by Mary Carver | Aug 20, 2019 | The Couch Podcast
Do you want the good news or the bad news first? Good? Okay, sure. The good news is that today’s guest is none other than my little brother, James! What? Yes, it’s true. The bad news is that we recorded together, in person, across my dining room table, with one...
by Mary Carver | Aug 13, 2019 | The Couch Podcast
Last month was all about short-lived shows, and today we’re going in the opposite direction. Heather Parker joins me to talk about long-running TV shows. This episode was inspired by our shared love of NCIS, but don’t worry. If you aren’t as enamored with Leroy Jethro...
by Mary Carver | Aug 6, 2019 | The Couch Podcast
Today my friend Kristen Strong joined me again, this time to talk about fictional friend groups and our desire to belong. We talk about all the best groups of friends (or at least the ones that seem the most fun) and debate why there seem to be more shows about...
by Mary Carver | Jul 30, 2019 | The Couch Podcast
Every time I talk with my friend Lisa-Jo about TV the conversation always makes it way back to Aaron Sorkin and her love of his writing and his shows. So when it came to wrapping up this short series on short-lived shows, talking to Lisa-Jo about Studio 60 on the...
by Mary Carver | Jul 23, 2019 | The Couch Podcast
My friend Jenny and I never stopped loving (or watching) Veronica Mars. We need you to know this. But now that Hulu is bringing the show back for a fourth season, we’re diving deep to make sure we are all prepared to watch like the true marshmallows we are. (Did...
by Mary Carver | Jul 16, 2019 | The Couch Podcast
Today’s episode is, essentially, a love letter to Pushing Daisies. Because when it comes to short-lived shows, Pushing Daisies is unique in the dramatic responses it creates in fans. One mention of this show and fans will sigh loudly, cartoon hearts practically...
