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This week, Swanson and Stairmaster are joined by Connie as they discuss the launch of Disney Plus and the problems that plagued it. Then, the gang watch the trailer for DC's animated Harley Quinn show and are amazed by the lack of jokes. Later, the trio sit down to talk about Disney Plus' Star Wars show, The Mandalorian. Discussion include: The Friends box, Joker takes Cialis, classic space babble...

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the HBO Box and whether or not this idea is an elaborate parody. Then, the gang watch the trailer for Netflix's Hallmark Channel rip-off, The Knight Before Christmas and wonder how violent this situation would get in real life. Later, the boys sit down to watch the alt-history space race drama, For All Mankind and laugh at all the sad baby boomer...

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss HBO Max's slate of programs and what they're looking forward to. Then, the gang watches the new trailer for Disney+'s The Mandalorian and imagine a world where Werner Herzog narrates all things. Later, the boys sit down to watch the double Paul Rudd comedy, Living With Yourself and when the right time to kill your clone is. Discussions include: N...

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the return of Adventure Time to HBO Max and what to expect from the streaming wars. Then, the gang watches the trailer for docuseries, The Devil Next Door and try to solve the mystery of Ivan the Terrible. Later, the boys sit down to watch HBO's Watchmen and hope to keep track of the weird mythology within. Discussions include: Streaming daddies,...

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the original planned ending for El Camino and the production delays on the set of Netflix's Cowboy Bebop. Then, the gang watched HBO's latest foray into Stephen King's writings with The Outsider and the particulars of this strange murder mystery. Later, the boys sit down to watch the latest Arrowverse show, Batwoman and try not to be too harsh ab...

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss Sesame Street moving to HBO Max and the rescinded promise of ninjas on The Walking Dead. Then, the gang watches the trailer for a new untitled Walking Dead project and wonder when the zombie apocalypse became a teen drama. Later, the boys sit down to watch ABC's detective series, Stumptown and the three kidnappings that happen in just the first e...

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss Ellen DeGeneres getting 4 new shows at HBO Max and her search for the "new Einstein." Then, the boys watch the trailer for BBC's new War of the Worlds adaptation and guess the number of aliens in it. Later, the gang sits down to watch CBS' new show, Evil and marvel at the sight of Luke Cage as a priest. Discussions include: Alien vs Predator home...

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the winners and losers of the 2019 Primetime Emmys and Ghost Rider being scrapped at Hulu. Then, the gang play a game of Guess Who's Coming? (To the Fall TV Lineup) focusing on the ABC shows. Later, the boys sit down to discuss Fox's new serial killer procedural, Prodigal Son and learn the differences between cop daddy and murder daddy. Discussio...

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the new streaming deals for Seinfeld and the Big Bang Theory as the Streaming Wars approach. Then, the gang plays a game of Guess Who's Coming? (To the Fall TV Lineup) focusing on The CW and Fox's offerings. Later, the boys sit down to watch Netflix's confounding mystery series, The I-Land and try to find out what is up with that shell. Discussio...

This week, Swanson is unavailable leaving Kiorein and Stairmaster to handle the show themselves. The results are...edifying. Discussions include: Military coups, the power of Yamcha and the teachings of Machiavelli.  ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the first program to be cancelled on Apple TV+ and watch the trailer of the new season of Jack Ryan. Then, the gang play a game of Guess Who's Coming? (To the Fall TV Lineup) focusing on NBC's fall offerings. Later, the boys sit down to watch the Netflix prequel series, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance and try not to make direct eye contact wi...

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss MTV's Video Music Awards and the trailer for Breaking Bad spinoff film, El Camino. Then, the gang play a game of Guess Who's Coming? (To the Fall TV Lineup) focusing on CBS' fall schedule. Later, the boys sit down to watch the latest season of 13 Reasons Why and try to make sense of how this show transformed into a murder mystery. Discussions inc...

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss all the news from the D23 Expo and the announcement of the XFL's team names. Then, the gang watches the trailer for The Mandalorian, the first live-action Star Wars show and wonder what this collection of famous folks will get up to. Later, the boys sit down to watch the time-hopping tale of Why Women Kill. Discussions include: Being bought by Di...

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster are joined by Mayor of TV Land (the place, not the network) Srol. Together they discuss Amazon's Maisel Day stunt and the upcoming Lord of the Rings show. Then, the gang watch the trailer for The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance and marvel at the practical effects work. Later, the group watches Wu Assassins and tries not to just skip to the action scenes....

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss a Home Alone TV series and a Friends Lego set. Then, the gang talk about the trailer for Amazon's Carnival Row and the odd choice of music for it. Later, the boys take a trip down under to watch Australian export, My Life is Murder and try and understand more of the rich culture. Discussions include: Home Alone vs Predator, gross bug people, jogg...

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss a new Walking Dead spin-off and debate the quality of Stranger Things Season 3. Then, the gang talk about the trailer for 13 Reason Why and what actually constitutes a murder. Later, the boys sit down to watch...The Boys and try to find out just who these titular boys are. Discussions include: Tony Soprano on Star Trek, The Walking Rick, sand vs...

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss filming for the Game of Thrones prequel and the quick turnaround on production. Then, the gang discuss the trailers for Watchmen and Star Trek: Picard and must make a Sophie's Choice between them. Later, the boys sit down to watch SyFy's cancelled-then-revived The Expanse and find out that space really sucks. Discussions include: Least sinful ani...

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss Netflix taking a hit at the stock market and editing a scene from 13 Reasons Why. Then, the gang watches the trailer for HBO's His Dark Materials adaptation and try to muster excitement for a cool polar bear. Later, the boys sit down to watch CW's baffling sci-fi drama, Pandora and discuss all the other shows it rips off. Discussions include: Jef...

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the arrival of Netflix competitor, HBO Max and what it means for the future of streaming. Then, the gang watches the trailer for the live-action Dora the Explorer film and marvel at how unfaithful to the source material it is. Later, the boys sit down to watch the Roger Ailes bio-series, The Loudest Voice and Kiorein goes into hiding. Discussions...

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the television adaptation of Sandman and what to expect in the world of the Dreaming. Then, the gang watches the trailer for The Righteous Gemstones and wonder how much comedy can be wrung from Christians doing bad things. Later, the boys sit down to watch Stranger Things and relive their favorite 80s memories. Discussions include: Stefan Urkel a...

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the production of a live-action Final Fantasy series and if Chocobos will be included. Then, we watch the trailer for season 3 of Stranger Things and try to stay interested. Later, the boys sit down to watch the truly boring cop drama, City on a Hill. Discussions include: Sephiroth vs Shadow the Hedgehog, mysterious crates, alcoholic catheters an...

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss Russia suing the creators of Chernobyl and try to make sense of it. Then, we watch the trailer of season 3 of GLOW and discuss what we look for in trailers for returning shows. Later, the boys sit down to watch the latest season of Black Mirror and talk about when to smash your bro. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss the development of a Lobo show and why he looks like the new singer for Korn. Then, the gang watches the trailer for Pennyworth and try to find out why this show is necessary. Later, the boys sit down to discuss DC Universe's Swamp Thing and all of its gory glory. Discussions include: Creepy skeletons, the Joker at Pride, wearing sandals in the s...

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss a boom in tourism thanks to Chernobyl and why you should change your vacation plans. Then, the gang watches the trailer for Apple TV's first streaming show, For All Mankind, and prepare for the coming moon wars. Later, the boys sit down to watch Amazon Prime's Good Omens and the apocalyptic shenanigans therein. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster discuss a potential reboot of Frasier and why Kelsey Grammer is pitching it in London. Then, the gang watches the trailer for Star Trek: Picard and prepare for some intense winery action. Later, the boys sit down to discuss Netflix's baffling What/If and all the potential cucking therein. Discussions include: Morally sweaty situations, Borg grapes, non-d...