In Episode 9 of The TV Police: A Rewatch of The Mentalist, hosts Owain Yeoman (Wayne Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Kimball Cho) revisit the explosive Season 1 episode "Flame Red" - Rigsby's first arson case - with very special guest Crystal Watanabe, podcaster, Redditor, and dedicated The Mentalist super-fan. Crystal brings deep fandom insights, theory breakdowns, character analysis and behind-the-scenes trivia that only a true The Mentalist expert could offer. Together, Owain, Tim and Crystal unpack: R...
Nov 25, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In Episode 9 of The TV Police: A Rewatch of The Mentalist, hosts Owain Yeoman (Wayne Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Kimball Cho) revisit the explosive Season 1 episode "Flame Red" - Rigsby's first arson case - with very special guest Crystal Watanabe, podcaster, Redditor, and dedicated The Mentalist super-fan. Crystal brings deep fandom insights, theory breakdowns, character analysis and behind-the-scenes trivia that only a true The Mentalist expert could offer. Together, Owain, Tim and Crystal unpack: R...
Nov 25, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Join hosts Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho) for another deep dive into CBS's hit crime drama The Mentalist as The TV Police Podcast revisits Season 1, Episode 8 - "The Thin Red Line". This week they're joined by special guest Ken Woodruff, The Mentalist writer, producer and showrunner. Go behind the scenes as Owain, Tim and Ken break down how a The Mentalist story is developed from an idea to a final shooting script. Join them as they reveal what goes on in a network hit show writer's ro...
Nov 18, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Join hosts Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho) for another deep dive into CBS's hit crime drama The Mentalist as The TV Police Podcast revisits Season 1, Episode 8 - "The Thin Red Line". This week they're joined by special guest Ken Woodruff, The Mentalist writer, producer and showrunner. Go behind the scenes as Owain, Tim and Ken break down how a The Mentalist story is developed from an idea to a final shooting script. Join them as they reveal what goes on in a network hit show writer's ro...
Nov 18, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Join hosts Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho) for another deep dive into CBS's hit crime drama The Mentalist as The TV Police Podcast revisits Season 1, Episode 7 - "Seeing Red". This week they're joined by special guest Jimmy Gadd, the award-winning The Mentalist editor, producer and director whose storytelling helped define the show's signature tone and pace. Go behind the scenes as Owain, Tim and Jimmy break down Patrick Jane's (Simon Baker) psychic scam showdown, reveal insider editing...
Nov 11, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this week's episode of The TV Police, hosts Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho) get caught Red Handed as they revisit Season 1, Episode 6 of The Mentalist. From severed hand shockers to casino secrets, the duo break down Patrick Jane's mind games and the episode's mob-style twists. Hear exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, on-set memories, and detective insights from the cast who lived it. Also, Owain and Tim try their hand at a little mentalizing. Join the ultimate The Mentalist re-watc...
Nov 04, 2025•54 min
This episode of The TV Police dives into Redwood, one of The Mentalist’s most emotional early stories. Hosts Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho) explore how the CBS detective drama mixed small-town mystery with powerful character moments. They discuss the chilling case of Kara Palmer, Jane’s evolving empathy, and the moral complexities behind every Red John clue. Featuring behind-the-scenes stories, cast reflections, and candid humor, this Mentalist rewatch podcast delivers the perfect mix ...
Oct 31, 2025•54 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Join hosts Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho) for another deep dive into CBS's hit crime drama The Mentalist as The TV Police Podcast revisits Season 1, Episode 7 - "Seeing Red". This week they're joined by special guest Jimmy Gadd, the award-winning The Mentalist editor, producer and director whose storytelling helped define the show's signature tone and pace. Go behind the scenes as Owain, Tim and Jimmy break down Patrick Jane's (Simon Baker) psychic scam showdown, reveal insider editing...
Oct 29, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho) return on The TV Police Podcast to unpack Ladies in Red, a standout episode of The Mentalist that blends high-society intrigue with classic CBI detective work. The hosts recall filming iconic moments, share on-set memories, and reveal why this story deepened fans’ love for Patrick Jane (Simon Baker). Special guest star Karl Sonnenberg, The Mentalist Police Tactical Advisor. From hidden motives to Jane’s masterful mind games, Owain and Tim explore how the ...
Oct 24, 2025•54 min
In this week's episode of The TV Police, hosts Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho) go Red Handed as they revisit Season 1, Episode 6 of The Mentalist. From severed hand shockers to casino secrets, the duo break down Patrick Jane's mind games and the episode's mob-style twists. Hear exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, on-set memories, and detective insights from the cast who lived it. Also, Owain and Tim try their hand at a little mentalizing. Join the ultimate The Mentalist re-watch podcas...
Oct 22, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 6
On The TV Police , hosts Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho) revisit Red Tide , an early installment of The Mentalist that takes the CBI to a coastal town and a case steeped in local secrets. Leah Andrew joins as first fan guest host. The episode highlights Patrick Jane (Simon Baker) using sharp observation and psychology to read a tight-knit surfing community, exposing motives hidden behind calm waters. Owain and Tim share behind-the-scenes stories from the set, talk team dynamics in the s...
Oct 17, 2025•41 min
This episode of The TV Police dives into Redwood, one of The Mentalist’s most emotional early stories. Hosts Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho) explore how the CBS detective drama mixed small-town mystery with powerful character moments. They discuss the chilling case of Kara Palmer, Jane’s evolving empathy, and the moral complexities behind every Red John clue. Featuring behind-the-scenes stories, cast reflections, and candid humor, this Mentalist rewatch podcast delivers the perfect mix ...
Oct 15, 2025•54 min•Season 1Ep. 5
his week on The TV Police , Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho) re-examine The Mentalist episode Red Hair and Silver Tape , where Patrick Jane’s playful tactics collide with a chilling murder mystery. Special guest co-host original series star Amanda Righetti (Grace Van Pelt) joins The Tv Police. The hosts share behind-the-scenes memories from filming the early days of the CBS series , revealing how humor and tension intertwined to build the show’s unique rhythm. From Jane’s offbeat profili...
Oct 10, 2025•51 min
In the premiere episode of The TV Police , hosts Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho) revisit The Mentalist pilot that introduced the world to Patrick Jane , played by Simon Baker . The duo unpacks how this CBS crime drama blended psychology, mystery, and humor to launch one of television’s most memorable detective series . From first impressions of Lisbon’s team to the chilling Red John storyline, Owain and Tim share behind-the-scenes stories , early cast chemistry, and on-set moments that ...
Oct 10, 2025•45 min
Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho) return on The TV Police Podcast to unpack Ladies in Red, a standout episode of The Mentalist that blends high-society intrigue with classic CBI detective work. The hosts recall filming iconic moments, share on-set memories, and reveal why this story deepened fans’ love for Patrick Jane (Simon Baker). Special guest star Karl Sonnenberg, The Mentalist Police Tactical Advisor. From hidden motives to Jane’s masterful mind games, Owain and Tim explore how the ...
Oct 08, 2025•54 min•Season 1Ep. 4
On The TV Police , hosts Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho) revisit Red Tide , an early installment of The Mentalist that takes the CBI to a coastal town and a case steeped in local secrets. Leah Andrew joins as first fan guest host. The episode highlights Patrick Jane (Simon Baker) using sharp observation and psychology to read a tight-knit surfing community, exposing motives hidden behind calm waters. Owain and Tim share behind-the-scenes stories from the set, talk team dynamics in the s...
Oct 03, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 3
This week on The TV Police , Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho) re-examine The Mentalist episode Red Hair and Silver Tape , where Patrick Jane’s playful tactics collide with a chilling murder mystery. Special guest co-host original series star Amanda Righetti (Grace Van Pelt) joins The Tv Police. The hosts share behind-the-scenes memories from filming the early days of the CBS series , revealing how humor and tension intertwined to build the show’s unique rhythm. From Jane’s offbeat profil...
Sep 30, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In the premiere episode of The TV Police , hosts Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho) revisit The Mentalist pilot that introduced the world to Patrick Jane , played by Simon Baker . The duo unpacks how this CBS crime drama blended psychology, mystery, and humor to launch one of television’s most memorable detective series . From first impressions of Lisbon’s team to the chilling Red John storyline, Owain and Tim share behind-the-scenes stories , early cast chemistry, and on-set moments that ...
Sep 30, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 1
The TV Police with Owain Yeoman and Tim Kang is the ultimate "The Mentalist" re-watch podcast. Join Rigsby and Cho themselves as they revisit every episode of the hit series, sharing exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, memories, and never-before-heard anecdotes from their time on set. Each episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to be a member of “The TV Police,” featuring special guests, insider perspectives, and a fresh look at the global hit series that fans around the world s...
Sep 27, 2025•50 sec
