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The TV Guys
by Brian Jones
Matt Rodenburg and Brian Jones share their extensive knowledge of TV with a variety of different topics.
Episodes
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Episode 254: Classic Shows with a Modern Twist
Have you ever wondered with topics Seinfeld would cover if it was around today? Have you been interested in how Michael Scott would have treated the Covid years? What about the cast of That 70's Show, but as their teen selves in the Millenially inspired "That '00s Show"? Matt and Brian propose...
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Episode 253: Best of TV Guys- Abbott Elementary
Were you late to school this month? If you missed Matt and Brian covering everyone's favorite Elementary School TV Show, Abbott Elementary, you were! Check out the best moments from their recent episode and check out the full version, streaming now
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Episode 252: Abbott Elementary
School's back in session and Matt and Brian are going back to elementary school as they take a look at Abbott Elementary! The duo is joined by special guest Sabrina Davidson as they discuss their favorite characters, favorite relationships, and story arcs! Check it out now or you get sent to the...
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Episode 251: Best of TV Guys- Survivor:Panama
Did you miss the most recent episode of TV Guys because you were stranded on Exile Island? Well, consider this your unplayed immunity idol because Matt and Brian are bringing you the best of that recent episode! If you want to hear more about Survivor Panama, be sure to check out the full…
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Episode 250: Survivor: Season 12- Panama/Exile Island
Jeff Probst and the Survivors head back down to Panama for another season full of twists and turns as well as some outlandish personalities. Matt and Brian break down the backstabs, the mental breakdowns, the true top Survivor, as well as their favorite characters and moments. So come join them…
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Episode 249: Best of TV Guys- Everybody Loves Raymond
Did you miss the most recent episode of TV Guys? Matt and Brian revisit Everybody Loves Raymond and talk about one of the more infamous episodes (involving a car backing into a house). If you missed it, make sure to check it out, now streaming!
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Episode 248: We Watch- Everybody Loves Raymond "Wallpaper"
Do you have In-Laws? Can they be, at times, overbearing? Have they ever backed a car into your living room? If so, this episode might be for you! Matt and Brian discuss the Everybody Loves Raymond episode "Wallpaper" featuring a car backing into the living room set for ELR. Catch Matt and Brian's...
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Episode 247: Best of TV Guys- The Bear
Did you miss our recent episode discussing the final season of The Bear? Matt and Brian bring you the best of that episode! Check it out!
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Episode 246: The Bear- Season 5
After a lackluster Season 3 and Season 4, The Bear returned last month with their final season. Matt and Brian have some thoughts. Did the show end on a high note? Did it recapture some of the magic of earlier seasons? Did Brian ever learn to like the show? All of these questions and more are...
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Episode 245: Best of TV Guys- Lost Character Arcs
Matt and Brian are back with a new Best Of episode. In this best of, Matt and Brian explain the rules of the episode, talk about the Lost characters with daddy issues, Jin feeling alone, a revelation of Locke's beliefs, the role of Desmond in Season 6, the proficiency of Michael Emerson's acting,...
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Episode 244: The Moment That Changed Everything- Lost
The TV show Lost is filled with iconinc characters and fantastic arcs that these characters journey on for the length of the show. All along, little moments grow and change their characters as they are presented with new conflicts, unique characters, and some good old fashion island therapy. Matt...
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Episode 243: Best of TV Guys- Most Patriotic Characters
Did you miss the most recent episode of the Most Patriotic Characters on TV? If so, you missed some great moments including: Questionable exclamations from Matt, Brian's strange logic for Patriotism, the case for Sam the Eagle as the most patriotic character, a mockery of Jack Bauer, and what it...
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Episode 242: Most Patriotic TV Characters
GAME TIME! To celebrate America's 250th Birthday, Matt and Brian go head to head to present who is the most patriotic TV character. To moderate the winner, the two have asked special guest Jake Gerard to join them as an impartial judge
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Episode 241: Best of TV Guys- Survivor:Guatemala
Did you miss the most recent TV Guys episode? Matt and Brian talked about Survivor:Guatemala. Do Matt and Brian know where Guatemala is? Can being a gay man be a profession? How bad is Judd at lying? How bad is Brian at a southern accent? All of these questions are answered and more on this…
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Episode 240: Survivor- Season 11 (Guatemala)
Matt and Brian take a visit down to Central America for one of the most physically demanding seasons of Survivor since Survivor:Africa. They talk about some of the most infamous Survivors and a season that is filled with twists, turns, ups and downs, former NFL QBs, paranoia, and alligators.
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Episode 239: Best of TV Guys- Reboots and Reunions
Did you miss the recent episode of TV Guys? Well, have no fear, Matt and Brian are back for a mini episode to show you the greatest hits of the last episode where they discussed the Reboots and Reunion shows of the last 6 months
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Episode 238: Reboots of 2026
2026 has so far had a number of old shows come back to the dead. Malcolm in the Middle, Scrubs, and The Muppets Show have all been revisited in one way or another within the last six months. Matt and Brian give their thoughts on these shows as well as a few other pieces of new TV from the last…
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Episode 237: Best of TV Guys- Comparing Friends' Pilot and Finale
Did you miss Matt and Brian talking about Friends, comparing the Pilot to the Finale? If you did, here are a couple of top clips from that episode! If you didn't miss it, here are some top clips anyways! Be sure to check out the full episode, now streaming
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Episode 236: Friends- Comparing the Pilot to the Finale
How does Friends change over the years? What do Joey, Chandler, Ross, Phoebe, Rachel, and Monica look like after 10 years and 236 episodes? Matt and Brian look at the pilot episode and the finale episode of Friends and remark on their changes and arc from beginning to end
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Episode 235: Best of TV Guys- Stranger Things
Did you miss Matt and Brian giving you the history of Stranger Things and why it is such an influential show? In this best of episode, you learn: the original title of ST as well as where it comes from, the escalation of violence across seasons, the popularity of the show by the numbers, the...
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Episode 234: Most Influential TV Show- Stranger Things
In this installment of "The Most Influential TV Show of All Time," Matt and Brian move to a modern show that feels like it's been around for 40 years, Stranger Things. Come and listen to how Stranger Things affected modern streaming television, 80's nostalgia culture, and has launched the careers...
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Episode 233: Best of TV Guys- Community "A Fistful of Paintballs"
Did you miss the most recent episode of TV Guys? In this "best of" episode, Matt and Brian talk about: the trajectory of Josh Holloway, how quickly a community college can actually unravel, a reference to Pierce's villainy from the Dungeons of Dragons episode, Brian shipping Annie and Abed, a…
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Episode 232: We Watch- Community 2x23 "Fistful of Paintballs"
What is your favorite paintball episode of Community? The answer SHOULD be Fistfull of Paintballs. In an homage to cowboys and gunslingers, Fistfull of Paintballs walks the line between compelling banter and off the wall action and is bolstered by the stunt casting of Josh Halloway. Matt and…
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Episode 231: Best of TV Guys- Survivor:Palau
Matt and Brian recently spent an epsiode talking about Season 10 of Survivor, the Palau season. In this best of episode, Matt and Brian talk about the power of: alone time, Karen haircuts, and words (although Matt isn't too great at those). They also talk about the difference between Osten's...
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Episode 230: Survivor- Season 10- Palau
Matt and Brian dive into the chaos, strategy, and unforgettable personalities of Survivor: Palau (Season 10). From one of the most dominant tribes in the show’s history to the brutal emotional toll of isolation, they unpack what makes this season stand out in the Survivor canon. Who was your...
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Episode 229: Best of TV GUys- Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul Character Rankings
Did you miss our recent episode where we ranked the best characters from the Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul universe? Which character did Matt try to rank way too low? How many times did Brian agree with Paul's rankings? How did Matt physically describe the actor who played Huell? How many...
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Episode 228: Better Call Saul/Breaking Bad Rankings
Which Breaking Bad/BCS character is the BEST? Who is the GOAT and who is just........ there? Matt and Brian are joined by special guest Paul Risdall to discuss their rankings for the TOP BBB/BCS character. They look at 32 characters and take turns rating them from last to first. Who is the best?...
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Episode 227: Best of TV Guys- Stranger Things Season 5
Did you miss Matt and Brian revisit season 5 of Stranger Things? You did?! What were you thinking?! Quick! Listen to this episode that highlights the best moments from that one and tell me you don't love it!
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Episode 226: Stranger Things Season 5
This Friday the 13th, Matt and Brian jump back to the 80s for everyone's favorite monsters from an alternate reality (or is it?). The two discuss the ins and outs of the most recent season and reflect on the ending of Netflix's biggest tentpole series
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Episode 225: Best of TV Guys- Black Mirror "Common People"
Did you miss Matt and Brian discuss the Black Mirror episode "Common People"? If so, here are the best moments from that episode. And make sure you click the full episode, now available
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Episode 224: We Watch Black Mirror - "Common People"
February is relationship month and while it is technically no longer February, we ARE still following on the heels of Valentine's Day. Matt and Brian discuss one of the more depressing relationship stories from the last few years with the Black Mirror episode "Common People," starring Chris…
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Episode 223: Best of TV Guys- Will They/Won't They Relationships
WE WERE ON A BREAK! But, now TV Guys is back... Did you miss the recent episode where Matt and Brian talk about your favorite Will They/Won't They relationships? Check out the best moments from that episode and listen to the full one if you haven't yet!
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Episode 222: Will They/Won't They Relationships
We're a little late, but this Valentine's Day, Matt and Brian are starting relationships month! This episode, we talk about your favorite (and some underrated) will they/won't they couples. Whether you're looking for the Jim for your Pam or the Rachel for your Ross, we got all kinds in here!
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Episode 221: Best of TV Guys- The Bear Seasons 3 and 4
Well, the Bears didn't win the Super Bowl. They didn't even make the Super Bowl, but Matt and Brian still talked about a different Bear in a recent episode. If you missed their recent conversation about The Bear Seasons 3 and 4, here are their best moments. And be sure to check out their recent...
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Episode 220: The Bear-Seasons 3 and 4
Are you ready for more characters self-medicating by throwing themselves into their art and ignoring their own mental issues? Well, so is Matt and Brian! They talk about the Bear-Seasons 3 and 4. You can listen to Matt talk about how disappointed he is in the direction of the show and Brian tell...
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Episode 219: Best of TV Guys- Survivor:Vanuatu
Did you miss the most recent episode of TV Guys? Matt and Brian went on a metaphorical journey to the island of Vanuatu to talk about season 10 of Survivor. Check out their top moments and if you like these excerpts, make sure to listen to the full episode
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Episode 218: Survivor- Season 9 (Vanuatu)
How did Survivor follow up their fantastic Season 8 (All-Stars)? By giving us Season 9.... Which was..... certainly a season. Matt and Brian give what reactions that they can muster to this season.
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Episode 217: Best of TV Guys- Best of 2025
In this week's "Best of" recap, we look at the recent episode, "Best of 2026." That's right it's a Best of "The Best Of..." It's Best Of-ception! This episode has excerpts from the episode where Matt and Brian discussed the best TV programs from 2025. If you like these excerpts check out the full...
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Episode 216: Best of 2025
Welcome to 2026! Here at TV Guys, our New Year's Resolution is to provide the absolute BEST episodes you have ever heard.... Unfortunately, we're 0/1 so far. But in this episode, Matt and Brian talk about new TV shows from 2026 (or new seasons) and gives you a few new additions for you list of...
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Episode 215: Best of TV Guys- Sarcastic Commenters
Did you miss Matt and Brian's recent episode talking about some of the most sarcastic characters on TV? If you did, check out the best moments from that episode. Make sure to also check out our full episode, streaming now!
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Episode 214: Sarcastic Commenters
Could these characters BE any more sarcastic? Matt and Brian end the year by talking about one of their favorite tropes in sitcoms: the character that is just there for snide, quippy comments. TV is full of them and Matt and Brian present some of their favorites
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Episode 213: Best of TV Guys- 200th Episode
Did you miss Matt and Brian's milestone episode?! They celebrated their 200th episode with special guests Paul Risdall and Angie Rodenburg. Check out the top moments from that episode and if you liked thes excerpts, be sure to listen to the full episode!
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Episode 212: TV Guys 200th Episode!!!- Christmas Trivia Show
HAPPY 200 TV GUYS EPISODES! Thank you so much to all of you for being with us for 200 episodes. Whether you have listened to all 200 or only listened to a few, we appreciate every time you click! For this special episode, Matt hosts REALLY HARD CHRISTMAS TRIVIA for Brian and special guests, Paul...
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Episode 211: Best of TV Guys- The One Where Ross Got High
Did you miss our Thanksgiving episode a few weeks ago? Well, we still have some leftovers for you! Check out the best moments from the most recent episode and if you like what you hear, make sure to listen to the full episode, now available!
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Episode 210: We Watch- Friends "The One Where Ross Got High"
I LOVE JACQUES COUSTEAU!! And you will too after Matt and Brian revisit this Thanksgiving themed Friends episode. Celebrate your holiday by being thankful that your girlfriend's parents don't hate you because they think you corrupted their son in college. We're also thankful to not have to take a...
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Episode 209: Best of TV Guys- Survivor All-Stars
DId you miss Matt and Brian's episode about Survivor: All-Stars? Here are some of the highlights to keep you properly titilated! If this mini-episode inspires you, make sure to listen to the recent full episode.
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Episode 208: Survivor- Season 8 (All Stars)
Matt and Brian are back in Panama along with the best of the best from the first seven seasons of Survivor. Listen as they recall the love story of Boston Rob and Amber as well as the rise and fall of the Survivor:Africa alliance and the first season with two early exits from Survivors.
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Episode 207: Best of TV Guys- And Then There Was Shawn
Did you miss the most recent TV Guys episode? Check out this episode for some of the highlights and best moments!
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Episode 206: We Watch- And Then There Was Shawn (Boy Meets World)
Are your ready for a spooky episode of TV Guys? Well, it's not that frightening, but Matt and Brian DO talk about the very meta episode of Boy Meets World from Season 5, "And Then There Was Shawn." This non-canon episode pokes fun at the slasher genre while even making room for special guest…
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Episode 205: Best of TV Guys- Seinfeld
If you were too busy celebrating Festivus or dropping Junior Mints while in an operating theatre, Matt and Brian discussed why Seinfeld is one of the most influential TV shows of all time. Here are some of the highlights and if you want more, make sure to check out the recent episode!
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Matt Rodenburg and Brian Jones share their extensive knowledge of TV with a variety of different topics.
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