Chatz: A Television Podcast

Cheryl Strayed is a complicated figure. How does the new Hulu series Tiny Beautiful People adapt her life story, what does it neglect to include, and what is the value in a show that's sold primarily on family tragedy and good performances? Find out all of this and more on the newest Should You Watch!In this discussion, we spoil various parts of the season. Here are timestamps for those spoilers. 0:19:40 - General Thoughts0:33:20 - Spoilers for the pilot begin here.0:42:48 - Spoilers for Season 1 begin here.Magellan's Substack newsletter: https://notthatmagellan.substack.com/Check out chatzpod.com for all things Chatzpod!TwitterRedditTwitchChatzumsEmail: chatzpod@gmail.comOur main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

Digging up o-o-old Patreon content just for you, the main feed listener! Last July, we dealt with the summer HEAT by watching the iconic Disney film Holes and recording a commentary track over it. And since we're now nearly done cooking the next main Chatz season, we decided to offer this commentary as today's free episode! If you enjoy hearing us talk over your favorite movie or want to support myself (Allen) and my co-host (Magellan!) you can find more content like this at patreon.com/chatzpod. We have listeners vote on what we watch, we spin a wheel, there's themes, it's a whole thing.NEXT WEEK: We'll be answering the age-old question of "Should You Watch..." when we cover the Hulu series Tiny Beautiful Things.Magellan's Substack newsletter: https://notthatmagellan.substack.com/Check out chatzpod.com for all things Chatzpod!TwitterRedditTwitchChatzumsEmail: chatzpod@gmail.comOur main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

While we cook things up at Chatz HQ and prepare for the next Should You Watch? and our continuation of Thirteen Under 13, we wanted to keep the feed occupied for the next two Sundays. First up is this FREE episode that used to be exclusive on our Patreon. It's one of our sillier ChatzNightz episodes, and you get to hear Magellan eat a dastardly treat!Magellan's Substack newsletter: https://notthatmagellan.substack.com/Check out chatzpod.com for all things Chatzpod!TwitterRedditTwitchChatzumsEmail: chatzpod@gmail.comOur main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

We close out the fifth show in 13 Under Thirteen with the excellent series finale of Birds of Prey 2002. And then we   flip the last 2 and 0 and watch Birds of Prey 2020, a movie that, in a better world, launched off a massive series of colorful, badass  superhero films.  We'll be on a podcast break for a few weeks to relax and refresh, but in TWO weeks you'll hear a new Should You Watch episode. And in the meantime we'll release some old Patreon episodes to keep the feed active every Sunday.Magellan's Substack newsletter: https://notthatmagellan.substack.com/Check out chatzpod.com for all things Chatzpod!TwitterRedditTwitchChatzumsEmail: chatzpod@gmail.comOur main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

The ChatzKidz attempt to relate their recent high school reunion to Helena's, to very little avail. But Not Jim Rash is a standout in an otherwise solid episode. But by the second one, we become a little unsure...what is Wade's deal? A plot that rewinds itself for seemingly no reason (probably production confusion) and an arc that just doesn't land. But it's still a fun pair of episodes, and next week we're finishing Birds of Prey 2002 by pairing the series finale with the 2020 film!Magellan's Substack newsletter: https://notthatmagellan.substack.com/Check out chatzpod.com for all things Chatzpod!TwitterRedditTwitchChatzumsEmail: chatzpod@gmail.comOur main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

This week, we learn some behind the scenes info specifically about why Birds of Prey's characters talk...like that. Here is the Reddit post being referenced: https://www.reddit.com/r/television/comments/9f1ju9/comment/e5t4ld7/Meanwhile, "Fight Club for women" turns out to be a hollow and false teaser, Reese's dad has a new face, and that's about it because this show is running on fumes this week!Magellan's Substack newsletter: https://notthatmagellan.substack.com/Check out chatzpod.com for all things Chatzpod!TwitterRedditTwitchChatzumsEmail: chatzpod@gmail.comOur main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

Episode 5 of TrekChatz is here! How does Season 5 of TNG compare to the series' best so far? What themes did the TrekChatzKidz find throughout the season? And WHY haven't they made an animated short about Guinan and her imaginary friend yet? Where can I buy Ro Laren's cool headband? Why does a flute solo make us question our very existence on this planet? Find out ALL of that and more in this incredibly meaty discussion of the season.Magellan's Substack newsletter: https://notthatmagellan.substack.com/Check out chatzpod.com for all things Chatzpod!TwitterRedditTwitchChatzumsEmail: chatzpod@gmail.comOur main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

Okay so full transparency. I Allen am writing this description literally minutes from leaving for the airport for a short vacation, but Birds of Prey! Poorly handled mental illness rep! ACTUAL lesbians! Uhhh what else OH Lady Shiva's from the comics, cool! Okay love you all bye bye.Magellan's Substack newsletter: https://notthatmagellan.substack.com/Check out chatzpod.com for all things Chatzpod!TwitterRedditTwitchChatzumsEmail: chatzpod@gmail.comOur main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

Lori Loughlin joins the Birds of Prey for a surprisingly good episode about family, revenge, and screaming really cool cartoon yellow circles. And after the break, we discuss furry biker gangs, the amazing places this could have gone, and so much more!P.S. I was right, you can clearly hear Magellan say "selser" and I have the audio to prove it.Magellan's Substack newsletter: https://notthatmagellan.substack.com/Check out chatzpod.com for all things Chatzpod!TwitterRedditTwitchChatzumsEmail: chatzpod@gmail.comOur main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

You can't miss a 2000s TV episode that was clearly inspired by The X-Files, and "Prey for the Hunter" isn't ashamed of it. Mysterious murders, hidden conspiracies, and frumpy men! But things take a turn for the...gender-y in "Three Birds and A Baby", an episode that doesn't necessarily STINK,  but...hmm, well. The effects budget was spent is what we're saying.Magellan's Substack newsletter: https://notthatmagellan.substack.com/Check out chatzpod.com for all things Chatzpod!TwitterRedditTwitchChatzumsEmail: chatzpod@gmail.comOur main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

The Thirteen Under 13 continues with part 5: Chatz of Prey! We're covering the 2002 Birds of Prey series, and the 2000s vibes are off the CHARTS! Also discussed: The show's portrayal of Oracle's disability, its role in the Batman canon, and where we think the series was heading.Check out chatzpod.com for all things Chatzpod!TwitterRedditTwitchChatzumsEmail: chatzpod@gmail.comOur main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

We've been pretty harsh on A to Z lately, but mostly because the stories were not interesting and the jokes mostly didn't land. But in the very home stretch, it really came together and concluded shockingly well. Tune in as we discuss the weirdness of letting your ex stay with you, Rashida Gosh Dang Jones, and The Millennial Whoop returns. Next week, it's time for Birds of Prey!Check out chatzpod.com for all things Chatzpod!TwitterRedditTwitchChatzumsEmail: chatzpod@gmail.comOur main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

I think what we're realizing with A to Z is that having your characters go through relatable and funny scenarios can be very fun, but it doesn't bolster up what is otherwise a pretty dull series. It's a shame, because these episodes have moments that spark joy or interest. But that's part of the fun of Thirteen Under 13, right? They literally cannot all be winners. And so it goes.Magellan's Substack newsletter: https://notthatmagellan.substack.com/Check out chatzpod.com for all things Chatzpod!TwitterRedditTwitchChatzumsEmail: chatzpod@gmail.comOur main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

This A to Z show, eh? Sometimes an episode is about processing grief as a couple or losing your close friendships. And sometimes it's deeply concerned with gender politics and "being a man" in a way that feels utterly trapped in 2014 cisheteronormative storytelling. A land of contrasts from two people on opposite sides of the...alphabet.Magellan's Substack newsletter: https://notthatmagellan.substack.com/Check out chatzpod.com for all things Chatzpod!TwitterRedditTwitchChatzumsEmail: chatzpod@gmail.comOur main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

Continuing our journey through thirteen shows canceled before airing thirteen episodes, we begin our discussion of 2014's A to Z, a series about two young lovers and their 8 month relationship. Why was this one canceled, that premise sounds amazing, not dated at all, and neither do the themes and character dynamics at all...unless...Magellan's Substack newsletter: https://notthatmagellan.substack.com/Check out chatzpod.com for all things Chatzpod!TwitterRedditTwitchChatzumsEmail: chatzpod@gmail.comOur main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

Break out your snap bracelets, your Nickelodeon Gak, and your Arsenio Hall saxophone, because Chatz is covering That 90s Show this week! Does the reboot of the beloved 90s sitcom hold up to scrutiny? Is it worth checking out amongst a sea of good new TV and sitcoms? The answer might surprise you!In this discussion, we spoil various parts of the season. Here are timestamps for those spoilers. 0:00:00 - General Thoughts0:27:50 - Spoilers for the pilot begin here.0:37:52 - Spoilers for Season 1 begin here.Magellan's Substack newsletter: https://notthatmagellan.substack.com/Check out chatzpod.com for all things Chatzpod!TwitterRedditTwitchChatzumsEmail: chatzpod@gmail.comOur main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

This is it, gang! The fans spoke up, and they actually finished Sense8. How does the beefy two and a half hour finale hold up as a conclusion to the show's multiple characters and high stakes storylines? What did the ChatzKidz like and dislike most about the series? Did they finally defeat transphobia? And what the heck are we watching next that can POSSIBLY stand up to it?EDIT: Because of timey-wimey weirdness with how and when we record episodes, we forgot that NEXT WEEK'S MAIN CHATZ UPLOAD WILL BE A SHOULD YOU WATCH. We are watching and discussing all of Netflix's That 90s Show, so stay tuned for that next Sunday, and Thirteen Under 13 will return in TWO (2) weeks! Love you all!Magellan's Substack newsletter: https://notthatmagellan.substack.com/Check out chatzpod.com for all things Chatzpod!TwitterRedditTwitchChatzumsEmail: chatzpod@gmail.comOur main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

What's really left to say? Plots for an imagined Season 3 are established, a few characters are on the way to a happy ending, and others are kidnapped as if it is destiny that someone must get brought to a BPO lab every season. Just us for our discussion of the most canceled "series finale" we've seen in this week's Chatz8!Check out chatzpod.com for all things Chatzpod!TwitterRedditTwitchChatzumsEmail: chatzpod@gmail.comOur main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

The ChatzKidz employ several clunky metaphors to describe the experience of watching these Sense8 episodes. When you can tell a show is canceled before its intended end, what remains but a handful of loose ends? But there's still fun to be had here. Some more BPO backstory, Daniela's time to shine, and more Bug of course.Check out chatzpod.com for all things Chatzpod!TwitterRedditTwitchChatzumsEmail: chatzpod@gmail.comOur main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

Season Four of TNG brings with it much stronger scripts, emotional gut punch after emotional gut punch, and...Data's girlfriend! The Chatz gang dive deep into what is considered by many to be the best season of the series, and we found most of it pretty stellar! The lows are just decent, the highs are the series best, and Geordi finally gets good storylines. Come back in three months for the resolution to Worf's whole situation, a new cast member, and...honestly we know VERY little about TNG season 5! It has the Picard flute episode!Check out chatzpod.com for all things Chatzpod!TwitterRedditTwitchChatzumsEmail: chatzpod@gmail.comOur main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/