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Angelo, Rhea, and Jay take a look back at 2025 and pick out the best and worst shows of the year.  If you were looking for something to binge this New Years, they've got you covered!

THEN: Stranger Things is having an all-time run when it comes to interest and buzz this holiday season, with two volumes dropped a few weeks a part, and a finale that's set to air on New Year's Eve that has already sold out in theaters around the country.  Is this the future of how TV is going to be aired?

All that PLUS: The Top Five British Shows of the Year, a review of Marty Supreme, and much MUCH more!

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The TV Show is a weekly podcast hosted by Jay Black, with regular guests Angelo Cataldi and Rhea Hughes. Each week, we dive into the new Golden Age of Television, with a discussion of the latest shows and news. 

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It's just Jay and Rhea this week and it's a *very* special episode: 16 movies in a tournament to find out the very best Christmas movie all time.  Whose bracket will you agree with?  Jay's or Rhea's?  You DON'T want to miss this episode!

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The TV Show is a weekly podcast hosted by Jay Black, with regular guests Angelo Cataldi and Rhea Hughes. Each week, we dive into the new Golden Age of Television, with a discussion of the latest shows and news. 

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We open with the headline everyone’s talking about: Saturday Night Live host Sabrina Carpenter dropping not one but two F-bombs during her performance. Was it an accident—or marketing genius? The crew recalls when saying that word on air could end your career (see: Charles Rocket, 1980) and marvels at how little anyone seems to care now. That morphs into a look back at TV’s most shocking live moments, including the Bud Dwyer tragedy, and a reminder that some things on television really can’t be unseen.

From there the discussion shifts to streaming supremacy. The consensus? Apple TV+ might quietly be the new number one. Between prestige hits like The Lost Bus, Shrinking, and Lessons in Chemistry—and now Brad Pitt’s F1 racing movie—Apple keeps outclassing competitors while HBO Max raises prices. Still, the question lingers: will F1 actually make Americans care about Formula One racing? Angelo’s doubtful, Rhea’s open-minded, and Glenn just wants to avoid another algorithm-driven flop.

Naturally, that launches a Philly-centric tangent: the upcoming TV series about the making of Rocky that’s currently filming around the city. The gang debates whether Sylvester Stallone’s absence from the project is a bold move or a missed opportunity. Either way, they agree the story—and the city—deserve another moment in the spotlight.

Jay’s standing question of the week then takes over: If you could make a “making-of” series about any movie, what would it be? Glenn picks Caddyshack, calling it the most chaotic comedy production ever. Rhea goes with The Birdcage, imagining the behind-the-scenes magic between Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, and Nathan Lane. The group riffs on how both films were equal parts brilliance and madness, the kind of creative chaos that just doesn’t exist anymore.

Before signing off, everyone shares their weekly watchlist. Rhea recommends Maigret on PBS Masterpiece—a stylish French detective show that’s surprisingly addictive. Glenn throws in And Then There Were None on Prime Video, an elegant Agatha Christie mystery, and The Lowdown on Hulu, a gritty noir starring Ethan Hawke. Angelo ends with The Perfect Neighbor on Netflix, a body-cam-style thriller that hits hard and stays with you long after the credits roll.

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What are our thoughts on the current NFL analysts? Will Tom Brady be a better replacement for Greg Olsen? (00:00:00 – 00:11:39)

Netflix and WWE sign a massive multi-billion-dollar contract. Will this deal be in jeopardy due to the past actions of prior owner Vince McMahon? (00:11:39-00:16:31)

BRITISH CORNERL Rhea reviews the Scottish Black Comedy “Guilt”. Available on Netflix (00:16:31- 00:19:15)

TEEN CORNER: Rhea reviews “Death and Other Details”. Available on Hulu (00:19:15- 00:22:27)

Angelo reviews the PBS show “Funny Woman”. What actress is a must watch in the series? Angelo finishes by recommending the cerebral trial drama “Anatomy of a Fall”. You might be surprised by who has the best performance in the movie (00:22:27- 00:28:32)

Jay can’t recommend the new Peacock comedy “Ted” highly enough! (00:28:32- 00:30:53)

Closing/wrap up (00:30:53- 00:32:10)


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Opening remarks/apologies (00:00:00-00:02:50)

NFL is recording record ratings this year. Is it all Taylor Swift? Is it the product on the field? What else? (00:02:50-00:09:35) 

“Saltburn” is nominated for best picture. Why are more and more movies going for gross comedy in their scenes? Do people like seeing this scatological stuff? (00:09:35 00:15:15)

BRITISH CORNER: Rhea reviews the Irish crime drama “Blue Lights” (00:15:15- 00:17:23)

TEEN CORNER: Rhea reviews the old time classic “Dazed and Confused” (00:17:23-00:19:34)

Angelo goes on to review the three-part Netflix documentary “American Nightmare”. Why was this crime story so unique? Why is it similar to other cases? (00:19:34- 00:23:10)

With Jay back from his cruise, he outlines the three best streaming services for when your internet might not be at its best (00:23:10-00:25:40)

Closing/Wrap Up (00:25:40-00:27:13)


Audiobook of Angelo’s book “Loud” will be out shortly!



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Audiobook of Angelo’s book “Loud” will be out shortly! (00:00:00-00:03:04)

“The Bear” and “Succession” take over the Emmys. Who got left out? Should the award categories be modified going forward? “Better Call Sal” has been nominated 53 times however never won a Academy Award. Should an actor/actress be recognized for longevity in a role? (00-03:04- 00:11:26)

Peacock sets record numbers for their exclusive coverage of an NFL playoff game. Was it an overall success? What was wrong with the broadcast? (00:12:56- 00:19:11)

BRITISH CORNER: Rhea reviews the British crime thriller “Criminal Record”. Available now on Apple TV (00:19:11-00:21:11)

TEEN CORNER: Rhea reviews “Parks and Recreation”. Available on Peacock (00:21:11-00:22:04)

Last week, Rhea reviewed “Fool Me Once”.  Now why is Angelo in love with the Netflix series? After its season finale, “The Curse” has been promoted to the worst show ever created (00:22:04-00:26:15)

Closing/Wrap Up/Contest winner reveal. Who would Angelo pick to play himself in his screen play? (00:26:15- 00:29:58)

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The feud between Pat McAfee and ESPN continues. Why is this issue different than past issues ESPN has delt with in the past? (00:00:00-00:08:12)

Jo Koy gets roasted  for his performance at the Golden Globes. What did we all think and why was it so controversial? (00:08:12- 00:13:05)

BRITISH CORNER: Rhea reviews the British mystery “Fool Me Once” based on Harlan Coben’s bestselling novel (00:13:05- 00:16:24)

TEEN CORNER: Rhea reviews Netflix’s "Those who wish me dead". The movie is very entertaining but something about it is not quite right (00:16:24- 00:20:14) 

Jay is re-watching “Entourage” and hates it. What about the show today make it so revolting? (00:20:14- 00:26:26)

Closing/Wrap up (00:26:26-00:28:04)


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We share exciting news to start off the show! (00:00:00 – 00:03:49)

Aaron Rogers calls out Jimmy Kimmel on the Pat McAfee show and the late-night star may take this to court. Both McAfee and Kimmel are ESPN employees…. How does ESPN respond to this and move forward in the situation? (00:03:49- 00:10:42)

Do people still watch the New Year’s celebration broadcasts? Why or why not? (00:10:42- 00:14:22) 

Ryan Seacrest will take over for Pat Sajak as the host of “Wheel of Fortune”. Why does Ryan Seacrest still get so many roles? This opens up the larger discussion of how the thoughts of “selling out” has changed over generations (00:14:22- 00:20:11)

BRITISH CORNER: Rhea reviews the British mystery ‘Thorne’. What makes this murder mystery unique from other murder mysteries. What are the big-name actors you can expect to see on this show (00:20:11-00:23:35)

TEEN CORNER: Rhea surprisingly liked ‘Iron Man’, 1 and 2. Why does she like this Avenger in particular despite not liking the overall Avenger franchise? (00:23:35-00:25:46)

Angelo reiterates that you need to be watching ‘Fargo’ season 3 and that “The Curse’ is the worst show ever created. He also gives a nod to a new show he has been watching recently- ‘Dr Death’ season 2. What actress in this show is a must watch for her performance? (00:25:46 – 00:29:00)

The gang gives their New Year’s Resolutions in regard to TV watching (00:29:00- 00:31:59)

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**CONTEST ALERT: There is a screen play being written based on Angelo’s book “LOUD”. Whoever can correctly guess the actor Angelo has in mind to play himself will win a signed, PERSONALIZED copy of the book!

Please send your suggestions to thetvshowpod@gmail.com. All emails and names will remain confidential in the drawings.

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Closing/Wrap up


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Angelo Cataldi’s book is out now! Visit his website to request a signed, personalized copy of the book as well as where to go for live book signings!

The gang comes together for the end of the year review... BUT FIRST, Jay's son, Keane, joins the show to debate Rhea about The Holdovers -- she hated it, he loved it... what did YOU think?

Then, in an EXTRA SUPER LONG EPISODE, we break down the our three best (and one worst!) TV Shows and Movies of the year.  As always, a few of Jay's choices have Angelo wondering if he should quit the pod, but there's more agreement than disagreement at the top of the list!

It's another CAN'T MISS EPISODE!

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Angelo Cataldi’s book is out now! Visit his website to request a signed, personalized copy of the book as well as where to go for live book signings!(00:00:00- 00:01:32)

Ranker.com ranks the top 440 binge worthy shows of all time. How do we feel about the top 10 on the list? What did they get right? What did they get wrong?  (00:01:32 – 00:07:34)

Bally Sports is partnering with Amazon in order to save their local sports partners. Why are the other local sport stations also struggling? (00:07:34- 00:12:08)

Sam Esmail’s “Leave the World Behind” is getting horrible reviews despite the star-studded cast. Why was the movie so bad? Has Julia Roberts been in any good movie since “Pretty Woman”? This leads Angelo to give his top 5 worst casting jobs of all time (00:12:08- 00:20:22)

BRITISH CORNER: Rhea reviews Acorn’s Irish Murder Mystery “The Vanishing Triangle”. What does this show say about how Irish culture viewed women in the late 70s/early 80s? (00:20:22 – 00:24:36)

TEEN CORNER: Rhea reviews “Hunger Games: Ballard of Songbirds and Snakes”. Why do audiences love this movie and why was it especially important to Rhea? (00:24:36- 00:27:24)

Angelo gives his closing thoughts and what you need to be watching now. How have we not heard of Max’s “The Bookie”? (00:27:240 – 00:30:00)

Closing/wrap. What is the best Christmas movie that you stream right now? (00:30:00- 00:33:40)


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