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Podcast / feed author: Jeff Barrus
description: Each week, Tina, Chris, Jonah and Jeff and special guests discuss the latest news and happenings in the world of science fiction and fantasy television, as well as review new episodes of favorite (and hated) shows. From Lost to Doctor Who to Battlestar Galactica, we look at the latest, greatest and lamest and give an irreverent view of new TV. Bad TV may be a brain eating monster lurking in the dusty corners of your living room, but Television Zombies are along for the fight!
Recent Episodes:
- Episode 4: Come With Me if You Want to Live released on Mon, 08/13/2007 - 20:10
Previews of new fall shows Pushing Daisies and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles impress, Who Wants to Be a Super Hero entertains and Scifi's new spin Flash Gordon underwhelms. All that, plus Jake's formal addition to the cast and the television news of the week!- Episode 3: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows released on Thu, 08/09/2007 - 01:15
An immortal detective (nearly) bites the dust! A Millennium vet runs a show about another immortal detective! And Tina and Jeff discuss Harry Potter's last adventure, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. All this and more on this week's show!- Episode 5: Mega Snake Meets [the] Bionic Woman released on Tue, 08/21/2007 - 21:10
This week, the Television Zombies team tackles Reaper and Bionic Woman, Mega Snake, the Sopranos, Showtime, as well as the week's news. All this and more, plus listener mail.- Episode 6: There's a Mandy Patinkin Fan in All of Us released on Tue, 08/28/2007 - 21:10
This week, the TVZ crew discusses Mega Snake, favorite shows of all time, how editing saved Donnie Darko and the Conversation, and tons of tangents. All this, plus Tina's youthful obsession with Mandy Patinkin!- Episode 7: Bad News All Around released on Wed, 09/05/2007 - 21:10
This week, Jeff laments the demise of his third beloved XBOX 360 and offers disappointing news for Battlestar Galactica and Doctor Who fans. TVZ's new Executive Research Intern brings news about Kevin Smith's rumored contribution to BSG, and Tina offers some tantalizing Lost speculation. Finally, the TVZ team discusses the pilot episode of Chuck. Plus: the Dungeons and Dragons alignments of your favorite Lost characters!- Episode 8: The Best Fall Show? released on Wed, 09/12/2007 - 21:10
This week, the TVZ team discusses NBC's new show, Journeyman -- is it the best of the new series debuting this fall? Also, Time Magazine's Top 100 TV shows of all time, Bionic Woman's showrunner departs, and Tina's thoughts on Fox's Bones. Plus a Sony prank on Halo 3.- Episode 9: Life Stinks (aka Who Would You Eat on Lost?) released on Wed, 09/19/2007 - 21:10
This week, the TVZ crew explains why Damien Lewis can't save NBC's quirky new cop show, Life, reads some listener mail, and answers the age old question: Who would you eat on Lost?- Episode 10: Whatever Happened to Captain Jack Harkness? released on Fri, 09/28/2007 - 16:00
Why is Captain Jack Harkness awesome on Doctor Who and a loser on Torchwood? Why isn't Quentin Tarantino directing an episode of Heroes? Answers to these and other important questions on this week's show!- Episode 11: Mr. Smith and the Roach released on Fri, 10/12/2007 - 16:00
This week, the Televison Zombies team reconvenes to discuss the debuts of Journeyman, Bionic Woman, Chuck, Reaper and The Office. Jeff proposes an alternate universe with a completely different line-up of Fall shows, and we finally learn about the connection between Shakespeare and a classic show of the 1980's.- Episode 12: The Human Computer vs. The Devil's Top Man! released on Wed, 10/17/2007 - 15:00
Television Zombies - now with even more news!!! This week, Jeff and Jake enter the battle royale to end battle royales: Chuck versus Reaper. Which slacker fantasy comedy is the king of slacker fantasy comedies? Plus, more Journeyman love, more Bionic Woman hate, Doctor Who rumors and Star Trek movie casting!- Episode 13: The New A-Team released on Thu, 10/25/2007 - 15:00
Television Zombies - now with even more news!!! This week, Jeff and Jake enter the battle royale to end battle royales: Chuck versus Reaper. Which slacker fantasy comedy is the king of slacker fantasy comedies? Plus, more Journeyman love, more Bionic Woman hate, Doctor Who rumors and Star Trek movie casting!- Episode 14: Mundane Uses for Bionic Powers released on Wed, 10/31/2007 - 22:00
This week, Chris fills in for Jake as the gang tackles why they've quit watching Bionic Woman, the news of the week, as well a discussion on shows that should have been cancelled and shows that should have been saved. Also, discussion of Jake Kasdan's excellent film, The TV Set!- Episode 16: What's So Funny About Lucille Ball? released on Sat, 11/17/2007 - 16:00
This week, Chris, Tina and Jeff continue to discuss the fallout from the ongoing writer's strike, the news of the week, overrated shows and favorite villains and more!- Episode 15: CSI Mumbai and Other Tales of the Writer's Strike released on Thu, 11/15/2007 - 03:00
This week, the gang discusses the ongoing writer's strike and the end of television as we know it.- Episode 17: Journey Into Mystery! released on Mon, 11/26/2007 - 02:00
This week, the gang discusses why you should give Journeyman another look and Pushing Daisies' strong points, as well as runs down the week's dwindling news items. All this, plus Chris introduces the first TVZ trivia competition!- Episode 18: Doctor Who and the Ghost Hunters released on Mon, 12/03/2007 - 02:00
This week, Chris dives into the deep end of the Doctor Who pool and comes out unscathed, David Duchovney versus the Red Hot Chili Peppers and big numbers for Dexter! All this, plus the week's news, plus Battlestar Galactica: Razor and Tina's thoughts on Scifi's Thanksgiving Ghost Hunters marathon.- Episode 19: Manboy Smackdown II! released on Tue, 12/11/2007 - 02:00
This week, in the wake of "Gerstman-gate" at Gamespot.com, the gang poses the question -- can entertainment review sites that take advertisements be trusted? Jake discusses his early impressions of Buffy season 1, the group discusses the merits of Rose Tyler's return to Doctor Who, plus Chris and Jeff revisit the Chuck vs. Reaper, but this time Jeff is on Chuck's side. Also, is Pushing Daisies a Manboy show?- Episode 21: Off Topic Until 2008 released on Sun, 12/30/2007 - 02:00
This week, TVZ has its longest episode yet, clocking in at nearly an hour and a half! Beyond nearly 30 minutes of off-topic rambling, Tina, Chris and Jeff discuss DVD box set recommendations, Doctor Who, Torchwood news, Carnivale and more!- Episode 20: George W. Bush Knows What You're Watching, But Hollywood Doesn't released on Mon, 12/17/2007 - 02:00
TThis week, the gang laments the demise of Journeyman and the failed Nielson rating system that didn't count our views. Also, favorite Christmas specials (including the Star Wars special from the 1970's). The new voice of KITT is revealed (and it's not Mr. Belvedere), Torchwood is revisted, Chris updates us on where he's at with Doctor Who, Molly Shannon on Pushing Daisies, the final Chuck of the year, plus more!- Episode 22: Casual Zombies released on Wed, 01/02/2008 - 02:00
Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned, Torchwood, Dog: The Bounty Hunter, Deadliest Catch, Mojo HD, HDNet- Episode 23: The Year's Best TV is Inside All of Us released on Sat, 01/12/2008 - 02:00
This week, the full team returns to discuss their favorite shows of 2007, as well as their greatest disappointments. Also, a discussion on which generous corporation the gang may want to beg for sponsorship. All this, plus the week's news!- Episode 24: Sarah Connor 2.0 released on Sat, 01/19/2008 - 02:00
This week, the group discusses news from Lost, strike-era Leno versus strike-era Letterman, the surprise upset People's Choice winner for best Sci-fi show and Heroes volume 3 rumors. With the long-awaited launch of Sarah Connor, the gang compares the original pilot to the broadcast version and discusses the potential of the new show. All this, plus the dangers of mixing Sparks, beer and Mountain Dew and Tina asks if television now trumps film.- Episode 25: Live with Vincent Price released on Thu, 01/24/2008 - 02:00
This week, the TVZ crew makes history by assembling together live in the studio as a group for the first time. The news of the week is read, Dexter and Sarah Connor are discussed, and the spirit of Vincent Price is conjured from the great beyond to read the listener mail. All this, plus Chris's stunning rendition of an 80's classic.- Episode 27: Return of the King released on Sat, 02/09/2008 - 02:00
Lost is back,and the TVZ crew discusses the premiere and speculates on what is to come! Plus more than 30 minutes of news, a new quiz from Chris, and an update on Jake's Buffy journey.- Episode 26: Captain Jack and the Monster that ate Manhattan released on Sat, 02/02/2008 - 02:00
This week, Tina, Chris and Jeff discuss the news of the week, the new and very much improved second series of Torchwood, Sarah Connor and Matt Reeves' monster hit, Cloverfield. All this, plus the battle of the geek showrunners: Joss Whedon vs. J.J. Abrams.- Episode 28: Hobos on Fire released on Sat, 02/16/2008 - 02:00
This week, the world rejoices at the end of the Writer's Strike! Also, a disappointing cast change for Knight Rider, Doctor Who series four news, Arrested Development movie rumblings, and a discussion of new episodes of Lost, Sarah Connor and Torchwood.- Episode 29: Can't Get Enough of LaBeouf released on Wed, 02/20/2008 - 02:00
The strike is over and now that the dust has settled, the TVZ team looks at what remains of the season. Plus discussions of Lost, Torchwood and Sarah Connor, listener mail, and a phone call to Oceanic Airlines.- Episode 30: Conversations With Talking Cars released on Fri, 02/29/2008 - 02:00
This week TVZ team takes on KITT, Mike Traceur and the rest of the gang from the abominable Knight Rider pilot, the latest twists and turns on Lost, and Sarah Connor's flashback ... to the future! All this, plus the new sci-fi shows of the fall 3008 season, Dexter on CBS, the news of the week and a Twin Peaks birthday.- Episode 31: Desmond Hume Is My Constant released on Tue, 03/04/2008 - 02:00
This week, the TVZ team discusses "The Constant," the new episode of Lost that many view as a major turning point for the show. In addition, Jonah is welcomed as a permanent member of the cast, the news of the week is discussed, and the TVZ team takes a look at new episodes of Torchwood and the penultimate episode of Sarah Connor.- Episode 32: The Seductive Charms of Benjamin Linus released on Tue, 03/11/2008 - 22:00
This week, the TVZ team is underwhelmed by Lost's "The Other Woman," but is blown away by the Sarah Connor finale. In addition, they address the Buffy controversy, time travel on Lost and Sarah Connor, the news of the week and Tina's secret crush on Benjamin Linus!- Episode 33: Death Cults and Ji-Yeon released on Mon, 03/17/2008 - 22:00
With recent episodes of Torchwood and Lost dealing with death, the TVZ team takes a look at death in cult television. Also, shows on the bubble, this week's news, and more!- Episode 35: Reapermania released on Wed, 04/02/2008 - 12:00
This week, the TVZ crew takes a look at Reaper's new episodes and wonder if it's worth saving. Also, Torchwood, listener mail, news and regular Wrestlemania updates!- Episode 34: Faith, Reason and Kevin Johnson released on Thu, 03/27/2008 - 12:00
This week the TVZ crew discusses Torchwood's "A Day in the Death" and argues about Lost's "Meet Kevin Johnson." Tina says it is ok to kill to get your kid back, while Chris says murder is bad! The news of the week and an extra discussion about faith and reason in sci-fi television. Our longest episode ever, and some extra funny outtakes after the closing tune, so be sure to listen!- Episode 36: Martin Star is the Final Cylon released on Wed, 04/09/2008 - 12:00
This week, the TVZ team tackles the long-awaited return of Battlestar Galactica, Torchwood's night travelers, and a town called Eureka. All this plus the news of the week and an astonishing confession from Jeff!- Episode 37: The Journeys of Darth Bane and Other Tales of the Jedi released on Fri, 04/18/2008 - 12:00
This week the TVZ team picks the winner of the Star Wars poster contest, previews the series four premiere of Doctor Who, and discusses new episodes of Battlestar Galactica and Torchwood. All this, plus the news and a lengthy blooper reel!- Episode 38: Turning off the Holodeck Safety Protocols released on Fri, 04/25/2008 - 12:00
This week, the TVZ team defies expectations and finds that they actually unanimously liked an episode of Torchwood! Also, Battlestar Galactica, the week's news and Chris's New York City Comicon report.- Episode 39: Benjamin Linus and Cylon Masochism released on Thu, 05/01/2008 - 12:00
This week, the TVZ laments the decline of Battlestar Galactica, trumpets the greatness of Lost, plus chats about Torchwood and Reaper. All this plus the news of the week and a TVZ iPod Shuffle giveaway!- Episode 40: Your Favorite Show on TV released on Sat, 05/10/2008 - 12:00
This week, TVZ gives away an iPod shuffle in exchange for finding out what our listeners' favorite shows are! Plus, discussions of recent episodes of Battlestar Galactica, Lost and Doctor Who, the news of the week and more.- Episode 41: A Man Called Skeet released on Mon, 05/19/2008 - 12:00
This week, the TVZ team discusses Jericho's demise and the the uniqueness of the name "Skeet." Also, the news of the week, Lost, Doctor Who and a greatly improved episode of Battlestar Galactica.- Episode 42: The Oceanic Six and the Cylon-Human Alliance released on Sun, 05/25/2008 - 12:00
This week, the TVZ team tackles the first part of Lost's three-part finale, as well as the second strong episode of Battlestar Galactica in as many weeks. Also, the week's news and the potential for another season-destroying strike continues to loom on the horizon.- Episode 43: Sontaran Strategery and Supernatural Haircuts released on Sun, 06/01/2008 - 12:00
This week, the TVZ team discusses the first part of the Doctor Who "Sontaran" two-parter, the Reaper season finale and the first season of Supernatural. Also, the news of the week, listener mail, the great DVD price debate and more! Plus which Television Zombies contributor has hair to rival the very best in cult TV? Hint: it's not Jeff!- Episode 2: Doctor in the TARDIS released on Tue, 07/31/2007 - 14:33
Episode 2 of the podcast is now available! This week, Tina and I are joined by our friend Jake to discuss new fall shows like Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Pushing Daisies and Moonlight, as well as other big television announcements from Comicon. We also take a look back at series 3 of Doctor Who and speculate on the big changes rumored for series 4.- Episode 1: Lost in Twin Peaks released on Fri, 07/20/2007 - 18:09
In their inaugural episode, Tina and Jeff discuss the impact of Twin Peaks on modern television, take a look back at Lost's first season on DVD, and debate why the X-Files no longer holds up.
