TV on the Internet

TV on the Internet, Upfronts Special: ABC, CBS, and The CW Make Us Very Sleepy

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:08:46 -0700

Todd and Libby work their way through THREE MORE TELEVISION SCHEDULES, and somehow do so in less time than it took them to go through just two. Also, they attempt to use Skype to improve the recording quality, but then Libby breaks it. Along the way, Todd insults just about everybody who watches The CW, then tries to backtrack, while Libby offers several choice words for CBS’ Hostages.

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Still no time codes, but really there’s nothing to spoil. Schedules proceed in order: ABC, CBS, CW.

Upfronts music, still, is Otpisani by the Boban & Marko Markovic Orchestra. Buy it here!

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TV on the Internet, Upfronts Special: ABC, CBS, and The CW Make...

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:04:28 -0700

TV on the Internet, Upfronts Special: ABC, CBS, and The CW Make Us Very Sleepy

TV on the Internet: NBC, Fox, and the Death of the American Dream

Tue, 14 May 2013 22:36:19 -0700

Todd and Libby return after a long while away to talk at you about NBC, Fox, and all of their various thoughts and feelings on things. Along the way, they’ll wear cowboy hats, talk at length about Parks And Recreation, and see if they can get Libby so angry that she hits a 10 on the scale. It’s far more talk about the fall schedules than you’d ever need, but at least it’s with your ol’ pals Todd and Libby. Right? Right?

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No timecodes tonight. We go through the schedules in order. NBC, then Fox. Can’t imagine there are spoilers, but yes, there are swears.

Upfronts music, as always, is Otpisani by the Boban & Marko Markovic Orchestra. Buy it here!

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TV on the Internet: NBC, Fox, and the Death of the American...

Tue, 14 May 2013 22:26:41 -0700

TV on the Internet: NBC, Fox, and the Death of the American Dream

Presenting...

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 05:14:00 -0800

Thanks to a great suggestion by @AlexMarcus, we’ve decided to start compiling our (well, mostly Todd’s…) writing on a blog of our own. Instead of clogging up the podcast blog with it, we’ve launched South Dakota Dark.

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TV on the Internet, Episode 79: Thanks-Libby!

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 05:50:04 -0800

TV on the Internet, Episode 79: Thanks-Libby!

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 05:49:17 -0800

Todd and Libby disappeared again, but they returned with a heaping cornucopia of TV they’re thankful for. If you like them being angry about stuff, you probably won’t like this one all that much, but at least there’s a truly horrifying cold open and embarrassing personal admissions aplenty from both of them. Note: This one was recorded in a car again, so don’t get all upset about it. Do you KNOW HOW HARD IT IS TO RECORD IN A CAR?

It’s nearly Thanksgiving and we’ve been driving all day so there will be no breakdown. Expect copious amounts of spoilers for already aired episodes of Suburgatory, Homeland, New Girl, Bob’s Burgers, The Middle, 30 Rock, Parks and Rec, Happy Endings, Louie, Mad Men, Breaking Bad, Little Women and the 2012 Presidential Election. Luckily for you, we talk about things for awhile so you can easily skip past things you may not want to hear more about.

Words are hard.

Music this episode was the song Working Class from Boat to Row. Good times!

Happy Thanksgiving, y’all. Thanks for coming back!

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Boat to Row
“Working Class” (mp3)
from “Grass Market”
(istartedthefire)

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TV on the Internet, Episode 78: Breaking Bad With Bane

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 07:58:13 -0700

TV on the Internet, Episode 78: Breaking Bad With Bane

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 07:42:01 -0700

Todd and Libby rejoin you after being on the run from time-traveling mutants for the last six months, but first, Libby has to ditch her new co-host, who’s not very fun to hang out with. Along the way, they’ll share their theories on how this here season of Breaking Bad will shake out, discuss The Newsroom as civilly as possible, nearly come to blows over Bunheads, and talk about how nobody cares what you think about the Olympics. Well, they can’t be civil about EVERYthing.

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00:00.00-00:16.00 Back for the first time in nearly 6 months and Libby is stranded with a new host, whatever will she do? Featuring music from the legendary Caspar Babypants. This entire section is dedicated to shaking out the sillies doing rapid fire reviews and a myriad of stupid voices. Be forewarned. May also feature: hyperventilating. See also: the success of ‘shipping, Todd’s circle of condescension and Libby’s tentative peace with Chuck.

00:16.01-00:33.26 Libby grades the handful of new pilots she’s seen, while Todd helps. Includes Go On, Animal Practice, The New Normal, Ben and Kate, and The Mindy Project. Bonus: how Libby is the anti-Draper.

00:33.27-00:49.46 A fake(?) fight about scheduling segues into talk about the Olympics on NBC. That and false senses of entitlement, time zones and why the internet echo chamber doesn’t always make for the realest reality.

00:49.47-00:55.25 Someone is wrong about Bunheads and Todd won’t admit it’s him.

00:55.26-01:07.52 You asked, we answered. Libby (and Todd’s, eventually) thoughts on The Newsroom.

01:07.53-01:14.12 A Breaking Bad feint, but a diversion into Louie and how it is (spoiler alert) fucking awesome.

01:14.13-01:43.45 A Homeland feint, but a diversion into Breaking Bad and how it is (spoiler alert) fucking awesome. Also, plenty of theories about how this will all play out, so skip if you’re averse to this kind of guessing.

01:43.46-01:48.02 Where to find us and wrapping up. More from Caspar Babypants. Hopes and dreams for podcasts future.

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Caspar Babypants
“Stompy The Bear” (mp3)
from “HOT DOG!”
(Aurora Elephant Music)

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TV on the Internet, Episode 77: Mad Men, Hunger Games, Search Engine Optimization

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 01:02:00 -0700

Could it be that Todd and Libby have recorded another podcast and didn’t take months to do so? Will wonders ever cease? In this episode, Todd and Libby torture their cats, leave the house to see The Hunger Games, celebrate Community’s good ratings news, and answer a few of your questions. Plus, they introduce a new segment, called, “Let’s Talk In Vague Generalities About The Mad Men Premiere.” And then Libby is gunned down by Matt Weiner. There’s only one way to express our sorrow: :(

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00:00.00-00:18.11 You’ve all broken Todd and it sparks Libby to say something awful. Congratulations. Also featuring music from Lisa LeBlanc. Regardless, let us speak of the huge ratings bounce for Community and the slightly disheartening bounce back of episode 2 of the return. Find out what Todd and Libby think of it’s renewal chances.

00:18.12-00:24.03 Also, Justified is a thing. We talk about how we’re feeling about this season and the outlook for the final three episodes.

00:24.04-00:40.02 Mad Men! You will find out nothing interesting in this segment except how we feel about the two hour premiere in vague generalities (we don’t want to die), but at least it stokes the fires of excitement. Consider this segment required Mad Men premiere pre gaming.

00:40.03-00:59.57 Also, as a special segment, we talk about The Hunger Games. Everybody loves books and films that take the world by storm (that don’t involve weak female characterization and/or vampires) and TVOTI is not immune. Hear all about our love for Jennifer Lawrence (not creepy) and post-apocalyptic fiction in general (sort of creepy). Katniss rules.

00:59.58-01:23.35 Formspring questions time including such topics as: pseudo-thoughts on Lilyhammer, writing about good shows v. bad shows, potential for new Stargate series, professional football and moral quandaries, Harry’s Law, Todd’s potential podcast exodus, works of art, Breaking Bad meets Justified, The River, and “Things That Nerds Like” for $400, Alex.

01:23.36-01:28.06 Where to find us and wrapping up. More from Lisa LeBlanc. *This segment may include an outtake in which Libby finally gets what’s coming to her.*

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Lisa LeBlanc
“Cerveau ramolli” (mp3)
from “Lisa LeBlanc”
(Bonsound Records)

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TV on the Internet, Episode 77: Mad Men, Hunger Games, Search...

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:12:38 -0700

TV on the Internet, Episode 77: Mad Men, Hunger Games, Search Engine Optimization

TV on the Internet, Episode 76: Libby Hill's Arizona Through The Back Door

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 23:40:00 -0700

The only way you could get Todd and Libby to record a new podcast together was to close them inside of a moving car together, so that’s exactly what they did, sending them on a weird odyssey through Arizona in the middle of the night and asking them to talk about the return of Community, this season of Archer, and the cancellation of Luck. Then, they’ll answer 10 of your questions and mostly piss you off. Thank God they bought that new USB cord, eh? Note: This episode has some weird, intermittent audio issues, but they will pass within a couple of seconds if you give it a little time.

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00:00.00-00:22.01 The worst wife beater in the world, a brief musical interlude from Waking Lights, and a good long discussion of Community’s midseason premiere.

00:22.02-00:33.12 Much adulation ensues as we discuss Archer season 3 and the first part of it’s finale, Space Race.

00:33.13-00:50.29 Talking about the sad cancellation of Luck.

00:50.30-01:20.36 Formspring questions time including such topics as: the films of Jacques Tati, why don’t we quit the podcast, thoughts (or lack there of) on Life’s Too Short, cats, Libby’s thoughts on Parks & Rec this season, foreign travel, Mad Men v. Breaking Bad, TVOTI’s audience hostility, Powers, and the Community comments cult.

01:20.37-01:23.21 Where to find us and wrapping up. More from Waking Lights.

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TV on the Internet, Episode 76: Libby Hill’s Arizona...

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 23:09:50 -0700

TV on the Internet, Episode 76: Libby Hill’s Arizona Through The Back Door (Warning: some distortion in first half of episode. Give us a break, it was recorded going 80 mph through Arizona.)

TV on the Internet, Episode 75: The Five Best TV Characters of 2011

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:27:29 -0800

Todd and Libby are joined by the magical, mystical David Sims and Zack Handlen to discuss the recent news that American Horror Story is going to do something new with every new season and their five favorite TV characters of 2011. Included are copious discussion about what makes Pam from Archer awesome, some thoughts on what it means to be a great character in a bad show, and Todd’s proposal for a series called “Squatchin’.” Plus, a little Auld Lang Syne from Marah.

*May include incidental spoilers for shows talked about but nothing that will ruin your experience let’s all be grown-ups now, shall we?*

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TV on the Internet, Episode 75: The Five Best TV Characters of...

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:15:23 -0800

TV on the Internet, Episode 75: The Five Best TV Characters of 2011

TV on the Internet, Christmas Special 2011: Merry Happy!

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:34:57 -0800

Todd and Libby drop in on this fine Christmas evening to share with you a couple of tales of the season, including Todd reading from the short stories of Bret Harte and Libby reading from Laura Ingalls Wilder’s The Long Winter, plus music from Pittsburgh Symphony Brass. Thanks for listening in 2011, and we can’t wait to keep talking TV with you in 2012.

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Pittsburgh Symphony Brass
“We Wish You a Merry Christmas” (mp3)
from “A Christmas Concert for Brass”
(Four Winds Entertainment, Inc.)

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TV on the Internet, Christmas Special 2011: Merry Happy!

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:24:03 -0800

TV on the Internet, Christmas Special 2011: Merry Happy!

TV on the Internet, Episode 74: Awkward Pauses

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:37:00 -0800

Todd and Libby went away, but they’re back now, and they’ve gotten VERY BAD AT PODCASTING. Expect frequent pauses to look at kittens, lots of awkward stuttering, and some actual TV discussion in between all of that, including segments in which Libby tells everyone who didn’t like the Homeland finale that they’re bad and wrong. Also: American Horror Story, Parks & Recreation, Community, Up All Night, changing distribution models for television, 2 Broke Girls, and why Breaking Bad season four was terrible.

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00:00.00-00:06.14 Behind the scenes as Todd plans something called VanDerWerffmas. And it is just as terrifying as it sounds. Also, apparently, Taylor Swift, plus sweet, sweet tuneage from John Ralston. Then we try and figure out how to do a podcast.

00:06.15-00:23.50 So we talk about Homeland’s first season and finale. **contains spoilers**

00:23.51-00:33.10 And then we talk about American Horror Story, But not before Todd launches into an unrelated spiel about himself and things he likes and doesn’t like. **contains spoilers** **for AHS, not for stuff Todd likes** **well, also for stuff Todd likes, I guess**

00:33.11-00:39.50 Then Todd makes me talk about alternate distribution models for television because he’s a dick. (Seriously though, the discussion is sparked by this article by Rick Ellis. Read it here.)

00:39.51-01:04.50 Random hits on Sons of Anarchy, Dexter, Up All Night, Cougar Town, Modern Family, Community, and Parks and Recreation. Plus, random word invention and 2 Broke Girls. Also look for potential spoilage on Todd’s top 10 of the year and a one-off insult of Breaking Bad.

And an inappropriate discussion to round out the episode.

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John Ralston
“A Marigny Christmas” (mp3)
from “Jesus Christ b/w A Marigny Christmas”
(24 Hour Service Station)

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TV on the Internet, Episode 74: Awkward Pauses

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:18:55 -0800

TV on the Internet, Episode 74: Awkward Pauses

TV on the Internet, Episode 73: Surrounded By Cats!

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:26:49 -0800

Todd and Libby are back with the first part of a two-part podcast, and they’re surrounded by cats! They’re also answering 10 of your questions, handpicked by Libby, including thoughts that will almost certainly offend those of you who like Republicans, Dexter, and other terrible things. (Ha ha!) Also, a lot of theorizing about New Girl and some laughs.

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00:00.00-00:05.00 A new, underwhelming cold open and the return of less than ideal sound quality and it’s all the fault of stupid kittens, plus awesome music from Benjamin Shaw.

00:05.16-00:46.05 Answering Formspring questions: Libby’s Choice! Includes questions regarding A Gifted Man, scarring television, New Girl, Breaking Bad characters, terrible tv taste, the mancession, long-in-the-tooth comedies, Suburgatory, Ron and Tammy 2 vs. Ron and Tammys, and…

00:46.06-01:03.18 The Republican nomination process as reality television. (Ed. note: This is set off because Todd insists there may be Republican listeners. I remain dubious.)

01:03.19-01:08.47 All the places you can reach us when we inevitably disappear again. Wrapping up and more music from Benjamin Shaw. PLUS, an amazing Frank Fisticuffs bonus reel!

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Benjamin Shaw
“How to Test the Depth of a Well” (mp3)
from “There’s Always Hope, There’s Always Cabernet”
(Audio Antihero)

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