Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast

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Does More Money Make Better TV?: Episode 73 Aug 08, 2016

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The budgets for TV shows have never been bigger, but are they leading to better shows? The answer isn't yes OR no, as Liz and Ben debate in this week's podcast.

Ask Us Anything!: Episode 72 Aug 01, 2016

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This week, it's question time, as Liz and Ben answer all your most pressing queries, including what TV shows best reflect society, and what TV shows have been the hardest to give up.

What We Learned at Comic-Con: Episode 71 Jul 25, 2016

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Indiewire's TV team spent the last week at Comic-Con and got some sneak peeks of fun shows. (They did not get a lot of sleep.)

When Pop Culture References Other Pop Culture: Episode 70 Jul 18, 2016

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A TV show casually references another TV show — no big deal, right? Maybe, maybe not. As Indiewire's Liz and Ben discuss, invoking other pop culture may be an organic story choice, but it also can make your show into an alternate universe — in both good and bad ways.

Our Long Shot Emmy Predictions: Episode 69 Jul 11, 2016

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Call us dreamers, but Indiewire's TV team has its fingers crossed for a few outlier entries in this year's awards race. From "Outlander" to "The Leftovers," at least one of these things could actually maybe happen! Though we'll have to wait and see.

Independence Day Quiz — The 16 Most Patriotic TV Quotes: Episode 68 Jul 04, 2016

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To celebrate the 4th of July, Liz and Ben are joined by Special Projects Editor Steve Greene and Senior Editor Hanh Nguyen for a rousing game of Guess the Quote! We attempt to stump each other with 16 independent and patriotic-themed TV quotes — how many can you guess?

What It Means to End A Show: Episode 67 Jun 27, 2016

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"Penny Dreadful" surprised us with a stealth series finale last week — but is that sort of move one that works? Liz and Ben dig into why they like to know if an ending is coming, and how that sort of move differs from classic cancellation.

What to Say When Someone Asks "What's Your Favorite TV Show?": Episode 66 Jun 20, 2016

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It might be your least favorite question, but we at Indiewire want to help you answer it! Because if you answer it the right way, it can lead to some of the most enjoyable TV discussions you'll ever have.

Shows to Catch Up On: Episode 65 Jun 13, 2016

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Summer means sun, and fun, and the opportunity to catch up with shows you may have missed! And Indiewire's TV team has a few suggestions for just that situation.

Are Our TV Favorites Family-Friendly?: Episode 64 Jun 06, 2016

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We all watch a lot of TV, but how much of it is appropriate for the under-18 set? With some help from the website commonsensemedia.org, Indiewire looks to understand what might make a show appropriate for kids... and what shows no minors should be watching.

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