Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine

In this episode, Tim hears from the producers of “Sleepy Hollow” about his criticisms last week, a tossed-off sidebar becomes a viral web hit and makes fans of classic spy TV series angry worldwide, a whole bunch of shows get cancelled, and we answer listener questions. Tim Goodman and Jason Snell.

Has “Sleepy Hollow,” one of our favorites from last season, gone off the rails? Tim and Jason discuss the sophomore series’s self-inflicted creative crisis. Plus, more answers to your questions, including shows worth catching up on via streaming, and we talk a little about sports on TV in the wake of the Giants winning another even-year World Series. (Note to THR readers: Our “Sleepy Hollow” discu...

This week Tim and Jason answer some listener questions, rave a bit more about “Jane the Virgin,” discuss overlooked drama series, and ponder digital extras and extended episodes of series on streaming media.

This week Tim and Jason keep it positive! Tim goes through the week, day by day, and recommends the shows (both new and old) that are worth your time! Then we talk about Tim’s famous Power Ratings of the top shows on TV, where they came from, and where they might be going.

From the comic book pages to your TV screen, we counted at least five network TV series involving superheroes. But who can tell “The Flash” from “Constantine?” Jason’s read the comics, but most people—including Tim—haven’t. And isn’t that all for the best? Also, Jason gives Disney/ABC/Marvel a million-dollar idea for free, and Tim previews “Jane the Virgin,” “Star Wars Rebels,” and “Marry Me.”

Braaaaains! As we enter October, our thoughts turn to spooky things like vampires and zombies. “The Walking Dead” is coming back, and it’s started an avalanche of other zombie-themed TV… none of which quite matches up to the original. Also, Tim and Jason talk about the TV premieres happening in the next week, and Tim just keeps thinking outside the box.

Against all odds, we’re back for a second episode! In this episode, Tim and Jason run through some of the new premieres, including “Forever,” “Black-ish,” “Gotham,” “Scorpion,” and “Red Band Society.” Also, Tim looks at the ratings to see what shows are looking good and which ones have a good chance of being the first to be cancelled. Then we take a look at the next week’s new shows, briefly prais...

It’s a podcast about television! Every week Hollywood Reporter Chief TV Critic Tim Goodman joins Jason Snell to talk about what’s worth watching. In this first episode of the fourth incarnation of the TV Talk machine, Tim highlights four network shows he likes, a second tier of shows on his maybe list, and reveals that the fall’s best new series isn’t available on either cable or broadcast TV.

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Have no fear, the boys are back! After many painful weeks, Tim, Joe, Ali and even Benny have returned to the PodCave, and they have a lot to discuss. The guys play Monday Morning Quarterback on all the new shows that debuted over the last two weeks, including Boardwalk Empire, Outlaw, Chase, Hawaii Five-O, Outsourced, Lone Star, Bleep My Dad Says and No Ordinary Family, plus many more. And they de...

In this special edition of the TV Talk Machine podcast, Tim interviews Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, producers of the nine-part documentary series Baseball. Their new two-part chapter to the Baseball series, The Tenth Inning, premieres on PBS on September 28th and 29th. This new installment picks up after the 1994 Strike and discusses the resurgence of the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, the ste...

After two weeks and many vacations, the boys are back for another scintillating edition of the TV Talk Machine podcast. In this episode, Tim, QB and Ali (what a surprise, Benny was absent again) discuss the fallout from the 2010 Emmys. A number of Tim's predictions panned out, although Archie Punjabi winning was not one of them. And QB debuts a new voice.

You can call off the search teams! Tim has made it home safely, albeit in a stumbling stupor, from the Death March with Cocktails. His parents are happy to have him home. In this edition of the TV Talk Machine, Tim gives a full recap of the happenings at the Television Critics Association aka The Death March with Cocktails. Tim talks about the upcoming lineups for all the networks including HBO, A...

After a 2 week hiatus, the guys are back, and they have a new toy. QB stole a sound effects gadget from his daughter, thus setting off a foli battle between QB and Benny. As Tim gets ready to head down to LA for The Death March, he talks about what to expect and the coverage he will be providing. Or lack thereof.

We have big breaking TV news...Tim and Joe are back from vacation! Tim has been out of the TV loop for the last couple of weeks, but nonetheless, the guys forge on. Tim is excited for the announcement of Emmy nominations on Thursday and talks about his expectations and what would anger him. The guys delve into futbol as the World Cup winds down.

With the rousing success of the Sports Edition podcast from several weeks ago, Tim, QB and Ali decided that since World Cup got underway over the weekend, they'd take another crack at talking sports. QB even brought his vuvuzela (if you've watched any of the matches, that buzzing noise are hundreds of horns called vuvzelas).