Onesies

As they try to catch up with Kamala in 1947 India, Emily and Andrew find themselves in a multiverse where ONESIES episodes are incredibly short. (There's a connected but detached prologue flashback and like two scenes after it... three. It's such a quick episode). Tune in and get ready for next week's season finale and Emily's announcement of the new amazing!

Emily and Andrew follow the show to modern day (and historical) Pakistan (which, in the MCU, has the street layout of Bangkok), where Kamala and her mother both bond with Grandma, Kamala learns about her power, there's tragedy, joy, and action sequences. And both hosts independently decided to research to talk about the things they like so much in the show! Weird.

Emily and Andrew find themselves in the middle of another good television program and have to re-orient themselves. They find nice things to talk about--again a re-orientation--such as strong performances and thoughtful integration of culture and history, while also having a very cool action scene!

Emily and Andrew head back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe where Andrew starts the mansplain early--they missed the end credits tag from last episode, kicking off a discussion of Marvel watching ettiquette. Or something along those lines. They also lose track when they've got a series with so much intentional character development, though they are able to get on familar footing regarding a...

Emily and Andrew are off to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, albeit with some confusion about what exactly that setting will entail. Listen as they discuss young adult targeted ficton, competent--and, dare we say it--engaging storytelling, and... good acting? What are they in for?!? (Specifically Emily, who unfortunately finds herself in the fields of mansplaining). Tune in and find out!

In this very special double-length season finale (so they could get the show done), Emily and Andrew's adventure through modern streaming series comes to an end (though stay tuned for a not dissimilar announcement for next season), as they no longer have any questions why THE BONDSMAN didn't get a second season. They get to talk about "pointed" characterizations, plot holes, bad...

The show makes some particularly bad moves, while giving Damon Herriman his best episode (truly surprising), and Emily and Andrew valiantly attempt to recount its goings on. They don't always succeed but they do make it to the ending, which is setting up a show they could've set up in the first place. After making everyone unlikable, lil' bit ick, or a combination. Joy.

Once again, for their sins, Emily and Andrew ask for a feature episode about a character they think they'll like, and for their sins, they get one. But it makes for interesting conversation, even though the cliffhanger and the series's "new normal" are the pits.

Another thirty minutes or less, another set of new questions, and another episode of backhanded compliments from Emily and Andrew. Our intrepid hosts agree it's the best of the show so far (saying what exactly) and, darned if the show's basically just wrapping it's "pilot" proposal. Halfway through.

Well, another episode, another twenty minutes of reasons not to like the characters on THE BONDSMAN. Emily and Andrew do find some other things to talk about, such as men's fashion, implied better programs (i.e. with Kevin Bacon not around), and horror action on a budget.

Second episode in and Emily and Andrew are starting to have some ideas why the show failed to connect with viewers. The pacing's off, the payoffs' off, and Kevin Bacon is way too dismissive of his mama, demonically fueled, resurrected man or not. Listen as our intrepid hosts dissect the episode... with none of the gore of the episode itself!

Emily and Andrew head to the honkytonk with Philadelphia-born Kevin Bacon, who's playing a bounty hunter with a big secret--he's maybe just risen from the dead. Listen as our hosts suss out... competent television? Likable acting? It's a very strange experience for everyone involved. Except Kevin Bacon, who does not guest star on the podcast this week.

Ever the consumate professionals, Emily and Andrew finish RAISING DAD even though Andy Kindler is nowhere to be found. And Grandpa's kind of a dip again. And there's a whole "let's get it on" juxtaposing with Saget and Kat Dennings (not together, this was WB not HBO). But it's a weird, confused finish. ALSO! We're on hiatus for a couple weeks but Emily's got us po...

Somewhat unknowingly, Emily and Andrew reach the penultimate episode of this season of ONESIES (which does mean two whole more RAISING DADs to watch but still). This episode they discuss how good all the regular cast is compared to certain guest stars, plus more about teen dating hijinks, some questionable returns to running "subplots," and much more!

Despite Emily and Andrew being able to make apt HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL references and--as one must--acknowledge the harmful socialization of young women through popular American media, they're rather upbeat this episode. Kindler's got a showcase, they've at least stopped weirdly sexualizing the teenagers--they've got lockers. It's something else. Plus, the second episode is... act...

Emily and Andrew contend with the unexpected... what happens when Grandpa (Jerry Adler) disappoints? Nothing good. Luckily, the second episode they discuss has... well, more disappointing men but at least it's the usual disappointing man on the program. Plus, wild tangents unless Emily cut them?

It's another strangely just fine couple of episodes (with, you know, big asterisks) and Emily and Andrew find themselves... amused? Engaged? Something. Maybe they're just getting worn down by the show's charm. Ha!

What's this... (relatively) strong episodes? In a row? Listen as Emily and Andrew discuss misread signals, sexual harrassment, emotional abuse, and bad Bob Saget acting. Also, some great Kindler! Finally--passing Bechdel with bras! And much more!!

Almost halfway through the season, Andrew finally finds a couple episodes he likes, though he and Emily do have some pressing editing decisions to address. Listen as they discuss teacher evaluations, drinking orange juice, being super-judgey, and many other interesting and insightful topics.

Andrew has lots of feelings about this episode, specifically Robert Saget as that guy in your MFA personified (but, like, earlier eighties Reagan MFA bro, yuck), and Emily is nice enough to amuse some rants. They also get to talk about what continues to be good, and what continues to confuse. Andrew also broaches a cursed subject with Emily.

Meagan Good's back! So are Bob Saget's racist dad jokes! Probably not an evening out but at least M.G. doesn't have to do a scene with him doing them? Anyway, join Emily and Andrew for a spirited discussion of two episodes, detailing how the show avoids drama (and reality) and how the supporting cast is still fantastic. But not the lengthy LADY BIRD discussion Andrew had planned.

Another two episodes and another number of concerns (probably in a multiple of two, but who knows) for Emily and Andrew as they get back to school to discover Bob Saget's got a new classroom and the school's got one less Black girl. At least there's some Kindler. (And other pluses but also... yikes abound).

Emily and Andrew hop in the family... sedan? We don't see the cars, really. But they're heading back to high school, this time with DAD (Bob Saget) along every day because he's the coolest teacher in school. Tune in as Emily has to remind Andrew to be nice, Andrew has to remind Emily DAD does not know how to act, and both of them delight in an unexpected Paget Brewster appearance!

Emily and Andrew finish the QUARK season with some high points (and higher production values) and some low points (or they're both just really sick of Richard Benjamin). Though Andrew did just realize there could be a STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS reference from this episode. But isn't going to google it (Gemini would lie). PLUS! A VERY EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT NEXT SEASON!

Emily and Andrew throw caution to the wind and head straight into the Mutara Nebula of a two-part QUARK! Listen as they fail to make any nautical references despite the title of the episode, wonder how Joan Van Ark felt about some things on this gig, and much more! Oh, and there's some mega-gross sexism the hosts love having to talk about.