Heroine TV Podcast
by Heroine TV
The podcast for HeroineTV.com. Pop culture blogger Lucia is joined by her sister Francesca, contributing writer Emily, and/or a variety of guest co-hosts to discuss what they're watching on television. Past topics have included Mad Men, Pretty Little Liars, True Blood, Greek, Downton Abbey, Switched at Birth, The Lying Game, Hart of Dixie, Revenge, Revolution, Once Upon A Time, Last Resort, Homeland, The Vampire Diaries, Arrow, and more.
Episodes
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Heroine TV Podcast #052: PRETTY LITTLE LIARS Turns 100!
We all need to take a psychological selfie after watching the 100th episode of Pretty Little Liars. So much happened! Crissy Calhoun (@crissycalhoun) returned to the podcast, along with our lovely friend Sarah Dunn (@SarahDeeee), and we had a lot of fun talking about the fashion, the hair, and…
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Heroine TV Podcast #51: PRETTY LITTLE LIARS Reunited!
PRETTY LITTLE LIARS is back! Listen in to hear Lucia and Crissy discuss the first 3 episodes of season 5.
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Heroine TV Podcast #050: Oscars 2014
Happy Oscar Sunday! It’s the 86th annual Academy Awards today, and what better way to celebrate than to talk movies? Kyle and Lucia discuss the Oscar nominees that they’ve seen. Update: Kyle has now seen Dallas Buyers Club and loved it, and Lucia is about to put Nebraska in the DVD player as soon...
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Heroine TV Podcast #049: JUSTIFIED and New Series Preview
Melissa (TheTelevixen.com) returned to the podcast to discuss upcoming series premieres. February, March, and April will feature lots of new shows, and we are excited. At the 46:02 mark, we switched topics to FX's JUSTIFIED, discussing the first four episodes of season 5.
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Heroine TV Podcast #048: THE WALKING DEAD
In which Lucia and Kyle discuss 3 and a half seasons of THE WALKING DEAD, in preparation for the show's return on February 9, 2014. This podcast was 3 months in the making, including a discussion from November 22, 2013, and a follow up recording from January 24, 2014.
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Heroine TV Podcast #047: Bulging Eyes, Dead Twins, Reincarnated Teenagers, and Ghost Virginity
In which we solve the central mystery of PRETTY LITTLE LIARS, and talk about whether ghosts can have sex. Tash and Crissy returned to the podcast to discuss the latest happenings in the creepy fictional towns of Rosewood and Ravenswood. PLL discussion is up first, covering plot points from…
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Heroine TV Podcast #046: DOWNTON ABBEY and REIGN
Francesca and Crissy return to the podcast to join Lucia in discussing the season 4 premiere of DOWNTON ABBEY on PBS. Then at the 30:16 mark, they switch topics to the greatest show of our time, The CW's REIGN. Plot details for the first 8 episodes of the season are discussed in detail. Listen in...
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Heroine TV Podcast #045: Rosewood Meets Ravenswood
Crissy and Tash return to the podcast to join Lucia in discussing the PRETTY LITTLE LIARS Halloween special, "A Grave New World." Starting at the 61:33 mark (1:01:33), they segue to the new spin-off, RAVENSWOOD, covering the first 3 episodes of the supernatural drama. They return to PRETTY LITTLE...
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Heroine TV Podcast #044: BREAKING BAD Series Finale
Remember how BREAKING BAD ended and that's all the internet talked about for days? Well, I've been dying to talk about it, but have had trouble scheduling recording time. I finally got to put my two cents in about the series finale last night, when my friend Kyle and I recorded our thoughts,...
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Heroine TV Podcast #043: Goodbye, DEXTER!
Lucia and Kyle discuss the series finale of DEXTER. Recorded a week ago, on Thursday, September 26th, 2013. Warning: This podcast includes a lot of complaining. It was cathartic. It also includes discussion of the series finales of ANGEL and LUTHER, and a preview of Showtime's excellent new…
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Heroine TV Podcast #042: LOVE YOU TO DEATH 4 Interview
Lucia interviews Crissy Calhoun and Heather Vee about their new VAMPIRE DIARIES (unofficial) companion guide, LOVE YOU TO DEATH SEASON 4.
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Heroine TV Podcast #041: DEXTER: "Make Your Own Kind of Music"
Lucia and Kyle discuss season 8 of DEXTER, up to episode 8x09, "Make Your Own Kind of Music." The last ten minutes include a SONS OF ANARCHY/Charlie Hunnam/Robert Kazinsky tangent. The usual.
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Heroine TV Podcast #040: BREAKING BAD Season 5
BREAKING BAD is going into its final stretch, so Kyle returned to the podcast to discuss season 5. Lucia and Kyle talk about season 5a and the first two episodes of season 5b. Warning: This podcast contains spoilers for episodes up to 5x10, "Buried," aired Sunday, August 18th, 2013. Tune in for...
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Heroine TV Podcast #039: ANGEL "Epiphany" Commentary Track
In the midst of an ANGEL rewatch marathon, Lucia and Paeleena recorded a commentary track for the season 2 episode "Epiphany." Break out your dvds, or open up Netflix, and relive the classic episode.
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Heroine TV Podcast #038: DAWSON'S CREEK Series Finale
Still have feelings about the DAWSON'S CREEK series finale, years later? Then this podcast is for you. Lucia is joined by her mom (Linda) and sister (Paeleena) to discuss the two-part series ender.
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Heroine TV Podcast #037: ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK
Lucia and Diana (@MediaObsessed) talk about Netflix's latest original series, ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK. This podcast does include discussion of the entire first season, and spoilers start at the 18:56 mark.
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Heroine TV Podcast #036: PRETTY LITTLE LIARS Season 4 (so far)
Season 4 of PRETTY LITTLE LIARS is well underway, so the latest edition of the Heroine TV Podcast is dedicated to discussing all the Rosewood craziness. My friends Crissy (CrissyCalhoun.com and co-author of Rosewood Confidential: The Unofficial Companion to Pretty Little Liars) and Tash...
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Heroine TV Podcast #035: DEXTER and BREAKING BAD
Lucia and Kyle discuss the season 8 premiere of DEXTER, starting at the 1:20 mark. Then, starting at 24:16, they gush about the first four seasons of BREAKING BAD. Plot details for both shows are discussed, so be warned.
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Heroine TV Podcast #034: MAD MEN Season 6
Lucia and Francesca discuss the latest season of MAD MEN.
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Heroine TV Podcast #033, Movie Edition: THE GREAT GATSBY and STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS
Welcome to another movie edition of the Heroine TV Podcast. Lucia, Kyle, and Colin started off by discussing Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of THE GREAT GATSBY. Then, starting at the 27:12 mark, they segued to STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS, analyzing the latest film and its inspirational predecessor, STAR...
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Heroine TV Podcast #032: DOWNTON ABBEY Season 3
Lucia and Kyle discuss the latest season of DOWTON ABBEY, and reflect upon the series as a whole. This podcast contains spoilers for major series plot points, so don't listen unless you're caught up. At the 1:30:30 mark, the topic switches and there is some general TV discussion.
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Heroine TV Podcast #031: BUFFY and ANGEL
The Heroine TV Podcast is back, this time with a super-sized Buffy and Angel episode. LaToya (@lafergs)--of All the TV, Pretty Little Liars Annotations, and Offscreenville--joined Lucia to discuss their Jossy obsessions. Do you want to listen to a Whedonesque therapy session, between two Buffy…
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Heroine TV Podcast #030: Movie Edition, Part II
In Part II of our movie edition podcast, Kyle and Colin joined Lucia once again. This episode started off with discussion of recent movie-going experiences, which led to a some talk about women in comedy, and Melissa McCarthy. This was followed by their thoughts on Les Misérables (12:24), Argo...
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Heroine TV Podcast #029: Movie Edition, Part I
Lucia was joined by friends Kyle and Colin to discuss the movies they've recently seen in the theaters. This is part 1 of a 2 part podcast. This edition starts off with discussion of THE HOBBIT (1:14), followed by thoughts on LINCOLN (17:50) and some analysis of the relevant Oscar nominations.…
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Heroine TV Podcast #028: Vampire twins hold a Quiz-Off between a hot footman and a zombie
Lucia and Francesca record their first podcast of 2013. They start off with a discussion of the latest episode of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, weighing in on the sire bond and all the cure-related drama. Next on the agenda is DOWNTON ABBEY (30:14), covering the first three episodes of season 3, recently...
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Heroine TV Podcast #027: Leslie, Helena, Rayna, and Carrie
Hello, podcast listeners. This is the last Heroine TV Podcast of 2012, but we'll be back in January. This week, we started off with a little discussion of holiday television episodes. Beginning at the 5:03 mark, we did some gushing about PARKS AND RECREATION, followed by a discussion of ARROW...
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Heroine TV Podcast #026: HOMELAND Continues to Be Stressful
What do you guys think about Homeland this season? We've recorded two Homeland podcasts this season, covering only the premiere and the second episode, so the time to return to the show was overdue. A lot has happened in the past few episodes of the Showtime drama, and Emily joined me to discuss...
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Heroine TV Podcast #025: Wolves, Vampires, and Country Singers
On Saturday, we recorded another edition of the Heroine TV Podcast. Emily joined me once again, along with my sister Gianna, who was visiting for the weekend. We started off with some brief discussion of Wolf Lake, Paul Wesley's 2001 series which was recently released on DVD. Then we talked about...
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Heroine TV Podcast #024: DEXTER
Lucia and Kyle discuss all things Dexter. Since this was recorded on Thursday, November 8th, they had not yet seen Sunday's latest episode, "Chemistry." Discussion starts with season 6 of Dexter, reflecting on the series on a whole. At about 28:21 in, they start referencing plot points from the...
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Heroine TV Podcast #023: VAMPIRE DIARIES and ARROW
Lucia and Emily discuss the last two episodes of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, "The Rager and "The Five." There was a lot to say about Elena's frustrating transition. (Please consider supporting the Stop the Salvatore Smothering campaign, along with the Committee for Vampires to Get Their Frakkin' Acts...
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Heroine TV Podcast #022: Lancelot blows up a train in Nashville, sporting a bad wig and ghost tattoos
Lucia and Emily discuss this week's TV. The podcast starts off with discussion of "Lady of the Lake," the second episode of ONCE UPON A TIME's sophomore season. Then the conversation moved on to the last two episode of REVOLUTION--"The Plague Dogs" and "Soul Train"--beginning at the 21:38 mark....
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Heroine TV Podcast #021: Vampires shooting arrows at Beirut's Bluebird Cafe
Lucia and Emily discuss the series premieres of NASHVILLE and ARROW (19:50). Next they talk about the season 4 premiere of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES (41:17) and the first 2 episodes of HOMELAND season 2 (1:10:50). This episode is dedicated to the memory of friend and podcast supporter Tara Smith...
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Heroine TV Podcast #020: Revolution, Last Resort, Once Upon A Time, and Revenge
Lucia and Emily discuss the latest episodes of REVOLUTION and LAST RESORT, and weigh in on the season 2 premieres of ONCE UPON A TIME and REVENGE. Here are the time stamps for the start of each discussion: Revolution at 1:48, Last Resort at 23:18, Once Upon A Time at 46:13, and Revenge at 1:20:34.
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Heroine TV Podcast #019: Homeland: "The Smile"
Lucia was joined by Melissa (TheTelevixen.com), Tiffany (TVafterDarkOnline.com), and Erin (WineStainedLife.com) to discuss the season 2 premiere of HOMELAND.
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Heroine TV Podcast #018: Fall TV Preview
Lucia was joined by new podcast co-host Emily to discuss the fall TV season in a super-sized podcast. The discussion starts off with some of the summer TV that recently ended, including Awkward and Teen Wolf. Then they talk about the shows that have already premiered, the upcoming pilots they'll…
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Heroine TV Podcast #017: Pretty Little Liars Season 3
Lucia was joined by Tash (IHeartVampireDiaries.com) and Crissy Calhoun (CrissyCalhoun.com) to talk about the latest season of PRETTY LITTLE LIARS. A podcast two months in the making, this discussion starts with the first 3 episodes of season 3, recorded back in June. At the 33:33 mark, the trio...
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Heroine TV Podcast #016: Deadly Rowboats, Fake Eulogies, & Burned Memoirs
Lucia and Francesca discuss the latest episodes of PRETTY LITTLE LIARS, THE LYING GAME, and REVENGE. This podcast contains spoilers for episodes airing prior to Saturday, January 14th, 2012. Bonus: discussion of BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL. Additional tangents involve SUPERNATURAL, GILMORE GIRLS,...
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Heroine TV Podcast #015: PRETTY LITTLE LIARS and THE LYING GAME Winter Premieres
Lucia is joined by her sister Paeleena to discuss the winter premieres of PRETTY LITTLE LIARS and THE LYING GAME, aired January 2nd, 2012.
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Heroine TV Podcast #014: Creepy Dolls, a Crossbow, a Crowbar, and a Cricket
Lucia is joined by special guest co-host Tash (IHeartVampireDiaries.com and TheSecretCircle.net) to talk TV. Discussion starts with PRETTY LITTLE LIARS, followed by HART OF DIXIE at the 39:30 mark, THE SECRET CIRCLE at the 76:16 mark (1:16:15), REVENGE talk at 114 minutes in (1:54:00), and…
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Heroine TV Podcast #013: Twins seek revenge against fairytale dinosaurs on a flight to Dixie
Lucia and Francesca discuss the new Fall TV shows that they are watching. Shows covered include Hart of Dixie, Ringer, New Girl, The Lying Game, Revenge, Homeland, Once Upon A Time, Grimm, Pan Am, Suburgatory, Happy Endings, Terra Nova, Web Therapy, The Playboy Club, and Dirty Soap. Possible...
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Heroine TV Podcast #012: "Do they not have toothbrushes in Evil Land?"
Jeannie returns to the podcast to join Lucia in discussing the final Harry Potter film: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2. This podcast was recorded late Saturday night, July 16th, 2011. There is a lot of reminiscing about love of the Harry Potter books, and some discussion of past...
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Heroine TV Podcast #011: Pretty Little Lying Cat People Who Were Switched at Birth
Lucia and new co-host Jeannie discuss summer TV. This is an ABC Family heavy podcast, with discussion of the PRETTY LITTLE LIARS, THE NINE LIVES OF CHLOE KING, and SWITCHED AT BIRTH. In case you don't watch all three shows, or you want to avoid spoilers, the first two episodes of PLL season 2 are...
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Heroine TV Podcast #010: GILMORE GIRLS: "They Shoot Gilmores, Don't They?"
Lucia and Francesca record an episode commentary for GILMORE GIRLS episode 3x07, “They Shoot Gilmores, Don’t They?” The episode originally aired on November 12th, 2002. We prompt you when to push play on your DVD, if you want to follow along, but it's not necessary. Stars Hollow hosts its 50th...
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Heroine TV Podcast #009: GREEK Series Finale & PRETTY LITTLE LIARS Season Finale
Lucia and Francesca are back to discuss the series finale of GREEK (aired Monday, March 7th, 2011) and the first season finale of PRETTY LITTLE LIARS (aired Monday March 21st, 2011). If you don't watch both shows, GREEK discussion is first and PRETTY LITTLE LIARS talk begins at the 34:25 mark.…
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Heroine TV Podcast #008: DOWNTON ABBEY: The Princess and the Sea Monster
A sinking ship, a Turkish lover, blackmail, death, feuding sisters, women's suffrage, an Irish radical for a chauffeur, and the beginnings of a world war--what more could you ask for in a period drama? Francesca and I have completely fallen in love in with Downton Abbey, so we decided to discuss…
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Heroine TV Podcast #007: The return of PRETTY LITTLE LIARS and GREEK
Sorry for the long absence, but for the first time in months, Francesca and I recorded a podcast. No technical issues this time--hurrah! We discussed this month's return of two ABC Family shows: PRETTY LITTLE LIARS and GREEK. The podcast contains spoilers for episodes airing on Monday, January…
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Heroine TV Podcast #006: MAD MEN: "Happens all the time"
Lucia and Francesca discuss the last few episodes of Mad Men: "Chinese Wall," "Blowing Smoke," and the season finale, "Tomorrowland." There was much laughing, and some Gilmore Girls, Jack & Bobby, and Sound of Music tangents. Mad Men shall be dearly missed for the next year. Our apologies, but...
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Heroine TV Podcast #005: MAD MEN: Mommy issues, Daddy Issues, All Kinds of Issues
This week, Lucia and Francesca play catch-up and discuss the last five episodes of MAD MEN: “Waldorf Stories,” “The Suitcase,” “Summer Man,” “Beautiful Girls,” and “Hands and Knees.” This podcast contains spoilers for episodes that aired through Sunday, September 26th. It also includes giggling,...
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Heroine TV Podcast #004: Canceled Gems, Part II
In this podcast, Lucia and guest co-host Fen (Rev/Views) continue discussion of their favorite canceled television shows. Each compiled a list, with the caveat that the show must have aired 2 seasons or LESS. Discussion covers the last 7 shows on a list of 14: Frisky Dingo, Drive, Samantha Who,...
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Heroine TV Podcast #003: Canceled Gems, Part I
In this podcast, Lucia and guest co-host Fen (Rev/Views) discuss their favorite canceled television shows. Each compiled a list, with the caveat that the show must have aired 2 seasons or LESS. Discussion covers the first 7 shows out of a list of 14: Firefly, Wonderfalls, My So-Called Life, Dead...
About this show
The podcast for HeroineTV.com. Pop culture blogger Lucia is joined by her sister Francesca, contributing writer Emily, and/or a variety of guest co-hosts to discuss what they're watching on television. Past topics have included Mad Men, Pretty Little Liars, True Blood, Greek, Downton Abbey, Switched at Birth, The Lying Game, Hart of Dixie, Revenge, Revolution, Once Upon A Time, Last Resort, Homeland, The Vampire Diaries, Arrow, and more.
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