The Small Screen Podcast: Episode 12 (HAPPY ENDINGS for COUGAR TOWN?)

The Thanksgiving holiday took priority this week, but we did not want to disappoint, so here's a new episode of The Small Screen Podcast. This time around we discuss ABC's midseason schedule, SOUTH PARK, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT's rise from the grave, and other TV news. We also talk about which shows we'd bring back if we could and discuss this week's episodes of NIKITA, SNL, and HAPPY ENDINGS. Listen to the episode and check out the full breakdown below.



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BREAKDOWN:

Intros: Start - 1:18

TV News: 1:19 - 20:18
South Park Renewal: 1:19 - 4:33
ABC Midseason Schedule: 4:34 - 11:22
Arrested Development: 11:23 - 16:39
Grimm Full Season Pickup: 16:40 - 20:18

Topic of the Week: Which cancelled show would you like to see come back?
Pushing Daisies and Firefly: 20:19 - 27:45

What We’ve Been Watching (SPOILER ALERT): 27:46 - 44:02
Nikita: 27:46 - 33:19
SNL with Jason Segel: 33:20 - 37:55
Happy Endings: 37:56 - 44:02

Closing: 44:03 - End

The Small Screen Podcast: Episode 11 (COMMUNITY's future is GRIMM)

This week's big news is definitely NBC's release of their midseason schedule. Including some time shifts and premiere dates, the biggest news of all that sent shockwaves (shockwaves!) through the internet television community, was the disappearance of Community from the schedule. Listen as we dive in to the news, as well as talk about the People's Choice Awards, the Oscars drama, and what we've been watching this week.

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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 8 (ONCE UPON A TIME, there were THE WALKING DEAD)

This week, we dive in to the disappointing world of ONCE UPON A TIME, the best episode of Psych, and a few Halloween favorites. Check the full breakdown, listen to the episode, and let us know your thoughts on Twitter! Follow and chat with us: @kristal_bailey and @poppas2cents

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BREAKDOWN:
Intros: Start - 1:05

TV News:

• Chord Overstreet will return to Glee: 1:05 - 6:38
• Happy Endings on Yahoo TV: 6:39 - 10:20
• Halloween episodes on TV: 10:21 - 15:33
• Once Upon a Time Ratings Success: 15:34 - 18:15

What We’re Watching:

• Once Upon a Time: 18:16 - 26:53
• Psych: 26:54 - 30:03
• The Walking Dead: 30:04 - 37:03

What We’re Looking Forward To:

• Chuck!: 37:03 - 46:42
• Grimm: 46:43 - 51:49

Closing: 51:50 - end.

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 6 (The Schedule is a-changing!)

The fall TV schedule that is! We had some issues with filming this episode since I had a power outage when we were supposed to record originally, so sorry for the delay. Oh well, we finally were able to record and here's the latest! We talk about Glee, American Horror Story, Hart of Dixie, and all the renewal and cancellation news.


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Episode Breakdown:

Intros: Start - 1:15

TV News: 1:15 - 19:40

• Full-Season Pick-Ups for New Girl, 2 Broke Girls, Whitney, Up All Night: 1:15 - 8:33
• Cancellations: The Playboy Club, Free Agents, H8R: 8:34-10:25
• Chuck & Grimm: 10:26 to 13:28
• The Return of Arrested Development and the TV Show Movie: 13:29 - 19:40

What We've Been Watching (SPOILER ALERT): 19:41 - 48:05

• Awkward. & Suburgatory: 19:41 - 24:20
• American Horror Story: 24:21 - 26:59
• Glee: 27:00 - 37:08
• Hart of Dixie: 37:09 - 42:01
• It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: 42:02 - 48:05

What We're Looking Forward To

• The Walking Dead: 48:06 - 50:20

Closing: 50:21 - End

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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 2

It's like a real podcast now that there's more than just the one episode! 

This week, we dive in to the Nick at Nite Friends marathon, FX's quality television programming, the upcoming new shows we're excited about, and the strange decision to have Eddie Murphy host the Oscars. Listen to the episode below, and check out the full breakdown in case you want to fastforward past any potential spoilers. 

What is The Small Screen Podcast? Miss the first episode? You can listen to it here or on iTunes! 

All TV, all the time! This 45 minute(ish) podcast goes through what we're watching, what we're looking forward to, and any other general TV happenings.

Who are we? Kristal Bailey, pop culture blogger atTooInterestingForTwitter.Blogspot.com andGeekTyrant.com, and Marcos Canales fromPoppas2Cents.com and TheTelevixen.com. We watch way too much TV and just have to talk about it!

For more, follow us on Twitter:
Kristal: @kristal_bailey 
Marcos: @poppas2cents

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Introductions: Start - 1:39
What We’re Watching: 1:39 - 18:04

• The Best of FRIENDS Week on Nick at Nite: 1:39 - 4:37
• FX Show Block: 4:37 - 16:09
• Wilfred 4:39 - 9:08
• Archer 9:08 - 10:19
• Louie 10:19 - 11:49
• Sons of Anarchy 11:49 - 14:19
• Justified 14:19 - 16:09
• ThunderCats (2011) 16:09 - 18:04

Most Anticipated New Fall Shows: 18:04 - 39:07

• Once Upon a Time (ABC) 18:04 - 20:49
• The New Girl (Fox) 20:49 - 24:44
• 2 Broke Girls (CBS) 24:44 - 26:21
• Apartment 23 (ABC) 26:21 - 28:54
• The Secret Circle (The CW) 28:54 - 30:54
• Homeland (Showtime) 30:54 - 33:01
• Suburgatory (ABC) 33:01 - 36:35
• Pan Am (ABC) and The Playboy Club (NBC) 36:35 - 39:07

TV News:
Eddie Murphy hosting the Oscars: 38:38 - 46:10

Closing: 46:10 - 46:59

Thanks for listening! Let me know what you think of the podcast or the TV shows discussed in the comments.

The Small Screen Podcast: Episode 1 (The Pilot)

All TV, all the time! This 45 minute(ish) podcast goes through what we're watching, what we're looking forward to, and any other general TV happenings.

Who are we? Kristal Bailey, pop culture blogger at TooInterestingForTwitter.Blogspot.com and GeekTyrant.com, and Marcos Canales from Poppas2Cents.com and TheTelevixen.com. We watch way too much TV and just have to talk about it!

For more, follow us on Twitter:
Kristal: @kristal_bailey
Marcos: @poppas2cents


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Here's the episode breakdown for Episode 1 (Pilot):

Introductions: Start - 2:20

What We've Been Watching: 2:20 - 12:25

• Leverage 2:20 - 4:25
• True Blood 4:25 - 7:25
• The X-Files 7:25 - 10:46
• 90's Are All That: 10:46 - 12:25

Fall TV's Most Anticipated Return Shows: 12:45 - 49:55

• Glee - 12:45 - 22:22
• Castle - 22:15 - 27:57
• Nikita - 27:58 - 34:17
• Vampire Diaries - 34:30 - 40:25
• How I Met Your Mother - 40:26 - 46:05
• Chuck - 46:05 - 49:55

Closing: 49:55 - 50:55

Let me know what you think in the comments! If you have any questions or feedback, we'd love to hear it so we can address it on the next episode.

Thanks for listening!