TV is AWESOME

TVIA fans, we're starting a new show! This week, we begin our deep dive into the first season of OZARK with a discussion of episode 1: "Sugarwood".  First of all, why is it OZARK and not OZARKS??  We're also wondering if Jason Bateman might be underplaying it a bit too much (why no tears, Jason?), will they give the amazing Laura Linney more to do, hooker that look "TV pretty', and why doesn't anyone react to a body landing in the middle of a busy street?? [TV is Awesome Season 2: Episode 3]

Hosts: Lisa Carroll Tremblay and Ken Cornwell 
Producer: Cole T.

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This week, we're talking everything "Hacks"!  It's a deep dive into the buzzy first season of HBO Max's hit comedy starring the incomparable Jean Smart.  Along the way, we marvel at Jean Smart playing her own wax figure, wonder why Deborah doesn't get Twitter famous, question how Ava's joke got her canceled, and cringe over where they leave things in the big cliffhanger at the end of the season.  Spoilers abound!  [TV is Awesome Season 2: Episode 2]

Hosts: Lisa Carroll Tremblay and Ken Cornwell 
Producer: Cole T.

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It's the first anniversary of TV is Awesome, and we're launching our second season with an episode our (and everyone's) favorite new series, "Ted Lasso"!  We talk about how much we LOVE these characters, how the show always zigs when you think it's going to zag, 'ussies', Roy Kent's egg socks, how two guitarists from KISS are a 'Frehley' (not aces), and should Ted and Rebecca hook up? (no!) Be warned - there are all kinds of spoilers! [TV is Awesome Season 2: Episode 1]

Hosts: Lisa Carroll Tremblay and Ken Cornwell 
Producer: Cole T.

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It's a special bonus episode in which Lisa and Ken attempt to answer some of the big unanswered questions that have come up over the course of re-watching The Leftovers! We went to Reddit. We went to Google. We went to YouTube. Folks, we've done the research! Do we have the answers? Tune in to find out. [TV is Awesome Episode 32]

Hosts: Lisa Carroll Tremblay and Ken Cornwell 
Producer: Cole T.

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Listeners, we have come to the moment we've been looking forward to - and maybe also dreading a little - the SERIES finale of The Leftovers! In the "The Book of Nora", we get answers to everything... well, no, not really. It wouldn't be The Leftovers if everything was answered. BUT, we do get furious biking, fantastic old age makeup, a lovely hippie wedding in the outback, a literal scapegoat, and a love story for the ages in Kevin and Nora.  Plus, one absolutely amazing monologue that might... might... reveal what really happened to the people who departed.  It's a monologue that should have won all the Emmys! [TV is Awesome Episode 31]

Hosts: Lisa Carroll Tremblay and Ken Cornwell 
Producer: Cole T.

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It's a very special BONUS episode on everyone's favorite new crime drama and mystery limited series, "Mare of Easttown"!  We talk about the accents (of course); the fabulous Kate Winslet, Jean Smart, and Julianne Nicholson; poor Zabel (Evan Peters); the wisdom of sending your daughter off to college across the country alone in her Prius; and how Meryl Streep wore a bathrobe to the Oscars that one time. Be warned - there are all kinds of spoilers! [TV is Awesome Episode 30]

Hosts: Lisa Carroll Tremblay and Ken Cornwell 
Producer: Cole T.

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We're just one episode away from the series (!) finale of THE LEFTOVERS, and we've reached one of the most iconic! In "The Most Powerful Man in the World", Kevin once again makes his way back to the Cecil Hotel Bonaventure Purgatory for some adventures with possibly dead people.  Like Meg and Patti!  But not Donna Moss from THE WEST WING because she's awake now.... we're guessing.  Purgatory is exhausting.  Plus, this is the only episode of THE LEFTOVERS to receive an Emmy nomination! [TV is Awesome Episode 29]

Hosts: Lisa Carroll Tremblay and Ken Cornwell 
Producer: Cole T.

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Okay, we know Laurie is certifiable, but we find out she's also "Certified" in the sixth episode of The Leftovers Season 3!  Secrets are spilled and lives are changed as we get ever closer to the "flood" which may or may not be real.  In this Laurie-centric ep, we get an unexpectedly great team up with Nora (and Matt!), a moving, but nonsensical story about a baseball game from Nora, a heart to heart with Kevin, and a very upsetting scuba-diving trip. [TV is Awesome Episode 28]

Hosts: Lisa Carroll Tremblay and Ken Cornwell 
Producer: Cole T.

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It's Matt vs. Laurie on the way to Aussie land in episode 5 of The Leftovers season 3: "It's a Matt, Matt, Matt, Matt World".  People, we're getting closer and close to the series finale, and this episode is jam packed! A lion sex cult on a ferry to Melbourne, Matt dropping metaphorical bombs,  a literal bomb (or a missile) launched by a very naked Frenchman, and an appearance by "God"! Join us for a complete discussion of everything! Plus, how dead was Kevin really? Like, car wash dead? [TV is Awesome Episode 27]

Hosts: Lisa Carroll Tremblay and Ken Cornwell 
Producer: Cole T.

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It's the 4th episode of The Leftovers  Season 3 - "G'Day Melbourne", and it's a rough one! Kevin and Nora face some hard truths about their relationship.... and listeners, we are NOT HAPPY about seeing their relationship implode. The trouble starts when our favorite couple jets off to Australia. Nora's not telling Kevin the whole story about why they're going (can she even admit it to herself?).  Kevin's not telling Nora how he really feels about The Book of Kevin.  These are some big red flags!  Literal and figurative bombs go off as Nora's put in a box (!),  and Kevin thinks he sees Evie alive!  Plus, one of the most beautiful shots in television history! [TV is Awesome Episode 26]

Hosts: Lisa Carroll Tremblay and Ken Cornwell 
Producer: Cole T.

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