Prime Time Party Time

#014 Midnight Diner: PTPT Stories

PTPTshow — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Online radio hosts Tracy and Daniel find simple yet profound connections with the characters and stories of a series based on a Japanese midnight diner.

Rolled Omelette recipe: https://www.justonecookbook.com/japanese-sweet-rolled-omelet/

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March 29th, 2021

#001 A Toast And A Roast To 2020

PTPTshow — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In the first episode of Prime Time Party Time, Tracy and Daniel introduce themselves, the show, and share their yearly wrap-up on music and media. Tune in next Monday on https://www.ptptshow.com for episode two!

#036 On-Screen Crushes

PTPTshow — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Tracy and Daniel are joined by PTPT regulars Wendy and Brandon for a tantalizing topic...TV crushes. We do a roundtable discussion about our TV crushes from past and present, chat about their on-screen portrayal and how they inform our IRL crushes...or not! How healthy or toxic are our picks for TV crushes? Listen to find out.

w/ B Mac (Brandon) & JustTheFax (Wendy)

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September 28th, 2021

#025 Feature Length Prime Time: Sexy Vampire Saga

PTPTshow — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Tracy and Daniel toast and roast to getting back to watching movies in actual movie theatres. Inspired by the moving going experience and listener feedback, the PTPT duo pass the mic to see what movies they should dedicate episodes to today and onwards. Listener Mary calls in and sparks a conversation around the Twilight Saga. We figuratively take our team Edward and Jacob t-shirts from the back of dressers to speak to the strengths of franchise and a few hot takes on controversial plot lines.

Guest Starring Mary from Ohio

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June 28th, 2021

#029 Real Folk Prime Time Blues, Pt. 2

PTPTshow — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Tracy and Daniel bring back Justin and Kyle to discuss the rest of the cowboy bebop series and the 2001 movie. We dare you to find a copy of this movie as Daniel did at a garage sale 8 years ago to get into the conversation with us. 3-2-1 let’s jam until the live action series comes out!

Guest Starring J-Wright & Kyle from an undisclosed safe house in Southern California

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References & Further Reading:

Squires, B. (2021, May 7). “The Ending Of Cowboy Bebop Is More Significant Than You Think” Looper. https://www.looper.com/404243/why-the-ending-of-cowboy-bebop-is-more-significant-than-you-think/

July 25th, 2021

#018 Prime Time Abroad: Fawlty Towers

PTPTshow — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Prime Time Party Time visits the best hotel on the English Riviera and discusses a staple of television - John Cleese and Connie Booth’s Fawlty Towers. No spa, cocktails or frills, but plenty of talk about the on-screen and off-screen stories brought to life by the original workplace comedy. Enjoy your stay!

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References & Further Reading:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072500/trivia

April 26th, 2021

#039 Television That Invokes Fear

PTPTshow — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Tracy and Daniel are joined again by Brandon to discuss all forms of television and even other media forms that truly invokes fear. From psychological thrillers like the Twilight Zone and Black Mirror to our collective distaste of jump scares, we cover every spooky tidbit that streaming services offer these days.

w/ B Mac (Brandon)

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October 25th, 2021

#005 Back In The Band Room

PTPTshow — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Tracy and Daniel are joined by show composer Justin and longtime friend Kyle to play musical instruments they’re all respectively unfamiliar with.

Guest Starring

J-Wright

K-Mar

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#022 The Party v. SpongeBob SquarePants

PTPTshow — Mon, 24 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Prime Time Party Time reaches out to the community to get to the Bikini Bottom of why SpongeBob SquarePants has been such a beloved, popular show for so many years. Co-hosts Daniel and Tracy have never revealed their lack of admiration for the show that captured the hearts of most of their generation, and our listeners call in to give us lots to absorb on why SpongeBob SquarePants is and was a top slot in children’s prime time animation.

Guest Starring Sean from Dana Point, Mary from Ohio, Debbie from San Diego, Wendy from LA, Carol from New York

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May 24th, 2021

#033 Trivia Roundtable

PTPTshow — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Tracy and Daniel bring on listener Mary for their very first trivia round about TV, media and past PTPT episodes. Whether you listen live and participate in our chat room or listen later and shout out the answers with your roommates, get ready to show your knowledge for Prime Time Trivia Time!

with Mary from Ohio

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August 23rd, 2021

#013 Adult Swim Deep Dive

PTPTshow — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000

"Adult supervision required."

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References & Further Reading:

Collins, S. (2014, April 24). Cartoon Network aims to turn prime-time tide with its Adult Swim. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-adult-swim-cartoon-central-20140424-story.html

Ho, R. (2020, May 28). The legacy of Mike Lazzo, creator of Adult Swim who recently left. AJC. https://www.post-gazette.com/life/food/2013/12/30/2013-The-year-of-the-Pretzel-Bun/stories/201312300007

Langdon, J. (2018, May 15). The History Of Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. Ranker. https://www.ranker.com/list/history-of-adult-swim-cartoon-network/joesph-langdon

Ruiz, M. I. (2017, September 20). Meet Jason DeMarco, The Reason Adult Swim’s Music Is So Good. Pitchfork. https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/meet-jason-demarco-the-reason-adult-swims-music-is-so-good-interview/

Sketch. (2020, February 23). Remembering Adult Swim Action Saturdays. Toonami Faithful. .https://toonamifaithful.com/remembering-adult-swim-action-saturdays/

Sodergren, R. (2013, December 29). 2013: The year of the Pretzel Bun. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. https://www.post-gazette.com/life/food/2013/12/30/2013-The-year-of-the-Pretzel-Bun/stories/201312300007

March 22, 2021

#009 Ghosts Of Prime Time’s Past: Eli Stone

PTPTshow — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Just when Eli Stone thought he'd found his way, his life changed direction on him. Thanks to some wild visions, this high-powered attorney is trading in his big-money clients to represent the little guys. As his larger-than-life visions start to hit closer to home, Tracy and Daniel attempt to answer the larger question of his and this ABC series’ true destiny.

Watch Eli Stone at ABC.com

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George Mason’s Arc On #024

PTPTshow — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000

In honor of episode 24, Tracy and Daniel would be remiss if they didn’t revisit the namesake series 24 to discuss their fondness of the show and shed light on George Mason’s smaller yet pivotal story arc. We applaud Xander Berkeley’s performance on and off screen and what it takes for a character to get written into more episodes.

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June 21st, 2021

#042 See You Next Time Prime Time Partier…

PTPTshow — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Closing out a year of Prime Time Party Time, Tracy and Daniel bring on recurring guest Eric to discuss the live action Cowboy Bebop. Following, regulars Wendy & Brandon join to tie up loose ends and shout out all the other shows they each watched throughout the year. Spoilers ahead.

w/ Brandon & Wendy

Guest Starring Eric from Rhode Island

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December 27th, 2021

#041 About The Best There Is, Was And Ever Will Be

PTPTshow — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Tracy and Daniel welcome listener David Taylor, an avid pro wrestling fan, on the show to share the history, characters and iconic moments (plus even some of his personal backyard wrestling experiences) that all make up such a beloved pillar of television.

Guest Starring David from San Diego, California

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December 6th, 2021

#040 Don’t Fake Your Face

PTPTshow — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Series regular Wendy returns to the show to talk about the movie Love Hard. Tracy shares her experience attending a popular podcast's first live recording. Daniel tries to advocate for some calendar order during the ever-expansive holiday season.

w/ JustTheFax (Wendy)

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November 8th, 2021

#035 Back-To-Back Bloodshed, Castlevania-Style

PTPTshow — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Tracy and Daniel cover Castlevania with a return guest of the show, Eric! This is a comprehensive deep dive on character development throughout the series, as well as inconsistencies and unpredictable writing. The PTPT team is won over by the animation, voice over and one of the best adaptions of a video game.

Guest Starring Eric from New Mexico

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September 20th, 2021

#028 Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi & Teen Titans

PTPTshow — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Tracy and Daniel spotlight Puffy AmiYumi and remember that time the J-Pop duo made such a hit super hero theme song that they ended up with their own animated series.

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References & Further Reading:

Steele, A. (2021, February 27). “BTS and K-Pop Took Over the World. These Companies Say J-Pop Will Be Even Bigger” The Wall Street Journal. https://www.wsj.com/articles/bts-and-k-pop-took-over-the-world-these-companies-say-j-pop-will-be-even-bigger-11614441600

July 19th, 2021

#017 A Show About Shows Within Shows

PTPTshow — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Our weekly show is a show about shows within shows. Allow us to peel each layer of the onion of television: fictional shows within existing shows.

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Theme Music By J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/

References & Further Reading:

Agard, Coggan, and Macias. (2018, March 18). The 10 best TV shows-within-shows. Entertainment Weekly. https://ew.com/tv/10-best-tv-shows-within-shows/

Amatangelo et al. (2018, August 24). The 15 Best TV Shows Within a TV Show. Paste. https://www.pastemagazine.com/tv/shows-within-a-show/the-15-best-tv-shows-within-a-tv-show/

Aquilina, T. (2020, January 31). The 12 best movies-within-TV-shows. Entertainment Weekly. https://ew.com/tv/best-movies-within-tv-shows/

Zarum, L. (2017, May 16). 15 Amazing Fictional TV-Shows-Within-a-Show. Flavorwire. https://www.flavorwire.com/605403/15-amazing-fictional-tv-shows-within-a-show

Resistance Radio: https://open.spotify.com/album/6wp5uATZ1wfcngYTJ7QBOm?si=e-L-5ZCvTua8eX13N_aIJQ

April 19th, 2021

#004 Ghosts Of Prime Time’s Past: Veronica Mars

PTPTshow — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Lives ruined and blood shed. Tracy introduces Daniel to the cult-followed series Veronica Mars.

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01/18/2021

#021 Don’t Skip These Intro Titles

PTPTshow — Mon, 17 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Tracy and Daniel travel through the ages of television to speak about title songs. From the earliest comedies to prestige dramas, they'll dive into how different approaches represent some of the most beloved TV series.

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References & Further Reading:

Gallo, P. (2012, July 12). “‘Weeds’ Revives ‘Little Boxes’ Theme With Ben Folds, Steve Martin” The Hollywood Reporter. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/weeds-theme-steve-martin-kevin-nealon-348686/

Giles, J. (2019, April 15). “The 21 Best TV Theme Songs Of The Past 21 Years” Rotten Tomatoes. https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/best-tv-theme-songs/

Greene and Schneider. (2017, June 13). “The Best TV Theme Songs of the 21st Century, Ranked” Indiewire. https://www.indiewire.com/feature/best-tv-theme-songs-of-the-21st-century-ranked-1201841117/

Staff. (2015, October 6). “50 TV Theme Songs That Made the Billboard Charts: Listen” Billboard. https://www.billboard.com/photos/6715284/50-tv-theme-songs-on-billboard-charts-hannah-montana-friends-cheers-the-x-files

Staff. (2020, December 11). “The Fifty Best TV Theme Songs of All Time” Paste. https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/best-songs/the-50-best-tv-theme-songs/

Staff. ”Television Theme Songs” The Kennedy Center. https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/resources-for-educators/classroom-resources/media-and-interactives/media/music/songs-about/television-theme-songs/

May 17th, 2021

#032 A Love Letter To Made-For-TV Movies

PTPTshow — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Tracy and Daniel chat with PTPT production manager and show regular Brandon about his favorite made-for-TV movies and what that means in the streaming environment. Are Netflix, Hulu, Amazon and HBO original movies the new era of the made-for-TV movie? Or are they a new concept overall? That's for this episode to decide.

with B Mac (Brandon)

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August 16th, 2021

#012 The People v. “The Suitcase”

PTPTshow — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Tracy and Daniel receive a listener call debating the distinction of Mad Men’s “The Suitcase" as a bottle episode.

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Karpel, A. (2012, March 22). "Mad Men" Director On Season 5 And Creating That Mad Look. Fast Company. https://www.fastcompany.com/1680300/mad-men-director-on-season-5-and-creating-that-mad-look

Lacob, J. (2011, September 6). Mad Men’: Matthew Weiner, Jon Hamm, Emmy Nominations, ‘The Suitcase.' The Daily Beast. https://www.thedailybeast.com/mad-men-matthew-weiner-jon-hamm-emmy-nominations-the-suitcase

Nguyen, H. (2018, February 21). Critics Pick the Best Bottle Episodes on TV – IndieWire Survey. IndieWire. https://www.indiewire.com/2018/02/best-tv-episodes-bottle-breaking-bad-mad-men-1201931154/

VanDerWerff, E.T. (2010, September 9). Mad Men: "The Suitcase." AV Club. https://tv.avclub.com/mad-men-the-suitcase-1798165937

March 15th, 2021

#008 The Shows That Shaped Us

PTPTshow — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Tracy and Daniel give their personal histories on discovering their love of television and map out the shows that inspired them to keep binging all the way into adulthood. Follow them down the prime time rabbit hole for their late ‘90s and early 2000s favorites.

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#023 It’s A Total Schitt Show

PTPTshow — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000

PTPT returns from the break with a blast from the past: a recurring episode theme and a friend of the show. Listener Eric joins us to rave about Schitt’s Creek. Eric and Tracy, two unwavering, memorabilia owning fans introduce Daniel to the show through a co-curated viewing guide.

Guest Starring Eric from Rhode Island

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Theme Music By J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/

References & Further Reading:

Adalian, J. (2020, April 7). The Unlikely Rise of Schitt’s Creek. Vulture. https://www.vulture.com/2020/04/schitts-creek-netflix-pop-success-story.html

Yohannes, A. (2018, October 23). Dan Levy spills Schitt's Creek season 5 secrets: Cabaret, that hike, 'A Little Bit Alexis,' and more. Entertainment. https://ew.com/tv/2019/10/23/dan-levy-schitts-creek-season-5-binge-podcast-interview/

Tracy and Eric's Schitt's Creek essential episodes list: Our Cup Runneth Over, The Drip, Finding David, Driving Test, Milk Money, Moira’s Nudes, Dead Guy in Room 4, Open Mic Night, Singles Week, Merry Christmas Johnny Rose, The Hike, Life is a Cabaret, Smoke Signals, Bachelor Party, Happy Ending.

June 14th, 2021

#034 Crash Landing On PTPT

PTPTshow — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Tracy and Daniel are joined by series regular Wendy to discuss Crash Landing On You. This Netflix-produced Korean drama has all the trimmings of a soap opera, but with added luxury of cinematic filming, on-location b-roll in Switzerland and a central love story where political tensions, organized crime and a never-ending supply of back stories collide. Join us for this rant on romance, product placement and a charming extended cast.

w/ JustTheFax (Wendy)

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References & Further Reading:

Berkman, S. (2021, March 14). “‘Korean TV’s Unlikely Star: Subway Sandwiches” The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/14/business/media/subway-product-placement-korea.html

September 13th, 2021

#027 Hot Anime Summer: Aggretsuko

PTPTshow — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Aggretsuko is a single, 25 year-old red panda. Yet despite her cute appearance, something deep within her is filled with rage. Tracy and Daniel join Aggretsuko at the karaoke bar to unload all the relatable struggles of office woes and dating mishaps from this show’s intimate look at life in your twenties.

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Theme Music By J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/

Hess, A. (2017, July 18). “How Sanrio Makes Anti-Capitalism Adorable, and Profitable” The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/18/arts/design/how-sanrio-makes-anti-capitalism-adorable-and-profitable.html

Miranda, C. (2014, August 26). “Hello Kitty is not a cat, plus more reveals before her L.A. tour” Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/miranda/la-et-cam-hello-kitty-in-los-angeles-not-a-cat-20140826-column.html

Netflix. (2019, June 28). Aggretsuko Creator Interview w/ Rarecho & Yeti | NX on Netflix [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFt16FSbrts

https://www.sanrio.co.jp/english/corporate/about_s/history/

July 12th, 2021

#016 Get Zany To The Max

PTPTshow — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Tracy and Daniel compare the original 1993 and the current 2020 reboot of the Animaniacs. Get into the eternal zany zeitgeist of their trademarked pop culture and political satire as we mull over the target audience of this show in the Saturday morning cartoon lineup and the subtle shifts in the show as it takes the leap from network to Hulu.

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#038 Talk Of The Town: Haunted Houses

PTPTshow — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Daniel and Tracy are getting into the spooky season vibes. Listen to Tracy's haunted house experience in LA that starts out a little sexy and ends with her not going through all the exhibits. Like all live, interactive theatre, it inevitably got weird and Tracy gives the whole spiel. We also go what Mercury in Retrograde means to us and why people judge our astrological signs. Get into the witchy spirit with us this week.

House of Spirits: https://houseofspiritssoiree.com/

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October 11th, 2021

#003 Ghosts Of Prime Time’s Past: Angel

PTPTshow — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Tracy and Daniel take a look at a cult-followed series that helped define prime time television in the early 2000s - The WB's Angel.

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#031 Feature Length Prime Time: Roger Rabbit Versus Space Jam

PTPTshow — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000

On an unusually-scheduled Tuesday show, the party receives a call from listener Sean wondering why one of his all-time favorites, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, never spawned its own successful genre of of films where animation meets live action.

with B Mac (Brandon) & JustTheFax (Wendy)

Guest Starring Sean from California & Kyle from California

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August 10th, 2021

#020 Will They, Won’t They? 101

PTPTshow — Mon, 10 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Tracy and Daniel discuss the origins of the "will they, won’t they" trope as well as some other quintessential TV moments and references that have made it into today’s greater lexicon.

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References & Other Reading:

McNear, C. (2018, August 4). The Will-They-or-Won't-They Goldilocks Test. The Ringer. https://www.theringer.com/tv/2018/8/4/17649670/will-they-wont-they-tv-couples-test

Raftery, B. (2012, September 27). Cheers: The Best TV Show That’s Ever Been. GQ. https://www.gq.com/story/cheers-oral-history-extended

May 10th, 2021

#011 A Show Called WandaVision

PTPTshow — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Prime Time Party Time presents “WandaVision,” a blend of classic television, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and live radio in which Tracy and Daniel discuss at length how they would’ve loved living in retro TV land longer, favorite episodes and where Wanda may go next.

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March 8th, 2021

#007 Ghosts Of Prime Time’s Past: Don’t Trust The B—- In Apartment 23

PTPTshow — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Long after this ABC Comedy’s dreams are dashed not even its second year on the air, Tracy and Daniel find themselves revisiting the hilarious 2010s series about a female odd couple and reminisce about their own eccentric and worst nightmare living situations.

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#026 Hot Anime Summer: Inuyasha

PTPTshow — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000

A feudal fairytale, teenage heartbreak and jewels shards come together in one of Rumiko Takahashi’s hit anime series, Inuyasha. Tracy and Daniel kick off their hot anime summer viewing guide with raving through the first three seasons of Inuyasha. Debrief the main characters, love triangles, teenage angst and comic sass that makes this series a must watch.

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July 5th, 2021

#015 Real Folk Prime Time Blues

PTPTshow — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Tracy and Daniel explore the galaxy through the lens of Cowboy Bebop, an undeniably hip series that inspired a generation - and redefined anime as an indisputable art form. The Bebop crew is just trying to make a buck, and they're the most entertaining gang of bounty hunters in the year 2071. 3.. 2.. 1.. Let's jam.

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References & Further Reading:

Disalvo, P. (2019, July 28). 10 Things The Cowboy Bebop Remake Needs To Do If It Wants To Succeed. CBR. https://www.cbr.com/cowboy-bebop-live-action-remake-concerns/

Jackson, M. (2021, March 16). Netflix Live Action Cowboy Bebop Finally Wraps Production On Long-Delayed First Season. SyFy Wire. https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/netflix-cowboy-bebop-wraps-production-first-season

Pham, D. (2019, December 08). 10 Ways Cowboy Bebop Influenced Anime Forever. CBR. https://www.cbr.com/cowboy-bebop-ways-influenced-anime-forever/

Rizzo-Smith, J. (2017, November 23). The Many Inspirations of Cowboy Bebop Director Shinichiro Watanabe. IGN. https://www.ign.com/articles/2017/11/24/the-many-inspirations-of-cowboy-bebop-director-shinichiro-watanabe

Susking, A. (2014, December 17). Asteroid Blues. The Lasting Legacy of Cowboy Bebop. The Atlantic.https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2014/12/asteroid-blues-the-lasting-legacy-of-cowboy-bebop/383817/

April 5th, 2021

#037 An Episode You Can’t Refuse

PTPTshow — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Listener Sean, an avid Sopranos fan, joins Tracy and Daniel to chat about the recent release The Many Saints of Newark and how it is similar and how it lacks the humor (and the humanizing baked ziti moments) of the original series. We go into tangents about series theories, character analysis in the film and who had a TV crush on Tony Soprano.

Guest Starring Sean

Listen Live Mondays @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/

Artwork by Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/

Theme Music by J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/

October 4th, 2021

#002 Prime Time To Go

PTPTshow — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Tracy and Daniel discuss the trials and tribulations of virtual jury duty, pandemic takeout, and give this week’s toast and roast.

Artwork by @fenlatte on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/

Theme song by J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/

#019 The Reality TV Rant

PTPTshow — Mon, 03 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Show composer J-Wright joins Tracy and Daniel for a rant, roast and maybe even a bit of a rave about reality television’s place in the greater TV landscape.

Guest Starring J-Wright

Listen Live Mondays @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/

Artwork By Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/

Theme Music By J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/

References & Further Reading / Viewing:

BB Tooms. (2017, July 18). Matt/Cereal Showmance Tribute [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cn4mueJ9wHs

NakeyJakey. (2020, February 18). Dating Shows [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cn4mueJ9wHs

Witkowski, T. (2016, November 25). The real reason we love reality TV has nothing to do with watching people get humiliated. Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/why-love-reality-tv-psychology-2016-11

May 3rd, 2021

#030 Monsters At Work In Progress

PTPTshow — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Tracy and Daniel throw an impromptu prime time party with some regulars to talk Disney+'s series Monsters At Work as well as revisit other Disney series that pick up after their hit parent movie.

with B Mac (Brandon) & JustTheFax (Wendy)

Guest Starring Kyle from 1/2 of the PTPT station

Listen Live Mondays @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/

Artwork By Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/

Theme Music By J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/

August 2nd, 2021

#010 Saturday Morning Cartoons: Jackie Chan Adventures

PTPTshow — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Revisit Saturday morning prime time with the first season of Jackie Chan Adventures. Tune in to find out all the famed characters that came together to get this show on the air and the fictional ones that teamed up to get their hands on the 12 zodiac talisman.

SyFy Wire article on 20th Anniversary of Jackie Chan Adventures: https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/jackie-chan-adventures-cartoon-20th-anniversary

Listen Live Mondays @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/

Artwork By Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/

Theme Music By J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/

March 1st, 2021

#006 Ghosts Of Prime Time’s Past: Chuck

PTPTshow — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000

When a twenty-something computer geek inadvertently downloads critical government secrets into his brain, the NBC prime time series Chuck is born. Tracy and Daniel debrief this cult-followed show.

3.09 "Chuck Vs. The Beard" re-union table read: https://ew.com/tv/tv-reunions/chuck-creators-finale-movie-revival/

Listen Live Mondays @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/

Artwork By Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/

Theme Music By J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/

February 1st, 2021