Dual Redundancy: A Television Podcast

We will back in January with all new weekly episodes but as we wait Dave, John and Kyle are here to give a quick look back at their favorite podcast moments from 2019.

All of our podcasts from the past year are available on iTunes, Spotify and YouTube. You can search for specific episodes on the blog or play all 47 live shows (which we originally streamed on Twitch) with this special YouTube playlist.

Specifically here are a few shows that stood out to us in 2019:

  • DR 240 - What We Do in the Shadows & March Madness Bracket Winner
  • DR 243 - Our 2019 Summer Movie Box Office Draft
  • DR 258 - Fall Movies & Oscar Nomination Draft vs. The Boyle & Rojas Podcast
  • DR 260 - Our Emmy Coverage of the 2019 Drama, Comedy and Limited Series Nominees
  • DR 272 - Decade Rewind: Our Favorites in Entertainment from 2010-2019
  • DR 274 - Winding Down 2019: Your Favorites in Movies, TV and Pop Culture

Be sure you are subscribed to the podcast and are following the show on Twitter to see when we are recording next! Happy Holidays and see you all in 2020!

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In this week's special episode Dave, John and Kyle are here to look back at entertainment in 2019. We also reveal the results for your favorite movies (2:30), TV shows (19:30), new TV shows (31:10) and pop culture moments from the past year (41:55).

This episode was originally streamed on December 16th on our Twitch channel and is also available for video playback on YouTube. Be sure to check out our other wind down podcast where we discussed the last decade in entertainment! To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording in 2020 follow us on Twitter!

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In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss the infamous Peloton commercial (1:35), Mark McGrath being paid to break up a relationship (9:10) and the board game based on the show Maury (16:30). We then react to the film and TV nominations for the 77th Golden Globe Awards (20:25). Finally, we review the season two premiere episodes of Adult Swim’s Joe Pera Talks with You (46:10).

This episode was originally streamed on December 10th on our Twitch channel and is also available for video playback on YouTube. This is also your last chance to vote in our annual yearly wind down survey where we ask YOU what your favorites were from 2019! To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!


In this week's special episode David, John and Kyle discuss their favorites in entertainment from the last decade. They discuss everything from their favorite movies (1:45), favorite TV shows (22:40) and favorite pop culture moments from 2010 until now (44:55).

This episode was originally streamed on December 3rd on our Twitch channel and is also available for video playback on YouTube. Don’t forget to vote in our annual yearly wind down survey where we ask YOU what your favorites were from 2019! To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!

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In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss the hacked Disney+ accounts that are being sold on the dark web (1:50), a Nicolas Cage movie where he will play Nicolas Cage (8:30) and some adult content snuck into a trailer for Netflix’s The Witcher (16:20). Next we review the film Ford v Ferrari starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale (24:30). Finally, we review the season three premiere of The Crown entitled “Olding” (40:55).

This episode was originally streamed on November 19th on our Twitch channel and is also available for video playback on YouTube. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!

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In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss launch day of Disney+ and why one Disney employee thinks his boss hacked his phone just to harass him (2:05). We also discuss HBO Box (10:50), Kanye West’s proposed name change (18:30) and a new movie starring James Dean (24:25). Next, we review Honey Boy written by and starring Shia LaBeouf (33:30). Finally, we review the season two premiere of The End of the F***ing World (42:20).

This episode was originally streamed on November 12th on our Twitch channel and is also available for video playback on YouTube. To hear our thoughts on season one of TEOTFW click here. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!

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In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss Netflix’s “Skip Politics” button that will be used in Seth Meyers’ stand-up special (2:00). We also discuss HBO Max and how confusing the roll-out is for it (7:10). Next, we review the series premiere of Apple TV+’s flagship series The Morning Show (21:30). Finally, we review two Netflix properties: The Irishman from director Martin Scorsese (39:20) and the first four episodes of BoJack Horseman’s final season (49:30).

This episode was originally streamed on November 5th on our Twitch channel and is also available for video playback on YouTube. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!

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In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss Netflix testing out variable playback speed (1:45) and the possibility of the service passing out cash bonuses for popular shows (10:00). We also discuss the Game of Thrones prequel series that were cancelled and picked up in the same day (15:20). Next we discuss the possibility of Disney blocking classic Fox movie titles from revival screenings (25:55). Finally, we review the season two premiere of Castle Rock entitled “Let the River Run” (32:20) and the series premiere of HBO’s Mrs. Fletcher entitled “Empty Best” (45:35).

This episode was originally streamed on October 29th on our Twitch channel and is also available for video playback on YouTube. Be sure to check out our discussions on both the season one premiere and finale of Castle Rock in the archives. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!

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In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss the non-existent Oscar campaign for Avengers Endgame’s Robert Downey Jr. (1:40), the proposed movie based on Barney the Dinosaur produced by Daniel Kaluuya (11:05) and a real life app inspired by the movie Countdown (17:15). We then discuss the series premiere of HBO’s Watchmen entitled “It’s Summer and We’re Running Out of Ice” (24:00). Finally, we review the first two episodes of Living with Yourself entitled “The Best You Can Be” and “Made in a Strip Mall” (44:50).

This episode was originally streamed on October 22nd on our Twitch channel and is also available for video playback on YouTube. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!

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In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss a movie theater prank banning “singles” from Joker screenings (1:45), the increase in “Joker” searches on an adult website (11:25) and how two men hacked into a video billboard (19:00). We then discuss Succession season two including the season finale “This is Not for Tears” (23:45) Finally, we review the Breaking Bad movie: El Camino (46:30).

This episode was originally streamed on October 15th on our Twitch channel and is also available for video playback on YouTube. Be sure to check out our reviews of Joker and the final season of Breaking Bad by clicking on each show. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!

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In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss who has the upper hand in the streaming service wars and how Disney is banning Netflix advertisements on their TV networks (1:50). We also discuss how many trailers moviegoers want to see before their film according to a Hollywood Reporter poll (11:30). Next we look at the controversial film Joker starring Joaquin Phoenix (19:55). Finally, we review Mr. Robot’s season four premiere entitled “401 Unauthorized” (51:25).

This episode was originally streamed on October 8th on our Twitch channel and is also available for video playback on YouTube. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!

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In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss whatever nonsense Terrence Howard was saying on the Emmys red carpet (2:05), Frankie Muniz’s Twitter offer to Lizzo (10:40), and the new streaming series coming from Tinder (15:10). We also review the series premiere of Netflix’s The Politician (21:20). Finally, we review the season four premiere of The Good Place entitled “A Girl from Arizona (Part 1)” (37:15).

This episode was originally streamed on October 1st on our Twitch channel and is also available for video playback on YouTube. You can also listen to the last time we discussed The Good Place by clicking here. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!


In this week's episode David, John and Kyle recap everything from the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards including the big surprises, shocking snubs and the actual television production of the ceremony (1:30). We then reveal the results of our fourth annual summer movie box office draft (29:35).

This episode was originally streamed on September 24th on our Twitch channel and is also available for video playback on YouTube. For our Emmy predictions click here and to hear the summer box office draft from April click here. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!

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In this week's episode David, John and Kyle catch up with entertainment news with a supersized In and Out Points. First, we discuss the “Maisel Day” Emmy campaign stunt (2:20), Richard Linklater’s movie that is 20 years in the making (7:35) and the new professor at University of Texas at Austin: Matthew McConaughey (13:35). We also discuss a new TV setting called “Filmmaker Mode” (18:55), AMC Theaters showing football games on the big screen (25:15), the five billionth Netflix DVD mailed out (30:55) and a study that tries to prove that longer movies are better (35:05). Finally, we review the horror sequel IT Chapter Two (39:55).

This episode was originally streamed on September 17th on our Twitch channel and is also available for video playback on YouTube. You can also listen to our review of the first IT film by clicking here. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!

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Every year we try to predict the very unpredictable Emmys in a very special episode of Dual Redundancy. This year Dave and Kyle try and forecast who will take home the Emmy in all the major categories for the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards. The ceremony will be on Sunday, September 22nd on FOX.

We predict the acting categories for the drama series (6:00), limited series (24:35) and comedy series (39:35) categories before looking at the main three: outstanding drama series, outstanding limited series, and outstanding comedy series (56:35).

This episode was originally streamed on September 10th on our Twitch channel and is also available for video playback on YouTube. For more Emmy coverage be sure to check out last week’s clip show of past show reviews and our nomination reaction special. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!


In this week's clip show episode we look back at our discussions on the shows that are nominated in the outstanding drama series, comedy series and limited series categories for the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards. These spoiler-filled reviews include Succession (3:05), Better Call Saul (14:45), The Good Place (17:35), Russian Doll (31:00), Veep (41:20), Chernobyl (48:55), Sharp Objects (59:40), and Fosse/Verdon (1:08:40).

This episode was complied from past episodes that you can watch on our YouTube channel. For even more Emmy coverage our blog has a directory of past episodes that include reviews of Game of Thrones, Barry, Escape at Dannemora, When They See Us and so many more. Plus don't forget to check out our special nomination reaction show before next week's prediction show. To get in touch with us be sure to follow us on Twitter!


In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss news from Disney’s D23 Expo and why Spider-Man fans are ready to storm Sony to get their character back (1:50). We also discuss strange items appearing at people’s homes like a Pennywise clown doll (11:20) and TV sets (14:10). Next we discuss the company paying someone to binge Friends (18:30) and another company suing someone else for doing just that (21:30). Finally, we review season two of Mindhunter (27:15) and the first two episodes of The Righteous Gemstones (43:35).

This episode was originally streamed on August 27th on our Twitch channel and is also available for video playback on YouTube. You can also listen to our past coverage of Mindhunter by clicking here. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!

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In this week's episode David and Kyle are joined by special guests Nick Boyle & Nick Rojas of The Boyle and Rojas Podcast. The hosts recap their favorite summer movies (2:05), draft what films will receive the most Oscar nominations this year (14:40) and preview some other upcoming fall movies (50:30).

This episode was originally streamed on August 20th on our Twitch channel and is also available for video playback on YouTube. To listen to another past draft be sure to check out our summer box office draft from April. To get in touch with us or The Boyle & Rojas Podcast be sure you are following us on Twitter!


In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss the effects of Disney’s merger with FOX including the numerous films in development scrapped (1:45). We also discuss Gwyneth Paltrow’s Marvel confusion (14:00) and the big Netflix deal for the Game of Thrones showrunners (21:15). Finally, we review the season two premiere of Succession entitled “The Summer Palace” (28:35) and the season three premiere of GLOW entitled “Up, Up, Up” (39:20).

This episode was originally streamed on August 13th on our Twitch channel and is also available for video playback on YouTube. You can also listen to our past coverage of Succession and GLOW by clicking on each show. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!

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In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss the fight contract between the stars of The Fast and the Furious franchise (2:00). We also discuss a scandal regarding MoviePass (8:45) and why A24 is showing their films on billboards across the country (15:25). Next we review Quentin Tarantino’s ninth film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (22:00). Finally, we review the 2019 “live-action” remake of The Lion King (41:25).

This episode was originally streamed on August 8th on our Twitch channel and is also available for video playback on YouTube. You can also listen to our review of the live-action Aladdin here. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!

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In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss the possibility of “variable movie pricing” being used at movie theaters (2:00) and Bagel Boss Guy’s new gig (12:00). We then give spoiler-filled reviews of Stranger Things season three (18:00) and Big Little Lies season two (42:50).

This episode was originally streamed on July 31st on our Twitch channel and is also available for video playback on YouTube. You can also listen to our reviews of the season three premiere of Stranger Things and the season two premiere of Big Little Lies by clicking those links. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!

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In this week’s episode David, John and Kyle react to the 2019 Emmy nominations that were announced on July 16th 2019. Before we look at the good, the bad and the snubs, we discuss overall nomination stats and the drama and comedy series categories. The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards will take place on September 22nd on FOX.

This episode was originally streamed on July 16th on our Twitch channel and is also available for video playback on YouTube. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!

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In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss The Hollywood Reporter’s list of the 100 most memorable movie quotes (2:40) and AMC’s new website feature that allows you to revisit the trailers you saw in theaters (12:10). We also review the horror film Midsommar (19:45). Finally, we review the season three premiere of Stranger Things entitled “Chapter One: Suzie, Do You Copy?” (33:50).

This episode was originally streamed on July 9th on our Twitch channel and is also available for video playback on YouTube. Also be sure to check out our review of Ari Aster’s last film Hereditary and the last time we discussed Stranger Things on the podcast. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!

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In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss The Office leaving Netflix in 2020 (3:20), missing indie films no longer on Amazon Prime (11:35), and an audition request for Tyler Perry via a billboard (17:15). We also review the series premiere of What Just Happened??! with Fred Savage (24:20). Finally, we take a look at three recent miniseries: Showtime’s Escape at Dannemora (36:30), Hulu’s Catch-22 (41:25) and Netflix’s When They See Us (45:50).

This episode was originally streamed on July 2nd on our Twitch channel and is also available for video playback on YouTube. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter! This week’s intro music can be found here.

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In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss the online petition for Netflix to cancel Amazon’s Good Omens (1:40), Netflix’s statement regarding the controversial Prank Encounters series (7:45) and the re-release of Avengers Endgame (11:45). We also review Toy Story 4 (23:00) before discussing the two night premiere of Big Brother 21 (39:25).

This episode was originally streamed on June 26th on our Twitch channel and is also available for video playback on YouTube. You can listen to our review of Avengers Endgame here. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!

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In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss the new streaming service Quibi and Steven Spielberg’s new series for it that you can only watch at night (2:00). We also discuss Netflix’s cruel new prank show Prank Encounters (9:40) and Burger King’s Upside Down Whopper to promote Stranger Things (17:40). Finally, we review two new HBO series: Los Espookys (23:20) and the controversial Euphoria (33:25).

This episode was originally streamed on June 17th on our Twitch channel and is also available for video playback on YouTube. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!

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In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss Russia’s announcement of their own Chernobyl series (1:40), a proposed Magic 8-Ball movie (6:50) and Justin Bieber’s challenge to fight Tom Cruise (12:05). Next we review the three episodes of Black Mirror season five which include “Striking Vipers” (17:50), “Smithereens”(26:05) and “Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too” (32:35). Finally we review the season two premiere of Big Little Lies entitled “What Have They Done?” (45:40).

This episode was originally streamed on June 11th on our Twitch channel and is also available for video playback on YouTube. For even more Black Mirror be sure to check out our review of season four and the interactive Bandersnatch film. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!

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In this week's episode David and John discuss James Holzhauer’s nearly record-breaking Jeopardy winnings and the spoilers of his loss (1:40). We also discuss the proposed Ghostbusters prequel set in high school (7:50). Finally, we review four May movies: Aladdin (15:00), Rocketman (25:20), Pokemon Detective Pikachu (35:20) and Booksmart (44:00).

This episode was originally streamed on June 4th on our Twitch channel and is also available for video playback on YouTube. For even more summer movie discussion be sure to check out our summer movie draft and review of Avengers Endgame. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!

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In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss Game of Thrones therapy sessions (2:00) and how we all have been pronouncing one word from the series wrong (5:55). We also break down everything from the Game of Thrones series finale entitled “The Iron Throne” (10:35). Finally, we review the series premiere of Hulu’s Catch-22 miniseries (43:35).

This episode was originally streamed on May 21st on our Twitch channel and is also available for video playback on YouTube. For even more Game of Thrones coverage be sure to check out our reviews of the season premiere and the rest of season 8. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!

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In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss spoiler rules and what some Avengers Endgame fans did when they got spoiled (1:45). We also discuss the look of the live action Sonic character (18:25) and why sitcoms like All in the Family will be performed live with an all-star cast (24:00). Finally, we review the series premieres of Netflix’s Tuca & Bertie (29:40) and HBO’s miniseries Chernobyl (39:30).

This episode was originally streamed on May 7th on our Twitch channel and is also available for video playback on YouTube. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!

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In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss how Robert Durst did not say (in order) those famous lines at the end of the HBO docuseries The Jinx (1:45). We also discuss how Disney is worried about the depiction of smoking in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story remake (13:00). Next we discuss the Netflix sketch series I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson (17:45). Finally, we review Avengers: Endgame in a spoiler-filled discussion (30:30).

This episode was originally streamed on April 30th on our Twitch channel and is also available for video playback on YouTube. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!

 

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In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss the effect Netflix has on cinema visits (2:25), how Hollywood is hoping for a “herculean reversal” at the box office this year (7:35) and how streaming is effecting physical media sales (12:15). We then hold our fourth annual summer movie draft and discuss what blockbusters will make the most money this summer (16:36).

This episode was originally streamed on April 23rd on our Twitch channel and is also available for video playback on YouTube. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!

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In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss everything from the Disney+ announcement including some of their new original series and if Apple TV+ should be worried (2:20). We also discuss the ongoing battle between Netflix and the Oscars including how Netflix is now buying a historic theater (16:20) and how the Justice Department is giving the Oscars a legal warning (19:05). Finally, we review the series premiere of Fosse/Verdon entitled “Life is a Cabaret” (22:40) and the season 8 premiere of Game of Thrones entitled “Winterfell” (34:10).

This episode was originally streamed on April 16th on our Twitch channel. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!


In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss the record breaking ticket sales for Avengers: Endgame and how much some fans are buying tickets for on eBay (1:45). We also discuss some creative marketing for Game of Thrones including an iron throne scavenger hunt and the Bleed #ForTheThrone campaign (12:40). Next we review the first two episodes of Barry season two entitled “The Show Must Go On, Probably” and “The Power of No” (20:40). Finally, we review the final seasons and series finales of You’re the Worst (31:00) and Catastrophe (43:35).

This episode was originally streamed on April 9th on our Twitch channel. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!


In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss some of the internet’s April Fools’ Day pranks including a bean bag onesie, McDonald’s McPickle and Burger King’s Impossible Whopper (2:05). We also discuss how Netflix may be testing different episode orders for every user (11:45). Next we review the series premiere of FX’s What We Do in the Shadows (19:15). Finally, we discuss the final four years in our March Madness Oscar bracket right before we reveal what year won it all (28:20).

This episode was originally streamed on April 2nd on our Twitch channel. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter! To view the completed bracket check it on the blog!

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In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss the announcements from the Apple Event specifically Apple TV Channels and Apple TV+ (1:45). We also review (with spoilers) Jordan Peele’s latest movie Us (17:25). Finally, we discuss the second half of Arrested Development’s fifth (and possibly final) season (36:15).

This episode was originally streamed on March 26th on our Twitch channel. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter! Also be sure to vote in the final round of our March Madness Oscar bracket.

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In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss the runtimes for the last episodes of Game of Thrones (2:10) and how tight security is for Amazon’s Lord of the Rings writers’ room (5:15). We also discuss Netflix’s new interactive series starring survival expert Bear Grylls (9:10) and two new Hulu ads including “pause-vertising” (14:30). Finally, we review the series premieres of Hulu’s Shrill (23:35) and Netflix’s Turn Up Charlie (31:50).

This episode was originally streamed on March 19th on our Twitch channel. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter! Also be sure to vote in round four of our March Madness Oscar bracket.

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In this week's episode David and Kyle discuss Internet trolls leaving negative reviews for Captain Marvel and what Rotten Tomatoes is going to do to stop it (2:05). We also discuss why Steven Spielberg is against streaming movies being up for Oscars (13:30). Next we review the series premiere of HBO’s documentary series The Case Against Adnan Syed (22:25). Finally, we discuss the results of round one of our March Madness best picture nominee bracket (33:50).

This episode was originally streamed on March 12th on our Twitch channel. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter! Also be sure to vote in round three of our March Madness Oscar bracket.


It is March and that only means one thing: March Madness! Inspired by a debate on the podcast we wanted to try and figure out which year had the strongest best picture nominees!

In this week's mini-episode David explains how the bracket will work and how seeds were decided. Each round of voting will close on Wednesday before a new round starts every Thursday. Every week we will have the best picture nominees of each year face up against each other until only one year remains!

Keep an eye on the blog, our Twitter feed and each episode’s show notes to find the link to the latest round of voting! The winner will be announced during a live episode recording on Twitch!


In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss everything from the 91st Academy Awards including how Green Book won best picture and how Spike Lee was not happy about it (1:40). We also hypothesize why Roma lost the big award (16:20) and discuss if the ceremony worked without a host (21:00). Finally, we discuss the results of our annual prediction bet against The Boyle & Rojas Podcast (34:25).

This episode was originally streamed on February 26th on our Twitch channel. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter! Also be sure to vote in our just announced March Madness bracket where we try and figure out what year the strongest best picture nominees (48:25).

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Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:52am EDT

In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss the results from the Writers Guild Awards and how that will effect the Oscars (2:05). We also discuss The Academy’s decision to reveal four Oscar winners during the commercial breaks (and then the swift reversal of this decision) (9:10). Next we discuss the claim that the Golden Raspberry Awards are fake (20:40). Finally, we review the series premieres of Hulu’s PEN15 (25:05) and TBS’ Miracle Workers (32:10) before Kyle gives us a mini-review of the first season of Narcos: Mexico (39:45).

This episode was originally streamed on February 19th on our Twitch channel. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!

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Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:03am EDT

After predicting the top eight awards for the 91st Academy Awards, David and Kyle are joined again by Nicholas Boyle & Nick Rojas of The Boyle and Rojas Podcast. In this special mini-episode they try and predict two other categories that could have some unique winners at the Academy Awards on Sunday.

This episode was originally recorded on February 12th before The Academy reversed their plans of not showing all the categories live. For even more Oscar predictions be sure to check out our main Oscar prediction special as well as the blog for a full list of our predictions (coming soon). To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording next follow us on Twitter!

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Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:59pm EDT

In this week’s episode David and Kyle take on special guests Nicholas Boyle & Nick Rojas of The Boyle and Rojas Podcast in predicting the very unpredictable Oscars. In this special episode they try and forecast who will take home the Oscar in all the major categories for the 91st Academy Awards.

We discuss (in order) best adapted screenplay (7:00), best original screenplay (11:15), best supporting actress (16:55), best supporting actor (20:55), best actress (25:10), best actor (30:10), best director (37:15), and best picture (43:05).

This episode was originally recorded and streamed on February 12th on our Twitch video channel and it is also available for replay on YouTube. For even more Oscar related content be sure to check out this mini-episode and our blog for a printable ballot. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording next follow us on Twitter!


In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss the lawsuit from “Fiji Water Girl” against Fiji Water (2:00) and how the Fyre Festival documentaries may have led to a TV show for one of their stars (9:15). We also discuss everything from Super Bowl 53 including Maroon 5’s halftime show and the commercials (18:40). Finally, we review the series premiere of Russian Doll entitled “Nothing in This World is Easy” (41:00).

This episode was originally recorded and released on February 5th on our new Twitch channel. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!

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Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:04am EDT

In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss the results of the 25th Screen Actors Guild Awards and theorize what this means for the Oscars (2:20). We also discuss Netflix self-reporting huge ratings (12:30) and how a picture of an egg broke Instagram records (22:05). Finally, we review season three of The Good Place (29:00) and the series premiere of Comedy Central’s The Other Two (42:25).

This episode was originally recorded and released on January 28th on our new Twitch channel. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!

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Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:27pm EDT

In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss the nominations for the 91st Academy Awards including the surprises, the snubs, and how this race got a bit more complicated (2:05). We also discuss Netflix’s pricey awards campaign for Roma (23:45). Next we discuss the first three episodes of Celebrity Big Brother 2 including what we think of the cast (29:05). Finally, we review the series premiere of National Geographic’s docudrama series Valley of the Boom (44:30).

This episode was originally recorded and released on January 24th on our new Twitch channel. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!

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Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:35am EDT

In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss how the Academy may be forcing presenters to choose between the Oscars and other award shows like the SAG Awards (2:20). We also discuss the competing Fyre Festival documentaries on Hulu and Netflix (10:20). Next we discuss some updates to Black Mirror’s interactive episode Bandersnatch and how Netflix is being sued over it (20:20). Finally we discuss the first two episodes of both True Detective season three (32:50) and You’re the Worst season five (47:00).

This episode was originally recorded and released on January 17th on our new Twitch channel. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!

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Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:54am EDT

In this week's episode David, John and Kyle look at the Oscar race by discussing the film guild nominations (SAG, DGA, WGA and PGA) as well as the BAFTA nominations (2:30). Next we discuss everything from the 76th Golden Globes including the surprise winners (20:25), how the hosts Andy Samberg and Sandra Oh did (30:30) and all the drama from the red carpet including Fiji Water Girl (37:35). Finally, we review the divisive film Vice starring Christian Bale (45:05).

This episode was originally recorded and released on January 11th on our YouTube channel and new Twitch channel. Be sure to subscribe to one of those services so you never miss a video show. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!

Direct download: DR229_Vice_and_2019_Golden_Globes.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:07am EDT

In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss the Bird Box challenge and why Netflix warns against it (2:30). We also discuss what were the most binged Netflix originals from 2018 and what are the most popular shows overall (8:30). We then react to the possibility of an “instant replay” feature on Netflix (15:50). Next we review the interactive Black Mirror film entitled “Bandersnatch” (20:25). Finally, we review the series premiere of the reality series The Masked Singer (37:50).

This episode was originally recorded and released on January 3rd on our YouTube channel and new Twitch channel. Be sure to subscribe to one of those services so you never miss a video show. To get in touch with us and find out when we are recording follow us on Twitter!

Direct download: DR228_Black_Mirror_Bandersnatch_and_The_Masked_Singer.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:24am EDT

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