TVD 438 - ATX TV Fest and Platonic
This week, we chat a little about Randy and Les at ATX Television Festival, then discuss Apple TV's new show about an old question, "Platonic".
Jun 13, 2023•38 min•Ep. 438
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Billy Recce, "Come Out" - The TV Dudes Interview
This week, Les chats with musical theater writer Billy Recce! The award-winning young singer and songwriter has a new pop single “Come Out” which features a fabulous music video. Billy’s new song continues the quirky pop sounds of his debut album The Perks of Being a Snowflake (links below) Billy is also known for his Broadway-bound musical about Heidi Fleiss, Little Black Book, his Chick-Fil-A queer musical satire Fowl Play, and his hit Off-Broadway show, A Musical About Star Wars. A 2022 Jonat...
Jun 06, 2023•27 min
TVD 437: PRIMO
This week... it's the end of a lot of big TV, including Ted Lasso, Barry, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Succession... and we're gonna talk about most of that. But first we've got our thoughts on Freevee's surprise great comedy Primo, showing on FreeVee (yeah, yeah... basically, it's on Prime) Appetizers: 2:32-47:27 Main Course: 48:12-57:26 Primo (Freevee) Dessert: 58:02- Ted Lasso (Apple+)
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 437
TVD 436: White House Plumbers
This week, we're talking about White House Plumbers on HBO Max! And the third season of The Great on Hulu! Plus we've got thoughts on the penultimate Ted Lasso! Appetizers: 5:17-33:35 Main Course: 34:12-43:48 White House Plumbers (HBO Max) Side Dish: 43:48-52:26 The Great (Hulu) Dessert: 52:46- Ted Lasso (Apple+)
May 26, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 436
Loren Lott, "Praise This!" - The TV Dudes Interview
This week, Les chats with multihyphenate actress, singer, dancer, and digital creator Loren Lott. Loren has an engagement in the millions across her social media platforms and a resume of heavy-hitting roles on both the stage and screen. Loren can currently be seen starring in the Universal Pictures feature film “Praise This,” available to stream now on Peacock. Loren’s talents not only extend to her scripted work, but also in music; her voice captured national attention when she enthralled audi...
May 22, 2023•20 min
TVD 435: The Muppets Mayhem!
This week, just in time for Nick's birthday, it's a brand new Muppets show, Muppets Mayhem on Disney+! Plus we've got our usual thoughts on the last few episodes of Ted Lasso on Apple! Appetizers 1:24-31:40 Main Course: 32:32-45:22 Muppets Mayhem Dessert:45:45- Ted Lasso
May 19, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 435
TVD 434: BUPKIS
We're back after a week off due to Internet issues, and we're talking Bupkis on Peacock! We've also got thoughts on Prime's Citadel, and of course, we've got Ted Lasso for dessert! Plus, Randy defends Mrs. Davis! Appetizers: 3:18-51:05 Main Course: 53:25-1:06:09 Bupkis Side Dish: 1:06:09-1:14:06 Citadel Dessert: 1:14:06- Ted Lasso
May 12, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 434
TVD 433: MRS. DAVIS
This week, we're talking about Mrs. Davis on Peacock! Randy is out of town on a secret quest to earn his wings as Nick and Les chat about the newest mystery box show from Damon Lindelof! Listen as we make WILDLY inaccurate predictions about the season!! Plus we've got our thoughts on Ted Lasso! Appetizers: 1:12-16:40 Main Course: 18:30-35:46 Mrs. Davis Dessert: 36:14- Ted Lasso
Apr 28, 2023•49 min•Ep. 433
TVD 432: Florida Man
This week, we're talking about Florida Man on Netflix! And Nick and Les have thoughts on Power Rangers Once And Always on Netflix! Plus we've got our thoughts on Ted Lasso! Appetizers: 1:31-30:10 Main Course: 31:00-48:18 Florida Man (NETFLIX) Side Dish: 48:50-57:52 Power Rangers Once and Always (NETFLIX) Dessert: 58:10- Ted Lasso (Apple+)
Apr 21, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 432
TVD 431: BEEF
This week, we're talking Beef on Netflix, plus we have some thoughts on the musical duo of Schmigadoon on Apple+ and Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies on Paramount+. Plus we've got Ted Lasso and Mandalorian for dessert! You can also go to patreon.com/tvdudes for bonus content! Appetizers: 0:51-27:40 Main Course: 28:20-40:22 Beef (Netflix) Side Dishes: 40:41-42:41 Schmigadoon (Apple+) 42:41-47:30 Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies (Paramount+) Desserts: 47:52-1:00:42 Ted Lasso (Apple+) 1:00:42- The Ma...
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 431
TVD 430: Big Door Prize
This week, we're talking about the new Apple+ show Big Door Prize, The Power on Prime, and Unstable on Netflix! Plus we've got thoughts on the last episode of Party Down and the latest episode of Ted Lasso! Appetizers 1:42-43:06 Main Course: 43:55-57:10 Big Door Prize (Apple+) Side Dishes: 57:45-1:13:06 The Power (Prime) 1:13:40-1:19:02 Unstable (Netflix) Desserts: 1:19:02-1:32:28 Party Down (Starz) 1:32:28- Ted Lasso (Apple+)
Apr 09, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 430
TVD 429: Yellowjackets
This week, we've got the return of Yellowjackets on Showtime! Plus thoughts on the second season of Shadow & Bone and the first season of The Night Agent on Netflix, and, as always, Party Down and Ted Lasso for dessert! 1:54-46:45 Appetizers Main Course: 47:10-56:30 Yellowjackets (Showtime) Side Dishes: 56:50-1:04:00 Shadow & Bone (Netflix) 1:40:00-1:10:18 The Night Agent (Netflix) Desserts: 1:10:36-1:17:04 Party Down (Starz) 1:17:50- Ted Lasso (Apple+) Patreon: Just a reminder that you ...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 429
Jean Louisa Kelly, "Anything Can Happen!" - The TV Dudes Interview
This week, Les talks with Jean Louisa Kelly, the stage and screen star who began her career with the original Broadway cast of Into the Woods and is now featured in Top Gun: Maverick. We talk about her return to NYC’s Laurie Beechman Theatre with her solo concert “Anything Can Happen” for a show on March 31. Kelly is best known for featured roles in the movies Uncle Buck, Mr. Holland’s Opus, and The Fantasticks; and the long running sitcom CBS-TV “Yes, Dear.” Kelly’s solo concert “Anything Can H...
Mar 30, 2023•17 min
TVD 428: PHYSICAL 100
This week, it's Patron week as we tackle Netflix's Physical 100 by Patron request! We've also got thoughts on the latest episodes of Ted Lasso and Party Down. Patreon: Just a reminder that you can support us by going over to https://www.patreon.com/TVDudes and throwing us a buck an episode! In exchange, we get to keep up with streaming services and pay for our hosting costs, and you get bonus content each week! This week our Guy Ritchie marathon continues with his lesser-known crime stories Revo...
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 17 min
TVD 427: History of the World Part II
This week, Mel Brooks and a star-studded writers' room give us a sequel 40+ years in the making, History of the World Part II, on Hulu. We've also go the return of Ted Lasso on Apple+, a new CW superhero show in Gotham Knights, and the latest episode of Party Down on Starz. Appetizers 3:00-37:00 Main Course: 37:00-46:10 History of the World Part II (Hulu) Side Dishes: 46:45-1:01:05 Ted Lasso (Apple+) 1:01:05-1:10:02 Gotham Knights (CW) Desserts: 1:11:14-1:17:45 Party Down (Starz) 1:17:45-1:21:57...
Mar 19, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 427
TVD 426: True Lies
This week, we're talking about True Lies on Paramount+! Then we've got a dessert heavy episode with the finale of Poker Face on Peacock, Party Down on STARZ, and the Pedro Pascal Orphan Hour with Last of Us on HBO Max and The Mandalorian on Disney+ Appetizers: 1:24-29:00 Main Course: 30:30-39:50 True Lies (Paramount+) Side Dish: 40:11-44:48 Not Dead Yet (ABC/Hulu) Dessert: 44:48-50:33 Party Down (Starz) 50:45-56:14 Last of Us (HBO Max) 56:14-59:40 The Mandalorian (Disney+) 59:40- Poker Face (Pea...
Mar 11, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 426
TVD 425: Party Down
This week, we're talking about the return of Party Down on Starz, as well as Prime's strange new miniseries The Consultant. Plus we've got Last of Us and Poker Face for dessert! Join us on Patreon.com/thetvdudes for bonus content each week! This week: We continue Ritchie's Riches marathon with discussion of Snatch and The Gentlemen! 2:53-35:30 Appetizers Main Course: 35:45-47:13 Party Down (STARZ) Side Dish: 48:15-1:00:00 The Consultant (Prime) 1:00:00-1:05:52 The Mandalorian (Disney+) Dessert: ...
Mar 03, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 425
Brenda Braxton, "The Good Fight" - The TV Dudes Interview
BRENDA BRAXTON is a native New Yorker and graduate of the High School for the Performing Arts. She's been featured in Broadway shows such as Smokey Joe's Cafe, Cats, and Dreamgirls, and her TV credits include Nurse Jackie, SMASH and most recently The Good Fight on Paramount +. Beyond her acting, dancing and singing talents, Ms. Braxton is a successful entrepeneur, author, and coach. We talk about her creative journey, her love of theater, and she shares about her upcoming show at The Green Room ...
Mar 02, 2023•24 min
TVD 424: Hello Tomorrow!
This week, we're talking about Hello Tomorrow, Apple+'s newest show about traveling salesmen in a retro-future setting! Appetizers: 1:07-34:45 Main Course: 36:15-44:24 Hello Tomorrow! (Apple+) Dessert: 44:24-51:30 Poker Face (Peacock) 51:30- Last of Us (HBO Max)
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 424
Orlando Bishop, "Unstuck as F@#k" - The TV Dudes Interview
This week, Les chats with Orlando Bishop. Orlando has worked on a variety of projects such as “The Jamie Kennedy Experiment”, “The Parkers” and “The Twilight Zone” and was a staff writer on the WB’s “7th Heaven." His new one-man play, Unstuck as F*ck, is the irreverent, insightful, and inspirational story of how Orlando got out of Flatbush, Brooklyn to Yale University and then on to a life writing, directing, and coaching. Unstuck as F@#k is currently streaming via StudioWorks, an online theater...
Feb 23, 2023•22 min
Jason Trost, "FP4EVZ" - The TV Dudes Interview
This week, Les gets to break all this shit down, beat-beat style, with JTRO himself, Jason Trost. Trost created, directed, and stars in The FP franchise of films, which tells of a world where all disputes are settled by playing a video game called Beat-Beat Revelation. We love the FP films, the fourth of which, FP4EVZ, is about to be released. It's a brainmelting thrillride full of passion and slang that shouldn't be missed As with all FP films, this interview requires a three drink minimum. FOR...
Feb 23, 2023•29 min
TVD 423: Shrinking
This week, we're talking about Bill Lawrence's new show on Apple+, Shrinking! Can it live up to Ted Lasso? We've also got thoughts on Harley Quinn's Valentine's Special and the latest episode of Poker Face! Appetizers: 1:16-28:30 Main Course: 28:52-47:02 Shrinking (Apple+) Dessert: 47:02-53:13 Harley Quinn Valentine Special (HBO Max) 53:38- Poker Face (Peacock)
Feb 17, 2023•59 min•Ep. 423
TVD 422: Poker Face
This week, we're talking about Rian Johnson and Natasha Lyonne's Poker Face on Peacock! We've also got thoughts on Paramount+'s Wolf Pack! Just a reminder that you can support us by going over to patreon.com/TV Dudes and throwing us a buck an episode! In exchange, we get to keep up with streaming services and pay for our hosting costs, and you get bonus content each week! This week we're plotting our next film marathon, and Randy has selected the very British films of Guy Ritchie! 1:50- 47:22 Ap...
Feb 10, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 422
TVD 421: Extraordinary
This week, we're talking about the British Hulu original Extraordinary, plus we've got our thoughts on that latest episode of The Last of Us on HBO Max! 2:02-14:42 Appetizers Main Course: 14:42-26:15 Extraordinary (HULU) Dessert: 26:15- Last of Us (HBO Max)
Feb 06, 2023•40 min•Ep. 421
TVD420: Night Court (2023)
This week, the return of one of our podcasters' favorite shows in a new reboot on Peacock! That's right, we're talking about the reboot of Night Court! 2:36-34:42 Appetizers Main Course: 35:00-49:12 Night Court (Peacock) Side Dishes: 49:50-57:30 That '90s Show (Netflix) 57:30 - Junji Ito Maniac (Netflix)
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr 2 min
TVD 419: The Last of Us
This week, it's the best-reviewed show of 2023 so far, Last of Us on HBO Max! Plus we've got our thoughts on the worst-reviewed show of 2023 so far, Velma, also on HBO Max!
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 419
TVD 418: Kaleidoscope
This week, we're checking in on a pair of Netflix shows, Kaleidoscope and The Recruit! p.s. - You can support us by going over to patreon.com/TVDudes and throwing us a buck an episode! In exchange, we get to keep up with streaming services and pay for our hosting costs, and you get bonus content each week! This week, we're talking about The Menu on HBO Max! Appetizers: TV Diaries TV Dinner: 39:41-52:50 Kaleidoscope (Netflix) 52:50- The Recruit (Netflix)...
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 418
TVD 417: National Treasure - Edge of History
This week, we return slowly to the business of TV watching with just one show, the continuation of Nicholas Cage's National Treasure series - minus Nicholas Cage, though we've added a young diverse cast - in Disney+'s National Treasure Edge of History. We're also going to check in a little on 1923, the latest Yellowstone prequel over on Paramount+!
Jan 06, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 417
TVD 416: Best of 2022 - Part 2
It's our last show of the year, and that means we're wrapping up our Top 20 of 2022! We've put together our best of list, and we're gonna talk about it along with our discussion on all the stuff that made our personal top 20s but didn't make the TV Dudes official list! This week, we're giving you #10 to #1! 00:55-38:28 - Honorable Mentions 39:12-end - Top Ten of 2022
Dec 30, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 416
TVD 415: Top 20 of 2022 (part 1)
This week, it's our Top 20 of 2022! We've put together our best of list, and we're gonna talk about it in a special two-part episode, along with our discussion on all the stuff that made our personal top 20s but didn't make the TV Dudes official list! This week, we're giving you #20 to #11!
Dec 27, 2022•49 min
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