Hosts Tracy and Daniel rant, roast and rave with a community of characters and artists. Listen live on https://www.ptptshow.com Mondays at 9p.
Closing out a year of Prime Time Party Time, Tracy and Daniel bring on recurring guest Eric to discuss the live action Cowboy Bebop. Following, regulars Wendy & Brandon join to tie up loose ends and shout out all the other shows they each watched throughout the year. Spoilers ahead. w/ Brandon & Wendy Guest Starring Eric from Rhode Island Artwork by Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/ Theme Music by J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/ https://www.ptptshow.com/ with thanks to Coco December 27th, 2021
Tracy and Daniel welcome listener David Taylor, an avid pro wrestling fan, on the show to share the history, characters and iconic moments (plus even some of his personal backyard wrestling experiences) that all make up such a beloved pillar of television. Guest Starring David from San Diego, California Listen Live Monday, December 27th @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/ Artwork by Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/ Theme Music by J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/ December 6th, 2021
Series regular Wendy returns to the show to talk about the movie Love Hard. Tracy shares her experience attending a popular podcast's first live recording. Daniel tries to advocate for some calendar order during the ever-expansive holiday season. w/ JustTheFax (Wendy) Listen Live Mondays @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/ Artwork by Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/ Theme Music by J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/ November 8th, 2021
Tracy and Daniel are joined again by Brandon to discuss all forms of television and even other media forms that truly invokes fear. From psychological thrillers like the Twilight Zone and Black Mirror to our collective distaste of jump scares, we cover every spooky tidbit that streaming services offer these days. w/ B Mac (Brandon) Listen Live Mondays @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/ Artwork by Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/ Theme Music by J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/ October 25th, 2021
Daniel and Tracy are getting into the spooky season vibes. Listen to Tracy's haunted house experience in LA that starts out a little sexy and ends with her not going through all the exhibits. Like all live, interactive theatre, it inevitably got weird and Tracy gives the whole spiel. We also go what Mercury in Retrograde means to us and why people judge our astrological signs. Get into the witchy spirit with us this week. House of Spirits: https://houseofspiritssoiree.com/ Listen Live Mondays @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/ Artwork by Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/ Theme Music by J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/ October 11th, 2021
Listener Sean, an avid Sopranos fan, joins Tracy and Daniel to chat about the recent release The Many Saints of Newark and how it is similar and how it lacks the humor (and the humanizing baked ziti moments) of the original series. We go into tangents about series theories, character analysis in the film and who had a TV crush on Tony Soprano. Guest Starring Sean Listen Live Mondays @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/ Artwork by Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/ Theme Music by J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/ October 4th, 2021
Tracy and Daniel are joined by PTPT regulars Wendy and Brandon for a tantalizing topic...TV crushes. We do a roundtable discussion about our TV crushes from past and present, chat about their on-screen portrayal and how they inform our IRL crushes...or not! How healthy or toxic are our picks for TV crushes? Listen to find out. w/ B Mac (Brandon) & JustTheFax (Wendy) Listen Live Mondays @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/ Artwork by Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/ Theme Music by J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/ September 28th, 2021
Tracy and Daniel cover Castlevania with a return guest of the show, Eric! This is a comprehensive deep dive on character development throughout the series, as well as inconsistencies and unpredictable writing. The PTPT team is won over by the animation, voice over and one of the best adaptions of a video game. Guest Starring Eric from New Mexico Listen Live Mondays @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/ Artwork by Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/ Theme Music by J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/ September 20th, 2021
Tracy and Daniel are joined by series regular Wendy to discuss Crash Landing On You. This Netflix-produced Korean drama has all the trimmings of a soap opera, but with added luxury of cinematic filming, on-location b-roll in Switzerland and a central love story where political tensions, organized crime and a never-ending supply of back stories collide. Join us for this rant on romance, product placement and a charming extended cast. w/ JustTheFax (Wendy) Listen Live Mondays @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/ Artwork by Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/ Theme Music by J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/ References & Further Reading: Berkman, S. (2021, March 14). “‘Korean TV's Unlikely Star: Subway Sandwiches” The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/14/business/media/subway-product-placement-korea.html September 13th, 2021
Tracy and Daniel bring on listener Mary for their very first trivia round about TV, media and past PTPT episodes. Whether you listen live and participate in our chat room or listen later and shout out the answers with your roommates, get ready to show your knowledge for Prime Time Trivia Time! with Mary from Ohio Listen Live Mondays @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/ Artwork by Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/ Theme Music by J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/ August 23rd, 2021
Tracy and Daniel chat with PTPT production manager and show regular Brandon about his favorite made-for-TV movies and what that means in the streaming environment. Are Netflix, Hulu, Amazon and HBO original movies the new era of the made-for-TV movie? Or are they a new concept overall? That's for this episode to decide. with B Mac (Brandon) Listen Live Mondays @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/ Artwork by Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/ Theme Music by J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/ August 16th, 2021
On an unusually-scheduled Tuesday show, the party receives a call from listener Sean wondering why one of his all-time favorites, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, never spawned its own successful genre of of films where animation meets live action. with B Mac (Brandon) & JustTheFax (Wendy) Guest Starring Sean from California & Kyle from California Listen Live Mondays @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/ Artwork by Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/ Theme Music by J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/ August 10th, 2021
Tracy and Daniel throw an impromptu prime time party with some regulars to talk Disney+’s series Monsters At Work as well as revisit other Disney series that pick up after their hit parent movie. with B Mac (Brandon) & JustTheFax (Wendy) Guest Starring Kyle from 1/2 of the PTPT station Listen Live Mondays @ 9p […]
Tracy and Daniel bring back Justin and Kyle to discuss the rest of the cowboy bebop series and the 2001 movie. We dare you to find a copy of this movie as Daniel did at a garage sale 8 years ago to get into the conversation with us. 3-2-1 let's jam until the live action […]
Tracy and Daniel spotlight Puffy AmiYumi and remember that time the J-Pop duo made such a hit super hero theme song that they ended up with their own animated series. Listen Live Mondays @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/ Artwork By Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/ Theme Music By J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/ References & Further Reading: Steele, A. (2021, February 27). “BTS […]
Aggretsuko is a single, 25 year-old red panda. Yet despite her cute appearance, something deep within her is filled with rage. Tracy and Daniel join Aggretsuko at the karaoke bar to unload all the relatable struggles of office woes and dating mishaps from this show's intimate look at life in your twenties. Listen Live Mondays […]
A feudal fairytale, teenage heartbreak and jewel shards. Tracy and Daniel kick off their summer anime block by raving over Inuyasha’s mystical and angsty first three seasons. Listen Live Mondays @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/ Artwork By Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/ Theme Music By J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/ July 5th, 2021
Tracy and Daniel toast and roast to getting back to watching movies in actual movie theatres. Inspired by the moving going experience and listener feedback, the PTPT duo pass the mic to see what movies they should dedicate episodes to today and onwards. Listener Mary calls in and sparks a conversation around the Twilight Saga. […]
In honor of episode 24, Tracy and Daniel would be remiss if they didn't revisit the namesake series 24 to discuss their fondness of the show and shed light on George Mason's smaller yet pivotal story arc. We applaud Xander Berkeley's performance on and off screen and what it takes for a character to get […]
PTPT returns from the break with a blast from the past: a recurring episode theme and a friend of the show. Listener Eric joins us to rave about Schitt's Creek. Eric and Tracy, two unwavering, memorabilia owning fans introduce Daniel to the show through a co-curated viewing guide. Guest Starring Eric from Rhode Island Listen […]
Prime Time Party Time reaches out to the community to get to the Bikini Bottom of why SpongeBob SquarePants has been such a beloved, popular show for so many years. Co-hosts Daniel and Tracy have never revealed their lack of admiration for the show that captured the hearts of most of their generation, and our […]
Tracy and Daniel travel through the ages of television to speak about title songs. From the earliest comedies to prestige dramas, they’ll dive into how different approaches represent some of the most beloved TV series. Listen Live Mondays @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/ Artwork By Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/ Theme Music By J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/ References & Further Reading: Gallo, […]
Tracy and Daniel discuss the origins of the “will they, won’t they” trope as well as some other quintessential TV moments and references that have made it into today’s greater lexicon. Listen Live Mondays @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/ Artwork By Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/ Theme Music By J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/ References & Other Reading: McNear, C. (2018, August 4). […]
Show composer J-Wright joins Tracy and Daniel for a rant, roast and maybe even a bit of a rave about reality television’s place in the greater TV landscape. Guest Starring J-Wright Listen Live Mondays @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/ Artwork By Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/ Theme Music By J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/ References & Further Reading / Viewing: BB Tooms. (2017, […]
Prime Time Party Time visits the best hotel on the English Riviera and discusses a staple of television – John Cleese and Connie Booth’s Fawlty Towers. No spa, cocktails or frills, but plenty of talk about the on-screen and off-screen stories brought to life by the original workplace comedy. Enjoy your stay! Listen Live Mondays […]
Our weekly show is a show about shows within shows. Allow us to peel each layer of the onion of television: fictional shows within existing shows. Listen Live Mondays @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/ Artwork By Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/ Theme Music By J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/ References & Further Reading: Agard, Coggan, and Macias. (2018, March 18). The 10 best […]
Tracy and Daniel compare the original 1993 and the current 2020 reboot of the Animaniacs. Get into the eternal zany zeitgeist of their trademarked pop culture and political satire as we mull over the target audience of this show in the Saturday morning cartoon lineup and the subtle shifts in the show as it takes […]
Tracy and Daniel explore the galaxy through the lens of Cowboy Bebop, an undeniably hip series that inspired a generation – and redefined anime as an indisputable art form. The Bebop crew is just trying to make a buck, and they’re the most entertaining gang of bounty hunters in the year 2071. 3.. 2.. 1.. […]
Online radio hosts Tracy and Daniel find simple yet profound connections with the characters and stories of a series based on a Japanese midnight diner. Rolled Omelette recipe: https://www.justonecookbook.com/japanese-sweet-rolled-omelet/ Listen Live Mondays @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/ Artwork By Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/ Theme Music By J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/ March 29th, 2021
“Adult supervision required.” Listen Live Mondays @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/ Artwork By Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/ Theme Music By J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/ References & Further Reading: Collins, S. (2014, April 24). Cartoon Network aims to turn prime-time tide with its Adult Swim. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-adult-swim-cartoon-central-20140424-story.html Ho, R. (2020, May 28). The legacy of Mike Lazzo, creator of Adult Swim who recently left. AJC. https://www.post-gazette.com/life/food/2013/12/30/2013-The-year-of-the-Pretzel-Bun/stories/201312300007 Langdon, J. (2018, May […]
Tracy and Daniel receive a listener call debating the distinction of Mad Men’s “The Suitcase” as a bottle episode. Listen Live Mondays @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/ Artwork By Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/ Theme Music By J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/ Karpel, A. (2012, March 22). “Mad Men” Director On Season 5 And Creating That Mad Look. Fast Company. https://www.fastcompany.com/1680300/mad-men-director-on-season-5-and-creating-that-mad-look Lacob, J. (2011, September 6). Mad Men’: Matthew Weiner, Jon […]
Prime Time Party Time presents “WandaVision,” a blend of classic television, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and live radio in which Tracy and Daniel discuss at length how they would’ve loved living in retro TV land longer, favorite episodes and where Wanda may go next. Listen Live Mondays @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/ Artwork By Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/ Theme […]
Revisit Saturday morning prime time with the first season of Jackie Chan Adventures. Tune in to find out all the famed characters that came together to get this show on the air and the fictional ones that teamed up to get their hands on the 12 zodiac talisman. SyFy Wire article on 20th Anniversary of […]
Just when Eli Stone thought he’d found his way, his life changed direction on him. Thanks to some wild visions, this high-powered attorney is trading in his big-money clients to represent the little guys. As his larger-than-life visions start to hit closer to home, Tracy and Daniel attempt to answer the larger question of his […]
Tracy and Daniel give their personal histories on discovering their love of television and map out the shows that inspired them to keep binging all the way into adulthood. Follow them down the prime time rabbit hole for their late ‘90s and early 2000s favorites. Listen Live Mondays @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/ Artwork By Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/ […]
Long after this ABC Comedy’s dreams are dashed not even its second year on the air, Tracy and Daniel find themselves revisiting the hilarious 2010s series about a female odd couple and reminisce about their own eccentric and worst nightmare living situations. Listen Live Mondays @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/ Artwork By Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/ Theme Music By […]
When a twenty-something computer geek inadvertently downloads critical government secrets into his brain, the NBC prime time series Chuck is born. Tracy and Daniel debrief this cult-followed show. 3.09 “Chuck Vs. The Beard” re-union table read: https://ew.com/tv/tv-reunions/chuck-creators-finale-movie-revival/ Listen Live Mondays @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/ Artwork By Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/ Theme Music By J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/ February 1st, 2021
Tracy and Daniel are joined by show composer Justin and longtime friend Kyle to play musical instruments they’re all respectively unfamiliar with. Guest Starring J-Wright K-Mar Listen Live Mondays @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/ Artwork By Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/ Theme Music By J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/
Lives ruined and blood shed. Tracy introduces Daniel to the cult-followed series Veronica Mars. Listen Live Mondays @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/ Artwork By Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/ Theme Music By J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/ 01/18/2021
Tracy and Daniel take a look at a cult-followed series that helped define prime time television in the early 2000s – The WB’s Angel. Listen Live Mondays @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/ Artwork By Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/ Theme Music By J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/
Tracy and Daniel discuss the trials and tribulations of virtual jury duty, pandemic takeout, and give this week’s toast and roast. Artwork by @fenlatte on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/ Theme song by J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/
In the first episode of Prime Time Party Time, Tracy and Daniel introduce themselves, the show, and share their yearly wrap-up on music and media. Tune in next Monday on https://www.ptptshow.com for episode two!