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The TV Show

The TV Show is a weekly podcast hosted by Jay Black, with regular guests Angelo Cataldi and Rhea Hughes. Each week, we dive into the new Golden Age of Television, with a discussion of the latest shows and news.

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Episode 104 - Politics, ESPN and the Best Sitcom of...

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2024/09/04

Send us a textWith Glen subbing for Jay again, the gang prepares for the live TV event of the year, the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on Sept. 10. What are the best and worst live-TV moments in our lives?ESPN actually did a sports event that Angelo enjoyed -- the Little League World Series. Why does the No. 1 sports network in the world so often intrude on events it carries? Is The Office the best sitcom of all time? Glen make a case for it. Angelo and Rhea disagree.Don't...

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Episode 103

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2024/08/28

Send us a Text Message.Don't miss the debut of Glen Macnow, who is subbing for boat-bound host Jay Black. Glen gives a dramatic reading of a famous TV monologue, along with a great TV tip. Rhea checks in with British and Teen picks, along with a fascinating take on the diva-behavior of Blake Lively. Meanwhile, Angelo tries to remember how to host a show.

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Episode 102: Vince Vaughn, Jimmy Kimmel, and The Most...

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2024/08/22

Send us a Text Message.Angelo, Rhea, and Jay are back to discuss the most dramatic TV moment of the year, and it isn't even close. Angelo takes you through the entire story and explains exactly what made it so compelling and the moment is so huge that Jay even admits to once watching a four hour YouTube documentary about the history of The Family Feud. It all makes sense in context. You won't want to miss this discussion!Then, the gang talks about the new Vince Vaughn show, ...

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Episode 101: Elon Musk, SNL, and Tom Cruise

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2024/08/15

Send us a Text Message.Angelo, Rhea, and Jay are back to discuss Donald Trump’s recent interview on Twitter (does ANYONE actually call it “X”?) and whether or not social media has finally surpassed TV as the place where the most eyeballs land when something important happens.Then, it’s a discussion of the brand new SNL movie coming October 11th — the preview has sparked a lot of debate online as to whether or not this thing looks worthwhile and the gang weighs in with their thoughts on the ma...

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Episode 100: The Hundredth Episode Spectacular!

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2024/08/08

Send us a Text Message.Angelo, Jay, and Rhea are back for the one hundredth time to talk all things television with you! Jay is performing on a cruise ship, out to sea, for the entire month, but that doesn't stop him from going into a in-depth discussion of how important 100 episodes used to mean in the era of broadcast TV. Further, with the diminished importance of the all business model (broadcast TV for 100 episodes and then syndication until the heat death of the universe), the gang...

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Episode 99: The Olympics, Deadpool, and Pete Rose

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2024/08/01

Send us a Text Message.Angelo, Rhea, and Jay are back to discuss the incredible increase in ratings the Olympics have been getting and what the reason for that might be. Angelo, though, is not one of the millions watching, however, and he tells the story of why he'll never watch the Olympics again.The gang also discusses the new documentary, Charlie Hustle, about the life and times of Pete Rose and his desperate attempt to make it in the hall of fame. It's a sad story that you hav...

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Episode 98: Joe Biden, Skip Bayless, and Jake Paul

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2024/07/25

Send us a Text Message.Rhea and Angelo join jay from their respective shore houses to discuss Joe Biden dropping out of the race for president: how TV had an impact on his decision and what having a newer, younger candidate might do for the ratings of the Democratic National Convention.Then, it's a discussion about Jake Paul's transition from Disney star to YouTuber and now to boxer. His upcoming fight with Mike Tyson (yes, 59 year old Mike Tyson) will be on Netflix in November and the ...

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Episode 97: Morning Joe, Billy Joel, and Howard Eskin

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2024/07/18

Send us a Text Message.Angelo, Rhea, and Jay are back to discuss the insane decision by MSNBC to take Morning Joe off the air in the wake of the attempt on Donald Trump's life. Angelo discusses his various run-ins with "suits" who didn't want him to discuss certain things on air before uncontrollably diving into the latest controversy at his former employers! You WON'T want to miss this!Then, Angelo reveals what The Bear has taught him about television and, surprisingly enough, Ja...

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Episode 96: Box Office, The Bear, and Beverly Hills Cop

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2024/07/11

Send us a Text Message.Rhea Hughes is BACK and ready to discuss with Angelo and Jay the big news about the box office: movies are popular again, with Inside Out 2 and Despicable Me 4 earning huge grosses. But the news isn't all rosy -- last week, out of the $150 million earned at the theater, only 8% went to movies that weren't a prequel or a sequel. We keep saying that people want original movies with good stories... but maybe we're wrong?Then Rhea is moved to tears tal...

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Episode 95: The Bear is Back!

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2024/07/04

Send us a Text Message.Angelo and Jay are alone this week to discuss the strange new direction that The Bear has decided to take in Season Three. Here's a spoiler: one of them loved it and the other hated it. The discussion about the show is spoiler free up until 7:40. Then there are light spoilers through until minute 14, so if you don't want any hints at all about the season, you'll want to skip ahead.THEN, Angelo gives a breakdown of Biden's debate performa...

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Episode 94: The Presidential Debate, Stephen A....

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2024/06/27

Send us a Text Message.Angelo, Jay, and Rhea are back with a discussion about the reports that Stephen A. Smith is on the verge of signing a $90 million deal with ESPN, even as the sports giant continues layoffs in front of and behind the camera. Is he worth that kind of money? Angelo and Rhea have thoughts!Then, the gang discusses the upcoming presidential debate and the decision by CNN to run commercials during it. Does this undermine the impartiality of a newsworthy event...

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Episode 93: Star Wars, The NBA Finals, and The Boys

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2024/06/20

Send us a Text Message.Angelo, Jay and Rhea discuss the flailing NBA ratings (and the surprisingly good NHL ratings) and try to get to the bottom of why people aren't tuning in just as the NBA is on the precipice of signing a $76 Billion broadcast deal.Then, the gang discuss the weird review bombing that's happening for shows like Star Wars and The Boys. Nerds are unhappy at the perceived politics of these shows and they're making the screechy voices heard... do review sites h...

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Episode 92: The Phillies are in London and so is Rhea!

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2024/06/13

Send us a Text Message.Our special British correspondent, Rhea Hughes, joins us all the way from England to give Jay and Angelo a breakdown of what the coverage of Major League Baseball was like on the other side of the pond while Angelo gives a breakdown of how Fox handled the event here in America.Then, the gang talks about Rob Schneider being kicked off the stage during a charity event in Canada and who is to blame when a comic's show goes off the rails.All that, plus British corner, a rev...

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Episode 91: Will Smith, Caitlin Clark, and Charles...

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2024/06/06

Send us a Text Message.Angelo, Jay, and Rhea are back to discuss whether or not Will Smith's new movie -- and first major release since "The Slap Heard Round the World" -- will make money this weekend. The Bad Boys franchise is certainly beloved and the Box Office is certainly desperate for a hit, but will audiences return to watch Will on the big screen after we saw his true nature at the Oscars?Then, they dive into the Caitlin Clark controversy that is gripping the WNBA and the collat...

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Episode 90: So Help Me Todd, Super Size Me, and Furiousa

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2024/05/30

Send us a Text Message.Angelo, Jay, and Rhea are back for a discussion about CBS's decision to cancel So Help Me Todd, despite the fact that it ended its second season on a huge cliffhanger and, as per usual, Angelo has some strong ideas about how all shows should treat season finales.The gang then discusses the passing of Morgan Spurlock and the legacy of his landmark 2004 documentary, Super Size Me.And then, Jay has a review of Furiosa and Angelo thinks he's absolutely insane for liking the...

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Episode 89: Kevin Costner, Francis Ford Coppola, and...

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2024/05/23

Send us a Text Message.Angelo, Jay, and Rhea are back to do discuss a topic suggested by YOU, our listeners: Francis Ford Coppola's brand new movie is Megalopolis, a $150 million, self-funded passion project that debuted at Cannes this week. It just so happened that also debuting this week at Cannes was Horizon: An American Saga, Kevin Costner's $75 million, self-funded passion project. The gang discusses whether these men, at the ends of the careers, are being brave or foolish......

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Episode 88: The NFL is coming to Netflix and there's...

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2024/05/16

Send us a Text Message.Angelo, Jay, and Rhea are back to discuss the biggest news in sports TV: The NFL is finally going to Netflix... for two Christmas Day games that Netflix is paying an eye-watering $150 million for! Is this a viable new space for the NFL? We break it down for you!Then, The Office is getting a spinoff on the ailing Peacock network. Is this a desperate play to save a dying streamer or a chance to revisit some of our old friends from Scranton? Th...

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Episode 87: Unfrosted is Unwatchable and the NBA is...

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2024/05/09

Send us a Text Message.Angelo, Jay, and Rhea have a knock-down, drag-out fight over Unfrosted, the new Jerry Seinfeld Netflix movie that wastes about 10 million megawatts of star power on a thin premise and an even thinner script. Who hated it? Who loved it? You'll have to listen to find out.PLUS, we dig into the reports that the NBA is about to get a record payday. Is their average of 3 million viewers per playoff game really worth the second-richest deal in TV histor...

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Episode 86: Jerry Seinfeld, the NBA, Boomer, and The...

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2024/05/02

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Episode 85: Taylor Swift and The Trump Trial

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2024/04/25

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