TV DNA Podcast

Eggs-hausted after the long chocolate-filled weekend, co-hosts Neil, Damo, Grace and Adam mustered the energy to pod up and discuss the latest TV in a spoiler-free fashion, including big recommendation Just Act Normal on the BBC. Plus Berlin ER, Last One Laughing (UK and Ireland versions), The Last of Us, Love on the Spectrum, Mid Century Modern, Dr Who, Safe Harbor, Government Cheese, Stolen Girl...

What’s going on with Joel and Ellie? Adam and Damo walk you through the new characters, stories and creatures in The Last of Us season 2, episode 1 - Future Days. Izzi may not have been able to record, but like a truth untold, she’s always with us and whatsapped an episode title pun.  If you would like to support the work of TV DNA, you can donate the price of a cup of coffee at www.ko-fi.com/tvdn...

Neil is back and he sists down with Adam and Damo to talk about the new series of Black Mirror as well as Mobland, The Bondsman, Gladiator II, Wolves, Ghost Bride, Your Friends and Neighbours, Austin, Dying For Sex, Yellowjackets, Million Dollar Secret, 1923, The Change and Last One Laughing (UK, Ireland and Australia). The Cast of Us sees a new sci-fi drama set in space. If you would like to supp...

Plus Happy Face, Pulse, This City is Ours, The Studio, Million Dollar Secret, Number One on the Call Sheet, Protection and Deli Boys are also reviewed, spoiler-free. Will it be Lolly Adefope or Reece’s Pieces With-a-spoon who’ll get the lead in our ice cream parlour rom-com? Find out in The Cast of Us. Adam and Damo also discuss the BAFTA TV nominations - https://www.bafta.org/awards/television ,...

Alright soft lad? Adam, Damo and Izzi discuss new Scouse drama, This City Is Ours. They also chat about; Dope Thief, The Gorge, Mo, Last One Laughing, Daredevil Born Again, The Studio, The Resident, Deli Boys, Get Millie Black, Toxic Town, Hacks, Win or Lose, Invincible, Small Town, Big Story, The Sopranos, Protection and Berlin ER. The first ever round of Cast Of Us gets played too, Izzi and Damo...

A very merry unbirthday to us! Adam, Neil, Grace, Izzi and Damo get together to celebrate the last 400 episodes and welcome all the new listeners to the world of TV DNA. We discuss our feature show Adolescence as well as shows that make us feel hopeful; Somebody Somewhere, Modern Family, Parks and Recreation, Nautilus and Ghosts. We also play our new game The Last Of You and talk about some exciti...

The spoiler zone opens with the end of season 6 of Unforgotten as Adam and Grace reveal the murderer and who is the nicest man on TV. Then Damo and Adam check-in on the events at the White Lotus, season 3, episode 3 (The Meaning of Dreams). Suffice it to say, we’re interested in what might happen in future episodes. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast episode and would like to support the work of TV DN...

Adam, Grace and Damo get together again to chat about what they're watching and what's coming up. They chat about; Zero Day, Renfield, MAFS Reunion, A Thousand Blows, ToxicTown, Small Town Big Story, Berlin ER, the Americas, Am I Being Unreasonable and Cobra Kai. Trailer Watch The Americas - BBC 2nd March https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Jsjo_mVEVg    Fear - Prime Video 4th March https://www.youtu...

Neil and Adam return to the challenge of watching the 10 Best Picture nominations, plus 4 more to cover the performance and screenplay nominations. We then make our predictions and award the Neils and Adams to those we most enjoyed. We can’t wait for you to hear our thoughts on the latest episodes and for you to give us yours too. You can find and follow us on all the socials @tvdnapod You can als...

Roll up, roll up as The Watchlist returns. This ep Adam, Damo and Grace talk about new Disney+ show A Thousand Blows as well as Slow Horses, Yellow Jackets, Will and Harper, Unforgotten, The White Lotus, Conclave, Severance, Dope Girls , Zero Day, Cobra Kai, Big Boys,From, Celebrity Bear Hunt, Beast Games, Amandaland, Your Friendly Neighbourhood Spiderman, Borders, Fun Boys and  Apple Cider Vinega...

Melinda, Juliet, Asif or Marty? Adam and Grace discuss the murder suspects, theorise on dismemberment and dig into the stories behind them all. Spoilers included for Unforgotten season 6, episodes 3 and 4 only. We can’t wait for you to hear our thoughts on the latest episodes and for you to give us yours too. You can find and follow us on all the socials @tvdnapod You can also email us on tvdnapod...

Two of our favourite shows return for their third seasons, as Izzi and Adam discuss Yellowjackets season 3, episode 1, It Girl (not Pit Girl) and episode 2, Dislocation before Damo joins us to visit Thailand in The White Lotus season 3, episode 1, Same Spirits, New Forms. SPOILERS included for both, you can jump to 25:10 if you just want The White Lotus content. We can’t wait for you to hear our t...

Adam is joined by special guest and former housemate, Rachel O’Riordan to talk about the new Bridget Jones film, Mad About the Boy.  Like Bridget, Rachel was recently widowed and we talk about grief and loss, where the Bridget Jones film got it right and the presence of grief in other TV shows and films.  We’re very grateful to Rachel for sharing her thoughts and experiences, in her usual insightf...

That time when you forget how to say the thing you’ve said over 300 times before…what we haven’t forgotten is how blooming’ brilliant ITV’s Unforgotten is. Adam and Grace hit the spoiler zone for season 6, episodes 1 and 2. Fans of the show should also check out last year’s interview with Unforgotten director, Andy Wilson - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zuzWFbygf7m86SBjsSmd9?si=GlZHqQcdTh6-dd8...

Buna and 'bout ye TV DNA fans! This ep Adam and Damo talk about Romanian Netflix drama Subteran and Northern Irish offbeat comedy Funboys. They also talk about Paradise, Inside Britain’s Fascist Fight Club, Out There, A Gentleman in Moscow, Severance, No Matter What, The Hooligan, Apple Cider Vinegar, Celebrity Bear Hunt, The Traitors US, Anora, Nickel Boys, Brian and Maggie and Miss Austen. Trail...

If you like your TV DNA episodes on the shambolic side…Adam, Damo and Neil give spoiler-free thoughts on modern teen drama, Boarders, and period drama, Miss Austen, both on BBC iPlayer . Plus Oscar watch updates on The Brutalist, Conclave, Wicked and The Apprentice, other TV shows The Apprentice, Cunk on Life, Squid Game, Boyzone: No Matter What, The Hooligan, The Perfect Couple, Parenthood, From,...

Adam and Damo discuss new Disney+ show Paradise, Damo’s decades long journey with a particular show has finally come to an end, before we drop in an earlier conversation with Grace on the finale of The Traitors UK season 3 (spoilers included in that part only) Plus we comment, spoiler free, on American Primeval, Deadwood, The Agency, Prime Target, High Potential, On Call, Landman, Lockerbie and Th...

Neil and Adam react to this week’s Oscar nominations as they embark on an annual pilgrimage to watch all films nominated in the picture, acting, directing and screenplay categories. We finish off with our Traitors predictions ahead of the finale. We can’t wait for you to hear our thoughts on the latest episodes and for you to give us yours too. You can find and follow us on all the socials @tvdnap...

Adam, Grace and Neil discuss Squid Game season 2, Sky/NOW horror From and Prime Video’s new police drama, On Call before delving into a spoiler-filled discussion of the 3rd week of season 3 of The Traitors UK. Damo also pops in for the best 7 minutes of his life. Plus The Crow Girl, 100 Years of Solitude, Landman, Missing You, Star Wars Skeleton Crew and American Primeval  Films - Hit Man, A Real...

Another year older and Adam’s senior moments are coming with increasing regularity. Thankfully, Grace is there to ease him back into his armchair and hand him the remote control.  Spoiler-free thoughts on new ITVX drama, Playing Nice plus Silo, American Primeval, Patience, Far North, Challengers and The Night Manager. Then we hit the spoiler-zone at the end of the episode, to discuss week 2 of sea...

Adam, Grace and Neil are all faithfuls, or so they say… Spoiler-free thoughts on new Netflix Harlan Coben show Missing You, plus Squid Game, 28 Days Later, Friends, Sex and the City, Gavin and Stacey, Lockerbie, 100 Years of Solitude, All of Us Strangers, Dune: Prophecy, Cross and Interior Chinatown. Then we hit the spoiler-zone at the end of the episode, to discuss season 3 of The Traitors UK sea...

Adam, Grace, Neil and Izzi reconvene for one final time in 2024, plus a voice note from Uncle Travelling Damo. We share our Christmas TV watching including a lot of quiz/game shows -  Big Fat Quiz of the Year, Mastermind, University Challenge, Only Connect, Beast Games and Countdown. Films - Nutcrackers, The Holiday, Mufasa, Hot Frosty and Our Little Secret And TV shows - Somebody Somewhere, Bad S...

If fan of the pod, Sharon Horgan is listening, Adam and Izzi have suggestions for season 3. We cover the final shenanigans in Bad Sisters season 2 episode 7, How to Pick a Prick, and episode 8, Cliff Hanger. We can’t wait for you to hear our thoughts on the latest episodes and for you to give us yours too. You can find and follow us on all the socials @tvdnapod You can also email us on tvdnapod@gm...

Adam and Damo have re-joined Paramount+ and give spoiler-free thoughts on a couple of the newest offerings. We also cover Carry On, Say Nothing, No Good Deed, Mrs Davis, You Would Do It Too, Smoggie Queens and Cobra Kai before rounding up with some TV news. We can’t wait for you to hear our thoughts on the latest episodes and for you to give us yours too. You can find and follow us on all the soci...

In advance of the finale airing, we’ve finally scraped some time together for our next Garvey get-together. Adam and Izzi hitch a ride and wheel-y enjoyed discussing Bad Sisters season 2 episode 5 Boom and episode 6 Who By Water. We can’t wait for you to hear our thoughts on the latest episodes and for you to give us yours too. You can find and follow us on all the socials @tvdnapod You can also e...