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It's finally here, the last podcast episode before our hiatus. Noel and Kate do their best to keep it together as they talk through another full week in TV, then head over to the DVD Shelf for one of the quintessential Televerse shows, CBS's lamentably short-lived Limitless. We kick off Our Week in TV with a little comedy, with Noel checking in on Peacock's Girls5eva season one and Kate sharing her thoughts on the Tuca & Bertie premiere. Then we luxuriate in another terrific Top Chef: Portland before celebrating a welcome return on Star Wars: The Bad Batch and heading to our superhero roundup. Loki has fun with jet skis and time travel, Batwoman unveils its new Kate Kane, Superman & Lois continues to drop mythology bombs, and DC's Legends of Tomorrow wants a bigger reaction than maybe we're willing to give it. Afterward, it's time to revisit Limitless—does it hold up as well as we remember? Tune in for our thoughts, then reach out with your takes on this week's TV, Limitless, and whatever strikes your fancy over our hiatus. Thank you to our wonderful guests, friends of the pod, and listeners. We hope you've enjoyed the show, because we've certainly enjoyed making it. Until we're back!DVD Shelf: Limitless (50:14)Our Week in TVGirls5eva S1 (6:19) Tuca & Bertie premiere (10:31)Top Chef: Portland (11:48)Star Wars: The Bad Batch (18:20)Loki (22:14) Batwoman (29:25)Superman & Lois (37:08)DC's Legends of Tomorrow (39:25)Music Featured: “Living Wage in America” from The Amber Ruffin Show

It's finally here, the last podcast episode before our hiatus. Noel and Kate do their best to keep it together as they talk through another full week in TV, then head over to the DVD Shelf for one of the quintessential Televerse shows, CBS's lamentably short-lived Limitless. We kick off Our Week in TV with a little comedy, with Noel checking in on Peacock's Girls5eva season one and Kate sharing her thoughts on the Tuca & Bertie premiere. Then we luxuriate in another terrific Top Chef: Portland before celebrating a welcome return on Star Wars: The Bad Batch and heading to our superhero roundup. Loki has fun with jet skis and time travel, Batwoman unveils its new Kate Kane, Superman & Lois continues to drop mythology bombs, and DC's Legends of Tomorrow wants a bigger reaction than maybe we're willing to give it. Afterward, it's time to revisit Limitless—does it hold up as well as we remember? Tune in for our thoughts, then reach out with your takes on this week's TV, Limitless, and whatever strikes your fancy over our hiatus. Thank you to our wonderful guests, friends of the pod, and listeners. We hope you've enjoyed the show, because we've certainly enjoyed making it. Until we're back! DVD Shelf: Limitless (50:14) Our Week in TV Girls5eva S1 (6:19) Tuca & Bertie premiere (10:31) Top Chef: Portland (11:48) Star Wars: The Bad Batch (18:20) Loki (22:14) Batwoman (29:25) Superman & Lois (37:08) DC's Legends of Tomorrow (39:25) Music Featured:  “Living Wage in America” from The Amber Ruffin Show

Submitted for the approval of the Televerse listening society, our penultimate episode, pre-hiatus. Noel and Kate kick things off as ever with Our Week in TV, looking at another strong Top Chef: Portland, the final chunk of season two of Legendary, and memorable episodes of DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Batwoman, The Flash, and the premiere of Loki. Then we head over to the DVD Shelf and fill in a significant Millennial gap by checking out the '90s Nickelodeon kid-horror anthology Are You Afraid of the Dark?. Listen for our thoughts, then reach out with your takes on the week's TV, the particular charms of Are You Afraid of the Dark?, and whatever other TV you're enjoying at the moment. DVD Shelf: Are You Afraid of the Dark? (58:32) Our Week in TV Top Chef: Portland (11:57) Legendary finale (22:25) DC's Legends of Tomorrow (30:07) Batwoman (37:23) The Flash (44:14) Loki premiere (48:12) Music Featured:  “Kitten Dance” by Fabrizio Fornaci; Are You Afraid of the Dark? Theme song

Submitted for the approval of the Televerse listening society, our penultimate episode, pre-hiatus. Noel and Kate kick things off as ever with Our Week in TV, looking at another strong Top Chef: Portland, the final chunk of season two of Legendary, and memorable episodes of DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Batwoman, The Flash, and the premiere of Loki. Then we head over to the DVD Shelf and fill in a significant Millennial gap by checking out the '90s Nickelodeon kid-horror anthology Are You Afraid of the Dark?. Listen for our thoughts, then reach out with your takes on the week's TV, the particular charms of Are You Afraid of the Dark?, and whatever other TV you're enjoying at the moment.DVD Shelf: Are You Afraid of the Dark? (58:32)Our Week in TV Top Chef: Portland (11:57) Legendary finale (22:25) DC's Legends of Tomorrow (30:07) Batwoman (37:23) The Flash (44:14) Loki premiere (48:12)Music Featured: “Kitten Dance” by Fabrizio Fornaci; Are You Afraid of the Dark? Theme song

It’s a light week in TV this episode, but there’s still plenty of TV talk to go around. First Noel gives his thoughts on the season finale of A Black Lady Sketch Show, then Kate has a few non-spoilery thoughts on Lucifer season 5B. Noel catches Kate up with Star Wars: The Bad Batch and gives his reaction to the latest developments at Superman & Lois, then Kate checks in with Legendary’s first and potentially only money ball of the season. Finally, we wrap up the week with Top Chef: Portland and their latest should-be-signature challenge. Afterward, we head to the DVD Shelf and catch up with Barry Jenkins’ The Underground Railroad. Tune in for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on The Underground Railroad, the week’s TV, and more. DVD Shelf: The Underground Railroad (33:35) Our Week in TV A Black Lady Sketch Show finale (7:02) Lucifer Season 5B (10:58) Star Wars: The Bad Batch (13:32) Superman & Lois (16:01) Legendary (20:32) Top Chef: Portland (24:49) Music Featured:  Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust,” as performed by the cast of Lucifer

It’s a light week in TV this episode, but there’s still plenty of TV talk to go around. First Noel gives his thoughts on the season finale of A Black Lady Sketch Show, then Kate has a few non-spoilery thoughts on Lucifer season 5B. Noel catches Kate up with Star Wars: The Bad Batch and gives his reaction to the latest developments at Superman & Lois, then Kate checks in with Legendary’s first and potentially only money ball of the season. Finally, we wrap up the week with Top Chef: Portland and their latest should-be-signature challenge. Afterward, we head to the DVD Shelf and catch up with Barry Jenkins’ The Underground Railroad. Tune in for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on The Underground Railroad, the week’s TV, and more.DVD Shelf: The Underground Railroad (33:35)Our Week in TV A Black Lady Sketch Show finale (7:02) Lucifer Season 5B (10:58) Star Wars: The Bad Batch (13:32) Superman & Lois (16:01) Legendary (20:32) Top Chef: Portland (24:49)Music Featured: Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust,” as performed by the cast of Lucifer

As we inch toward our hiatus, Noel and Kate wanted to make time to catch up with at least one show recommended by our listeners, so this week on the podcast, we spotlight the first season (really the first half-season) of Netflix’s K-drama It’s Okay Not To Be Okay. A romance and soap sprinkled with fairy tale elements and a heaping helping of trauma, the series may not be for everyone, but it has a lot to recommend it. Before the season spotlight, though, we have a full week in TV to discuss. We kick things off with a conflicting Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Kate gives a couple thoughts on RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under, and then we round out the week with plenty of genre, including catching up with Star Wars: The Bad Batch, an underwhelming DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, an overdue end to the forces arc on The Flash, a surprise reveal on Superman & Lois, and the series finale of Black Lightning. Take a listen, then reach out with your takes on It’s Okay Not To Be Okay as well as the rest of the week’s TV. Season Spotlight: It’s Okay Not To Be Okay (51:31) Our Week in TV Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (9:53) RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under (18:00) Star Wars: The Bad Batch (20:23) DC’s Legends of Tomorrow (24:28) The Flash (30:08) Superman & Lois (35:23) Black Lightning finale (38:43) Music Featured:  “Move On Up” by Curtis Mayfield; Theme song to It’s Okay Not To Be Okay

As we inch toward our hiatus, Noel and Kate wanted to make time to catch up with at least one show recommended by our listeners, so this week on the podcast, we spotlight the first season (really the first half-season) of Netflix’s K-drama It’s Okay Not To Be Okay. A romance and soap sprinkled with fairy tale elements and a heaping helping of trauma, the series may not be for everyone, but it has a lot to recommend it. Before the season spotlight, though, we have a full week in TV to discuss. We kick things off with a conflicting Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Kate gives a couple thoughts on RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under, and then we round out the week with plenty of genre, including catching up with Star Wars: The Bad Batch, an underwhelming DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, an overdue end to the forces arc on The Flash, a surprise reveal on Superman & Lois, and the series finale of Black Lightning. Take a listen, then reach out with your takes on It’s Okay Not To Be Okay as well as the rest of the week’s TV.Season Spotlight: It’s Okay Not To Be Okay (51:31)Our Week in TV Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (9:53) RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under (18:00) Star Wars: The Bad Batch (20:23) DC’s Legends of Tomorrow (24:28) The Flash (30:08) Superman & Lois (35:23) Black Lightning finale (38:43)Music Featured: “Move On Up” by Curtis Mayfield; Theme song to It’s Okay Not To Be Okay

Spring finales keep rolling as we head into the start of summer TV. Noel and Kate kick things off as usual with Our Week in TV, starting with the finales of Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and Mom. Then we talk a little reality, Top Chef: Portland and Legendary, and we round out the week with the genre offerings, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow and the return of Superman & Lois. Afterward, we head to the DVD Shelf and dive in with the ’90s sitcom The Nanny. Tune in for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on the week’s TV, The Nanny, and more. DVD Shelf: The Nanny (55:34) Our Week in TV Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist finale (15:30) Mom finale (23:42) Top Chef: Portland (28:40) Legendary (41:38) DC’s Legends of Tomorrow (43:45) Superman & Lois (47:04) Music Featured:  Modern English’s “I Melt with You” as performed by Jane Levy on Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist; Theme song to The Nanny

Spring finales keep rolling as we head into the start of summer TV. Noel and Kate kick things off as usual with Our Week in TV, starting with the finales of Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and Mom. Then we talk a little reality, Top Chef: Portland and Legendary, and we round out the week with the genre offerings, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow and the return of Superman & Lois. Afterward, we head to the DVD Shelf and dive in with the ’90s sitcom The Nanny. Tune in for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on the week’s TV, The Nanny, and more.DVD Shelf: The Nanny (55:34)Our Week in TV Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist finale (15:30) Mom finale (23:42) Top Chef: Portland (28:40) Legendary (41:38) DC’s Legends of Tomorrow (43:45) Superman & Lois (47:04)Music Featured: Modern English’s “I Melt with You” as performed by Jane Levy on Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist; Theme song to The Nanny

A full six months late, we continue our catch up with Steve McQueen’s Small Axe, diving in with the third installment, Red, White and Blue. Before the DVD Shelf, though, we have a full week in TV to discuss. We kick things off with comedy, which this week means Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and another look at Rutherford Falls season one. Then we move to reality, with the return of Legendary for season two, the Snatch Game episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under, and another entertaining Top Chef: Portland. We round out the week with genre, including Batwoman, The Flash, and the midseason finale of Supergirl. Tune in for our thoughts, then reach out with your takes on the week’s TV, Small Axe, and any final requests for shows you’d like us to revisit before our upcoming hiatus. DVD Shelf: Small Axe: Red, White and Blue (1:03:08)Our Week in TV Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist (10:34) Rutherford Falls S1 (14:47) Legendary premiere (21:49) RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under (29:03) Top Chef: Portland (35:08) Batwoman (38:58) The Flash (42:46) Supergirl midseason finale (49:26)Music Featured: Rihanna’s “Shut Up and Drive” as performed by Alex Newell on Zoey’s Extraordinary PlaylistArticle Referenced: Mo Ryan’s piece for Salon on Greg Spottiswood Twitter Thread Referenced: Mo Ryan’s thread on studios’ approach to toxic leadership and the media

A full six months late, we continue our catch up with Steve McQueen’s Small Axe, diving in with the third installment, Red, White and Blue. Before the DVD Shelf, though, we have a full week in TV to discuss. We kick things off with comedy, which this week means Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and another look at Rutherford Falls season one. Then we move to reality, with the return of Legendary for season two, the Snatch Game episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under, and another entertaining Top Chef: Portland. We round out the week with genre, including Batwoman, The Flash, and the midseason finale of Supergirl. Tune in for our thoughts, then reach out with your takes on the week’s TV, Small Axe, and any final requests for shows you’d like us to revisit before our upcoming hiatus. DVD Shelf: Small Axe: Red, White and Blue (1:03:08) Our Week in TV Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist (10:34) Rutherford Falls S1 (14:47) Legendary premiere (21:49) RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under (29:03) Top Chef: Portland (35:08) Batwoman (38:58) The Flash (42:46) Supergirl midseason finale (49:26) Music Featured:  Rihanna’s “Shut Up and Drive” as performed by Alex Newell on Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist Article Referenced: Mo Ryan’s piece for Salon on Greg Spottiswood Twitter Thread Referenced: Mo Ryan’s thread on studios’ approach to toxic leadership and the media

For this episode of the podcast, we’re continuing our adventures with staples of ’90s television. This time, it’s the beloved animated series Gargoyles, which one of our hosts loves from their childhood and one has never seen. Does it hold up? Before that, though, there’s a full week in TV to break down. Noel and Kate kick things off with Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, and an episode full of zags instead of zigs. Then we move to genre with the return of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, eventful episodes of The Flash and Batwoman, and the premiere of Star Wars: The Bad Batch. Then we round things out with another delightful, loosey-goosey episode of Top Chef: Portland. Tune in for our thoughts, then reach out with your takes on Gargoyles and the week’s TV. DVD Shelf: Gargoyles (49:23) Our Week in TV Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist (8:49) DC’s Legends of Tomorrow premiere (18:43) The Flash (26:27) Batwoman (31:29) Star Wars: The Bad Batch premiere (33:40) Top Chef: Portland (37:45) Music Featured:  Billy Joel’s “New York State of Mind” as performed by Skylar Astin on Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist

For this episode of the podcast, we’re continuing our adventures with staples of ’90s television. This time, it’s the beloved animated series Gargoyles, which one of our hosts loves from their childhood and one has never seen. Does it hold up? Before that, though, there’s a full week in TV to break down. Noel and Kate kick things off with Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, and an episode full of zags instead of zigs. Then we move to genre with the return of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, eventful episodes of The Flash and Batwoman, and the premiere of Star Wars: The Bad Batch. Then we round things out with another delightful, loosey-goosey episode of Top Chef: Portland. Tune in for our thoughts, then reach out with your takes on Gargoyles and the week’s TV. DVD Shelf: Gargoyles (49:23)Our Week in TV Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist (8:49) DC’s Legends of Tomorrow premiere (18:43) The Flash (26:27) Batwoman (31:29) Star Wars: The Bad Batch premiere (33:40) Top Chef: Portland (37:45)Music Featured: Billy Joel’s “New York State of Mind” as performed by Skylar Astin on Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist

We’re a week further into spring, which means another week full of finales and premieres. This episode, Noel and Kate kick things off with Our Week in TV, starting with comedy: the return of A Black Lady Sketch Show and season one of Peacock’s Rutherford Falls. Then we move to reality and catch up with season four of The Great Pottery Throw Down, available on HBO Max, a fruit-filled Top Chef: Portland, and the long-awaited finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Last we head over to genre as Kate shares a few quick thoughts on Black Lightning and Supergirl before both dive in with the finale of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Then it’s over to the DVD Shelf, where we explore the mid-to-late aughts UPN and CW sitcom Everybody Hates Chris. Tune in for our take, then reach out with your thoughts on the week’s TV, Everybody Hates Chris, and whatever else you’ve been catching up with lately. DVD Shelf: Everybody Hates Chris (1:11:06) Our Week in TV A Black Lady Sketch Show premiere (8:48) Rutherford Falls S1 (13:57) The Great Pottery Throw Down S4 (28:16) Top Chef: Portland (39:52) RuPaul’s Drag Race finale (44:44) Black Lightning (55:39) Supergirl (59:01) The Falcon and the Winter Soldier finale (1:00:26) Music Featured:  “1901” by Phoenix

We’re a week further into spring, which means another week full of finales and premieres. This episode, Noel and Kate kick things off with Our Week in TV, starting with comedy: the return of A Black Lady Sketch Show and season one of Peacock’s Rutherford Falls. Then we move to reality and catch up with season four of The Great Pottery Throw Down, available on HBO Max, a fruit-filled Top Chef: Portland, and the long-awaited finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Last we head over to genre as Kate shares a few quick thoughts on Black Lightning and Supergirl before both dive in with the finale of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Then it’s over to the DVD Shelf, where we explore the mid-to-late aughts UPN and CW sitcom Everybody Hates Chris. Tune in for our take, then reach out with your thoughts on the week’s TV, Everybody Hates Chris, and whatever else you’ve been catching up with lately.DVD Shelf: Everybody Hates Chris (1:11:06)Our Week in TV A Black Lady Sketch Show premiere (8:48) Rutherford Falls S1 (13:57) The Great Pottery Throw Down S4 (28:16) Top Chef: Portland (39:52) RuPaul’s Drag Race finale (44:44) Black Lightning (55:39) Supergirl (59:01) The Falcon and the Winter Soldier finale (1:00:26)Music Featured: “1901” by Phoenix

It’s a week of catchups here at the podcast, with plenty of interesting TV, but only a handful of new series to talk about. Noel and Kate kick things off with Our Week in TV, starting with Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and a disappointingly reunion-light reunion on RuPaul’s Drag Race. Then we head to genre with Book 4 of Infinity Train, another The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and questionable developments over at Black Lightning, and we round out the week with the dramatic finale of Queen Sugar. Afterward, it’s over to the DVD Shelf, where we dive into the wacky legal world of Ally McBeal. Tune in for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on the week’s TV and the specific experience of revisiting late ’90s and early ’00s TV. DVD Shelf: Ally McBeal (59:44) Our Week in TV Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist (10:00) RuPaul’s Drag Race (20:51) Infinity Train Book 4: Duet (26:36) The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (31:28) Black Lightning (41:28) Queen Sugar finale (46:35) Music Featured:  “Tearin’ Up My Heart” performed by John Clarence Stewart, Alex Newell, and Skylar Astin from Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist

It’s a week of catchups here at the podcast, with plenty of interesting TV, but only a handful of new series to talk about. Noel and Kate kick things off with Our Week in TV, starting with Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and a disappointingly reunion-light reunion on RuPaul’s Drag Race. Then we head to genre with Book 4 of Infinity Train, another The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and questionable developments over at Black Lightning, and we round out the week with the dramatic finale of Queen Sugar. Afterward, it’s over to the DVD Shelf, where we dive into the wacky legal world of Ally McBeal. Tune in for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on the week’s TV and the specific experience of revisiting late ’90s and early ’00s TV.DVD Shelf: Ally McBeal (59:44)Our Week in TV Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist (10:00) RuPaul’s Drag Race (20:51) Infinity Train Book 4: Duet (26:36) The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (31:28) Black Lightning (41:28) Queen Sugar finale (46:35)Music Featured: “Tearin’ Up My Heart” performed by John Clarence Stewart, Alex Newell, and Skylar Astin from Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist

It’s a fairly breezy week here at the podcast, as more shows approach their finales and Noel and Kate continue their exploration of international TV. First we talk through Our Week in TV. We kick things off with season one of The Way of the Househusband, then check in with Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, the antepenultimate RuPaul’s Drag Race, the penultimate Queen Sugar, and the finale of Wynonna Earp. Then Batwoman finally does a Ryan episode, Black Lightning airs its backdoor pilot for Painkiller, and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier continues to underwhelm. Afterward, we head to the season spotlight and dive in with the first season of the French series Call My Agent, which is available to stream on Netflix. Take a listen for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on the week’s TV. Season Spotlight: Call My Agent Season 1 (50:58) Our Week in TV The Way of the Househusband Season 1 (3:39) Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist (8:19) RuPaul’s Drag Race (19:37) Queen Sugar (28:36) Wynonna Earp finale (29:59) Batwoman (34:03) Black Lightning (39:13) The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (41:42) Music Featured:  “Rosanna” performed by Alice Lee from Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist; Call My Agent Theme song

It’s a fairly breezy week here at the podcast, as more shows approach their finales and Noel and Kate continue their exploration of international TV. First we talk through Our Week in TV. We kick things off with season one of The Way of the Househusband, then check in with Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, the antepenultimate RuPaul’s Drag Race, the penultimate Queen Sugar, and the finale of Wynonna Earp. Then Batwoman finally does a Ryan episode, Black Lightning airs its backdoor pilot for Painkiller, and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier continues to underwhelm. Afterward, we head to the season spotlight and dive in with the first season of the French series Call My Agent, which is available to stream on Netflix. Take a listen for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on the week’s TV.Season Spotlight: Call My Agent Season 1 (50:58)Our Week in TV The Way of the Househusband Season 1 (3:39) Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist (8:19) RuPaul’s Drag Race (19:37) Queen Sugar (28:36) Wynonna Earp finale (29:59) Batwoman (34:03) Black Lightning (39:13) The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (41:42)Music Featured: “Rosanna” performed by Alice Lee from Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist; Call My Agent Theme song

Spring has officially sprung, bringing a change of weather, tax day on the horizon, and more TV premieres and finales. Noel and Kate kick off the podcast as ever with their Week in TV, including the premiere of Top Chef: Portland, RuPaul’s Drag Race, the finale of Resident Alien, a disappointing The Flash and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, another emotional Queen Sugar, and the long-awaited return of Chris Meloni as Stabler to Law & Order: SVU, as well as the pilot of Law & Order: Organized Crime. Then we head to the spotlight section and catch up with season two of Staged, the BBC lockdown comedy that asks just which 12-letter actor is the lead of the show. Take a listen for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on Staged and the week’s TV. Season Spotlight: Staged Season 2 (1:14:23) Our Week in TV Top Chef: Portland premiere (13:18) RuPaul’s Drag Race (24:58) Resident Alien finale (31:59) The Flash (36:59) The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (41:50) Queen Sugar (47:00) Law & Order: SVU and Organized Crime crossover pilot (58:30) Music Featured:  “Red Light Blues” by Tony Kinsey

Spring has officially sprung, bringing a change of weather, tax day on the horizon, and more TV premieres and finales. Noel and Kate kick off the podcast as ever with their Week in TV, including the premiere of Top Chef: Portland, RuPaul’s Drag Race, the finale of Resident Alien, a disappointing The Flash and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, another emotional Queen Sugar, and the long-awaited return of Chris Meloni as Stabler to Law & Order: SVU, as well as the pilot of Law & Order: Organized Crime. Then we head to the spotlight section and catch up with season two of Staged, the BBC lockdown comedy that asks just which 12-letter actor is the lead of the show. Take a listen for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on Staged and the week’s TV.Season Spotlight: Staged Season 2 (1:14:23)Our Week in TV Top Chef: Portland premiere (13:18) RuPaul’s Drag Race (24:58) Resident Alien finale (31:59) The Flash (36:59) The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (41:50) Queen Sugar (47:00) Law & Order: SVU and Organized Crime crossover pilot (58:30)Music Featured: “Red Light Blues” by Tony Kinsey

It’s a normal week of TV here at the podcast, but it’s also our 500th week, so this episode, Noel and Kate take a moment—let’s get real, an hour—to look back. We say thank you to our wonderful guests over the years, remember the shows we’ve since forgotten we ever watched, and share horror stories from behind the curtain. First, though, we talk through our week in TV. We kick things off with the finale of Superstore, then another strong The Amber Ruffin Show, the RuPaul’s Drag Race roast, a few more thoughts on last week’s Queen Sugar, Wyatt Russell’s big introduction on The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and the return of Supergirl. Then it’s over to the spotlight section for our retrospective. Thank you to all of our listeners for sharing their perspectives on TV and life over the years, and for making The Televerse an engaging, rewarding experience. 500th Episode Retrospective (1:01:42) Our Week in TV Superstore finale (14:20) The Amber Ruffin Show (25:40) RuPaul’s Drag Race (29:38) Queen Sugar (45:25) The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (47:59) Supergirl premiere (54:32) Music Featured:  “Let’s Get Loud” by Jennifer Lopez, performed by the cast of Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist; “Too Many Cooks” by Shawn Coleman and Michael Kohler

It’s a normal week of TV here at the podcast, but it’s also our 500th week, so this episode, Noel and Kate take a moment—let’s get real, an hour—to look back. We say thank you to our wonderful guests over the years, remember the shows we’ve since forgotten we ever watched, and share horror stories from behind the curtain. First, though, we talk through our week in TV. We kick things off with the finale of Superstore, then another strong The Amber Ruffin Show, the RuPaul’s Drag Race roast, a few more thoughts on last week’s Queen Sugar, Wyatt Russell’s big introduction on The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and the return of Supergirl. Then it’s over to the spotlight section for our retrospective. Thank you to all of our listeners for sharing their perspectives on TV and life over the years, and for making The Televerse an engaging, rewarding experience.500th Episode Retrospective (1:01:42)Our Week in TV Superstore finale (14:20) The Amber Ruffin Show (25:40) RuPaul’s Drag Race (29:38) Queen Sugar (45:25) The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (47:59) Supergirl premiere (54:32)Music Featured: “Let’s Get Loud” by Jennifer Lopez, performed by the cast of Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist; “Too Many Cooks” by Shawn Coleman and Michael Kohler

Spring TV continues to roll on, with finales and premieres giving us plenty to discuss this episode of the podcast. We kick things off as ever with Our Week in TV, starting with another emotional Queen Sugar. Then we talk the finales of The Unicorn and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, followed by a check in with RuPaul’s Drag Race. Next, it’s over to genre, with the premiere of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, the midseason finale of Superman & Lois, an overdue The Flash, and a big twist over at Batwoman. Then we head to the season spotlight and dive in with the first season (well, first half season?) of the German neo-noir Babylon Berlin, available to stream on Netflix. Flappers, PTSD, and so many Russians. Tune in for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on the week’s TV.Season Spotlight: Babylon Berlin Season 1 (52:38)Our Week in TV Queen Sugar (7:44) The Unicorn finale (12:19) RuPaul’s Drag Race UK finale (16:55) RuPaul’s Drag Race (18:23) The Falcon and the Winter Soldier premiere (31:29) Superman & Lois (38:20) The Flash (40:23) Batwoman (43:05)Music Featured: “L.O.V.E” by Paigey Cakey

Spring TV continues to roll on, with finales and premieres giving us plenty to discuss this episode of the podcast. We kick things off as ever with Our Week in TV, starting with another emotional Queen Sugar. Then we talk the finales of The Unicorn and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, followed by a check in with RuPaul’s Drag Race. Next, it’s over to genre, with the premiere of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, the midseason finale of Superman & Lois, an overdue The Flash, and a big twist over at Batwoman. Then we head to the season spotlight and dive in with the first season (well, first half season?) of the German neo-noir Babylon Berlin, available to stream on Netflix. Flappers, PTSD, and so many Russians. Tune in for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on the week’s TV. Season Spotlight: Babylon Berlin Season 1 (52:38) Our Week in TV Queen Sugar (7:44) The Unicorn finale (12:19) RuPaul’s Drag Race UK finale (16:55) RuPaul’s Drag Race (18:23) The Falcon and the Winter Soldier premiere (31:29) Superman & Lois (38:20) The Flash (40:23) Batwoman (43:05) Music Featured:  “L.O.V.E” by Paigey Cakey

It’s another very full episode here at the podcast, with catch-ups on several series and plenty of new TV to discuss. First Noel and Kate dive in with their week in TV, starting with Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Then we check in with RuPaul’s Drag Race before a roundup from Kate of the other series she’s been catching up on: Allen v. Farrow, Queen Sugar, A Discovery of Witches season two, and Resident Alien. Then it’s superhero talk with Black Lightning and The Flash, and we round out the week with the series finale of DuckTales. Afterward, we head to the DVD Shelf and give our thoughts on the second installment of Steve McQueen’s Small Axe, Lovers Rock. Tune in for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on the week’s TV. DVD Shelf: Small Axe: Lovers Rock (1:12:29) Our Week in TV Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (9:42) RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (16:10) RuPaul’s Drag Race (19:29) Allen v. Farrow (34:07) Queen Sugar (39:44) A Discovery of Witches Season 2 (43:23) Resident Alien (44:43) Black Lightning (47:15) The Flash (57:23) DuckTales finale (1:04:13) Music Featured:  “Best Self” by Lady Bri

It’s another very full episode here at the podcast, with catch-ups on several series and plenty of new TV to discuss. First Noel and Kate dive in with their week in TV, starting with Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Then we check in with RuPaul’s Drag Race before a roundup from Kate of the other series she’s been catching up on: Allen v. Farrow, Queen Sugar, A Discovery of Witches season two, and Resident Alien. Then it’s superhero talk with Black Lightning and The Flash, and we round out the week with the series finale of DuckTales. Afterward, we head to the DVD Shelf and give our thoughts on the second installment of Steve McQueen’s Small Axe, Lovers Rock. Tune in for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on the week’s TV.DVD Shelf: Small Axe: Lovers Rock (1:12:29)Our Week in TV Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (9:42) RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (16:10) RuPaul’s Drag Race (19:29) Allen v. Farrow (34:07) Queen Sugar (39:44) A Discovery of Witches Season 2 (43:23) Resident Alien (44:43) Black Lightning (47:15) The Flash (57:23) DuckTales finale (1:04:13)Music Featured: “Best Self” by Lady Bri

We continue our journey through the TV of decades past this week on the podcast, heading down to Atlanta to spend some time with Designing Women. The hair, the shoulder pads, and of course, those Julia Sugarbaker rants! Before the DVD Shelf, though, we have a full week in TV to discuss. First we look at the comedies, including the worst called it ever on The Amber Ruffin Show, a relatable Last Week Tonight, and a surprising The Unicorn. Then Kate teases RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and we go long on season 13’s Snatch Game. Over in drama and genre, Kate catches up with Queen Sugar and Wynonna Earp before we talk The Flash and Barry’s new speed-thinking, Kate spoils Noel on the latest developments on Black Lightning, and we round out the week with the finale of WandaVision. Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on Designing Women, WandaVision, and the rest of the week’s TV! DVD Shelf: Designing Women (1:04:04) Our Week in Comedy and Reality The Amber Ruffin Show (8:54) Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (11:55) The Unicorn (18:52) RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (21:50) RuPaul’s Drag Race (22:30) Our Week in Drama and Genre Queen Sugar (39:38) Wynonna Earp (41:00) The Flash (42:01) Black Lightning (47:11) WandaVision finale (52:15) Music Featured:  “Fascinated” by Company B; “Working Man’s Blues” by Johnny Copeland

We continue our journey through the TV of decades past this week on the podcast, heading down to Atlanta to spend some time with Designing Women. The hair, the shoulder pads, and of course, those Julia Sugarbaker rants! Before the DVD Shelf, though, we have a full week in TV to discuss. First we look at the comedies, including the worst called it ever on The Amber Ruffin Show, a relatable Last Week Tonight, and a surprising The Unicorn. Then Kate teases RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and we go long on season 13’s Snatch Game. Over in drama and genre, Kate catches up with Queen Sugar and Wynonna Earp before we talk The Flash and Barry’s new speed-thinking, Kate spoils Noel on the latest developments on Black Lightning, and we round out the week with the finale of WandaVision. Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on Designing Women, WandaVision, and the rest of the week’s TV!DVD Shelf: Designing Women (1:04:04)Our Week in Comedy and Reality The Amber Ruffin Show (8:54) Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (11:55) The Unicorn (18:52) RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (21:50) RuPaul’s Drag Race (22:30)Our Week in Drama and Genre Queen Sugar (39:38) Wynonna Earp (41:00) The Flash (42:01) Black Lightning (47:11) WandaVision finale (52:15)Music Featured: “Fascinated” by Company B; “Working Man’s Blues” by Johnny Copeland

There’s plenty to be stressed about in the real world, so this week on the podcast, Noel and Kate present the best de-stresser they’ve found yet: The Muppet Show! That’s right, we play the music, light the lights, and in Kate’s case at least, meet the Muppets as we dive in with The Muppet Show, now streaming on Disney+, for our DVD Shelf. Before that, though, there’s plenty to discuss for Our Week in TV. We kick things off with the return of The Flash and the penultimate WandaVision, then move to comedy for Superstore and DuckTales. Kate checks in with RuPaul’s Drag Race, and then we round out the week with Queen Sugar. Listen for our takes, then reach out with your thoughts on the Muppets and The Muppet Show as well as the rest of the TV you’ve been watching this week. DVD Shelf: The Muppet Show (53:48) Our Week in TV The Flash premiere (9:39) WandaVision (14:25) Superstore (26:36) DuckTales (28:44) RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (32:02) RuPaul’s Drag Race (34:02) Queen Sugar (43:08) Music Featured:  “One Year In, I’m Still Scared of COVID” from The Amber Ruffin Show; The Muppet Show Theme song

There’s plenty to be stressed about in the real world, so this week on the podcast, Noel and Kate present the best de-stresser they’ve found yet: The Muppet Show! That’s right, we play the music, light the lights, and in Kate’s case at least, meet the Muppets as we dive in with The Muppet Show, now streaming on Disney+, for our DVD Shelf. Before that, though, there’s plenty to discuss for Our Week in TV. We kick things off with the return of The Flash and the penultimate WandaVision, then move to comedy for Superstore and DuckTales. Kate checks in with RuPaul’s Drag Race, and then we round out the week with Queen Sugar. Listen for our takes, then reach out with your thoughts on the Muppets and The Muppet Show as well as the rest of the TV you’ve been watching this week.DVD Shelf: The Muppet Show (53:48)Our Week in TV The Flash premiere (9:39) WandaVision (14:25) Superstore (26:36) DuckTales (28:44) RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (32:02) RuPaul’s Drag Race (34:02) Queen Sugar (43:08)Music Featured: “One Year In, I’m Still Scared of COVID” from The Amber Ruffin Show; The Muppet Show Theme song

It’s a busy, but pleasant week here at the podcast, with plenty of charming and compelling TV to discuss. After a little TV news, we kick things off with Our Week in TV, starting with genre, including the premiere of Superman & Lois, a few thoughts on Batwoman and Resident Alien, and another much buzzed-about WandaVision. Then we move to drama for Queen Sugar and Miss Scarlet and the Duke season one, check in with The Unicorn, and round out the week with RuPaul’s Drag Race. Afterward, we head to the DVD Shelf and catch up with the classic ’70s sitcom The Bob Newhart Show. Listen for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on Agatha, the many patients of Bob Hartley, and the rest of the week’s TV. DVD Shelf: The Bob Newhart Show (1:11:04) Our Week in TV Superman & Lois premiere (12:17) Batwoman (28:45) Resident Alien (30:04) WandaVision (31:48) Queen Sugar (36:14) Miss Scarlet and the Duke S1 (46:14) The Unicorn (47:41) RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (55:18) RuPaul’s Drag Race (56:04) Music Featured:  “Agatha All Along” from [redacted] by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez; The Bob Newhart Show Theme song

It’s a busy, but pleasant week here at the podcast, with plenty of charming and compelling TV to discuss. After a little TV news, we kick things off with Our Week in TV, starting with genre, including the premiere of Superman & Lois, a few thoughts on Batwoman and Resident Alien, and another much buzzed-about WandaVision. Then we move to drama for Queen Sugar and Miss Scarlet and the Duke season one, check in with The Unicorn, and round out the week with RuPaul’s Drag Race. Afterward, we head to the DVD Shelf and catch up with the classic ’70s sitcom The Bob Newhart Show. Listen for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on Agatha, the many patients of Bob Hartley, and the rest of the week’s TV.DVD Shelf: The Bob Newhart Show (1:11:04)Our Week in TV Superman & Lois premiere (12:17) Batwoman (28:45) Resident Alien (30:04) WandaVision (31:48) Queen Sugar (36:14) Miss Scarlet and the Duke S1 (46:14) The Unicorn (47:41) RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (55:18) RuPaul’s Drag Race (56:04)Music Featured: “Agatha All Along” from [redacted] by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez; The Bob Newhart Show Theme song

It’s been a cold week in much of the country, so we dip into some sun-soaked classic TV for this episode of the podcast. First, we talk through Our Week in TV, starting with the premieres of Clarice and Queen Sugar. Then we talk comedy, looking at Superstore and The Amber Ruffin Show, before checking in with RuPaul’s Drag Race and closing out the week’s TV with genre, Black Lightning and WandaVision. Afterward, we head to the DVD Shelf and catch up with the ’70s PI series The Rockford Files, diving in with the many flavors of the show and its particular charms, and occasional dated drawbacks. Listen for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on Rockford and the week’s TV.DVD Shelf: The Rockford Files (1:01:29)Our Week in TV Clarice premiere (9:29) Queen Sugar premiere (17:35) Superstore (25:29) The Amber Ruffin Show (28:10) RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (29:52) RuPaul’s Drag Race (31:28) Black Lightning (44:38) WandaVision (49:53)Music Featured: “Twilight” by Adeline; The Rockford Files Theme song

It’s been a cold week in much of the country, so we dip into some sun-soaked classic TV for this episode of the podcast. First, we talk through Our Week in TV, starting with the premieres of Clarice and Queen Sugar. Then we talk comedy, looking at Superstore and The Amber Ruffin Show, before checking in with RuPaul’s Drag Race and closing out the week’s TV with genre, Black Lightning and WandaVision. Afterward, we head to the DVD Shelf and catch up with the ’70s PI series The Rockford Files, diving in with the many flavors of the show and its particular charms, and occasional dated drawbacks. Listen for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on Rockford and the week’s TV. DVD Shelf: The Rockford Files (1:01:29) Our Week in TV Clarice premiere (9:29) Queen Sugar premiere (17:35) Superstore (25:29) The Amber Ruffin Show (28:10) RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (29:52) RuPaul’s Drag Race (31:28) Black Lightning (44:38) WandaVision (49:53) Music Featured:  “Twilight” by Adeline; The Rockford Files Theme song

It’s TCAs time again, plus Twitter was particularly extra this week, so there’s plenty to talk about this episode of the podcast. Noel and Kate kick things off with a news roundup, then head to Our Week in TV, including another delightful The Amber Ruffin Show, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, more RuPaul’s Drag Race chat, the much-buzzed about #FreeBritney documentary on The New York Times Presents, the premiere of Black Lightning, and a Family Ties-themed WandaVision. Afterward, we head to the DVD Shelf and dive in with Mangrove, the first installment of Steve McQueen’s anthology film series Small Axe, which follows the trial of the Mangrove Nine. Tune in for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on the week’s TV, news, and more. Errata: When discussing WandaVision, Kate refers to Monica Rambeau as Maria, which is her mother’s name. The Televerse regrets the error. DVD Shelf: Small Axe: Mangrove (1:10:23) Our Week in TV The Amber Ruffin Show (29:36) Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist (31:47) RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (34:55) RuPaul’s Drag Race (37:09) The New York Times Presents (48:58) Black Lightning premiere (54:07) WandaVision (57:38) Music Featured:  “Let’s Have a Second Impeachin’” from The Amber Ruffin Show

It’s TCAs time again, plus Twitter was particularly extra this week, so there’s plenty to talk about this episode of the podcast. Noel and Kate kick things off with a news roundup, then head to Our Week in TV, including another delightful The Amber Ruffin Show, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, more RuPaul’s Drag Race chat, the much-buzzed about #FreeBritney documentary on The New York Times Presents, the premiere of Black Lightning, and a Family Ties-themed WandaVision. Afterward, we head to the DVD Shelf and dive in with Mangrove, the first installment of Steve McQueen’s anthology film series Small Axe, which follows the trial of the Mangrove Nine. Tune in for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on the week’s TV, news, and more.Errata: When discussing WandaVision, Kate refers to Monica Rambeau as Maria, which is her mother’s name. The Televerse regrets the error.DVD Shelf: Small Axe: Mangrove (1:10:23)Our Week in TV The Amber Ruffin Show (29:36) Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist (31:47) RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (34:55) RuPaul’s Drag Race (37:09) The New York Times Presents (48:58) Black Lightning premiere (54:07) WandaVision (57:38)Music Featured: “Let’s Have a Second Impeachin’” from The Amber Ruffin Show

The number of shows we’re watching may be down, but we still have plenty to say about the week’s TV. Noel and Kate kick things off as always with the week’s TV, starting with an underwhelming WandaVision, another transitional Batwoman, a romance-centric Superstore, and two design episodes of Drag Race. Kate has a few thoughts on UK, and then we dive deep with Original Recipe’s Bag Ball and a contentious Untucked. Afterward, we head to the spotlight section and have fun with David Tennant and Michael Sheen in lockdown, or is it Michael Sheen and David Tennant?, talking season one of Staged. Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on Staged, WandaVision, and the rest of the TV you’re following. Season Spotlight: Staged Season 1 (1:11:26) Our Week in TV WandaVision (13:47) Batwoman (26:38) Superstore (33:20) RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (39:28) RuPaul’s Drag Race (41:09) Music Featured:  “Help Me, Rhonda” by The Beach Boys

The number of shows we’re watching may be down, but we still have plenty to say about the week’s TV. Noel and Kate kick things off as always with the week’s TV, starting with an underwhelming WandaVision, another transitional Batwoman, a romance-centric Superstore, and two design episodes of Drag Race. Kate has a few thoughts on UK, and then we dive deep with Original Recipe’s Bag Ball and a contentious Untucked. Afterward, we head to the spotlight section and have fun with David Tennant and Michael Sheen in lockdown, or is it Michael Sheen and David Tennant?, talking season one of Staged. Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on Staged, WandaVision, and the rest of the TV you’re following.

It’s another week of premieres here at the podcast. First Noel and Kate check in with Our Week in TV, including the premieres of Resident Alien, Charmed, and Painting with John, then we catch up with RuPaul’s Drag Race, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, Batwoman, and of course, WandaVision. Afterward, we head to the spotlight section and share our thoughts on Blown Away season two, Netflix’s competitive glass blowing show. Tune in for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on Blown Away, WandaVision, or any of the rest of the week’s TV. Season Spotlight: Blown Away Season 2 (1:04:32) Our Week in Comedy and Reality Resident Alien premiere (12:28) Charmed premiere (19:41) Painting with John premiere (22:25) RuPaul’s Drag Race (24:34) RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (43:20) Batwoman (45:22) WandaVision (53:26) Music Featured:  “Bore Me Daddy” from The Amber Ruffin Show

It’s another week of premieres here at the podcast. First Noel and Kate check in with Our Week in TV, including the premieres of Resident Alien, Charmed, and Painting with John, then we catch up with RuPaul’s Drag Race, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, Batwoman, and of course, WandaVision. Afterward, we head to the spotlight section and share our thoughts on Blown Away season two, Netflix’s competitive glass blowing show. Tune in for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on Blown Away, WandaVision, or any of the rest of the week’s TV.Season Spotlight: Blown Away Season 2 (1:04:32)Our Week in Comedy and Reality Resident Alien premiere (12:28) Charmed premiere (19:41) Painting with John premiere (22:25) RuPaul’s Drag Race (24:34) RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (43:20) Batwoman (45:22) WandaVision (53:26)Music Featured: “Bore Me Daddy” from The Amber Ruffin Show

It’s another long one here at The Televerse, with plenty of new TV to discuss. First we dive in with our week in TV, starting with the comedies, the return of Superstore, the premiere of Mr. Mayor, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, the premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, and another RuPaul’s Drag Race. Then we take a break and return with a different kind of reality, plus drama and genre, talking Celebrating America, the Biden Inauguration concert, plus other musical celebrations of a certain someone’s departure, and the premieres of Miss Scarlet & The Duke, Batwoman, and WandaVision. Then we head over to the DVD Shelf, catching up with Netflix’s travel docuseries Somebody Feed Phil. Take a listen for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on the week’s TV, Somebody Feed Phil, and whatever is happening over on WandaVision. DVD Shelf: Somebody Feed Phil (1:34:58) Our Week in Comedy and Reality Superstore (15:51) Mr. Mayor pilot (23:00) Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist (28:13) RuPaul’s Drag Race UK premiere (37:48) RuPaul’s Drag Race (40:48) Our Week in Drama and Genre Celebrating America (55:47) Presidential send-off musical parodies (1:02:11) Miss Scarlet & The Duke premiere (1:07:03) Batwoman premiere (1:11:24) WandaVision premiere (1:20:06) Music Featured:  “Despite Everything That’s Happened, Let’s Unite!” from The Amber Ruffin Show; “Feeling Good” performed by John Legend

It’s another long one here at The Televerse, with plenty of new TV to discuss. First we dive in with our week in TV, starting with the comedies, the return of Superstore, the premiere of Mr. Mayor, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, the premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, and another RuPaul’s Drag Race. Then we take a break and return with a different kind of reality, plus drama and genre, talking Celebrating America, the Biden Inauguration concert, plus other musical celebrations of a certain someone’s departure, and the premieres of Miss Scarlet & The Duke, Batwoman, and WandaVision. Then we head over to the DVD Shelf, catching up with Netflix’s travel docuseries Somebody Feed Phil. Take a listen for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on the week’s TV, Somebody Feed Phil, and whatever is happening over on WandaVision.DVD Shelf: Somebody Feed Phil (1:34:58)Our Week in Comedy and RealitySuperstore (15:51)Mr. Mayor pilot (23:00)Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist (28:13)RuPaul’s Drag Race UK premiere (37:48) RuPaul’s Drag Race (40:48)Our Week in Drama and GenreCelebrating America (55:47)Presidential send-off musical parodies (1:02:11)Miss Scarlet & The Duke premiere (1:07:03)Batwoman premiere (1:11:24)WandaVision premiere (1:20:06)Music Featured: “Despite Everything That’s Happened, Let’s Unite!” from The Amber Ruffin Show; “Feeling Good” performed by John Legend

After dipping back into three segments last episode, we’re back to a quieter episode this week on The Televerse. Noel and Kate kick things off with a more truncated week in TV, including Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, The Amber Ruffin Show, the premiere of All Creatures Great and Small, the return of A Discovery of Witches, The Promised Neverland, and the second premiere for RuPaul’s Drag Race. Then we move over to the season spotlight and dive in with Young Justice: Outsiders, the third season of Young Justice, now available on HBO Max. Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on Young Justice: Outsiders or any of the other TV you’re watching this week. Season Spotlight: Young Justice: Outsiders (42:17) Our Week in TV Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist (5:00) The Amber Ruffin Show (15:38) All Creatures Great and Small premiere (17:54) A Discovery of Witches premiere (20:24) The Promised Neverland (24:16) RuPaul’s Drag Race (25:59) Music Featured:  “Too Good at Goodbyes” from Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist

After dipping back into three segments last episode, we’re back to a quieter episode this week on The Televerse. Noel and Kate kick things off with a more truncated week in TV, including Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, The Amber Ruffin Show, the premiere of All Creatures Great and Small, the return of A Discovery of Witches, The Promised Neverland, and the second premiere for RuPaul’s Drag Race. Then we move over to the season spotlight and dive in with Young Justice: Outsiders, the third season of Young Justice, now available on HBO Max. Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on Young Justice: Outsiders or any of the other TV you’re watching this week. Season Spotlight: Young Justice: Outsiders (42:17)Our Week in TV Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist (5:00) The Amber Ruffin Show (15:38) All Creatures Great and Small premiere (17:54) A Discovery of Witches premiere (20:24) The Promised Neverland (24:16) RuPaul’s Drag Race (25:59)Music Featured: “Too Good at Goodbyes” from Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist

It’s been quite a while, and Noel and Kate are as surprised as anyone, but we’re back to three segments this week on the podcast. That’s right, among all the ridiculousness and stress of this week, we also watched quite a lot of TV. First, we look at our week in comedy and reality, talking about the premiere of Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, Netflix’s History of Swear Words, the premiere of The Hustler, the third season of The Repair Shop, and the premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Then we talk drama and genre, with PBS’ Elizabeth is Missing, the premieres of The Watch, The Promised Neverland, and Cells at Work: Code Black, and the Doctor Who New Years’ Special. Afterward, we head to the spotlight section and dive in with the second season of Netflix’s charming animated series Hilda. Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on Hilda and the rest of the week’s TV.Season Spotlight: Hilda Season 2 (1:17:33)Our Week in Comedy and Reality Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist premiere (10:17) History of Swear Words (20:13) The Hustler premiere (24:25) The Repair Shop S3 (29:50) RuPaul’s Drag Race premiere (34:17)Our Week in Drama and Genre Elizabeth is Missing (45:13) The Watch premiere (51:27) The Promised Neverland premiere (57:08) Cells at Work: Code Black premiere (1:00:29) Doctor Who (1:05:29)Music Featured: “Don’t Cry Out Loud” and “Are You Gonna Be My Girl?” from Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist

It’s been quite a while, and Noel and Kate are as surprised as anyone, but we’re back to three segments this week on the podcast. That’s right, among all the ridiculousness and stress of this week, we also watched quite a lot of TV. First, we look at our week in comedy and reality, talking about the premiere of Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, Netflix’s History of Swear Words, the premiere of The Hustler, the third season of The Repair Shop, and the premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Then we talk drama and genre, with PBS’ Elizabeth is Missing, the premieres of The Watch, The Promised Neverland, and Cells at Work: Code Black, and the Doctor Who New Years’ Special. Afterward, we head to the spotlight section and dive in with the second season of Netflix’s charming animated series Hilda. Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on Hilda and the rest of the week’s TV. Season Spotlight: Hilda Season 2 (1:17:33) Our Week in Comedy and Reality Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist premiere (10:17) History of Swear Words (20:13) The Hustler premiere (24:25) The Repair Shop S3 (29:50) RuPaul’s Drag Race premiere (34:17) Our Week in Drama and Genre Elizabeth is Missing (45:13) The Watch premiere (51:27) The Promised Neverland premiere (57:08) Cells at Work: Code Black premiere (1:00:29) Doctor Who (1:05:29) Music Featured:  “Don’t Cry Out Loud” and “Are You Gonna Be My Girl?” from Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist

Ding dong, 2020 is gone. Welcome to 2021, and here at The Televerse, we’re ringing in the new year by previewing the TV headed our way in the next few months. Noel and Kate rattle off the new series debuting on the major networks and notable premieres and season drops on the high profile streamers, plus we check in on when our favs are returning for their new seasons. Before that, though, there’s plenty of TV to catch up on from the past few weeks. First we go long on Bridgerton season one, then Noel shares a few thoughts on Hilda season two. Kate has a quick, spoiler-free preview of the RuPaul’s Drag Race premiere, we break down the finale of The Amazing Race, give a few thoughts on The Amber Ruffin Show holiday special, and round things out with the dramatic finale of The Mandalorian. Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on the past weeks’ TV and the shows you’re most looking forward to these next few months.2021 Winter TV Preview (1:03:04)Our Week in TV Bridgerton S1 (11:08) Hilda S2 (31:09) RuPaul’s Drag Race preview (33:06) The Amazing Race finale (37:04) The Amber Ruffin Show (43:59) The Mandalorian finale (46:43)Music Featured: Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy” by Vitamin String Quartet

On episode 335, Jason (@theTVaholic) is joined by Jennifer Bragg (@KitCouchPotato) from the TV POV podcast and Kate Kulzick (@TheTeleverse) from The Televerse podcast to talk some cancelation and renewal news and then discuss Mr. Robot at the second season halfway point, the first season of Stranger Things and the second season finale of UnREAL.… Continue reading TVx3 E335: UnREAL Robot Things