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The Le Domas family legacy continues! This week for our Patreon family, Nick and Les are diving into the high-stakes, high-adrenaline world of Ready or Not 2: Here I Come. We were huge fans of the first film, so the bar was set pretty high.We are happy to report that this sequel is a win. It delivers all the Samara Weaving we could possibly ask for while keeping that balance of dark humor and intense action. We spend this episode breaking down the new "rules" of the game and why this follow-up feels like such a natural extension of the story we love.

This week, Nick and Les are scrubbing in for the long-awaited return of Scrubs on ABC! We dive into the tenth season of the Sacred Heart saga to see how J.D. and Turk are handling the new class of interns. It is a heartfelt reunion that really hit the spot for us.In our TV Diaries, Les finally set sail with the One Piece live action series on Netflix and has some thoughts on why this adaptation actually works. Plus, we’re checking the pulse on the high-stakes medical drama The Pitt, the intense underground world of Paradise, and the monster-sized legacy of Apple TV’s Monarch. Join us as we figure out what makes these shows tick!

Hello, Clarice...Our Patreon supporters get an extra treat this week! We are stepping into the dark, cinematic world of Ridley Scott’s Hannibal (2001). While it’s a big departure from Silence of the Lambs, we had a blast breaking down the visuals, the Italian setting, and Anthony Hopkins' iconic performance. It’s a wild ride of a movie, and we’re dissecting exactly why it remains such a fascinating piece of the Lecter legacy.

This week on the TV Dudes, Nick and Les are heading back to the 32nd century! We are diving deep into Starfleet Academy, a special Patreon Showrunner Tier request. We absolutely loved the fresh, optimistic energy of this new chapter in the Trek universe. It is a beautiful look at the next generation of cadets finding their footing, and we have plenty to say about that stunning production design.In our TV Diaries, Nick gives us the lowdown on the highly anticipated second season of One Piece on Netflix. Did the live-action Grand Line continue to thrill? We also break down the season finale of The Stumble on Peacock. It was a hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt finish for the Candy Buttons. Plus, Nick has a confession: he really wants to stop watching Invincible, but he's a masochist at heart.For our Dessert Shows, we’re treating ourselves to the titan-sized action of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and the gripping bunker mysteries of Paradise. Both of these shows are hitting all the right notes for us lately! Let's gooooooooo!!1:00-33:05 TV Diaries1:00-8:45 Invincible S048:45-13:48 One Piece S0213:48-16:15 Ted S0216:25-20:30 Stumble finale26:15-28:18 Monarch28:18-33:05 Paradise34:45-Starfleet Academy#StarfleetAcademy #InvincibleSeason4 #OnePieceSeason2 #Ted #Stumble #RollButtonsRoll #WeCanWeWillWeMust #MonarchLegacyOfMonsters #ParadiseHulu

For our latest Patreon bonus episode we’re talking about Netflix’s War Machine. Come for Alan Ritchson doing Army Ranger things, stay for the moment it turns into a total sci-fi horror movie. It’s loud, it’s violent, and we had an absolute blast with it!!#WarMachineNetflix #AlanRitchson #PatreonBonus #MovieReview

This week’s lineup is STACKED. Of course we check in on The Rookie as it crosses over with Dropout TV! Plus: we’re breaking down the family drama and corporate takeovers in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, the analog chaos of The Pitt, and the heartbreaking survival story in Paradise. It’s a wild mix of cops, Kaiju lore and emotional gut-punches. Tune in now!1:00-1:12:55 TV Diaries10:55-26:42 The Rookie26:42-39:10 Paradise39:10-1:12:55The Pitt1:12:55- Monarch S02#MonarchLoM #ThePitt #ParadiseHulu #TVDudes #Monsterverse #TVReview

Happy Friday the 13th, Patrons!To celebrate this ominous date on the calendar, we are diving deep into the murky waters of 1989’s Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan.Is it the worst entry in the franchise? Probably. Is it a cinematic masterpiece of teleporting serial killers and questionable geography? Absolutely. What’s in this Bonus Episode:We discuss the bold decision to spend 70% of a movie titled Jason Takes Manhattan on a slow-moving cruise ship.A breakdown of the legendary rooftop scene. Can you really punch a slasher’s head off? (Spoiler: In this movie, yes).Also - Why does NYC’s sewer system look like it’s filled with glowing green Mountain Dew?The Fun & The Dumb: We sift through the logic gaps to find the heart of why this movie is still a blast to watch with friends.Grab your hockey masks and life vests! We're headed to the Big Apple!!

Join the inner circle at patreon.com/tvdudes for this week’s movie bonus! We are diving deep into the 2001 cult classic Josie and the Pussycats. This movie is a total ten out of ten for us. We talk about the incredible satirical bite that critics missed back in the day, Parker Posey’s legendary performance as Fiona, and why these songs are still absolute earworms twenty-five years later. Your support on Patreon keeps our lights on and our mics hot, and we’d love to see you in the comments!

This week, Les and Nick jump into Paradise season 2 with that monster 3-episode premiere and the fourth ep out now as well! Does it hold up to the awesomeness of season 1? (Yes! So far, absolutely yes - start watching this show if you've not) We give you all our thoughts on Elvis, Sinatra, feral kids, Xavier's charm, and Jane. Oh, Jane. Somebody needs a breath mint.Plus, Paramount+ brought back all the procedurals to distract Les! Will it work? Obviously!#ParadiseHulu #ParadiseDisney #ParadiseWeDontKnowWhatToCallAnyStreamingServicesAnymore #IGuessTheyreAll #ParamountPlus 

This week, Nick and Les are hitting the ice! We originally intended to dive deep into Netflix’s Strip Law, but after checking out the premiere, it didn’t quite make its case with us. It’s certainly cute, but it left us feeling a bit "meh" - so we’re breaking down exactly where the spark was missing.Instead, we are pivoting to a favorite: Shoresy Season 5! We enjoyed this season a whole lot, but the big question remains: does it glide as smoothly as the previous seasons, or is it starting to catch an edge? We talk about the evolution of the Sudbury Blueberry Bulldogs into the NOSHO North Stars, and whether the heart of the show is still beating as strong as ever.Plus, we’ve got our weekly TV Diaries featuring the shows that kept us glued to the couch this week. This week, we talk about The Rookie, and how it's really two sitcoms in a trenchcoat pretending to be a drama!1:05-33:05 TV Diaries10:00-20:12 The Rookie20:12-33:05 Strip Law34:00-Shorsey S05

Be excellent to each other, Dudes!For this week’s Patreon Bonus Episode, we are hopping into the phone booth for our TV Dudes Retro Rental series with the 1989 classic, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure!In a world that can feel a bit chaotic, this movie is the cinematic equivalent of a warm, fuzzy hug. We absolutely adore the earnestness of Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, and we had the best time discussing why this story of two kindhearted slackers still feels so special decades later.Thank you for supporting the show and keeping this journey going since 2010. Grab your popcorn and let's party on!

Welcome back to Retro Rentals, the series where we look at the cinematic landscapes that defined our childhoods! This week, we are jumping into the year 2001, when Nick was 11 years old and the world met Mike and Sulley.After our recent look at 1989 (the year Les was 11), we had some lingering thoughts about the "monster under the bed" trope. While Little Monsters from '89 had its charms, Monsters, Inc. feels like the ultimate evolution of that concept. It fixed every narrative hurdle we encountered in our previous 1989 reviews and reminded us why Pixar became the powerhouse it is today.We discuss:The Age 11 Magic: Why the movies we see at eleven years old stick with us forever.World Building: How Monstropolis creates a functioning society out of childhood fears.The Technical Leap: Comparing the practical effects of 1989 to the groundbreaking "fur tech" of 2001.Heart vs. Hype: Why Boo and Sulley’s relationship still holds up as one of the best friendships in film history.Is 2001 the superior "Monster Year" for an eleven year old? Join the conversation and let us know your favorite childhood creature feature at patreon.com/tvdudes.

This week, Nick and Les are heading to Ireland! We are diving deep into the new mystery-comedy from Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee, How to Get to Heaven from Belfast. We absolutely loved the sharp wit and chaotic energy of our three leads. It is a show that manages to be both hilarious and genuinely gripping, and we’re breaking down why this specific blend of Irish humor works so well.In our TV Diaries, we’re catching up on our eclectic weekly watches. Les took a detour into the woods with the new Adams Family horror film, Mother of Flies. It’s a folk-horror trip that left him with plenty to talk about regarding atmosphere and those WTF moments the Adams family is known for.1:05-13:00 TV Diaries13:00-How to get to Heaven From Belfast#MotherOfFlies #HowToGetToHeavenFromBelfast 

This week, Nick and Les tackle the high-octane world of HBO’s Industry. While the showrunner pick didn't quite land for us, it sparked a fantastic, deep-dive discussion on what makes a workplace drama click and where this one lost us in the shuffle. We’re breaking down the character dynamics and the relentless pace to figure out why this specific financial world felt a bit inaccessible this time around.In the TV Diaries, Nick takes us back to the beginning of the end with a The Walking Dead rewatch! It is a fascinating look at how the landscape of television has shifted since Rick Grimes first woke up in that hospital.#TheWalkingDead #IndustryHBO 

This week, we take a trip back to 1989 for the JCVD classic, KICKBOXER! After our trip last week through the most Aughties of actioners, The One, we decided to check out one of the most Eighties movies to squeak in under the wire at the end of the decade. Is it good? Jesus no. Bloodsport and Lionheart are superior. Does it have the awesome resin-and-broken-beer-bottles fistfight? ABSOLUTELY. But the real star of the show is every single costume choice Van Damme makes, and the dancing. Oh, the dancing...#KICKBOXER #JCVD #TVDudes #1989Movies

This week, Nick and Les are bringing you a double feature that spans from the softest felt to the roughest wasteland. We are diving deep into the silly, joyful world of The Muppet Show special featuring Sabrina Carpenter! If you ever wondered if Sabrina’s pop energy would mesh with a bunch of puppets, the answer is a resounding yes. We share our favorite sketches and why this felt like such a warm hug for long-time fans and newcomers alike.Then, is it curtains for Lucy? We wrap up our thoughts on the Fallout season finale! We had high hopes for this journey through the Vaults, and the finale mostly delivered. We discuss what we wanted, what we got, and where we think it's going in season 3. Plus, we open up our TV Diaries to discuss a few standout watches from our personal week! Join us for a conversation that’s all about finding the heart in every story, whether it’s told by a frog or a ghoul.3:00-1:06:55 TV Diaries3:35-13:25 Knight of the 7 Kingdoms13:25-27:48 The Pitt27:48- 41:05 The Rookie46:43-1:06:55 Fallout1:08:20-The Muppets#Fallout #TheMuppets #TheMuppetShow #ThePitt 

This week, we're heading to Hollywood with Simon Williams and a guy that looks REALLY familiar... That's right, it's the long-awaited drop of Marvel's WONDER MAN. Les wasn't excited for this, but hot damn, it's a charming buddy comedy that won us over. Come hear all the reasons we fell for Trev and Simon, why DODC is a crappy SHIELD stand-in, and our hopes for another season of this weird little slice of MCU. No diaries this week, so we'll catch up on those next episode. #WonderMan #TrevorSlattery #SimonWilliams #TheTVDudes

Our movie review series continues for our favorite supporters! This week, we are diving into the visceral, high-stakes world of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. Director Nia DaCosta has taken this legendary franchise into some truly wild territory. We talk about Ralph Fiennes and his ossuary, the terrifying cult of Jimmy, and that shocking ending that has us eager for the next chapter!#28YearsLater #TheBoneTemple #BestOfTheFranchise

This week on the main feed, Nick and Les head to Georgia to unpack the twisty new Netflix limited series His & Hers. We discuss the electric chemistry between Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal and try to figure out who we can actually trust when everyone is a suspect.For our TV Diaries, we share the other gems we have been binging lately. Then, we top it all off with our favorite part of the week: Dessert. We are returning to the wasteland for more Fallout on Amazon Prime. Can the Ghoul survive his fall? Will Lucy kill her Dad? We are hooked on this show!Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app!1:00-37:50 TV Diaries23:25-29:40 The Pitt29:40-37:50 Fallout38:40- His and Hers#Fallout #TheTVDudes #HisAndHersNetflix #ThePitt

This week, Les sits down with voice actor Zach Aguilar for an exciting conversation about his journey into anime and voice acting, from his childhood beginnings in performance to discovering anime and turning that passion into a career. Zach dives into his experiences voicing major characters like Tanjiro in Demon Slayer, the challenges of such an emotionally demanding role,  and we discuss the rapid rise of anime and its growing mainstream acceptance. Zach also shares some unforgettable personal moments that voice acting has given him, like meeting Stan Lee!Plus! Zach’s own recommendation for what anime to watch next!#DemonSlayer #OnePunchMan #Anime #VoiceActing #TheTVDudes