The Small Screen Podcast: Episode 10 (Is PSYCH better than COMMUNITY?)

We tackle that question and more in this week's episode of The Small Screen Podcast! Check below for the full breakdown, then be sure to follow me (@kristal_bailey) and my co-host (@poppas2cents) on Twitter and his blog www.poppas2cents.com.

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The Small Screen Podcast: Episode 9 (Is the new season looking GRIMM?)

There were lots of new season pick-ups, and one last series premiere - GRIMM. We also talk about Chuck's season debut and which of the many new shows we think is the most promising. Check the full breakdown in case you need to avoid spoilers.



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BREAKDOWN:
Intros: Start - 1:21

TV News: 1:21 - 12:28

• Full Season Pick-ups (Homeland, The Walking Dead, American Horror Story, Sons of Anarchy, Boardwalk Empire, Bob’s Burgers): 1:21 - 9:55
• Grimm’s strong debut: 9:56 - 12:28

Topic of the Week: What is the Most Promising New Show? 12:29 - 21:52

• Homeland vs. Revenge vs. New Girl

What We’re Watching: 21:52 - 49:15

• Grimm (a new Angel/Charmed/Supernatural? Better than Once Upon a Time? Is “procedural” a bad word to television critcs?): 21:52 - 31:49
• Chuck vs The Zoom (Morgan as the Intersect, Sarah’s Dream House, and the debate over stuntcasting): 31:50 - 49:15

Closing: 49:16 - end

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The Small Screen Podcast: Episode 7 (PSYCH, We love THE VAMPIRE DIARIES)

This week we round up the major TV pick-ups and cancellations, and dive into USA's Psych and The CW's The Vampire Diaries. Like what you hear? Be sure you follow us on twitter: @kristal_bailey and @poppas2cents. We'd love to hear your feedback!



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Breakdown:
Intros: Start - 1:15

TV News: 1:16 - 14:01
New Show Renewals (SPOILER ALERT)
The CW’s success with Ringer, The Secret Circle, & Hart of Dixie 1:16 - 7:53
Suburgatory 7:54 - 8:57
Revenge 8:58 - 11:23
Cancelled: Charlie’s Angels 11:24 - 14:01

What We’ve Been Watching: 14:02 - 34:50
Psych (the new USA network flagship show?): 14:02 - 25:54
The Vampire Diaries (MAJOR deaths, the dueling mediums, and more): 25:55 - 34:50

Podcast Feedback:
How is The Walking Dead similar to LOST? 34:51 - 44:46

What We’re Looking Forward To:
Once Upon a Time: 44:47 - 45:43
Supernatural’s Buffy/Angel Reunion: 45:44 - Closing

The Small Screen Podcast: Episode 5 (The MEAT of the Fall Season)

We're two weeks of premieres in and there is a LOT to talk about! After editing out 3 shows, our show still came in a little long. Hope you enjoy and don't forget to follow us on twitter (@kristal_bailey and @poppas2cents) for more TV talk!



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Here's this week's breakdown:
Intros - Start - 1:13

TV News: 1:13 - 13:15

• New Girl’s monster ratings (Is premiering shows on iTunes the new go-to move?): 1:13 - 6:03
• The Rise of the Sitcom (How I Met Your Mother, 2 and Half Men, 2 Broke Girls, Modern Family, etc.) 6:03 - 8:49
• NBC’s Continued Struggle: 8:49 - 13:15

What We’re Watching: 13:15 - 49:46

• Glee: 13:50 - 23:37
• Nikita: 23:37 - 26:14
• How I Met Your Mother: 26:15 - 32:43
• 2 Broke Girls: 32:43 - 36:24
• Modern Family: 36:24 - 42:25
• Saturday Night Live (Alec Baldwin, Radiohead): 42:25 - 44:56
• Revenge: 44:56 - 49:46

What We’re Looking Forward To: 44:46 - 57:23

• Happy Endings: 44:46 - 54:01
• Suburgatory and ABC Wednesday Nights: 54:01 - 57:23

Closing: 57:23 - End

Let us know what you think in the comments or on Twitter! Also, feel free to email any questions, shows, or news you'd like addressed on the show!

The Small Screen Podcast: Episode 4 (Fall Season Begins!)

With the 2011-2012 fall season getting underway, Marcos and I talked about some of the new shows we've had the chance to check out and about some of the upcoming premieres this week that we're excited for. We also shared our reaction to the the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

Episode Breakdown:

Intros: Start-1:24


Emmy Reaction: 1:24-7:51


What We're Watching (SPOILER ALERT)

• Up All Night/Free Agents: 7:51-15:00
• Ringer: 15:00-19:37
• The Secret Circle: 19:38-23:47
• The Vampire Diaries: 23:48-33:20
• Archer: 33:21-35:47

What We're Looking Forward To:35:47-Close

• Glee: 35:47-41:06
• Whitney: 41:07-45:02
• SNL: 45:02-46:15
• Revenge: 46:15-47:59
• Hart of Dixie: 48:00-End

As always, you can download the latest episode of "The Small Screen Podcast" over at iTunes.

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Kristal: @kristal_bailey

Marcos: @poppas2cents