The Toy Department

In Episode 176, Derek Madden and Matt Kolsky have a quick chat about Madden’s concert-going exploits before delving into: The premiere of the final season of Netflix’s Orange is the New Black (2:10), which Madden enjoyed more than Kolsky but also maybe Kolsky just needs to stick with it a … Continue reading →

In Episode 175, Derek Madden finds Matt Kolsky STILL on paternity leave and STILL without a high quality microphone to record into, but nevertheless they persist with: The conclusion of the second season of Big Little Lies (1:55), and whether the HBO drama had enough to justify coming back… HBO’s … Continue reading →

In Episode 174, Derek Madden finds Matt Kolsky on paternity leave and without a high quality microphone to record into, but they still manage to cover: The new American version of the UK hit Love Island (2:25) and whether it makes the grade for continued enjoyment… Kolsky’s dive into the … Continue reading →

In Episode 173, Derek Madden and Matt Kolsky do their best to pod through the occasional complaints of an infant Kolsky while discussing: Aziz Ansari’s new standup special on Netflix (6:15), his new approach and the way he addressed his personal controversy… The new HBO offering Years and Years (15:40) … Continue reading →

In Episode 172, Derek Madden and Matt Kolsky briefly discuss their recording circumstances before jumping into the real meat: The new Amazon series Too Old to Die Young (1:20) and how it really fails to come together in a meaningful way or show any particularly redeeming qualities… Showtime’s new Roger … Continue reading →

In Episode 171, Derek Madden and Matt Kolsky cover Kolsky’s extreme dad day (fair warning — there are some baby noises) and welcome a new (mostly quiet) cohost before jumping in on: Netflix’s new show The Society (7:15) which both guys found delightfully entertaining, if modest in its overall ambition… … Continue reading →

In Episode 170, Derek Madden travels and Matt Kolsky braves a heat wave with no noisy fan so they can discuss: The conclusion of Season 4 of Showtime’s Billions (3:10), a wrap discussion and some thoughts on where we are heading… The start of Season 2 of HBO’s Big Little … Continue reading →

In Episode 169, Derek Madden and Matt Kolsky once again threaten their plans for a short podcast with the broadcaster jinx, before speeding through: HBO’s Deadwood movie (1:30) and how it ties a nice bow on one of the great under-appreciated TV series of all time, plus some discussion of … Continue reading →

In Episode 168, Derek Madden and Matt Kolsky briefly discuss Madden’s tummy-ache before soldiering through and into: The season finale of The Challenge (2:15) and why this is the absolute peak of reality TV entertainment… The second season of Spike Lee’s Netflix show She’s Gotta Have It (15:45) and the … Continue reading →

In Episode 167, Derek Madden and Matt Kolsky get into Kolsky’s new full time job as father to a tiny human before getting silly with: The series finale of Game of Thrones (5:25), how both guys are relatively pleased, some thoughts on the haters and critics, and what comes next … Continue reading →