The Fauxworthy Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Bryan Faux and Taylor Gaines are here to guide you through a crowded TV landscape. Their credentials: True storytellers (journalists).
Taylor was out of town this week, but we made time to record a short episode detailing the latest in superhero world. Bryan and Taylor talk "Batman v. Superman," a special trailer that you should watch instead, "Daredevil" season two, and more fun facts and observations!
Here's the timeline:
"Batman v. Superman: DAWN OF JUSTICE" 00:00-06:15
Trailer You Need to Watch 06:15-08:20
"Daredevil" 08:20-15:00
Column Teaser (Link here) 15:00-16:30
Enjoy, and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe on iTunes! And follow us on Twitter @fauxworthypod.
On this week’s episode, Bryan and Taylor dive into the Netflix barrel and tackle two of the streaming service’s latest releases, “Fuller House” and “House of Cards.” There’s a hot “Fuller House” take, a discussion of whether traditional sitcoms can make a grand return, and debate over whether Frank Underwood is just too much. (SPOILERS THROUGH SEASON 3 on the “House of Cards” talk.)
Here’s the timeline:
Intro 00:00-00:50
“Fuller House” (Netflix)/Traditional Family Sitcoms 00:50-10:45
“House of Cards” (Netflix) [SPOILERS THROUGH SEASON 3] 10:45-23:00
What to Watch on TV 23:00-24:50
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We are baaaaaaaacccckkkk!!! We had a lot of fun coming back and recording this week’s podcast after a way-too-long hiatus. We talk about adapting to the strengths and weaknesses of your television show, specifically regarding AMC’s “Better Call Saul,” Netflix’s “Love” and FOX’s “New Girl.” (We like two of the three shows. I won’t tell you which is which.)
Here’s the timeline:
Intro 00:00-00:45
“Better Call Saul” (AMC) 00:45-15:20
“Love” (Netflix) 15:20-25:15
“New Girl” (FOX) 25:15-30:25
Catching Up On TV 30:25-36:55
Enjoy the grand return! And don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe and everything else, on iTunes!
On this episode of The Fauxworthy Podcast, Bryan and Taylor discuss ABC’s “American Crime” and FX’s “American Crime Story: The People v. OJ Simpson” (or “The People v. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story,” who knows?), including conversation about ham-handedness versus elegance in storytelling, whether you might like either (or both!) of these shows, and why these shows are not only good but potentially important.
Here’s the timeline:
“American Crime” (ABC) 00:50-11:50
“American Crime Story” (FX) 11:50-19:50
Would you like these shows? 19:50-20:50
The Cultural Relevance of These Shows 20:50-27:35
Enjoy! And don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, etc. to the podcast on iTunes!
For this episode of The Fauxworthy Podcast, Bryan and Taylor discuss the debut of Zach Galifianakis’ “Baskets” on FX. They discuss Galifianakis’ distinct style of humor, whether people will like this show and whether FX is now the place for “auteur comedy.”
Here’s the timeline:
What “Baskets” Is About 00:30-03:00
Thoughts on Pilot Episode 03:00-04:20
Style of Humor/Is This the Real Galifianakis? 04:20-07:55
Is FX the Home for this Type of Show Now? 07:55-10:20
How Can People Know If They Will Like This Show? 10:20-12:40
Enjoy the show! And don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and all that jazz — on iTunes!
This time on The Fauxworthy Podcast, Bryan and Taylor discuss the revival of FOX's "The X-Files." Taylor has never watched it before. Bryan's got some experience. They discuss their feelings on the show's return, "Monster-of-the-week" episodes versus mythology episodes, and TV's growing revival trend.
NOTE: David Milch created "Deadwood," and David Lynch created "Twin Peaks." Too Many Davids.
Here's the timeline:
Importance of "The X-Files" 00:30-03:10
Thoughts on the Revival 03:10-07:20
Monster-of-the-week v. Mythology 07:20-15:00
TV's Revival Trend 15:00-23:00
Plugs 23:00-24:04
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A couple quick notes about this episode:
We were woefully misled by the tricky, tricky Internet and should note that anything we say regarding season two of “Angie Tribeca” starting today (Jan. 25) is patently false and flat-out wrong. Turns out, “my understanding” was correct in the first place! Regardless, we felt this was worth uploading because in the grand scheme of the conversation, the number of episodes there are and when they air is kind of irrelevant. Just know that the next 10 Monday nights on TBS will be used to RE-AIR SEASON ONE. We will not have 20 episodes of this show this spring. We will only have 10. Also, a less important, time-related note. Bryan says we are recording our second podcast of the week during the episode. The reason he says that is because we recorded the conversation about “Angie Tribeca” last week! Good day, and good night to you all. (Gee whiz.) In this episode, Bryan and Taylor discuss the new TBS comedy “Angie Tribeca” and its triumphant championing of dumb humor and dad jokes.
Here’s the timeline:
Intro/CORRECTION 00:00-01:10
What ‘Angie Tribeca’ Is About 01:14-05:16
Examples of Jokes and Humor to Expect 05:16-10:15
How Should Networks Air TV in 2016? 10:15-15:52
Enjoy, and remember to rate and review the podcast on iTunes!
This time on…The Fauxworthy Podcast! Bryan and Taylor discuss the debut of the new Showtime drama “Billions” and whether it is worth watching, how they think the story will develop and where the show finds itself in the world of Too Much TV.
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Here’s the timeline:
Housekeeping 00:15-01:20
“Billions” and Pilot Difficulties 01:20-10:45
What Direction is “Billions” Headed in? 10:45-12:50
How Does it Fit in on TV in 2016? 12:50-16:10
NEXT TIME ON THE FAUXWORTHY PODCAST (coming Monday) 16:10-17:05
Enjoy!
The first episode of 2016 is here! Today, Bryan and Taylor talk about some of their favorite pop culture items from over the break, discuss their favorite and least favorite parts of the 2016 Oscar nominations, and get in-depth on takeaways from Netflix’s documentary series “Making a Murderer.”
They also detail the plans for the podcast in 2016. Enjoy!
Timeline:
Top Three Pop Culture Items from the Break 00:30-05:55
Best and Worst of the 2016 Oscar Nominations 05:55-11:05
“Mozart in the Jungle” PSA 11:05-12:20
“Making a Murderer” Talk [SPOILERS] 12:20-32:05
2016 Podcast Plans 32:05-33:17
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Quick! You’ll want to listen to this episode of The Fauxworthy Podcast before the year is over! Bryan and Taylor reveal their top 10 TV shows of 2015 in this special episode.
Timeline:
Top 10 Countdown 00:00-22:37
Honorable Mentions 22:37-31:30
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We’ve got a jam-packed episode of The Fauxworthy Podcast for you over the holiday break! Bryan and Taylor bring on special guest and resident superhero comic book expert Malik Grady to discuss Jessica Jones’ stellar first season, the state of comic book entertainment, the latest “Batman v Superman” trailer and much, much more. [SPOILERS ahead.]
Here’s the timeline:
“Jessica Jones” Season One/Comic Book Origins 00:00-21:00
The Marvel Television Universe 21:00-31:45
State of Comic Book TV (we revisit “Supergirl”!) 31:45-38:13
“Batman v Superman” Trailer 38:13-47:37
Diversity in Comic Book Entertainment/”Captain America: Civil War” 47:37-58:05
Malik’s Top Three TV Shows of the Year 58:05-1:04:00
*It’s worth noting that this is Episode 12, despite what Bryan says in the opening. Old habits die hard.
Expect one more pod before the year is out with our top 10 lists. Remember, if you like the podcast, rate and review us on iTunes!
Bryan and Taylor are back! And this week, they discuss the surprisingly hopeful ending of “You’re The Worst” Season Two and some of the beautiful bits of writing therein. [SPOILERS AHEAD, SO BEWARE!] First, they discuss the finale and break down how the B, C and D storylines played out and whether they were successful. Are some of the supporting characters too abrasive? Or too dumb? (0:45-12:55) More importantly, did the show stick the landing with the payoff to Gretchen and Jimmy’s season-long difficulties? (13:30-18:00) Then, they discuss what is next for “You’re The Worst” Season Three. Where will the show go from here? (18:00-20:15) Finally, Bryan and Taylor tease what’s left this year for the Fauxworthy Podcast (20:15-22:27). Only three episodes left, so stay tuned!
Here’s the link to the Stephen Falk piece we mentioned near the end: http://www.vulture.com/2015/12/youre-the-worst-mental-illness.html
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This week, Bryan and Taylor discuss TV’s recent inclination toward killing (or more often, fake-killing) main characters at the end of episodes. Slight spoilers for “Game of Thrones,” “The Leftovers” and “The Walking Dead” in that discussion (1:35-12:40). [BONUS WARNING: Taylor said a bad word. "The Leftovers" was so good this week, it robbed him of his speaking ability.] They also revisit “Master of None” after Taylor finished it over the weekend. Definitely spoilers in that discussion, so skip it if you don’t want to know what happens in that show (12:40-19:25). Finally, they briefly discuss Netflix’s latest Marvel series, “Jessica Jones,” and tease next week’s episode. No spoilers in that conversation (19:25-25:23). FauxworthyLogo
Next week, Malik Grady (@MalikG) will join us to take a deep dive on “Jessica Jones” and all things Comic Book TV. So be prepared for a fun episode.
If you like the podcast, rate and review us on iTunes! Hell, even if you don’t, tell us why. Just don’t be too mean.
Bryan and Taylor discuss "You're The Worst" and its shift from comedy (1:10-10:15), Aziz Ansari's "Master of None" and its distinct take on the world (10:15-16:50) as well as HBO's "Project Greenlight" and the ensuing "The Leisure Class" (16:50-21:55). Then, Taylor pimps his new column (http://gainesvillescene.com/2015/11/17/hidden-in-plain-view-unreal-2/) and they tease next week's discussion over TV fake-outs.
Bryan Faux and Taylor Gaines are back on a regular schedule! In Episode Eight, they discuss the premiere of CBS' surprisingly enjoyable "Supergirl" and the state of the comic book television universe. They also talk about FOX's reign over broadcast comedies at the moment, particularly Rob Lowe's and Fred Savage's new sitcom, "The Grinder."
Original Recording Date: Oct. 27, 2015
Here's the timeline:
"Supergirl" Premiere/State of Comic Book Television 1:05-25:05
FOX Comedies/"The Grinder" 25:05-38:30
The "Rectify"-Endorsed Sensation "Hidden In Plain View" 38:30-39:50
Next Week On the Fauxworthy TV Podcast 39:50-42:30
Bryan Faux and Taylor Gaines are back again with a new episode. This week, they discuss Comedy Central's "Nathan For You," which just began it's third season. And Bryan doesn't really like it! They also talk about FX's "Fargo," which debuted its second season a couple weeks ago. Another fun ending, so we'll fix that next time.
(The episode number that Bryan says at the beginning will slightly differ for the first seven or so episodes because Bryan initially had more of a general media podcast. As far as the Fauxworthy TV Podcast goes, this is number seven.)
Original Recording Date: Oct. 20, 2015
Here's the timeline:
"Nathan For You" 2:00-17:10 (with a brief "Undateable" interlude from 15:15-16:05)
"Fargo" 17:10-32:24
Grantland Update 32:24-34:13
"Star Wars" Trailer 34:13-41:20
They went missing last week, but now Bryan Faux and Taylor Gaines are back! This week, they cover the shake-up that's changing the corner of the internet that covers pop culture, including Grantland, Hitfix and Vox, and mourn the death of the Hollywood Prospectus podcast. They also discuss the state of television and get in some quick hits on "Review," Oscar season, movies in general and "Project Greenlight."
(The episode number that Bryan says at the beginning will slightly differ for the first seven or so episodes because Bryan initially had more of a general media podcast. As far as the Fauxworthy TV Podcast goes, this is number six.)
Original Recording Date: Oct. 13, 2015
Here's the timeline:
Pop Culture Writing and Grantland Shake-Up 00:00-18:00
State of TV/Shake-Up Wrap-Up/Upcoming Shows 18:00-33:20
"Review" Finale (no spoilers) 33:20-34:00
Oscar Season/Watching Movies/The "Project Greenlight" Movie 34:00-39:40
This week, Bryan Faux and Taylor Gaines discuss their takeaways from the 67th Emmy Awards and try to decide if any of it really mattered. Then, Taylor works in a shameless plug, and Bryan raves about a new hit musical named “Hamilton."
(The episode number that Bryan says at the beginning will slightly differ for the first seven or so episodes because Bryan initially had more of a general media podcast. As far as the Fauxworthy TV Podcast goes, this is number four.)
Original Recording Date: Sep. 22, 2015
Here’s this week’s timeline:
Emmy’s 00:00-28:25
Shameless Plug for “Hidden In Plain View” 28:25-29:45
Bryan Raves About “Hamilton” 29:45-38:35
Bryan Faux and Taylor Gaines are back again. This week, they discuss some of their favorite comedies on television, including Comedy Central's "Review," FXX's "You're the Worst" and HBO's "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver."
(The episode number that Bryan says at the beginning will slightly differ for the first seven or so episodes because Bryan initially had more of a general media podcast. As far as the Fauxworthy TV Podcast goes, this is number three.)
Original Recording Date: Sep. 15, 2015
Here's the timeline for what went down this week:
“Review”/Appreciating Emotional Comedy 00:30-17:00
Appreciating Emotional Comedy/”You’re The Worst”/Horrible People 17:00-29:35
“Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” 29:35-49:52
Bryan Faux and Taylor Gaines return for episode two (always the hardest, they say). They'll discuss the debut of "Fear the Walking Dead," David Simon's TV return with "Show Me a Hero" and the gripping, endlessly disturbing "Hannibal" season three.
(The episode number that Bryan says at the beginning will slightly differ for the first seven or so episodes because Bryan initially had more of a general media podcast. As far as the Fauxworthy TV Podcast goes, this is number two.)
Original Recording Date: Sep. 8, 2015
Here's the timeline:
“Fear The Walking Dead” 00:30-13:55
“Show Me A Hero” 13:55-32:05
“Hannibal” 32:05-50:22
The debut of Bryan Faux and Taylor Gaines together, talking about television. They kick it off with talk of AMC's "Halt and Catch Fire," NBC's "Hannibal," Lifetime's "UnReal" and USA's "Mr. Robot."
(The episode number that Bryan says at the beginning will slightly differ for the first seven or so episodes because Bryan initially had more of a general media podcast. As far as the Fauxworthy TV Podcast goes, this is number one.)
Original Recording Date: July 13, 2015
Here's the timeline for what went down:
“Halt and Catch Fire” 1:15-14:55
“Hannibal” 14:55-34:33
“UnReal” 34:33-49:29
“Mr. Robot” 49:29-1:08:52