to Taylor Swift? How do we think Tony Romo and the CBS team did in broadcasting the big game? What did we think about the Nickelodeon broadcast? (00:00:00-00:14:34) John Stewart returns to “The Daily Show”. We express our excitement for the return of arguably the smar…
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Send us a text “Curb Your Enthusiasm” recently released its last season. We express our sadness for the end of an era. Is Larry David the funniest person on television of all time? (00:00:00- 00:04:54) The music at the Grammys was a hit however we have mixed reviews on the host. How did Trevor Noah do as the host and what were our favorite performa…
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Episode 73- The current state of NFL analyst
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Send us a text What are our thoughts on the current NFL analysts? Will Tom Brady be a better replacement for Greg Olsen? (00:00:00 – 00:11:39) Netflix and WWE sign a massive multi-billion-dollar contract. Will this deal be in jeopardy due to the past actions of prior owner Vince McMahon? (00:11:39-00:16:31) BRITISH CORNERL Rhea reviews the Scottish…
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Episode 72- Our eyes burn from "Saltburn"
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Send us a text Opening remarks/apologies (00:00:00-00:02:50) NFL is recording record ratings this year. Is it all Taylor Swift? Is it the product on the field? What else? (00:02:50-00:09:35) “Saltburn” is nominated for best picture. Why are more and more movies going for gross comedy in their scenes? Do people like seeing this scatological stuff? (…
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Episode 71- Did the Emmys finally get it right?
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Send us a text Audiobook of Angelo’s book “Loud” will be out shortly! (00:00:00-00:03:04) “The Bear” and “Succession” take over the Emmys. Who got left out? Should the award categories be modified going forward? “Better Call Sal” has been nominated 53 times however never won a Academy Award. Should an actor/actress be recognized for longevity in a …
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Episode 70: If you didn’t know who Jo Koy was before.... you do now
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Send us a text The feud between Pat McAfee and ESPN continues. Why is this issue different than past issues ESPN has delt with in the past? (00:00:00-00:08:12) Jo Koy gets roasted for his performance at the Golden Globes. What did we all think and why was it so controversial? (00:08:12- 00:13:05) BRITISH CORNER: Rhea reviews the British mystery “Fo…
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Episode 69- ESPN is in a very awkward position….
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Send us a text We share exciting news to start off the show! (00:00:00 – 00:03:49) Aaron Rogers calls out Jimmy Kimmel on the Pat McAfee show and the late-night star may take this to court. Both McAfee and Kimmel are ESPN employees…. How does ESPN respond to this and move forward in the situation? (00:03:49- 00:10:42) Do people still watch the New …
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Send us a text Angelo Cataldi’s book is out now! Visit his website to request a signed, personalized copy of the book as well as where to go for live book signings! The gang comes together for the end of the year review... BUT FIRST, Jay's son, Keane, joins the show to debate Rhea about The Holdovers -- she hated it, he loved it... what did YOU thi…
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Episode 67: Are we seeing the end of local sports stations?
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Send us a text Angelo Cataldi’s book is out now! Visit his website to request a signed, personalized copy of the book as well as where to go for live book signings!(00:00:00- 00:01:32) Ranker.com ranks the top 440 binge worthy shows of all time. How do we feel about the top 10 on the list? What did they get right? What did they get wrong? (00:01:32…
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Send us a text Angelo Cataldi’s book is out now! Visit his website to request a signed, personalized copy of the book as well as where to go for live book signings! (00:00:00- 00:01:35) Andre Braugher passes away suddenly. What are the gang’s reactions on this sad news? (00:01:35- 00:04:25) The Golden Globes is having a hard time getting a host. Wh…
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Episode 65: The war between streaming and cable continues!
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Send us a text Angelo Cataldi’s book is out now! Visit his website to request a signed, personalized copy of the book as well as where to go for live book signings! (00:00:00- 00:01:43) The SAG- AFTRA strike is officially over and Norman Lear’s death (00:01:43- 00:02:46) Apple and Paramount + might reach an agreement to bundle their services togeth…
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Episode 64: Jason Garrett needs to stick to coaching
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Send us a text Angelo Cataldi’s book is out now! Visit his website to request a signed, personalized copy of the book as well as where to go for live book signings! (00:00:00- 00:02:48) Chris Collinsworth has his “bye week” on SNF. Why Jason Garret definitely CANNOT be the replacement moving forward (00: 02:48- 00:09:45) Jay reviews the Hulu series…
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Episode 63: Should there still be sideline reporters?
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Send us a text Angelo Cataldi’s book is out now! Visit his website to request a signed, personalized copy of the book as well as find where to go for live book signings! (00:00:00- 00:02:48) Charissa Thompson is receiving backlash after admitting to fabricating sideline reports. As a prior sideline reporter, what are Rhea's thoughts on the story? W…
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Episode 62- Are we witnessing the creation of a new genre in TV????
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Send us a text The gang reacts to Nathan Fielder’s new Showtime dark comedy“The Curse”. What about this show causes such mixed reviews?Why is this show unlike anything you have ever seen before? (00:00:00-00:08:54) What about Matt Damon’s “Downsizing” makes it such a huge misfire? This opens the larger discussion on what other movies had high expec…
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Episode 61- If only Messi could play baseball
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Send us a text The World Series experiences the lowest viewership in its history. What is the problem with MLB and how do we fix it? (00:00:00-00:08:16) HBO CEO Casey Bloys uses burner accounts to snap back at critics. Is all criticism necessarily a bad thing? Is there value in executives not succumbing to the criticism of the fans? (00:08:16- 00:1…
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Episode 60- ESPN clearly does not have enough content
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Send us a text We all react to the passing of Mathew Perry. What larger takeaways can we all make from his death? (00:00:00 – 00:10:51) ESPN alters an interview with Damien Lillard and misleads the American public. Why should this story be an even bigger story than it is? (00:10:51- 00:15:43) BRITISH CORNER: Rhea reviews the Australian show “Troppo…
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Episode 59- You don't tell Jon Stewart how to run his shows!!
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Send us a text Angelo’s new book is available now!!!! We open the show discussing its journey and why you must get a copy today (00:00:00-00:03:13) John Stewart refuses to bow down to the pressures of Apple. How does the gang feel about this and what does it say about Apple’s shows as a whole? (00:03:13- 00:09:49) Pat McAfee pays Aaron Rogers $1 mi…
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Episode 58- Jada Pinkett and Will Smith aren’t married anymore?!?!
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Send us a text “The Burial” gets a lot of praise from the gang. Why is this Amazon Prime movie a must add to your movie watch list? (00:00:00-00:06:42) There was a recent bombshell regarding Jada Pinkett Smith and Will. Why does this news officially make us over the two of them? (00:06:42- 00:10:14) Pete Davidson gives a heartwarming message on SNL…
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Episode 57: Dating shows have gotten very, very weird
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Send us a text Angelo recommends a new dating show to the gang and gives everyone nausea (00:00:38-00:09:20) Frasier now has a reboot and it causes the gang to lose faith in TV shows ever having original casts again. Have we as TV viewers lost patience to cultivate new characters? (00:09:20 – 00:14:42) BRITISH CORNER: Why is Rhea so high on “The Go…
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Episode 56: The NFL Needs Taylor Swift more than Taylor Swift Needs the NFL
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Send us a text Angelo Cataldi is on a much-needed vacation this week, so it's up to Rhea and Jay to break down the ratings of the Jets-Chiefs game and just how much of an effect Taylor Swift is having on the game of football (and its ratings!) PLUS: British and Teen Corner, Jay's review of Showtime's The Wrath of Becky, and a discussion of what a p…
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Episode 55: The Dark, Empty Eyes of Satan Himself
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Send us a text How much does the gang at The TV Show care about TV? Angelo Cataldi joins Jay and Rhea despite having Covid! It's called commitment people, look it up! There's so much happening in the world of TV that Angelo couldn't help himself: the team discusses the recent end of the WGA strike and what that might mean for the era of "peak TV" t…
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