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TV, I Say w/ Ashley Ray

142 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 200 ratings

TV, I Say w/ Ashley Ray is a podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray, the internet’s leading TV pop culture expert! A writer for Vulture, Variety and Emmy Magazine, each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep into classic tropes, and breaks down the best moments in television with some of your favorite comedians, actors, TV writers and more! TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is the hangout sitcom of a podcast you’ve been waiting for.

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The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore w/ Stan Zimmerman

March 27, 2024 06:05 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

Stan Zimmerman joins Ashley Ray to talk about his new book The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore and to talk about working on Golden Girls, Gilmore Girls, Roseanne and more.    Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund.   If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this survey: podsurvey.com/tvisay   Wanna join TV Club? Get our official merch on Podswag or join our Patreon to tell Ashley what to watch!   Purchase Ashley's Comedy Albu...

Attack on Titan w/ Kevin Fredericks (KevOnStage)

March 20, 2024 06:05 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB

Ashley is joined by Kevin Fredericks aka KevOnStage to discuss Churchy on BET+, Attack on Titan and more!    Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund.   If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this survey: podsurvey.com/tvisay   Wanna join TV Club? Get our official merch on Podswag or join our Patreon to tell Ashley what to watch!   Purchase Ashley's Comedy Album "Ice Cream Money" here https://www.blondemedicine.com/bm119-ic...

Love Is Blind, The Traitors & Jeopardy w/ Emily Heller

March 13, 2024 06:05 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

Emily Heller joins Ashley Ray to talk about Love Is Blind, The Traitors, Sort Of, the Jeopardy Tournament of Champions, and more.   Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund. If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this survey: podsurvey.com/tvisay Wanna join TV Club? Get our official merch on Podswag or join our Patreon to tell Ashley what to watch! Purchase Ashley's Comedy Album "Ice Cream Money" here https://www.blondemedicin...

Dark Side of the Ring w/ Chris Gethard

March 06, 2024 07:05 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB

Chris Gethard joins Ashley Ray to talk wrestling, Bluey, Masters of the Air, Dark Side of the Ring and more! Check out Chris' new audio book "Dad at Peace" available now! https://try.everand.com/gethard/   Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund.   If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this survey: podsurvey.com/tvisay   Wanna join TV Club? Get our official merch on Podswag or join our Patreon to tell Ashley what to watch! ...

Survivor w/ Matt Apodaca

February 28, 2024 07:05 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

Ashley Ray is joined by her producer Matt Apodaca to talk about the True Detective: Night Country season finale, the final season of Curb Your Enthusiasm and to see if Matt can convince Ashley to watch Survivor season 46!    Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund.   If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this survey: podsurvey.com/tvisay   Wanna join TV Club? Get our official merch on Podswag or join our Patreon to tell Ash...

Food and TV w/ Mike Mitchell & Nick Wiger

February 21, 2024 07:05 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MB

The Doughboys Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger join Ashley to talk about actual TVs, what their preferred TV watching snacks are, their favorite food shows and more!    Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund.   If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this survey: podsurvey.com/tvisay   Wanna join TV Club? Get our official merch on Podswag or join our Patreon to tell Ashley what to watch!   Pre-Order Ashley's Comedy Album "Ice ...

Music for TV w/ Sam Haft

February 14, 2024 07:05 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

Composer Sam Haft (Hazbin Hotel) joins Ashley Ray to talk about Tina Fey's comments about authenticity, Wil Wheaton vs Larry David vs Elmo, and royal conspiracies before getting into their watch lists and talking about making the music for Hazbin Hotel!   What We Watched:  Love on the Spectrum Couple to Throuple The Traitors Daisy Jones & The Six   Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund.   If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by fil...

The Best of Peacock w/ Jordan Morris

February 07, 2024 07:05 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

Jordan Morris (Bubble, Youth Group) joins Ashley Ray to talk about their favorite shows on everyone's favorite streaming platform Peacock!   What We Watched: Killing It Paul T. Goldman In The Know Girls5Eva The Traitors Twisted Metal Ted Bupkis   Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund.   If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this survey: podsurvey.com/tvisay   Wanna join TV Club? Get our official merch on Podswag...

Underrated TV w/ Jason Mantzoukas Part 2

January 31, 2024 07:05 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

Part 2 of Jason Mantzoukas breaking down the most underrated shows! They get into the problem with network sitcoms, streaming rights for old tv shows, fan cams and more!   What We Watched: Extraordinary Primo Not Dead Yet Ghosts Killing It Digman Colin From Accounts Starstruck Dead Pixels The Other Two Letterkenny Shoresy This Fool The Gold Party Down Platonic Silo For All Mankind Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Unstable Star Trek: Prodigy Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S...

Traitors, The Emmys, and A TV Slaughter with Kenice Mobley

January 24, 2024 07:05 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

Kenice Mobley joins Ashley Ray to recap the 75th Emmy Awards sweeps and snubs, dig into recent TV cancellations like Rap Sh!t and Schmigadoon! and more!   What We Watched: The 75th Annual Emmy Awards Rap Sh!t Schmigadoon! The Bear Barry The Traitors Season 2 The Great Pottery Throw Down   Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund. If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this survey: podsurvey.com/tvisay Wanna join TV Clu...

Traitors, The Emmys, and A TV Slaughter w/ Kenice Mobley

January 24, 2024 07:05 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

Kenice Mobley joins Ashley Ray to recap the 75th Emmy Awards sweeps and snubs, dig into recent TV cancellations like Rap Sh!t and Schmigadoon! and more!   What We Watched: The 75th Annual Emmy Awards Rap Sh!t Schmigadoon! The Bear Barry The Traitors Season 2 The Great Pottery Throw Down   Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund. If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this survey: podsurvey.com/tvisay Wanna join TV Clu...

Underrated TV w/ Jason Mantzoukas Part 1

January 17, 2024 15:23 - 1 hour - 81.6 MB

Jason Mantzoukas returns to TV Club to break down all of the most underrated shows! Ashley and Jason get into "dad shows", animated shows, cult docs and more in Part 1 of their discussion!   What we watched: Our Flag Means Death  Found Jack Reacher Season 2 Praise Petey Hijack Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God  Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Julia  The Curse  The Good Wife The Gilded Age  Carol and the End of the World  Captain Fall Escaping Twin Flames Desperately Seeking Soulma...

The Curious Case of Natalia Grace Season 2 w/ Beth Karas

January 10, 2024 07:05 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

Attorney and TV commentator Beth Karas returns to TV club to unpack all of the shocking revelations and twists in season 2 of the Curious Case of Natalia Grace.    Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund. If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this survey: podsurvey.com/tvisay Wanna join TV Club? Get our official merch on Podswag or join our Patreon to tell Ashley what to watch!

No Justice in Showbiz w/ Andy Richter

January 03, 2024 07:05 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

Andy Richter joins Ashley Ray to talk about Variety's 100 Best TV Shows of All Time list, Shark Tank, Fargo season 5, Fall of the House of Usher, the Grinch, being on Celebrity Jeopardy, game shows and more!   Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund.   If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this survey: podsurvey.com/tvisay   Wanna join TV Club? Get our official merch on Podswag or join our Patreon to tell Ashley what to wat...

Shows We're Experts On w/ Blair Socci

December 20, 2023 07:05 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB

Blair Socci joins Ashley Ray to talk about shows they are both experts on. The Sopranos, LOST, Girls, For All Mankind, the secret shame of Billions, and more. Check out Blair's new stand-up comedy special "Live from the Big Dog" available at veeps.com.   Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund.   If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this survey: podsurvey.com/tvisay   Wanna join TV Club? Get our official merch on Podswag o...

I Only Watch Reruns w/ Lindy West & Meagan Hatcher-Mays

December 13, 2023 07:05 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

Ziwe interviewing George Santos, Julianna Margulies “as someone who plays a lesbian journalist" comments, it's been a chaotic week in TV news! Lindy West & Meagan Hatcher-Mays join Ashley to break down all the TV goss and explain why reruns of Antiques Roadshow are soothing. They also discuss their favorite recent docs including Bad Surgeon: Love Under the Knife and Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God.    Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund.   If...

The Golden Bachelor Finale w/ Laci Mosley

December 06, 2023 07:05 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB

Is Gerry a love bomber? Did Theresa really "knock his boots off" with her kisses? Scam Goddess host Laci Mosley and Ashley break down the most shocking moments from The Golden Bachelor finale and Laci decides if she's a Leslie or a Theresa. They also unpack the recent revelations about Gerry's past and decide if he's so "golden" after all. Warning: spoilers ahead!   Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund.   If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say...

Best TV to Marathon During the Holidays w/ Sona Movsesian

November 29, 2023 07:05 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MB

Gilmore Girls, Friends, The Office - what TV do you put on to drown out your family during the holidays? 'The World's Worst Assistant' author and Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend co-host Sona Movsesian breaks down her favorite 2023 TV with Ashley including Beef, The Bear, and Daisy Jones & The Six. They also revisit Showtime's Polyamory: Married & Dating and debate whether Nathan Fielder has BDE (big d*ck energy).   Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund. ...

The Morning Show Finale w/ Heben Nigatu

November 22, 2023 07:05 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

Time jumps on The Morning Show: yay or nay? TV writer and podcaster Heben Nigatu joins Ashley to question Alex Levy's romantic choices and everything that led up to the wild season 3 finale. They also discuss their favorite/least favorite TV reboots including Arrested Development, Gossip Girl, and the upcoming Good Wife Spin-Off Elsbeth. Later on, Heben recaps the craziest moments from Selling Sunset.    Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund.   If y...

The Best TV Monologues w/ Shaun Diston

November 15, 2023 07:05 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

Do you remember where you were the first time you heard Meredith Grey's infamous line, "Pick me, choose me, love me"? Shaun Diston joins Ashley to discuss and act out some of their favorite TV monologues from shows including Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, Designing Women, Andor, and more. They also make predictions ahead of The Golden Bachelor finale and theorize if there could ever be a Golden Bachelorette.   Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund.   If y...

The Best and Worst of Game Shows w/ Jacquis Neal

November 08, 2023 07:05 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MB

Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, Squid Game: The Challenge, Is it Cake? No game show is off the table! Jacquis Neal joins Ashley to discuss his love of game shows including the moment he got sucked in by Nickelodeon's Double Dare. He also gets into his experience being a contestant on 3 different shows and what it takes to stand out.    Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund.   If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this survey: p...

Y2K TV Horrors w/ Simone Polanen

November 01, 2023 06:05 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

'Past Perfect's' Simone Polenan joins Ashley Ray to break down the 00's shows they loved (and also can't believe existed) in high school. From the insanity of 'The Swan' to 'A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila', they discuss their favorite reality TV show contestants and the role ANTM's "smizing" played in Simone's life.    Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund.   If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this survey: podsurvey.co...

The Frasier Reboot and Other Old Men We Love w/ Jamie Loftus

October 25, 2023 06:05 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MB

What's with all the Frasier hate? Jamie Loftus joins Ashley to defend the revival and unpack TV crushes including Alex Trebek, Alan Thicke, and David Hyde Pierce. They also discuss their favorite "fall asleep shows" and dive into the history of 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman'. Later on, Jamie opens up about her dream job: writing for soap operas.    What We Watched: Frasier revival Swarm Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman  Fernwood 2 Night  Love is Blind reunion Beckham Evil Lives Here: The Ki...

Apple TV Has More Than The Morning Show? w/ Colton Dunn

October 18, 2023 06:05 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

Colton Dunn might just be Apple TV's biggest fan! He joins Ashley to discuss some of his favorite shows including Foundation, Invasion, Hijack, and Hello Tomorrow. They also give comedic props to Ziwe for handing Mary Crosby a fish filet on WWHL and Ashley shares her love for the 'Beckham' documentary.   Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund.   If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this survey: podsurvey.com/tvisay   Wann...

Chucky and the Age of TV Terror w/ Mano Agapion & Betsy Sodaro

October 11, 2023 06:05 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

Which horror villain needs a TV show? '2 Spooky 2 Handle' hosts Mano Agapion and Besty Sodaro join Ashley to discuss their favorite scary television including 'American Horror Story,' 'Chucky', 'The Changeling,' and the Mike Flanagan "Flanaverse." Mano and Betsy also pitch a "Leprechaun meets Poker Face" show and explain why the 'Station Eleven' miniseries is SO real it's scary.   Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund.     If you have 2 minutes, ple...

Feuds Vs. Feuds w/ Matt Bellassai & Sydney Battle

October 04, 2023 06:05 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

It’s not all roses behind the scenes of your favorite shows! Ashley is joined by Matt Bellassai & Sydney Battle, the hosts of the “Diss And Tell” podcast, to pit TV’s most famous feuding stars against each other, and ask which was the most iconic fight. They also talk about Doja Cat’s antagonistic relationship with her fans, a breaking update in 2Pac’s murder, and all the latest on the 90 Day Universe, Below Deck Down Under and true crime docs. What We Watched: The Great British Bake Off ...

Beginner’s Guide to Survivor w/ Evan Ross Katz

September 27, 2023 06:05 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

There are 44 seasons of 'Survivor' to choose from, where to begin?! 'Drop Your Buffs' host and pop culture writer Evan Ross Katz joins Ashley to discuss the best place to start as a newbie. He also shares his thoughts on why 'White Lotus' creator Mike White did so well on 'Survivor: David vs. Goliath.' Later on, they get into 'And Just Like That,' 'The Traitors,' The Morning Show' season 3, and the cancellation of 'Winning Time.'   Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainm...

Hyped for The Golden Bachelor w/ Jon Gabrus

September 20, 2023 06:05 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB

It’s almost time for the ‘The Golden Bachelor,’ and Ashley Ray couldn’t be more excited! TV Lover and host of High and Mighty, Jon Gabrus joins the pod to discuss why older women are sexy, cringey reality show kissing, and his love for ‘Project Runway All Stars.’ They also break down the full on sex scenes in ‘Big Brother Portugal’ and why they make Ashley clutch her pearls.       Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund.   If you have 2 minutes, ple...

Cult Documentaries Make Me Happy w/ Anthony Atamanuik

September 13, 2023 06:05 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

Things that don’t make Ashley Ray panic? Cult documentaries! ‘Don’t Panic’ host Anthony Atamanuik joins the podcast to discuss the story of Teal Swan, who made the best NXIVM doc, and whether or not he’d join a cult. They also debate ‘Below Deck’s’ Captain Sandy vs. Captain Lee and explain why CNN news alerts on HBO Max aren’t appealing.   Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund.   If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this s...

The Roys & Righteous Gemstones w/ Brooke Siffrinn & Aricia Skidmore-Williams

September 06, 2023 06:05 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB

The Roys, the Lyons, The Righteous Gemstones, who’s your favorite TV family dynasty? ‘Even the Rich’ hosts Brooke Siffrinn and Aricia Skidmore-Williams join Ashley to discuss real and fictional family dynasties, the worst actor on Sex & the City, and Hulu’s current obsession with turning everything into a docu-series. They also get into why the Big Brother live feed is so addictive.   Follow Brooke and Aricia on Instagram @brookesiffrinn @ariciaskidmorewilliamsss   Donate to Hollywood ...

More Sex on TV w/ Zach Noe Towers

August 30, 2023 06:05 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB

Remember sex before the internet? ‘After Hours’ host Zach Noe Towers joins Ashley to discuss ‘The L Word’ and ‘Queer as Folk’ late night viewings, why TV needs more sluts, and the rise of kinky Charlotte York. They also share their thoughts on the return of ‘Futurama’, ‘Solar Opposites’, and review VICE’s ‘Dark Side of the 90s’.   Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund.   If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this survey: po...

The Making of 'Jury Duty' w/ Jake Szymanski

August 23, 2023 06:05 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MB

How did ‘Jury Duty’ pull off the toilet clogging scene with James Marsden? What does one use to make a fake turd? Director Jake Szymanski joins Ashley Ray to break down moments during filming that almost ruined the show and reveals if there could be a season 2. He also explains how Ronald was cast and if Judge Judy is a fan.   Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund.   If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this survey: podsur...

90 Day Fiancé Secrets w/ Kenny Niedermeier, Armando Rubio & Tyray Mollett

August 16, 2023 06:05 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

Who are the most shocking '90 Day' couples, favorite castmates, and should reality TV stars unionize? '90 Day Fiancé's' Kenny Niedermeier, Armando Rubio, and Tyray Mollett join Ashley for all 'The Other Way,' 'Before the 90 Days,' and '90 Day: The Last Resort' hot goss. They also weigh in on if reality TV stars should have union protection.     Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund.   If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out ...

The Great Pee Conspiracy w/ Anna Drezen

August 09, 2023 06:05 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MB

Who likes Bluey more: kids or adults? TV writer Anna Drezen discusses her new animated show 'Praise Petey' and counts down her favorite cartoons including Hey Arnold, BoJack Horseman, and a charming blue heeler. Ashley and Anna also do a deep dive on the My Strange Addiction pee drinkers episode, erotic James Corden fan fic, and lies they told on TV message boards.   Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund.   If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Sa...

Actors Strike Explained w/ Franchesca Ramsey

August 02, 2023 06:05 - 1 hour - 58 MB

Why are the actors striking and what do they want? Actor, writer, and producer Franchesca Ramsey joins Ashley to explain everything you’ve been hearing about the SAG-AFTRA strike! Franchesca and Ashley get into the nitty gritty of geographic discrimination, the dangers of AI, branding people as scabs, and residuals. They also discuss what the strike means for the industry AND your TV shows and how you—TV Club listeners—can support writers and actors.   Franchesca’s podcast “Lemme Fix It!” ...

C*mming In Your Cast Iron w/ Punkie Johnson

July 26, 2023 06:05 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MB

It’s a hot dual strike summer! Comedian Punkie Johnson is here to offer Ashley valuable dating tips and also talk about her new SiriusXM relationship advice radio show Love Thang. But first, Ashley updates TV Club on how the SAG strike will affect the pod and goes through her weekly watchlist. Spoiler: if you’re interested in learning about a woman who eats toilet paper, then the new season of My Strange Addiction is for you!   Love Thang with Punkie Johnson airs on Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out ...

Emmy Surprises & Snubs w/ Niles Abston

July 19, 2023 06:05 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

Hollywood may be on strike, but the Emmys are rolling on! Ashley and comedian Niles Abston ask why the drama categories are fixated on rich people problems, wonder what happened to Ted Lasso’s final season, and root for John Oliver to finally take an award from SNL. Plus: Niles talks about his experience writing on FX’s Dave, and the huge guest star he expected to get some Emmy love.   NOTE: This episode was recorded Wednesday July 12th, 2023, before the SAG-AFTRA strike began.   Watchli...

The Idol Hate Watch & Taboo TV w/ Kiki Andersen

July 12, 2023 06:05 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MB

What’s more fascinating than good TV? EPICALLY BAD TV. Whether you’ve watched MAX’s The Idol or not, Kiki Andersen (Indecent podcast) is here to help Ashley break down all the reasons why the show was a monumental failure and discuss what makes a TV show taboo. Plus, Ashley dives into The Other Two’s scandal-ridden cancellation and how it seems like A-list showrunner Ryan Murphy isn’t standing in solidarity with his WGA colleagues.   Listen to Indecent with Kiki Andersen on Apple, Spotify, ...

The Curious Case of The Bear w/ Beth Karas

July 05, 2023 06:05 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MB

Hungry for a scandalous docuseries served with a side of Chicago restaurant show hot takes? Don’t miss this episode! Ashley welcomes veteran legal analyst Beth Karas from The Curious Case of Natalia Grace to answer all of Ashley’s burning questions on the too-bonkers-to-believe docuseries streaming now on MAX. But first, Ashley gives her thoughts on season 2 of The Bear and how embracing its characters over the city of Chicago helps this season shine—but sorry, The Bear is still NOT a comedy...

TV News Flash w/ Michelle Buteau & Jordan Carlos

June 28, 2023 06:05 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

Adulting podcast co-hosts Michelle Buteau (Survival of the Thickest) & Jordan Carlos (Everything’s Trash) join Ashley to gab about the latest TV news. They cover everything from that viral clip of the Weeknd in MAX’s The Idol, to the new season of Black Mirror, to what dishes they want on the menu of Netflix’s pop-up restaurant. Anyone hungry for “Duck à l’Orange is the New Black” with a side of “The Floor is Guava”?   What We Watched: Black Mirror The Idol Queer Eye Slip Succession ...

Content Hogs w/ Jon Lovett

June 21, 2023 06:05 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MB

Crooked Media’s Jon Lovett is a podcast host, TV writer, former presidential speechwriter… and Survivor superfan?! Who knew! In addition to Survivor, Jon talks with Ashley about the WGA strike, why it’s suddenly so hard to make a TV show about American politics, the insanity that is the show Mrs. Davis, and much more. Plus, Ashley gives Jon a taste of his own medicine and makes him defend some horrible hot takes.   Buy tickets to Lovett or Leave It: The Errors Tour $1 of every ticket sold ...

Mega Mid-Year TV Roundup w/ Jason Mantzoukas

June 14, 2023 06:05 - 1 hour - 83.2 MB

Buckle up, Jason Mantzoukas (Star Trek: Prodigy, How Did This Get Made?) is back! Jason and Ashley chat about the state of TV today and do a super-sized roundup of what he’s been watching since their last TV Club hang. During their rundown of 40+ shows, they both agree The Other Two is the best comedy on TV right now, make a case that Freevee is the top streaming service you’re probably not watching, and wonder why every celebrity wants to host a show about what they eat and where they go. P...

The Idol w/ Grace Freud & April Clark

June 07, 2023 06:05 - 56 minutes - 52 MB

TV Club welcomes Grace Freud and April Clark (Earwolf Presents: The Girl God Experience) for an off the rails episode where they pitch Ashley better endings to Ted Lasso, describe how you trick a hoarder into never hoarding again, and explain how Roger on American Dad perfectly captures the wreck of an old gay man. Plus, Girl God reveals they not only co-created the new MAX series The Idol, but that both the Weeknd and Sam Levinson are products of their imagination.   Listen to Earwolf Pre...

The Succession Finale w/ Laci Mosley

May 31, 2023 06:05 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

Who better to discuss the Roy siblings’ scams in the Succession finale than the Scam Goddess herself, Laci Mosley. SPOILER ALERT! Ashley and Laci give their Succession hot takes on Shiv’s character arc, Roman calling Kendall’s kids “randos,” why Tom actually did deserve to be CEO, how the show is basically white Empire, Ashley’s bisexual king Stewy, the motive behind Shiv’s final vote swap, and much more. Plus, Laci posits a wild theory… did Tom murder Logan on the airplane?     What We Wa...

True Crime Time w/ Liza Treyger & Kara Klenk

May 24, 2023 06:05 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MB

Comedians and amateur detectives Liza Treyger & Kara Klenk (That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast) join TV Club to talk about all things true crime—from Scandoval to college sex cults to the wildest episodes of Law & Order: SVU. Plus, we check in on this season of Yellowjackets and a conversation about Peacock’s “Who Killed Robert Wone?” leads to a lesson on electromagnetic ejaculation.     What We Watched:   Vanderpump Rules Who Killed Robert Wone? Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Law...

Reality Check-In w/ Molly Lambert & Anna Hossnieh

May 17, 2023 06:05 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

Reality TV scholars Anna Hossnieh & Molly Lambert (Deckheads: Chief Stews!) stop by TV Club to help Ashley highlight the must-see reality shows currently airing and to give an in-depth look at the current season of Below Deck: Sailing Yacht. If you’ve ever wondered “What exactly is Summer House?” or “Why hasn’t there been a gay Bachelor called the Bi-chelor?” or “Why are so many women on Below Deck horny for Gary?” then this episode is for you.    What We Watched: Below Deck: Sailing Yach...

Writers Strike Explained w/ Nick Wiger & Niccole Thurman

May 10, 2023 06:05 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MB

The WGA is on strike! Ashley welcomes TV writers Niccole Thurman (Everything’s Trash) & Nick Wiger (Doughboys) to help break down what the writers are fighting for in their battle with the greedy studios.   To donate to Hollywood crew members in need, go to: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/   For picket locations & schedules in LA & NY go to:   https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/picket-schedules-and-locations   Follow Niccole @niccolethurman   Follow Nick @nickwiger   What ...

Respect to Comedy Central w/ stars of Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens

May 03, 2023 06:05 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

Today on TV Club we’re changing the channel to Comedy Central! Ashley speaks with BD Wong (Jurassic World), Lori Tan Chinn (Orange Is the New Black) & Teresa Hsiao about the return of Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens and also does a deep dive on the state of the network that used to launch careers of comedic stars. The conclusion? People aren’t giving Comedy Central the respect it deserves! Plus, Ashley goes through her weekly watchlist and discusses the latest terrifying episode of Barry.   ...

Fathers, Sons, & MILFs w/ John Owen Lowe

April 26, 2023 06:05 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MB

John Owen Lowe, the star and co-creator of the Netflix comedy series Unstable, joins Ashley to talk all things TV. John discusses Fred Armisen playfully torturing him to laugh during scenes, lessons he learned from Ryan Murphy, and even reveals he almost told his father Rob not to do Parks & Recreation just so he could continue enjoying the show. Plus, Ashley discovers John is a “learned Vanderpump Rules scholar” and reality TV junkie who’s fired up to talk about MILF Island, Too Hot to Hand...

Love Is Blind’s Reunion Fiasco w/ Emma Gray & Claire Fallon

April 18, 2023 22:44 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

Reality dating show experts Emma Gray & Claire Fallon (Love To See It) join Ashley to provide an oral history of the night Netflix completely botched the “live” Love Is Blind reunion that nobody asked for. They eventually dive into the reunion itself, discussing Vanessa & Nick Lachey’s awful hosting job, Kwame getting a bad edit, how Bravo would’ve done it better, and so much more. Plus, Ashley recaps her thoughts on the Barry premiere, Succession, and several more shows you should be watchi...

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