tv is my happy place: Recent Episodes
Cynthia, a TV Enthusiast
Calling Fellow TV Enthusiasts! Let's have fun!! Join me for short reflections about the joys TV has given us.
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You may have already heard about my two regular sources of news, Listen to see what additional program I'm enjoying.
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More of what I am watching (other than awards shows), an announcement (I for sure have been waiting for, but I know I am not alone), a book to movie gem, and a few recommendations of family-friendly comics.
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Bridgette and I had so much to discuss our recap could not be a one and done. Here's the first episode and the second will launch soon.
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Bridgette and I are back with our take on Movies for Grown-ups, the NAACP Image Awards, and the Actors Awards.
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While it has been awards show season (and usually is at the beginning of every year), this TV enthusiast has been enjoying other shows and shares four of them in this episode.
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You might think you were just watching entertaining animated holiday specials, but I promise there were lessons woven into the stories.
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Bridgette and I are back sharing our thoughts about an awards show that is always one of our happy places in TV land.
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As teased in last month's episode, my dear friend and fellow TV enthusiast Bridgette is back for a conversation about the game shows we enjoyed back in the day and the ones we enjoy now.
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Cynthia Erivo hosted this year's broadcast and it was uplifting, validating, and provided some important messages for those watching. Missed it? Saw it? Either way, here are this TV enthusiast's highlights.
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Two of my passions, books and TV (of course), sometimes intersect resulting in some great entertainment.
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Listen as this TV Enthusiast recaps Movies for Grownups Awards (just found out this existed) and this year's Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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Did you know about the Musial Awards? I didn't, but I enjoyed hearing about the athletes and people working in sports who show character worthy of emulating.
This episode also covers the 2025 Golden Globe highlights, according to this TV enthusiast.
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CBS Sunday Morning's last show of the year was rich with good news and that's why it's an annual must-see for this TV enthusiast. Listen, learn, and feel lighter knowing there are many good things being done by good people everywhere every day.
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I love watching the Kennedy Center Honors each year! Listen to hear why I this show is a must-see in my opinion.
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One bone to pick, though. The Bear, a comedy? A few laughs does not make it so, IMHO. As fellow TV enthusiast offered -'It's like Malcolm X said. "Kittens aren't biscuits just because a cat gave birth in an oven." (paraphrased)'
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Some long-running shows are still bringing joy. Friends and fellow TV enthusiasts Bridgette and Cynthia each share two of their LONG-time favorite shows.
Fellow TV Enthusiasts Bridgette and I discussed in a previous episode shows we felt didn't get their fair shot, were canceled too soon. Now, we have some memories of some shows that stayed too long, in our opinion.
My dear friend and fellow TV enthusiast Bridgette joins me on this episode to talk about a short list of shows we wish had had the chance to stay around a bit longer.
Reflections on the 2023 Kennedy Center Honors, 2024 Golden Globes, and my favorite books from 2023.
My first episode about This Is Us featured the men. Time to talk about the amazing Pearson women and more.
"Ted Lasso" is one of my current happiest of destinations when I'm spending time in my happy place. Do you know what I mean? If you don't, check out this show. It is a sweet elixir for the sourness of life.
I LOVE the Oscars! Have watched them most of my life. Host, no host, didn't see all of the nominated films/performances - none of that makes a difference to me. I'm going to enjoy the annual Oscar experience.
Check out this episode for more lessons from this uplifting show. These are from Season 1.
IMHO stands for "in my humble opinion" and I believe it's time to say goodbye to Reddington, Dembe, and the Taskforce.
Cue the drama, the tears, the tangled family trees, and the happy events - it's the world of soap operas!
Welcome to my happy place - TV. This podcast is basically a love letter to a medium that has brought me lots of joy my entire life.
While sports memories are far outnumbered my other TV memories, I am not without something sports-related to share.