The Televerse (mp3)

It’s a light week in TV this time, with many shows taking the Labor Day weekend off. There are several comedies to preview, though, and big developments on several dramas, giving us plenty to talk about on the podcast. First we preview the premieres of Brickleberry, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, The League, and Last ... The post The Televerse #105- Rome with Gabe Bucsko appeared first on PopOptiq.

It’s our two year anniversary which means two things: 1. the return of the Make You Watchathon, where Simon and Kate each assign the other required viewing they probably wouldn’t watch otherwise, and 2. it’s gonna be a long show. Thankfully, the week in TV was fairly streamlined, but we still talk through our regular ... The post The Televerse #104- Make You Watchathon 2: No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, On Death Row, First Person appeared first on PopOptiq.

It’s a lighter week of TV this time on the podcast, particularly for the comedies. After looking at them, we talk at some reality, including a preview of PBS’s All Star Orchestra and a look at the Make Kate Watch Stuff winner, the Face Off premiere, before diving into several interesting dramas, including the True ... The post The Televerse #103- Get Smart with Josh Long appeared first on PopOptiq.

Breaking Bad is back with a vengeance, and the premiere, along with several other great episodes of television this week, made this our longest podcast yet. First we take a look at the comedies, including the Make Kate Watch Stuff winner, Melissa & Joey, and the season one finale of Moone Boy. Then we talk ... The post The Televerse #102- Charlie Jade with Steph Smith/Spotlight on Breaking Bad appeared first on PopOptiq.

It’s the calm before the Breaking Bad storm this week on the podcast, with a surprisingly manageable list of TV shows. First we talk comedy, including the Make Kate Watch Stuff poll winner, Hulu’s Moone Boy, and the finale of Gravity Falls, then we look at a little reality, and we finish with the dramas, ... The post The Televerse #101- Crime Story with Paul Goebel appeared first on PopOptiq.

There’s plenty of TV to discuss this week on the podcast, with comedy and reality premieres galore. First we go through the week in comedy, including the premieres of Web Therapy, Childrens Hospital, and NTSF:SD:SUV::. Then we move on to reality, including the premieres of Top Chef Masters and The Writers’ Room and the recent ... The post The Televerse #100- Expert Witness: Chemistry on TV appeared first on PopOptiq.

San Diego Comic Con International has come and gone, leaving plenty of TV news and excitement in its wake. This week on the podcast, we talk the week in TV, going through the comedies and then the dramas, and then break down this year’s ComicCon, with some help from Emily VanDerWerff, TV Editor for the ... The post The Televerse #99- SDCC 2013 Wrapup with Emily VanDerWerff appeared first on PopOptiq.Edited on 6/3/19 to correctly reflect Emily VanDerWerff's name. Unfortunately, the audio for this podcast still contains Emily's deadname.

It’s summer TV turnover time, with plenty of premieres to discuss this week on the podcast. First we look at the comedies, including the premiere of The Jeselnik Offensive and Drunk History, then we talk some reality, and finally we break down the dramas, including The Bridge, The Newsroom, and Orange is the New Black ... The post The Televerse #98- Rubicon with Les Chappell 2 appeared first on PopOptiq.

It’s another light week for television, but thanks to the official schedule for the upcoming San Diego Comic Con being released, we have a long podcast for you. First we preview this Wednesday’s Camp pilot, then take a look at the week in comedy, including the finales of Inside Amy Schumer, Gravity Falls, and Family ... The post The Televerse #97- SDCC 2013: TV Panel Preview appeared first on PopOptiq.

We’re light on new TV on the podcast this week, so we decided it was time to take a look back at a few of the series that stood out earlier in the year. After talking through the week’s comedies, some genre fare, and checking in with SYTYCD, we welcome Maureen Ryan from the Huffington ... The post The Televerse #96- Rectify s1, The Fall s1, Top of the Lake, and B-Movie TV with Mo Ryan appeared first on PopOptiq.

It was a big week for TV, giving us plenty to discuss on the podcast. After taking a few minutes to reflect on the notable TV-related deaths of the past week, we dive into Our Week in Comedy, including the Hot in Cleveland live midseason premiere, a catchup with Nathan For You, the Veep finale, ... The post The Televerse #95- Hannibal Season 1 with Ricky D/Mad Men appeared first on PopOptiq.

With several television premieres this week, there’s plenty to discuss on the podcast. First we go through the comedies, including John Oliver’s debut on The Daily Show, then talk a little reality, and finally dive into the dramas, before welcoming Emily VanDerWerff, TV Editor for the A.V. Club and podcaster at TV on the Internet, ... The post The Televerse #94- Slings & Arrows with Emily VanDerWerff appeared first on PopOptiq.Edited on 6/3/19 to correctly reflect Emily VanDerWerff's name. Unfortunately, the audio for this podcast still contains Emily's deadname.

Kate 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 ... The post Game of Thrones Podcast #20: “Mhsya” with guests Simon Howell and Kate Rennebohm appeared first on PopOptiq.

There’s a bit more TV to discuss this week on the podcast, with a few premieres, some event television, and catchups on recent series. First we look at the usual comedies, plus a check in with Save Me, then some reality, including this week’s Tony Awards, and finally our standard dramas, as well as the ... The post The Televerse #93- NYPD Blue with Ellen Gray appeared first on PopOptiq.

Brutal, brilliant and sad; just a few ways to describe episode 9 of season three. “The Rains of Castamere” further escalates the brutality that exists in the world of Westeros, and the sense of dread we’ve long felt that the Starks will never again be happy. The Red Wedding has been foreshadowed for awhile now, ... The post Game of Thrones Podcast #19: “The Rains of Castamere” with guest David Fiore appeared first on PopOptiq.

The summer TV doldrums have hit, leaving us with fewer series to cover on the podcast. First we go through Our Week in TV, starting with the comedies, in particular the return of The Venture Bros., then a little reality talk, and finally the dramas. Afterward, we welcome on Liane Bonin Starr from HitFix to ... The post The Televerse #92- Orphan Black season 1 with Liane Bonin Starr appeared first on PopOptiq.

There’s less television to discuss this week on the podcast, giving us more time to delve into an interesting week in drama. First we look at a couple comedies (Save Me, Inside Amy Schumer) and some reality programming (So You Think You Can Dance, The Voice), and then we dive into our week in drama. ... The post The Televerse #91- Arrested Development season 4 with Josh Spiegel/Spotlight on Orphan Black appeared first on PopOptiq.

Directed by Breaking Bad vet Michelle MacLaren (back for her second consecutive episode), “Second Sons” focuses mainly on three stories: Dany over in Yunkai, Gendry’s arrival at Dragonstone, and Tyrion’s marriage to Sansa. Guest Alyssa Boehm of the Big Red Podcast joins Rick and Kate to discuss the good and bad of the season thus far. Playlist: ... The post Game of Thrones Podcast #18: “Second Sons” with guest Alyssa Boehm appeared first on PopOptiq.

It’s finalepalooza this week on the podcast, with the network TV season coming to a close. First we take a look at the comedic finales, as well as the pilot for The Goodwin Games, then we move on to genre, talk Game of Thrones, a slue of finales, and Orphan Black, then continue with reality, ... The post The Televerse #90- Bored to Death with Scott Meslow/Spotlight on Mad Men appeared first on PopOptiq.

Ryan McGee from the AV Club, Boobtubedude.com, and Talking TV with Ryan and Ryan (among other things,  joins Kate and Ricky to discuss the seventh episode of the third season of Game of Thrones titled “The Bear and the Maiden Fair.” We’ve now come to expect author George R. R. Martin to write one episode per ... The post Game of Thrones Podcast #17: “The Bear and the Maiden Fair” with guest Ryan McGee appeared first on PopOptiq.