A Million Little TV Shows Podcast

Physical returns with Sheila Rubin riding high after discovering unexpected success, but fame and confidence don't magically silence the voice inside her head. Episodes 1–3 explore what happens when external success collides with internal insecurity, as Sheila attempts to expand her fitness empire while battling the same destructive compulsions that have always threatened to consume her.This week we discuss the show's brilliant portrayal of anxiety, perfectionism, and ambition, the changing dynamics in Sheila's marriage and business relationships, and why Physical continues to be one of television's most honest portrayals of self-image and obsession. It's funny, uncomfortable, empowering, and deeply unsettling—all at the same time.bodleasons-80s-retro-synth-wave-medium-version-223102Music by Bohdan Kuzmin From Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 14 begins with our return to White Pine Bay as Bates Motel enters one of its strongest and most emotionally devastating seasons. Covering Episodes 1–3, Norman's deteriorating mental state becomes impossible to ignore as blackouts, hallucinations, and fractured memories blur the line between reality and delusion. Meanwhile, Norma desperately searches for ways to help her son while unknowingly becoming trapped in the very cycle she's trying to escape.We unpack the introduction of new mysteries surrounding Annika Johnson, Romero's growing involvement in Norma's life, Dylan's struggle to build a future away from the Bates family chaos, and Emma's search for answers about how long her future will truly be. More than ever, Bates Motel becomes a psychological tragedy disguised as a thriller, and we'll discuss how these opening episodes quietly set every major storyline in motion for the season ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the Season 13 finale of A Million Little TV Shows, we conclude our coverage of Extrapolations with Episodes 5–8. As the anthology moves further into the future, the consequences of climate change become impossible to ignore, forcing its characters to confront difficult choices about survival, responsibility, and hope. The series continues to blend emotional storytelling with thought-provoking ideas, bringing many of its themes together in a powerful closing chapter.We'll explore the final interconnected stories, discuss the performances and emotional payoffs, and reflect on whether Extrapolations succeeds as both compelling television and a cautionary vision of the future. Join us as we wrap up one of the most ambitious and timely series we've covered on the podcast. Disaster Music by Dmitrii Kolesnikov from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of A Million Little TV Shows, we wrap up our coverage of Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen with Episodes 5–8. After spending the first half of the season building tension and dread, the series begins delivering answers—while still finding ways to keep us off balance. As long-simmering conflicts come to a head and hidden truths emerge, the emotional and psychological stakes reach their breaking point.We discuss whether the payoff lives up to the relentless sense of foreboding, the performances that anchor the show's darker moments, and how the series balances mystery with character-driven drama. Most of all, we examine the lingering questions the finale leaves behind and whether the true horror comes from the events themselves or the choices people make when they believe something terrible is inevitable. Join us as we break down a finale that proves sometimes the anticipation is just as terrifying as the event you've been dreading all along.MusicHorror by Mikhail Smusev from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on A Million Little TV Shows, we begin our discussion of Extrapolations, covering Episodes 1–4 of the ambitious climate anthology. Through a series of interconnected stories set across the coming decades, the show explores how climate change affects every aspect of society, from politics and technology to family, business, and survival. With an all-star cast and thought-provoking storytelling, these opening episodes paint a compelling picture of a future that feels increasingly close to reality.Join me as I break down the key storylines, recurring themes, and standout performances while discussing how Extrapolations balances intimate human drama with global issues. It's an engaging and often unsettling look at the choices we face today—and the world they could create tomorrow.DisasterMusic by Dmitrii Kolesnikov from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on A Million Little TV Shows, we dive into the unsettling opening half of Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen. Covering Episodes 1–4, we explore a series that thrives on tension, uncertainty, and the creeping sense that disaster is lurking just around the corner. From the very first episode, the show makes a promise with its title—and then spends every moment making us wonder exactly how, when, and to whom that promise will be delivered.We unpack the mounting paranoia, the carefully crafted atmosphere, and the way the series uses anticipation as its greatest weapon. As relationships become strained and small moments take on outsized significance, we're left questioning what is real, what is imagined, and whether the characters are heading toward tragedy or creating it themselves. It's a slow-burning psychological thriller that keeps tightening the screws, and we're here to dissect every uncomfortable moment.MusicHorror by Mikhail Smusev from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes 5–8 of 30 Coins take everything introduced in the first half and crank it up to eleven. The mythology deepens, the stakes become global, and the horror elements get even more intense. We break down the show’s willingness to go all-in on its premise, the increasingly complex web of power and corruption, and whether it manages to hold everything together as the chaos expands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on A Million Little TV Shows, we cover all ten episodes of When the Streetlights Go On, a coming-of-age mystery that blends nostalgia, heartbreak, and small-town secrets into one unforgettable story. Set during the summer of 1995, the series begins with a shocking murder that sends ripples through a quiet community, but what unfolds is about far more than solving a crime. Through the eyes of teenagers struggling to understand the world around them, the show explores first love, grief, loneliness, and the loss of innocence that comes with discovering that the people we admire often have flaws of their own.We dive into the show's unique storytelling style, its dreamlike atmosphere, and the way it uses memory and narration to paint a portrait of a town forever changed by tragedy. Along the way, we discuss the mystery itself, the complicated relationships at the heart of the story, and why the emotional journey often proves more compelling than the search for answers. Equal parts murder mystery, character study, and nostalgic reflection on growing up, When the Streetlights Go On is a hidden gem that lingers long after its final episode—and we're breaking down everything from beginning to end. Title:Demented Nightmare by Darren CurtisURL:https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/45392/Credits:Demented Nightmare by Darren Curtis | https://www.darrencurtismusic.com/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we dive into the wild, genre-bending chaos of 30 Coins. In Episodes 1–4, a cursed coin, a disgraced priest, and a small Spanish town collide in a story that blends horror, religion, and conspiracy. We unpack the show’s bold tone, its willingness to go big (and weird), and how it builds an atmosphere that’s equal parts unsettling and intriguing. It’s ambitious, unpredictable, and not afraid to get a little unhinged. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final episodes of Physical Season 1 bring Sheila’s journey to a complicated, unsettling crescendo. In Episodes 8–10, ambition, addiction, and identity collide as she leans further into the world she’s created for herself. We talk about whether this arc feels like empowerment, self-destruction, or something in between — and how the show refuses to give easy answers. It’s messy, intense, and hard to look away from.bodleasons-80s-retro-synth-wave-medium-version-223102Music by Bohdan Kuzmin From Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We close out Season 2 of Bates Motel with Episodes 8–10, where everything that’s been simmering finally starts to boil over. Relationships fracture, truths come dangerously close to the surface, and Norman’s psychological decline becomes impossible to deny. We break down the emotional fallout, the escalating stakes, and how the show continues to walk the line between tragedy and horror — all while keeping us deeply invested in characters we know are headed for disaster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episodes 4–7 of Physical, Sheila’s world expands — and so do the consequences of her choices. What starts as empowerment through aerobics begins to blur into something more compulsive, more isolating, and more dangerous. We explore the show’s evolving tone, the sharp commentary on identity and performance, and how it captures the unsettling feeling of losing control while trying desperately to maintain it. bodleasons-80s-retro-synth-wave-medium-version-223102Music by Bohdan Kuzmin From Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in White Pine Bay, Episodes 4–7 of Bates Motel push every character closer to the edge. Norman’s condition becomes harder to ignore, Dylan gets pulled deeper into dangerous territory, and Norma finds herself juggling more secrets than she can possibly contain. We talk about how the show balances its thriller elements with deeply human moments, and how every storyline feels like it’s converging toward something inevitable — and probably tragic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We shift gears into the neon-lit, anxiety-fueled world of Physical. Covering Episodes 1–3, we meet Sheila Rubin — a woman unraveling internally while projecting control externally — as she discovers aerobics as both an escape and an obsession. We unpack the show’s biting inner monologue, its unflinching look at body image and self-worth, and how it captures the suffocating pressure of 1980s expectations. It’s uncomfortable, darkly funny, and surprisingly gripping from the jump.bodleasons-80s-retro-synth-wave-medium-version-223102Music by Bohdan Kuzmin From Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 13 kicks off with our return to Bates Motel, and right away, Season 2 wastes no time tightening the psychological screws. In Episodes 1–3, Norman’s blackouts grow more alarming, Norma’s grip on reality (and her son) gets even tighter, and White Pine Bay continues to prove it’s hiding more than its fair share of secrets. We dig into how the show escalates its tension without losing its emotional core, the unsettling co-dependency at the heart of the Bates relationship, and the way dread quietly builds in every scene. It’s a slow burn that’s starting to feel like it could erupt at any moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even A Million Little TV Shows leave a million little bloopers. In this special bonus episode, I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing the moments that didn’t quite make the cut—flubbed lines, tangents that went nowhere, and laughs that went everywhere. It’s messy, it’s unpolished, and it’s a whole lot of fun. Think of it as the director’s blooper reel… but for your ears.Title:Run Amok by Kevin MacLeod URL:https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/39324/ Credits: Run Amok by Kevin MacLeod | https://incompetech.com/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 12 closes with the second half of Around the World in 80 Days. In Episodes 5–8, the race against time intensifies as Fogg’s journey hits its most dangerous and emotional turns. We discuss the show’s sense of adventure, the evolving friendships between the trio, and whether the wager — and the journey itself — were worth the cost.Title:Adventure by Alexander NakaradaURL:https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/28027/Credits:Adventure by Alexander Nakarada | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We finish Season 2 of Friends from College with Episodes 5–8, where lingering resentment, romantic complications, and long-standing grudges finally reach a boiling point. We unpack the awkward humor, the emotional reckonings, and whether this group is actually capable of growing up.Title:Fluffing A Duck by Kevin MacLeod URL:https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/27248/ Credits: Fluffing a Duck Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we embark on a globe-spanning adventure with Around the World in 80 Days. Covering Episodes 1–4, we follow Phileas Fogg, Passepartout, and Abigail Fix as their impossible wager kicks off. We talk about the charm, the travel spectacle, and how this adaptation updates a classic adventure tale for modern audiences.Title:Adventure by Alexander NakaradaURL:https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/28027/Credits:Adventure by Alexander Nakarada | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We wrap up Season 1 of Bates Motel with Episodes 8–10, where the cracks in Norman’s psyche become impossible to ignore. As tensions explode and secrets come to light, we discuss the season’s biggest reveals, Norma’s desperate attempts to protect her son, and how the show lays the groundwork for the tragedy we know is coming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Harvard crew is back — and they’re still a disaster. In Episodes 1–4 of Friends from College Season 2, relationships are strained, awkward reunions abound, and the group tries (with mixed success) to act like functioning adults. We break down the cringe comedy, emotional fallout, and why these friendships are both infuriating and fascinating.Title:Fluffing A Duck by Kevin MacLeod URL:https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/27248/ Credits: Fluffing a Duck Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Episodes 4–7, Bates Motel deepens the tension. Norman’s mental state becomes harder to ignore, Norma’s past begins to surface, and the town’s own dark underbelly creeps into the story. We talk about the show’s psychological horror elements and how it builds dread while still grounding everything in family drama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The drama escalates in Episodes 5–8 of The Hunting Wives as relationships fracture and secrets start coming to light. We dig into the shifting alliances, the increasingly dangerous games the group is playing, and the addictive blend of mystery and messy human behavior that keeps this story moving.Title:Degenerate Blues by Alexander NakaradaURL:https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/28654/Credits:Degenerate Blues by Alexander Nakarada | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted on https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We begin our trip to Bates Motel with Season 1, Episodes 1–3. Norman and Norma Bates arrive in White Pine Bay hoping for a fresh start, but it quickly becomes clear this town — and this mother-son relationship — isn’t exactly normal. We unpack the eerie tone, the early seeds of Norman’s unraveling, and the show’s modern take on a classic horror legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Things get messy in East Texas as we dive into The Hunting Wives. Episodes 1–4 introduce us to a world of wealth, secrets, and reckless behavior where one newcomer gets pulled into a magnetic — and potentially dangerous — social circle. We break down the intrigue, the shifting loyalties, and the addictive chaos of this scandal-soaked drama.Title:Degenerate Blues by Alexander NakaradaURL:https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/28654/Credits:Degenerate Blues by Alexander Nakarada | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted on https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We close out Bonfire of Destiny with Episodes 5–8, where secrets unravel, identities are tested, and the consequences of the bazaar fire ripple through Parisian society. From revenge plots to reinvention, we explore how the series balances melodrama with genuine character journeys — and whether justice truly arrives for the women at the center of the story.Title:Labyrinth Of Lost Dreams by Darren CurtisURL:https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/28510/Credits:Labyrinth of Lost Dreams by Darren Curtis | https://www.darrencurtismusic.com/Music promoted on https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Returning to Thornfield, we continue Alice’s story with Episodes 4–7 of The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart. As Alice grows into adulthood, the past refuses to stay buried. We talk about the show’s emotional weight, the complicated bonds between women, and how the symbolism of flowers becomes a powerful tool for telling stories that words can’t. Title:Heartbreaking by Kevin MacLeodURL:https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/29437/Credits:Heartbreaking by Kevin MacLeod | https://incompetech.com/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we travel to 1897 Paris for Bonfire of Destiny. In Episodes 1–4, a devastating charity bazaar fire upends the lives of three women from very different worlds. We unpack the historical drama, the tangled web of lies and survival that follows the tragedy, and how the show blends romance, intrigue, and social commentary.Title:Labyrinth Of Lost Dreams by Darren CurtisURL:https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/28510/Credits:Labyrinth of Lost Dreams by Darren Curtis | https://www.darrencurtismusic.com/Music promoted on https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 12 begins with the haunting opening chapters of The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart. Covering Episodes 1–3, we dive into Alice’s traumatic childhood, the mysterious flower farm run by her formidable grandmother, and the emotional language of Australian native flowers. It’s a quiet but powerful start to a story about survival, family secrets, and the ways trauma echoes across generations.Title:Heartbreaking by Kevin MacLeodURL:https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/29437/Credits:Heartbreaking by Kevin MacLeod | https://incompetech.com/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even A Million Little TV Shows leave a million little bloopers. In this special bonus episode, I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing the moments that didn’t quite make the cut—flubbed lines, tangents that went nowhere, and laughs that went everywhere. It’s messy, it’s unpolished, and it’s a whole lot of fun. Think of it as the director’s blooper reel… but for your ears.Title:Run Amok by Kevin MacLeod URL:https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/39324/ Credits: Run Amok by Kevin MacLeod | https://incompetech.com/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We close out Season 2 of Mindhunter with Episodes 7–9 — and the end of the Atlanta Child Murders arc. Tensions boil over as political pressure mounts, and the case’s lack of closure hits hard. We explore the emotional cost of profiling and whether justice always has a face.Title:Beauty by MaxKoMusicURL:https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/45455/Credits:Beauty by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final stretch of Loudermilk Season 3 sends Sam on tour — physically and emotionally. As the group fractures and reconnects, we unpack what closure (or lack thereof) looks like in a show that thrives on unresolved people. Bittersweet, biting, and better than ever.Title:Fluffing A Duck by Kevin MacLeodURL:https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/27248/Credits:Fluffing a Duck Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Atlanta investigation intensifies, Mindhunter Episodes 4–6 dive deeper into institutional dysfunction, media scrutiny, and the BSU’s fragile alliances. We explore the balancing act between empathy and ego — and how true crime storytelling collides with historical weight.Title:Beauty by MaxKoMusicURL:https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/45455/Credits:Beauty by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episodes 4–7 of Loudermilk Season 3, the band gets back together — literally — and emotional truths start slipping out between sarcastic barbs. We break down Sam’s stumbles toward self-awareness, group member breakthroughs, and why this show continues to be a hidden gem.Title:Fluffing A Duck by Kevin MacLeodURL:https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/27248/Credits:Fluffing a Duck Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 2 of Mindhunter opens with the FBI’s Behavioural Science Unit expanding — and so do the stakes. In Episodes 1–3, we unpack the real-life Atlanta Child Murders arc, institutional resistance, and Holden’s continued battle between logic and obsession. New season, same haunting tension.Title:Beauty by MaxKoMusicURL:https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/45455/Credits:Beauty by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Loudermilk is back — still grumpy, still sober (barely), and still surrounded by chaos. In Loudermilk Season 3, Episodes 1–3, we catch up with the support group, new life dynamics, and Sam's reluctant slide into growth. It’s as sharp-tongued and unexpectedly warm as ever.Title:Fluffing A Duck by Kevin MacLeodURL:https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/27248/Credits:Fluffing a Duck Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes 5–8 of Dying for Sex bring Molly’s journey to a deeply moving close. As the podcast shifts from pleasure-seeking to reflection, we discuss mortality, friendship, and how storytelling can be both cathartic and celebratory. This is about more than sex — it’s about living fully, even while dying.Title:Winter by Alex-ProductionsURL:https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/58209/Credits:Winter by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We wrap up Miracle Workers: End Times with Episodes 8–10, where everything explodes — literally and emotionally. With big character moments, surprising growth, and one final dust cloud of chaos, the show ends its apocalypse arc on a note that’s part satire, part sincerity, and all heart.Title:Simulacra by Scott BuckleyURL:https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/59603/Credits:Simulacra by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our first look at Dying for Sex, we follow the real-life story of Molly — diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer — as she embarks on a bold, unexpected sexual awakening. Covering Episodes 1–4, we talk about friendship, agency, and the empowering messiness of taking control when life feels out of control. It’s vulnerable, funny, and unlike anything we’ve covered before.Title:Winter by Alex-ProductionsURL:https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/58209/Credits:Winter by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes 4–7 of Miracle Workers: End Times go full throttle with road rage, romantic tension, and Steve Buscemi’s increasingly unstable cult. We break down the growing stakes, unexpected tenderness, and just how hard this show commits to its weirdness. The apocalypse never looked so emotionally messy.Title:Simulacra by Scott BuckleyURL:https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/59603/Credits:Simulacra by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We finish unravelling Kaleidoscope with Episodes Violet, Orange, Red, and Blue — the emotional backstory, the big day, and the brutal aftermath. With each episode adding (or shifting) meaning, we debate what worked, what didn’t, and whether the experiment paid off. Was the heist ever really the point?Title:Hitman by Kevin MacLeodURL:https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/45403/Credits:Hitman by Kevin MacLeod | https://incompetech.com/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 4 of Miracle Workers drops us into a Mad Max wasteland with Daniel Radcliffe in a mullet, Geraldine Viswanathan running scams, and Steve Buscemi vibing as a doomsday cult leader. In Episodes 1–3, we explore the hilarious (and shockingly heartfelt) setup of the show’s post-apocalyptic romp. Survival has never been this weird — or this funny.Title:Simulacra by Scott BuckleyURL:https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/59603/Credits:Simulacra by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We kick off Season 11 by diving into the non-linear chaos of Kaleidoscope. In this first half (Green, Yellow, Pink, and White), we piece together the fractured timeline of Giancarlo Esposito’s high-stakes heist and start mapping out the motivations, betrayals, and bold color-coded storytelling. Which order did you watch it in — and does it even matter? We try to make sense of the puzzle and ask: is the format genius, or just gimmick?Title:Hitman by Kevin MacLeodURL:https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/45403/Credits:Hitman by Kevin MacLeod | https://incompetech.com/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even A Million Little TV Shows leave a million little bloopers. In this special bonus episode, I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing the moments that didn’t quite make the cut—flubbed lines, tangents that went nowhere, and laughs that went everywhere. It’s messy, it’s unpolished, and it’s a whole lot of fun. Think of it as the director’s blooper reel… but for your ears.Title:Run Amok by Kevin MacLeodURL:https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/39324/Credits:Run Amok by Kevin MacLeod | https://incompetech.com/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of A Million Little TV Shows, we reach the final stretch of Miracle Workers: Oregon Trail with Episodes 8 through 10 — and the journey ends with a bang, a wedding (sort of), and a whole lot of metaphysical chaos. As the group nears Boomtown, everyone faces the big questions: Who are we without the trail? What does a fresh start look like? And can you really outrun your past when it's chasing you in a saloon brawl? We break down the heartfelt (and hilarious) finale arc, explore how the show sneakily delivers emotional payoff under layers of absurdity, and celebrate the balance Miracle Workers strikes between parody and pathos. Giddy-up — it’s the end of the trail.Tavern Brawl by Alexander Nakarada ft. Kevin MacLeod | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of A Million Little TV Shows, we close out Loudermilk Season 2 with Episodes 8 through 10 — and things get real. As Sam’s past barrels back into the present, the group faces their toughest challenges yet, and everyone is forced to confront what "rock bottom" really looks like. From deeply awkward reunions to raw, redemptive moments, these final episodes pack emotional weight beneath the show’s deadpan exterior. We unpack the season’s payoff, the unresolved tension, and why Loudermilk proves (once again) that recovery is never a straight line — but it can still be funny as hell.Title:Fluffing A Duck by Kevin MacLeod URL:https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/27248/ Credits: Fluffing a Duck Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s A Million Little TV Shows, we ride deeper into the absurdity of Miracle Workers: Oregon Trail with Episodes 4 through 7 — and the trail just keeps getting weirder. As the gang faces everything from deadly dances and fake medicine to midlife meltdowns and haunted outhouses, the satire sharpens and the stakes (surprisingly) rise. We unpack Reverend Ezekiel’s slow moral unraveling, Benny’s questionable leadership, and Prudence’s growing rebellion against the “good girl” life she left behind. It’s frontier nonsense at its finest — ridiculous, heartfelt, and somehow still touching. Saddle up, it’s a bumpy (and hilarious) ride to the finish line.Tavern Brawl by Alexander Nakarada ft. Kevin MacLeod | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of A Million Little TV Shows, we dive into the heart of Loudermilk Season 2 with Episodes 4 through 7 — where growth is messy, relapses are real, and sarcasm is still a love language. Sam faces his own emotional blind spots while trying to wrangle a group of misfits who are just barely keeping it together. From unexpected house guests to painfully honest breakthroughs, the show balances sharp humour with genuine vulnerability. We unpack the character arcs, those awkwardly beautiful moments of connection, and how Loudermilk continues to surprise us by being way more profound than it has any right to be.Title:Fluffing A Duck by Kevin MacLeodURL:https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/27248/Credits:Fluffing a Duck Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on A Million Little TV Shows, we saddle up for Miracle Workers: Oregon Trail — covering Season 3, Episodes 1 through 3. The anthology returns with a dusty, deliriously absurd take on frontier life, as Daniel Radcliffe plays a hilariously out-of-his-depth reverend, and Steve Buscemi steals scenes as a trash-talking outlaw turned "sanitation entrepreneur." We break down the show’s uniquely chaotic blend of slapstick, satire, and heartfelt weirdness, plus the historical(ish) antics that make this version of the Oregon Trail a comedic fever dream. Snakebites, spiritual crises, and fart jokes — this is prestige TV, pioneer-style.Tavern Brawl by Alexander Nakarada ft. Kevin MacLeod | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of A Million Little TV Shows, we wrap up our coverage of Friends from College Season 1 with Episodes 5 through 8 — and things go off the rails. The lies are catching up, the tension is boiling over, and somehow… there's still time for a wildly inappropriate puppet show. We break down the emotional fallout, the imploding relationships, and that chaotic finale that leaves us wondering: Can any of these friendships survive? Should they? Join us as we dissect the drama, debate the show’s tonal tightrope walk, and ask ourselves the ultimate question — is this emotional carnage fun to watch, or just painfully relatable?Title:Fluffing A Duck by Kevin MacLeodURL:https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/27248/Credits:Fluffing a Duck Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.