TV BFFs

Dan is a guest on the Hi, Felicia! podcast with veteran TV producer Marni Ellis and her husband KC to discuss recent TV highlights including the SNL50 Anniversary Show, The Traitors (S3E9 spoilers: 13:45), and Severance (S2E6 spoilers: 19:20).  Then we break down the 2025 Oscar Nominations and debate the chances for Anora, The Brutalist, Wicked, Emilia Perez, and A Complete Unknown in the Best Picture race.
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HI, FELICIA! is a new podcast featuring Marni and her mom Felicia talking about all the media they consume and the hottest takes on the latest and greatest movies, TV shows, podcasts, documentaries, books, live performances, and pop culture commentary!  Listen to Hi, Felicia! on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get you podcasts. 

Daryn Carp (Bravo, E! News, The Today Show) joins Dan & Brandy to discuss the first half of The Traitors: US season 3. They break down the gameplay so far, discuss the cast dynamics and underwhelming challenges, and what they predict for the back half of the season. Plus, everyone reveals their BEST move so far, FAVORITE Faithfuls, and the moments they'll think about FOREVER from the season so far.

Then, the trio discusses the state of their collective favorite franchise: The Challenge. S40 “Battle of the Eras” was a success and brought the show back after a rocky recent stretch, but what are the lingering issues that still need addressing?  Are we looking forward to the new season of All-Stars: Rivals, and what do we hope to see as the series continues?

Dan Brown and guests Chris Lord & John Thrasher battle it out as they each draft their top five superhero TV shows of all time. With surprising selections from Marvel standouts to DC deep cuts and everything in between, this episode is a celebration of the very best of superhero series and nostalgic nerd TV.

What are YOUR Best and Favorite superhero shows?  Send us your own TV BFF Criteria @tvbffpodcast on Instagram or email [email protected] 

Dan and Brandy are joined by Christian Banda for the TV BFFs fourth annual year-end wrap-up. The trio draft their BEST and FAVORITE shows of 2024, plus the season of TV they could watch FOREVER.  It’s a celebration of shows, from spy series and historical dramas to IP-inspired surprises and unscripted gems. Plus, the draft gets heated when key shows are stolen and one selection leads to a fiery debate.

What are YOUR Best and Favorite show of the year?  Send us your own TV BFF Criteria @tvbffpodcast on Instagram or email: [email protected] 

Brandy & Dan react to the 2024 Emmy Nominations across all the major categories, calling out their faves and debating category fraud along the way.  Then, they each draft their BEST and FAVORITE shows from this year's slate of Emmy-nominated series, plus one season of TV they could watch FOREVER.

It’s the Finale of THE TRAITORS S2 and Bravo’s Daryn Carp is here to recap the epic and emotional final moments of the season, PLUS we get her inside-scoop from the taping of the reunion!  But first, we quickly touch base on the state of The Challenge (with Daryn, how can we not?!) and then we dive into our recap of The Traitors (US) Season 2: Ep 10 “The Weight of Deceit” (06:00) and Ep 11 “One Final Hurdle” aka THE FINALE (23:00). Then we reveal our overall season-BFF picks for BEST gameplay move, our FAVORITE Faithfuls (and least-faves, just for funsies), and the moment we’ll remember FOREVER from this iconic season (52:00), before reacting to the Reunion of-it-all and then looking ahead with some truly WILD S3 dream-casting!

We’re entering the final stretch of our TRAITORS S2 coverage!  This week we’re joined by unscripted TV and documentary producer Amira Lewally to recap two action-packed episodes of The Traitors (US) Season 2: Ep 8 “Knives at Dawn” (02:50) and Ep 9 “A Game of Death” (31:45).  We’re breaking down all the crucial moves and incredible moments PLUS we reveal our endgame predictions heading into the final episodes.  Are you on Team Traitors?  Or are you fully behind the Faithfuls?  Don’t miss this recap, and we promise we won’t leave you on a cliffhanger!

This week we have TWO guests for two great TRAITORS eps!  We are joined by Dan Calabrese and Brendan Davis from the Come Thru Queen podcast and these Real Housewives experts are here to dish on the intersection of Bravolebrities and this iconic series before diving into our recap of The Traitors (US) Season 2: Ep 6 “Backstab and Betrayal” (10:30) and Ep 7 “Blood On Their Hands” (35:00).  The battle between the Peter Pals and Ice Princess Parvati is heating up, so count your billiard balls and make sure to shut the door behind you, babe!

And check out more from Brendan & Dan at comethruqueen.com

Our recap of season 2 of THE TRAITORS continues!  This week we are joined by Remy Kassimir (comedian, podcast host and certified Traitors super-fan) as we recap two STELLAR episodes of The Traitors (US) Season 2: Ep. 4 “The Funeral” (03:25) and Ep. 5 “A Killer Move” (33:10).  Then, we dive into the surprising (re)entry into the game by one iconic cast member (51:00), plus our picks for the BEST move by a Traitor in these two episodes, our FAVORITE Faithfuls currently, and the moments we’ll think about FOREVER.  Somebody pass the boiled eggs!

In this special run of episodes, Dan and Brandy are recapping the second season of  breakout reality hit, THE TRAITORS!  We are joined by Chris Burns for a rundown of this season's (mostly) iconic cast before recapping the first three episodes of The Traitors (US) Season 2: Ep. 1 “Betrayers, Fakes and Fraudsters” (14:00); Ep. 2 “Welcome to the Dark Side” (30:20); and Ep. 3 “Murder in Plain Sight” (42:20).  Plus, our picks for the BEST move by a Traitor, our FAVORITE Faithfuls (so far), and the moments from the first three episodes we’ll think about FOREVER.