Alex Thompson joins Simon Howell and Kate Kulzick this week to discuss the much-anticipated penultimate episode of season two, “Blackwater”, which was written by series author George R. R. Martin and directed by The Descent‘s Neil Marshall. Did the episode live up to the hype? Listen to find out!
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It’s a slow TV week this time, but luckily the episodes that did air offered plenty to discuss. After taking a brief look at Eagleheart, Simon and Kate take long looks at Girls, Veep, and particularly Mad Men before welcoming Sean Ingram from Previously On back to the show to discuss the series finale of ...
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Simon rejoins Kate and Michael to tackle the season’s antepenultimate installment, which puts the requisite pieces in place for next week’s sure-to-be-epic battle. Discussed this week: the merits of the major changes to the source material seen especially in this hour of the show, expectations for the show’s endgame, and the most important issue of ...
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The finales continue this week as Simon and Kate break down their weeks in TV. After looking at the finales for Suburgatory, Community, 30 Rock, Awake (part 1), Supernatural, and Bob’s Burgers, they discuss Veep, Kate teaches Simon about Ninja Warrior, Mad Men continues to impress, and there’s a split on the Sherlock finale. Then ...
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It’s a mixed bag for Simon and Kate this time. In a week with several notable season finales, some live up to expectations and some live down. After breezing through Kate’s Roundup, we look at the rest of the week, taking particular time with the Fringe finale, Mad Men, Sherlock, and, one final time, Smash, ...
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The Lannisters are placed in a positive light, for once. What did we think of this image makeover? This week Beverly Bee from the SoS Doctor Who podcast joins Kate and Michael to break down the latest episode of Game of Thrones, “A Man Without Honor”, and discuss the difference between standard dramatic and fantasy ...
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It’s a big week for Theon Greyjoy, who takes over Winterfell, but at what cost? Kate Kulzick, Michael Waldman and Simon Howell are joined by special guest Richard Thorne to talk over “The Old Gods and the New,” which also features a memorable riot at King’s Landing, Arya making a near-deadly mistake at Harrenhal, Dany’s ...
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Simon and Kate break down a week for unusual television, with interesting episodes of Mad Men and Community. After a roundup of Kate’s comedy, genre, and reality shows, we look at our shared viewing, with particular focus on Fringe, Girls, and, unfortunately, since we can’t seem to help ourselves, Smash. Then we spotlight the fantastic ...
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Simon’s back this week to help Mike and Kate look at episode 5, “The Ghost of Harrenhal”. After some discussion, disagreements abound. Where do we fall on the show’s maturity, Qarth, Dany, Jon, and so much more? Listen to find out!
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It’s the first guest-less Televerse in a long time as Simon and Kate break down the week’s TV. They give ample time to Community, 30 Rock, Fringe, Girls, and Mad Men before spotlighting Park and Rec’s “The Debate”. Then it’s time for a season spotlight on The Good Wife, which wrapped up its third season ...
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