This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss Paramount+ and other streaming services removing content and some famous directors stepping in to save Turner Classic Movies. Then, the boys sit down to watch Arnold Schwarzenegger's television debut in FUBAR and why the show insists on wasting our time with these unfunny tech dweebs. ★ Support this podcast ★
Jul 14, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 175
This week, Swanson and Stairmaster discuss Pat Sajak retiring from Wheel of Fortune and the upcoming final season of Showtime's Billions, while also finding out what Billions actually is. Later, the duo sit down to watch Apple TV+'s dystopian sci-fi show, Silo and try to find out what's going on with those dang cameras. Also, Swanson takes an in-depth look at Kenny Omega vs Will Ospreay, his favorite pro wrestling match in years. ★ Support this podcast ★...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 174
This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the creator of Black Mirror potentially using AI for an episode of the latest season. Then, the gang play a rousing game of Guess Who's Coming with the returning champion: ChatGPT. Can Kio and Stair defeat this menace? Later, the boys sit down to watch Damon Lindelof's latest Mrs. Davis and the bizarre mash-up of nuns, all-knowing AI and practical magic. ★ Support this podcast ★...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 173
This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the impending return of Futurama and get worried when looking at upcoming episode titles. Later, the gang sit down to watch HBO's Barry in honor of the series finale. We talk about the terrific performances, excellent pitch-black humor and, of course, NoHo Hank. ★ Support this podcast ★
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 172
This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the upcoming final season of Archer and their fond memories of the improbably long animated spy show. Later, the boys sit down and watch Netflix's Beef and try to figure out how enraged they would need to be to do half of the things in this show. ★ Support this podcast ★
May 26, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 171
This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the writer's strike and Netflix rolling out their new method of cracking down on account sharing. Then, the boys watch the trailer for the new season of Black Mirror and spend most of the time reminiscing on the "Striking Vipers" episode. Later, the gang sits down to watch Netflix's The Night Agent and wonder if it is possible for AI to generate an entire leading man. ★ Support this podcast ★...
May 12, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 170
This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster HBOMax's rebranding as Max and take a deep dive into the stable of characters that make up McDonaldland. Then, the boys play a rousing game of Guess Who's Coming with ChatGPT as the special third player. Will they be able to defeat the A.I. or has it grown too powerful? Later, the gang sit down to watch early 00s high school drama Boston Public and wonder why more TV shows don't include F plots. ★ Support this podcast ★...
Apr 30, 2023•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 169
This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the production of a teen-focused Star Trek show and the development of a Harry Potter reboot. Then, Kio walks the gang through his new healthy lifestyle and why getting rid of Titter made all the difference. Later, the boys sit down to discuss Bob Odenkirk's new program Lucky Hank and the uninspiring lives of university professors. ★ Support this podcast ★
Apr 15, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 168
This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss Justin Roiland's "justice" tweet and try to figure out the point of The Razzies. Then, Stairmaster takes us into his cooking corner for a healthy dish of fried chicken. Later, the boys sit down to watch the TV version of True Lies and learn about some truly epic wife pranks. ★ Support this podcast ★
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 167
This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster watch the Schwarzenegger/Belushi buddy cop comedy Red Heat and marvel at Arnie's impressive Russian accent. Discussions include: The opening bathhouse scene, Belushi's odd fixation on masturbation and the pristine look of the Soviet Union. Want to request a future bonus episode? Donate to our Buy Me a Coffee page https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tvtuners ★ Support this podcast ★...
Mar 19, 2023•1 hr 39 min
This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster watch the animated monstrosity known as Fat Dog Mendoza and discuss the show's odd creative origins. Discussion include: Frugal breakfast recipes, what qualifies as a dog and the differences between a show that is weird and one that is off-putting. Want to request a future bonus episode? Donate to our Buy Me a Coffee page https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tvtuners ★ Support this podcast ★...
Mar 05, 2023•1 hr 8 min
This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster watch Michael Mann's film debut, Thief and decide if this is the ultimate vibes movie. Discussions include: The perils of buying a child, James Caan's beach fit and the not at all subtle socialist message. Plus, we decide on the Michael Mann film with the worst vibes. ★ Support this podcast ★
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 42 min
This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the Charlie Brown Christmas special and our plans for the lost Christmas episode. Then, the gang look back at the year of 2022 and pick the best and worst from what we watched. Who will win these prestigious awards? Listen and all will be revealed! ★ Support this podcast ★
Jan 14, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 166
This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the proposed renaming of HBOMax following the merger with Discover Plus and why streaming services make it so hard to understand what company is involved. Then, the boys play a game of Guess Who's Coming that involves colonial lumberjacks and time travel. Finally, the gang sits down to watch Tulsa King and find out just how convincing Sylvester Stallone is as an out-of-touch mafioso. ★ Support this podcast ★...
Dec 17, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 165
This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster finish Berserk as Guts and crew execute their plan to rescue Griffith just as his true destiny is revealed. Then, the gang experience The Eclipse and decide on their favorite member of the God Hand. ★ Support this podcast ★
Dec 10, 2022•1 hr 30 min
This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster continue through Berserk as Guts leaves the Band and Griffith makes it everyone's problem. Also, we take a look at some of the subject matter that this adaptation has removed. ★ Support this podcast ★
Dec 02, 2022•1 hr 10 min
This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster continue through Berserk as Griffith and his band end a war and Guts contemplates his future with the group. Also, Kio and Stair try to explain the current plot of HunterxHunter to Swanson. ★ Support this podcast ★
Nov 25, 2022•1 hr 13 min
This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster continue through Berserk as Guts battles it out with one hundred men and learns the meaning of "quiet quitting." Meanwhile, Casca escapes a dire situation and Griffith encounters an old foe. ★ Support this podcast ★
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 23 min
This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster welcome Michael Meyers onto the podcast and discuss his new movie Halloween and why he is barely in it. Meanwhile, in Berserk Guts assassinates a nobleman and learns what it takes to truly be considered Griffith's friend. ★ Support this podcast ★
Nov 06, 2022•1 hr 18 min
This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster continue through Berserk as Griffith makes in roads with the king and his daughter and Guts does a whole bunch of killing. The boys also discuss which Berserk cast member sounds like Roger from Doug and the boredom of hunting. ★ Support this podcast ★
Oct 29, 2022•1 hr 11 min
This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster continue through Berserk as Guts and Griffith bond while showering and we get a look at the Gut's heavily censored childhood. Also, turns out this show has demons in it?! ★ Support this podcast ★
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 29 min
On the first episode of our Berserk podcast, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster watch the first 3 episodes and learn a lot about our hero Guts, who is kind of a badass. We are also introduced to a merry band of assholes led by the mysterious and erotically charged, Griffith. Plus, we determine Gut's power level and are not impressed with the results. ★ Support this podcast ★
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 13 min
This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster watch the film Space Jam: A New Legacy as Lebron James slams and jams with the Looney Tunes and tries to rescue his son. We discuss Terrance-ology, the constant shilling of WB IP and try to figure out what the "Space" is in this particular Space Jam. ★ Support this podcast ★
Sep 30, 2022•1 hr 57 min
This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster continue through the world of Dexter as our favorite serial killer remembers his first kill and his co-workers continue to track down the Ice Truck Killer. Also, we discuss Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero and the Chadification of Piccolo. ★ Support this podcast ★
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 9 min
This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster get back to Dexter as our favorite serial killer killer goes after a drunk driver and some other, frankly unimportant, stuff happens. Also, the boys take some time to discuss Cleveland from Family Guy and the other assorted stereotypes the show still uses. ★ Support this podcast ★
Aug 28, 2022•1 hr
This week, Swanson and Stairmaster welcome Geo onto the pod for a rip roaring conversation about Michael Mann, the only good Punisher film and the existential greatness of The Rehearsal. Then, the boys sit down to discuss Neil Gaiman's The Sandman and how the show follows and subverts the usual Netflix model of TV show. ★ Support this podcast ★
Aug 17, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 164
This week, Swanson and Stairmaster discuss Vince McMahon stepping down as the head of WWE, the circumstances behind it and why the company will not instantly improve with him gone. Then, the boys watch Nathan Fielder's return to TV with The Rehearsal as they track the many layers of absurdity and the blend of reality and fantasy. ★ Support this podcast ★
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 163
This week, Swanson and Stairmaster discuss the announced title for the college-set The Boys spin-off and a murder on the set of Law & Order: Organized Crime. Then, the boys get down to bees-ness and discuss Rowan Atkinson's Man vs Bee and marvel at the various ways it sets up tired jokes. ★ Support this podcast ★
Jul 23, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 162
On the first episode of their new Dexter podcast, the boys get into the mind of Dexter Morgan and meet all his friends and associates, including the one dude who hates his guts. Also, we go through the history of the Minions and finally answer if they were involved in Iran-Contra. ★ Support this podcast ★
Jul 10, 2022•1 hr 11 min
On the latest episode of Garden of Earthly Delights, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster watch as Bosch continues his investigation and comes face to face with a serial killer. Also, Swanson rants about Obi-Wan Kenobi and the state of Star Wars as a whole. ★ Support this podcast ★
Jul 01, 2022•1 hr 15 min