My podcast is WHAT'S THE HOOK WITH DIANE & ANDY (on Spotify, IHeartRadio & Apple Podcasts) I report on TV & media events in L.A. I give good coffee talk & excel at celebrity whispering.
Robin Thede on the Return of A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW. Andy & Diane Talk HBOMax Changes, SUCCESSION, FLORIDA MAN, GREAT EXPECTATIONS, DAVE & more
Diane chats with Robin Thede about the new season of A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW (HBO) and her trailblazing work in comedy. Andy and Diane chat about SUCCESSION possibilities, Netflix's FLORIDA MAN, Hulu's GREAT EXPECTATIONS, FXX/Hulu's DAVE and more.
BEEF Rages In a Good Way, Singalong with Schmigadoon, Chatting with Daisy May Cooper
Diane chats with Daisy May Cooper, creator of Hulu's AM I BEING UNREASONABLE? and HBO's RAIN DOGS. Andy and Diane join the chorus of raves about Netflix's BEEF and why it's a must watch. Diane talks about Season 2 of SCHMIGADOON, which offers up tons of musical joy with an all-star cast.
Comedy Legend Paula Pell Talks Writing, & Performing Comedy
Diane has a long chat with Paula Pell, former SNL writer, creator of characters and now busier than ever acting on GIRLS5EVA. Pell talks about how characters always drove her comedy writing and what she's having fun with working right now.
SUCCESSION vs YELLOWJACKETS, SWARM Captivates, DAISY JONES finale & more
Andy and Diane catch up on a ton of TV they've been watching including the SUCCESSION and YELLOWJACKETS premieres, the scary SWARM, the DAISY JONES AND THE SIX finale and more.
Chatting with Catherine Haena Kim (THE COMPANY YOU KEEP) and John Enbom (PARTY DOWN) and buzzing about SWARM
Diane chats with John Enbom about the revival of the Starz comedy PARTY DOWN and getting an all-star comedy cast back together. Diane also chats with Catherine Haena Kim about THE COMPANY YOU KEEP, the hit ABC drama she co-stars in with Milo Ventimiglia
Nora and Lilla Zuckerman Talk POKER FACE Season Finale!
Co-EPs of Peacock's POKER FACE talk about making the unique dramedy with Natasha Lyonne. We also get specific about crafting the final episodes of the season.
Phil Augusta Jackson Talks GRAND CREW Season 2
Phil Augusta Jackson talks about his comedy GRAND CREW, which is in its second season on NBC and gives you a CHEERS-like feeling when you watch.
Captain Sandy Talks About Navigating BELOW DECK MED, BELOW DECK and Life!
In this episode, Diane and Andy catch up on POKER FACE, HELLO, TOMORROW, SHRINKING, THE COMPANY YOU KEEP and Andy tells us why Netflix's RED ROSE is worth watching. Diane chats with Captain Sandy Yawn, the amazing woman who has overcome incredible obstacles to become a successful yacht captain and a reality TV star.
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New Network Shows, Industry Hot Topics & More
Andy and Diane catch up on new shows NOT DEAD YET, THE COMPANY YOU KEEP, HELLO TOMORROW, SHRINKING and we catch up on industry news including Rihanna's Super Bowl performance, the new UNSCRIPTED book about the behind the scenes look at Sumner Redstone's Paramount/Viacom/Showtime years, and more.
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Fabulous Women on TV: Natasha Lyonne, Pamela Anderson, Madonna, Rihanna & More
Andy returns and we talk about fabulous women on TV: Natasha Lyonne and POKER FACE (with Ellen Barkin this week!,) the amazing LOVE, PAMELA documentary on Netflix, the conversation surrounding Madonna's appearance on The Grammys, Rihanna headlining the Super Bowl Halftime show, the Costner-generated drama at YELLOWSTONE and more!
TV Catch-Up with Danielle Turchiano and Tracy Oliver Talks HARLEM Season 2
Diane and returning guest Danielle Turchiano catch up on POKER FACE, FREERIDGE, SHRINKING, NOT DEAD YET, and the emotional "Long Long Time" episode of THE LAST OF US. Then, Diane talks to HARLEM Creator/Showrunner/EP Tracy Oliver about the challenges of crafting the show's second season, which is now streaming on Prime Video.
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Jason Woliner Talks PAUL T. GOLDMAN's Long Road To The Screen
Director Jason Woliner talks to Diane about the decade he spent thinking about PAUL T. GOLDMAN and figuring out the best way to tell the unusual story and how he worked with his unconventional leading "actor." All episodes now streaming on Peacock.
THE LAST OF US Hooked Us, TRAITORS Delight, Bravo Catch-Up
Andy and Diane talk about the gripping premiere episode of HBO's THE LAST OF US, the instant draw of THE TRAITORS (Peacock) and Diane talks about the shake-ups in the Bravo-verse (Rinna leaving RHOBH, Jen Shah's sentencing & more) with fellow Bravoholic Chris Harnick
Friday the 13th ChitChat: Golden Globes Reax, Chatting with Director Stephanie Laing
In this episode, Diane and Andy compare reactions to the Golden Globes and host Jerrod Carmichael, Diane talks about the first in-person TV Critics Assn. tour in 3 years, and Diane chats with director Stephanie Laing, who helmed MAMMALS (Prime Video) and PHYSICAL (AppleTV+)
New Year, New TV! Happy 2023!
Diane & Andy catch up on what they watched at the end of 2022: the finales of FLEISHMAN IS IN TROUBLE and WELCOME TO CHIPPENDALE'S, KALEIDOSCOPE, I HATE SUZIE TOO and preview some shows premiering this coming week.