Can you really call dibs on a walker when your fighting "skill set" isn't quite perfect? We think not. Plus, a requiem for poor Dr. Denise, who maybe wasn't ready to go out on a run. More on these and other "Walking Dead" topics in today's podc

'Walking Dead' recap: Is everybody on crazy pills?

Mar 15th, 2016 28m 9s

Kathleen and Marisa distill two weeks' worth of "Walking Dead" episodes, and there is no shortage of things to talk about. The moral of the story? Everyone has lost their ever-lovin' minds. One of us says, "I told you so."

NEW: 'Downton Abbey' ends prettily, and that's just fine

Mar 7th, 2016 27m 2s

The "Downton Abbey" finale satisfies the cynical (us) and provides a brief respite from the bloody doings on "Walking Dead." Who knew Mary would end up the wife of a used car salesman? We cover that bit of poetic justice and more in our latest

'Walking Dead' recap: Do we trust in Jesus?

Mar 1st, 2016 21m 29s

With the week off from "Downton Abbey," Kathleen and Marisa devote the entire podcast to "The Walking Dead," in which Jesus possibly leads our heroes astray. Who knew?

Walking Dead/Downton Abbey recap: Can we feed Lady Mary to some Walkers?

Feb 23rd, 2016 32m 45s

Good thing this week's "Walking Dead" was fairly simple: Rick + Michonne = Richonne. Brought to you by Orange Crush! Meanwhile, back at Downton Abbey, romances are in tatters; Mrs. Patmore is swooning; Barrow is REALLY swooning; and Edith final

When 'Walking Dead' stumbles upon 'Downton Abbey'

Feb 17th, 2016 24m 27s

This week, we faced a tricky challenge: how to blend the worlds of AMC's "The Walking Dead" and PBS Masterpiece's "Downton Abbey." Because we're professionals, we managed it here in our latest TV Takeout podcast. We did enjoy the visual of walk

'Downton Abbey' recap: Roll up for the Tour de Downton

Feb 11th, 2016 24m 11s

Kathleen and Marisa agree that a house tour of Downton Abbey is well worth 6 pence. Note to the Crawleys: study up on your genealogy before leading tours through the ancestral seat. Meanwhile, what are pregnancy pains, anyway? And the saddest t

'Downton Abbey' recap: What the bloody hell?

Feb 3rd, 2016 22m 31s

Kathleen and Marisa react to a very bloody episode of "Downton Abbey." How ever will the servants get the stains out of the linens? Later, we recommend some additional viewing and a nice craft project.

'Downton Abbey' recap: Finally, the Mr. Mason matter is settled

Jan 25th, 2016 26m

Now that the Crawleys have made decision about Yew Tree Farm, perhaps they could get a move on regarding the hospital. Plus, Mrs. Hughes keeps her name. Sort of...

'Downton Abbey' recap: We could've used a bit of a hooley, too

Jan 19th, 2016 22m 18s

We're amazed the writers were able to cram in the Carsons' wedding amid all the goings-on at Downton right now, from Edith's magazine triumph and budding romance, to Barrow's bizarre job interview, to yet another dreary meeting about the local

'Downton Abbey' recap: Consultations with the pig-man and other leisure activities

Jan 13th, 2016 25m 42s

Day staffers Kathleen Edgecomb and Marisa Nadolny review episode 2 of season 6 of "Downton Abbey." Do you have a pig-man?

"Downton Abbey" recap: Postcards from the moral high ground

Jan 4th, 2016 22m 28s

"Downton Abbey" has returned Stateside for its sixth and final season, raising numerous questions for podcasters Kathleen and Marisa. Chief among them? Who has an under-butler anymore?

"Walking Dead" recap: So much for team work

Dec 3rd, 2015 24m 9s

The mid-season finale of "The Walking Dead" season 6 sparks a discussion of unnatural selection (look at the flowers, Sam?), parenting in the apocalypse ("Just pretend to be brave."), the folly of infighting (not a good time for a knife fight,

'Walking Dead' recap: There goes the neighborhood

Nov 23rd, 2015 23m 18s

There's no rest for the weary in Sunday night's episode of "The Walking Dead." Glenn trades a dumpster haven for despondent teen duty; Carol (and Baby Judith) is on to Morgan; Rosita's tongue is sharper than her machete; and Rick is surrounded

'Walking Dead' recap: A Honey of an episode

Nov 17th, 2015 24m 36s

A series of fairly random developments in the Nov. 12 episode of "The Walking Dead" leave Kathleen and Marisa extra giggly and full of questions. Abe and Sasha? Biker-helmet-wearing Walkers? Was that Glenn who answered Daryl's radio call? And w

'Walking Dead' recap: Sunday-night sleeper leaves us restless

Nov 10th, 2015 20m 17s

In this week's "Walking Dead" rundown, we amuse ourselves with suggestions for musical accompaniment to Sunday's fairly slow, motivational-speech-heavy episode. Can we learn Glenn's fate already? Also: sewer zombies!

'Walking Dead' recap: Glenn's not dead

Oct 28th, 2015 25m 26s

After Sunday night's heartbreaker episode of "The Walking Dead," Kathleen and Marisa present their evidence for why Glenn isn't (and actually could be) dead In this episode of "TV Takeout." Also, we give Rick a hand; pledge our support for Mich

"The Walking Dead" recap: Wolves at, in and out the door

Oct 20th, 2015 26m 57s

Episode two of "Walking Dead" season 6 kept up the momentum of last week's opener. Is Enid a spy? Can Carol stop being a ninja now? Will Morgan remain on his middle path? We talk about all that and more on this week's episode of "TV Takeout."

"Walking Dead" recap: Who blew that horn?

Oct 13th, 2015 28m 5s

The Day's podcasters get back into the swing of things with the season premiere of "The Walking Dead"; it was an action-packed episode that raised many questions. Possibly too many questions...

'True Detective': When the smoke clears, what will happen?

Jul 13th, 2015 23m 51s

MIdway through season 2 of "True Detective," a dramatic shootout manages to keep us interested in the series. Barely. We break down episode 4, "Down Will Come," and hope for more answers next week.

It's all about 'Bloodline' and English dramas for us

May 29th, 2015 27m 55s

On today's episode of "TV Takeout" we review what we're watching between Big Time TV. Among our picks: "Bloodline," "Wolf Hall," "Midsomer Murders" and "Gilmore Girls."