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Widow’s Bay, Kevin, This Is a Gardening Show, American Gladiators May 07, 2026

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Can scary shows still feel cozy? Can gross out shows work for feel good stories? Do sob stories work on competition shows still? How many poop joes can you fit in a 15-minute episode about where apples come from? And what is BJ’s favorite vegetable? Tune in to find out!

Timestamps:

00:49 - Widow’s Bay (Apple TV)
06:32 - Kevin (Prime Video)
11:03 - This Is a Gardening Show (Netflix)
17:07 - American Gladiators (Prime Video)

Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios

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Sunny Nights (Hulu) May 01, 2026

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Are we ready for siblings to make mistakes? Do we believe in their spray tan business venture? And is there too much violence? Tune in to find out!

Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios

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Big Mistakes, The Testaments, Margo's Got Money Troubles, The Miniature Wife Apr 24, 2026

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What happens when you have miniaturization technology? Are we ready for more stories in the world of The Handmaid’s Tale? Can these siblings ever make the right decision? Will Margot figure out her money troubles? Tune in to find out!

Timestamps:

00:45 - The Miniature Wife (Peacock)
07:20 - The Testaments (Hulu)
13:52 - Big Mistakes (Netflix)
19:57 - Margo's Got Money Troubles (Apple TV)

Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios

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Rooster (HBO) Apr 16, 2026

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Can cozy still be funny? Do looser story threads work? And what would Mitu teach at university if BJ forced her? Tune in to find out!

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Love Overboard, Bait, If it's Tuesday, it's Murder, Born to Bowl Apr 14, 2026

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Is forced labor the missing new component in reality TV? How quickly do we need to get to the action in a show hinging on a big reveal? And how do you toe the line between documentary and mockumentary? PLUS who is BJ’s favorite Bond? Tune in to find out!

Timestamps:

00:52 - Love Overboard (Hulu)
08:22 - Bait (Prime Video)
13:52 - If it’s Tuesday, it’s Murder (Hulu)
19:41 - Born to Bowl (HBO)

Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios

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Iyanu (Cartoon Network) Apr 03, 2026

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What type of magical powers would we want? Is Iyanu the chosen one? Does this remind us of Avatar the Last Airbender? Tune in to find out!

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Age of Attraction, Scarpetta, Vladimir, Imperfect Women Mar 27, 2026

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Can people truly be age blind? Do flashbacks and quirky family members aid in crime solving? How fast can someone become obsessed with their coworker? What happens when friends have too many secrets? Tune in to find out!

Timestamps:

00:45 - Age of Attraction (Netflix)
06:58 - Scarpetta (Prime Video)
14:01 - Vladimir (Netflix)
19:19 - Imperfect Women (Apple TV)

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Wild Cards (CW) Mar 20, 2026

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Shout out to the listeners who brought this funky procedural into our lives. Can a con make a great cop? What happens when you can’t trust anyone or anything including your job or partner? And would Mitu or BJ enjoy enforcing maritime law? Tune in to find out!

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Young Sherlock, Marshals, DTF St. Louis, RJ Decker Mar 13, 2026

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Which show did we think was a period piece? Which period piece changed Mitu’s mind on the genre? How weird is too weird? And how much mystery do you need in a mystery show pilot? Tune in to find out!

Timestamps:

00:41 -Young Sherlock (Prime Video)
06:27 - Marshals (CBS)
11:49 - DTF St. Louis (HBO)
17:28 - RJ Decker (ABC)

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The Boyfriend (Netflix) Mar 06, 2026

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What happens when you can only write one letter to your crush? What’s the best way to name a coffee truck? And does this show get back to the beginnings of reality TV? Tune in to find out!

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