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Neve Campbell on Discipline and Strength, Plus "Daredevil" Season 2 and Comics on TV Mar 22, 2016

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Abraham Riesman joins Matt and Gazelle to talk about the ever-expanding world of comic adaptations on TV, with a particular focus on the new season of "Daredevil." Plus, Neve Campbell shares the joys of working with the creative team behind "House of Cards," and how her background in dance kept her focused amidst the feverish pace of her career in the 90's. SPOILERS: "Daredevil" (both seasons)"Jessica Jones""House of Cards"

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"The Americans" Showrunners Joe Weisberg and Joel Fields Mar 15, 2016

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An in-depth conversation about "The Americans" with showrunners Joe Weisberg and Joel Fields, who share their approach to storytelling, character development, running a writers room, being more "Tootsie" than "Fletch," and much, much more.

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Viola Davis on Craft, Culture, and Career (Plus: When Fans Turn on Showrunners) Mar 08, 2016

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A bittersweet episode featuring an interview with Viola Davis, a fervent defense of Chris Carter, and a fond farewell. Gazelle, Matt, and Margaret look at the case for and against replacing showrunners when shows go south - at least in the eyes of their fans. Plus, a conversation with "How to Get Away With Murder" star Viola Davis on the values that have shaped her 30-year journey to stardom. This episode contains spoilers for "How to Get Away With Murder."

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Talking Gilmore Girls With the Gilmore Guys, Plus Mary Elizabeth Ellis Mar 01, 2016

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Margaret and Gazelle are joined by Kevin T. Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe (aka the Gilmore Guys) to reminisce about favorite moments from the original run of the beloved series "Gilmore Girls." Plus, Gazelle's interview with Mary Elizabeth Ellis (aka The Waitress from "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia"), currently starring on Fox's "The Grinder."This episode contains spoilers for "Gilmore Girls," "Sex and the City," and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia."Theme music: "Slinky" by Dlay (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dlay/Elemental/Slinky)

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Tropes We're Tired Of, Hulu's "11.22.63," and Steve Zissis (HBO's "Togetherness") Feb 23, 2016

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A jam-packed episode featuring listener mail, Matt and Margaret's take on "11.22.63," and an interview with Steve Zissis. Listeners wonder which tropes Matt, Margaret, and Gazelle are most tired of, as well as the definition of "mythology" when it comes to television (if such a definition actually exists). Then, the group discusses Hulu's new miniseries "11.22.63," based on the Steven King novel of the same name, in which a man travels back in time in hopes of preventing the assassination of JFK. Finally, an interview with Steve Zissis, co-creator and star of HBO's "Togetherness."This episode includes spoilers for "11.22.63" and "Togetherness."Theme music: "Slinky" by Dlay (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dlay/Elemental/Slinky)

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HBO's "Vinyl" and Louis CK's "Horace and Pete" Feb 16, 2016

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Examining the influence of Martin Scorsese and Terrence Winter on HBO's "Vinyl," and whether said influence is good or extremely frustrating. Plus: Louis CK's "Horace and Pete" is a valiant experiment - but is it a compelling story?This episode contains spoilers for "Vinyl" and "Horace and Pete."

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Showtime's "Billions" & Malcolm Jamal Warner Feb 09, 2016

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Why is Showtime always a bridesmaid? Matt and Margaret take a hard look the network's latest series, "Billions." Plus: a conversation with Malcolm Jamal Warner (best known as Theo on "The Cosby Show"), who plays A.C. Cowlings in this week's episode of "The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story."This episode contains spoilers for "Billions" and "The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story."

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The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story Feb 02, 2016

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A wide-ranging discussion with Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, the creative team behind "The People Vs. Larry Flynt," "Ed Wood," and many other biopics, as well as FX's new miniseries "The People v. O.J. Simpson." Gazelle, Margaret, and guest Alex Jung talk to Scott and Larry about the challenge of adapting real life into drama, as well as the unexpectedly resonant political themes in the story of the O.J. Simpson trial, many of which feel as relevant today as they did twenty years ago. Spoilers throughout for "The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story."

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The X-Files: Then, Now, and Forever Jan 26, 2016

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Keith Uhlich joins the crew to talk about the brand-new season of "The X-Files" on Fox. While the panel certainly doesn't agree on whether the new season is great or embarrassing (at least so far), the legacy of the show is undeniable, and everyone shares favorite memories from the past, as well as hopes for the future of Mulder and Scully's ongoing search for the truth.SPOILERS:Spoilers throughout for "The X-Files"

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What Makes "Sesame Street" Special Jan 19, 2016

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Margaret and Matt reminisce about the golden age of "Sesame Street," and look ahead to what might change - and what they hope will stay the same - as the show begins its run on HBO.

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