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This week on The TV Dudes, we dive into PLUR1BUS on Apple TV+ and y’all… it’s AMAZING. Easily one of the most surprising, confident, utterly gripping shows we’ve seen all year. We get into the world-building, the performances, and the little tonal choices we adore. Come hear us gush, theorize, and try to talk each other down from immediately starting a rewatch! #PLUR1BUS #AppleTV #TVDudes #YourLif...

Deathstalker (2025 Revival) THAT'S HIS HORSE! On Patreon, we’re reviewing the 2025 revival of Deathstalker — a blood-soaked, tongue-in-cheek return to the cult fantasy series that once defined VHS-era trash glory. Does this reboot conquer or collapse under the weight of nostalgia? Join us for a heroic deep dive (and a few barbarian laughs). #DEATHSTALKER

This week, we dig into The Lowdown on FX — and we don’t quite see eye to eye. Nick wasn’t feeling the vibe, but Les had a blast with it. We break down what worked, what didn’t, and whether this throwback pulp mystery is worth your time. 2:45-41:10 TV Diaries 41:10- The Lowdown

This week for our Patreon bonus, we’re diving sword-first into Deathstalker (1983)! It’s a grimy, gonzo fantasy full of cheap swords, cheaper morals, and glorious ‘80s excess. Does it hold up as a cult gem, or is it just a fever dream of fur bikinis and foam monsters? Join us as we hack our way through the wasteland of early ‘80s barbarian cinema! #Deathstalker #RogerCorman #PigMan #ThatsMyHorse

This week, The TV Dudes descend into the sewers of Derry to talk about HBO’s It: Welcome to Derry ! We’re revisiting the haunting world of Pennywise as the series expands Stephen King’s terrifying mythos — but can a prequel really capture the dread and heart of the original story? We’ve got thoughts on scares, tone, and whether this trip back to Maine was worth taking. 1:35-42:30 TV Diaries 1:50-9...

This week, The TV Dudes dive into Chad Powers on Hulu - a comedy we mostly liked (even if we’ve got quite a few notes). Then we wrap up our time in the blood-soaked halls of Godolkin University with the Gen V season finale... which didn’t quite stick the landing. Listen in as we talk highs, lows, and why tone and story matter whether you’re working with satire, superheroes, or a bunch of facial pr...

On Patreon this week, we’re going to the dogs! We went to the theater to check out Good Boy, the new horror movie told from a dog’s point of view — and we LOVED it. It’s wild, heartfelt, and surprisingly spooky in all the right ways. This one’s an instant cult classic, and we had an absolute blast breaking it down.

This week, we're diving into Play Dirty , Shane Black’s slick new crime thriller starring Mark Wahlberg and LaKeith Stanfield as a professional thief and his thespian buddy just trying to finish the job. Does this gritty, glossy throwback deliver the kind of pulpy fun we love—or is it all style, no substance? Join us for a spoiler-filled chat about the how the real heist is Stanfield stealing the...

This week on The TV Dudes, we’re checking out Older. Hotter. Wiser., a new Peacock comedy about road trips, reinvention, and embracing the chaos of middle age. This one was chosen by one of our awesome Patreon listeners, so thank you for the pick! We’ll get into the cast, the tone, and whether this show’s mix of sass and sincerity hits the sweet spot. Plus, the penultimate GenV, and Les watches so...

For our Patreon supporters this week, we wrap up our Urban Warfare: A Karl Urban Marathon with The Price of Milk (2000) - a surreal New Zealand romance that might just be the strangest film of the bunch. The full movie is available to watch free on YouTube right now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMFwtDXvdTk ...so join in and watch along, then see if Nick likes Magical Realism! (he does not!)

This week on The TV Dudes we’re talking Black Rabbit , Netflix’s new dark thriller starring Jason Bateman and Jude Law. It’s a slow-burn story of brothers, secrets, and bad decisions that drips with atmosphere and moral grime - but does it deliver on its noir promise or just mope in the murk? We dig into the tone, pacing, and performances to find out. 1:50-55:45 TV Diaries 12:45-28:25 Gen V 28:25-...

This week, Les and Nick dive into the Kelvin Timeline for all three of the "Karl Urban as Bones" Star Trek movies! Do they hold up? Did they improve? What's Bones doing with that Tribble?? #StarTrek #KarlUrban #DammitJimImADoctorNotAPodcaster

This week, Nick and Les jump back into the world of What If...? with MARVEL ZOMBIES! It's a 4-part journey through the rotting wasteland of the Multiverse Saga (and also some shambling corpses are onscreen, amirite?) and the TV Dudes are here to guide you! Let's discuss what worked, what didn't, and what we'd like to see in season 2 (if it happens)! #MarvelZombies #TheTVDudes *(No diaries this wee...

This week on our Patreon feed, we’re taking a break from the Urban Warfare marathon to visit the countryside. We take a trip to The Wrong Paris - Netflix’s new romcom that’s technically set in Les’ hometown of Paris, Texas… though we’re pretty sure most of it was filmed in Canada. We’ll talk about how well (or not) it captures small-town Texas vibes, what works, what goes off the rails, and whethe...

This week on The TV Dudes! We’re diving into the wild, raunchy, and devilishly clever world of Helluva Boss, now streaming on Amazon. From chaotic assassins in Hell to the surprisingly heartfelt stories that sneak up on you between all the blood, bullets, and belting songs—this one’s got it all. We’ll talk about what makes this animated hit such a standout, where it pushes boundaries, and why it’s...

In Part 2 of our Screen. Write. Repeat's first episode, we keep the fun going with more story discussion and breakdown as we push toward a spec script we can be proud of. It’s Marvin's writers’ room experiment—and Les and Nick are right in the mix! Look for Screen. Write. Repeat wherever you get your podcasts!

Les and Nick are on a brand-new podcast! On Screen. Write. Repeat, host Marvin Lanier sits down with Les, Nick, and friends to break down an episode of television. Together, we build the story, map out the beats, and set the stage for writing competing spec scripts based on the same break. In Part 1, you’ll hear some of the brainstorming and story-breaking session that fuels the writing challenge...

Our Urban Warfare: A Karl Urban Marathon continues with a trip back to 2005, when video game adaptations were still finding their footing and The Rock hadn’t yet figured out his lane. That’s right - we’re reviewing DOOM, the first-person-shooter-turned-action-horror film that’s more “sub-urban” than Urban. Karl Urban does his best with space marines and questionable science, The Rock flexes as onl...

This week, we’re diving into the first three episodes of Gen V Season 2 on Amazon! We’ve also got a special guest! Marvin Lanier joins us to share details about his brand-new podcast, Screen. Write. Repeat. On that show, Marvin, Nick, Les and others team up to break down episodes of TV shows, draft spec scripts, and table read them. It’s a blast, so check it out! Of course, we’ve also got our regu...

Our Urban Warfare Karl Urban Marathon rolls on with DREDD! This gritty, stylish, action-packed thrill ride gave us everything we wanted and more. We had an absolute blast revisiting it, and it’s safe to say we loved it. Karl Urban’s Dredd is iconic, and this movie is still the law. #Dredd

This week on The TV Dudes, we’re heading into the stacks with Shelved on Peacock! This smart and funny workplace comedy takes us inside a public library full of oddball staff, colorful patrons, and plenty of heart. We’ll talk about what makes the show tick, where it shines, and whether it deserves a spot on your watchlist. A huge thank you to our Patreon showrunner, John Paul, for picking this one...

As part of our Urban Warfare: Karl Urban Marathon, we’re diving into The Sea Beast on Netflix! This animated adventure is a truly wonderful film - funny, heartfelt, and gorgeously made - and we think it’s one everyone should watch. Come set sail with us as we gush about monsters, heroes, and why Karl Urban rules the high seas!

This week on The TV Dudes , we’re gushing about Netflix’s Long Story Short , a clever and heartfelt series that had us hooked from the first episode. We’ll tell you why we loved it and why you should add it to your queue immediately. Plus, we check in on the latest chapters of Alien: Earth and Peacemaker , breaking down all the twists, action, and character moments that keep us binging. It’s a pac...

This week for our Patreon bonus, the dudes rate the work of thespian Karl Urban. Priest is definitely a subUrban entry in his catalog, but we watched it and are here to break down all the gory details. It's a movie made from the discarded one-liners of other films, with Paul Bettany chewing scenery and Urban chewing necks. Let's go!! #Priest #KarlUrban #GonnaWatchPriceOfMilk #ItsAMovie #YallHavent...

This week, Les and Nick head to the new DCU dimension to check out Peacemaker season 2! James Gunn and John Cena are back in business with parallel worlds, spy vendettas, and a whole bunch of Eagly! Let's see if it can sustain the magic of Season 1 while taking into account the new Superman movie! Plus, we keep up with the critters on Alien Earth, and we check out that Twisted Metal finale!! #Peac...