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All things must end… as Chuck aired it's 91st and final episode in January, this 107th podcast will be our last. It has been a wild ride! When our podcast first aired in January 2008, none of us could have ever imagined the journey we would take together. In our 164th interview, AOL TV critic Mo Ryan is back with us one more time, helping us to get perspective on Chuck's 5 seasons. We also have a retrospective of significant moments we've had along the way, and at the end, Mel, Liz, and Gray spend some time reminiscing on what the experience has meant to us personally. Thanks so much for supporting us along the way… March is heading to be our 40th consecutive month as the world's #1 TV-themed podcast, and it's all because of your votes! You've supported us with generous donations at crucial times, Amazon and Chuckazon purchases, thousands of emails, encouragement on Twitter and Facebook, and so much more. Thanks also to the cast and crew of Chuck, who have not only brought us characters and a story that we engaged with over their exciting journey, but who have opened their hearts to us off-screen as well. Keep in touch! Want a Chuck soundtrack? Visit ChuckTV.net/TimJonesCD for more info. Want a Chuck movie? Visit Chuckazon to pre-order Chuck season 5, and order any other seasons you are missing! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at www.chuckpodcast.com, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Please cast a final vote at Podcast Alley. Help us go out with a bang!

On the last podcast, you saw the man behind the music, and got to witness the full depth of his mesmerizing "Question and Answer" music cue. This week, be mesmerized by the man behind the show, in an 84 minute question and answer session! We had over 700 questions submitted… obviously we couldn't ask them all, but we bubbled them down to the most common themes, and asked what was most on your hearts. Chris goes into great detail on all the hows, whys, and wherefores. Our next episode, we interview fan favorite critic, AOL TV's Mo Ryan, in what will be our final podcast. Watch for it on Friday, March 16th. And have Kleenex at hand… we sure will! Want a Chuck soundtrack? Visit ChuckTV.net/TimJonesCD for more info. Want a Chuck movie? Visit Chuckazon to pre-order Chuck season 5, and order any other seasons you are missing! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at our new Blip.tv page: blip.tv/chuckpodcast, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Please take a moment to cast a final vote at Podcast Alley. Help us go out with a bang!

Today is all about the music! We have an epic 81 minute look behind the scenes of scoring the finale, in a full video interview with Chuck composer Tim Jones. He also answers every one of your questions! Fans have swooned over the final music cue at the beach... when you hear the touching story behind Tim writing it, you'll connect even more with the song. Did you know that Joshua Gomez likes to play a modular synthesizer? How many guitars are on Tim Jones's wall? The hardware and software Tim uses to record the music? We also have several musical interludes, including the full "Question and Answer" cue, and a sample of Tim Jones's solo work. Want a Chuck soundtrack? Visit ChuckTV.net/TimJonesCD for more info. Want a Chuck movie? Visit Chuckazon to pre-order Chuck season 5, and order any other seasons you are missing! The question lines are now open for our interview with Chuck co-creator Chris Fedak… Send your questions to mail@chuckpodcast.com… but please be brief, and limit yourself to a maximum of three questions. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at our new Blip.tv page: blip.tv/chuckpodcast, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

January 27th was a day of tremendous excitement, which we now mark with sadness as the date we said "goodbye" to Chuck. The 2-part finale, comprising 'Chuck vs. Sarah' (written by Rafe Judkins and Lauren LeFranc, and directed by Jay Chandrasekhar), and 'Chuck vs. the Goodbye' (written by Chris Fedak and directed by Robert Duncan McNeill), was a true love letter to the fans. Filled with suspense, emotion, twists and turns, incredible acting, and a cornucopia of callbacks, this series finale was one the cast and crew can be proud of. It leaves us filled with hope as the characters we love ride off into the sunset. This marathon podcast features photos and videos from viewing parties in several cities, as well as a unique privilege… thanks to Chuck composer Tim Jones, you will hear his music cues underneath our discussion of the finale! He will also be interviewed in our next podcast, which should be released in the next week. Speaking of Tim Jones, we discuss how you can help a Chuck soundtrack become a reality. We also discuss the topic of a Chuck movie at length, including what you can do now to help. The best plan is to put dollars into Warner Brothers' pockets -- visit Chuckazon to pre-order Chuck season 5, and order any other seasons you are missing! There have been numerous blogs and news sites featuring coverage of the finale. In particular, CNN interviewed Gray for their Geek-Out blogs, and Gray also posted his thoughts about how Chuck changed his life, in his own goodbye to Chuck at chuckpodcast.com. Check them out! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at our new Blip.tv page: blip.tv/chuckpodcast, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

We only have two back-to-back episodes to find out, and then Chuck is gone for good. And that brings up something important to consider… As fans of the show, Chuck and its cast and crew (both on and off screen) have become like close friends. It may seem odd to describe it this way, but you may indeed be experiencing extreme emotions of real grief. We devote some time in the podcast to talking about what this grief might look like, and how we can help each other get through it. This will be an exciting week… watch ChuckTV.net for some amazing give-aways, including actual wardrobe pieces from the show. Also, ChuckTV.net, CNN.com, NBC.com and many other websites will be having special features this week. Here are just a few: CNN: Vik Sahay • Adam Baldwin • Yvonne Strahovski • Joshua Gomez • Zachary Levi As you plan your viewing parties (and stock up on the Kleenex), make sure you also plan to take some photos and send them in. Let's honor Chuck and have a grand old time, complete with Subway sandwiches, cheese balls, grape soda, Buy More gear, and any other creative ideas you can think of! If you're in Toronto, SEND AN EMAIL if you want to join Gray's viewing party. Visit Chuckazon to pre-order Chuck season 5, and support us on our home stretch! Make sure to watch Chuck this Friday at 8/7c on NBC, for the 2-part series finale. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at our new Blip.tv page: blip.tv/chuckpodcast, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

Chuck vs. Bo was a hilarious instalment in the Chuck saga, with Bo Derek playing herself as a spy, a return to the frosted tips, and Groundhog Day-style capers by Jeff & Lester. However, the end of the episode spun us in an unexpected new direction: to escape a tough situation and to save her beau, Sarah has now uploaded an intersect. Oh, no! It's coming close to series finale time… As you plan your viewing parties (and stock up on the Kleenex), make sure you also plan to take some photos and send them in. Let's honor Chuck and have a grand old time, complete with Subway sandwiches, cheese balls, grape soda, Buy More gear, and any other creative ideas you can think of! Visit Chuckazon to pre-order Chuck season 5, and support us on our home stretch! Make sure to watch Chuck on Fridays at 8/7c on NBC, right up to the 2-part series finale on January 27th. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at our new Blip.tv page: blip.tv/chuckpodcast, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

On Friday at the Television Critics Association presentation, NBC President Robert Greenblatt rocked the world of Chuck fans -- in a bad way. We heard you! And we devote the first 10 minutes of the podcast to talking all about it. We also discuss Chuck vs. the Kept Man, including a good look at HD screencaps from Jeff's research board. You might have missed some interesting details… take a look back with us! It's coming close to series finale time… As you plan your viewing parties (and stock up on the Kleenex), make sure you also plan to take some photos and send them in. Let's honor Chuck and have a grand old time, complete with Subway sandwiches, cheese balls, grape soda, Buy More gear, and any other creative ideas you can think of! PLEASE NOTE: Because of a malicious attack on the podcast site server, iTunes and mp3 versions of the podcasts may be temporarily affected. The best place to view (and always the highest resolution) is at blip.tv/chuckpodcast. No, we don't think the malicious attack was by Robert Greenblatt. Well, not this one, anyway. Visit Chuckazon to pre-order Chuck season 5, and support us on our home stretch! Make sure to watch Chuck on Fridays at 8/7c on NBC, right up to the 2-part series finale on January 27th. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at our new Blip.tv page: blip.tv/chuckpodcast, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

While we were all on holidays, Chuck sure wasn't! Between Chuck vs. the Santa Suit, written by writing assistant Amanda Kate Shuman, and Chuck vs. the Baby, directed by first-time TV director Matt Barber (and written by fan favorite writers Rafe Judkins and Lauren LeFranc), Chuck delivered a one-two punch of back to back amazing episodes! In our 100th podcast (because of a half-episode early on), we celebrate 4 years as a podcast and 37 consecutive months as the #1 TV-themed podcast in Podcast Alley's "TV & Film" category. What better way to celebrate, than with some of our liveliest discussion ever, singing the praises of these two episodes. Visit Chuckazon to pre-order Chuck season 5, and support us on our home stretch! Make sure to watch Chuck on Fridays at 8/7c on NBC, right up to the 2-part series finale on January 27th. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at our new Blip.tv page: blip.tv/chuckpodcast, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

It's holiday time again! The Chuck team goes all out on the holiday episodes, and so do we! We're so thrilled that in this holiday extravaganza, 18 of the Chuck cast and crew share not only their holiday wishes for the fans, but many of their favorite moments from working on the series. For best enjoyment, go to Blip.tv/chuckpodcast to watch episode in full screen HD! Thanks to crew member Suwannee Wilhelm, the podcast is chock full of behind the scenes photos, of many of the cast members wrapping, empty sets, the wrap party, and tearing down of the sets. Break out the Kleenex! We hope this episode encourages you… if you want more, CLICK HERE to play last year's extravaganza with 35 guests, including Timothy Dalton, Scott Bakula, and Matt Bomer. There's lots of Chuck cheer to go around! From Mel, Liz, and Gray, we wish you a safe and happy holiday with your loved ones! Make sure to watch Chuck through the holidays, on Fridays at 8/7c, up to the 2-part finale on January 27th. Visit Chuckazon to pre-order Chuck season 5, and while you're there, there are lots of great gift ideas for Chuck fans (including yourself). Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at our new Blip.tv page: blip.tv/chuckpodcast, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

Is it really a curse to be a Bartowski? Not if you've met Ellie! In Chuck vs. the Curse, Ellie stole the show, as she & Devon were unwittingly whisked into the spy world. Rebecca Romijn shone as the evil lady torturer, Alex had some tricks up her sleeve, and Sarah got to kick some butt rescuing her husband… Ladies night on Chuck got thumbs up from all of us! Next week features Stan Lee, the return of a serious villain, lots of surprises, and… another holiday podcast extravaganza! Remember to watch Chuck every Friday night at 8/7c, including during the holidays, as we prepare for the 2-part finale January 27th. Watch for the holiday podcast by Christmas eve. Visit Chuckazon to pre-order Chuck season 5, and while you're there, there are lots of great gift ideas for Chuck fans (including yourself). Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at our new Blip.tv page: blip.tv/chuckpodcast, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

Talk about unexpected twists! First Decker is blowed up real good, and then the promo… Wowzer, we're in for quite a ride as Chuck motors through the holiday break! In this week's podcast, we have a blast talking about Chuck vs. the Hack-Off, announce our upcoming holiday podcast, and lots more! Remember to watch Chuck every Friday night at 8/7c, including during the holidays, as we prepare for the 2-part finale January 27th. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at our new Blip.tv page: blip.tv/chuckpodcast, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

Fan favorite writer Kristin Newman penned the latest episode of Chuck, Chuck vs. the Business Trip, and boy did she deliver! The episode was jam packed with relationship development, spy intrigue, action, laughs, and moments we didn't see coming! Well, and some we did. ;-) Chuck vs. the Business Trip satisfied on all levels, and is sure to provide even more enjoyment on multiple viewings. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at our new Blip.tv page: blip.tv/chuckpodcast, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

We finally get to see bullet time on Chuck, and things heat up with Gertrude and Casey. A major development with Jeff Barnes, and… pantsing? Chuck vs. the Frosted Tips gets thumbs up from Gray, Mel, and Liz, and we're all incredibly excited about what Chuck writer Phil Klemmer says will be a very strong run of episodes coming up! We also discuss the ratings, the lack of Chuck online, and what could be some potential good news about air dates before the holidays. BREAKING NEWS that didn't make it into the podcast: NBC announced their mid-season schedule, and Chuck will be airing its 2 final episodes back to back on January 27, 2012. Don't worry, we'll have some post-finale send-off interviews to soften the blow. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at our new Blip.tv page: blip.tv/chuckpodcast, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

Morgan as an over-confident Intersect… Verbanski stealing Carmichael's thunder… Casey chickening out when making a phone call… Chuck vs. the Bearded Bandit was a lot of fun, and set up what is sure to be a string of great episodes. We introduce a number of new sponsors this week… make sure to check them out for great deals on camera accessories, and computer hardware and software! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at our new Blip.tv page: blip.tv/chuckpodcast, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

Chuck is back, and so are we! We kick off the new season in costume (well, at least Mel & Liz). We've got a new much shorter opening, new widescreen format, new look, and lots more! We have a fun time talking about Chuck vs. the Zoom, mention a giveaway, and have a great talk in the spoiler section about why the next few episodes of Chuck are going to be awesome! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at our new Blip.tv page: blip.tv/chuckpodcast, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

Yvonne Strahovski… need we say more? In our 4th Comic-Con coverage, Mel & Liz finally nailed a press room interview with Yvonne Strahovski! They also had great interviews with Chris Fedak, Ryan McPartlin, Zachary Levi, Joshua Gomez, Adam Baldwin, Vik Sahay, and Scott Krinsky. Everyone was a little emotional at what was most likely Chuck's final appearance at Comic-Con. But take heart! Shooting has already begun on season 5, which begins in its new Friday 8/7c time slot on October 21st. It's coming fast! We will be taking another much needed podcast hiatus until Chuck returns in October. Please visit ChuckTV.net for all your Chuck needs, and also www.chuckpodcast.com to catch up on old podcast interviews. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at our new Blip.tv page: blip.tv/chuckpodcast, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

Oh, boy! Chuck is renewed… Morgan has the intersect… Chuck & Sarah are married… Volkoff is now Winterbottom, and he & Vivian have given Chuck & Sarah a billion dollar wedding present… Team Bartowski now owns the Buy More and are mercenaries for hire… Yowzer! The season 4 finale, Chuck vs. the Cliffhanger, was an amazing, game-changing episode in all respects. It was intense, full of action, yet tugged at the heart-strings, and even drew some tears on the podcast! We have a lot of fun talking all about it, and reliving all our favorite moments. So many Russians… And if that's not enough, Mel had a great interview with Chuck executive producer Robert Duncan McNeill, who also directed Chuck vs. the Cliffhanger. He takes us behind the scenes of the finale, hints at season 5, and will not confirm or deny whether a certain Bartowski could be back… PLEASE NOTE: This is the last Podcast before Comic-Con San Diego in late July, as we will be taking a much needed break. Please visit ChuckTV.net for all your Chuck needs, and also www.chuckpodcast.com to catch up on old podcast interviews. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at our new Blip.tv page: blip.tv/chuckpodcast, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

Season 5 is alive! Very reliable sources (Ausiello, Variety, Deadline, and others) are reporting that against all odds, NBC will be renewing Chuck for a fifth season! NBC has not yet made an official announcement, but it could come at any time, and certainly by Sunday at 2pm, when they announce their fall line-up in a conference call. Chuck is firing on all cylinders… the writers have certainly found their groove, as evidenced in the awesome "Chuck vs. the Last Details," written by Henry Alonso Myers and Kristin Newman. We have a lot of fun talking all about this episode! Let's thank Chuck's advertisers, who certainly played a big part in seeing Chuck renewed -- in addition to keeping up the #NotANielsenFamily Twitter campaign, why don't you find a way to incorporate one or more of Chuck's advertisers into your finale party, and then tell them about it! Please note: many apologies, as there was a technical issue with Gray's video this week. and much of it is out of sync. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

It's girls' night yet again, as Gray was sick this week. Never fear… Mel & Liz were in top form, discussing the action-packed Chuck vs. Agent X. This week saw the return of Ray Wise, fun Chuck-style bachelor and bachelorette parties, Jeff enjoying torture, Ellie discovering Chuck's secret and contributing greatly to the team, Casey finding the mom he wished he'd had… and a mind-blowing reveal of Agent X's true identity and nature. Yowzer! Make sure to watch the penultimate episode of season 4 live on Monday night at 8/7c. Join in the Chuck chat at ChuckTV.net, and participate in the wegiveachuck.com #NotANielsenFamily campaign. Chuck co-creator Josh Schwartz says it's working, and asks us to keep it up! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

This week's episode of Chuck, written by fan favorite writers Rafe Judkins and Lauren LeFranc, was Chuck at its best! We had comedy, action, Sarah's hilarious impression of a Chuck intersect flash, and lots of tender moments dealing with both Sarah's dad and also Casey's revelation to Kathleen. Gray was absent this week as he started his William Shatner show and was in a little over his head, but Mel and Liz are in top form. If you stick around for the spoiler section, you'll see Mel weave some season end theories that rival Chuck's TRON poster! Chuck is on a repeat this week (the excellent "Chuck vs. the Honeymooners," also written by Rafe and Lauren), and new episodes will be back May 2nd, in Chuck vs. Agent X. Make sure to watch live, and tweet the advertisers you see! Go to wegiveachuck.com for details. The podcast will be back that week also. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

Today we have a real treat -- in a marathon 88 minute podcast, we devote a full hour to catching up with AOL TV critic Mo Ryan! Her support of Chuck is widely known, and it was amazing to hear her thoughts on everything Chuck: what parts of the show she loves, what has improved this season over last season, what she would like to see in the next few episodes, and lots more! We also have a great time discussing the very fun "Chuck vs. the Family Volkoff," spoilers, and a lot more! You can find Mo online at the TV Squad, or on Twitter - @MoRyan. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

Chuck was in the house at the C2E2 convention in Chicago, and so was Liz! She takes us on an adventure of what it was like to be in the panel and press room, and she has video interviews to prove it. Chris Fedak, Ryan McPartlin, Joshua Gomez, Scott Krinsky, and Vik Sahay are all here for your viewing pleasure! We also discuss Chuck's series low 1.5 rating from last Monday, urging fans to keep the faith and keep up the fight, with some new thoughts on what you can do to help Chuck's renewal chances. We have a lot of fun discussing Chuck vs. the Muuurder, Kevin Bacon, spoilers, and a lot more! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

Last year Chuck's ratings fell 17% when Daylight Savings Time hit… how did it fare this year? And how accurate were the predictions in our Ratings & Renewal podcast? We talk all about it. We also discuss Chuck vs. the A-Team, a fun, packed episode written by recently returned Phil Klemmer, and directed by Chuck editor Kevin Mock, who used to direct America's Top Model. We have plenty of news and spoilers to round out the episode, as well as an exciting new giveaway! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

With 5 weeks at a 1.7 rating, Chuck seems to have found a very consistent core audience. However, many are concerned, as shows with much higher than 1.7 have been canceled. Is Chuck safe? Is Chuck doomed? This week we devote almost a half hour to discussing the factors that affect ratings and renewal, including some inside information that casts new light on the issue. What is syndication, and how does it factor in? Can international fans make a difference? What is the most effective use of our energies? We tackle it all. We round out the episode with a lively discussion about the very fun "Chuck vs. the First Bank of Evil," and of course the latest news and spoilers! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

Oh no! Han and Chewie are separated! The bromance was in trouble this week, as Chuck and Morgan came to some tough decisions. But come through they did, in Chuck vs. the Masquerade, a fun episode written by Rafe Judkins and Lauren LeFranc. Is new character Vivian Volkoff as innocent as she seems? What's behind the bunker doors? And how much fun were Sarah's angel wings?! Mel updates the latest Chuck fashion tips, which have quickly become one of the hottest new features at ChuckTV.net. Plus, we give some advice on how to make sure your ratings voice is heard. We round out the episode with the latest news and spoilers! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

We got a deeper look at Sarah's past this week in Chuck vs. the Cat Squad, written by Nicholas Wootton. Mini Anden's Carina was back, Lou Diamond Phillips played a great villain, and we got a solid Charlie's Angels vibe, harkening back to Chuck 315's Hart to Hart theme, While it was a lot of fun, the episode wasn't universally enjoyed by all the fans, and we talk about a lot of the reasons why, plus what there was to like, and also some interesting speculations regarding a prediction made by MamaB in episode 401. Of course, we round out the episode with the latest news and spoilers! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

Beckman with a bazooka… Sarah belly-dancing… Roan Montgomery in Morocco… 'nuff said! This week's Chuck, written by Chris Fedak and Kristin Newman, was one of the most fun episodes of the whole series, and we talk all about it! We also discuss the ratings, the Oscars, Chuck's connection with The Vampire Diaries, and a whole lot more! Late breaking news is that Chuck is back on iTunes US & Canada, as well as Zune Marketplace and Amazon VOD! We round out the episode with the latest news and spoilers. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

Chuck vs. the Push Mix, written by fan favorite writers Rafe Judkins and Lauren LeFranc, was an epic instalment in the Chuck saga. Action, plot twists, heartstrings, and comedy were woven together in a jam-packed hour of fun, that saw Volkoff outwitted, Morgan disrobed, baby Clara born, a Jeffster performance, Mama Bartowski freed, and Chuck and Sarah finally engaged. We have a lot of fun discussing the episode, as well as the topic of being spoiled. We also discuss this week's snowstorm's effect on Chuck, as well as other news and spoilers. Speaking of spoilers, watch for a fun Star Trek homage near the end! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

Sorry for the delay this week… Gray has been a bit of a vampire, working many long nights at his day job. But that didn't prevent us from having a lot of fun discussing the latest Chuck, Chuck vs. the Gobbler! What could the game changing final 10 minutes of next week's Chuck be? Did anyone see Ellie's con coming? And how can Sarah fight in heels? We discuss all this, and more! We round out the episode with the latest news and spoilers. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

Wow! After a 7-week break, Chuck came back this week with a bang! Chuck vs. the Balcony, written by Max Denby, was action-packed, fun, emotionally moving… Chuck at its best. We had lots of fun discussing the episode, with its wine-packed action sequences, though Liz expresses her concern that no wine was injured in the course of filming ;-) Oh, did we mention it also earned season high ratings? Awesome! We round out the episode with the latest news and spoilers. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

Timothy Dalton, Scott Bakula, Matt Bomer… These are just a few of the whopping 35 guests in our holiday extravaganza! To celebrate the occasion, Gray went all out, with broadcast quality greenscreen and 3D graphics, in full HD. This episode promises to bring the kid out in you… and thoroughly entertain any kids around! We hear from all the writers on Chuck, all of the regular cast, several crew members and guest stars, and many who have left the show, both cast and writers. Julia Ling reads a funny Chuck-themed poem she wrote, several of the cast leave messages in character, and there's a game show you're sure to want to play! We hope you have a lot of fun with this episode, and enjoy it again and again. Be sure to take advantage of full widescreen HD quality by viewing it at chuckpodcast.blip.tv, in full screen mode. And please share about it with all your Chuck-loving friends and family, via Facebook, Twitter, email, and word of mouth! Have a wonderful and safe holiday, from all of us at Chuck vs. the Podcast and ChuckTV.net! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

We are incredibly excited to be nominated for two Podcast Awards, in the "Best Produced" and "Best Video Podcast" categories! Please vote for us daily at podcastawards.com, and help spread the word about Chuck! For our last episode of the year, we kick off 15 Days of Podcast-mas-mukkah: we've picked 15 of our favorite podcast episodes, and will be featuring one per day at ChuckTV.net. Please check back daily! In this episode, we talk about Chuck's season high ratings on Monday night, and we have a hearty discussion about Chuck's dubious honor of being the #1 most pirated TV show. We also discuss the ups and downs of Chuck vs. the Leftovers, and what's ahead for our favorite show in the coming year. Be sure to watch Chuck January 17th, when it returns in a one-two punch with NBC's new show "The Cape" at 9pm. Have a safe and happy holiday, and we'll see you in January! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. If you want to know how to join the Chuckfan Twitter list, find all the details at chuckpodcast.com. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

Gray was held captive by work this week, but Mel & Liz are happy to kick butt in his absence! This is of course perfect timing, since Yvonne Strahovski kicked some major butt in this week's Chuck. Whether you call her "Female Rambo" or "Giant Blonde She-Male," Yvonne put in one of her best performances yet in "Chuck vs Phase Three," written by new Chuck writer Kristin Newman, and directed by Anton Cropper. She drew blood, and she drew tears -- reminding us that the emotional core of our favourite show is what keeps us coming back. Ratings were low this week against the Dancing With the Stars performance finale, though DVR and online numbers are sure to be high as word of mouth spreads. Let's make sure all eyes are on Chuck this Monday at 8/7c, as Timothy Dalton and Linda Hamilton return in "Chuck vs the Leftovers." Have a happy, safe Thanksgiving! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. If you want to know how to join the Chuckfan Twitter list, find all the details at chuckpodcast.com. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

Chuck vs the Fear of Death was a fun, intense ride… and Mel caught up with Chuck executive producer and Fear of Death director Robert Duncan McNeill to talk all about it! Hear also details about the very real possibility of a crossover between Chuck and another of your favorite shows… enlightening and insightful listener emails, details about a very nerdy convention, and much more! We're asking that you please nominate us in the Podcast Awards, for Best Produced and Best Video Podcast. Nominations close on Sunday at 11:59pm, so please act now! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. If you want to know how to join the Chuckfan Twitter list, find all the details at chuckpodcast.com. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

Timothy Dalton… need we say more? How about writers Rafe Judkins and Lauren LeFranc? Mix them together, and you have "Chuck vs. the First Fight," one of the best episodes of the series to date. We talk all about it! We also discuss the latest Chuck news, tips for supporting the podcast while saving gas & time in your holiday shopping, and charity contests, and we also show some great Chuck-themed Hallowe'en costumes! See if you can spot the stowaway in the podcast... Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. If you want to know how to join the Chuckfan Twitter list, find all the details at chuckpodcast.com. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

Despite Gray's wrist injury, we couldn't let such an exciting week go by without sharing our thoughts on Chuck's back eleven order by NBC. This episode is our first-ever episode without editing… We hope you like our Brady Bunch-inspired format! We had a lot of fun with it, and may continue in this format to help relieve Gray's wrist & busy schedule. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. If you want to know how to join the Chuckfan Twitter list, find all the details at chuckpodcast.com. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

Are you excited to see Casey begin a relationship with his daughter? Well, we have a treat for you... Mel's interview with actor Mekenna Melvin, who plays Casey's daughter Alex Coburn. You'll love hearing how she auditioned for the role with a single word, and how she works hard to make sure her stunt double has nothing to do! We also have a lively discussion about Chuck vs. the Cubic Z, written by new Chuck writer Nicholas Wootton, directed by our old friend Norman Buckley, and edited by Kevin Mock. PLEASE NOTE: Gray has sustained a wrist injury, so there will be no podcast for at least two weeks. Please visit ChuckTV.net during our hiatus for all your Chuck needs. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones. If you want to know how to join the Chuckfan Twitter list, find all the details at chuckpodcast.com. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

Gray's away this week because of some meltdowns on his system, so Mel & Liz have the mics to themselves! After a discussion about putting ratings into perspective, they have a lot of fun talking about some cool casting news that has broken recently, and their thoughts about Chuck vs. the Suitcase. Gray's computer is now fixed, so we'll be back to our regular Friday release schedule this week. Until then, make sure you watch Chuck live Monday night, and take part in our live Chuck chat at ChuckTV.net! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet and @GrayJones. If you want to know how to join the Chuckfan Twitter list, find all the details at chuckpodcast.com. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

You may never have been to Hollywood. You may never have been to Comic-Con. But that doesn't mean you can't ask a question of the co-creator of your favorite TV show! Over 140 questions were submitted for our interview with Chuck co-creator Chris Fedak, so for the first time ever, we decided to break our usual interview format, and let you do the asking! Over 30 fan questions were asked in the 45 minute interview, and Chris delivered the goods! Speaking of goods, do you want to win some prizes? We have 10 ways to enter, and 10 prizes to win in our "Promote Chuck Season 4, Win Swag" super-contest! Find out the details on the podcast and at ChuckTV.net. We round out the podcast with some cool news, including Gray's new TV Writer Twitter Database, and his upcoming Chuckfan Twitter group... and of course we have spoilers! Chuck is just days away, on Monday night, September 20th. Get your subway sandwiches, cheese balls and grape soda! Invite all your friends! Chuck season 4 will be epic. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet and @GrayJones. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

To celebrate fan favorite TV critic Mo Ryan's move to AOL TV today, we decided to invite her back on the podcast to talk about Chuck season 3 and what we hope will happen in season 4. It's no holds barred -- we talk about the good, the bad, the ugly, and the redemption, sharing our ideas about what didn't work and why, what worked best, and what we can't wait to see when Chuck returns September 20th. You'll also hear about Yvonne's two wins at the Television Without Pity Tubey Awards, what Zac's up to, some exciting developments at Gray's new TV Writer Podcast, and some very exciting spoilers. Get your subway sandwiches, cheese balls and grape soda! Invite all your friends! Chuck season 4 will be epic! Like Mo? You can follow her on Twitter, at twitter.com/moryan Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tvand every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

It's only 5 weeks 'til Chuck's season 4 premiere, and lots is going on! Production is in full gear, and we've got a ton of news and spoilers. We talk about the changes in the Chuck writers room, Gray's new TV Writer Podcast and partnership with Script Magazine, Zac & Yvonne's Teen Choice Awards win, Zac's other projects, and more! We round it out with a Canadian edition of our listener emails, and lots of spoilers! Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

Our Comic-Con 2010 coverage continues... we are proud to present the full Chuck panel, complete with Vik Sahay as Lady Gaga, downloadable to your iPod! If you missed part 1, please go back and watch it first -- part 1 has way too many fun goodies to list here! Please note: spoiler warning for both parts of our Comic-Con coverage. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

Part 1 of our Comic-Con 2010 coverage features: Mel, Liz, and Genevieve hosting on scene, news, the NBC Wired party, Chuck panel stories, press room interviews, fan interviews, the Barenaked Ladies, and even a red carpet interview with the Old Spice Guy himself, Isaiah Mustafa! And if that's not enough... Joshua Gomez is now on Twitter! Follow him at twitter.com/JoshuaEGomez! Part 2, released later today, will include the full Chuck panel, downloadable to your iPod! Please note: spoiler warning for both parts of our Comic-Con coverage. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

Comic-Con 2010 is just around the corner, and we're ready! Mel & Liz will be in the press room to host our 3rd annual Comic-Con Chuck report, and also a meet-up for Chuck fans. In our news roundup, hear about a cornucopia of award-related news, a super connection for Zac, international air dates, and more. We round it out with some enlightening listener questions and some encouraging spoilers. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

Where's Gray? Has he been captured by the Ring? Mel & Liz tell all... Chuck may not be on screen, but there's lots going on -- from cast appearances, to conventions, to... yes, even a season 4 spoiler! Gray's on hosting hiatus for the month of July, but we'll still be releasing several podcasts, so check back often! Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

Yes, it's true... Yvonne Strahovski is now on Twitter! Follow her at Y_Strahovski, and find out here about her most tweeted topic -- her work with the Ken-Mar Rescue Center for dogs. We also bring you news of a new Julia Ling fan site, the results of ChuckTV.net's latest fan survey, listener emails, and more! Chuck's writers are already busy at work on season 4... This summer, let's be busy introducing our friends and family to Chuck! Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

Yowzer! If the end of Chuck season 2 was a game changer, the 3rd season finale replaces the game board! Chuck is rebooted, but his world is completely uprooted. We talk all about it! Do you eye Chuck's shoes enviously? Find out how you can win a pair of Chucks! And if you're in the UK, tune in to Chuck season 3 on May 31st on Virgin One! We also put out a call for support, as the new year of Chuck means a new year of server costs. Even tiny donations go a long way, and there are many other ways you can help. Find out more here. We round out the episode with a ratings update, other news, and even some spoilers for season 4! Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

Here's part 2 of our 100 minute monolithic Jeffster Special! Part 1 featured fun video interviews with the men of Jeffster, Scott Krinsky (Jeff Barnes) and Vik Sahay (Lester Patel). Now, part 2 takes us behind the scenes... first, we talk with musician Eugene Edwards, who performs guitar and bass on Chuck and on Jeffster songs, and also sings guide vocals on the Jeffster temporary tracks. Then, Chuck composer Tim Jones takes us into the studio, and demonstrates many before and after versions of Jeffster songs, explaining his process, and gives many funny and interesting anecdotes. Of course, there's also a ton of Jeffster music, including some never heard before versions and mixes. Both part 1 and part 2 are available today! We also have a new contest, to give away a pair of Chucks! Please go to ChuckTV.net for details. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

It's finally here -- our 100 minute monolithic Jeffster Special! We've even done a custom opening in honor of the phenomenon known as Jeffster. Part 1 features fun video interviews with the men of Jeffster, Scott Krinsky (Jeff Barnes) and Vik Sahay (Lester Patel). Hear from their perspective how Jeffster has impacted their characters, and what their process is like preparing and performing a Jeffster song. Then, part 2 will take us behind the scenes... first, we talk with musician Eugene Edwards, who performs guitar and bass on Chuck and on Jeffster songs, and also sings guide vocals on the Jeffster temporary tracks. Then, Chuck composer Tim Jones takes us into the studio, and demonstrates many before and after versions of Jeffster songs, explaining his process, and gives many funny and interesting anecdotes. Of course, there's also a ton of Jeffster music, including some never heard before versions and mixes. Both part 1 and part 2 are available today! Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

This week we talk about the 3rd episode from writing team Rafe Judkins and Lauren LeFranc, Chuck vs. the Living Dead. Plus, we deal with the issue on everyone's minds -- we are incredibly encouraged at the 4th season renewal but reeling from the number of lost writers because of Chuck's late pickup by NBC. If you haven't yet read Gray's blog on the issue, do yourself a favor and read it. We also have news, emails, and the last spoilers of the season, as the 2-hour season finale airs this Monday. Check your local listings for times! Also, watch for a special podcast right after the finale airs on the West coast... you won't want to miss it! Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.

We've made history, Chuck fans... Chuck has been renewed for a 4th season! As far as we're aware, this is the first time a show saved by a fan campaign was ever renewed for an additional season. Every one of you was a part of it! To help us celebrate, we have an exclusive interview with the incredibly fun writing team of Rafe Judkins and Lauren LeFranc, who brought us the intense Chuck vs. the Tic Tac and gleeful Chuck vs. the Honeymooners, as well as this Monday's upcoming episode, Chuck vs. the Living Dead. Find out more details about the renewal as they happen at ChuckTV.net. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv, and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with a monthly vote at Podcast Alley.