The TV Guys
138 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsMatt Rodenburg and Brian Jones share their extensive knowledge of TV with a variety of different topics.
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Episodes
Episode 160: Best Sidekicks- March Madness Style!
April 25, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBMatt and Brian are joined by long time guests, Mike Campbell and Paul Risdall to go down their top 16 sidekicks in a bracket style faceoff. Which TV sidekick is the greatest of all time? Who did we miss talking about?
Episode 159: The Bear
April 08, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBMatt and Brian are joined by Paul Risdall as they discuss the first two seasons of the hit Hulu show, The Bear. The trio discuss their favorite episodes, moments, and best characters, with a couple of bigger disagreements about certain character arcs. See what they have to say!
Episode 158: The Goldbergs
March 30, 2024 00:00 - 57 minutes - 80.8 MBReady to go back to the 80's? Matt and Brian are! But instead of talking about their favorite 80's shows like Cheers and Knight Rider, they are talking about everyone's favorite nostalgia filled dysfunctional family, the Goldbergs!
Episode 157: The Office Season 3 Vs Parks and Rec Season 3
March 19, 2024 00:00 - 57 minutes - 80.7 MBIt's a fight between season 3 of The Office and season 3 of Parks and Rec. Which one is better? What are the highs? What are the lows? Matt and Brian discuss and give their opinion about some of the best seasons of their favorite comedies
Episode 156: We Watch- Scrubs "My Lunch"
February 28, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBMatt and Brian are joined by 5-time guest, Mike Campbell, as they discuss one of the saddest episodes of Scrubs. I'm not crying, you're crying!
Episode 155: Survivor- Season 1
February 22, 2024 00:00 - 57 minutes - 81.1 MBMatt and Brian go back in time 20 years and revisit Borneo in the first season of the long-running show, Survivor. Hear their thoughts on Richard Hatch, Rudy, and the Fab 4 alliance that dominated the season.
Episode 154: Captain Holt's Best Moments
February 02, 2024 00:00 - 34 minutes - 48.1 MBAndre Braugher passed away on December 11th, 2023. In honor of his career, Matt and Brian revisit the best Brooklyn 99 moments from Captain Holt. What is your favorite Holt moment?
Episode 153: Best TV of 2023
January 21, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBHappy New Year! We're only 3 weeks into 2024, but it's still a good time to look back at the previous year and see what was some of the best TV of 2023. Looking for something to watch? Matt and Brian have some picks for you!
Episode 152: Santa Clauses Season 2
December 31, 2023 00:00 - 36 minutes - 51.2 MBMerry (Late) Christmas! What better way to remember this week's holiday by listening to Brian and Matt joined by Matt's son, Elijah. The trio talk about the new season of the Santa Clauses, but if you think you have any idea of how this podcast will go, just you wait and see!
Episode 151: We Watch- Background Check (New Girl)
December 13, 2023 00:00 - 44 minutes - 62.1 MBIt's time to come back to our favorite group of friends living in CA. Matt and Brian watch Season 4 Episode 6 of New Girl, "Background Check." If this is your favorite episode, you can come and listen along and laugh at the sun!
Episode 150: Thanksgiving- Friends vs HIMYM
December 07, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBWhich show had the best Thanksgiving episodes? Matt and Brian pit Friends and How I Met Your Mother against each other in talking about all of their Thanksgiving episodes. Celebrate Slapsgiving with us (albeit, a little late) by sticking a turkey on your head and joining the "I Hate Rachel Green" club and see what episodes are our favorite
Episode 149: Chandler's Best Moments
November 27, 2023 00:00 - 48 minutes - 68.9 MBRIP Matthew Perry. In honor of his work on Friends, Matt and Brian are discussing some of their favorite Chandler moments. Join them for a trip down memory lane
Episode 148: Early 2000's Television
November 13, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBMatt and Brian are joined by long-time guest Paul Risdall and new guest, Alex Beaulieu to discuss some of the top shows from the early 2000's. Yes, of course they talk about the Office, but what other shows are on the docket? Come listen as the four talk about the television landscape from two decades ago as well as their favorite shows from that era
Episode 147: Remedial Chaos Theory (Community)
November 06, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBMatt and Brian do a deep dive of one of the best Community, Remedial Chaos Theory (AKA the birth of the darkest timeline). Listen as Matt and Brian make googly eyes at each other all while they blow their music budget for the season on one song. Maybe I'm getting the podcast confused with the show...
Episode 146: Grey's Anatomy
October 25, 2023 00:00 - 53 minutes - 75 MBMatt and Brian are once again joined by Emma for an episode that is a little more her speed. They discuss the long-running show, Grey's Anatomy, and highlight their top episodes, characters, and storylines. So, grab your person, get ready for the drama, and tune in to this week's episode!
Episode 145: Master Manipulators
October 17, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 80.8 MBSome characters get what they want, no matter what it takes. These characters are usually pretty terrible people, but make for some wonderful television. Matt and Brian countdown their top master manipulators in this week's episode. Who's on your list?
Episode 144: TV in the 90's
October 09, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBMatt and Brian are joined by Brian's former roommate Brian for a Brian filled episode of TV Guys, featuring Brian. Is that enough Brian for you? I hope so, because these guys talk about a wealth of shows from the 1990's. This is an episode that only 90's kids will get.
Episode 143: We Watch- "The One Where Everybody Finds Out"- Friends
October 02, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBAre you ready for Matt and Brian to talk about one of the best episodes of Friends, while joined by their special guest, Angie Rodenburg? Well, don't miss this episode! We'll discuss Ross' new apartment, Phoebe's dance moves, and Chandler's bulging biceps. If you know, you know. And if you don't know, then maybe you don't know that they know that we know!
Episode 142: 1980's Television Shows
September 26, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBMatt and Brian continue their journey through the decades, this time joined by special guest Beth Pardo! They also try a special segment called "Rate the Theme Song!"
Episode 141: Best Teachers for Life Lessons
September 08, 2023 00:00 - 44 minutes - 63.1 MBWelcome back to a new school year! Matt and Brian host a competition to talk about some TV characters that could teach them some good skills, but the catch is that they aren't picking any actual teaching characters. Watch them put together a list of five characters to teach them different life skills and tell us who assembled the better teaching dream team!
Episode 140: The Chosen-Season 3
September 01, 2023 00:00 - 45 minutes - 63.8 MBMatt and Brian talk about their favorite Jesus-based show, The Chosen! Spoilers for everyone who hasn't read the Bible...
Episode 139: The Mandalorian Season 3
August 24, 2023 00:00 - 52 minutes - 73.9 MBMatt and Brian are joined by their favorite Star Wars enthusiast, Jeff Tharp, as they discuss the most recent season of The Mandalorian. Get your Star Wars fix in just in time for the debut of Ahsoka on Disney Plus!
Episode 138: 1970's Television
August 18, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBMatt's not the only one who could turn to his dad for help. In this week's episode, Brian invites his father, Donald, to talk about TV shows from the 1970s. They discuss shows like Happy Days, All in the Family, the Brady Bunch, the Carol Burnett Show and many more. What was your favorite show from that era?
Episode 137: Rewatch- The Office's "Dinenr Party" Episode
August 12, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBIt is one of the more divisive episodes of The Office, but Matt and Brian love it. They do a deep dive into The Office's Season 4 Episode 13 "Dinner Party" episode. This episode is loaded with reactions, jokes, commentary, and a lot of behind the scenes research taken directly from the actors, writer and director themselves.
Episode 136: Popular TV Divas
July 23, 2023 00:00 - 51 minutes - 72.2 MBIt's Matt's worst nightmare! He and Brian discuss characters that fit the TV trope of "divas." These characters invented the word "extra" and won't share credit for doing so. From Miss Piggy to Donna from Parks and Rec, you'll be impressed at the amount of big personalities these two were able to shove into one episode!
Episode 135: 1960's Television
July 17, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 81.5 MBFlash back to a time of Civil Rights, the Vietnam Conflict, and the Space Race. A simpler time full of beloved families like the Bradys, Munsters, Addams, and Partridge; Of spy shows like Get Smart or Mission: Impossible (the original TV show, not the recent blockbuster). Matt and Brian are joined by Matt's dad, Ed Rodenburg, in their quest to unpack some of the hit shows of the 1960s
Episode 134: Ted Lasso Season 3
July 09, 2023 00:00 - 59 minutes - 84.4 MBThe third and final(?) season of the hit series Ted Lasso has come and went and Matt couldn't be less thrilled. Is this series as bad as Matt seems to think so? Special guests Andrew Brouwer and Paul Risdall think not, and the two tell us why the parallels to the real world Premiere League are worth checking out. Brian is in this episode too.
Episode 133: Rewatch- Breaking Bad's "Ozymandias" Episode
July 03, 2023 00:00 - 53 minutes - 75.1 MBIt's widely considered to be the best episode of one of the best TV shows of all time. Matt and Brian revisit Breaking Bad's Season 5 Episode 14, Ozymandias. In this first episode of their Rewatch Series, Matt and Brian dive deep into the episode and invite you to rewatch the episode for yourself, first, before listening to this episode
Episode 132: That 70's Show
June 26, 2023 00:00 - 59 minutes - 84.1 MBHello Wisconsin! Better Hyde, because TV Guys are talking about the best sitcom set in the 70s. Instead of Foremen, there are only two talking about a show that you either love or will make you see Red. So, grab your kiddos and your Kittys, and put on your favorite hat or Fez and Bob your head along as they talk about That 70s Show. I SAID 'GOOD DAY'
Episode 131: Power Rangers- Once and Always
June 19, 2023 00:00 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBIt's a dream come true for Brian as the TV Guys finally do an episode dedicated to everyone's Bandai Toy line, the Power Rangers. With the debut of Netflix's Power Rangers reunion, Matt and Brian take the time to talk about how good or bad this reboot special is with their special guest, Emma!
Episode 130: Best TV Sketches
June 13, 2023 00:00 - 50 minutes - 71.3 MBWhether it's Will Ferrell hosting Celebrity Jeopardy, or Stuart telling his mom "look what I can do" on MadTV, television is full of hilarious sketches. Matt and Brian talk about their favorite individual sketches while also visiting a few sketch comedy shows.
Episode 129: The Last of Us
June 05, 2023 00:00 - 49 minutes - 69.1 MBWell, well, well, look who's back! It's our Matt and Brian's old pal Terrance! And boy, do they have a treat for him. They're talking about the Last of Us! It's like the Walking Dead, but with less zombies and more emotional trauma. Buckle up for this exciting Movies on a Monday reunion!
Episode 128: Historical Fiction Shows
May 28, 2023 00:00 - 37 minutes - 52.6 MBThey say truth is stranger than fiction and these shows based on true events certainly help prove that. From the royal family to nuclear disasters, Matt and Brian talk about some of their favorite Historical Fiction TV shows
Episode 127: Better Call Saul
May 18, 2023 00:00 - 59 minutes - 84 MBOh boy, do we have a treat for you! The TV Guys have come out of hiding to discuss all of Better Call Saul's six seasons. It's like having a Breaking Bad reunion, but with more lawyers and less meth. So, grab some popcorn, or a pimento sandwich, and settle in for some witty banter and spicy takes. You won't regret it!
Episode 126: Cartoon Network Cartoons
May 12, 2023 00:00 - 42 minutes - 60.2 MBAh, the 90's - a simpler time when Cartoon Network was the ultimate source of animated nostalgia. From Dexter's Laboratory to Powerpuff Girls, there's no denying the impact these shows had on our childhood. It's enough to make Brian and Matt long for the days of after-school snacks and Saturday morning cartoons.
Episode 125: Reboots and Revivals Part 2
May 03, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 86 MBYou know what they say, old is gold and reboots are bold. Well, maybe they don't say that, but they should. Matt and Brian take a part 2 to talk about their top shows that are either reboots or adapted shows. These shows are the ones that keep you coming back for more, kind of like Matt and Brian. Check it out today!
Episode 124: Grumpy Loners
April 25, 2023 00:00 - 55 minutes - 77.8 MBWell, buckle up folks because Matt and Brian are taking us on a whirlwind tour of their favorite grumpy characters from TV. From cantankerous curmudgeons to surly cynics, they've got 'em all covered in this week's episode. Don't miss it!
Episode 123: Worst Character Additions
April 17, 2023 00:00 - 37 minutes - 52.3 MBWhat TV characters should have never been added to a show in the first place? Matt and Brian talk about some of their list favorite character additions from over the years
Episode 122: Our Favorite Parks and Rec Episodes
April 11, 2023 00:00 - 59 minutes - 83.7 MBMatt and Brian talk about their top episode picks from Parks and Recreation.
Episode 121: Best TV Bromances
April 01, 2023 00:00 - 36 minutes - 51.6 MBMatt and Brian welcome in April by talking about the best bromances on TV. Who is your favorite bromance?
Episode 120: That 90's Show
March 27, 2023 00:00 - 46 minutes - 65.8 MBMatt and Brian discuss the recent Netflix spinoff, "That 90's Show." How does it stack up to "That 70's Show?" What does a Season 2 look like? Who are the top new characters? Listen and find out!
Episode 119: Self-Sabotaging Narcissists
March 16, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 48 MBMatt and Brian talk about a very common character trope: The self-sabotaging narcissist. Who are the best version of those trope? Who are some characters that fit this character type that you wouldn't expect? Who is your favorite?
Episode 118: TV Moments that Hooked Us
February 26, 2023 00:00 - 53 minutes - 75.2 MBSometimes, there is a moment in a show that tells you "I am IN on this show." Matt and Brian discuss the moments of TV shows that "hooked" them as fans
Episode 117: Ranking Boy Meets World's Relationships
February 15, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBHappy Valentine's Day! Matt and Brian are joined by special guest Tammy Dammer as they discuss 20 different relationships from the show Boy Meets World. Which relationship is the best one from that show? Cory and Topanga? Eric and Jack? Shawn and Cory? Mr Feeny and Minkus? Probably not that last one....
Episode 116: Classic Animation
February 12, 2023 00:00 - 53 minutes - 75.9 MBTime for a blast from the past! These aren't just your dads cartoons, but Matt and Brian talk about the very early days of animation all the way through the 50's and 60's as they discuss the forerunners of animated television: Disney, Warner Brothers, and Hannah-Barbara, to name a few
Episode 115: Top 50 Comedians
February 03, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBMatt and Brian are joined by special guest Andrew Elmquist as they discuss their top 50 comedians and rank them on a spicy scale from tame to raunchy
Episode 114: Wednesday
January 23, 2023 00:00 - 26 seconds - 54.2 MBI know it's a Monday, but Matt and Brian are talking about Wednesday, the Addams Family show from Netflix.
Episode 91: Genre Swapping Episodes
August 12, 2022 00:00 - 59 minutes - 83.7 MBEvery now and then a TV show will abandon the genre that it is set in to try a completely different genre. Sometimes this creates amazing television, other times.... not so much. Matt and Brian talk about their top 3 favorite times a TV show has switched up the genres for an episode
Episode 90: Lovable Oafs
August 07, 2022 00:00 - 53 minutes - 75.6 MBYou know those characters that are really dumb but also really kind? So, do Matt and Brian. This week, they are joined by special guest Brandon Temmel to talk about some of their favorite lovable oafs from TV history
Episode 89: Obi-Wan Kenobi
July 30, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBMatt and Brian are joined by their favorite Star Wars guest, Jeff Tharp, as they discuss the newest Disney+ SW show, Obi-Wan Kenobi.