Episodes

  • Wild Cards (CW)
    Mar 20 2026

    Shout out to the listeners who brought this funky procedural into our lives. Can a con make a great cop? What happens when you can’t trust anyone or anything including your job or partner? And would Mitu or BJ enjoy enforcing maritime law? Tune in to find out!

    Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios

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    12 mins
  • Young Sherlock, Marshals, DTF St. Louis, RJ Decker
    Mar 13 2026

    Which show did we think was a period piece? Which period piece changed Mitu’s mind on the genre? How weird is too weird? And how much mystery do you need in a mystery show pilot? Tune in to find out!

    Timestamps:

    00:41 -Young Sherlock (Prime Video)
    06:27 - Marshals (CBS)
    11:49 - DTF St. Louis (HBO)
    17:28 - RJ Decker (ABC)

    Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios

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    24 mins
  • The Boyfriend (Netflix)
    Mar 6 2026

    What happens when you can only write one letter to your crush? What’s the best way to name a coffee truck? And does this show get back to the beginnings of reality TV? Tune in to find out!

    Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios

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    16 mins
  • Can You Keep a Secret?, Neighbors, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, How to Get to Heaven from Belfast
    Feb 26 2026

    Is accidental fraud as bad as intentional fraud? Can neighbors ever reach a peaceful resolution? Is Tracy Morgan doing what he does best in sitcoms? And how scary was that family in the house? Tune in to find out!

    Timestamps:

    00:45 - Can You Keep a Secret? (Paramount+)
    07:27 - Neighbors (HBO Max)
    15:42 - The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (Peacock)
    22:31 - How to Get to Heaven from Belfast (Netflix)

    Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios

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    32 mins
  • The ‘Burbs (Peacock)
    Feb 20 2026

    How much mystery do we need in a comedy thriller? Why is Keke Palmer just so charming? And what are BJ and Mitu’s ideal neighborhoods? Tune in to find out!

    Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios

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    14 mins
  • Wonder Man, Memory of a Killer, Agatha Christie's Seven Dials, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
    Feb 13 2026

    Which show surprisingly made us fall in love with friendship again? How far can we push the unreliable narrator concept?How big can the stakes get for a coming of age story whether you’re a budding sleuth or space cadet? And what is BJ’s favorite movie? Tune in to find out!

    Timestamps:

    00:41 - Wonder Man (Disney+)
    06:38 - Memory of a Killer (Fox)
    12:06 - Agatha Christie's Seven Dials (Netflix)
    18:47 - Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (Paramount+)

    Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios

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    30 mins
  • Ludwig (BBC)
    Feb 10 2026

    Are we ready to watch another quirky detective? Did the premise hook us? Is the mystery engaging enough? Tune in to find out!

    Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios

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    17 mins
  • Best Medicine, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Steal, Ponies
    Jan 30 2026

    What’s it like to be a reluctant doctor in a small town? Is this Game of Thrones spin-off different enough? How tense is too tense? And what does it take to make a good spy? Tune in to find out!

    Timestamps:

    00:41 - Best Medicine (Fox)
    06:21 - A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO)
    12:14 - Steal (Prime Video)
    18:17 - Ponies (Peacock)

    Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios

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    27 mins