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BC Radio Live

187 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 7 years ago - ★★ - 3 ratings

BC Magazine is the "critical lens on today's culture and entertainment." BC Radio Live is hosted Barbara Barnett and Jon Sobel, executive editors of Blogcritics Magazine.

BC Live will bring you the latest from the pages of Blogcritics Magazine from its editors and writers, as well as timely interviews and lively discussion.

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Untangling Trump Daily: A Dose to Prevent Trump-Induced Whiplash

February 02, 2017 20:00 - 28 minutes - 25.5 MB

Each day, I'll gn the air live on the air to read the Tweets of the day, and discuss the latest indignities, outrages and resistance news about the Trump Administration. From Bannon to Kushner, Flynn to Breitbart News and POTUS pal Putin, we'll cover as much as we can. I'll open the lines to discussion and comiseration. Who am I? I have a broad and deep background: writer, science, an almost-PhD in Public Policy. I'm an unapologetic progressive and a novelist. I'm also the executive eidtor o...

Let's Talk TV: Once Upon a Time, The Walking Dead, Black Sails, Battle Creek...

March 11, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 79 MB

Join Blogcritics Publisher and Executive Editor, author Barbara Barnett (Chasing Zebras: The Unofficial Guide to House M.D.)  in a weekly chat show about the latest in primetime television, with focus on genre fare: The Walking Dead, Once Upon a Time, Black Sails, Sleepy Hollow, and more.  Barbara will be joined by Blogcritics writers JeromeWetzelTV and Christine Piccolo (@SleepyAddicts) for discussion and interviews with intriguing guests...and all of us in TV Land. So listen in, call in, o...

Let's Talk TV: The Walking Dead -- Alexandria: What's Next?

March 04, 2015 01:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MB

Join Blogcritics Publisher and Executive Editor, author Barbara Barnett (Chasing Zebras: The Unofficial Guide to House M.D.)  in a weekly chat show about the latest in primetime television, with focus on genre fare: This week: The Walking Dead. But we'll also talk about other genre shows and the state of network TV. Barbara will be joined by Blogcritics writers JeromeWetzelTV and Christine Piccolo (@SleepyAddicts) for discussion and interviews with intriguing guests...and all of us in TV Lan...

Let's Talk TV Live: The Walking Dead Show

February 18, 2015 01:00 - 1 hour - 55 MB

Join Blogcritics Publisher and Executive Editor, author Barbara Barnett (Chasing Zebras: The Unofficial Guide to House M.D.)  in a weekly chat show about the latest in primetime television, with focus on genre fare: This weei: Previewing The Walking Dead. But we'll also talk about other genre shows and the state of network TV. Barbara will be joined by Blogcritics writers JeromeWetzelTV and Christine Piccolo (@SleepyAddicts) for discussion and interviews with intriguing guests...and all of u...

Let's Talk TV: Previewing "The Walking Dead"'s Midseason Premiere

February 04, 2015 01:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

Join Blogcritics Publisher and Executive Editor, author Barbara Barnett (Chasing Zebras: The Unofficial Guide to House M.D.)  in a weekly chat show about the latest in primetime television, with focus on genre fare: This weei: Previewing The Walking Dead. But we'll also talk about other genre shows and the state of network TV. Barbara will be joined by Blogcritics writers JeromeWetzelTV and Christine Piccolo (@SleepyAddicts) for discussion and interviews with intriguing guests...and all of u...

Let's Talk TV Live

January 28, 2015 01:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MB

Join Blogcritics Publisher and Executive Editor, author Barbara Barnett (Chasing Zebras: The Unofficial Guide to House M.D.)  in a weekly chat show about the latest in primetime television, with focus on genre fare: The Walking Dead, Once Upon a Time, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Hannibal, Black Sails, Sleepy Hollow, and more.  Barbara will be joined by Blogcritics writers JeromeWetzelTV and Christine Piccolo (@SleepyAddicts) for discussion and interviews with intriguing guests...and all of us in...

Let's Talk TV: The Walking Dead

January 07, 2015 01:00 - 1 hour - 82.2 MB

Great chat about The Walking Dead, its characters, ships and predictions about what season 5.5 will bring! As always, Blogcritics' Publisher/Executive Editor Barbara Barnett will be joined by BC writers @JeromeWetzelTV and @RheartRadio's Chrissy Piccolo.  Follow Barbara @B_Barnett and @Blogcritics on Twitter! 

Let's Talk TV: Winter Hiatus -- Once Upon a Time, Walking Dead, and More

December 17, 2014 01:00 - 1 hour - 58 MB

Join Blogcritics' publisher Barbara Barnett for a lively televsion chat with BC writers Chrissy Piccolo and JeromeWetzelTV (and maybe a special guest or two). We'll be talking about the Walking Dead, deconstruct the Once Upon Time Season Finale and more!

The Walking Dead: Mid-Season Finale Extravaganza

December 10, 2014 01:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MB

Rescheduled from December 2 to December 9: Last Sunday night was the mid-season finale of The Walking Dead. Join Blogcritics Executive Editor Barbara Barnett (author of "Chasing Zebras: The Unofficial Guide to House, M.D.", and contributor to "Still Hungry for Your Love: Further Adventures in Zombie Romance") and her panel as we take apart "Coda." Who will live and who will die? Will Carol make it? Will Beth be bitten? Weigh in on the finale and let the speculation begin about the back half ...

Let's Talk TV: The Walking Dead - Crossed & Mid-Season Finale Preview

November 26, 2014 01:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MB

Next Sunday is The Walking Dead's Mid-season finale. We'll spend the hour reviewing the first half of season five, and also talk about this week's episode, Crossed. We'll preview the finale--alll with our Walking Dead experts. In the meantime, check out our review of this week's episode and vote in the poll! 

Let's Talk TV: The Walking Dead's "Consumed" - Carol and Daryl Go It Alone

November 19, 2014 01:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

How did you all like this week's The Walking Dead? Tune in Tuesday and join our panel of Blogcritics TV writers for  lively one-hour discussion of this week's episode. What's going to happen next? Will Carol survive? Will Beth? How will Daryl cope with the situation? 

Let's Talk TV Live: The Walking Dead & Once Upon a Time

November 12, 2014 01:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MB

Join us for a lively discussion of primetime television.

Let's Talk TV: Once Upon a Time and More

November 05, 2014 01:00 - 10 minutes - 9.09 MB

Join the gang to deconstruct the latest episode of Once Upon a Time. We always have a lot of fun with an active chat room and a lot to say! We'll talk Once Upon a Time, and all the current genre TV (and more!). 

Let's Talk TV: Once Upon a Time

October 29, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour - 55 MB

Join our lively panel as we talk through this week's Once Upon a Time. The highs, the lows; what we liked, what disappointed us. Join in by dialing in, or hang out in the chat room!

Let's Talk TV: Once Upon a Time - "The Apprentice"

October 22, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

Let's deconstruct this week's Once Upon a Time episode, "The Apprentice." Join Blogcritics' Executive Editor Barbara Barnett, and BC writers JeromeWetzelTV and Chrissy Piccolo for a lively hour. Tuesday night.

Let's Talk TV: Once Upon a Time & More

October 15, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

With Disney's Froz?en firmly in place for this season of Once Upon a Time, how do you feel about the direction of the series? Do you think the showrunners have "frozen out" a few of the core characters? Or do you like the direction the series has taken so far this season? Tune in, call in, or visit the chatroom as Blogcritics' Executive Editor Barbara Barnett, and BC writers JeromeWetzelTV and Christine Piccolo take you through this week's episode and talk about the season thus far. We'll al...

Let's Talk TV

October 08, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

We are back at a new time and day. Join Chrissy Piccolo and JeromeWetzel TV for our weekly chat about what's on the tube: all the hot cable series, the network shows, etc. Tonight we'll talk Once Upon a Time, The Knick, Gotham, Doctor Who, Sleepy Hollow and Ray Donovan! So tune in live on the Blogcritics Radio Network.

Let's Talk TV: Once Upon a time

September 29, 2014 02:00 - 1 hour - 55 MB

Watch the season premiere on ABC at 7:00 ET, then come on over and talk about it: the highs, the lows, the so-so. Join BC writer Christine Piccolo and BC Publisher Barbara Barnett in a lively discussion. Call in, join the chat room or just listen. The episode is heavy on the Frozen, but all your favorite story lines are touched in the premiere (yes, I've seen it!): Regina  & Robin, Rumbelle, Emma and Hook. Even Baelfire gets a posthumous shout out.

Let's Talk True Blood - "Thank You"

August 27, 2014 00:00 - 57 minutes - 13 MB

Sunday night marked the series finale of the phenomena that became True Blood.  Join Jimmy and I tonight as we take a final look at this incredible series!

Let's Talk: "True Blood"- "Love Is To Die"

August 20, 2014 00:00 - 58 minutes - 13.2 MB

Blogcritics TV writers RHeart Chrissy and JeromeWetzelTV host this weekly breakdown of HBO's True Blood as it enters its final season. Sunday's episode packed a punch! Bill refuses the cure, cutest Hoyt & Jessica rekindled their love and Ginger FINALLY GOT LAID by ERIC!  Join us tonight as we discuss the entire season and look to the "True Death" series finale.

Let's Talk: "True Blood"- "Almost Home"

August 13, 2014 00:00 - 58 minutes - 13.2 MB

Blogcritics TV writers RHeart Chrissy and JeromeWetzelTV host this weekly breakdown of HBO's True Blood as it enters its final season.j Tonight we'll be reviewing "Almost Home" and giving a lil' sneak peek of episode 9  Only 2 episodes left until True Blood is over!

LET'S TALK TRUE BLOOD w/SPECIAL GUEST CARRIE PRESTON

August 07, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour - 18.6 MB

Let's Talk True Blood has been on a bit of a hiatus as I covered the final True Blood panel at the San Diego Comic Con. Jimmy and I will chat about the last 2 episodes, as well as what happened during the panel.  Then stick around because I had the honor of chatting with one of my favorite actresses on True Blood, Carrie Preston and we spoke about the show ending, Arlene's new love interest Keith and how she feels now that it's almost over!

San Diego Comic-Con 2014: Wrap Show

July 28, 2014 02:00 - 1 hour - 20.6 MB

Phew! What a weekend at Comic-Con International, and we've got it covered. Join Blogcritics writers Zach van Norman, RHeart Chrissy and BC's executive editor/publisher Barbara Barnett tell all about the panels and pressroom. Exclusive audio clips and recaps of everything from Once Upon a Time and Vampire Diaries to Hannibal and Helix. Plus brand new shows, including Dig and Legends.  Call in, chat in the chatroom or just have a listen Sunday night

Let's Talk: "True Blood- Special Guest Dale Raoul

July 22, 2014 00:00 - 40 minutes - 8.98 MB

Tonight we'll be reviewing episode "Return to Oz".  Then stick around to hear my chat with everyone's pain-in-the-ass nosey neighbor that bit the dust in "Fire In The Hole", Dale Raoul (aka) Maxine Fortenberry.  Find out what she thinks of getting whacked so early in the final season, Jim Parrack's departure and what she feels the legacy of True Blood will be in television history.  

Let's Talk: "True Blood"

July 08, 2014 00:00 - 56 minutes - 12.8 MB

Blogcritics TV writers RHeart Chrissy and JeromeWetzelTV host this weekly breakdown of HBO's True Blood as it enters its final season.   "Fire In The Hole"- Two more characters are unceremoniously picked off! Whats next? Are the all fated for the same end? Plus a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!

Let's Talk: "True Blood"

July 01, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour - 14.1 MB

Blogcritics TV writers RHeart Chrissy and JeromeWetzelTV host this weekly breakdown of HBO's True Blood as it enters its final season.

Let's Talk: "True Blood"

June 24, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour - 13.6 MB

Blogcritics TV writers RHeart Chrissy and JeromeWetzelTV host this weekly breakdown of HBO's True Blood as it enters its final season.

Blogcritics Magazine Live: Let's Talk TV

May 20, 2014 01:00 - 1 hour - 13.8 MB

Join Blogcritics writers Christine Piccolo, JeromeWetzelTV and Blogcritics' Executive Editor/Publisher Barbara Barnett for an hour of conversation about what we're watching this week. With the finale season upon us, join in the conversation through the chatroom or dial in to join the lively discussion.     

Once Upon a Time: Season Finale Talk

May 13, 2014 01:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MB

Once Upon a Time's season finale airs Sunday night. Hop on over and join our lively discussion as we spend the entire hour talking about Once Upon a Time, the finale, and where the series is headed.

Let's Talk TV: The Week's TV in Review

May 06, 2014 01:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

With our usual panel, we'll chat about the week in Primetime Drama: Hannibal, Game of Thrones, Fargo, Turn, Once Upon a Time. And we'll preview the upcoming week on Fargo, NBC's new mini series Rosemary's Baby, and more!

Let's Talk "Once Upon a Time" - "A Curious Thing"

April 29, 2014 01:00 - 1 hour - 82.2 MB

Join our usual panel for a discussion of all things Once Upon a Time and all of Genre TV. Tonight's focus is last night's Once Upon a Time episode "A Curious Thing." We'll also talk Hannibal, Game of Thrones, Fargo, Turn, and all the genre shows we're watching.

Let's Talk TV: Once Upon a Time - Bleeding Through

April 22, 2014 01:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MB

Join Blogcritics' publisher and executive editor Barbara Barnett and her usual panel to discuss this week's Once Upon a Time episode, "Bleeding Through." We'll speculate about what's to come as we head into the final four episodes of the season, and try to pick apart the various threads, threats, spells and other magic ahead for the series as Storybrooke confronts the Wicked Witch of the West.

Once Upon a Time Chat: "It's Not Easy Being Green"

April 08, 2014 01:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MB

Join our lively discussion of this week's Once Upon a Time (and other genre shows as well). We'll be seeing what the Wicked Witch of the West is up to, and we'll discuss the character of Rumplestiltskin in depth, building upon my two-part article about the Robert Carlyle's portrayal of the Once Upon a Time character. You can read the article here

Once Upon a Time: Quiet Minds

April 01, 2014 01:00 - 1 hour - 81.8 MB

Join our lively discussion of this week's Once Upon a Time (and other genre shows as well). This week we'll talk about "Quiet Minds," and the shocking death of Neal (Baelfire). We'll also talk about Hannibal, Game of Thrones, Silicon Valley and more. Call in, say hi in the chat room or just listen. Up to you.

Once Upon a Time: The Tower

March 25, 2014 01:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MB

Join our lively discussion of this week's Once Upon a Time (and other genre shows as well). Including: Helix, Hannibal, Walking Dead, and more!

Let's Talk Once Upon a Time -Season 3.5 Premiere

March 11, 2014 01:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MB

Join the usual panel to discuss this week's highly anticipated return of Once Upon a Time. The episode is a great start to the second half of season three, and it's sure to be a very lively discussion. My panel includes @JeromeWetzelTV and @RheartRadio. So plan to be with us. In the meantime, have a peek at my review of Sunday's episode (which I've seen!). You can also read it on my Let's Talk TV Blog

Let's Talk TV

March 04, 2014 02:00 - 1 hour - 55 MB

Talking the latest in genre TV with my panel and lively interaction with the usual gang in the chatroom. Come join us!

Previewing Once Upon a Time Season 3.5

February 25, 2014 02:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MB

We'll be talking about the second half of Once Upon a Time's season 3. I've screened the episode, and although I WILL NOT Spoil major plot points (and most minor plot points), I will tease the episode and preview some of the moments to watch for. So tune in tonight!

Let's Talk TV -- Sci-Fi/Fantasy & More

February 11, 2014 02:00 - 1 hour - 81.5 MB

Join our lively discussion of this week's genre series, including Helix, Almost Human, Black Sails. And a little True Detective. We'll wrap up with Once Upon a Time.

Let's Talk TV

February 04, 2014 02:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MB

Recapping the Superbowl ads, and all the latest shows. We'll give you the scoop on Once Upon a Time, Almost Human, Helix and more! Call in and join the lively conversation.

Let's Talk TV!

January 28, 2014 02:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

We'll catch up tonight on the Once Upon a Time news, as well as all the new shows: Intelligence, Helix, Rake, Downton Abbey, True Detective and more with our usual panel @JeromeWetzelTV and @RheartRadio!

Let's Talk TV: Winter Premieres, Once Upon a Time, and More...

January 07, 2014 02:00 - 1 hour - 79 MB

Join the lively discussion of primetime TV hosted by Blogcritics Magazine's Executive Editor Barbara Barnett. Tonight, we'll talk about the Winter Season now that hiatus is over for many series. We'll see what's in store for Sleepy Hollow, Almost Human, The Following as well as preview Fox's new series Rake starring Greg Kinnear. And as always, there will be plenty of time to talk Once Upon a Time!

Sci-Fi TV

December 24, 2013 02:00 - 1 hour - 82 MB

I will be joined this week by a special guest, Wally Podrazik, curator of the Museum of Broadcast Communications and professor of media at the University of Illinois at Chicago. We will be chatting about the best of TV's Sci-Fi from its beginnings in the '50s through now: anthology shows like The Twilight Zone, memorable series that became beloved franchises like Star Trek, cross-genre series and fantasy. It will all be there. Plus, we'll have our usual roundup of our favorite shows on the ai...

Once Upon a Time: Midseason Finale Talk and Recap

December 17, 2013 02:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MB

Join us for our chat about this week's Once Upon a Time midseason finale. Were you shocked by the ending? What do you think will happen next? Tune in, chat, call in or just listen.

Let's Talk TV: Once Upon a Time, Almost Human & More

December 10, 2013 02:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MB

Join our lively discussion of this week's Once Upon a Time (and other genre shows as well). This week, we'll talk about the penultimate Once Upon a Time Episode "The New Neverland," asking the listeners "how do you think it's all going to end next week?" We'll also talk about FOX's new show Almost Human and recap last week's episode I'll give you my impressions of tonight's as well. We'll touch on Sleepy Hollow, Revolution and more.

Once Upon a Time: Save Henry

December 03, 2013 02:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MB

Join our lively discussion of this week's Once Upon a Time (and other genre shows as well). This week we'll talk about "Save Henry." We'll also talk about Revolution, Sleepy Hollow, Almost Human and more. Call in, say hi in the chat room or just listen. Up to you.

"Once Upon a Time" with Special Guest Co-Executive Producer David Goodman

November 19, 2013 02:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MB

Host Barbara Barnett interviews "Once Upon a Time" writer David Goodman during season three in a Let's Talk TV rewind!

Once Upon a Time

November 12, 2013 02:00 - 1 hour - 82.2 MB

Join our lively discussion of this week's Once Upon a Time (and other genre shows as well). This week we'll talk about "Nasty Habits," the first Rumplestiltskin-centered Once Upon a Time episode in season three. We'll also talk about Revolution, Sleepy Hollow, Agents of Shield and more. Call in, say hi in the chat room or just listen. Up to you.

Once Upon a Time with Special Guest Dylan Schmid (Baelfire)

November 05, 2013 02:00 - 1 hour - 82.3 MB

Join our lively discussion of this week's Once Upon a Time (and other genre shows as well). This week, we're joined by young actor Dylan Schmid who plays the younger version of Baelfire on the show. Fans will get the chance to call in, ask a question or just say "hi." We'll also talk about Revolution, Sleepy Hollow, Agents of Shield and more. Call in, say hi in the chat room or just listen. Up to you.

Once Upon a Time

October 29, 2013 01:00 - 1 hour - 81.9 MB

Join our lively discussion of this week's Once Upon a Time (and other genre shows as well). We'll also talk about Revolution, Sleepy Hollow, Agents of Shield and more. Call in, say hi in the chat room or just listen. Up to you.

Guests

Carrie Vaughn
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Douglas Preston
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Mary Roach
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Stephen Mansfield
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