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Remote Control
by GeekCast Radio Network, LLC
Remote Control is your one-stop shop for the latest TV obsession. Join us as we channel surf through today's hottest shows, sharing our thoughts, reviews, and recommendations.
Episodes
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A Review of The Flash Season 1 and Arrow Season 3
In episode 43 of Remote Control TFG1Mike and DJ Valentine continue the SUMMER OF SUPERHEROES! From Ep 42 through 49 of Remote Control we will be discussing every season of each of The CW superhero tv series. 2 Seasons 1 podcast, and we head to Central City for the first time as we discuss The…
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A Retrospective Look at Arrow Seasons One and Two
In episode 42 of Remote Control TFG1Mike and DJ Valentine begin the SUMMER OF SUPERHEROES! From Ep 42 through 49 of Remote Control we will be discussing every season of each of The CW superhero tv series. 2 Seasons 1 podcast, and we start with Arrow Seasons 1 and 2. So stop channel surfin'…
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Counterpart Season 1 Finale Review
EDITOR'S NOTE: This podcast was recorded the week after the Counterpart Season finale. Sadly due to timing and all that jazz we were unable to release it until now! ENJOY! In episode 41 of Remote Control TFG1Mike and DJ Valentine continue something new! We are going to take an episode by episode...
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A History of the Major Broadcast Television Networks
In episode 40 of Remote Control TFG1Mike and that KitCouchPotato JenFusion take you through a TV history lesson on The Broadcast Networks! That's right we talk ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, and The CW! Along for the ride is the NEW Remote Control announcer OptimusSolo giving us quick TV Flashback history...
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Counterpart Season 1, Episodes 7 and 8
In episode 39 of Remote Control TFG1Mike and DJ Valentine continue something new! We are going to take an episode by episode look at the NEW STARZ TV Series Counterpart starring J.K. Simmons! This week we present a double shot of episodes for you! First up is "The Sincerest Form of Flattery"…
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Counterpart Season 1, Episode 6 Review
In episode 38 of Remote Control TFG1Mike and DJ Valentine continue something new! We are going to take an episode by episode look at the NEW STARZ TV Series Counterpart starring J.K. Simmons! This week we can't act like we've been here before, because we haven't! So stop channel surfin' because…
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Counterpart Season 1, Episode 5 Review
In episode 37 of Remote Control TFG1Mike and DJ Valentine continue something new! We are going to take an episode by episode look at the NEW STARZ TV Series Counterpart starring J.K. Simmons! This week we have no idea! Seriously folks just listen to the podcast! A lot of spy vs spy stuff going on...
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Counterpart Season 1, Episode 4 Review
In episode 36 of Remote Control TFG1Mike and DJ Valentine continue something new! We are going to take an episode by episode look at the NEW STARZ TV Series Counterpart starring J.K. Simmons! This week we have a lot of moving pieces on the board! Between Howard Prime sending messages to the other...
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Counterpart Season 1, Episode 4 Review - The Lost Art of Diplomacy
In episode 35 of Remote Control TFG1Mike and DJ Valentine continue something new! We are going to take an episode by episode look at the NEW STARZ TV Series Counterpart starring J.K. Simmons! This week it's all about politicking between both sides! So stop channel surfin' because you are now…
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Counterpart Season 1, Episode 2 Review
In episode 34 of Remote Control TFG1Mike and DJ Valentine continue something new! We are going to take an episode by episode look at the NEW STARZ TV Series Counterpart starring J.K. Simmons! This week we get inside to "Baldwin" the assassin, and her counterpart! So stop channel surfin' because…
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Counterpart Series Premiere Review
An analysis of the opening episode of the Starz science-fiction espionage series. The conversation covers the show's gritty tone, the premise of dual realities, and the central performance of J.K. Simmons as he portrays two different versions of the same character.
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Breaking Bad Season 5 Review
The GCRN crew breaks down the first half of the final season of Breaking Bad. They discuss character arcs for Walter White, Jesse Pinkman, and Mike Ehrmantraut, the introduction of Todd and Lydia, and pivotal moments like the train heist and the mid-season finale cliffhanger. The team also…
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Breaking Bad Season 4 Review
We take a deep dive into the fourth season of Breaking Bad, examining the shifting power dynamics between Walt, Jesse, and Gus Fring. We discuss the intense, tightly wound narrative, the impact of the season's pacing, and specific standout episodes like 'Box Cutter,' 'Shotgun,' and 'Cornered.'...
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Drive Review
A look at the 2007 FOX action series Drive, which followed twelve strangers participating in an illegal, high-stakes cross-country road race. The discussion covers the show's chaotic production history, its premature cancellation, and the difficulty of accessing the unaired final episodes today....
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APB Review
We dive into the Fox high-tech police procedural APB, discussing the premiere and the initial five-episode arc. We analyze the performance of Justin Kirk as tech billionaire Gideon Reeves, comparing his character arc and snarky persona to other well-known fictional figures. The conversation…
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This Is Us Review
The show discusses the first five episodes of the NBC drama This Is Us, examining its nonlinear storytelling, emotional depth, and character arcs. The hosts debate the show's melodramatic nature and how it compares to other family-centric series. They also highlight key performances from Sterling...
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Breaking Bad Season 3 Review
The hosts discuss the third season of Breaking Bad, examining the show's shift toward darker character arcs and the evolution of the relationship between Walter White and Jesse Pinkman. They explore the introduction of key characters like Gus Fring and Mike Ehrmantraut, the impact of the Cousins,...
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Breaking Bad Season 2 Retrospective
The hosts break down the second season of Breaking Bad, discussing Walter White's descent into moral bankruptcy, the introduction of Saul Goodman, and the memorable dynamic between Walt and Jesse. They reflect on the show's deliberate writing challenges, such as the plane crash flash-forwards…
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Breaking Bad Season One Review
Mike and Ryan dive into Breaking Bad's first season, discussing Vince Gilligan's slow-burn storytelling approach and whether the deliberately paced drama lives up to its reputation. Mike initially found the show tedious compared to faster-paced procedurals like Law & Order, while Ryan binged...
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Marvel's Luke Cage Season One Review
Mike and DJ Valentine dive into Marvel's Luke Cage season one, discussing Mike Colter's breakthrough performance as the unbreakable hero, the show's deliberate homage to blaxploitation film aesthetic, and its bold engagement with police brutality and Black Lives Matter themes. They examine the...
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Reviewing the First Five Episodes of the Lethal Weapon TV Series
EDITOR'S NOTE: Audio was out of sync at the time of the recording. This was Before we straightened the issue out, Sorry listeners!Tonight TFG1Mike launches a new segment and format for Remote Control here on The GCRN. We are calling it TAKE 5!!! What is TAKE 5 you might ask.... well it's where we...
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The Goldbergs Season One Review
The Remote Control crew dives into ABC's The Goldbergs season one, the 1980s-set family sitcom that premiered in 2013. Hosts discuss the show's authentic portrayal of family dynamics, its core cast including Wendy McLendon-Covey as overbearing mom Beverly and Jeff Garland as gruff dad Murray, and...
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Top 100 TV Shows Countdown Finale
In the finale of their top 100 TV shows countdown, the hosts break down the overall statistics—the 1990s dominated with 24 shows, NBC led networks with 23 entries, and seven seasons was the most common show length, with Sesame Street topping the list at 46 seasons. They discuss how different...
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Top 100 TV Shows Countdown: 25-01
The Remote Control team counts down TV's top 25 shows, from #25 through #1. Hosts Mike and Steve are joined by Kevin and Amanda from Cinema Geeks, plus DJ Valentine from Simplistic Reviews, as they reveal which series made the elite rankings based on votes from 29 contributors. Each entry…
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Top 100 TV Shows Countdown: 50-26
The hosts continue their top 100 TV shows countdown with entries 50-26. Each ranking is debated by the panel—TFG1Mike, Steve Megatron, Movie Revolt Dan, Kevin, Amanda, and special guest DJ Valentine—with particular attention to how shows rank relative to personal lists, cultural impact, and...
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Top 100 TV Shows Countdown: 75-51
The hosts continue their countdown of the top 100 TV series of all time, covering entries 75 through 51. The episode features discussions of cultural respect over time, controversial ranking despite its creator's, standout one-season series, acclaimed first seasons, cultural impact, and…
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Top 100 TV Shows Countdown: 100-76
The Remote Control panel kicks off their massive Top 100 Television Shows Countdown, covering entries 100-76. Dan, who orchestrated the project, explains how the list was built from 29 aggregated rankings submitted across 20+ podcasts, resulting in over 600 shows receiving at least one vote. The...
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Mr. Robot Review
The GCRN crew launches Remote Control, a new TV podcast focused on pilot episodes and season finales. Host TFG1Mike and guest Jennifer Rag dive into the pilot of Mr. Robot, USA Network's summer 2015 hacking thriller starring Rami Malek as Elliot, a cybersecurity engineer who narrates directly to…
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Red Band Society Series Finale Review
TFG1Mike and Doug Abel wrap up Red Band Society with a discussion of the show's two-hour series finale and full 13-episode run. They explore what made the medical drama work—its blend of comedy and drama, its focus on pediatric patients at Ocean Park Hospital, and Charlie's narration from his...
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Scorpion Season 1 Review
The guys finish their coverage of Scorpion's first season after the pilot premiere episode. Doug watched about four to five episodes before losing interest, citing plot implausibility and a poor portrayal of people with autism spectrum characteristics, though he appreciated the cast including…
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The Flash, Season One Review
TFG1Mike and Steve Megatron wrap up Season One of The CW's The Flash with spoiler-filled discussion. They break down the cast—from Grant Gustin's Barry Allen to Tom Cavanaugh's dual role as Harrison Wells/Eobard Thawne—and how everyone evolved across the 23-episode season. They dig into the...
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Gotham, Season 1 Review
TFG1Mike and Jeremy Fine wrap up season one of Fox's Gotham with a full spoiler-filled discussion. They dig into the cast—from Ben McKenzie's take on Gordon to Sean Pertwee's surprisingly effective Alfred, and Robin Lord Taylor's chaotic Penguin—and debate whether the show knows what it wants to…
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Season Pass: Marvel’s Daredevil Season 1 Review
TFG1Mike and Joe Reed dive deep into Marvel's Daredevil Season 1, exploring the show's casting, fight choreography, character arcs, and how it compares to the 2003 Ben Affleck film and the comics. They discuss Charlie Cox's embodiment of Matt Murdock, Vincent D'Onofrio's haunting portrayal of...
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Dallas (2012) Season 3 Review
TFG1Mike and Doug Abel wrap up their season-by-season review of the 2012 Dallas revival with a deep dive into season 3, the show's final season. They discuss major plot developments including Christopher's closure regarding his mother's death, his relationship with Heather, John Ross's ruthless...
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Dallas Season 2 Review
The hosts review season two of the 2012 Dallas sequel series, examining how the show navigated Larry Hagman's real-life death and the emotional impact on the storyline. They discuss J.R.'s elaborate master plan, Judith Light's compelling turn as Judith Ryland, and the season's major plot points...
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Dallas (2012) Season 1 Review
TFG1Mike and Doug Abel dive into season one of the 2012 TNT continuation series Dallas, a sequel to the classic CBS soap opera that ran from 1978 to 1991. They discuss the returning legacy cast—Larry Hagman as J.R., Patrick Duffy as Bobby, and Linda Gray as Sue Ellen—and how the new generation of...
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Marvel’s Agent Carter, Series Review
TFG1Mike and Steve Megatron dive into Marvel's Agent Carter, ABC's new eight-episode miniseries that premiered January 6, 2015. They kick off with TV news from thetelevixen.com, covering premiere dates, renewals, and cancellations across the network landscape, plus the revelation that Stan Lee…
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Arrow, Season 2 Review
TFG1Mike, Steve and Chuck dive into Arrow Season 2, discussing the show's improved action, stronger cast additions like Roy Harper (Colton Haynes), Sarah Lance/Black Canary (Katie Lotz), and the standout villain Slade Wilson (Manu Bennett). They break down the season's flashback sequences…
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Arrow Season 1 Review
The crew breaks down Arrow Season 1, covering the show's debut on the CW and its approach to Oliver Queen's origin story. They discuss the cast including Stephen Amell's portrayal of Oliver, David Ramsey's Diggle as a moral anchor, and the love triangle involving Laurel and Tommy that gets mixed...
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Forever Review
TFG1Mike and Doug Able discuss the pilot episode of ABC's Forever, a drama about an immortal medical examiner in New York City working to uncover the source of his curse. The episode covers the central premise, the cast including Ioan Gruffudd, Alana De La Garza, and Judd Hirsch, and early...
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Red Band Society Review
The Remote Control crew examines Fox's Red Band Society pilot, a hospital-set drama following a group of terminally ill teenage patients who form an unlikely friendship. Hosts TFG1 Mike and Doug Able discuss how the show's ensemble cast—including Octavia Spencer as Nurse Jackson and Charlie Rowe…
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The Flash Pilot Review
The crew dives into The CW's Flash pilot, exploring Barry Allen's origin, his newfound speed powers following the Star Labs particle accelerator explosion, and the emergence of metahumans in Central City. They discuss the casting choices—including Grant Gustin as Barry, Candice Patton as Iris…
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Stalker Review
Mike and Doug dive into the CBS pilot for Stalker, a crime thriller from creator Kevin Williamson about the LAPD's Threat Assessment Unit. They discuss the show's premise following detectives Beth Davis (Maggie Q) and Jack Larsen (Dylan McDermott) as they investigate a fire-obsessed stalker…
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