In Episode 322, Madden and Kolsky discuss the Kolsky-family-induced pivot in their recording situation before transitioning seamlessly into: The new Hulu/FX show Fleishman is in Trouble (2:15) and how engaging the story and acting performances are… Sylvester Stallone’s new show Tulsa King (10:20) and what a surprising delight it turned … Continue reading →

In Episode 321, Madden and Kolsky are fighting the clock again, this time thanks to Kolsky’s mediocre parental planning, so it’s straight to the important business of the day: The latest from The Challenge: Ride or Dies (2:55) after a Laurel-heavy episode filled with embarrassingly bad strategy from many of … Continue reading →

In Episode 320, Madden and Kolsky rush into things (because Madden has places to be!) so it’s right off the bat with: The latest from The Challenge: Ride or Dies (1:15) where there was some TERRIBLE daily challenge strategy and some really interesting bigger game strategy to break down, plus … Continue reading →

In Episode 319, Madden and Kolsky have a few not-so-spooky Halloween thoughts before they circle back to pop culture and get into: The new Apple TV+ film Raymond and Ray (7:50) and how enjoyable it is to watch a fun, quirky movie for adults (particularly when it features such enjoyable … Continue reading →

In Episode 318, Madden and Kolsky discuss Derek’s work trip to the casino before locking in on: The latest episode of The Challenge: Ride or Dies (1:55), Turbo’s heel turn and the ace strategy from the game’s newest veterans, the notorious Johnny Bananas and his incomparable partner Nany Gonzalez… Netflix’s … Continue reading →

In Episode 317, Madden and Kolsky have a new season of The Challenge to get to, so no time to waste before diving right in to: The premiere of The Challenge: Ride or Dies (1:00), including thoughts on the Episode 1 surprises, the rookies, the quantity of absentee teams and … Continue reading →

In Episode 316, Madden and Kolsky briefly discuss the soon-to-be-ridiculously-busy sports schedule before moving on to: Netflix’s new Ryan Murphy show Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2:30) and just what exactly is the goal of so close an examination of an admitted monster… The new Interview with the Vampire series … Continue reading →

In Episode 315, Madden and Kolsky have a bumpy open when Derek makes a surprise verbiage change before the usual pop culture coverage on: The Allison Janney/Jurnee Smollett Netflix thriller Lou (1:30) and how it just didn’t really come together… Netflix’s teen camp flick Do Revenge (9:15) and how both … Continue reading →

In Episode 314, Madden and Kolsky talk about Derek’s parking problems before locking into pop culture for: The premiere episodes of The Challenge: Untold History (2:50) and how much the guys are enjoying taking a stroll through the history of America’s Third Sport… The first few episodes of the final … Continue reading →

In Episode 313, Madden and Kolsky briefly discuss their varying vaccination adventures before pushing viruses aside to share views on: The conclusion of The Challenge USA on CBS/Paramount+ (2:20), how the baffling finish to the final struck our hosts and where are they at on the Challenge Universe’s expansion plans… … Continue reading →