The Toy Department

In Episode 324, Madden and Kolsky missed each other deeply but equally deeply they long to discuss the two weeks of Challenge action on the docket so it’s straight into: Two action-packed weeks of The Challenge: Ride or Dies (1:20), whether that name still fits the season and all the … Continue reading →

In Episode 323, Madden and Kolsky discuss Kolsky’s upcoming vacation and the challenges of parenthood before locking into pop culture to cover: The group stage round of the World Cup (5:00) and some thoughts on the USMNT’s overall performance… The Netflix documentary series FIFA Uncovered (16:50) and the rampant corruption … Continue reading →

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 →