Welcome Spader Nation! It’s Blacklist week at TVPL and have we got a treat for you… the Blacklist… we watched NBCs the Blacklist are you following?

Anywho The Blacklist tells the story of ‘Red’ Reddington (James Spader) an international super criminal who voluntarily turns himself in to the FBI to take down other criminals who he deems adversaries. In doing so he makes one brand new FBI agent, Elizabeth Keen (Megan Boone) the most important agent in the country as his only method of communication.

We talk neck stabbing, leg stabbing, and back stabbing with this NBC powerhouse.

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Hosts

Geoff Kerbis

Max Singer

Rich Inman

Ron Howard wrote this is episode description! Thanks Ron!

In the pirate studios Geoff, Mike, and Rich sat to discuss their thoughts on the 2003 sitcom Arrested Development. The story of the Bluth Family, Michel, GOB, Lindsey, and Buster, their parents Lucille and George, and their kids George Michael and Maeby. A tale of wealth and loss, trust and mistrust, about land and sea. But don’t take my, Ron Howard’s, word on it listen to the boys. It’ll be fun.

So grab some 3d Doritos, some Mountain Dew Livewire and fire up The Pirate Bay. Let’s watching some Arrested Development how it was meant to be seen. On a tiny buffering screen.

Hugs and Kisses, Ron Howard. The director.

Arrested Development stars Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, Portia Di Rossi, Jessica Walter, David Cross, Alia Shawkat, Michael Cera, Tony Hale, and Jeffrey Tambor.

Hosts:

Geoff Kerbis

Max Singer

Rich Inman

What a treat for the start of the year! We held Carl Tart’s eyes open Clockwork Orange style and forced him to watch Clipped! The dramatized retelling of the Donald and Shelly Sterling scandal that resulted in him being forced to sell the LA Clippers. Is Carl arguably the most notable Clippers fan in the world? Yes. Did we make him watch potentially the worst thing to happen in his entire fandom of the franchise… welp now that I’m writing it… also yes. But was he a good sport about it? Absolutely!

We chat Clippers history, his Carl’s personal fandom story, sports scandals and how they are depicted in general, if V. Stiviano is a sports folk hero, the performances, Lavar Burton and of course… the casting of the Clippers players.

Catch Carl as a writer on Saturday Night Live (am I spelling that right? We haven’t heard of it) and also as a cohost of Hollywood Handbook, XoXo Bada Bings Sopranos Podcast and of course on stage at UCB in NYC and LA!

Hosts

Carl Tart

Geoff Kerbis

Max Singer

Rich Inman

Happy new year folks and to us it wouldn’t be a new year without discussing some absolute dumpster fires that 2025 brought us. It’s our grand holiday tradition of discussing shows that both premiered and got canceled in our year of the Lord 2025. First we discuss the Grosse Pointe Garden Society a charming little murder mystery show, then we kick it over to Suits LA a charming little murder mystery show, then Geoff rounds us out with the TV adaptation of cruel intentions, a charming little murder mystery show.

Excited to show you all what 2026 will bring. Thanks for being along on the ride.

Hosts

Geoff Kerbis

Max Singer

Rich Inman

Bienvenue mes amis! Today we have an international flight to Charles Degaulle with Emily in Paris. In honor of the 5th season dropping on Netflix we visit the very first episode that came out in 2020 with its creator Emily in Paris is the story of a young 20-something from Chicago who gets the opportunity to work in Paris. And uhhh yeah that’s the pilot.

Join us for les rants, les raves, et les Geoff.

Hosts

Geoff Kerbis

Max Singer

Rich Inman

This week we’re doing a show about a kooky little duo in Los Angeles who party and quote the Grateful Dead. No, no not Max and Rich a decade ago it’s Franklin and Bash! Two good tjme boys turned personal injury lawyers who is small firm gets bought out by Malcolm McDowell‘s behemoth law firm. Will they drop their good natured small firm ways? Not on your life dumbass!

Franklin and Bash stars Breckin Meyer, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Malcolm McDowell, Reed Diamond, Dana Davis, and Kumail Nanjiani

Hosts

Max “Franklin” Singer

Geoff “Bash” Kerbis

Rich “Franklin & Bash” Inman

Folks if you came here for a discussion on infant kangaroos, you’ll have to wait for next week. It’s Joey week! The Matt Leblanc led spin off of the beloved Joey Tribianni character from Friends. Heard of it?!

Joey starts right from his flight from NYC to his new home of Los Angeles. The cast features his family, Drea de Matteo, Paulo Constanzo, his agent Jennifer Coolidge, and his neighbor Andrea Anders.

Hosts

Geoff Kerbis

Max Singer

Rich Inman

Gather 'round the digital table as we serve up a special holiday feast! This week, we're pausing to give thanks for the episodes that have truly nourished us. Join us for a heartfelt reflection as we revisit and celebrate the most impactful, hilarious, or memorable moments from our past, recognizing the episodes we are thankful for including Cheers, Paradise, and Gilmore Girls. Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for being a frequent flyer!

Hosts:

Geoff Kerbis

Rich Inman

Max Singer