Punch Drunk TV 127: Quarantine Madness
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Surprise. Punch Drunk TV is back with episode 127 and, obviously, this is not your average show. Since we're all stuck at home, Jack and I decided to try one thing we've never done in our seven-year history doing this show: Record remotely. It worked, albeit my (Aaron) mic was not at great as his. No winners or losers in this episode. It's more like, we're just checking in, ya know? Although we do talk about television a bit. Tiger King, The Office, Sesame Street and more are mentioned in this episode. What have you been watching to keep yourself sane? Thanks for listening and hey, maybe we'll...
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Punch Drunk TV 126: Oh Holy ... Crap!
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Well would ya look at that, we're back ... kind of. It's episode 126 of Punch Drunk TV and, well, it's been a while. When Jack proposed this "terrible idea" of doing a one-off episode where we talk about the year's best TV shows, I couldn't help but say yes. I mean, I have a baby and no social life now, so just getting the opportunity to sit in someone else's living room was incentive enough. But, it was quite nice getting the band back together, so to speak. Yes, this is a long episode. Longer than The Irishman, in fact. We talk about all sorts of big tentpole things like Disney+, The...
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Punch Drunk TV 125: The Punch Stops Here
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Clinkers, we know it's been a while but we are finally back for one more -- and one final -- episode. Yes, it's true, after almost 7 years, we have decided it is now time to bring Punch Drunk TV to an end. This is Aaron typing, in case you didn't know. I started this show, back when it was first called Best Frienemies, and then revamped to the GeekNation show Pass the Effin Remote, for the simple reason that I wanted to hang out with Jack. I knew we had good chemistry, I was always entertained when we hung out, and a light bulb went off that we should do some type of show. Now, here we are....
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Punch Drunk TV 124: Revenge of The Virgin Bachelor
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It's our final episode before a self-assigned mini-hiatus and we're coming at you strong with some exciting news, hot takes, and more drunken idiocy. And clinker Serena sent us candy, so please excuse us because we got real hype throughout the recording of this episode. NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: Taika Waititi is developing a "Time Bandits" TV series for Apple. AMC is developing an "Orphan Black" spinoff series. Showtime canceled "SMILF" due to misconduct allegations against show creator and star, Frankie Shaw. Netflix has ordered a new Greek mythology-inspired anime series called "Gods &...
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Punch Drunk TV 123: Luke Perry & Michael Jackson
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A whole bunch of celebrity deaths and a disturbing documentary lead us into a more somber episode. We try to keep things as entertaining as possible, though. Welcome to Episode 123. #ClinktheDrink NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: Luke Perry died from a stroke at the age of 52. WWE wrestling legend, 450 lb King Kong Bundy, died at the age of 61. "Arrow" will end after a shortened 8th season which will only consist of 10 episodes. Hulu's "Vampire Chronicles" series will begin production in Budapest in September with Dee Johnson ("ER," "Southland") taking up showrunner duties. "Mad About You" is being...
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Punch Drunk TV 122: Whiskey Cavalier, On the Rocks
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Jack's work schedule is still nuts, and fatherhood is exhausting. But, we're back, delirious and drunk, and ready to pick apart the TV of the week. And we may even talk about Kim Kardashian for a hot minute. And we may be a little sorry about it. NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: A Disney villains series is in the works for Disney's upcoming streaming service, titled, "Book of Enchantment." Nathan Lane and Natalie Dormer have been added to the cast of "Penny Dreadful: City of Angels." WarnerMedia is developing an animated "Gremlins" prequel series. Ryan Murphy is moving forward with his...
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Punch Drunk TV 121: From Weird City, With Love
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We're back after a week hiatus and, while Jack and I are both exhausted, we've still found time to drink and yell about TV -- for your aural pleasure, of course. It's also the end of this year's Winter Television Critics Association press tour and I may have hung out with the "American Gods" cast ... and I may have told Emily Browning that Jack requested I throw her in a sack. And it may have made things a bit awkward. You'll just have to listen to find out! NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: Hulu has ordered four new Marvel adult animated series and a standalone special. "Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K.,"...
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Punch Drunk TV 120: Ted Bundy, Carmen Sandiego and The Black Dahlia ... Oh My!
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This week, we're faced with a bunch of horror reboots for the small-screen which could be good or bad news, depending on how you look at it. We also touch on those big TV winners from this past weekend's SAG Awards -- and you'll never guess who won Best Stunt Ensemble. Jack's wife, JoEllen, wants to know ... have you accomplished any of your New Year's Resolutions? Or are you like Aaron and prefer to make goals, instead? NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: A "Resident Evil" TV series, from the same people behind the movies, is in the works at Netflix. Nick Antosca is developing a "Child's...
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Punch Drunk TV 119: The CW ... Where Disney Teens are DTF
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Aaron here -- after taking a week off my wife, her mother, my baby and I all got hit with the flu, we have returned for Episode 119 of Punch Drunk TV. There's a lot we go over in this episode, including the multiple Fyre Festival docs that hit streaming last week. Before we kick things off, Jack's wife JoEllen poses a question to us and you Clinkers: How would you describe The CW? Because they definitely have their own very specific brand going on. NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: The CW has ordered a musical dramedy spinoff of "Riverdale" titled "Katy Keene." The CW also ordered a "Lost Boys" TV...
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Punch Drunk TV 118: The Masked Singer Is Dumb ... and Amazing
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It's been a long three weeks but we have returned just in time for "The Masked Singer" to capture our full attention and for "The Sopranos" to turn 20. NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: The Academy Awards will go without a host for the first time since 1989. "Vikings" will end after Season 6. The CW has ordered a pilot for Ruby Rose's "Batwoman" standalone series. The Season 3 premiere date of "Stranger Things" is July 4, 2019. Netflix has canceled Buzzfeed's news series, "Follow This." Hulu has canceled Sarah Silverman's "I Love You, America." A LEGO competition series is in the works from Brad...
info_outlineAnother week, another set of bombshells to discuss. We do our best to talk about this Chris Hardwick scandal, but truth be told, we're both a bit too close to the drama to come at this story with unbiased clear eyes. Still, we do our best to not only explore both sides of the story, but also our own dealings with harassment allegations over the years and how they relate here.
Aaron's best friend is dealing with a lot in Hawaii, due to the lava flow which wiped out his entire property. Here's the GoFundMe he created to help save the animals displaced by these tragic events. Please donate and repost if you can. https://www.gofundme.com/save-the-animals-save-puna-hawaii
Now, on with the show!
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK:
- Chloe Dykstra accused Chris Hardwick of sexual and emotional abuse, causing AMC to suspend his "Talking" shows. Hardwick has since stepped away from his moderating duties for this year's San Diego Comic-Con.
- "American Horror Story" Season 8 will crossover Murder House with Coven.
- "Lucifer" has been picked up for a fourth season by Netflix
- Amazon has ordered the one-hour animated series "Invincible," based on Robert Kirkman's comic book.
- Alex Kurtzman ("Fringe," "The Mummy," "Hawaii Five-0") has inked an overall $25-million dollar deal with CBS TV studios and is looking to expand the "Star Trek" universe with multiple series, including a possible project involving Patrick Stewart.
- This September, A new IDW comic will mash up "Star Trek: and "Transformers" in the most glorious way possible.
- Desus and Mero are getting their own lat night talk show on Showtime.
AARON'S LOSERS: "The Proposal" and "Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours To Hell and Back"
JACK'S LOSERS: "Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours To Hell and Back," "100% Hotter" and "The Proposal"
AARON'S FENCERS: "Yellowstone" and "The Hollow"
JACK'S FENCERS: "The Hollow" and "Yellowstone"
AARON'S WINNERS: "Supernatural" (Season One rewatch), "Detroiter," "Queer Eye" and "Humans"
JACK'S WINNERS: "Queer Eye," "Anime Crimes Division," "Man In An Orange Shirt" and "The Last Defense"
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