Kate’s back from San Diego Comic-Con, but still behind on her viewing, so it’s another more reasonable podcast this week. First up, Noel and Kate talk through their week in TV, including a more in-depth discussion of the Wynonna Earp premiere, Noel’s take on Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger and Elementary, more Magica on DuckTales, a Purge-inspired Drunk History, the student debt-centered game show Paid Off with Michael Torpey, and a dramatic The Great British Baking Show. Then Kate’s sister Maggie returns to the podcast to help run down the highs and lows of San Diego Comic-Con 2018
SDCC 2018 TV Wrapup with Maggie Kulzick (55:07)
Our Week in TV
Wynonna Earp premiere (8:47)
Marvel’s Claok & Dagger (14:26)
Elementary (19:17)
DuckTales (25:07)
Drunk History (29:30)
Paid Off with Michael Torpey premiere (32:23)
The Great British Baking Show (45:51)
Music Featured: “That Was the Whiskey” by Antigone Rising; “Always Running” by Wooden Horsemen
Kate’s camped out at San Diego Comic-Con, so despite Noel holding down the fort, it’s a truncated podcast this week. First up, we talk through our week in TV, including the premiere of Trial and Error: Lady, Killer (now with more Kristin Chenoweth), DuckTales (now with more Gizmoduck), The Break with Michelle Wolf, SYTYCD, The Great British Baking Show, SyFy’s preview of the Wynonna Earp premiere, Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger, and a frustrating Claws. Then we head over to our season spotlight, welcoming on Crunchyroll’s Thomas Zoth to help us break down the return of FLCL, FLCL Progressive.
Season Spotlight: FLCL Progressive (47:07)
Our Week in TV
Trial and Error: Lady, Killer premiere (3:26)
DuckTales (6:06)
The Break with Michelle Wolf (9:43)
SYTYCD (13:48)
The Great British Baking Show (18:06)
Wynonna Earp premiere (30:42)
Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger (31:58)
Claws (36:31)
Music Featured: Kristin Chenoweth’s solo from Trial and Error: Lady, Killer’s “The Suitcase”
It’s that glorious time of the year once again, San Diego Comic-Con! Noel and Kate kick things off with their week in TV, starting with comedy and reality, including DuckTales, Younger, SYTYCD, the return of Double Dare, and the latest premiere of The Great British Baking Show. Next up is genre and drama, including Steven Universe, Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger, The Handmaid’s Tale finale, Pose, and Claws. Then it’s time for our Comic-Con TV preview! Noel and Kate run down SDCC 2018’s TV panels, giving Con attendees (or those living vicariously) a look TV’s increasing presence at San Diego International Comic-Con.
SDCC 2018 TV Preview (1:09:34)
Our Week in Comedy and Reality
DuckTales (13:05)
Younger (20:09)
SYTYCD (22:48)
Double Dare (23:40)
The Great British Baking Show (30:00)
Our Week in Genre and Drama
Steven Universe (40:01)
Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger (56:38)
The Handmaid’s Tale finale (59:51)
Pose (1:01:47)
Claws (1:03:04)
Music Featured: “Let’s Only Think About Love,” performed by Zach Callison on Steven Universe; “Home” as performed by MJ Rodriguez and Billy Porter on Pose; Nerdist’s COMIC CON the Musical! by Whitney Avalon of Princess Rap Battles
TV mostly took the week off, to celebrate the 4th of July, but thankfully the shows that did air episodes gave us plenty to discuss. We kick things off with our week in TV, including Hannah Gadsby’s terrific Netflix special, Nanette, the first half of the latest Steven Universe Bomb, “Heart of the Crystal Gems,” a Huey, Dewey, and Louie-centered DuckTales, another entertaining The Bold Type, and a Quiet Ann episode of Claws. Then we dive in with Netflix’s GLOW, looking at what does and doesn’t work for us in the show’s sophomore season.
Season Spotlight: GLOW Season 2 (1:03:20)
Our Week in TV
Hannah Gadsby: Nanette (13:12)
Steven Universe (25:05)
DuckTales (38:14)
The Bold Type (42:01)
Claws (48:39)
Music Featured: “Mama Mia” as performed by Meghann Fahy, Katie Stevens, and Aisha Dee on The Bold Type; Jennifer and Bryce’s song, performed by Jenn Lyon and Kevin Rankin on Claws
It’s been another challenging week in reality; thankfully TV gave us plenty of compelling and cathartic viewing to help escape and process it, as needed. We start out by talking through our week in TV, including the finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race, more captivating episodes of Pose and Dietland, the best episode yet of The Break with Michelle Wolf, a disappointing Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger, and the ever-reliable DuckTales. Noel also gives a spoiler-free preview of GLOW season two and reports on The Hollow season one. Then we dive deep on Luke Cage season two, looking at what makes a good season of Netflix’s superhero series, what’s coming next, and the overall amazingness that is Alfre Woodard.
Season Spotlight: Luke Cage Season 2 (1:03:51)
Our Week in TV
RuPaul’s Drag Race finale (10:23)
Pose (29:48)
Dietland (34:18)
The Break with Michelle Wolf (41:08)
GLOW Season 2 (45:39)
Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger (47:59)
The Hollow Season 1 (50:35)
DuckTales (55:50)
Music Featured: “Nasty” by Janet Jackson