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The Dangers of Nostalgia: Episode 154 Mar 12, 2018

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Liz and Ben are both guilty of letting their fond memories for old shows affect them — but what's the real danger in letting nostalgia take over our perception of television?

Film vs. TV vs. the Netflix Machine: Episode 153 Mar 05, 2018

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Liz and Ben are joined by a special guest! Film editor Kate Erbland, having come to Los Angeles to cover the Oscars, sits down to discuss these things we call movies, and how covering them is different from TV, and why someday soon there might not be much of a difference. (Surprisingly, "The Leftovers" comes up.)

The Current State of Shows for Teens: Episode 152 Feb 26, 2018

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Liz and Ben both watch a lot of teen-oriented shows — what have they seen work best? And why has Netflix become such a leader in this regard? Surprisingly, THE O.C. comes up!

Why We Haven't Caught Olympic Fever: Episode 151 Feb 19, 2018

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The Olympics are happening right now, but Liz and Ben simply aren't that into it — and also don't care for the fact that it's preempted some of the programming they actually want to watch. Is there a solution? It might not be one possible while NBC's in charge.

In Celebration of the Big Swings: Episode 150 Feb 12, 2018

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That's right, 150 episodes! In tribute, Liz and Ben celebrate one of the things they love most about TV — when shows take chances. Shockingly, "The Leftovers" comes up!

Yelling About ALTERED CARBON: Episode 149 Feb 05, 2018

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Other things come up in this episode, but really Liz and Ben are here to discuss Netflix's big new sci-fi play, which one of them didn't like as much as the other! (Don't worry, you guys, THE LEFTOVERS does come up.)

Why We Need To Let Actors Move On: Episode 148 Jan 29, 2018

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Glenn Howerton has a new show coming up on NBC! But people are mad about what that might mean for IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA's future. However, he's not the only actor who's ever wanted to explore additional options beyond his most iconic role — and as Liz and Ben discuss, that's a good thing.

The TV People Who May Become Oscar Nominees! Episode 147 Jan 22, 2018

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This year's awards season favorites are stacked to the brim with great performers and creators who got their start in television, and Liz and Ben have their personal hopes as to who might see their talents recognized with the nominations for this year's Academy Awards. They're probably going to be very wrong about a lot of this! (But, weirdly, "The Leftovers" DOESN'T come up.)

On Appreciating the Moment: Episode 146 Jan 15, 2018

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As TCAs continue, Liz and Ben find themselves grappling with the fact that these days, the news is always so focused on what's ahead for their favorite shows...as opposed to what's happening in the here and now.

Some of Our Most Anticipated 2018 Shows: Episode 145 Jan 09, 2018

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There's no shortage of TV to look forward to this year, and here are just a few of the shows that Liz and Ben think could make 2018 bearable.

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