Punch Drunk TV
101 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★ - 1 ratingWelcome to Punch Drunk TV where best frenemies Aaron Pruner and Jack Conway discuss everything they love and hate about TV. From the latest news to their picks for Winner and Loser of the week, these industry insiders offer an offbeat and hysterical perspective on all things television. Follow Aaron and Jack on Twitter at @aaronflux and @flatlinejack, and check out the podcast’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/PunchDrunkTV
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Punch Drunk TV 127: Quarantine Madness
April 19, 2020 02:49 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBSurprise. Punch Drunk TV is back with episode 127 and, obviously, this is not your average show. Since we're all stuck at home, Jack and I decided to try one thing we've never done in our seven-year history doing this show: Record remotely. It worked, albeit my (Aaron) mic was not at great as his. No winners or losers in this episode. It's more like, we're just checking in, ya know? Although we do talk about television a bit. Tiger King, The Office, Sesame Street and more are mentioned i...
Punch Drunk TV 126: Oh Holy ... Crap!
December 06, 2019 06:19 - 3 hours - 150 MBWell would ya look at that, we're back ... kind of. It's episode 126 of Punch Drunk TV and, well, it's been a while. When Jack proposed this "terrible idea" of doing a one-off episode where we talk about the year's best TV shows, I couldn't help but say yes. I mean, I have a baby and no social life now, so just getting the opportunity to sit in someone else's living room was incentive enough. But, it was quite nice getting the band back together, so to speak. Yes, this is a long episode...
Punch Drunk TV 125: The Punch Stops Here
May 24, 2019 07:25 - 2 hours - 72 MBClinkers, we know it's been a while but we are finally back for one more -- and one final -- episode. Yes, it's true, after almost 7 years, we have decided it is now time to bring Punch Drunk TV to an end. This is Aaron typing, in case you didn't know. I started this show, back when it was first called Best Frienemies, and then revamped to the GeekNation show Pass the Effin Remote, for the simple reason that I wanted to hang out with Jack. I knew we had good chemistry, I was always enterta...
Punch Drunk TV 124: Revenge of The Virgin Bachelor
March 15, 2019 05:25 - 2 hours - 59.9 MBIt's our final episode before a self-assigned mini-hiatus and we're coming at you strong with some exciting news, hot takes, and more drunken idiocy. And clinker Serena sent us candy, so please excuse us because we got real hype throughout the recording of this episode. NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: Taika Waititi is developing a "Time Bandits" TV series for Apple. AMC is developing an "Orphan Black" spinoff series. Showtime canceled "SMILF" due to misconduct allegations against show crea...
Punch Drunk TV 123: Luke Perry & Michael Jackson
March 08, 2019 07:20 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBA whole bunch of celebrity deaths and a disturbing documentary lead us into a more somber episode. We try to keep things as entertaining as possible, though. Welcome to Episode 123. #ClinktheDrink NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: Luke Perry died from a stroke at the age of 52. WWE wrestling legend, 450 lb King Kong Bundy, died at the age of 61. "Arrow" will end after a shortened 8th season which will only consist of 10 episodes. Hulu's "Vampire Chronicles" series will begin production in ...
Punch Drunk TV 122: Whiskey Cavalier, On the Rocks
March 01, 2019 06:06 - 2 hours - 74.8 MBJack's work schedule is still nuts, and fatherhood is exhausting. But, we're back, delirious and drunk, and ready to pick apart the TV of the week. And we may even talk about Kim Kardashian for a hot minute. And we may be a little sorry about it. NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: A Disney villains series is in the works for Disney's upcoming streaming service, titled, "Book of Enchantment." Nathan Lane and Natalie Dormer have been added to the cast of "Penny Dreadful: City of Angels." Warne...
Punch Drunk TV 121: From Weird City, With Love
February 15, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 65.8 MBWe're back after a week hiatus and, while Jack and I are both exhausted, we've still found time to drink and yell about TV -- for your aural pleasure, of course. It's also the end of this year's Winter Television Critics Association press tour and I may have hung out with the "American Gods" cast ... and I may have told Emily Browning that Jack requested I throw her in a sack. And it may have made things a bit awkward. You'll just have to listen to find out! NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK:...
Punch Drunk TV 120: Ted Bundy, Carmen Sandiego and The Black Dahlia ... Oh My!
February 01, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 67 MBThis week, we're faced with a bunch of horror reboots for the small-screen which could be good or bad news, depending on how you look at it. We also touch on those big TV winners from this past weekend's SAG Awards -- and you'll never guess who won Best Stunt Ensemble. Jack's wife, JoEllen, wants to know ... have you accomplished any of your New Year's Resolutions? Or are you like Aaron and prefer to make goals, instead? NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: A "Resident Evil" TV series, from the ...
Punch Drunk TV 119: The CW ... Where Disney Teens are DTF
January 25, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 76.4 MBAaron here -- after taking a week off my wife, her mother, my baby and I all got hit with the flu, we have returned for Episode 119 of Punch Drunk TV. There's a lot we go over in this episode, including the multiple Fyre Festival docs that hit streaming last week. Before we kick things off, Jack's wife JoEllen poses a question to us and you Clinkers: How would you describe The CW? Because they definitely have their own very specific brand going on. NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: The CW has...
Punch Drunk TV 118: The Masked Singer Is Dumb ... and Amazing
January 11, 2019 08:13 - 2 hours - 86.7 MBIt's been a long three weeks but we have returned just in time for "The Masked Singer" to capture our full attention and for "The Sopranos" to turn 20. NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: The Academy Awards will go without a host for the first time since 1989. "Vikings" will end after Season 6. The CW has ordered a pilot for Ruby Rose's "Batwoman" standalone series. The Season 3 premiere date of "Stranger Things" is July 4, 2019. Netflix has canceled Buzzfeed's news series, "Follow This." ...
Punch Drunk TV 117: SAG Awards So White
December 14, 2018 03:34 - 2 hours - 85.4 MBIt's our final episode of the year. And through Aaron's deliriously tired state and Jack's inebriation, we'd like to apologize for all the loud typing and random banging on the table (seriously, we didn't even realize it was happening until it was too late.) This week, we not only document our winners and losers of the week -- we go through the past year's programming and sift through the best and worst. And we also discuss the SAG Awards TV Nominations ... which, with just a few exception...
Punch Drunk TV 116: Kevin Hart-less
December 07, 2018 09:32 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBIt's a weird week here at Punch Drunk TV. Jack just got back from a sad trip with the wife and Aaron learned his deceased father used to do biker porn in the '70s. So get ready, things go a bit off-the-rails for a bit. There's also some Oscars drama to discuss and the Golden Globe nominations were announced, so we sort through the most important TV nods. Who do you think should win? NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: Netflix canceled "Daredevil" but spent $100 million to keep "Friends" for ano...
Punch Drunk TV 115: The Kurt Russell Santa We Never Knew We Needed
November 30, 2018 06:52 - 2 hours - 63.6 MBNEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: Netflix has invested $1Billion dollars in a Roald Dahl deal that will bring 16 of the author's books to life -- including, Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, The BFG, The Twits, George's Marvellous Medicine and The Enormous Crocodile -- in multiple animated shows. Netflix is developing a 10-episode, live-action "Cowboy Bebop" series. "Ugly Delicious" has been renewed for a second season. The planned spinoff to "The Middle" has been scrapped by ABC "Take...
Punch Drunk TV 114: Crack Pie in the Sky
November 22, 2018 07:45 - 2 hours - 74.9 MBHappy Thanksgiving, everybody! It's turkey week and, while you're stuffing your face while arguing with that crazy uncle of yours, enjoy sneaking an earbud into your ear to take a listen to our wild and crazy show. Oh, and we ate some Crack Pie, courtesy of Momofuku Milkbar. And it was fuuuuckin' tasty. NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: "Big Mouth" has been renewed for a third season. Jon Cryer has been cast as Lex Luthor on "Supergirl." Benedict Cumberbatch was almost cast as Vampire ...
Punch Drunk TV 113: American Horror Story: Kathy Bates Robocop
November 16, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 76.9 MBIn this week's episode of Punch Drunk TV, we stuff our faces with rolled-up meats while asking the important questions, like: Which John Leguizamo is the best John Leguizamo? Is it the clown from "Spawn" or Benny Blanco From the Bronx? Choose wisely... NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: "Game of Thrones'" final season will premiere in April of 2019. Stan Lee died on November 12 at the age of 95. "The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" will release a special holiday episode to Netflix, titled, "A...
Punch Drunk TV 112: Die Rick Grimes Die!
November 09, 2018 02:00 - 2 hours - 98.1 MBHas it been two weeks or three weeks since we last recorded? Jack and Aaron disagree on these numbers (it's been two weeks, but whatever). Still, it doesn't really matter because we are back! Jack is back from Japan, Aaron has left his couch, there's a bunch of interesting TV news worth discussing, Rick Grimes didn't die, and somehow witches are once again all the rage! NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: After Sunday's episode aired, AMC released the news that three "Walking Dead" TV movies are i...
Punch Drunk TV 111: Hill Houses Be Haunting
October 19, 2018 09:00 - 2 hours - 98 MBBeing that we're smack-dab in the middle of October, you best believe there is a "fuck-ton," as Jack likes to say, of horror goodies available to peruse on the small screen. And more are coming. Not only do we end up highlighting some of those items to look forward to, but we also go almost three hours in this episode -- because Jack's going to Japan for Halloween leaving me in my baby poop bunker just 'a shaking my fist. NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: In its second episode of Season 9, "Th...
Punch Drunk TV 110: Better Call Saul Better Win Big
October 12, 2018 09:03 - 2 hours - 81.3 MBNEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: The Walking Dead had its lowest ever ratings for a season premiere on Sunday with Season 9's premiere bringing in 6.08 million viewers. That's a 50% drop compared to Season 8's premiere. The debut of Jodie Whittaker as the new Doctor Who drew 1.37 million viewers which was a 48% increase in viewership of the series. In the UK, the BBC simulcast brought in 8.2 million viewers, beating the first episodes of both Matt Smith's and Peter Capaldi's runs as the Doctor....
Punch Drunk 109: American Horror Story: Dumbpocalypse
October 05, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 88.9 MBAfter a longer-than-normal hiatus, we have returned. And Aaron is now a father. Lacking sleep, but not alcohol, we catch you up on the weeks you've missed and then dive back into TV's craziness. NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: Norman Reedus says he never wants to leave "The Walking Dead." James Wan and New Line Cinema have teamed with Warner Bros. digital content creator Stage 13 for "Night Vision," a unique competition horror reality series. For the series, 13 filmmakers will be chosen by a...
Punch Drunk TV 108: Ozark in the Dark
September 07, 2018 04:00 - 2 hours - 86.2 MBAaron here. I'll just cut to the chase: my baby is coming any day now. That said, Jack and I recorded this new episode a bit early in the week. As I type this, it's almost midnight on Wednesday and I'm prepping to schedule this to post on its own. Because who knows where I'll be!? Breakfast Pruner is almost here. NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: "Dark Tourist" is being investigated by Japan's Reconstruction Agency and Fukushima Prefectural Government. Henry Cavill will star in Netflix's new ...
Punch Drunk TV 107: Lethal Weapon Gets Riggs'd
August 31, 2018 08:15 - 3 hours - 106 MBDid you want a three-hour episode? Well, your wish has been granted. Maybe it's due to Jack's fluid work schedule. Maybe it's because Aaron's unsure if his baby will be born before next Friday. At any rate, we hope you enjoy Episode 107. Who knows when Episode 108 will happen?!? NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: "The Walking Dead" has cast Ryan Hurst, better known as Opie from "Sons of Anarchy," to play Beta, one of the new villains in Season 9. Connie Britton and Dylan McDermott are reprising...
Punch Drunk TV 106: Power Rangers: Stranger Danger
August 24, 2018 06:16 - 2 hours - 81.1 MBAfter a few weeks of exploring the netherworld, where we battled three-headed Trump-beasts and drank from the fountains of Cola Mountain, Jack and I have finally returned to bellow our opinions into the TV chasm. Didja miss us? In all seriousness, Jack started a new job at CryptTV and was in heavy production mode which had us go dark for a time. I can only assume that'll be happening more frequently as Baby Pruner touches down. But until then ... NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: CNN is do...
Punch Drunk TV 105: Castle Rock, Castle Roll
August 03, 2018 05:36 - 2 hours - 86 MBWelcome back, Clinkers. We took a bit of a hiatus after San Diego Comic-Con. Basically, things have been a bit busy over here in Punch Drunk world. Jack got a new job at CryptTV. Aaron's been buried in his school-work and the current Television Critics Association Summer Tour. But finally, we're back. And we missed you. NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: The final season of "Parts Unknown" will premiere to CNN in the fall. AMC has completed its investigation against Chris Hardwick and is ...
Punch Drunk TV 104: Somebody Feed Phil with Emmy Noms at Comic-Con
July 13, 2018 07:18 - 3 hours - 107 MBWe have officially begun counting down till San Diego Comic-Con! So, of course, that means Aaron and Jack spend a good portion of the episode talking about the TV goodies (or lack there-of) happening next week. The Emmy nominations were also announced this week, so we not only try to figure out who will win in this insane race but dig through some of the snubs (ie: No Twin Peaks or Last Man on Earth!) For shame! NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: Game of Thrones Peter Dinklage scored his seven...
Punch Drunk TV 103: Luke Cage Takes a Walk
July 06, 2018 07:52 - 2 hours - 91.2 MBWe're back after a week off and boy has summer TV really taken root! From bad reality shows to even worse reality shows, we sure do have our work cut out for us! NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: Yvette Nicole Brown will replace Chris Hardwick at Comic-Con as the moderator for "The Walking Dead" and "Fear the Walking Dead "panels Clive Barker is rebooting "Nightbreed" as a TV series for SYFY. Jordan Peele is developing a Sci-Fi anthology series titled "Weird City" for YouTube. Co-created and...
Punch Drunk TV 102: Gordon Ramsay Goes to Hell
June 21, 2018 21:42 - 2 hours - 83.3 MBAnother week, another set of bombshells to discuss. We do our best to talk about this Chris Hardwick scandal, but truth be told, we're both a bit too close to the drama to come at this story with unbiased clear eyes. Still, we do our best to not only explore both sides of the story, but also our own dealings with harassment allegations over the years and how they relate here. Aaron's best friend is dealing with a lot in Hawaii, due to the lava flow which wiped out his entire property. Here...
Punch Drunk TV 101: Anthony Bourdain
June 14, 2018 04:30 - 2 hours - 83.4 MBWelcome to Episode 101 of Punch Drunk TV. We wish we started the show off on a lighter note, but due to the unfortunate death of Anthony Bourdain, we do their best to unpack our own emotions regarding the man's legacy and impact on the world, while also recalling some low points in our lives that led to some self-destructive actions. Mental illness, suicide, and the way the media and social media impacts these things are all touched on ... and then 50 minutes in, the show gets into its norma...
Punch Drunk TV 100: Strike a Pose
June 08, 2018 07:40 - 2 hours - 92.7 MBIt's Episode 100! We've done this whole celebration thing once before, back when we were that other podcast on that other website that doesn't even exist anymore. But anyway ... we're having tacos to celebrate! You guys, there are so many new good shows this week! How did this happen? It's not even the summer yet. Holy moly! NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: After the end of Season 9, Andrew Lincoln will officially be leaving "The Walking Dead." Lauren Cohan will also be leaving the series som...
Punch Drunk TV Ep. 99: Never Binge The Handmaid's Tale
June 01, 2018 06:58 - 2 hours - 84.7 MBIt's our 99th episode! To celebrate coming in shy of the big hundred, Jack and Aaron brought their wives along for a very special episode. Here, we discuss our "couple shows" and how our significant others affect the shows we watch. We recorded this one a bit early this week (on Memorial Day, to be specific), which means there's no talk of the "Roseanne" fiasco that went down on Tuesday. Who needs more "Roseanne" talk, anyway. NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: New Episodes of "Queer Eye" is hi...
Punch Drunk TV 98: Who'll Watch The Watchmen?
May 25, 2018 07:25 - 2 hours - 85.4 MBIt's that time again. Episode 98 of Punch Drunk TV is here and we start off with an apology from Aaron who clarifies his stance on the legality and morality of raping and murdering robots in Westworld. Because, for some reason, last week he just couldn't communicate his argument properly. Also, the whiskey ... it be strong. It's Memorial Day Weekend, what are you all doing? Besides listening to this new episode, of course...? NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: Damon Lindelof says his "Watchmen"...
Punch Drunk TV Ep. 97: Stiffler Weapon
May 18, 2018 07:00 - 2 hours - 72.2 MBWe're now at that weird time between show seasons. With Summer shows around the corner and most shows coming to an end, what sorta batshit crazy things are we going to be watching over the next month? That is the question. In the meantime, The Network UpFronts are done and it seems that the Red Wedding has come to Fox. The network almost killed all of their comedies. But at least Stiffler is coming to "Lethal Weapon" ... right? NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: Clayne Crawford has been replace...
Punch Drunk TV Ep. 96: Adult Swim's Rick and Morty Fake-out
May 11, 2018 08:00 - 2 hours - 70.4 MBAaron here, I'm back from Budapest and I have stories. Also, Jack and I watched enough shows to talk for two hours ... which was something I was really concerned about. I'm typing this as Jack is ordering Jet Blue pizza. It's 12:30 am. What is life? NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: Clayne Crawford has been fired from "Lethal Weapon." Fox has canceled "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" and "Last Man on Earth." Netflix has ordered six more episodes of "Somebody Feed Phil." The new episodes find Phil in Ven...
Punch Drunk TV Ep. 95: Westworld is better than Legion
May 03, 2018 03:49 - 2 hours - 73.6 MBWe took a week off and now we're back, a day early! Why? Well, long story short: Aaron's life has been super crazy and he's heading off to Budapest this week for a set visit. Living the high life, or something. Enough small talk, let's get into it. THIS WEEK IN TV HISTORY: April 30, 1952, Mr. Potato Head is 1st toy advertised on television May 2, 1972, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was born May 3, 1991, 356th & final episode of CBS second longest running series "Dallas", (2nd only to "G...
Punch Drunk TV Ep. 94: Lost in Space, Found on Netflix
April 20, 2018 07:32 - 2 hours - 83.9 MBWe took a week off but now we're back ... and badder than ever! How is it that after one week of not recording, there seems to be even more TV shows we are behind on? Is it even possible to stay up to date on everything when a new show is constantly premiering? Damn, do you remember how shitty TV entertainment used to be before LOST, Mad Men and Breaking Bad? Well, do you? NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: "The Walking Dead" Season 8 finale brought in 7.9 million viewers — it was the highest r...
Punch Drunk TV Ep. 93: We Are Still Legion
April 06, 2018 06:53 - 2 hours - 80.6 MBIt's been a long week and Jack and Aaron will be taking a week off next week. Just so you know. Be warned: Aaron had an itchy trigger finger going into this episode. Basically, coffee and whiskey and no sleep and all work make Aaron a grumpy ... oh well, you get it. Be sure to find us all the places podcasts can be found: Stitcher, iTunes, Castbox, Google Play, Spotify, TuneIn, etc etc. Also, if you enjoy this show, check out Aaron's other show PrunerTV every Tuesday at Idobi Radio. ...
Punch Drunk TV Ep. 92: Roseanne Returns, Remains Relevant
March 30, 2018 07:53 - 2 hours - 54.8 MBIt's been a few days since Jack has had anything to drink and he broke that streak in this episode. You've been warned. On the flipside, Aaron came into the episode already a bit tipsy off of some odd blue drink from FX's "Legion" Chamber Experience going on in Hollywood this weekend. Let's party! NEWS HIGHLIGHTS: Donald and Stephen Glover are no longer working on FX's "Deadpool" animated series. After the news hit, Glover released his entire script for the pilot online 18 million peo...
Punch Drunk TV Ep. 91: The X-Files - the Adventures of Mully & Sculder
March 23, 2018 07:44 - 2 hours - 55.1 MBHey Clinkers. How are you? It's raining in L.A. So ... thoughts and prayers to all the displaced snails ... NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: The "Stranger Things" cast just got huge pay raises. Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Noah Schnapp, and Caleb McLaughlin all will go from about $30,000 per episode to somewhere between $200,000 and $250,000. Millie Bobby Brown’s bump was apparently even bigger, but Deadline doesn’t offer specifics. David Harbour and Winona Ryder are making somewhere “north ...
Punch Drunk TV Ep. 90: Dear Walking Dead, Please Kill Rick!
March 16, 2018 07:15 - 2 hours - 51.7 MBHey guys, it's been a rough week. So instead of filling this intro with some sort of witty small talk, we're just going to ask that you head over to iTunes and review/rate the show if you like what you hear. We love you. NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: "The Walking Dead's" Season 8 finale and Season 4 premiere of "Fear the Walking Dead" — aka the series' first-ever crossover episode — will hit 750 theaters nationwide on April 15 in what Fathom Events is calling "Survival Sunday" Thanks to th...
Punch Drunk TV Ep. 89: Everything but Jessica Jones
March 09, 2018 08:14 - 2 hours - 45.9 MBIn Episode 89 of Punch Drunk TV, Jack and Aaron discuss a very important topic: Their rekindled Tori Amos fandoms. Seriously, it's overtaken everything ... but only '90s Tori. NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: Barack and Michelle Obama are in early talks with Netflix to produce a new global series for the platform. The deal is said to be focused on a series that would highlight inspirational stories, not anything to serve as a direct rebuttal to current President Donald Trump or his policies. ...
Punch Drunk TV Ep. 88: Ugly Delicious Brilliant Hungry
March 02, 2018 08:33 - 2 hours - 61.1 MBIn this episode of Punch Drunk TV, Jack and Aaron brawl over Netflix's new food/travel series "Ugly Delicious." Also, Aaron revisits the touching interview he had with Walton Goggins ... ... And finally shares the news that he's going to be a dad. So that's a thing that's going to happen! Weird, huh? NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK "The Walking Dead's" Season 8 midseason premiere, titled "Honor," was the lowest rated since Season 2's midseason premiere, bringing in just 8.3 million viewers. ...
Punch Drunk TV Ep. 87: Everybody Loves Tiffany Haddish
February 23, 2018 08:13 - 2 hours - 43.7 MBAnother week, another episode. We're still in the midst of Olympics mayhem, which means a lot of shows have yet to return or premiere. But that'll change soon. Until then, uh ... what's your favorite brunch food? NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: "The Walking Dead" star Lauren Cohan has yet to renew her contract for Season 9. She's not necessarily leaving the show but has been grappling with AMC over less-than-satisfactory salary offers. She has just been cast as the lead in a new ABC pilot call...
Punch Drunk TV Ep. 86: It's Ryan Murphy's World, We're Just Living In It
February 16, 2018 08:29 - 2 hours - 50.9 MBHey Clinkers, Happy Valentine's Week! To continue the lovefest, we want to know who is your TV crush? Could be a celebrity ... or even the character they played. Inquiring minds want to know ... This episode finds Aaron a bit loopy after a long day doing some bizarre background acting on a Disney Channel TV show. He was pelted with yogurt and ended up dressing as a Mexican Wrestler. So basically, he's sleep-deprived and drinking. Welcome to CrazyTown! NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: Ryan Mur...
Punch Drunk TV Ep. 85: The Altered Carbon Paradox
February 09, 2018 08:28 - 2 hours - 60.6 MBAaron here. I'm back from Texas and I have stories: I went to a rodeo. I ate bbq. I hung out at the ranch where "Dallas" was filmed. Good times...? That said, I'm curious -- is there a TV show you love that has made you want to visit the locale it takes place in? "Friday Night Lights" made me want to go to Texas. So there's that. Also, big apologies to our Canadian listeners! We never mean to imply being Canadian is a bad thing. Just some of the shows that come out of Canada have a specif...
Punch Drunk TV Ep. 84: Sorry, Aziz Ansari
February 02, 2018 04:42 - 2 hours - 50.1 MBHey Clinkers, Aaron here -- I am out of town this week so welcome to an episode Jack and I recorded on a Monday. We never record on Mondays. It was weird. In this episode, we cover the pending return of "Magnum P.I.," The CW's new "feminist" angle for "Charmed" and the awful new version of WGN America. Also, Aaron had an Aziz Ansari conundrum he really needed to work out ... just listen, you'll see. NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: 19.8 million viewers tuned into the 60th Annual Grammys, whic...
Punch Drunk TV Ep. 83: Versace Versace Versace
January 26, 2018 07:30 - 2 hours - 55.7 MBIn Episode 83, we're talking the delightful aroma of American Crime Story star Darren Criss and the awful scent of bad dates. Seriously, though, we have a lot to discuss. From a wonderful new food series on Netflix to Lifetime's trainwreck of a Corey Haim/Corey Feldman biopic to a surprise series that has prompted Jack to keep his Starz subscription, we end up talking a lot. Not to mention, Aaron hasn't left the house in a few days -- so he's hopped up on sugar and whiskey. We are now o...
Punch Drunk TV Ep. 82: Black Lightning Brings the Thunder
January 19, 2018 08:54 - 2 hours - 44.8 MBHey Clinkers, today is a special one. Not only are you getting our voices in your ears in this new episode of Punch Drunk TV, we're also guests on the newest episode of The Shock Waves podcast. Finally, after all these years, Jack and I get to express our love of horror (movies and TV) on a podcast. Not only was it cool being guests on the show, our friendship with Rob G and Elric Kane go back a bit ... so it was a fun experience had by all. Also, special guest Brea Grant joined us in the...
Punch Drunk TV Ep. 81: Cowboy Brendan Fraser is the Best Brendan Fraser
January 12, 2018 07:45 - 2 hours - 47.4 MBHappy New Year, Clinkers! It's been almost a month and we're finally back. Did you guys have a great holiday season? We hope so. Over the past week, Aaron has been working the TCA (Television Critics Association) Winter Tour and shares some stories ... spoiler: Cowboy Brendan Fraser is the best Brendan Fraser ... NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: According to Roseanne Barr, Dan didn't die in the Season 9 finale of "Roseanne." FX officially ordered "Mayans MC," the "Sons of Anarchy" spinoff, ...
Punch Drunk TV Ep. 80: A Christmas Horror Story ... Live!
December 22, 2017 04:09 - 2 hours - 48.3 MBIt's our final episode of the year which means it is time to put together our "Best Of" lists. And we do so, towards the end of the episode. But there's still just so much to discuss ... like the Japanese tradition of eating fried chicken on Christmas ... NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: NBC is considering rebooting "The Office" for the 2018 - 2019 TV season. TVLine says that the plan is for the show to remain at the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin, with a mixture of new and old cast members—...
Punch Drunk TV Ep. 79: The Watching Dead
December 15, 2017 07:57 - 2 hours - 41.2 MBIt's Hanukkah time, y'all. Which means ... uh ... people are being subjected to Jew things. For instance, Jack shares a story about getting stuck in front of a Hanukkah parade in Beverly Hills. Throw them matzahs in the sky! L'Chaim, bitches. Uh, we also have a new episode of Punch Drunk TV for you. #Blessed NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: The Season 8 midseason finale of "The Walking Dead" brought in just 7.9 million viewers. This is the lowest midseason finale ratings for the show since Se...
Punch Drunk TV Ep. 78: One Disney To Rule Them All
December 08, 2017 08:04 - 2 hours - 44.8 MBEvery December, Jack gets sick because, well, he's allergic to Christmas (he's actually allergic to pine). So, while we normally drink each week, he's extra loopy in this one because there's a bunch of cold meds pumping through his system. Now that we got that out of the way, let's have some fun ... NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: “The Riverdale” spinoff series, “Sabrina,” has been picked up for two seasons by Netflix after originally being developed at The CW. The network ended up passing on ...