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26: Hang In There
Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine
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
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Grantland on "The Expanse"
10: Gracepointed
Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine
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

224: You Jump on a Slow Tractor
Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine
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"
247b: Pandemic Bonus: Tim TV
Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine
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.
Tim Goodman and Jason Snell
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Covered:
Mad Men, The Wire, Breaking Bad, The Sopranos
The Shield, Buffy
The Americans, Game of Thrones
Fargo, Rectify
The West Wing, The X-Files, Northern Exposure
Louie, Simpsons, Seinfeld, Arrested Development, South Park
Battlestar Galactica
Bob’s Burgers
Maisy
Prime Suspect, Cracker, Life on Mars, Monty Python
Adam 12, Dragnet, Hill Street Blues, Homicide, NYPD Blue, Southland
(And the Fan TV app.)

195: Time is Precious
Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine
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!
Tim Goodman and Jason Snell
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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
115: Go Beneath the Memes
Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine
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"
253: If Tim Falls in the Forest...
Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine
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!
Tim Goodman and Jason Snell

103: Ball of Confusion
Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine
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
164: Old-School Grandma Network
Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine
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
50: Jason Missed This?
Tim Goodman's TV Talk Machine
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 SandwichShow more best episodes

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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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