The Televerse (mp3)

The penultimate episode of The Walking Dead season 4 titled “Dead Weight,” continues The Governor’s mini arc away from Rick and company. With just one episode left in the season Rick and Kate invite Sound On Sight Games Editor Pat Bellavance to discuss the season so far, and speculate on where it’s headed. Roky Erickson ... The post The Walking Dead Podcast Episode 45: “Dead Weight” appeared first on PopOptiq.

It’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. The post The Televerse #117- Ben and Kate with Deepayan Sengupta appeared first on PopOptiq.

With a finale and some pilots, it’s another full week of television on the podcast. We kick things off with comedy and reality, including the pilot for Ground Floor and the series finale (for reals this time. Probably.) of Eastbound & Down, then move on to genre, including a few words on the Almost Human ... The post The Televerse #116- The IT Crowd with Jason Griffin appeared first on PopOptiq.

After dominating so much of Season three, The Governor was a no show in the first five episodes of The Walking Dead’s fourth season. The last time we saw him, he was mowing down his own followers with a machine gun before escaping with his two favourite henchmen, Martinez, and Shumpert. We all knew he would eventually ... The post Walking Dead Podcast Episode 44: “Live Bait” appeared first on PopOptiq.

This week on The Walking Dead podcast, we try something a little different, and review the episode without a guest present. That’s right folks; you get more time spent with Kate and Rick discussing episode five of season four titled, “Internment”. Hershel takes up a good chunk of our discussion, but we also offer a ... The post Walking Dead Podcast Episode 43: “Internment” appeared first on PopOptiq.

After taking last week off, the network series are back, giving us plenty of TV to discuss on the podcast. First we take a look at the comedies, including the season finale of It’s Always Sunny…, then we talk a little reality, and then we focus on the genre series before finishing our week in ... The post The Televerse #115- The Tick (1994) with Tyler Smith appeared first on PopOptiq.

The fourth episode of season four of The Walking Dead spends the majority of its time outside the prison gates. Tyreese, Darryl, Michonne and Bob search for a way back, while Rick and Carol head out in search of more supplies. In the past we’ve bid farewell to many of our favourite characters, and “Indifference” takes away ... The post Walking Dead Podcast Episode 42: “Indifference” appeared first on PopOptiq.

We’re back to a more manageable week in TV this time on the podcast, thanks to several network shows taking an episode off. First we take a look at the comedies, including a Halloween-themed Key & Peele, then we talk The Amazing Race before moving on to the genre series, and we finish up with ... The post The Televerse #114- Homicide: Life on the Street appeared first on PopOptiq.

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 ... The post Walking Dead Podcast Episode 41: “Isolation” appeared first on PopOptiq.

Between The Good Wife’s much-hyped episode exploding our brains this Sunday, Childrens Hospital finishing up its season, and several of our favorites delivering strong installments, there’s a lot of TV to talk about on this week’s extra-long podcast. First we look at the comedies, including a network roundup and several cable series, notably Key & ... The post The Televerse #113- Steve Prokopy’s Horror Picks 3/Spotlight on The Good Wife appeared first on PopOptiq.

Warning: the conversation gets heated this week, as Kate and Rick are once again divided with their thoughts on episode four of season two titled “Infected”. Luckily for them, they have special guest Zack Handlen of The AV Club to chime in with his views. Playlist: Frank Sinatra – “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” ... The post Walking Dead Podcast Episode 41: “Infected” appeared first on PopOptiq.

With so much TV to discuss, we start paring down shows on the podcast this week, focusing on the most interesting of the bunch. First we start with the comedies, then we pair up the reality and genre categories, previewing Grimm season 3 and taking a look at the Reign pilot, and we finish up ... The post The Televerse #112- Strike Back: Shadow Warfare with Myles McNutt appeared first on PopOptiq.

The dramas came out swinging this weekend, giving us plenty of great TV to discuss on this week’s podcast. First we take a look at the comedies, including the Filthy Sexy Teen$ pilot and Always Sunny’s 100th episode, before talking through a rather sparse week in reality. Next up are the genre series, including Once ... The post The Televerse #111- Cowboy Bebop with Chris Piers appeared first on PopOptiq.

After an uneven but mostly solid third season, AMC’s hit series, The Walking Dead is back. Joining Kate and Ricky to discuss the first episode of season four “30 Days Without an Accident”, is former host, Simon Howell. Among the many topics discussed: pigs, Irish cannibals, showrunners and the recent announcement of a spinoff series. ... The post Walking Dead Podcast Episode 40: “30 Days Without an Accident” appeared first on PopOptiq.

The fall season is fully under way, giving us once again, plenty to discuss on the podcast this week. We start with the comedies, looking at a handful of the week’s offerings, including the Super Fun Night premiere. Then we talk reality, with a look at The Voice Blind Auditions, the Top Chef New Orleans ... The post The Televerse #110- Informed Opinions: Lawyers and the Law on TV appeared first on PopOptiq.

“Felina” has come and gone, and with it, Breaking Bad. With so much to discuss, we separated out the DVD Shelf this week into a separate audio file and post. As he has each season previously, Ricky D joins us at the DVD Shelf to talk through the finale, the past season, and in this ... The post The Televerse #109 DVD Shelf: Breaking Bad with Ricky D appeared first on PopOptiq.

The TVpocalypse has come and gone, giving us far too much to fit into one podcast this week. Consequentially, we’re splitting up the podcast, with our mega-long DVD Shelf on Breaking Bad, with guest Ricky D, as a separate post and audio file. For the main part of the podcast, we go through the comedies, ... The post The Televerse #109- Spotlight on Masters of Sex appeared first on PopOptiq.

The broadcast networks’ fall seasons have kicked off, giving us plenty to talk about this week on the podcast. First we look at the comedies, including Simon’s take on the Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Mom pilots and New Girl, The Mindy Project, and Key & Peele premiere talk. Then Kate previews several upcoming season premieres (Revolution, ... The post The Televerse #108- Orange is the New Black Season 1 with Ryan McGee appeared first on PopOptiq.

The fall TV season is ramping up, meaning it’s time for our network pilot preview, and this week also featured perhaps one of the best episodes of television ever produced, Breaking Bad’s “Ozymandias”, so there’s plenty to discuss this week on the podcast. First we look at our week in TV, including a preview of ... The post The Televerse #107- Fall 2013 Network TV Preview/Breaking Bad appeared first on PopOptiq.

The fall premieres have started, giving us plenty of TV to discuss this week on the podcast. First we talk through the week in comedy, including the series finale of Futurama, season finale of Wilfred, and premieres of It’s Always Sunny… and The League. Then we spend some time with reality and finish up the ... The post The Televerse #106- The Ben Stiller Show with Eric Goldman appeared first on PopOptiq.