This week join Jonathan, Andrew, and Steve in conversation with author of Jim Henson: The Biography, Brian Jay Jones. We discuss Henson’s early start in the Washington, D.C. television market, what made Henson so unique,

This week join Steve, Jonathan, and Andrew as they discuss the pros and cons of increased regionalization of sports TV networks, and their histories. They also talk about the role collegiate sports play into this regional identity construction.

This week join Steve, Andrew, and Jonathan as they discuss the early show trials of McCarthyism and how quickly US audiences fell in love with the real-life TV court drama. We also discuss McCarthy’s favorite defense when his “facts” didn’t stand up to...

This week Jonathan and Steve provide the history of, and discuss, Paramount’s near persistent strategy of using Star Trek as the anchor for every new media channel they attempt to launch. We focus our discussion on the years 1977, 1995, and 2015. So,

This week we are pleased to present our interview with former FCC chairman, Newton N. Minow. Mr. Minow joins us from his office in Chicago to discuss the role of television in presidential debates, his decisions that supported the rise of PBS,

This week join Jonathan as he drags Steve kicking and screaming down the rabbit hole that is Jonathan’s fascination with Jim Henson. They discuss the cancellation of the most recent network iteration of The Muppets.

This week join Steve, Andrew, and Jonathan as they provide a brief overview of television pilots and attempt to pitch one another some pilots that REALLY deserve a second chance. Come join the fun.

This week join Steve and Jonathan as they have a discussion about the recent history of late night network television. What role did this programming play traditionally? Is there a role left for it to play in an era of time-shift programming?

This week join the full trio as we continue our discussion on defining nostalgia on television today. When is it a reboot? When is it an homage? How is the new Odd Couple (CBS) involved? Why does Steve harbor so much hatred for the new Hawaii Five-O?

This week join the full trio as we discuss the seemingly new form of nostalgia on television. Are efforts like Girl Meets World, Fuller House, and even The Muppets a new form of data-driven nostalgia, or just the same old thing dressed up for a new sea...