The TV Dudes Podcast

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
#MonarchLoM #ThePitt #ParadiseHulu #TVDudes #Monsterverse #TVReview

This week, Les and Nick jump into Paradise season 2 with that monster 3-episode premiere and the fourth ep out now as well! Does it hold up to the awesomeness of season 1? (Yes! So far, absolutely yes - start watching this show if you've not) We give you all our thoughts on Elvis, Sinatra, feral kids, Xavier's charm, and Jane. Oh, Jane. Somebody needs a breath mint.
Plus, Paramount+ brought back all the procedurals to distract Les! Will it work? Obviously!
#ParadiseHulu #ParadiseDisney #ParadiseWeDontKnowWhatToCallAnyStreamingServicesAnymore #IGuessTheyreAll #ParamountPlus

This week, Nick and Les are hitting the ice! We originally intended to dive deep into Netflix's Strip Law, but after checking out the premiere, it didn't quite make its case with us. It's certainly cute, but it left us feeling a bit "meh" - so we're breaking down exactly where the spark was missing.
Instead, we are pivoting to a favorite: Shoresy Season 5! We enjoyed this season a whole lot, but the big question remains: does it glide as smoothly as the previous seasons, or is it starting to catch an edge? We talk about the evolution of the Sudbury Blueberry Bulldogs into the NOSHO North Stars, and whether the heart of the show is still beating as strong as ever.
Plus, we've got our weekly TV Diaries featuring the shows that kept us glued to the couch this week. This week, we talk about The Rookie, and how it's really two sitcoms in a trenchcoat pretending to be a drama!
1:05-33:05 TV Diaries
10:00-20:12 The Rookie
20:12-33:05 Strip Law
34:00-Shorsey S05

This week, Les steps into the recording booth (metaphorically) with one of the most prolific and charming voices in the industry: Jonah Scott! With the final part of BEASTARS set to premiere on March 7th, 2026, we couldn't think of a better time to sit down with the man behind Legoshi.
We dive deep into Jonah's incredible journey, from his early days in acting to his role in the record-breaking Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle as the formidable Kokushibo. Jonah also shares the positive attitude he likes to bring to his voicework, and tells us all about his latest creation, Alpha Aniki.
Whether you're a die-hard anime fan or just curious about the world of professional voice acting, Jonah's insight into the craft and his experiences make for a truly heartwarming and hilarious conversation.
#DemonSlayer #Beastars #NetflixAnime #Anime