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Y'all know we love a shark movie... even one that doesn't give us sharks til halfway through. That's right, we're talkin' Renny Harlin's newest action flick, DEEP WATER! It's got Eckhart, Kingsley, a coral reef, and several pieces of a large aircraft. What more could you want??We had a pretty fun time with this one, and are here to tell you all the gory details. Let's GOOOO!

Patron JPV picks the show this week! Nick and Les head back to school for Amazon's newest foray into what we'd previously thought of as CW/Freeform territory. Can the world's largest warehouse make a show about romance? Turns out YES. We loved Off Campus, watched all the eps, and are here to gush about it. Plus! Diaries, Hacks, From, and that BOYS FINALE - daaaaaaaaaaaang, y'all!NEXT WEEK! ATX Television Fest! We'll be there all weekend, but we'll be sporting TV Dude Yellow on Saturday so if you see us, say hey!1:50-55:55 TV Diaries9:05-15:50 Hacks15:50-29:50 From29:50-55:55 The Boys Series Finale58:50- Off CampusMAVERICK & J.LO 4 EVER

This week, it's a third season about a second coming reduced to a single episode! Good Omens - the show that's part Pratchett and part that guy - returned for one last hurrah. We're here to give you the lowdown on it and tell you all the things we liked, all the ways it felt oddly rushed, and why we love the Ineffable Husbands so darn much. Plus, Nick watched Devil May Cry! Les watched Community! We both watched Rooster, From and The Boys! Let's GOOOOOOO!00:55- TV Diaries5:45-12:30 Daredevil Born Again S02 finale12:30-15:00 Punisher: One Last Kill15:00-17:15 Citadel S0217:15-21:35 Man on Fire21:35-25:45 Devil May Cry S0227:45-36:25 Rooster finale36:25-43:30 From

This week, it's FINALLY showtime!! After many delays, we finally got to see the MK movie we've wanted since the 90s. Full of weirdly serious lore, goofy fights, and a lot of washed up Cage. But the true joy of the film was... Kano??? Find out all the things we loved, the couple things we hated, and why this movie gives us hope for Street Fighter as well!

This week, we were planning on Lording it over some Flies, but instead found ourselves swimmin' in Tooch with the new season of Citadel! Does this season fix all the things that didn't work for us in season 1? Kinda. Does it do the good work of putting Tucci and Raynor together in the road trip spy movie we desperately want?? Sometimes. We'll dive into all our feelings about it, plus The Boys, The Rookie, Rooster and much more! Let's GOOOO!#Rooster #TheRookie #TheBoys #Citadel 

This week for our patreon bonus episode, we were utterly charmed by Bryan Fuller's madcap debut feature, Dust Bunny! Mads Mikkelson as a hitman hired to kill the monster under a kid's bed? SOLD. It's a fantastic and fantastical flick and we're in love with it. Find out all the reasons why!!#DustBunny

This week, Les and Nick get small with the new Peacock series The Miniature Wife! It's a crazy sci-fi show about mini-matrimony and we enjoyed the heck out of it! Plus, we talk about the ethics of the Joe Schmo Show, catch up on Rooster, Hacks, Rookie, Boys, and that Monarch finale!! Let's GOOOOO!!TV Diaries 1:50-1:01:502:18-13:20 Joe Schmo13:20-19:55 Hacks26:30-36:43 Rooster36:43-51:27 The Boys51:27-1:01:50 Monarch1:02:50- The Miniature Wife

This week, Les chats with award -winning director Traci Hays about her new feature, "Kidnapped in Her Own Home: The Martha Carelli Story" premiering May 2 on Lifetime. We chat about her work in short films, the happy accidents that can make or break a production, her journey into filmmaking and how her love of story developed, and much more. Kidnapped in Her Own Home: The Martha Carelli Story premieres May 2 at 8/7c on Lifetime, then on VOD and streaming.

This week for our Patreon bonus review - 1991's sci-fi cult classic THE GUYVER!Les saw part of it once. Nick has never seen it at all. Will the TV Dudes survive exposure to THE GUYVER??Survive? Heck, we'll THRIVE! The Dudes were floored by the insane rubber-suited monsters and crazy anime style of this weirder-than-allowed 90s gem. Come hear all our favorite parts and listen as we try and figure out how ours lives went so long sans Guyver.#TheGuyver #TheTVDudes

We're in a Big Mood this week with our newest Patreon Showrunner pick from JPV! We really enjoyed the dark comedy of Camilla Whitehill's show (who doesn't love Nicola Coughlan??) We get into everything we laughed at and all the weird quirks of this very British mental-health comedy series! Plus Monarch, Rooster, Rookie and more in the diaries! Let's goooo!1:20-41:10TV Diaries1:20-4:50 Daredevil Born Again25:00-31:00 Rooster31:00-34:00 Rookie34:00-37:05 Hacks37:05-41:10 Monarch42:10- Big Mood#HacksHBO #RoosterHBO #DaredevilBornAgain #TheRookieABC #MonarchLegacyofMonsters #BigMoodTubi #TheTVDudes

We didn't make it in time for the main episode, but we couldn't let the new week start without discussing The Pitt Season Two Finale!! It's the 15th hour of a hellacious Fourth of July shift for our lovable docs and nurses, and we're here to tell you every friggin' thought we have about all the drama (and the latest insane surgical scene!). From Santos and Mel doing Karaoke to Huckleberry's funk, it's the all-Pitt bonus episode!#ThePitt

Another in our series of TV Dudes Retro Rentals! From the long-ago days of 2001 comes this absolute trainwreck of a space movie. Jason Statham has hair, Ice Cube has very little to do, and Pam Grier barely makes it through the credits. We watched so you don't have to! Come hear all our thoughts on the misfire in the oeuvre of a pretty great director. This one made us long for the days of Vampires...

This week, Les and Nick head back to the super-powered and super-messed-up world of The Boys on Amazon! Does their supes-virus work? Will Hughie live through it all? What will Kimiko say next?? We'll tell you all about it! Plus, we discuss the weirdest movie screener we've ever run across, we get into the first few episodes of Peacock's Miniature Wife, a guest-star-studded episode of The Rookie, the comedic highs and touching moments of Rooster, and Les finally finished the live-action One Piece! All that, and Hacks returns on HBO!! Let's GOOOOOOOOO1:00- TV Diaries1:05-9:30 Mystery Movie9:30-24:55The Miniature Wife30:20-33:50 Rookie 33:50-42:00 Rooster42:35-48:40 One Piece S0253:00-54:45 Hacks

This week for our Patreon exclusive movie review, we are diving into the absolute chaos of They Will Kill You, and folks, we freaking loved it! Imagine Zazie Beetz walking into a high-rise housekeeping job only to find out the building is basically a vertical maze of crazy cultists. It is a wild, blood-drenched action-horror that feels like a love letter to the kind of "everything and the kitchen sink" genre films we grew up with. We had such a blast breaking down the creative kills, the Sam Raimi-style practical effects, and why this movie is the perfect "watch with a group of friends" experience. If you want to hear Nick and Les geek out over the choreography and the sheer audacity of this flick, sign your name in the book and join our Patreon!

This week on the TV Dudes Podcast, Nick and Les are tackling the Netflix thriller with the ominous title: Something Very Bad is Going to Happen. While the middle of the season might meander a bit through the woods, we both agree that the ending sticks the landing in a major way! We discuss the pacing, the payoff, and why the destination was ultimately worth the cold feet.0:50-36:50 TV Diaries0:50-3:15 Daredevil Born Again3:15-6:05 Invincible10:55-13:42 Rooster13:42-20:50 The Pitt20:50-28:40 The Rookie28:40-36:50 Monarch38:00-Something Very Bad is Going to Happen

AMAZE AMAZE AMAZE!! For our Patreon bonus episode this week, we are heading to the stars! One star in particular - Tau Ceti! We reviewed the big screen adaptation of Project Hail Mary, and let’s just say it is the "feel good" hit of the year for a reason. Between the science, the stakes, and the most charming interstellar friendship we’ve seen in years, we absolutely loved this one.Unlock the full movie review and support the show!!

Plans change when TV is this good! We originally intended to dive into the eerie mysteries of Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen on Netflix, but then we saw the Paradise Season 2 finale. Nick and Les were so floored by the ending of Dan Fogelman’s latest masterpiece that we had to pivot and give it the full deep dive it deserves. We break down those shocking final moments, the "Alex" of it all, and what that explosive ending means for a potential Season 3. Don't worry, we’ll get back to the Netflix nuptuals next week!In our TV Diaries, we’re catching up on the medical chaos of The Pitt, the heart and humor of Rooster, and the Titan sized spectacle of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. Plus, we have a few other surprises in the mix!Join the conversation and let us know your theories!!

It’s been three years since Les chatted with the incredible Claybourne Elder, and he’s back to discuss his most personal project yet. Claybourne's new album, "If the Stars Were Mine," officially drops this Friday, April 3rd from Center Stage Records.In this episode, Clay opens up about the year-long journey of curating this record and the unique vulnerability of stepping away from a script to tell his own story. We explore the inspiration behind tracks like "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" and how fatherhood shaped the song "Paving the Runway." Plus, we chat about City of Strangers, his non-profit that has now gifted over 4,000 Broadway tickets to the community.We’re kicking things off with Clay’s rendition of "It’s So Nice to Have a Man Around the House." Enjoy!

The Le Domas family legacy continues! This week for our Patreon family, Nick and Les are diving into the high-stakes, high-adrenaline world of Ready or Not 2: Here I Come. We were huge fans of the first film, so the bar was set pretty high.We are happy to report that this sequel is a win. It delivers all the Samara Weaving we could possibly ask for while keeping that balance of dark humor and intense action. We spend this episode breaking down the new "rules" of the game and why this follow-up feels like such a natural extension of the story we love.

This week, Nick and Les are scrubbing in for the long-awaited return of Scrubs on ABC! We dive into the tenth season of the Sacred Heart saga to see how J.D. and Turk are handling the new class of interns. It is a heartfelt reunion that really hit the spot for us.In our TV Diaries, Les finally set sail with the One Piece live action series on Netflix and has some thoughts on why this adaptation actually works. Plus, we’re checking the pulse on the high-stakes medical drama The Pitt, the intense underground world of Paradise, and the monster-sized legacy of Apple TV’s Monarch. Join us as we figure out what makes these shows tick!

Hello, Clarice...Our Patreon supporters get an extra treat this week! We are stepping into the dark, cinematic world of Ridley Scott’s Hannibal (2001). While it’s a big departure from Silence of the Lambs, we had a blast breaking down the visuals, the Italian setting, and Anthony Hopkins' iconic performance. It’s a wild ride of a movie, and we’re dissecting exactly why it remains such a fascinating piece of the Lecter legacy.

This week on the TV Dudes, Nick and Les are heading back to the 32nd century! We are diving deep into Starfleet Academy, a special Patreon Showrunner Tier request. We absolutely loved the fresh, optimistic energy of this new chapter in the Trek universe. It is a beautiful look at the next generation of cadets finding their footing, and we have plenty to say about that stunning production design.In our TV Diaries, Nick gives us the lowdown on the highly anticipated second season of One Piece on Netflix. Did the live-action Grand Line continue to thrill? We also break down the season finale of The Stumble on Peacock. It was a hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt finish for the Candy Buttons. Plus, Nick has a confession: he really wants to stop watching Invincible, but he's a masochist at heart.For our Dessert Shows, we’re treating ourselves to the titan-sized action of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and the gripping bunker mysteries of Paradise. Both of these shows are hitting all the right notes for us lately! Let's gooooooooo!!1:00-33:05 TV Diaries1:00-8:45 Invincible S048:45-13:48 One Piece S0213:48-16:15 Ted S0216:25-20:30 Stumble finale26:15-28:18 Monarch28:18-33:05 Paradise34:45-Starfleet Academy#StarfleetAcademy #InvincibleSeason4 #OnePieceSeason2 #Ted #Stumble #RollButtonsRoll #WeCanWeWillWeMust #MonarchLegacyOfMonsters #ParadiseHulu

For our latest Patreon bonus episode we’re talking about Netflix’s War Machine. Come for Alan Ritchson doing Army Ranger things, stay for the moment it turns into a total sci-fi horror movie. It’s loud, it’s violent, and we had an absolute blast with it!!#WarMachineNetflix #AlanRitchson #PatreonBonus #MovieReview

This week’s lineup is STACKED. Of course we check in on The Rookie as it crosses over with Dropout TV! Plus: we’re breaking down the family drama and corporate takeovers in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, the analog chaos of The Pitt, and the heartbreaking survival story in Paradise. It’s a wild mix of cops, Kaiju lore and emotional gut-punches. Tune in now!1:00-1:12:55 TV Diaries10:55-26:42 The Rookie26:42-39:10 Paradise39:10-1:12:55The Pitt1:12:55- Monarch S02#MonarchLoM #ThePitt #ParadiseHulu #TVDudes #Monsterverse #TVReview

Happy Friday the 13th, Patrons!To celebrate this ominous date on the calendar, we are diving deep into the murky waters of 1989’s Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan.Is it the worst entry in the franchise? Probably. Is it a cinematic masterpiece of teleporting serial killers and questionable geography? Absolutely. What’s in this Bonus Episode:We discuss the bold decision to spend 70% of a movie titled Jason Takes Manhattan on a slow-moving cruise ship.A breakdown of the legendary rooftop scene. Can you really punch a slasher’s head off? (Spoiler: In this movie, yes).Also - Why does NYC’s sewer system look like it’s filled with glowing green Mountain Dew?The Fun & The Dumb: We sift through the logic gaps to find the heart of why this movie is still a blast to watch with friends.Grab your hockey masks and life vests! We're headed to the Big Apple!!

Join the inner circle at patreon.com/tvdudes for this week’s movie bonus! We are diving deep into the 2001 cult classic Josie and the Pussycats. This movie is a total ten out of ten for us. We talk about the incredible satirical bite that critics missed back in the day, Parker Posey’s legendary performance as Fiona, and why these songs are still absolute earworms twenty-five years later. Your support on Patreon keeps our lights on and our mics hot, and we’d love to see you in the comments!

This week, Les and Nick jump into Paradise season 2 with that monster 3-episode premiere and the fourth ep out now as well! Does it hold up to the awesomeness of season 1? (Yes! So far, absolutely yes - start watching this show if you've not) We give you all our thoughts on Elvis, Sinatra, feral kids, Xavier's charm, and Jane. Oh, Jane. Somebody needs a breath mint.Plus, Paramount+ brought back all the procedurals to distract Les! Will it work? Obviously!#ParadiseHulu #ParadiseDisney #ParadiseWeDontKnowWhatToCallAnyStreamingServicesAnymore #IGuessTheyreAll #ParamountPlus 

This week, Nick and Les are hitting the ice! We originally intended to dive deep into Netflix’s Strip Law, but after checking out the premiere, it didn’t quite make its case with us. It’s certainly cute, but it left us feeling a bit "meh" - so we’re breaking down exactly where the spark was missing.Instead, we are pivoting to a favorite: Shoresy Season 5! We enjoyed this season a whole lot, but the big question remains: does it glide as smoothly as the previous seasons, or is it starting to catch an edge? We talk about the evolution of the Sudbury Blueberry Bulldogs into the NOSHO North Stars, and whether the heart of the show is still beating as strong as ever.Plus, we’ve got our weekly TV Diaries featuring the shows that kept us glued to the couch this week. This week, we talk about The Rookie, and how it's really two sitcoms in a trenchcoat pretending to be a drama!1:05-33:05 TV Diaries10:00-20:12 The Rookie20:12-33:05 Strip Law34:00-Shorsey S05

Be excellent to each other, Dudes!For this week’s Patreon Bonus Episode, we are hopping into the phone booth for our TV Dudes Retro Rental series with the 1989 classic, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure!In a world that can feel a bit chaotic, this movie is the cinematic equivalent of a warm, fuzzy hug. We absolutely adore the earnestness of Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, and we had the best time discussing why this story of two kindhearted slackers still feels so special decades later.Thank you for supporting the show and keeping this journey going since 2010. Grab your popcorn and let's party on!

Welcome back to Retro Rentals, the series where we look at the cinematic landscapes that defined our childhoods! This week, we are jumping into the year 2001, when Nick was 11 years old and the world met Mike and Sulley.After our recent look at 1989 (the year Les was 11), we had some lingering thoughts about the "monster under the bed" trope. While Little Monsters from '89 had its charms, Monsters, Inc. feels like the ultimate evolution of that concept. It fixed every narrative hurdle we encountered in our previous 1989 reviews and reminded us why Pixar became the powerhouse it is today.We discuss:The Age 11 Magic: Why the movies we see at eleven years old stick with us forever.World Building: How Monstropolis creates a functioning society out of childhood fears.The Technical Leap: Comparing the practical effects of 1989 to the groundbreaking "fur tech" of 2001.Heart vs. Hype: Why Boo and Sulley’s relationship still holds up as one of the best friendships in film history.Is 2001 the superior "Monster Year" for an eleven year old? Join the conversation and let us know your favorite childhood creature feature at patreon.com/tvdudes.

This week, Nick and Les are heading to Ireland! We are diving deep into the new mystery-comedy from Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee, How to Get to Heaven from Belfast. We absolutely loved the sharp wit and chaotic energy of our three leads. It is a show that manages to be both hilarious and genuinely gripping, and we’re breaking down why this specific blend of Irish humor works so well.In our TV Diaries, we’re catching up on our eclectic weekly watches. Les took a detour into the woods with the new Adams Family horror film, Mother of Flies. It’s a folk-horror trip that left him with plenty to talk about regarding atmosphere and those WTF moments the Adams family is known for.1:05-13:00 TV Diaries13:00-How to get to Heaven From Belfast#MotherOfFlies #HowToGetToHeavenFromBelfast 

This week, Nick and Les tackle the high-octane world of HBO’s Industry. While the showrunner pick didn't quite land for us, it sparked a fantastic, deep-dive discussion on what makes a workplace drama click and where this one lost us in the shuffle. We’re breaking down the character dynamics and the relentless pace to figure out why this specific financial world felt a bit inaccessible this time around.In the TV Diaries, Nick takes us back to the beginning of the end with a The Walking Dead rewatch! It is a fascinating look at how the landscape of television has shifted since Rick Grimes first woke up in that hospital.#TheWalkingDead #IndustryHBO 

This week, we take a trip back to 1989 for the JCVD classic, KICKBOXER! After our trip last week through the most Aughties of actioners, The One, we decided to check out one of the most Eighties movies to squeak in under the wire at the end of the decade. Is it good? Jesus no. Bloodsport and Lionheart are superior. Does it have the awesome resin-and-broken-beer-bottles fistfight? ABSOLUTELY. But the real star of the show is every single costume choice Van Damme makes, and the dancing. Oh, the dancing...#KICKBOXER #JCVD #TVDudes #1989Movies

This week, Nick and Les are bringing you a double feature that spans from the softest felt to the roughest wasteland. We are diving deep into the silly, joyful world of The Muppet Show special featuring Sabrina Carpenter! If you ever wondered if Sabrina’s pop energy would mesh with a bunch of puppets, the answer is a resounding yes. We share our favorite sketches and why this felt like such a warm hug for long-time fans and newcomers alike.Then, is it curtains for Lucy? We wrap up our thoughts on the Fallout season finale! We had high hopes for this journey through the Vaults, and the finale mostly delivered. We discuss what we wanted, what we got, and where we think it's going in season 3. Plus, we open up our TV Diaries to discuss a few standout watches from our personal week! Join us for a conversation that’s all about finding the heart in every story, whether it’s told by a frog or a ghoul.3:00-1:06:55 TV Diaries3:35-13:25 Knight of the 7 Kingdoms13:25-27:48 The Pitt27:48- 41:05 The Rookie46:43-1:06:55 Fallout1:08:20-The Muppets#Fallout #TheMuppets #TheMuppetShow #ThePitt 

This week, we're heading to Hollywood with Simon Williams and a guy that looks REALLY familiar... That's right, it's the long-awaited drop of Marvel's WONDER MAN. Les wasn't excited for this, but hot damn, it's a charming buddy comedy that won us over. Come hear all the reasons we fell for Trev and Simon, why DODC is a crappy SHIELD stand-in, and our hopes for another season of this weird little slice of MCU. No diaries this week, so we'll catch up on those next episode. #WonderMan #TrevorSlattery #SimonWilliams #TheTVDudes

Our movie review series continues for our favorite supporters! This week, we are diving into the visceral, high-stakes world of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. Director Nia DaCosta has taken this legendary franchise into some truly wild territory. We talk about Ralph Fiennes and his ossuary, the terrifying cult of Jimmy, and that shocking ending that has us eager for the next chapter!#28YearsLater #TheBoneTemple #BestOfTheFranchise

This week on the main feed, Nick and Les head to Georgia to unpack the twisty new Netflix limited series His & Hers. We discuss the electric chemistry between Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal and try to figure out who we can actually trust when everyone is a suspect.For our TV Diaries, we share the other gems we have been binging lately. Then, we top it all off with our favorite part of the week: Dessert. We are returning to the wasteland for more Fallout on Amazon Prime. Can the Ghoul survive his fall? Will Lucy kill her Dad? We are hooked on this show!Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app!1:00-37:50 TV Diaries23:25-29:40 The Pitt29:40-37:50 Fallout38:40- His and Hers#Fallout #TheTVDudes #HisAndHersNetflix #ThePitt

This week, Les sits down with voice actor Zach Aguilar for an exciting conversation about his journey into anime and voice acting, from his childhood beginnings in performance to discovering anime and turning that passion into a career. Zach dives into his experiences voicing major characters like Tanjiro in Demon Slayer, the challenges of such an emotionally demanding role,  and we discuss the rapid rise of anime and its growing mainstream acceptance. Zach also shares some unforgettable personal moments that voice acting has given him, like meeting Stan Lee!Plus! Zach’s own recommendation for what anime to watch next!#DemonSlayer #OnePunchMan #Anime #VoiceActing #TheTVDudes 

In this episode, we’re joined by Peri Gilpin and Chris Mann to talk about Jo: The Little Women Musical, an ambitious and heartfelt adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel. You know Peri from her extensive television and film work (Roz was a BOSS, y'all) and Chris has done everything from The Voice to Phantom of the Opera.Peri discusses her role as a producer on the musical alongside her daughter Ava, and why that collaboration feels especially meaningful given Little Women’s focus on family, creativity, and women supporting one another. Chris, who plays Professor Bhaer, breaks down his approach to the character, what draws him to Jo’s intellectual equal, and how he first became involved with the production. We also talk about the upcoming London performance and what makes this staging such a special moment for the show.The world premiere semi-staged concert of Jo - The Little Women Musical will take place at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Sunday January 25, 2026. The event will be directed and choreographed by JoAnn M. Hunter (20 Broadway shows to her credit as a choreographer including Bad Cinderella and School of Rock). Tickets to the concert are available HERE.

Welcome to the inner circle! This week for our Patreon family, we are heading to the theaters to check out the new thriller Primate. Did we love it, or prime-hate it? Nick and Les break down the scares, the suspense, and why movies about animals behaving badly are always a blast. Your support keeps our lights on and our mics hot after all these years. Thank you for being part of the journey!#PrimateMovie

This week on TV Dudes, we dive into Physical: Asia and make the case that it is the strongest entry in the franchise so far. The challenges are bigger, the competition is fiercer, and the international cast brings a fresh energy that pushes the format to its limits. From brutal endurance tests to smart strategic play, this season delivers nonstop spectacle and some of the most compelling moments the series has produced yet!1:00-35:25 TV Diaries12:40-18:00 The Rookie18:00-20:50 The Pitt20:50-35:25 Fallout35:25- Physical Asia#PhysicalAsia #Fallout #ThePitt #TheRookie #TVDudes

For our Patreon bonus, we dive headfirst into The Fanatic (2019), starring Devon Sawa, John Travolta, and one of the most baffling hairpieces ever committed to film, all courtesy of writer-director Fred Durst. It didn't make us want to Break Stuff, but was it good? (no, not really. but it was a journey, and we had some laughs!)#TheFanatic #LimpBizkit #Travolta #DevonSawa #FredDurst

This week, Nick and Les catch up on all the show watching and holiday movies they binged over the break. Muppet Specials, that PLUR1BUS finale, Heated Rivalry... it's all here. Even that STRANGER THINGS ending!Join in and see what we saw!3:00-18:15 Pluribus18:15-36:30 Stranger Things finale36:30-57:05 Heated Rivalry Finale57:05-the rest#TheTVDudes #HeatedRivalry #Pluribus #StrangerThings5

This week, Les sits down with Evan Nikolas Fields to talk about Angel Studios’ new series The Wayfinders, a fantasy adventure packed with magic, visual effects, and big worldbuilding. Evan shares what drew him to the role, how he landed the part, and what it was like bringing the show to life while shooting on location. It is a great behind the scenes look at a new genre series and the work that goes into making its magic feel real.#AngelStudios #TheTVDudes #TheWayfindersWatch The Wayfinders HERE: https://www.angel.com/shows/wayfinders

On Patreon we review the 2006 cult oddity Devil's Den, and yes it is pretty stank. But it is also strange, messy, and kind of fascinating in the way only mid 2000s genre misfires can be. We had a lot of fun breaking down what works, what absolutely does not, and why this one sticks in your brain anyway! Plus it's got DEVON SAWA! We love that guy.#DevilsDen #DevonSawa

We kick off the new year with a dive into Tales of the TMNT season 2! Surprise, we had an absolute blast with it! It's got great energy, awesome character work, and a deep love for the franchise. It feels confident, weird in the right ways, and creatively fearless in a way animated TMNT should be...Which makes Paramount+ canceling it even more frustrating because this season rules.#TalesOfTheTMNT #ParamountPlus *No diaries this week, because we pre-recorded before the holidays.

It’s that time again. Nick and Les count down their Best of 2025, breaking down the TV shows that stuck with them long after the finale. Every pick reflects big swings, surprising performances, and storytelling that actually delivered.It's all here - the shows that made our year bearable. From consensus favorites to passionate outliers, this is the definitive TV Dudes wrap-up of 2025.2:10-12:00 The Rest12:00-The Best (Top 10)#Bestof2025 #TheTVDudes

This week on TV Dudes, we’re covering a packed slate of television highs, lows, and ongoing obsessions. We kick things off with Fallout Season 2, Episode 1, which continues the Fallout tradition of being shockingly fantastic. We can't wait for more.From there, we dig into the IT: Welcome to Derry finale, which left us more frustrated than frightened, and definitely ready to unpack what went wrong.We also talk Stumble on Peacock, a show we absolutely adore for its charm and wit, and return once again to Pluribus, which remains our favorite thing currently on television. Plus, we check back in on Heated Rivalry, still delivering elite chemistry and earning its crown as the sexiest show on TV.It’s a wide-ranging episode full of strong opinions, deep dives, and genuine love for the shows that are getting it right!2:02- TV Diaries9:00-20:55 IT Welcome to Derry finale20:55-28:30 Heated Rivalry33:45-35:42 Stumble36:52-59:45 Pluribus59:45-Fallout S02 E01#FalloutS2 #FalloutPrime #HeatedRivalry #Pluribus #StumbleNBC #WelcomeToDerry #SideshowBobGale

For our Patreon Bonus this week, we dive into Wake Up Dead Man, the newest Knives Out mystery. Yes, it’s wonderful. But specifically HOW is it wonderful?? Well...We talk about how the film builds on what makes this franchise so fun while still feeling fresh, why the mystery actually works, and how the cast and tone keep things sharp all the way through. It’s a spoiler-filled conversation about twists, themes, and southern accents.

This week, we skate over to HBO MAX for Heated Rivalry, the show that wants to win gold in sex scenes! We talk about how this steamy, fun show works, all the things Jacob Tierney brought over from making Letterkenny, and why it emotionally connects. That third episode was Mythic Quest level stuff, y'all.2:20-34:25 TV Diaries15:15-22:50 IT Welcome to Derry22:50-27:23 The Abandons27:23- 34:25 Stumble34:25- Heated Rivalry#HeatedRivalry #GayHockeyShow #HBOMax #BlueberrySmoothie #ExtraBanana #StumbleNBC #TheAbandons #ItWelcomeToDerry #SmellThatSweetDerryAir