Extra Hot Great: This Week In TV

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Join Tara Ariano, Sarah D. Bunting, David T. Cole and their valued guests each week for discussion of what's new on TV plus our hall of fame roundtable segment called The Canon, listen as we appoint Winners and Losers Of The Week and of course our ultra competitive TV trivia quiz: Game Time.

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  • rodcast700
    Yellowjackets s2 spoiler
    Was enjoying the show until one reviewer described something that happened at end of ep 2???? Watch week to week people!
  • Russell the kid
    Best use of podcast time
    This is the best podcast for several reasons. Entertaining? Check. Useful to organize TV time? Check. Funny? Check. Smart? Check, check. It isn’t just hot great; it’s extra hot great.
  • Kristavfh
    Silent super fan
    I have listened to again with this 90210 edition more times than I dare admit. I thought about starting extra hot great a few times over the years but I never really gave it a chance because I thought it would spoil shows I haven’t seen. Now that I can recite lines from the 90210 podcast like I can recite song lyrics, and because the state of the world means I can’t listen to the political podcasts I used to have playing constantly, I tried this one in earnest and I’m really mad at myself for not listening to this sooner. Now I can’t stop listening to this one and I haven’t heard a spoiler yet. Thank you so so much Sara, Tara, and Dave.
  • la hermanas
    Ugggh
    I hate shows with people just blabbing to each other. Major YUCK
  • GuyIsDelightful
    This has been my favorite podcast for years now.
    The show is consistently entertaining. I totally agree with some of the stuff they say, and totally reject other things, but the discussion is always enlightening and fun. The hosts are uniformly excellent. It’s just fun, if you’re a person who really enjoys a Viva Laughlin joke, or wants to talk about nuances of Debra Messing’s messiness this century.
  • Ahmedbright
    Great show
    Finally found the lovely Sara Bunting with her beautiful voice and narration, missed her a lot since The Blotter Presents stopped unfortunately, great show
  • mattisimo88
    Spoilers from the beginning
    Really bummed me out that they Spoiled Loki from the first 10 seconds of the episode. Take note of Slashfilmcast’s Spoiler warnings!
  • Dbacksgirl177
    Will always follow
    I’ve been around since Dawson’s Wrap and tomatonation, they’re awesome!
  • Audreyista
    More frustrating than fun
    I really want to like this podcast more than I do. A certain level of self-importance is to be expected from media review podcasts, but EHG’s hyper-critical-and-above-it-all vibe can still get irritating, as do the odd grudges some of the hosts have against random performers (usually women). I vacillate between cautiously downloading and listening to an episode (because occasionally this podcast is genuinely funny) and getting overwhelmed with frustration and deleting it from my feed. The hyper-critical and over-it tone is grating, but it’s Tara’s garbage political takes are what usually send me over the edge. Blaming the Obamas for not doing enough to stop Trump? Really? I hate to break it to her, but that line in The Good Fight asking where the Obamas were in the Trump era was intended to make fun of the people who hold the Obamas to an impossible (and racist) standard. But it clearly went over her head. Sometimes she’s like a right-wing caricature of a leftist who has plenty of criticism to dish out but doesn’t actually have any idea what she’s taking about. The games are also a self-indulgent waste of time that’ve been consistently skippable since Rob Hartman stopped designing them. I’m giving it two stars instead of one because at least it introduced me to I Hate It But I Love It and This Had Oscar Buzz.
  • Becca-saurus
    Best Podcast about TV
    These guys are great, the guests are great. Very smart and funny, I never miss it. Plus, they have great audio clips and games! I've been listening for ears (since the old podcast!), and I never miss an episode.
  • mmsurvivorfan
    Nothing insightful here
    They nothing interesting or smart & worst of all they think they are being funny???
  • Jmbuffy
    A Great Distraction
    This is one of a handful of podcasts that a look foreword to each week, and I don’t even care about TV. I just really enjoy listening in while these friends get together and have fun with a topic they’re obviously very knowledgeable about. I’m not sure how I ever came to listen for the first time and can’t explain my love for it other than time spent with these guys seems to fly by too fast.
  • Bees!!!
    cultural literacy shortcut!
    Basically everything I know about television is from this podcast.
  • orweld
    Semi-literate
    If making fart noises illustrates wit and intelligence, then these reviews illustrate those qualities. However, the hosts are neither. Instead they annoy with their hubristic ignorance and juvenile banter.
  • Renee Camp
    Like a Dinner With Your Most Intelligent Friends
    This show is like having a night with the smartest people you know talking about TV and then playing games about TV! With a cast that is majority Canadian and a good amount of listener participation, what’s not to like?
  • Captain_Marbles
    Insufferable
    While I admired the snarky tone of Television Without Pity, that tone doesn’t necessarily translate to an audio medium. Most of the segments are difficult to listen to because the hosts are so underinformed and intent on being clever than insightful. This podcast turned out to be a real disappointment.
  • User1219
    Like it, but pass on Bunting
    I like this show and have upped my review of a few years ago from 3 to 4 stars. The only thing I really don’t like about the show is Sarah Bunting. I find her personality harsh and grating compared to easygoing Tara & Dave and their many fun valued guests. (I know she’s a core part of the show so it’s not like she’s going anywhere, but I wouldn’t miss her if she suddenly couldn’t do the show anymore).
  • cmdm
    nope...no...nah...
    arrogant, elitist, and guess what? i don’t care one ounce about your personal life...
  • Snowbuzzy
    Interesting, funny, great recommendations
    Tara, Sarah & Dave and their valued guests offer insightful and funny views on TV and pop culture. Their opinions are thoughtful, insightful and also very funny. The three hosts plus their guest allow for an array of perspectives to guide the listener to just the right program. An invaluable service considering the amount of media available.
  • hotsaucethefish
    Highly recommend!
    I never miss this show. I don’t have a lot of time to watch TV but this helps me know what’s out there, what I should be watching, or what I could probably miss. The hosts are hilarious, sharp, insightful, and call out BS when they see it. Game Time that closes out every episode always eases my long commute. I’d give 6 stars if I could.
  • AmyKathS
    Fun but long
    I’ve been fans of the hosts since TWOP, and this is a great way to get a weekly dose of their humor. My favorite section is Game Time, because I love playing along. My only complaint is that the episodes are a big time commitment, so I will sometimes skip if I’m not interested in the main topic and/or the canon submission.
  • Serotonin Factory
    #Metoo is Annoying?
    I was so happy to be bingeing after a couple of years away--I missed, missed, missed EHG, especially Sarah. But Tara running down Planned Parenthood and the whole team generally being annoyed when #metoo enters a show's plot (SORRY TO ANNOY YOU WITH OUR SURVIVOR PAIN!) convinced me that the show is still too misogynist for me. Then a friend explained the whole Deborah Messing situation and I started to understand that this is a Troll-Farm-Trained Bernie Becky scenario. Tara, I hope you'll be able to work though your own pain without taking it out on female activists, because you're causing real harm.
  • GoodTiems
    So happy they are back!
    Huge fan since the early days of the Mark One podcast. I feel Dave, Tara, and Sara are my good friends and soulmates in pop culture. They have the best takes on every new and current show and have the best games every episode. I am so grateful for you. I tell everyone about EHG. Thanks gang.
  • Cleggie32
    Saving my sanity
    I've been a listener for a while now, but due to life circumstances have been bingeing the back catalog. It's so much fun, will keep you updated and aware of all things tv. The level of snark and humor is great, and balanced out by the obvious affection of the longtime friends. Thanks for helping me through a rough time.
  • Sandyjoys
    Laughing along
    This podcast makes me laugh every week. I love the banter and quick wit of the hosts and guests. Game time is my favorite segment, but I also love any “I am not a crackpot” rants. Thanks for being a consistent highlight of my weekly commute.
  • Zimmerthan
    boo
    listening to these people talk about drag queens is so painful 🤮
  • anniemeisje
    informative, clever, snarky
    you brought me joy in the pre-holiday podcast where Dave laughed so hard he lost it and Tara suggested she and Sarah just talk through him until he burns himself out. I had to keep both hands on the wheel because I was laughing along. happy new year voices-I-love.
  • Nnhlaw
    Highlight of my week
    I look forward to Wednesdays when this podcast drops. I am obsessed with TV, so this podcast is right up my alley. The hosts are all very funny, smart and snarky. If you're at all interested in TV or pop culture, check this podcast out! Also, game time! Fun games at the end of each episode.
  • Claire Underwood’s cousin
    Extra hot greatest
    I love listening to these smart and funny folks talk about TV shows -- even when I've never seen them, which is quite a feat! Their insights, rapport, and easy frienships are fun to listen to. And they've turned me on to a number of great shows I might otherwise have overlooked. Even game time, which I used to skp, has grown on me, as I appreciate the inside jokes that have emerged.
  • iWabiSabi
    My FAVORITE Podcast!
    I love EHG so much. The banter and combination of appreciation mixed with side-eye disdain for the ridiculousness of television and pop culture is joyous to behold. In the canon of pop culture podcasts, EHG should be at the top of the list!
  • JoinInWithJoyner
    The Best TV Pop Culture Podcast
    So great!! Tara and Sara are by far my favorite podcast personalities of all time!! I listen to all of the previously.tv stuff. I only wish they updated more than once a week!!
  • jec1981
    Amazing pop culture podcast
    I've been listening since the podcast was first launched back in 2011 or so. After 89 episodes or so, they took a break and started their numbering over. I've heard them all. Even when I don't follow the shows they are discussing (Drag Race), it's entertaining. I miss when they used to talk about movies too, but ah well.
  • josh0rama
    Devoid of any intellectual integrity
    The ramblings of people who have no true understanding of art, pop culture, or how to offer any meaningful analysis. Nothing but snark and ignorance.
  • Lucy Gee
    It's the best, around.
    Anyone who enjoys "peak TV," or even crappy TV, should listen to this podcast weekly.
  • Kiki_of_NY
    Love it
    This is one of my standby podcasts, I listen to them almost immediately. The only problem is that it can feel a little "insidery" given how many jokes are baked into the mix.
  • m.canfield
    Best.
    Far and away the best podcast of it's kind.
  • SMPlease
    A must listen
    I love to listen to Tara, Dave, and Sarah talk about television every week. They have a great list of items that keep their show interesting. Will an episode get into the Cannon? Will Tara win Gametime? Can I be the Valued Guest next week? I wish I could "fly to England" and watch tv series ahead of time. There tastes are diverse and idiosyncratic. I may not always agree, but I laugh and play along.
  • susanandmarkw
    Irreverant and Informative
    A great TV review podcast that tells it like it is, and is always fun and funny in the process. From the people who brought you Television Without Pity.
  • DJ Home Alone 2
    Love the show
    I look forward to this podcast every week since I discovered it last year (thanks to Linda Holmes' plug on PCHH). As a TV junkie with a significant other who doesn't understand my obsession with with pop culture, I feel like I found my people.
  • LemonHappyHello!
    Funny, Smart and always entertaining
    What more could you want. The variety of ways they discuss TV is engaging and fun. the Canon, Gametime deep dives etc. Why is 17 spread eagle!? Best pod on the net.
  • FaithRB
    I love this podcast!
    All the segments are great and so entertaining!
  • Mvb0001
    Twenty Bazillion Stars (if that were a number)
    I have been listening for the last two years and it has improved the quality of my life! I've learned about awesome new shows, they've helped me with what to skip (since I share their opinions most of the time, so I trust 'em!) and the show is broken up into easily digestible segments such as what's coming back to TV, immortalizing classic TV episodes of all genres into "The Canon," and a new game every week that is entertaining and easy to play along w at home. you'll wonder where the last hour went! I feel like I know Tara, Dave, and Sarah- their relationships with each other plus their willingness to be completely honest about the landscape of TV today makes this a really special and excellent piece of pop culture. Thank you EHG!!!!!!!
  • LiteralTrashFire
    Perfection!
    Please ignore the mean comments bashing Sarah and Tara. Everyone on the show is great, I love hearing you guys every week.
  • Lili7474
    Need it!
    I look forward to every second of your podcasts (all of them!) The best I've ever listened to.
  • MommelissaB
    People who love TV like I do!
    I look forward to this podcast every week. The topics they choose are interesting and the games are fun to play along with the cast. Keep up the great work!
  • MonicaJanes
    Funny, and well-made
    On the technical side, this podcast is produced, paced and organized so well that listening to it is effortlessly enjoyable. The panelists are incredibly smart, knowledgeable, funny, and thoughtful about TV. They've all been writing about television for years and are great at calling out tropes and patterns in a hilarious way. The fact that they are all long-time friends really makes this podcast a fun, cozy listen.
  • Bigcatwinnemac
    Thank you!
    Totally enjoy the show every week, but Kim Reed's epic mini return this week was the best! And she won game time! Thanks to all of you for making me laugh and rationalizing my tv habit!
  • dustdevil70
    My dog loves this podcast
    EHG (and its predecessors) is a longtime favorite. People in the park probably wonder why I'm shouting "Benson" at my dog. The dog is just psyched that she's guaranteed a solid 90 minute walk. Thanks to EHG and the many valued guests for hours of Tv-based fun.
  • howardandgary
    if you like bad jokes, this is for you
    If you are looking for intelligent commentary, then try some other podcast
  • manogirl
    Pop Culture Paradise
    I don't listen to the minis, but I love the main show. I sometimes skip the canon entries for shows I don't know, but EHG makes that so easy with their minute-by-minute episode information, which is so excellent. Seriously. Must-listen for pop culture heads.
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