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TV I Say
by COURIER
TV, I Say w/ Ashley Ray is a podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray, the internet’s leading TV pop culture expert! A writer for Vulture, Variety and Emmy Magazine, each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep into classic tropes, and breaks down the best moments in television with some of your favorite comedians, actors, TV writers and more! TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is the hangout sitcom of a podcast you’ve been waiting for.
Episodes
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FINALE: Recapping Our Strongest TV Opinions From 2025 ft. Carly Ballerini
For our final send off, Ashley welcomes back friend of the show Carly Ballerini to review their biggest TV opinions from 2025. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:37 Being a creator and making content 04:54 IFC & Portlandia 13:50 SNL and the future of live TV 15:50 Heated Rivalry, Pluribus, and Breaking Bad...
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The Best Dad TV To Watch Over The Holidays with Jon Gabrus
This week, Ashley is joined by actor and comedian Jon Gabrus to talk about what shows are appropriate to watch with your family during the holidays. What makes a dad show a dad show? What defines a mom show? Jon and Ashley have the answers. You can find Jon at @gabrus or at www.gabrus.com Learn...
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Pluribus Gets Neuroscience Wrong with Jono Zalay
This week, Ashley is joined by scientist-turned-comedian Jono Zalay! He breaks down his thoughts about the accuracy of Pluribus, along with sharing his watchlist and defending The Acolyte. You can find Jono at @JonoZalay or at www.jonozalay.com SUBSCRIBE to @tvisaypod for more. TV I Say is a...
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Best New TV Comedies and Older Shows That Hold Up w/ Myq Kaplan
This week, Ashley is joined by Myq Kaplan to talk about breaking into standup, his favorite TV shows to rewatch, and the best new comedies airing right now. From The Chair Company, to Gilmore Girls, to Abbot Elementary, we hit it all. You can find Myq at @myqkaplan pretty much everywhere, or at...
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Is I Love LA Better than Adults? with Mary Houlihan
This week, Ashley is joined by Mary Houlihan, AKA Coat Check Girl in Broad City. SUBSCRIBE to @tvisaypod for more. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 03:15 Mary’s Watchlist - The Wire, Love is Blind: Brazil, 8:15 Real Housewives 11:43 90 Day Fiance - Pillowtalk, The Other Way, Diaries 22:48: Married at First...
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Kalea McNeill Tackles the Bizarre Love is Blind Reunion, SNL, Selling Sunset & More
This week on TV I Say, comedian Kalea McNeill joins us to talk about the weirdest Love is Blind reunion ever, along with the all-new episodes of Selling Sunset. Plus, the TV Club touches on the ending of Snowfall and the lack of black women on this season of SNL. You can find Kalea at...
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New TV: Nobody Wants This, I Love L.A. and More (with Jenny Zigrino)
Comedian and actress Jenny Zigrino joins TV I Say to dive deep into the latest fall TV shows and dramas. They cover a range of shows including Below Deck Med, Selling Sunset, Love is Blind, Nobody Wants This, I Love L.A, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ironheart, The Bear, Project Runway, From & More w/ Sam Bailey
Ashley is joined Sam Bailey, director of Marvel’s Ironheart, Brown Girls, Dear White People and more. Hear what they think about the latest in Chicago TV, working in Hollywood during Trump’s presidency, and of course, what they’re watching. You can find Sam Bailey at @sqb23 on Substack. SUBSCRIBE...
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The Evil Genius of Reality Producers: Bachelor, Biggest Loser, Love Island, and More.
Tess Barker is an investigative journalist, pop culture junkie, and host of the podcast Pop Mystery Pod joins TV I Say to discuss pop culture mysteries and the evil genius of reality show producers. They discuss The Bachelor, The Biggest Loser, Love Island, Are You My First? and more. Learn more...
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America’s Next Top Model, Love Island Games, and Love Is Blind with Jolenta Greenberg
Reality TV has been slammed for decades as lower value than your serialized, prestige television. This week’s guest Jolenta Greenberg has a lot to say about that. In today’s episode, we break down how reality TV actually mimics the great traditions of storytelling, and relive some of our favorite...
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Vanderpump Robs on The Evil Men of Reality TV
Rob Schulte of Vanderpump Robs joins the Ashleys to talk about the most evil men on TV. And yes, it is almost entirely men from reality shows. We break down everything from Vanderpump Rules and The Valley to House of Villains, Love Island, Sister Wives, and more. Learn more about your ad choices....
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Vinny Thomas on Path from TikTok to Platonic
We sat down with Vinny Thomas, TikTok comedy star and now television comedy star! We break down his experience joining the cast of Seth Rogen’s Platonic as the “galaxy-brained little weirdo” Omar, and get his hottest reality TV takes. You can find Vinny on Twitter, TikTok and IG at @vinn_ayy…
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Scams and Hustles from Unicorn Girl to Bonnie Blue
This week, we’re talking podcast scammers, online girlbosses, and the murky intersections between. Ashley is joined by Charlie Webster, the journalist behind Scamanda about her latest investigation-turned-podcast Unicorn Girl and why scam victims deserve more lime-light. Then, Ashley is joined by...
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Inside the Emmys: 2025 Recap with a Five-Time Winner
Here to break down the 2025 Emmys is someone who someone who was in the room. And not just that – she was a winner. Fresh off her FIFTH Emmys win for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, staff writer Ali Barthwell jons us in studio. We talk about Nate Bargatze's performance as host, best moments,...
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Not Another True Crime Weirdo – Sydney Battle Was Trained for This
Sydney Battle isn’t your average true crime fan. Listen to find out how Sydney was “trained like an assassin” — which makes her TV taste a little different than your typical true crime-obsessed sleuth. Ashley and Sydney dive into the world of Investigation Discovery, “Evil Lives Here,” and why…
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Jovi & Yara Talk 90 Day Fiancé Secrets, Beef & Big Ed
The 90 Day Fiance cinematic universe is vast, and Jovi & Yara have seen it all. I sat down with this iconic couple to talk about everything 90 Day, from the beef with Big Ed to what it was like going through the immigration process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Spilling All the Reality with Gibson Johns
Reality TV has had its ups and downs this year, but no one can deny that it was chock full of drama, beef, and a whole lot of mess. My guest Gibson Johns from Gabbing with Gib is an expert in everything Bravo and is here to discuss both the best and worst reality shows that the past year has had…
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Donald Glover Hates My Show w/ Niles Abston
Welcome back to TV I Say! For our first episode back, we invite comedian and TV writer, Niles Abston to discuss about a bunch of TV we missed this year, what it's like in the Dave writing room, and how it felt when Donald Glover came after the show. Find and subscribe to TV I Say on its brand new...
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TV, I Say is Back!
TV, I Say is back, baby! Now with VIDEO! TV’s leading pop culture expert Ashley Ray returns with all-new episodes of the ultimate podcast for TV fans. Join us each week to hear about your favorite shows, break down tropes, and chat with the actors and creatives that bring them to life. Whether…
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Series Finale w/ Jason Mantzoukas
Jason Mantzoukas returns to the show to talk to Ashley about what they're both watching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Parks and Recreation w/ Jim O'Heir
Jim O'Heir joins Ashley Ray to talk about his time as Jerry (Larry, Gary, Barry etc) on Parks and Recreation, his recap podcast Parks and Recollection with writer Greg Levine, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Outlaws w/ Stephen Merchant
Stephen Merchant joins Ashley Ray to talk about Season 3 of The Outlaws, protecting Christopher Walken, rebooting The Office and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Black Twitter: A People's History w/ Prentice Penny
Prentice Penny joins Ashley Ray to discuss writing for Insecure, his new documentary Black Twitter: A People's History, and to squash an old twitter beef. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Redemption Stories w/ Greg Behrendt
Comedian Greg Behrendt joins Ashley Ray to discuss consulting on Sex and the City, Inkmaster, The Contestant and Greg's new ebook See You on the Way Down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Unionizing Reality TV w/ Nelini Stamp
Nelini Stamp (Labor Activist/Director of Strategy at the Working Families Party) joins Ashley Ray to discuss labor inequities in reality tv, Fallout, Baby Reindeer, The Valley and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Carol & the End of the World w/ Dan Guterman
Dan Guterman, creator of Carol & the End of the World, joins Ashley Ray to talk about the making of the animated Netflix series and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sports TV w/ Katie Kershaw & Tien Tran
Katie Kershaw and Tien Tran (hosts of the podcast Jockular) join Ashley Ray to talk about Sports TV shows, documentaries and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Seeking Sister Wife w/ Nick and Jen Davis
Nick and Jen Davis, one of the families from TLC's Seeking Sister Wife, join Ashley to talk about their marriage, the perception of polygamy, being recognized from TV and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Fatphobia in Television w/ Cheyenne M. Davis
Cheyenne M. Davis is a storyteller, journalist, content creator, media educator, founder of Unveild Magazine, and creator of the award-winning Weighted Words podcast. They join Ashley Ray to talk about fatphobia in television, representation in media, and more. Learn more about your ad choices....
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The Whitest Kids U' Know w/ Sam Brown
Sam Brown from sketch group The Whitest Kids U' Know joins Ashley Ray to talk about the show finally coming to streaming on ShoutTV, their new animated feature Mars, Australian tv and more! Stream The Whitest Kids U’ Know at WatchTWKUK.com or on the Shout! TV app starting May 1st. Learn more…
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Sad Documentaries w/ Lane Moore
Comedian and writer Lane Moore joins Ashley Ray to talk about Quiet On Set, Selena and Yolanda, Murder Under the Friday Night Lights, Mean Girl Murders and more. Lane's new e-book You’re Not The Only One F*cking Up: Breaking the Endless Cycle of Dating Mistakes is available now. Learn more about...
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The Good Place & A League of Their Own w/ D'Arcy Carden
D'Arcy Carden joins Ashley Ray to talk about her new podcast WikiHole, her roles on The Good Place and A League of Their Own and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Girls5Eva w/ Paula Pell
Paula Pell joins Ashley Ray to talk about writing on Saturday Night Live, Girls5Eva and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Comedy Specials w/ Rob Haze
Rob Haze joins Ashley Ray to talk about his new stand up special Frontin', BMF, shows in the Power universe, Deal or No Deal Island, Meego, comedy specials and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore w/ Stan Zimmerman
Stan Zimmerman joins Ashley Ray to talk about his new book The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore and to talk about working on Golden Girls, Gilmore Girls, Roseanne and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Attack on Titan w/ Kevin Fredericks (KevOnStage)
Ashley is joined by Kevin Fredericks aka KevOnStage to discuss Churchy on BET+, Attack on Titan and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Love Is Blind, The Traitors & Jeopardy w/ Emily Heller
Emily Heller joins Ashley Ray to talk about Love Is Blind, The Traitors, Sort Of, the Jeopardy Tournament of Champions, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dark Side of the Ring w/ Chris Gethard
Chris Gethard joins Ashley Ray to talk wrestling, Bluey, Masters of the Air, Dark Side of the Ring and more! Check out Chris' new audio book "Dad at Peace" available now! https://try.everand.com/gethard/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Survivor w/ Matt Apodaca
Ashley Ray is joined by her producer Matt Apodaca to talk about the True Detective: Night Country season finale, the final season of Curb Your Enthusiasm and to see if Matt can convince Ashley to watch Survivor season 46! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Food and TV w/ Mike Mitchell & Nick Wiger
The Doughboys Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger join Ashley to talk about actual TVs, what their preferred TV watching snacks are, their favorite food shows and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Music for TV w/ Sam Haft
Composer Sam Haft (Hazbin Hotel) joins Ashley Ray to talk about Tina Fey's comments about authenticity, Wil Wheaton vs Larry David vs Elmo, and royal conspiracies before getting into their watch lists and talking about making the music for Hazbin Hotel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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The Best of Peacock w/ Jordan Morris
Jordan Morris (Bubble, Youth Group) joins Ashley Ray to talk about their favorite shows on everyone's favorite streaming platform Peacock! What We Watched: Killing It Paul T. Goldman In The Know Girls5Eva The Traitors Twisted Metal Ted Bupkis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Underrated TV w/ Jason Mantzoukas Part 2
Part 2 of Jason Mantzoukas breaking down the most underrated shows! They get into the problem with network sitcoms, streaming rights for old tv shows, fan cams and more! What We Watched: Extraordinary Primo Not Dead Yet Ghosts Killing It Digman Colin From Accounts Starstruck Dead Pixels The Other...
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Traitors, The Emmys, and A TV Slaughter w/ Kenice Mobley
Kenice Mobley joins Ashley Ray to recap the 75th Emmy Awards sweeps and snubs, dig into recent TV cancellations like Rap Sh!t and Schmigadoon! and more! What We Watched: The 75th Annual Emmy Awards Rap Sh!t Schmigadoon! The Bear Barry The Traitors Season 2 The Great Pottery Throw Down Learn more...
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Underrated TV w/ Jason Mantzoukas Part 1
Jason Mantzoukas returns to TV Club to break down all of the most underrated shows! Ashley and Jason get into "dad shows", animated shows, cult docs and more in Part 1 of their discussion! What we watched: Our Flag Means Death Found Jack Reacher Season 2 Praise Petey Hijack Love Has Won: The Cult...
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The Curious Case of Natalia Grace Season 2 w/ Beth Karas
Attorney and TV commentator Beth Karas returns to TV club to unpack all of the shocking revelations and twists in season 2 of the Curious Case of Natalia Grace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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No Justice in Showbiz w/ Andy Richter
Andy Richter joins Ashley Ray to talk about Variety's 100 Best TV Shows of All Time list, Shark Tank, Fargo season 5, Fall of the House of Usher, the Grinch, being on Celebrity Jeopardy, game shows and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Shows We're Experts On w/ Blair Socci
Blair Socci joins Ashley Ray to talk about shows they are both experts on. The Sopranos, LOST, Girls, For All Mankind, the secret shame of Billions, and more. Check out Blair's new stand-up comedy special "Live from the Big Dog" available at veeps.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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I Only Watch Reruns w/ Lindy West & Meagan Hatcher-Mays
Ziwe interviewing George Santos, Julianna Margulies “as someone who plays a lesbian journalist" comments, it's been a chaotic week in TV news! Lindy West & Meagan Hatcher-Mays join Ashley to break down all the TV goss and explain why reruns of Antiques Roadshow are soothing. They also discuss…
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The Golden Bachelor Finale w/ Laci Mosley
Is Gerry a love bomber? Did Theresa really "knock his boots off" with her kisses? Scam Goddess host Laci Mosley and Ashley break down the most shocking moments from The Golden Bachelor finale and Laci decides if she's a Leslie or a Theresa. They also unpack the recent revelations about Gerry's…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
TV, I Say w/ Ashley Ray is a podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray, the internet’s leading TV pop culture expert! A writer for Vulture, Variety and Emmy Magazine, each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep into classic tropes, and breaks down the best moments in television with some of your favorite comedians, actors, TV writers and more! TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is the hangout sitcom of a podcast you’ve been waiting for.
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TV, I Say w/ Ashley Ray is a podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray, the internet’s leading TV pop culture expert! A writer for Vulture, Variety and Emmy Magazine, each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep into classic tropes,...
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