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The TV Show is a weekly podcast hosted by Jay Black, with regular guests Angelo Cataldi and Rhea Hughes. Each week, we dive into the new Golden Age of Television, with a discussion of the latest shows and news.
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Send us a text We start the show with a heartfelt message regarding the Jimmy Kimmel situation and the current state of the first amendment in our country. We dive more into the details of the situation, the first amendment as a whole, and give our thoughts and opinions on the situation. We then get into Jimmy Kimmel's return itself. His opening monologue, statements, etc. Are we more impressed by what he DID NOT say than by what he did say? We then get into which prominent figures stood up o...
Send us a text We start by giving our thoughts on the Emmys. The ‘The Studio’ wins big on Sunday night. What made this show perform so well? As a show that highlights show business, is this an example of "navel gazing" or something more. Then….. Nate Bargatze did not prep for the big night. Do we agree with this? Do we think he was a good choice to be host? What were our thoughts on the acceptance speeches at the Emmys? We break down everything from the timer to the role of politics in the sp...
Send us a text We start with NBC's disappointing coverage of this week’s Sunday Night Football game and the handling of the weather delay. We criticize the lack of preparation by sports broadcasters, and compare past incidents like the 2013 Super Bowl blackout. This then leads into the debate on the current state of NFL commentators as a whole. Who do we like? Who do we not like? What is the impact of star commentators like Tony Romo and Tom Brady? We finish our football talk discussing the i...
Send us a text Jay is out this week and is replaced by Philadelphia Radio Legend Glen Macnow! The new King of the Hill reboot is an immense success. Why do audiences complain about reboots when they end up being a success more often than not? What is it about reboots that make them so popular? Are reboots an indication that the audience doesn't know what they want? Should we demand more? We break down the current landscapes of TV critics. How much power do they really have today and which p...
Send us a text We start by discussing Netflix's new hit 'K-Pop Demon Hunters'. What do we love about its content and what do we not like? Why does it have such widespread appeal? Do we think it is worth your time this weekend? This leads us into a dive into the overall success of the streaming giant. The conversation then shifts to the changing landscape of streaming services, highlighting price changes and subscription hopping, especially with platforms like Apple TV and ESPN. Then, BR...
Send us a text We start by discussing the unprecedented reception of 'Dexter Resurrection'. We go deeper into the show's history and its current success. This leads into a debate about other TV shows with perfect episode runs, including 'Game of Thrones' and 'Breaking Bad'. We then shift the conversation then shifts to high-profile TV deals and why many fail, comparing it to overpaid athletes past their prime. Lastly, we explore the impact of laugh tracks on modern comedy, and r...
Send us a text ESPN and the UFC announced a record breaking deal this week. We start by diving into the end of the pay-per-view era due to major UFC and WWE deals with streaming platforms like Paramount Plus and Netflix. We share our personal experiences and thoughts on how this shift affects viewership. We switch gears, spotlighting the new sequel series to 'The Office,' named 'The Paper,' on Peacock which premieres on Peacock. Do such spin offs ever really produce that much success? T...
Send us a text We start the show addressing your feedback on our absence of coverage on 'Happy Gilmore II'. Angelo has a differing view on the movie than Rhea and Jay. This leads us into a conversation about the philosophical obligations of TV critics to their audience. We then discuss ESPN's acquisition of NFL Network and its implications for sports journalism and viewership. Will ESPN do a good job with 'Red Zone'? What are our main concerns about this acquisition? We then dive into t...
Send us a text We give our opinions on Lena Dunham's new Netflix show 'Too Much' and outline the critical reception from the public. This then leads us into discussing the longevity and impact of television show creators like David Chase and Vince Gilligan. We then debate which version of "The Office" was better, the British or the American version. We then debate why top-tier actors are now hosting game shows. THEN: BRITISH CORNER: Rhea introduces 'Code of Silence' on BritBox, highligh...
Send us a text We start with the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's Late Show and its implications on freedom of speech and the future of late night TV. What does this say about the future of talk shows moving forward? Will there be late night television 5 years from now? We then get into the viral Coldplay’s concert incident…. breaking down how anyone can become famous instantly now and why live, unscripted moments still captivate us even when everything else feels manufactured. PLUS: B...
Send us a text Sport Radio’s Mike Francesa gives a takedown of the new Superman movie and we give our reaction to it. How (and why) do we feel about this review? You will not want to miss OUR thoughts on the movie ( surprise, we are split on our views). Why is the movie crushing it domestically but is stagnant internationally? We want to hear YOUR thoughts. Leave us a line using the link above! Emmy nominations were released yesterday. What did they get right? What did they get wrong? ALSO…. ...
Send us a text We start by discussing the latest new from Apple TV+. The multi million TV conglomerate will be producing a show based on Jenna McGurdy’s book “I’m Glad My Mom Died”, which leads to a conversation about child actors and whether it’s ever ethical to push a kid into acting. Rhea breaks down the news that BBC’s head of scripted entertainment is moving to LA full time and what that might mean for the future of British television. All that PLUS: our favorite movies to share with our...
Send us a text The current season of The Bear started out strong. What are our thoughts about the remainder of the season? What did they do right? What did they do wrong? How optimistic are we about the series moving forward? Advertisers spend BIG money to sponsor a fake team in the new ‘F1’ movie. Was this a smart move for the sponsors? What are our thoughts on having too many ads in a movie? ALSO. Major League Baseball’s ratings are up. Why is this? Will this trend continue? BRITISH CORNER:...
Send us a text We follow up our episode from a couple of weeks ago by giving you our top 5 SITCOMS of all time. We pick apart each other’s choices and defend our selections. Just like last time, we give our criteria as to WHY we picked the shows we picked. Listen to find out what made the list, and what we left out! Don't worry…. we tell you where you can stream all of them TODAY! PLUS: BRITISH CORNER: Rhea tells us why you need to watch the PBS detective drama “Patience”. She then gives an e...
Send us a text The gang is back to discuss the phenomenal jump in quality between seasons one and two of the Shane Gillis show Tires on Netflix. This leads into a discussion of shows that took a while to find their footing, like The Office, Parks and Rec, and Jay's choice... which is too nerdy to mention here. Then: Caitlin Clark got injured and the WNBA ratings dropped 50%. Not just the ratings for her team, the entire league lost viewership. Rhea, Angelo, and Jay discuss w...
Send us a text In this special episode of The TV Show, we each give our top 5 TV dramas of all time. Some of our picks WILL surprise you. How did we come up with our choices? What criteria did we use to make our picks? When were these shows released? How do we feel about each other’s picks? PLUS-- BRITISH CORNER: Rhea reviews the Amazon Prime documentary "Murder in the Valleys". What makes this murder mystery so crazy? Where did the detectives go wrong? THEN—Angelo reviews Apple’s “Stic...
Send us a text Which show is the highest rated comedy right now? The answer may surprise you. Do we agree? Most importantly, what makes this show the highest? An article by GQ explains how Netflix wants their screenplays delivered for new projects. We get into it and tell you our thoughts. What does this say about the mindset of streamers? About the attention span of our country/culture as a whole? We remember the career of George Wendt. What other secondary characters, from other shows, did ...
Send us a text The finale of Nathan Fielder’s “The Rehearsal” was a hit. The commitment by Nathen Fielder for such a short series is astonishing. This gets us thinking. Do you need to be willing to lose an audience in order to gain an audience? Is risk taking part of the creative process? Is the new Apple TV original movie “Fountain of Youth” worth watching? Rhea reviews while Angelo and Jay give their thoughts. Are we all on the same page? NEXT- BRITISH CORNER: Rhea reviews the drama “Th...
Send us a text NBC decides not to cancel the office after season 1 based on an early rendition of The 40-Year-Old-Virgin. This gets us into a conversation about Steve Carell. Renowned for his early career, what has he done over the last 5 years? Where do we feel Carell is best? ESPN finally announces that it will offer a separate streaming option for its channel. What is the price? Most importantly, is the price WORTH it? What recently does ESPN really bring to the table? At 62 yea...
Send us a text NBC is getting back into the NBA. The massive cable syndicate plans on replacing its nighttime programming with the hardwood two nights a week. Do we think that this is a good idea? What makes NBC want to take this leap of faith despite the NBA’s ratings in free fall? Nathan Fielder’s latest stint sends us into a conversation about making entertainment out of innocent bystanders. Our feelings are split on this and whether this type of humor is even funny. Writer Peter Biskind g...
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