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Our Favorite Things of 2018: Episode 194 Dec 17, 2018

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Special guest Steve Greene joins Liz and Ben to chat about the best stuff we all experienced this year — actually perhaps shockingly, THE X-FILES comes up! In the meantime, looking forward to the new year!

No Spoilers, But Mrs. Maisel Remains Marvelous: Episode 193 Dec 10, 2018

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The Emmy-winning favorite of Liz and Ben's moms is back, and there's a lot to discuss, from what impresses us about Amy Sherman-Palladino's attention to detail to whether or not they really need to swear so much on the show. All without spoilers!

The Awards-Season Movies That Feel Like TV: Episode 192 Dec 03, 2018

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It's awards season! But the DNA of television can be found in a number of the films under contention for the Golden Globes and Oscars, including THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS and WIDOWS. How does that affect our viewing? Liz and Ben discuss!

The Stigma Against Animation: Episode 191 Nov 26, 2018

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When IndieWire did its 50 Best Animated Series of All Time, one thing we noticed was that a lot of these shows haven't gotten the recognition they deserve, beyond the realm of cartoons. Ben and Liz ask: What gives?!

The Ideal Thanksgiving TV May Not Require Words: Episode 190 Nov 19, 2018

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In the name of turkey and stuffing, Liz and Ben debate what's the best kind of TV to watch on the classic American holiday, from football to "Mythbusters" to "Friends" to, yes, surprisingly, "The Leftovers."

So, About a BREAKING BAD Movie... Episode 189 Nov 12, 2018

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Last week it was revealed that a movie set within the world of BREAKING BAD was a likely possibility. But rather than debate whether or not it's a good idea, Liz and Ben dig into why this might have been an inevitability — and what it takes for a franchise to really, truly end.

The Bad and the Good Side of Remixing TV: Episode 188 Nov 05, 2018

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On a weekend filled with important TV, Liz and Ben choose to focus on... "Saved By the Bell." But really, it's a conversation about how the future of media might affect our present!

When Long Takes Work (And When They Don't): Episode 187 Oct 29, 2018

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Recently, TV has been graced with a number of examples of long takes — single-shot sequences that stretch on for minutes, per the story demands, including "Daredevil," "The Haunting of Hill House," "Kidding" and the upcoming "Homecoming." What makes these technological feats exciting to watch, and when do they prove distracting? Liz and Ben get into the nitty-gritty. (Shockingly, "The X-Files" comes up!)

The System Is Broken: Episode 186 Oct 22, 2018

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It's another super-focused episode, as Liz and Ben look into how the shows they've been watching recently reflect our complicated relationship with the truth of today's society. (Believe it or not, "The Leftovers" comes up.)

Is Horror TV Scarier Today Because It Can Be Gorier? With Todd VanDerWerff! Episode 185 Oct 15, 2018

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Vox's Todd VanDerWerff comes by to chat with Liz and Ben about how, with the changes in television over the past 20-something years, the state of scary television has changed with the times. Shockingly, "The X-Files" comes up!

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