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!

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

Cobra Kai - The Final Episodes 02/22/2025

Cobra Kai - The Final Episodes This week, we kick our way back into the final binge of Cobra Kai! Will the Sekai Tekai be canceled forever? Will everyone learn what they need to learn before the show runs out?? Will the world's most improbable reboot stick the landing??? We give it NO MERCY as we review these last episodes. Let's go! Plus - we chat about the last episodes of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man! #CobraKaiVI #TheTVDudes #YFNSM /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/35368110

The Recruit Season 2 02/15/2025

The Recruit Season 2 This week, we check out the new season of a show that both Nick and Les slowly realized they really, really enjoyed... The Recruit on Netflix! It was a fun season one, and we were happy to hear a new season was coming but then it took SOOOO LONG! And then it arrived with only 6 episodes. Will it be enough? Let's find out! #TheTVDudes #TheRecruit /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/35273185

Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney - Reefer Madness The Musical 25th Anniversary 02/11/2025

Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney - Reefer Madness The Musical 25th Anniversary Hey, folks! Today, we’ve got a treat for fans of cult musicals and sharp satire. We’re celebrating the 25th anniversary of Reefer Madness: The Musical, a hilariously over-the-top sendup of the 1930s anti-marijuana propaganda film. The show first hit the stage in 1998, blending dark comedy, catchy songs, and biting social commentary, and it went on to inspire a star-studded 2005 film adaptation. Joining Les today are the brilliant minds behind it all—Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney. Kevin is a prolific writer and lyricist, known for his work on Desperate Housewives and Heathers: The Musical. Dan is an accomplished writer and composer, with credits that include Jack the Giant Slayer and a range of film and TV projects. Together, they crafted Reefer Madness into the cult sensation it is today, and now, they’re back to talk about the newly released 25th anniversary cast recording. We’re diving into the show’s origins, its journey to cult status, and what makes this new recording special—so stick around! /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/35248145

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man 02/08/2025

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man This week, the Dudes swing into action with the new Spidey show on Disney Plus! Will the CG Animation work for the Dudes? Let's find out! #YourFriendlyNeighborhoodSpiderMan #TheTVDudes /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/35203520

The Way Home - A Patreon Showrunner Selection! 02/01/2025

The Way Home - A Patreon Showrunner Selection! This week, we dive into the time-traveling pond at the heart of Hallmark's The Way Home! John-Paul Vitale has chosen four episodes of the family drama for us. Will it reconnect Nick and Les to the past? Help us understand the future? Listen and find out!! #TheWayHome #Patreon #TheTVDudes /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/35108505

American Primeval (Netflix) 01/25/2025

American Primeval (Netflix) This week, Nick and Les dive into the new Peter Berg (and Betty Gilpin!) western bloodbath, American Primeval! Will it rustle up some strong feelings in the Dudes? Probably. Will it be good? Listen and find out! #AmericanPrimeval #BettyGilpinIsAmazing /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/35005170

HAIKYU!! A Patreon Showrunner Pick! 01/18/2025

HAIKYU!! A Patreon Showrunner Pick! This week, Danny Doggett gets us in the game with our very first Sports Anime! Nick and Les check out Haikyu!! and learn more about volleyball than they ever imagined. Danny's proven an exceptional show setter in the past, but will his new pick score points with the Dudes? Let's find out! Plus, we chat about the finale of the bestest Disney Star Wars in the whole galaxy, SKELETON CREW! 1:21-37:23 TV Diaries 27:45-37:23 Skeleton Crew Finale 38:05-Haikyu /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/34895735

SECRET LEVEL (Amazon) 01/11/2025

SECRET LEVEL (Amazon) This week, we have our first NEW episode of 2025 and in it we discuss the new Tim Miller / Amazon series SECRET LEVEL!! Does Les play enough video games for this series to work? We'll find out! 1:00-36:00 TV Diaries 6:05-23:40 Skeleton Crew 23:40-36:00 Creature Commandos 36:40- Secret Level Then on Patreon.com/tvdudes, check out our review of Nosferatu, in theaters now! /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/34816240

Best of 2024 PART 2: THE BEST! 12/30/2024

Best of 2024 PART 2: THE BEST! This week, it's the real deal! We kick off this new year with the best ten things we saw LAST year! Let's start 2025 talking about the most awesome stuff we saw in 2024! It's celebrations and good shows all around as we discuss our favorite shows and moments from a wild and crazy year. What made the cut? What didn't?? Listen to find out how wrong we are, how right we are, and everything in between! 2:18 - 1:01:30 Top 10 1:01:30 - Honorable Mentions #BestOf2024 #TheTVDudes /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/34655140

Best of 2024 PART 1: THE REST! 12/28/2024

Best of 2024 PART 1: THE REST! This week, we start of 2024 wrap-up with a rundown of everything we watched but didn't rank in the top ten. It's not the worst stuff we watched, but it's THE REST! Join us as we discuss the year that was, the shows we wanted to like, and the stuff we thought misfired. Then next week, we'll kick off 2025 with a look back at the very best of last year! 1:10-40:00 The Rest 40:25-51:25 Patreon Showrunner Picks /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/34637615

DanDaDan! A Patreon Showrunner Request 12/21/2024

DanDaDan! A Patreon Showrunner Request This week, we bring our regular episodes for 2024 to a close with one final Patreon Showrunner request! Danny Doggett has called his shot with DanDaDan, a new (super popular) anime full of aliens and monsters and demons, oh my! Will we dig it? Let's find out! Also, we chat about the Lower Decks finale, and the (real) What We Do In The Shadows finale! 1:10-44:33TV Diaries 24:12-30:40 Skeleton Crew Ep 04 30:40-36:45 Creature Commandos Ep 36:45-44:33 What We Do in the Shadows Finale 44:33-52:45 Lower Decks Finale 53:22 Dan Da Dan #TheTVDudes #WWDITS #LowerDecks #DanDaDan #SkeletonCrew #CreatureCommandos /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/34562735

Creature Commandos! 12/14/2024

Creature Commandos! This week, we jump back into the DCU with James Gunn's first official entry now that he's running the place. Creature Commandos picks up from The Suicide Squad movie with new expendable weirdos and a new mission (to SAVE THE DCU). Can they get it done? Let's find out!! 1:45-50:10 TV Diaries 50:40- Creature Commandos #CreatureCommandos #JamesGunn #DCU #TVDudes #TheTVDudes /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/34444095

STAR WARS: SKELETON CREW 12/07/2024

STAR WARS: SKELETON CREW This week, we climb into what we thought was some kind of Goonies Temple, but which turns out to be a Star Wars show! Star Wars: Skeleton Crew debuted this week, and we'll see if accidentally jumping Les into hyperspace with a bunch of pirate kids will win him back to the franchise! 1:00-27:05 TV Diaries 21:55-27:05 Arcane Finale 28:30- Skeleton Crew /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/34327675

A Man On The Inside (Netflix) 11/30/2024

A Man On The Inside (Netflix) This week, Nick and Les were SUPPOSED to chat about the new Cross series on Amazon, but were unthrilled by it. Luckily, Netflix saved the day with a delightful Mike Schur series starring Ted Danson, A Man on the Inside! Let's find out if it's got that Good Place magic! #AManOnTheInside #TheTVDudes /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/34209545

COBRA KAI Final Season (almost) 11/23/2024

COBRA KAI Final Season (almost) This week, we discuss what we were SURE were the last 5 episodes of Cobra Kai, given that there's no trailer on netflix about another drop and we hadn't heard people talking about the final season running to 15 eps! Will our gang win the SEKAI TAKAI? Can Les stop saying it under his breath? Let's find out! 1:10-28:20TV Diaries 31:00-Cobra Kai S06 Part 2 #CobraKaiNetflix #TheTVDudes /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/34119476

ARCANE: League of Legends Season 2 11/16/2024

ARCANE: League of Legends Season 2 This week, because Les can't read a calendar and thought Cobra Kai was already released, we're talking about a show Nick suggested! It's ARCANE, the League of Legends series on Netflix, which just dropped the first 3 episodes of its second season! Will it thrill Les, given that he's never played the game or knows anything about the series? Let's find out!! 1:00-44:15 TV Diaries 33:45-44:15 Penguin Finale (Spoilers) 45:50- Arcane S01-02 #ArcaneLeagueofLegends #TVDudes #ThePenguin /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/33953797

Bad Monkey (plus assorted Apple+ goodness) 11/09/2024

Bad Monkey (plus assorted Apple+ goodness) This week, we head to the fabled land of Apple TV to catch up on Bad Monkey, the florida crime series starring Vince Vaughn. While we're there, we also check out Time Bandits, Severence, and more! Should we be the AppleTVDudes? Is there more to the tech giant than Ted Lasso re-runs? Let's find out! 1:40-50:22-TV Diaries 51:25-Bad Monkey #Severence #BadMonkey #TimeBandits #AppleTV #TVDudes /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/33849802

El Deafo (Apple+) 11/02/2024

El Deafo (Apple+) This week, Les and Nick explore the animated world of El Deafo at the request of Patreon supporter John-Paul Vitale! Will the show's magic charm us? (spoilers - yes, it will) Join in as we watch the three part children's cartoon from Cece Bell about growing up with hearing issues! Plus we chat about the finale of Agatha All Along! And we get some answers to this week's Tune In question! 1:12-31:54 TV Diaries 22:15-31:54 Agatha All Along finale 31:54-35:44 TV Dudes Tune In 35:44- El Deafo /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/33755592

Hysteria! 10/26/2024

Hysteria! This week, Nick and Les check out the new Peacock show about Satanic Panic that's destroying the very soul of the community... HYSTERIA! Cults and Kidnappings and Metal Bands, oh my! Will the show live up to a great trailer and fun premise? We'll find out! Won't someone think of the children?? #Hysteria #PeacockTV #TheTVDudes /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/33623317

Chainsaw Man - A Patreon Showrunner Request! 10/19/2024

Chainsaw Man - A Patreon Showrunner Request! This week, we dive into the newest anime selection by Danny Doggett, CHAINSAW MAN!! Will Nick and Les dig the animayhem and weird crushes? Let's find out!! #chainsawman #thetvdudes /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/33523367

Effie Passero - CelloVoci - The TV Dude Interview 10/16/2024

Effie Passero - CelloVoci - The TV Dude Interview This week, Les chats with singer Effie Passero about her new group, CelloVoci, her time on American Idol, touring with Postmodern Jukebox, and much more. CelloVoci – the newly formed classical-crossover group starring internationally renowned cello and vocal duo BRANDEN & JAMES, along with powerhouse singer/songwriter EFFIE PASSERO from “American Idol” and Postmodern Jukebox – will release their debut album Happy Days in digital formats and on CD on Friday, October 11. Their first single, an epic version of the chart-topper “The Prayer,” will be available on Friday, September 27. CelloVoci makes their New York concert debut at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall on Thursday, October 17 at 8:00 PM. Tickets are available . Since forming during the pandemic, the trio has toured extensively around United States, along with several cities in Mexico. CelloVoci will embark on a new branch of the tour through 2025 and beyond. /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/33490037

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