TV Is Good
TV Is Good
Alan Sepinwall
TV critics Alan Sepinwall and Kathryn VanArendonk get together once a week to talk about all the things they love (and some of the things they don’t) on television. They talk about new releases, old favorites, TV curiosities and whatever’s happening in the wide wide world of how people watch TV these days.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Does The Bear earn a starred review?
In a special extra-length discussion, Alan and Kathryn dissect the final season of The Bear. Then, a tribute to legendary sitcom director James Burrows precedes a chat with Tatiana Maslany about the TV she loves.00:00 Intro/Smash That Like Button06:25 The Bear01:03:29 James Burrows/Tatiana MaslanySupport us on Patreon, and follow the show on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads.Read Alan at What's Alan Watching?, and Kathryn at Vulture. Preorder Alan's Rod Serling biography. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 29
1 hr 18 min
Do we finally like House of the Dragon?
This week sees Alan and Kathryn grapple with the promising third season of House of the Dragon, followed by an examination of the astonishing series finale of Dinosaurs.00:00 Intro11:36 Widow's Bay45:17 DinosaursSupport us on Patreon, and follow the show on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads.Read Alan at What's Alan Watching?, and Kathryn at Vulture. Preorder Alan's Rod Serling biography. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 22
1 hr 4 min
Is Widow's Bay more cursed than Gilligan's Island?
Alan and Kathryn cast away to the sleeper hit of the TV season, Widow's Bay, before building a critique of Gilligan's Island out of nothing but bamboo and coconuts.00:00 Intro/Go New York Go!13:23 Widow's Bay42:06 Gilligan's IslandSupport us on Patreon, and follow the show on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads.Read Alan at What's Alan Watching?, and Kathryn at Vulture. Preorder Alan's Rod Serling biography. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 15
1 hr 12 min
The Vampire Lestat & Buffy the Vampire Slayer
The stakes have never been higher! Alan and Kathryn reflect on the upcoming season of The Vampire Lestat (formerly Interview With the Vampire), before reckoning with the complicated legacy of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.00:00 Intro/Kathryn's Kimmel Profile14:17 The Vampire Lestat38:27 Buffy the Vampire SlayerSupport us on Patreon, and follow the show on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads.Read Alan at What's Alan Watching?, and Kathryn at Vulture. Preorder Alan's Rod Serling biography. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 8
1 hr 14 min
Love Island & Lost
With the new season of Love Island USA on the horizon, Kathryn tries to convince Alan to couple up with the show, before the two flash back to the classic Lost episode "The Constant".Support us on Patreon, and follow the show on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads.Read Alan at What's Alan Watching?, and Kathryn at Vulture. Preorder Alan's Rod Serling biography. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 1
1 hr 1 min
[Patreon Preview] Mad Men: The Suitcase
In this special preview of the first Patreon-exclusive episode of TV Is Good, Alan and Kathryn promise to break down one of their favorite episodes of Mad Men. But first, a short tale of an ill-fated trip to the zoo.To hear the full episode, subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/tvisgoodpodSupport us on Patreon, and follow the show on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads.Read Alan at What's Alan Watching?, and Kathryn at Vulture. Preorder Alan's Rod Serling biography. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 1
10 min
Star City & Outlander
Alan and Kathryn discuss the new For All Mankind spinoff Star City, before taking a trip back in time to try and unpick the ins and outs of Outlander.00:00 Intro08:40 Star City33:06 OutlanderSupport us on Patreon, and follow the show on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads.Read Alan at What's Alan Watching?, and Kathryn at Vulture. Preorder Alan's Rod Serling biography. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 25
55 min
Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed & Weeds
It's a "moms-do-crime" double bill, as Alan and Kathryn share their impressions on the new Tatiana Maslany comedy Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, before taking a trip back to Agrestic to discuss Weeds.Support us on Patreon, and follow the show on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads.Read Alan at What's Alan Watching?, and Kathryn at Vulture. Preorder Alan's Rod Serling biography. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 18
55 min
Teaser
Alan and Kathryn welcome you to TV Is Good in this special teaser. They break down the podcast and discuss the surprise release of The Bear's latest flashback episode.Support us on Patreon, and follow the show on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads.Read Alan at What's Alan Watching?, and Kathryn at Vulture. Preorder Alan's Rod Serling biography. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 10
10 min