TV I Say

Ashley sounds off on this year’s Golden Globe nominations and the highly anticipated White Lotus season finale. She's then joined by Rotten Tomatoes editor Jacqueline Coley & podcaster/cultural commentator Xorje Olivares to recap the Best TV of 2022. They’ll break down Bill Hader’s soft top energy, the sexual and generational politics of White Lotus, the over-wokeness of And Just Like That, and lo...

What solidifies a TV show as one of the greats? To investigate, Ashley recruits comedian Kareem Rahma to help judge the great shows of the peak TV era. They ask, “Can a TV show be great in spite of a terrible last season?” *cough* Game of Thrones *cough*. Plus, they dive into some juicy White Lotus theories, Kareem gives a controversial Black Mirror opinion, and they debate if E.R. or Grey’s Anato...

What did you watch over the holidays!? This episode Ashley is whipping through some great TV highlights like White Lotus, Rick & Morty and your girls on Sex Lives of College Girls. She’s then joined by Rachel Lindsay, who you know as the first African American lead on the Bachelor franchise but who is now in her dream job at Extra interviewing all your fave TV people and covering entertainment new...

It’s the start of holiday season and Ashley calls in her XOXO Gossip King friends Carl Tart and Lamar Woods to get into the plumpest holiday watchlist EVER. We’ll fill you up with lots of new TV recommendations, plus all the Thanksgiving memories from the shows you loved growing up.  What we’re watching: Big Brother Inside Job Money Heist Attack on Titan The Crown Mo Ramy White Lotus Killer Sally...

Have you ever heard of a little TV show called Game of Thrones? Maybe you have noticed the Interview with a Vampire reboot is essentially a queer live-action fanfic of Anne Rice’s classic? BUT the link between these TV shows is British actor Jacob Anderson and Ashley’s guest for this no spoiler episode. And guess what? He’s a huge comedy sitcom fan! Ashley also dips into some Vow Season 2 dirt plu...

The 90 Day Fiancé Universe is peaking right now and Ashley is here for you and the drama and magic of TV’s trashiest show. First up, Ashley is joined by her 90 Day BFF Rory Phillips - the Brit who knows as much about 90 Day as Ashley - and they discuss who has scammer energy, the hectic filming antics on set and of course Michael, Angela and Big Ed. THEN, Jerry O’Connell - the actor, director and...

You gotta be you! We have Brandon Kyle Goodman, one the world’s most modern day oracles talking TV with Ashley this week! You’ll get so much nostalgic TV, you’ll hear about their black queerness, their unique lens on writing for TV and what steps we can take to love ourselves?! So much insight into being literally THEE black queer voice in TV animation right now with Big Mouth and Human Resources....

The finale of House of the Dragon is here and all the wigs are fired this season! Writer & Comedian Mano Agapion joins Ashley for an exclusive recap, full of the hottest hot takes of this Game of Thrones spin off. There will be spoilers this week, so catch up on your GoT & HoD viewing and join Ashley & Mano! Which characters did we love? Which characters do we want burnt by dragons? Did the show l...

Ashley is with Ramy Youssef - comedian, actor, writer and director - and you’ll definitely hear about his show Ramy and his new show Mo… but you’ll find out what reality TV he finds TOO addicting and how Bella Hadid ended up on his TV show. This episode we heard what YOU’RE watching this week plus which show has a Hot Silver Fox Johnny Knoxville and lots more TV. What We Watched: Ramy Mo George Ca...

When Nathan Foad auditioned for Our Flag Means Death, he heard it was ‘The Office but on a pirate ship’ but as he tells Ashley Ray, he soon realized that it was a very different gig! Hear all about the behind the scenes and on set shenanigans with Rhys Darby, Taika Waititi, Leslie Jones, Fred Armisen, the costumes, the gays and everything Nathan is legally allowed to say about shooting Season 2. A...

It’s the TV Show that changes lives! Ashley’s guest is Bianca Lawson who plays Darla on the complex family drama Queen Sugar by critically acclaimed director Ava DuVernay. You’ll hear more about filming through the pandemic and what’s in store for the final season of Queen Sugar. But the expert on Queen Sugar is none other than Sharon Harris, Ashley’s Mom! You may know Ashley’s Mom from Storytime...

Sassy sidekicks? Token best friends? Not in 2022! This week, we’re talking to two superstars who are bringing main character energy to roles previously left in the margins. This episode Ashley has brought comedian & writer Nori Reed to join her for the Watchlist - all the TV we’re currently watching - but also to talk about the first trans character Nori created for Disney TV Show Raven’s Home. Th...

You know them from The Deep Dive podcast, but Ashley is excited to bring both June Diane Raphael and Jessica St. Clair into TV Club this week to reflect on their Big Mother Energy. When these two show up, you know you’re getting Good Television so get ready for some great stories. We’ll also talk about what we’re all watching at the moment. Jessica’s escapism, June’s Good Fight and a whole lot of...

What really happened at The Emmys this year? It’s TV’s night of nights, one of the biggest award shows on TV about TV and Ashley Ray is all over it for you with some behind the scenes intel from Emmy-winning writer & comedian Ali Barthwell (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver) who was soaking up the glitz, the glam and celebrating black creators. Oh, and we’re definitely gonna talk about that Jimmy...

Showrunners are the glue that keeps a show together. They work with the writers and deal with notes and feedback from the network. While actors may get all the glory, showrunners are the real behind-the-scenes stars. Today, Ashley is joined by Joanna Johnson (Good Trouble) and Will Graham (A League of Their Own). What does it take to create smart, inspiring queer TV? Joanna and Will are gonna tell...

Ashley joins forces with Great Moments in Weed History! Ashley counts down her top 5 favorite tv marijuana moments with experts co-hosts, Abdullah Saeed and David Bienenstock. The three talk about shows that inspired generations of stoners like South Park, Insecure, Freaks and Geeks and High Maintenance.  Abdullah Saeed is a famous weed TV pioneer, ex-host of Vice's Bong Appetit and Vice Does Amer...

If you like comedy and travel, Ashley’s guests this week know where to party in the USA. Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally talk about the shows they’re into right now and reflect on 101 Places to Party Before You Die, the show these two besties made together. Ashley also gets into A League of Their Own and what the show shares with Pose and Hollywood. Everything We Watched This Week! A League of Their Own...

Where are all the TV shows this week? Ashley Ray turns to Dicktown sleuths (and co-creators) John Hodgman and David Rees to solve the mystery of the missing shows from the various streaming platforms and get into some TV shows about sailing boats, baseball players and the people living in your walls. The three dive to the bottom of where Dicktown comes from and where it’s going, covering community...

This week Ashley Ray gets slightly nostalgic about Dana Scully and Everybody Hates Chris with her guests Shelby Wolstein and EJ Marcus - the hosts of the Keeping Records podcast - as they round up what TV Shows would make their own 'golden record' to send to space. You'll get an update on the 90 Day Fiancé Universe and a lot more TV on The Watchlist.    Everything We Watched This Week! Reservation...

Ashley checks in with her friend Charlie Kelly about what they’ve both been watching this week for The Watch List and what queer TV & film characters inspired him, while sharing stories about being in the writer’s room for The Great North. Meanwhile this episode’s special guest star is comedian and writer Dan Perlman! Ashley’s top TV recommendation this week is his show Flatbush Misdemeanors and y...

How great is TV?! TV, I Say w/ Ashley Ray is back for season two and there's a LOT of TV to catch up on! Solomon Georgio joins us for The Watch List and we're sharing all of our favorite tv recommendations for the week. Phoebe Robinson, one of the original dope queens of podcasting, also drops in to talk about her new Freeform hit Everything’s Trash plus, she tries to help Ashley with New York dat...

Are you looking for a new TV Show to watch? Maybe you're ready for the next sitcom or comedy or scam documentary? TV, I Say w/ Ashley Ray is a podcast dedicated to ALL things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray, the internet’s leading TV pop culture expert!   Each week Ashley will whip through the TV shows everyone is talking about, dig deep into classic tropes, and break down the best moments in television...

For our season 1 finale, we have Amy Solomon and Sydnee Washington on TV, I Say to talk about Industry and Notes From The Bathroom Line! On The Watch List, Ashley's teenage nieces join the discussion to see if they can convince her Genera+ion is a realistic show. TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley...

Nicole Cliffe joins TV I Say to talk through some of TV's latest and greatest pop culture moments: The Britney Spears doc, Meghan and Harry, Allen vs. Farrow! On The Watch List, Ashley talks about the Superstore finale, The Goldbergs and more! TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture,...

Melissa DuPrey, Grey's Anatomy's Dr. Sara Ortiz, joins TV I Say to talk about everyone's favorite longest running show! On The Watch List, Ashley reviews Genera+ion, Intervention, The Great North and more! TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and mor...