The TV Dudes Podcast

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...

This week, Les steps into the recording booth (metaphorically) with one of the most prolific and charming voices in the industry: Jonah Scott! With the final part of BEASTARS set to premiere on March 7th, 2026, we couldn't think of a better time to sit down with the man behind Legoshi. We dive deep into Jonah's incredible journey, from his early days in acting to his role in the record-breaking De...

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...

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, Nick and Les are bringing you a double feature that spans from the softest felt to the roughest wasteland. We are diving deep into the silly, joyful world of  The Muppet Show special featuring Sabrina Carpenter!  If you ever wondered if Sabrina's pop energy would mesh with a bunch of puppets, the answer is a resounding yes. We share our favorite sketches and why this felt like such a wa...

This week, we're heading to Hollywood with Simon Williams and a guy that looks REALLY familiar... That's right, it's the long-awaited drop of Marvel's WONDER MAN.  Les wasn't excited for this, but hot damn, it's a charming buddy comedy that won us over. Come hear all the reasons we fell for Trev and Simon, why DODC is a crappy SHIELD stand-in, and our hopes for another season of this weird little...

This week on the main feed, Nick and Les head to Georgia to unpack the twisty new Netflix limited series His & Hers. We discuss the electric chemistry between Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal and try to figure out who we can actually trust when everyone is a suspect. For our TV Diaries, we share the other gems we have been binging lately. Then, we top it all off with our favorite part of the week:...

This week, Les sits down with voice actor Zach Aguilar for an exciting conversation about his journey into anime and voice acting, from his childhood beginnings in performance to discovering anime and turning that passion into a career. Zach dives into his experiences voicing major characters like Tanjiro in Demon Slayer, the challenges of such an emotionally demanding role,  and we discuss the ra...

In this episode, we're joined by Peri Gilpin and Chris Mann to talk about Jo: The Little Women Musical, an ambitious and heartfelt adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's beloved novel. You know Peri from her extensive television and film work (Roz was a BOSS, y'all) and Chris has done everything from The Voice to Phantom of the Opera. Peri discusses her role as a producer on the musical alongside her d...

This week on TV Dudes, we dive into Physical: Asia and make the case that it is the strongest entry in the franchise so far. The challenges are bigger, the competition is fiercer, and the international cast brings a fresh energy that pushes the format to its limits. From brutal endurance tests to smart strategic play, this season delivers nonstop spectacle and some of the most compelling moments t...

This week, Nick and Les catch up on all the show watching and holiday movies they binged over the break. Muppet Specials, that PLUR1BUS finale, Heated Rivalry... it's all here. Even that STRANGER THINGS ending! Join in and see what we saw! 3:00-18:15 Pluribus 18:15-36:30 Stranger Things finale 36:30-57:05 Heated Rivalry Finale 57:05-the rest #TheTVDudes #HeatedRivalry #Pluribus #StrangerThings5  

This week on The TV Dudes, Les sits down with Evan Nikolas Fields to talk about Angel Studios' new series The Wayfinders, a fantasy adventure packed with magic, visual effects, and big worldbuilding. Evan shares what drew him to the role, how he landed the part, and what it was like bringing the show to life while shooting on location. It is a great behind the scenes look at a new genre series and...

We kick off the new year with a dive into Tales of the TMNT season 2! Surprise, we had an absolute blast with it! It's got great energy, awesome character work, and a deep love for the franchise. It feels confident, weird in the right ways, and creatively fearless in a way animated TMNT should be... Which makes Paramount+ canceling it even more frustrating because this season rules. #TalesOfTheTMN...

It's that time again!! Nick and Les count down their Best of 2025, breaking down the TV shows that stuck with them long after the finale. Every pick reflects big swings, surprising performances, and storytelling that actually delivered. It's all here - the shows that made our year bearable. From consensus favorites to passionate outliers, this is the definitive TV Dudes wrap-up of 2025! 2:10-12:00...

This week on TV Dudes, we're covering a packed slate of television highs, lows, and ongoing obsessions. We kick things off with Fallout Season 2, Episode 1, which continues the Fallout tradition of being shockingly fantastic. We can't wait for more. From there, we dig into the IT: Welcome to Derry finale, which left us more frustrated than frightened, and definitely ready to unpack what went wrong...

This week, we skate over to HBO MAX for Heated Rivalry, the show that wants to win gold in sex scenes! We talk about all the ways the steamy, fun show works, all the things Jacob Tierney brought over from making Letterkenny, and all the ways this emotionally connects. That third episode was Mythic Quest level stuff, y'all. 2:20-34:25 TV Diaries 15:15-22:50 IT Welcome to Derry 22:50-27:23 The Aband...

This week, our Patreon Showrunner JPV picks the show! We dive into The Red King (AMC+), a Wickermannish mystery that grabbed our attention with its eerie atmosphere and promising setup, even if it never quite delivered the punch we hoped for. We break down what worked, where the storytelling lost some steam, and why it still made for an intriguing—if not fully electrifying—watch. Plus, we check in...

This week, we're heading back to Hawkins! The kids are older, the stakes are higher, and Vecna's getting even weirder. We dive into the first four episodes of Stranger Things Season 5, talking character glow-ups and grow-ups, the evolving mythology, and which storylines hit hardest. It's an Upside-Downright awesome episode!  3:15- 38:20 TV Diaries 28:15-38:20 Pluribus 38:20- Stranger Things Season...

This week, Nick sits down with the wildly talented Sam Haft - composer, songwriter, producer, voice actor, and half of the chart-topping musical duo The Living Tombstone. You know his work from Helluva Boss and Hazbin Hotel, the smash-hit animated musical universe currently dominating streaming and Billboard charts. Sam joins us for a deep dive into crafting music for these fan-favorite shows - fr...

This week, we dive into Scrublands: Silver on AMC+. It's a moody, slow-burn crime thriller selected by one of our Patreon subscribers! We get into what the show does well, where it stumbles, and whether its chilly, dust-covered mystery kept us hooked. Thanks again to our patron for putting this one on our radar. Plus we tore through House of Guinness, and caught up on this week's PLUR1BUS! 2:00-49...

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...

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 mystery is worth your time. 2:45-41:10 TV Diaries 41:10- The Lowdown  

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...