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Roots Reprised: History vs Aesthetics May 31, 2016

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Gazelle and Matt are joined by NPR's Eric Deggans and film critic Steven Boone for a careful look at the legacy of Roots. The importance of the original miniseries is undeniable - so what, if anything, is the value of the History Channel's remake?Spoilers throughout for both the old and new versions of Roots!Theme song: Slinky by Dlay (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dlay/Elemental/Slinky)

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Rachel Bloom and Aline Brosh McKenna Live at the Vulture Festival May 24, 2016

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Gazelle and Matt are joined live on stage in New York by Crazy Ex-Girlfriend co-creators Rachel Bloom and Aline Brosh McKenna to talk about the show's complicated themes, how to tell realistic stories about love, how to run an entire music video studio in parallel with a sitcom, and much, much more.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers for the first season of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend throughout!

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What Does "Peak TV" Mean for the People Who Make TV? May 18, 2016

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Vulture's Joe Adalian and Maria Elena Fernandez spent months interviewing sources throughout the television industry - actors, showrunners, crew members, and even caterers - about the opportunities and challenges of making television in the era of Peak TV. Is everyone getting rich? Are showrunners delighted or miserable? Why is it so hard to rent a crane in Vancouver? Joe and Maria Elena have the answers to these and many more of Gazelle and Matt's questions. No spoilers this week - enjoy!

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Trauma on TV: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Outlander, and Beyond May 10, 2016

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Gazelle is joined by guest panelists Tara Abell, Mallika Rao, and Alex Jung for an in-depth look at recent portrayals of trauma on TV - when it's successful, and when it falls flat. Plus: an extended consideration of "Outlander's" handling of Jamie's assault from the end of last season.SPOILERS:0:00-32:15: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, The Americans, Scandal, Felicity, Friday Night Lights, Sex and the City, Orange is the New Black, Grey’s Anatomy32:25-43:42: Outlander

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A Non-Shocking Plot Twist on Game of Thrones, Plus Dream Sequences and Socially-Relevant Comedies May 03, 2016

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Matt Zoller Seitz and an all-star cast of guests discuss favorite (and least favorite) dream sequences and politically-astute comedies. What separates a dream sequence from an alternate reality? Is "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" as smart as Tina Fey thinks it is? And what does a certain familiar piece of theme music mean for "Game of Thrones" fans?SPOILER ALERT:Game of Thrones 0:00 - 7:58

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The Troubled State of HBO's Dramatic Slate, Game of Thrones Season 6 Premier, and Better Call Saul Apr 26, 2016

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A jam-packed episode featuring Joe Adalian on the uncertain future of HBO's "Vinyl," and what that says about the networks current approach to drama; Nate Jones on the season 6 premier of "Game of Thrones;" and Alan Sepinwall in conversation with Matt Zoller Seitz about the enduring fascination of the antihero and the recently-concluded second season of "Better Call Saul."SPOILERS:Game of Thrones: 13:30-25:52Better Call Saul: 26:13-41:27

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Jenni Konner on Hannah's Mistakes, Plus Sex on TV Apr 19, 2016

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"Girls" showrunner Jenni Konner joins Gazelle and Matt to talk about the season five finale. But first: an in-depth discussion of sex on TV, from "Catastrophe" to "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" to "Broad City," with a particular focus on the new Starz series "The Girlfriend Experience."SPOILERS:"Girls" (don't listen if you haven't watched the season 5 finale!), "Catastrophe," "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," "The Girlfriend Experience"

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Keeping Comedy Honest With Jerrod Carmichael (Plus: A Shocking Farewell on "The Americans") Apr 12, 2016

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Comedian Jerrod Carmichael joins Gazelle and Matt in-studio to talk about his writing process and jazz inspirations as the creator and star of "The Carmichael Show" on NBC. Plus: "The Americans" showrunners Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg return to talk about the shocking death in episode 4 of the FX series' fourth season.SPOILER WARNING:Do NOT listen to this episode if you haven't watched season 4, episode 4 of "The Americans."

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The People Vs OJ Simpson Redux (with Rembert Browne and Anthony Hemingway) Apr 05, 2016

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Rembert Browne joins Gazelle and Matt to rave about the biggest (and best?) television series of 2016 - a year that Rembert has taken to referring to simply as "OJ." Plus: a conversation with Anthony Hemingway, who directed several episodes of the series. Spoilers throughout for "The People vs OJ Simpson."

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When Comedies Stop Being Funny, Plus Michelle Monaghan on "The Path" Mar 29, 2016

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Gazelle, Matt, and Alex Jung wonder why "Broad City" isn't making them laugh as much this season, and consider the ongoing trend of "serious" comedies. Michelle Monaghan talks about building her character in Hulu's new original series "The Path," and Matt remembers the legacy of Garry Shandling.SPOILERS:"The Path," "Broad City," "Catastrophe," "You're the Worst"

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