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!

TVD600: Six Hundred? SIX HUNDRED!! 07/18/2026

TVD600: Six Hundred? SIX HUNDRED!! This week, we celebrate our 600th (at least) episode with a reunion of the Dudes! Grant, Randy, Kyle, Nick, and Les have a chaotic catch-up about all things TV Dudes! What are our previous hosts watching, now that they don't have to discuss it weekly?? Will Kyle drive Nick nuts? Was Nick already too crazy for us to notice the shift? All these answers, plus Grant tells us about Dungeon Crawler Carl, which is a book (we're told it's a thing you "read"). We'll investigate. Let's GO!! /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/42135965

TVD599: Transaction (A Patreon Showrunner Pick!) 07/11/2026

TVD599: Transaction (A Patreon Showrunner Pick!) This week, we journey across the pond for 2025's british sitcom Transaction! It's a workplace comedy about a transgender egomaniac, her flatmate, and their coworkers... does it get to the heart of what makes sitcoms work across the history of television? Or will this be a cringe-worthy misfire of epic proportions? Jordan Gray just got an award for her stand-up, so let's see if it works in a show! (Spoilers - It does. This was pretty cute.) Plus - all our desserts, and Nick watched Avatar live action season 2, and some X-Men '97 season 2! Next week - EPISODE 600 with Grant, Randy, and Kyle! Let's GOOOOOO #TransactionUK #CapeFear #MyAdventuresWithSuperman #TheVampireLestat /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/42042520

TVD598: DRAGON STRIKER 07/04/2026

TVD598: DRAGON STRIKER This week, Nick and Les check out a new Disney animated co-production with anime influences - will they like it?? Turns out YES!! Dragon Striker on Disney/Hulu is a charming, beautifully animated show about a magical soccer school (kinda) and the team of scrappy punks that have to learn how to use their innate magical powers to play the game. We were hooked and tore through all the episodes. Can't wait for season 2 in 2027. Wondering WHY we loved it? Listen here and find out! Plus: Vampire Lestat, FROM season finale, and My Adventures With Superman. 0:51-51:40 TV Diaries 9:45-22:00 From S04 22:00-37:38 My Adventures with Superman S03 37:38-51:40 The Vampire Lestat 52:00- Dragon Strikers /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/41960605

TVD597: ALICE & STEVE (Hulu/Disney) 06/27/2026

TVD597: ALICE & STEVE (Hulu/Disney) This week, patrons pick the show! Patreon member JPV is back with another show for us to watch, and it's ALICE & STEVE! It's a comedy with the premise "what if your best friend slept with your child" and hilarity ensues! No, but really - the child in question is 26 and getting her doctorate, and there's some other mitigating factors. Does the show win us over or leave us squicked out over the whole thing? Remarkably, the former... until it loses us at the very end. Plus, Vox Machina, Lestat, From, Supes, and more in the diaries! We watched it all and will tell you everything! Let's GOOOOO! 1:25-55:03 TV Diaries 1:25-6:38 Vox Machina 7:00-11:40 Cape Fear 11:40-24:30 My Adventures With Superman 24:30-45:00 The Vampire Lestat 45:00-54:55 From 55:33-Alice and Steve /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/41837345

TVD596: My Adventures With Superman Season 3 06/20/2026

TVD596: My Adventures With Superman Season 3 This week, Nick and Les head back to Metropolis to catch up with Lois, Jimmy, Kara and Clark in My Adventures with Superman! It's our favorite super-show on tv right now, and every week of the previous seasons was a treat. Will S3 keep up the charm? Probably so :) We love this show. Plus: From! Cape Fear! Lestat! Let's gooooooo! 1:05- TV Diaries 24:30-21:05 Cape Fear 21:05-37:46 Vampire Lestat 37:46-54:55 From 56:20- My Adventures With Superman S03 /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/41708860

Eliza Bennett - Sweet/Vicious Interview - ATX TV Fest Season 15 06/16/2026

Eliza Bennett - Sweet/Vicious Interview - ATX TV Fest Season 15 As we continue our coverage from ATX TV Fest Season 15, we’re catching up with the wonderful Eliza Bennett to look back at the incredible legacy of Sweet/Vicious. A few days following the show’s emotional 10-year anniversary reunion panel, Eliza was kind enough to get on the phone with me and chat about her favorite behind-the-scenes memories of playing Jules, the intense material of the show, and what it means to look back a decade later. It's a great interview, and I hope you enjoy! /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/41662225

May Cobb & Rebecca Cutter - The Hunting Wives Interview - ATX TV Fest Season 15 06/15/2026

May Cobb & Rebecca Cutter - The Hunting Wives Interview - ATX TV Fest Season 15 As part of our ATX Television Fest Season 15 coverage, we sat down with the author and the showrunner behind one of last year's most exciting surprises—Netflix's THE HUNTING WIVES. Author May Cobb and Showrunner Rebecca Cutter discuss the adaptation process, the appeal of small-town Texas, and their collaborative dynamic. Meeting them ahead of Season 2 was a pleasure, and I'm excited for you to hear our conversation. Let's go! /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/41654170

TVD595 CAPE FEAR 06/13/2026

TVD595 CAPE FEAR This week, Les and Nick take a trip down south to Georgia and the Carolinas for Apple's new thriller series, CAPE FEAR! It's based on an awesome novel and two great movies, so let's see how the new adaptation holds up! Amy Adams, Patrick Wilson, Javier Bardem and a slew of narrative changes await us. Let's go! Plus, Les checks out the spooky-Cocoon vibe of The Boroughs, while Nick catches up on the new eps of Vox Machina and the old eps of Homicide: Life on the Streets! And you know we gots to talk FROM... 1:20-42:20 TV Diaries 7:42-11:25 Vox Machina 11:25-16:14 The Boroughs 16:25-30:08 Homicide 30:08-42:20 From 44:15- Cape Fear /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/41632210

TVD594: SPIDER-NOIR 06/06/2026

TVD594: SPIDER-NOIR This week, we SPIDER! After resting up from ATX Fest, we settled in for a little 1930s black and white (or is it in color??) mystery with Nic Cage and the greatest Electro ever done on-screen. Did we love it? Honestly, yeah. It's pretty fun. Find out all the things we dug (and a few things that stuck in our craw) in this week's episode! Plus - new FROM! That HACKS finale! Nick dives into the AMC Immortal Universe! Will our hearts survive? 1:25-12:30 TV Diaries 1:25-12:30 Nick joins the Fang Gang 12:30-16:20 Rick and Morty S09 18:40-26:18 From 26:18-40:25 Hacks Finale 40:45-Spider Noir /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/41548510

Everyone Is Doing Great Interview - ATX TV Fest Season 15 06/03/2026

Everyone Is Doing Great Interview - ATX TV Fest Season 15 As part of our ATX TV Fest Season 15 coverage, Les sits down with the gang from Everyone is Doing Great! Stephen Colletti, James Lafferty, Michelle Lang, and Michael Grubbs give us their thoughts on making indie television, their dreams for season 3, how it feels to be on Netflix, and much more. #EveryoneIsDoingGreat #IndieTV #ATXTVFest /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/41525860

ATX Television Fest Season 15 RECAP! 06/02/2026

ATX Television Fest Season 15 RECAP! We had a fantastic time at ATX TV Fest this year (as we do every year!) only this time, we tried something new! Nick and Les sat down at the end of each day and recapped what they saw. Hear us rave about the best fest in the land, and give you all the details of the neat-o stuff we saw! From the FNL reunion to Bill Lawrence's friends to the Sweet/Vicious panel - it's RECAP time, baby!! #ATXTVFest /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/41516110

The Way Home Interview - ATX TV Fest Season 15 06/02/2026

The Way Home Interview - ATX TV Fest Season 15 As part of our ATX Television Fest Season 15 coverage, Les was lucky enough to chat with Chyler Leigh, Evan Williams, and Sadie Laflamme-Snow of the hit show The Way Home. We talk about how time travel can make character work more complex for the actor, how the show feels particularly Canadian, and what the journey of the Landry family has meant to them. #ATXTVFest #TheWayHome #TheHip /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/41511090

TVD 593: Everyone is Doing Great 05/30/2026

TVD 593: Everyone is Doing Great This week, in prep for ATX Television Fest, we checked out the indie-TV comedy Everyone is Doing Great! Les is chatting up the creators and cast (same folks!) this weekend at fest, and we'll have that interview out soon. In the meantime, EIDG is streaming on Netflix and we checked out the second season. If you're at the fest today, say hey! 2:00-23:40 TV Dudes 8:50-23:40 Spiderman Noir 25:55- Everyone is Doing Great #ATXTVFestSeason15 #EveryoneIsDoingDreat #SpidermanNoir /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/41473680

Ep. 592: OFF CAMPUS (Amazon) 05/23/2026

Ep. 592: OFF CAMPUS (Amazon) Patron JPV picks the show this week! Nick and Les head back to school for Amazon's newest foray into what we'd previously thought of as CW/Freeform territory. Can the world's largest warehouse make a show about romance? Turns out YES. We loved Off Campus, watched all the eps, and are here to gush about it. Plus! Diaries, Hacks, From, and that BOYS FINALE - daaaaaaaaaaaang, y'all! NEXT WEEK! !! We'll be there all weekend, but we'll be sporting TV Dude Yellow on Saturday so if you see us, say hey! 1:50-55:55 TV Diaries 9:05-15:50 Hacks 15:50-29:50 From 29:50-55:55 The Boys Series Finale 58:50- Off Campus MAVERICK & J.LO 4 EVER /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/41401845

GOOD OMENS Season 3 Special! 05/16/2026

GOOD OMENS Season 3 Special! This week, it's a third season about a second coming reduced to a single episode! Good Omens - the show that's part Pratchett and part that guy - returned for one last hurrah. We're here to give you the lowdown on it and tell you all the things we liked, all the ways it felt oddly rushed, and why we love the Ineffable Husbands so darn much. Plus, Nick watched Devil May Cry! Les watched Community! We both watched Rooster, From and The Boys! Let's GOOOOOOO! 00:55- TV Diaries 5:45-12:30 Daredevil Born Again S02 finale 12:30-15:00 Punisher: One Last Kill 15:00-17:15 Citadel S02 17:15-21:35 Man on Fire 21:35-25:45 Devil May Cry S02 27:45-36:25 Rooster finale 36:25-43:30 From 43:30-56:20 The Boys 57:10- Good Omens S03 /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/41316530

Citadel Season 2 05/09/2026

Citadel Season 2 This week, we were planning on Lording it over some Flies, but instead found ourselves swimmin' in Tooch with the new season of Citadel! Does this season fix all the things that didn't work for us in season 1? Kinda. Does it do the good work of putting Tucci and Raynor together in the road trip spy movie we desperately want?? Sometimes. We'll dive into all our feelings about it, plus The Boys, The Rookie, Rooster and much more! Let's GOOOO! #Rooster #TheRookie #TheBoys #Citadel /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/41233225

The Miniature Wife 05/02/2026

The Miniature Wife This week, Les and Nick get small with the new Peacock series The Miniature Wife! It's a crazy sci-fi show about mini-matrimony and we enjoyed the heck out of it! Plus, we talk about the ethics of the Joe Schmo Show, catch up on Rooster, Hacks, Rookie, Boys, and that Monarch finale!! Let's GOOOOO!! TV Diaries 1:50-1:01:50 2:18-13:20 Joe Schmo 13:20-19:55 Hacks 26:30-36:43 Rooster 36:43-51:27 The Boys 51:27-1:01:50 Monarch 1:02:50- The Miniature Wife /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/41125540

Traci Hays - Kidnapped in Her Own Home: The Martha Carelli Story (Lifetime) - The TV Dudes Interview 05/01/2026

Traci Hays - Kidnapped in Her Own Home: The Martha Carelli Story (Lifetime) - The TV Dudes Interview This week, Les chats with award-winning director Traci Hays about her new feature, "Kidnapped in Her Own Home: The Martha Carelli Story" premiering May 2 on Lifetime. We chat about her work in short films, the happy accidents that can make or break a production, her journey into filmmaking and how her love of story developed, and much more. Kidnapped in Her Own Home: The Martha Carelli Story premieres May 2 at 8/7c on Lifetime, then on VOD and streaming. /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/41121340

BIG MOOD (Tubi) 04/25/2026

BIG MOOD (Tubi) We're in a Big Mood this week with our newest Patreon Showrunner pick from JPV! We really enjoyed the dark comedy of Camilla Whitehill's show (who doesn't love Nicola Coughlan??) We get into everything we laughed at and all the weird quirks of this very British mental-health comedy series! Plus Monarch, Rooster, Rookie and more in the diaries! Let's goooo! 1:20-41:10TV Diaries 1:20-4:50 Daredevil Born Again 25:00-31:00 Rooster 31:00-34:00 Rookie 34:00-37:05 Hacks 37:05-41:10 Monarch 42:10- Big Mood #HacksHBO #RoosterHBO #DaredevilBornAgain #TheRookieABC #MonarchLegacyofMonsters #BigMoodTubi #TheTVDudes /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/40941360

Bonus Episode - THE PITT Season 2 Finale! 04/19/2026

Bonus Episode - THE PITT Season 2 Finale! We didn't make it in time for the main episode, but we couldn't let the new week start without discussing The Pitt Season Two Finale!! It's the 15th hour of a hellacious Fourth of July shift for our lovable docs and nurses, and we're here to tell you every friggin' thought we have about all the drama (and the latest insane surgical scene!). From Santos and Mel doing Karaoke to Huckleberry's funk, it's the all-Pitt bonus episode! #ThePitt /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/40924955

THE BOYS SEASON 5 04/18/2026

THE BOYS SEASON 5 This week, Les and Nick head back to the super-powered and super-messed-up world of The Boys on Amazon! Does their supes-virus work? Will Hughie live through it all? What will Kimiko say next?? We'll tell you all about it! Plus, we discuss the weirdest movie screener we've ever run across, we get into the first few episodes of Peacock's Miniature Wife, a guest-star-studded episode of The Rookie, the comedic highs and touching moments of Rooster, and Les finally finished the live-action One Piece! All that, and Hacks returns on HBO!! Let's GOOOOOOOOO 1:00- TV Diaries 1:05-9:30 Mystery Movie 9:30-24:55The Miniature Wife 30:20-33:50 Rookie 33:50-42:00 Rooster 42:35-48:40 One Piece S02 53:00-54:45 Hacks 56:35- The Boys S05 /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/40920335

Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen (NETFLIX) 04/11/2026

Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen (NETFLIX) This week on the TV Dudes Podcast, Nick and Les are tackling the Netflix thriller with the ominous title: Something Very Bad is Going to Happen. While the middle of the season might meander a bit through the woods, we both agree that the ending sticks the landing in a major way! We discuss the pacing, the payoff, and why the destination was ultimately worth the cold feet. 0:50-36:50 TV Diaries 0:50-3:15 Daredevil Born Again 3:15-6:05 Invincible 10:55-13:42 Rooster 13:42-20:50 The Pitt 20:50-28:40 The Rookie 28:40-36:50 Monarch 38:00-Something Very Bad is Going to Happen /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/40810595

Paradise Season 2 FINALE! 04/04/2026

Paradise Season 2 FINALE! Plans change when TV is this good! We originally intended to dive into the eerie mysteries of Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen on Netflix, but then we saw the Paradise Season 2 finale. Nick and Les were so floored by the ending of Dan Fogelman’s latest masterpiece that we had to pivot and give it the full deep dive it deserves. We break down those shocking final moments, the "Alex" of it all, and what that explosive ending means for a potential Season 3. Don't worry, we’ll get back to the Netflix nuptials next week! In our TV Diaries, we’re catching up on the medical chaos of The Pitt, the heart and humor of Rooster, and the Titan sized spectacle of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. Plus, we have a few other surprises in the mix! Join the conversation and let us know your theories over at /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/40731080

Claybourne Elder, "If The Stars Were Mine" - The TV Dudes Interview 04/02/2026

Claybourne Elder, "If The Stars Were Mine" - The TV Dudes Interview It’s been three years since Les chatted with the incredible Claybourne Elder, and he’s back to discuss his most personal project yet. Claybourne's new album, "If the Stars Were Mine," officially drops this Friday, April 3rd from Center Stage Records. In this episode, Clay opens up about the year-long journey of curating this record and the unique vulnerability of stepping away from a script to tell his own story. We explore the inspiration behind tracks like "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" and how fatherhood shaped the song "Paving the Runway." Plus, we chat about City of Strangers, his non-profit that has now gifted over 4,000 Broadway tickets to the community. We’re kicking things off with Clay’s rendition of "It’s So Nice to Have a Man Around the House." Enjoy! /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/40701970

SCRUBS (2026) 03/28/2026

SCRUBS (2026) This week, Nick and Les are scrubbing in for the long-awaited return of Scrubs on ABC! We dive into the tenth season of the Sacred Heart saga to see how J.D. and Turk are handling the new class of interns. It is a heartfelt reunion that really hit the spot for us. In our TV Diaries, Les finally set sail with the One Piece live action series on Netflix and has some thoughts on why this adaptation actually works. Plus, we’re checking the pulse on the high-stakes medical drama The Pitt, the intense underground world of Paradise, and the monster-sized legacy of Apple TV’s Monarch. Join us as we figure out what makes these shows tick! /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/40650720

Starfleet Academy 03/21/2026

Starfleet Academy This week on the TV Dudes, Nick and Les are heading back to the 32nd century! We are diving deep into Starfleet Academy, a special Patreon Showrunner Tier request. We absolutely loved the fresh, optimistic energy of this new chapter in the Trek universe. It is a beautiful look at the next generation of cadets finding their footing, and we have plenty to say about that stunning production design. In our TV Diaries, Nick gives us the lowdown on the highly anticipated second season of One Piece on Netflix. Did the live-action Grand Line continue to thrill? We also break down the season finale of The Stumble on Peacock. It was a hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt finish for the Candy Buttons. Plus, Nick has a confession: he really wants to stop watching Invincible, but he's a masochist at heart. For our Dessert Shows, we’re treating ourselves to the titan-sized action of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and the gripping bunker mysteries of Paradise. Both of these shows are hitting all the right notes for us lately! Let's gooooooooo!! 1:00-33:05 TV Diaries 1:00-8:45 Invincible S04 8:45-13:48 One Piece S02 13:48-16:15 Ted S02 16:25-20:30 Stumble finale 26:15-28:18 Monarch 28:18-33:05 Paradise 34:45-Starfleet Academy /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/40565890

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 03/14/2026

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 This week’s lineup is STACKED. Of course we check in on The Rookie as it crosses over with Dropout TV! Plus: we’re breaking down the family drama and corporate takeovers in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, the analog chaos of The Pitt, and the heartbreaking survival story in Paradise. It’s a wild mix of cops, Kaiju lore and emotional gut-punches. Tune in now! 1:00-1:12:55 TV Diaries 10:55-26:42 The Rookie 26:42-39:10 Paradise 39:10-1:12:55The Pitt 1:12:55- Monarch S02 #MonarchLoM #ThePitt #ParadiseHulu #TVDudes #Monsterverse #TVReview /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/40459680

PARADISE Season 2 03/07/2026

PARADISE Season 2 This week, Les and Nick jump into Paradise season 2 with that monster 3-episode premiere and the fourth ep out now as well! Does it hold up to the awesomeness of season 1? (Yes! So far, absolutely yes - start watching this show if you've not) We give you all our thoughts on Elvis, Sinatra, feral kids, Xavier's charm, and Jane. Oh, Jane. Somebody needs a breath mint. Plus, Paramount+ brought back all the procedurals to distract Les! Will it work? Obviously! #ParadiseHulu #ParadiseDisney #ParadiseWeDontKnowWhatToCallAnyStreamingServicesAnymore #IGuessTheyreAll #ParamountPlus /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/40343135

Strip Law! Just kidding, it's SHORESY S5 02/28/2026

Strip Law! Just kidding, it's SHORESY S5 This week, Nick and Les are hitting the ice! We originally intended to dive deep into Netflix’s Strip Law, but after checking out the premiere, it didn’t quite make its case with us. It’s certainly cute, but it left us feeling a bit "meh" - so we’re breaking down exactly where the spark was missing. Instead, we are pivoting to a favorite: Shoresy Season 5! We enjoyed this season a whole lot, but the big question remains: does it glide as smoothly as the previous seasons, or is it starting to catch an edge? We talk about the evolution of the Sudbury Blueberry Bulldogs into the NOSHO North Stars, and whether the heart of the show is still beating as strong as ever. Plus, we’ve got our weekly TV Diaries featuring the shows that kept us glued to the couch this week. This week, we talk about The Rookie, and how it's really two sitcoms in a trenchcoat pretending to be a drama! 1:05-33:05 TV Diaries 10:00-20:12 The Rookie 20:12-33:05 Strip Law 34:00-Shorsey S05 /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/40260850

Jonah Scott - Beastars - The TV Dudes Interview 02/27/2026

Jonah Scott - Beastars - The TV Dudes Interview This week, Les steps into the recording booth (metaphorically) with one of the most prolific and charming voices in the industry: Jonah Scott! With the final part of BEASTARS set to premiere on March 7th, 2026, we couldn't think of a better time to sit down with the man behind Legoshi. We dive deep into Jonah's incredible journey, from his early days in acting to his role in the record-breaking Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle as the formidable Kokushibo. Jonah also shares the positive attitude he likes to bring to his voicework, and tells us all about his latest creation, Alpha Aniki. Whether you're a die-hard anime fan or just curious about the world of professional voice acting, Jonah’s insight into the craft and his experiences make for a truly heartwarming and hilarious conversation. #DemonSlayer #Beastars #NetflixAnime #Anime /episode/index/show/thetvdudes/id/40257250

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