Ziwe interviewing George Santos, Julianna Margulies “as someone who plays a lesbian journalist" comments, it's been a chaotic week in TV news! Lindy West & Meagan Hatcher-Mays join Ashley to break down all the TV goss and explain why reruns of Antiques Roadshow are soothing. They also discuss their favorite recent docs including Bad Surgeon: Love Under the Knife and Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God. Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund . If you hav...
Dec 13, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 73
Is Gerry a love bomber? Did Theresa really "knock his boots off" with her kisses? Scam Goddess host Laci Mosley and Ashley break down the most shocking moments from The Golden Bachelor finale and Laci decides if she's a Leslie or a Theresa. They also unpack the recent revelations about Gerry's past and decide if he's so "golden" after all. Warning: spoilers ahead! Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund . If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by fi...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 72
Gilmore Girls, Friends, The Office - what TV do you put on to drown out your family during the holidays? 'The World's Worst Assistant' author and Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend co-host Sona Movsesian breaks down her favorite 2023 TV with Ashley including Beef, The Bear, and Daisy Jones & The Six. They also revisit Showtime's Polyamory: Married & Dating and debate whether Nathan Fielder has BDE (big d*ck energy). Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund ....
Nov 29, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 71
Time jumps on The Morning Show: yay or nay? TV writer and podcaster Heben Nigatu joins Ashley to question Alex Levy's romantic choices and everything that led up to the wild season 3 finale. They also discuss their favorite/least favorite TV reboots including Arrested Development, Gossip Girl, and the upcoming Good Wife Spin-Off Elsbeth. Later on, Heben recaps the craziest moments from Selling Sunset. Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund . If you have 2 mi...
Nov 22, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 70
Do you remember where you were the first time you heard Meredith Grey's infamous line, "Pick me, choose me, love me"? Shaun Diston joins Ashley to discuss and act out some of their favorite TV monologues from shows including Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, Designing Women, Andor, and more. They also make predictions ahead of The Golden Bachelor finale and theorize if there could ever be a Golden Bachelorette. Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund . If you have 2 m...
Nov 15, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 69
Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, Squid Game: The Challenge, Is it Cake? No game show is off the table! Jacquis Neal joins Ashley to discuss his love of game shows including the moment he got sucked in by Nickelodeon's Double Dare. He also gets into his experience being a contestant on 3 different shows and what it takes to stand out. Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund . If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this survey: podsurvey.com...
Nov 08, 2023•51 min•Season 2Ep. 68
'Past Perfect's' Simone Polenan joins Ashley Ray to break down the 00's shows they loved (and also can't believe existed) in high school. From the insanity of 'The Swan' to 'A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila', they discuss their favorite reality TV show contestants and the role ANTM's "smizing" played in Simone's life. Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund . If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this survey: podsurvey.com/tvisay Wan...
Nov 01, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 67
What's with all the Frasier hate? Jamie Loftus joins Ashley to defend the revival and unpack TV crushes including Alex Trebek, Alan Thicke, and David Hyde Pierce. They also discuss their favorite "fall asleep shows" and dive into the history of 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman'. Later on, Jamie opens up about her dream job: writing for soap operas. What We Watched: Frasier revival Swarm Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Fernwood 2 Night Love is Blind reunion Beckham Evil Lives Here: The Killer Speaks Homewo...
Oct 25, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 66
Colton Dunn might just be Apple TV's biggest fan! He joins Ashley to discuss some of his favorite shows including Foundation, Invasion, Hijack, and Hello Tomorrow. They also give comedic props to Ziwe for handing Mary Crosby a fish filet on WWHL and Ashley shares her love for the 'Beckham' documentary. Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund . If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this survey: podsurvey.com/tvisay Wanna join TV Club?...
Oct 18, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 65
Which horror villain needs a TV show? '2 Spooky 2 Handle' hosts Mano Agapion and Besty Sodaro join Ashley to discuss their favorite scary television including 'American Horror Story,' 'Chucky', 'The Changeling,' and the Mike Flanagan "Flanaverse." Mano and Betsy also pitch a "Leprechaun meets Poker Face" show and explain why the 'Station Eleven' miniseries is SO real it's scary. Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund . If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I...
Oct 11, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 64
It’s not all roses behind the scenes of your favorite shows! Ashley is joined by Matt Bellassai & Sydney Battle, the hosts of the “Diss And Tell” podcast, to pit TV’s most famous feuding stars against each other, and ask which was the most iconic fight. They also talk about Doja Cat’s antagonistic relationship with her fans, a breaking update in 2Pac’s murder, and all the latest on the 90 Day Universe, Below Deck Down Under and true crime docs. What We Watched: The Great British Bake Off How...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 63
There are 44 seasons of 'Survivor' to choose from, where to begin?! 'Drop Your Buffs' host and pop culture writer Evan Ross Katz joins Ashley to discuss the best place to start as a newbie. He also shares his thoughts on why 'White Lotus' creator Mike White did so well on 'Survivor: David vs. Goliath.' Later on, they get into 'And Just Like That,' 'The Traitors,' The Morning Show' season 3, and the cancellation of 'Winning Time.' Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Comm...
Sep 27, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 62
It’s almost time for the ‘The Golden Bachelor,’ and Ashley Ray couldn’t be more excited! TV Lover and host of High and Mighty, Jon Gabrus joins the pod to discuss why older women are sexy, cringey reality show kissing, and his love for ‘Project Runway All Stars.’ They also break down the full on sex scenes in ‘Big Brother Portugal’ and why they make Ashley clutch her pearls. Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund . If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say...
Sep 20, 2023•59 min•Season 2Ep. 61
Things that don’t make Ashley Ray panic? Cult documentaries! ‘Don’t Panic’ host Anthony Atamanuik joins the podcast to discuss the story of Teal Swan, who made the best NXIVM doc, and whether or not he’d join a cult. They also debate ‘Below Deck’s’ Captain Sandy vs. Captain Lee and explain why CNN news alerts on HBO Max aren’t appealing. Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund . If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this survey: pods...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 60
The Roys, the Lyons, The Righteous Gemstones, who’s your favorite TV family dynasty? ‘Even the Rich’ hosts Brooke Siffrinn and Aricia Skidmore-Williams join Ashley to discuss real and fictional family dynasties, the worst actor on Sex & the City, and Hulu’s current obsession with turning everything into a docu-series. They also get into why the Big Brother live feed is so addictive. Follow Brooke and Aricia on Instagram @brookesiffrinn @ariciaskidmorewilliamsss Donate to Hollywood crew membe...
Sep 06, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Remember sex before the internet? ‘After Hours’ host Zach Noe Towers joins Ashley to discuss ‘The L Word’ and ‘Queer as Folk’ late night viewings, why TV needs more sluts, and the rise of kinky Charlotte York. They also share their thoughts on the return of ‘Futurama’, ‘Solar Opposites’, and review VICE’s ‘Dark Side of the 90s’. Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund . If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this survey: podsurvey.com...
Aug 30, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 58
How did ‘Jury Duty’ pull off the toilet clogging scene with James Marsden? What does one use to make a fake turd? Director Jake Szymanski joins Ashley Ray to break down moments during filming that almost ruined the show and reveals if there could be a season 2. He also explains how Ronald was cast and if Judge Judy is a fan. Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund . If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this survey: podsurvey.com/tvi...
Aug 23, 2023•51 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Who are the most shocking '90 Day' couples, favorite castmates, and should reality TV stars unionize? '90 Day Fiancé's' Kenny Niedermeier, Armando Rubio, and Tyray Mollett join Ashley for all 'The Other Way,' 'Before the 90 Days,' and '90 Day: The Last Resort' hot goss. They also weigh in on if reality TV stars should have union protection. Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund . If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this survey: p...
Aug 16, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 56
Who likes Bluey more: kids or adults? TV writer Anna Drezen discusses her new animated show 'Praise Petey' and counts down her favorite cartoons including Hey Arnold, BoJack Horseman, and a charming blue heeler. Ashley and Anna also do a deep dive on the My Strange Addiction pee drinkers episode, erotic James Corden fan fic, and lies they told on TV message boards. Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund . If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by f...
Aug 09, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Why are the actors striking and what do they want? Actor, writer, and producer Franchesca Ramsey joins Ashley to explain everything you’ve been hearing about the SAG-AFTRA strike! Franchesca and Ashley get into the nitty gritty of geographic discrimination, the dangers of AI, branding people as scabs, and residuals. They also discuss what the strike means for the industry AND your TV shows and how you—TV Club listeners—can support writers and actors. Franchesca’s podcast “Lemme Fix It!” premiere...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 54
It’s a hot dual strike summer! Comedian Punkie Johnson is here to offer Ashley valuable dating tips and also talk about her new SiriusXM relationship advice radio show Love Thang. But first, Ashley updates TV Club on how the SAG strike will affect the pod and goes through her weekly watchlist. Spoiler: if you’re interested in learning about a woman who eats toilet paper, then the new season of My Strange Addiction is for you! Love Thang with Punkie Johnson airs on Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Net...
Jul 26, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 53
Hollywood may be on strike, but the Emmys are rolling on! Ashley and comedian Niles Abston ask why the drama categories are fixated on rich people problems, wonder what happened to Ted Lasso’s final season, and root for John Oliver to finally take an award from SNL. Plus: Niles talks about his experience writing on FX’s Dave, and the huge guest star he expected to get some Emmy love. NOTE: This episode was recorded Wednesday July 12th, 2023, before the SAG-AFTRA strike began. Watchlist: Southsid...
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 52
What’s more fascinating than good TV? EPICALLY BAD TV. Whether you’ve watched MAX’s The Idol or not, Kiki Andersen (Indecent podcast) is here to help Ashley break down all the reasons why the show was a monumental failure and discuss what makes a TV show taboo. Plus, Ashley dives into The Other Two’s scandal-ridden cancellation and how it seems like A-list showrunner Ryan Murphy isn’t standing in solidarity with his WGA colleagues. Listen to Indecent with Kiki Andersen on Apple , Spotify , or wh...
Jul 12, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Hungry for a scandalous docuseries served with a side of Chicago restaurant show hot takes? Don’t miss this episode! Ashley welcomes veteran legal analyst Beth Karas from The Curious Case of Natalia Grace to answer all of Ashley’s burning questions on the too-bonkers-to-believe docuseries streaming now on MAX. But first, Ashley gives her thoughts on season 2 of The Bear and how embracing its characters over the city of Chicago helps this season shine—but sorry, The Bear is still NOT a comedy!!! ...
Jul 05, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Adulting podcast co-hosts Michelle Buteau (Survival of the Thickest) & Jordan Carlos (Everything’s Trash) join Ashley to gab about the latest TV news. They cover everything from that viral clip of the Weeknd in MAX’s The Idol, to the new season of Black Mirror, to what dishes they want on the menu of Netflix’s pop-up restaurant. Anyone hungry for “Duck à l’Orange is the New Black” with a side of “The Floor is Guava”? What We Watched: Black Mirror The Idol Queer Eye Slip Succession Ted Lasso ...
Jun 28, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 49
Crooked Media’s Jon Lovett is a podcast host, TV writer, former presidential speechwriter… and Survivor superfan?! Who knew! In addition to Survivor, Jon talks with Ashley about the WGA strike, why it’s suddenly so hard to make a TV show about American politics, the insanity that is the show Mrs. Davis, and much more. Plus, Ashley gives Jon a taste of his own medicine and makes him defend some horrible hot takes. Buy tickets to Lovett or Leave It: The Errors Tour $1 of every ticket sold will be ...
Jun 21, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Buckle up, Jason Mantzoukas (Star Trek: Prodigy, How Did This Get Made?) is back! Jason and Ashley chat about the state of TV today and do a super-sized roundup of what he’s been watching since their last TV Club hang. During their rundown of 40+ shows, they both agree The Other Two is the best comedy on TV right now, make a case that Freevee is the top streaming service you’re probably not watching, and wonder why every celebrity wants to host a show about what they eat and where they go. Plus,...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 47
TV Club welcomes Grace Freud and April Clark (Earwolf Presents: The Girl God Experience) for an off the rails episode where they pitch Ashley better endings to Ted Lasso, describe how you trick a hoarder into never hoarding again, and explain how Roger on American Dad perfectly captures the wreck of an old gay man. Plus, Girl God reveals they not only co-created the new MAX series The Idol, but that both the Weeknd and Sam Levinson are products of their imagination. Listen to Earwolf Presents: T...
Jun 07, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Who better to discuss the Roy siblings’ scams in the Succession finale than the Scam Goddess herself, Laci Mosley. SPOILER ALERT! Ashley and Laci give their Succession hot takes on Shiv’s character arc, Roman calling Kendall’s kids “randos,” why Tom actually did deserve to be CEO, how the show is basically white Empire, Ashley’s bisexual king Stewy, the motive behind Shiv’s final vote swap, and much more. Plus, Laci posits a wild theory… did Tom murder Logan on the airplane? What We Watched: Suc...
May 31, 2023•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 45
Comedians and amateur detectives Liza Treyger & Kara Klenk (That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast) join TV Club to talk about all things true crime—from Scandoval to college sex cults to the wildest episodes of Law & Order: SVU. Plus, we check in on this season of Yellowjackets and a conversation about Peacock’s “Who Killed Robert Wone?” leads to a lesson on electromagnetic ejaculation. What We Watched: Vanderpump Rules Who Killed Robert Wone? Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence Y...
May 24, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 44
