Episode 22 - Roar
Heath Ledger had his first starring role in the short-lived Fox fantasy series Roar, from the creator of Hercules and Xena. The show ran for 8 of its 13 episodes in 1997 before being dumped by the network, never to be roared from again.
News from the Chopping Block: Issue 21
In this issue we discuss the cancellations of Nip/Tuck and Primeval, and Aaron complains a whole lot about how not enough people appreciate Paul F. Tompkins and his television show. Also, you won’t believe this, but we have DVD NEWS TO SAY. Have fun listening to this, drunky.
Episode 21 - Reaper
Just a few short weeks ago The CW canceled Reaper, all but eliminating any chance the network had at producing quality entertainment. In the show, a young man is forced to become a bounty hunter for the devil, returning escaped souls to Hell. The hilarious show didn’t have a single pampered brat in it, so the CW had no idea how to even watch it.
News from the Chopping Block: Issue 20
In this issue we’ve got some pretty surprising news about Futurama, we discuss the cancellation of A&E’s Patrick Swayze vehicle The Beast, and we get some listeners to tell us just how Star Trek works. Also, a giant glob of DVD news and plenty of jokes. It’s the feel-good podcast of the summer!
Episode 20 - Blade: The Series
Picking up where the film trilogy left off, Blade: The Series is a story of vampires and the dude who kills them. The show ran for 13 episodes on Spike in 2006 before getting staked through the heart due to its high production cost. Wanna know if it was any good? Then listen to the podcast, dammit!
News from the Chopping Block: Issue 19
This week the networks held their respective Upfronts, which means a mass of cancellations. We tell you everything you need to know, plus give you a massive preview of the new shows announced for the fall of 2010, along with a littly analysis about how long they’ll last. To the Axedmobile!
Episode 19 - The Flash
The Flash zipped off of TV screens so fast in 1990 that almost no one even noticed. Not even guest appearances by Mark Hamill and David Cassidy could keep the show running at a manageable pace, so it smashed headfirst into a wall and exploded into a trillion pieces at the end of its first season. We pick the pieces up and give you some insight about them, one at a time.
News from the Chopping Block: Issue 18
In this issue we’ve got cancellation updates on Talk Show with Spike Feresten and Life (or lack thereof). Also, Harper’s Island gets setup for murder, and the DVD release news is just as edge-of-your-seat as always!
Episode 18 - Deadwood
The HBO series Deadwood was created by televisionary David Milch and ran for three seasons before its unforeseen cancellation. Telling the story of the titular town, Deadwood focuses strongly on character and dialogue, bringing out the true feeling of a late 1800s gold rush town.
News from the Chopping Block: Issue 17
In this issue Will and Aaron discuss the uncertain futures of In the Motherhood and Samantha Who, editorialize on the state of TV comedy, and give a brief update on some ABC renewals. It’s a wacky wild ride you may accidentally be killed on!
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