What's The Hook with Diane & Andy

In this episode, Diane chats with LOOT executive producers Alan Yang and Matt Hubbard about the new AppleTV+ series and how they crafted the emotional story and assembled a cast of comedy all-stars.

In this episode, Andy and Diane talk about FX's THE BEAR which is now streaming on Hulu. They also talk more about FX's consistently impressive drama THE OLD MAN, the terrific Hulu original movie GOOD LUCK TO YOU, LEO GRANDE, and close with upcoming premieres.

This week, Andy and Diane talk about the current comedies they love (including as Girls5Eva, Rutherford Falls and We Are Lady Parts) and also get into why some half-hour shows may be categorized as comedies but aren't shows that make us laugh. We also talk about the comedy talent that makes us laugh, surprises us and who score big when it comes to funny.

Diane and Andy talk about more LGBTQ programming as Pride Month continues: Peacock's new iteration of QUEER AS FOLK, the many delights of Hulu's FIRE ISLAND, HBO's alluring IRMA VEP, teasing the new season of LOVE, VICTOR, and the Ben Whishaw starrer THIS IS GOING TO HURT (AMC+/Sundance Now)

This episode has Pride Month in mind as Andy & Diane chat about shows by and about the LGBTQIA community such as a teaser for Peacock's QUEER AS FOLK, the man candy of LETTERKENNY and SHORESY, and we discuss the final 2 episodes of HACKS season 2 as well as the finale of the riveting and disturbing UNDER THE BANNER OF HEAVEN finale. We also preview some upcoming June premieres.

Andy and Diane talk about visiting the NBCUniversal FYC House for an afternoon with ANGELYNE's Emmy Rossum and Allison Miller. We also talk about finales: THIS IS US, ATLANTA, BETTER CALL SAUL's midseason finale. We also talk about why we're loving AppleTV+ NOW & THEN and of course, viewing suggestions for the Memorial Day weekend.

In this episode, Diane & Andy on the strengths of HACKS second season, the many issues surrounding THE STAIRCASE as the original documentary filmmakers are NOT pleased with the HBOMax dramatic series, the problem with Hulu's CANDY, and we dip a toe into Peacock's ANGELYNE starring Emmy Rossum. Diane also talks about this week's upfront presentations, the good, the bad & the awkward.

This week, Diane & Andy talk about how HACKS expertly set up their second season by going on the road, our reactions to the finales of GRACE & FRANKIE and BETTER THINGS, and why THE STAIRCASE immediately lured us in. We also discuss WE OWN THIS CITY and touch on Hulu's CANDY and UNDER THE BANNER OF HEAVEN.

Andy & Diane try to tackle the onslaught of scripted content that's dropping in May 2022. We talk about why the dour darkness of OZARK is a winner, the many charms that Natasha Lyonne & Company bring to Season 2 of RUSSIAN DOLL and why Netflix's HEARTSTOPPER is a winner on so many levels. We also touch on THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT's Season 2 challenges and why THE STAIRCASE is a must-watch for us.

Diane and Andy talk about the return of the one of TV's best slow-burn shows BETTER CALL SAUL and just a few of the reasons we love to watch, Diane wonders why Andy likes OUTER RANGE, we chat briefly about the Season 2 premiere of THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT and Diane tries to give a rundown of April's premiere-heavy schedule.

Diane and Andy talk about the season closers for Severance, The Dropout, The Thing About Pam and we talk about why Abbott Elementary should be an Emmy contender after it's stellar freshman season, and we talk about our time with the breakout comedy's cast at a season finale event.

In our lucky 13th episode, Diane and Andy talk about the many charms of ATLANTA, the beautiful intimacy of Jerrod Carmichael's ROTHANIEL special, the (allegedly) awful women of THE GIRL FROM PLAINVILLE and THE THING ABOUT PAM. We also catch up on SLOW HORSES, JULIA and the joy of The Grammys show.

Diane and Andy chat about the ongoing reverberations of the Oscar slap, the expansive beauty & gorgeous filmmaking of PACHINKO (AppleTV+), why WELCOME TO FLATCH (Hulu) makes us smile and the delicious treat that is HBOMax's JULIA.

In this episode, Andy and Diane talk about the strengths of THE GILDED AGE season one closer, the many reasons to love MINX, and why ABBOTT ELEMENTARY earns our love every week. We also have questions about LIFE WITH BETH and THE THING ABOUT PAM. Diane also talks about why Netflix's HUMAN RESOURCES and AppleTV+ WE CRASHED should be on your To Watch list.

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Diane and Andy talk about the greatness of Toni Collette in PIECES OF HER and Jamie Dornan's ever-expanding talents in THE TOURIST. We also love ACAPULCO & share why the show deserves more love. Plus: upcoming shows to check out!

Andy and Diane talk about the SAG Award wins that made them happy, why THE DROPOUT is a good watch, the eerie qualities of SEVERANCE that keep us glued to it, and why the EUPHORIA and SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE season finales made us happy.

Diane & Andy debate about The Afterparty, The Gilded Age finally wins Andy over, and we talk about why Severance is our new TV addiction.

Diane and Andy go long on INVENTING ANNA's many issues, they react to the Super Bowl Halftime show that included legends of rap & hip-hop, Andy talks about how REACHER keeps surprising him in good ways, and Diane is investing in THE GIRL BEFORE.

Andy and Diane continue to be traumatized and enchanted by the incredible performances on Euphoria, we chat about the (finally) good AJLT finale, why The Afterparty is a must-watch and tons of great shows from Black creators if you'd like to celebrate Black History Month that way.

Diane and Andy chat about the uber-intense second season of Euphoria, and then to lighten things up, the chat turns to excellent new shows Abbott Elementary, The Gilded Age and The Afterparty.

Diane and Andy get into why so many of us are hate-watching And Just Like That, Diane is over the moon about the return of Billions and Ozark, and both hosts are hooked on the humanity of Somebody Somewhere.

Diane and Andy discuss the long-awaited And Just Like That, Succession, Abbott Elementary, Sex Lives of College Girls, and our holiday movie picks.

Diane and Andy get caught up on the finales of Yellowjackets and Station Eleven, then talk about new shows they're watching, including South Side on HBOMax, Archive 81 on Netflix, and Bridget Everett's new HBO show Somebody Somewhere. Also, Diane talks about all the drama in Real Housewives land.