TV I Say

Jason Mantzoukas returns to the show to talk to Ashley about what they're both watching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 2 of Jason Mantzoukas breaking down the most underrated shows! They get into the problem with network sitcoms, streaming rights for old tv shows, fan cams and more!  What We Watched: Extraordinary Primo Not Dead Yet Ghosts Killing It Digman Colin From Accounts Starstruck Dead Pixels The Other Two Letterkenny Shoresy This Fool The Gold Party Down Platonic Silo For All Mankind Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Unstable Star Trek: Prodigy Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Star Trek: Lower Decks Doctor Who Moonlighting Agatha Christie's Why Didn't They Ask Evans Sort Of Zero Gravity RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chlöe Bailey’s explicit sex scene in Swarm created fiery discourse online, so Ashley turns to Swarm’s intimacy coordinator Sasha Nicolle Smith to get the exclusive behind the scenes scoop on the realistic (but FAKE, duh!) sex scene. Sasha details everything that goes into planning and shooting TV sex scenes, spills some tea about Rory Culkin’s penis close-up in Swarm, shares tips on how to make a kiss look smokin’ hot, and even brings a real example of the pilates ball she places between actors’ bodies.   What We Watched: Swarm Daisy Jones & the Six The Hills 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way Grand Crew Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal OnlyFans: Selling Sexy Money Shot: The Pornhub Story   Homework: Yellowjackets Succession   If you have 2 minutes, please help TV, I Say grow by filling out this survey: podsurvey.com/tvisay.   Wanna join TV Club? Get our official merch on Podswag or join our Patreon to tell Ashley what to watch! Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/tvisay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Ashley is joined by journalists, cultural commentators and wannabe HBO Girlies: Sam Sanders & Zach Stafford! The trio get right into whether The Last of Us is good TV or great TV, Murray Bartlett’s strawberries and which network is killing it at the moment. From everyone’s favorite Saturday Night Live performer to which streamers are supporting black creators and respecting black audiences, this episode will give you some hot TV takes and leave you surprised with who supports capitalism (it’s Sam). What We Watched: The Last Of Us Looking Physical Welcome to Chippendales Reboot Love Without Borders Poker Face Traders Homework: Bad Sisters Fleishman’s in Trouble  Shrinking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole Cliffe joins TV I Say to talk through some of TV's latest and greatest pop culture moments: The Britney Spears doc, Meghan and Harry, Allen vs. Farrow! On The Watch List, Ashley talks about the Superstore finale, The Goldbergs and more!TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! Each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep into classic tropes, and breaks down the best moments in television with some of your favorite comedians, actors, TV writers and more!TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is the hangout sitcom of a podcast you’ve been waiting for.  Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio and Stitcher TV, I Say Theme song by RaFia.Artwork by Chastity Hyman.Follow us: Twitter & Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa DuPrey, Grey's Anatomy's Dr. Sara Ortiz, joins TV I Say to talk about everyone's favorite longest running show! On The Watch List, Ashley reviews Genera+ion, Intervention, The Great North and more!TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! Each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep into classic tropes, and breaks down the best moments in television with some of your favorite comedians, actors, TV writers and more!TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is the hangout sitcom of a podcast you’ve been waiting for.  Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio and Stitcher TV, I Say Theme song by RaFia.Artwork by Chastity Hyman.Follow us: Twitter & Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kimberly Drew joins TV I Say to talk about the future of Black TV, Wandavision, and Lovecraft Country! On The Watch List, Ashley watched a ton of old Comedy Central shows on Paramount+ and talks about her pick of the week: Why Women Kill!TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! Each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep into classic tropes, and breaks down the best moments in television with some of your favorite comedians, actors, TV writers and more!TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is the hangout sitcom of a podcast you’ve been waiting for.  Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio and Stitcher TV, I Say Theme song by RaFia.Artwork by Chastity Hyman.Follow us: Twitter & InstagramWant weekly TV recommendations in your inbox? Subscribe to the newsletter! Want Ashley to cover a show? Support us on Patreon and join the TV I Say Squad! Or Just Rate and Review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ricky Whittle from American Gods is with us to discuss the show's newest season, premiering this Sunday, 1/10 on STARZ. We also talk about Mistresses and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air! Careful, this episode is INCREDIBLY charming. Ashley also shares her thoughts on Cobra Kai, Dark and Bridgerton on The Watch List. TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! Each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep into classic tropes, and breaks down the best moments in television with some of your favorite comedians, actors, TV writers and more!TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is the hangout sitcom of a podcast you’ve been waiting for.  Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio and Stitcher TV, I Say Theme song by RaFia.Artwork by Chastity Hyman.Follow us: Twitter & InstagramSupport us on Patreon for access to The Watch List recommendations, a transcript of this interview and more bonus content! Please Rate and Review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today our guest is Petty Mogul! TV, I Say's own producer, musical genius and business badass! We're talking about Lovecraft Country, I May Destroy You, The Vow, and all the other shows we watched over the last week. Welcome to TV, I Say w/ Ashley Ray! TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray, the internet’s leading TV pop culture expert! A writer for Vulture, The A.V. Club and Vice, each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep into classic tropes, and breaks down the best moments in television with some of your favorite comedians, actors, TV writers and more! TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is the hangout sitcom of a podcast you’ve been waiting for.  Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Stitcher Produced by Petty Mogul. TV, I Say Theme song by RaFia. Artwork by Chastity Hyman. Follow us: Twitter & InstagramSupport us on PatreonRate and Review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to TV, I Say with Ashley Ray, a podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray, the internet’s leading TV pop culture expert! A writer for Vulture, The A.V. Club and Vice, each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep into classic tropes, and breaks down the best moments in television with some of your favorite comedians, actors, TV writers and more! TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is the hangout sitcom of a podcast you’ve been waiting for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we’re talking podcast scammers, online girlbosses, and the murky intersections between. Ashley is joined by Charlie Webster, the journalist behind Scamanda about her latest investigation-turned-podcast Unicorn Girl and why scam victims deserve more lime-light. Then, Ashley is joined by Ashley Lawrence and Camille Corbett to discuss the documentary covering Bonnie Blue and her growing Only Fans empire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here to break down the 2025 Emmys is someone who someone who was in the room. And not just that – she was a winner. Fresh off her FIFTH Emmys win for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, staff writer Ali Barthwell jons us in studio. We talk about Nate Bargatze's performance as host, best moments, best speeches, after parties and so much more. Follow TV I Say wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a review. Remember that you can watch episodes on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sydney Battle isn’t your average true crime fan. Listen to find out how Sydney was “trained like an assassin” — which makes her TV taste a little different than your typical true crime-obsessed sleuth. Ashley and Sydney dive into the world of Investigation Discovery, “Evil Lives Here,” and why some true crime shows are worth it while others are a hard pass. But it’s not all murder and mayhem — they also recap the messy Love Island reunion, debate reality TV strategy like it’s Big Brother, and unpack the wildest shows currently on their watchlists (from 90 Day Fiancé to Upload to Mean Girl Murders set in a cookie factory). Come for the FBI backstory, stay for the reality TV chaos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 90 Day Fiance cinematic universe is vast, and Jovi & Yara have seen it all. I sat down with this iconic couple to talk about everything 90 Day, from the beef with Big Ed to what it was like going through the immigration process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reality TV has had its ups and downs this year, but no one can deny that it was chock full of drama, beef, and a whole lot of mess. My guest Gibson Johns from Gabbing with Gib is an expert in everything Bravo and is here to discuss both the best and worst reality shows that the past year has had to offer.  and wherever you get your podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to TV I Say! For our first episode back, we invite comedian and TV writer, Niles Abston to discuss about a bunch of TV we missed this year, what it's like in the Dave writing room, and how it felt when Donald Glover came after the show. Find and subscribe to TV I Say on its brand new YouTube channel, follow the show on Instagram, X, and wherever you get your podcasts! TV I Say is a production of COURIER. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TV, I Say is back, baby! Now with VIDEO!  TV’s leading pop culture expert Ashley Ray returns with all-new episodes of the ultimate podcast for TV fans. Join us each week to hear about your favorite shows, break down tropes, and chat with the actors and creatives that bring them to life. Whether it’s a comedy, documentary, or even a TikTok, Ashley has you covered.  New episodes start dropping every Thursday.or Spotify, and audio wherever else you might get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim O'Heir joins Ashley Ray to talk about his time as Jerry (Larry, Gary, Barry etc) on Parks and Recreation, his recap podcast Parks and Recollection with writer Greg Levine, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Merchant joins Ashley Ray to talk about Season 3 of The Outlaws, protecting Christopher Walken, rebooting The Office and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prentice Penny joins Ashley Ray to discuss writing for Insecure, his new documentary Black Twitter: A People's History, and to squash an old twitter beef.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices