SNL Season 51 Episode 18 – Olivia Rodrigo
After some memorable Musical Guest spots in 2021 and 2023, Olivia Rodrigo returns pulling double duty in her hosting debut. Continue reading SNL Season 51 Episode 18 – Olivia Rodrigo
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Svengoolie Discussion Thread 5/2/2026: Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell
Synopsis from the MeTV website… “Baron Frankenstein works with a mental patient to reanimate the dead.” Enjoy the movie! Continue reading Svengoolie Discussion Thread 5/2/2026: Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell
Animation Time
Not quite Adventure Time, but with a comment section not much less off-topic than the old AV Club review ones. It’s Animation Time! What animated things have you been into lately? What’s a recent episode of something you saw that lacks a dedicated … Continue reading Animation Time
The Last Best Hope…”The Long Night”
After the breakneck pace that was set getting all the pieces in place for the Shadow War story arc, we get a bit of a pause before the last big push. It makes sense in a way. The last few … Continue reading The Last Best Hope…”The Long Night”
Jeopardy! recap for Fri., May 1
Here are today’s contestants: – Stephanie Perkins, a math teacher from St. Louis, Missouri; – Harsha Hebbale, a crash safety engineer originally from Troy, Michigan; and – Kate Brody, a novelist from Los Angeles, California. Kate is a one-day champ … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Fri., May 1
Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Apr. 30
Here are today’s contestants: – Kate Brody, a novelist from Los Angeles, California; – Derek Kaufman, an attorney from Los Angeles, California; and – Greg Shahade, a chess player from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Greg is a three-day champ with winnings of … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Apr. 30
Best Disney Villain Tournament: Round One, Part One
You nominated over one hundred & thirty Disney villains – now it is time to start separating the wheat from the chaff… Continue reading Best Disney Villain Tournament: Round One, Part One
Couch Avocados: TV Discussion Thread – April 30, 2026
Korean barbecue is to Bloodhounds what pizza is to every incarnation of Ninja Turtles. Continue reading Couch Avocados: TV Discussion Thread – April 30, 2026
Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Apr. 29
Here are today’s contestants: – Beth Orlansky, a retired public interest attorney from Jackson, Mississippi; – Ian Samson, a firefighter from Matthews, North Carolina; and – Greg Shahade, a chess player from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Greg is a two-day champ with … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Apr. 29
Daredevil: Born Again – Season 2, Episode 7 Thread
Last night, the seventh episode of Daredevil: Born Again season 2 aired, titled “The Hateful Darkness.” Please discuss the episode below. Spoiler Guideline: Feel free to discuss the events of this episode and previous ones. Please use spoiler text if … Continue reading Daredevil: Born Again – Season 2, Episode 7 Thread
Come Along With Me: Adventure Time Season 9 Central Hub and Sign-up Thread
Season 9 of Adventure Time reviews is upon us! This season is a relatively short one, with the 8 part “Elements” miniseries taking up over half of the episode count. With that in mind, I am going to forego last … Continue reading Come Along With Me: Adventure Time Season 9 Central Hub and Sign-up Thread
Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Apr. 28
Here are today’s contestants: – Chris Argento, a high school teacher originally from Bayonne, New Jersey; – Alice Jiang, a student originally from Redwood City, California; and – Greg Shahade, a chess player from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Greg is a one-day … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Apr. 28
Spoil Sports: Stranger Things: Tales from ‘85
I’m two episodes into Tales from ’85 and it’s… fine. The kids from Hawkins meet new allies and new monsters in this animated spin-off. Set after season two, the show recaptures the “kids adventure” tone that the original cast outgrew. … Continue reading Spoil Sports: Stranger Things: Tales from ‘85
Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Apr. 27
Here are today’s contestants: – Greg Shahade, a chess player from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; – Katrina Puckett, a teacher from Washington Court House, Ohio; and – Jamie Ding, a bureaucrat and law student from Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Jamie is a 31-day … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Apr. 27
Ad Space – Vrbo Tries the Soft Sell
Providing the bare minimum vacation experience. Continue reading Ad Space – Vrbo Tries the Soft Sell
Best Disney Villain Tournament: Nominations
At this trying time of political strife at home and abroad, only one thing has the potential to bring us all together – finding out which Disney villain is the greatest of them all! Continue reading Best Disney Villain Tournament: Nominations
American Dad! Season 22, Episode 6, “The Treasure of Old Chinatown”
In which the Smiths treasure hunt… We had a quick one week break and we are back again, Dadders. And Mah Mah and Bah Bah are back too (they didn’t die). Written originally to show off Stan’s ignorance and show … Continue reading American Dad! Season 22, Episode 6, “The Treasure of Old Chinatown”
Seinfeld, Season Eight, Episode Eight, “The Chicken Roaster”
A Kenny Rogers Chicken joint opens up across the street from Kramer’s apartment, filling his place with red light and making it impossible for him to sleep or see properly, so he trades apartments with Jerry, causing them to swap … Continue reading Seinfeld, Season Eight, Episode Eight, “The Chicken Roaster”
Svengoolie Discussion Thread 4/25/2026: How To Make A Monster
Synopsis from the MeTV website… “When a master monster make-up artist is sacked by the new bosses of American International studios, he uses his creations to exact revenge.” Enjoy the movie! Continue reading Svengoolie Discussion Thread 4/25/2026: How To Make A Monster
Animation Time
Coyote VS. ACME Trailer Released The film they didn’t want you to see —both the fictional company being sued in-story, and the actual company that owned it originally, but scuttled the finished project for some reason— is coming out August … Continue reading Animation Time
The Last Best Hope…- “Falling Toward Apotheosis”
Another jam packed episode is here, with the central question being “What the hell is apotheosis?” A thankfully seldom used word, it means elevation to godhood, and on the surface it pegs Cartagia’s madness, but it also has a meaning … Continue reading The Last Best Hope…- “Falling Toward Apotheosis”