On this special Candice Patton-centric episode, Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens discuss The Flash actress' impact on The CW and on the superhero genre at-large. They also delve into the trauma she's experienced from harassment from fans to behind-the-scenes issues that have caused irreparable harm.

Candice Patton has been an undeniable force in entertainment, and she's inspired so many with her willingness to discuss the ways in which the industry can improve and how we all can help.

Also on deck: A Dynasty finale tease that's left Reed with exciting possibilities that includes the return of Steven and aliens! More love for Nancy Drew, of course. And a frank talk about the conversion therapy gummies plot on Tom Swift.

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0:00 - Intro

0:30 - Tom Swift finale. Will the show be saved?

2:36 - Wishing Riverdale season 7 would come in 2022

4:00 - Dynasty series finale tease. Will Steven be back?

8:28 - Candice Patton's legacy and impact on The CW and The Flash

57:15 - Nancy Drew 1x02 review: Nancy’s breaking into our hearts

1:11:27 - Tom Swift 1x09 review: Let’s talk about the conversion therapy gummies

1:25:52 - Toast: The Candice Patton and Iris West fandom

The Spiral has finally made the trip to Horseshoe Bay, and they’re not leaving anytime soon. Yes, that’s right. Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens have started their watch of Nancy Drew. They’re members of the Drew Crew now. Someone get them a mug from The Claw!

Also on deck: A lot of teasing. They teased The Winchesters pilot (don’t come for them CW, not a spoiler was mentioned), “Return to Rivervale,” and a special podcast about Candice Patton. They also lamented CW’s flop era, asserted Superman and Lois’ place in the Arrowverse, gave the Best Boy his due, and dragged the lack of international licensing deals for many of CW’s shows.

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0:00 - Intro

0:49 - Not a single CW show went to SDCC, the flop era is real

3:07 - The plan for Riverdale season 7 has changed…help us!

6:37 - Superman and Lois is in the Arrowverse, y’all

10:14 - Yes, Powerpuff is still in development 

14:21 - Pretzel, the best boy, has a brand deal!

15:52 - Nancy Drew 1x01 review: We’ve arrived in Horseshoe Bay 

42:36 - Tom Swift 1x08 review: Dangerous babysitting and Zenzi’s poor choices 

51:39 - Teasing Riverdale 6x20 “Return to Rivervale”

56:06 - In the Dark review: The Trial of Murphy Mason was so good

1:03:12 - Teasing The Winchesters pilot

1:05:22 - Roast: The CW needs to stop forgetting about international fans

1:14:46 - Toast: The Nancy Drew fandom

1:17:10 - Teasing next week’s pod all about Candice Patton

Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens have finally caught up on Riverdale season 6. And, let's just say it's a yikes from them. But, everything isn't terrible in the campy show. There are some things to highlight (cough Barchie cough) and, of course, Sabrina Spellman!

Also on deck: The trio lament Tom Swift's cancellation, discuss CW's fall premiere dates, laugh over Stargirl season 3's placement in the schedule, praise Dynasty's court episode, and more.

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Reacting to Tom Swift's cancellation - 0:23
All American: Homecoming is on Netflix - 4:22
Stargirl season 3 is coming in the summer after all - 6:07
CW's fall premiere dates - 7:33
Kaci Walfall will be on Queen Sugar - 13:44
Riverdale 6x15-6x19 catch up (ft. listener requests) - 15:10
Tom Swift 1x06-1x07 catch up - 46:04
Dynasty 5x17 review - 57:08
Riverdale roast: Stop trying to save the town! - 1:03:52

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Originally, Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens had planned for Superman and Lois as well as The Flash to take over the pod entirely. Then an update on the sale of The CW rocked everyone's world and they realized they had to provide answers for those who actually want to know what's going on. Buckle up, folks, this ride ain't over yet!

Also on deck: The aforementioned takeover, Michael breaks his silence on Gotham Knights, Reed catches us up on In the Dark (and Murphy's bad choices), and the Spiral toasts The Flash for being the longest running Arrowverse show.

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CW sale update - 0:17
Jake Chang (Archie comics show in development) - 12:23
CW shows coming to HBO Max in July - 16:44
Sabrina Spellman is returning to Riverdale - 19:13
Michael breaks his silence on Gotham Knights - 21:45
Superman season 2 finale review - 28:42
The Superman and Lois' Arrowverse connection is weak sauce - 49:37
The Flash season 8 finale review - 57:51
Catching up on In the Dark - 1:19:02
Dynasty 5x15 review - 1:24:09
Tom Swift 1:28:57
A toast to The Flash, the longest running Arrowverse show - 1:37:14

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The CW Spiral is taking over The CW…kind of. Look, if Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens were in charge of their favorite network, they’d be giving Lili Reinhart a talk show, having Liz Gillies host a singing game show, rerunning CW classics, putting your fave CW stars in holiday TV movies, reviving Birds of Prey, and more!

Also on deck:

Sabrina interviews Kausar Mohammed aka Fast Track on The Flash. The trio give Superman and Lois the praise it deserves, talk Tom Swift’s many layers of storytelling and dialogue, unpack the clusterbanana that was part one of The Flash season 8 finale (including the let down of Iris’ time sickness reveal), and pull up the green table for an honest talk about the Save Legends of Tomorrow and Batwoman campaigns.

The Vampire Diaries universe is dead...for now. Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens know it'll resurrect at some point. But they still have every intention of honoring the iconic franchise, its beloved characters, and the moments that left viewers shook.

Also on deck: Michael delves into his mixed feelings concerning the end of Diggle's Green Lantern arc, Sabrina gets lost in the weeds of Malex's miniature gazebo storyline on Roswell, New Mexico, and the trio dive into Tom Swift's monocles, motorbikes, and messy relationships. Also, they call for Legends of Tomorrow to be wrapped up, roast CW for its cancellations, and celebrate 1,000 followers and counting on their Twitter account.

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CW News (0:53-14:14)
Diggle will be in the Superman and Lois season 2 finale - 0:54
Sweet Valley no longer being developed by CW - 4:22
Should Legends wrap-up on The Flash? - 8:21
Will Mia Smoak be on The Flash season 9? - 11:40
Saying goodbye to the Vampire Diaries universe…for now (14:14-41:05)
Team Delena or Stelena? The age old TVD question - 20:39
Tom Swift 1x03 review - 41:05
Roswell, NM 4x01 review - 52:56
Catching up on The Flash - 1:00:15
We’re still in mourning the shows we lost - 1:15:03
Thank you for getting us to 1K followers on Twitter!! - 1:18:16

This week Sabrina Reed and Reed Gaudens are celebrating 100 episodes of Dynasty. The naysayers said this show wouldn't make it past a season. Ha! And, what a 100th episode it was. Let Reed lead you through the momentous occasion while Sabrina provides some commentary from her out-of-context watch. Let's just say it's a good time.

Also on deck: An addendum to last pod's Summer on The CW talk (conspiracy theory: We have a mole!), a drama-filled Superman and Lois review courtesy of Sabrina, praising the comedic beats in Tom Swift with Reed pointing out episode 2 needed more walk and talks, and a murder in a chapel thanks to In the Dark.

The Spiral was without Michael again this week BUT he'll be back next Monday. Time traveling takes a lot out of a person. Don't worry, he didn't mess up the timeline...we think...
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Summer is here! Sabrina Reed and Reed Gaudens breakdown what shows are coming to The CW in the hottest season of the year, but they must warn you, it's not much. The network needs to "level up" when it comes to their summer programming. Sure, Roswell New Mexico and In the Dark will be on, but the rest are acquisitions they're not even sure people are aware air on The CW.

In a bid for a better summer line-up, Reed Gaudens throws out a Big Brother: Teens idea that could definitely be something that catches people's attention. What The CW needs is non-scripted summer programming that pulls an audience in. Perhaps the Spiral should be tapped as consultants. Just a thought, CW.

Also on deck: The Spiral's reaction to the Gotham Knights trailer (including Michael's official statement), a plea for Baby Anthony to just be called Anthony on Riverdale, continued praise for Tom Swift, and more!

The Spiral has been bumped down to a duo for the next couple of weeks. But don't worry, Michael Patterson will be back! He's just time-traveling like The Flash.

Note: At the top of the episode, Sabrina says Tom Swift premieres on Monday. That's incorrect. The series premieres Tuesday, May 31 at 9 p.m. ET on The CW.

Happy Tom Swift premiere day! Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens are along for the ride with this Nancy Drew spin-off which means they've officially kicked off their Drew Crew era...kind of. They've seen his intro episode, but it's a start. Let them tell it, Tom's the new icon in town, The CW has a star in Tian Richards, and Ashleigh Murray is getting everything she deserves as Zenzi Fullerton.

Also on deck: CW news including Charisma Carpenter's upcoming role on Dynasty, Michael and Sabrina are finally back to their The Flash reviews (Also, #LetIrIsBeGreat is a campaign they're promoting. All love always to Candice Patton), Reed has a Dynasty update, and Sabrina didn't catch up on All American and All American: Homecoming like she promised BUT she did watch the finales. Reed is living for confusing paternity drama happening at Bringston University while Sabrina's been left with questions. Good thing the show has a season 2!

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Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens are coming to you LIVE for CW Upfronts 2022. The trio will be discussing the news that breaks for the now infamous network who not only cancelled the Arrowverse with a swing of the ax but basically brought an end to the majority of their line-up.

Also on deck: Gotham Knights, Walker: Independence, and The Winchesters have been picked up for series order. Which shows will premiere in the fall? Find out here!

Not to mention the Spiral will be taking the fandoms to the green table to have a talk about #SaveBatwoman, #SaveLegendsofTomorrow, and the other save the CW show campaigns. It's time we get real about The CW's future, y'all.

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The CW 2022-2023 Schedule - (0:42-15:26)

Riverdale season 7 doesn’t need to be 20+ episodes -  4:13

The Flash season 9 (and beyond?) - 7:12

First impressions of Gotham Knights - 12:22

Riverdale needs to wrap its season 6 plot before season 7 - 15:34

Will a potential The Flash season 10 be a spin-off?  - 24:53

The CW will still be in the superhero business - 25:44

Mark Pedowitz addressed the cancellations - 28:38

Which CW shows have a path forward to be saved? - 34:13

Will sale of The CW impact DC TV on the network? - 40:50

Sitcoms may be on the way to CW - 45:08

What about animated shows on The CW? - 48:54

Camila Mendes ate that Toxic cover on Riverdale - 51:41

Shouting out Meagan Tandy’s grace with fans - 54:20

Toasting this bygone era of The CW - 56:41

Raising up The CW fans, you guys made the network what it is - 1:01:18

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