Televisionary
Televisionary is the podcast about the shows that shaped us. In each episode, Cody and Alayna talk about a TV show that changed the game, whether through its societal implications, its cultural influence, or its effects on the medium of television. Whether you’ve seen these shows or not, don’t worry--Televisionary has you covered with everything you need to know about TV’s most influential shows!
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It feels like the first time! We’re back, covering a slew of topics for you. Since we last podded, Peacock has surprisingly wormed its way into one of our hearts. Where did Phoebe Waller-Bridge go, and why is Amazon angry with her? Then, we dive into SNL’s legendary run and hypothesize about its future. Is Keenan Thompson overpaid? Will he replace Lorne Michaels as a showrunner? And who was the best host of the past 10 years? All o...
Dear Listeners…we’re just going to rip the band-aid off–we are taking a break from releasing new episodes. We will be taking a few months to watch some TV shows and compile some research so that we can bring you the kind of high quality podcast that you deserve! Televisionary has been a labor of love from both of us, and is still a passion project that we are dedicated to on top of our “real life” responsibilities. We have some big...
It’s Televisionary’s one year anniversary, listeners! Sit back and relax for an extra special retrospective on our podcasting journey. We share our favorite episodes, plenty of behind the scenes details, and address some listener voice memos! Also, you may be looking at this episode title and thinking, wow, I forgot they were in Season 2! And to be honest with you, we didn’t make it very clear for you guys. BUT, as we enter our off...
The Emmy nominations were announced last week, so Cody and Alayna weigh in! Spoiler alert: neither host respects Ozark. They also cover the renewed popularity of Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” and Metallica’s “Master of Puppets” after being featured on Stranger Things season 4. And finally, they respond to a listener voicemail from Deep Throat themself–all of that and more on this week’s episode of Televisionary!
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This week, Televisionary welcomes avid listener Gabby Kennedy to the pod to discuss one of her favorite shows, Our Flag Means Death. This HBOMax cult hit is more than just a show about gay pirates–it’s boundary pushing blend of historical fact and over-the-top silliness that imagines a world where queerness simply exists without prejudice. Gabby leads Cody and Alayna through an examination of the historical accuracy of the show and...
Are the TV genres that are popping off in 2022 just trends, or are they here to stay? Cody and Alayna discuss three of the fastest growing television genres–westerns, reality shows, and series based on video games–and share their predictions about how long the popularity of these genres will last. Plus, they respond to a listener voice memo about Hey Arnold!
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This week, Cody and Alayna talk about all of the random shows they watched while growing up. Alayna shouts out Heidi Fleiss, recommends the podcast Heidiworld, and takes it back to a place of Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew. Cody tells the tale of waking up at 5:57AM every morning to watch Mama’s Family, questions his teenage love of America’s Next Top Model, and stays neutral on the Disney versus Nickelodeon debate.
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Cody and Alayna respond to the escalating Pride Month marketing tactics of Burger King and Postmates before diving into some of their favorite queer-focused television. They celebrate indie shows like Looking and Betty, touch on the sleeper hit P-Valley, and praise the ever-popular Euphoria and Schitt’s Creek. Plus–a Yellowstone prequel update, speculation about cereal mascots, and more!
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Netflix just announced what is perhaps the biggest reality show ever: Squid Game: The Challenge. Though it hopefully won’t reach the Hunger Games-like intensity of the actual Squid Game, it does promise a massive cash prize of $4.56 million–a number that may just entice Cody and Alayna to submit their own audition tapes. Plus, Cody and Alayna get into the weird timing of Netflix’s expansion into mobile gaming, the future of streame...
It’s irreverent, it’s depraved, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Cody and Alayna dive into the show’s ability to evade the Cancel Culture Revolution, the scumbag characters they can’t help but love, and what the future holds for the longest-running live-action sitcom. Plus: Top Gun: Maverick’s gay football scene, the baby that Cody made cry, and Alayna’s scum era–all on this week’s Televisionary!
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Cody and Alayna catch you up on their current TV obsessions, from Barry’s boundary pushing cinematography to the comedic gold that is Kendall Jenner cutting up a cucumber on The Kardashians. Then they discuss The Bob’s Burgers Movie and the viability of movie sequels to TV series. Plus, they respond to some TikTok fan (or hater) reactions, give you an update on the Community movie, follow up on last week’s SNL discussion, and more!
...This week, Cody and Alayna are talking about creepy ballpark frank slogans, the Stranger Things demogorgon serving the opposite of phallic energy on bags of Doritos, growing episode run times, why series like Mad Men and Better Call Saul split their final seasons into two mini seasons, SNL’s departing cast members, and so much more! It’s fun, fresh and funky…so share it with a friend!
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Cody and Alayna are podding together today from Austin, TX! They recount their herbal ice cream journey and tease their upcoming karaoke performances before playing a classic TV themed icebreaker game! Listen to hear their thoughts on the hottest cartoon character, Kevin Spacey’s comeback, stinky celebrities, and so much more! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok, and share your answers to our questions.
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If the current courtroom media frenzy that is the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial seems familiar, it’s because the roots of the celebrity trial and subsequent courtroom TV coverage stretch back to the days of radio. This week, Cody and Alayna explore the impact the ongoing trial has already had on the once-dead network Court TV, dissect the nostalgic appeal of the trial, and debate the complicated portrayal of abuse in a post #me...
Does James Corden’s announcement that he’ll be leaving The Late Late Show signal the beginning of the end of late night TV? Yes, the Nostradamus-like predictions for the future of television continue in this week’s episode. Plus, Cody and Alayna update the listeners on what they’ve been watching, and share some updates regarding the cutbacks at Netflix!
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Cody and Alayna give a hearty, “I told you so!” to all of the industry insiders who are definitely listening as they cover the dramatic Netflix stock plummet and subscriber loss of 2022! Find out why Cody thinks Quibi could have been the solution Netflix needed all along, hear about Alayna’s interdimensional car travels, and catch up on some RuPaul’s Drag Race tea–all on this week’s episode of Televisionary Podcast!
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While the Hot Priest memes may have faded, the glory that is Fleabag lives on. We get to the bottom of what makes this series so compelling–plus, Alayna sums up her thoughts about The Kardashians on Hulu, we share our tips and tricks for exploiting Amazon Prime, and have an ethical debate about casting LGBTQ+ actors! All in a quick 40ish minute episode.
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What makes the Dancing with the Stars move to Disney+ so groundbreaking? Which country song does Tim McGraw wish he could take back? Who’s the Drag Race alum writing powerful anthems to inspire the masses? And what on Earth is Dying with the Stars–and how does it lead to our most awful segue yet? Listen to find out on this week’s Televisionary minisode!!
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For our 50th episode, we’re welcoming three guests who share their thoughts about the shows we’ve covered! There’s serious discussion about NBC’s programming in the late 90s, a KUWTK super fan, and a direct rebuttal to Alayna’s Impractical Jokers opinion–plus, thoughts on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, South Park and Game of Thrones, and so much more!
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With one epic slap, Will Smith has managed to get America talking about the Oscars again. Was Chris Rock in on it, or was this a genuine reaction? Cody and Alayna give a play-by-play analysis to give you some answers. Plus, they cover all of the highs and lows of this year’s Academy Awards (so you can pretend like you watched the whole thing).
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