The Televerse #454- Spotlight on Never Have I Ever Season 1

Reality and genre dominated our viewing this week, showing that we are nothing if not on brand as we week out comfort viewing. We kick things off as ever with our week in TV, starting with our sole comedy for the week, What We Do In The Shadows. Then we move to reality with We’re Here, RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race, RuPaul’s Drag Race, and Top Chef: All-Stars L.A., and we round out the week with genre, both The Flash finale and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. Afterwards, we head to the spotlight section, spending some time with Netflix’s Never Have I Ever. Tune in for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on the week’s TV.

By |2020-05-16T11:31:09-06:00May 16th, 2020|The Televerse|0 Comments
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The Televerse #453- Spotlight on Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 7

A wave of spring finales are on the horizon, and who knows what TV will bring as we head into the summer, but for now, there’s still plenty of TV to discuss here on the podcast. Noel and Kate kick things off with their weeks in TV, starting with a particularly delightful What We Do in the Shadows and Katt William’s guest turn on The Last O.G. Then we move to reality, with a compelling We’re Here, an actual celebrity-infused RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race, and the RuPaul’s Drag Race makeover challenge. Last are the genre offerings, including the season finale of Charmed, a frustrating Supergirl, and an utterly ridiculous DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. Afterward, we move to the season spotlight section and dive in with the final season, or more specifically, the final three arcs, of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Ahsoka Tano and Rex, the cost of war, and ridiculously badass fight scenes, season seven delivers on many fronts, and there’s plenty to discuss.

By |2020-05-09T11:14:29-06:00May 9th, 2020|The Televerse|0 Comments
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The Televerse #452- Spotlight on Better Things Season 4

Eventually, production delays will result in weeks with little TV to discuss, but fortunately, we’re not nearly there yet. This week on the podcast, Noel and Kate spotlight Televerse favorite Better Things, which concluded its fourth season. Before that, though, we dive in with the week’s TV, starting with the comedies, including A Parks and [...]

By |2020-05-02T14:23:30-06:00May 2nd, 2020|The Televerse|0 Comments
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The Televerse #451- Spotlight on Briarpatch

It’s the end of another long week, but fortunately this time, Kate’s up her viewing as well as Noel, and there’s lots of interesting TV to discuss. We kick things off with our weeks in drama and comedy, with catch-ups from Kate on The Good Fight and Mrs. America. Then both Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Superstore went out with strong season finales, and we checked in again on DuckTales and What We Do in the Shadows. For reality, we start with a look at the We’re Here premiere, before a few thoughts on RuPaul’s Drag Race and Top Chef: All-Stars L.A., and we round out the week with genre, with the returns of The Flash and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. Afterward, it’s time for the DVD Shelf, and this episode we spotlight Briarpatch, the Rosario Dawson-led noir that just finished its ten-episode run on USA. Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on the week’s TV, and where you fall on the femme fatale debate.

By |2020-04-25T11:27:35-06:00April 25th, 2020|The Televerse|0 Comments
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The Televerse #450- Spotlight on Kim’s Convenience Season 4

Shelter in place carries on, but luckily there’s a lot of new TV dropping to keep us distracted. Noel and Kate kick off a full week in TV by catching up with last week’s DuckTales premiere and this week’s What We Do in the Shadows premiere, then Kate mentions some YouTube content that’s gotten her focus recently. Next we move to drama and the premieres of Killing Eve and Mrs. America, as well as a new The Good Fight. Then we round out the week with reality, with a quick preview of HBO’s upcoming We’re Here and a look at RuPaul’s Drag Race’s latest Rusical. Afterward, we head to the spotlight section and dive in with the latest charming season of Kim’s Convenience, now available on Netflix. Listen in for our thoughts, then reach out with your picks for the TV we should be seeking out as we all bunker down.

By |2020-04-18T11:39:41-06:00April 18th, 2020|The Televerse|0 Comments
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The Televerse #449- Spotlight on Giri/Haji Season 1

It’s been another challenging week, but thankfully there was some terrific TV to take our minds off of things. We kick things off with the high-concept premiere of The Good Fight before diving in with the emotional Schitt’s Creek finale, an Outlander-themed One Day at a Time, another informative Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and the latest Snatch Game, over on RuPaul’s Drag Race. Then we move over to the spotlight section and break down the first season of Netflix’s international crime drama, Giri/Haji. Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on Schitt’s Creek, Snatch Game, and more, and come back next week for Noel, Kate, and Allison’s continuing journey through Lucifer season two with Streaming In Place.

By |2020-04-11T10:23:44-06:00April 11th, 2020|The Televerse|0 Comments
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The Televerse #448- Tribute to Adam Schlesinger, with Allison Shoemaker

It’s a difficult and strange time, and things are only just beginning for many in the United States. The death rate from COVID-19 continues to climb, and this week that hit a bit closer to home here at The Televerse with the news that musician Adam Schlesinger had passed away at age 52 from complications due to coronavirus. Among his many credits, Schlesinger was the executive music producer and one of the main musical forces behind Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, so it only felt right to welcome back friend of the show Allison Shoemaker to discuss Schlesinger and his work, and pay tribute to his accomplishments and unique musical genius. This episode, Noel and Kate also celebrate the finale and look back on an emotional season of Steven Universe Future, and talk through a full week in TV, from Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! and Chihayafuru to Miracle Workers: Dark Ages to Top Chef: All-Stars L.A. and RuPaul’s Drag Race and more. Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on the week’s TV, your favorite Schlesinger songs, and more.

By |2020-04-04T12:30:15-06:00April 4th, 2020|The Televerse|0 Comments
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The Televerse #447- Spotlight on Star Trek: Picard Season 1

We’re rounding out our second week sheltering in place here at the Televerse, and while the world is full of stressors right now, thankfully there’s been a lot of interesting TV to help us take our minds off of them. We kick things off this this episode with our week in comedy and reality, starting with an update on how Full Frontal with Samantha Bee and Late Night with Seth Meyers are handling their at-home shoots. Then we look at the return of One Day at a Time, the antepenultimate Schitt’s Creek, J.K. Simmons’ guest spot on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Ball Ball. Next we head over to the genre and drama offerings, glancing by two emotional, draining Steven Universe Future episodes (because great as they are, we just don’t have the bandwith right now) and diving in with Batwoman, Supergirl, and the finale of Stumptown. Then Noel stans for Guy’s Grocery Games and we head over to the season spotlight section. Both Noel and Kate were excited by the promise shown in the Star Trek: Picard premiere. Did the rest of the season hold up, and should you seek out the show, now that CBS All Access has dropped its paywall, at least for Picard? Tune in, then reach out with your thoughts on Picard, One Day at a Time, Stumptown, and more. And don’t forget to stop by next week as Noel, Kate, and friend of the show Allison Shoemaker continue their journey through Lucifer with week two of Streaming In Place.

By |2020-03-28T13:46:25-06:00March 28th, 2020|The Televerse|0 Comments
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The Televerse #446- Spotlight on Ugly Delicious Season 2

The world is dark and scary, let’s talk about delicious food. This week on the podcast, Noel and Kate dive in with season two of Netflix’s Ugly Delicious, David Chang’s travel and food series exploring under-discussed corners of the food world. Does the truncated season two live up to season one, and what do we hope to see in a potential season three? Before that, though, there’s plenty of TV to discuss. We kick things off with some thoughts on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Full Frontal with Samantha Bee’s takes on social distancing, at-home content. Then we talk Top Chef: All-Stars L.A., which is back, and not a moment too soon. Next we talk “World’s Worst” over at RuPaul’s Drag Race and the delightful return of the Judys to Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Steven’s still going through it on Steven Universe Future, and we round out the week with another charming, emotional DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on the week’s TV, and make sure to join Noel, Kate, and friend of the show Allison Shoemaker next week for the start of our Lucifer daily binge.

By |2020-03-21T15:21:26-06:00March 21st, 2020|The Televerse|0 Comments
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The Televerse #445- Spotlight on Hillary

There’s a lot of intense, anxiety-inducing stuff happening right now. While we wait it out, as best we can, let’s talk some TV. This week on the podcast, Noel and Kate spotlight Hulu’s new four-part Hillary Clinton documentary, Hillary, and wonder whether Frontline maybe did it better back in 2016. Before that, though, there’s a full week in TV. First we look at the comedies, including a roundup of how late night shows are handling the transition to audience-free shows and a look at It’s Personal with Amy Hoggart and the finale of The Unicorn. Then we move to reality, with the second premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race and the McMillion$ finale. Last is genre, with the return of Steven Universe Future, the Black Lightning season finale, a game-changing The Flash, and an absolutely lovely DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on these shows and the rest of your quarantine viewing.

By |2020-03-14T14:24:59-06:00March 14th, 2020|The Televerse|0 Comments
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