10 episodes
Bingeworthy Drive to Ants
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- TV & Film
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5.0 • 4 Ratings
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Bingeworthy is a podcast about deciding what shows are worthy of wasting your valuable time watching episode after episode of. Each week a group of our expert panelist gather and discuss a show and make this crucial assessment. Here is how it works:
Each panelist comes to the podcast with a selection of a show and one episode from it. From the strength of that one episode, the group must decide if that show is indeed Bingeworthy.
The show is divided into 2 segments:
Introduction and episode selection
Episode review and voting
In the first segment, we introduce our panelist and bs about what is going on in their lives, to build some level of report, real or not. Then, one panelist is chosen at random to pick this weeks episode for review. They must then make their argument as to why this show is Bingeworthy. They can give a general overview of the show but cannot get too specific or discuss overarching plots at this point. Remember, the vote is based on this one episode alone.
The show takes a brief break to watch the episode before segment two begins.
In segment two, everyone breaks down every single detail about the show. The panelists can ask whatever questions they want and the chooser can answer as they so choose as long as their explanation does not give away any major spoilers. This can also get very ugly as everyone is free to tear the episode apart or praise it and argue with everyone who doesn’t agree with their opinion.
After the bickering and overly-deep analysis, all the panelist vote yes or no, is the show Bingeworthy? If the decision is unanimously yes, the voting is over, the show is added to the official Bingeworthy list and the show is no longer eligible for future episodes. If there is one or more no votes, the picker, as well as the yes votes, have a chance to change the other’s minds. Then there is one more round of voting. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the show is not added to the list and any panelist is free to bring another episode to a future podcast to try and convince everyone again.
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Most Bingeable Part II
More AI created show notes:
SummaryIn this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics including domain transfer, the Grammys, toxic fandoms, new games, console wars, Microsoft’s announcement, and Apple’s VR headset. The conversation covers topics such as recalls and safety issues, TV shows, and the show Hasbin Hotel. It also includes a discussion on the plot and criticism of Hasbin Hotel, as well as a segment on technical difficulties.
Takeaways
* Transferring a domain and waiting for DNS can be a time-consuming process.
* The Grammys and the music industry have been criticized for snubbing Black women.
* Toxic fandoms can be harmful and create a negative environment for fans.
* Microsoft’s announcement about Xbox becoming more inclusive of third-party publishers is seen as a natural progression.
* Console wars have become less relevant as each platform has its own strengths and exclusive titles.
* Apple’s VR headset has received mixed reactions due to its high price and restrictions on content. Recalls and safety issues can be a cause for concern and frustration for consumers.
* TV shows and their reception can vary, and not all seasons may be as well-received as others.
* Hasbin Hotel is a show that centers around a hotel in hell and explores the concept of redemption.
* The pacing and time constraints of the first season of Hasbin Hotel have been criticized, but the show has been cleared for a second season. -
The Most Bingeable Shows Part I
While we wait for the long delayed season 4, listen as our panel compares their top 10 most bingeable shows with that of a list Sean found on the internet.
Also for fun, I ran the episode through an AI program. Here is the word of word “show notes” it outputted:
The hosts discuss various topics including communist Steven, found footage movies, Mr. Beast’s candy bars, gripes about Destiny and Bungie, the problem with unfinished games, and their personal criteria for binge-worthy shows. The conversation explores the factors that make a show binge-worthy, including discovering new things in rewatches, personal preferences for binge-worthy shows, mood and investment in story, and connection with characters. The hosts then review a top 30 list of binge-worthy shows, discussing their thoughts on each show. The chapters cover a range of shows, including The Wire, American Horror Story, The Walking Dead, Orange is the New Black, The Mandalorian, Grey’s Anatomy, Better Call Saul, Peaky Blinders, How I Met Your Mother, Prison Break, Band of Brothers, and Parks and Recreation. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss various TV shows and their rankings. They compare The Office and Parks and Recreation, talk about the long-running show Criminal Minds, and share their thoughts on Ozark, Shameless, House, and This Old House. They also discuss Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Supernatural, Batman: The Animated Series, and the K-drama Juvenile Justice. This part of the conversation covers various TV shows and their themes. It discusses the influence of adults on minors’ behavior, the importance of consequences and different parenting styles, misunderstandings about gentle parenting, humorous parenting solutions, the realistic portrayal of ADHD in media, the impact of TV shows on parenting, the resurrection of Tony Almeida in 24, the character development and surprises in Westworld, the problematic nature of The Big Bang Theory, the similarities between Fringe and The X-Files, the silliness and ridiculousness of What We Do in the Shadows and Taskmaster, and the expanded characters and overwhelming force in Clone Wars. In this part of the conversation, the topics discussed include the system and instructions, the tap water conspiracy, memory under pressure, dislike of tap water, working out the code, attacking the biscuit, whacking and yanking, undermining the vole, and a review and conclusion. The chapter titles reflect the main themes of each section. In this episode, the hosts discuss the idea of making their TV ranking an annual event to track changes over time. They also consider doing genre-specific rankings and revisit the concept of least bingeable shows. The Good Place is mentioned as a potential top pick. The hosts discover that they have several top picks in common. They also mention a recent show that blew their minds. The episode concludes with some humorous banter and final thoughts. -
Toxic Fandoms
On this special episode, the panel discuss and rank the most toxic fan bases of all time.
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Taskmaster
After stumbling upon the show on YouTube, Matt has become obsessed with British comedy series Taskmaster. A show about comedians completing random, pointless tasks to earn equally pointless prizes. Matt thinks the panel will find it just as enthralling as he does.
Taskmaster is available for purchase from iTunes and Amazon Video. -
Ahsoka
In a Bingeworthy first, Sean has decided to use his choice to just watch the Ahsoka finale just as it was released to Disney+. With no setup for the rest of those not actively watching the latter half of the show just devolves into Matt and Sean go deep on Star Wars…
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The Bear
Matt was so excited by this show, he had to pull rank and present the show without ever rolling a single dice.
The Bear is available on Hulu.
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