Talking TV With Ryan and Ryan

Talking TV With Ryan and Ryan episodes:

• 09.12.2017

  Episode 217: Catch Us If You Can

  Mo and Ryan. Again! Dreams come true. Fall Tv Quick Hits: 0:00 - 6:01 One Mississippi: 6:01 - 9:28 Survivor's Remorse: 9:28 - 18:23 BoJack Horseman/Twin Peaks: 18:23 - 28:58 Better Things: 28:58 - End Be sure to subscribe to the new feed...

  
• 07.27.2017

  Episode 2016: Wow, We Recorded An Episode

  Mo and Ryan. Your eyes do not deceive you. People Of Earth: 0:00 - 13:12 The Last Tycoon: 13:12 - 25:54 GLOW: 25:54 - 39:14 Insecure: 39:14 - 47:46 Wynonna Earp: 47:46 - End Be sure to subscribe to the new feed for the...

  
• 07.11.2017

  Episode 215: Talking 'The Leftovers' With the HBO Drama's Creative Team at the ATX Television Festival

  Hi there, it's Mo here with a really special treat. In June, I moderated a panel on the HBO drama "The Leftovers" at the ATX Television Festival in Austin. It was a few days after the show's series finale aired,...

  
• 05.26.2017

  Episode 214: Twin Peaks And the "Meaning" of Criticism

  Mo and Ryan are back with a long ep featuring four shows. Is Reviewing Twin Peaks On A Weekly Basis A Good Idea? 0:00 - 36:16 I'm Dying Up Here: 36:16 - End Be sure to subscribe to the new feed for...

  
• 04.28.2017

  Episode 213: Talking to W. Kamau Bell about 'United Shades of America'

  It's Mo flying solo and talking to W. Kamau Bell, host of the fine CNN series "United Shades of America, which returns April 30. It's a show that manages to be funny, timely and well-researched, and Bell is one of...

  
• 04.26.2017

  Episode 212: American Handmaid

  Mo and Ryan are back with a long ep featuring four shows. Mary Kills People: 0:00 - 13:43 Girls: 13:43 - 27:40 American Gods: 27:40 - 41:50 The Handmaid's Tale: 41:50 - End Be sure to subscribe to the new feed for the podcast here if you like...

  
• 04.14.2017

  Episode 211: The Fargovers

  Mo and Ryan return to talk about two heavy hitters. Mo also introduces the concept of the "How Dare You" show. Fargo: 0:00 - 23:17 The Leftovers: 23:17 - End Be sure to subscribe to the new feed for the podcast here if you like...

  
• 04.01.2017

  Episode 210: Spoilers for Netflix's "13 Reasons Why"

  Mo and Ryan return as promised with an analysis of all 13 episodes of Netflix's "13 Reasons Why." We go for a full hour. We had a lot to say. Do not listen until you've watched the whole show. Seriously....

  
• 03.24.2017

  Episode 209: 13 Reviews Why

  Mo and Ryan are back...for now. This is not a joke. We'll even have another ep next week. This is also not a joke. To Walk Invisible: 0:00 - 6:10 Review: 6:10 - 15:19 13 Reasons Why: 15:19 - End Be sure to subscribe to...

  
• 03.03.2017

  Episode 208: Talking Faith, 'Believer' and 'The Leftovers' with Reza Aslan

  Mo talks to author, commentator and TV creator Reza Aslan, who is a consultant on 'The Leftovers,' creator of the web series The Secret Life of Muslims and the guy behind the new CNN series 'Believer,' which explores different faith...

  
• 02.24.2017

  Episode 207: AmeriFeud

  Mo and Ryan are back...for now. Savor the ep! National Treasure: 0:00 - 15:49 Feud: Bette and Joan: 15:49 - 30:17 The Americans: 30:17 - 42:46 Jane The Virgin: 42:46 - End Be sure to subscribe to the new feed for...

  
• 01.30.2017

  Episode 206: No, We Didn't Stop The Podcast

  Mo and Ryan are back...we tried to have Hulu save us from cancellation, then just remembered we could talk about TV like always without any intervention. Riverdale: 0:00 - 13:05 24: Legacy: 13:05 - 25:08 Legion: 25:08 - End Be...

  
• 12.15.2016

  Episode 205: Best of 2016

  Mo and Ryan are back with looks at the best TV of the year. You can find Mo's written list here, and Ryan's three-part breakdown right here. 0:00 - 14:51: Killjoys/Wynonna Earp 14:51 - 21:10: Transparent 21:10 - 30:41: Survivor's Remorse 30:41 - 43:42: Jane The Virgin 43:42 -...

  
• 12.05.2016

  Episode 204: Westworld Season One

  Mo and Ryan return with a short (by their standards) look at season one of HBO's "Westworld." Please note that every episode is discussed, so put on your spoiler hats (white or black) accordingly. Be sure to subscribe to the new feed for the...

  
• 12.02.2016

  Episode 203: TV After The Election

  Mo and Ryan return after a long hiatus. Did anything happen since late October? Let's find out. Be sure to subscribe to the new feed for the podcast here if you like to listen on iTunes. You'll see plenty of ways in each post to...

  
• 10.18.2016

  Episode 202: Just Assume We Made A Lot Of Show Title Puns Here

  Mo and Ryan return for a second time this week. Look, we're just as surprised as you are. Two deep dives await your listening pleasure. 0:00 - 8:51: Chance 8:51 - 15:32: Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency 15:32 - 24:51: Goliath 24:51 - 37:49:...

  
• 09.29.2016

  Episode 201: Luke World

  Mo and Ryan return for a second time this week. Look, we're just as surprised as you are. Two deep dives await your listening pleasure. 0:00 - 20:56: Luke Cage 20:56 - End: Westworld Be sure to subscribe to the new feed for the podcast here if...

  
• 09.26.2016

  Episode 200: Fall Premieres and Mr. Robot Deep Dive

  Mo and Ryan are back, with a deep dive into Mr. Robot and a lot of shorter looks at some Fall premieres. 0:00 - 49:08: Quick hits on The Good Place, Speechless, MacGyver, The Exorcist, No Tomorrow, This Is Us, and Pitch 49:08 - End:...

  
• 09.06.2016

  Episode 199: TV Is Awesome Again

  Mo and Ryan are back, with an alarmingly positive look at some upcoming shows. Mo wrote about these shows here, and Ryan wrote about them here, if you need more content after this nearly 90-minute installment. Note: we use a little language in...

  
• 08.17.2016

  Episode 198: You're The Atlanta

  Mo and Ryan are back, now that Mo has returned from TCA, to talk to shows and take a broad look at one of the more important topics in the medium in 2016. 0:00 - 18:22: Atlanta 18:22 - 32:52: You're The Worst 32:52 - End: Diversity in...

  
• 07.28.2016

  Episode 197: Stranger Survivor's Superstore

  Mo and Ryan are back to talk about some specific shows and also take a wider view of what a TV critic should do in the era of Peak TV. 0:00 - 8:32: Survivor's Remorse 8:32 - 17:55: Superstore 17:55 - 44:52: Stranger Things (spoiler...

  
• 07.13.2016

  Episode 196: The Night Of The Stranger Robot

  Mo and Ryan talk about three shows they really like. Technology tried to keep us apart, listeners, but we managed to get this episode published all the same. 0:00 - 23:38: Mr. Robot 23:38 - 40:38: Stranger Things 40:38 -...

  
• 07.11.2016

  Episode 195: 'Roadies' Redux: Episode Three's Jarring Note

  Hi all, we're back with a new podcast that is all about the third episode of Showtime's "Roadies." Just so you know, we discuss plot points from episode three in detail. Even if you haven't seen the show, this podcast might...

  
• 06.24.2016

  Episode 194: Alexander Hamilpod

  Mo and Ryan talk nothing but the Broadway phenomenon "Hamilton" in this special edition of the podcast. Be sure to stay tuned after the outro music finishes...there's a special surprise waiting for you. If you want to hear/share that surprise by itself, DJ...

  
• 06.22.2016

  Episode 193: The End Of Penny Dreadful

  Mo and Ryan return with a long look at the Showtime series, which surprisingly announced its end yesterday. Be sure to subscribe to the new feed for the podcast here if you like to listen on iTunes. You'll see plenty of ways in each post...

  
• 06.16.2016

  Episode 192: Dead Animal Roadies

  Mo and Ryan are back with a quick podcast to whet your appetite until we do something very different next week. No spoilers! 0:00 - 13:00: Stranger Things/Animal Kingdom 13:00 - 21:35: BrainDead 21:35 - End: Roadies Be sure to subscribe to the new feed...

  
• 06.04.2016

  Episode 191: The One In Which Mo's On the Phone In A Hotel

  Mo and Ryan are back to talk about two of their favorite current shows. Apologies for the slight audio issues: the wifi in Mo's hotel wasn't the best. We tried. 0:00 - 23:17: UnREAL 23:17 - End: Penny Dreadful Be sure to subscribe to the new...

  
• 06.01.2016

  Episode 190: The State Of The Small Screen Superhero Show

  Mo and Ryan are back with two main segments. 0:00 - 26:57: Catch up corner on "Feed The Beast," "Chef's Table," "Guilt," and "Roots" 26:57 - End: Looking at the latest seasons of "Banshee," "The Flash," "Agents of SHIELD," and "Supergirl" Be sure to...

  
• 05.11.2016

  Episode 189: The Good Wife

  Mo and Ryan are back with a look at the CBS series after its finale this past Sunday. Be sure to subscribe to the new feed for the podcast here if you like to listen on iTunes. You'll see plenty of ways in each post...

  
• 05.05.2016

  Episode 188: The American Virgin Catastrophe

  Mo and Ryan return! 0:00 - 12:59: Catastrophe 12:59 - 30:17: Jane The Virgin 30:17 - End: The Americans Be sure to subscribe to the new feed for the podcast here if you like to listen on iTunes. You'll see plenty of ways in each post to stream or...

  
• 04.14.2016

  Episode 187: Confirming The Night Panthers

  Mo and Ryan almost had a short episode. SO CLOSE. 0:00 - 15:42: The Last Panthers 15:42 - 30:38: The Night Manager 30:38 - End: Confirmation Be sure to subscribe to the new feed for the podcast here if you like to listen on iTunes. You'll see plenty of ways in each...

  
• 04.07.2016

  Episode 186: Rob Delaney and Sharon Horgan talk 'Catastrophe'

  Hi, it's Mo here, and I've got Rob Delaney and Sharon Horgan talking about their Amazon series 'Catastrophe.' It's great and you should watch it (and both seasons are on Amazon Prime in the United States). I didn't record an...

  
• 04.06.2016

  Episode 185: American Crime Story: The People vs O.J. Simpson

  Mo and Ryan are here with an entire podcast about the incredible FX show that wrapped up tonight. Be sure to subscribe to the new feed for the podcast here if you like to listen on iTunes. You'll see plenty of ways in each post to...

  
• 04.05.2016

  Episode 184: Happily Catastrophic Outlanders

  Mo and Ryan are back. I know! People thought it might not happen again. We will be posting a bonus ep later this week to make up for it. 0:00 - 17:38: Happy Valley 17:38 - 30:05: Catastrophe 30:05 - End: Outlander Be sure to subscribe to the new feed for...

  
• 03.25.2016

  Episode 183: 100 MCUs

  Ryan and Kate Kulzick from The Televerse are here to discuss two two big topics. 0:00 - 35:24: "Daredevil" and the state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in television 35:24 - End: The state of "The 100" and its fandom in the aftermath of "Thirteen" Be sure to subscribe...

  
• 03.08.2016

  Episode 182: Agent Americans

  Mo and Ryan are back with an extra-long installment. 0:00 - 7:06: Of Kings And Prophets 7:06 - 17:07: And Then There Were None 17:08 - 35:51: The Carmichael Show 35:51 - 57:45: The Americans 57:45 - End: Agent Carter and the "anti-darkness" drama Be sure to subscribe to the new feed for the podcast here if...

  
• 02.23.2016

  Episode 181: Talking 'Master of None' with Alan Yang and Michael Schur

  Hi there, it's Mo with a podcast all about the Netflix comedy "Master of None." I spoke to co-creator and executive producer Alan Yang and executive producer Mike Schur about the comedy and its origins and its point of view,...

  
• 02.23.2016

  Episode 180: Talking 'Black-ish' with the cast of the ABC comedy

  Hello there, it's Mo with a new podcast containing conversations with the cast of the comedy "Black-ish." If you like this one, check out the previous podcast with creator Kenya Barris, as well as a feature story on "Black-ish" and another...

  
• 02.23.2016

  Episode 179: Talking 'Black-ish' with creator Kenya Barris

  Hi, it's Mo here with a conversation with Kenya Barris, the creator and showrunner of the ABC comedy "Black-ish." We talked about the Feb. 24 episode of the show, in which the Johnson family has a series of conversations about...

  
• 02.16.2016

  Episode 178: 11 Cities, 22 Girls, 63 Togethernesses

  Mo and Ryan are back with a quadrilogy of shows to discuss. 0:00 - 12:19: Broad City 12:19 - 25:23: Girls 25:23 - 42:30: Togetherness 42:30 - End: 11.22.63 Be sure to subscribe to the new feed for the podcast here if you like to listen on iTunes. You'll see plenty of ways...

  
• 02.12.2016

  Episode 177: 100 Vinyl Flashes

  Mo and Ryan are back with THINGS TO SAY. I know. Shocking. 0:00 - 40:23: Vinyl 40:23- 50:50:The Flash 50:50 - End: The 100 Be sure to subscribe to the new feed for the podcast here if you like to listen on iTunes. You'll see plenty of ways in each post to stream...

  
• 02.02.2016

  Episode 176: Making An Animal Agent

  Mo and Ryan are back and go down the "Making A Murderer" rabbit hole. But before that, they talk about two other shows as well. 0:00 - 13:50: Animals. 13:50 - 22:26: Agent Carter 22:26 - End: Making A Murderer Be sure to subscribe to the new feed for the podcast here if...

  
• 01.28.2016

  Episode 175: Parks and Recreation's Mike Schur Talks Netflix, Master of None, The Leftovers and Star Wars: The Force Awakens

  It's Mo here, with a conversation with Mike Schur, executive producer of Parks and Recreation, Master of None, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and the upcoming NBC comedy Good Thing. I spoke to Mike when I was in Los Angeles recently, and the...

  
• 01.21.2016

  Episode 174: The One With Too Many Shows To Incorporate Into A Punny Episode Title

  Mo and Ryan are back with a mega-long, nearly two-hour episode. Hope you don't have any TV to watch: This is gonna take a while. 0:00 - 6:36: War and Peace 6:36 - 10:38: Mad Dogs 10:38 - 16:38: Baskets 16:38 - 29:25: The Magicians 29:25 - 45:36:...

  
• 01.06.2016

  Episode 173: Making My Billions On Mercy Street

  Mo and Ryan return with the first installment of 2016. We cover a lot of shows, and also our approach to TV criticism in the age of Peak TV. 0:00 - 38:10: Quick Hits: Angel From Hell, Second Chance, Man Seeking Woman, The Shanarra Chronicles,...

  
• 12.10.2015

  Episode 172: Year-End Goodness

  Mo and Ryan return. Again. I know! 0:00 - 18:51: Transparent 18:51 - 23:52: Deutschland 83 23:52 - 35:37: Survivor's Guilt 35:37 - 43:58: The Flash 43:58 - 54:34: Review 54:34 - End: You're The Worst Here's a link to the article we discuss in the podcast about several shows. Be sure to subscribe to the...

  
• 12.07.2015

  Episode 171: Talking 2015's Top Shows and his book on TV's Golden Age with Alan Sepinwall

  A special edition of the Talking TV podcast with a special guest -- Hitfix critic Alan Sepinwall (feel free to think of the episode as a rare edition of the Firewall and Mo-Berg podcast). We talk about the new, revised...

  
• 12.07.2015

  Episode 170: The Leftovers Season 2

  Mo and Ryan are back, this time with a deep dive into the second season of the HBO drama. Be sure to subscribe to the new feed for the podcast here if you like to listen on iTunes. You'll see plenty of ways in each post...

  
• 12.05.2015

  Episode 169: The Good Jones

  Mo and Ryan return with the first of MANY podcasts about to drop in the next few days. Strap in! 0:00 - 21:36: The Good Wife 21:36 - End: Jessica Jones Be sure to subscribe to the new feed for the podcast here if you like to listen on...

  
• 11.18.2015

  Episode 168: Jessica's Castle Expanse

  Mo and Ryan return with another hour of TV analysis. 0:00 - 24:37:  Jessica Jones 24:37 - 38:16: The Expanse 38:16 - End: The Man In the High Castle Be sure to subscribe to the new feed for the podcast here if you like to listen on iTunes. You'll see plenty of ways...