Crossing Streams

On a double-stuffed episode of Crossing Streams, Craig Elsten is joined by regular co-host Liddy Loree to take a First Look at the HBO Europe/Hulu Japan co-production "The Head", which is a terrific Antarctic thriller with a lousy name (Time Cue: 4:30). Then, a full Finale Review (with spoilers) of the tremendous "30 Coins", our favorite show so far of 2021 (13:30), and an update on the rapidly improving "WandaVision" (27:00). Craig and Liddy discuss the shows they've been watching lately on "What We're Watching" (35:30). Last but certainly not least, Madelyn York makes her Crossing Streams debut as we go in depth on the New York Times' documentary on Hulu, "Framing Britney Spears" (53:15).

There are few films that can inspire a full Crossing Streams podcast just to talk about every facet, but Derek DelGaudio's "In and Of Itself", streaming on Hulu, is just such a piece of art. On this episode, Craig Elsten is joined by his long-time podcasting partner John Gennaro to talk about what makes "In and Of Itself" such a special and moving show to watch. PLEASE, watch the show before you listen to the podcast, as detailed spoilers abound!

Craig Elsten and Liddy Loree convene to give listeners a non-spoiler First Look at the new Showtime tense legal drama "Your Honor", starring Bryan Cranston (time code: 3:00). Then, mid-season updates on WandaVision (21:30) and 30 Coins (29:45), and our weekly recommendation segment (38:45). Lastly, Loren Casuto makes his Crossing Streams debut for a non-spoiler discussion of what makes the science-fiction epic The Expanse such a great show (53:45), followed by a breakdown of Season Five and the dramatic season finale (with spoilers, at 1:10:30).

First, Craig Elsten and regular co-host Liddy Loree convene to discuss the addictively bingeable Netflix con/heist series "Lupin", a French import. Then, Ryan Phillips returns to the show, as Craig and Ryan go deep into the excellent Tiger Woods documentary on HBO.

Craig Elsten and Liddy Loree both like what they've seen in the first Marvel show on Disney+, WandaVision. The question is, will a slow-roll reveal keep viewers around long enough to get to the good stuff? Then, a look at episodes 3 and 4 of the relentlessly entertaining 30 Coins (on HBO), and the straightforwardly spooky Night Stalker documentary on Netflix. In "What We're Watching": The Good Lord Bird, Mr. Mayor and the Tiger HBO documentary.

Craig Elsten and Liddy Loree reconvene to go through the list of their most anticipated TV shows coming out in 2021. The list begins with new original shows, and continues through the returning shows we are most excited to consume. Then, a Non-Spoiler look at HBO Europe's weird and thrilling new show, "30 Coins".

We start 2021 with our annual ranking of the top streaming TV platforms. Craig Elsten is joined by Liddy Loree and Drew Steck to break down each of the most popular, and determine the best values, and best content. Then (at 1:48:45), Craig is joined by Rebecca Lawson Gennaro to go in-depth on the HBO breakout hit of December, "Industry" (Finale Review: contains spoilers for season 1).

Craig Elsten and Liddy Loree wrap up 2020 with the 50th Crossing Streams podcast of the year, and all the hard work has led up to this! It's the annual Top-20 show countdown...but in this year of supreme TV content (if nothing else), Craig and Liddy have each gone to 25 must-watch shows from the year that was. Find out which shows each picked for the top five!

Craig Elsten and Ken Gartin bring you an early Christmas gift: a complete look back at season 2 of The Mandalorian! Our resident Star Wars expert, Ken breaks down the meaning of the final four episodes, which episode was the best of the year, and what the series has in store for future seasons. Plus, Craig and Ken go through all the recent Star Wars and Marvel announcements, look back at the hilariously bad Star Wars Holiday Special from 1978, and briefly discuss the amazing mini-series Small Axe on Amazon Prime Video, and whether it is TV or film.

Craig Elsten and Liddy Loree prepare for their year-end rankings by discussing some great programs that fell through the reviewing cracks earlier in 2020. First up is Ramy, one of the best and most thoughtful comedies on television. Next, the surprisingly touching and hilarious How To with John Wilson. Later, Craig and Liddy list some shows they missed, and discuss the shows they're watching (including the incredible Small Axe).