TV Is Good

This week, Alan and Kathryn's attention is briefly distracted by the return of Australian rom-com Colin from Accounts, causing them to unexpectedly veer into an impassioned discussion of the wonderful 90s PBS show Wishbone.00:00 Introduction01:11 The newest Patreon episode: Party Down01:48 The Simpsons - Kathryn's blind spot03:24 Colin From Accounts27:10 Wishbone

For our special Labor Day Patreon-exclusive episode, Alan & Kathryn revisit Party Down, one of the most underrated sitcoms of the twenty-first century, in a discussion that is both long and interesting.Hear the full episode on Patreon at https://patreon.com/tvisgoodpod

With the celebrated return of FX's Adults this week, Alan & Kathryn dedicate the episode to the sitcom's triumphant second season. Then, the pair sit down with Adults' creators Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw for an in-depth discussion on the things they love about TV.00:00 Introduction01:26 Next month's Patreon episode02:30 The fall TV slate04:14 What's Alan plugging?05:30 Kathryn wants off of the Great American Road Trip07:58 Sons of Anarchy's meta-sequel11:00 Adults31:29 Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw interviewFor next week's episode, you can watch the two Wishbone episodes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-V0XaODnKvA&list=WL&index=2 & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_ImiOm0ulI&list=WL&index=1

In this week's episode, Alan & Kathryn discuss the teen hit of the summer - Prime soap Sterling Point - including lauding the talents of Ella Rubin. Then, we look back at soap history to the early 2000s, through the lens of Josh Schwartz's opus The OC.00:00 Introduction1:07 Hayden Panettiere04:40 Kathryn's throat, and various teams05:30 Lanterns timeline watch09:15 Every Summer After ain't no Sterling Point10:23 Sterling Point38:33 The OC

The latest instalment in the DC Universe arrives this week, and Alan & Kathryn are here to share their thoughts on HBO's Lanterns. Then, a throwback tribute to a legendary superhero one-hit wonder, The Middleman.00:00 Intro01:09 September Patreon Poll Results03:04 A Patreon Correction03:58 Kathryn's Voice: Why Does It Sound Like That?05:54 Alan's Audiobook11:35 Swiss Bones14:36 Alan's Watching Watchmen15:51 The Bluey Years19:09 Lanterns41:23 The Middleman

With the return of Apple TV's flagship comedy looming, Alan & Kathryn attempt to untangle the complicated road that brought Ted Lasso back for a fourth season. Then the pair compare sports comedies past and present with the Aaron Sorkin breakthrough Sports Night.00:00 Intro/Foreign TV Is Good11:00 Ted Lasso36:55 Sports Night

Alan & Kathryn take a tour through Furious, the new Hulu crime drama from Elizabeth Meriwether. Then, they discuss the history of her hangout sitcom New Girl through the lens of its exceptional second season episode "Cooler".00:00 Intro/The Gilmore Girls Minute04:16 Furious35:01 New Girl

We've got spinoff fever this week, as Alan and Kathryn try to figure out the point of Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, the latest of the Big Bang Theory offshoots. Then, Kathryn celebrates the underwater clowns of The Brady Variety Hour while Alan tries to explain the potted history of Mrs Columbo. Lastly, the pair check in with the complete third season of The Vampire Lestat.00:00 Intro/Housekeeping04:40 Stuart Fails to Save the Universe26:15 Spinoffs54:03 The Vampire Lestat Spoilers