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Fauxworthy Podcast Episode 23: Your Show Is Not Essential

April 29, 2016 /

 

This week on The Fauxworthy Podcast…Bryan and Taylor have been doing some work behind the scenes, but now they’re back behind the mics to talk about FX’s great spy drama, “The Americans.” Here within lie exciting announcements for the podcast along with discussion of what makes a show essential, whether you need to be able to root for the characters you are watching, if plot matters, and more.

Enjoy, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes. And check out our new partner, The Establishing Shot! And our new website with all of our previous episodes, TheFauxworthyPodcast.com!

Here’s the timeline:

Introduction/Announcements/Housekeeping 00:00-02:00

“The Americans” 02:00-23:45

Amazon Prime Video 23:45-25:45

Wrapping Things Up 25:45-28:03

Original Recording Date: April 23, 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

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