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TV I Say

TV, I Say w/ Ashley Ray is a podcast dedicated to all things TV, hosted by Ashley Ray, the internet’s leading TV pop culture expert! A writer for Vulture, Variety and Emmy Magazine, each week Ashley keeps listeners up to date on the shows everyone is talking about, digs deep into classic tropes, and

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr
Latest: 8 Jan 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

8 Jan 2026 · 59 min

FINALE: Recapping Our Strongest TV Opinions From 2025 ft. Carly Ballerini

For our final send off, Ashley welcomes back friend of the show Carly Ballerini to review their biggest TV opinions from 2025. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:37 Being a creator and making content 04:54 IFC & Portlandia 13:50 SNL and the future of live TV 15:50 Heated Rivalry, Pluribus, and Breaking Bad 20:23 Nicki Minaj jumping the shark 35:10 Smoke 43:35 Pushing Daisies, Dead Like Me, Wonder Falls 46:45 One Battle After Another 48:55 I Love LA 54:55 Wrap up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18 Dec 2025 · 55 min
The Best Dad TV To Watch Over The Holidays with Jon Gabrus
This week, Ashley is joined by actor and comedian Jon Gabrus to talk about what shows are appropriate to watch with your family during the holidays. What makes a dad show a dad show? What defines a mom show? Jon and Ashley have the answers. You can find Jon at @gabrus or at www.gabrus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Pluribus Gets Neuroscience Wrong with Jono Zalay
This week, Ashley is joined by scientist-turned-comedian Jono Zalay! He breaks down his thoughts about the accuracy of Pluribus, along with sharing his watchlist and defending The Acolyte. You can find Jono at @JonoZalay or at www.jonozalay.com SUBSCRIBE to @tvisaypod for more. TV I Say is a COURIER production. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 02:00 Jono’s IMDB Credits 09:36 Pluribus 29:14 The Watchlist 47:25 Stormi Daniels Doc 51:56 Beat The Shark: The Acolyte 56:31 Jono’s Final Recommendations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4 Dec 2025 · 59 min
Best New TV Comedies and Older Shows That Hold Up w/ Myq Kaplan
This week, Ashley is joined by Myq Kaplan to talk about breaking into standup, his favorite TV shows to rewatch, and the best new comedies airing right now. From The Chair Company, to Gilmore Girls, to Abbot Elementary, we hit it all. You can find Myq at @myqkaplan pretty much everywhere, or at myqkaplan.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
Is I Love LA Better than Adults? with Mary Houlihan
This week, Ashley is joined by Mary Houlihan, AKA Coat Check Girl in Broad City. SUBSCRIBE to @tvisaypod for more. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 03:15 Mary’s Watchlist - The Wire, Love is Blind: Brazil, 8:15 Real Housewives 11:43 90 Day Fiance - Pillowtalk, The Other Way, Diaries 22:48: Married at First Sight & Couples Therapy 27:53 Jersey Shore 30:33 All’s Fair 34:08 Pluribus 37:32 Gen Z TV: I Love LA, Adults, Overcompensating 47:56 Chair Company 51:08 All Her Fault 55:11 Beat The Shark: The Sopranos Columbus Day Episode 59:56 Secret Lives of Mormon Wives S3 1:05:00 Where to find Mary! Learn more…
13 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Kalea McNeill Tackles the Bizarre Love is Blind Reunion, SNL, Selling Sunset & More
This week on TV I Say, comedian Kalea McNeill joins us to talk about the weirdest Love is Blind reunion ever, along with the all-new episodes of Selling Sunset. Plus, the TV Club touches on the ending of Snowfall and the lack of black women on this season of SNL. You can find Kalea at @whateverkalea on IG or at kaleamcneill.com SUBSCRIBE to @tvisaypod for more. TV I Say is a COURIER production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
New TV: Nobody Wants This, I Love L.A. and More (with Jenny Zigrino)
Comedian and actress Jenny Zigrino joins TV I Say to dive deep into the latest fall TV shows and dramas. They cover a range of shows including Below Deck Med, Selling Sunset, Love is Blind, Nobody Wants This, I Love L.A, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
Ironheart, The Bear, Project Runway, From & More w/ Sam Bailey
Ashley is joined Sam Bailey, director of Marvel’s Ironheart, Brown Girls, Dear White People and more. Hear what they think about the latest in Chicago TV, working in Hollywood during Trump’s presidency, and of course, what they’re watching. You can find Sam Bailey at @sqb23 on Substack. SUBSCRIBE to @tvisaypod for more. TV I Say is an COURIER production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23 Oct 2025 · 57 min
The Evil Genius of Reality Producers: Bachelor, Biggest Loser, Love Island, and More.
Tess Barker is an investigative journalist, pop culture junkie, and host of the podcast Pop Mystery Pod joins TV I Say to discuss pop culture mysteries and the evil genius of reality show producers. They discuss The Bachelor, The Biggest Loser, Love Island, Are You My First? and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
America’s Next Top Model, Love Island Games, and Love Is Blind with Jolenta Greenberg
Reality TV has been slammed for decades as lower value than your serialized, prestige television. This week’s guest Jolenta Greenberg has a lot to say about that. In today’s episode, we break down how reality TV actually mimics the great traditions of storytelling, and relive some of our favorite moments from throughout reality TV history. Our guest is Jolenta Greenberg, host of the podcast Hot Mess-terpiece Theater. You can find her at @hotmessterpiecepod or @jolenta_g on IG. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:02 Hot Messterpiece 02:09 Love Is Blind 07:30 Love Island Season 7 11:29 Real Housewives of…
9 Oct 2025 · 57 min
Vanderpump Robs on The Evil Men of Reality TV
Rob Schulte of Vanderpump Robs joins the Ashleys to talk about the most evil men on TV. And yes, it is almost entirely men from reality shows. We break down everything from Vanderpump Rules and The Valley to House of Villains, Love Island, Sister Wives, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Vinny Thomas on Path from TikTok to Platonic
We sat down with Vinny Thomas, TikTok comedy star and now television comedy star! We break down his experience joining the cast of Seth Rogen’s Platonic as the “galaxy-brained little weirdo” Omar, and get his hottest reality TV takes. You can find Vinny on Twitter, TikTok and IG at @vinn_ayy Follow TV I Say wherever you get your podcasts including on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25 Sep 2025 · 47 min
Scams and Hustles from Unicorn Girl to Bonnie Blue
This week, we’re talking podcast scammers, online girlbosses, and the murky intersections between. Ashley is joined by Charlie Webster, the journalist behind Scamanda about her latest investigation-turned-podcast Unicorn Girl and why scam victims deserve more lime-light. Then, Ashley is joined by Ashley Lawrence and Camille Corbett to discuss the documentary covering Bonnie Blue and her growing Only Fans empire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18 Sep 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
Inside the Emmys: 2025 Recap with a Five-Time Winner
Here to break down the 2025 Emmys is someone who someone who was in the room. And not just that – she was a winner. Fresh off her FIFTH Emmys win for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, staff writer Ali Barthwell jons us in studio. We talk about Nate Bargatze's performance as host, best moments, best speeches, after parties and so much more. Follow TV I Say wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a review. Remember that you can watch episodes on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11 Sep 2025 · 1 hr
Not Another True Crime Weirdo – Sydney Battle Was Trained for This
Sydney Battle isn’t your average true crime fan. Listen to find out how Sydney was “trained like an assassin” — which makes her TV taste a little different than your typical true crime-obsessed sleuth. Ashley and Sydney dive into the world of Investigation Discovery, “Evil Lives Here,” and why some true crime shows are worth it while others are a hard pass. But it’s not all murder and mayhem — they also recap the messy Love Island reunion, debate reality TV strategy like it’s Big Brother, and unpack the wildest shows currently on their watchlists (from 90 Day Fiancé to Upload to Mean Girl…
4 Sep 2025 · 49 min
Jovi & Yara Talk 90 Day Fiancé Secrets, Beef & Big Ed
The 90 Day Fiance cinematic universe is vast, and Jovi & Yara have seen it all. I sat down with this iconic couple to talk about everything 90 Day, from the beef with Big Ed to what it was like going through the immigration process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28 Aug 2025 · 58 min
Spilling All the Reality with Gibson Johns
Reality TV has had its ups and downs this year, but no one can deny that it was chock full of drama, beef, and a whole lot of mess. My guest Gibson Johns from Gabbing with Gib is an expert in everything Bravo and is here to discuss both the best and worst reality shows that the past year has had to offer. and wherever you get your podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21 Aug 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Donald Glover Hates My Show w/ Niles Abston
Welcome back to TV I Say! For our first episode back, we invite comedian and TV writer, Niles Abston to discuss about a bunch of TV we missed this year, what it's like in the Dave writing room, and how it felt when Donald Glover came after the show. Find and subscribe to TV I Say on its brand new YouTube channel, follow the show on Instagram, X, and wherever you get your podcasts! TV I Say is a production of COURIER. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14 Aug 2025 · 2 min
TV, I Say is Back!
TV, I Say is back, baby! Now with VIDEO! TV’s leading pop culture expert Ashley Ray returns with all-new episodes of the ultimate podcast for TV fans. Join us each week to hear about your favorite shows, break down tropes, and chat with the actors and creatives that bring them to life. Whether it’s a comedy, documentary, or even a TikTok, Ashley has you covered. New episodes start dropping every Thursday.or Spotify, and audio wherever else you might get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 · E102 · 10 Jul 2024 · 1 hr 51 min
Series Finale w/ Jason Mantzoukas
Jason Mantzoukas returns to the show to talk to Ashley about what they're both watching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3 Jul 2024 · 1 hr 1 min
Parks and Recreation w/ Jim O'Heir
Jim O'Heir joins Ashley Ray to talk about his time as Jerry (Larry, Gary, Barry etc) on Parks and Recreation, his recap podcast Parks and Recollection with writer Greg Levine, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26 Jun 2024 · 1 hr 2 min
The Outlaws w/ Stephen Merchant
Stephen Merchant joins Ashley Ray to talk about Season 3 of The Outlaws, protecting Christopher Walken, rebooting The Office and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19 Jun 2024 · 59 min
Black Twitter: A People's History w/ Prentice Penny
Prentice Penny joins Ashley Ray to discuss writing for Insecure, his new documentary Black Twitter: A People's History, and to squash an old twitter beef. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12 Jun 2024 · 51 min
Redemption Stories w/ Greg Behrendt
Comedian Greg Behrendt joins Ashley Ray to discuss consulting on Sex and the City, Inkmaster, The Contestant and Greg's new ebook See You on the Way Down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
E97 · 5 Jun 2024 · 50 min
Unionizing Reality TV w/ Nelini Stamp
Nelini Stamp (Labor Activist/Director of Strategy at the Working Families Party) joins Ashley Ray to discuss labor inequities in reality tv, Fallout, Baby Reindeer, The Valley and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
E96 · 29 May 2024 · 47 min
Carol & the End of the World w/ Dan Guterman
Dan Guterman, creator of Carol & the End of the World, joins Ashley Ray to talk about the making of the animated Netflix series and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
E95 · 22 May 2024 · 1 hr 2 min
Sports TV w/ Katie Kershaw & Tien Tran
Katie Kershaw and Tien Tran (hosts of the podcast Jockular) join Ashley Ray to talk about Sports TV shows, documentaries and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
E94 · 15 May 2024 · 55 min
Seeking Sister Wife w/ Nick and Jen Davis
Nick and Jen Davis, one of the families from TLC's Seeking Sister Wife, join Ashley to talk about their marriage, the perception of polygamy, being recognized from TV and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
E93 · 8 May 2024 · 59 min
Fatphobia in Television w/ Cheyenne M. Davis
Cheyenne M. Davis is a storyteller, journalist, content creator, media educator, founder of Unveild Magazine, and creator of the award-winning Weighted Words podcast. They join Ashley Ray to talk about fatphobia in television, representation in media, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
E92 · 1 May 2024 · 1 hr 2 min
The Whitest Kids U' Know w/ Sam Brown
Sam Brown from sketch group The Whitest Kids U' Know joins Ashley Ray to talk about the show finally coming to streaming on ShoutTV, their new animated feature Mars, Australian tv and more! Stream The Whitest Kids U’ Know at WatchTWKUK.com or on the Shout! TV app starting May 1st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About TV I Say

TV I Say is a English film & tv podcast from COURIER. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: COURIER
Language: English
Category: Film & TV
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr
Latest episode: 8 Jan 2026
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