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Fauxworthy Podcast Episode 21: Fuller House of Cards

April 22, 2016 /

 

On this week’s episode, Bryan and Taylor dive into the Netflix barrel and tackle two of the streaming service’s latest releases, “Fuller House” and “House of Cards.” There’s a hot “Fuller House” take, a discussion of whether traditional sitcoms can make a grand return, and debate over whether Frank Underwood is just too much. (SPOILERS THROUGH SEASON 3 on the “House of Cards” talk.)

Here’s the timeline:

Intro 00:00-00:50

“Fuller House” (Netflix)/Traditional Family Sitcoms 00:50-10:45

“House of Cards” (Netflix) [SPOILERS THROUGH SEASON 3] 10:45-23:00

What to Watch on TV 23:00-24:50

Enjoy! Rate, review and subscribe on iTunes! Have a great week!

Original Recording Date: March 21, 2016

Fauxworthy Podcast Episode 20: Adapt to What You Have

April 22, 2016 /

 

We are baaaaaaaacccckkkk!!! We had a lot of fun coming back and recording this week’s podcast after a way-too-long hiatus. We talk about adapting to the strengths and weaknesses of your television show, specifically regarding AMC’s “Better Call Saul,” Netflix’s “Love” and FOX’s “New Girl.” (We like two of the three shows. I won’t tell you which is which.)

Here’s the timeline:

Intro 00:00-00:45

“Better Call Saul” (AMC) 00:45-15:20

“Love” (Netflix) 15:20-25:15

“New Girl” (FOX) 25:15-30:25

Catching Up On TV 30:25-36:55

Enjoy the grand return! And don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe and everything else, on iTunes!

Original Recording Date: March 15, 2016

Fauxworthy Podcast Episode 19: “American Crime” v. “American Crime Story”

April 22, 2016 /

 

On this episode of The Fauxworthy Podcast, Bryan and Taylor discuss ABC’s “American Crime” and FX’s “American Crime Story: The People v. OJ Simpson” (or “The People v. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story,” who knows?), including conversation about ham-handedness versus elegance in storytelling, whether you might like either (or both!) of these shows, and why these shows are not only good but potentially important.

Here’s the timeline:

“American Crime” (ABC) 00:50-11:50

“American Crime Story” (FX) 11:50-19:50

Would you like these shows? 19:50-20:50

The Cultural Relevance of These Shows 20:50-27:35

Enjoy! And don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, etc. to the podcast on iTunes!

Original Recording Date: Feb. 10, 2016

Fauxworthy Podcast Episode 18: Is “Baskets” the Real Zach Galifianakis?

April 22, 2016 /

 

For this episode of The Fauxworthy Podcast, Bryan and Taylor discuss the debut of Zach Galifianakis’ “Baskets” on FX. They discuss Galifianakis’ distinct style of humor, whether people will like this show and whether FX is now the place for “auteur comedy.”

Here’s the timeline:

What “Baskets” Is About 00:30-03:00

Thoughts on Pilot Episode 03:00-04:20

Style of Humor/Is This the Real Galifianakis? 04:20-07:55

Is FX the Home for this Type of Show Now? 07:55-10:20

How Can People Know If They Will Like This Show? 10:20-12:40

Enjoy the show! And don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and all that jazz — on iTunes!

Original Recording Date: Feb. 3, 2016

Fauxworthy Podcast Episode 17: The Bumpy Return of “The X-Files”

April 22, 2016 /

 

This time on The Fauxworthy Podcast, Bryan and Taylor discuss the revival of FOX’s “The X-Files.” Taylor has never watched it before. Bryan’s got some experience. They discuss their feelings on the show’s return, “Monster-of-the-week” episodes versus mythology episodes, and TV’s growing revival trend.

NOTE: David Milch created “Deadwood,” and David Lynch created “Twin Peaks.” Too Many Davids.

Here’s the timeline:

Importance of “The X-Files” 00:30-03:10

Thoughts on the Revival 03:10-07:20

Monster-of-the-week v. Mythology 07:20-15:00

TV’s Revival Trend 15:00-23:00

Plugs 23:00-24:04

Enjoy the show! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review on iTunes!

Original Recording Date: Feb. 1, 2016

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