TV I Say

FINALE: Recapping Our Strongest TV Opinions From 2025 ft. Carly Ballerini

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000

For our final send off, Ashley welcomes back friend of the show Carly Ballerini to review their biggest TV opinions from 2025.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro

00:37 Being a creator and making content

04:54 IFC & Portlandia

13:50 SNL and the future of live TV

15:50 Heated Rivalry, Pluribus, and Breaking Bad

20:23 Nicki Minaj jumping the shark

35:10 Smoke

43:35 Pushing Daisies, Dead Like Me, Wonder Falls

46:45 One Battle After Another

48:55 I Love LA

54:55 Wrap up

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The Best Dad TV To Watch Over The Holidays with Jon Gabrus

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:31:00 -0000

This week, Ashley is joined by actor and comedian Jon Gabrus to talk about what shows are appropriate to watch with your family during the holidays. What makes a dad show a dad show? What defines a mom show? Jon and Ashley have the answers.

You can find Jon at @gabrus or at www.gabrus.com

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Pluribus Gets Neuroscience Wrong with Jono Zalay

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:31:00 -0000

This week, Ashley is joined by scientist-turned-comedian Jono Zalay! He breaks down his thoughts about the accuracy of Pluribus, along with sharing his watchlist and defending The Acolyte.

You can find Jono at @JonoZalay or at www.jonozalay.com

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro

02:00 Jono’s IMDB Credits

09:36 Pluribus

29:14 The Watchlist

47:25 Stormi Daniels Doc

51:56 Beat The Shark: The Acolyte

56:31 Jono’s Final Recommendations

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Best New TV Comedies and Older Shows That Hold Up w/ Myq Kaplan

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:30:00 -0000

This week, Ashley is joined by Myq Kaplan to talk about breaking into standup, his favorite TV shows to rewatch, and the best new comedies airing right now. From The Chair Company, to Gilmore Girls, to Abbot Elementary, we hit it all.

You can find Myq at @myqkaplan pretty much everywhere, or at myqkaplan.com

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Is I Love LA Better than Adults? with Mary Houlihan

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:31:00 -0000

This week, Ashley is joined by Mary Houlihan, AKA Coat Check Girl in Broad City.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro

03:15 Mary’s Watchlist - The Wire, Love is Blind: Brazil,

8:15 Real Housewives

11:43 90 Day Fiance - Pillowtalk, The Other Way, Diaries

22:48: Married at First Sight & Couples Therapy

27:53 Jersey Shore

30:33 All’s Fair

34:08 Pluribus

37:32 Gen Z TV: I Love LA, Adults, Overcompensating

47:56 Chair Company

51:08 All Her Fault

55:11 Beat The Shark: The Sopranos Columbus Day Episode

59:56 Secret Lives of Mormon Wives S3

1:05:00 Where to find Mary!

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Kalea McNeill Tackles the Bizarre Love is Blind Reunion, SNL, Selling Sunset & More

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:31:00 -0000

This week on TV I Say, comedian Kalea McNeill joins us to talk about the weirdest Love is Blind reunion ever, along with the all-new episodes of Selling Sunset. Plus, the TV Club touches on the ending of Snowfall and the lack of black women on this season of SNL.

You can find Kalea at @whateverkalea on IG or at kaleamcneill.com

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New TV: Nobody Wants This, I Love L.A. and More (with Jenny Zigrino)

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:31:00 -0000

Comedian and actress Jenny Zigrino joins TV I Say to dive deep into the latest fall TV shows and dramas. They cover a range of shows including Below Deck Med, Selling Sunset, Love is Blind, Nobody Wants This, I Love L.A, and more!

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Ironheart, The Bear, Project Runway, From & More w/ Sam Bailey

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:31:00 -0000

Ashley is joined Sam Bailey, director of Marvel’s Ironheart, Brown Girls, Dear White People and more. Hear what they think about the latest in Chicago TV, working in Hollywood during Trump’s presidency, and of course, what they’re watching.

You can find Sam Bailey at @sqb23 on Substack.

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The Evil Genius of Reality Producers: Bachelor, Biggest Loser, Love Island, and More.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:31:00 -0000

Tess Barker is an investigative journalist, pop culture junkie, and host of the podcast Pop Mystery Pod joins TV I Say to discuss pop culture mysteries and the evil genius of reality show producers.

They discuss The Bachelor, The Biggest Loser, Love Island, Are You My First? and more.

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America’s Next Top Model, Love Island Games, and Love Is Blind with Jolenta Greenberg

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:31:00 -0000

Reality TV has been slammed for decades as lower value than your serialized, prestige television. This week’s guest Jolenta Greenberg has a lot to say about that. In today’s episode, we break down how reality TV actually mimics the great traditions of storytelling, and relive some of our favorite moments from throughout reality TV history.

Our guest is Jolenta Greenberg, host of the podcast Hot Mess-terpiece Theater. You can find her at @hotmessterpiecepod or @jolenta_g on IG.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro

01:02 Hot Messterpiece

02:09 Love Is Blind

07:30 Love Island Season 7

11:29 Real Housewives of Orange County

15:26 Jolenta’s Favorite Reality TV Moments

18:52 America’s Next Top Model

22:11 The Influencer Season of Survivor

25:09 The Reality Show Reality Shows

28:34 Special Forces

32:36 All Things 90 Day

41:00 Our Watchlists

44:29 Futurama

46:27 Love Island Games

52:50 Evil Lives Here

55:21 A Cult of Sin and Influence

57:46 Where to find Jolenta!

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Vanderpump Robs on The Evil Men of Reality TV

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:31:00 -0000

Rob Schulte of Vanderpump Robs joins the Ashleys to talk about the most evil men on TV. And yes, it is almost entirely men from reality shows. We break down everything from Vanderpump Rules and The Valley to House of Villains, Love Island, Sister Wives, and more.

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Vinny Thomas on Path from TikTok to Platonic

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:31:00 -0000

We sat down with Vinny Thomas, TikTok comedy star and now television comedy star! We break down his experience joining the cast of Seth Rogen’s Platonic as the “galaxy-brained little weirdo” Omar, and get his hottest reality TV takes. You can find Vinny on Twitter, TikTok and IG at @vinn_ayy

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Scams and Hustles from Unicorn Girl to Bonnie Blue

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 08:02:00 -0000

This week, we’re talking podcast scammers, online girlbosses, and the murky intersections between. Ashley is joined by Charlie Webster, the journalist behind Scamanda about her latest investigation-turned-podcast Unicorn Girl and why scam victims deserve more lime-light.

Then, Ashley is joined by Ashley Lawrence and Camille Corbett to discuss the documentary covering Bonnie Blue and her growing Only Fans empire.

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Inside the Emmys: 2025 Recap with a Five-Time Winner

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:31:00 -0000

Here to break down the 2025 Emmys is someone who someone who was in the room. And not just that – she was a winner. Fresh off her FIFTH Emmys win for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, staff writer Ali Barthwell jons us in studio.

We talk about Nate Bargatze's performance as host, best moments, best speeches, after parties and so much more.

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Not Another True Crime Weirdo – Sydney Battle Was Trained for This

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Sydney Battle isn’t your average true crime fan. Listen to find out how Sydney was “trained like an assassin” — which makes her TV taste a little different than your typical true crime-obsessed sleuth. Ashley and Sydney dive into the world of Investigation Discovery, “Evil Lives Here,” and why some true crime shows are worth it while others are a hard pass.

But it’s not all murder and mayhem — they also recap the messy Love Island reunion, debate reality TV strategy like it’s Big Brother, and unpack the wildest shows currently on their watchlists (from 90 Day Fiancé to Upload to Mean Girl Murders set in a cookie factory).

Come for the FBI backstory, stay for the reality TV chaos.

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Jovi & Yara Talk 90 Day Fiancé Secrets, Beef & Big Ed

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 07:31:00 -0000

The 90 Day Fiance cinematic universe is vast, and Jovi & Yara have seen it all. I sat down with this iconic couple to talk about everything 90 Day, from the beef with Big Ed to what it was like going through the immigration process.

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Spilling All the Reality with Gibson Johns

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 07:31:00 -0000

Reality TV has had its ups and downs this year, but no one can deny that it was chock full of drama, beef, and a whole lot of mess. My guest Gibson Johns from Gabbing with Gib is an expert in everything Bravo and is here to discuss both the best and worst reality shows that the past year has had to offer.

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Donald Glover Hates My Show w/ Niles Abston

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:31:00 -0000

Welcome back to TV I Say! For our first episode back, we invite comedian and TV writer, Niles Abston to discuss about a bunch of TV we missed this year, what it's like in the Dave writing room, and how it felt when Donald Glover came after the show.

Find and subscribe to TV I Say on its brand new YouTube channel, follow the show on Instagram, X, and wherever you get your podcasts!

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TV, I Say is Back!

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000

TV, I Say is back, baby! Now with VIDEO!

TV’s leading pop culture expert Ashley Ray returns with all-new episodes of the ultimate podcast for TV fans. Join us each week to hear about your favorite shows, break down tropes, and chat with the actors and creatives that bring them to life. Whether it’s a comedy, documentary, or even a TikTok, Ashley has you covered.

New episodes start dropping every Thursday.

or Spotify, and audio wherever else you might get your podcasts!

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Series Finale w/ Jason Mantzoukas

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Jason Mantzoukas returns to the show to talk to Ashley about what they're both watching.

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Parks and Recreation w/ Jim O'Heir

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:26:00 -0000

Jim O'Heir joins Ashley Ray to talk about his time as Jerry (Larry, Gary, Barry etc) on Parks and Recreation, his recap podcast Parks and Recollection with writer Greg Levine, and more.

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The Outlaws w/ Stephen Merchant

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 06:05:00 -0000

Stephen Merchant joins Ashley Ray to talk about Season 3 of The Outlaws, protecting Christopher Walken, rebooting The Office and more.

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Black Twitter: A People's History w/ Prentice Penny

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 06:05:00 -0000

Prentice Penny joins Ashley Ray to discuss writing for Insecure, his new documentary Black Twitter: A People's History, and to squash an old twitter beef.

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Redemption Stories w/ Greg Behrendt

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 06:05:00 -0000

Comedian Greg Behrendt joins Ashley Ray to discuss consulting on Sex and the City, Inkmaster, The Contestant and Greg's new ebook See You on the Way Down.

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Unionizing Reality TV w/ Nelini Stamp

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 06:05:00 -0000

Nelini Stamp (Labor Activist/Director of Strategy at the Working Families Party) joins Ashley Ray to discuss labor inequities in reality tv, Fallout, Baby Reindeer, The Valley and more.

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Carol & the End of the World w/ Dan Guterman

Wed, 29 May 2024 13:00:00 -0000

Dan Guterman, creator of Carol & the End of the World, joins Ashley Ray to talk about the making of the animated Netflix series and more!

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Sports TV w/ Katie Kershaw & Tien Tran

Wed, 22 May 2024 06:05:00 -0000

Katie Kershaw and Tien Tran (hosts of the podcast Jockular) join Ashley Ray to talk about Sports TV shows, documentaries and more!

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Seeking Sister Wife w/ Nick and Jen Davis

Wed, 15 May 2024 06:05:00 -0000

Nick and Jen Davis, one of the families from TLC's Seeking Sister Wife, join Ashley to talk about their marriage, the perception of polygamy, being recognized from TV and more.

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Fatphobia in Television w/ Cheyenne M. Davis

Wed, 08 May 2024 06:05:00 -0000

Cheyenne M. Davis is a storyteller, journalist, content creator, media educator, founder of Unveild Magazine, and creator of the award-winning Weighted Words podcast. They join Ashley Ray to talk about fatphobia in television, representation in media, and more.

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The Whitest Kids U' Know w/ Sam Brown

Wed, 01 May 2024 06:05:00 -0000

Sam Brown from sketch group The Whitest Kids U' Know joins Ashley Ray to talk about the show finally coming to streaming on ShoutTV, their new animated feature Mars, Australian tv and more! Stream The Whitest Kids U’ Know at WatchTWKUK.com or on the Shout! TV app starting May 1st.

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Sad Documentaries w/ Lane Moore

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 06:05:00 -0000

Comedian and writer Lane Moore joins Ashley Ray to talk about Quiet On Set, Selena and Yolanda, Murder Under the Friday Night Lights, Mean Girl Murders and more. Lane's new e-book You’re Not The Only One F*cking Up: Breaking the Endless Cycle of Dating Mistakes is available now.

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The Good Place & A League of Their Own w/ D'Arcy Carden

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 06:05:00 -0000

D'Arcy Carden joins Ashley Ray to talk about her new podcast WikiHole, her roles on The Good Place and A League of Their Own and more!

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Girls5Eva w/ Paula Pell

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 06:05:00 -0000

Paula Pell joins Ashley Ray to talk about writing on Saturday Night Live, Girls5Eva and more!

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Comedy Specials w/ Rob Haze

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 06:05:00 -0000

Rob Haze joins Ashley Ray to talk about his new stand up special Frontin', BMF, shows in the Power universe, Deal or No Deal Island, Meego, comedy specials and more.

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The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore w/ Stan Zimmerman

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:05:00 -0000

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.

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Attack on Titan w/ Kevin Fredericks (KevOnStage)

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 06:05:00 -0000

Ashley is joined by Kevin Fredericks aka KevOnStage to discuss Churchy on BET+, Attack on Titan and more!

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

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 06:05:00 -0000

Emily Heller joins Ashley Ray to talk about Love Is Blind, The Traitors, Sort Of, the Jeopardy Tournament of Champions, and more.

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Dark Side of the Ring w/ Chris Gethard

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 07:05:00 -0000

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/

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Survivor w/ Matt Apodaca

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 07:05:00 -0000

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!

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Food and TV w/ Mike Mitchell & Nick Wiger

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 07:05:00 -0000

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!

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Music for TV w/ Sam Haft

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 07:05:00 -0000

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!

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The Best of Peacock w/ Jordan Morris

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 07:05:00 -0000

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

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Underrated TV w/ Jason Mantzoukas Part 2

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 07:05:00 -0000

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

Star Trek: Lower Decks

Doctor Who

Moonlighting

Agatha Christie's Why Didn't They Ask Evans

Sort Of

Zero Gravity

RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop

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

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 07:05:00 -0000

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

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Underrated TV w/ Jason Mantzoukas Part 1

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:23:00 -0000

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 Soulmate: Escaping Twin Flames Universe

Born in Synanon

Alone Season 10

My Strange Addiction

The Gold

Hilda

City of Ghosts

Delicious Dungeon

My Happy Marriage

Invincible

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

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 07:05:00 -0000

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.

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No Justice in Showbiz w/ Andy Richter

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 07:05:00 -0000

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!

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Shows We're Experts On w/ Blair Socci

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 07:05:00 -0000

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.

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

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 07:05:00 -0000

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.

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The Golden Bachelor Finale w/ Laci Mosley

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 07:05:00 -0000

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!

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Best TV to Marathon During the Holidays w/ Sona Movsesian

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 07:05:00 -0000

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).

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The Morning Show Finale w/ Heben Nigatu

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 07:05:00 -0000

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.

What We Watched:

The Morning Show

Selling Sunset

Suits

Sex Education

Homework:

Below Deck Mediterranean

The Family Chantel

For All Mankind

Desperately Seeking Soulmate: Escaping Twin Flames Universe

Escaping Twin Flames

Exposed: The Ghost Train Fire

Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God

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The Best TV Monologues w/ Shaun Diston

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 07:05:00 -0000

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.

What We Watched:

The Golden Bachelor

Bachelor in Paradise

Loki

Yellowjackets

The Morning Show

Homework:

Upload

Selling Sunset

The Family Chantel

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The Best and Worst of Game Shows w/ Jacquis Neal

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 07:05:00 -0000

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.

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Y2K TV Horrors w/ Simone Polanen

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 06:05:00 -0000

'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.

What We Watched:

Telemarketers

And Just Like That

The Other Two

Dave

Southside

Homework:

Below Deck

90 Day Fiancé

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

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 06:05:00 -0000

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 Killer Speaks

Homework:

The Fall of the House of Usher

The Midnight Club

Midnight Mass

Sister Wives

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

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 06:05:00 -0000

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.

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

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 06:05:00 -0000

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.

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Feuds Vs. Feuds w/ Matt Bellassai & Sydney Battle

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 06:05:00 -0000

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

How To Get Away With Murder

Below Deck Down Under

90 Day UK

90 Day: Before The 90 Days

Cold Justice

Savior Complex

Murder, She Wrote

Midsomer Murders

Monk

Where Is Baby Gabriel?

Homework:

Love Is Blind

Chewing Gum

I Am A Killer

I Survived A Serial Killer

Top Chef

Below Deck Mediterranean

Starstruck

Reservation Dogs

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Beginner’s Guide to Survivor w/ Evan Ross Katz

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 06:05:00 -0000

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.'

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Hyped for The Golden Bachelor w/ Jon Gabrus

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 06:05:00 -0000

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.

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Cult Documentaries Make Me Happy w/ Anthony Atamanuik

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 06:05:00 -0000

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.

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

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 06:05:00 -0000

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.

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More Sex on TV w/ Zach Noe Towers

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 06:05:00 -0000

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’.

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The Making of 'Jury Duty' w/ Jake Szymanski

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 06:05:00 -0000

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.

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

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 06:05:00 -0000

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.

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The Great Pee Conspiracy w/ Anna Drezen

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 06:05:00 -0000

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.

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Actors Strike Explained w/ Franchesca Ramsey

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 06:05:00 -0000

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!” premieres September 13th. Listen to the trailer here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lemme-fix-it/id959128344

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C*mming In Your Cast Iron w/ Punkie Johnson

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 06:05:00 -0000

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 Loud Network on SiriusXM and can be streamed wherever you get your podcasts.

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What We Watched:

My Strange Addiction: Still Addicted

Below Deck: Down Under

Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York

Dark Side of the 2000s

Dark Side of the Ring

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Emmy Surprises & Snubs w/ Niles Abston

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 06:05:00 -0000

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.

Watchlist:
Southside
Snowfall
The Other Two
Beef
Dave
The Afterparty
Platonic
The Secrets Of Miss America
Daisy Jones & The Six
It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia

Homework:
Dark Side Of The Ring
Ten Year Old Tom
The Righteous Gemstones

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The Idol Hate Watch & Taboo TV w/ Kiki Andersen

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 06:05:00 -0000

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.

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What We Watched:

The Sopranos

Abbott Elementary

Glamorous

And Just Like That

The Righteous Gemstones

Barry

The Idol

MTV’s Skins

The Other Two

Homework:

Glamorous

And Just Like That

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way

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The Curious Case of The Bear w/ Beth Karas

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 06:05:00 -0000

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!!!

What We Watched:

The Curious Case of Natalia Grace

The Bear

I’m a Virgo

Take Care of Maya

The Battle for Justina Pelletier

Project Runway All Stars

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TV News Flash w/ Michelle Buteau & Jordan Carlos

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 06:05:00 -0000

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

Ted Lasso

Atlanta

Below Deck: Sailing Yacht

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Content Hogs w/ Jon Lovett

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 06:05:00 -0000

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.

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What We Watched:

Mrs. Davis

Succession

The Dropout

You, Me & My Ex

Survivor

Kid Nation

Ted Lasso

The Other Two

Homework:

The Other Two

The Bear (Season 2)

The Curious Case of Natalia Grace

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Mega Mid-Year TV Roundup w/ Jason Mantzoukas

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 06:05:00 -0000

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. Plus, you won’t want to miss Ashley try to guess what the show Bosch is actually about.

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What We Watched:

The Curious Case of Natalia Grace

Housebroken

Star Trek: Prodigy

Digman

The Other Two

Party Down

SAS: Rogue Heroes

Patriot

Perpetual Grace, LTD

Poker Face

Shrink

Make Or Break

Rich & Shameless

Bad Sisters

Bosch

Bosch: Legacy

This Fool

The Premise

Killing It

Jury Duty

Primo

High School

Platonic

American Born Chinese

The Bad Batch

Andor

Star Wars: Visions

Clone High

Somebody Somewhere

Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?

And Then There Were None

Sin Eater: The Crimes of Anthony Pellicano

The Legacy of J Dilla

Picard

I Think You Should Leave

History of the World: Part 3

A Whole Lifetime with Jamie Demetriou

Primal

Unicorn Warriors Eternal

Alone: Season 10

Starstruck

Polite Society (film)

Rye Lane (film)

Three Ways (film)

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The Idol w/ Grace Freud & April Clark

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 06:05:00 -0000

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 Presents: The Girl God Experience wherever you get your podcasts.

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What We Watched:

Ted Lasso

American Dad

I Think You Should Leave

Hoarders

Peripheral

Severance

Tell Me Lies

Homework:

The Great

The Curious Case of Natalie Grace

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The Succession Finale w/ Laci Mosley

Wed, 31 May 2023 06:05:00 -0000

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 Watched:

Succession

Barry

Yellowjackets

Ted Lasso

Homework:

Ted Lasso finale

I Think You Should Leave

Hoarders

Below Deck: Sailing Yacht

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True Crime Time w/ Liza Treyger & Kara Klenk

Wed, 24 May 2023 06:05:00 -0000

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 Lawrence

Yellowjackets

Law & Order: SVU

Law & Order: SVU Watchlist

Zebras (S10E22)

Wildlife (S10E07)

Raw (S07E06)

Damaged (S04E11)

Babes (S10E06)

Mean (S05E17)

Stranger (S10E11)

Identity (S06E12)

Sacrifice (S03E07)

Night (S06E20)

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Reality Check-In w/ Molly Lambert & Anna Hossnieh

Wed, 17 May 2023 06:05:00 -0000

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 Yacht

Summer House

Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard

Dancing Queens

Vanderpump Rules

You, Me & My Ex

I Am Jazz

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way

The Ultimatum: Queer Love

Selling Sunset

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Writers Strike Explained w/ Nick Wiger & Niccole Thurman

Wed, 10 May 2023 06:05:00 -0000

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.

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What We Watched:

Jury Duty

Succession

Yellowjackets

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

Wed, 03 May 2023 06:05:00 -0000

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.

What We Watched:

Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens

Succession

Barry

Firefly Lane

Grand Crew

You, Me & My Ex

Seeking Brother Husband

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Digman

Homework:

Barry

Succession

You, Me and My Ex

The Goldbergs series finale

Couples Therapy

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Fathers, Sons, & MILFs w/ John Owen Lowe

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 06:05:00 -0000

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 Handle, and much more.

What We Watched:

American Auto

Grand Crew

Succession

Vanderpump Rules

Parks & Recreation

Extrapolations

MILF Manor

Love Is Blind

Too Hot to Handle

Homework:

Extrapolations

Seeking Brother Husband

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way

American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing

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

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 22:44:00 -0000

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 watching. #NetflixIsAJoke

Go here to listen to “Love To See It with Emma and Claire”

What We Watched:
Love Is Blind

Barry

Succession

Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies

School Spirits

Ghosts

SNL

Bob's Burgers

The Great North

Last Week Tonight

Homework:

Unstable

Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens

Dance Moms (Ep. 1)

True Life

Barry

A Black Lady Sketch Show

Bob’s Burgers

Grand Crew

The Great North

HouseBroken

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The Roys & Goldbergs w/ Wendi McLendon-Covey

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 06:05:00 -0000

After a jaw-dropping Succession, Ashley turns to the TV Club hotline to answer listener questions about the episode that left everyone shook. But first, we time travel back to 1980-something to chat with The Goldbergs’ Wendi McLendon-Covey about the acclaimed sitcom’s final season, Reno 911 stories, Wendi’s dream acting roles, and so much more.

What We Watched:

Succession

Tiny Beautiful Things

Jury Duty

Beef

Love Is Blind

Last Week Tonight

Hello Tomorrow!

Seeking Brother Husband

Yellowjackets

Homework:

Tiny Beautiful Things

Couples Therapy

Love Is Blind

Below Deck Sailing Yacht

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Best TV Theme Songs w/ Evan & Andrew Gregory

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 06:05:00 -0000

After reading Rolling Stone's garbage list of the greatest TV themes of all time, Ashley knew she had to punch up the list. And who better to call for help than musicians, comedians, and filmmakers Evan Gregory & Andrew Gregory of the Punch Up The Jam podcast? Together the crew count down their superior TV theme song picks, with plenty of singin' along the way. Plus, Ashley breaks down her weekly watchlist which naturally includes a show where Meryl Streep voices a humpback whale.

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Follow Andrew @arosegregory

Follow Evan @getsomeevan

What We Watched:

Succession

Yellowjackets

Housebroken

Grey’s Anatomy

Love Is Blind

American Auto

Grand Crew

Hello Tomorrow!

Ted Lasso

Extrapolations

Homework:

Extrapolations

Darcey & Stacey

Love Is Blind

Seeking Brother Husband

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way

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Salty Tears w/ Zach Braff

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 06:05:00 -0000

Ashley lets Zach Braff (Scrubs, Alex Inc.) break a TV Club rule to chat about his new movie A Good Person starring Florence Pugh & Morgan Freeman—but don’t worry, there’s still plenty of TV talk for y'all! Zach gets into his recent stints directing episodes of Shrinking & Ted Lasso, looks back on the TV shows and actors that inspired him, and astonishes Ashley by introducing her to a TV show that she's never heard of. Plus, Ashley dives into her thoughts on the week’s big 3 season premieres of Yellowjackets, Succession, & Love Is Blind.

What We Watched:

Yellowjackets

Succession

Love Is Blind

Grand Crew

Shrinking

Ted Lasso

The Boys

ZeroZeroZero

Homework:

Yellowjackets

Succession

Darcey and Stacey

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way

Seeking Brother Husband

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That Swarm Sex Scene w/ Sasha Nicolle Smith

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 06:05:00 -0000

Chlöe Bailey’s explicit sex scene in Swarm created fiery discourse online, so Ashley turns to Swarm’s intimacy coordinator Sasha Nicolle Smith to get the exclusive behind the scenes scoop on the realistic (but FAKE, duh!) sex scene. Sasha details everything that goes into planning and shooting TV sex scenes, spills some tea about Rory Culkin’s penis close-up in Swarm, shares tips on how to make a kiss look smokin’ hot, and even brings a real example of the pilates ball she places between actors’ bodies.

What We Watched:

Swarm

Daisy Jones & the Six

The Hills

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way

Grand Crew

Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal

OnlyFans: Selling Sexy

Money Shot: The Pornhub Story

Homework:

Yellowjackets

Succession

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The Last Of Oscar-Us w/ Matt Apodaca & Cody Ziglar

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0000

To break down Sunday’s mega The Last of Us & Oscars double feature, Ashley called upon your favorite video game/TV experts Matt Apodaca (Get Played) and Cody Ziglar (Futurama, Spider-Man: Miles Morales). The Oscars didn’t change Ashley’s opinion that TV is better than movies, but Matt and Zig do manage to get Ashley hyped for more potential TV adaptations of video games. Plus, Ashley reveals what she would’ve done in Pedro Pascal’s position at the end of The Last Of Us (Hint: “PUT HER ON THE TABLE!”)

What We Watched:

The Last of Us

The Oscars 2023

Survivor

Farmer Wants A Wife

The Simpsons

Daisy Jones and the Six

Swarm

Poker Face

Back in the Groove

Chainsaw Man

Video Game Homework:
God of War

Disco Elysium

Hades

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Black Girl Luxury w/ Garcelle Beauvais

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Comedian and Real Housewives scholar Camille Corbett joins Ashley to chat with actor/producer Garcelle Beauvais (Coming 2 America, The Jamie Foxx Show). They get into diversity on the Real Housewives, how representation matters in media, and Garcelle's new Lifetime movie Black Girl Missing. Plus, Ashley and Camille reveal their weekly watchlist and dub the Amazon comedy series Harlem as the new watch of the week.

What We Watched:

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

Perfect Match

Below Deck

Riches

Harlem

The Jamie Foxx Show

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Australian Silly Boys w/ Aunty Donna

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Ashley welcomes Australian comedians Aunty Donna and almost meets her match as Zack, Broden and Mark share their deep love of USA TV nostalgia and dive deep into how the TV sausage gets made. The boys share what it was like shooting their Netflix show right before the world shut down plus impress Ashley with their TV Watchlist suggestions, but first they all have to solve the biggest conspiracy theory around: Does Australia even exist?

You can find more details about the Aunty Donna World Tour 2023 on auntydonna.com

What We Watched:

Aunty Donna’s Big Ol’ House

La Brea

Grey’s Anatomy

Glee

True Detective Season 1

White Lotus Season 1

The Last of Us

Welcome to Wrexham

Mr Inbetween

Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared

Star Trek: The Next Generation

Cheer

Homework:

Poker Face

Acapulco

South Side

Hello Tomorrow

Shrinking

Dear Edward

Party Down

Grand Crew

The Goldbergs

Home Economics

Not Dead Yet

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The Scandal Episode w/ Katie Lowes & Guillermo Diaz

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Gladiators Unite! Ashley’s Scandal episode is here with special guests Katie Lowes & Guillermo Diaz straight from their new podcast Unpacking the Toolbox. Ashley asks Katie aka ‘Quinn Perkins’ and Guillermo aka ‘Huck’ about their favorite Scandal moments, life on and off set during that time and their hopes for future Shondaland collaborations (Shonda, we need a horror thriller with Guillermo, STAT!). Have you always wanted to know the table read cast reaction when they realized Olivia Pope was about to beat a man in a wheelchair to death with a chair? This is the episode for you!

What We Watched:

Scandal

Inventing Anna

Weeds

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Judging the Superbowl w/ Lauren Lapkus & Paul. F. Tompkins

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 23:16:00 -0000

For Super Bowl Sunday, Ashley is joined by the world’s best (newly appointed) TV Commercial critics, comedians & podcasters: Lauren Lapkus and Paul F. Tompkins! It’s the TV event with the most viewers from around the world and the stakes and tensions are high! Did we have too many celebrities in the commercials? Has Reality TV jumped the shark? Do we always and forever love Rihanna?

What We Watched:

Superbowl

Homework:

The Last of Us

Animal Control

Below Deck

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way

Velma

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Peacockin’ w/ Sam Sanders & Zach Stafford

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0000

This week, Ashley is joined by journalists, cultural commentators and wannabe HBO Girlies: Sam Sanders & Zach Stafford! The trio get right into whether The Last of Us is good TV or great TV, Murray Bartlett’s strawberries and which network is killing it at the moment. From everyone’s favorite Saturday Night Live performer to which streamers are supporting black creators and respecting black audiences, this episode will give you some hot TV takes and leave you surprised with who supports capitalism (it’s Sam).

What We Watched:

The Last Of Us

Looking

Physical

Welcome to Chippendales

Reboot

Love Without Borders

Poker Face

Traders

Homework:

Bad Sisters

Fleishman’s in Trouble

Shrinking

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They Hate To See It w/ Imani Hakim

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0000

This episode is giving post apocalyptic scaredy cats! It’s giving stand out child actor stars and it’s giving perfect comic timing with a couple of TV exclusive scoops! Join Ashley Ray to talk about where Imani got her comedy chops (Everybody Hates Chris) and her return to comedy all these years later (Mythic Quest!) and there’s a special guest reviewer: Ashley’s Mom Sharon tells you why she LOVES her new favorite show Poker Face!

What We Watched:

The Last of Us

Poker Face

Mythic Quest

Everybody Hates Chris

Selling Sunset / Tampa / The OC

Bling Empire

Abbott Elementary

That’s So Raven

Fresh Prince of Bel Air

Boy Meets World

Scandal

How To Get Away With Murder

Euphoria

Homework:

Poker Face

The Last of Us

Extraordinary

Extreme Sisters

90 Day Fiance: The Other Way

Below Deck: Adventure

You

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Hot TV Takes w/ Nicole & Sasheer

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata are two TV greats, and they’re both in Ashley’s fave network TV sitcoms Grand Crew and Home Economics. They join TV Club to share what they’ve been loving on TV lately (if it’s a teenager in high school with some troubles, we’re all in), as Sasheer debates which TV anti-hero is the most irredeemable character while Nicole dishes the smoothest and hottest hot TV takes about Drag Race and 90 Day Fiance.

Listen to Nicole & Sasheer on their podcast Best Friends!

What We Watched:

Wednesday

Heartstopper

13 Reasons Why

Fleishman is in Trouble

The Patient

Velma

Yellowjackets

Drag Race

Gossip Girl Reboot

That 90s Show

Home Economics

Grand Crew

Nailed It!

The Goldbergs

Homework:

90 Day Fiance: The Other Way

Darcey & Stacey

Mythic Quest

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TV Moms are Horny Too! w/ Debra Jo Rupp

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0000

We’re revisiting the 90s and getting super nostalgic about the 70s, with Ashley’s guest Debra Jo Rupp (That 70s Show, That 90s Show and WandaVision). Debra Jo and Ashley connect over The Challenge and get wistful about Reality TV Game Shows over the years but find out what role has been Debra Jo’s favorite (An Actor’s Dream!) but more importantly which TV Show set had the best catering. Ashley also tells Debra Jo all about the Grey’s Anatomy Scammer controversy.

That 90s Show airs on Netflix on January 19.

What We Watched:

The Last of Us

Velma

Ginny & Georgia

Paul T. Goldman

Below Deck

Sort Of

That

Acapulco

Harry & Meghan - Documentary Series

Mare of Easttown

Real Housewives

The Challenge

Survivor

Grey’s Anatomy

Friends

Family Matters

Homework:

Love Without Borders

Home Economics

L Word: Generation Q

Mythic Quest

Velma

Extreme Sisters

90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After

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The Below Deck Episode w/ Captain Sandy Yawn

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Below Deck’s Captain Sandy joins Ashley to chat about the charter boat cast and crew members, and the challenges of working and sleeping in such a tight space all the while having TV cameras in your face. Hear why Captain Sandy calls out Bravo as the best TV network, why she needs pirate training and which role on the boat would suit Ashley.

An actual inspiring leader and quite possibly the best reality tv personality, we can all learn something from Captain Sandy! Her new book “Be The Calm or Be The Storm: Leadership Lessons from a Woman at the Helm” is out NOW.

What We Watched:

I Hate Suzie

Surviving R. Kelly (Part 3)

Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street

Ginny & Georgia

Paul T. Goldman

90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After

The L Word: Generation Q

Below Deck

Below Deck Mediterranean

Below Deck Adventure

The Gilded Age

The First Lady

Sea Disasters

Homework:

Koala Man

Velma

The Goldbergs

The Drop

The Last of Us

Miracle Workers: End Times

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2022’s Underrated TV Hits w/ Jason Mantzoukas (Part 2 of 2)

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Jason Mantzoukas (How Did This Get Made?, Star Trek: Prodigy) returns for Part 2 of his gabfest with Ashley about the Underrated TV Hits of 2022 where they recommend a mockumentary horror series with moron versions of Mulder and Scully (Wellington Paranormal), a travel show about healthy adult male friendships (101 Places To Party Before You Die), an anime where a 10-year-old boy lives alone in his own apartment (Kotaro Lives Alone), and much, much more. Plus, Jason outlines his method for how to begin watching Dr. Who and Ashley pitches that the best way to save Grey’s Anatomy involves time traveling 50 years into the past.

2022’s Underrated TV Hits (Part 2)

Killing It

Girls5eva

Rutherford Falls

Wellington Paranormal

I Love That For You

Digital Addiction

Tuca & Bertie

Five Days at Memorial

Paper Girls

Love Off The Grid

101 Places to Party Before You Die

The Thing About Pam

Home Economics

Flatbush Misdemeanors

Star Trek: Lower Decks

Star Trek: Prodigy

Kotaro Lives Alone

Reservation Dogs

Watchlist

Welcome to Chippendales

Below Deck

Homework

Below Deck Mediterranean

Chicago Party Aunt

Paul T. Goldman

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2022’s Underrated TV Hits w/ Jason Mantzoukas (Part 1 of 2)

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0000

To close out the year with a bang, Jason Mantzoukas (How Did This Get Made?, Star Trek: Prodigy) joins the TV Club for a marathon TWO-PART episode about the UNDERRATED TV hits of 2022. Get outta here giant IP-driven shows that have dominated the discourse all year! We’re talkin’ about the lesser-known shows that deserve love too. But first, Jason discusses landing his first big TV roles on The League and Enlightened, he reveals what TV shows he’d still love to appear on (Law & Order?!), he bonds with Ashley over their mutual egg allergy, and chats about what shows he’s currently watching—hint: he’s got a thing for “Dad TV.”

2022’s Underrated TV Hits (Part 1)

This Fool

Julia

Shoresy

Maggie

Starstruck

American Auto

Somebody Somewhere

Watchlist

Alone

My Strange Addiction

Slow Horses

Yellowstone

White Lotus

Sex Lives of College Girls

Rick and Morty

South Side

Letterkenny

Young Rock

High School

Sprung

1899

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The Prince of Christmas w/ Matt Rogers

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0000

If you yearn for a holiday special where Martha May Whovier sings “I’m the only hot Who in Whoville, men know if their wife won’t, I will” then don’t sleep on Matt Rogers’ (Las Culturistas) new Showtime musical special Have You Heard of Christmas? Matt tells Ashley how the capitalism of Christmas inspired the project, breaks down the misogyny in the shocking Survivor season finale, talks secret hot nerd bodies in White Lotus, and gives fans of Showtime’s I Love That For You an exclusive update on the status of season 2.

What We Watched:

I Love That For You

Survivor

White Lotus

Project Runway

RuPaul’s Drag Race

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Flatbush Misdemeanors

Bob's Burgers

The Great North

Saturday Night Live (Cecily Strong’s farewell)

Below Deck

South Side

Sex Lives of College Girls

Young Rock

Mythic Quest

With Love

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Best TV of 2022 w/ Jacqueline Coley & Xorje Olivares

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Ashley sounds off on this year’s Golden Globe nominations and the highly anticipated White Lotus season finale. She's then joined by Rotten Tomatoes editor Jacqueline Coley & podcaster/cultural commentator Xorje Olivares to recap the Best TV of 2022. They’ll break down Bill Hader’s soft top energy, the sexual and generational politics of White Lotus, the over-wokeness of And Just Like That, and look ahead to what shows they’re psyched for in 2023.

What We Watched:

Barry

White Lotus

Atlanta

Andor

Abbott Elementary

Ramy

Welcome to Flatch

Welcome to Chippendales

What We’re Looking Forward To In 2023:

Clone High Reboot

Kindred

RuPaul’s Drag Race (season 15)

And Just Like That… (season 2)

Homework:

Matt Rogers: Have You Heard of Christmas?

I Love That For You

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Revisiting the TV Greats w/ Kareem Rahma

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0000

What solidifies a TV show as one of the greats? To investigate, Ashley recruits comedian Kareem Rahma to help judge the great shows of the peak TV era. They ask, “Can a TV show be great in spite of a terrible last season?” *cough* Game of Thrones *cough*. Plus, they dive into some juicy White Lotus theories, Kareem gives a controversial Black Mirror opinion, and they debate if E.R. or Grey’s Anatomy has the hottest hospital show cast.

What We Watched:

Fleishman is in Trouble

Ramy

The Bear

Mythic Quest

That 70s Show

Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown

Girls

Mad Men

LOST

The Leftovers

The Sopranos

Breaking Bad

Game of Thrones

White Lotus

American Horror Story

Black Mirror

The Wire

Grey’s Anatomy

E.R.

Homework:

Star Trek: Prodigy

Big Mouth

Pam & Tommy

Paper Girls

The League

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It’s a Dream Job w/ Rachel Lindsay

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0000

What did you watch over the holidays!? This episode Ashley is whipping through some great TV highlights like White Lotus, Rick & Morty and your girls on Sex Lives of College Girls. She’s then joined by Rachel Lindsay, who you know as the first African American lead on the Bachelor franchise but who is now in her dream job at Extra interviewing all your fave TV people and covering entertainment news. Ashley & Rachel catch up about their mutual hometown in Texas, what questions to ask celebrities and which reality TV they love the most.

What We Watched:

Drag Race UK

White Lotus

Rick & Morty

Sex Lives of College Girls

90 Day Finales

Below Deck Mediterranean

Dead to Me

Welcome to Chippendales

The Great North

Real Housewives

Married to Madison

Joe Millionaire

Selling Sunset OC

House of Dragon

Rap Sh!t

Homework:

Gossip Girl Reboot

Sort Of

Firefly Lane

My Unorthodox Life

Housebroken

His Dark Materials

Too Hot To Handle

Southside

Doom Patrol

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A Friendsgiving TV Binge w/ Carl Tart & Lamar Woods

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0000

It’s the start of holiday season and Ashley calls in her XOXO Gossip King friends Carl Tart and Lamar Woods to get into the plumpest holiday watchlist EVER. We’ll fill you up with lots of new TV recommendations, plus all the Thanksgiving memories from the shows you loved growing up.

What we’re watching:

Big Brother

Inside Job

Money Heist

Attack on Titan

The Crown

Ramy

White Lotus

Killer Sally

A Friend of the Family

Angelyne

My 600-lb Life

Love is Blind

Blockbuster

Sex Lives of College Girls

Never Have I Ever

The Dropout

Grand Crew

Fave Thanksgiving Episodes:

New Girl

Martin

WKRP in Cincinnati

The Simpsons

Family Guy

Bob’s Burgers

Gossip Girl

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Interview with a Vampire w/ Jacob Anderson

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Have you ever heard of a little TV show called Game of Thrones? Maybe you have noticed the Interview with a Vampire reboot is essentially a queer live-action fanfic of Anne Rice’s classic? BUT the link between these TV shows is British actor Jacob Anderson and Ashley’s guest for this no spoiler episode. And guess what? He’s a huge comedy sitcom fan! Ashley also dips into some Vow Season 2 dirt plus spotlights some key moments from recent finales like Atlanta & A Friend of the Family and who is killing it on Saturday Night Live right now.

What We Watched:

The Bear

Community

Atlanta finale

A Friend of the Family finale

Grey’s Anatomy

Big Mouth

Abbott Elementary

The Vow

Molly and Sarah on SNL

White Lotus

Homework:

Home Economics

The Goldbergs

Mythic Quest

Documentary Now

The Crown

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90 Day Fiancé Hooray! w/ Jerry O’Connell

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0000

The 90 Day Fiancé Universe is peaking right now and Ashley is here for you and the drama and magic of TV’s trashiest show. First up, Ashley is joined by her 90 Day BFF Rory Phillips - the Brit who knows as much about 90 Day as Ashley - and they discuss who has scammer energy, the hectic filming antics on set and of course Michael, Angela and Big Ed. THEN, Jerry O’Connell - the actor, director and TV host himself - drops in with his wildest hot takes on 90 Day Fiancé and what you can expect on Star Trek: Lower Decks because it’s the most inclusive and fun animated space show out there! Is there hope for a Wil Wheaton crossover in the future? Listen to find out!

Homework:

White Lotus S2

The Vow S2

Atlanta Finale

Abbott Elementary

Home Economics

Documentary Now S4

Star Trek: Lower Decks

Love is Blind

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It’s TV Babe w/ Brandon Kyle Goodman

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0000

You gotta be you! We have Brandon Kyle Goodman, one the world’s most modern day oracles talking TV with Ashley this week! You’ll get so much nostalgic TV, you’ll hear about their black queerness, their unique lens on writing for TV and what steps we can take to love ourselves?! So much insight into being literally THEE black queer voice in TV animation right now with Big Mouth and Human Resources. PLUS Brandon and Ashley ask the main question, 'Which Living Single character are you'?

Find Brandon Kyle Goodman on Big Mouth Season 5 and their book “You Gotta Be You: How to Embrace This Messy Life and Step Into Who You Really Are” at good booksellers.

What We Watched:

Abbott Elementary

Industry

Housewives

Little Demon

Reservation Dogs

90 Day Fiance

Couples Therapy

Attack on Titan

The Patient

Atlanta

Big Mouth

Human Resources

Family Matters

Fresh Prince of Bel Air

Living Single

Will & Grace

Sex & The City: And Just Like That

Homework:

90 Day Happily Ever After

90 Day Single Life

Below Deck: Mediterranean

The Patient

Rick & Morty

White Lotus

Love is Blind

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House of the Dragon w/ Mano Agapion

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 19:51:00 -0000

The finale of House of the Dragon is here and all the wigs are fired this season! Writer & Comedian Mano Agapion joins Ashley for an exclusive recap, full of the hottest hot takes of this Game of Thrones spin off. There will be spoilers this week, so catch up on your GoT & HoD viewing and join Ashley & Mano! Which characters did we love? Which characters do we want burnt by dragons? Did the show live up to Game of Thrones season 1?

Catch Mano in the new Earwolf Presents podcast 2 Spooky 2 Handle and listen to his podcasts Drag Her and We Love Trash. See Ashley in Chicago 10/27 at Color Club and in LA on 11/17 at The Elysian.

What We Watched:

House of the Dragon

Love is Blind

Survivor Season 42

Los Espookys

The Patient

Reboot

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law

British Bake Off

Chucky

The Watcher

American Horror Story

Drag Race UK

Homework:

Big Mouth

90 Day Fiancé

That 70s Show

Star Trek: Lower Decks

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Weird Girlfriend w/ Ramy Youssef

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Ashley is with Ramy Youssef - comedian, actor, writer and director - and you’ll definitely hear about his show Ramy and his new show Mo… but you’ll find out what reality TV he finds TOO addicting and how Bella Hadid ended up on his TV show. This episode we heard what YOU’RE watching this week plus which show has a Hot Silver Fox Johnny Knoxville and lots more TV.

What We Watched:

Ramy

George Carlin

Seinfeld

We Are Lady Parts

90 Day Fiance

Homeland

Reboot

The Mole / Survivor / Big Brother

Love off the Grid

Bling Empire

The Vow s2

A Friend of the Family

The Watcher

Atlanta

Homework:

The Outlaws

House of Dragons - FINALE

Los Espookys

The Patient - FINALE

Little Demon

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Our Below Deck Means Death w/ Nathan Foad

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:00:00 -0000

When Nathan Foad auditioned for Our Flag Means Death, he heard it was ‘The Office but on a pirate ship’ but as he tells Ashley Ray, he soon realized that it was a very different gig! Hear all about the behind the scenes and on set shenanigans with Rhys Darby, Taika Waititi, Leslie Jones, Fred Armisen, the costumes, the gays and everything Nathan is legally allowed to say about shooting Season 2. Ashley and Nathan also prepared a TV Sitcom Starter Pack List for you if you want to write for TV and what US and UK shows they’re watching right now.

What We Watched:

House of the Dragon

Los Espookys

Good Omens

Kevin Can Go F*ck Himself

Extreme Sisters

TV Sitcom Starter Pack

Sally Forever

Girls

Community

Bust Down

Girls 5 Eva

Chewing Gum

Bottom

Homework:

Ramy

We Are Lady Parts

Atlanta

Bob’s Burgers

Los Espookys

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The Queen Sugar Episode w/ Bianca Lawson & Ashley’s Mom

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0000

It’s the TV Show that changes lives! Ashley’s guest is Bianca Lawson who plays Darla on the complex family drama Queen Sugar by critically acclaimed director Ava DuVernay. You’ll hear more about filming through the pandemic and what’s in store for the final season of Queen Sugar. But the expert on Queen Sugar is none other than Sharon Harris, Ashley’s Mom! You may know Ashley’s Mom from Storytime with Seth Rogen’s episode ‘Hey Me’ (go queue up that episode right after this one) but today she joins Ashley to run through their Watchlist and share more about what to watch next.

What We Watched:

Queen Sugar

90 Day Fiancé Happily Ever After

90 Day: The Single Life

Saturday Night Live

Dateline Investigation Discovery

Euphoria

Perfect Strangers

Mike - The Mike Tyson Miniseries

Homework:

Bob's Burgers

Great North

Abbot Elementary

Home Economics

Ramy

Welcome to Flatch

Reboot

Life After Lock Up

Kevin Can F*ck Himself

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Main Character Energy w/ Danielle Pinnock & Nori Reed

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Sassy sidekicks? Token best friends? Not in 2022! This week, we’re talking to two superstars who are bringing main character energy to roles previously left in the margins. This episode Ashley has brought comedian & writer Nori Reed to join her for the Watchlist - all the TV we’re currently watching - but also to talk about the first trans character Nori created for Disney TV Show Raven’s Home. Then for the final act, you’ll have Danielle Pinnock of CBS’s Ghosts! Do you miss NBC’s Superstore? Well, Ghosts is one of Ashley’s new favorite ensemble comedies on the block. Danielle tells us how she brought Alberta to life and what it was like shooting in quarantine. There might even be some season two secrets!

Watch Season 5 of Raven’s Home on Disney now and Ghosts Season 2 on CBS.

What We Watched:

Raven’s Home

The Office

The Rehearsal

Smothered

Harley Quinn

Industry

The Anarchists

Mind Over Murder

Ghosts

Homework:

Good Omens
Bob’s Burgers
The Great North
Last Week Tonight

House of Dragons (or The House of the Dragon)

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Big Mother Energy w/ June Diane Raphael & Jessica St. Clair

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0000

You know them from The Deep Dive podcast, but Ashley is excited to bring both June Diane Raphael and Jessica St. Clair into TV Club this week to reflect on their Big Mother Energy. When these two show up, you know you’re getting Good Television so get ready for some great stories. We’ll also talk about what we’re all watching at the moment. Jessica’s escapism, June’s Good Fight and a whole lot of great kids TV that’s also awesome for adults. Plus all the greats, and you know we get into some of the stats of the Golden Girls Sex Lives. Catch The Deep Dive each Wednesday on Earwolf.

What We’re Watching:

The Good Fight

Gilded Age

Alone

Rutherford Falls

The Thing About Pam

Dr Death

Bridgerton

Grey’s Anatomy

Punky Brewster

Bob’s Burgers

Babysitters Club

Holy Moly

Domino Masters

Gilmore Girls

Sex & The City

Golden Girls

Starstruck

Trying

Call My Agent

Downtown Abbey the Movie

The Most Hated Man on the Internet

Homework:

Ramy
Abbott Elementary
Little Demon
Ghosts
Queen Sugar

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The Emmys w/ Ali Barthwell

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 13:00:00 -0000

What really happened at The Emmys this year? It’s TV’s night of nights, one of the biggest award shows on TV about TV and Ashley Ray is all over it for you with some behind the scenes intel from Emmy-winning writer & comedian Ali Barthwell (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver) who was soaking up the glitz, the glam and celebrating black creators. Oh, and we’re definitely gonna talk about that Jimmy Kimmel moment with someone who saw it happen live!

What We Watched:

The Emmys!

Homework:

Little Demon

The Patient

Bad Sisters

Five Days At Memorial

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The Showrunner Extravaganza w/ Will Graham & Joanna Johnson

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Showrunners are the glue that keeps a show together. They work with the writers and deal with notes and feedback from the network. While actors may get all the glory, showrunners are the real behind-the-scenes stars. Today, Ashley is joined by Joanna Johnson (Good Trouble) and Will Graham (A League of Their Own). What does it take to create smart, inspiring queer TV? Joanna and Will are gonna tell us!

The Watchlist:

Reservation Dogs

Only Murders In The Building

Kevin Can F Himself

House of the Dragon

Better Call Saul

Married At First Sight

The Bachelorette

The Offer

Gaslit

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Great Weed Moments in TV History w/ Abdullah Saeed & David Bienenstock

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Ashley joins forces with Great Moments in Weed History! Ashley counts down her top 5 favorite tv marijuana moments with experts co-hosts, Abdullah Saeed and David Bienenstock. The three talk about shows that inspired generations of stoners like South Park, Insecure, Freaks and Geeks and High Maintenance.

Abdullah Saeed is a famous weed TV pioneer, ex-host of Vice's Bong Appetit and Vice Does America, and he appeared on High Maintenance and David Bienenstock is the former editor of High Times, author of How to Smoke Pot (Properly) and a veteran cannabis journalist.

Homework

Atlanta

Our Flag Means Death

Abbott Elementary

Reservation Dogs

This Fool

The Resort

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Dad TV and Partying w/ Jon Gabrus & Adam Pally

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0000

If you like comedy and travel, Ashley’s guests this week know where to party in the USA. Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally talk about the shows they’re into right now and reflect on 101 Places to Party Before You Die, the show these two besties made together. Ashley also gets into A League of Their Own and what the show shares with Pose and Hollywood.

Everything We Watched This Week!
A League of Their Own

Children of the Underground

This Fool

The Rehearsal

Alone

Woodstock 99

Homework:

Smothered

The Rehearsal

Kevin Can F*ck Himself

Flatbush Misdemeanors

Reservation Dogs

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Gen XYZ w/ John Hodgman & David Rees

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Where are all the TV shows this week? Ashley Ray turns to Dicktown sleuths (and co-creators) John Hodgman and David Rees to solve the mystery of the missing shows from the various streaming platforms and get into some TV shows about sailing boats, baseball players and the people living in your walls. The three dive to the bottom of where Dicktown comes from and where it’s going, covering community, generational connectedness and small town stories. Watch both seasons of Dicktown, streaming now on Hulu.

Everything We Watched This Week!

Resident Alien

A League of Their Own

Phrogging

P-Valley

Below Deck

The Anarchists

The Bear

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

Ted Lasso

Dicktown

The Rockford Files

Reservation Dogs

Next Week's Homework

101 Places to Party Before You Die

Ghost

Abbott Elementary

League of Their Own

Industry

The Con

The Most Hated Man on the Internet

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Our TV Golden Record w/ Shelby Wolstein & EJ Marcus

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:00:00 -0000

This week Ashley Ray gets slightly nostalgic about Dana Scully and Everybody Hates Chris with her guests Shelby Wolstein and EJ Marcus - the hosts of the Keeping Records podcast - as they round up what TV Shows would make their own 'golden record' to send to space. You'll get an update on the 90 Day Fiancé Universe and a lot more TV on The Watchlist.

Everything We Watched This Week!

Reservation Dogs

The Rehearsal

What We Do in the Shadows

Flatbush Misdemeanors

90 Day Fiancé Universe

The Bachelorette

Rap Sh**

The Resort

What We’ll Send to Space:

Scrubs

Roseanne

Righteous Gemstones

The X Files

Party Down

Everybody Hates Chris

What We Won’t Send to Space:

My 600 lb Life

The Swan

What Not to Wear

Next Week's Homework

P Valley

Everything’s Trash

Grace & Frankie

101 Places to Party Before You Die

Dicktown

Harley Quinn

Beavis & Butthead

Kevin Can F**k Himself

Good Trouble

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Anti-Inspiration w/ Dan Perlman

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Ashley checks in with her friend Charlie Kelly about what they’ve both been watching this week for The Watch List and what queer TV & film characters inspired him, while sharing stories about being in the writer’s room for The Great North. Meanwhile this episode’s special guest star is comedian and writer Dan Perlman! Ashley’s top TV recommendation this week is his show Flatbush Misdemeanors and you’ll hear how the show came together, its Anti-Ted Lasso vibes and the two get nostalgic over Everybody Loves Raymond. Watch Flatbush Misdemeanors on Showtime now.

Everything We Watched This Week!

Victoria’s Secrets: Angels and Demons

Grown-ish

Below Deck Sailing Yacht

90 Day UK

90 Day Fiancé

90 Day Love in the Caribbean

Dark Side of the 90s

The Rehearsal

Harley Quinn

What We Do In The Shadows

Mind Over Murder

P-Valley

Tuca and Bertie

Last Week Tonight w/ John Oliver

Rap Sh**

Loot

The Bear

Next Week’s Homework

Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin

The Resort

Reservation Dogs

101 Places to Party Before You Die

Everything’s Trash

Home Economics

Grace and Frankie

Black Monday

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And We're Back w/ Phoebe Robinson

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0000

How great is TV?! TV, I Say w/ Ashley Ray is back for season two and there's a LOT of TV to catch up on! Solomon Georgio joins us for The Watch List and we're sharing all of our favorite tv recommendations for the week. Phoebe Robinson, one of the original dope queens of podcasting, also drops in to talk about her new Freeform hit Everything’s Trash plus, she tries to help Ashley with New York dating tips!

Everything We Watched This Week!

Everything’s Trash

Maggie

Gordita Chronicles

Shrink

Killing It

Rutherford Falls

The Bear

90 Day Fiancé

What We Do in the Shadows

The Rehearsal

Flatbush Misdemeanors

Loot

Ms Marvel

RuPaul’s Drag Race

Next Week's Homework

Only Murders in the Building

Grown-ish

Better Call Saul

American Horror Stories

Rap Sh**

90 Day UK

Flatbush Misdemeanors

Harley Quinn

Physical

P Valley

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TV, I Say w/ Ashley Ray is Back!

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Are you looking for a new TV Show to watch? Maybe you're ready for the next sitcom or comedy or scam documentary? 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!

Each week Ashley will whip through the TV shows everyone is talking about, dig deep into classic tropes, and break 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, so take a listen and look out for the season return on July 27 - now on Earwolf.

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Amy Solomon and Sydnee Washington on Industry

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0000

For our season 1 finale, we have Amy Solomon and Sydnee Washington on TV, I Say to talk about Industry and Notes From The Bathroom Line! On The Watch List, Ashley's teenage nieces join the discussion to see if they can convince her Genera+ion is a realistic show.

TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! 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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Nicole Cliffe w/ The Expert Opinion

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Nicole Cliffe joins TV I Say to talk through some of TV's latest and greatest pop culture moments: The Britney Spears doc, Meghan and Harry, Allen vs. Farrow! On The Watch List, Ashley talks about the Superstore finale, The Goldbergs and more!

TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! 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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TV, I Say Theme song by RaFia.
Artwork by Chastity Hyman.
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Melissa DuPrey w/ Greetings from Grey Sloan

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Melissa DuPrey, Grey's Anatomy's Dr. Sara Ortiz, joins TV I Say to talk about everyone's favorite longest running show! On The Watch List, Ashley reviews Genera+ion, Intervention, The Great North and more!

TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! 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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Artwork by Chastity Hyman.
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Kimberly Drew w/ Black TV Futures

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Kimberly Drew joins TV I Say to talk about the future of Black TV, Wandavision, and Lovecraft Country! On The Watch List, Ashley watched a ton of old Comedy Central shows on Paramount+ and talks about her pick of the week: Why Women Kill!

TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! 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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Lizzy Talbot on Intimacy Coordination

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 22:00:00 -0000

Lizzy Talbot, intimacy coordinator on shows like Bridgerton and more joins TV, I Say to tell us what we can expect from the franchise's latest spin-off! On The Watch List, Ashley covers Murder Among the Mormons, Young Rock, and Wandavision!

TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! 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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Molly w/ The Single Life!

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Molly from 90 Day Fiancé: The Single Life joins TV, I Say to tell us what we can expect from the franchise's latest spin-off! On The Watch List, Ashley covers It's A Sin, The Lady and The Dale and more!

TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! 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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Eric Edelstein w/ The Getting High With Me!

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Eric Edelstein joins Ashley to get high and talk about Phish, Drunk History and his incredibly life as a character actor! On The Watch List, Ashley covers Superstore, The Cecil Hotel documentary and more!

TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! 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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Tarik and Hazel w/ the Polyamory Processing

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Tarik and Hazel from 90 Day Fiancé join Ashley to talk about their experience this season! They answer all your questions about polyamory and open relationships. On The Watch List, Ashley covers the Oatly Super Bowl commercial that she loved and everyone else hated.

TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! 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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Harvey Guillén w/ Some Things From The Shadows

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Harvey Guillén joins TV I Say to share some amazing moments fromWhat We Do in the Shadows and to talk about his Critics' Choice Television Award nomination. On The Watch List, Ashley covers Search Party (no spoilers!), Wandavision, and the return of your parents' favorite broadcast sitcoms over the last week.

TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! 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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Nicole Byer and Shaun Robinson: In Conversation

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Nicole Byer and Shaun Robinson. Yes, the two ultimate authorities on 90 Day Fiancé join me to talk about their favorite couples and what it's like to be the best hosts on television. Also, Ashley talks about Disenchantment, Hoarders and some other stuff on The Watch List!

TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! 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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TV, I Say Theme song by RaFia.
Artwork by Chastity Hyman.
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Cooper Peltz w/ The PA Scoop

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Cooper Peltz, host of the PA Nation podcast, joins Ashley this week to talk about the unseen heroes of television production: PAs! Ashley also gets into what went wrong with the Night Stalker documentary and Bling Empire on The Watch List.

TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! 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.

Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio and Stitcher

TV, I Say Theme song by RaFia.
Artwork by Chastity Hyman.
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Nikki Mayard w/ The Coup Cooldown

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Nikki Mayard stops by to talk about Lazor Wulf, the absolute best show to watch when you're just trying to get through your day in the midst of a coup! Season two just wrapped up, so it's the perfect time to binge. Ashley also talks about her latest obsessions: Evil Lives Here and Veneno on The Watch List!

TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! 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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Ricky Whittle w/ New Year Hotness

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Ricky Whittle from American Gods is with us to discuss the show's newest season, premiering this Sunday, 1/10 on STARZ. We also talk about Mistresses and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air! Careful, this episode is INCREDIBLY charming. Ashley also shares her thoughts on Cobra Kai, Dark and Bridgerton on The Watch List.

TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! 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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Brandee Evans w/ Season's Greetings from The Pynk

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Brandee Evans from P-Valley joins Ashley today to talk P-Valley and representation, classic holiday TV, and how she manages to stay so busy. Ashley also shares a Watch List that is so long, we debated alerting her TV habits to her therapist, but you're sure to get some recommendations. This is our last episode of 2020 so sit back and enjoy.

TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! 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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Roxane Gay and Seth Rogen: In Conversation: 90 Day Fiancé

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0000

It's the episode you've all been waiting for: Seth Rogen, Roxane Gay and Ashley Ray talking about 90 Day Fiancé. Also Ashley talks about documentaries. But mostly: Seth Rogen and Roxane Gay discuss 90 Day Fiancé as the 8th season starts. We know why you're here.

You can follow Ashley's season 8 90 Day Fiancé recaps on Vulture.

TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! 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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TV, I Say Theme song by RaFia.
Artwork by Chastity Hyman.
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Kenny and Armando w/ Holiday Treats

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Today our guests are Kenny and Armando from 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way! With their season just wrapping and season 8 of the 90 Day franchise premiering this Sunday, they stop by to offer advice as the truly perfect couple they are! We also talk Schitt's Creek and I scold Kenny about the whole Spanish lessons thing!

Be sure to also read Ashley's 90 Day Fiancé recaps on Vulture, she'll be doing episodic coverage for season 8 too! And check out her look at season 8's couples if you haven't already!

TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray, the internet’s leading TV pop culture expert! A writer for Vulture, The A.V. Club and Variety, 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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TV, I Say Theme song by RaFia.
Artwork by Chastity Hyman.
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Nicco Annan w/ Nuggets of Manifestation

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Today our guest is Nicco Annan, Uncle Clifford from P-Valley! Nicco is here to take us to THA PYNK! He talks about working with Loretta Devine, what it means to work on P-Valley, the Soul Train awards and more!

TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray, the internet’s leading TV pop culture expert! A writer for Vulture, The A.V. Club and Variety, 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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David and Annie w/ The Spice

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Today our guests are David and Annie from 90 Day Fiancé! They're here to talk about the TV shows they love (you'll never guess where Annie learned to swear from!), advice for their favorite 90 Day couples, if they're Team Tom or Team Darcey, and the story behind their new cooking show, Spice It Up with David and Annie!

Be sure to also read Ashley's 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way recaps on Vulture and check out her exclusive scoop on season 8's couples!

TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray, the internet’s leading TV pop culture expert! A writer for Vulture, The A.V. Club and Variety, 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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TV, I Say Theme song by RaFia.
Artwork by Chastity Hyman.
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Steven Weber w/ Election Week Reassurance

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Today our guest is Steven Weber! Steven opens up about his break from Twitter, offers some Election Week reassurance , talks the cult comedy of Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip , working with Fran Drescher on Indebted, who the Hackett brothers would vote for, working on Party Down with Jane Lynch and why the teenagers on 13 Reasons Why deserved to be punished!

Be sure to also read Ashley's 2016 interview with Steven on The A.V. Club after the episode!

TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray, the internet’s leading TV pop culture expert! A writer for Vulture, The A.V. Club and Variety, 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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TV, I Say Theme song by RaFia.
Artwork by Chastity Hyman.
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Seduced w/ Cecilia Peck and Inbal Lessner

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0000

Today our guests are Cecilia Peck and Inbal Lessner, the team behind Seduced on Starz! We're talking about the process of creating Seduced, supporting survivors during the filmmaking process, Keith Raniere's sentencing and what they hope to see from future NXIVM coverage.

Be sure to also read Ashley's piece, "In the NXIVM docuseries showdown, Seduced is the clear winner" on The A.V. Club after the episode!

TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray, the internet’s leading TV pop culture expert! A writer for Vulture, The A.V. Club and Variety, 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.

Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Stitcher

Produced by Petty Mogul.
TV, I Say Theme song by RaFia.
Artwork by Chastity Hyman.

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You Know The Vibes w/ Petty Mogul

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 14:00:00 -0000

Today our guest is Petty Mogul! TV, I Say's own producer, musical genius and business badass! We're talking about Lovecraft Country, I May Destroy You, The Vow, and all the other shows we watched over the last week. Welcome to TV, I Say w/ Ashley Ray!

TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray, the internet’s leading TV pop culture expert! A writer for Vulture, The A.V. Club and Vice, 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.

Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Stitcher

Produced by Petty Mogul.
TV, I Say Theme song by RaFia.
Artwork by Chastity Hyman.

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Coming October 23rd

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 01:00:00 -0000

Welcome to TV, I Say with Ashley Ray, a podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray, the internet’s leading TV pop culture expert! A writer for Vulture, The A.V. Club and Vice, 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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