The TV Dudes Podcast

This week on TV Dudes, we're covering a packed slate of television highs, lows, and ongoing obsessions. We kick things off with Fallout Season 2, Episode 1, which continues the Fallout tradition of being shockingly fantastic. We can't wait for more. From there, we dig into the IT: Welcome to Derry finale, which left us more frustrated than frightened, and definitely ready to unpack what went wrong. We also talk Stumble on Peacock, a show we absolutely adore for its charm and wit, and return once again to Pluribus, which remains our favorite thing currently on television.  Plus, we check back in on Heated Rivalry, still delivering elite chemistry and earning its crown as the sexiest show on TV. It's a wide-ranging episode full of strong opinions, deep dives, and genuine love for the shows that are getting it right! 2:02- TV Diaries 9:00-20:55 IT Welcome to Derry finale 20:55-28:30 Heated Rivalry 33:45-35:42 Stumble 36:52-59:45 Pluribus 59:45-Fallout S02 E01 #FalloutS2 #FalloutPrime #HeatedRivalry #Pluribus #StumbleNBC #WelcomeToDerry #SideshowBobGale

This week, we skate over to HBO MAX for Heated Rivalry, the show that wants to win gold in sex scenes! We talk about all the ways the steamy, fun show works, all the things Jacob Tierney brought over from making Letterkenny, and all the ways this emotionally connects. That third episode was Mythic Quest level stuff, y'all. 2:20-34:25 TV Diaries 15:15-22:50 IT Welcome to Derry 22:50-27:23 The Abandons 27:23- 34:25 Stumble 34:25- Heated Rivalry   #HeatedRivalry #GayHockeyShow #HBOMax #BlueberrySmoothie #ExtraBanana #StumbleNBC #TheAbandons #ItWelcomeToDerry #SmellThatSweetDerryAir 

This week, our Patreon Showrunner JPV picks the show! We dive into The Red King (AMC+), a Wickermannish mystery that grabbed our attention with its eerie atmosphere and promising setup, even if it never quite delivered the punch we hoped for. We break down what worked, where the storytelling lost some steam, and why it still made for an intriguing—if not fully electrifying—watch. Plus, we check in with Carol and the World on PLUR1BUS! 1:10-19:08 TV Diaries 19:08-40:07 Pluribus 40:07- The Red King #TheRedKing #TheTrueWay #NotTheBees #Pluribus 

This week, we're heading back to Hawkins! The kids are older, the stakes are higher, and Vecna's getting even weirder. We dive into the first four episodes of Stranger Things Season 5, talking character glow-ups and grow-ups, the evolving mythology, and which storylines hit hardest. It's an Upside-Downright awesome episode!  3:15- 38:20 TV Diaries 28:15-38:20 Pluribus 38:20- Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1 #StrangerThingsS5 #Netflix #Pluribus #AppleTV

This week, Nick sits down with the wildly talented Sam Haft - composer, songwriter, producer, voice actor, and half of the chart-topping musical duo The Living Tombstone. You know his work from Helluva Boss and Hazbin Hotel, the smash-hit animated musical universe currently dominating streaming and Billboard charts. Sam joins us for a deep dive into crafting music for these fan-favorite shows - from the writing process, to early alternate versions of songs (out NOW!), to how the world of Hell inspires some of the catchiest storytelling in animation. Check it out!