Back on the Block

Doug Strassler & Karen Greco

Join hosts Doug and Karen as they dissect the best TV series of the 1990s.

  1. 11/02/2022

    Hollywood Blvd: Rapp Sheet

    We discuss the news about Anthony Rapp’s solo show returning to New York, and review the shows “Chester Bailey,” “A Man of No Importance,” “Straight Line Crazy,” and “Topdog/Underdog,” as well as the films “The Banshees of Inisherin” and “Barbarian.”

    43 min

  2. 11/02/2022

    Adios, Fruitcakes!

    Join us for one last lap around the block, friends, as we reminisce about the highs of our time at “Melrose Place.”

    49 min

  3. 10/19/2022

    End of the Road

    We have reached the end of the block!!! Karen and I recap the final episode of “Melrose Place” after seven seasons and six years. We have things to say: What stories worked best? Who did the writers do the dirtiest? Was Amanda really a murderer? Plug in to hear us out.

    54 min

  4. 10/12/2022

    Hollywood Blvd: All Beauty, No Beast

    What has Doug’s heartbeat racing? Find out, plus hear his theatre reviews of “1776,” “Death of a Salesman,” and “I’m Revolting.” And we pay tribute to the late, great Angela Lansbury.

    34 min

  5. 10/12/2022

    Larceny In Our Hearts, Passion In Our Veins

    In the second-to-last episode, Eve has lots of flashbacks, Megan marries Ryan, Amanda gets a new career path, and Jane has a secret. Also: Is Amanda really a psycho? And just how does organ donorship work?

    46 min

  6. 10/06/2022

    What Do Jews Do?

    They fast! And they see theatre! And watch movies! We review “Leopoldstadt,” “The Sandman,” “Blonde,” pay tribute to Loretta Lynn and Louise Fletcher, and discuss an important episode of NPR's “Throughline” podcast.

    40 min

  7. 10/06/2022

    2-4-6-8 Who Can I Annihilate?

    This is the episode that finally just goes for it. Has Amanda hit bottom? Maybe. But Eve might have it even worse – and that’s for the best! Plus, Ryan makes a decision about Megan and Lexi finds herself in a very compromised position. We also have an important Yom Kippur chat at the top that should not be missed.

    55 min

  8. 09/28/2022

    Drunk on a Boat

    Everyone starts to reveal their true colors as we hurtle towards the series finale. Amanda continues to pimp Eve out, Ryan must deal with Terry face to face, Lexi continues her sabotage, Kyle makes a move, and Jane gets a new job doing…we’re not sure what.

    44 min
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Join hosts Doug and Karen as they dissect the best TV series of the 1990s.

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  • Creator
    Doug Strassler & Karen Greco
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2022
  • Episodes
    261
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2017, Doug Strassler and Karen Greco
  • Show Website
    Back on the Block