The TV Dudes Podcast

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 patreon.com/tvdudes

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!

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!

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

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
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