TV Ate My Brain - The Official TV Podcast of Core Temp Arts

Dwight (The Broken Brain) and Karly (Talking Shondaland) are back talking about the hit Australian animated kids series, Bluey. Chime in: Facebook | Instagram | Email | Website | Twitter | VoicemailMusic by Bluey Theme Song  

This month Allegra is joined by Shanna of MTR Network. They discuss "Spooky Season" viewing and why they should not follow Chris Evans on social media as well as all the other stuff they are watching.

It was a party over at TV Ate My Brain as this week we had a full panel of opinions to discuss the finale of this season. Who would be interested in a second season? Who was the dissenting opinion of the group? Was this finale a good one? Have a listen. Allegra on Twitter  | Mariano on Twitter | Shanna on Twitter | Juwan on Twitter | Jamelle on Twitter Intro/Outro: “Sinnerman”  by Nina Simone Chime in: Facebook | Instagram | Email | Website | Twitter | Voicemail

This week the roundtable collectively goes on tangents but in a good way as we discuss a trauma-filled episode that warrants all the accolades. We question how much Ruby keeps drinking Christina's flavor of Kool-Aid and how Tic is only the hero in name. Allegra on Twitter  | Mariano on Twitter | Shanna on Twitter | Jamelle on Twitter |Tai on Twitter Intro: “Sinnerman”  by Nina Simone Interim Clips: "Catch the Fire" poem by Sonia Sanchez Outro Music: "Requiem" composed by Laura Karpman for Lovecraft Country (based on Sonia Sanchez's poem "Catch the Fire" featuring Chicago opera singer Janai Brugger)  Chime in: Facebook | Instagram | Email | Website | Twitter | Voicemail

On the latest coverage of Lovecraft Country, Mariano is joined by Shanna from the MTR Network and CTA favorite Jamelle. They discuss how all the adults let Dee down and how Montrose is showing a different side. Allegra on Twitter  | Mariano on Twitter | Shanna on Twitter | Jamelle on Twitter Intro/Outro: “Sinnerman”  by Nina Simone Chime in: Facebook | Instagram | Email | Website | Twitter | Voicemail

This week the round table is back when Mariano and Allegra are joined by friends of the show, Tai and Shanna. They discuss the red herring in the room, how disappointing the men are, and whether Hippolyta should have gotten the dance cues quicker.

This month, Karly and Allegra are joined by Moji from TV Movie Mistress. They discuss quality over quantity, the allure of cult leaders, and the recent discovery of long time pop culture favorites. Allegra on Twitter | Karly on Twitter |Moji on Twitter Best of the Month Teenage Bounty Hunters 00:04:05 Woke 00:08:21 PValley 00:11:01 The Boys Season 2 00:16:05 The Witch pt.1 The Subversion 00:18:43 Raised by Wolves 00:21:28 Woke (Allegra's additional notes) 00:24:28 Who Wow'd Me Peaky Blinders 00:31:22 The Vow 00:36:13 The Romance of Tiger and Rose 00:43:50 MAX (aka Maxwell George Schneider) 00:47:06 Music on TV (Woke, Teenage Bounty Hunters and Trinkets) 00:49:40 Too Much TV Steven's Universe 00:57:20 The Vow & I May Destroy You 00:59:00 Was It Worth The Hype? Lovecraft Country 1:02:00 The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills 1:05:00 Question of the Month - 1:15:00 Question for Next Month - 1:27:00 Intro song - "Good Time" by The Brazilian Girls Chime in: Facebook | Instagram | Email | Website | Twitter | Voicemail

This week Mariano, Allegra, and Tai discuss tail-phobia, great face acting, and the true monsters. Intro/Outro: “Sinnerman”  by Nina Simone Allegra on Twitter  | Mariano on Twitter | Tai on Twitter Chime in: Facebook | Instagram | Email | Website | Twitter | Voicemail

This week Allegra and Mariano are joined by Shanna and Tai as we have a round table style discussion of the complexities of choosing whiteness. The group also discusses intimacy in its different forms.

Allegra and Mariano (TV Ate My Brain) start their next rerun on the Michael C. Hall lead, Showtime original series, Dexter. They discuss the cultural relevance of the show and its characters. The duo point out how everyone is a varying degree of trash, but in the most layered possible way. Allegra on Twitter | Mariano on Twitter Intro/Outro - "Dexter Theme Song" Chime in: Facebook | Instagram | Email | Website | Twitter | Voicemail

This week Tai and Allegra discuss the concepts of gender and sexuality in this episode as well as Montrose and his history of violence. Some theories are floated out and some likes and dislikes are expressed. Intro/Outro: “Sinnerman”  by Nina Simone Allegra on Twitter | Tai on Twitter Chime in: Facebook | Instagram | Email | Website | Twitter | Voicemail

This week, Allegra and Mariano (TV Ate My Brain) are joined by friends and frequent guests of the show Shanna of MTR Network and Tai. They discuss Atticus' arms, the Uncle/Daddy situation, and what exactly Christina knows. 

Karly and Allegra discuss their different TV viewing styles as coping mechanisms. They also discuss the joy of superheroes and animated shows. Best of the MonthAna: 7:15I May Destroy You: 12:50Pan y Circo: 18:41So Close!Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich- 25:03 Who/What Wow'd MeThe Umbrella Academy: 31:53Mavis: 41:15Remix: 44:20 Too Much TVThe Boys: 50:273%: 52:00 Was It Worth The Hype?She-Ra The Princess of Power: 55:46Avatar The Last Airbender: 1:06:00  Question of the Month 1:15:00 Question for NEXT Month 1:17:00 Allegra on Twitter | Karly on Twitter Chime in: Facebook | Instagram | Email | Website | Twitter | Voicemail

This week, Mariano and Allegra (TV Ate My Brain) discuss the racists' ass dogs and the phenomenal acting of the main characters.

This premier episode, Allegra and Mariano get to know the protagonists and discuss the intensely racist history of HP Lovecraft.

Allegra and Mariano (TV Ate My Brain) discuss the final season and series-ending of The Sopranos. Did they like it or not? Was this show as good the second time? They get into more of the cultural relevance of the show at the time.

Karly and Allegra discuss what they have been binging and why. Of course, it is mostly women-centered shows that are the focus this month. They discuss their ideal dystopian existence and why they have the same thing on their "so much TV" list. Best of the Month~ The Great (Hulu) 2:16                                  Betty (HBO) 12:49                                  Patriot Act w/Hasan Minhaj (Netflix) 17:40 Who Wow'd Me~ Marvel Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (ABC) 25:34                              Insecure (HBO) 29:33                              Disclosure (Netflix) 37:12                             I Know This Much Is True (HBO) 39:53 So Close~ Batwoman (CW) 43:21 Was The Hype Worth It~ Homecoming (Amazon) 50:49                                           Hamilton (Disney+) 54:32 Too Much TV~ I May Destroy You (HBO) & LoveBirds (Netflix) 1:06                          I May Destroy You (HBO) & Peaky Blinders (Netflix) 1:09 Question of the Month~ 1:13 Allegra on Twitter | Karly on Twitter Intro song - "Good Time" by Brazilian Girls Chime in: Facebook | Instagram | Email | Website | Twitter | Voicemail

This time Allegra and Mariano discuss how relevant this show is to the culture at the time in the era of gangster tales.  Praise goes to James Gandolfini and Edie Falco along with the rest of the ensemble cast. 

This month Karly and Allegra discuss the excellence that is Viola Davis and the emerging history of women's rights in 70s America. The two also try to decide if Henry Cavill's butt is worth an entire season of attention and what has has happened during past pandemics. Best of the Month 5:08 The Baker & The Beauty (ABC/Hulu) 10:16 Kingdom (Netflix) 14:24 Upload (Amazon Prime) So Close 18:38 Modern Love (Amazon Prime)  Who Wow'd Me 25:47 How To Get Away With Murder (ABC/Netflix) 34:11 Mrs. America (FX on Hulu) 49:25 Cults and Extreme Belief (Hulu) 52:33 Explained: The Pandemic (Netflix) 53:44 The Plot Against America (HBO)  Too Much TV 58:38 Becoming (Netflix) 58:58 Betty (HBO)  Was The Hype Worth It 1:00 Ozark (Netflix) 1:08 The Witcher (Netflix) 1:16 Question of the Month Allegra on Twitter | Karly on Twitter Intro: Upload (Amazon Prime) Season 1 Episode 2 featuring Nora and Nathan singing "Uptown Funk" by Bruno Mars Outro: Bob's Burgers Season 2 Episode 5 "Food Truckin"  Chime in: Facebook | Instagram | Email | Website | Twitter | Voicemail

On season four, Allegra and Mariano (TV Ate My Brain) discuss the worst intervention ever, an emotional affair and Tony being a magnet to women.

Mariano and Allegra (TV Ate My Brain) review season 3 of The Sopranos and the pivotal moments as well as questionable music choices. 

This month Karly and Allegra discuss women lead casts, disappointing sci-fi, and recommendations while we continue to quarantine.

Karly (Talking Shondaland & TV Ate My Brain) Allegra (TV Ate My Brain & History of Color) are back to discuss of the brilliant second season of the Starz original series VIDA before the premiere of season 3.

This episode, Allegra and Mariano (TV Ate My Brain) discuss in totality, season 2 of the HBO series The Sopranos, and some revelations that they had forgotten about. Dream sequences, random assassination attempts and some toxic relationships are the name of the game this season. Hope you enjoy the listen.

Allegra and Mariano launch a new TV Ate My Brain podcast.  Rewatching past television favorites and seeing something new.

This month, Karly (Talking Shondaland & TV Ate My Brain) and Allegra (TV Ate My Brain & History of Color) talk serial killers, teen shows, Nazi hunters, talking vaginas, each of the ladies recommend 10 shows you can binge during this social distancing lockdown. 

This month, Karly ((Talking Shondaland & TV Ate My Brain) and Allegra (TV Ate My Brain & History of Color) talk about the Next-Gen Jesus, super cool jumpsuits, and TV deaths that we just can't get over, years later. 

Allegra & Mariano (TV Ate My Brain & History of Color), Juwan (TV Ate My Brain: Power & Euphoria) and Karly ((Talking Shondaland & TV Ate My Brain) come together to talk the state on TV in 2019 and their top favorite tv show of the year.

This episode, Mariano and Allegra talk about Lyra's trash parental units. They proposition for more bears and discuss the bears' link to the underground gun trade. 

Join Allegra and Mariano as they discuss the series finale of Mr. Robot. How do they feel about the surreal ending to this iconic series?

Allegra and Mariano are back to discuss His Dark Materials on HBO. The action ramps up on the first season of the new HBO show and the hosts are here for it. 

Join Allegra and Mariano as they discuss the second half of season 4 of The Expanse. 

Karly (Talking Shondaland) and Allegra (TV Ate My Brain & History of Color) team up for another TV round-up to talk the other show they are watching but not podcasting.

Allegra and Mariano are joined by The MTR Network’s Shanna to discuss the finale of Watchmen on HBO.

Allegra and Mariano are back to discuss The Expanse on Amazon Prime. New adventures await the crew of The Rocinante. What's happening in the ring? What about the new worlds that opened up? Does Allegra still like Amos?  Find out what the hosts think as they cover the first half of season 4.

Allegra and Mariano discuss episodes 9 & 10 and what is next for Zhang/Whiterose as well as will Elliot make it out of this series alive.

Allegra and Mariano are once again joined by Jamelle and Juwan (TvAMB: Power) to discuss the latest episode of Watchmen. We get some answers but so many questions remain before the season one finale. 

Allegra and Mariano are joined by Jamelle and Juwan (TvAMB: Power) to discuss the latest episode of Watchmen. They have thoughts and theories regarding Calvin, Angela, and Ozymandias. The conversation may steer towards Dr. Manhattan's use of underwear.

This week Mariano and Allegra discuss whether Vera was necessary to the plot, the creepiness of Janice and if Dom is really dead (we're sorta in denial about Dom).

This week, Allegra and Mariano are joined by The MTR Network's Shanna  They discuss Damon Lindelof and whether he merits telling this story and the overwhelming love as well as minor nitpicks for this episode.

Allegra and Mariano discuss the fourth and final season of this Amazon original series. Praise and disappointment color the conversation. 

Join Allegra and Mariano as they discuss what turns out to be a straightforward episode of Watchmen on HBO.

Allegra and Mariano just witnessed an acting and writing clinic and can't get over it. What an episode to behold!

Allegra and Mariano discuss trust issues with Coulter, and how Lyra is being gaslit like crazy.

Allegra and Mariano give you another "quickie" review. Briefly discussing the depths that Dom has fallen, how clever Darlene is and is it okay for Vera, a non-Black person of color,  to use the No-word?

Karly (Talking Shondaland) and Allegra (TV Ate My Brain & History of Color) team up for a TV round-up to talk the other show they are watching but not podcasting.

Allegra and Mariano get in and get out in a quick discussion on the controlled chaos of this episode.

The Dynamic Trio is back to talk about the midseason finale of Power did we enjoy it and will we be back for the rest of the series? Listen and find out.  Enjoy!

Allegra and Mariano discuss how...smart...it is to have Jean Smart on this production. They also discuss their obsession with HBO's obsession with Mr. Manhattan's big blue...member.

Allegra and Mariano discuss how Darlene is becoming their low-key fav and the brilliance of the production of this show. Also, poor poor Krista just wanting to have a corny Christmas with her basic boyfriend.

In this episode, Peter interviews actor Donald Paul, who recently appeared in Netflix's Raising Dion as Mr. Anthony Fry. Donald, who's also huge fan of the Miami Heat and the Miami Dolphins, talks passionately about his craft and shares stories of being on the sets of Power, Atlanta, and Raising Dion. Chime in: Facebook | Instagram | Email | Website | Twitter | Voicemail