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Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine

Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine

Tim Goodman and Jason Snell

Writer Tim Goodman (former SF Chronicle and Hollywood Reporter TV critic) talks irregularly with Jason Snell about television and other stuff. Released simultaneously worldwide to all international markets. Love to your mothers. TV Talk Machine art by the late, great Don Asmussen.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine - 26: Hang In There

26: Hang In There

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03/20/15 • 25 min

Tim and Jason discuss the stunning finale of “The Jinx,” preview the arrival of James Corden’s “Late Late Show” and why Corden took the job, and answer some of your questions.

The Jinx, James Corden, and more

Tim Goodman and Jason Snell

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Grantland on "The Expanse"
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Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine - 10: Gracepointed

10: Gracepointed

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11/21/14 • 47 min

In this episode Tim and Jason talk about something that can delight even the most toughened critic: a pleasant surprise. Tim revisits “Homeland” and discovers that the show may be turning it around, and finds an unexpectedly solid scripted drama on Bravo. Also, we answer listener questions about antiheroes, remakes, and co-productions.

Critical surprises

Tim Goodman and Jason Snell

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Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine - 224: You Jump on a Slow Tractor

224: You Jump on a Slow Tractor

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07/06/19 • 42 min

This week we reveal the winner of last week’s draft, as voted on by TVTM listeners. And then we break down Tim’s many choices for TV shows you should watch now that we’re in the summer slowdown. Jason also gets some good news from HBO, we realize we forgot to name the streaming services we drafted, and Tim contemplates becoming a cord cutter.

Tim Goodman and Jason Snell

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TV Time Catch Up list #1 TV Time Catch Up list #2 'Euphoria' - But teens are actually getting less risky? Dan Fienberg's review of "The Rook"
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Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine - 247b: Pandemic Bonus: Tim TV

247b: Pandemic Bonus: Tim TV

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03/26/20 • 15 min

We’re in lockdown. Tim’s not even at home right now. We hope to be back sometime. In the interim, here’s our member special from 2017 in which Tim programmed his own streaming service.

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Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine - 195: Time is Precious

195: Time is Precious

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11/16/18 • 47 min

This week Tim reviews “Escape at Dannemora” and then we break down the success of Fox News and wonder why nobody has successfully created an equivalent on the left. Along the way we insult TV news in general and CNN in particular. Plus, Jason tries a TV tracking app and we read your letters!

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Tim's "Escape at Dannamora" review Tim's critic's notebook about Fox News THR story about Hasan Minhaj's show at Netflix
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Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine - 115: Go Beneath the Memes

115: Go Beneath the Memes

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01/20/17 • 56 min

This week Tim covers his reviews of “Teachers” season 2 and “Victoria”, takes time to point out how people quick to jump on HBO’s “The Young Pope” may be missing the mark, and praises the Acorn streaming service. Plus, Jason reviews “Sherlock” and we answer a bunch of your letters.

"The Young Pope", "Teachers", "Victoria" and "Sherlock"

Tim Goodman and Jason Snell

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Tim's "Teachers" review Tim's "Victoria" review Tim's critic notebook on how "The Young Pope" is fooling us all Tim praises Acorn TV Vox on "Sherlock"
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Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine - 253: If Tim Falls in the Forest...

253: If Tim Falls in the Forest...

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02/18/22 • 50 min

“Station Eleven,” “The Afterparty,” Stephen Colbert, TV marriages, “The A Word,” and the moment when Tim’s partner said, “Yeah, I’m never gonna watch that.” Plus: your letters!

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Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine - 103: Ball of Confusion

103: Ball of Confusion

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10/21/16 • 41 min

Hugh Laurie’s “Chance”, the return of “Walking Dead” and “Rectify”, and that guy you remember from that other sitcom now has a sitcom on CBS.

Chance, returning series, and CBS sitcoms

Tim Goodman and Jason Snell

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Tim's "Berlin Station" review Tim's "Chance" review
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Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine - 164: Old-School Grandma Network

164: Old-School Grandma Network

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02/09/18 • 41 min

Are we living in a golden age for televised science fiction and fantasy? Tim thinks it might be possible. We discuss “Altered Carbon” and wonder if it’s just the latest in a string of prestige, high-profile series that have elevated the genre to new heights.

Sci-fi renaissance

Tim Goodman and Jason Snell

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Tim on "Altered Carbon" and Netflix's search for a global hit
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Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine - 50: Jason Missed This?

50: Jason Missed This?

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09/12/15 • 59 min

Tim is joined by David Loehr on the sands of Waikiki—or somewhere—to talk about the first week of Colbert, the last week in Apple TV, the next week in upcoming shows, and the best new fall title that isn’t actually a show’s title.

Colbert, Apple, and more

David J. Loehr and Tim Goodman

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One of the best credit sequences in TV history Fargo season 2 trailer Flash extended season 2 trailer Colbert & Biden Tim's first night comments on Colbert Tim on Colbert and Biden Clockwise: TV Sandwich
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FAQ

How many episodes does Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine have?

Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine currently has 436 episodes available.

What topics does Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Tv Reviews and Tv & Film.

What is the most popular episode on Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine?

The episode title '249: We Don't Rehearse This' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine?

The average episode length on Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine is 48 minutes.

How often are episodes of Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine released?

Episodes of Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine?

The first episode of Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine was released on Feb 21, 2007.

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