Ashley is with Ramy Youssef - comedian, actor, writer and director - and you’ll definitely hear about his show Ramy and his new show Mo… but you’ll find out what reality TV he finds TOO addicting and how Bella Hadid ended up on his TV show. This episode we heard what YOU’RE watching this week plus which show has a Hot Silver Fox Johnny Knoxville and lots more TV. What We Watched: Ramy Mo George Carlin Seinfeld We Are Lady Parts 90 Day Fiance Homeland Reboot The Mole / Survivor / Big Brother Love...
Oct 19, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 13
When Nathan Foad auditioned for Our Flag Means Death, he heard it was ‘The Office but on a pirate ship’ but as he tells Ashley Ray, he soon realized that it was a very different gig! Hear all about the behind the scenes and on set shenanigans with Rhys Darby, Taika Waititi, Leslie Jones, Fred Armisen, the costumes, the gays and everything Nathan is legally allowed to say about shooting Season 2. Ashley and Nathan also prepared a TV Sitcom Starter Pack List for you if you want to write for TV and...
Oct 12, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 12
It’s the TV Show that changes lives! Ashley’s guest is Bianca Lawson who plays Darla on the complex family drama Queen Sugar by critically acclaimed director Ava DuVernay. You’ll hear more about filming through the pandemic and what’s in store for the final season of Queen Sugar. But the expert on Queen Sugar is none other than Sharon Harris, Ashley’s Mom! You may know Ashley’s Mom from Storytime with Seth Rogen’s episode ‘Hey Me’ (go queue up that episode right after this one) but today she joi...
Oct 05, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Sassy sidekicks? Token best friends? Not in 2022! This week, we’re talking to two superstars who are bringing main character energy to roles previously left in the margins. This episode Ashley has brought comedian & writer Nori Reed to join her for the Watchlist - all the TV we’re currently watching - but also to talk about the first trans character Nori created for Disney TV Show Raven’s Home. Then for the final act, you’ll have Danielle Pinnock of CBS’s Ghosts! Do you miss NBC’s Superstore...
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 10
You know them from The Deep Dive podcast, but Ashley is excited to bring both June Diane Raphael and Jessica St. Clair into TV Club this week to reflect on their Big Mother Energy. When these two show up, you know you’re getting Good Television so get ready for some great stories. We’ll also talk about what we’re all watching at the moment. Jessica’s escapism, June’s Good Fight and a whole lot of great kids TV that’s also awesome for adults. Plus all the greats, and you know we get into some of ...
Sep 21, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 9
What really happened at The Emmys this year? It’s TV’s night of nights, one of the biggest award shows on TV about TV and Ashley Ray is all over it for you with some behind the scenes intel from Emmy-winning writer & comedian Ali Barthwell (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver) who was soaking up the glitz, the glam and celebrating black creators. Oh, and we’re definitely gonna talk about that Jimmy Kimmel moment with someone who saw it happen live! What We Watched: The Emmys! Homework: Little...
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 8
Showrunners are the glue that keeps a show together. They work with the writers and deal with notes and feedback from the network. While actors may get all the glory, showrunners are the real behind-the-scenes stars. Today, Ashley is joined by Joanna Johnson (Good Trouble) and Will Graham (A League of Their Own). What does it take to create smart, inspiring queer TV? Joanna and Will are gonna tell us! The Watchlist: Reservation Dogs Only Murders In The Building Kevin Can F Himself House of the D...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Ashley joins forces with Great Moments in Weed History! Ashley counts down her top 5 favorite tv marijuana moments with experts co-hosts, Abdullah Saeed and David Bienenstock. The three talk about shows that inspired generations of stoners like South Park , Insecure , Freaks and Geeks and High Maintenance . Abdullah Saeed is a famous weed TV pioneer, ex-host of Vice's Bong Appetit and Vice Does America , and he appeared on High Maintenance and David Bienenstock is the former editor of High Times...
Aug 31, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 6
If you like comedy and travel, Ashley’s guests this week know where to party in the USA. Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally talk about the shows they’re into right now and reflect on 101 Places to Party Before You Die , the show these two besties made together. Ashley also gets into A League of Their Own and what the show shares with Pose and Hollywood . Everything We Watched This Week! A League of Their Own Children of the Underground This Fool The Rehearsal Alone Woodstock 99 Homework: Smothered The Re...
Aug 24, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Where are all the TV shows this week? Ashley Ray turns to Dicktown sleuths (and co-creators) John Hodgman and David Rees to solve the mystery of the missing shows from the various streaming platforms and get into some TV shows about sailing boats, baseball players and the people living in your walls. The three dive to the bottom of where Dicktown comes from and where it’s going, covering community, generational connectedness and small town stories. Watch both seasons of Dicktown, streaming now o...
Aug 17, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 4
This week Ashley Ray gets slightly nostalgic about Dana Scully and Everybody Hates Chris with her guests Shelby Wolstein and EJ Marcus - the hosts of the Keeping Records podcast - as they round up what TV Shows would make their own 'golden record' to send to space. You'll get an update on the 90 Day Fiancé Universe and a lot more TV on The Watchlist. Everything We Watched This Week! Reservation Dogs The Rehearsal What We Do in the Shadows Flatbush Misdemeanors 90 Day Fiancé Universe The Bachelor...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Ashley checks in with her friend Charlie Kelly about what they’ve both been watching this week for The Watch List and what queer TV & film characters inspired him, while sharing stories about being in the writer’s room for The Great North . Meanwhile this episode’s special guest star is comedian and writer Dan Perlman! Ashley’s top TV recommendation this week is his show Flatbush Misdemeanors and you’ll hear how the show came together, its Anti-Ted Lasso vibes and the two get nostalgic over ...
Aug 03, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 2
How great is TV?! TV, I Say w/ Ashley Ray is back for season two and there's a LOT of TV to catch up on! Solomon Georgio joins us for The Watch List and we're sharing all of our favorite tv recommendations for the week. Phoebe Robinson, one of the original dope queens of podcasting, also drops in to talk about her new Freeform hit Everything’s Trash plus, she tries to help Ashley with New York dating tips! Everything We Watched This Week! Everything’s Trash Maggie Gordita Chronicles Shrink Killi...
Jul 27, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Are you looking for a new TV Show to watch? Maybe you're ready for the next sitcom or comedy or scam documentary? TV, I Say w/ Ashley Ray is a podcast dedicated to ALL things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray, the internet’s leading TV pop culture expert! Each week Ashley will whip through the TV shows everyone is talking about, dig deep into classic tropes, and break down the best moments in television with some of your favorite comedians, actors, TV writers and more! TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is the ha...
Jul 20, 2022•2 min
For our season 1 finale, we have Amy Solomon and Sydnee Washington on TV, I Say to talk about Industry and Notes From The Bathroom Line ! On The Watch List, Ashley's teenage nieces join the discussion to see if they can convince her Genera+ion is a realistic show. TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! Each week Ashley keeps listeners up to...
Apr 09, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Nicole Cliffe joins TV I Say to talk through some of TV's latest and greatest pop culture moments: The Britney Spears doc, Meghan and Harry, Allen vs. Farrow ! On The Watch List, Ashley talks about the Superstore finale, The Goldbergs and more! TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! Each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows e...
Mar 26, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Melissa DuPrey, Grey's Anatomy's Dr. Sara Ortiz, joins TV I Say to talk about everyone's favorite longest running show! On The Watch List, Ashley reviews Genera+ion, Intervention, The Great North and more! TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! Each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep int...
Mar 19, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Kimberly Drew joins TV I Say to talk about the future of Black TV, Wandavision , and Lovecraft Country ! On The Watch List, Ashley watched a ton of old Comedy Central shows on Paramount+ and talks about her pick of the week: Why Women Kill ! TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! Each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows ever...
Mar 12, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Lizzy Talbot, intimacy coordinator on shows like Bridgerton and more joins TV, I Say to tell us what we can expect from the franchise's latest spin-off! On The Watch List, Ashley covers Murder Among the Mormons , Young Rock , and Wandavision ! TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! Each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows ev...
Mar 05, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Molly from 90 Day Fiancé: The Single Life joins TV, I Say to tell us what we can expect from the franchise's latest spin-off! On The Watch List, Ashley covers It's A Sin, The Lady and The Dale and more! TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! Each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep into c...
Feb 26, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Eric Edelstein joins Ashley to get high and talk about Phish, Drunk History and his incredibly life as a character actor! On The Watch List, Ashley covers Superstore, The Cecil Hotel documentary and more! TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! Each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep into...
Feb 19, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Tarik and Hazel from 90 Day Fiancé join Ashley to talk about their experience this season! They answer all your questions about polyamory and open relationships. On The Watch List, Ashley covers the Oatly Super Bowl commercial that she loved and everyone else hated. TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! Each week Ashley keeps listeners up ...
Feb 12, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Harvey Guillén joins TV I Say to share some amazing moments from What We Do in the Shadows and to talk about his Critics' Choice Television Award nomination. On The Watch List, Ashley covers Search Party (no spoilers!), Wandavision , and the return of your parents' favorite broadcast sitcoms over the last week. TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, ...
Feb 05, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Nicole Byer and Shaun Robinson. Yes, the two ultimate authorities on 90 Day Fiancé join me to talk about their favorite couples and what it's like to be the best hosts on television. Also, Ashley talks about Disenchantment , Hoarders and some other stuff on The Watch List! TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! Each week Ashley keeps listen...
Jan 29, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Cooper Peltz, host of the PA Nation podcast , joins Ashley this week to talk about the unseen heroes of television production: PAs! Ashley also gets into what went wrong with the Night Stalker documentary and Bling Empire on The Watch List. TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! Each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows every...
Jan 22, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Nikki Mayard stops by to talk about Lazor Wulf, the absolute best show to watch when you're just trying to get through your day in the midst of a coup! Season two just wrapped up, so it's the perfect time to binge. Ashley also talks about her latest obsessions: Evil Lives Here and Veneno on The Watch List! TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and m...
Jan 15, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Ricky Whittle from American Gods is with us to discuss the show's newest season, premiering this Sunday, 1/10 on STARZ. We also talk about Mistresses and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air ! Careful, this episode is INCREDIBLY charming. Ashley also shares her thoughts on Cobra Kai , Dark and Bridgerton on The Watch List. TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variet...
Jan 08, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Brandee Evans from P-Valley joins Ashley today to talk P-Valley and representation, classic holiday TV, and how she manages to stay so busy. Ashley also shares a Watch List that is so long, we debated alerting her TV habits to her therapist, but you're sure to get some recommendations. This is our last episode of 2020 so sit back and enjoy. TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, ...
Dec 18, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 8
It's the episode you've all been waiting for: Seth Rogen, Roxane Gay and Ashley Ray talking about 90 Day Fiancé. Also Ashley talks about documentaries. But mostly: Seth Rogen and Roxane Gay discuss 90 Day Fiancé as the 8th season starts. We know why you're here. You can follow Ashley's season 8 90 Day Fiancé recaps on Vulture . TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club...
Dec 11, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Today our guests are Kenny and Armando from 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way ! With their season just wrapping and season 8 of the 90 Day franchise premiering this Sunday, they stop by to offer advice as the truly perfect couple they are! We also talk Schitt's Creek and I scold Kenny about the whole Spanish lessons thing! Be sure to also read Ashley's 90 Day Fiancé recaps on Vulture, she'll be doing episodic coverage for season 8 too! And check out her look at season 8's couples if you haven't alrea...
Dec 04, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 6
