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TV Dinner is a tv show review podcast. Host Kalena has a Golden Rule for watching tv shows; “If I don’t like it after three episodes, I stop watching.” So, Kalena and Sean decided to see if they could review shows (that one or both of them have not previously seen) based only on their first three ep…

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    • May 14, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 54 EPISODES


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    Episode 54: The Umbrella Academy (and Farewell)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2019 79:50


    This week, Kalena and Sean review the Netflix show based off of the comic book written by Gerard Way, "The Umbrella Academy". Both hosts have read the first volume of the series but hardly remember it, so this show is a fun exercise in jogging one's memory. Also, this is the last episode of TV Dinner that we will be publishing. This show will be archived (probably not in this feed, however) should you wish to find it in the future. Thank you for almost 2 years of listening, bon appétit!-- Royalty free music at bensound.comThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Episode 53: Trigun

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019 58:31


    This week, Kalena and Sean review the 1998 anime Trigun! It's a fun romp into nostalgia, Japanese-styled westerns, and identity theft. I STILL CAN'T GET OVER HOW COOL EVERYONE'S OUTFITS ARE. -- Royalty free music at bensound.comFind out more on the TV DINNER website.This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Episde 52: She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 53:47


    This week, Kalena and Sean review the 2018 Dreamworks show "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power". There are a few key differences between this show and the 1980s She-Ra (besides the animation style) and a few key similarities between this show and some other recent cartoons (besides the animation style). -- Royalty free music at bensound.comFind out more on the TV DINNER website.This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Episode 51: A Series of Unfortunate Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2019 57:31


    This week, Kalena and Sean review the netflix show (based on the children's books) A Series of Unfortunate Events. Whether you loved or you hated the 2004 movie, you're bound to find this show more faithful to the story and aesthetic of the books. -- Royalty free music at bensound.comFind out more on the TV DINNER website.This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Episode 50: The Rookie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2019 50:06


    This week, Kalena and Sean review the new ABC show The Rookie, starring Nathan Fillion as John Nolan. Nathan Fillion is known for his charming and funny characters, so this show is bound to be a laugh a minute, right? Right? Right?-- Royalty free music at bensound.comFind out more on the TV DINNER website.This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Episode 49: Reboot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2019 55:02


    This week, Kalena and Sean review one of the first 3D animated shows- Reboot! This show is a nostalgic look at the mysteries of computers and also a fun slapstick show for children. -- Royalty free music at bensound.comFind out more on the TV DINNER website.This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    New Year Episode: Podcast in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2019 57:02


    This week, Kalena and Sean talk about the past year and a half of releasing this podcast! We get into stats- what we've watched and how we rated it-, our most favorite shows from this podcast, the new Black Mirror, and Nathan Fillion. Thanks for being with us since 2017, we hope 2019 will bring happiness and great episodes!This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Episode 47: Wotakoi

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 43:43


    Sorry for the late upload, everyone! This week, Kalena and Sean review the romance anime Wotakoi! It's come highly recommended- does this otaku themed romance live up to the hype? Listen to find out! See you next time in... 2019?!-- Royalty free music at bensound.comThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Episode 46: Run With the Wind

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2018 43:20


    This week, Kalena and Sean review the sports anime Run With the Wind (Or Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru). It's geared toward a slightly older audience, but that doesn't seem to change the basic steps of a sports anime - Get the team together, do sports. Which of the 10 boys would YOU date?-- Royalty free music at bensound.comThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Episode 45: The Sopranos (With James!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2018 77:09


    This week, Kalena and Sean are joined by James from Unabashedly Obsessed and Kids on Bikes to review the classic crime family drama "The Sopranos". Don't miss this extra long episode and this great guest!-- Royalty free music at bensound.comThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    44: Spooktober: Channel Zero (Candle Cove)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2018 58:03


    Quick cw: This show contains (and we talk about) child death, self harm, and bullyingThis week, Kalena and Sean review the first season of Channel Zero; Candle Cove. This season of Candle Cove is based off of a creepypasta of the same name, and inspired way more mystery and conversation than one might expect from a short forum style story. Thank you for joining us for this themed double feature, we are returning to our regular biweekly schedule, see you November 13th!-- Royalty free music at bensound.comThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    43: Spooktober: The Exorcist

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 58:34


    Quick cw: We mention a few aspects of the show which might be upsetting to some listeners, such as animal horror and implied sexual abuse.This week, Kalena and Sean review the 2016 TV Show The Exorcist, which is (spoiler alert) probably the scariest show we've ever reviewed! Only one of the hosts has seen the movie (guess who) but both hosts feel the same about the show. -- Royalty free music at bensound.comThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    42: Spooktober: Castle Rock (With David and Diana!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2018 51:23


    This week, Kalena and Sean review Castle Rock with some guest hosts, David and Diana from the Macintosh and Maud stable of podcasts! This is technically our first "real" horror of the month, so it's great to share the spooks with our guests. Listen to Macintosh and Maud Haven't Seen What?! next week to hear us all talking about Scream 2. Enjoy!-- Royalty free music at bensound.comThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    41: Spooktober: The Vampire Diaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2018 52:28


    This week for Spooktober, Kalena and Sean review the 90's based 2010's vampire romance, The Vampire Diaries. The premise may not have been cliche when the books were released over 20 years ago, but does the show shake the rote themes in a current setting?-- Royalty free music at bensound.comThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    40: Spooktober: The Killing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2018 44:24


    Quick cw: Though it’s not mentioned a lot here, this show references and has acted footage of murder and rape.This week, Kalena and Sean review the extremely dramatic crime show, The Killing. Now that Superhero September is over, it's time for the spooky stuff! Or.... maybe we should go back and watch more hero shows?-- Royalty free music at bensound.comThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    39: Superhero September: Young Justice

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2018 55:25


    This week, Kalena and Sean review the un-cancelled animated show, Young Justice! The third season of this show is highly anticipated among a lot of DC fans; do the first few episodes hold up to the hype? Spoilerzone from 25:10 to 26:50-- Royalty free music at bensound.comThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    38: Superhero September: Ultraman Orb

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2018 56:05


    For week three of Superhero September, Kalena and Sean review the Japanese tokusatsu, Ultraman Orb. If you're familiar with Power Rangers, then you're familiar with the genre that was born out of tokusatsu. Maybe after you give us a listen you'll want to give it a watch!-- Royalty free music at bensound.comThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    37: Superhero September: Smallville

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2018 52:45


    For week 2 of Superhero September, Kalena and Sean review another 2000's show, Smallville. We get off track a few times talking about comic books and puns, but by the end we decided that this show is a bigger mystery than we both anticipated. Stay tuned next week for Ultraman Orb!-- Royalty free music at bensound.comThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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    36: Superhero September: Heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2018 59:26


    For the first week of Superhero September, Kalena and Sean review the mid-to-late-aughts show, Heroes. While it isn’t a typical superhero show (no costumes or codenames), it is an interesting look into the gritty side of having unexplainable powers. Take this trip into nostalgia with us!-- Royalty free music at bensound.comThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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    Episode 35: Beast Wars: Transformers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2018 48:10


    This week, Kalena and Sean review the mid-90's Transformers show, Beast Wars. It's been about a year since the last time we've reviewed a Transformers show, and if you remember the final review for Transformers Prime you might have a sneak peak at the final review for Beast Wars!-- Royalty free music at bensound.comThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Episode 34: Fresh Off the Boat

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2018 38:31


    This week, Kalena and Sean review the show Fresh Off the Boat about an Asian-American family moving from DC to Orlando. The show is pretty funny, but there might be some controversy to consider when watching. Join us next time for Transformers Beast Wars!-- Royalty free music at bensound.comThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Episode 33: Scooby Doo Mystery Incorporated

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2018 38:17


    This week Sean and Kalena take on this new version of a classic; do the nostalgia of the old Scooby Doos add to the enjoyment of this one or make it impossible to like? Listen to find out!-- Royalty free music at bensound.comThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Episode 32: Haven’t you Heard? I’m Sakamoto

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2018 32:38


    Welcome back! We weren’t sure what to expect from this slice-of-life kinda comedy anime, and I think it surprised us! Give it a listen, it might surprise you too!This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Episode 31: Ru Paul’s Drag Race (S10, with AJ!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2018 63:57


    Welcome to our first guest episode with our friend AJ! Spoiler zones at 41:29-46:15 (about the final 4) and 51:10-57:45 (about the reunion episode). Enjoy this extra long episode!

    Episode 30: Star vs. The Forces of Evil

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2018 26:06


    Woah, we’re recording in a room, together on one microphone! It caught host Kalena so off guard that she said the intro wrong! As usual, we take 3 bites out of this show (though you can make an argument for 6) and review it!

    Episode 29: Mindhunter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 49:55


    Quick cw: Though it’s not mentioned a lot here, Mindhunter is a show with many references to and acted footage of murder, suicide, and rape.We hope you enjoy this history(?) of serial killers as much as we did!

    Episode 28: Wakfu

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2018 34:34


    Welcome back everyone! Sorry we missed a week, ya host Kalena graduated college! We’re back with Wakfu, a cute French flash animated show based off of an mmorpg. Bon Appetit!

    Episode 27: Brooklyn Nine-Nine

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2018 46:44


    Welcome back to another TV Dinner! Quick warning, there is a spoiler zone around 27 minutes that lasts for a minute and a half. Also, we talk about some lightly sensitive topics from 35 minutes on. Anyway, we hope you enjoy! Bon Apetit!

    Episode 26: The Vision of EscaFlowne

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2018 37:19


    Hello everyone! Please enjoy this very weird but fun mid-90s anime! (Well, enjoyment of the anime is inevitable, but also enjoy this podcast episode with it!) Don’t forget to send us the shows you want us to watch!

    Episode 25: Mr Robot

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2018 42:19


    We came out with another episode right quick for y’all! We wanted to make up for missing a few weeks so here’s an episode on Mr Robot! After this we will be returning to our normal biweekly schedule; also, listen to the end for some fun announcements! Bon Appetit!

    Episode 24: Boruto

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2018 50:25


    We’re back! Sorry for that impromptu hiatus, but we have a treat for you (maybe)! This sequel to Naruto is exactly the same and very different from the source in a few ways. Listen to hear our full opinion!

    Episode 23: Big Mouth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2018 48:19


    Whoops! Well, the episode was ready yesterday, but Editor Kalena forgot to upload it. Or maybe Netflix is trying to scrub this podcast episode from the internet? Listen! Quick! Before we’re gone!

    Episode 22: X-Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2018 50:26


    Kick off your 2018 with a long-ish episode of TV Dinner! Indulge in some 90s nostalgia with us while we discuss the 1992-1995 X-Men TV show. Thank you for your support throughout 2017, and don’t forget to join us in two weeks for Big Mouth.

    Holiday Episode: Rec Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2017 85:27


    Happy Holidays! Hopefully you are relaxing after a season of much-needed fun. Why not relax with Sean and Kalena’s top 10(ish) shows of all time?Mild spoilers ahoy (no specifics, though)

    Episode 20: Broad City

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2017 44:49


    Hello again! Hope that everyone who is in school is survived (or has survived) finals, and those of you who aren’t in school are having a relaxing holiday season. We have a bit of fun this episode with Broad City - check it out!

    Episode 19: Nichijou

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2017 41:51


    Two animes in a row, woo! Check out this slice of life (?citation needed) that is beloved by host Sean. Enjoy!

    Episode 18: Neo Yokio

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2017 45:54


    We’re back with more anime! I think Neo Yokio might be the very definition of western anime; it’s pretty sweet. Enjoy!

    17: Spooktober: Goosebumps

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2017 40:51


    Happy Halloween! For the holiday we dip into this 90′s classic; does it stand the test of time?

    16: Spooktober: Hotel Beau Séjour

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2017 45:20


    Happy Mid Spook-Month everyone! While this show is a ghost crime drama, it isn’t necessarily spooky (but we’ll let it slide because it’s good anyway). We also do a quick rating on The 100 at the end, if you’re interested.

    15: Spooktober: Natsume’s Book of Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2017 40:27


    Welcome back to Spooktober, y’all! Well, this show isn’t too spooky, but it’s got some neat youkai so I suppose it counts? Anyway, enjoy! -- Royalty free music at bensound.com

    14: Spooktober: Penny Dreadful

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2017 46:18


    Sorry for the late upload, hope you guys enjoy the first Spooktober episode! Warning: Spoiler Zone from 34:20 - 38:14. Bon Appetit!

    13: Scifi September: Star Trek: The Next Generation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2017 46:26


    Welcome to the last week of Science Fiction September! We hope you’ve enjoyed the themed month, because next month we’re going spooky. Don’t forget to submit shows to us via tvdpodcast.tumblr.com/ask

    12: Scifi September: Almost Human

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2017 42:59


    You know, the science fiction one. The fantasy one is /Being/ Human. Easy mistake. Anyway, enjoy the penultimate episode of Scifi September!

    11: Scifi September: Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2017 46:06


    Yikes what a title! Inclement weather has this one up a bit late, but it’s a bit long so we should be even, right? Anyway, enjoy!

    10: Scifi September: Black Mirror

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2017 44:25


    Welcome to our first double-digits episode, and the first episode of Scifi September! Black Mirror is a Netflix original and self-titled “Sci fi twilight zone,” so there’s a lot to talk about when it comes to this spooky anthology series.

    Episode 9: Kamen Rider Amazons

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2017 44:11


    Hello and welcome back to TV Dinner! This time we taste a show about… well, cannibals. But it’s also based off of a kid’s show? You’ll have to listen to find out!-- Royalty Free music from bensound.com

    Episode 8: Seven Deadly Sins

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2017 42:13


    Welcome back! This week we review Seven Deadly Sins; Spoiler alert - we don’t like it. -- Royalty free music from bensound.com

    Episode 7: Transformers Prime

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2017 38:47


    Sorry for the late upload, y’all; wifi problems abound. This week we dip into Transformers Prime, a 2011-ish transformers 3d animated show. Autobots; Roll out!-- Royalty free music at bensound.comThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Episode 6: Grimm

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2017 43:33


    Welcome back! This week we talk about Grimm, a detective drama from NBC that recently ended. Ya host Kalena really digs it; Sean has mixed feelings.Enjoy!This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Episode 5: Gargoyles

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2017 41:31


    Sorry for the missed week, all! One of your hosts was out of the country; but we’re back now and ready to taste Gargoyles. We hope you enjoy your meal, and we promise to see you next week!This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Episode 4: Freakazoid

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2017 31:25


    Hello, and welcome to our shortest, least sequitur episode yet! While we do talk a bit about Freakazoid, there is a missing chunk of discussion about Steven Spielberg movies, specifically Minority Report, and a fully in tact section of trying to figure out the perfect bad food pun.Royalty free music at bensound.comAs always, here at TV Dinner, we love you!This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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