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Welcome to Basic Cable! Where we watch TV indiscriminately, and are desperate to talk about it. We'll cover MTV reality, HBO dramas, and pretty much anything in between. Get in tough with us @basiccablepod on Twitter and basiccablepod@gmail.com
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Basic Cable is back like we left something. Lucas and Carlie review chicken sandwiches and HBO's new Game of Thrones spinoff the House of the Dragon. Thanks for joining us.
Oh wow, you know what they say about riding a bike? Podcasting after an eight month hiatus is not like that. But Lucas and I got back on the mic to talk about some shows that frankly, just didn't do it for us, and shared what's been on our TV minds since April. It's not perfect, but when is Basic Cable ever the pinnacle of fine audio production? Bear with us as we get out podcast legs back. Special thanks to J, for being my expert of the week on all things FA!
Who knew Amy Schumer would have such a delightful cooking show? WE DID. Because her schtick is LITERALLY just Basic Cable in the kitchen. We cover a ton of trash TV that's in no way good for us, and then Carlie's excellent mom returns for a quick segment about the return of Detective Elliot Stabler to a TV near you. Carlie and Katie also talk about the most recent developments to the Varsity Blues scandal -- there's really something for everyone!
Heyyo, welcome to day 3846238 of quarantine! Have you managed to watch every single show on every single platform yet? Of COURSE NOT. There are too many choices so of course you're just falling back on the comfort shows you can visualize with your eyes closed. But fear not, we're here to walk you through of Netflix's newest offerings like Too Hot to Handle, Outer Banks and the delightful Never Have I Ever. We're happy to be back so listen, share and send us an email saying hey! Email basiccablepod@gmail.comInstagram: @basiccablepodTwitter: @basiccablepod
Carlie and Lucas make their triumphant return to the pod after a long, strange trip with our new friend Vladimir Skyrizzi. We chat Jeopardy, The Challenge, Michael Jordan and The Last Dance. Carlie reveals her Grey's Anatomy misery index and friend of the show Matt Ski returns with a Netflix recommendation. We're so glad to be back. Thanks for sticking with us.
Happy Turkey (Boi) Day, Basic Nation! Our main man Matt Ski reviews The Mandolorian. (2:00) Carlie and Lucas' relationship barely survives Thanksgiving Dinner as we break down the pop culture we're most thankful for this year. Spoiler alert: It's mostly pizza and Baby Yoda-related material. Apologies in advance for my (Lucas') awful burp -- it was really unintentional. Happy Holidays! We hope your sharing your time (and this podcast) with all of your friends and family.
Tap tap, is this thing on? We know we haven't been pumping out episodes regularly, but we have a lot to cover tonight and we need your help! We're pumped about the new Jeopardy GOAT tournament (7:30) and Holly Hunter stops by our apartment. (17:40) Civil Rights hero casting (20:00), Carlie cries during This Is Us. (26:45) Floribama is back in full effect. (33:00) Finally, we ask YOU to help us create a list of the best shows of the decade. Let us know your favorites!Email basiccablepod@gmail.comInstagram: @basiccablepodTwitter: @basiccablepod
Jesse reviews BK's Impossible Whopper. (2:40) Weeds making a comeback? (4:30) News broke right after we recorded last week about the Game of Thrones prequels. (8:30) Apple's new The Morning Show is...something. (15:05) Coach Carlie dives deep into the strategy behind this season of the The Challenge. (25:40).
Lucas' trick-or-treating trauma and breaking Game of Thrones news. (6:00). Netflix causes a stir with plan to allow viewers to speed through content. (12:30) The Morning Show is getting panned and Angelina somehow wins us over on Jersey Shore. (25:00) How does Mrs. Fletcher on HBO stack up to Tom Perrota's book? (33:15).
We're back from vacation and ready to 'cast. Lucas reviews Taco Bell's Toasted Cheddar Chalupa (4:25) and we break down our favorite meals and shows from our trip to Peru. (5:20) The first fall shows get the axe and Clueless is coming back. (11:10) Our thoughts on El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (22:30) and the finale of another great season of Succession. (29:00) A couple of NBC shows Have Carlie Concerned. (32:00) Is Looking For Alaska the new OC? (51:00) Lucas' quick thoughts on the first episode of Watchmen and a look ahead at Mrs. Fletcher on HBO. (52:40)
If anyone has a problem with this episode, catch me in Peru. I'm out. Not American anymore. Jersey Shore news (6:30) and Fleabag catch-up (17:30). Has The Challenge moved beyond Bananas? Fall is life (29:10): The Good Place (32:30) and Almost Family on NBC (36:30).
Sorry folks, no chicken reviews or Jeffrey Epstein this week. You'll have to settle for Carlie and Lucas chatting pleasantly about Ray Lewis, the next Bachelor, Shane Gillis' short career on Saturday Night Live and Apple TV's surprisingly affordable pricing model. Lucas wonders whether Netflix's Unbelievable is a good show and whether Logan Roy will live to see the end of this season of Succession. Josh on The Challenge makes an epic mistake and Lucas predicts all of the Emmy winners correctly.
Sitch is home (5:00) and Wendy's limps into the chicken sammie wars. Lebron battles Wyoming (11:00) and Rich from 90 Day catches a break (15:15). Florida projects (26:15) and Wu-Tang is for the children. We compare AB's meltdown to the classics. (39:00)
More chicken sammies (7:50); Our dawg AT is back -- #f***cancer!(12:10); Carlie's super into Jude Law and Borat (22:45); Old ass Dave; New Ass Challenge. (35:00). Kiki's back (54:20).
Popeyes vs. Chick Fil A, older anchors (16:00) and political hacks, (25:45) Sitch gets hitched (29:00). Mindhunter (32:30) is back and Succession plows ahead. (36:00). Back To School SZN is in full effect and Carlie and Lucas pick our fave fictional schools.
The Challenge is coming back with a long-anticipated team battle. (8:30) Food News features a dangerous new PBR drink. (12:45) 90 Day Fiance is back (21:35) and Euphoria wraps up. (34:10) We have a fiduciary responsibility to talk about Succession (50:20) and we wonder what the Happy Endings (54:00) crew is up to now.
Lucas makes a great point about Top 40 Pop Music and really impresses his fiance. Then he has some more kick ass takes about Dan Le Batard's situation with ESPN (9:00) and the return of The Young (New) Pope. (25:00) Jersey Shore meets Old Town Road (38:00) and Euphoria is exhausting. (41:00) Carlie cries at the end of a show she doesn't even like.
You're favorite podcast fiances are back with a brand new episode breaking down the Emmy nominations (7:40) and the Bachelorette fantasy suites (18:30). MTV's Making the Band is back for some reason (34:00). We blab about Euphoria (34:00) and Stranger Things (38:00). #FREESITCH (43:30).
WOW - one of your favorite bits of Basic Cable has come to an end. Lucas proposed to Carlie and now she can't make him feel bad about it anymore. But that's not what's most important. (0:55) Jenna Compono gave Carlie and Basic Cable a shoutout! (On the paid service Cameo) (3:58) Without much TV to talk about, Lucas vents about Burger King (7:53) We chat about the lineup for this year's Jeopardy Tournament of Champions (14:32) Talk about the proliferation of streaming services and why it might just be cheaper to get cable. (21:53) I guess we're watching Stranger Things and (28:53) talk about the latest trippy episode of HBO's Euphoria. Then it's time to talk WEDDING with some of TV's best and worst nuptials. Someone save us cause we have VERY different ideas about what makes a good wedding. Connect with us!Email - basiccablepod@gmail.comTwitter - @basicccablepodInstagram - @basiccablepod
We get political this week with a discussion of Carlie saving One Day at a Time (2:45), the Democratic debates (12:00), NRA TV's collapse (20:00) and NatGeo's Yellowstone Live (25:15). Talk turns to pay-cable with HBO's Big Little Lies (28:10) and Euphoria (32:45). Bit Of The Week features Carlie schooling about the publishing industry (41:30).
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