Telly Talk

Liv and Ben are recapping season 21 episode 3 of TLC's Sister Wives, entitled 'Falling Into Old Feels' and Ben gets an education in colour analysis... 'Meri celebrates her birthday with her chosen family of friends, and Janelle continues her journey of reinvention. The wives meet on video chat to share old recipes. Meri decides she needs to have a conversation with Christine.' Thank you for listen...

Liv and Ben are recapping season 21 episode 2 of TLC's Sister Wives, entitled 'Been There Done That' and ben gets very distracted by ron's state of undress... 'Christine, Janelle and Meri get together for the first time in years to share photos, which brings up old wounds for Christine and leaves Meri wanting a deeper conversation. Janelle is moving on from her divorce and visits a relationship co...

Liv and Ben are recapping season 2 episode 6 of Ludwig on the BBC. This week its the season finale and things get bigger and more dramatic... 'A shocking death that strikes close to home leaves John shaken when all avenues point to Joanne Kemper. The clock is ticking, but the Taylors are no closer to understanding how it all fits together. With everything laid out on the table, John and Lucy must...

Liv and Ben are embarking on a new show this week; season 21 episode 1 of TLC's Sister Wives, entitled 'Crazy Big News'. Its long been a favourite, but will the magic continue? 'As a new era begins, Christine, Janelle and Meri are forging their own paths in a life after polygamy. In a sit-down with Janelle, Meri wants the truth about the back-door deal. The women prepare to meet for their first re...

Liv and Ben are recapping season 2 episode 5 of Ludwig on the BBC. This week data, sushi and conveyor belts collide... 'Reeling from their recent discovery, John and Lucy struggle to see how this new piece of information fits into what they already know. When a sushi bar turns into a crime scene, an unlikely witness helps John in both of his investigations. Desperate for answers to questions of hi...

Liv and Ben are recapping season 2 episode 4 of Ludwig on the BBC. Will Ludwig be snookered by this latest case? 'It's Lucy's big day, and tensions are high. Ever resourceful, Lucy undergoes some last-minute undercover work to prepare for what's to come. She needs her brother-in-law's support, but John finds himself snookered by the latest murder. For once, a crime scene is the last place John wan...

Liv and Ben are recapping season 2 episode 3 of Ludwig on the BBC and this week its totally a-MAZE-ing... 'Disobeying station rules, John pops into the Cambridge Police Authority, hoping to find intel for Lucy's upcoming assignment. But keeping a low profile proves difficult for our puzzle genius when he finds himself unable to resist consulting on the murder of an influencer. Navigating his way t...

Liv and Ben are recapping season 2 episode 2 of Ludwig on the BBC and this week we can't move for all the steak knives... 'A ceilidh ends abruptly with an uninvited arrival, leaving John bewildered. Paradoxically, a killing seen by all wedding guests becomes a baffling mystery.' Please take time to rate and review us on your platform of choice, and if you like what you hear, subscribe to the show;...

Liv and Ben are recapping season 2 episode 1 of Ludwig on the BBC. Buckle up for a hilarious, bumbling journey to the truth... 'John 'Ludwig' Taylor resumes his true identity as a crime consultant. When murder strikes a theatre, John finds himself thrust into the spotlight.' Please take time to rate and review us on your platform of choice, and if you like what you hear, subscribe to the show; it...

Liv and Ben are recapping season 1 of Ludwig on the BBC in its entirety. This may be Ben's favourite detective show of all... 'While seeking to unravel the mystery of his twin brother's disappearance, reclusive puzzle-designer John 'Ludwig' Taylor takes on his twin brother James's identity as DCI on Cambridge's major crimes squad.' Please take time to rate and review us on your platform of choice,...

Liv and Ben are showcasing The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch as they recap season 7 episode 11 entitled 'On The Radar' where many tangents are followed... 'The team uses Doppler radar to study the Bubble only to discover new, unexplained phenomena hiding in plain sight.' Please take time to rate and review us on your platform of choice, and if you like what you hear, subscribe to the show; it really...

Liv and Ben are recapping season 6 episode 7 of Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch, the season finale, entitled 'Descending the Golden Staircase' where the thing being descended is neither golden nor, arguably, a staircase... 'As winter looms over Blind Frog Ranch, the team rappels into a cavern but gets lost in a maze of tunnels. After uncovering a stone formation believed to be the Golden Staircase, Al...

Liv and Ben are recapping season 6 episode 7 of Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch, entitled 'Explosive Ground' and the show is back on form! 'The team drills into volatile ground above the Golden Staircase as outsiders get uncomfortably close. After blasting through a massive boulder, they break into a hidden tunnel and rappel down to explore what lies below.' Please take time to rate and review us on y...

Liv and Ben celebrate their 100th episode by taking a trip down the mean streets of Luton in the UK, as they recap the 24 Hours in Police Custody episode entitled The Search for Justice. 'In Luton, a man is shot in the chest by a complete stranger. The same suspect threatens a woman. With a gunman on the loose, a frantic manhunt is launched to catch the shooter before he strikes again.' Please tak...

Liv and Ben are recapping season 6 episode 6 of Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch, entitled 'Expelling The Curse' where the creepines sis dialled up to 11... 'Charlie consults local experts to expel powerful forces lingering on the ranch, while the team deploys cutting-edge tech to scan beneath the mysterious stone door. But when their instruments fail mid-flight, their mission turns into an emergency.'...

Liv and Ben are recapping season 6 episode 5 of Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch, entitled 'The Giant's Door' where a lot of totally necessary abseiling was required... 'James and Josh continue to decipher clues from the Rhodes journal map in their search for the mysterious Golden Staircase. When they find an imposing stone door that may lead to the staircase, Eric has a plan for how to penetrate the m...

Liv and Ben are recapping season 6 episode 4 of Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch, entitled 'The Golden Staircase' where nobody has learnt their lesson about diving into tiny caves openings... 'After exploring the Keyhole Chamber, the team uncovers evidence of another Aztec treasure chamber below Blind Frog Ranch called the Golden Staircase.' Please take time to rate and review us on your platform of ch...

Liv and Ben react to the season 8 finale episode 12 of Welcome to Plathville, entitled 'From the Horse's Mouth' and we get to witness Kim's ultimate victory. 'The family confronts Lydia and Zac about their judgmental behavior and, later, comes together to honor their brother Joshua, who died 18 years ago. Still dealing with unresolved feelings, Lydia and Zac are handed another surprise from the fa...

Liv and Ben are recapping season 6 episode 3 of Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch, entitled 'Chamber of Gold', and they only go and find some actual gold! 'The team descends into the secret Mormon mine entrance. Traversing a labyrinth 250 feet below the surface, the team finally finds the Keyhole Chamber -- and uncovers the truth about the Aztec gold.' Please take time to rate and review us on your plat...

Liv and Ben react to season 8 episode 11 of Welcome to Plathville, entitled 'Stir The Pot', where Lydia and Zac are walking blind into a shoeing. 'After an emotional therapy session, Kim feels prepared to lead a family discussion about Joshua's death. Teegan joins Ethan in Georgia and learns some surprising news. Before honoring Joshua, the family clears the air with Lydia and Zac.' Please take ti...

Liv and Ben are recapping season 6 episode 2 of Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch, entitled 'The Mormon Mineshaft'. This week, the team find a Big Effing Rock! 'Following the clues from a secret Mormon journal, the team discovers a collapsed mine entrance that they believe leads to the Keyhole Chamber and the lost Aztec treasure.' Please take time to rate and review us on your platform of choice, and if...

Liv and Ben react to season 8 episode 10 of Welcome to Plathville, entitled 'Where The Rubber Meets The Road' and its some pretty heavy stuff this week, aside from Barry's date. 'Barry goes on his first date in over 20 years. Kim and Lydia's tense car ride shifts when Kim confronts their judgmental behavior. Reeling from the conversation, Kim seeks counseling about Joshua's death for the first tim...

Liv and Ben are diving into a new show and its season 6 episode 1 of Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch, entitled 'The Book of Rhoades'. We love this show; its like if Oak Island actually had some content! 'When Duane Ollinger falls ill, treasure hunter Josh Feldman takes over the hunt for Aztec gold; Josh and his father track down a Mormon journal that holds clues about the treasure.' Please take time t...

Liv and Ben react to season 8 episode 9 of Welcome to Plathville, entitled 'It's All Cattywampus' and the emotional support gloves are doing some heavy lifting. 'Newlyweds Zac and Lydia struggle to mend fences with the family. Kim reclaims her life on the farm, but the memories of the past continue to haunt her. Ethan takes a leap of faith while Isaac and Kaylynn hit a rocky patch. Barry finally r...

Liv and Ben react to season 8 episode 8 of Welcome to Plathville, entitled 'Up Creek Without a Paddle', where cringe levels are sky high, despite Barry's absence. 'Ethan continues to try to win back Teegan's heart, but Moriah, Isaac and Kaylynn worry it's too little too late. Ken confronts Kim about her weight, and a worried Kim drives to Wisconsin to check on Ethan.' Please take time to rate and...