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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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All Episodes

33:14

Apple TV's great content, 'F bombs' on late night...

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2025/10/23

Send us a text We open with the headline everyone’s talking about: Saturday Night Live host Sabrina Carpenter dropping not one but two F-bombs during her performance. Was it an accident—or marketing genius? The crew recalls when saying that word on air could end your career (see: Charles Rocket, 1980) and marvels at how little anyone seems to care now. That morphs into a look back at TV’s most shocking live moments, including the Bud Dwyer tragedy, and a reminder that some things on televisio...

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39:19

WE ARE IN PERSON: Remembering Diane Keaton, Tron:...

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2025/10/16

Send us a text A moment that’s been 180 episodes in the making: the entire crew finally recording in person. We start the show with a heartfelt discussion about the passing of Diane Keaton, whose legacy sparks both nostalgia and debate. From Annie Hall to Baby Boom to Something’s Gotta Give, the crew unpacks what made her such an everywoman icon. Would a “modern Diane Keaton” even be possible in an era of Botox and CGI storytelling? We then pivot to something far less wholesome.... Jared Leto...

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34:23

Taylor Swift breaks the box office, SNL reveals new...

The TV Show ·

2025/10/09

Send us a text We start the show by breaking down Taylor Swift’s box office takeover. Her new concert film pulled in over $33 million this weekend—crushing The Rock’s Smashing Machine and proving, once again, that Swifties might just be single-handedly keeping theaters alive. But is this really the path to saving cinema, or is it a one-off Taylor phenomenon? This leads us into a larger discussion on whether event-style experiences—like Barbenheimer—are the only way to get people off the couch...

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36:54

HBO's 'Task', Kimmel-Colbert simulcast, does screen...

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2025/10/02

Send us a text We start the show by giving our thoughts on HBO’s ‘Task’. From the same creators of “Mayor of Kingstown’, how do feel it matches up against the long running HBO franchise? This leads us into a discussion as to whether we grade shows differently based on if we know the area it takes place in. Kimmel and Colbert had a joint simulcast on each other shows the other night. This leads us into a discussion about the overwhelming uproar on Kimmel and Colbert‘s suspensions. From our con...

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31:28

The state of the first amendment, Jimmy Kimmel...

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2025/09/25

Send us a text We start the show with a heartfelt message regarding the Jimmy Kimmel situation and the current state of the first amendment in our country. We dive more into the details of the situation, the first amendment as a whole, and give our thoughts and opinions on the situation. We then get into Jimmy Kimmel's return itself. His opening monologue, statements, etc. Are we more impressed by what he DID NOT say than by what he did say? We then get into which prominent figures stood up o...

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30:50

Emmys recap, Paramount might buy Warner Bros, and MORE

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2025/09/18

Send us a text We start by giving our thoughts on the Emmys. The ‘The Studio’ wins big on Sunday night. What made this show perform so well? As a show that highlights show business, is this an example of "navel gazing" or something more. Then….. Nate Bargatze did not prep for the big night. Do we agree with this? Do we think he was a good choice to be host? What were our thoughts on the acceptance speeches at the Emmys? We break down everything from the timer to the role of politics in the sp...

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31:36

The current state of NFL broadcasters, great shows...

The TV Show ·

2025/09/11

Send us a text We start with NBC's disappointing coverage of this week’s Sunday Night Football game and the handling of the weather delay. We criticize the lack of preparation by sports broadcasters, and compare past incidents like the 2013 Super Bowl blackout. This then leads into the debate on the current state of NFL commentators as a whole. Who do we like? Who do we not like? What is the impact of star commentators like Tony Romo and Tom Brady? We finish our football talk discussing the i...

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31:01

Reboots, TV critics, growing popularity of upbeat...

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2025/09/04

Send us a text Jay is out this week and is replaced by Philadelphia Radio Legend Glen Macnow! The new King of the Hill reboot is an immense success. Why do audiences complain about reboots when they end up being a success more often than not? What is it about reboots that make them so popular? Are reboots an indication that the audience doesn't know what they want? Should we demand more? We break down the current landscapes of TV critics. How much power do they really have today and which p...

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33:22

The changing landscape of streaming

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2025/08/28

Send us a text We start by discussing Netflix's new hit 'K-Pop Demon Hunters'. What do we love about its content and what do we not like? Why does it have such widespread appeal? Do we think it is worth your time this weekend? This leads us into a dive into the overall success of the streaming giant. The conversation then shifts to the changing landscape of streaming services, highlighting price changes and subscription hopping, especially with platforms like Apple TV and ESPN. Then, BR...

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35:50

"Dexter Resurrection", TV deals gone wrong, the new...

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2025/08/21

Send us a text We start by discussing the unprecedented reception of 'Dexter Resurrection'. We go deeper into the show's history and its current success. This leads into a debate about other TV shows with perfect episode runs, including 'Game of Thrones' and 'Breaking Bad'. We then shift the conversation then shifts to high-profile TV deals and why many fail, comparing it to overpaid athletes past their prime. Lastly, we explore the impact of laugh tracks on modern comedy, and r...

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33:10

End of Pay-Per-View, ‘The Office’ gets a spin off,...

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2025/08/14

Send us a text ESPN and the UFC announced a record breaking deal this week. We start by diving into the end of the pay-per-view era due to major UFC and WWE deals with streaming platforms like Paramount Plus and Netflix. We share our personal experiences and thoughts on how this shift affects viewership. We switch gears, spotlighting the new sequel series to 'The Office,' named 'The Paper,' on Peacock which premieres on Peacock. Do such spin offs ever really produce that much success? T...

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35:10

Happy Gilmore II, ESPN acquires NFL network, and MORE

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2025/08/07

Send us a text We start the show addressing your feedback on our absence of coverage on 'Happy Gilmore II'. Angelo has a differing view on the movie than Rhea and Jay. This leads us into a conversation about the philosophical obligations of TV critics to their audience. We then discuss ESPN's acquisition of NFL Network and its implications for sports journalism and viewership. Will ESPN do a good job with 'Red Zone'? What are our main concerns about this acquisition? We then dive into t...

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39:01

Netflix's ‘Too Much’ is too much, Comparing the two...

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2025/07/31

Send us a text We give our opinions on Lena Dunham's new Netflix show 'Too Much' and outline the critical reception from the public. This then leads us into discussing the longevity and impact of television show creators like David Chase and Vince Gilligan. We then debate which version of "The Office" was better, the British or the American version. We then debate why top-tier actors are now hosting game shows. THEN: BRITISH CORNER: Rhea introduces 'Code of Silence' on BritBox, highligh...

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34:05

The Fate of The Late Show and TV's Live Moments

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2025/07/24

Send us a text We start with the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's Late Show and its implications on freedom of speech and the future of late night TV. What does this say about the future of talk shows moving forward? Will there be late night television 5 years from now? We then get into the viral Coldplay’s concert incident…. breaking down how anyone can become famous instantly now and why live, unscripted moments still captivate us even when everything else feels manufactured. PLUS: B...

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32:53

Mike Francesa takes down Superman, Emmy nominations...

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2025/07/17

Send us a text Sport Radio’s Mike Francesa gives a takedown of the new Superman movie and we give our reaction to it. How (and why) do we feel about this review? You will not want to miss OUR thoughts on the movie ( surprise, we are split on our views). Why is the movie crushing it domestically but is stagnant internationally? We want to hear YOUR thoughts. Leave us a line using the link above! Emmy nominations were released yesterday. What did they get right? What did they get wrong? ALSO…. ...

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38:44

The cost of child actors, BBC's shake up, and MORE

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2025/07/10

Send us a text We start by discussing the latest new from Apple TV+. The multi million TV conglomerate will be producing a show based on Jenna McGurdy’s book “I’m Glad My Mom Died”, which leads to a conversation about child actors and whether it’s ever ethical to push a kid into acting. Rhea breaks down the news that BBC’s head of scripted entertainment is moving to LA full time and what that might mean for the future of British television. All that PLUS: our favorite movies to share with our...

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38:22

Are we over The Bear? Advertisers go big with F1. MLB...

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2025/07/03

Send us a text The current season of The Bear started out strong. What are our thoughts about the remainder of the season? What did they do right? What did they do wrong? How optimistic are we about the series moving forward? Advertisers spend BIG money to sponsor a fake team in the new ‘F1’ movie. Was this a smart move for the sponsors? What are our thoughts on having too many ads in a movie? ALSO. Major League Baseball’s ratings are up. Why is this? Will this trend continue? BRITISH CORNER:...

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42:10

Our top 5 sitcoms of all time!

The TV Show ·

2025/06/26

Send us a text We follow up our episode from a couple of weeks ago by giving you our top 5 SITCOMS of all time. We pick apart each other’s choices and defend our selections. Just like last time, we give our criteria as to WHY we picked the shows we picked. Listen to find out what made the list, and what we left out! Don't worry…. we tell you where you can stream all of them TODAY! PLUS: BRITISH CORNER: Rhea tells us why you need to watch the PBS detective drama “Patience”. She then gives an e...

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32:58

Caitlin Clark is bigger than the WNBA and the second...

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2025/06/19

Send us a text The gang is back to discuss the phenomenal jump in quality between seasons one and two of the Shane Gillis show Tires on Netflix. This leads into a discussion of shows that took a while to find their footing, like The Office, Parks and Rec, and Jay's choice... which is too nerdy to mention here. Then: Caitlin Clark got injured and the WNBA ratings dropped 50%. Not just the ratings for her team, the entire league lost viewership. Rhea, Angelo, and Jay discuss w...

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44:16

Our top 5 dramas of our time!

The TV Show ·

2025/06/12

Send us a text In this special episode of The TV Show, we each give our top 5 TV dramas of all time. Some of our picks WILL surprise you. How did we come up with our choices? What criteria did we use to make our picks? When were these shows released? How do we feel about each other’s picks? PLUS-- BRITISH CORNER: Rhea reviews the Amazon Prime documentary "Murder in the Valleys". What makes this murder mystery so crazy? Where did the detectives go wrong? THEN—Angelo reviews Apple’s “Stic...

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