TV Diehard Podcast is Back!

After a long break, the TV Diehard Podcast is back! What show propelled the return of the show? For those who follow me, it's probably not much of a surprise, but for others it may be. The show is the CW's The 100.

Yes, it's a show on the CW, yet that shouldn't and doesn't define the series. If anything, it defies the stereotype of the CW which really doesn't apply much now with shows like Arrow, The Flash and Jane the Virgin joining The 100 on the channel.

I've been joined by others to discuss three of the last four episodes of The 100 Season 2. The discussion on the devastating midseason finale will be recorded over the show's hiatus. 
Love the show? Check out our conversation!

The 100 Season 2 Episode 5, "Human Trials"

+Danielle Turchiano  (Freelancer, MTV News and Studio System News) and +Jason Griffin (TVaholic.com & TVtimesThree.com) joins TV Diehard host, +Carla Day  (TV Fanatic & BuddyTV).

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The 100 Season 2 Episode 6, "Fog of War"

Danielle Turchiano (Freelancer at Hollywood Reporter, MTV News, and Studio System News) and Erin Brown (MythConception.net) joins TV Diehard host, Carla Day (TV Fanatic & BuddyTV).

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The 100 Season 2 Episode 7, "Long Into an Abyss"

Danielle Turchiano (Freelancer at Hollywood Reporter, MTV News, and Studio System News) and +Laurel Brown (DocBrownTV.com) joins TV Diehard host, Carla Day (TV Fanatic & BuddyTV). 

We also discussed Arrow Season 2 Episode 9, "The Climb."

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Chatting the Beginning of Fringe's Final Season

On tonight's show, I was joined by Trisha Leigh from Poptimal and Laurel Brown from BuddyTV to discuss the first three episodes of Fringe's final season:

• "Transilience Thought Unifier Model-11"
• "In Absentia"
• "The Recordist"

We also talk about what we'd like to see in the remaining 10 episodes and tidbits from visiting the Fringe set and talking with the cast.

Read Trisha's Fringe review: Dystopian Downer and Laurel's review: Why We Need Historians and Dermatologists.

Have thoughts on what we discussed? Continue the conversation in the comments!   You can listen via the player above, download the episode via iTunes, or subscribe via the RSS feed.

Don't forget to stop by and enter to win the Covert Affairs World Traveler prize which includes a Powertrip. The contest ends on Tuesday, October 23rd.

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Covert Affairs Season 3 In Review

On tonight's show, I was joined by guests Dan Forcella from TV Fanatic and Laurel Brown from BuddyTV as we discuss the first part of Covert Affairs season 3.

This season of Covert Affairs has been by far the best of the series. The show went from a feel good spy show to an intense spy thriller.

We discussed both the season-to-date and what we'd like to see in the remaining episodes airing this fall.

Covert Affairs returns Tuesday, October 16th at 10 pm ET/ 9 pm CT. Have you missed any season 3 episodes? You can watch them all online at USA Network or cable On Demand.

In honor of the show's return, TV Diehard is giving away a Covert Affairs World Traveler Prize Pack: 

• PowerTrip, triple powered portable charger (retail value: $100)
• Red Leather Luggage Tag
• Red Leather Passport Cover 
• World Traveler Book Set 

To enter: Leave a comment below with your favorite season 3 moment by Tuesday, October 23rd at 11:59 pm PT. 

Get a second entry by following us on twitter: @TVDiehard and tweeting the contest one time:

I'm excited for Covert Affairs b/c __________. #CovertAffairs contest via @TVDiehard http://bit.ly/Tkd5NY

A winner will be picked at random from all eligible entries on Wednesday, October 24th. The winner will be notified through their Google+ profile or twitter. Only one entry per person per method and you must have a valid U.S.-based mailing address. The prize was provided by USA Network, but USA Network is not a sponsor, administrator, or involved in any other way with this giveaway. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents of 18 years of age or older only. Not following these guidelines voids your entry.

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Fall Preview - New CBS and FOX shows

On tonight's show I was joined by guests Laurel Brown from Buddy TV and Andrea Towers from Confessions from a TV Geek as we preview some of the new dramas and comedies coming this fall.

We discussed the new fall shows from CBS and FOX.

On CBS: 

• Elementary
• Vegas
• Made in Jersey
• Partners 

On FOX:

• The Mob Doctor
• The Mindy Project
• Ben and Kate

We also talked about our other favorite new shows: The CW's Arrow and NBC's Revolution.

And, the returning shows we are most looking forward to, including Nikita, Community, Fringe, Once Upon a Time,Fringe, Castle, Park and Rec, Homeland.

Have thoughts on what we discussed? Continue the conversation in the comments!  

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Fall Preview - New ABC and CW shows

On tonight's show, I was joined by Jim Halterman from JimHalterman.com and Laurel Brown from Buddy TV.

We discussed upcoming new fall shows from both ABC and the CW.

On ABC: 

• 666 Park Avenue
• Last Resort 
• Nashville 
• The Neighbors
  

 On the CW: 

• Arrow
• Beauty and the Beast
• Emily Owens, M.D.

We also talked a bit about NBC's The New Normal and Fox's The Mindy Project. 

As mentioned on the show, check out Jim's interview with Stephen Amell at AfterElton and Stephen Amell's Facebook page.

Have thoughts on what we discussed? Continue the conversation in the comments! 

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Teen Wolf Season 2 Finale

On this week's podcast, I was joined by Laurel Brown from Buddy TV, and Dan Forcella from TV Fanatic.

We discussed the following:

• MTV's Teen Wolf's Season 2 finale "Master Plan" -- Is Gerard dead? What happened to Jackson? Are Scott and Allison really over? Poor Stiles -- will he move on from Lydia? What the heck is coming with the Alpha pack? And, much more!
• Our picks of the week: Dan -- Wilfred, Carla -- Political Animals and Laurel -- Suits.

Want to read more about the Teen Wolf finale, check out  Laurel's review,  Dan's review, and the Teen Wolf  Round Table I participated in with both Laurel and Dan.

Have thoughts on what we discussed? Continue the conversation in the comments!  

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Suits, Political Animals and Grimm's return

On this week's podcast, I was joined by Laurel Brown from Buddy TV, and Sammi Turano from TV Grapevine.

We discussed the following:

•  USA Network's Suits, "Sucker Punch" -- Harvey may have punched Tanner, but it is those around Harvey that sacrifice to save him.
• USA Network's Political Animals, "Lost Boys" -- TJ's past became more clear as the reason's for his suicide was revealed. Unfortunately, his family abandon him for his club opening which leads to an overdose.
• NBC's Grimm -- The show returns on Monday. We will discuss the first season and what we are looking forward to in season two.

Have thoughts on what we discussed? Continue the conversation in the comments!  

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Teen Wolf, True Blood, and Political Animals

On this week's podcast, I was joined by Laurel Brown from Buddy TV, and Dan Forcella from TV Fanatic.

We discussed the following:

• MTV's Teen Wolf, "Fury" - Matt went crazy, the kanima found a new master, Scott's mother found out the truth, and much more.
• HBO's True Blood, "Somebody That I Used to Know" - Sookie got closer to the truth about her parents, the Authority decided to pursue a new path, Alcide had some hot wolf sex before making a decision about the pack, plus more.
• USA Network's Political Animals, "The Woman Problem" - Elaine was offered a seat on the Supreme Court, Bud and his sons go "fishing," Susan showed her true self, and that's just a start. 

Have thoughts on what we discussed? Continue the conversation in the comments! 

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The Shocking Suits and Teen Wolf Episodes and a Review of San Diego Comic-Con

This week on the podcast, I was joined by guests Laurel Brown from Buddy TV, and Melissa Girimonte from The Televixen.

We discussed the following:

• Our time at San Diego Comic-Con, including favorite interviews, tidbits, and sneak peeks from shows. 
• USA Network's Suits episode "Break Point" -- what a surprising and heartbreaking episode. Will Donna be back? Will Pearson Hardman survive the lawsuit? 
• MTV's Teen Wolf episode "Party Guessed" -- The Kanima's master was revealed, a hunter dies, and a wolf returns. Things will never be the same for Scott, Allison, Jackson, Stiles and crew.

Have thoughts on what we discussed? Continue the conversation in the comments!  

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Suits and The Newsroom premiere

On this week's podcast, I was joined by guests Laurel Brown from Buddy TV, and Joan Porter from MSN.ca.

We discussed the following:

• USA Network's Suits episode "The Choice" -- Did Mike make the right decision to break up with Rachel? What is going to happen to the firm now that Hardman is coming back? War is brewing at Pearson Hardman! 
• HBO's The Newsroom premiere "We Just Decided To" -- Does Aaron Sorkin have a new hit? Was the episode preachy or did it ask the right questions?

   

Have thoughts on what we discussed? Continue the conversation in the comments!

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Summer TV premieres: Suits, Burn Notice, Falling Skies, and Teen Wolf

On this week's show, I was joined by guests Laurel Brown from Buddy TV, and Amrie Cunningham from My Take on TV.

 We discusses the following shows:

• USA Network's Suits season two premiere, "She Knows" and the visit to the Suits set in Toronto, including interviews with Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Meghan Markle, Sarah Rafferty, and Gina Torres. 
• USA Network's Burn Notice premiere, "Scorched Earth."
• TNT's Falling Skies two-hour premiere, "Worlds Apart" and "Shall We Gather at the River."
• ABC Family's new show Bunheads.
• The season two premiere of MTV's Teen Wolf, "Origins."

Have thoughts on what we discussed? Continue the conversation in the comments! 

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Game of Thrones Finale and True Blood Premiere

On this week's podcast, I was joined by guests Melissa Girimonte from TheTelevixen and Laurel Brown from Buddy TV.

We discussed the following shows:   

• Game of Thrones - The season two finale, "Valar  Morghulis" 
• True Blood - The season five premiere, "Turn! Turn! Turn!"

 

Have thoughts on what we discussed? Continue the conversation in the comments!  

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Shocking The Vampire Diaries and Fringe Finales

On this week's podcast, I was joined by guests Melissa Girimonte from TheTelevixen and Laurel Brown from Buddy TV.

We discussed the following:

• The Vampire Diaries season finale, "The Departed" -- Elena as a vampire? Is Klaus's body destroyed? Will Tyler be permanently possessed by Klaus? How will Damon react to Elena's condition and Stefan's decision to save Matt? 
• Fringe finale, "Brave New World, Part 2" -- Shocking reveal that Walter shot Olivia, her healing ability, William Bell's plan, and does this mean Olivia is alive in 2036.

Have thoughts on what we discussed? Continue the conversation in the comments!

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Game of Thrones, Fringe and Castle - Violence, Death, & Love

On this week's podcast, I was joined by Jason Griffin from TVaholic and Laurel Brown from Buddy TV.

We discussed the following:

• Carla and Laurel talked about their set visit to Necessary Roughness last week and the upcoming season. 
• Game of Thrones "The Ghost of Harrenhal" and "The Old Gods and the New"-- Renly was killed. What was that? Jaqen H'ghar gives Arya the death of three people, how will she use them? Riots hit King's Landing. Theon takes Winterfell. Jon is beyond the wall and boring. And, much more! 
• Castle "Always" -- Beckett gets drawn into her mother's case again. Did she bring down her shooter? And, what about her and Castle! 
• Fringe "Brave New World, Part 1" -- William Bell is alive and has a plan. But, what is that plan? More importantly, what is going on with Olivia? Superwoman!

 

Have thoughts on what we discussed? Continue the conversation in the comments!

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Game of Thrones gets sadistic and Fringe jumps to the future

On this week's podcast, I was joined by Melissa Girimonte from The Televixen and Laurel Brown from Buddy TV.

We discussed the following episodes: 

• Game of Thrones "Garden of Bones" -- Joffrey showed his sadistic side, Tyrion saved Sansa and made a power play, Arya and Gendry survive Harrenhal, Stannis and Renly meet, and Melisandre gave birth. 
• Fringe "Letters of Transit" -- A look at the future in 2036 with the Observers in control. Walter and team were ambered.

 

These were both epic episodes. Have thoughts on what we discussed? Continue the conversation in the comments! You can listen via the player above, download the episode via iTunes, or subscribe via the RSS feed.

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Love on Fringe and well, not so much on Castle!

Last week in the first TV Diehard podcast, we chatted about Fringe and whether Peter was already home or not. We found out the answer this past Friday on "A Short Story About Love."

I had to have guests Melissa Girimonte from TheTelevixen.com and Laurel Brown from Buddy TV back to talk about it.

It was a discussion about science fiction, love and mystery!


We discussed: 

• The return of Fringe and the answer to whether Peter had already found his home and his Olivia.
• The ABC promo department wanted us to believe that something epic was going to happen between Caste and Beckett on this past Monday's Castle. Did the reveal live up to the promo? We also discuss what is coming next.
• Our love of Castle led us to talk about why we love some procedural-like shows over others. 

Have thoughts on what we discussed? Continue the conversation in the comments here.

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Introducing the TV Diehard podcast

I started my first podcast several years ago, but never got around to doing a television podcast. After almost a year of thinking about it, the TV Diehard podcast was officially launched yesterday.

It wasn't without a little technical difficulty in the beginning, but that gives it a unique charm, right? I have to thank the amazing The Walking Dead finale for giving me kick in the ass to get the show started. I just had to talk about it!

Joining me in the inaugural TV Diehard podcast were guests Melissa Girimonte from TheTelevixen.com and Laurel Brown from Buddy TV.

We discussed the following:

•  The Walking Dead finale
• The Vampire Diaries -- the season through "1912" and what we think will happen next with Alaric. 
• The Secret Circle -- briefly discussed disappointment in the series compared to The Vampire Diaries.
• Fringe -- talked about the universes and if Peter is already home or has a home to go back to. 

Have thoughts on what we discussed? Continue the conversation in the comments here.

You can listen via the player below, download the episode via iTunes, or subscribe via the RSS feed.

 

The TV Diehard podcast is recorded live. If you would like to be notified of future live broadcasts, please provide your email address. During the live show, there will be a chat room to interact with other listeners, as well as, the host and guests. Also, on some shows, you can call into the show to join the conversation.

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