Where Are All The Great TV Shows?
Summary
Sam Sanders and TV critic Catherine Van Arendonk discuss the growing frustration of navigating fragmented streaming platforms, arguing that viewers have become burdened "users" managing complex subscriptions and QR codes. They propose a return to a consolidated, single-platform model with a nightly broadcast schedule to simplify access. The conversation concludes with recommendations for top 2026 shows, including *The Lowdown*, *Furious*, *Adults*, and *The Real Housewives of New York*.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Paper Tiger and Quince
Intro: The frustration of watching TV in 2026
Nostalgia for the cable era and newspaper listings
Viewers vs. Users: The burden of managing subscriptions
The complexity of streaming bundles and 'streaming algebra'
Why TV is harder to navigate than music or movies
Proposed fix: A single consolidated TV platform
Call to action: Share the episode and rate the show
Sponsors: Paper Tiger and CBC's Personally
Favorite Show: The Lowdown Season 2
Favorite Show: Furious
Favorite Show: Adults on FX
Favorite Show: Real Housewives of New York
TV Life Hack: Stop scrolling, just pick something
Credits and final sign-off
Sponsor: Your Turn with Alison Aubrey
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