TV I Say

Gilmore Girls, Friends, The Office - what TV do you put on to drown out your family during the holidays? 'The World's Worst Assistant' author and Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend co-host Sona Movsesian breaks down her favorite 2023 TV with Ashley including Beef, The Bear, and Daisy Jones & The Six. They also revisit Showtime's Polyamory: Married & Dating and debate whether Nathan Fielder has BDE (big d*ck energy). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time jumps on The Morning Show: yay or nay? TV writer and podcaster Heben Nigatu joins Ashley to question Alex Levy's romantic choices and everything that led up to the wild season 3 finale. They also discuss their favorite/least favorite TV reboots including Arrested Development, Gossip Girl, and the upcoming Good Wife Spin-Off Elsbeth. Later on, Heben recaps the craziest moments from Selling Sunset. What We Watched: The Morning Show Selling Sunset Suits Sex Education Homework: Below Deck Mediterranean The Family Chantel For All Mankind Desperately Seeking Soulmate: Escaping Twin Flames Universe Escaping Twin Flames Exposed: The Ghost Train Fire Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you remember where you were the first time you heard Meredith Grey's infamous line, "Pick me, choose me, love me"? Shaun Diston joins Ashley to discuss and act out some of their favorite TV monologues from shows including Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, Designing Women, Andor, and more. They also make predictions ahead of The Golden Bachelor finale and theorize if there could ever be a Golden Bachelorette. What We Watched: The Golden Bachelor Bachelor in Paradise Loki Yellowjackets The Morning Show Homework: Upload Selling Sunset The Family Chantel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, Squid Game: The Challenge, Is it Cake? No game show is off the table! Jacquis Neal joins Ashley to discuss his love of game shows including the moment he got sucked in by Nickelodeon's Double Dare. He also gets into his experience being a contestant on 3 different shows and what it takes to stand out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Past Perfect's' Simone Polenan joins Ashley Ray to break down the 00's shows they loved (and also can't believe existed) in high school. From the insanity of 'The Swan' to 'A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila', they discuss their favorite reality TV show contestants and the role ANTM's "smizing" played in Simone's life. What We Watched: Telemarketers And Just Like That The Other Two Dave Southside Homework: Below Deck 90 Day Fiancé Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/tvisay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's with all the Frasier hate? Jamie Loftus joins Ashley to defend the revival and unpack TV crushes including Alex Trebek, Alan Thicke, and David Hyde Pierce. They also discuss their favorite "fall asleep shows" and dive into the history of 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman'. Later on, Jamie opens up about her dream job: writing for soap operas. What We Watched: Frasier revival Swarm Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Fernwood 2 Night Love is Blind reunion Beckham Evil Lives Here: The Killer Speaks Homework: The Fall of the House of Usher The Midnight Club Midnight Mass Sister Wives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colton Dunn might just be Apple TV's biggest fan! He joins Ashley to discuss some of his favorite shows including Foundation, Invasion, Hijack, and Hello Tomorrow. They also give comedic props to Ziwe for handing Mary Crosby a fish filet on WWHL and Ashley shares her love for the 'Beckham' documentary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which horror villain needs a TV show? '2 Spooky 2 Handle' hosts Mano Agapion and Besty Sodaro join Ashley to discuss their favorite scary television including 'American Horror Story,' 'Chucky', 'The Changeling,' and the Mike Flanagan "Flanaverse." Mano and Betsy also pitch a "Leprechaun meets Poker Face" show and explain why the 'Station Eleven' miniseries is SO real it's scary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s not all roses behind the scenes of your favorite shows! Ashley is joined by Matt Bellassai & Sydney Battle, the hosts of the “Diss And Tell” podcast, to pit TV’s most famous feuding stars against each other, and ask which was the most iconic fight. They also talk about Doja Cat’s antagonistic relationship with her fans, a breaking update in 2Pac’s murder, and all the latest on the 90 Day Universe, Below Deck Down Under and true crime docs. What We Watched: The Great British Bake Off How To Get Away With Murder Below Deck Down Under 90 Day UK 90 Day: Before The 90 Days Cold Justice Savior Complex Murder, She Wrote Midsomer Murders Monk Where Is Baby Gabriel? Homework: Love Is Blind Chewing Gum I Am A Killer I Survived A Serial Killer Top Chef Below Deck Mediterranean Starstruck Reservation Dogs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are 44 seasons of 'Survivor' to choose from, where to begin?! 'Drop Your Buffs' host and pop culture writer Evan Ross Katz joins Ashley to discuss the best place to start as a newbie. He also shares his thoughts on why 'White Lotus' creator Mike White did so well on 'Survivor: David vs. Goliath.' Later on, they get into 'And Just Like That,' 'The Traitors,' The Morning Show' season 3, and the cancellation of 'Winning Time.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s almost time for the ‘The Golden Bachelor,’ and Ashley Ray couldn’t be more excited! TV Lover and host of High and Mighty, Jon Gabrus joins the pod to discuss why older women are sexy, cringey reality show kissing, and his love for ‘Project Runway All Stars.’ They also break down the full on sex scenes in ‘Big Brother Portugal’ and why they make Ashley clutch her pearls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Things that don’t make Ashley Ray panic? Cult documentaries! ‘Don’t Panic’ host Anthony Atamanuik joins the podcast to discuss the story of Teal Swan, who made the best NXIVM doc, and whether or not he’d join a cult. They also debate ‘Below Deck’s’ Captain Sandy vs. Captain Lee and explain why CNN news alerts on HBO Max aren’t appealing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Roys, the Lyons, The Righteous Gemstones, who’s your favorite TV family dynasty? ‘Even the Rich’ hosts Brooke Siffrinn and Aricia Skidmore-Williams join Ashley to discuss real and fictional family dynasties, the worst actor on Sex & the City, and Hulu’s current obsession with turning everything into a docu-series. They also get into why the Big Brother live feed is so addictive. Follow Brooke and Aricia on Instagram @brookesiffrinn @ariciaskidmorewilliamsss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember sex before the internet? ‘After Hours’ host Zach Noe Towers joins Ashley to discuss ‘The L Word’ and ‘Queer as Folk’ late night viewings, why TV needs more sluts, and the rise of kinky Charlotte York. They also share their thoughts on the return of ‘Futurama’, ‘Solar Opposites’, and review VICE’s ‘Dark Side of the 90s’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did ‘Jury Duty’ pull off the toilet clogging scene with James Marsden? What does one use to make a fake turd? Director Jake Szymanski joins Ashley Ray to break down moments during filming that almost ruined the show and reveals if there could be a season 2. He also explains how Ronald was cast and if Judge Judy is a fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who are the most shocking '90 Day' couples, favorite castmates, and should reality TV stars unionize? '90 Day Fiancé's' Kenny Niedermeier, Armando Rubio, and Tyray Mollett join Ashley for all 'The Other Way,' 'Before the 90 Days,' and '90 Day: The Last Resort' hot goss. They also weigh in on if reality TV stars should have union protection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who likes Bluey more: kids or adults? TV writer Anna Drezen discusses her new animated show 'Praise Petey' and counts down her favorite cartoons including Hey Arnold, BoJack Horseman, and a charming blue heeler. Ashley and Anna also do a deep dive on the My Strange Addiction pee drinkers episode, erotic James Corden fan fic, and lies they told on TV message boards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are the actors striking and what do they want? Actor, writer, and producer Franchesca Ramsey joins Ashley to explain everything you’ve been hearing about the SAG-AFTRA strike! Franchesca and Ashley get into the nitty gritty of geographic discrimination, the dangers of AI, branding people as scabs, and residuals. They also discuss what the strike means for the industry AND your TV shows and how you—TV Club listeners—can support writers and actors. Franchesca’s podcast “Lemme Fix It!” premieres September 13th. Listen to the trailer here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lemme-fix-it/id959128344 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a hot dual strike summer! Comedian Punkie Johnson is here to offer Ashley valuable dating tips and also talk about her new SiriusXM relationship advice radio show Love Thang. But first, Ashley updates TV Club on how the SAG strike will affect the pod and goes through her weekly watchlist. Spoiler: if you’re interested in learning about a woman who eats toilet paper, then the new season of My Strange Addiction is for you! Love Thang with Punkie Johnson airs on Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Network on SiriusXM and can be streamed wherever you get your podcasts. Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund. What We Watched: My Strange Addiction: Still Addicted Below Deck: Down Under Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York Dark Side of the 2000s Dark Side of the Ring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hollywood may be on strike, but the Emmys are rolling on! Ashley and comedian Niles Abston ask why the drama categories are fixated on rich people problems, wonder what happened to Ted Lasso’s final season, and root for John Oliver to finally take an award from SNL. Plus: Niles talks about his experience writing on FX’s Dave, and the huge guest star he expected to get some Emmy love. NOTE: This episode was recorded Wednesday July 12th, 2023, before the SAG-AFTRA strike began. Watchlist:SouthsideSnowfallThe Other TwoBeefDaveThe AfterpartyPlatonicThe Secrets Of Miss AmericaDaisy Jones & The SixIt’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia Homework:Dark Side Of The RingTen Year Old TomThe Righteous Gemstones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s more fascinating than good TV? EPICALLY BAD TV. Whether you’ve watched MAX’s The Idol or not, Kiki Andersen (Indecent podcast) is here to help Ashley break down all the reasons why the show was a monumental failure and discuss what makes a TV show taboo. Plus, Ashley dives into The Other Two’s scandal-ridden cancellation and how it seems like A-list showrunner Ryan Murphy isn’t standing in solidarity with his WGA colleagues. Listen to Indecent with Kiki Andersen on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund. What We Watched: The Sopranos Abbott Elementary Glamorous And Just Like That The Righteous Gemstones Barry The Idol MTV’s Skins The Other Two Homework: Glamorous And Just Like That 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hungry for a scandalous docuseries served with a side of Chicago restaurant show hot takes? Don’t miss this episode! Ashley welcomes veteran legal analyst Beth Karas from The Curious Case of Natalia Grace to answer all of Ashley’s burning questions on the too-bonkers-to-believe docuseries streaming now on MAX. But first, Ashley gives her thoughts on season 2 of The Bear and how embracing its characters over the city of Chicago helps this season shine—but sorry, The Bear is still NOT a comedy!!! What We Watched: The Curious Case of Natalia Grace The Bear I’m a Virgo Take Care of Maya The Battle for Justina Pelletier Project Runway All Stars Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adulting podcast co-hosts Michelle Buteau (Survival of the Thickest) & Jordan Carlos (Everything’s Trash) join Ashley to gab about the latest TV news. They cover everything from that viral clip of the Weeknd in MAX’s The Idol, to the new season of Black Mirror, to what dishes they want on the menu of Netflix’s pop-up restaurant. Anyone hungry for “Duck à l’Orange is the New Black” with a side of “The Floor is Guava”? What We Watched: Black Mirror The Idol Queer Eye Slip Succession Ted Lasso Atlanta Below Deck: Sailing Yacht Listen to Adulting with Michelle & Jordan wherever you get your podcasts. Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crooked Media’s Jon Lovett is a podcast host, TV writer, former presidential speechwriter… and Survivor superfan?! Who knew! In addition to Survivor, Jon talks with Ashley about the WGA strike, why it’s suddenly so hard to make a TV show about American politics, the insanity that is the show Mrs. Davis, and much more. Plus, Ashley gives Jon a taste of his own medicine and makes him defend some horrible hot takes. Buy tickets to Lovett or Leave It: The Errors Tour$1 of every ticket sold will be donated to the Vote Save America F*ck Bans: Leave Queer Kids Alone Fund to support organizations that are protecting trans people and fighting rightwing campaigns against parents, doctors, teachers and kids. What We Watched: Mrs. Davis Succession The Dropout You, Me & My Ex Survivor Kid Nation Ted Lasso The Other Two Homework: The Other Two The Bear (Season 2) The Curious Case of Natalia Grace Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buckle up, Jason Mantzoukas (Star Trek: Prodigy, How Did This Get Made?) is back! Jason and Ashley chat about the state of TV today and do a super-sized roundup of what he’s been watching since their last TV Club hang. During their rundown of 40+ shows, they both agree The Other Two is the best comedy on TV right now, make a case that Freevee is the top streaming service you’re probably not watching, and wonder why every celebrity wants to host a show about what they eat and where they go. Plus, you won’t want to miss Ashley try to guess what the show Bosch is actually about. Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund. What We Watched: The Curious Case of Natalia Grace Housebroken Star Trek: Prodigy Digman The Other Two Party Down SAS: Rogue Heroes Patriot Perpetual Grace, LTD Poker Face Shrink Make Or Break Rich & Shameless Bad Sisters Bosch Bosch: Legacy This Fool The Premise Killing It Jury Duty Primo High School Platonic American Born Chinese The Bad Batch Andor Star Wars: Visions Clone High Somebody Somewhere Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? And Then There Were None Sin Eater: The Crimes of Anthony Pellicano The Legacy of J Dilla Picard I Think You Should Leave History of the World: Part 3 A Whole Lifetime with Jamie Demetriou Primal Unicorn Warriors Eternal Alone: Season 10 Starstruck Polite Society (film) Rye Lane (film) Three Ways (film) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TV Club welcomes Grace Freud and April Clark (Earwolf Presents: The Girl God Experience) for an off the rails episode where they pitch Ashley better endings to Ted Lasso, describe how you trick a hoarder into never hoarding again, and explain how Roger on American Dad perfectly captures the wreck of an old gay man. Plus, Girl God reveals they not only co-created the new MAX series The Idol, but that both the Weeknd and Sam Levinson are products of their imagination. Listen to Earwolf Presents: The Girl God Experience wherever you get your podcasts. Donate to I Think You Should Leave actor Biff Wiff’s Cancer GoFundMe Donate to Hollywood crew members in need at The Entertainment Community Fund What We Watched: Ted Lasso American Dad I Think You Should Leave Hoarders Peripheral Severance Tell Me Lies Homework: The Great The Curious Case of Natalie Grace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who better to discuss the Roy siblings’ scams in the Succession finale than the Scam Goddess herself, Laci Mosley. SPOILER ALERT! Ashley and Laci give their Succession hot takes on Shiv’s character arc, Roman calling Kendall’s kids “randos,” why Tom actually did deserve to be CEO, how the show is basically white Empire, Ashley’s bisexual king Stewy, the motive behind Shiv’s final vote swap, and much more. Plus, Laci posits a wild theory… did Tom murder Logan on the airplane? What We Watched: Succession Barry Yellowjackets Ted Lasso Homework: Ted Lasso finale I Think You Should Leave Hoarders Below Deck: Sailing Yacht To donate to Hollywood crew members in need due to the writers strike, go to: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedians and amateur detectives Liza Treyger & Kara Klenk (That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast) join TV Club to talk about all things true crime—from Scandoval to college sex cults to the wildest episodes of Law & Order: SVU. Plus, we check in on this season of Yellowjackets and a conversation about Peacock’s “Who Killed Robert Wone?” leads to a lesson on electromagnetic ejaculation. What We Watched: Vanderpump Rules Who Killed Robert Wone? Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence Yellowjackets Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Watchlist Zebras (S10E22) Wildlife (S10E07) Raw (S07E06) Damaged (S04E11) Babes (S10E06) Mean (S05E17) Stranger (S10E11) Identity (S06E12) Sacrifice (S03E07) Night (S06E20) To donate to Hollywood crew members in need due to the writers strike, go to: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reality TV scholars Anna Hossnieh & Molly Lambert (Deckheads: Chief Stews!) stop by TV Club to help Ashley highlight the must-see reality shows currently airing and to give an in-depth look at the current season of Below Deck: Sailing Yacht. If you’ve ever wondered “What exactly is Summer House?” or “Why hasn’t there been a gay Bachelor called the Bi-chelor?” or “Why are so many women on Below Deck horny for Gary?” then this episode is for you. What We Watched: Below Deck: Sailing Yacht Summer House Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard Dancing Queens Vanderpump Rules You, Me & My Ex I Am Jazz 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way The Ultimatum: Queer Love Selling Sunset To donate to Hollywood crew members in need due to the writers strike, go to: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The WGA is on strike! Ashley welcomes TV writers Niccole Thurman (Everything’s Trash) & Nick Wiger (Doughboys) to help break down what the writers are fighting for in their battle with the greedy studios. To donate to Hollywood crew members in need, go to: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/ For picket locations & schedules in LA & NY go to: https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/picket-schedules-and-locations Follow Niccole @niccolethurman Follow Nick @nickwiger What We Watched: Jury Duty Succession Yellowjackets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on TV Club we’re changing the channel to Comedy Central! Ashley speaks with BD Wong (Jurassic World), Lori Tan Chinn (Orange Is the New Black) & Teresa Hsiao about the return of Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens and also does a deep dive on the state of the network that used to launch careers of comedic stars. The conclusion? People aren’t giving Comedy Central the respect it deserves! Plus, Ashley goes through her weekly watchlist and discusses the latest terrifying episode of Barry. What We Watched: Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens Succession Barry Firefly Lane Grand Crew You, Me & My Ex Seeking Brother Husband Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Digman Homework: Barry Succession You, Me and My Ex The Goldbergs series finale Couples Therapy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Owen Lowe, the star and co-creator of the Netflix comedy series Unstable, joins Ashley to talk all things TV. John discusses Fred Armisen playfully torturing him to laugh during scenes, lessons he learned from Ryan Murphy, and even reveals he almost told his father Rob not to do Parks & Recreation just so he could continue enjoying the show. Plus, Ashley discovers John is a “learned Vanderpump Rules scholar” and reality TV junkie who’s fired up to talk about MILF Island, Too Hot to Handle, and much more. What We Watched: American Auto Grand Crew Succession Vanderpump Rules Parks & Recreation Extrapolations MILF Manor Love Is Blind Too Hot to Handle Homework: Extrapolations Seeking Brother Husband 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reality dating show experts Emma Gray & Claire Fallon (Love To See It) join Ashley to provide an oral history of the night Netflix completely botched the “live” Love Is Blind reunion that nobody asked for. They eventually dive into the reunion itself, discussing Vanessa & Nick Lachey’s awful hosting job, Kwame getting a bad edit, how Bravo would’ve done it better, and so much more. Plus, Ashley recaps her thoughts on the Barry premiere, Succession, and several more shows you should be watching. #NetflixIsAJoke Go here to listen to “Love To See It with Emma and Claire” What We Watched:Love Is Blind Barry Succession Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies School Spirits Ghosts SNL Bob's Burgers The Great North Last Week Tonight Homework: Unstable Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens Dance Moms (Ep. 1) True Life Barry A Black Lady Sketch Show Bob’s Burgers Grand Crew The Great North HouseBroken Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a jaw-dropping Succession, Ashley turns to the TV Club hotline to answer listener questions about the episode that left everyone shook. But first, we time travel back to 1980-something to chat with The Goldbergs’ Wendi McLendon-Covey about the acclaimed sitcom’s final season, Reno 911 stories, Wendi’s dream acting roles, and so much more. What We Watched: Succession Tiny Beautiful Things Jury Duty Beef Love Is Blind Last Week Tonight Hello Tomorrow! Seeking Brother Husband Yellowjackets Homework: Tiny Beautiful Things Couples Therapy Love Is Blind Below Deck Sailing Yacht Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After reading Rolling Stone's garbage list of the greatest TV themes of all time, Ashley knew she had to punch up the list. And who better to call for help than musicians, comedians, and filmmakers Evan Gregory & Andrew Gregory of the Punch Up The Jam podcast? Together the crew count down their superior TV theme song picks, with plenty of singin' along the way. Plus, Ashley breaks down her weekly watchlist which naturally includes a show where Meryl Streep voices a humpback whale. Watch Andrew & Evan on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xJlOH1yYsrM Follow Andrew @arosegregory Follow Evan @getsomeevan What We Watched: Succession Yellowjackets Housebroken Grey’s Anatomy Love Is Blind American Auto Grand Crew Hello Tomorrow! Ted Lasso Extrapolations Homework: Extrapolations Darcey & Stacey Love Is Blind Seeking Brother Husband 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley lets Zach Braff (Scrubs, Alex Inc.) break a TV Club rule to chat about his new movie A Good Person starring Florence Pugh & Morgan Freeman—but don’t worry, there’s still plenty of TV talk for y'all! Zach gets into his recent stints directing episodes of Shrinking & Ted Lasso, looks back on the TV shows and actors that inspired him, and astonishes Ashley by introducing her to a TV show that she's never heard of. Plus, Ashley dives into her thoughts on the week’s big 3 season premieres of Yellowjackets, Succession, & Love Is Blind. What We Watched: Yellowjackets Succession Love Is Blind Grand Crew Shrinking Ted Lasso The Boys ZeroZeroZero Homework: Yellowjackets Succession Darcey and Stacey 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way Seeking Brother Husband Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chlöe Bailey’s explicit sex scene in Swarm created fiery discourse online, so Ashley turns to Swarm’s intimacy coordinator Sasha Nicolle Smith to get the exclusive behind the scenes scoop on the realistic (but FAKE, duh!) sex scene. Sasha details everything that goes into planning and shooting TV sex scenes, spills some tea about Rory Culkin’s penis close-up in Swarm, shares tips on how to make a kiss look smokin’ hot, and even brings a real example of the pilates ball she places between actors’ bodies. What We Watched: Swarm Daisy Jones & the Six The Hills 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way Grand Crew Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal OnlyFans: Selling Sexy Money Shot: The Pornhub Story Homework: Yellowjackets Succession If you have 2 minutes, please help TV, I Say grow by filling out this survey: podsurvey.com/tvisay. Wanna join TV Club? Get our official merch on Podswag or join our Patreon to tell Ashley what to watch! Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/tvisay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To break down Sunday’s mega The Last of Us & Oscars double feature, Ashley called upon your favorite video game/TV experts Matt Apodaca (Get Played) and Cody Ziglar (Futurama, Spider-Man: Miles Morales). The Oscars didn’t change Ashley’s opinion that TV is better than movies, but Matt and Zig do manage to get Ashley hyped for more potential TV adaptations of video games. Plus, Ashley reveals what she would’ve done in Pedro Pascal’s position at the end of The Last Of Us (Hint: “PUT HER ON THE TABLE!”) What We Watched: The Last of Us The Oscars 2023 Survivor Farmer Wants A Wife The Simpsons Daisy Jones and the Six Swarm Poker Face Back in the Groove Chainsaw Man Video Game Homework:God of War Disco Elysium Hades Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian and Real Housewives scholar Camille Corbett joins Ashley to chat with actor/producer Garcelle Beauvais (Coming 2 America, The Jamie Foxx Show). They get into diversity on the Real Housewives, how representation matters in media, and Garcelle's new Lifetime movie Black Girl Missing. Plus, Ashley and Camille reveal their weekly watchlist and dub the Amazon comedy series Harlem as the new watch of the week. What We Watched: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Perfect Match Below Deck Riches Harlem The Jamie Foxx Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley welcomes Australian comedians Aunty Donna and almost meets her match as Zack, Broden and Mark share their deep love of USA TV nostalgia and dive deep into how the TV sausage gets made. The boys share what it was like shooting their Netflix show right before the world shut down plus impress Ashley with their TV Watchlist suggestions, but first they all have to solve the biggest conspiracy theory around: Does Australia even exist? You can find more details about the Aunty Donna World Tour 2023 on auntydonna.com What We Watched: Aunty Donna’s Big Ol’ House La Brea Grey’s Anatomy Glee True Detective Season 1 White Lotus Season 1 The Last of Us Welcome to Wrexham Mr Inbetween Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared Star Trek: The Next Generation Cheer Homework: Poker Face Acapulco South Side Hello Tomorrow Shrinking Dear Edward Party Down Grand Crew The Goldbergs Home Economics Not Dead Yet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gladiators Unite! Ashley’s Scandal episode is here with special guests Katie Lowes & Guillermo Diaz straight from their new podcast Unpacking the Toolbox. Ashley asks Katie aka ‘Quinn Perkins’ and Guillermo aka ‘Huck’ about their favorite Scandal moments, life on and off set during that time and their hopes for future Shondaland collaborations (Shonda, we need a horror thriller with Guillermo, STAT!). Have you always wanted to know the table read cast reaction when they realized Olivia Pope was about to beat a man in a wheelchair to death with a chair? This is the episode for you! What We Watched: Scandal Inventing Anna Weeds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Super Bowl Sunday, Ashley is joined by the world’s best (newly appointed) TV Commercial critics, comedians & podcasters: Lauren Lapkus and Paul F. Tompkins! It’s the TV event with the most viewers from around the world and the stakes and tensions are high! Did we have too many celebrities in the commercials? Has Reality TV jumped the shark? Do we always and forever love Rihanna? What We Watched: Superbowl Homework: The Last of Us Animal Control Below Deck 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way Velma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Ashley is joined by journalists, cultural commentators and wannabe HBO Girlies: Sam Sanders & Zach Stafford! The trio get right into whether The Last of Us is good TV or great TV, Murray Bartlett’s strawberries and which network is killing it at the moment. From everyone’s favorite Saturday Night Live performer to which streamers are supporting black creators and respecting black audiences, this episode will give you some hot TV takes and leave you surprised with who supports capitalism (it’s Sam). What We Watched: The Last Of Us Looking Physical Welcome to Chippendales Reboot Love Without Borders Poker Face Traders Homework: Bad Sisters Fleishman’s in Trouble Shrinking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is giving post apocalyptic scaredy cats! It’s giving stand out child actor stars and it’s giving perfect comic timing with a couple of TV exclusive scoops! Join Ashley Ray to talk about where Imani got her comedy chops (Everybody Hates Chris) and her return to comedy all these years later (Mythic Quest!) and there’s a special guest reviewer: Ashley’s Mom Sharon tells you why she LOVES her new favorite show Poker Face! What We Watched: The Last of Us Poker Face Mythic Quest Everybody Hates Chris Selling Sunset / Tampa / The OC Bling Empire Abbott Elementary That’s So Raven Fresh Prince of Bel Air Boy Meets World Scandal How To Get Away With Murder Euphoria Homework: Poker Face The Last of Us Extraordinary Extreme Sisters 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way Below Deck: Adventure You Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata are two TV greats, and they’re both in Ashley’s fave network TV sitcoms Grand Crew and Home Economics. They join TV Club to share what they’ve been loving on TV lately (if it’s a teenager in high school with some troubles, we’re all in), as Sasheer debates which TV anti-hero is the most irredeemable character while Nicole dishes the smoothest and hottest hot TV takes about Drag Race and 90 Day Fiance. Listen to Nicole & Sasheer on their podcast Best Friends! What We Watched: Wednesday Heartstopper 13 Reasons Why Fleishman is in Trouble The Patient Velma Yellowjackets Drag Race Gossip Girl Reboot That 90s Show Home Economics Grand Crew Nailed It! The Goldbergs Homework: 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way Darcey & Stacey Mythic Quest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re revisiting the 90s and getting super nostalgic about the 70s, with Ashley’s guest Debra Jo Rupp (That 70s Show, That 90s Show and WandaVision). Debra Jo and Ashley connect over The Challenge and get wistful about Reality TV Game Shows over the years but find out what role has been Debra Jo’s favorite (An Actor’s Dream!) but more importantly which TV Show set had the best catering. Ashley also tells Debra Jo all about the Grey’s Anatomy Scammer controversy. That 90s Show airs on Netflix on January 19. What We Watched: The Last of Us Velma Ginny & Georgia Paul T. Goldman Below Deck Sort Of That Acapulco Harry & Meghan - Documentary Series Mare of Easttown Real Housewives The Challenge Survivor Grey’s Anatomy Friends Family Matters Homework: Love Without Borders Home Economics L Word: Generation Q Mythic Quest Velma Extreme Sisters 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Below Deck’s Captain Sandy joins Ashley to chat about the charter boat cast and crew members, and the challenges of working and sleeping in such a tight space all the while having TV cameras in your face. Hear why Captain Sandy calls out Bravo as the best TV network, why she needs pirate training and which role on the boat would suit Ashley. An actual inspiring leader and quite possibly the best reality tv personality, we can all learn something from Captain Sandy! Her new book “Be The Calm or Be The Storm: Leadership Lessons from a Woman at the Helm” is out NOW. What We Watched: I Hate Suzie Surviving R. Kelly (Part 3) Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street Ginny & Georgia Paul T. Goldman 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After The L Word: Generation Q Below Deck Below Deck Mediterranean Below Deck Adventure The Gilded Age The First Lady Sea Disasters Homework: Koala Man Velma The Goldbergs The Drop The Last of Us Miracle Workers: End Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Mantzoukas (How Did This Get Made?, Star Trek: Prodigy) returns for Part 2 of his gabfest with Ashley about the Underrated TV Hits of 2022 where they recommend a mockumentary horror series with moron versions of Mulder and Scully (Wellington Paranormal), a travel show about healthy adult male friendships (101 Places To Party Before You Die), an anime where a 10-year-old boy lives alone in his own apartment (Kotaro Lives Alone), and much, much more. Plus, Jason outlines his method for how to begin watching Dr. Who and Ashley pitches that the best way to save Grey’s Anatomy involves time traveling 50 years into the past. 2022’s Underrated TV Hits (Part 2) Killing It Girls5eva Rutherford Falls Wellington Paranormal I Love That For You Digital Addiction Tuca & Bertie Five Days at Memorial Paper Girls Love Off The Grid 101 Places to Party Before You Die The Thing About Pam Home Economics Flatbush Misdemeanors Star Trek: Lower Decks Star Trek: Prodigy Kotaro Lives Alone Reservation Dogs Watchlist Welcome to Chippendales Below Deck Homework Below Deck Mediterranean Chicago Party Aunt Paul T. Goldman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To close out the year with a bang, Jason Mantzoukas (How Did This Get Made?, Star Trek: Prodigy) joins the TV Club for a marathon TWO-PART episode about the UNDERRATED TV hits of 2022. Get outta here giant IP-driven shows that have dominated the discourse all year! We’re talkin’ about the lesser-known shows that deserve love too. But first, Jason discusses landing his first big TV roles on The League and Enlightened, he reveals what TV shows he’d still love to appear on (Law & Order?!), he bonds with Ashley over their mutual egg allergy, and chats about what shows he’s currently watching—hint: he’s got a thing for “Dad TV.” 2022’s Underrated TV Hits (Part 1) This Fool Julia Shoresy Maggie Starstruck American Auto Somebody Somewhere Watchlist Alone My Strange Addiction Slow Horses Yellowstone White Lotus Sex Lives of College Girls Rick and Morty South Side Letterkenny Young Rock High School Sprung 1899 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you yearn for a holiday special where Martha May Whovier sings “I’m the only hot Who in Whoville, men know if their wife won’t, I will” then don’t sleep on Matt Rogers’ (Las Culturistas) new Showtime musical special Have You Heard of Christmas? Matt tells Ashley how the capitalism of Christmas inspired the project, breaks down the misogyny in the shocking Survivor season finale, talks secret hot nerd bodies in White Lotus, and gives fans of Showtime’s I Love That For You an exclusive update on the status of season 2. What We Watched: I Love That For You Survivor White Lotus Project Runway RuPaul’s Drag Race How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Flatbush Misdemeanors Bob's Burgers The Great North Saturday Night Live (Cecily Strong’s farewell) Below Deck South Side Sex Lives of College Girls Young Rock Mythic Quest With Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices