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Best TV of 2022 w/ Jacqueline Coley & Xorje Olivares

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Ashley sounds off on this year’s Golden Globe nominations and the highly anticipated White Lotus season finale. She's then joined by Rotten Tomatoes editor Jacqueline Coley & podcaster/cultural commentator Xorje Olivares to recap the Best TV of 2022. They’ll break down Bill Hader’s soft top energy, the sexual and generational politics of White Lotus, the over-wokeness of And Just Like That, and look ahead to what shows they’re psyched for in 2023. What We Watched: Barry White Lotus Atlanta Andor Abbott Elementary Ramy Welcome to Flatch Welcome to Chippendales What We’re Looking Forward To In 2023: Clone High Reboot Kindred RuPaul’s Drag Race (season 15) And Just Like That… (season 2) Homework: Matt Rogers: Have You Heard of Christmas? I Love That For You Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 14, 202255 min

Ep 20Revisiting the TV Greats w/ Kareem Rahma

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What solidifies a TV show as one of the greats? To investigate, Ashley recruits comedian Kareem Rahma to help judge the great shows of the peak TV era. They ask, “Can a TV show be great in spite of a terrible last season?” *cough* Game of Thrones *cough*. Plus, they dive into some juicy White Lotus theories, Kareem gives a controversial Black Mirror opinion, and they debate if E.R. or Grey’s Anatomy has the hottest hospital show cast. What We Watched: Fleishman is in Trouble Mo Ramy The Bear Mythic Quest That 70s Show Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown Girls Mad Men LOST The Leftovers The Sopranos Breaking Bad Game of Thrones White Lotus American Horror Story Black Mirror The Wire Grey’s Anatomy E.R. Homework: Star Trek: Prodigy Big Mouth Pam & Tommy Paper Girls The League Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 7, 202250 min

Ep 19It’s a Dream Job w/ Rachel Lindsay

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What did you watch over the holidays!? This episode Ashley is whipping through some great TV highlights like White Lotus, Rick & Morty and your girls on Sex Lives of College Girls. She’s then joined by Rachel Lindsay, who you know as the first African American lead on the Bachelor franchise but who is now in her dream job at Extra interviewing all your fave TV people and covering entertainment news. Ashley & Rachel catch up about their mutual hometown in Texas, what questions to ask celebrities and which reality TV they love the most. What We Watched: Drag Race UK White Lotus Rick & Morty Sex Lives of College Girls 90 Day Finales Below Deck Mediterranean Dead to Me Welcome to Chippendales The Great North Real Housewives Married to Madison Joe Millionaire Selling Sunset OC House of Dragon Rap Sh!t Homework: Gossip Girl Reboot Sort Of Firefly Lane My Unorthodox Life Housebroken His Dark Materials Too Hot To Handle Southside Doom Patrol Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 30, 202242 min

Ep 17A Friendsgiving TV Binge w/ Carl Tart & Lamar Woods

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It’s the start of holiday season and Ashley calls in her XOXO Gossip King friends Carl Tart and Lamar Woods to get into the plumpest holiday watchlist EVER. We’ll fill you up with lots of new TV recommendations, plus all the Thanksgiving memories from the shows you loved growing up. What we’re watching: Big Brother Inside Job Money Heist Attack on Titan The Crown Mo Ramy White Lotus Killer Sally A Friend of the Family Angelyne My 600-lb Life Love is Blind Blockbuster Sex Lives of College Girls Never Have I Ever The Dropout Grand Crew Fave Thanksgiving Episodes: New Girl Martin WKRP in Cincinnati The Simpsons Family Guy Bob’s Burgers Gossip Girl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 23, 202254 min

Ep 17Interview with a Vampire w/ Jacob Anderson

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Have you ever heard of a little TV show called Game of Thrones? Maybe you have noticed the Interview with a Vampire reboot is essentially a queer live-action fanfic of Anne Rice’s classic? BUT the link between these TV shows is British actor Jacob Anderson and Ashley’s guest for this no spoiler episode. And guess what? He’s a huge comedy sitcom fan! Ashley also dips into some Vow Season 2 dirt plus spotlights some key moments from recent finales like Atlanta & A Friend of the Family and who is killing it on Saturday Night Live right now. What We Watched: The Bear Community Atlanta finale A Friend of the Family finale Grey’s Anatomy Big Mouth Abbott Elementary The Vow Molly and Sarah on SNL White Lotus Homework: Home Economics The Goldbergs Mythic Quest Documentary Now The Crown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 16, 202246 min

Ep 1690 Day Fiancé Hooray! w/ Jerry O’Connell

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The 90 Day Fiancé Universe is peaking right now and Ashley is here for you and the drama and magic of TV’s trashiest show. First up, Ashley is joined by her 90 Day BFF Rory Phillips - the Brit who knows as much about 90 Day as Ashley - and they discuss who has scammer energy, the hectic filming antics on set and of course Michael, Angela and Big Ed. THEN, Jerry O’Connell - the actor, director and TV host himself - drops in with his wildest hot takes on 90 Day Fiancé and what you can expect on Star Trek: Lower Decks because it’s the most inclusive and fun animated space show out there! Is there hope for a Wil Wheaton crossover in the future? Listen to find out! Homework: White Lotus S2 The Vow S2 Atlanta Finale Abbott Elementary Home Economics Documentary Now S4 Star Trek: Lower Decks Love is Blind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 9, 202255 min

Ep 15It’s TV Babe w/ Brandon Kyle Goodman

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You gotta be you! We have Brandon Kyle Goodman, one the world’s most modern day oracles talking TV with Ashley this week! You’ll get so much nostalgic TV, you’ll hear about their black queerness, their unique lens on writing for TV and what steps we can take to love ourselves?! So much insight into being literally THEE black queer voice in TV animation right now with Big Mouth and Human Resources. PLUS Brandon and Ashley ask the main question, 'Which Living Single character are you'? Find Brandon Kyle Goodman on Big Mouth Season 5 and their book “You Gotta Be You: How to Embrace This Messy Life and Step Into Who You Really Are” at good booksellers. What We Watched: Abbott Elementary Industry Housewives Little Demon Reservation Dogs 90 Day Fiance Couples Therapy Attack on Titan The Patient Atlanta Big Mouth Human Resources Family Matters Fresh Prince of Bel Air Living Single Will & Grace Sex & The City: And Just Like That Homework: 90 Day Happily Ever After 90 Day Single Life Below Deck: Mediterranean The Patient Rick & Morty White Lotus Love is Blind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 2, 202254 min

Ep 14House of the Dragon w/ Mano Agapion

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The finale of House of the Dragon is here and all the wigs are fired this season! Writer & Comedian Mano Agapion joins Ashley for an exclusive recap, full of the hottest hot takes of this Game of Thrones spin off. There will be spoilers this week, so catch up on your GoT & HoD viewing and join Ashley & Mano! Which characters did we love? Which characters do we want burnt by dragons? Did the show live up to Game of Thrones season 1? Catch Mano in the new Earwolf Presents podcast 2 Spooky 2 Handle and listen to his podcasts Drag Her and We Love Trash. See Ashley in Chicago 10/27 at Color Club and in LA on 11/17 at The Elysian. What We Watched: House of the Dragon Love is Blind Survivor Season 42 Los Espookys The Patient Reboot She-Hulk: Attorney at Law British Bake Off Chucky The Watcher American Horror Story Drag Race UK Homework: Big Mouth 90 Day Fiancé That 70s Show Star Trek: Lower Decks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 25, 20221h 2m

Ep 13Weird Girlfriend w/ Ramy Youssef

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Ashley is with Ramy Youssef - comedian, actor, writer and director - and you’ll definitely hear about his show Ramy and his new show Mo… but you’ll find out what reality TV he finds TOO addicting and how Bella Hadid ended up on his TV show. This episode we heard what YOU’RE watching this week plus which show has a Hot Silver Fox Johnny Knoxville and lots more TV. What We Watched: Ramy Mo George Carlin Seinfeld We Are Lady Parts 90 Day Fiance Homeland Reboot The Mole / Survivor / Big Brother Love off the Grid Bling Empire The Vow s2 A Friend of the Family The Watcher Atlanta Homework: The Outlaws House of Dragons - FINALE Los Espookys The Patient - FINALE Little Demon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 19, 202256 min

Ep 12Our Below Deck Means Death w/ Nathan Foad

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When Nathan Foad auditioned for Our Flag Means Death, he heard it was ‘The Office but on a pirate ship’ but as he tells Ashley Ray, he soon realized that it was a very different gig! Hear all about the behind the scenes and on set shenanigans with Rhys Darby, Taika Waititi, Leslie Jones, Fred Armisen, the costumes, the gays and everything Nathan is legally allowed to say about shooting Season 2. Ashley and Nathan also prepared a TV Sitcom Starter Pack List for you if you want to write for TV and what US and UK shows they’re watching right now. What We Watched: House of the Dragon Los Espookys Good Omens Kevin Can Go F*ck Himself Extreme Sisters TV Sitcom Starter Pack Sally Forever Girls Community Bust Down Girls 5 Eva Chewing Gum Bottom Homework: Mo Ramy We Are Lady Parts Atlanta Bob’s Burgers Los Espookys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 12, 202255 min

Ep 11The Queen Sugar Episode w/ Bianca Lawson & Ashley’s Mom

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It’s the TV Show that changes lives! Ashley’s guest is Bianca Lawson who plays Darla on the complex family drama Queen Sugar by critically acclaimed director Ava DuVernay. You’ll hear more about filming through the pandemic and what’s in store for the final season of Queen Sugar. But the expert on Queen Sugar is none other than Sharon Harris, Ashley’s Mom! You may know Ashley’s Mom from Storytime with Seth Rogen’s episode ‘Hey Me’ (go queue up that episode right after this one) but today she joins Ashley to run through their Watchlist and share more about what to watch next. What We Watched: Queen Sugar 90 Day Fiancé Happily Ever After 90 Day: The Single Life Saturday Night Live Dateline Investigation Discovery Euphoria Perfect Strangers Mike - The Mike Tyson Miniseries Homework: Bob's Burgers Great North Abbot Elementary Home Economics Ramy Welcome to Flatch Reboot Life After Lock Up Kevin Can F*ck Himself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 5, 202256 min

Ep 10Main Character Energy w/ Danielle Pinnock & Nori Reed

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Sassy sidekicks? Token best friends? Not in 2022! This week, we’re talking to two superstars who are bringing main character energy to roles previously left in the margins. This episode Ashley has brought comedian & writer Nori Reed to join her for the Watchlist - all the TV we’re currently watching - but also to talk about the first trans character Nori created for Disney TV Show Raven’s Home. Then for the final act, you’ll have Danielle Pinnock of CBS’s Ghosts! Do you miss NBC’s Superstore? Well, Ghosts is one of Ashley’s new favorite ensemble comedies on the block. Danielle tells us how she brought Alberta to life and what it was like shooting in quarantine. There might even be some season two secrets! Watch Season 5 of Raven’s Home on Disney now and Ghosts Season 2 on CBS. What We Watched: Raven’s Home The Office The Rehearsal Smothered Harley Quinn Mo Industry The Anarchists Mind Over Murder Ghosts Homework: Good OmensBob’s BurgersThe Great NorthLast Week Tonight House of Dragons (or The House of the Dragon) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 20221h 7m

Ep 9Big Mother Energy w/ June Diane Raphael & Jessica St. Clair

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You know them from The Deep Dive podcast, but Ashley is excited to bring both June Diane Raphael and Jessica St. Clair into TV Club this week to reflect on their Big Mother Energy. When these two show up, you know you’re getting Good Television so get ready for some great stories. We’ll also talk about what we’re all watching at the moment. Jessica’s escapism, June’s Good Fight and a whole lot of great kids TV that’s also awesome for adults. Plus all the greats, and you know we get into some of the stats of the Golden Girls Sex Lives. Catch The Deep Dive each Wednesday on Earwolf. What We’re Watching: The Good Fight Gilded Age Alone Rutherford Falls The Thing About Pam Dr Death Bridgerton Grey’s Anatomy Punky Brewster Bob’s Burgers Babysitters Club Holy Moly Domino Masters Gilmore Girls Sex & The City Golden Girls Starstruck Trying Call My Agent Downtown Abbey the Movie The Most Hated Man on the Internet Homework: RamyAbbott ElementaryLittle DemonGhostsQueen Sugar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 202258 min

Ep 8The Emmys w/ Ali Barthwell

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What really happened at The Emmys this year? It’s TV’s night of nights, one of the biggest award shows on TV about TV and Ashley Ray is all over it for you with some behind the scenes intel from Emmy-winning writer & comedian Ali Barthwell (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver) who was soaking up the glitz, the glam and celebrating black creators. Oh, and we’re definitely gonna talk about that Jimmy Kimmel moment with someone who saw it happen live! What We Watched: The Emmys! Homework: Little Demon The Patient Bad Sisters Five Days At Memorial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 20221h 0m

Ep 7The Showrunner Extravaganza w/ Will Graham & Joanna Johnson

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Showrunners are the glue that keeps a show together. They work with the writers and deal with notes and feedback from the network. While actors may get all the glory, showrunners are the real behind-the-scenes stars. Today, Ashley is joined by Joanna Johnson (Good Trouble) and Will Graham (A League of Their Own). What does it take to create smart, inspiring queer TV? Joanna and Will are gonna tell us! The Watchlist: Reservation Dogs Only Murders In The Building Kevin Can F Himself House of the Dragon Better Call Saul Married At First Sight The Bachelorette The Offer Gaslit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 7, 20221h 1m

Ep 6Great Weed Moments in TV History w/ Abdullah Saeed & David Bienenstock

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Ashley joins forces with Great Moments in Weed History! Ashley counts down her top 5 favorite tv marijuana moments with experts co-hosts, Abdullah Saeed and David Bienenstock. The three talk about shows that inspired generations of stoners like South Park, Insecure, Freaks and Geeks and High Maintenance. Abdullah Saeed is a famous weed TV pioneer, ex-host of Vice's Bong Appetit and Vice Does America, and he appeared on High Maintenance and David Bienenstock is the former editor of High Times, author of How to Smoke Pot (Properly) and a veteran cannabis journalist. Homework Atlanta Our Flag Means Death Abbott Elementary Reservation Dogs This Fool The Resort Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 31, 20221h 3m

Ep 5Dad TV and Partying w/ Jon Gabrus & Adam Pally

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If you like comedy and travel, Ashley’s guests this week know where to party in the USA. Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally talk about the shows they’re into right now and reflect on 101 Places to Party Before You Die, the show these two besties made together. Ashley also gets into A League of Their Own and what the show shares with Pose and Hollywood. Everything We Watched This Week!A League of Their Own Children of the Underground This Fool The Rehearsal Alone Woodstock 99 Homework: Smothered The Rehearsal Kevin Can F*ck Himself Flatbush Misdemeanors Reservation Dogs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 24, 202250 min

Ep 4Gen XYZ w/ John Hodgman & David Rees

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Where are all the TV shows this week? Ashley Ray turns to Dicktown sleuths (and co-creators) John Hodgman and David Rees to solve the mystery of the missing shows from the various streaming platforms and get into some TV shows about sailing boats, baseball players and the people living in your walls. The three dive to the bottom of where Dicktown comes from and where it’s going, covering community, generational connectedness and small town stories. Watch both seasons of Dicktown, streaming now on Hulu. Everything We Watched This Week! Resident Alien A League of Their Own Phrogging P-Valley Below Deck The Anarchists The Bear Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Ted Lasso Dicktown The Rockford Files Reservation Dogs Next Week's Homework 101 Places to Party Before You Die Ghost Abbott Elementary League of Their Own Industry The Con The Most Hated Man on the Internet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 17, 202258 min

Ep 3Our TV Golden Record w/ Shelby Wolstein & EJ Marcus

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This week Ashley Ray gets slightly nostalgic about Dana Scully and Everybody Hates Chris with her guests Shelby Wolstein and EJ Marcus - the hosts of the Keeping Records podcast - as they round up what TV Shows would make their own 'golden record' to send to space. You'll get an update on the 90 Day Fiancé Universe and a lot more TV on The Watchlist. Everything We Watched This Week! Reservation Dogs The Rehearsal What We Do in the Shadows Flatbush Misdemeanors 90 Day Fiancé Universe The Bachelorette Rap Sh** The Resort What We’ll Send to Space: Scrubs Roseanne Righteous Gemstones The X Files Party Down Everybody Hates Chris What We Won’t Send to Space: My 600 lb Life The Swan What Not to Wear Next Week's Homework P Valley Everything’s Trash Grace & Frankie 101 Places to Party Before You Die Dicktown Harley Quinn Beavis & Butthead Kevin Can F**k Himself Good Trouble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 10, 20221h 9m

Anti-Inspiration w/ Dan Perlman

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Ashley checks in with her friend Charlie Kelly about what they’ve both been watching this week for The Watch List and what queer TV & film characters inspired him, while sharing stories about being in the writer’s room for The Great North. Meanwhile this episode’s special guest star is comedian and writer Dan Perlman! Ashley’s top TV recommendation this week is his show Flatbush Misdemeanors and you’ll hear how the show came together, its Anti-Ted Lasso vibes and the two get nostalgic over Everybody Loves Raymond. Watch Flatbush Misdemeanors on Showtime now. Everything We Watched This Week! Victoria’s Secrets: Angels and Demons Grown-ish Below Deck Sailing Yacht 90 Day UK 90 Day Fiancé 90 Day Love in the Caribbean Dark Side of the 90s The Rehearsal Harley Quinn What We Do In The Shadows Mind Over Murder P-Valley Tuca and Bertie Last Week Tonight w/ John Oliver Rap Sh** Loot The Bear Next Week’s Homework Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin The Resort Reservation Dogs 101 Places to Party Before You Die Everything’s Trash Home Economics Grace and Frankie Black Monday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 3, 202257 min

And We're Back w/ Phoebe Robinson

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How great is TV?! TV, I Say w/ Ashley Ray is back for season two and there's a LOT of TV to catch up on! Solomon Georgio joins us for The Watch List and we're sharing all of our favorite tv recommendations for the week. Phoebe Robinson, one of the original dope queens of podcasting, also drops in to talk about her new Freeform hit Everything’s Trash plus, she tries to help Ashley with New York dating tips! Everything We Watched This Week! Everything’s Trash Maggie Gordita Chronicles Shrink Killing It Rutherford Falls The Bear 90 Day Fiancé What We Do in the Shadows The Rehearsal Flatbush Misdemeanors Loot Ms Marvel RuPaul’s Drag Race Next Week's Homework Only Murders in the Building Grown-ish Better Call Saul American Horror Stories Rap Sh** 90 Day UK Flatbush Misdemeanors Harley Quinn Physical P Valley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 20221h 14m

TV, I Say w/ Ashley Ray is Back!

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Are you looking for a new TV Show to watch? Maybe you're ready for the next sitcom or comedy or scam documentary? TV, I Say w/ Ashley Ray is a podcast dedicated to ALL things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray, the internet’s leading TV pop culture expert! Each week Ashley will whip through the TV shows everyone is talking about, dig deep into classic tropes, and break down the best moments in television with some of your favorite comedians, actors, TV writers and more! TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is the hangout sitcom of a podcast you’ve been waiting for, so take a listen and look out for the season return on July 27 - now on Earwolf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 20, 20222 min

Ep 21Amy Solomon and Sydnee Washington on Industry

For our season 1 finale, we have Amy Solomon and Sydnee Washington on TV, I Say to talk about Industry and Notes From The Bathroom Line! On The Watch List, Ashley's teenage nieces join the discussion to see if they can convince her Genera+ion is a realistic show.TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! Each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep into classic tropes, and breaks down the best moments in television with some of your favorite comedians, actors, TV writers and more!TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is the hangout sitcom of a podcast you’ve been waiting for. Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio and Stitcher TV, I Say Theme song by RaFia.Artwork by Chastity Hyman.Follow us: Twitter & InstagramWant weekly TV recommendations in your inbox? Subscribe to the newsletter! Want Ashley to cover a show? Support us on Patreon and join the TV I Say Squad! Or Just Rate and Review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 9, 20211h 15m

S1 Ep 20Nicole Cliffe w/ The Expert Opinion

Nicole Cliffe joins TV I Say to talk through some of TV's latest and greatest pop culture moments: The Britney Spears doc, Meghan and Harry, Allen vs. Farrow! On The Watch List, Ashley talks about the Superstore finale, The Goldbergs and more!TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! Each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep into classic tropes, and breaks down the best moments in television with some of your favorite comedians, actors, TV writers and more!TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is the hangout sitcom of a podcast you’ve been waiting for. Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio and Stitcher TV, I Say Theme song by RaFia.Artwork by Chastity Hyman.Follow us: Twitter & Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 26, 20211h 35m

S1 Ep 19Melissa DuPrey w/ Greetings from Grey Sloan

Melissa DuPrey, Grey's Anatomy's Dr. Sara Ortiz, joins TV I Say to talk about everyone's favorite longest running show! On The Watch List, Ashley reviews Genera+ion, Intervention, The Great North and more!TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! Each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep into classic tropes, and breaks down the best moments in television with some of your favorite comedians, actors, TV writers and more!TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is the hangout sitcom of a podcast you’ve been waiting for. Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio and Stitcher TV, I Say Theme song by RaFia.Artwork by Chastity Hyman.Follow us: Twitter & Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 19, 202140 min

S1 Ep 18Kimberly Drew w/ Black TV Futures

Kimberly Drew joins TV I Say to talk about the future of Black TV, Wandavision, and Lovecraft Country! On The Watch List, Ashley watched a ton of old Comedy Central shows on Paramount+ and talks about her pick of the week: Why Women Kill!TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! Each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep into classic tropes, and breaks down the best moments in television with some of your favorite comedians, actors, TV writers and more!TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is the hangout sitcom of a podcast you’ve been waiting for. Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio and Stitcher TV, I Say Theme song by RaFia.Artwork by Chastity Hyman.Follow us: Twitter & InstagramWant weekly TV recommendations in your inbox? Subscribe to the newsletter! Want Ashley to cover a show? Support us on Patreon and join the TV I Say Squad! Or Just Rate and Review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 12, 202158 min

Ep 17Lizzy Talbot on Intimacy Coordination

Lizzy Talbot, intimacy coordinator on shows like Bridgerton and more joins TV, I Say to tell us what we can expect from the franchise's latest spin-off! On The Watch List, Ashley covers Murder Among the Mormons, Young Rock, and Wandavision!TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! Each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep into classic tropes, and breaks down the best moments in television with some of your favorite comedians, actors, TV writers and more!TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is the hangout sitcom of a podcast you’ve been waiting for. Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio and Stitcher TV, I Say Theme song by RaFia.Artwork by Chastity Hyman.Follow us: Twitter & InstagramWant weekly TV recommendations in your inbox? Subscribe to the newsletter! Want Ashley to cover a show? Support us on Patreon and join the TV I Say Squad! Or Just Rate and Review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 5, 202136 min

Ep 16Molly w/ The Single Life!

Molly from 90 Day Fiancé: The Single Life joins TV, I Say to tell us what we can expect from the franchise's latest spin-off! On The Watch List, Ashley covers It's A Sin, The Lady and The Dale and more!TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! Each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep into classic tropes, and breaks down the best moments in television with some of your favorite comedians, actors, TV writers and more!TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is the hangout sitcom of a podcast you’ve been waiting for. Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio and Stitcher TV, I Say Theme song by RaFia.Artwork by Chastity Hyman.Follow us: Twitter & InstagramWant weekly TV recommendations in your inbox? Subscribe to the newsletter! Want Ashley to cover a show? Support us on Patreon and join the TV I Say Squad! Or Just Rate and Review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 26, 202137 min

Ep 12Eric Edelstein w/ The Getting High With Me!

Eric Edelstein joins Ashley to get high and talk about Phish, Drunk History and his incredibly life as a character actor! On The Watch List, Ashley covers Superstore, The Cecil Hotel documentary and more!TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! Each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep into classic tropes, and breaks down the best moments in television with some of your favorite comedians, actors, TV writers and more!TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is the hangout sitcom of a podcast you’ve been waiting for. Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio and Stitcher TV, I Say Theme song by RaFia.Artwork by Chastity Hyman.Follow us: Twitter & InstagramWant weekly TV recommendations in your inbox? Subscribe to the newsletter! Want Ashley to cover a show? Support us on Patreon and join the TV I Say Squad! Or Just Rate and Review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 20211h 11m

Ep 14Tarik and Hazel w/ the Polyamory Processing

Tarik and Hazel from 90 Day Fiancé join Ashley to talk about their experience this season! They answer all your questions about polyamory and open relationships. On The Watch List, Ashley covers the Oatly Super Bowl commercial that she loved and everyone else hated.TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! Each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep into classic tropes, and breaks down the best moments in television with some of your favorite comedians, actors, TV writers and more!TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is the hangout sitcom of a podcast you’ve been waiting for. Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio and Stitcher TV, I Say Theme song by RaFia.Artwork by Chastity Hyman.Follow us: Twitter & InstagramWant weekly TV recommendations in your inbox? Subscribe to the newsletter! Want Ashley to cover a show? Support us on Patreon and join the TV I Say Squad! Or Just Rate and Review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 12, 202141 min

Ep 13Harvey Guillén w/ Some Things From The Shadows

Harvey Guillén joins TV I Say to share some amazing moments fromWhat We Do in the Shadows and to talk about his Critics' Choice Television Award nomination. On The Watch List, Ashley covers Search Party (no spoilers!), Wandavision, and the return of your parents' favorite broadcast sitcoms over the last week. TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! Each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep into classic tropes, and breaks down the best moments in television with some of your favorite comedians, actors, TV writers and more!TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is the hangout sitcom of a podcast you’ve been waiting for. Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio and Stitcher TV, I Say Theme song by RaFia.Artwork by Chastity Hyman.Follow us: Twitter & InstagramWant weekly TV recommendations in your inbox? Subscribe to the newsletter! Want Ashley to cover a show? Support us on Patreon and join the TV I Say Squad! Or Just Rate and Review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 5, 202142 min

Ep 12Nicole Byer and Shaun Robinson: In Conversation

Nicole Byer and Shaun Robinson. Yes, the two ultimate authorities on 90 Day Fiancé join me to talk about their favorite couples and what it's like to be the best hosts on television. Also, Ashley talks about Disenchantment, Hoarders and some other stuff on The Watch List!TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! Each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep into classic tropes, and breaks down the best moments in television with some of your favorite comedians, actors, TV writers and more!TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is the hangout sitcom of a podcast you’ve been waiting for. Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio and Stitcher TV, I Say Theme song by RaFia.Artwork by Chastity Hyman.Follow us: Twitter & InstagramSupport us on Patreon for access to The Watch List recommendations, a transcript of this interview and more bonus content! Please Rate and Review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 29, 202154 min

Ep 11Cooper Peltz w/ The PA Scoop

Cooper Peltz, host of the PA Nation podcast, joins Ashley this week to talk about the unseen heroes of television production: PAs! Ashley also gets into what went wrong with the Night Stalker documentary and Bling Empire on The Watch List. TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! Each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep into classic tropes, and breaks down the best moments in television with some of your favorite comedians, actors, TV writers and more!TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is the hangout sitcom of a podcast you’ve been waiting for. Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio and Stitcher TV, I Say Theme song by RaFia.Artwork by Chastity Hyman.Follow us: Twitter & InstagramSupport us on Patreon for access to The Watch List recommendations, a transcript of this interview and more bonus content! Please Rate and Review! 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

Jan 22, 202137 min

Ep 10Nikki Mayard w/ The Coup Cooldown

Nikki Mayard stops by to talk about Lazor Wulf, the absolute best show to watch when you're just trying to get through your day in the midst of a coup! Season two just wrapped up, so it's the perfect time to binge. Ashley also talks about her latest obsessions: Evil Lives Here and Veneno on The Watch List!TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! Each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep into classic tropes, and breaks down the best moments in television with some of your favorite comedians, actors, TV writers and more!TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is the hangout sitcom of a podcast you’ve been waiting for. Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio and Stitcher TV, I Say Theme song by RaFia.Artwork by Chastity Hyman.Follow us: Twitter & InstagramSupport us on Patreon for access to The Watch List recommendations, a transcript of this interview and more bonus content! Please Rate and Review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 15, 202147 min

S1 Ep 9Ricky Whittle w/ New Year Hotness

Ricky Whittle from American Gods is with us to discuss the show's newest season, premiering this Sunday, 1/10 on STARZ. We also talk about Mistresses and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air! Careful, this episode is INCREDIBLY charming. Ashley also shares her thoughts on Cobra Kai, Dark and Bridgerton on The Watch List. TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! Each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep into classic tropes, and breaks down the best moments in television with some of your favorite comedians, actors, TV writers and more!TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is the hangout sitcom of a podcast you’ve been waiting for. Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio and Stitcher TV, I Say Theme song by RaFia.Artwork by Chastity Hyman.Follow us: Twitter & InstagramSupport us on Patreon for access to The Watch List recommendations, a transcript of this interview and more bonus content! Please Rate and Review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 8, 202146 min

Ep 8Brandee Evans w/ Season's Greetings from The Pynk

Brandee Evans from P-Valley joins Ashley today to talk P-Valley and representation, classic holiday TV, and how she manages to stay so busy. Ashley also shares a Watch List that is so long, we debated alerting her TV habits to her therapist, but you're sure to get some recommendations. This is our last episode of 2020 so sit back and enjoy.TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! Each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep into classic tropes, and breaks down the best moments in television with some of your favorite comedians, actors, TV writers and more!TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is the hangout sitcom of a podcast you’ve been waiting for. Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio and Stitcher TV, I Say Theme song by RaFia.Artwork by Chastity Hyman.Follow us: Twitter & InstagramSupport us on Patreon for access to The Watch List recommendations, a transcript of this interview and more bonus content! Please Rate and Review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 18, 202051 min

Ep 7Roxane Gay and Seth Rogen: In Conversation: 90 Day Fiancé

It's the episode you've all been waiting for: Seth Rogen, Roxane Gay and Ashley Ray talking about 90 Day Fiancé. Also Ashley talks about documentaries. But mostly: Seth Rogen and Roxane Gay discuss 90 Day Fiancé as the 8th season starts. We know why you're here. You can follow Ashley's season 8 90 Day Fiancé recaps on Vulture. TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray. A freelance TV critic since 2016, Ashley writes for Vulture, The A.V. Club, Elle, Variety, and more! Each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep into classic tropes, and breaks down the best moments in television with some of your favorite comedians, actors, TV writers and more! TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is the hangout sitcom of a podcast you’ve been waiting for. Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio and Stitcher TV, I Say Theme song by RaFia.Artwork by Chastity Hyman.Follow us: Twitter & Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 11, 202050 min

Ep 6Kenny and Armando w/ Holiday Treats

Today our guests are Kenny and Armando from 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way! With their season just wrapping and season 8 of the 90 Day franchise premiering this Sunday, they stop by to offer advice as the truly perfect couple they are! We also talk Schitt's Creek and I scold Kenny about the whole Spanish lessons thing!Be sure to also read Ashley's 90 Day Fiancé recaps on Vulture, she'll be doing episodic coverage for season 8 too! And check out her look at season 8's couples if you haven't already!TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray, the internet’s leading TV pop culture expert! A writer for Vulture, The A.V. Club and Variety, each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep into classic tropes, and breaks down the best moments in television with some of your favorite comedians, actors, TV writers and more! TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is the hangout sitcom of a podcast you’ve been waiting for. Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio and Stitcher TV, I Say Theme song by RaFia.Artwork by Chastity Hyman.Follow us: Twitter & Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 4, 202033 min

Ep 5Nicco Annan w/ Nuggets of Manifestation

Today our guest is Nicco Annan, Uncle Clifford from P-Valley! Nicco is here to take us to THA PYNK! He talks about working with Loretta Devine, what it means to work on P-Valley, the Soul Train awards and more! TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray, the internet’s leading TV pop culture expert! A writer for Vulture, The A.V. Club and Variety, each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep into classic tropes, and breaks down the best moments in television with some of your favorite comedians, actors, TV writers and more! TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is the hangout sitcom of a podcast you’ve been waiting for. Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio and Stitcher. TV, I Say Theme song by RaFia.Artwork by Chastity Hyman.Follow us: Twitter & InstagramSupport us on Patreon for access to The Watch List recommendations, a transcript of this interview and more bonus content! Please Rate and Review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 27, 202038 min

Ep 4David and Annie w/ The Spice

Today our guests are David and Annie from 90 Day Fiancé! They're here to talk about the TV shows they love (you'll never guess where Annie learned to swear from!), advice for their favorite 90 Day couples, if they're Team Tom or Team Darcey, and the story behind their new cooking show, Spice It Up with David and Annie!Be sure to also read Ashley's 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way recaps on Vulture and check out her exclusive scoop on season 8's couples! TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray, the internet’s leading TV pop culture expert! A writer for Vulture, The A.V. Club and Variety, each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep into classic tropes, and breaks down the best moments in television with some of your favorite comedians, actors, TV writers and more! TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is the hangout sitcom of a podcast you’ve been waiting for. Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Stitcher TV, I Say Theme song by RaFia.Artwork by Chastity Hyman.Follow us: Twitter & Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 13, 202033 min

Steven Weber w/ Election Week Reassurance

Today our guest is Steven Weber! Steven opens up about his break from Twitter, offers some Election Week reassurance , talks the cult comedy of Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip , working with Fran Drescher on Indebted, who the Hackett brothers would vote for, working on Party Down with Jane Lynch and why the teenagers on 13 Reasons Why deserved to be punished! Be sure to also read Ashley's 2016 interview with Steven on The A.V. Club after the episode!TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray, the internet’s leading TV pop culture expert! A writer for Vulture, The A.V. Club and Variety, each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep into classic tropes, and breaks down the best moments in television with some of your favorite comedians, actors, TV writers and more! TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is the hangout sitcom of a podcast you’ve been waiting for. Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Stitcher TV, I Say Theme song by RaFia.Artwork by Chastity Hyman.Follow us: Twitter & Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 6, 202039 min

Ep 2Seduced w/ Cecilia Peck and Inbal Lessner

Today our guests are Cecilia Peck and Inbal Lessner, the team behind Seduced on Starz! We're talking about the process of creating Seduced, supporting survivors during the filmmaking process, Keith Raniere's sentencing and what they hope to see from future NXIVM coverage. Be sure to also read Ashley's piece, "In the NXIVM docuseries showdown, Seduced is the clear winner" on The A.V. Club after the episode! TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray, the internet’s leading TV pop culture expert! A writer for Vulture, The A.V. Club and Variety, each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep into classic tropes, and breaks down the best moments in television with some of your favorite comedians, actors, TV writers and more! TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is the hangout sitcom of a podcast you’ve been waiting for. Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Stitcher Produced by Petty Mogul.TV, I Say Theme song by RaFia.Artwork by Chastity Hyman. Follow us: Twitter & InstagramSupport us on PatreonRate and Review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 30, 202050 min

S1 Ep 1You Know The Vibes w/ Petty Mogul

Today our guest is Petty Mogul! TV, I Say's own producer, musical genius and business badass! We're talking about Lovecraft Country, I May Destroy You, The Vow, and all the other shows we watched over the last week. Welcome to TV, I Say w/ Ashley Ray! TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray, the internet’s leading TV pop culture expert! A writer for Vulture, The A.V. Club and Vice, each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep into classic tropes, and breaks down the best moments in television with some of your favorite comedians, actors, TV writers and more! TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is the hangout sitcom of a podcast you’ve been waiting for. Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Stitcher Produced by Petty Mogul. TV, I Say Theme song by RaFia. Artwork by Chastity Hyman. Follow us: Twitter & InstagramSupport us on PatreonRate and Review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 23, 202052 min

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Welcome to TV, I Say with Ashley Ray, a podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray, the internet’s leading TV pop culture expert! A writer for Vulture, The A.V. Club and Vice, each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep into classic tropes, and breaks down the best moments in television with some of your favorite comedians, actors, TV writers and more! TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is the hangout sitcom of a podcast you’ve been waiting for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 13, 20203 min