Back on the Block

Get excited -- this is our most chock-full podcast so far! Allison's relationship with Keith continues! Matt gets a storyline at last, and it's a doozy! And MP says sayonara to its first cast member! And we talk about what makes a good good cliffhanger! We also discuss the following: "Wonder Woman," Tom Cruise, "House of Cards," "The Americans," "The Leftovers," Matthew Perry and his new play, "Animal," the state of musical theater, and "Dear Evan Hansen!" Plus a special personal tribute. Listen away!

Alison's ill-advised new romance leads to a real-time discussion on gender politics. Also: Billy is dumb and neither Jane nor her storyline hold water. Plus: Zac Efron's career missteps, the "Dirty Dancing" reboot, more "Twin Peaks," "Fear the Walking Dead," and "The Boy Who Danced on Air."

The Mancinis experience a loss, while Michael might experience a gain. Also, Billy's a stupid child, and neighbors shouldn't buy grieving neighbors new dogs. Plus, we chat about Twin Peaks, Roseanne and other TV reboots, the new Alien prequel, The Wizard of Lies, The Keepers, theater talk, and tributes to Chris Cornell and Roger Moore.

We talk about a major early episode of Melrose, with special praise for Grant Show and Vanessa Williams. Also: discussion of "Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2," "Snatched," "American Gods," "Master of None," "Ernest Shackleton Loves Me," "Pacific Overtures," and "Mary Jane." Plus: kind words for Powers Boothe and Doug starts freaking out over two separate upcoming television events.

Billy falls for a comedian with a secret, and Jake and Sandy try to be "just friends." Again. Also Doug and Karen discuss "Catastrophe," "Superstore," Brad Pitt's GQ interview, and theatre reviews of "Happy Days," "Anastasia," and "Bandstand." Plus: Doug divulges another one of his great childhood crushes!

We find all kinds of ways to connect "The Lonely Hearts" to Laurie Metcalf and realize we're gonna miss Amy Locane. Plus: conversation about "Bosch," "The Handmaid's Tale," "Dear White People," "Hello, Dolly!," "A Doll's House, Part 2," "Angels in America" and "The Ferryman" in the West End. And Karen and Doug disagree about the best Hannibal Lecter movie.

We both really loved the episode "For Love or Money!" Find out why it's still so relevant, and a great showpiece for Courtney Thorne-Smith. Also, you'll find out who Doug might or might not be stalking. Plus: discussion of "Riverdale," "The Originals," the movie "Raw" (not the Eddie Murphy one), the 30th anniversary of "Steel Magnolias," and a discussion of the theatrical productions of "The Glass Menagerie," "Sweat," Miss Saigon," and "When It's You."

Time and common sense know no bounds in the latest episode of "Melrose Place" (Season 1, Episode 3), and we are happy to guide you through it. Also, shut up Jane Mancini. And stick around for conversation about Charlaine Harris, Tavi Gevinson, the new Beauty and the Beast remake, and "This Is Us."

We’re Back on the Block with the Melrose Place Pilot Episode! It’s Season One Episode One, people! This is the one where we met with Michael and Jane, Billy and Allison, Sandi and Rhonda, and poor boring Matt. Jake and Kelly are still and thing and more 90210 characters have cameos. Doug and Karen break down what went terribly horribly wrong. Then we head off of Melrose and over to Hollywood to catch up on the movie Logan, and Doug catches us up on two new TV faves: Big Little Lies and Feud. And we wrap with some news about Shannen Doherty. Tune in! It’s a fun one!