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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176: BAJIP

Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine

05/26/18 • 49 min

We veer deeply into the sabermetrics of television as Tim discusses the 10 best-written series on TV. Plus we spend a lot of time on the return of “Arrested Development”, from Netflix’s catastrophic PR campaign to Tim’s review of the new season. And as always, we leave a little bit of room for your tweets and emails, in which we learn yet another terrifying fact about Australia and discover which streaming service is a graveyard from which shows never return.

144: Summer Wedge

Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine

08/23/17 • 48 min

We’re back! Tim weaponizes his ignorance to write about shows he hasn’t seen! We discuss “The Defenders”, which Tim and Jason have both watched. There’s anticipation for “The Tick” and the season finale of “Game of Thrones”, and of course, we answer some of your letters.

68: The Punch-Drunk Edition

Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine

01/30/16 • 73 min

This week Tim and Jason talk about a slew of new series, including fantasy-themed “You, Me and the Apocalypse,” “11.22.63,” and “The Magicians.” Plus, we discuss the new trend toward TV revivals, Tim previews his review of “Vinyl,” and we answer your letters.

59: Amazon Season

Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine

11/13/15 • 62 min

An avalanche of Amazon pilots, the arrival of “Man in the High Castle” and “Marvel’s Jessica Jones” on streaming, Jason watches “Agent X” and “Supergirl,” and we answer a whole lot of your emails, tweets, and Facebook posts!

135: The Kevin Durant of TV

Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine

06/17/17 • 53 min

This week, the TV news is about Apple entering the TV game in a big way by hiring away the co-presidents of Sony Pictures Television. After shaking off a classic case of Banff Brain, Tim’s got a bunch of questions for Jason about how Apple might roll out a new premium video service. Peak TV? Not hardly. Another giant has entered the fray.

134: Damon Lindelof Didn't Lie

Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine

06/09/17 • 50 min

This week we’re all about endings—the season finale of “The Americans” and the series finale of “The Leftovers.” What’s the legacy of “The Leftovers” and where does it fit in Tim’s personal pantheon? Where has “The Americans” gone—and where is it going in its final season? Plus, we try to answer more of your questions!

116: Like a Book... So I'm Told

Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine

01/27/17 • 45 min

Tim makes a vow to finish more series! We say a fond farewell to Mary Tyler Moore. The visuals in FX’s “Legion” are trippy, but it’s more a drama about mental illness than a shiny X-Men vehicle. All this and your letters, this week on the TV Talk Machine...

113: One Topic at a Time

Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine

01/07/17 • 57 min

This is it. With Jason in the five-oh, we’ve rebooted for the New Year as David and Tim talk about the reimagined “Emerald City,” the reconceived “One Day at a Time,” the reconstituted Golden Globes, the reputable “Taboo,” and more.

112: I'm Gonna Watch Those Snakes

Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine

12/30/16 • 33 min

This week we wrap 2016 with Tim’s lists of best performances and episodes of the year, as well as a dip into the dark side for the worst shows of the past 12 months. Happy new year, everybody!

201: The Retro Podcast Edition

Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine

01/11/19 • 48 min

This week Tim and Jason deal with Golden Globes fallout, Tim reviews “Informer” (Amazon), “Black Monday” (Showtime), and “Valley of the Boom” (shout out to Stephanie from NatGeo!). Then Jason reveals the madness that made him re-publish the entire original TV Talk Machine catalog, complete with Tim’s show notes from 2009. “Enjoy.” (Get in your emails, tweets, and MP3 about your wet newspaper early for next week’s episode. We’ll be recording Wednesday or Thursday. [email protected] as usual.)

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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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Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine

Tim Goodman and Jason Snell

Top 10 Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine Episodes

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