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Kate Kulzick and Noel Kirkpatrick discuss the week's notable television, covering comedy, genre, drama, and everything in-between, before breaking down a favorite series no longer on the air that listeners may want to pull down off the DVD Shelf.
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Now displaying: March, 2020
Mar 31, 2020

Allison had to tag out today—more construction woes—but Noel and Kate continue on with our look at Lucifer season one. Today we’re talking season one, episode seven, “Wingman.” We were impressed by “Favorite Son”; how did its follow-up fare? Is the season picking up steam, or was that a blip in a promising, but still developing season? Check it out, then come back tomorrow for our thoughts on season one, episode eight, “Et Tu, Doctor?”.

Shout-out to our Zoom listeners and contributors, Lurker, Marcus, Scottie, and Tanya. Always a pleasure chatting with you!

Mar 30, 2020

Noel, Allison, and Kate kick off their second week Streaming In Place with the opening installment of Lucifer’s first two-parter, season one, episode six, “Favorite Son.” How does the show feel after a few days off, and did this episode deliver the turning point friend of the show and Lucifer expert LaToya Ferguson promised? Take a listen, then tune in tomorrow for our thoughts on the two-parter’s conclusion, season one, episode seven, “Wingman.”

Shout-out to our Zoom listeners and contributors: Lurker, Marcus, and Tanya

Mar 28, 2020

We’re rounding out our second week sheltering in place here at the Televerse, and while the world is full of stressors right now, thankfully there’s been a lot of interesting TV to help us take our minds off of them. We kick things off this this episode with our week in comedy and reality, starting with an update on how Full Frontal with Samantha Bee and Late Night with Seth Meyers are handling their at-home shoots. Then we look at the return of One Day at a Time, the antepenultimate Schitt’s Creek, J.K. Simmons’ guest spot on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Ball Ball. Next we head over to the genre and drama offerings, glancing by two emotional, draining Steven Universe Future episodes (because great as they are, we just don’t have the bandwith right now) and diving in with Batwoman, Supergirl, and the finale of Stumptown. Then Noel stans for Guy’s Grocery Games and we head over to the season spotlight section. Both Noel and Kate were excited by the promise shown in the Star Trek: Picard premiere. Did the rest of the season hold up, and should you seek out the show, now that CBS All Access has dropped its paywall, at least for Picard? Tune in, then reach out with your thoughts on Picard, One Day at a Time, Stumptown, and more.

And don’t forget to stop by next week as Noel, Kate, and friend of the show Allison Shoemaker continue their journey through Lucifer with week two of Streaming In Place.

Season Spotlight: Star Trek: Picard Season 1 (1:10:29)

Our Week in Comedy and Reality
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee and Late Night with Seth Meyers (14:06)
One Day at a Time premiere (22:11)
Schitt’s Creek (25:49)
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
(30:58)
RuPaul’s Drag Race
(33:29)

Our Week in Genre and Drama
Steven Universe Future (41:39)
Batwoman (45:11)
Supergirl (51:38)
Stumptown finale (57:11)
Guy’s Grocery Games (1:05:05)

Music Featured:  “Stay United” by Raphael Lake & Aaron Levy; “Take The Money And Run” by The Steve Miller Band
Videos Mentioned: A dispatch from The Doctor; Southside Bonnie has a few words for COVID-19 deniers; Look, it’s a dog doing yoga!

Mar 28, 2020

We’re back to our usual crew for Lucifer season one, episode five, “Sweet Kicks.” At the end of week one, how is the show holding up for newbies Allison and Noel, and will Kate be able to wait until Monday for the next episode? Tune in for our thoughts, and come back next week for our discussion of season one, episode six, “Favorite Son.”

Shout-out to our recurring Zoom listeners, Marcus and Scottie, for their thoughts on the show and their patience as we battled Zoombombers.

Mar 26, 2020

After yesterday’s uneven episode, Lucifer is back with a bang with “Manly Whatnots,” and Noel, Allison, and Kate are happy to welcome LaToya Ferguson to the podcast to help us break it down. Take a listen, then come back tomorrow for season one, episode five, “Sweet Kicks.”

Shout-out to our recurring Zoom listeners, Marcus, Scottie, and Tanya. Always a pleasure having you! We hope to see you tomorrow.

Mar 25, 2020

Noel, Allison, and Kate hit their first bobble in their daily binge of Lucifer with “The Would-Be Prince of Darkness.” What has us concerned, and what’s still going strong? Take a listen for our thoughts, then come back tomorrow for season one, episode four, “Manly Whatnots.”

Shout-out to the listeners who joined us in-person on Zoom: Marcus, Scottie, and Tanya. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!

Mar 24, 2020

Noel and Kate continue their journey through Lucifer with season one, episode two, “Lucifer, Stay. Good Devil.” Allison had to bow out today due to construction in her building, but she’ll be back for episode three. Take a listen, then come back tomorrow for season one, episode three, “The Would-Be Prince of Darkness.”

Shout-out to the listeners who joined us in-person on Zoom: Marcus, Tanya, SB, and Wujo. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!

Mar 23, 2020

Allison, Noel, and Kate start their Shelter In Place-inspired daily binge of Lucifer, starting with season one, episode one, "Pilot."

Mar 21, 2020

The world is dark and scary, let’s talk about delicious food. This week on the podcast, Noel and Kate dive in with season two of Netflix’s Ugly Delicious, David Chang’s travel and food series exploring under-discussed corners of the food world. Does the truncated season two live up to season one, and what do we hope to see in a potential season three? Before that, though, there’s plenty of TV to discuss. We kick things off with some thoughts on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Full Frontal with Samantha Bee’s takes on social distancing, at-home content. Then we talk Top Chef: All-Stars L.A., which is back, and not a moment too soon. Next we talk “World’s Worst” over at RuPaul’s Drag Race and the delightful return of the Judys to Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Steven’s still going through it on Steven Universe Future, and we round out the week with another charming, emotional DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on the week’s TV, and make sure to join Noel, Kate, and friend of the show Allison Shoemaker next week for the start of our Lucifer daily binge.

Season Spotlight: Ugly Delicious Season 2 (1:03:47)

Our Week in TV
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (22:59)
Top Chef: All-Stars L.A. premiere (32:50)
RuPaul’s Drag Race (39:41)
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (46:26)
Steven Universe Future
(49:01)
DC’s Legends of Tomorrow
(52:54)

Music Featured:  “Gone Kissin’” by Lunachicks
Video Mentioned: Friend of the show Maggie Kulzick is reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone aloud, one chapter a day. Enjoy!

Mar 14, 2020

There’s a lot of intense, anxiety-inducing stuff happening right now. While we wait it out, as best we can, let’s talk some TV. This week on the podcast, Noel and Kate spotlight Hulu’s new four-part Hillary Clinton documentary, Hillary, and wonder whether Frontline maybe did it better back in 2016. Before that, though, there’s a full week in TV. First we look at the comedies, including a roundup of how late night shows are handling the transition to audience-free shows and a look at It’s Personal with Amy Hoggart and the finale of The Unicorn. Then we move to reality, with the second premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race and the McMillion$ finale. Last is genre, with the return of Steven Universe Future, the Black Lightning season finale, a game-changing The Flash, and an absolutely lovely DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on these shows and the rest of your quarantine viewing.

DVD Shelf: Hillary (1:30:43)

Our Week in TV
Late Night Roundup (21:09)
It’s Personal with Amy Hoggart (33:44)
The Unicorn finale (37:53)
RuPaul’s Drag Race (42:41)
McMillion$ finale (49:46)
Steven Universe Future
(53:22)
Black Lightning
finale (1:02:14)
The Flash (1:15:26)
DC’s Legends of Tomorrow
(1:20:14)

Music Featured:  “Believe” by Benjamin Booker

Mar 8, 2020

The first of the spring finales and premieres are upon us, giving Noel and Kate plenty of TV to discuss. We kick off the week with a few comedies, including the return of Better Things, an emotional Schitt’s Creek, and the penultimate The Unicorn. Then we check in with the RuPaul’s Drag Race premiere and the penultimate Black Lightning, before rounding out the week with Stumptown. Afterward, we welcome back friend of the show Caroline Siede of The A.V. Club to discuss the eventful season finale of Doctor Who, as well as season 12 as a whole.

Season Spotlight: Doctor Who Season 12 with Caroline Siede (51:28)

Our Week in TV
Better Things premiere (16:44)
Schitt’s Creek (20:30)
The Unicorn (25:28)
RuPaul’s Drag Race premiere (28:29)
Black Lightning (41:47)
Stumptown (44:33)

Music Featured:  “Profiled Asian,” performed by Bowen Yang, from the “Airport Sushi” sketch on the latest John Mulaney-hosted SNL; Vietnam’s coronavirus PSA, “Ghen Cô Vy”

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