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Time Crunched Critics

Jennifer and Mike

Time Crunched Critics is a podcast for busy TV fans, offering honest, straight-forward reviews to help you decide what"s a worthwhile watch and what"s a safe skip.Check out our Weekly Crunch episodes for quick reviews of all the shows on our weekly watch-list.Check out our Extra Crunchy episodes for detailed deep-dives into specific shows/films/topics.Check out our Crunch Wrap episodes for complete summaries and recaps of entire TV seasons (spoilers abound; details about themes/characters/plot

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33:56

Weekly Crunch - Shrinking (Season 3), The Pitt...

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2026/04/20

Weekly Crunch = NO SPOILERS. Just reviews. This week the Time Crunched Critics revisit Shrinking (Season 3), The Pitt (Season 2), and DTF St. Louis after finishing all episodes of each. Are they worthwhile watches? Also, they briefly touch on Margo's Got Money Troubles, as three episodes are currently available. Will they keep watching? Plus, they share their Be Kind, Rewind picks of the week! Send us Fan Mail

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29:05

Weekly Crunch - Something Very Bad is Going to...

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2026/04/13

Weekly Crunch = NO SPOILERS btw. Just reviews. This week the Time Crunched Critics review the new Netflix horror miniseries Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen, the new Netflix comedy series Big Mistakes, and the second season of Paradise. Are they worthwhile watches? Plus, they give their Be Kind, Rewind picks of the week. Have a show request or recommendation? Have a question or a comment? Email us at timecrunchedcritics@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you! Send us Fan Mail

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38:02

Weekly Crunch - Scarpetta, The Madison, Rooster &...

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2026/03/30

This week the Time Crunched Critics review the complete first seasons of Scarpetta and The Madison, and the first few episodes of Rooster and Imperfect Women. Are these shows worthwhile watches or safe skips? Plus, they give their Be Kind, Rewind picks of the week. Have a show request or recommendation? Have a question or a comment? Email us at timecrunchedcritics@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you! Send us Fan Mail

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66:38

Extra Crunchy - The 98th Academy Awards

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2026/03/19

In this Extra Crunchy episode, the Time Crunched Critics dive into the 98th Academy Awards Ceremony — sharing their thoughts on the ceremony as a whole, sharing movie reviews of (almost) all films nominated, breaking down nominees and winners of major awards, and sharing their favorite highlights from the night. Are any of these nominated films worth the watch? Did the Academy get it right? Send us Fan Mail

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28:45

Weekly Crunch - Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (Season...

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2026/03/09

This week the Time Crunched Critics review the complete second season of H/Jack and the the complete first season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters in preparation for it's second season that is currently releasing. Plus, they touch on the pilot episode of the new HBO show DTF St. Louis. Are these shows worthwhile watches or safe skips? Have a show request or recommendation? Have a question or a comment? Email us at timecrunchedcritics@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you! Send...

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25:36

Weekly Crunch - Paradise, H/Jack & A Knight of the 7...

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2026/02/24

This week the Time Crunched Critics review the first seasons of Paradise and H/Jack, in preparation for their second seasons that are currently releasing. Plus, Mike updates us on his review of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms now that it has wrapped. Are these shows worthwhile watches or safe skips? Have a show request or recommendation? Have a question or a comment? Email us at timecrunchedcritics@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you! Send a text

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27:39

Weekly Crunch - The 'Burbs, Fallout, & Girl Taken

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2026/02/16

This week the Time Crunched Critics discuss the new Peacock series The 'Burbs, Prime Video's Fallout (Season 2) and the Paramount+ psychological thriller series Girl Taken. Plus they introduce a new segment - "Be Kind, Rewind." Have a show request or recommendation? Have a question or a comment? Email us at timecrunchedcritics@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you! Send a text

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30:21

Weekly Crunch - PONIES, Steal, Shrinking & A Knight...

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2026/02/02

This week the Time Crunched Critics review the new Peacock series PONIES and the new Amazon Prime mini-series Steal. Plus they touch on the season 3 premier of Shrinking and the new Game of Thrones prequel, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Are they worthwhile watches or safe skips? Have a show request or recommendation? Have a question or a comment? Email us at timecrunchedcritics@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text

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25:46

Weekly Crunch - His & Hers, Heated Rivalry, & Coldwater

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2026/01/19

This week the Time Crunched Critics review the new Netflix mini-series His & Hers, HBO's Heated Rivalry, and Paramount's Coldwater. Are they worthwhile watches or safe skips? Plus, we will give you a quick recap of The Golden Globe Awards and debate our next watches. Email us at timecrunchedcritics@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text

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26:17

Weekly Crunch - Run Away, The Pitt, & Pluribus

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2026/01/12

This week the Time Crunched Critics review the new Netflix mini-series Run Away, The Pitt, and re-examine Pluribus as a whole now that the first season has wrapped. Are they worthwhile watches or safe skips? Plus, we will give you a preview of our current watches for next week's discussion. Email us at timecrunchedcritics@gmail.com. We'd love to hear your reviews and suggestions for shows to watch. Send us a text

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61:42

Extra Crunchy - Stranger Things SERIES FINALE (with a...

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2026/01/05

On today’s Extra Crunchy episode, the Time Crunched Critics take a deep dive into the long-awaited series finale of Stranger Things. Our friend and fellow podcaster joins us to discuss our favorite moments, our biggest gripes, our personal alternate ending choices, and to debate "conformity gate." Heads up — this episode is full of spoilers, so listen at your own risk. Send us an email at timecrunchedcritics@gmail.com. What were your "three words" to describe the finale? Do you believe ...

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45:15

Extra Crunchy! Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 2

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2025/12/29

On today’s Extra Crunchy episode, the Time Crunched Critics take a deep dive into Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 2 (Episodes 5-7). We share our Time-Crunched Critic rating, review major plot points, unpack our biggest questions and gripes, and highlight our favorite moments. Heads up — this episode is full of spoilers, so listen at your own risk. Send us an email at timecrunchedcritics@gmail.com. How are you liking Season 5? What are your theories? We'd love to hear from you! Se...

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31:48

Weekly Crunch - Fallout, The Stolen Girl, and a few...

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2025/12/22

This week the Time Crunched Critics review the first episode of Fallout Season 2 and the complete miniseries The Stolen Girl. And to celebrate the holiday season, they watched three new Christmas flicks - A Merry Little Ex-Mas, Oh.What.Fun, and Jingle Bell Heist. Are they worthwhile watches or safe to skip? Email us at timecrunchedcritics@gmail.com to share your favorite holiday favorites! Send us a text

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29:20

Weekly Crunch - Lazarus, Morning Show, Chair Company,...

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2025/12/17

This week the Time Crunched Critics review a new mystery-thriller miniseries, Lazarus (a Harlan Coben production) and give updates on two shows that have wrapped this season - The Morning Show (Season 4) and The Chair Company (Season 1). They also discuss a movie, Wake Up Dead Man (Knives Out 3). Are these worthwhile watches? Or can you safely skip them? Send us a text

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89:56

Extra Crunchy! Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 1

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2025/12/07

On today’s Extra Crunchy episode, the Time Crunched Critics take a deep dive into Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 1 (Episodes 1–4). We share our Time-Crunched Critic rating, break down major plot points, unpack our biggest questions and gripes, and highlight our favorite moments. We also dig into fan theories and explore what might be coming next in the final stretch. Heads up — this episode is full of spoilers, so listen at your own risk. Send us an email at timecrunchedcritics@gmail.com. ...

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62:06

Crunch Wrap - STRANGER THINGS SEASON 1-4 RECAP

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2025/11/25

We re-watched all of Stranger Things so you don't have to! On Today's episode, the Time Crunched Critics do a deep dive into Stranger Things Seasons 1-4. They recap all the important/relevant plot points you need to know going into Season 5, which airs November 26th. Send us an email at timecrunchedcritics@gmail.com if you have questions about Stranger Things! We'd love to hear your theories, as well! Send us a text

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22:56

Weekly Crunch - The Beast In Me, The Witcher, & Pluribus

Time Crunched Critics ·

2025/11/18

This week the Time Crunched Critics review the new Netflix mini-series The Beast In Me, The Witcher (the complete fourth season), and Pluribus (Ep. 3). Are they worthwhile watches or safe skips? Email us at timecrunchedcritics@gmail.com. We'd love to hear your reviews and suggestions for shows to watch. Send us a text

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Weekly Crunch - All Her Fault, Pluribus, I Love LA &...

Time Crunched Critics ·

2025/11/11

This week the Time Crunched Critics review the new Peacock miniseries All Her Fault, the first two episodes of the new Apple TV+ series Pluribus, the first two episodes of the new HBO comedy series I Love LA, and the first two episodes of St. Denis Medical (Season 2). Are they worthwhile watches or safe skips? Email us at timecrunchedcritics@gmail.com We'd love to hear your thoughts and take your show requests. Send us a text

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Weekly Crunch - The Witcher (Season 4), OMITB Finale,...

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2025/11/03

This week, The Time Crunched Critics review The Witcher (Season 4, eps 1-3), Only Murders in the Building (finale), and The Chair Company (ep. 3). Are they worthwhile watches or safe skips? PLUS they briefly touch base on their current weekly watchlist (The Morning Show and Survivor) and list some new shows in the queue! Email us at timecrunchedcritics@gmail.com to share your thoughts and/or to suggest a show for our next watch! Send us a text

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15:35

Weekly Crunch - Nobody Wants This, The Chair Company...

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2025/10/28

Send us a text This week, The Time Crunched Critics review Nobody Wants This Season 2 and The Chair Company. Are they worthwhile watches or safe skips? PLUS they briefly touch base on their current weekly watchlist (OMITB, The Morning Show, and Survivor).

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