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S2E18 - Season 2 Finale

Episode Notes On Episode 18 of our podcast, Alex and Ethan go over everything they watched in 2020. And we mean everything. And it's a lot. No really, a lot. This year took longer than anyone expected, including our recording schedule. Below is a list of every show mentioned in this episode. Some we go deeply into, but others we just mention having watched. Good Girls [Ethan] Galavant [Ethan] United States of Tara [Ethan] Marianne [Ethan] White Collar [Ethan] High School of the Dead ...

S2E17 - White Collar Versus Veronica Mars

Episode Notes !!!Content Warning!!! Sexual abuse, sexual violence, date rape There is a discussion of a sexual violence scene that happens in Veronica Mars. If you would like to skip this, the discussion is from 53:00-57:00 . If you or someone you know is suffering from sexual abuse, there are resources that can help. One is RAINN. On Episode 17 of our podcast, Alex and Ethan both pick their own shows to watch. Each picks a show that they've been meaning to watch, but hadn't gotten to ye...

S2E16 - Medium Versus Kyle XY

Episode Notes On Episode 16 of our podcast, Alex and Ethan discuss some old throwbacks. Alex explains her feelings on Kyle XY so thoroughly, you won't believe until you listen. And Ethan talks about one of Alex's favorite "Mom shows". If you like what you heard today, please leave us a rate and review so that our Mom's can actually believe us when we say people like the show. Theme Song: "Astronaut" by The Spin Wires UM EXCUSE US. We somehow never linked our amazing editor in our show no...

S2E15 - Medium Versus Kyle XY

Episode Notes On Episode 15 of our podcast, Alex and Ethan discuss some old throwbacks. Alex explains her feelings on Kyle XY so thoroughly, you won't believe until you listen. And Ethan talks about one of Alex's favorite "Mom shows". If you like what you heard today, please leave us a rate and review so that our Mom's can actually believe us when we say people like the show. Theme Song: "Astronaut" by The Spin Wires UM EXCUSE US. We somehow never linked our amazing editor in our show n...

S2E15 - Star Wars Christmas Special Watch Along

Episode Notes On Episode 15 of our podcast, Alex and Ethan do something a little different. This episode is intended to be listened to as the same time as you watch the original 1978 Star Wars Christmas Special. Laugh along while Alex and Ethan make quips and drink to snaps. The movie can be watched on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hH8rxarVG8 Happy Holidays from us here at First! If you like what you heard today, please leave us a rate and review so that our Mom's can ac...

S2E14 - Rerun: It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia

Episode Notes On Episode 14 of our podcast, Alex and Ethan deep dive into one of their all time favorites: It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia. Listen as they discuss their favorites of the gang's seasons, stories, tropes, and antics. If you like what you heard today, please leave us a rate and review so that our Mom's can actually believe us when we say people like the show. Theme Song: "Astronaut" by The Spin Wires UM EXCUSE US. We somehow never linked our amazing editor in our show note...

S2E15 - The Handmaid's Tale Versus The Crown

Episode Notes !!!Content Warning!!! Sexual abuse, sexual violence, and other abuse There is a discussion of a sexual violence scene that happens in the Handmaid's Tale. If you would like to skip this, the discussion is from 44:46 to 52:34. If you or someone you know is suffering from sexual abuse, there are resources that can help. One is RAINN. On Episode 13 of our podcast, Alex finds that The Crown completely underwhelms her. Ethan on the other hand has much to say about The Handmaid'...

S2E12 - The United States of Tara v Shameless

S2E12 - The United States of Tara Versus Shameless

Episode Notes On Episode 12 of our podcast, Alex and Ethan discuss how disfunctional families make for good television, and which of these series has better cinematography. If you like what you heard today, please leave us a rate and review so that our Mom's can actually believe us when we say people like the show. Theme Song: "Astronaut" by The Spin Wires UM EXCUSE US. We somehow never linked our amazing editor in our show notes???? Heckin rude. Our show wouldn't be possible without th...

S2E11 - Marianne Versus Sleepy Hollow

On Episode 11 of our podcast, Alex and Ethan start celebrating spooky month! Alex will write more show notes when she has more spoons. For now, enjoy! If you like what you heard today, please leave us a rate and review so that our Mom's can actually believe us when we say people like the show. Theme Song: "Astronaut" by The Spin Wires UM EXCUSE US. We somehow never linked our amazing editor in our show notes???? Heckin rude. Our show wouldn't be possible without the help of the man with s...

S2E10 - Highschool of the Dead Versus Deadman Wonderland

On Episode 10 of our podcast, Alex and Ethan start celebrating spooky month! Alex will write more show notes when she has more spoons. For now, enjoy! If you like what you heard today, please leave us a rate and review so that our Mom's can actually believe us when we say people like the show. Theme Song: "Astronaut" by The Spin Wires UM EXCUSE US. We somehow never linked our amazing editor in our show notes???? Heckin rude. Our show wouldn't be possible without the help of the man with s...

S2E9 - Good Girls Versus Working Moms

On Episode 9 of our podcast, Alex and Ethan take on some female centric shows. Who doesn't like an all female ensemble cast? Alex, unsurprisingly, recommended yet another crime show. But this time it's got girls so it's ok. It's different, we promise. Ethan went a lighter route and recommended Netflix Original Working Moms. They're basically the same show except not at all. If you like what you heard today, please leave us a rate and review so that our Mom's can actually believe us when we ...

S2E8 - Rerun: Archer

On Episode 8 of our podcast, Alex and Ethan tackle their first Rerun episode! Rerun episodes feature our lovely hosts talking about a show they love in its entirety! Little summary is done as they reminsece over their favorite gags while discussing the cultural impact of the show. Seeing as Archer aired the premiere of it's 11th and finale season Alex and Ethan took it upon themselves to discuss the ups and downs of such a long running show. If you like what you heard today, please leave u...

S2E7 - The Act Versus Graceland

On Episode 7 of our podcast, Alex and Ethan take on some grittier crime shows. Or at the very least shows about crime. Gritter than Riverdale? Well, depends on who's watching. Alex was low key obsessed with The Act when it came out on Hulu so, naturally, she had to make someone else watch it. Not that she can say too much about it, after all he only watched the first episode. Ethan in response made her watch Graceland- a show that her dad enjoyed. That's a first on First! If you like what y...

S2E6 - Stumpton Versus Riverdale

On Episode 6 of our podcast Alex and Ethan do their first Self Pick episode! Aw dip, they just can't keep away from comics made for the scree. Although the comics have different vibes, somehow Archie manages to flirt with being a crime drama. Ethan has been meaning to watch Stumptown (created by Greg Rucka) which, frankly, is as on brand as you can get with the guy. Alex has heard that Riverdale (you know, that place Archie, Betty, Veronica, and Jughead live?) is one hell of a roller coaster...

S2E5 - Borderline Versus Dollface

On Episode 5 of our podcast Alex and Ethan dip their toes into the Comedy waters. There really isn't much of a theme besides that. Ethan was bullied into watching an Office clone (because of course Alex suggested an Office clone) called Borderline. Alex was pointed towards Dollface. In a continuing running theme this season Alex has some beef. Prepare for some feminist perspectives and listen as you can literally hear her temple throb. Sorry for the delayed release! Alex is in the midst of ...

S2E4 - Frisky Dingo + Harvey Birdman Attorney at Law Versus Harley Quinn

On Episode 4 of our podcast Alex and Ethan put on their pajamas, grab their favorite stuffed animal, and add a splash of whiskey to their cereal as they tackle these "Adult" cartoons. Not that kind of adult, you pervs! Just, like, you know. Stuff that would play on Adult Swim. And did play on Adult Swim! We all know Alex has some weird cult-tv show tastes and she really let it shine in today's episode. Ethan was tasked to watch Frisky Dingo AND Harvey Birdman Attorney at Law because, frankly...

S2E3 - Colony Versus The Twilight Zone

On Episode 3 of our podcast Alex and Ethan get a little weird with some Sci-Fi shows. You may have remembered last season's finale where Alex gushed over Colony (2016). Well it's her show so you bet your robo-alien butt that she made Ethan give it a go! Ethan picked a solid choice this week by suggesting The Twilight Zone (2019). We warned you it was going to get weird. Prepare yourselves for some Grandparents Describing Their Dreams level of detail as they tackle this week's episodes. For ...

No Show Radio Announcement: Closure of Network and Transitions

Hey there! Just an update as to what's going on with our network No Show Radio. Unfortunately, the network is dissolving but First! will continue on. Our next full episode will release July 10th and we will be resuming our regular releases. To those who have followed us through NSR, thank you for all your support. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S2E2 - Midnight Texas Versus Doom Patrol

On Episode 2 of our podcast Alex and Ethan blow dust off covers to witness some book adaptations come to life. Alex, in a cheap shot right in the beginning, tricks Ethan into watch Midnight Texas (2017). Ethan is trying to do Alex a solid (but maybe forgot she is loathed to enjoy super hero media) by having her watch Doom Patrol (2019). The show is picking up in tempo as the new pair get used to one another's diatribes and desires for one less spandex filled show. For returning fans, thank ...

S2E1 - A First! Re-pilot: Galavant Versus Fleabag

Welcome back to First! They were green lit for a second season and boy are they excited to be back! One name change later and now Alex can drag whichever friend she wants onto this absurd show. This season you, dear listener, will get to know the new co-host Ethan! They have known each other for a while now so it's about time they proved their friendship bonds through arguing over TV for the whole wide world. On this Re-Pilot, Alex told Ethan to watch cult classic musical Galavant (2015) w...

S1E17 - First! Recaps of Season 1

On Episode 17 of our podcast Alex and Spencer enjoy the fruits of their labor because this is their Season 1 finale! The longest episode to date and for good reason. The two buds share which shows they stuck with after being forced to watch the pilot. And what they watched outside of homework for this show. There's...There's a lot to cover. Worried about spoilers? Check out the list below of shows discussed from some detail to entire summaries: Demon Slayer [Spencer] The Colony [Alex] Bet...

S1E16 - Friends: Holiday Armadillo Versus Black Mirror: White Christmas

On Episode 16 of our podcast Alex and Spencer sit down to share some eggnog as they dish out some holiday specials. Alex, knowing Spencer's great dislike of Friends, shoved The One With the Holiday Armadillo down his vision throat. Spencer, as the true Grinch of the show, ruined any fuzzy feel goods by making Alex watch Black Mirror's White Christmas. You may be thinking, "An hour and a half?! Is this a Holiday Miracle?" No, friends. Our editor managed to cut this from over 2 hours to this. ...

S1E15 - Rerun: Mad Men

On Episode 15 of our podcast Alex and Spencer rant about one of Spencer's favorite shows. Alex has seen it all the way through once meanwhile Spencer binges it like a pro. Make an old fashioned and tell your secretary you're busy, it's time to chat about Mad Men. The whole of Mad Men. Spoilers are to be assumed and nothing is off limits. Aren't you glad we finally talked about Mad Men so we can get it out of our system? Surely we will never talk about it ever again after this. Surely. Theme...

S1E14 - VEEP Versus House of Cards

On Episode 14 of our podcast Alex and Spencer do their best not to talk politics with family over a turkey dinner! Spencer finally watches VEEP which we all knew he would love. Alex finally watches House of Cards but don't worry, we try to not talk about K* S** as much as we can. For once both of the hosts actually enjoyed their show! Buckle up for this hour long episode. Things get about as weird as they ever do. Theme Song: "Astronaut" by The Spin Wires First is a No Show Radio productio...

S1E13 - Law & Order Versus Star Trek: The Next Generation

On Episode 13 of our podcast Alex and Spencer tackle some long ass shows. There was some initial confusion but here's how it throws down: Alex watched Star Trek The Next Generation AND Law & Order SVU while Spencer watched Law & Order. At least Spencer had his poop in a group. Alex utterly butchers this Star Trek episode so prepare your butts for that. Really, the golden child is Spencer. All praise goes to Spencer (but don't tell him we said that). Theme Song: "Astronaut" by The Spin Wires...

S1E12 - Hemlock Grove Versus Scream Queens

On Episode 12 of our podcast Alex and Spencer get sick on Halloween candy. Alex twists Spencer's arm into watching Scream Queens while Spencer force feeds Alex...well. Nothing. She had to pick her own show. Some people can't handle the thrill of spooky scary things and that's ok! Hemlock Grove has been on Alex's hit parade for a while so it worked out. PST ALEX TRIES TO SELL YOU ON AN NSR PATREON THAT DOESNT EXIST YET. WHOOPS. ALL OF OUR FIRST EXTRA AUDIO IS STILL LOCATED ON THE SOULSTORY ...

S1E11 - Record of Lodoss War Versus Death Parade

On Episode 11 of our podcast Alex and Spencer thought 'Wow, we really know nothing about anime. Let's talk about it again!' Alex suggests the most on brand anime of all time to Spencer- The Record of Lodoss War(1998). Spencer recommended the edgiest show yet- Death Parade (2015). Because they know so little, they actually don't talk too long! Weird. I'm sure it has nothing to do with the fact that they double recorded that day. Stick through the end to hear the spoiler of what they talk abou...

S1E10 - Once Upon a Time Versus The Good Place

On Episode 10 of our podcast where we travel fantastical lands through media, Alex and Spencer take on two very different shows. Do you remember that late night soap opera with the fairy tale creatures, Once Upon a Time (2011)? Yeah not a lot of folks do. Good thing we brought in something super topical like The Good Place (2016)! IMPORTANT UPDATE: ALEX HAS SINCE SEEN ALL THE GOOD PLACE AND HER OPINION IS NOW VASTLY DIFFERENT. PAST ALEX WAS A FOOL. END TRANSMISSION. Theme Song: "Astronaut" ...

S1E9 - Dharma and Greg Versus Frasier

On Episode 9 of our podcast where we thought about wearing a tank top over a tshirt, Alex and Spencer tackle TV shows they definitely should not have watched as kids! Alex, as one of those kids raised on 90 sitcoms, has to convince Spencer Dharma and Greg (1997) is a wholesome treasure. Spencer picks on Alex on accident when he made her watch Frasier (1993). The Frasier watch probably would have been more enjoyable if Alex had literally seen any episode of Cheers before. Grab that TV dinner ...

S1E9 - Dharma and Greg Versus Fraiser

On Episode 9 of our podcast where we thought about wearing a tank top over a tshirt, Alex and Spencer tackle TV shows they definitely should not have watched as kids! Alex, as one of those kids raised on 90 sitcoms, has to convince Spencer Dharma and Greg (1997) is a wholesome treasure. Spencer picks on Alex on accident when he made her watch Fraiser (1993). The Fraiser watch probably would have been more enjoyable if Alex had literally seen any episode of Cheers before. Grab that TV dinner ...

S1E8 - Clueless Versus Community Repilot

On Episode 8 of our podcast which we definitely recorded after the high of buying new school supplies, Alex and Spencer watching some shows about education! Alex has fond memories of the movie Clueless but has 0 context for the TV show Clueless (1996). Boy aren't we glad she made Spencer watch it when she can't even remember Alicia Silverstone isn't even in the TV show. Spencer has pushed and pushed and pushed for Alex to give season 5 of Community (2009) a rewatch. Turns out, she eats foot ...

S1E7 - My Hero Academia Versus Lucky Star

On Episode 7 of our podcast where we challenge the most dedicated of fans, Alex and Spencer tackle some anime shows. WARNING: Alex usually only watches shows her Thunder Buddy tells her will make her cry. Spencer is a total anime nerd but plays it cool. They know very little and have stronger opinions than normal. Tackling the giant of My Hero Academia (2016) is far more productive way to spend your time than by watching Lucky Star (2007). Want to know why? Stop reading the show notes silly ...

S1E6 - Orphan Black Versus Californication

On Episode 6 of our podcast of which we have broken the intended format for the third week straight, Alex and Spencer treat themselves to a Self Pick week. Sometimes there is a show you've been meaning to watch and you just need a little help from your friends to get there. Alex picked cult classic Orphan Black (2013) while Spencer picked Californication (2007). The fun part is, neither of them have seen the show the other picked. It's new for everybody! Listen as we describe these episodes ...

S1E5 - Rerun: Arrested Development

On Episode 4 of our podcast where we are reminded there is always money in the banana stand, Alex and Spencer take a look back at Arrested Development! It originated as an attempt to talk about the show as a whole but they get caught up in complaining about season 5. Spoiler: It's not great. Alex has a TED talk about why the show is 2000s era Americana and Spencer wishes it had died a quiet death. Theme Song: "Astronaut" by The Spin Wires First is a No Show Radio production. Mind your ear...

S1E4 - The Hosts versus Swamp Thing

On Episode 4 of our podcast that we definitely don't use as our metaphorical clever glasses disguise, Alex and Spencer really enjoy but also really destroy Swamp Thing (2019). Swamp Thing is available on the DCUniverse streaming service and boy do they have thoughts on streaming services. And on DC shows. And on how the heck Swamp Thing got his own show. Our hosts get a little excited covering the lore, discussing color theory, and origin stories that our usual semi rigid format is lacking. ...

S1E3 - Manhattan Versus Hannibal

On Episode 3 of our podcast where we like to act smart, Alex and Spencer pick apart two dramas covering the deaths of innocents. In case you weren't on tumblr in the mid-2010s, Manhattan (2014) covers the Manhattan project and Hannibal (2013) is a serial killer who sorta got his own show. Alex had to do research literally anything about the Project so she could sound smart on air while giving her approval. Spencer prefers his dramas to be about cops rather than criminals. What a nerd. We som...

S1E2 - The Mick Versus A.P Bio

On Episode 2 of our podcast where we are a couple of assholes, Alex and Spencer decided to pick shows about assholes. Recently added, and recently canceled, The Mick (2017) and A.P Bio (2018) feature our favorite actors from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Spencer, not always a fan of Dee Reynolds, enjoyed The Mick so much he binged the entire first season before we had a chance to talk! Cheeky. Alex, a big fan of Dennis Reynolds, can't stand A.P. Bio and fails to understand how it isn't ...

S1E1 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer Versus Reaper

On our pilot episode of our podcast where we trash on pilot episodes, Alex and Spencer decided to go big instead of going home. Right out of the gate the dorky duo put Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) in their sights. Alex, having only recently completed her first watch through, twisted Spencer to catch up with modern times. For the record, it's pronounced Hells-mouth not Hell-smith.Spencer contributed Reaper (2007) as his monster of the week pick. Despite him being a wee babe he had seen thi...

#First! Trailer

Who are we? What are we doing? Who let us have a podcast?! First! brings together Alex and Spencer for the sole purpose of complaining about bad TV. Each week, the hosts ask one another to watch the pilot episode of a show they love. Spencer brings the hot takes. Alex brings the hair trigger temper. What's the worst that can happen? First! Is a No Show Radio production. Mind your ears as we unpack the unusual. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.