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Game Show Episode with Jeopardy Champion Colin!

My TV FamilyDec 11, 2020

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Game Show Episode with Jeopardy Champion Colin!

Game Show Episode with Jeopardy Champion Colin!

The password is....GAME SHOW!  Today we are talking about our favorite game shows.  Plus a special interview with Jeopardy champion Colin Davy.  


Dec 11, 202001:22:00
Austin Film Festival recap and film interviews

Austin Film Festival recap and film interviews

Come hear about our fabulous time at the Austin Film Festival!  We interview the filmmakers of three wonderful documentaries; Open Field, Re-Inventing the Wheel, & Queens of Pain.

Nov 26, 202001:09:57
TV Catch Up!

TV Catch Up!

We are back!! And we have watched a little television in our time away.  Come hear what we have been watching over the last few months.

TV Shows discussed:Supermarket Sweep, Dawson's Creek, Detroiters, Emily in Paris, Deaf U, Teenage Bounty Hunters, Insecure, Babysitter's Club, Never Have I Ever, Umbrella Academy, Grey's Anatomy, The Morning Show, Ted Lasso

Oct 30, 202049:04
What Our Guests Are Watching

What Our Guests Are Watching

My TV Family guests, where are they now?!  This week we check back with previous guests of the pod and see what they are watching.   Welcome back Megan, Nicole, Shelley, Matt, Beth, Melissa, Malorie, Sarah, Brad, Adriana and Bob!


Shows Discussed: Gourmet Makes, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Unorthodox, Masked Singer, AFV, Never Have I Ever, The Originals, Legacies, Kingdom,  Gilmore Girls, New Girl, B-99, McMillions, Survivor, Tiger King, Parks and Recreation, Schitt’s Creek, Middleditch and Schwartz, John Mulaney, Last Man on Earth, Tiger King, Clone Wars,The Wire, Defending Jacob, Rachel Hollis Show,  The Most Dangerous Game, Wings, Tiger King, The Office, SGN, The Last Dance, Schitt’s Creek, Lego Masters, Who was show, Mandalorian, Making the Cut, Mad Men, The Terrace House the Tokyo Season, Survivor, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and NY, Mind Hunter, Good Girls, The Dublin Murders, Letter to the King, Little Fires Everywhere, Kim's Convenience

May 11, 202001:06:06
What We Are Watching: Quarantine Edition

What We Are Watching: Quarantine Edition

Join us as we talk about what we are watching, what our families are watching, and what we think you should be watching.  


Shows discussed: Barry, Masked Singer, Lego Masters, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Brooklyn-99, Elite, Kim's Convenience, Gourmet Makes, Crazy Ex-girlfriend, Gayme Show, SNL, Myth Busters, Inbestigators, Little Fires Everywhere, On My Block, Tiger King, The Bold Type, Mandalorian, Survivor, The Office

Apr 17, 202001:00:32
Plead Your Case with guest Brad!

Plead Your Case with guest Brad!

Welcome to the very first episode of PLEAD...YOUR...CASE!  We are joined by special guest Brad to try and convince each other to watch one of our favorite shows.  We also discuss some new shows we are loving like High Fidelity and Next in Fashion.

Shows discussed in this episode: Better Call Saul, Ozark, Love Island, Survivor, High Fidelity, Next in Fashion, Timmy Failure, Schitt's Creek, The Other Two, Grown-ish

Feb 25, 202001:02:47
Cheer with Special Guest Bob

Cheer with Special Guest Bob

Let's go!!  It's time to talk about one of our most recent obsessions: Netflix's Cheer!  We used our new found cheer vocabulary to chat with Bob Serrano from Aging Hipster Network podcast about our favorite moments with the Navarro Cheerleaders.  As always, we discussed the shows we are watching which include: The Good Place, Sex Education, Encore, The Bachelor, Survivor, Love Island, and The Circle.


Feb 06, 202047:35
2020 TV Resolutions with Special Guest Beth

2020 TV Resolutions with Special Guest Beth

New Year, New TV!  We are joined by special guest, Beth, to talk about our TV watching goals in 2020! We share shows we want to start, shows we want to quit, and shows that we want to revisit. 

Shows discussed: Encore, Mandalorian, Cheer, The Circle, High School Musical The Musical The Series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Atlanta, The Wire, Thirtysomething, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Queen Sugar, Barry, The Bachelor, Vanderpump Rules, The Outsider, Prodigal Son, Younger, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Ask Dr. Ruth, Golden Globes, The Oscars, Saved by the Bell, Party of Five, The Nanny, Everything is Gonna Be Okay, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, Broad City, The Good Place, Spinning Out, Very Cavalari, Los Espooky's, and Halt and Catch Fire. 

Jan 21, 202001:03:07
Favorite shows of 2019 and of the decade

Favorite shows of 2019 and of the decade

Before we say farewell to the decade, we wanted to revisit some of our favorite television shows of the 'tens'. We also took a closer look at the shows we loved in 2019! Listen to the very end to find out who was awarded the My TV Family Family of the Decade!

Shows discussed: Daybreak, Elite, Succession, The Mandalorian, The Crown, Better Things, Russian Doll, One Day at a Time, Sex Education, Schitt's Creek, Catastrophe, Fleabag, I Think You Should Leave, Gourmet Makes, Derry Girls, Dead to Me, Brooklyn 99, Insecure, Parks and Rec, Atlanta, Stranger Things, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, The Good Place, Detroiters, The Mindy Project, Community
Dec 18, 201955:48
Austin Film Festival Part 2 - Bonus film episode

Austin Film Festival Part 2 - Bonus film episode

Austin Film Festival Part 2 - Bonus film episode by My TV Family Podcast
Nov 22, 201939:38
Austin Film Festival: The Ridiculous TV Interviews!

Austin Film Festival: The Ridiculous TV Interviews!

We have some ridiculously amazing interviews from the Austin Film Festival to share! Listen to David Mandel discuss found families, sticking to your creative vision and stories from his time at Seinfeld, SNL, and VEEP with us. We also share red carpet interviews with the talented Crazy Ex-Girlfriend cast and creatives, Rachel Bloom, Aline Brosch McKenna, and Katie Hyde. And to top it off, we talk about Working Mom's Catherine Reitman's enlightening panel at AFF. Come for the interviews and stay for our thoughts on current televisions shows like Elite, Succession, and Daybreak!
**This episode contains explicit content**
Nov 08, 201901:03:26
Series Finales with Special Guest Nicole!

Series Finales with Special Guest Nicole!

Listen as we talk with our special Guest Nicole (@nicoleisnik) about series finales ending this year. We cover Veep, Big Bang Theory, Jane the Virgin, Suits and a half dozen more shows we said farewell to in 2019.
Oct 21, 201958:42
Fall TV Time!

Fall TV Time!

Trying to figure out what to watch this Fall? We give all our opinions on new and returning shows this season.
Oct 09, 201959:56
Summer TV wrap up and Jane the Virgin

Summer TV wrap up and Jane the Virgin

Now that summer is officially over, Meredith and Robin share some of their favorite shows of the summer including Derry Girls, Love Island, Younger, and Queer Eye. They also give a fond farewell to Jane the Virgin with a discussion about the 5th and final season.
Sep 06, 201945:40
Veronica Mars Recap with Shelly

Veronica Mars Recap with Shelly

It's here! Season 4 of Veronica Mars! This week we give all of our opinions and work through our feelings about the new season with Veronica Mars superfan guest, Shelly!
Aug 01, 201901:04:08
Project Runway with Malorie

Project Runway with Malorie

And we are back! This week, we catch up on the shows we are watching (Stranger Things, Vida, Dead to Me, Love Island...) and then have an in depth conversation with Malorie from Malorie Makes about the new season of Project Runway. Make it work!
Jul 25, 201901:05:02
ATX Television Festival Recap Part 3

ATX Television Festival Recap Part 3

ATX Television Festival Recap Part 3 by My TV Family Podcast
Jun 26, 201946:32
ATX Television Festival Recap Part 2

ATX Television Festival Recap Part 2

Meredith and Robin continue their coverage of ATX Television festival with interviews with Good Girls' Retta and Jenna Bans, Superstore's Lauren Ash, Brooklyn-99's Amy Santiago and The Good Place's Marc Evan Jackson. They also talk about the upcoming Veronica Mars season!
Jun 18, 201935:13
ATX Festival Recap Part 1

ATX Festival Recap Part 1

It's the most wonderful time of the year!! ATX Television Festival! Meredith and Robin talk about some of their favorite moments at the festival and share a few of their interviews from the weekend. They first chat with Maia Mitchell and Cierra Ramirez from Good Trouble. Next up is an interview with Executive Producer Craig Doyle and cast members Francia Raisa, Jordan Buhat, and Trevor Jackson of Grown-ish. Finally, an interview with Executive producers Shawn Piller and Lloyd Segan and cast members Spencer Grammar, Jacob Zachar and Tiffany Dupont from GREEK!
Jun 13, 201951:36
Love Triangles!

Love Triangles!

Come and knock on our door... we've been waiting for you...to talk love triangles! Things get pretty heated when Meredith and Robin debate Ben vs. Noel, Charles vs Josh, Raf vs. Michael. They also give their thoughts on Game of Thrones Season Finale and network tv upfronts. And the Fantasy Family has returned!
May 22, 201901:04:22
Moontower Comedy Festival Recap and Midseason Update

Moontower Comedy Festival Recap and Midseason Update

This week, Robin and Meredith give a recap of their time at the Moontower Comedy Festival including the moment they fangirled over the cast of Schitt's Creek! In addition to the recap, Meredith and Robin share the many, many shows they are currently watching: You are the Worst, Jane the Virgin, Vida, On My Block, The Other Two, and I Think You Should leave.
May 07, 201901:02:29
Guilty Pleasures with Special Guest Sarah!

Guilty Pleasures with Special Guest Sarah!

Did someone say Teen Mom? Probably only at whisper... in a safe splace. Join us as we divulge alllll of our guilty pleasure TV shows with our guest Sarah.
Apr 03, 201901:05:56
TV BFFs

TV BFFs

Hey Besties! Come hang out with us as we gab about our favorite TV BFFS. We talk about some unlikely duos (Troy & Abed), some friendships that change over time (Kevin & Paul), and some affectionate friendships (Illana & Abbi, JD & Turk). We also look at the SATC gang, the Grey's crew, and our favorite Neptune pals, Veronica and Wallace. Robin gives her take on a few new-to her shows like Killing Eve and Atypical and Meredith shares her thoughts on Umbrella Academy.
Mar 22, 201957:07
Therapists on TV with special guest Melissa!

Therapists on TV with special guest Melissa!

This week on My TV Family, we have our special guest, and real life therapist, Melissa helping us evaluate the portrayal of therapists on television. We cover In Treatment, Atypical, Sex Education and One Day at a Time and many more shows that include therapists in their cast. Warning: Frasier count is at an all time high!
Mar 05, 201901:10:09
TV Breakups

TV Breakups

Happy Valentine's Day! We are celebrating love day by talking about some of the most heart-wrenching breakups on television. Will and Alicia, Mindy and Danny, Ross and Rachel, Burke and Yang....and many more! Robin gives a review of Russian Doll and Meredith shares her thoughts on a secret show!
Feb 13, 201959:37
Special Guest The Get It Gals!

Special Guest The Get It Gals!

Join us as we chat with Austin's best trivia team, The Get It Gals! They spill on the best shows for trivia, share a great trivia meet-cute, and give you ways to host your own trivia parties! We also discuss some of the new shows we are enjoying including Broad City, Brooklyn 99, and the competing Fyre Festival docs.
Feb 01, 201959:07
2018 Highlights and 2019 Hopefuls

2018 Highlights and 2019 Hopefuls

Happy New Year My TV Fam! In the first episode of 2019, Robin and Meredith talk about some of their favorite TV shows of 2018 and they also look ahead and share what shows they are looking forward to in 2019.
Jan 17, 201944:10
Sister Sisters!

Sister Sisters!

Robin and Meredith are joined by a very special guest, Meredith's sister Megan, to talk about their favorite sister relationships on TV. A few references to Designing Women and Kate & Allie will be sure to take you back a few decades. And sound the alarm, the Clooney Watch segment has returned.
Dec 13, 201859:56
Thanksgiving Episode

Thanksgiving Episode

We wish you a Happy Stanksgiving, Slapsgiving, and Thanksgiving.
Nov 21, 201851:53
Austin Film Festival Review

Austin Film Festival Review

This week's episode includes our review of our time at the Austin Film Festival including an interview with Jason Mantzoukas, a Q&A with Larry Wilmore and tips about socializing for the Socially Awkward!
Nov 14, 201850:20
Political Families

Political Families

During this election season, join Meredith and Robin as they look back at some of their favorite political teams on TV. They laugh about the Jonad Files, cry about Mrs. Landingham, and debate about President Fitz.
Nov 01, 201858:29
Sci-Fi episode with Special Guest Adriana

Sci-Fi episode with Special Guest Adriana

This week Meredith and Robin are joined by special guest and resident Sci-Fi expert Adriana! They discuss some of their favorite shows in the genre which include Battlestar Galactica, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Doctor Who and ALF!
Oct 23, 201801:07:07
Halloween Episode

Halloween Episode

On a very spooky episode of My TV Family, Meredith and Robin talk about some iconic Halloween episodes of television. They explore The Purge on Black-ish, the race for the Medal of Valor on Brooklyn 99, the cold opens of The Office, and of course, George Clooney's contribution to Halloween at the Connor's.
Oct 16, 201856:28
Special Guest Episode: Matt!

Special Guest Episode: Matt!

Meredith and Robin are joined this week with a special guest, Matt! This episode includes our hot takes on the Emmy's, some Fall TV reviews, and we get Matt's opinions on problematic men on TV.
Oct 01, 201801:04:27
Fall TV preview

Fall TV preview

This week on My TV Family, Robin and Meredith give you a preview of upcoming Fall TV. This episode includes Hot TV News (:48), 5 TV Shows That Describe You (11:41), What We Are Watching(18:00), and Fall TV Preview which includes new shows (32:30) and returning shows (43:26).
Sep 17, 201853:15
Summer TV recap

Summer TV recap

We're back! And ready to share all of our summer TV favorites, guilty pleasures, and disappointments. Tune in for talk of Younger, Detroiters, Pose, Last Chance U and so much more!
Aug 31, 201852:19
A Very Special Episode: ATX Festival Recap

A Very Special Episode: ATX Festival Recap

This week on My TV Family, Meredith and Robin discuss their favorite summer shows and Meredith gives a detailed report on her time at the Austin TV Festival.
Jul 06, 201854:13
Episode 14: Summer Vacations

Episode 14: Summer Vacations

Grab your SPF 50, we are going on vacation! This week on My TV Family, Robin and Meredith revisit all of the special vacation episodes.
Jun 06, 201855:44
Episode 13: In-laws

Episode 13: In-laws

We fought the in-laws and the in-laws won! Join Robin and Meredith as they talk all about their favorite and not-so-favorite in-laws on television.
May 24, 201851:18
Episode 12: Babysitters

Episode 12: Babysitters

It takes a village, as they say, so this week Robin and Meredith give a shout out to all of the childcare providers on TV. They ask deep questions like "Is charge really in charge?" and "who IS the boss?" Robin shares her strong love for the Nanny and Meredith recalls her own nightmare babysitting experiences.
May 16, 201852:20
Episode 11: TV moms

Episode 11: TV moms

Raise your glass and wish all of the TV mothers out there a Happy Mother's Day!
May 08, 201852:45
Episode 10: Teen Found Family

Episode 10: Teen Found Family

Grab your backpack, we are headed to high school to hang with some of our favorite teen found families! This week's episode includes a look at the popular rivalry between Voltron and My-So-Called Life, another rant about Saved by the Bell, and a debate about how many people it takes to qualify to be a squad!
Apr 25, 201801:01:33
Episode 9: Grandparents

Episode 9: Grandparents

Did someone say Early Bird Dinner? Because this week Meredith and Robin are chatting about TV grandparents! Robin's love for Rita Moreno continues to grow and Meredith talks about Rainbow Johnson as if they are BFFs. They discuss all the life lessons they learned from the wise (and not-so-wise) television grandparents.
Apr 11, 201850:45
Episode 8: Fathers and Daughters

Episode 8: Fathers and Daughters

This week on My TV Family, Robin and Meredith do a deep dive into some of their favorite father and daughter relationships on TV. Keith and Veronica Mars, Dan and Darlene Connor, Sydney and Jack Bristowe are just a few of the dynamic duos discussed. Find out what quality Meredith admires in Danny Tanner and hear Robin's spot on Tony Danza impression.
Apr 03, 201849:23
Episode 7: Reality TV Families

Episode 7: Reality TV Families

Back to life, back to reality TV families! This week Robin and Meredith chat about their favorite and not-so-favorite (ahem, Meredith is looking at you Duggars)reality TV families, a listener sends in a fantasy family unlike no other, Meredith gives her review on the new show 'Life Sentence' and Robin shows her prowess as a reality TV viewer.
Mar 27, 201855:38
Episode 6: Work families

Episode 6: Work families

On this episode of My TV Family, Meredith and Robin chat about some of their favorite work families. We visit Precinct 99, Dunder Mifflin, Scarlet Magazine, Pawnee, Indiana, and more! Listen for our Jimmy Smits puns and Robin's takedown of Adventure Bay.
Mar 21, 201801:01:33
Episode 5: Large TV Families

Episode 5: Large TV Families

Table for 10? Robin and Meredith discuss large families represented on TV from the Brady Bunch to the Gallaghers and everyone in between. Learn which guest star on Just The Ten of Us had a recurring role at Robin's high school and how many shows came down with the "Cousin Oliver Syndrome". Plus our first international Listener Fantasy Family!
Mar 07, 201853:27
episode 4: TV siblings

episode 4: TV siblings

Meredith and Robin explore their favorite TV siblings from shows like Freaks and Geeks, Sister Sister, Frasier, Casual and more! Also tune in as Robin shares her comprehensive George Clooney knowledge and together they come up with a pending dating app for TV lovers.
Feb 23, 201847:21
Episode 3: TV parents

Episode 3: TV parents

Robin and Meredith discuss parents on TV from shows like Jane the Virgin, Catastrophe, Growing Pains and more! Robin talks about how you know you have made it to adulthood and Meredith reveals a secret shame watch(or two).
Feb 15, 201832:25
Episode 2: Found Families

Episode 2: Found Families

Meredith and Robin are back again to talk Found Families. Listen to hear another one of Robin's childhood celeb crushes, a rant about Saved by the Bell, and similarities between Felicity and the Craft.
Feb 09, 201834:49