The TV Dudes discuss all things TV from news, to reviews, and general podcast discussions. Tune in!
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Since they wouldn't stop talking about TV, we just shoved a microphone in front of them and hit record. Listen as aspiring British screenwriters and comedians Dan Doolan and Chris Billingham indulge in their obsession and attempt to dissect the ever evolving world of television. Featuring news, reviews and recommendations.
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Streaming Nonsense is a podcast that reviews those lesser seen movies you see listed on streaming services that you were always curious about.
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There’s a new gold standard in film criticism, and it’s three guys with microphones and absolutely no credentials. Jake is a connoisseur of Asian cinema and films that remind you what it means to be human. Matt prefers movies about deeply disturbed people—the kind that leave you wanting to take a long, scalding shower. And Anthony? He loves "basic" movies, the kind that make you feel like a red-blooded, flag-waving American. Together, they curate the most eclectic, unpredictable, and undenia ...
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In Part 2 of our debut episode, we keep the fun going with more story discussion and breakdown as we push toward a spec script we can be proud of. It’s Marvin's writers’ room experiment—and Les and Nick are right in the mix!
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Les and Nick are on a brand-new podcast! On Screen.Write.Repeat, host Marvin Lanier sits down with Les, Nick, and friends to break down an episode of television. Together, we build the story, map out the beats, and set the stage for writing competing spec scripts based on the same break. In Part 1, you’ll hear some of the brainstorming and story-br…
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This week, we’re diving into the first three episodes of Gen V Season 2 on Amazon! We’ve also got a special guest—Marvin Lanier joins us to share details about his brand-new podcast, Screen.Write.Repeat. On that show, Marvin, Nick, Les and others team up to break down episodes of TV shows, draft spec scripts, and table read them - it’s a blast, and…
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330. I've ranted about so many things I don't know if I've contradicted myself
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2:20:48This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent TV news including casting for the Scrubs reboot, chaos over at Amazon for Mr and Mrs Smith, the Wednesday ratings and the strange release model, Doctor Who's future and why they cancelled Dexter Original Sin. Plus we review The Office spin off The Paper and new Netflix animated comedy, Long Story Shor…
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This week on The TV Dudes, we’re heading into the stacks with Shelved on Peacock! This smart and funny workplace comedy takes us inside a public library full of oddball staff, colorful patrons, and plenty of heart. We’ll talk about what makes the show tick, where it shines, and whether it deserves a spot on your watchlist. A huge thank you to our P…
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This week on The TV Dudes, we’re gushing about Netflix’s Long Story Short, a clever and heartfelt series that had us hooked from the first episode. We’ll tell you why we loved it and why you should add it to your queue immediately. Plus, we check in on the latest chapters of Alien: Earth and Peacemaker, breaking down all the twists, action, and cha…
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329. Breaking Bad Retrospective (Season Four)
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1:52:26This week Dan and Chris take another break from their normal structure to continue our season by season retrospective of Breaking Bad. Is this show as good as history remembers it? Does it hold up to it's reputation? Let's discuss!
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This week, Les and Nick head to the new DCU dimension to check out Peacemaker season 2! James Gunn and John Cena are back in business with parallel worlds, spy vendettas, and a whole bunch of Eagly! Let's see if it can sustain the magic of Season 1 while taking into account the new Superman movie! Plus, we keep up with the critters on Alien Earth, …
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CherryBomb - A Patreon Showrunner Pick!
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1:15:11This week on The TV Dudes, we’re talking about Cherrybomb, the indie sitcom streaming now on Tubi. It wasn’t on our radar, but one of our awesome Patreon supporters picked it for us to check out—so we dove in! We break down what makes it tick, whether it shines, and how it stacks up against bigger-budget sitcoms! And if you want to help decide what…
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Kristina Denton - Writer & Actress, "Hollywood Grit"
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21:59This week on The TV Dudes, Les sits down with writer, actress, producer, and director Kristina Denton—the multi-hyphenate talent behind the upcoming action-thriller Hollywood Grit, hitting select theaters August 22nd. With a cast stacked with Max Martini, Tyrese Gibson, Patrick Duffy, and Linda Purl, the film promises high stakes and even higher te…
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This week on The TV Dudes, we dive into the chilling first two episodes of Alien: Earth on FX. Noah Hawley takes on Ridley Scott’s terrifying universe - brought to TV for the first time. Does it capture the claustrophobic horror and high-stakes tension of the films? We break it all down. Plus, we catch up on Revival and Twisted Metal! #AlienEarth #…
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328. We Keep Wandering Into Depressing Territory
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2:30:48This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent TV news including all the reasons Dan hates Disney, the future of WWE on ESPN, Hulu being phased out and some renewals and cancellations. Plus we discuss the trailer for The Paper and review Department Q and Murderbot. We also discuss Dexter Ressurection, the King of the Hill revival and Happy Gilmore…
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This week, The TV Dudes take aim at Marvel’s latest animated adventure, Eyes of Wakanda on Disney+, diving into how it expands the Black Panther mythos and where it fits in the MCU’s current landscape. (Our only real issue with it is that there isn't more of it). Plus the return of the King! King of the Hill is back with 10 new episodes, and we wat…
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This week on The TV Dudes: We’re strapping in for Season 2 of Twisted Metal on Peacock and digging into whether this wild, post-apocalyptic ride still delivers the goods. We’re also talking about the latest episode of Revival, also on Peacock, and how the mystery is heating up. 3:45-48:18 TV Diaries 37:00-48:18 Revival S01E07 48:18-Twisted Metal S0…
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This week, we dive into The Hunting Wives on Netflix - the steamy Southern thriller that’s got everyone talking. Obsession, secrets, and scandal? Malin Åkerman AND Brittany Snow?? Yes, please. Plus, we’re still keeping up with Revival on Peacock, and things are getting wild. Grab a drink and join the drama! 2:15-52:55 TV Diaries 31:00-52:55 Revival…
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327. There's No Money In TV Anymore
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2:27:26This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent TV news including the cancellation of ‘The Late Show’, what this means for the future of late night and whether political pressure played a part in the decision. Plus we discuss ‘The Comeback’ making a comeback, HBO Max ordering a ‘Big Bang Theory’ spin-off with an insane premise and Netflix ordering …
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Nick and Les are back with another episode of TV Dudes! This week, they're discussing the second season of Such Brave Girls on Hulu — a sharp, awkward, and brutally funny look at trauma and family. 2:20-30:20 TV Diaries 30:50-Such Brave Girls S02 #TVDudes #SuchBraveGirls #Hulu
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This week, we dive into Game Bros on Tubi, thanks to our patreon.com/tvdudes supporter John Paul! He's chosen some great shows in the past... will this one stack up? (Spoilers, it's hilarious! Come find out why!) Plus we talk about that Poker Face finale, and we give some love to Ironheart over on Disney+, because it's AWESOME and you should give i…
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This week, we're diving into the eerie, enigmatic world of Revival on Peacock! The first three episodes have dropped, and we're here with actual Wisconsinite Nick to break down the mystery, the small-town paranoia, and the rising tension as the dead return. We talk performances, pacing, and production, plus how this adaptation stacks up against the…
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326. Breaking Bad Retrospective (Season Three)
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1:56:02This week Dan and Chris take another break from their normal structure to continue our season by season retrospective of Breaking Bad. Is this show as good as history remembers it? Does it hold up to it's reputation? Is 'The Fly' a masterpiece or disaster? Let's discuss!
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This week on The TV Dudes, we're putting our repulsor tech to the test with a full deep dive into Ironheart, the latest addition to the Marvel lineup on Disney+. We’re breaking down Riri Williams’ journey from MIT prodigy to armored hero, how the series fits into the broader MCU, and whether this new face of innovation lives up to the Stark legacy.…
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United Crimedom! Dept Q, MobLand, Art Detectives, AcornTV
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1:23:00This week, we're talkin' 'bout UK crime with Dept. Q, MobLand, Art Detectives, and a host of AcornTV shows as we enjoy our first month with the app. From gritty investigations to quirky detectives, we're diving deep into the foggy alleys of British crime TV—and having a bloody good time doing it! 2:00-30:35 TV Diaries 9:28-30:35 Nick watches Doctor…
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This week, we have an interview that's on point like a lazer! Les chats with the incredibly talented Kevin Chamberlin! You know Kevin from his unforgettable roles on television and in film — whether it’s stealing scenes in "Jessie" on Disney or "Duster" on Max, or lighting up the big screen in "Road to Perdition". But today we’re diving into someth…
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This week, we’re diving into the Apple TV+ series Government Cheese, the latest Patreon showrunner pick from John Paul! He picked four episodes for us to check out, and we’ve got thoughts. It’s weird, it’s heartfelt, it’s got some big swings—and we’re here for all of it. Tune in as Nick and Les break down the quirky drama, explore what works (and w…
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Paul Powell - Art Detectives - The TV Dudes Interview
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17:08This week on The TV Dudes, Les talks with writer and producer Paul Powell about his new AcornTV series Art Detectives. The show follows a team of experts uncovering the truth behind lost and stolen works of art, blending mystery, history, and just the right amount of comedy. We talk about bringing real-world intrigue to the screen, what drew him to…
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325. The Fourteenth Annual Static Awards (Night Two)
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1:55:47To celebrate 13 years of this podcast, it's time for the Fourteenth Annual Static Awards, our fictional TV awards show which is really just a poor excuse to recap the year in TV. We both nominate shows for each award and debate who should win. Awards are meaningless, but this podcast is fun. We promise. This year, split this awards into two episode…
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324. The Fourteenth Annual Static Awards (Night One)
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2:33:38To celebrate 13 years of this podcast, it's time for the Fourteenth Annual Static Awards, our fictional TV awards show which is really just a poor excuse to recap the year in TV. We both nominate shows for each award and debate who should win. Awards are meaningless, but this podcast is fun. We promise. This year, split this awards into two episode…
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This week, we take a break from our normal TV watching to tell you all about ATX Television Festival SEASON 14! We spent four amazing days running around downtown Austin watching panels, catching screenings, doing interviews and generally having a blast! Find out what all Nick and Les did at the fest, then go hear all the interviews (out now!) #ATX…
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King of the Hill Roundtable - Toby Huss, Pamela Adlon, Lauren Tom & Saladin K. Patterson - ATX TV Festival
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8:21This year at the ATX Television Festival, Les joined a roundtable conversation about the upcoming King of the Hill revival. We spoke with actors Toby Huss, Pamela Adlon, Lauren Tom, and showrunner Saladin K. Patterson about returning to Arlen, honoring the legacy of the series, and what to expect from the new episodes. Check it out!…
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Immortal Universe Roundtable - Rolin Jones, John Lee Hancock, Mark Johnson & Mark Lafferty
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14:19This year at the ATX Television Festival, Les took part in a roundtable with the creative minds behind AMC’s Immortal Universe. We spoke with Rolin Jones, John Lee Hancock, Mark Johnson, and Mark Lafferty about Mayfair Witches, Interview with the Vampire, the upcoming Talamasca series. They talked about everything from Lestat’s rock songs, to John …
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Greg Iwinski & Jim Fagan - ATX TV Fest 2025
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12:57This year at the ATX Television Festival, Les sat down with Greg Iwinski and Jim Fagan — two sharp comedy minds who have worked everywhere from Last Week Tonight to Young Jedi Adventures. We talked about writing for kids and adults, navigating comedy in today’s news landscape, and yes, even the Knicks. Let’s get to it!…
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Zainab Johnson & Kevin Bigley - Upload - ATX TV Fest 2025
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20:57This year at the ATX Television Festival, Les got to sit down with Kevin Bigley and Zainab Johnson from the Amazon sci-fi/comedy series Upload. We talked about how their roles developed across the series, the wild world of digital afterlife, behind-the-scenes moments, and what might be coming for them in Season 4. Check it out!…
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At this year’s ATX Television Festival, Les got to catch up with the one and only Craig Bierko — stage and screen veteran, unforgettable as Chet Wilton on UnReal. We talked about revisiting the show for its ten-year reunion panel, his experience playing one of TV’s most chaotic producers, and plenty more. Let’s jump in!…
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Shiri Appleby - UnREAL - ATX TV Fest 2025
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15:36This week, as part of our coverage of the ATX Television Festival, Les was lucky enough to sit down with actor and director Shiri Appleby. We talked about the UnREAL's ten-year anniversary, her amazing career directing, and what drives her as a creative. Check it out!
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This week Dan and Chris are diving into the second season of the new era of Doctor Who in this bonus episode. We attempted, and failed to review each episode in just 20 minutes week by week and this is the result!
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This week, Les and Nick take a break from brand-new shows to talk about a nearly-new show: the amazing FX series Dying For Sex starring Michelle Williams and Jenny Slate. It's a hilarious, tearful sitcom full of feels and laughs, and it caught us completely off guard. Come find out why we loved it! Plus! That Last of Us finale! OMG! #DyingForSexFX …
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This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent TV news including a bunch of casting news, the return of scrubs, the cancellation of The Wheel of Time and Jeremy Renner's Hawkeye Season Two wage dispute. Plus we review The Studio, The Four Seasons and Common Side Effects.
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This week in episode 540 of the TV Dudes, Nick and Les journey to a faraway planet with Alexander Skarsgard in MURDERBOT! Skarsgard plays a security bot who recently broke the code that keeps him obedient. Now that he's gone rogue, all he wants to do is watch his stories. We get it, bud. Did we love the series, or would we rather check the perimete…
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Carey Cox, "The Handmaid's Tale" - The TV Dudes Interview
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33:07This week on The TV Dudes, Les is joined by actress Carey Cox, who portrays Rose Blaine in The Handmaid’s Tale. Introduced in Season 5 as the wife of Nick, Rose is an unusual character in Gilead due to her visible disability — congenital hip dysplasia. This mirrors Carey’s real-life experience living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. As a disabled actor…
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This week, we check out the first four episodes of Rian Johnson and Natasha Lyonne's awesome throwback detective series, POKER FACE! We loved the first season (you know it's the truth) and can't wait to see what's next on the show. 1:00-28:00 TV Diaries 28:30- Poker Face S02 #PokerFace #PeacockTV #TheTVDudes…
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Rachel Potter, "Stages" (New Album) - The TV Dudes Interview
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19:10Today, Les is joined by the incredible Rachel Potter — a powerhouse vocalist and performer you may know from The X Factor, or her star turns on Broadway in The Addams Family and Evita. Now, Rachel’s taking center stage once again with Stages, a brand-new album of reimagined Broadway classics, produced by David Wise and releasing on Joy Machine Reco…
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In Episode 538 of the TV Dudes, recorded May 7th 2025, John-Paul Vitale runs the show with his patreon selection - DON'T EVEN on Tubi! JP requested we watch episodes 1, 2, 3, and 5 of the series, but we watched 'em all! Join us and find out why we were charmed by this fun and funny Winnipeg-set sitcom. 1:10-27:38 TV Diaries 30:00- Don't Even #DontE…
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On Episode 537 of the TV Dudes, we catch up on Season 4 of HACKS over on Max! After Ava's big extortion move at the end of last season, we'll see what the working environment is like for their new late night show! Nobody in Hacks holds grudges, right? #Hacks #Max #TVDudes
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Dez Duron, "Maybe Happy Ending" - The TV Dudes Interview
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22:18For our interview today, we’re kicking things off with a special performance — here’s Dez Duron singing “Why Love” from the cast recording of Maybe Happy Ending. Dez is a singer and actor you might recognize from Season 3 of The Voice. Now, he’s making his Broadway debut, starring alongside Darren Criss and Helen J Shen in the critically acclaimed …
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The Hunt (2012) Directed by Thomas Vinterberg
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53:16The movie you’re making me watch today is The Hunt (2012), a gut-punching Danish drama directed by Thomas Vinterberg that’ll leave you questioning everything about truth, trust, and mob mentality. Starring Mads Mikkelsen in a raw, heart-shattering performance as Lucas, a kindergarten teacher whose life unravels when a child’s innocent lie sparks ac…
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This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent TV news including the WWE pulling back the curtain on their creative process, Alicia Silverstone returning to Clueless and the line up for the Celebrity Traitors. We also review The Residence and Daredevil Born Again, plus we discuss exactly why we will no longer be covering the Harry Potter HBO serie…
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On Episode 536 of the TV Dudes we jump back into the world of THE LAST OF US over on Max! This week, Les finally catches up on a show EVERYONE loved! Will it grow on him, or will he be the Cordyception to the rule?? 00:50 - 44:40 TV Diaries 47:00 - The Last of Us S02 #TheLastOfUs #TVDudes #JoelIsAVillain…
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Rob Roman, "Got To Get Out (Hulu)" - The TV Dudes Interview
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21:43This week, Les chats with reality TV competition star Rob Roman. He stars in the hit Hulu series "Got To Get Out". Battling it out amongst Reality TV royalty such as Spencer Pratt, Omarosa Manigault Newman, and Cynthia Bailey to name a few, Rob takes his shot as a reality tv rookie amongst 20 contestants, at a chance to win up to $1 million. Hosted…
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This week, we're hunting demons with Kevin Bacon in his new Amazon Prime series THE BONDSMAN! Bacon plays Hub, a backwoods bounty hunter who comes back from the dead with an unexpected second chance at life, love, and a nearly-forgotten musical career — only to find that his old job now has a demonic new twist. Will this Bacon sizzle, or is it gonn…
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This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent TV news including Harry Potter casting, some shows being renewed and Mythic Quest getting a new ending in the wake of it's cancellation. Plus we review The Pitt and Adolescence.
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