This week, Les sits down with voice actor Zach Aguilar for an exciting conversation about his journey into anime and voice acting, from his childhood beginnings in performance to discovering anime and turning that passion into a career. Zach dives into his experiences voicing major characters like Tanjiro in Demon Slayer, the challenges of such an emotionally demanding role,  and we discuss the rapid rise of anime and its growing mainstream acceptance. Zach also shares some unforgettable personal moments that voice acting has given him, like meeting Stan Lee!

Plus! Zach’s own recommendation for what anime to watch next!

#DemonSlayer #OnePunchMan #Anime #VoiceActing #TheTVDudes 

In this episode, we’re joined by Peri Gilpin and Chris Mann to talk about Jo: The Little Women Musical, an ambitious and heartfelt adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel. You know Peri from her extensive television and film work (Roz was a BOSS, y'all) and Chris has done everything from The Voice to Phantom of the Opera.

Peri discusses her role as a producer on the musical alongside her daughter Ava, and why that collaboration feels especially meaningful given Little Women’s focus on family, creativity, and women supporting one another. Chris, who plays Professor Bhaer, breaks down his approach to the character, what draws him to Jo’s intellectual equal, and how he first became involved with the production. We also talk about the upcoming London performance and what makes this staging such a special moment for the show.

The world premiere semi-staged concert of Jo - The Little Women Musical will take place at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Sunday January 25, 2026. The event will be directed and choreographed by JoAnn M. Hunter (20 Broadway shows to her credit as a choreographer including Bad Cinderella and School of Rock). Tickets to the concert are available HERE.

Welcome to the inner circle! This week for our Patreon family, we are heading to the theaters to check out the new thriller Primate. Did we love it, or prime-hate it? Nick and Les break down the scares, the suspense, and why movies about animals behaving badly are always a blast.

Your support keeps our lights on and our mics hot after all these years. Thank you for being part of the journey!

#PrimateMovie

This week on TV Dudes, we dive into Physical: Asia and make the case that it is the strongest entry in the franchise so far. The challenges are bigger, the competition is fiercer, and the international cast brings a fresh energy that pushes the format to its limits. From brutal endurance tests to smart strategic play, this season delivers nonstop spectacle and some of the most compelling moments the series has produced yet!

1:00-35:25 TV Diaries

12:40-18:00 The Rookie

18:00-20:50 The Pitt

20:50-35:25 Fallout

35:25- Physical Asia

#PhysicalAsia #Fallout #ThePitt #TheRookie #TVDudes

For our Patreon bonus, we dive headfirst into The Fanatic (2019), starring Devon Sawa, John Travolta, and one of the most baffling hairpieces ever committed to film, all courtesy of writer-director Fred Durst. It didn't make us want to Break Stuff, but was it good? (no, not really. but it was a journey, and we had some laughs!)

#TheFanatic #LimpBizkit #Travolta #DevonSawa #FredDurst

This week, Nick and Les catch up on all the show watching and holiday movies they binged over the break. Muppet Specials, that PLUR1BUS finale, Heated Rivalry... it's all here. Even that STRANGER THINGS ending!

Join in and see what we saw!

3:00-18:15 Pluribus
18:15-36:30 Stranger Things finale
36:30-57:05 Heated Rivalry Finale
57:05-the rest

#TheTVDudes #HeatedRivalry #Pluribus #StrangerThings5

This week, Les sits down with Evan Nikolas Fields to talk about Angel Studios’ new series The Wayfinders, a fantasy adventure packed with magic, visual effects, and big worldbuilding. Evan shares what drew him to the role, how he landed the part, and what it was like bringing the show to life while shooting on location. It is a great behind the scenes look at a new genre series and the work that goes into making its magic feel real.

#AngelStudios #TheTVDudes #TheWayfinders

Watch The Wayfinders HERE: https://www.angel.com/shows/wayfinders

On Patreon we review the 2006 cult oddity Devil's Den, and yes it is pretty stank. But it is also strange, messy, and kind of fascinating in the way only mid 2000s genre misfires can be. We had a lot of fun breaking down what works, what absolutely does not, and why this one sticks in your brain anyway! Plus it's got DEVON SAWA! We love that guy.

#DevilsDen #DevonSawa

We kick off the new year with a dive into Tales of the TMNT season 2! Surprise, we had an absolute blast with it! It's got great energy, awesome character work, and a deep love for the franchise. It feels confident, weird in the right ways, and creatively fearless in a way animated TMNT should be...

Which makes Paramount+ canceling it even more frustrating because this season rules.

#TalesOfTheTMNT #ParamountPlus 

*No diaries this week, because we pre-recorded before the holidays.

It’s that time again. Nick and Les count down their Best of 2025, breaking down the TV shows that stuck with them long after the finale. Every pick reflects big swings, surprising performances, and storytelling that actually delivered.

It's all here - the shows that made our year bearable. From consensus favorites to passionate outliers, this is the definitive TV Dudes wrap-up of 2025.

2:10-12:00 The Rest
12:00-The Best (Top 10)

#Bestof2025 #TheTVDudes