WE ARE IN PERSON: Remembering Diane Keaton, Tron: Ares, loudness of streaming commercials, and MORE

A moment that’s been 180 episodes in the making: the entire crew finally recording in person. We start the show with a heartfelt discussion about the passing of Diane Keaton, whose legacy sparks both nostalgia and debate. From Annie Hall to Baby Boom to Something’s Gotta Give, the crew unpacks what made her such an everywoman icon. Would a “modern Diane Keaton” even be possible in an era of Botox and CGI storytelling?

We then pivot to something far less wholesome.... Jared Leto. We dissect the flop of Tron: Ares and Leto’s mysterious Hollywood staying power. How does he keep getting cast in roles? Rhea explains Leto’s insider connections at Disney, while Angelo draws parallels to other once-golden stars such as De Niro and Will Ferrell.

We then get into California’s ban on overly loud streaming commercials. Is this actually good for advertisers and is there already a way to fix it with your smart TVs? We then have a conversation about bad TV mixing, over-hyped anchors, and SNL's eternally off-balance soundboard.

The spouses join in..... with Christina Black and Gal Cataldi giving their takes on their partner's TV habits. 

THEN: BRITISH CORNER: Rhea introduces Karen Pirie, a Scottish detective series on BritBox. How does the writing and binge-friendly episode format contribute to the show;s success? 

Angelo then reviews The Lost Bus on Apple TV+. It is  raw, emotional, and, according to the crew, one of McConaughey’s best performances in years.

Finally, Jay wraps things up with a quick dive into Peacemaker, discussing the incredible season finale. Carter ( Rhea's son) gives his fresh take from a Gen Z perspective.

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The TV Show is a weekly podcast hosted by Jay Black, with regular guests Angelo Cataldi and Rhea Hughes. Each week, we dive into the new Golden Age of Television, with a discussion of the latest shows and news.