What's The Hook with Diane & Andy

Andy and Diane catch up with thoughts about the final season of DEAD TO ME, the issues we have with FLEISHMAN IS IN TROUBLE, the drama of WELCOME TO CHIPPENDALES, the beauty of WEDNESDAY, our ongoing fascination with THE WHITE LOTUS and the holiday movies and specials we love to watch.

Andy and Diane catch up on the latest TV including TULSA KING (Paramount+,) FLEISHMAN IS IN TROUBLE (Hulu,) THE CROWN Season 5 (Netflix,) DEAD TO ME (Netflix,) and big changes at CBS and Paramount Global. Diane also chats with comedian Mo Amer, who viewers know from Hulu's RAMY and his Netflix comedy specials and his Netflix series MO.

In this interview special, Diane talks to Prentice Penny, who ran INSECURE with Issa Rae, his comedy writing credits also include BROOKLYN 99 and HAPPY ENDINGS. Penny talks about the groundbreaking comedy of INSECURE and his thoughts about how comedy is changing as the industry sloooowly has more POC in decision-making positions. The second chat is with journalist Amy Odell, who writes the Back Ro...

In this episode, Diane and Andy discuss the captivating Season 2 opener of THE WHITE LOTUS (HBO) and the fascinating Netflix drama THE INSIDE MAN. We also talk about the new Netflix comedy BLOCKBUSTER and if people will want to recall the days of Blockbuster rentals.

In this episode, Diane chats with Phil Rosenthal, Emmy-winner & now a NY Times best-selling author for his SOMEBODY FEED PHIL: THE BOOK. Andy talks about his conflicted reaction to THE PATIENT (Hulu) finale. Diane & Andy chat about the current RHOBH personality clashes — we have QUESTIONS!

In this special episode, Hulu's REBOOT creator and showrunner Steve Levitan (MODERN FAMILY, JUST SHOOT ME) talks to Diane about the show's season finale, working with the all-star cast, and if making comedy has gotten trickier.

Andy and Diane chat more about their reactions to the MAMA'S BOY documentary and Dustin Lance Black's story. We also catch up with THE WATCHER, and Andy is very caught up in his TRUE BLOOD rewatch and devotion to INTERVIEW WITH A VAMPIRE and LET THE RIGHT ONE IN. Diane chats with Oscar-winning filmmaker Travon Free (TWO DISTANT STRANGERS) about his new HBO/HBOMax short film 38 AT THE GARDEN.

In this special episode, Diane chats with Amber Ruffin and Jenny Hagel, executive producers/writers of Peacock's THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW and writer-performers on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS. As THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW kicks off it's third season, Amber and Jenny talk about the show's writing and performing challenges. Andy chats with April Parker Jones, the actress best known for her roles as Darcy Ha...

In this week's episode, Diane and Andy talk about FX on Hulu's THE PATIENT and what the patient/therapist relationship should be and how the show portrays it. We also talk about Netflix's THE WATCHER and how it draws us in. Diane chats with screenwriter/activist Dustin Lance Black and producer/director Laurent Bouzereau about the HBO documentary MAMA'S BOY, based on Black's memoir of the same titl...

Diane and Andy chat about Halloween thrills, including Showtime's sublime new Let The Right One In adaptation, Hulu's chilling The Patient, and Disney+'s Hocus Pocus 2. Andy dissects Bros. Diane interviews Queer For Fear (Shudder) creator Bryan Fuller about his Halloween faves and queer representation in the horror genre.

In this week's episode, Diane and Andy talk about the pushback & conversations about Netflix's DAHMER, the beauty of AMC's soon-to-premiere INTERVIEW WITH A VAMPIRE, and why THE GOOD FIGHT(Paramount+) is a must-watch every week and Alan Cumming's return as Eli Gold. Finally, we talk about the compelling third season of RAMY (dropping Sept. 30 on Hulu) and feature a conversation with Ramy Youssef,...

In this week's episode, Diane & Andy talk about Hulu's REBOOT, the INDUSTRY Season 2 finale, Netflix's DAHMER and the season 4 premiere of ATLANTA. Then Andy & Diane welcome very special guests, comedy queens Lennon Parham & Jessica St. Clair and talk about their comedy roots, their writing & producing careers and...pickleball!

In this week's episode, Diane & Andy talk about the 2022 Emmys, the overflow of new fall TV shows including AMERICAN GIGOLO, WEDDING SEASON, the WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS finale, and shows returning this coming week. Diane also chats with veteran actor Tim Matheson, known to fans from his roles on VIRGIN RIVER, HART OF DIXIE, THE WEST WING and ANIMAL HOUSE.

In this episode, Andy and Diane chat about which shows will and should win Emmys and about shows currently streaming. Then Diane chats with Chris Storer, creator/showrunner of FX/Hulu's THE BEAR.

Andy & Diane discuss a handful of shows to watch over the long holiday weekend: THE PATIENT on Hulu, MIKE on Hulu, and INDUSTRY on HBOMax, then it's time for a twinspin of interviews with Andy Siara, the showrunner/creator of Peacock's THE RESORT, and Ben Sinclair, a Co-EP on the series and he's onscreen as the eccentric Alex.

Andy and Diane discuss the Season 2 finale of ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING & the joy of anticipating Paul Rudd in Season 3! Andy talks about his recent EVIL binge (on Paramount+) and convinces Diane to get into the show. Diane talks about the standout episodes of WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS and RESERVATION DOGS. We both love BAD SISTERS (AppleTV+) and tell you why you need to watch the show.

In this special two-fer episode, Diane chats with RUTHERFORD FALLS co-stars Jana Schmieding and Michael Greyeyes. Jana talks about her improv comedy experience and about working in the RUTHERFORD FALLS writers room as well as co-starring in the series. Michael Greyeyes talks about doing comedy after decades spent acting in mostly dramatic roles and how RUTHERFORD FALLS has made him a better actor.

Andy and Diane are sad about the end of BETTER CALL SAUL, shocked by the details of FIVE DAYS AT MEMORIAL, wild about the many smiles of THIS FOOL, and talk about how their hearts are better after watching recent episodes of RESERVATION DOGS and WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS. We also talk about UNTOLD: THE GIRLFRIEND WHO WASN'T THERE, one of the great catfishing stories of all time.

In this episode, Andy and Diane talk about the impending end of AMC's BETTER CALL SAUL and all the feelings that come with it, the beautiful heart & soul of FX/Hulu's RESERVATION DOGS, new Hulu comedy THIS FOOL, the premiere of Prime Video's A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN, and we debate whether the gimmick of AMC's KEVIN CAN F HIMSELF works.

In this special episode, Diane chats with Phoebe Robinson, author, comedian, actress, and co-creator of Freeform's EVERYTHING'S TRASH and Jonathan Groff, Robinson's production company partner and co-exec producer on the show. The chat is about why EVERYTHING IS TRASH is the comedy for the moment we're in and about their approach to comedy.

Andy and Diane cover a lotta territory in this half-hour: comedies UNCOUPLED, the Peacock special WOULD IT KILL YOU TO LAUGH? ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING amazing Season 2, and the en fuego FX comedy WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS. Then we move to the killer drama BLACK BIRD and the retro PAPER GIRLS. Finally, we talk about Ethan Hawke's wonderful docuseries THE LAST MOVIE STARS, which focuses on one o...

Andy is back and he & Diane attempt to catch up on a bunch of summer shows including THE RESORT, THE REHEARSAL and RAP SHIT.

In this episode, Diane talks all things Bravo with fellow Bravoholic Brandy Phillips. We cover BELOW DECK MED's new season kickoff & its Emmy nominations, REAL HOUSEWIVES ULTIMATE GIRLS TRIP 2 messiness, the Jen Shah mishigoss, and more!

In this summer special episode, Diane chats with Danielle Turchiano, Senior Editor at Metacritic. Danielle is a voracious reader so we spoke about her favorite book to TV adaptations and some of her current favorite things to watch.

In this Summer Special episode, Diane talks to Ayo Edebiri, currently co-starring in the FX series THE BEAR on Hulu. Edebiri talks about the challenge of playing Sydney on THE BEAR, writing and performing comedy, voicing the role of Missy on BIG MOUTH.