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The Televerse #155- SDCC 2014 Hannibal Pressroom

With the summer winding down, a new batch of TV shows are reaching their finales, giving us plenty to discuss on the podcast. First we take a look at the week in comedy, including the series finale of Wilfred. Next up is reality, with some Top Chef: Duels talk as well as our regular SYTYCD breakdown. After that, we talk genre, including a preview of BBC America’s upcoming Intruders, and then we break down a very full and very emotional week in drama, including intense episodes of Rectify and Masters of Sex, as well as the pilot for Legends. Afterward, instead of the DVD Shelf, it’s one more week of Comic Con coverage.

By Kate Kulzick|2016-02-04T21:56:41-06:00August 20th, 2014|The Televerse|0 Comments

The Televerse #152- Interview with Brian Reitzell and SDCC 2014 Wrapup

San Diego Comic-Con International 2014 has come and gone, giving us plenty to discuss this week on the podcast. First we look at a fairly full week in TV, starting with some reality and comedy (including SYTYCD and Adventure Time), then moving on to genre (including The Strain), and wrapping up with the dramas (including the pilot for Manhattan, Rectify, and this week’s fantastic Masters of Sex). Afterward, we’re excited to share Kate’s interview with Hannibal composer Brian Reitzell at SDCC; two-volume albums for both season one and two of Hannibal are being released this fall by Lakeshore Records, starting with the digital version of the season one soundtrack on August 5th, and fans of Hannibal and scoring in general will want to check them out. Finally, we finish up this week’s podcast with our SDCC 2014 wrapup, as Kate and her sister Maggie break down their Comic-Con experience.

By Kate Kulzick|2016-02-04T21:22:33-06:00July 29th, 2014|The Televerse|0 Comments

The Televerse #151- Dance and Teen Dancers on TV

The pilots have started back up this week, giving us plenty of TV to discuss on the podcast. First we talk a little reality with SYTYCD; then we break down the comedies, including the pilots for FX’s Married and You’re the Worst. Next, we look at the week’s genre and wrap things up with the dramas, including a preview of Manhattan and the pilot of Matador. Afterward, it’s the return of our Informed Opinions segment, with teen dancer Jenna joining us to discuss dance and representations of teenage dancers on television.

By Kate Kulzick|2017-02-24T00:21:30-06:00July 22nd, 2014|The Televerse|0 Comments

The Televerse #150- SDCC 2014 TV Preview

After a week off, the pilots and premieres are back, as more summer TV starts up. First we take a look at the week’s reality and comedy offerings, including previews of Married and You’re the Worst. Then we talk genre, including the pilots of Extant and The Strain, and we round out the week’s TV with the dramas, including the premieres of The Bridge and Masters of Sex. Afterward, we welcome on a very special guest to help Kate break down the TV panel offerings at this year’s San Diego Comic Con. If you’ll be attending, or live nearby, make sure to come to the Battleship Pretension, Warner Archive, and CriterionCast meet-up on Thursday, July 24th at 8pm. Sean and Kate will be hanging out with representatives of these and other podcasts at the Dublin Square Pub on 4th Street and we’d love to meet y’all!

By Kate Kulzick|2017-02-24T00:21:30-06:00July 16th, 2014|The Televerse|0 Comments

The Televerse #149- 30 Rock with Jennifer Armstrong

With no pilots or finales for once, we get a bit of a breather this week on the podcast. First we take a look at some reality and comedy, before Sean wraps up his Network Report Card series by talking through a difficult year for NBC. Then we dive into the genre and drama offerings, with previews of The Strain and The Bridge season two, and we wrap up the podcast by welcoming critic and author Jennifer Armstrong to the DVD Shelf to help break down the modern comedy classic 30 Rock.

By Kate Kulzick|2016-02-04T16:36:15-06:00July 8th, 2014|The Televerse|0 Comments

The Televerse #148- Les Revenants Season 1 and Zombies on TV with David Bax

There were several more premieres and at least one notable finale this week, giving us plenty of TV to discuss on the podcast. First we talk comedy and reality, including previews of the second season of Nathan for You and Drunk History. Then Sean’s back with his Network Report Card, this week breaking down The CW, and afterward we spend some time with the genre and drama offerings this week, including the pilots of Taxi Brooklyn, Reckless, and The Leftovers, and the finale of Penny Dreadful. Afterward, David Bax of Battleship Pretension and Hey Watch This! returns to the podcast to discuss season one of Les Revenants and take a more general look at zombies on television.

By Kate Kulzick|2019-06-06T06:39:31-06:00July 1st, 2014|The Televerse|0 Comments

The Televerse #147- The Mary Tyler Moore Show with Sarah Rodman

The Spring to Summer TV transition continues this week, with a bunch of premieres and finales giving us plenty to discuss on the podcast. First we look at the reality and comedy, including a preview of Wilfred season four and looks at the Rising Star and Almost Royal pilots, as well as the Enlisted finale. Then we talk genre and drama, previewing Tyrant, looking at the True Blood, Dominion, and Rectify premieres, and breaking down the Orphan Black and Fargo finales. Afterward, Sarah Rodman from The Boston Globe joins Kate at the DVD Shelf to discuss one of the all-time great series, The Mary Tyler Moore Show.

By Kate Kulzick|2017-02-24T00:22:29-06:00June 24th, 2014|The Televerse|0 Comments

The Televerse #122- 2013 Best Of Smorgasborgy

2013 was a great year for TV and with it coming to an end, we decided a Top 10 wasn’t enough. This week on the podcast, we take a look at all the other Bests in the television of 2013: best performances, best cinematography, best scores, and many more, plus a handful of less common categories, such as best villains, best shipping, and the Dusty Dusty Him Sad award for saddest scene. There’s a lot of ground to cover, and it’s a long one, but we hope you’ll join us for a look back at this funny, moving, and very memorable year (and then give your picks in the comments!).

By Kate Kulzick|2017-02-24T00:25:36-06:00December 31st, 2013|The Televerse|0 Comments

The Televerse #121- Best TV Shows of 2013

It’s finally time. With Christmas Eve upon us, December is coming to a close and that means it’s time to find out Simon and Kate’s picks for the best TV shows of the year. 2013 has been an eventful year for television, with scores of interesting shows throughout the year. Only a handful can make the final cut for the podcast, though. Which shows made the list, which just missed out, and which weren’t even in contention? Tune in to find out.

By Kate Kulzick|2016-01-20T23:49:21-06:00December 24th, 2013|The Televerse|0 Comments

The Televerse #96- 2013’s B-Movie TV with Mo Ryan

We’re light on new TV on the podcast this week, so we decided it was time to take a look back at a few of the series that stood out earlier in the year. After talking through the week’s comedies, some genre fare, and checking in with SYTYCD, we welcome Maureen Ryan from the Huffington Post and Talking TV with Ryan and Ryan to the DVD Shelf to discuss Rectify season one, The Fall season one, and Top of the Lake, as well as the recent wave of what we’re calling B-Movie TV.

By Kate Kulzick|2015-12-27T23:14:15-06:00July 2nd, 2013|The Televerse|0 Comments