Television reviews, episode recaps and critical commentary from veteran TV critic Alan Sepinwall. Readers get spoiler-filled analysis of current series, plus newsletter housekeeping and a paid tier with extra recaps, interviews and bonus features.
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Weekly essays by author A.R. Moxon mixing political commentary with literary and pop-culture analysis, including a long-running serialized humorous reading of the TV show Lost. Issues take a pointed progressive stance on US politics, media ownership and culture.
Pop-culture writer Maureen Ryan shares personal essays on television, covering characters, TV history, and her Battlestar Galactica book in progress. The newsletter offers reflective, reported criticism and recovered past work from a long-time TV critic.
Nick Hornby's personal essays cover music, books, football, TV and film, written with wry self-deprecation and close attention to memory and teaching. The excerpts show a clear, witty voice that connects his own experiences to broader cultural observations.
Twice-weekly sports media podcasts from journalist Andrew Marchand covering TV rights, broadcast booths, ratings and the people behind sports coverage. Readers get insider analysis and interviews, with full access for free and paid subscribers.
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