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Master of None and Diversity on Television in 2015 Nov 10, 2015

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Aziz Ansari’s new Netflix series raises complex questions about racial representation on television. Matt, Gazelle, and guests Alex Jung and Mallika Rao go deep on the issue, examining the innovations of Master of None and other current programs, as well as their personal experiences with the challenges of writing about race as critics. This episode is sponsored by GE Podcast Theater and Esquire Network. SPOILERS: MASTER OF NONE - 19:25-21:15, 29:19-29:27, 30:45-31:26

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Unfriendly in a Friendly Way: FX’s Fargo and the Art of Adaptation Nov 03, 2015

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The complex challenge of adapting films into television series, from "MASH" to "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" to "Parenthood," with a particular emphasis on the current season of FX's "Fargo." Plus: has television evolved into a more artistic form than cinema? This episode is sponsored by TNT's "Legends" and GE Podcast Theater. This episode contains spoilers for the following shows: Fargo - 10:08-10:12, 29:15-45:27 Edge of Tomorrow - 26:18-27:40

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Live at the New York Television Festival Oct 27, 2015

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A special live taping of the Vulture TV podcast at the New York Television Festival. Discover the origin stories of Matt and Margaret, as well as their uncensored opinions on the state of modern television. This episode is sponsored by “Legends” on TNT and GE Podcast Theater’s “The Message.” This episode contains spoilers for the following TV shows: How I Met Your Mother: 21:12 - 21:40 Joan of Arcadia: 33:37 - 33:48 Hannibal: 34:32 - 34:46

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Trying to Stay Human with Amy Brenneman (HBO’s “The Leftovers”) Oct 20, 2015

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Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Amy Brenneman joins Gazelle, Margaret, and Matt for an in-depth conversation about her role as Laurie on HBO’s “The Leftovers,” as well as the artistic philosophies that have informed her wide-ranging career. This episode of the Vulture TV Podcast is sponsored by Hulu’s “Casual” and GE Podcast Theater’s “The Message.” This episode contains spoilers for The Leftovers in the following sections:2:33-7:208:55-19:4521:02-24:0030:20-33:25

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The Rare Hour-Long Comedy (Plus "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" and "Jane the Virgin") Oct 14, 2015

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Margaret, Matt and Gazelle talk about the rare hour-long comedy, plus the CW's "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" and "Jane the Virgin." This episode contains spoilers in the following discussions 11:20 - 25:46 The pilot of The CW's "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend"25:47 - 35:59 The premiere of the second season of The CW's "Jane the Virgin" This episode is brought to you by "The Message" from GE Podcast Theater. Subscribe to "The Message" here

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10/6/15: Religion on TV and The Leftovers Oct 06, 2015

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Matt, Margaret and Gazelle explore a subject that has been more heavily present on TV recently. Which have done it well and which have failed? Plus the new season of The Leftovers. This episode contains spoilers in the following discussions: 32:00-51:21 The Leftovers Season 2 Episode 1.

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9/29/15: Empire and Quantico Sep 29, 2015

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Matt, Margaret and Gazelle emerge from the flurry of fall television premieres and dive into ABC's Quantico, plus the new season of Empire. This episode contains spoilers in the following discussions: Quantico: 16:38 - 35:53 Empire: 35:53 - 48:57

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9/22/15: The Fall TV Season Extravaganza, Plus the Emmys Sep 22, 2015

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Gazelle and Margaret are joined by Vulture West Coast Editor Joe Adalian and Vulture's Alex Jung to talk about the Emmys and all of the new fall tv shows you should keep your eye on. This episode of The Vulture TV Podcast is sponsored by ABC's "Quantico."

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9/15/15: FX's "You're the Worst," "The Bastard Executioner," Plus Television Networks' Personalities Sep 15, 2015

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Matt and Margaret discuss FX's "You're the Worst," and "The Bastard Executioner." Plus, they dive deep on television network's personalities. This episode of The Vulture TV Podcast is sponsored by ABC's "Quantico." This episode contains spoilers in the following discussions 0:00 - 30:09 : FX's "You're the Worst," and "The Bastard Executioner"

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9/8/15: Shocking Twists in TV History plus Mr. Robot Sep 08, 2015

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Gazelle, Matt and Margaret talk about all the times when TV messed with your minds (i.e. shocking twists - many spoilers ahead), then the first season of "Mr. Robot." This episode contains spoilers in the following discussions 0:00 to 20:05 - *Spoiler Warning Red Alert* The first segment contains many spoilers about twists in popular TV shows throughout history. Including a Mr. Robot spoiler at 2:40. 21:13 - end of show: The last season of Mr. Robot This episode of The Vulture TV podcast is brought to you by Casper. Get $50 toward any mattress purchases by visiting www.casper.com/VULTURE and using the promo code Vulture. This episode of The Vulture TV podcast is also brought to you by Audible.com. Audible.com/Summerfarmer

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