Crossing Streams

Craig Elsten and Ken Gartin (@RedtheTrucker) are back with a full nerd-out on the latest comic book content! First, the guys break down Zack Snyder's Justice League and all the changes from Joss Whedon's 2017 film to the new four-hour version. Should Justice League even be consumed as a film, or as four 1-hour TV shows? Then, time to talk about the latest Disney+ Marvel series, Falcon and the Wint...

Craig Elsten and Liddy Loree are back together, first offering an update on the show they are using to stem the Great Streaming Drought, "The Knick". Then, the rest of the episode is spent on a discussion of the powerful, excellently made and disturbing documentary series "Allen v. Farrow" on HBO Max.

It's a jumbo stuffed Crossing Streams once again, as Craig Elsten is joined by both Liddy Loree AND Ken Gartin to break down everything we possibly can about the end of WandaVision on Disney+. We'll give you the highs, the speed bumps, and what it all means for the MCU going forward! Then (1:03:00), Craig, Ken and Liddy give you a review of Judas and the Black Messiah, streaming through Sunday on...

Craig Elsten and Liddy Loree get back together to first discuss the launch of Paramount+, and if there's anything new and interesting on "Paramount Mountain". Then, after a quick update on our first Great Streaming Drought fill-in show "The Knick", they get into how HBO Max is keeping their content coffers filled by reaching over to European and Asian co-productions. To illustrate the point, Craig...

Craig Elsten and Liddy Loree break down new shows for you almost every week on Crossing Streams, but there are fewer and fewer new shows these days. At the start of this week's podcast, Craig and Liddy figure out what prestige shows they haven't yet watched, and make a list for future consumption. Then, Ken Gartin joins the show (time code: 20:00) to discuss the beautiful and poignant Wonderland (...

On a double-stuffed episode of Crossing Streams, Craig Elsten is joined by regular co-host Liddy Loree to take a First Look at the HBO Europe/Hulu Japan co-production "The Head", which is a terrific Antarctic thriller with a lousy name (Time Cue: 4:30). Then, a full Finale Review (with spoilers) of the tremendous "30 Coins", our favorite show so far of 2021 (13:30), and an update on the rapidly im...

There are few films that can inspire a full Crossing Streams podcast just to talk about every facet, but Derek DelGaudio's "In and Of Itself", streaming on Hulu, is just such a piece of art. On this episode, Craig Elsten is joined by his long-time podcasting partner John Gennaro to talk about what makes "In and Of Itself" such a special and moving show to watch. PLEASE, watch the show before you l...

Craig Elsten and Liddy Loree convene to give listeners a non-spoiler First Look at the new Showtime tense legal drama "Your Honor", starring Bryan Cranston (time code: 3:00). Then, mid-season updates on WandaVision (21:30) and 30 Coins (29:45), and our weekly recommendation segment (38:45). Lastly, Loren Casuto makes his Crossing Streams debut for a non-spoiler discussion of what makes the science...

First, Craig Elsten and regular co-host Liddy Loree convene to discuss the addictively bingeable Netflix con/heist series "Lupin", a French import. Then, Ryan Phillips returns to the show, as Craig and Ryan go deep into the excellent Tiger Woods documentary on HBO.

Craig Elsten and Liddy Loree both like what they've seen in the first Marvel show on Disney+, WandaVision. The question is, will a slow-roll reveal keep viewers around long enough to get to the good stuff? Then, a look at episodes 3 and 4 of the relentlessly entertaining 30 Coins (on HBO), and the straightforwardly spooky Night Stalker documentary on Netflix. In "What We're Watching": The Good Lor...

Craig Elsten and Liddy Loree reconvene to go through the list of their most anticipated TV shows coming out in 2021. The list begins with new original shows, and continues through the returning shows we are most excited to consume. Then, a Non-Spoiler look at HBO Europe's weird and thrilling new show, "30 Coins".

We start 2021 with our annual ranking of the top streaming TV platforms. Craig Elsten is joined by Liddy Loree and Drew Steck to break down each of the most popular, and determine the best values, and best content. Then (at 1:48:45), Craig is joined by Rebecca Lawson Gennaro to go in-depth on the HBO breakout hit of December, "Industry" (Finale Review: contains spoilers for season 1).

Craig Elsten and Liddy Loree wrap up 2020 with the 50th Crossing Streams podcast of the year, and all the hard work has led up to this! It's the annual Top-20 show countdown...but in this year of supreme TV content (if nothing else), Craig and Liddy have each gone to 25 must-watch shows from the year that was. Find out which shows each picked for the top five!

Craig Elsten and Ken Gartin bring you an early Christmas gift: a complete look back at season 2 of The Mandalorian! Our resident Star Wars expert, Ken breaks down the meaning of the final four episodes, which episode was the best of the year, and what the series has in store for future seasons. Plus, Craig and Ken go through all the recent Star Wars and Marvel announcements, look back at the hilar...

Craig Elsten and Liddy Loree prepare for their year-end rankings by discussing some great programs that fell through the reviewing cracks earlier in 2020. First up is Ramy, one of the best and most thoughtful comedies on television. Next, the surprisingly touching and hilarious How To with John Wilson. Later, Craig and Liddy list some shows they missed, and discuss the shows they're watching (incl...

Craig Elsten and Liddy Loree talk about their upcoming year-end TV rankings, then dive into the HBO Max thriller limited series The Flight Attendant (non-spoiler review). Find out why Kaley Cuoco was a perfect casting choice for a show that's attempting to be fun and mysterious at the same time. Then, Craig and Liddy take on the unusually personalized documentary Murder on Middle Beach (no spoiler...

We bring you coverage of two very different limited series this week on #CrossingStreams. First, Craig Elsten is joined by Rebecca Lawson Gennaro to discuss the smash Netflix hit The Queen's Gambit, and what makes it a possible late entry into Craig's year-end Top-5! Then, Steven Woods is back, as the guys banter over HBO's David E Kelley limited series thriller The Undoing, a show that wound up n...

Our resident Star Wars/Marvel expert Ken Gartin joins Craig Elsten to look back at the first four episodes of The Mandalorian Season 2 on Disney+, and why the show is the best-made pulp fiction in streaming TV right now!

It's our 100th episode, and Craig Elsten is joined by not only Liddy Loree, but all the co-hosts with five+ appearances in the first 100 episodes! Ben Higgins, Steven Woods, Rick Romero, Ryan Phillips, Darren Smith and Beau Lynott are gathered (virtually) around the Thanksgiving table, each bringing one TV show they love and can't be without.

Craig Elsten is joined by XTRA 1360 midday host Darren Smith to talk about the AppleTV+ international espionage series, "Tehran". Craig and Darren like the balanced approach taken to a difficult set of issues, but did the show cut a couple corners? Then, Craig convinces Darren to watch the fascinating sci-fi meets espionage series "Counterpart" on Prime Video. Last but not least, Craig reveals the...

Craig Elsten and Liddy Loree get you ready for Halloween weekend by reviewing two popular new streaming shows in the horror genre! First, find out why both Craig and Liddy recommend Mike Flanagan's "The Haunting of Bly Manor", on Netflix. Then (at 30:00), HBO's "The Third Day" proved to be a difficult watch, but Craig found it worthwhile thanks to its artistic ambition. Lastly, our hosts recommend...

Craig Elsten and Liddy Loree look at the series finale of The Boys, a show that had more shock than great substance in season two. Then, they break down Lovecraft Country's dramatic and satisfying finale, capping a ranked season. Third, Liddy tells Craig whether or not to finish The Vow. Last but not least, Craig reveals two very weird shows he is watching.

Craig Elsten and Liddy Loree begin the show by paying off their "Pick an '80s show" (which you can review in episodes 90 & 91) when they review "V: The Original Mini-Series" from 1984. It's waaay unintentionally funnier than expected! Then, a breakout current sci-fi show from Ridley Scott, "Raised by Wolves" on HBO Max. Why is it giving Craig flashbacks to the best parts of "Lost"? (NOTE: SPOILERS...

Craig Elsten and Liddy Loree give a *non-spoiler* review of Pamela Adlon's brilliant series Better Things, streaming on Hulu. Why is this show such a brilliantly lived-in watch? Then, a look (with spoilers) at the end of the first season of Ted Lasso on Apple TV+. Lovecraft Country got to a new and even spookier place in a tremendous 8th episode. Lastly, streaming recommendations in "What We're Wa...

Craig Elsten and Liddy Loree dive into two recent true crime streaming options: HBO's documentary "The Vow" on the NXIVM cult, and "A Wilderness of Error" exploring Jeffery McDonald's 1970 killings of his family. Then, a look at two more audacious and daring episodes of Lovecraft Country, eps 6 and 7. Lastly, what Craig and Liddy are watching for next week.