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From ‘Survivor’ to ‘The Challenge: USA’ With Tyson Apostol
Tyson breaks down his reality TV career
The Latest Episode of ‘Industry,’ ‘A League of Their Own,’ and the Problems With ‘She-Hulk: Attorney At Law’
Chris and Andy break down the latest episode of ‘Industry’ and how the show is using traditional TV conventions to its advantage
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‘Joe Pera Talks With You’: In Praise of Joy
Joe Pera cared and Joe Pera shared, but mostly Joe Pera talked with you. Celebrate the legacy of Adult Swim’s ‘Joe Pera Talks With You,’ the ultimate in anti-cringe.
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Welcome to Cringe Comedy Day
We’ve all seen our fair share of cringe, but what makes us have such a strong reaction to it? Today, we will discuss the originators of cringe comedy, some of its most famous cases, and the psychology behind the genre
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When the Creator of ‘Candid Camera’ Pushed Cringe to X-Rated Extremes
1970’s ‘What Do You Say to a Naked Lady?’ is a time capsule and a precursor to masters like Nathan Fielder and Sacha Baron Cohen—but it also proves that even cringe comedy has boundaries
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‘She-Hulk’ Series Premiere Reactions | Mint Edition
Steve and Jomi share their thoughts on the battle of Hulk philosophies between Jennifer Walters and Bruce Banner, MCU connections, and best bits
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The Best Episode of ‘Game of Thrones’
‘The Rains of Castamere’? ‘The Winds of Winter’? Vote for the best from Westeros.
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Dashed Dreams: Remembering the Cringiest Episode of ‘The Office’
Even by the standards of a show that made its name finding comedy in incredibly uncomfortable situations, "Scott’s Tots" towers above the rest as too painful to watch
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No Show Earned Its Ending More Than ‘Better Call Saul’
Final seasons of celebrated TV dramas are often sources of anxiety, but there was never any doubt about the final bow of ‘Better Call Saul’
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The Psychology of Cringe Comedy: Why We Love to Watch What Hurts Us
From ‘Da Ali G Show’ to viral TikTok videos, cringe comedy persists within pop culture. And oftentimes, the genre’s appeal is as much about the way we perceive ourselves as the comics we watch performing it.
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‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’ Is the Low-Stakes Comedy the MCU Was Missing
Marvel Studios’ first procedural is heavy on the cameos (and the courtroom) and light on the overarching stakes, for good or ill
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‘The Challenge: USA’ Episode 7
Tyson and Amelia react to this week’s eliminated contestants and discuss the drama between Sarah and Ben
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Summer Bits We Missed: ‘Prey,’ ‘RRR,’ and More
The Midnight Boys discuss the best films and shows of the summer that they missed talking about
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The Lawsuit Striking Fear Into Fox News (Plus ‘LOTR’ Predictions)
Puck’s legal expert, Eriq Gardner, joins Matt to discuss Dominion Voting Systems’ lawsuit against Fox News, which states that Fox aired false, far-fetched, and exaggerated claims about Dominion and its supposed role in helping steal votes from Donald Trump
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“At Their Best”: Breaking Down the Final Moments of ‘Better Call Saul’
Bob Odenkirk, Rhea Seehorn, and Peter Gould on how they ended the ‘Breaking Bad’ spinoff by focusing on the relationship between its two co-protagonists
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Reviewing ‘Inventing Anna’ and ‘Bullet Train’
Justin and Micah discuss the Julia Garner-led Netflix series and the new Brad Pitt film
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‘Better Call Saul’ Season 6, Episode 13 Recap
Ben and Joanna discuss Gene’s escape attempt, the climactic court scene, and what Kim Wexler’s future may look like
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‘Better Call Saul’ Ends With a Poetic Verdict on Love and Regret
In its climactic series finale, ‘Better Call Saul’ shows it’s never too late to stop breaking bad for the ones you love
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The ‘House of the Dragon’ Cheat Sheet
Don’t know Rhaenyra from Rhaenys? Can’t keep the dragons straight? Wondering where Driftmark is supposed to be? We have you covered in this spoiler-free primer for the prequel to ‘Game of Thrones.’
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Safe Words, Heavy Cheese, and the Fate of Nate
Juliet and Callie chat about Gabby’s one-on-one with Nate in light of the recent drama surrounding him, discuss the weirdness of a dominatrix-themed group date, and examine the results of Rachel’s cheese-lifting competition
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‘The Captain’ Episode 7
JJ and JackO pick their favorite memory from the series, MVP of the episode, the Michael Corleone Moment, and rank the series’ best episodes
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What You Need to Know Before Seeing ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’
With She-Hulk set to make her MCU debut on Disney+, catch up on the character’s comics history and examine what sets Marvel’s new series apart
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The ‘Better Call Saul’ Series Finale
Chris and Andy react to the finale and discuss whether creators Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould stuck the landing
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‘Westworld’ Season 4, Episode 8 Recap
Joanna, David, and Danny discuss the season finale
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The ‘Bachelorette’ Recap: Welcome to the Red Flag District
Some guys are lifting cheese, one guy is somehow the only one who came down with a highly contagious virus, and another guy is being a total baby back bitch
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The Best Episodes of ‘Better Call Saul,’ Ranked
Looking back at the funniest, scariest, and most gripping hours of the show before its series finale
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Five Reasons the Book Behind ‘House of the Dragon’ is Even Harder to Adapt Than the Books Behind ‘Game of Thrones’
‘Thrones’ provided a blueprint for a series set in Westeros, but ‘Fire & Blood,’ the book ‘House of the Dragon’ is based on, is even more daunting to adapt than ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’
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‘Atlanta’ Episode 13, ‘Beverly Hills’ Episode 14, and ‘Below Deck Med’ Episode 5
Rachel breaks down the looks and drama from Teresa and Luis’s wedding, and more
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‘A League of Their Own’ Is a Solid Spiritual Heir to ‘GLOW’
Like the prematurely canceled Netflix series, ‘A League of Their Own’ adapts a once-minor bit of sports trivia to refract modern standards of representation through rich period detail
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2022 Fall Hype Meter
Mal and Joanna discuss what they’re excited for in the coming months
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The Seven ‘Game of Thrones’ Episodes to Rewatch Before ‘House of the Dragon’
Before HBO’s epic prequel arrives, set the stage by revisiting several of the most relevant ‘Thrones’ episodes
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“Some Real Fireworks Ahead”: Joel Kinnaman Is Ready for His Next ‘For All Mankind’ Mission
The star of Apple TV+’s acclaimed space drama sat down to discuss the fallout from Season 3, where the story’s headed next, and the delight of his ‘Suicide Squad’ do-over
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‘Reservation Dogs,’ ‘Bluey,’ and the Value of Creative Originality
Plus, ‘The Sandman’ showrunner Allan Heinberg joins to discuss the new Netflix series
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Disney+ and the Streaming Price Hike
Plus, Matt and Jessica Reif Ehrlich discuss whether streaming is becoming more like television, how viewers will tolerate an advertising tier, and why Warner Bros. Discovery may be set up for success