This week, The TV Dudes dive into Chad Powers on Hulu - a comedy we mostly liked (even if we've got quite a few notes). Then we wrap up our time in the blood-soaked halls of Godolkin University with the Gen V season finale... which didn't quite stick the landing. Listen in as we talk highs, lows, and why tone and story matter whether you're working with satire, superheroes, or a bunch of facial prosthetics.

1:45-41:30 TV Diaries

13:25-41:30 Gen V finale

This week on The TV Dudes, we're checking out Older. Hotter. Wiser., a new Peacock comedy about road trips, reinvention, and embracing the chaos of middle age. This one was chosen by one of our awesome Patreon listeners, so thank you for the pick! We'll get into the cast, the tone, and whether this show's mix of sass and sincerity hits the sweet spot.

Plus, the penultimate GenV, and Les watches some classic Diane Keaton!

1:35-42:00 TV Diaries 25:05-42:00 Gen V 42:00- Older Hotter Wiser

#OlderHotterWiser #PeacockEmergingVoices #GenV

This week, Les sits down with songwriting partners Joel Higgins and Marty Silvestri, whose work spans television, stage, and studio. From their first collaboration in the '70s to their newest project, The Beat of a Wandering Heart (premiering this November at New York's Laurie Beechman Theatre - ticket link below) Joel and Marty have built a creative partnership that thrives on storytelling, melody, and trust.

They talk about their long-running collaboration, the emotional arc behind Wandering Heart, and the joy of hearing new performers bring fresh life to their songs. It's a warm, funny, and inspiring look at a duo who never stopped creating.

THE BEAT OF A WANDERING HEART The Songs of Marty Silvestri and Joel Higgins TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 THROUGH SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15

https://www.thebeechman.com/events/the-beat-of-a-wandering-heart

Starring Christine Andreas, George Dvorsky, James Harkness and Casey Borghesi

The Beat of a Wandering Heart - a seventy-five minute theatrical revue, displaying the immense color and range of Silvestri's and Higgins' music and lyric style. It's a sung-through story of the thrills of being anywhere else, being with anyone else and, eventually, finding peace by coming home. Created and directed by award-winning director Mark Nadler, choreography by James Harkness and musical arrangements by Nadler.

This week on The TV Dudes we're talking Black Rabbit, Netflix's new dark thriller starring Jason Bateman and Jude Law. It's a slow-burn story of brothers, secrets, and bad decisions that drips with atmosphere and moral grime - but does it deliver on its noir promise or just mope in the murk? We dig into the tone, pacing, and performances to find out.

1:50-55:45 TV Diaries

12:45-28:25 Gen V 28:25-55:45 Peacemaker S02 Finale

55:45-Black Rabbit

This week, Nick and Les jump back into the world of What If...? with MARVEL ZOMBIES! It's a 4-part journey through the rotting wasteland of the Multiverse Saga (and also some shambling corpses are onscreen, amirite?) and the TV Dudes are here to guide you! Let's discuss what worked, what didn't, and what we'd like to see in season 2 (if it happens)!

#MarvelZombies #TheTVDudes

*(No diaries this week, as we're out of town and recorded ahead of schedule)

This week on The TV Dudes! We're diving into the wild, raunchy, and devilishly clever world of Helluva Boss, now streaming on Amazon. From chaotic assassins in Hell to the surprisingly heartfelt stories that sneak up on you between all the blood, bullets, and belting songs—this one's got it all. We'll talk about what makes this animated hit such a standout, where it pushes boundaries, and why it's found such a fiercely loyal fanbase. All that, plus our usual side chatter and TV obsessions, right here on The TV Dudes!

:45-37:25 TV Diaries

37:25-Helluva Boss

In Part 2 of our debut episode, we keep the fun going with more story discussion and breakdown as we push toward a spec script we can be proud of. It's Marvin's writers' room experiment—and Les and Nick are right in the mix!

Les and Nick are on a brand-new podcast! On Screen.Write.Repeat, host Marvin Lanier sits down with Les, Nick, and friends to break down an episode of television. Together, we build the story, map out the beats, and set the stage for writing competing spec scripts based on the same break. In Part 1, you'll hear some of the brainstorming and story-breaking session that fuels the writing challenge to come.

This week, we're diving into the first three episodes of Gen V Season 2 on Amazon! We've also got a special guest—Marvin Lanier joins us to share details about his brand-new podcast, Screen.Write.Repeat. On that show, Marvin, Nick, Les and others team up to break down episodes of TV shows, draft spec scripts, and table read them - it's a blast, and you'll want to check it out.

Of course, we've also got our regular diaries, including a chat about Alien Earth. Don't miss it!

7:35-44:15 TV Diaries 8:45-24:10 Alien Earth 24:10-31:50 Peacemaker 31:50-35:55 Task 44:15- Gen V

#ScreenWriteRepeat #AlienEarth #GenV

This week on The TV Dudes, we're heading into the stacks with Shelved on Peacock! This smart and funny workplace comedy takes us inside a public library full of oddball staff, colorful patrons, and plenty of heart. We'll talk about what makes the show tick, where it shines, and whether it deserves a spot on your watchlist.

A huge thank you to our Patreon showrunner, John Paul, for picking this one for us! We love when our supporters introduce us to shows we might have otherwise missed, and this pick gave us plenty to laugh about and dig into.

3:15-46:40 TV Diaries 5:45-23:20 Task 23:20-35:30 Alien Earth 35:30-46:40 Peacemaker 46:40-Shelved

#TaskHBO #Shelved #AlienEarth #Peacemaker #FranklinAndBashNetflix

Ed. Note - Les incorrectly said Bash was the shorter one. That's Franklin.