The Televerse (mp3)

After much drama and build-up, we’ve arrived at the season one finale of Lucifer, season one episode 13, “Take Me Back to Hell.” Noel, Allison, and Kate discuss the conclusion of the Palmetto arc, whether the show ever sold Palmetto or Dan, and what’s yet to come. Plus, Amenadiel’s office! Take a listen, then come back tomorrow to hear from our friendly Zoom regulars, which today included Keenan, Marcus, SB, Scottie, and Tanya, and get their thoughts on season one.

We’ve arrived at the penultimate episode of Lucifer season one, and things are ramping up for an exciting third week Streaming In Place. Allison, Noel, and Kate give their thoughts on season one, episode 12, “#TeamLucifer” and talk part ones, therapy, and the gory new twists in the Palmetto case. Tune in for our thoughts, then come back tomorrow for season one, episode 13, “Take Me Back To Hell.”Shout-out to today’s Zoom listeners and contributors, Lurker, Marcus, Scottie, and Tanya. We’ll see you tomorrow for the finale!

Week three begins here at Streaming In Place with the start of the endgame of Lucifer season one. Today, Noel, Allison, and Kate discuss season one, episode 11, “St. Lucifer,” and ponder the answers the show has begun to dole out, here at the end of season one. Take a listen to hear our thoughts on Chloe as Lucifer, Lucifer as Jenna Maroney, and of course, guest appearances by Grayson and Nancy Drew. We’ll be back tomorrow for season one, episode 12, “#TeamLucifer.” Shout-out to today’s Zoom listeners and contributors, Lurker, Keenan, Marcus, Scottie, and Tanya! Always a treat hanging with you guys.

It’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 pay tribute to his accomplishments and unique musical genius.This episode, Noel and Kate also celebrate the finale and look back on an emotional season of Steven Universe Future, and talk through a full week in TV, from Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! and Chihayafuru to Miracle Workers: Dark Ages to Top Chef: All-Stars L.A. and RuPaul’s Drag Race and more. Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on the week’s TV, your favorite Schlesinger

It’s the end of our second week here at Streaming In Place and to celebrate, we’re happy to welcome back friend of the podcast and Lucifer expert LaToya Ferguson. We’re talking season one, episode 10, “Pops,” which features several much-anticipated Lucifer firsts and turns the corner on the endgame of season one. Tune in for our thoughts on this, Malcolm Palmetto, and what’s yet to come as we head to the finale, and come back next week Monday for season one, episode 11, “St. Lucifer.”Shout-out to today’s Zoom listeners and contributors, Marcus, Scottie, and Tanya! Thanks for your thoughts, and for cooing with us over Grayson. 

Noel, Allison, and Kate tackle tropes, performance, and fun with language as they discuss Lucifer season one, episode nine, “A Priest Walks into a Bar.” Check out our thoughts, then join us tomorrow for our final installment of week two of Streaming In Place, looking at Lucifer season one, episode 10, “Pops.”Shout-out to today’s Zoom listeners and contributors, Lurker, Marcus, Scottie, and Tanya. Thank you for the fun and for sharing your perspective!

Allison, Noel, and Kate continue their Lucifer binge today with season one, episode eight, “Et Tu, Doctor?” Lucifer reaches turning points in two of his most important relationships, and there’s major movement with Palmetto. Still not nearly enough Trixie, though. Tune in to hear our thoughts, and join us tomorrow for season one, episode nine, “A Priest Walks into a Bar.”Shout-out to today’s Zoom listeners and contributors, Lurker, Marcus, S.B., and Tanya. 

Allison had to tag out today—more construction woes—but Noel and Kate continue on with our look at Lucifer season one. Today we’re talking season one, episode seven, “Wingman.” We were impressed by “Favorite Son”; how did its follow-up fare? Is the season picking up steam, or was that a blip in a promising, but still developing season? Check it out, then come back tomorrow for our thoughts on season one, episode eight, “Et Tu, Doctor?”.Shout-out to our Zoom listeners and contributors, Lurker, Marcus, Scottie, and Tanya. Always a pleasure chatting with you!

Noel, Allison, and Kate kick off their second week Streaming In Place with the opening installment of Lucifer’s first two-parter, season one, episode six, “Favorite Son.” How does the show feel after a few days off, and did this episode deliver the turning point friend of the show and Lucifer expert LaToya Ferguson promised? Take a listen, then tune in tomorrow for our thoughts on the two-parter’s conclusion, season one, episode seven, “Wingman.”Shout-out to our Zoom listeners and contributors: Lurker, Marcus, and Tanya

We’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 Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Ball Ball. Next we head over to the genre and drama offerings, glancing by two emotional, draining Steven Universe Future episodes (because great as they are, we just don’t have the bandwith right now) and diving in with Batwoman, Supergirl, and the finale of Stumptown. Then Noel stans for Guy’s Grocery Games and we head over to the season spotlight section. Both Noel and Kate were excited by the promise shown in the Star Trek: Picard premier

We’re back to our usual crew for Lucifer season one, episode five, “Sweet Kicks.” At the end of week one, how is the show holding up for newbies Allison and Noel, and will Kate be able to wait until Monday for the next episode? Tune in for our thoughts, and come back next week for our discussion of season one, episode six, “Favorite Son.”Shout-out to our recurring Zoom listeners, Marcus and Scottie, for their thoughts on the show and their patience as we battled Zoombombers. 

After yesterday’s uneven episode, Lucifer is back with a bang with “Manly Whatnots,” and Noel, Allison, and Kate are happy to welcome LaToya Ferguson to the podcast to help us break it down. Take a listen, then come back tomorrow for season one, episode five, “Sweet Kicks.” Shout-out to our recurring Zoom listeners, Marcus, Scottie, and Tanya. Always a pleasure having you! We hope to see you tomorrow.

Noel, Allison, and Kate hit their first bobble in their daily binge of Lucifer with “The Would-Be Prince of Darkness.” What has us concerned, and what’s still going strong? Take a listen for our thoughts, then come back tomorrow for season one, episode four, “Manly Whatnots.”Shout-out to the listeners who joined us in-person on Zoom: Marcus, Scottie, and Tanya. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!

Noel and Kate continue their journey through Lucifer with season one, episode two, “Lucifer, Stay. Good Devil.” Allison had to bow out today due to construction in her building, but she’ll be back for episode three. Take a listen, then come back tomorrow for season one, episode three, “The Would-Be Prince of Darkness.” Shout-out to the listeners who joined us in-person on Zoom: Marcus, Tanya, SB, and Wujo. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!

Allison, Noel, and Kate start their daily binge of Lucifer with season one, episode one, "Pilot."

The 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 distancing, at-home content. Then we talk Top Chef: All-Stars L.A., which is back, and not a moment too soon. Next we talk “World’s Worst” over at RuPaul’s Drag Race and the delightful return of the Judys to Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Steven’s still going through it on Steven Universe Future, and we round out the week with another charming, emotional DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on the week’s TV, and make sure to join Noel, Kate, and friend of

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The first of the spring finales and premieres are upon us, giving Noel and Kate plenty of TV to discuss. We kick off the week with a few comedies, including the return of Better Things, an emotional Schitt’s Creek, and the penultimate The Unicorn. Then we check in with the RuPaul’s Drag Race premiere and the penultimate Black Lightning, before rounding out the week with Stumptown. Afterward, we welcome back friend of the show Caroline Siede of The A.V. Club to discuss the eventful season finale of Doctor Who, as well as season 12 as a whole.Season Spotlight: Doctor Who Season 12 with Caroline Siede (51:28)Our Week in TV Better Things premiere (16:44) Schitt’s Creek (20:30) The Unicorn (25:28) RuPaul’s Drag Race premiere (28:29) Black Lightning (41:47) Stumptown (44:33)Music Featured:  “Profiled Asian,” performed by Bowen Yang, from the “Airport Sushi” sketch on the latest John Mulaney-hosted SNL; Vietnam’s coronavirus PSA, “Ghen Cô Vy”

Life 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 move to reality for a bit, to talk RuPaul’s Drag Race’s season 12 premiere and catch up with HBO’s McMillion$, and we round out the week with some superhero TV, Black Lightning, The Flash, and Supergirl’s big 100th episode. Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on Next in Fashion, the week’s TV, and what shows you’re using to destress in this tense world.Season Spotlight: Next in Fashion with Emma Fraser (1:10:53)Our Week in TV It’s Personal

Cheer may have dropped back in January, but in the age of Peak TV, what’s a couple months' delay? Netflix’s docuseries is in the spotlight section this episode, with Noel and Kate checking in on the series, which follows an elite junior college cheer team as they prepare for nationals. Before that, though, there’s a full week in TV to discuss. We kick things off with the comedies, including the return of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and a delightful Schitt’s Creek. Then we move over to genre and the return of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, plus a surprising Batwoman, an underwhelming Supergirl, the recent, Mirror Universe-fueled episodes of The Flash, and the antepenultimate Doctor Who, which combines Mary Shelley, Frankenstein, and decades-long Who lore as only that show can. Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on Cheer, the week’s TV, and more.DVD Shelf: Cheer (1:03:32)Our Week in TVLast Week Tonight with John Oliver premiere (16:59)Schitt’s Creek (21:43)Star Wars: The Clone Wars premiere (25