America is going through a LOT. Our hearts are with the people of Minnesota and we're taking a short break to talk about TV that helps us calm down: THE PITT, INDUSTRY, THE TRAITORS, the fantastic MEL BROOKS DOCUMENTARY, THE NIGHT MANAGER to name a few. Andy comments on the QUEER EYE/Karamo kerfuffle, Diane praises Lisa F--ing Rinna to the skies. So much packed into this half hour!

Andy and Diane catch up on the LA takeover of HudCon as HEATED RIVALRY fever continues, we discuss THE PITT season 2 opener, and the MAGA lunacy that is MEMBERS ONLY: PALM BEACH. Then, Diane chats with ANTHONY HEMINGWAY, most recently EP/Director on ALL'S FAIR and he talks about how he cultivated his incredible career & who helped him along the way.

Andy & Diane discuss the latest heart-twisting episode of HEATED RIVALRY & Diane wonders why there aren't straight hot romances like HR. We also talk about the news that BOWEN YANG is leaving SNL - a big loss for them - and what he might do next. Diane has a theory of why Susie Wiles did the much-discussed Vanity Fair interview - the one with those awful photos. We also preview upcoming January premieres. Lots to talk about!

Diane chats with DEMANE DAVIS, Director/EP on NBC's hit drama "BRILLIANT MINDS" about working in broadcast TV vs working on OWN's hit drama "QUEEN SUGAR." Davis also talks about her mentors and talents who influenced her as she made her way in the industry. She is an inspirational queen!

Andy & Diane talk about the hottest show happening right now: HEATED RIVALRY, the gay hockey romance series that instantly became a hit for HBOMax. The holiday season is heating up and we're not pucking around!

Diane & Andy talk WICKED FOR GOOD, ETERNITY, JAY KELLY on the movie side and PLURIBUS, BravoCon, ALL HER FAULT, THE MORNING SHOW, and more on the TV side. Plus: info about early December TV.!

Diane chats with comedy MVP ENRICO COLANTONI about working on the Hulu comedy ENGLISH TEACHER and ensemble comedy. Diane and Andy catch up on the glut of great new shows including PLURIBUS, ALL'S FAIR, DEATH BY LIGHTNING, the upcoming THE BEAST IN ME and more recommendations.

This episode's main event: we chat with BOOTS creator and co-showrunner ANDY PARKER about the hit Netflix drama that has made MAGA mad and viewers watching in admiration of one of the hottest casts in TV. Andy and Diane dish about Taylor Sheridan's big new deal & what it means for Paramount, we catch up on a ton of shows including Season 2 of NOBODY WANTS THIS, the Jim Downey documentary, THE DIPLOMAT, and why mid murder dramas ripped from the headlines are still being made by the dozen.

Andy and Diane talk about the riveting drama of TASK, why HOUSE OF GUINNESS is addictive & Must Watch, the new Netflix drama BOOTS & it's roots in the real-life Marines. We also catch up on ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING and the beautiful storytelling of THE LOWDOWN. Also, SNL is back for it's 51st season and Diane couldn't be happier!

Andy & Diane talk about the Jimmy Kimmel suspension and return and how Disney's Bob Iger handled it. We catch up on shows we're watching: Andy binged WAYWARD, we're both loving PLATONIC, Diane talks about BLACK RABBIT, we're both intrigued by THE LOWDOWN, and Diane is getting into HOUSE OF GUINESS. Some current events talk and lots of current TV talk.