The TV Dudes Podcast

The TV Dudes is a weekly podcast dedicated to discussing all things tv, including: news, reviews, and tv discussion. The TV Dudes is recorded by Nick and Les in scenic Austin, TX. New episodes are released every Saturday. Tune in!

Ironheart (Disney+) 06/28/2025

Ironheart (Disney+) This week on The TV Dudes, we're putting our repulsor tech to the test with a full deep dive into Ironheart, the latest addition to the Marvel lineup on Disney+. We’re breaking down Riri Williams’ journey from MIT prodigy to armored hero, how the series fits into the broader MCU, and whether this new face of innovation lives up to the Stark legacy. Smart writing, standout performances, and… is that a touch of magic in our tech? Tune in and get your arc reactor ready—this is one you don't want to miss! 1:25-40:10 TV Diaries 32:00-39:30 Poker Face 40:10-Ironheart /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/37201760

United Crimedom! Dept Q, MobLand, Art Detectives, AcornTV 06/21/2025

United Crimedom! Dept Q, MobLand, Art Detectives, AcornTV This week, we're talkin' 'bout UK crime with Dept. Q, MobLand, Art Detectives, and a host of AcornTV shows as we enjoy our first month with the app. From gritty investigations to quirky detectives, we're diving deep into the foggy alleys of British crime TV—and having a bloody good time doing it! 2:00-30:35 TV Diaries 9:28-30:35 Nick watches Doctor Who S02-04 30:40-41:35 Poker Face 41:35-47:05 Dept. Q 1:01:25-1:10:05 Art Detectives AcornTV Free Trial Week: https://signup.acorn.tv/ /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/37097675

Kevin Chamberlin - "Finding The Joy" 06/19/2025

Kevin Chamberlin - "Finding The Joy" This week, we have an interview that's on point like a lazer! Les chats with the incredibly talented Kevin Chamberlin! You know Kevin from his unforgettable roles on television and in film — whether it’s stealing scenes in "Jessie" on Disney or "Duster" on Max, or lighting up the big screen in "Road to Perdition". But today we’re diving into something especially exciting — Kevin’s one-man show, "Finding The Joy", on June 23rd! We’ll talk about the journey behind the show, his evolution as a performer, and what joy really means in a world like ours. Let’s get into it! Tickets to "Finding The Joy" June 23: https://www.thebeechman.com/events/lbt25-kchamberlinjoy /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/37078345

Government Cheese (Apple TV+) 06/14/2025

Government Cheese (Apple TV+) This week, we’re diving into the Apple TV+ series Government Cheese, the latest Patreon showrunner pick from John Paul! He picked four episodes for us to check out, and we’ve got thoughts. It’s weird, it’s heartfelt, it’s got some big swings—and we’re here for all of it. Tune in as Nick and Les break down the quirky drama, explore what works (and what doesn’t), and try to figure out just what kind of sandwich this show really is! 0:55- TV Diaries 21:50-29:00 Hacks finale 29:00-40:20 Poker Face 50:40-1:03:30 Nick finally starts watching Doctor Who 1:05:05- Government Cheese /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/37009695

Paul Powell - Art Detectives - The TV Dudes Interview 06/13/2025

Paul Powell - Art Detectives - The TV Dudes Interview This week on The TV Dudes, Les talks with writer and producer Paul Powell about his new AcornTV series Art Detectives. The show follows a team of experts uncovering the truth behind lost and stolen works of art, blending mystery, history, and just the right amount of comedy. We talk about bringing real-world intrigue to the screen, what drew him to the world of art crime, and the challenges of making detective work feel fresh. Let’s get into it! /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/37000365

ATV TV Festival Season 14! 06/07/2025

ATV TV Festival Season 14! This week, we take a break from our normal TV watching to tell you all about ATX Television Festival SEASON 14! We spent four amazing days running around downtown Austin watching panels, catching screenings, doing interviews and generally having a blast! Find out what all Nick and Les did at the fest, then go hear all the interviews (out now!) #ATXTVFestival2025 #TheTVDudes /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/36900895

King of the Hill Roundtable - Toby Huss, Pamela Adlon, Lauren Tom & Saladin K. Patterson - ATX TV Festival 06/06/2025

King of the Hill Roundtable - Toby Huss, Pamela Adlon, Lauren Tom & Saladin K. Patterson - ATX TV Festival This year at the ATX Television Festival, Les joined a roundtable conversation about the upcoming King of the Hill revival. We spoke with actors Toby Huss, Pamela Adlon, Lauren Tom, and showrunner Saladin K. Patterson about returning to Arlen, honoring the legacy of the series, and what to expect from the new episodes. Check it out! /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/36885400

Immortal Universe Roundtable - Rolin Jones, John Lee Hancock, Mark Johnson & Mark Lafferty 06/06/2025

Immortal Universe Roundtable - Rolin Jones, John Lee Hancock, Mark Johnson & Mark Lafferty This year at the ATX Television Festival, Les took part in a roundtable with the creative minds behind AMC’s Immortal Universe. We spoke with Rolin Jones, John Lee Hancock, Mark Johnson, and Mark Lafferty about Mayfair Witches, Interview with the Vampire, the upcoming Talamasca series. They talked about everything from Lestat’s rock songs, to John Lee Hancock’s reflections on working with Clint Eastwood on A Perfect World, and why this team is the perfect fit to bring the Talamasca to life. Check it out! /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/36885425

Greg Iwinski & Jim Fagan - ATX TV Fest 2025 06/05/2025

Greg Iwinski & Jim Fagan - ATX TV Fest 2025 This year at the ATX Television Festival, Les sat down with Greg Iwinski and Jim Fagan — two sharp comedy minds who have worked everywhere from Last Week Tonight to Young Jedi Adventures. We talked about writing for kids and adults, navigating comedy in today’s news landscape, and yes, even the Knicks. Let’s get to it! /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/36841995

Zainab Johnson & Kevin Bigley - Upload - ATX TV Fest 2025 06/05/2025

Zainab Johnson & Kevin Bigley - Upload - ATX TV Fest 2025 This year at the ATX Television Festival, Les got to sit down with Kevin Bigley and Zainab Johnson from the Amazon sci-fi/comedy series Upload. We talked about how their roles developed across the series, the wild world of digital afterlife, behind-the-scenes moments, and what might be coming for them in Season 4. Check it out! /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/36841975

Craig Bierko - UnREAL - ATX TV Fest 2025 06/04/2025

Craig Bierko - UnREAL - ATX TV Fest 2025 At this year’s ATX Television Festival, Les got to catch up with the one and only Craig Bierko — stage and screen veteran, unforgettable as Chet Wilton on UnReal. We talked about revisiting the show for its ten-year reunion panel, his experience playing one of TV’s most chaotic producers, and plenty more. Let’s jump in! /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/36841965

Shiri Appleby - UnREAL - ATX TV Fest 2025 06/04/2025

Shiri Appleby - UnREAL - ATX TV Fest 2025 This week, as part of our coverage of the ATX Television Festival, Les was lucky enough to sit down with actor and director Shiri Appleby. We talked about the UnREAL's ten-year anniversary, her amazing career directing, and what drives her as a creative. Check it out! /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/36841955

Dying For Sex 05/31/2025

Dying For Sex This week, Les and Nick take a break from brand-new shows to talk about a nearly-new show: the amazing FX series Dying For Sex starring Michelle Williams and Jenny Slate. It's a hilarious, tearful sitcom full of feels and laughs, and it caught us completely off guard. Come find out why we loved it! Plus! That Last of Us finale! OMG! #DyingForSexFX #TheTVDudes /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/36798910

MURDERBOT (Apple TV+) 05/24/2025

MURDERBOT (Apple TV+) This week in episode 540 of the TV Dudes, Nick and Les journey to a faraway planet with Alexander Skarsgard in MURDERBOT! Skarsgard plays a security bot who recently broke the code that keeps him obedient. Now that he's gone rogue, all he wants to do is watch his stories. We get it, bud. Did we love the series, or would we rather check the perimeter? Let's find out! 1:15-48:25 TV Diaries 1:45-6:05 Murder Drones 8:38-12:42 Love Death + Robots S4 42:50-48:25 The Studio Finale 50:30- Murderbot #MURDERBOT #AppleTVPlus #TheTVDudes #MurderDrones #LoveDeathAndRobotsS4 #TheStudio /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/36698130

Carey Cox, "The Handmaid's Tale" - The TV Dudes Interview 05/19/2025

Carey Cox, "The Handmaid's Tale" - The TV Dudes Interview This week on The TV Dudes, Les is joined by actress Carey Cox, who portrays Rose Blaine in The Handmaid’s Tale. Introduced in Season 5 as the wife of Nick, Rose is an unusual character in Gilead due to her visible disability — congenital hip dysplasia. This mirrors Carey’s real-life experience living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. As a disabled actor and advocate, Carey brings authenticity and nuance to her roles, challenging outdated perceptions of disability in the entertainment industry. We chat about her career path, her work on The Handmaid's Tale, and much more. #TheHandmaidsTale #CareyCox #TheTVDudes /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/36626715

Poker Face Season 2 (Peacock) 05/17/2025

Poker Face Season 2 (Peacock) This week, we check out the first four episodes of Rian Johnson and Natasha Lyonne's awesome throwback detective series, POKER FACE! We loved the first season (you know it's the truth) and can't wait to see what's next on the show. 1:00-28:00 TV Diaries 28:30- Poker Face S02 #PokerFace #PeacockTV #TheTVDudes /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/36601815

Rachel Potter, "Stages" (New Album) - The TV Dudes Interview 05/16/2025

Rachel Potter, "Stages" (New Album) - The TV Dudes Interview Today, Les is joined by the incredible Rachel Potter — a powerhouse vocalist and performer you may know from The X Factor, or her star turns on Broadway in The Addams Family and Evita. Now, Rachel’s taking center stage once again with Stages, a brand-new album of reimagined Broadway classics, produced by David Wise and releasing on Joy Machine Records. This symphonic, show-stopping collection drops today, May 16th, and features an all-star lineup of guests from Broadway and beyond. With roots in musical theater and a heart in Nashville, Rachel brings her signature style and crystalline vocals to a project that’s both nostalgic and refreshingly new. Let’s dive in and hear more from Rachel herself about the journey to Stages, what this record means to her, and what’s next. Album available here https://www.rachelpottermusic.com/pre-order #TheXFactor /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/36594265

Don't Even (Tubi) 05/10/2025

Don't Even (Tubi) In Episode 538 of the TV Dudes, recorded May 7th 2025, John-Paul Vitale runs the show with his patreon selection - DON'T EVEN on Tubi! JP requested we watch episodes 1, 2, 3, and 5 of the series, but we watched 'em all! Join us and find out why we were charmed by this fun and funny Winnipeg-set sitcom. 1:10-27:38 TV Diaries 30:00- Don't Even #DontEven #OneGreatCity #TheTVDudes #MickeyCarp #CousinCheryl /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/36517365

Hacks Season 4 (Max) 05/03/2025

Hacks Season 4 (Max) On Episode 537 of the TV Dudes, we catch up on Season 4 of HACKS over on Max! After Ava's big extortion move at the end of last season, we'll see what the working environment is like for their new late night show! Nobody in Hacks holds grudges, right? #Hacks #Max #TVDudes /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/36419035

Dez Duron, "Maybe Happy Ending" - The TV Dudes Interview 05/02/2025

Dez Duron, "Maybe Happy Ending" - The TV Dudes Interview For our interview today, we’re kicking things off with a special performance — here’s Dez Duron singing “Why Love” from the cast recording of Maybe Happy Ending. Dez is a singer and actor you might recognize from Season 3 of The Voice. Now, he’s making his Broadway debut, starring alongside Darren Criss and Helen J Shen in the critically acclaimed musical Maybe Happy Ending, and was gracious enough to sit down with Les today to discuss it all. Dez plays Gil Brentley, a smooth, fictional jazz singer whose songs echo the love story at the heart of the show. Critics are raving—the production’s been named “Best Theatre of 2024” by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and more. Entertainment Weekly calls Dez “a captivating stage presence,” and The Guardian dubbed him “a dashing daydream.” Let’s take a listen—and then we’ll sit down with Dez himself. /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/36413490

The Last of Us Season 2 04/26/2025

The Last of Us Season 2 On Episode 536 of the TV Dudes we jump back into the world of THE LAST OF US over on Max! This week, Les finally catches up on a show EVERYONE loved! Will it grow on him, or will he be the Cordyception to the rule?? 00:50 - 44:40 TV Diaries 47:00 - The Last of Us S02 #TheLastOfUs #TVDudes #JoelIsAVillain /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/36321155

Rob Roman, "Got To Get Out (Hulu)" - The TV Dudes Interview 04/19/2025

Rob Roman, "Got To Get Out (Hulu)" - The TV Dudes Interview This week, Les chats with reality TV competition star Rob Roman. He stars in the hit Hulu series "Got To Get Out". Battling it out amongst Reality TV royalty such as Spencer Pratt, Omarosa Manigault Newman, and Cynthia Bailey to name a few, Rob takes his shot as a reality tv rookie amongst 20 contestants, at a chance to win up to $1 million. Hosted by Simu Liu, the highly anticipated series premiered April 11th. Rob may be familiar to those in the reality realm as he competed in the first season of the hit competition series Squid Game: The Challenge on Netflix. Rob's goal has always been to support his family and his other ventures. One of his most recent ventures is HC Roots (Home Care Roots), a home healthcare company that provides skilled nursing and caretaker services for medically fragile children—completely free for families. Outside of his philanthropic endeavors, Rob has served in law enforcement for over 11 years in New Jersey where he was born and raised. He was the youngest to make detective and to make sergeant in the history of his police department. #Hulu #RobRoman #GotToGetOut /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/36229415

The Bondsman (Amazon Prime) 04/19/2025

The Bondsman (Amazon Prime) This week, we're hunting demons with Kevin Bacon in his new Amazon Prime series THE BONDSMAN! Bacon plays Hub, a backwoods bounty hunter who comes back from the dead with an unexpected second chance at life, love, and a nearly-forgotten musical career — only to find that his old job now has a demonic new twist. Will this Bacon sizzle, or is it gonna be straight hell? 00:45-41:10 TV Diaries 05:05-16:53 Devil May Cry 26:52-30:05 Daredevil Born Again finale 33:16-41:10 Got To Get Out 43:00- Bondsman /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/36229400

The Studio (Apple+) 04/12/2025

The Studio (Apple+) This week, we're going big with Apple TV's new series about the turmoils of making major motion pictures! That's right, we're talking about THE STUDIO! Apple TV usually isn't Nick's brand, so can this show overcome a reputation for prestige slowness? Let's find out! 0:50-42:08 TV Diaries 42:35- The Studio #TheStudio #AppleTV #TVDudes /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/36109495

Such Brave Girls 04/05/2025

Such Brave Girls Episode 533 of the TV Dudes, recorded April 3rd 2025, SUCH BRAVE GIRLS - A Patreon Showrunner Pick! This week, we're back to your requests! It's John Paul's turn at the controls as we watch SUCH BRAVE GIRLS over on hulu! Will we laugh? Will we cry? Will we curse or praise JP? It's all coming up in the episode! 1:00-38:35 TV Diaries 40:34- Such Brave Girls #SuchBraveGirls #TVDudes #Patreon /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/36018875

The Residence (Netflix) 03/29/2025

The Residence (Netflix) This week,Nick and Les check out the Netflix whodunnit THE RESIDENCE, starring UZO ADUBA as an eccentric consulting detective (and birding enthusiast) trying to solve a murder at the white house. Let's find out if the show is DOA, or if they KILL IT! Plus - The REACHER season 3 finale, and two new episodes of Daredevil: Born Again! 1:00-50:30 TV Diaries 1:20-7:15 Reacher Finale 32:25-50:30 Daredevil Born Again 50:10-The Residence #TheTVDudes #TheResidenceNetflix #DaredevilBornAgain #Reacher /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/35917125

RECORD OF RAGNAROK! 03/22/2025

RECORD OF RAGNAROK! This week, we watche a patreon showrunner request, RECORD OF RAGNAROK! It's a tournament fighting anime chosen by the one and only Danny Doggett! Will we love it? Hate it? Can we stand it? Let's find out!! 1:10-40:50 TV Diaries 31:20-40:50 Daredevil Born Again 42:40- Record of Ragnarok #RecordOfRagnarok #TVDudes /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/35819145

AM I BEING UNREASONABLE? 03/15/2025

AM I BEING UNREASONABLE? This week, we dive into John-Paul Vitale's showrunner pick (head to patreon.com/tvdudes to find out how!) and watch the first four eps of Hulu's AM I BEING UNREASONABLE? Spoiler, it's a fantastic show. Find out what we loved and what won us over on this very British comedy-thriller! 1:05-39:18 TV Diaries 1:20-8:25 Nick *doesn't* completely bitch about Invincible 8:25-11:35 Harley Quinn 13:25-22:44 Daredevil Born Again 22:44-28:30 Reacher 40:38- Am I Being Unreasonable /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/35706705

DAREDEVIL BORN AGAIN 03/08/2025

DAREDEVIL BORN AGAIN This week, we head over to Disney Plus for the two-episode premiere of DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN! Will the gritty return of the Netflix style thrill us, or will we be left pining for another yellow-suit front-lawn drop-in? Hell's Kitchen awaits!! 1:40-50:00 TV Diaries 15:54-18:40 Nick bitches about Invincible 18:40-22:35 Reacher 43:40-48:30 Paradise Finale 52:25- Daredevil Born Again /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/35586160

Reacher Season 3 03/01/2025

Reacher Season 3 This week, we dive back into Amazon Prime's top-rated Dad Show, REACHER! Season 3 just started, and we're excited to see if Reacher can bring justice to a town using only his largeness and directness. Let's GOOOOO! Plus for dessert this week, the nefarious conspiracy goings-on of PARADISE! #ReacherSeason3 #TVDudes /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/35492305

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