AppleTV+'s latest very polished drama, Criminal Record, is about race and corruption in London's Metropolitan police force; Brandi Brown takes a break from cozy mysteries to discuss whether this copperganda is worth watching. Around The Dial takes us through Grimsburg, Julia, The Gilded Age (including a Tiny Triumph from Brandi), Break Point, and The Bob Newhart Show. Past guest Ilan pitches Shoresy's "Players Wanted" for induction into The Canon. Then after naming the week's Winner and Loser, it's on to a Game Time about screens big and small. Make yourself a nice cup of tea and join us!

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Announcement: 📢 Club Campaign Update

Lead Topic: 💂🏻 Criminal Record

Around The Dial: 🤷‍♂️ Grimsburg

Around The Dial: 🥖 Julia

Around The Dial: 🎭 The Gilded Age

Around The Dial: 🎾 Break Point

Around The Dial: 🛋️ The Bob Newhart Show

The Canon: 🏒 Shoresy S02.E04: Players Only

Winner & Loser: 👍 Jeremy Allen White

Winner & Loser: 👎 Pat McAfee

Game Time: 🎬 Small Silver Screen

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🤷‍♂️ Tara's review of Grimsburg at Cracked.com

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🎟️ Buy tickets to see Brandi Brown with headliner River Butcher at Acme Comedy Company in Minneapolis February 7-10

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