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This week for our Patreon bonus review - 1991's sci-fi cult classic THE GUYVER! Les saw part of it once. Nick has never seen it at all. Will the TV Dudes survive exposure to THE GUYVER?? Survive? Heck, we'll THRIVE! The Dudes were floored by the insane rubber-suited monsters and crazy anime style of this weirder-than-allowed 90s gem. Come hear all our favorite parts and listen as we try and figure...

We're in a Big Mood this week with our newest Patreon Showrunner pick from JPV! We really enjoyed the dark comedy of Camilla Whitehill's show (who doesn't love Nicola Coughlan??) We get into everything we laughed at and all the weird quirks of this very British mental-health comedy series!  Plus Monarch, Rooster, Rookie and more in the diaries! Let's goooo! 1:20-41:10TV Diaries 1:20-4:50 Daredevil...

We didn't make it in time for the main episode, but we couldn't let the new week start without discussing The Pitt Season Two Finale!! It's the 15th hour of a hellacious Fourth of July shift for our lovable docs and nurses, and we're here to tell you every friggin' thought we have about all the drama (and the latest insane surgical scene!). From Santos and Mel doing Karaoke to Huckleberry's funk,...

Another in our series of TV Dudes Retro Rentals! From the long-ago days of 2001 comes this absolute trainwreck of a space movie. Jason Statham has hair, Ice Cube has very little to do, and Pam Grier barely makes it through the credits. We watched so you don't have to! Come hear all our thoughts on the misfire in the oeuvre of a pretty great director. This one made us long for the days of Vampires....

This week, Les and Nick head back to the super-powered and super-messed-up world of The Boys on Amazon! Does their supes-virus work? Will Hughie live through it all? What will Kimiko say next?? We'll tell you all about it! Plus, we discuss the weirdest movie screener we've ever run across, we get into the first few episodes of Peacock's Miniature Wife, a guest-star-studded episode of The Rookie, t...

This week for our Patreon exclusive movie review, we are diving into the absolute chaos of They Will Kill You, and folks, we freaking loved it! Imagine Zazie Beetz walking into a high-rise housekeeping job only to find out the building is basically a vertical maze of crazy cultists. It is a wild, blood-drenched action-horror that feels like a love letter to the kind of "everything and the kitchen...

This week on the TV Dudes Podcast, Nick and Les are tackling the Netflix thriller with the ominous title: Something Very Bad is Going to Happen. While the middle of the season might meander a bit through the woods, we both agree that the ending sticks the landing in a major way! We discuss the pacing, the payoff, and why the destination was ultimately worth the cold feet. 0:50-36:50 TV Diaries 0:5...

AMAZE AMAZE AMAZE!! For our Patreon bonus episode this week, we are heading to the stars! One star in particular - Tau Ceti! We reviewed the big screen adaptation of Project Hail Mary , and let’s just say it is the "feel good" hit of the year for a reason. Between the science, the stakes, and the most charming interstellar friendship we’ve seen in years, we absolutely loved this one. Unlock the fu...

Plans change when TV is this good! We originally intended to dive into the eerie mysteries of Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen on Netflix, but then we saw the Paradise Season 2 finale. Nick and Les were so floored by the ending of Dan Fogelman’s latest masterpiece that we had to pivot and give it the full deep dive it deserves. We break down those shocking final moments, the "Alex" of it all,...

It’s been three years since Les chatted with the incredible Claybourne Elder, and he’s back to discuss his most personal project yet. Claybourne's new album, "If the Stars Were Mine," officially drops this Friday, April 3rd from Center Stage Records. In this episode, Clay opens up about the year-long journey of curating this record and the unique vulnerability of stepping away from a script to tel...

The Le Domas family legacy continues! This week for our Patreon family, Nick and Les are diving into the high-stakes, high-adrenaline world of Ready or Not 2: Here I Come. We were huge fans of the first film, so the bar was set pretty high. We are happy to report that this sequel is a win. It delivers all the Samara Weaving we could possibly ask for while keeping that balance of dark humor and int...

This week, Nick and Les are scrubbing in for the long-awaited return of Scrubs on ABC! We dive into the tenth season of the Sacred Heart saga to see how J.D. and Turk are handling the new class of interns. It is a heartfelt reunion that really hit the spot for us. In our TV Diaries, Les finally set sail with the One Piece live action series on Netflix and has some thoughts on why this adaptation a...

Hello, Clarice... Our Patreon supporters get an extra treat this week! We are stepping into the dark, cinematic world of Ridley Scott’s Hannibal (2001). While it’s a big departure from Silence of the Lambs, we had a blast breaking down the visuals, the Italian setting, and Anthony Hopkins' iconic performance. It’s a wild ride of a movie, and we’re dissecting exactly why it remains such a fascinati...

This week on the TV Dudes, Nick and Les are heading back to the 32nd century! We are diving deep into Starfleet Academy, a special Patreon Showrunner Tier request. We absolutely loved the fresh, optimistic energy of this new chapter in the Trek universe. It is a beautiful look at the next generation of cadets finding their footing, and we have plenty to say about that stunning production design. I...

For our latest Patreon bonus episode we’re talking about Netflix’s War Machine. Come for Alan Ritchson doing Army Ranger things, stay for the moment it turns into a total sci-fi horror movie. It’s loud, it’s violent, and we had an absolute blast with it!! #WarMachineNetflix #AlanRitchson #PatreonBonus #MovieReview

This week’s lineup is STACKED. Of course we check in on The Rookie as it crosses over with Dropout TV! Plus: we’re breaking down the family drama and corporate takeovers in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, the analog chaos of The Pitt, and the heartbreaking survival story in Paradise. It’s a wild mix of cops, Kaiju lore and emotional gut-punches. Tune in now! 1:00-1:12:55 TV Diaries 10:55-26:42 The Ro...

Happy Friday the 13th, Patrons! To celebrate this ominous date on the calendar, we are diving deep into the murky waters of 1989’s Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan. Is it the worst entry in the franchise? Probably. Is it a cinematic masterpiece of teleporting serial killers and questionable geography? Absolutely. What’s in this Bonus Episode: We discuss the bold decision to spend 7...

Join the inner circle at patreon.com/tvdudes for this week’s movie bonus! We are diving deep into the 2001 cult classic Josie and the Pussycats. This movie is a total ten out of ten for us. We talk about the incredible satirical bite that critics missed back in the day, Parker Posey’s legendary performance as Fiona, and why these songs are still absolute earworms twenty-five years later. Your supp...

This week, Les and Nick jump into Paradise season 2 with that monster 3-episode premiere and the fourth ep out now as well! Does it hold up to the awesomeness of season 1? (Yes! So far, absolutely yes - start watching this show if you've not) We give you all our thoughts on Elvis, Sinatra, feral kids, Xavier's charm, and Jane. Oh, Jane. Somebody needs a breath mint. Plus, Paramount+ brought back a...

This week, Nick and Les are hitting the ice! We originally intended to dive deep into Netflix’s Strip Law, but after checking out the premiere, it didn’t quite make its case with us. It’s certainly cute, but it left us feeling a bit "meh" - so we’re breaking down exactly where the spark was missing. Instead, we are pivoting to a favorite: Shoresy Season 5! We enjoyed this season a whole lot, but t...

Be excellent to each other, Dudes! For this week’s Patreon Bonus Episode, we are hopping into the phone booth for our TV Dudes Retro Rental series with the 1989 classic, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure! In a world that can feel a bit chaotic, this movie is the cinematic equivalent of a warm, fuzzy hug. We absolutely adore the earnestness of Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, and we had the best ti...

Welcome back to Retro Rentals, the series where we look at the cinematic landscapes that defined our childhoods! This week, we are jumping into the year 2001, when Nick was 11 years old and the world met Mike and Sulley. After our recent look at 1989 (the year Les was 11), we had some lingering thoughts about the "monster under the bed" trope. While Little Monsters from '89 had its charms, Monster...

This week, Nick and Les are heading to Ireland! We are diving deep into the new mystery-comedy from Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee, How to Get to Heaven from Belfast. We absolutely loved the sharp wit and chaotic energy of our three leads. It is a show that manages to be both hilarious and genuinely gripping, and we’re breaking down why this specific blend of Irish humor works so well. In our TV D...

This week, Nick and Les tackle the high-octane world of HBO’s Industry. While the showrunner pick didn't quite land for us, it sparked a fantastic, deep-dive discussion on what makes a workplace drama click and where this one lost us in the shuffle. We’re breaking down the character dynamics and the relentless pace to figure out why this specific financial world felt a bit inaccessible this time a...

This week, we take a trip back to 1989 for the JCVD classic, KICKBOXER! After our trip last week through the most Aughties of actioners, The One, we decided to check out one of the most Eighties movies to squeak in under the wire at the end of the decade. Is it good? Jesus no. Bloodsport and Lionheart are superior. Does it have the awesome resin-and-broken-beer-bottles fistfight? ABSOLUTELY. But t...