Tv Talk Machine

Hell yes we did a TVTM podcast. Our producer, The Greatest (aka Ali Thanawalla) finally herded Question Boy (aka Joe Garofoli) into the Podcave and off his backside. Inspired, Benny (aka Benny Evangelista) also showed up. And so did I, just to add some actual talent to the non-pro line-up. We had lots of e-mails (some of them angry) and a decent amount of calls (including one from Thailand). There were voices. (Bill Walton, you ask? Of course. But Ali learned a little something about the pronunciation of Peter Krause and that really derailed things. We apologize in advance to Germany.)

This week, QB is recovering from attending a Tea Party event and The Greatest was knocked out by Ken Norton aka The Flu. Macworld's Jason Snell dons a raincoat/shorty rob and fills in for QB. Benny mans the knobs and puts his headphones in the right hole. In this episode, the guys breakdown this week's Power Rankings. They also hold a really short vigil for "24." They also discuss the idea of multitasking and tweeting while watching television, and when it works and when it doesn't.

Just so you know, this isn't a Celebrity Podcast, where I interview people I like in the industry, like the last one I did with "Breaking Bad" creator Vince Gilligan. Those can be informative and sometimes insightful. They are professionally done. This is not one of those. Nope, this is our "regular" old TVTM podcast, where stupid is as stupid does. Or something stupid like that. We talk TV. We answer mail. And phone messages. There are, ahem, "voices" of people like Tom Brokaw and Howard Cosell and of course! Bill Walton, our Patron Saint of Voices on the podcast. Even Existential French Woman and the cast of "Bars" drop by. We are without Benny, who was "working." So there's absolutely no foley work here. If you're longing for the sound of, say, a door closing, forget it. But Question Boy decided to show up. The podcast is produced by Ali, aka "The Greatest," and someone has the audacity to call in and say he's good at the job. That needs to end right now. In other highlights, I'm asked to choose betwee

Tim Goodman talks with Vince Gilligan, the creator of "Breaking Bad," AMC's hit drama about Walt White, a chemistry teacher diagnosed with cancer. With nothing left to lose, White decides to go into the drug business and quickly becomes a major player in the drug world. "Breaking Bad" returns for it's third season on March 21st.

Well, after a brief hiatus, the TV Talk Machine is back for the second episode of 2010. This time, Oh Great One Tim Goodman, Joe "Question Bay" Garofoli and Benny "Manny" Evangelista are joined by new TVTM producer Ali "The Greatest" Thanawalla. In this episode, Tim and the guys give their post-Olympics analysis (if you're a fan of NBC, cover your ears), and Tim previews the Spring schedule. And as always, they take your phone calls, and things get a little steamy (and awkward).

Who doesn't love ponies? Anyway, after being off "the air" since December, the world's most dangerous, stupid and pointless podcast about television is back! We have a new podcave (actually, someone else's office). We've gone through three producers, one intern, any number of Question Girls, a dozen or so 12-step programs, a grand jury investigation, two foreign tribunals and successfully (and almost legally) avoided international sanctions. So, happy third birthday to us! We can't be killed. We even took a phone call from Qatar, so put that in your Doha pipe and smoke it! Our world domination continues. See, now you want to listen. It's free. Easy. And also quite popular on iTunes. Although we turned down an invite to go on "Fighting Talk," our good friends at the BBC and my recent appearance on Bill Simmons' "B.S. Report" podcast have finally nudged the decision-makers at TVTM to consider expanding the cult. Even though tens of thousands of people listen to us monthly (when we're not too lazy to actually

The whole special menagerie (Goodman, Question Boy, Benny Durwood, Sheri from the Vale, PPage and Justin Beck) return for another fun-filled holiday 'cast. It's chock full of dreidel spinning, bah-humbugery, inappropriate sexual innuedo, wassailing and a very special Christmas fable narrated by PPage.

Tim, Question Boy, Benny and Durwood are joined by very special guests: Sherry from the Vale, PPage and the ghost of producers past--Justin Beck. Things get warm and fuzzy--and steamy--as the all-star cast talks TV and learns the true meaning of Christmas. Plus: a somewhat audible live phone call with George D.!

We're still here, holding down the dilapidated bunker that is the second floor podcave with lots to say about The Venture Brothers, how to talk like a Gilmore Girl and why Al Gore has such bad teeth. Plus special visits from Angry Regis, Porno Count and Tim Gunn!

After a turkey/H1N1-enduced hiatus, Goodman and the gang return to discuss Tiger Woods and why you shouldn't sleep around with reality TV stars (and if you must, which ones are better than others), the latest dirt on the state of the Chronicle's second floor, the remarkeable similarities between Bill Walton and Santa Claus, and much more!

Nothing but shenanigans. We actually have listener submitted theme songs by the likes of Jason Snell and Rob from Palo Alto. Plus!!: Elvis Costello croons to Tim (by way of PPage, by way of a Question Boy impersonation). And much more...

When Question Boy and Benny are MIA for twenty minutes, Tim "Oh Great One" Goodman is left to chat with Durwood the intern about indie pop, the young demo's penchant for beards and all of QB's various shortcomings. Plus: Mrs. Question Boy calls to complain, Matt from Bethesda has a word or two and a discussion of Peggie Olson's real life romance.

Joined by very special guest question girls PPage and Jengo, Goodman and the gang pit V against Flashforward, bemoan the demise of SF's own Trauma, star in a scintillating listener's nighttime fantasy and eulogize the tragic retiremnt of the one and only Walton.

PPage and Jengo join Goodman et. al. for another lady-filled cast. Question Boy comes up with some new voices--Porno Arriana, Existential Dora, and more! There is much Mad Men pre-finale puffery.

Tim Goodman talks with Kurt Sutter the creator of "Sons of Anarchy," FX's groundbreaking drama about Northern California biker gangs. Though it includes lots of biker brawls and knife fights, a family drama runs right through the show's heart.

Goodman, Question Boy, Benny and Durwood discuss all sorts of high brow stuff, really share their favorite TV shows cancelled too soon, talk Aaron Sorkin's drug habits and receive a scintillating challenge from loyal listener Taldar.

Tim Goodman, joined by Question Boy, Benny and the rest, talks about old men playing soccer, French Existentialism and FX's The League. Plus, Daniel the Intern earns a new nickname from an annoyed caller and belittles Canadians!

Tim Goodman and the gang fill the podcave with talk of Jane Lynch as the vengeful cheerleading coach on Glee, the ongoing greatness of Mad Men, new shows like Flash Forward, as well as updates from frequent callers and commentators like Hanna from Sweden and Porno Nixon.

After two weeks of suspense, Goodman and the gang return triumphantly to the podcave for more antics from Walton, the Count, Porno Nixon and a new intern! Lots of good listener calls and talk about Jay Leno (Lame-no, as one listener suggests), the return of sitcoms and lots more.

What will be the fate of the TVTM? Who's going to man the knobs? Will we ever hear from Sir Tim, Question Boy, Benny/Manny/Knobby/Chocoknobs, Adjustin', Walton, Existential French Woman, Porno Nixon/Putin/Cronkite, Angry Regis or Southern Gentleman ever again? We talk about Adjustin (Justin Beck) leaving, but keep our spirits up instead of crying all over our shorty robes. And we refuse to acknowledge this is the end. If you don't hear from us soon via the regular channels, we'll pop up like Pirate Radio, taking names and stealing booty.