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TV Tuners

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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!
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Episodes

110 - Gangs of London

This week, Swanson and Stairmaster discuss Ryan Murphy developing a show on Jeffrey Dahmer and Netflix's cancellation of GLOW and whether the streaming service actually cares about the shows it produces. Then, the boys play a game of Guess Who's Coming with a special drop-in from an old friend. Later, the gang sit down to watch British import, Gangs of London and get ready for some very violent revenge. ★ Support this podcast ★...

Oct 13, 20201 hr 54 minEp. 110

109 - Fargo, Season 4

This week, Swanson and Stairmaster welcome Geo back to the show to discuss a college-based spin-off of The Boys and Cops filming new episodes to be aired overseas. Then, the gang watch the trailer for Borat 2 and are a bit taken aback by how okay it seems. Later, the boys sit down and watch the latest season of FX's Fargo while discussing Chris Rock's dramatic acting turn and the history of the credit card. ★ Support this podcast ★...

Oct 06, 20201 hr 43 minEp. 109

The Thousand-Year Bleachcast #17 - Horny Sky Centipede

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster continue through Bleach as Rukia flashes back to the worst night of her life, the captains of Soul Society prepare for execution and Kenpachi shows he is still a badass. Also, there's some stuff on Earth, but let's not dwell on that. Oh, hey is that Ichigo training! ★ Support this podcast ★

Oct 01, 202059 min

108 - Ratched

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the 2020 Emmy winners and the potential sale of Quibi to the highest bidder. Then, the boys watch the trailer for Hulu's Helstrom before realizing that this is somehow a Marvel property. Later, the gang sit down to watch the unnecessary origin story of Netflix's Ratched and try to craft their own "brilliant" scheme. ★ Support this podcast ★

Sep 29, 20201 hr 37 minEp. 108

The Thousand-Year Bleachcast #16 - Save Us, Aizen

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster continue through Bleach as Momo recalls a time where Aizen stared at her, Hitsugaya does some mediocre detective work into the mysteries of Soul Society and Gin continues to prove he is the ultimate troll. Also, Ichigo is here and something, something, TIME TRAVEL!?! ★ Support this podcast ★

Sep 24, 202056 min

107 - Woke

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss Stumptown's cancellation at ABC and Quibi's win at the Creative Arts Emmys. Then, the boys discuss the trailer for season 2 of The Mandalorian and how much Baby Yoda is too much? Later, the gang sit down to discuss Hulu's new comedy, Woke, and how it handles the balance between wacky comedy and real life issues. ★ Support this podcast ★

Sep 22, 20201 hr 44 minEp. 107

106 - The Boys, Season 2

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the original Aunt Viv reuniting with the cast of Fresh Prince and the final season of the Walking Dead being announced for 2022, along with a ton of spin-offs. Then, the boys watch the trailer for Netflix's Ratched and wonder if everything really needs an origin story. Later, the gang return to the 2019 Show of the Year, The Boys and see what has changed in this new season. ★ Support this podcast ★...

Sep 15, 20201 hr 39 minEp. 106

The Thousand-Year Bleachcast #15 - The Pringles Man

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster get a good look at the most disgusting captain, Mayuri Kurotsuchi, as he and Uryu do battle. Elsewhere, Ichigo trains to unleash Bankai and the rest of the main cast accept their fates as background players. We also take an in-depth look into the Pringles mascot. ★ Support this podcast ★

Sep 10, 20201 hr 2 min

105 - Lovecraft Country

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss Netflix unveiling a new free version of some original content and HBOMax planning a Fresh Prince reunion special. Then, the boys play a game of Guess Who's Coming that involves a show only about geography and the origin of one of cinema's most well-known nurses. Later, the gang sit down to discuss HBO's Lovecraft Country and discover that the true monster is racism. ★ Support this podcast ★...

Sep 08, 20201 hr 46 minEp. 105

The Thousand-Year Bleachcast #14 - Bridge Talk

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster arrive at the "Rescue" portion of the Soul Society arc and discuss the nature of birds in Soul Society. Meanwhile, Ichigo battles Byakuya, Yourichi reveals a secret and we meet the bisexual captain of the Soul Reapers. ★ Support this podcast ★

Sep 03, 202059 min

104 - Mobile Suit Gundam

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster welcome El to the podcast as they discuss a gritty live-action reboot of Powerpuff Girls and Tim Allen and Richard Karn teaming up for a Home Improvement-styled competition show. Then, we watch the trailer for the Snydercut of Justice League and explore the many uses of the song "Hallelujah." Later, the gang sit down to discuss the 1979 anime classic, Mobile Suit Gundam and take a look at the influence it had on the genre. ★ Support this podcast ★...

Sep 01, 20201 hr 39 minEp. 104

The Thousand-Year Bleachcast #13 - The Biggest Rock

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster watch as Chad battles a captain and Ichigo learns more about himself and his Zanpaukto. Also, everyone reacts to Aizen's brutal murder and Chad and Ichigo's friendship is explained! ★ Support this podcast ★

Aug 27, 202051 min

103 - Teenage Bounty Hunters

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the cancellations of Drunk History and Tosh.0 and the controversy surrounding Netflix's advertising for the French film, Cuties. Then, the boys pay a visit to Swanhouse, Swanson's home of TV collectibles. Later, the gang sit down and discuss Netflix's dark comedy Teenage Bounty Hunters and wonder when sexualization goes too far. ★ Support this podcast ★

Aug 25, 20201 hr 22 minEp. 103

The Thousand-Year Bleachcast #12 - Murder Daddy

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster return to the Soul Society as we get more details on a conspiracy and an insidious murder. Elsewhere, Ichigo recovers from his battle with Renji and immediately gets himself into another one. Also, Chad does some stuff! ★ Support this podcast ★

Aug 20, 202056 min

102 - The Fugitive

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss a new Spongebob spin-off based on Patrick and the dramatic reboot of Fresh Prince. Then, the boys watch the trailer for Peacock's Saved by the Bell reboot and marvel at the anti-comedy on display. Later, the gang watch Quibi's remake of The Fugitive and try to find the positives in the 8-minute "quick bite" format. ★ Support this podcast ★

Aug 18, 20201 hr 38 minEp. 102

The Thousand-Year Bleachcast #11 - If There's Sand, It's Beach

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster watch Ichigo and Renji clash in an awesome battle before getting some backstory between Rukia and Renji. Later, the gang checks in with some friends over on Earth for a filler episode that involves a flaming cat and inept Hollows. ★ Support this podcast ★

Aug 13, 20201 hr

101 - Stateless

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the 2020 Emmy nominations and the revival of Ren & Stimpy for maximum 90s nostalgia. Then, the gang play a game of Guess Who's Coming that involves five guys who go to Five Guys and a potential polyamorous relationship. Later, the boys sit down to watch Netflix's latest Australian import, Stateless and consider starting their own dance cult. ★ Support this podcast ★...

Aug 11, 20201 hr 36 minEp. 101

The Thousand-Year Bleachcast #10 - uryuXorihime OTP

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster continue through the Soul Society as Ichigo reunites with Ganju and recruits a new ally. Elsewhere, we get to meet more of the captains and Uryu annihilates a misogynist to prove his love for Orihime (we believe.) ★ Support this podcast ★

Aug 06, 20201 hr 3 min

100 - The TV Gauntlet

This week, it is the 100th episode and Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster are being put through a gauntlet of 4 TV shows! They must band together to make it through Starz's drug-addled detective show, Hightown, Peacock's adaptation of Brave New World, BBC import and CCTV-related mystery, The Capture and Netflix's attempt at their own Marvel show, Warrior Nun. Will the boys be able to survive this onslaught? ★ Support this podcast ★...

Aug 04, 20202 hr 17 minEp. 100

The Thousand-Year Bleachcast #9 - Ichigo BEAST Mode

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster finally enter the Soul Society as our heroes get split up. Ichigo battles a Soul Reaper, Ganju runs away and Chad hides in a tree, all this and more Aizen! ★ Support this podcast ★

Jul 30, 202052 min

99 - Cursed

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss more celebrities making their way to Quibi and Fox Sports' decision to add virtual fans to MLB broadcasts. Then, the gang watch the trailer for Amazon's new Simon Pegg and Nick Frost joint, Truth Seekers and discuss how teaser and trailer have become almost synonymous. Later, the boys sit down to watch Netflix's new take on Arthurian legend, Cursed and get up to all sorts of magical shenanigans. ★ Support this podcast ★...

Jul 28, 20201 hr 49 minEp. 99

The Thousand-Year Bleachcast #8 - Four-Wheel Drive

This week. Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster prepare to enter the Soul Society as Ichigo meets a new rival and learns to channel his spiritual energy. Elsewhere, we meet Aizen and discover that something is amiss among the Soul Reapers. ★ Support this podcast ★

Jul 23, 20201 hr 2 min

98 - Close Enough

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the launch of Peacock and the plans to bring Law & Order: Hate Crimes to the platform. Then, the gang watch the trailer for the animated Star Trek spin-off Lower Decks and wonder if you can parody the franchise while being part of it. Later, the boys sit down to discuss the new show from the creator of Regular Show, Close Enough, and see how it stacks up compared to his previous work. ★ Support this podcast ★...

Jul 21, 20201 hr 42 minEp. 98

The Thousand-Year Bleachcast #7 - Funko Pop Factory

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster welcome Hestia to the podcast to discuss the show's only real training arc, other Shonen anime from the era and a rivalry between Funko factories. ★ Support this podcast ★

Jul 16, 20201 hr 19 min

97 - Unsolved Mysteries

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster welcome Geo back to the podcast as they discuss TBS' new reality show based on The Sims and The Bachelor's geriatric spin-off. Then, the gang watches the new trailer for The Boys Season 2 and get excited for more Homelander being terrible. Later, the boys sit down to watch Netflix's revival of Unsolved Mysteries and discuss if the changes made to the show are for the better. ★ Support this podcast ★...

Jul 14, 20201 hr 43 minEp. 97

The Thousand-Year Bleachcast #6 - Box Ex Machina

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster return to watch Bleach and discuss what type of Hollow they'd be, the greatest anime flex of all time and how to solve all you mysteries via a box. ★ Support this podcast ★

Jul 09, 202052 min

96 - Perry Mason

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss The Wire's Bunk making a pitch to play Cleveland on Family Guy and the development of a Fallout TV series. Then, the gang play a game of Guess Who's Coming that involves 9/11 truthers and a person with a small mouth. Later, we sit down to watch HBO's Perry Mason reboot and wonder why exactly they changed everything about him? ★ Support this podcast ★

Jul 07, 20201 hr 44 minEp. 96

95 - Eric Andre: Legalize Everything

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster welcome Connie back to the pod! Together, they discuss Quibi's plans to bounce back and the voice of Family Guy's Cleveland stepping down. Then, the gang watch the trailer for Peacock's Intelligence and feel a little bad about how hard David Schwimmer is trying in it. Later, we all sit down to watch Eric Andre's first standup special, Legalize Everything, and try to find the joke amidst the screams. ★ Support this podcast ★...

Jun 30, 20201 hr 38 minEp. 95

94 - Don't

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the dissolution of HBO Go in the wake of HBO Max's launch and Showtime holding it's James Comey miniseries until after the elections. Then, the gang watch the trailer for Netflix's Warrior Nuns and wonder if "Buffy but more Catholic" works as a concept. Later, the boys sits down to watch the new, Ryan Reynolds produced, game show Don't and wonder if Adam Scott's eye are too piercing. ★ Support this podcast ★...

Jun 23, 20201 hr 25 minEp. 94

93 - Space Force

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss HBO Max's new Looney Tunes cartoons getting rid of guns and the cancellations of Cops and Live PD. Then, the gang watch the trailer for Bill and Ted Face the Music and wonder how they managed to make Keanu Reeves look old. Later, the boys sit down to watch Netflix's Space Force and all the space chimps involved with it. ★ Support this podcast ★

Jun 16, 20201 hr 44 minEp. 93
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