TVDONUT

Every episode two teen drama shows go head to head and only one comes out victorious. If you love Dylan McKay, Pacey Witter, and Matty McKibben this is the podcast for you. If you have never heard of them before you're right there with my co-hosts who are rolling their eyes at me constantly. Tune in to see if I ever win them over.

This Episode: The O.C. (Fox) vs Degrassi: TNG (CTV)

Episode 12 - "I Would Say There's a lot of Clan Talk I Enjoyed"

In this episode the Donut crew dives deep into the mythology of the Highlander and we understand it less and less as we try to put it together. The Princes of the universe have 12 packs, extensive sword training and a kick-ass Queen soundtrack, but if there can only be one, why are there so many?

The sound is a little fuzzy on this one (sorry!) but it is well worth the journey with us through the massive holes in this universe fuelled by action, sex, and Canadian lighting.

Episode 11 - “We Don’t Really Learn Anything About The Future"

TV Donut takes a trip to the past with family channel's PHIL OF THE FUTURE, a classic sitcom that teaches us nothing essential about where society is heading. When Phil and his family end up stuck in the 21st century, can they (and their one, multipurpose futuristic gadget) manage to navigate the caveman era? Despite one of the wildest, most cartoony sound mixes we’ve ever heard, this show manages to be far better than we expected. Kudos to you, child actors.

The donut crew breaks down late night TV for insomniacs, brain switching machines, demolition man sex helmets, surprisingly good child actors, comparisons to “That’s So Raven,” 2004 fashion, megalomaniacal kid sisters, cliques, and what exactly constitutes being a ‘popular kid.'

Every episode two teen drama shows go head to head and only one comes out victorious. If you love Dylan McKay, Pacey Witter, and Matty McKibben this is the podcast for you. If you have never heard of them before you're right there with my co-hosts who are rolling their eyes at me constantly. Tune in to see if I ever win them over.

This Episode: Degrassi Junior High (1987) vs Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001)

Episode 10 - "I Hate to Think How Many Contrary Weirdos this Show Inspired"

This weeks TV Donut continues our 70s theme with one of America's most classic sitcoms. THE Robin Williams is an improv genius, The Fonz and Shirley are strangely out of place (and out of time) and the space fashion is out of this world! We see M&M's influence all over TV, including two former Donut shows - 3rd Rock & Sailor Moon! The timeline confused us, but the egg jokes land. #NanuNanu

Episode 9 - "And He's Definitely Dead"

The donut crew HAPPILY returns to Night Time Soap territory with 80s Gem Falcon Crest - There's one powerful vineyardist, her briefly alive brother & all of their children, mental illness and all. Things don't go well for everyone, but for us, they sure do. We love Falcon Crest & so will you.

Every episode two teen drama shows go head to head and only one comes out victorious. If you love Dylan McKay, Pacey Witter, and Matty McKibben this is the podcast for you. If you have never heard of them before you're right there with my co-hosts who are rolling their eyes at me constantly. Tune in to see if I ever win them over.

This Episode: 21 Jump Street (Fox)vs The O.C. (Fox)

Episode 8 - "Dick and Fart Jokes"

We have discovered an absolute national disaster. TESTEES (FX) is quite easily the worst piece of Canadian television programming we have watched to date, and we apologize on behalf of our nation. This should've stayed buried, but we suffered through it so you don't have to.

The DONUT CREW breaks down the science of dick-enlarging sprays, male pregnancy/gas pills, the natural female attraction to pregnant men, terrible company names, unmotivated characters, how to fail at homage, the unique colours of Canadian television, and boring go-nowhere scenes we wish we could unsee.

"Enjoy" TESTEES at your own risk: you have been warned.

Episode 7 - "Like, Seriously, Bro?"

The Donuts are mixed on one of TV's most classic sitcoms. Archie Bunker doesn't think he's racist. He thinks he's right. The fact that All in the Family highlights difficult issues we still deal with today makes it even harder to watch. Hannah is super into Lionel, Piers loves the play like style, and it's Saskia's fav TV Donut Theme song ever, but as a Millennial she does not appreciate the "views you are subjected to."

The truth hurts, kids!

Every episode two teen drama shows go head to head and only one comes out victorious. If you love Dylan McKay, Pacey Witter, and Matty McKibben this is the podcast for you. If you have never heard of them before you're right there with my co-hosts who are rolling their eyes at me constantly. Tune in to see if I ever win them over.

This Episode: 21 Jump Street (Fox)vs Party of Five (Fox)