In this Bonus Bants episode, we throw all the superlatives at all the shows we could not fit neatly into a category this season. As usual, the conversation wanders, with only the alphabet to keep us on track. Shows highlighted include: ABOUT A

S1E10: Thanks for the Laughs

Apr 10th, 2024 1h 1m

Somewhere along the way, the traditional sitcom shed its laugh track and gained as much complexity as its prestige drama counterparts. In this season finale episode, we discuss some of the best guests in the West, how streamers busted nearly 10

S1E9: The Departed

Feb 21st, 2024 1h 6m

Where have we been? Lost in the wilderness! Where have you been? But seriously, this penultimate episode is about the wide wilderness of grief, and the shows that have been brave and foolish enough to tackle the topic. We discuss our comfort sh

S8: She Spies

Jan 13th, 2024 59m 57s

After a holiday hiatus, we are back to discuss double agents, digital and analog decryption, and international sexpionage. As Cold War kids, we recall the early shows about spies that made us wish we were young recruits. We also talk about famo

S1E7: Time Travel

Dec 13th, 2023 58m 59s

Ever since our friend Peter Mulvey floated the idea of "a month to lean up on," we've been trying to crack the code of time travel. This episode's series have done that, and then some, all in ways that nearly broke our brains. This hour we disc

S1E6: Murdertainment

Dec 6th, 2023 55m 18s

With two fortysomething ladies who enjoy a nice pinot gris as hosts, you might be clamoring for some crime content. Well, the wait is over. In this episode, we dig into some memorable deaths from television history, what social psych says about

S1E5: Ladies Who Absolutely Do Not Lunch

Nov 29th, 2023 54m 13s

The "strong female lead," as represented across decades and within genres, defies typecasting. This episode's woman-led shows tell a cross-section of stories, some relatable and some unbelievable. We also select our favorite TV moms, pretend BF

S1E4: Family Ties & Favorite Sides

Nov 21st, 2023 54m 21s

Whether you plan to pass out in a carb coma or have to herd Black Friday shoppers in the wee hours, we hope you have time for some rest and relaxation with the ones you love this week. We discuss the good and bad of finale tropes, some favorite

S1E3: Monster Mash-Up

Nov 14th, 2023 57m 58s

We're only two weeks late (or 50 weeks early) with our Halloween episode, but that's okay. Many great shows help us keep it spooky all year. In this episode, we talk about the scary images that left scars on our young brains, the qualities of h

S1EMini: Long Live Chandler Bing

Nov 5th, 2023 14m 34s

S1Minisode: Long Live Chandler Bing. We got the news of Matthew Perry’s death the night before we were set to record. It seemed disingenuous for two Gen X white ladies making a teevee pod to skip talking about Perry, Chandler, and the show that

S1E2: Sketchy

Nov 5th, 2023 55m 55s

S1E2: Sketchy. Can you guess the theme of our sketched-out episode? We’ll give you a hint: sax solo. In this hour we reminisce about favorite catch phrases, the shows that launched a thousand stooges, and staying up late. This episode features

S1E1: A Very Special Episode

Nov 5th, 2023 52m 47s

S1E1: A Very Special Episode. Thanks to you or the algorithm for finding us. This is the inaugural episode in which we revisit and sometimes rewrite our favorite shows. Additionally, we'll sing a little theme music, dig into the psychology of e

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