

Celebrating 800(ish) Episodes of 'The Watch'
Nov 9, 2023
Hosts discuss the conclusion of the SAG-AFTRA strike, share their favorite genres of TV shows they'd like to see return, and talk about their favorite music and books of the year. They also reflect on the history of the podcast, express gratitude to listeners, and discuss the evolving landscape of pop culture consumption and the decline of serious teen shows. The hosts explore the lack of authentic portrayals in TV shows about young people and propose improvements for streaming platforms' search functionality. They also mention the return of Unicourse on Blue E and recommend 'Reservation Dogs' and 'The Gold' as great TV shows.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Agreement Reached: End of the Strike
01:45 • 8min
Appreciation to Listeners and Bottled Water Preferences
09:59 • 2min
The Changing Landscape of Pop Culture Consumption
11:59 • 14min
The Decline of Serious Teen Shows
26:05 • 2min
Authentic Portrayals and the Lack of Middle Ground in TV Shows About Young People
28:22 • 23min
Streaming Platforms and the Limitations of Search
51:32 • 9min
Return of Unicourse and TV Recommendations
01:00:25 • 6min