Hollywood Blvd: Happy Hanukkah!
We talk about more holiday movies, like "The Happiest Season," "Dolly Parton's 'Christmas on the Square,'" "Jingle Jangle," and "Godmothered," plus "Mank" and "The Witcher."
Dec 09, 2020•37 min•Ep. 111
Back on the Block
Join hosts Doug and Karen as they dissect the best TV series of the 1990s.
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Spies Like Us
Now that Taylor and Peter have started their affair, what next? Also, Jake goes on a road trip, Carter takes on a new career path, and Kimberly gets some startling news.
Dec 09, 2020•52 min•Ep. 110
The History Girls
Melrose Place celebrated a milestone with this episode...and few of the storylines really clicked. Hear which ones bother Doug and Karen the most (hint: they're different ones!). Plus, we come up with a portmanteau for Billy and Sam and learn about "smudging."
Dec 03, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 109
Hollywood Blvd: What Would We Do Baby, Without Us?
We talk about "Dash & Lily" and what a star Midori Francis is. And Doug has a new bucket list item he wants your help with. Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 20, 2020•19 min•Ep. 108
Calling All Lawyers
We really want a professional to vet the legality of this show's shenanigans. Also, we find out if everyone survived the car crash, Jake and Syd ponder some housing changes, and Amanda buys some bagels.
Nov 20, 2020•57 min•Ep. 107
We Will Rockumentary You
Karen and Doug talk their favorite rock documentaries. What’s yours?
Nov 13, 2020•42 min•Ep. 106
Rainy Day Women
The midpoint of the season brings about an abrupt shift, including news for Allison, a boon for Syd, Peter as the voice of reason, and lots of talk about email.
Nov 13, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 105
Whoopee for Whoopi!
We talk about “Evil,” “The Queen’s Gambit,” lavish plenty of praise on Whoopi Goldberg, and talk about how “Vanity Fair” needs to fact-check better.
Nov 06, 2020•51 min•Ep. 104
Gone Girl
Another one bites the dust! “Melrose Place” bids adieu to another OG.
Nov 06, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 103
Hollywood Blvd: Scary Stuff
Karen and Doug share some very special Halloween recs!
Oct 29, 2020•38 min•Ep. 102
Little House in the Big Crab Shack
Somehow, every single character got benched in this episode. Oh well — more time to talk about Hilary Swank!
Oct 29, 2020•55 min•Ep. 101
Short But Sweet
Special Guest Star Alyssa Maher joins us for a fun discussion of "The Great British Baking Show," "The Trial of the Chicago 7," and "The Vow."
Oct 23, 2020•34 min•Ep. 100
But What About The Maltese Falcon?
It's Christmastime on the block! And we've been gifted a confusing auction, a trip to Santa Barbara, guest stars Chad Lowe and Donna Mills, a major breakup, and Special Guest Star Alyssa Maher!
Oct 23, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 99
The Peter Principle Is Great In Principle
We talk scary things like "The Haunting of Bly Manor" and "Hubie Halloween," stupid things like "Emily in Paris," timely things like "Saturday Night Live" and timeless things like "Peggy Sue Got Married," "Married to the Mob," "Something Wild," and "Xanadu." (It makes sense, we swear!)
Oct 14, 2020•38 min•Ep. 98
All of Our Heroines Are Losing
Every storyline is full of pity, from Jane's search for her birth mother to Amanda's failing marriage, from Syd's love jones to Allison's lack of screen time. Plus: Peter learns a secret.
Oct 14, 2020•54 min•Ep. 97
Make No Mistake, We’re Down
From “ The Boys” to “The Boys in the Band” to “Gilmore Girls,” we take a wide detour through culture past and present on this Hollywood Boulevard. The lesson: Karen is even more coherent when she is exhausted.
Oct 07, 2020•50 min•Ep. 96
Middle Management Sucks
What lies next for Kyle and Sydney? Apparently, not much. Jane hunts for her mom, Kimberly files divorce papers, and Megan has quite a saunter.
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 95
There's Good TV, and Then There's Ryan Murphy
Karen and I talk about such TV shows as “PEN15,” “Class Action Park,” “Ratched,” “I May Destroy You,” and Karen has a throwback recommendation for those who miss theatre.
Oct 02, 2020•44 min•Ep. 94
We’re So Apathetic, It’s Great
She may be dying, but Kimberly is still calling the shots with Michael — and Megan too. Plus the hits keep on coming for Jane and for Matt!
Oct 02, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 93
Redemption for Alison
Lots of men do dumb things in this episode. Meanwhile, Kimberly continues to reel from her diagnosis, Amanda eats macaroni and cheese with a spork, Jane feels all at sea, and Alison saves the day!
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 92
Hollywood Blvd: You and Your Elephant Men
Special Guest Star Alyssa Maher and Doug talk all things Emmys — and Tonys, too! Then we catch up on the current “Housewives” shows.
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 91
Crickets
Revelations about Kimberly, Megan and Taylor abound, and Jane just might have hit the end of her obsessive road. But Doug and Karen really want to talk about their dinners.
Sep 16, 2020•44 min•Ep. 90
Hollywood Blvd: I'm Thinking of Ending Movies
Spoiler alert: Special Guest Star Alyssa Maher joins us for a heated conversation about "Joker" and "I'm Thinking of Ending Things," and we do not hold back on our thoughts about the latter. Be warned.
Sep 09, 2020•45 min•Ep. 89
Everyone Comes to Kyle's
Special Guest Star Alyssa Maher joins us, and we can't stop talking! We explore the many ways Season 5 has departed from its earlier years, and ways in which that chasm could be different. And Alyssa goes all-in on La Rinna and the Real Housewives franchise!
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 88
Hollywood Blvd: Rabbit Rabbit (or Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit?)
Karen discovered two new shows: "Hap and Leonard" and "Queen of the South." And she also has an Unpopular Opinion! Doug also read another book.
Sep 02, 2020•45 min•Ep. 87
The Secret to Billy's Success
Jane continues her spiral downward, but Amanda catches a lifeline at work -- but doesn't throw one Peter's way after he has too many. Matt and Michael also show up briefly. And we figured out how to make Andrew Shue look good!
Sep 02, 2020•53 min•Ep. 86
Hollywood Blvd: "Ramy" Rocks
Reviews of "Ramy," "The Mandilorian," "Muppets Now," and the book "The Lady From the Black Lagoon."
Aug 23, 2020•22 min•Ep. 85
Where's There's Smoke, There's Liars
Jane's descent into instability continues, while Amanda and Peter sneak off for a belated honeymoon. We also get new blood in this episode with the addition of several long-term characters, and Karen has an Unpopular Opinion.
Aug 23, 2020•56 min•Ep. 84
Hollywood Blvd: Lost At Sea
Karen has another new book! Plus, hostile work environments abound in "The Assistant" and "Below Deck Mediterranean," and talk about "Taste the Nation" and "Cursed."
Aug 13, 2020•42 min•Ep. 83
Smoked Gouda and Pumpkin Agnolotti
If Billy isn't the embodiment of toxic masculinity, then we don't know what is. Meanwhile, Kimberly and Syd make some career moves, and Matt finds himself in both hot water and an even crappier storyline.
Aug 13, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 82
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