
The TV Show
The TV Show is a weekly podcast hosted by Jay Black, with regular guests Angelo Cataldi and Rhea Hughes. Each week, we dive into the new Golden Age of Television, with a discussion of the latest shows and news.
Episodes
160 episodes
The state of the first amendment, Jimmy Kimmel returns, and MORE
We start the show with a heartfelt message regarding the Jimmy Kimmel situation and the current state of the first amendment in our country. We dive more into the details of the situation, the first amendment as a whole, and give our thoughts a...
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31:28

Emmys recap, Paramount might buy Warner Bros, and MORE
We start by giving our thoughts on the Emmys. The ‘The Studio’ wins big on Sunday night. What made this show perform so well? As a show that highlights show business, is this an example of "navel gazing" or something more. Then….. Nate Bargatze...
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30:50

The current state of NFL broadcasters, great shows that never won an Emmy, lack of deals for current subscribers, and more
We start with NBC's disappointing coverage of this week’s Sunday Night Football game and the handling of the weather delay. We criticize the lack of preparation by sports broadcasters, and compare past incidents like the 2013 Super Bowl blackou...
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31:36

Reboots, TV critics, growing popularity of upbeat sports shows, and more!
Jay is out this week and is replaced by Philadelphia Radio Legend Glen Macnow!The new King of the Hill reboot is an immense success. Why do audiences complain about reboots when they end up being a success more often ...
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The changing landscape of streaming
We start by discussing Netflix's new hit 'K-Pop Demon Hunters'. What do we love about its content and what do we not like? Why does it have such widespread appeal? Do we think it is worth your time this weekend? This leads us into a dive into t...
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"Dexter Resurrection", TV deals gone wrong, the new age of laugh track, and MORE
We start by discussing the unprecedented reception of 'Dexter Resurrection'. We go deeper into the show's history and its current success. This leads into a debate about other TV shows with perfect episode runs, including 'Game of Thrones...
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End of Pay-Per-View, ‘The Office’ gets a spin off, and MORE
ESPN and the UFC announced a record breaking deal this week. We start by diving into the end of the pay-per-view era due to major UFC and WWE deals with streaming platforms like Paramount Plus and Netflix. We share our personal experiences and ...
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Happy Gilmore II, ESPN acquires NFL network, and MORE
We start the show addressing your feedback on our absence of coverage on 'Happy Gilmore II'. Angelo has a differing view on the movie than Rhea and Jay. This leads us into a conversation about the philosophical obligations of TV critics to thei...
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35:10

Netflix's ‘Too Much’ is too much, Comparing the two versions of ‘The Office’ and MORE
We give our opinions on Lena Dunham's new Netflix show 'Too Much' and outline the critical reception from the public. This then leads us into discussing the longevity and impact of television show creators like David Chase and Vince Gilligan.&n...
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The Fate of The Late Show and TV's Live Moments
We start with the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's Late Show and its implications on freedom of speech and the future of late night TV. What does this say about the future of talk shows moving forward? Will there be late night television...
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Mike Francesa takes down Superman, Emmy nominations revealed, and MORE
Sport Radio’s Mike Francesa gives a takedown of the new Superman movie and we give our reaction to it. How (and why) do we feel about this review? You will not want to miss OUR thoughts on the movie ( surprise, we are split on our views). Why i...
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The cost of child actors, BBC's shake up, and MORE
We start by discussing the latest new from Apple TV+. The multi million TV conglomerate will be producing a show based on Jenna McGurdy’s book “I’m Glad My Mom Died”, which leads to a conversation about child actors and whether it’s ever ethica...
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Are we over The Bear? Advertisers go big with F1. MLB ratings spiking. And MORE
The current season of The Bear started out strong. What are our thoughts about the remainder of the season? What did they do right? What did they do wrong? How optimistic are we about the series moving forward?Advertisers spend BIG money...
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Our top 5 sitcoms of all time!
We follow up our episode from a couple of weeks ago by giving you our top 5 SITCOMS of all time. We pick apart each other’s choices and defend our selections. Just like last time, we give our criteria as to WHY we picked the shows we picked. Li...
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Caitlin Clark is bigger than the WNBA and the second season of Tires is fantastic!
The gang is back to discuss the phenomenal jump in quality between seasons one and two of the Shane Gillis show Tires on Netflix. This leads into a discussion of shows that took a while to find their footing, like The Office<...
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Our top 5 dramas of our time!
In this special episode of The TV Show, we each give our top 5 TV dramas of all time. Some of our picks WILL surprise you. How did we come up with our choices? What criteria did we use to make our picks? When were these shows released? How do w...
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The highest rated comedy on TV is.... Netflix panders to our attention spans, remembering George Wendt, and MORE
Which show is the highest rated comedy right now? The answer may surprise you. Do we agree? Most importantly, what makes this show the highest?An article by GQ explains how Netflix wants their screenplays delivered for new projects. We g...
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Nathan Fielder’ creative genius, the fountain of failure, the height of streaming and more.
The finale of Nathan Fielder’s “The Rehearsal” was a hit. The commitment by Nathen Fielder for such a short series is astonishing. This gets us thinking. Do you need to be willing to lose an audience in order to gain an audience? Is risk taking...
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The 40 Year-Old-Virgin saves The Office, ESPN is asking for too much, Conan O’Brien’s career resurgence, MORE
NBC decides not to cancel the office after season 1 based on an early rendition of The 40-Year-Old-Virgin. This gets us into a conversation about Steve Carell. Renowned for his early career, what has he done over the last 5 years? Where d...
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33:22

NBC is taking a gamble with the NBA. Did a poor decision by HBO spur the start of Netflix?
NBC is getting back into the NBA. The massive cable syndicate plans on replacing its nighttime programming with the hardwood two nights a week. Do we think that this is a good idea? What makes NBC want to take this leap of faith despite the NBA...
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Episode 139: Bill Bilichick has lost his flow and the new fad in television
Bill Belichick gets upstaged by his 24 year old girlfriend JOR-DON Hudson during their conjoint interview with CBS. Most, if not all, of the her interruptions were cut cut. How do we feel about these edits? Should they have kept them in or at t...
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Episode 138: Soccer, Marketing, and the end of Ryan Reynolds
Angelo, Jay, and Rhea are back to discuss the ongoing drama between Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, and Justin Baldoni and whether the gossip that surrounds a celebrity affects the way you view their work. Up until recently Ryan Reynolds was...
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Episode 137: Is It Time to Break Up Netflix?
Angelo, Jay and Rhea are back to discuss the $45 Billion year that Netflix is poised to have, an unfathomable sum for an entertainment company, and if its size is actually bad for the quality of shows and movies. In the 1940s, the US Gove...
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