The Televerse (mp3)

It's an event-filled episode, including another iconic fight between Jack Crawford and Hannibal Lecter. Yet, there's plenty more to talk about... The post This is Our Design #31: “Contorno” appeared first on PopOptiq.

Last week’s respite is over, with a handful of previews and plenty of interesting TV making for another long podcast. First we look at the comedies, including catchups with Banana, Cucumber, and OitNB s3 and previews of Key & Peele s3 and Hollywood Game Night. Next up are the genre and drama offerings, including previews ... The post The Televerse #201- Interview with Rectify cast, SDCC 2015 TV Preview appeared first on PopOptiq.

Thanks to a few underwhelming premieres last week, the podcast is once again a manageable size this week! After a brief rant from Kate about SYTYCD, we talk some comedy, including a long-overdue look at Banana, before diving in with a somewhat thin week of genre and drama, including Hannibal, Penny Dreadful, Halt & Catch ... The post The Televerse #200- The Sopranos with Sarah D. Bunting appeared first on PopOptiq.

Have a listen as the crew discusses change among the central characters, Bella's departure, our new Mason Verger and much more. The post This is Our Design #30: “Aperitivo” appeared first on PopOptiq.

Well, sub-2hr shows were nice while they lasted. There’s lots of TV this week, meaning it’s another marathon session for the podcast. First we look at the comedies, including a preview of Another Period, the pilots of Ballers and The Brink, and a look at Catastrophe s1. Next up are the dramas, including the premiere ... The post The Televerse #199- Babylon 5 with Rowan Kaiser appeared first on PopOptiq.

Vincenzo Natali (Cube, Splice) makes a return appearance to talk about "Secondo" and the opening to this season of Hannibal that he has helped create. The post This is Our Design #29: “Secondo” appeared first on PopOptiq.

Everyone in Westeros seemed bound and determined to kill or be killed in “Mother’s Mercy,” the season five final of Game of Thrones. Joining us this week to discuss the episode is the TV editor of the A.V. Club, Mr. Erik Adams. We’ll let you know who we think actually died, and what are our ... The post Game of Thrones Podcast #40: “Mother’s Mercy’ appeared first on PopOptiq.

It’s another light week of TV on the podcast, but a batch of spring finales give us plenty to discuss. First we look at the week’s comedies, including the release of Orange is the New Black s3 and the finales of Silicon Valley and Veep. Next up are the genre offerings, including finales of iZombie ... The post The Televerse #198- Interview with Brian Reitzell appeared first on PopOptiq.

Have a listen as the crew says goodbye to old characters and hello to new characters, along with discussing flashbacks, loneliness and forgiveness. Stick around for "Kate's Classical Corner" and "The Devil in the Details," where nothing escapes scrutiny. The post This is Our Design #28: “Primavera” appeared first on PopOptiq.

Game of Thrones delivered one of the most emotional episodes yet. This week, Sound On Sight contributor Whitney McIntosh joins us to discuss “The Dance of Dragons.” We have a lot to say about the shocking betrayal and differing opinions on the ending. In between we discuss our disappointment with Dorne and speculate on Arya’s ... The post Game of Thrones Podcast #39: “The Dance of Dragons’ appeared first on PopOptiq.

It’s another manageable week in TV here at the podcast. We kick off the week with some SYTYCD talk before breaking down the comedies, including a full week of Adventure Time. Next up are the genre offerings, including a preview of Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell and looks at Sense8, the Hannibal premiere, and fun ... The post The Televerse #197- ATX 2015 Wrapup with Emily VanDerWerff appeared first on PopOptiq.Edited on 6/3/19 to correctly reflect Emily VanDerWerff's name. Unfortunately, the audio for this podcast still contains Emily's deadname.

This is 2015. This is the Year of the Sheep. This is the summer television season. This is Sound On Sight. This is Our Design. At long last, Hannibal returns to NBC for its third season (a first for visionary creator Bryan Fuller). Accompanying its return is the dedicated podcast co-hosted by Sean Colletti and Kate Kulzick. The post This is Our Design #27: “Antipasto” appeared first on PopOptiq.

The best episodes of Game of Thrones give viewers a bit of everything they’ve come to love about the show: betrayal, family values, justice, judgement, principles, politics, love, death and a some well choreographed fight scenes. This week we get all that, and then some. Joining us to discuss the “Hardhome,” is guest Cooper Beckett, the author ... The post Game of Thrones Podcast #38: “Hardhome” appeared first on PopOptiq.

Summer is finally upon us, giving us a lighter episode list and shorter podcast once again. First we look at the comedies, including the finale of Louie, and we follow that with the week’s genre offerings, including a preview of Hannibal s3 and Outlander finale talk. Afterwards, Dennis Perkins of the AV Club returns to ... The post The Televerse #196- The Wire, Part 2 with Dennis Perkins appeared first on PopOptiq.

Winter is coming, and things will only get worse. At the wall, Jon Snow leaves on a mission without the full support of his men. Ignoring Ser Alliser Thorne’s advice, the Lord Commander follows through with his plan to free Tormund Giantsbane and join him in rescuing the Wildlings north of the Wall. Meanwhile, Jon’s ... The post Game of Thrones Podcast #37: “The Gift” appeared first on PopOptiq.

Summer TV is on the way, giving us a few more finales and some shows to preview this week on the podcast. First we look at the comedies and reality, with previews of Golan the Insatiable and SYTYCD. Next up are the genre and drama entries, including previews of The Whispers and Aquarius, as well ... The post The Televerse #195- Steve Prokopy’s Horror Picks 6 appeared first on PopOptiq.

Another rape, another wedding. This week we sit down to discuss the controversial sixth episode of season five of Game of Thrones, titled, “Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken.” Joining us is Sound On Sight contributor Victor Stiff. And yes, things get somewhat heated as Kate and Ricky express their disappointment with the very last scene. Playlist: Sunset ... The post Game of Thrones Podcast #36: “Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken” appeared first on PopOptiq.

TV’s spring finales continue this week, with two podcast favorites taking their bows. First up, we look at the comedies and some reality, including Netflix’s Grace and Frankie and the finale of The Amazing Race. We follow that with the genre and drama entries, including the finales of Elementary, SHIELD, Arrow, and intense installments of ... The post The Televerse #194- Jane the Virgin s1 with Elena Rivera appeared first on PopOptiq.

No boys were killed in the making of this episode, but Maester Aemon did use the episode title “Kill the Boy” as a metaphor for how Jon Snow needs to become a man. Now if only Dany can become the woman she is supposedly meant to be. This week, our discussion gets heated as Ricky ... The post Game of Thrones Podcast #35: “Kill the Boy” appeared first on PopOptiq.

The winter finales only wrapped up a few weeks ago on the podcast, but network finale season is already upon us. First we look at the comedies, including the much anticipated 12 Angry Men-inspired installment of Inside Amy Schumer. Then we talk genre, including check-ins with The Flash and Arrow and looks at eventful episodes ... The post The Televerse #193- Todd McFarlane’s Spawn with Mike Worby appeared first on PopOptiq.