All things must end… as Chuck aired it's 91st and final episode in January, this 107th podcast will be our last. It has been a wild ride! When our podcast first aired in January 2008, none of us could have ever imagined the journey we would take together. In our 164th interview, AOL TV critic Mo Ryan is back with us one more time, helping us to get perspective on Chuck's 5 seasons. We also have a retrospective of significant moments we've had along the way, and at the end, Mel, Liz, and Gray spe...
Mar 16, 2012•1 hr 25 min
On the last podcast, you saw the man behind the music, and got to witness the full depth of his mesmerizing "Question and Answer" music cue. This week, be mesmerized by the man behind the show, in an 84 minute question and answer session! We had over 700 questions submitted… obviously we couldn't ask them all, but we bubbled them down to the most common themes, and asked what was most on your hearts. Chris goes into great detail on all the hows, whys, and wherefores. Our next episode, we intervi...
Mar 04, 2012•1 hr 24 min
Today is all about the music! We have an epic 81 minute look behind the scenes of scoring the finale, in a full video interview with Chuck composer Tim Jones. He also answers every one of your questions! Fans have swooned over the final music cue at the beach... when you hear the touching story behind Tim writing it, you'll connect even more with the song. Did you know that Joshua Gomez likes to play a modular synthesizer? How many guitars are on Tim Jones's wall? The hardware and software Tim u...
Feb 10, 2012•1 hr 21 min
January 27th was a day of tremendous excitement, which we now mark with sadness as the date we said "goodbye" to Chuck. The 2-part finale, comprising 'Chuck vs. Sarah' (written by Rafe Judkins and Lauren LeFranc, and directed by Jay Chandrasekhar), and 'Chuck vs. the Goodbye' (written by Chris Fedak and directed by Robert Duncan McNeill), was a true love letter to the fans. Filled with suspense, emotion, twists and turns, incredible acting, and a cornucopia of callbacks, this series finale was o...
Jan 30, 2012•1 hr 18 min
We only have two back-to-back episodes to find out, and then Chuck is gone for good. And that brings up something important to consider… As fans of the show, Chuck and its cast and crew (both on and off screen) have become like close friends. It may seem odd to describe it this way, but you may indeed be experiencing extreme emotions of real grief. We devote some time in the podcast to talking about what this grief might look like, and how we can help each other get through it. This will be an e...
Jan 22, 2012•35 min
Chuck vs. Bo was a hilarious instalment in the Chuck saga, with Bo Derek playing herself as a spy, a return to the frosted tips, and Groundhog Day-style capers by Jeff & Lester. However, the end of the episode spun us in an unexpected new direction: to escape a tough situation and to save her beau, Sarah has now uploaded an intersect. Oh, no! It's coming close to series finale time… As you plan your viewing parties (and stock up on the Kleenex), make sure you also plan to take some photos an...
Jan 16, 2012•29 min
On Friday at the Television Critics Association presentation, NBC President Robert Greenblatt rocked the world of Chuck fans -- in a bad way. We heard you! And we devote the first 10 minutes of the podcast to talking all about it. We also discuss Chuck vs. the Kept Man, including a good look at HD screencaps from Jeff's research board. You might have missed some interesting details… take a look back with us! It's coming close to series finale time… As you plan your viewing parties (and stock up ...
Jan 08, 2012•37 min
While we were all on holidays, Chuck sure wasn't! Between Chuck vs. the Santa Suit, written by writing assistant Amanda Kate Shuman, and Chuck vs. the Baby, directed by first-time TV director Matt Barber (and written by fan favorite writers Rafe Judkins and Lauren LeFranc), Chuck delivered a one-two punch of back to back amazing episodes! In our 100th podcast (because of a half-episode early on), we celebrate 4 years as a podcast and 37 consecutive months as the #1 TV-themed podcast in Podcast A...
Jan 02, 2012•53 min
It's holiday time again! The Chuck team goes all out on the holiday episodes, and so do we! We're so thrilled that in this holiday extravaganza, 18 of the Chuck cast and crew share not only their holiday wishes for the fans, but many of their favorite moments from working on the series. For best enjoyment, go to Blip.tv/chuckpodcast to watch episode in full screen HD! Thanks to crew member Suwannee Wilhelm, the podcast is chock full of behind the scenes photos, of many of the cast members wrappi...
Dec 24, 2011•27 min
Is it really a curse to be a Bartowski? Not if you've met Ellie! In Chuck vs. the Curse, Ellie stole the show, as she & Devon were unwittingly whisked into the spy world. Rebecca Romijn shone as the evil lady torturer, Alex had some tricks up her sleeve, and Sarah got to kick some butt rescuing her husband… Ladies night on Chuck got thumbs up from all of us! Next week features Stan Lee, the return of a serious villain, lots of surprises, and… another holiday podcast extravaganza! Remember to...
Dec 20, 2011•34 min
Talk about unexpected twists! First Decker is blowed up real good, and then the promo… Wowzer, we're in for quite a ride as Chuck motors through the holiday break! In this week's podcast, we have a blast talking about Chuck vs. the Hack-Off, announce our upcoming holiday podcast, and lots more! Remember to watch Chuck every Friday night at 8/7c, including during the holidays, as we prepare for the 2-part finale January 27th. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet , @prlsofl...
Dec 14, 2011•35 min
Fan favorite writer Kristin Newman penned the latest episode of Chuck, Chuck vs. the Business Trip, and boy did she deliver! The episode was jam packed with relationship development, spy intrigue, action, laughs, and moments we didn't see coming! Well, and some we did. ;-) Chuck vs. the Business Trip satisfied on all levels, and is sure to provide even more enjoyment on multiple viewings. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet , @prlsoflizdom , and @GrayJones . Miss any epi...
Nov 22, 2011•33 min
We finally get to see bullet time on Chuck, and things heat up with Gertrude and Casey. A major development with Jeff Barnes, and… pantsing? Chuck vs. the Frosted Tips gets thumbs up from Gray, Mel, and Liz, and we're all incredibly excited about what Chuck writer Phil Klemmer says will be a very strong run of episodes coming up! We also discuss the ratings, the lack of Chuck online, and what could be some potential good news about air dates before the holidays. BREAKING NEWS that didn't make it...
Nov 15, 2011•32 min
Morgan as an over-confident Intersect… Verbanski stealing Carmichael's thunder… Casey chickening out when making a phone call… Chuck vs. the Bearded Bandit was a lot of fun, and set up what is sure to be a string of great episodes. We introduce a number of new sponsors this week… make sure to check them out for great deals on camera accessories, and computer hardware and software! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet , @prlsoflizdom , and @GrayJones . Miss any episodes? Y...
Nov 09, 2011•30 min
Chuck is back, and so are we! We kick off the new season in costume (well, at least Mel & Liz). We've got a new much shorter opening, new widescreen format, new look, and lots more! We have a fun time talking about Chuck vs. the Zoom, mention a giveaway, and have a great talk in the spoiler section about why the next few episodes of Chuck are going to be awesome! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet , @prlsoflizdom , and @GrayJones . Miss any episodes? You can find th...
Oct 30, 2011•33 min
Yvonne Strahovski… need we say more? In our 4th Comic-Con coverage, Mel & Liz finally nailed a press room interview with Yvonne Strahovski! They also had great interviews with Chris Fedak, Ryan McPartlin, Zachary Levi, Joshua Gomez, Adam Baldwin, Vik Sahay, and Scott Krinsky. Everyone was a little emotional at what was most likely Chuck's final appearance at Comic-Con. But take heart! Shooting has already begun on season 5, which begins in its new Friday 8/7c time slot on October 21st. It's ...
Jul 28, 2011•1 hr 1 min
Oh, boy! Chuck is renewed… Morgan has the intersect… Chuck & Sarah are married… Volkoff is now Winterbottom, and he & Vivian have given Chuck & Sarah a billion dollar wedding present… Team Bartowski now owns the Buy More and are mercenaries for hire… Yowzer! The season 4 finale, Chuck vs. the Cliffhanger, was an amazing, game-changing episode in all respects. It was intense, full of action, yet tugged at the heart-strings, and even drew some tears on the podcast! We have a lot of fun...
May 20, 2011•1 hr 26 min
Season 5 is alive! Very reliable sources (Ausiello, Variety, Deadline, and others) are reporting that against all odds, NBC will be renewing Chuck for a fifth season! NBC has not yet made an official announcement, but it could come at any time, and certainly by Sunday at 2pm, when they announce their fall line-up in a conference call. Chuck is firing on all cylinders… the writers have certainly found their groove, as evidenced in the awesome "Chuck vs. the Last Details," written by Henry Alonso ...
May 12, 2011•38 min
It's girls' night yet again, as Gray was sick this week. Never fear… Mel & Liz were in top form, discussing the action-packed Chuck vs. Agent X. This week saw the return of Ray Wise, fun Chuck-style bachelor and bachelorette parties, Jeff enjoying torture, Ellie discovering Chuck's secret and contributing greatly to the team, Casey finding the mom he wished he'd had… and a mind-blowing reveal of Agent X's true identity and nature. Yowzer! Make sure to watch the penultimate episode of season ...
May 05, 2011•34 min
This week's episode of Chuck, written by fan favorite writers Rafe Judkins and Lauren LeFranc , was Chuck at its best! We had comedy, action, Sarah's hilarious impression of a Chuck intersect flash, and lots of tender moments dealing with both Sarah's dad and also Casey's revelation to Kathleen. Gray was absent this week as he started his William Shatner show and was in a little over his head, but Mel and Liz are in top form. If you stick around for the spoiler section, you'll see Mel weave some...
Apr 23, 2011•33 min
Today we have a real treat -- in a marathon 88 minute podcast, we devote a full hour to catching up with AOL TV critic Mo Ryan! Her support of Chuck is widely known, and it was amazing to hear her thoughts on everything Chuck: what parts of the show she loves, what has improved this season over last season, what she would like to see in the next few episodes, and lots more! We also have a great time discussing the very fun "Chuck vs. the Family Volkoff," spoilers, and a lot more! You can find Mo...
Apr 15, 2011•1 hr 28 min
Chuck was in the house at the C2E2 convention in Chicago, and so was Liz! She takes us on an adventure of what it was like to be in the panel and press room, and she has video interviews to prove it. Chris Fedak, Ryan McPartlin, Joshua Gomez, Scott Krinsky, and Vik Sahay are all here for your viewing pleasure! We also discuss Chuck's series low 1.5 rating from last Monday, urging fans to keep the faith and keep up the fight, with some new thoughts on what you can do to help Chuck's renewal chanc...
Mar 24, 2011•1 hr 18 min
Last year Chuck's ratings fell 17% when Daylight Savings Time hit… how did it fare this year? And how accurate were the predictions in our Ratings & Renewal podcast ? We talk all about it. We also discuss Chuck vs. the A-Team, a fun, packed episode written by recently returned Phil Klemmer , and directed by Chuck editor Kevin Mock , who used to direct America's Top Model. We have plenty of news and spoilers to round out the episode, as well as an exciting new giveaway ! Follow us on Twitter ...
Mar 17, 2011•44 min
With 5 weeks at a 1.7 rating, Chuck seems to have found a very consistent core audience. However, many are concerned, as shows with much higher than 1.7 have been canceled. Is Chuck safe? Is Chuck doomed? This week we devote almost a half hour to discussing the factors that affect ratings and renewal, including some inside information that casts new light on the issue. What is syndication, and how does it factor in? Can international fans make a difference? What is the most effective use of our ...
Mar 02, 2011•56 min
Oh no! Han and Chewie are separated! The bromance was in trouble this week, as Chuck and Morgan came to some tough decisions. But come through they did, in Chuck vs. the Masquerade, a fun episode written by Rafe Judkins and Lauren LeFranc . Is new character Vivian Volkoff as innocent as she seems? What's behind the bunker doors? And how much fun were Sarah's angel wings?! Mel updates the latest Chuck fashion tips, which have quickly become one of the hottest new features at ChuckTV.net. Plus, we...
Feb 25, 2011•34 min
We got a deeper look at Sarah's past this week in Chuck vs. the Cat Squad, written by Nicholas Wootton . Mini Anden 's Carina was back, Lou Diamond Phillips played a great villain, and we got a solid Charlie's Angels vibe, harkening back to Chuck 315's Hart to Hart theme, While it was a lot of fun, the episode wasn't universally enjoyed by all the fans, and we talk about a lot of the reasons why, plus what there was to like, and also some interesting speculations regarding a prediction made by M...
Feb 19, 2011•35 min
Beckman with a bazooka… Sarah belly-dancing… Roan Montgomery in Morocco… 'nuff said! This week's Chuck, written by Chris Fedak and Kristin Newman , was one of the most fun episodes of the whole series, and we talk all about it! We also discuss the ratings, the Oscars, Chuck's connection with The Vampire Diaries, and a whole lot more! Late breaking news is that Chuck is back on iTunes US & Canada, as well as Zune Marketplace and Amazon VOD! We round out the episode with the latest news and sp...
Feb 11, 2011•44 min
Chuck vs. the Push Mix, written by fan favorite writers Rafe Judkins and Lauren LeFranc , was an epic instalment in the Chuck saga. Action, plot twists, heartstrings, and comedy were woven together in a jam-packed hour of fun, that saw Volkoff outwitted, Morgan disrobed, baby Clara born, a Jeffster performance, Mama Bartowski freed, and Chuck and Sarah finally engaged. We have a lot of fun discussing the episode, as well as the topic of being spoiled. We also discuss this week's snowstorm's effe...
Feb 04, 2011•44 min
Sorry for the delay this week… Gray has been a bit of a vampire, working many long nights at his day job. But that didn't prevent us from having a lot of fun discussing the latest Chuck, Chuck vs. the Gobbler! What could the game changing final 10 minutes of next week's Chuck be? Did anyone see Ellie's con coming? And how can Sarah fight in heels? We discuss all this, and more! We round out the episode with the latest news and spoilers. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotne...
Jan 30, 2011•35 min
Wow! After a 7-week break, Chuck came back this week with a bang! Chuck vs. the Balcony, written by Max Denby , was action-packed, fun, emotionally moving… Chuck at its best. We had lots of fun discussing the episode, with its wine-packed action sequences, though Liz expresses her concern that no wine was injured in the course of filming ;-) Oh, did we mention it also earned season high ratings? Awesome! We round out the episode with the latest news and spoilers. Follow us on Twitter for the lat...
Jan 22, 2011•39 min
