Ben shows Lesley one of his favorite television shows, the short lived Starz original comedy Party Down about a group of caterers struggling to make it in Hollywood. We talk about the fantastic comedic power of Ken Marino and Jane Lynch, Rob Thomas’ little Easter eggs, and the weird pocket of 2010 celebrity on display in Party Down.

We also talk about comedies with a note of melancholy at their core and what happens to a cult hit television show when there’s a better offer on the table.

Syndicated with Lesley and Ben is a twice monthly podcast about television, genre and storytelling in which your hosts watch one episode of a new show and explore the history of television one episode at a time. From family room sitcoms to space exploration shows, reality TV to procedurals and game shows, we’re going to cover it all and give you the context you need to understand the wonderful world of television and the stories we love. Our Logo is by Terra Bosart, the theme song is by Mandra Sigma and the show is edited by Johnny Rinaldo.