67 episodes

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 breaks down the best moments in television with some of your favorite comedians, actors, TV writers and more! TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is the hangout sitcom of a podcast you’ve been waiting for.

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    • 4.7 • 162 Ratings

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 breaks down the best moments in television with some of your favorite comedians, actors, TV writers and more! TV, I Say with Ashley Ray is the hangout sitcom of a podcast you’ve been waiting for.

    True Crime Time w/ Liza Treyger & Kara Klenk

    True Crime Time w/ Liza Treyger & Kara Klenk

    Comedians and amateur detectives Liza Treyger & Kara Klenk (That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast) join TV Club to talk about all things true crime—from Scandoval to college sex cults to the wildest episodes of Law & Order: SVU. Plus, we check in on this season of Yellowjackets and a conversation about Peacock’s “Who Killed Robert Wone?” leads to a lesson on electromagnetic ejaculation.

    What We Watched:
    Vanderpump Rules
    Who Killed Robert Wone?
    Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence
    Yellowjackets
    Law & Order: SVU

    Law & Order: SVU Watchlist
    Zebras (S10E22)
    Wildlife (S10E07)
    Raw (S07E06)
    Damaged (S04E11)
    Babes (S10E06)
    Mean (S05E17)
    Stranger (S10E11)
    Identity (S06E12)
    Sacrifice (S03E07)
    Night (S06E20)

    To donate to Hollywood crew members in need due to the writers strike, go to: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/

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    • 55 min
    Reality Check-In w/ Molly Lambert & Anna Hossnieh

    Reality Check-In w/ Molly Lambert & Anna Hossnieh

    Reality TV scholars Anna Hossnieh & Molly Lambert (Deckheads: Chief Stews!) stop by TV Club to help Ashley highlight the must-see reality shows currently airing and to give an in-depth look at the current season of Below Deck: Sailing Yacht. If you’ve ever wondered “What exactly is Summer House?” or “Why hasn’t there been a gay Bachelor called the Bi-chelor?” or “Why are so many women on Below Deck horny for Gary?” then this episode is for you.

    What We Watched:
    Below Deck: Sailing Yacht
    Summer House
    Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard
    Dancing Queens
    Vanderpump Rules
    You, Me & My Ex
    I Am Jazz
    90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way
    The Ultimatum: Queer Love
    Selling Sunset

    To donate to Hollywood crew members in need due to the writers strike, go to: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/

    If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this survey: podsurvey.com/tvisay

    Wanna join TV Club? Get our official merch on Podswag or join our Patreon to tell Ashley what to watch!

    • 57 min
    Writers Strike Explained w/ Nick Wiger & Niccole Thurman

    Writers Strike Explained w/ Nick Wiger & Niccole Thurman

    The WGA is on strike! Ashley welcomes TV writers Niccole Thurman (Everything’s Trash) & Nick Wiger (Doughboys) to help break down what the writers are fighting for in their battle with the greedy studios.

    To donate to Hollywood crew members in need, go to:
    https://entertainmentcommunity.org/

    For picket locations & schedules in LA & NY go to:
    https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/picket-schedules-and-locations

    Follow Niccole @niccolethurman
    Follow Nick @nickwiger

    What We Watched:
    Jury Duty
    Succession
    Yellowjackets

    If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this survey: podsurvey.com/tvisay

    Wanna join TV Club? Get our official merch on Podswag or join our Patreon to tell Ashley what to watch!

    • 56 min
    Respect to Comedy Central w/ stars of Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens

    Respect to Comedy Central w/ stars of Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens

    Today on TV Club we’re changing the channel to Comedy Central! Ashley speaks with BD Wong (Jurassic World), Lori Tan Chinn (Orange Is the New Black) & Teresa Hsiao about the return of Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens and also does a deep dive on the state of the network that used to launch careers of comedic stars. The conclusion? People aren’t giving Comedy Central the respect it deserves! Plus, Ashley goes through her weekly watchlist and discusses the latest terrifying episode of Barry.

    What We Watched:
    Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens
    Succession
    Barry
    Firefly Lane
    Grand Crew
    You, Me & My Ex
    Seeking Brother Husband
    Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
    Digman

    Homework:
    Barry
    Succession
    You, Me and My Ex
    The Goldbergs series finale
    Couples Therapy

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    • 47 min
    Fathers, Sons, & MILFs w/ John Owen Lowe

    Fathers, Sons, & MILFs w/ John Owen Lowe

    John Owen Lowe, the star and co-creator of the Netflix comedy series Unstable, joins Ashley to talk all things TV. John discusses Fred Armisen playfully torturing him to laugh during scenes, lessons he learned from Ryan Murphy, and even reveals he almost told his father Rob not to do Parks & Recreation just so he could continue enjoying the show. Plus, Ashley discovers John is a “learned Vanderpump Rules scholar” and reality TV junkie who’s fired up to talk about MILF Island, Too Hot to Handle, and much more.

    What We Watched:
    American Auto
    Grand Crew
    Succession
    Vanderpump Rules
    Parks & Recreation
    Extrapolations
    MILF Manor
    Love Is Blind
    Too Hot to Handle

    Homework:
    Extrapolations
    Seeking Brother Husband
    90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way
    American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing

    If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this survey: podsurvey.com/tvisay

    Wanna join TV Club? Get our official merch on Podswag or join our Patreon to tell Ashley what to watch!

    • 52 min
    Love Is Blind’s Reunion Fiasco w/ Emma Gray & Claire Fallon

    Love Is Blind’s Reunion Fiasco w/ Emma Gray & Claire Fallon

    Reality dating show experts Emma Gray & Claire Fallon (Love To See It) join Ashley to provide an oral history of the night Netflix completely botched the “live” Love Is Blind reunion that nobody asked for. They eventually dive into the reunion itself, discussing Vanessa & Nick Lachey’s awful hosting job, Kwame getting a bad edit, how Bravo would’ve done it better, and so much more. Plus, Ashley recaps her thoughts on the Barry premiere, Succession, and several more shows you should be watching. #NetflixIsAJoke



    Go here to listen to “Love To See It with Emma and Claire”



    What We Watched:

    Love Is Blind

    Barry

    Succession

    Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies

    School Spirits

    Ghosts

    SNL

    Bob's Burgers

    The Great North

    Last Week Tonight



    Homework:

    Unstable

    Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens

    Dance Moms (Ep. 1)

    True Life

    Barry

    A Black Lady Sketch Show

    Bob’s Burgers

    Grand Crew

    The Great North

    HouseBroken



    If you have 2 minutes, please help TV I Say grow by filling out this survey: podsurvey.com/tvisay



    Wanna join TV Club? Get our official merch on Podswag or join our Patreon to tell Ashley what to watch!

    • 45 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
162 Ratings

162 Ratings

mspassell ,

46675366 stars!!!!

I get out my pencil and notebook for every episode of TV I Say…lots of great recommendations and conversations that get me thinking about TV culture. Also Ashley is just like COOL you know? I want to hang out with her. Patreon recommendation: can I pay to come over and watch TV with you, Ashley?

vokalized ,

Amazing Host and Awesome Guests

I trust Ashley’s tv recommendations and really appreciate how she’s opened my mind with her takes. Came from Twitter, stayed for the in-depth conversations with wonderful guests. There’s something for everyone with the variety of reality, comedy, and dramatic series covered. Excited to see Ashley and the podcast continue to succeed and grow!

Scarfese ,

Favorite new show

Funny, freeflowing conversations with great guests and a generous interest in all television.

Ashley has the best television knowledge and appreciation I’ve come across, she’s not so much a TV critic as a TV champion, she genuinely enjoys television and keeps up with so many interesting shows.

Started listening for Jason Mantzoukas and now have listened to all the episodes. Best pop culture podcast out there!

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