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Send us a Text Message.Angelo, Jay, and Rhea have a knock-down, drag-out fight over Unfrosted, the new Jerry Seinfeld Netflix movie that wastes about 10 million megawatts of star power on a thin premise and an even thinner script. Who hated it? Who loved it? You'll have to listen to find out.PLUS, we dig into the reports that the NBA is about to get a record payday. Is their average of 3 million viewers per playoff game really worth the second-richest deal in TV histor...

Send us a Text Message.Angelo, Jay, and Rhea are back to discuss Jerry Seinfeld's comments about comedy getting too politically correct -- is the left making it more difficult to be funny?Then, they discuss the NBA's insane decision to schedule Thursday's game between the Sixers and the Knicks at 9 PM. These are two east coast teams, so why would the powers that be have them finish play at midnight?!Plus, Boomer and Phil Simms are out at CBS, does this signal a shift towards a younger d...

Send us a Text Message.Angelo, Rhea, and Jay have a discussion about why the Trump Trial isn't being televised -- regardless of your politics, it's a spectacle that the country has a right to watch in all its lurid glory!Also, the gang discusses the new Taylor Swift album, the ratings for the Billy Joel concert, the new Netflix series, A Man in Full, and the ethics of AI in documentaries.PLUS: British and Teen Corner, Sugar, and EVEN MORE -- there isn't a podcast on the planet the p...

Send us a Text Message.Angelo, Rhea, and Jay start the show with a discussion of Scoop, the new Netflix movie about the incredible interview that BBC's NewsNight had with Prince Andrew, which leads into some talk about the greatest TV interviews of all time.From there, the gang discusses OJ's death and the impact that his trial had on TV back in the 1990s.Then, it's Jay's favorite topic: Billy Joel and CBS's boneheaded decision to cut his concert short -- DURING PIANO MAN -- to air the local ...

Send us a Text Message.Angelo, Rhea, and Jay do a deep dive on everything involving the series finale of Curb -- was it so good that it retroactively made the much-maligned Seinfeld finale better?! Should Larry David be put in the pantheon of great TV creators? And, where does Curb rank on Angelo's all-time list of great TV sitcoms?Then, the gang discusses the walloping that the women's NCAA finale gave the men's final in the ratings. Was this a one-time thing or is there somethin...

Send us a Text Message.ESPN wants to opt out of its partnership with Major League Baseball. Should the MLB push gambling in an effort to save their product? What’s the other secret ingredient we think will improve the game? (00:00:00-00:08:34) The last season of “Curb your Enthusiasm” is coming to an end this week. After a poor ending of “Seinfeld”, is Larry David under more pressure than ever to nail the ending? (00:08:34-00:13:57) Angelo watches the remake of “Roadhouse”. What wer...

Send us a Text Message.The NFL makes notable rule changes and the fans are up in arms. How do we feel about these rule changes? Is this going to help or hurt the product of the NFL? (00:00:00-00:08:50)Peacock renews Bupkis and Pete Davidson announces that he will not return to the show. Why was this so controversial? Does Pete Davidson owe it to the cast and crew to stay on the show? (00:08:50-00:13:14)HBO is trying to renew season 3 of “Euphoria”. We debate if there has ever been a show that...

Send us a Text Message.We review Max’s shocking documentary “Quiet On Set”. How did this change our perception of children going into acting? What are our thoughts on Dan Schneider now? (00:00:00-00:10:54) Mr. Beast is in talks with HBO to make a new game show. Will he be successful in a more traditional medium? Will this open the flood gate for these online celebrities getting into the industry? (00:10:54-00:16:52) March Madness is here. Has the tournament become more popular...

Send us a Text Message.We give our thoughts and reactions from the Oscars. What did we like? What did we not like? What was our overall grade? How do we feel about bringing politics into entertainment? (00:00:00-00:17:17) Rhea goes over the best and worst fashion from the big night. Watch on our YouTube channel to follow along and see all the attire mentioned! (00:17:17-00:22:26) BRITISH CORNER: Rhea reviews Bit Box’s “Hope Street”. What about this show, other than the storyline and...

Send us a Text Message.We give out thoughts on the death of Richard Lewis. What are our best memories of him? (00:00:00-00:08:59) Jason Kelce retires after 13 seasons. We recap his impact on the game and the city of Philadelphia. Where do we see his retirement taking him? Does his personality make him bound for media? (00:08:59-00:14:54) Jay reviews HBO’s “The Regime”. Does it live up to the hype despite starring Kate Winslet and having a great writing crew? (00:14:54 -00:19:04)&nbs...

Send us a Text Message.The Ringer releases an article about what the optimal number of episodes in a season is. What do we think the best number is? Is it different depending on the genre of show? (00:00:00-00:06:23) Kevin Costner bets on himself by leaving Yellowstone to fund his own movie. What do we think about this move? Is it too risky? Does this have the potential to ruin his career? Are we rooting for him? (00:06:23-00:11:48) LeBron James asks for a max two-year extensi...

Send us a Text Message.Jay produced a pilot of a show featuring “Ted’s” Max Burkholder named “Paulie”. Rhea and Angelo will review next week! (00:00:00-00:02:38) Variety put out their latest list of top streaming shows. What does this list tell us about the type of shows people want to watch? Are we seeing a resurgence of a certain genre/type of show? (00:02:38- 00:08:16) “True Detective” season 4 is out now and the show creator is attacking the current show runner online. How do we...

Send us a Text Message.Super Bowl 58 has the highest numbers in history. Was this all due to Taylor Swift? How do we think Tony Romo and the CBS team did in broadcasting the big game? What did we think about the Nickelodeon broadcast? (00:00:00-00:14:34) John Stewart returns to “The Daily Show”. We express our excitement for the return of arguably the smartest man on television (00:14:34- 00:17:34) BRITISH CORNER: Rhea’s reviews Prime’s “The Real Manhunter” based on the dramatizatio...

Send us a Text Message.“Curb Your Enthusiasm” recently released its last season. We express our sadness for the end of an era. Is Larry David the funniest person on television of all time? (00:00:00- 00:04:54) The music at the Grammys was a hit however we have mixed reviews on the host. How did Trevor Noah do as the host and what were our favorite performances? (00:04:54-00:10:06) Ayo Edebiri turns down an upcoming Marvel movie to stay on for season three of “the Bear”. Do we ...

Send us a Text Message.What are our thoughts on the current NFL analysts? Will Tom Brady be a better replacement for Greg Olsen? (00:00:00 – 00:11:39) Netflix and WWE sign a massive multi-billion-dollar contract. Will this deal be in jeopardy due to the past actions of prior owner Vince McMahon? (00:11:39-00:16:31) BRITISH CORNERL Rhea reviews the Scottish Black Comedy “Guilt”. Available on Netflix (00:16:31- 00:19:15) TEEN CORNER: Rhea reviews “Death and Other Details”. Availa...

Send us a Text Message.Opening remarks/apologies (00:00:00-00:02:50)NFL is recording record ratings this year. Is it all Taylor Swift? Is it the product on the field? What else? (00:02:50-00:09:35) “Saltburn” is nominated for best picture. Why are more and more movies going for gross comedy in their scenes? Do people like seeing this scatological stuff? (00:09:35 00:15:15)BRITISH CORNER: Rhea reviews the Irish crime drama “Blue Lights” (00:15:15- 00:17:23)TEEN CORNER: Rhea reviews the ol...

Send us a Text Message.Audiobook of Angelo’s book “Loud” will be out shortly! (00:00:00-00:03:04)“The Bear” and “Succession” take over the Emmys. Who got left out? Should the award categories be modified going forward? “Better Call Sal” has been nominated 53 times however never won a Academy Award. Should an actor/actress be recognized for longevity in a role? (00-03:04- 00:11:26)Peacock sets record numbers for their exclusive coverage of an NFL playoff game. Was it an overall success? What w...

Send us a Text Message.The feud between Pat McAfee and ESPN continues. Why is this issue different than past issues ESPN has delt with in the past? (00:00:00-00:08:12) Jo Koy gets roasted for his performance at the Golden Globes. What did we all think and why was it so controversial? (00:08:12- 00:13:05) BRITISH CORNER: Rhea reviews the British mystery “Fool Me Once” based on Harlan Coben’s bestselling novel (00:13:05- 00:16:24) TEEN CORNER: Rhea reviews Netflix’s "T...

Send us a Text Message.We share exciting news to start off the show! (00:00:00 – 00:03:49)Aaron Rogers calls out Jimmy Kimmel on the Pat McAfee show and the late-night star may take this to court. Both McAfee and Kimmel are ESPN employees…. How does ESPN respond to this and move forward in the situation? (00:03:49- 00:10:42)Do people still watch the New Year’s celebration broadcasts? Why or why not? (00:10:42- 00:14:22) Ryan Seacrest will take over for Pat Sajak as the host of “Whe...

Send us a Text Message.Angelo Cataldi’s book is out now! Visit his website to request a signed, personalized copy of the book as well as where to go for live book signings!The gang comes together for the end of the year review... BUT FIRST, Jay's son, Keane, joins the show to debate Rhea about The Holdovers -- she hated it, he loved it... what did YOU think?Then, in an EXTRA SUPER LONG EPISODE, we break down the our three best (and one worst!) TV Shows and Movies of the year. As always,...

Send us a Text Message.Angelo Cataldi’s book is out now! Visit his website to request a signed, personalized copy of the book as well as where to go for live book signings!(00:00:00- 00:01:32) Ranker.com ranks the top 440 binge worthy shows of all time. How do we feel about the top 10 on the list? What did they get right? What did they get wrong? (00:01:32 – 00:07:34) Bally Sports is partnering with Amazon in order to save their local sports partners. Why are the other local s...

Send us a Text Message.Angelo Cataldi’s book is out now! Visit his website to request a signed, personalized copy of the book as well as where to go for live book signings! (00:00:00- 00:01:35)Andre Braugher passes away suddenly. What are the gang’s reactions on this sad news? (00:01:35- 00:04:25) The Golden Globes is having a hard time getting a host. Why is this? What qualities make for a good host on award shows? Are we still a fan of award shows? What can we do to make them better? (...

Send us a Text Message.Angelo Cataldi’s book is out now! Visit his website to request a signed, personalized copy of the book as well as where to go for live book signings! (00:00:00- 00:01:43)The SAG- AFTRA strike is officially over and Norman Lear’s death (00:01:43- 00:02:46) Apple and Paramount + might reach an agreement to bundle their services together. Why are they doing this? Is streaming struggling to keep up with the traditional cable format? (00:02:46- 00:09:18) Angelo giv...

Send us a Text Message.Angelo Cataldi’s book is out now! Visit his website to request a signed, personalized copy of the book as well as where to go for live book signings! (00:00:00- 00:02:48) Chris Collinsworth has his “bye week” on SNF. Why Jason Garret definitely CANNOT be the replacement moving forward (00: 02:48- 00:09:45) Jay reviews the Hulu series “Faraway Downs”. Despite the star-studded cast, why does this series drive Jay nuts? (00-09:45- 00:14:30) Jay watches...

Send us a Text Message.Angelo Cataldi’s book is out now! Visit his website to request a signed, personalized copy of the book as well as find where to go for live book signings! (00:00:00- 00:02:48)Charissa Thompson is receiving backlash after admitting to fabricating sideline reports. As a prior sideline reporter, what are Rhea's thoughts on the story? What does this news say about the overall necessity of the position as a whole (00:02:48 – 00:09:54) Warner Bros gets backlash for tryin...

Send us a Text Message.The gang reacts to Nathan Fielder’s new Showtime dark comedy“The Curse”. What about this show causes such mixed reviews?Why is this show unlike anything you have ever seen before? (00:00:00-00:08:54) What about Matt Damon’s “Downsizing” makes it such a huge misfire? This opens the larger discussion on what other movies had high expectations but failed to live up to the hype on the big screen (00:08:54- 00:17:51) BRITISH CORNER: Rhea reviews the Netflix movie “...

Send us a Text Message.The World Series experiences the lowest viewership in its history. What is the problem with MLB and how do we fix it? (00:00:00-00:08:16)HBO CEO Casey Bloys uses burner accounts to snap back at critics. Is all criticism necessarily a bad thing? Is there value in executives not succumbing to the criticism of the fans? (00:08:16- 00:13:24)BRITISH CORNER: Rhea reviews the Amazon Prime show “New Blood”. What makes this crime drama different from all the other crime dramas a...

Send us a Text Message.We all react to the passing of Mathew Perry. What larger takeaways can we all make from his death? (00:00:00 – 00:10:51) ESPN alters an interview with Damien Lillard and misleads the American public. Why should this story be an even bigger story than it is? (00:10:51- 00:15:43) BRITISH CORNER: Rhea reviews the Australian show “Troppo”. Is Australian TV as a whole underrated? (00:15:43-00:19:23) TEEN CORNER: Rhea tries “Avengers: End Game” despite no...

Send us a Text Message.Angelo’s new book is available now!!!! We open the show discussing its journey and why you must get a copy today (00:00:00-00:03:13)John Stewart refuses to bow down to the pressures of Apple. How does the gang feel about this and what does it say about Apple’s shows as a whole? (00:03:13- 00:09:49)Pat McAfee pays Aaron Rogers $1 million a year. How does the gang feel about paying guests to be on a show? Should shows divulge that they pay their guests? (00:09:49-00:14:35...

Send us a Text Message.“The Burial” gets a lot of praise from the gang. Why is this Amazon Prime movie a must add to your movie watch list? (00:00:00-00:06:42) There was a recent bombshell regarding Jada Pinkett Smith and Will. Why does this news officially make us over the two of them? (00:06:42- 00:10:14) Pete Davidson gives a heartwarming message on SNL. Why is the gang conflicted on this sentiment? (00:10:14-00:14:59) BRITISH CORNER and TEEN CORNER combined this week- The I...

Send us a Text Message.Angelo recommends a new dating show to the gang and gives everyone nausea (00:00:38-00:09:20)Frasier now has a reboot and it causes the gang to lose faith in TV shows ever having original casts again. Have we as TV viewers lost patience to cultivate new characters? (00:09:20 – 00:14:42)BRITISH CORNER: Why is Rhea so high on “The Gold” this week? (00:14:42- 00:18:10)TEEN CORNER: “All American” is ‘Friday Night Lights’ meets ‘The OC’. Why is it a must watch? ( 00:18:10-00...

Send us a Text Message.Angelo Cataldi is on a much-needed vacation this week, so it's up to Rhea and Jay to break down the ratings of the Jets-Chiefs game and just how much of an effect Taylor Swift is having on the game of football (and its ratings!)PLUS: British and Teen Corner, Jay's review of Showtime's The Wrath of Becky, and a discussion of what a post-strike talk show landscape might look like!MAKE SURE YOU FIND US ON ALL OUR SOCIALS: as mentioned in the episode, our amazing new produc...

Send us a Text Message.How much does the gang at The TV Show care about TV? Angelo Cataldi joins Jay and Rhea despite having Covid! It's called commitment people, look it up!There's so much happening in the world of TV that Angelo couldn't help himself: the team discusses the recent end of the WGA strike and what that might mean for the era of "peak TV" that we're living in (HINT: HIGHER PRICES). Further, they discuss which streamers they would drop if prices DO go up (sorry...

Send us a Text Message.Angelo, Rhea, and Jay are back to discuss the quality of Thursday Night Football games and what it says about how much the NFL cares about the physical health of its players (SPOILER: NOT MUCH).PLUS: Winning Time got ZASLOV'D (a word we just invented) and Bill Maher and Drew Barrymore got excoriated (rightly so) and we have takes on both events. Rhea has British (German!?) and Teen corner, and Angelo has a review of Class Act and The Wrestlers.It's another CAN'T M...

Send us a Text Message.It's a huge week in the world of celebrity news and the gang is here to discuss the good (Martin Short), the bad (Jimmy Fallon) and the very, very ugly (Danny Masterson). Angelo, as always, has amazing takes, but even more than usual this week, he's got personal stories about Martin Short and Jimmy Fallon that you're not gonna want to miss (and make sure you check our socials so you can see the pictures to prove it!)PLUS: Rhea has British and Teen Corner, Angelo h...

Send us a Text Message.Can you believe it's been a year already?The gang talks a walk down memory lane, discussing the best shows, biggest surprises, and most amazing moments of the last year in television!PLUS: British Corner, Teen Corner, follow up on the AMAZING HBO documentary BS High, and our guesses as to what the Eagles will pull as a rating on Sunday's opening game on CBS.It's another ACTION PACKED episode, and this one is extra special!The TV Show is a weekly podcast hosted by Jay Bl...

Send us a Text Message.Jay is back ashore and home just in time to referee a debate between Angelo and Rhea about the new season of The Lincoln Lawyer. Then, Angelo has FINALLY seen Oppenheimer, so of course Jay needs to spend a few minutes needing out about Christoper Nolan's monumental achievement (even though Angelo did think that it was about 90 minutes too long).PLUS: Rhea has a throwback to the Blue Skies era on USA Network in with The Chelsea Detective, and Angelo ...

Send us a Text Message.Angelo, Rhea, and Jay are back for a discussion of the recent reveal that if ESPN was spun off into its own Direct-To-Consumer streaming service, it would likely have to cost somewhere between $30-40 to do the programming its currently doing and remain profitable. The gang reveals whether they would ever pay $40 to watch ESPN (SPOILER: that's a big, fat NO!).The gang then dives into cable TV and whether, for all the bellyaching we've done about it over the last 30...

Send us a Text Message.Another action-packed episode recorded on the crystal-blue waters of Bermuda and it's a big one because it's JERK WEEK on The TV Show. The Ringer made a list of the ultimate Pop Culture Jerks and Angelo, something of a jerk connoisseur, has a LOT of opinions about what makes a good jerk (hint: Larry David is NOT one, but Biff Tannen IS).PLUS: The gang does follow-up on last week's discussion of Hijack, Rhea reviews season 3 of Only Murders in the Buildin...

Send us a Text Message.Angelo and Rhea are at the Jersey Shore and Jay is in Bermuda, but nothing stops this group of TV-obsessed podcasters from putting out their weekly show!This week, Angelo, Rhea, and Jay celebrate the first Eagles game of the (pre)season with a discussion about the current state of NFL announcing and whether we think Tom Brady is ever going to make it as a color analyst.Then, a new Ringer article has the crew talking about whether or not quality matters more than quantit...

Send us a Text Message.We lost two major figures this week and the gang talks about both of them: first Sinéad O'Connor, rightly or wrongly, is best remembered for ripping up a picture of the pope during her live SNL appearance in the 90s. Angelo, Jay, and Rhea discuss her legacy, how they felt about the event then, and how they feel about it now. This leads to a broader discussion of live TV controversies that they witnessed with their own eyes (SPOILER: Angelo has seen A LOT OF ...

Send us a Text Message.Angelo, Rhea, and Jay are back with reviews of both of the new blockbusters blasting through the land like the fallout from an atomic bomb: Barbie and Oppenheimer!PLUS: Angelo and Rhea give us an in-depth look at what it was like working at WIP, which was a partner with the NFL, at the same time they were honestly assessing what they saw happening in the NFL. Let's just say that the Eagles were not always thrilled at some of the things they had to say ab...

Send us a Text Message.It feels like old times as the gang discusses the effect that the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike might have on football ratings this year. Will more people watch because there will be less new television? Or will the NFL remain in a bubble unto itself?PLUS: Angelo reviews the new Wilt Chamberlain documentary on Showtime, Rhea reaches back into the early 2000s for British corner, Jay reviews Mission Impossible 7, and the team gives their best reality TV show p...

Send us a Text Message.The AV Club put out their list of "The 30 Best Sketch Shows of All Time" and BOY did they ever make a few mistakes (SNL is number 13?! Really AV Club?!). The gang discusses sketch shows, which one is the best ever, and Jay makes a strong case that everyone should be watching I Think You Should Leave.PLUS: The gang talks about how the WGA strike might be affected by the fact that there is SO MUCH TV to watch right now. Jay takes a walk down memory lane (did yo...

Send us a Text Message.Angelo, Rhea, and Jay are back to continue discussing the best TV show of the The Bear, which leads to a discussion as to whether it's better for a series to drop its whole season at once or if it's better to dole them out one episode a week. And THAT leads Jay into the most demented monologue he's had on the show, yet. In Rhea's words: "Your family needs to come home from Europe AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!" You won't want to miss it.PLUS: Angelo reviews&...

Send us a Text Message.Angelo, Rhea, and Jay return to discuss the first half of Season 2 of The Bear and Angelo is ready to put episode 6 in the pantheon of The Greatest TV Episodes Ever Aired. So, you get some idea how the gang feels about the season!Then, Jesse Watters is taking over for Tucker Carlson and the big question is whether any personality can save Fox News's nosediving ratings. Angelo, Jay, and Rhea try to determine whether there are any other personalities so b...

Send us a Text Message.Rhea is back from vacation just in time to hear Angelo explain why he might have to retire from the podcast. It involves the show Wentworth, so, if you're not watching it, THIS IS THE WEEK TO WATCH! Angelo's continued participation in the show depends on it!PLUS: The gang discusses Brett Baier's amazing interview of Donald Trump and what makes for a good interviewer (Angelo is one of the all-time best interviewers, so his insight is much appreciated on this!...

Send us a Text Message.Rhea is on vacation. this week, so Angelo and Jay are left to their own devices... which means more dumping on David Zaslov and the disaster he's created at the new WarnerBrosDiscovery. Specifically, they talk about the excellent Tim Alberta profile of former CNN honcho Chris Licht that ran in The Atlantic. If you're interested in how TV works, this is the episode for you!PLUS: a review of the new Eva Longoria movie Flamin' Hot and a discussion as to wh...

Send us a Text Message.Angelo, Jay, and Rhea are back to discuss Apple's brand new media-consumption device: would YOU pay $3500 to wear a pair of ski-goggles on your head if it meant you could watch TV on a 100-foot screen?PLUS: a review of the horrendous new HBO (excuse us, MAX) show, The Idol, British Corner, Teen Corner, and Angelo's got some thoughts on the new Blackberry movie out of Canada.And then, we go through the top-5 highest paid people in entertainment and the number one person ...

Send us a Text Message.Jay returns to the show from his jaunt to Iceland for a full-throated discussion about the terrific finale to Succession, and where it ranks among the best finales of the 21st century. We're joined by VERY special guest, Keane Black, Jay's Succession-loving son, for his thoughts on the finale as well.PLUS: A discussion of Icelandic TV, British and Teen Corner, and a discussion about "Telly", the TV company that wants to give you a TV for free (with strings attache...

Send us a Text Message.American Idol had an audience of 38 million a generation ago for its season 2 finale. On Sunday night, it got under 6 million for the last show of the 2023 season. Why is it still on? And why do TV sports broadcasts continue to glorify people we know are jerks? (We name names.) Also Rhea gives us tips for British TV and teens, and Angelo has some great news about two shows that you will love (he hopes.) . Also, don't forget to watch the final episode of Succession on Su...

Send us a Text Message.With Jay Black off on a cruise to Iceland, Rhea and Angelo delve into the problems with network programming in a world where Abbott Elementary and Accused are rare good shows in a vast wasteland.Plus: Rhea has a great find on British TV, and a network show (recently cancelled) that is worth seeing for kids.Angelo has his highest recommendation for a TV show in the 36 episodes of the podcast so far, an extraordinary documentary.And stay till after the sign-off, because w...

Send us a Text Message.Angelo, Jay, and Rhea are back with a very special episode that has Jay ACTUALLY OVER ANGELO'S HOUSE for an in-depth discussion of Britain's exercise in silliness, Pete Davidson's baffling new TV show, and Kerri Russell's brilliant new Netflix drama.PLUS: the gang discusses whether they would ever watch a movie written by an AI and they do a deep dive into Succession's BRILLIANT balcony fight scene, which leads to a discussion of the best TV fights in history.You're not...

Send us a Text Message.Angelo, Rhea, and Jay are back to have break-down the WINNER of the Apple TV+ draft and WHY they one.Then, the gang discusses the recent Xfinity/NFL Network spat and discuss which channels would be "deal breakers" for them -- that is, channels that they would cut their cable cords if they were no longer on the lineup.PLUS: British Corner, a check-in with The Goldbergs in Teen Corner, Angelo reviews I Wanna Dance With Somebody, and Jay reviews the new Peacock weird-fest ...

Send us a Text Message.Angelo, Rhea, and Jay are back to talk about the huge goings on in Cable TV -- Tucker Carlson is OUT at Fox News Don Lemon is OUT at CNN, and a ton of employees are OUT at ESPN. What's happening and why? We break it down for you!PLUS: Rhea has a review of the Australian show Harrow and the new Adam Sandler Netflix movie, Murder Mystery 2. Angelo says "It Stinks!" about the new Apple TV+ movie, Ghosted, and Jay discusses his daughters' love of The Middl...

Send us a Text Message.Rhea Hughes is back and not a second too soon as she joins Angelo Cataldi and Jay Black for a rollicking discussion of the disastrous moves being made by Discovery Networks as it makes a set of baffling decisions regarding HBO Max (oh, sorry, it's just "Max" now).PLUS, the gang discusses all the drama going on with Love is Blind -- not only did Netflix's second attempt at a livestream fail utterly, but there is word from behind the scenes that the cast is being sleep de...

Send us a Text Message.We're joined again by Succession expert (and Angelo's wife!) Gail Cataldi to talk about this week's all-timer of an episode. SPOILER ALERT, we talk a lot about what happens in S04E03 of Succession, so, if you haven't seen it... now would be the time to watch!PLUS, with Rhea attending to her sick dog (let's all say a prayer for Judy!), Angelo fills in for both British Corner AND teen corner. All that, plus Jay reviews Air, we do a deep dive into The Hollywood...

Send us a Text Message.Angelo, Rhea, and Jay are back to peel the curtain back for an insider's look at how reality TV lies to its viewers. Rhea talks about her experience on Trading Spaces, while Jay dishes about his time on Last Comic Standing, and The Two Coreys. Then, there are reports about Kevin Costner being unhappy on the set of Yellowstone, which leads to a discussion of other stars who left successful TV shows. PLUS: the ever popular British Corner has TWO shows for Rhea...

Send us a Text Message.Angelo, Rhea, and Jay are back again, this time joined by the biggest guest we've every brought on to the show! That's right, we're joined by the better half of our own Angelo Cataldi, GAIL CATALDI, for an in-depth breakdown of the biggest TV News of the week: Succession's season 4 premier. We discuss whether Logan actually loves his kids, our love of Tom and Cousin Greg, who we think walks away with the whole thing at the end, and what it's like to watch th...

Send us a Text Message.Angelo, Rhea and Jay are back and what a doozy of an episode it is! Angelo finally rewatched Ted Lasso, and the results of the experiment have not left him in a bright and shiny mood. The gang then has an in-depth discussion of the new Mel Brooks show The History of the World Part II on HULU. They do a deep dive into their own history with Brooks's work, their reactions to the new show, and why the Rotten Tomatoes score is so much higher for it from th...

Send us a Text Message.Angelo, Rhea and Jay are back for an Oscars Spectacular! We break down everything from the quality of the telecast to Jimmy Kimmel's monologue to the "controversy" of Angela Bassett's reaction to her Oscar loss to Jay's pick for the most outrageous Oscars snub of the last five years!PLUS: Rhea does a dress-by-dress breakdown of Oscars fashion hits and misses (and it's hilarious -- check out the YouTube channel to see what we're talking about!), British C...

Send us a Text Message.Angelo, Jay, and Rhea are back to discuss the new Chris Rock special Selective Outrage, both as an hour of comedy AND to evaluate Chris Rock's breakdown of the slap he received from Will Smith at the Oscars one year ago, this week. Was it funny? Do we agree with the voices on Twitter saying that Chris should just "let it go"? Were we all made uncomfortable by the fact that Chris Rock mentioned his mom was in the audience? Tune in to find out!We then di...

Send us a Text Message.Angelo, Rhea, and Jay are back to discuss the SHOCKING news that Tom Brady has decided to become a stand-up comic. None of the gang think he's got a shot at being any good, but Angelo puts it best: "Tom Brady will be as funny as an open wound"... and the assessment gets worse from there!PLUS: Angelo reviews Oscar contender The Whale, Rhea reviews Chloe and The Healing Powers of Dude. We have a long discussion of the most underrated players in TV history, and t...

Send us a Text Message.Angelo, Rhea, and Jay are back to discuss something monumental: Angelo has discovered what he calls "The Best Thing EVER!" and believes that it will not only be the best recommendation he's ever given on the podcast, but possibly in his entire life. But you'll have to tune in to find out what it is!PLUS: Rhea discusses Chloe, a dark but wonderful British TV series, the whole gang tries Hello Tomorrow! (SPOILER: it's a goodbye from us), and we go into a long discus...

Send us a Text Message.Angelo, Rhea, and Jay are back to discuss their reactions to the Eagles' horrific loss to the Chiefs. Beyond the game itself, though, the gang discusses what it is about the Super Bowl that makes it such a spectacular event in American culture, how each of them prefers to watch the game, and what they think the future holds for both the NFL and The Big Game.PLUS: In British Corner, Rhea reviews a listener suggestion: Grantchester. Angelo reviews Somebody I U...

Send us a Text Message.In honor of our new partnership with PhillyVoice.com, we're taking a look back at some of the best moments of The TV Show podcast. We hope you enjoy them and that you'll subscribe so you'll never miss an episode!In this episode, discussions from:-- Episode 2: Pete Davidson-- Episode 5: Maverick-- Episode 6: Las Vegas Showgirls-- Episode 10: Tulsa King and The Crown-- Episode 11: Never Have I Ever-- Episode 14: Cruise Ships and Desert Island TV-- Episode 14: Friends, Sex...

Send us a Text Message.Angelo, Jay, and Rhea take a trip through memory lane as a listener request has them reviewing Barney Miller, The Brady Bunch, and The Twilight Zone. We also discuss the plight of Peacock (SPOILER: It's not doing great), despite having a hot new show in Poker Face.PLUS: Discussions about Slow Horses and Michael Chiklis, while Angelo and Jay get into a knock-down, drag-out fight about Tár!The TV Show is a weekly podcast hosted by Jay Black,...

Send us a Text Message.Jay, Angelo, and Rhea discuss the recent reboots of Night Court and That 90s Show as well as the bizarre Netflix documentary The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker.PLUS: Rhea's British TV Corner AND a review of the new Velma series on HBOMAX (SPOILER: it's not great!)The TV Show is a weekly podcast hosted by Jay Black, with regular guests Angelo Cataldi and Rhea Hughes. Each week, we dive into the new Golden Age of Television, with a discussion of the lates...

Send us a Text Message.Jay, Angelo, and Rhea discuss the TV shows that they're most excited to see during the upcoming year.The TV Show is a weekly podcast hosted by Jay Black, with regular guests Angelo Cataldi and Rhea Hughes. Each week, we dive into the new Golden Age of Television, with a discussion of the latest shows and news.  

Send us a Text Message.Jay, Angelo, and Rhea take a look at The AV Club's List of Best TV Moments from 2022 and talk about what they got right and what they got wrong.The TV Show is a weekly podcast hosted by Jay Black, with regular guests Angelo Cataldi and Rhea Hughes. Each week, we dive into the new Golden Age of Television, with a discussion of the latest shows and news.  

Send us a Text Message.Rhea is BACK, joining Jay and Angelo for a discussion of Avatar, whether or not we're out of touch, Succession, Sherwood, The White Lotus, and MORE!PLUS: Jay's wife is going to be very suspicious about... something. You'll have to listen to find out what!The TV Show is a weekly podcast hosted by Jay Black, with regular guests Angelo Cataldi and Rhea Hughes. Each week, we dive into the new Golden Age of Television, with a discussion of the latest shows and news. &n...

Send us a Text Message.With Rhea on Holiday for one more week, Jay and Angelo get together and discuss the 2022 Awards for Best Show, Best Binge, Best Actor/Actress, Best Streamer and MORE!PLUS: Jay's movie is now available in Germany and he desperately wants to meet the actor who dubbed his voice into German.The TV Show is a weekly podcast hosted by Jay Black, with regular guests Angelo Cataldi and Rhea Hughes. Each week, we dive into the new Golden Age of Television, with a discussion of th...

Send us a Text Message.It's just Jay and Angelo this week, but really, it's just Angelo as proves once again that there is no bigger TV fan than him by taking all of the segments on by himself and absolutely crushing it. From a discussion of British TV, Elf, the ongoing drama at HBOMax, and The Fablemans, this episode is a Cataldi masterpiece!PLUS: Jay and Angelo prove once again that all it takes is the slightest provocation for them to talk about how The Sopranos i...

Send us a Text Message.Angelo and Rhea are BACK and this week's podcast is a real doozy. We talk our best Desert Island shows, discuss the new Harry and Meghan documentary, and a give a scathing takedown of the controversial new Sebastian Maniscalco special on Netflix.PLUS: We talk about our kids seeing things that they shouldn't, cruise ship TV, and Jay tells the worst joke he performed during his first year of standup (And Guys? It's bad).The TV Show is a weekly podcast hos...

Send us a Text Message.Jay's performing on a cruise this week and Rhea and Angelo have refused to hide in his luggage, so this week it's the second of two Very Special Episodes: That's right, Jay's WIFE, Kristina, is joining the show to discuss Spirited, Love is Blind, and The Great British Bake-Off.Plus, Jay talks about being Bam-Boobs-eled and how he would fight a bear.The TV Show is a weekly podcast hosted by Jay Black, with regular guests Angelo Cataldi and Rhea H...

Send us a Text Message.Jay is performing on a boat and since Angelo and Rhea can't fit in his luggage with him, this is the first of two Very Special Episodes.This week, Jay's 11-year-old daughter, Annabelle, joins the podcast to discuss her binge watching habits, what her dream job is, and who's the bigger sociopath: Ross from Friends or Ted from How I Met Your Mother.The TV Show is a weekly podcast hosted by Jay Black, with regular guests Angelo Cataldi and Rhea Hughes. Each ...

Send us a Text Message.Jay, Angelo, and Rhea discuss Tulsa King and the stars that have best transitioned from movies to TV and back again, the new Netflix documentary Pepsi, Where's My Jet, and Where the Crawdad's Sing.PLUS: Rhea's British and Teen Corner, Bob Iger's surprise return to Disney, AND Jay reveals which recommendation from the first ten shows was the one his family liked the best!The TV Show is a weekly podcast hosted by Jay Black, with regular guests Angelo Catald...

Send us a Text Message.Jay, Angelo, and Rhea discuss The Crown, Tulsa King, The Good Nurse, Instant Home Makeover, and more!PLUS: Our guide to what's best to binge over Thanksgiving, TV Stars who are sneakily super-wealthy, and Jay discusses why he has beef with The Unicorn!The TV Show is a weekly podcast hosted by Jay Black, with regular guests Angelo Cataldi and Rhea Hughes. Each week, we dive into the new Golden Age of Television, with a discussion of the latest s...

Send us a Text Message.Rhea and Angelo are BACK to discuss the craziest, darkest documentaries that we've seen so far this year, The Peanuts Christmas Special, The Sound of Music, and The Rehearsal.PLUS: The Teen TV Segment, British Corner, AND Jay reveals his long-term plans should he ever be murdered!The TV Show is a weekly podcast hosted by Jay Black, with regular guests Angelo Cataldi and Rhea Hughes. Each week, we dive into the new Golden Age of Television, with a discussi...

Send us a Text Message.The Philles are in the World Series and the Eagles are 90 and 0, so Rhea and Angelo are busy with their regular jobs, which leaves Jay to do a SOLO pod, answering YOUR questions.That's right, it's an AMA episode with questions cultivated from Twitter (follow Jay at www.twitter.com/jayblackisfunny). It's pure, uncut Jay for twenty straight minutes, shot directly into your veins. Can you handle it?Do you want to handle it!? ...don't answer that.The TV Sh...

Send us a Text Message.It's an action-packed episode where we discuss our favorite Oh S*** moments from TV, the Succession season four trailer, all of Charles Barkley's money, Lost, Dexter, and more.PLUS: Rhea's British corner, teen TV, and: ANGELO MAKES HIS BIGGEST ANNOUNCEMENT EVER!The TV Show is a weekly podcast hosted by Jay Black, with regular guests Angelo Cataldi and Rhea Hughes. Each week, we dive into the new Golden Age of Television, with a discussion of the latest sh...

Send us a Text Message.The gang discusses the new Ryan Murphy show The Watcher and does a deep dive into weird TV, a discussion of the HUGE ratings for the Eagles/Dallas Sunday night game and whether it's more fun to watch a show live or do it OnDemand, and a discussion of the Mila Kunis movie, Luckiest Girl Alive.PLUS: Rhea's British TV corner, a double show recommendation in Teen TV, Cheers, and the Jose and Quinton Review TV retrospective deep dives on YouTube.The TV Show is a weekly...

Send us a Text Message.The gang is back with a review of the new AppleTV+ show: Bad Sisters. Also covered this episode, Top Gun: Maverick (and it gets CONTENTIOUS), DCI Banks, Modern Family, The Six Million Dollar Man, Family Ties, and MORE, if you can believe it.PLUS: Rhea's British Corner and Teen TV segment AND a discussion of illegal thirtysomething. (You didn't hear it from us, but if you wanted to watch the full first season -- Angelo's choice wasn't available ANYWHERE -- you can ...

Send us a Text Message.Jay, Rhea, and Angelo are back for a discussion about the new season of SNL (along with our ratings of the new cast members, and Angelo's ratings of the departing cast), The Greatest Beer Run of All Time, Reboot, The Patient, and Dahmer.PLUS: Rhea's TV corner AND a very special guest joining us for the Teen TV segment.The TV Show is a weekly podcast hosted by Jay Black, with regular guests Angelo Cataldi and Rhea Hughes. Each week, we dive into the new Golden Age o...

Send us a Text Message.An action-packed 30 minute episode that still manages to cover about nine million topics. We talk cord-cutting and HD antennas, Superstore, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Never Have I Ever, and the one big problem that all streamers have (you'll have to listen to find out).PLUS: Rhea's British TV corner and a discussion about what, exactly, Google is.The TV Show is a weekly podcast hosted by Jay Black, with regular guests Angelo Cataldi and Rhea Hughes. Each w...

Send us a Text Message.Two episodes in and already we're a hit in Canada! We talk about our fame in the Great White North, Pete Davidson's odd appeal, SNL all stars, The Great British Bakeoff, The Offer, as well as Rhea's British segment, shows we can watch with our kids, and a whole lot more.PLUS: Jay gets rightfully ripped for withholding important information and we find out the man his wife would leave him for in a half a heartbeat.The TV Show is a weekly podcast hosted by Jay...

Send us a Text Message.Our first episode has us coming strong out of the gate with a discussion of why we love TV, The Bear, the highest and lowest points of the Emmys, Rhea's British TV corner, TV shows that we can watch with our kids, Cobra Kai, and an impassioned plea for everyone to watch Welcome to Wrexham!Plus, Jay says things that will probably get him divorced, Rhea showered for nothing, and Angelo threatens to leave the show after one episode.The TV Show is a weekly podcast hosted by...

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to The TV Show podcast!  Every Thursday, Jay Black and his guests Angelo Cataldi and Rhea Hughes will have a lively conversation about TV: the best shows to watch, the most outrageous news, and what we're looking forward to next.This is the trailer!  Subscribe, tell a friend, and enjoy!