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The Toy Department
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Episodes
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The Toy Department – Episode 464
In Episode 464, Madden and Kolsky have some tough truths to announce before they can reckon with: The latest from The Challenge: Cutthroat (4:20) where the most recent episode ended with the group coming together to support a competitor with a real life situation to deal with but there has been...
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The Toy Department – Episode 463
In Episode 463, Madden and Kolsky’s summer of mess continues with a JAM PACKED episode, following an unexpected off-week (and a censored show intro) with an attempt to squeeze in conversations about: Chirstopher Nolan’s The Odyssey (3:45) which both hosts enjoyed when they watched it weeks ago…
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The Toy Department – Episode 462
In Episode 462, Madden and Kolsky are having a hell of a week, so it’s an ACTUAL SHORT EPISODE, focusing on: The return of THE CHALLENGE: CUTTHROAT (1:35)!! That’s it, that’s all, with thoughts on the format, the new contestants and all the shenanigans that have already gone down in the first two...
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The Toy Department – Episode 461
In Episode 461, Madden and Kolsky begin by acknowledging a first-time occurrence in pod history as they get into: Steven Soderbergh’s Full Circle (2:05) which as it turns out, our hosts watched several years ago when it was released and simply forgot about… Apple TV+’s new action show Lucky…
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The Toy Department – Episode 460
In Episode 460, Madden and Kolsky get in a little earthquake talk before moving on to: Boots Riley’s new film I Love Boosters (3:40), the particular madcap style that he works in, and whether it has diminishing returns… The somewhat disappointing Eric Andre/John Cena Netflix comedy Little Brother...
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The Toy Department – Episode 459
In Episode 459, Madden and Kolsky pay some quick attention to their upcoming schedule before getting into: An extended visit to the SPORTS WORLD, where the World Cup is in full swing (1:30) and the NBA is turning from draft to trades and free agency (22:05)… Colin Farrell’s Apple TV+ show Sugar...
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The Toy Department – Episode 458
In Episode 458, Madden and Kolsky figured out a way to get this thing on tape, which should be enough, as they talk through: The somewhat underwhelming season finalé of Top Chef (0:50) and how not leaving the Carolinas for the final felt strange… The new Apple TV+ series Cape Fear (16:30) and how...
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The Toy Department – Episode 457
In Episode 457, Madden and Kolsky missed a week, so no time is wasted before discussions of: An eventful two weeks on Top Chef (1:00), which sets us up for a humdinger of a finalé next week… Tatiana Maslany’s new Apple TV+ show Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (30:50) and how her magnetism is at the...
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The Toy Department – Episode 456
In Episode 456, Madden and Kolsky discuss their mutual inability to drink alcohol like in the good ole days before snapping their focus to: Netflix’s documentary Untold UK: Jamie Vardy (4:10) and the absolutely incredible story of his rise to the Premier League and eventual league title with...
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The Toy Department – Episode 455
In Episode 455, Madden and Kolsky navigate a new recording system as they meander through: A fish-themed episode of Top Chef (1:40), the danger of a simple error and the race to the finish with a good collection of chefs… The brilliance of The Bear’s new mini-movie Gary (25:40) and how the show’s...
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The Toy Department – Episode 454
In Episode 454, Madden and Kolsky poo-poo Derek’s birthday before hustling through: The latest from Top Chef: Carolinas (1:45) where there was too much mayo for one of our hosts and too much heat for some of the chefs… Netflix’s new action show Man on Fire (19:50) and all the things it gets…
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The Toy Department – Episode 453
In Episode 453, Madden and Kolsky react to another missed show countdown before diving right into: The long-awaited and pretty weird Restaurant Wars episode of Top Chef: Carolinas (1:15) and the outlook for the remainder of the season… Netflix’s new series This Is A Gardening Show (24:05), which…
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The Toy Department – Episode 452
In Episode 452, Madden and Kolsky are HAVING A WEIRD DAY, independently and also together, complete with technological difficulties as they attempt to fully attend to: The most recent episode of Top Chef (1:05), featuring weird departures and weirder returns and the weirdest quickfire challenge…...
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The Toy Department – Episode 451
In Episode 451, Madden and Kolsky are up late for a special after-dark edition, so don’t worry if everyone sounds a little punchy as they chat about: The latest from Top Chef (2:45) where a BIG BBQ challenge brought out the best in the chefs and there’s a hanging mystery heading into next week……
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The Toy Department – Episode 450
In Episode 450, Madden and Kolsky return from an extended, travel-filled layoff to get into: The last few episodes of Top Chef: Carolinas (3:25) and how the group is seemingly not living up to its own standards over that time… Apple TV+’s new sexy psychological drama Imperfect Women (26:35) and…
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The Toy Department – Episode 449
In Episode 449, Madden and Kolsky have a brief and unfortunate conversation about Arsenal’s star-in-the-making Max Dowman before putting soccer away to discuss: The second episode of Top Chef: Carolinas (2:15), with a very high level of cooking all around and an emerging favorite, plus a few...
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The Toy Department – Episode 448
In Episode 448, Madden and Kolsky are arriving on Wednesdays for the foreseeable future, as they respond to: The premiere of a new season of Top Chef (1:50), this one in the Carolinas and off to a rip-roaring start with a very dramatic elimination challenge… The final Best Picture nominee on the...
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The Toy Department – Episode 447
In Episode 447, Madden and Kolsky address an upcoming pod schedule change before wading through: The Oscar-nominated film Marty Supreme (2:20) and all of its great acting performances, plus Kolsky’s discomfort with the Safdie style… The Oscar-nominated performance of Rose Byrne (13:00) in If I…
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The Toy Department – Episode 446
In Episode 446, Madden and Kolsky briefly discuss Derek’s homework apology before (angrily) diving right into: The widely acclaimed Best Picture nominee The Secret Agent (1:10) and how neither of our hosts can figure out why that acclaim exists… Richard Linklater’s new film Blue Moon (12:45)…
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The Toy Department – Episode 445
In Episode 445, Madden and Kolsky briefly address the results of the Toy Department Derby (if it can be so called) before moving into: Kolsky’s dad’s recommendation, the Bert Kreischer show Free Bert on Netflix (4:15), which neither of our hosts disliked, per se, but nobody here can exactly...
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The Toy Department -Episode 444
In Episode 444, Madden and Kolsky have a breezy chat about whether or not they’ll have a breezy chat about some not-so-breezy content (does that make sense?) before having an [arguably breezy] chat about: The Oscar-nominated Train Dreams (1:35) and how it does a lot of things right, even if it...
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The Toy Department – Episode 443
In Episode 443, Madden and Kolsky discuss the various challenges presented by the sub-zero temperatures they’re experiencing before launching into: Netflix’s new dramatic thriller His & Hers (5:30), and how it fails to reach the quality of a lifetime movie despite some heavy hitters in the cast……
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The Toy Department – Episode 442
In Episode 442, Madden and Kolsky are FINALLY back after a LOOOOONG winter break to bring you the best in pop culture conversation, specifically regarding: A couple minutes on the Toy Department Derby—Chelsea v Arsenal—that happened shortly before our return (2:30) and how nobody left satisfied…...
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The Toy Department – Episode 441
In Episode 441, Madden and Kolsky are in a REAL time crunch, so after briefly addressing Kolsky’s predictable failure with a specific (Jeff Buckley-sized) portion of the homework, it’s right into: The 50 Cent-produced Sean Combs: The Reckoning () on Netflix and whether it paints a complete…
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The Toy Department – Episode 440
In Episode 440, Madden and Kolsky have a lot to discuss and very little time, so it’s right into: The two episodes of TJ’s Final on The Challenge: Vets & New Threats (1:00), wrapping up an excellent 41st season with some high drama… Netflix’s surprisingly delightful historical drama Death By...
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The Toy Department – Episode 439
In Episode 439, Madden and Kolsky get started with Derek issuing the dreaded short-show curse before a futile attempt to break it while discussing: The last pre-final episode of The Challenge: Vets & New Threats (1:15) where Nany’s determination to play the game “honorably” got the best of her,...
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The Toy Department – Episode 438
In Episode 438, Madden and Kolsky get right down to business to avoid Kolsky’s scheduling conflicts: The last two weeks of action on The Challenge: Vets & New Threats (1:11) where the latest episode featured some delightful high drama, continuing rookie behavior from a vet and a fascinating new...
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The Toy Department – Episode 437
In Episode 437, Madden and Kolsky hurry through an intro after Derek applies the dreaded short-show curse, so they can get to: This week’s action from The Challenge: Vets & New Threats (2:35) and how bizarre it is to see the vets panic over gameplay when the rookies are handling it reasonably…
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The Toy Department – Episode 436
In Episode 436, Madden and Kolsky must address Derek’s continued truancy at the movie theater before they can get deeper into: The latest from The Challenge: Vets & New Threats (4:35) where there are increasingly fewer vets (especially on the men’s side) but plenty of threats all over… The Shane...
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The Toy Department – Episode 435
In Episode 435, Madden and Kolsky return from an extended absence with Derek running on fumes to discuss: Three weeks of The Challenge: Vets & New Threats (4:15) which featured lots of content but maybe not a whole lot of action… The Chair Company on HBO (26:05) and why both of our hosts are all...
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The Toy Department – Episode 434
In Episode 434, Madden and Kolsky discuss Derek’s upcoming trip to Austin City Limits before zeroing in on: The latest from The Challenge: Vets & New Threats (7:45) and the product of the Lock In, plus Derek’s feelings about an elimination-free episode… Netflix’s new series Black Rabbit (28:30)…
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The Toy Department – Episode 433
In Episode 433, Madden and Kolsky literally discuss the weather before they finally get into it with: The latest from The Challenge: Vets & New Threats (3:35) after the demise of the Justice for Leka movement… The new Spike Lee joint Highest 2 Lowest (24:40) and whether Denzel is too old for this...
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The Toy Department – Episode 432
In Episode 432, Madden and Kolsky discuss Derek’s imminent vacation to Vegas, and general Vegas strategy, before diving into: The latest from The Challenge: Vets & New Threats (5:00) where, as so often happens, the rookies are flailing and failing at forming a working alliance to oppose the vets…...
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The Toy Department – Episode 431
In Episode 431, Madden and Kolsky discuss their IRL meet-up between podcasts before getting down to brass tacks on: The last two weeks of The Challenge: Vets & New Threats (7:00) and the thrilling elimination that crowned the most recent episode… The baffling and distinctly not funny comedy The...
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The Toy Department – Episode 430
In Episode 430, Madden and Kolsky are chomping at the bit after a week off, so it’s right on into: The last two weeks of The Challenge: Vets & New Threats (1:20) and whether Johnny Bananas was right when he said “I AM the Challenge!” Apple TV+’s Chief of War (24:10) and why neither of our hosts...
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The Toy Department – Episode 429
In Episode 429, Madden and Kolsky get into their relative appreciation of getting pounded with heavy metal before they buckle down on: The new FX show Welcome to Necaxa (3:20) and how the Eva Longoria project resembles but is also very different from the Rob & Ryan project in Wrexham… Kolsky’s...
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The Toy Department – Episode 428
In Episode 428, Madden and Kolsky discuss Derek’s visit to Chicago and assign some extra homework that they forgot about before locking into: The first episode of The Challenge: Vets & New Threats (5:55) and also the weird and mostly annoying 0th episode, with lots of excitement for the season to...
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The Toy Department – Episode 427
In Episode 427, Madden and Kolsky chat a bit about Kolsky’s new recording setup (which did not work as well as hoped) and recent oral surgery before homing in on: Netflix’s Charlize Theron action sequel The Old Guard 2 (3:40) and whether it deserves a Part 3, plus thoughts on Netflix’s ouevre…...
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The Toy Department – Episode 426
In Episode 426, Madden and Kolsky spend entirely too long on Kolsky’s new cold brew coffee formula before shaking it off to discuss: The police-procedural-style crime drama Dept. Q on Netflix (4:30) and why one of our hosts loved it and the other turned it off… Apple TV+’s fire-crime-drama Smoke...
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The Toy Department – Episode 425
In Episode 425, Madden and Kolsky wish everyone a Happy Juneteenth before jumping into a holiday recording with: The excellent documentary Becoming Led Zeppelin on Netflix (2:50) and how it tells a fascinating and compelling story about a great rock band… The harmless Amazon Prime film Deep Cover...
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The Toy Department – Episode 424
In Episode 424, Madden and Kolsky are aiming for a short show, so it’s more or less right into: A predictable but nevertheless emotional finalé for Top Chef: Destination Canada (1:30) and the remarkable run of Tristen Epps… The Bong Joon Ho film Mickey 17 (15:35) and how it just never totally…
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The Toy Department – Episode 423
In Episode 423, Madden and Kolsky make haste with pleasantries and hustle their way through: The penultimate episode of Top Chef: Destination Canada (2:25) where one of Kolsky’s beloved Chicago chefs headed home from Milan… The HBO Max film Mountainhead (7:25) and the Succession team’s take on…
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The Toy Department – Episode 422
In Episode 422, Madden and Kolsky have a quick Chelsea FC digression before they dive on in to: A semifinal to remember on Top Chef: Destination Canada (4:05) and how the scenery and cookery combined with emotional moments for a tremendous episode of television… The new Max show Duster (17:50)…
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The Toy Department – Episode 421
In Episode 421, Madden and Kolsky return after too long of a break to get into a wealth of pop culture, some of it very excellent, at least whatever they can remember of: The last few weeks of action on Top Chef: Destination Canada (2:55), where a top dog almost fell and the competition is fierce...
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The Toy Department – Episode 420
In Episode 420, Madden and Kolsky get into some dentistry (and periodontistry?) before circling around to: The latest from Top Chef: Destination Canada (3:55), where Tristen Epps is absolutely clobbering the competition… A check-in on season four of Hacks (19:10) which is just a genuinely great...
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The Toy Department – Episode 419
In Episode 419, Madden and Kolsky are squeezing a taping into a naptime, so it’s right on into: A couple of NBA Playoff thoughts (3:55) as we head into the first weekend of action… The last episode of The Challenge All-Stars: Rivals (16:45), the appropriate winners and some thoughts on the season...
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The Toy Department – Episode 418
In Episode 418, Madden and Kolsky return from an unscheduled absence to revisit the world of pop culture, blasting through: Two episodes of Top Chef: Destination Canada (1:45), including the return of a Last Chance Kitchen champ and the emergence of a pretty clear favorite… Two weeks of action on...
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The Toy Department – Episode 417
In Episode 417, Madden and Kolsky get right down to business because Kolsky has important activities to get to (specifically a 3-year-old’s dance performance): Two weeks of Canadian cooking on Top Chef: Destination Canada (1:20) including some distinctly north-of-the-border challenges and a…
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The Toy Department – Episode 416
In Episode 416, Madden and Kolsky get into the transition from winter to spring and the many traps this season presents before shifting over to: The season premiere of Top Chef (3:30) where it’s Destination Canada and they have the tuxedos to prove it… The latest on The Challenge All-Stars…
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The Toy Department – Episode 415
In Episode 415, Madden and Kolsky briefly recount Derek’s London experience before diving into: The last two weeks of The Challenge All-Stars: Rivals (5:50) featuring plenty of drama and the elimination of a major favorite… A trio of Netflix content: The new basketball comedy Running Point…
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