Crossing Streams

Crossing Streams goes on the reservation for episode #193 detailing two all-Native productions! Craig Elsten and Liddy Loree remind listeners why Reservation Dogs was a consensus Top-10 show for them last year before diving into the first two episodes of Season Two. After a brief interlude to discuss the hilarity of What We Do in the Shadows, the hosts return for a full look at the six-episode AMC drama Dark Winds, starring Zahn McLarnon.

Craig Elsten and Liddy Loree start off by talking about a pair of Apple TV+ shows. "Black Bird" has a chance to be a ranked show on both of our lists by the end of 2022. Meanwhile, one of our favorite past shows, "For All Mankind", has been struggling in its third season. Then (30:10), a full discussion of what we learned from Season 3 of "The Boys" and where the show is headed.

Craig Elsten and Ben Higgins get back together to discuss Better Call Saul a week earlier than expected, because the last two episodes have been *that* important and good. Full reviews with spoilers of Season 6 Episode 8 "Point and Shoot", and Season 6 Episode 9 "Fun and Games"

Craig Elsten is joined by Ken Gartin at Bottle Rocket in downtown San Diego for another episode of TALK NERDY TO ME! This time, the guys go through the entire season of Stranger Things 4, including Volume 2 (with spoilers). How has Netflix's last mega-show changed, and is Craig right that it was about twice as long as it needed to be? Then (35:00), a spoiler review of Thor: Love and Thunder. MARVEL's latest movie was fun, but missed the mark with some serious third act issues. Lastly, the guys talk about the first season of Ms Marvel (1:00:00).

Craig Elsten is joined by authentic Chicagoan (and CHGO Blackhawks reporter) Jay Zawaski to break down the brilliant new FX comedy/drama "The Bear". Jay lets us know what is in an authentic Chicago Beef sandwich, then the guys dive into this very authentic-feeling depiction of life in a high stress restaurant kitchen. It takes a LOT to get to #1 in the Crossing Streams rankings, in this MEGA-episode find out what The Bear does to reach the mountaintop. No spoilers until after the 50:00 mark of the podcast.

Craig Elsten is joined once again by Liddy Loree to talk about two summer shows that are both tracking for end-of-year Top-20 status. First, they break down the huge start to Season 3 of For All Mankind on AppleTV+, which starts with a banger of an opening episode, before setting up a race to Mars. Then (41:00), they take on The Old Man, a new prestige spy drama on FX and Hulu, starring Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow.

Craig Elsten and Liddy Loree are back to put together their Top-5 TV Shows for the first half of 2022, including a handful of honorable mentions. How will the rankings change between now and Christmas?

Two episodes of Crossing Streams this week, and a two-parter to start the week! Liddy Loree returns to Crossing Streams to discuss the first half of The Boys Season 3. One of the biggest, wildest shows on TV is becoming a pretty direct allegory for modern American proto-fascism, and leaning in HARD to the parallels. Then, Dan Hayes makes his Crossing Streams debut to discuss the under-the-radar delight that is Slow Horses on AppleTV+.

Craig Elsten is joined by his Barry correspondent Rick Romero to talk about the wildly inventive and unique third season of Bill Hader's HBO black comedy. What makes this show so good, and why? We break down the key moments and performances. Full spoilers for season 3 ahead!

Craig Elsten and John Browner are back to look at the final six episodes of season 3 of Atlanta, and the season as a whole. Without question, this was the boldest, most artistic and most fearless show on television in 2022. Was it the best, or did it miss the mark sometimes? Craig and John go through the cultural challenges, the "black mirror"-style anthology episodes, and what happened in the finale with Van.