It's Not TV: House of the Dragon

On this episode we're headed back to HBO's DEADWOOD to talk about westerns, cowboys, brothels, US land disputes, old-timey movie theaters, Timothy Olyphant wearing the same outfit in all his shows, and somehow Nicole manages to bring up Wes Anderson (if Wes Anderson made a western show on HBO, it would be called "The Quaint & Magnificent Stitchwork of Elery Decuir").

We talk about HBO's BIG LITTLE LIES, how a who-dun-it works, having dinner with some of the greatest actresses of all time, and we answer the long-standing question: Laura Dern? (The answer is yes... always yes to Laura Dern.)

We’re happy to announce NOVEL CONTEXT, a new podcast where we’ll take a look at historically significant novels and break down the story within a larger cultural and historical context.

This Halloween, we'll be releasing our first season covering the infamous novel DRACULA.

On our Season 2 premiere, we talk about HBO's SEX AND THE CITY with our guest Nancy King. Join us as we talk about its cultural impact, our favorite boyfriends, the show's complete lack of diversity, and more!

On this extra-sized season finale episode we chat about HBO's GAME OF THRONES, the fantasy phenomenon that took the world by storm. Join us as we talk about the pilot episode, our favorite characters, if Season 8 ruined the show, how fantasy settings allow for lazy sexism in writing, and much more!

On this episode we chat about HBO's FRAGGLE ROCK, a children's show featuring Jim Henson's Muppets. Join us as we talk about our favorite Rock that isn't Dwayne Johnson, what the heck a Muppet is supposed to be, messaging in kid's shows, and more!

On this episode we chat about HBO's THE NIGHT OF, an acclaimed crime drama miniseries. Join us as we talk about the mystery of John Turturro performances, our favorite fictional detectives and more!

On this episode we chat about HBO's BALLERS, a sports agent dramedy led by Dwayne Johnson. Join us as we chat about the luxuries of being a famous athlete, Rock's career, our favorite sports movies, and more!

On this episode we chat about HBO's JOHN FROM CINCINNATI, a trippy surfing show that definitely isn't about surfing. Join us as we also debate the merits of Point Break and Blake Lively's boston accent.

On this episode we talk about HBO's VEEP, starring the amazing Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Join us as we walk through the British origins of the show, the fast-moving pilot episode, our favorite fictional politicians and more!