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House of Guinness & The Lowdown | SWYK 036

The Stranger Things creators have flipped the table upside down: the Duffer Brothers are leaving Netflix for a big new deal at Paramount. We talk about their plans for original movies, their philosophy on “event TV,” and what to expect from Stranger Things 5. Jakob checks in with first impressions of Netflix’s House of Guinness, a period drama from the creator of Peaky Blinders with big beer money but some… odd choices in music and history. Jim takes on Survivor US Season 49, breaking down how it stacks up against the ever-strong Australian edition. Then it’s time for The Lowdown, the latest from Sterlin Harjo (Reservation Dogs) with Ethan Hawke leading a Tulsa-set noir full of conspiracy walls, bad dads, and bursts of Tarantino energy. We’ve watched the first two episodes and give you the goods on whether it’s worth your time! All served with your usual side orders of tangents and despair. 01:10 Duffer brothers leave Netflix for Paramount 19:47 House of Guinness (Spoiler Free) 34:20 Survivor 49 44:55 The Lowdown (Spoiler Free)     The post House of Guinness & The Lowdown | SWYK 036 [http://showswhatyouknow.com/house-of-guinness-the-lowdown-swyk-036/] first appeared on Shows What You Know [http://showswhatyouknow.com].

Summer TV Catch Up | SWYK 035

We’re back with a stacked lineup of TV talk from around the world (and a couple alternate dimensions). First up, Jason Momoa storms onto Apple TV+ with Chief of War, a sweeping historical epic that has us wondering if “Game of Thrones with boats” is actually a lot better than we gave it credit for. Then it’s over to Survivor Australia, where the gameplay is bigger, messier, and somehow more intense than the U.S. version. We make a detour to Traitors Ireland, the latest international spin on the reality deception format, and then check back in on The Paper, the Office sequel we were braced to hate but might… actually kind of like? James Gunn returns with Peacemaker season 2, bringing back John Cena’s violent manchild for another round of heartfelt chaos, and we finally take a look at Netflix’s Wednesday season 2 and see if everyone’s favourite goth icon holds up to scrutiny. All this plus tangents, rants, and a lot of chat about Muppets! The post Summer TV Catch Up | SWYK 035 [http://showswhatyouknow.com/summer-tv-catch-up-2025-swyk-035/] first appeared on Shows What You Know [http://showswhatyouknow.com].

Pee-Wee’s Big Anniversary | SWYK 034

It’s the dog days of summer TV, but we’ve got a packed episode of news, reviews, and questionable life choices. First up: Chimp Crazy’s Tonia Haddix has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison after a wild saga of lies, basements, and surprisingly casual on-camera confessions. We marvel at the access Eric Goode (of Tiger King fame) managed to get, and whether this is the most incriminating reality footage ever. Then, Paramount Plus and Skydance officially tie the knot, birthing the hilariously clunky new moniker “Paramount: A Skydance Corporation.” We unpack the corporate dynasty politics, AI buzzwords, and what this could mean for the future of TV (Spoiler: not great). Jim takes us on an emotional journey to the 40th anniversary screening of Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure, visits Paul Reubens’ grave, and discusses the new documentary Pee-Wee as Himself – a heartfelt deep dive into the life, legacy, and humanity behind the bow tie. Jakob reviews season one of Murderbot, starring Alexander Skarsgård, a surprisingly cozy slice of sci-fi about an autistic-coded (pardon the pun) security unit navigating corporate space, alien relics and its own inner monologue. All while binge-watching its favourite TV show – so relatable! And finally, we watch the trailer for The Paper, an Office sequel we were prepared to hate but… didn’t? All this plus tangents, nostalgia, and the usual sprinkle of existential dread! The post Pee-Wee’s Big Anniversary | SWYK 034 [http://showswhatyouknow.com/pee-wees-big-anniversary-swyk-034/] first appeared on Shows What You Know [http://showswhatyouknow.com].

The Bear Season 4 Spoiler Review | SWYK 033

This week we’re bringing you Buffy news, obscure meta comedies, an Andor retrospective and a deep dive into the last few episodes of The Bear season 4! 03:30 We’re bringing back “The Podcast About the Podcasts About Television” and reviewing “The Bitch is Back!”, Charisma Carpenter’s foray into the world of podcasting. 20:30 Cordelia gracefully transitions us into discussing more news of the Buffy Reboot/Revival, and Sarah Michelle Gellar’s choices in marketing this new show. 28:00 Jim describes the next level meta-storytelling that is “The Show About the Show” 38:29 Andor gets another look as Jakob’s gone back and re-watched the entire show, including the Christmas Special “Rogue One”. 48:55 THE BEAR SEASON 4 BABY, LET’S GO The post The Bear Season 4 Spoiler Review | SWYK 033 [http://showswhatyouknow.com/the-bear-season-4-spoiler-review-swyk-033/] first appeared on Shows What You Know [http://showswhatyouknow.com].

Does The Bear Get Our Star? | SWYK 032

HANDS!! This week we hit you (pun intended) with the latest news from the world of television as Martin Cove shows No Mercy to his Cobra Kai co-star, and Jim shows no mercy to the new Karate Kid Legends movie! And between a Space Balls sequel and a “Very Young Frankenstein” show in the works at FX, it seems like it’s springtime for Mel Brooks – what will this 99-year-old do next?! Before getting into our main feature we give you recommendations of shows you might not have heard about, from the current J.J. Abrams / Sawyer from Lost project “Duster” to the Irish 2010 crime drama LOVE/HATE. All this before we dive into our main topic for today – THE BEAR SEASON 4! Carmy, Sydney and the rest of the gang are back, cooking up a storm. But does the plot move along this season or are they Groundhogs Daying it? Check out our SPOILER FREE review of The Bear this week and get back to us next week for an in-depth spoiler review – which we’ll be LIVE STREAMING BY THE WAY [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KafPwUV_g0o] 01:27 – Martin Kove Apologizes For Biting ‘Cobra Kai’ Co-Star Alicia Hannah-Kim: ‘I Was Being Playful in the Moment but Went Too Far’ 09:27 – Karate Kid Legends Review 18:38 – “Very Young Frankenstein” Mel Brooks project in the works at FX. 24:30 – Duster Season 1 Review (2025) 34:03 – LOVE/HATE Season 1 Review (2010) 41:40 The Bear Season 4 Spoiler-free review The post Does The Bear Get Our Star? | SWYK 032 [http://showswhatyouknow.com/the-bear-season-4-review-podcast/] first appeared on Shows What You Know [http://showswhatyouknow.com].