TV Tuners - podcast cover

TV Tuners

TV Tuners Inc.tvtuners.transistor.fm
TV Tuners is an entertainment podcast that examines the week in television with wit and excitement. Every week, TV connoisseur and pop culture obsessive, Swanson, brings his best pals, Kiorein and Stairmaster, along for an examination of TV news, trailers and the hottest new shows hitting the air. We tell you what's worth watching!
Last refreshed:
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

Bonus - Mummies Alive!

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster watch 90s cartoon Mummies Alive and fondly remember the Mummymania trend that was definitely a thing. Plus, Bill Clinton steals a pyramid and the intricacies of having a magic staff that can suck you off. Want to request a future bonus episode? Donate to our Buy Me a Coffee page https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tvtuners ★ Support this podcast ★

Oct 23, 202459 min

Bonus - Cyber City Oedo 808

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster remember their old friend, Karate Kevin before diving into 90s OVA Cyber City Oedo 808. Together, they discuss the perils of building the world's biggest skyscraper, how to battle psychic cyborgs and the best ways to become immortal. Want to request a future bonus episode? Donate to our Buy Me a Coffee page https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tvtuners ★ Support this podcast ★

Oct 04, 20241 hr 23 min

Bonus - Diggstown

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster watch the befuddling 90s comedy Diggstown and wonder how they managed to create a con film with so little actual conning going on. Want to request a future bonus episode? Donate to our Buy Me a Coffee page https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tvtuners ★ Support this podcast ★

Sep 13, 20241 hr 1 min

201 - Knuckles

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the end of the Streaming Wars and the beginning of the Bundle Era as well as the end of Young Sheldon. Then, the boys discuss some rumors including a fighting game focused on Peacock's stable of properties and a Family Guy anime. Later, the gang sit down to watch Sonic the Hedgehog spin-off Knuckles and the show's surprising focus on the dramas of bowling. ★ Support this podcast ★...

Jun 01, 20241 hr 34 minEp. 201

200 - The Gundam Gauntlet: A Wakening of the Trailerblazers

It's episode 200 and the boys find themselves forced into another gauntlet. This time it's all Gundam! Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster sit down to watch 4 different Gundam series before ranking them to decide the best Gundam show (out of these 4 shows.) Shocking revelations, questionable decisions and a plethora of wild character names, all that and more on this 200th episode of TV Tuners! ★ Support this podcast ★

May 12, 20242 hr 28 minEp. 200

199 - Parish

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss Comedy Central's animated Golden Axe show and Netflix no longer announcing subscription numbers to the public. Then, the boys discuss some rumors we've heard including a Sopranos game by Bethesda, Netflix's latest attempt at audience engagement and shocking plans for season 3 of the Halo show. Later, the gang sit down to watch AMC's Parish and discuss Giancarlo Esposito's new accent and the anticipation of meeting a man simply named Horse. ★ Su...

Apr 27, 20241 hr 16 minEp. 199

TV Tuners 20420: The End of The End of Evangelion

The year is 20420 and Swanson, Kiorein, Stairmaster and Geo have been assigned the task of watching End of Evangelion and finding new things to say about it. ★ Support this podcast ★

Apr 20, 20241 hr 57 min

198 - Fallout

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss Sylvester Stallone's bad behavior on the Tulsa King set and the end of development on a Game of Thrones sequel all about Jon Snow. Later, the gang watch Amazon's Fallout adaptation and hold out hope for a Vault Boy appearance. Plus, Swanson recounts his treacherous trip to the Denver airport! ★ Support this podcast ★

Apr 19, 20241 hr 35 minEp. 198

197 - Shōgun (2024)

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the latest attempt to reboot Baywatch and Tim Allen returning to network TV for yet another family sitcom. Then, the boys play a rousing game of Guess Who's Coming that features English men on horseback and the particulars of murdering in self-defense. Later, the gang watch FX's remake of the classic miniseries Shogun and show appreciation for sailors and all the creative ways they swore. ★ Support this podcast ★...

Mar 21, 20241 hr 35 minEp. 197

196 - Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024)

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the differences between Star Wars and Dune along with their shared love of spice. Then, the gang sit down to watch Netflix's live action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Together, the boys talk about poor casting choices, useless exposition and the struggles of creating a real world out of dodgy CGI. ★ Support this podcast ★

Mar 13, 20241 hrEp. 196

195 - Tracker

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss season 4 of True Detective and Kio fills the others in on some big news that they may have missed. Then, the gang sit down to watch the CBS show Tracker and wonder why they decided this milquetoast premise needed a myth-arc. ★ Support this podcast ★

Mar 06, 20241 hr 28 minEp. 195

194 - Masters of the Air

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss USA's Suits becoming the most-watched show on streaming in 2023 and Netflix's belated cancellation of Ratched. Then, the boys watch the trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog spin-off Knuckles and wonder what wacky adventures our favorite echidna will get up to. Later, the gang sit down to watch Apple TV+'s Masters of the Air and discuss how culture has changed in the 2+ decades since Band of Brothers debuted. ★ Support this podcast ★...

Feb 18, 20241 hrEp. 194

193 - Pokemon Concierge

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the Ted TV show becoming Peacock's most watched program and Jon Stewart returning to The Daily Show, but only on Mondays. Then, the boys watch the trailer for Apple TV+'s Constellation including the surprise appearance of Jonathan Banks as a scientist (?) who thinks something weird happened to his astronaut friend. Later, the gang sit down to watch Netflix's animated mini-series, Pokemon Concierge and discuss some appearances from our favorite ...

Feb 06, 20241 hr 26 minEp. 193

192 - Yu Yu Hakusho (2023)

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss movie-review app Letterboxd adding TV shows to their slate and CBS beginning production on NCIS: Origins. Then, the boys watch the trailer for season 2 of Max's Tokyo Vice and recall their experiences watching the first season. Later, the gang sit down to watch the live-action adaptation of Yu Yu Hakusho and wonder why they couldn't get a single spirit gun in this first episode. ★ Support this podcast ★...

Jan 22, 20241 hr 33 minEp. 192

191 - 2023 Retrospective

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discover the wonderful world of slickdeals.net and find a great price for everyday items as well as some mildly funny comments. Then, the boys sit down to look back at the shows they watch in 2023 and pick the best and the worst! ★ Support this podcast ★

Jan 10, 20241 hr 36 minEp. 191

190 - Reacher

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss Netflix producing a new anime based on One Piece and if the time investment will be easier without all the filler. Later, the boys sit down to watch season 2 of Amazon's Reacher and take great joy in seeing a very big man beat people up. ★ Support this podcast ★

Jan 02, 20241 hr 24 minEp. 190

189 - Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss a new Mexico-based spinoff for The Boys and streaming services partnering up to offer ad-supported bundles. Then, the gang watch the trailer for Amazon's Fallout and get leery when they see the Westworld creators attached. Later, the boys sit down to watch Netflix's animated adaptation Scott Pilgrim Takes Off and finally answer the age old question: Is Scott Pilgrim a fuck boy? ★ Support this podcast ★...

Dec 22, 20231 hr 29 minEp. 189

188 - The Curse

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the upcoming end of Young Sheldon and have a few ideas for the next Sheldon-based show. Then, the boys watch the teaser for Peacock's Ted and try to remember anything appealing about the films. Later, the gang sit down to watch Nathan Fielder's new show The Curse and talk about the fine line between funny and terrifying. ★ Support this podcast ★

Nov 30, 20231 hr 28 minEp. 188

187 - Found

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike and what they look forward to with Hollywood back up and running. Then, the boys watch the trailer for Netflix's live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender and compare it to the previous M. Night Shymalan version. Later, the gang sit down and watch NBC's latest procedural Found and try to get on the show's batshit wavelength. ★ Support this podcast ★...

Nov 22, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 187

186 - The Continental

This week, Swanson and Stairmaster discuss the end of all movies with the threats of the studios "final and best" offer and what the future will look like without any actors. Later, the boys sit down to watch the John Wick-less John Wick prequel, The Continental and try to figure out what is going on with Mel Gibson. ★ Support this podcast ★

Nov 12, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 186

185 - Goosebumps (2023)

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike and when we can expect a deal to be made to end it. Later, the gang sit down to discuss the spooky new reboot of Goosebumps and the moment when a show becomes too quirky for its own good. Also, Stairmaster regales his friends with the deep lore of The Back Rooms. ★ Support this podcast ★

Oct 31, 20231 hr 28 minEp. 185

184 - Gen V

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike and Marvel's recent move to shake up the writing and production of their TV shows. Later, the gang sits down to watch Amazon's The Boys spin-off: Gen V and the show's quest for new depraved ways for people to use their powers. Also, Swanson recalls the horrors of watching The Banana Splits as a child. ★ Support this podcast ★

Oct 20, 20231 hr 33 minEp. 184

183 - Special Ops: Lioness

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the end of the WGA strike and what to expect with the SAG-AFTRA strike moving forward. Later, the boys sit down to watch Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan's latest project Special Ops: Lioness and discuss the absurd military propaganda. Plus, we try to spy the 5 seconds Nicole Kidman is in this show and briefly get confused about who the main character is. ★ Support this podcast ★...

Oct 13, 20231 hr 17 minEp. 183

182 - One Piece (2023)

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the strikes and Drew Barrymore's attempts to bring back her show without writers. Later, the boys sit down to watch Netflix's adaptation of popular anime One Piece and marvel at the excellent casting choices. Also, we answer the most important question: Why is Buggy the Clown hot now? ★ Support this podcast ★

Sep 29, 20231 hr 38 minEp. 182

181 - Baki the Grappler

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the ongoing strikes and Disney joining the list of streaming services that have pulled unaired shows. Later, the boys take a break from live action to watch the anime Baki the Grappler. Will our heroes become the strongest around or will daddy issues be their downfall once again? ★ Support this podcast ★

Sep 14, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 181

180 - Twisted Metal

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the ongoing strikes and Jeopardy's plans to return without their writers. Later, the boys sit down to discuss Peacock's Twisted Metal and just what happened to our boy Sweet Tooth. Also, we look into the history of everyone's second favorite Twisted Metal character: the guy with attached to some tires, Axel! ★ Support this podcast ★

Sep 01, 20231 hr 20 minEp. 180

179 - Full Circle

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the ongoing strikes and important topics like Knuckles' shoes and making more vehicles shaped like food. Later, the boys sit down to watch Steven Soderbergh's latest dive into the world of television with Full Circle. Swanson detects comedy, Kio notices the soundtrack, and Stair hates it all. ★ Support this podcast ★

Aug 14, 202358 minEp. 179

178 - Hijack

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the ongoing strikes and Stephen Amell's recent comments supporting the union while also denouncing striking. Later, the boys sit down to watch Apple TV+'s Hijack and try to see if Idris Elba can charm his way out of this dire situation. ★ Support this podcast ★

Aug 05, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 178

177 - My Adventures With Superman

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss faith-based show The Chosen getting a waiver to continue filming during the strike and a potential union vote for the animation workers. Then, the boys sit down to watch the latest Superman cartoon, My Adventures with Superman and discuss it's odd release schedule and who the "my" in the title belongs to. ★ Support this podcast ★

Jul 28, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 177

176 - Black Mirror, Season 6

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss SAG-AFTRA going on strike, what their demanding and what to expect moving forward. Then, the boys play a game of Guess Who's Coming with a new twist and plenty of discussion about globe-trotting adventures and twins. Finally, the gang sit down to watch the latest season of Black Mirror and the continued intrusion of AI into our daily lives. Also, how many household appliances can we put cameras on before it gets too absurd? ★ Support this podca...

Jul 21, 20231 hr 34 minEp. 176
Hosted on Transistor
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android