The Episode One Podcast

Welcome, to a new trial here at the episode one podcast. Instead of epic, hour long shows covering 2-4 shows, we're trying out bite size 30 minute shows covering one title. Let us know how you like it. We also have a linktree https://linktr.ee/episodeonepod Enjoy Invincible! It's like the boys, but animated! Also it's from the mind of Robert Kirkman, creator of the Walking Dead! (comic book tv sho...

Welcome, to a new trial here at the episode one podcast. Instead of epic, hour long shows covering 2-4 shows, we're trying out bite size 30 minute shows covering one title. Let us know how you like it. We also have a linktree https://linktr.ee/episodeonepod Enjoy the Irregulars! Sherlock's little homies. Plus 30 second pitches, and crossovers!

Oh I wish that were a show, The Falcon, The Winter Soldier, Superman And Lois Lane! But Dc Versus Marvel movies are a long way off. This week Steve and chris take a look at the latest MCU show, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, while also checking out the dynamic duo of the Arrowverse, Superman and Lois! We also start off the episode with a 30 second pitch.. Which star wars Episode One Character woul...

This week Steve and Chris check out the newest NBC Sitcoms, starring two guys who have been in our lives for what seems like Forever. First off we discuss Kenan, starring.. Kenan, from Good Burger to his extensive stint on SNL he's just a part of the popular culture, now he has a show all his own! Then the Semi Autobiographical comedy, Young Rock. In the same vein as Everybody Hates Chris, the Roc...

Hello Steve. It's that time again, time to celebrate! 133 episodes. Chris and Steve talk about what we've watched more of since our 122nd episode. First we discuss our 2020 America's Sweetheart, then at 19:00 we begin discussing Clarice. at 1:00:00 we talk about shows we've been watching both ones we've done on the pod and ones we never covered over the last few months. This reimagined sequel to S...

We're not to Paramount + yet... but we're close. First up in our inadvertant series of CBS shows, the Equalizer. It's a TV adaptation of a movie that was an adaptation of the TV Show. We had no idea there was an 80's TV show until we watched this. Does Queen Latifah Equalize and bring balance to the force? Find out, plus Crossovers and 30 second pitches (and yes Living Single is mentioned)

This week Steve and Chris are back to their comic book roots to discuss Wandavision. While Chris breaks all the podcast rules and watches both episodes and reads theories, Steve comes in fresh. We discuss lots of Comic Books, Avengers Disassembled, House of M and Tom King's Vision Series. Also crossovers and 30 second pitches for new streaming networks (like Wandavision, the all Wanda Sykes stream...

Welcome to 2021! Anything happen in 2020? Well Steve and Chris are here with the Fall Premieres... wait it's January? Uh well, you see.  We watched Mr Mayor, the new vehicle for Tina Fey and Robert Carlock to entertain us, and we watch Call Me Kat, the new Miyam Bialik Vehicle. We also talk a little bit about Discovery + and The History of Swear Words on Netflix. All this plus Crossovers and 30 se...

To celebrate the long... looong. looooong awaited release of Wonder Woman 1984, Steve and Chris are joined by return guest Jeane Wong (@jeanedevivr). to go back and watch a show that never aired. David E. Kelley's take on Wonder Woman. Starring Adrienne Palicki, fresh off Friday Night Lights, a young helmetless Pedro Pascak, and an amazing villainous turn by Elizabeth Hurley. David E Kelley's Wond...

Join us for our Holiday Special. This year we take a look at Netflix's mini-series: Dash and Lily. Based off the Book from the creators of Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (One of Chris's favorite movies), Rachel Cohn and David Levithan. The show is just joyful, fun and exciting. We teased that the show seemed to be a teenage Serendipity, but it's got more layers. We also discuss few other holid...

We're so excited... well you know the joke. It's finally here, it was delayed by the Pandemic, we hoped to see the pilot at Peacock live in March, was it worth the wait? And the far more important question for NBC universal.. is it worth subscribing to Peackock for? Steve and Chris also take a quick look at the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reunion special on HBO Max and speculate, what would Will Smith...

This week Steve and Chris take a look at two new Hulu shows, one a remake of a film about a teacher seducing her student, the other another foreign drama, this time about freedom fighters in Syria. We dig deep into FX on Hulu, discuss the origins of Isis (it's part of the show!) and do a quick bit on the Queen's Gambit. All this plus Crossovers and 30 second pitches!

Welcome to this year's SPooooky episode one podcast. This year we're looking at three spooky shows, that all happen to be our favorite genre, Comic Books! First the last remnant from the old MArvel Television operation: Helstrom Then our first look at the Walking Dead Franchise, the newest spin-off World Beyond And finally what's old is new again, Swamp Thing, which aired in 2019 on the DC univers...

Netflix has added some classic Black sitcoms from the late 90s and Aughts. All with strong Female Black leads and we are here to talk about them. Moesha, The Game, Sister Sister, Girlfriends and The Parkers. What are their other common threads. How do they hold up 15-20 years later, and what do two white dudes think of them? All that plus 30 second pitches and Crossovers.

Steve and Chris are back. We survived September in California and have the receipts for it! Receipts for sneakers and our bounties! Find out how both Steve and Chris have a unique connection to Sneakerheads, and how they really don't for Teenage Bounty Hunters. Also we debate which shows would have been better if you added the word Slutty to their title. All this and more on the Slutty Episode One...

In our longest episode yet, the Fantasy Space Force draft finally... happens? And we take a quick look at episode one of the Freeform (streaming on Hulu) miniseries "Love in the time of Corona" Then talk about what shows we've been watching since the quarantine started mid march. Many shows from our backlog get covered, or re-covered, and a few new ones pop up as well! Come enjoy it with us!

When we see Jordan Peele and JJ Abrams as Executive Producers, we've gotta watch. Lovecraft Country is an exciting new HBO show, that pulls off some great stuff. Racism as Horror, it's been done before, but not sure it's ever been this effective. A great cast, great FX. Steve and Chris are excited to talk about this one with you! Plus 30 second pitches and crossovers!

Well Peacock is here and we are.... excited? We take a look at their current heavy hitter/prestige title Brave New World, and take a quick look at Intelligence and the 30 Rock Special/Upfront replacement/Controversial advertisement. Some fun ensues as Steve had never heard of Brave New World before this show. Just shows the XKCD "Lucky 10,000" principle never fails: https://xkcd.com/1053/ Also we...

With a guest appearance, well almost, from Chris's wife Becca. The guy's take a look at a show made for tweens... that doesn't suck. Chris was always jealous of the babysitter's club series as a kid, turns out his wife read nearly all of them, so they talked Steve into watching it so we could talk about it on the podcast. Sadly Becca couldn't be on the pod, but gave her thoughts to Chris to relay....

Got a triple threat this week. First we finally tackle Stargirl! It's been out for awhile, but we've been excited to talk about it since it features a comic character we both know, but haven't read the books. Then with the premiere of Doom Patrol Season 2 on HBO Max, we go back and finally watch the pilot. Another comic book show, and right up our alley in the world of different ones, like Legion...

Two recent shows that got a little overlooked after the events of the last few weeks. We wanted to dive in and enjoy a little comedy. Space Force comes to us from Greg Daniels, starring a star studded cast! Love Life features a perennial contender for America's Sweetheart: Anna Kendrick! We also return to doing Crossovers and 30 second pitches!

In a somber moment for America. Steve and Chris wanted to find a way to honor and add to the empathy of what's going on in the aftermath of the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery. We watched the first episodes of "Dear White People" "When They See Us" and "#BlackAF" to listen and understand the systemic issues of Race and Racism from the lens of Black Creators. Here's a link...

Well we got two firsts and a show. Our first interactive show, Kimmy Schmidt Kimmy vs the Reverend. Our first show from the Dc Online subscription... even though we watched it on Syfy. And then we have the new show from the co creator of Rick and Morty (Justin Roiland). A lot to cover. We do our own interactive intro. Discuss Solar opposites from the perspective of being the only two guys who were...

Finally a show that matches what Chris does with each episode. Upload! This week we take a look at the new Drama (Drama!!!) from Greg Daniels, best known for Parks and Recreation and the Office. We discuss whether it's future is realistic, if the concerns the premise raises about life, the universe and everything mesh, and we take a look at Black Mirror's "San Junipero" and how similar it is. Plus...

We watched the Parks and Recreation special. Come listen to us reminisce about the glory of this show, talk about whether the reunion special worked, and discuss what other shows could pull off a good quarantine episode. Stay safe out there Podcast Land