Chatz: A Television Podcast

Roommate of the Pod Charlie rejoins us this time around to discuss Twin Peaks's most startling and affecting visual sequence, as well as to create a Twin Peaks meme for the Zillennials in the crowd. Plus, there are two brand new characters in this show because why not.You can find Charlie on Instagram, and find his comedic writing on McSweeney's and The New Yorker.PatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

We didn't think it was possible for anyone to bring us more delight than the mayor and his iconic laugh, until Nick joined us for our second half and surprised us with a treat for the diehard Chatzies to close out the episode.PatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

In the first half, we relish Twin Peaks's new life as a magical realist genre piece.In the second half, our friend Ryan Sliwinski joins us to discuss every plot except the James plot. You can find his podcast work at Spit & Polish Presents and The Yum Yum Podcast.PatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

We're pleased to inform you that Bad Twin Peaks is Good, Actually. Much love to Em from Abnormal Mapping for rolling around in the narrative mud with us.PatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

Chatz alum and friend of the podcast Ryan is a seasoned Twin Peaks fan. But will even they be able to find something to like in the baffling Milford brothers plotline? What's going on with Major Briggs? And will Cooper finally get to enjoy a day of fishing? Find out all this and more in the newest episode of PeaksChatz!PatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

Friend of the podcast Oldasyouromens brings a very unique perspective to a frustratingly limp episode, and one of our favorite episodes "Arbitrary Law" prompts a broader discussion about the merits of seeking explicit answers.PatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

This episode, we're joined for our discussion of the pivotal "Lonely Souls" by a very special guest: Joel Bocko of Lost In The Movies and the series Journey Through Twin Peaks. Pair this episode with his video on the reveal of Laura Palmer's killer, entitled "Chapter 9 (killer's reveal): Scene of the Crime."Other works cited:"The Awful Truth in Twin Peaks" by M.C. Blackeman (Chicago Tribune - November 28, 1990)Joel's video "Take This Baby and Deliver It to Death": https://vimeo.com/95477301Joel's video "David Lynch & Mary Sweeney: Dream Souls": https://vimeo.com/430539967PatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

Looks like we've settled into a new normal here in Season 2 of Twin Peaks, and nothing bad could possibly happen. We're joined this episode by the wonderful Jennifer Unkle from Scanline Media!PatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

In this pair of episodes, we see some major developments in the Lucy/Andy storyline. Nothing else happens, I don't think. PatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

I think creamed corn probably tastes alright. I don't know why it has to be this cool magical evil food. How much could possibly be lying underneath the artifice of an American staple food? None of this and more are answered this week on PeaksChatz, but we still had a great time discussing more of Season Two!PatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

Article referenced in the episode: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/27/watching/twin-peaks-how-to-watch-guide.htmlSeason 2 of Twin Peaks is a strange beast, but it's premiere does a great job of setting up fresh mysteries while solving old ones. Does the Giant ever hit his head on Cooper's pull-up bar? Is Albert always going to be a mean man? And most importantly, are Laura's sunglasses secretly a cursed object?PatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

Twin Peaks goes into maximum overdrive as characters get shot, fires burn, and a sad, lonely father takes a life out of revenge. All this, and we've only barely scratched the surface of a truly buckwild season finale.PatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

This week, Allen and Magellan will be replaced by, uh, Frallen and Bagellan, two podca- uh, I mean "businessmen" with bolo ties and...accents.PatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

We had the Log Lady write this week's episode summary: "When doubled voices magnify a baby's cry, they loudly chew kale and wash out their mouths with flavorful soap. Don't argue over the shape of this story, just the origins. Eat, and be satisfied." So, yeah. Hope that helps you understand what we talk about!You can find Michel and Arthur's podcast, Fullmetal Analysts here, on Twitter, or wherever you get your podcasts.PatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

Nick of The Brothers at Infinite War joins us to discuss the most important character in the greater Twin Peaks mythos...*checks notes*...Hank? Yeah? Oh, sorry, I had this upside down, it actually says...*checks notes again*...Hank, somehow. It somehow still says Hank. Great.PatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

We had another lengthy discussion this week because these episodes were just too juicy! So you'll actually be getting PeaksChatz 04, "The One-Armed Man" discussion with our guest, on Wednesday July 21st. But for now, it's time for Laura's funeral. Everyone is sad, some are angry, and the show starts to flex with some incredible monologues.PatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

Twin Peaks hits the ground running in its first full episodes, and boy are we enjoying it! The sheriff's department staff have all stolen our hearts, Truman eats a big pastry, and oh, there's some sort of dream sequence too! Thank you to both Roommate of the Pod Charlie and Logo Designer of the Pod Camilla for joining us this week!Spoiler discussions for Twin Peaks and Fire Walk with Me are played after the end credits music, so stick around if you've seen the show before for some spoiler-heavy discussions.Here is the article Magellan mentioned in our first half: https://www.jstor.org/stable/43798695?refreqid=excelsior%3A6f5365cbd68daf0acfe838e399921ceb&fbclid=IwAR2O50Z70QXhLbyecOZHASUYiayaZkh5agpRs1eHu1Nd8os1u8vK1Iyug5UPatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

Welcome to PeaksChatz, the newest season of Chatz: A Television Podcast! Magellan and Allen have already seen Twin Peaks themselves, but we're bringing in neophytes like friend of the podcast Jim on to discuss the series as we make our way through this rewatch! Whether you're new to Twin Peaks or a seasoned Lynch fan, we hope you'll find something to enjoy out of this season of the show.Spoilers for Twin Peaks and Fire Walk with Me are edited out and played after the end credits music.PatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

Content warnings for this episode include: discussions of sexual assault and suicide.The ChatzKidz realize that this adaptation of The Stand runs out of gas halfway through, and what they're left with us is some wildly sexist storylines, woefully underdeveloped characters, and an ending that feels...well, you can hear it in the episode!New season is starting next week, folks! You can hear us announce it at the end of this episode, and we hope folks are as excited as we are for the next series. Thanks as always for listening.PatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

The ChatzKidz are BACK with the final miniseries of our Spring of Small Shows! It's the first two episodes of the 1994 adaptation of Stephen King's "The Stand", and we have a lot of takes! The story's poor handling of race, the "good versus evil" at the heart of it, and our newfound love of Trash Can Man?PatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

This season of Chatz contains discussions of the following potentially sensitive or triggering subjects: Homophobia, racism, religion, and death.This week on Chatz, characters go to Heaven, we reach deep for a discussion about the morality of Prior Walter's final message to the angels, and the final conversation between Roy Cohn and Belize bring us to tears. It's an incredible finale, and we're happy to have watched it and shared these discussions with you. If you haven't checked out Angels in America yet, it gets our fullest recommendation. Come back next week for...something completely different!Links From The Email SegmentHow 'Angels in America' Got Its WingsPatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

This season of Chatz contains discussions of the following potentially sensitive or triggering subjects: Homophobia, racism, religion, and death.Angels in America tells the story of the AIDS crisis and people from all walks of life, depicts them with an aching sense of humanity, challenges their world views, and...there's also physical, real angels in it? The Chatzkidz discuss the third and fourth episodes of the miniseries, where things start to get a bit strange in a good way...PatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

This season of Chatz contains discussions of the following potentially sensitive or triggering subjects: Homophobia, racism, religion, and death.We're discussing Angels in America for Part 2 of our Spring of Miniseries here at Chatz, and boy do we have a lot of thoughts! We discuss the white perspective on the AIDS epidemic, the role of magical realism in this series, and the ways in which its characters experience deeply relatable and powerful moments of intimate tragedy.PatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

Just when you thought Vanity Fair was done being silly and extra, the 2004 adaptation said "What if...dance sequences, teen romance, and...Gabriel Byrne!" That's right, we're here to watch it with you and discuss, so sit back and enjoy the film with us!PatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

A finale so nice, we had to discuss it twice! In our second go at discussing the 2018 Vanity Fair finale, Allen ponders the choices made in adapting the novel, Magellan loves Lord Osborne, and Omens experiences costume fatigue! Come back next week for a commentary track episode where we will be watching Vanity Fair (2004)!Please recommend the podcast to your friends if you are enjoying it, and let us know if you have any questions or comments about the episode.PatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

We don't let technical difficulties stop the Chatz train! In lieu of a new VanityChatz this week, we're rebroadcasting a CLASSIC episode of our Patreon-exclusive show ChatzNightz for everyone today! We'll be back next week with our finale of VanityChatz, but for now, please enjoy this little bonus. And if you're not already a patron, pretty please check out https://patreon.com/chatzpod, where you can get episodes like this regularly!Music from Free To Use Music Track: Japan by Milky Wayvers https://youtu.be/c3HmVaeT6BsPatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

The epic Napoleonic War fight scene we were all waiting for is here, and it's...oddly sedate. Alas, we have more pressing matters on this week's VanityChatz. At least one child is born, Spike from Buffy grows up to be Giles (also from Buffy), and the Omens Costume Corner returns with a vengeance!Please recommend the podcast to your friends if you are enjoying it, and let us know if you have any questions or comments about the episode.PatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

We referenced this article early in the episode: https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/vanity-fair-itv-racism-sam-servant-miss-swartz/Fortunes are found, pianos are bought, and Joss has a new moustache as we continue our discussion of Vanity Fair 2018.Please recommend the podcast to your friends if you are enjoying it, and let us know if you have any questions or comments about the episode.PatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

Welcome to VanityChatz, the first of three miniseries we'll be covering for Season 11 of Chatz! In our discussion of the first two episodes of the 2018 adaptation, we (the ChatzKidz) and Honorary ChatzKid Oldasyouromens discuss such topics as: the piercing gaze of Olivia Cooke, Becky's multi-level chess game, and an incredible scene involving curry!Please recommend the podcast to your friends if you are enjoying it, and let us know if you have any questions or comments about the episode.PatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

Before selecting a show to cover on the main feed, your hosts Allen and Magellan will pilot shows over on the Patreon by watching and discussing the first episode. Since Season 11 will consist of a slate of three miniseries, we thought you might want all of those shows' pilot episodes cut together in one package! Enjoy these pilots for Vanity Fair, Angels in America, and The Stand. We'll be back next week with the first episode of VanityChatz!Vanity Fair discussion (taken from PilotChatz 031) starts at 0:02:25.Angels in America discussion (taken from PilotChatz 033) starts at 0:38:35.The Stand discussion (taken from PilotChatz 036) starts at 1:21:00.Music used in this episode includes "Strapped Beat" by Shaolin Dub, "Lavender" by Sergey Cherimisinov, "on becoming digital" by the Young Philosophers' Club, & "Clark Kent" by Crowander.PatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

This is what happens when a one-off joke turns into a wonderful project. After 11 weeks of Aaron Sorkin's Hollywood adventures, the ChatzKidz decided to go back to the cinema and watch a film (remotely, of course). That's right, it's a live commentary of 1950's Sunset Blvd.! Are you ready for your close-up?Six Dettmar joins us this season from Scanline Media!Music used in this episode includes "everyday routine" by Dee Yan-Key and "goodbye machineryhead" by TRG Banks.PatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

[Producer's Note: This episode was originally aired on April 1st, 2021 under the title "TrekChatz: The Next Generation 01 | In Which We Boldly Go Where No-One Has Gone Before."]The ChatzKidz set out on their voyage to watch all of Star Trek: The Next Generation one episode at a time, albeit in a somewhat unusual order...Editor's Note: We recorded this as a live commentary of the episode but had a couple syncing problems, so please bear with us and try your best to sync up your episode at home! Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

All of your questions are answered (and then all of those answers are questioned) as we conclude our long day with Studio 60.Six Dettmar joins us this season from Scanline Media!Music used in this episode includes "I Used To Love Hip-Hop" by AudiobingerPatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

Studio 60 continues to boggle the mind as a 2001 plotline handles 9/11 about as well as you'd expect a Sorkin show to, Jordan and Danny slowly evolve to be too good for this show, and the Kidz foolishly thought quarantine would be over by the time this episode came out...oops!Six Dettmar joins us this season from Scanline Media!Music used in this episode includes "Blue Boi" by Lakey Inspired and "Goodbye Machineryhead" by TRG Banks.PatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

Studio 60 (the show) has a great episode about a bad episode of Studio 60 (the show), and then has a tough time dealing with tough times.Six Dettmar joins us this season from Scanline Media!Music used in this episode includes "Letter to Summer" by AudiobingerPatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

Were you ever curious how America's favorite couple met? Oh, Matt and Harriet? Well, we have that at least. Meanwhile, writer's block can only be stopped by a shockingly good Jordan/Danny plot!Six Dettmar joins us this season from Scanline Media!Music used in this episode includes "Goodbye Machineryhead" by TRG Banks.PatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

On this week's episode of SunsetChatz, Jordan, Harriet, Matt, Danny, and you know what pretty much every single character (plus a few animals) chase their problems with more problems and cause problems!Six Dettmar joins us this season from Scanline Media!Music used in this episode includes "Blessed Time" by KetsaPatreonTwitterRedditTwitchEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

In the spirit of Christmas in February, the ChatzKidz discussed the weird rules of the FCC, Danny Tripp flushes himself down the toilet, and you can drink every time we say MACAO.Six Dettmar joins us this season from Scanline Media!Music used in this episode includes PatreonTwitterRedditEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

We bid a fond farewell to Ricky & Ron and a fond hello to a bespectacled stranger. Also, there's this whole comedic flu plot going on and we would rather not talk about that part too much.Six Dettmar joins us this season from Scanline Media!Music used in this episode includes "Bye Bye" by Crowander & "Bashful" by KetsaPatreonTwitterRedditEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

John Goodman steals the show, Aaron Sorkin can't resist being racist sometimes, and woman be...making genuinely funny faces to inspire their friends on THIS, the premiere Studio 60 podcast this side of the culture wars.Six Dettmar joins us this season from Scanline Media!Music used in this episode includes PatreonTwitterRedditEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip is the greatest television program of all time. (This is a skit, sorry, sketch, sorry, lie).Six Dettmar joins us this season from Scanline Media!Music used in this episode includes "Klepotonic Swing" by Tri-Tachyon.PatreonTwitterRedditEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

What would focus groups say about Aaron Sorkin's attempts at religious humor? "Hell no!"Six Dettmar joins us this season from Scanline Media!Music used in this episode includes "BugaBlue" by U.S. Army Blues and "Goodbye Machineryhead" by TRG Banks.PatreonTwitterRedditEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

In order to rehabilitate our podcast's reputation, this entire episode is a sung-through parody of The Pirates of Penzance. On with the show!Six Dettmar joins us this season from Scanline Media.Music used in this episode includes "Butterflies" by Dee Yan-Key & "Epic Cinematic" by Scott Holmes Music. PatreonTwitterRedditEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

New year, new season! We here at Chatz HQ are so excited to bring you Season 10: Studio 60 on the SunsetChatz (feat. Six Dettmar of Scanline Media), which was recorded in secret during the early months of quarantine in between playing Animal Crossing and watching...Tiger King? Remember 2020? Anyway, before we bring you that season, here's a re-broadcast of our Patreon-exclusive episode piloting the show. This was recorded in 2019 in between...uh...anybody remember anything about 2019 at all?The intro and outro music for this episode were selections from "Oopsy Daisy (Instrumental)" by Forget The Whale, found on Free Music Archive. Here's the original episode description from when this was posted on Patreon: In true Sorkin fashion, the Chatz Kidz are nostalgic for the "good old days" (that weren't all that good) of The Chatzroom; they're ready to give another one of Aaron's darlings a try. For this PilotChatz discussion, we are joined by friend of the Chatz, Six (from Scanline Media), to discuss the shiniest jewel in the Sorkin crown, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.PatreonTwitterRedditScanline MediaEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

In hindsight, what about this episode had to do with dogs or swag?? I guess...reward systems work like Pavlov's dogs did? And the belts Phil and Lem want...are...swaggy?Anyways, hello! This is our discussion of the Better Off Chatz series finale, as well as our breakdown of the December 27th, 2020 Better Off Ted Zoom virtual reunion/script reading! While the series had plenty of problems we broke down in this season, I still think Better Off Chatz is a great example of how to frame a standard sitcom premise well. For now, we close the lid on this series and announce CHATZ SEASON 10! Stay tuned to the end for the breakdown on how that is being handled, do remember to contact us through the usual channels if you have questions, comments, or feedback, and let's hope 2021 brings us all success, happiness, and more good TV.Malcolm Barrett's rap video, which features the principal cast of Better Off Ted reprising their roles back in 2011: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDyRkOZzgj0&ab_channel=NebulaMediaWe mentioned that we would link the BoT reunion, but the VOD links expired on December 31st! However you choose to find it online now, I will not judge...On said reunion special and in our podcast, a "dirty outtakes reel" was referenced: https://youtu.be/Bh7Nz4bIwssPatreonTwitterRedditEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

Yet another sitcom brother plot, but this one goes in surprising directions! After the break, new listener of the show Austin joins us to discuss the botched airing schedule of the series, the seasons that could have been, and a solid episode of Better Off Ted!PatreonTwitterRedditEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

Ted and Anti-Ted butt heads, Phil and Lem break a thermostat, and the Bagels shippers are eating good this week.PatreonTwitterRedditEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

Best friend of the podcast Jim just cannot get enough of Better Off Ted! And we can not get enough of his wonderful commentary! Jim joins us to discuss the surprisingly effective satire in our first episode discussion, and our Asexual Ted theory is given more credence than ever in part 2!PatreonTwitterRedditEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

Veridian Dynamics attempts to handle sexual harassment at the workplace, Sheila frankly deserves better, and we STILL can't get enough Phil and Lem content on a hot and fresh new episode of Better Off Chatz. Also, we didn't mention it on the podcast because it was locked in fairly last minute, but we'll be having a next week! Very exciting!PatreonTwitterRedditEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

Linda takes charge with Ted and their new lightbulb initiative, Lem's mom adds a fun dynamic to the show, and friend of the pod Justin joins us for a lively discussion of the episode that brings back everyone's favorite nasty man, Mordor.Justin is @noscoperadio on Twitter.PatreonTwitterRedditEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletterBlueskyTwitchChatzumsEmail: [email protected] main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/