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This is The CW Spiral, a podcast run by three survivors of the CW’s culling in 2022.
We’re your hosts Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens bringing you history about the network and the WB, the latest news, and in-depth spoiler-filled discussions of the best (and messiest) shows to ever grace the small screen.
Join us on Mondays for a spiral into chaos, the fuel that powers TV’s most off-the-wall network.
The CW Spiral is a FanSided podcast with no affiliation to The CW. We’re a trio of fans with a love for the shows and characters that make this network thrive.
- 95 - Special announcement - We're entering our vodcast era
Hi, y'all!
You've been with us for the past two years through all of our evolutions, and now we're moving into yet another. The sun is setting on our audio era as we're going to be focusing solely on video moving forward.
No new episodes will be added to podcast platforms, but you'll be able to find them on YouTube, every Monday as usual. We'll see you over there! Drop us a comment and a like on our latest episode. Let us know how you've been dealing with CW's new era.
Thank you for listening!
-Sabrina, Michael, and Reed
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Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens' journey through Ride has opened up new discussions...about sheep of all things! Wild Cards continues to deliver, this time with a trip to a winery for Max and Ellis.
Aside from their usual reviews, the trio also have a Superman & Lois cast update to share!
0:19 - Dylan Walsh will be in Superman & Lois' final season
6:47 - Ride episode 2 review: Sheep and dinner table rudeness
39:09 - Wild Cards episode 3 review: Partners in wine
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Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens have added another show to their watch list with Ride. The former Hallmark Channel series has found a home at The CW which, hopefully, means the network will order a season 2 if the ratings are good.
The trio dive into the McMurray's story this week along with continuing their ride with Max and Ellis on Wild Cards as the cop and con artist solve a case involving a sports agent.
0:30 - CW News: NXT will stream internationally on Netflix, and the Cushings will be in Superman & Lois season 4
9:55 - Ride episode 1 review: Wholesome with the potential for a bit of spice on The CW
36:38 - Wild Cards episode 2 review: Delightfully treads familiar waters
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Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens get back to CW business now that CW is getting into the swing of things with their 2024 midseason roster. Wild Cards has officially launched, the network is in the middle of a "rebrand," James Gunn is acknowledging Superman & Lois, and The CW has struck a deal with Netflix for one of their shows. We're cooking with grease, y'all!
Timestamps
0:23 - Weighing in on The CW "rebrand"
6:11 - Manifesting a Superman & Lois retrospective thanks to James Gunn
15:25 - The CW strikes a deal with Netflix for Inside the NFL
20:17 - Wild Cards series premiere review (spoilers): "It's tough times out here, people need the laughs."
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In a break from covering the CW, Sabrina Reed and Reed Gaudens are sitting down to talk about music. From what they listened to in their youth to what they're listening to now, the two trade stories about the communal nature of song sharing, the ways in which certain artists are held to standards that aren't fair, and letting people like what they like even if it's not for you.
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TV is back! Well, sort of. The CW’s main tentpoles won’t be airing until April but at least filming is getting underway. Not to mention there’s a new show and two acquisitions to look forward to in January 2024.
The Conners is the latest attempt at establishing a solid comedy on the network, this time by tapping a series that will debut a new season on ABC in February. Ride, formerly of Hallmark channel, is a modern western that should get the Walker and Sullivan’s Crossing fans tuning in. And, lastly but certainly not least, Vanessa Morgan is set to make her return to the CW with Wild Cards. Let Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens tell it, in a spoiler-free way of course, this is a show to be tuning into every week!
Timestamps:
0:36 - The original CW shows are filming
1:58 - The Conners is now airing on The CW
7:31 - Ride is coming to the network in January
13:08 - Wild Cards spoiler free review: Vanessa Morgan is a star!
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It's the Spiral's last pod of the year! Join Sabrina Reed and Michael Patterson as they discuss what people can't bring themselves to admit about The CW, a network that has changed pop culture multiple times over since it got its start in 2006.
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0:42 - The CW midseason schedule (as the duo knew it during recording)
5:11 - What people won't admit about the CW
Thank you for listening. Follow the Spiral on Youtube and Twitter/X for more CW news and coverage. See y'all next year for more rants, reviews, Green Table Talks, and more. Happy holidays!
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For the second to last pod of the year, The CW Spiral has chosen to revisit Nancy Drew thanks to a listener's comment that got them thinking and ready to share their own grievances with how the series ended. Don't get Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens wrong, they'll forever love the journey the show took them on but they're still unpacking season 4 and how it made them feel.
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This week Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens have their eyes turn toward the future of The CW and a storytelling device that's all about the past aka the flashback.
Wild Cards, the new Vanessa Morgan-led comedic procedural coming to the network, is on their watch list and the trio have seen the trailer so, of course, they're reacting to it! Also, with new content still being a month away, they're doing another discussion pod. This time it's about flashbacks, a tool in a writer's holster that can do wondrous things for a plot or bring it all the way down.
Timestamps:
0:20 - More Wild Cards news and reacting to the trailer
10:18 - Flashbacks, let's be choosy about when we use them, writers
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This week on The CW Spiral, Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens forgo watching something new, or a classic, to have a Green Table Talk about the definition of a cliffhanger.
Yes, there's a standard that should be met and they've taken out their measuring stick to try to gauge where it is.
What's your standard for a cliffhanger? How would you define the term and apply it to television? Share your opinion with the trio!
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Happy Thanksgiving! For this year's holiday special, Sabrina Reed watched her first ever episode of Gilmore Girls, supplying Reed Gaudens and Michael Patterson with her hot takes and opinions of a classic episode from the beloved series.
The trio also revisited Gossip Girl's "Blair Waldorf Must Pie!" which reminded them of how much they love the original. HBO Max's revival came and it saw but it did not conquer like the CW drama. Speaking of the network, there's news! Two comedies have been pulled from the schedule (again) and we finally have filming windows for three out of four of the returning shows.
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0:30 - CW News: Everyone Else Burns and Run the Burbs have been removed from the Thursday night line-up. All American begins filming in December followed by All American: Homecoming and Superman & Lois in January 2024.
6:00 - Gossip Girl 1x09 review: Parental drama with a side of growth for Turkey Day
36:34 - Gilmore Girls 3x09 review: Hot takes and a scholarly study of dialogue
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The time has come! Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens have finished their Tarzan journey. Listen as the trio give their thoughts on the last two episodes of the short-lived WB series.
Also on deck: The Spiral react to the end of the strikes, Superman & Lois ending with season 4, and WWE NXT coming to The CW. Plus, an announcement about the Thanksgiving special.
Looking for a specific part of the pod? Here are some timestamps:
0:20 - The strike is over!
2:10 - The end of Superman & Lois is nigh
4:40 - WWE NXT will usher The CW into a new wrestling era
11:22 - Saying goodbye to Tarzan 20 years after the series finale aired
47:10 - The classic Thanksgiving episodes we're watching for the next pod
Thank you for listening! New episodes of The CW Spiral release Mondays on Youtube and wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the pod on Twitter and Youtube for more CW content.
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Look, The CW Spiral knows they're 20 years late with their anger over the WB cancelling Tarzan but Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens had no idea how attached they'd get to the eight episode series.
Episode 6, "Surrender," had its issues but Jane laying everything on the line and the show breaking away from the case of the week format really did wonders. With only two episodes left, the trio wonder what's in store as they race to Tarzan's abrupt end.
Also on deck: The Spiral reacts to Dawson's Creek, Party of Five, the Melrose reboot, and Heartland being available to stream on the CW App and cwtv.com.
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Happy (almost) Halloween from The CW Spiral! This week Reed Gaudens and Michael Patterson get Sabrina Reed's reaction to her first episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Pod listeners chose season 4, episode 4 "Fear, Itself" for the trio to watch for spooky season and the episode delivered!
Also, along with a trip to Sunnydale, the Spiral have CW news to share, a soap box moment, and they continue their journey through The WB's Tarzan. Spoiler alert: The writers finally gave Leighton Meester something to do.
Looking for a specific part of the pod? Here are some timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:32 - CW News: Everyone Else Burns gets renewed, FBoy Island moves to Fridays, and Sullivan's Crossing + The Spencer Sisters are the most watched fall series on The CW.
12:37 - Soap Box Moment: Hey (sports) journalists! When covering The CW, if you're not going to talk about shows from this decade, at least pick shows from the 2010s. Why are we all the way back in 2006?
26:37 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer 4x04 review: A great Halloween watch
51:40 - Tarzan 1x05 review: Nicki left the house but at what cost?
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Finally, we have some good news from The CW and no one's more excited than Reed Gaudens though Sabrina Reed and Michael Patterson are a close second. That's because Vanessa Morgan is coming back to the network in the procedural series, Wild Cards. The actress is the lead and The CW Spiral will be seated! The trio will also be tuning into Sight Unseen which is bringing another CW vet back to their screens, Daniel Gillies.
As for wrestling making its way back...well, the Spiral are less excited about that since it's NWA and not WWE, but with Michael as their guide into wrestling, they may catch a match if the reports of The CW broadcasting the sport are true.
Picking up where they left off with Tarzan--which also marks the halfway point for the eight episode season--episode 4 "Rules of Engagement" is the best episode of the series since the pilot. The more the trio of seen, the more they wish the show hadn't have been canceled by The WB.
Looking for a specific part of the pod? Here are some timestamps!
0:00 - Intro
0:32 - CW News: Wild Cards and Sight Unseen details; NWA is coming to The CW (reportedly, not confirmed)
20:05 - Pitching a Thunder Point series on The CW
23:38 - Tarzan 1x04: The best episode since the pilot
1:05:33 - What Halloween episode from a classic WB/The CW shows should the Spiral watch?
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The CW's new content is still riding the bench when it comes to Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gauden's watch list, but the trio do have news to share about the network this week.
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa revealed Riverdale's final season could have taken viewers out of the '50s and into more decades but the writers room showed restraint. Sullivan's Crossing and The Spencer Sisters' debuted to strong numbers (at least on The CW's scale), and there's reportedly a premiere window for All American, All American: Homecoming, Superman & Lois, and Walker.
As for the CW Spiral's Tarzan journey, they may be a bit ahead of the plot but no one can say this group isn't invested. Episode 3, "Wages of Sin," put the case of the week in the driver's seat to mixed results but the use of Matt Nathanson as a theme for our hero was an excellent decision.
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0:26 - CW News: Riverdale's forgone decades plot; Sullivan's Crossing and The Spencer Sisters' debut ratings
11:03 - When the All American universe, Superman & Lois, and Walker are expected to return
16:24 - Tarzan 1x03: The case takes up too much of the plot but at least there's Matt Nathanson
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As Reed Gaudens put it when the CW Spiral started their Tarzan journey, the pilot piloted but episode 2, "Secrets and Lies," is where he, Michael Patterson, and Sabrina Reed began to see cracks in the hidden gem. This is due, in part, to an unexpected death, some very thin writing for Jane Porter, and a failure of the Bechdel Test that could have at least gone somewhere. But in spite of these drawbacks, the trio are glad to be on this fast-paced ride. They're manifesting what they hope to see next on the short-lived WB series especially now that Lucy Lawless has been introduced into the plot as Tarzan's aunt, Kathleen Clayton.
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In the first episode of The CW Spiral's third season, Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens are starting their Tarzan journey!
It's been 20 years since the WB series from Eric Kripke aired. Back in 2003, the adventure drama was canceled after eight episodes. Having watched its chef's kiss of a pilot, the Spiral are putting on their investigative hats to sort out whether the show was cut down too soon or it fizzled the longer season 1 went on.
Join the trio as they discuss Leighton Meester's involvement in Tarzan, the musical cues in the pilot that include a classic Avril Lavigne song, and how the WB series gave them Batman vibes.
Looking for a specific part of the pod? Here are some timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:20 - The CW Spiral are back for season 3 and they're pivoting hard to the WB vault. (What you can expect in the third season)
1:14 - CW News: Premiere dates and synopses for Sullivan's Crossing and The Spencer Sisters. Crime Nation is coming in 2024.
8:46 - WB's Tarzan 1x01 review: They don't make TV like this anymore
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The CW's 90210 holds a special place in Reed Gaudens heart so, of course, The CW Spiral had to celebrate its 15th anniversary with a special pod episode. On this dive into the show, Sabrina Reed and Michael Patterson are taken on a journey led by Reed through the season 2 premiere, the soft reboot of the series that transformed it into the underrated, iconic show that it is.
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On the last pod episode of The CW Spiral's second season, Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens bid farewell to Nancy Drew and give Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa his flowers for the Riverdale series finale.
Also on deck: the Spiral share information on their upcoming 90210 anniversary special + their September hiatus, and tease their plans for season 3!
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0:24 - Nancy Drew series finale review: The boat was docked
42:08 - Riverdale series finale review: An iconic show cements its place in TV history
1:31:18 - Spiral News: 90210's 15th anniversary special pod episode, September hiatus, and the start of the pod's season 3 aka their Roberto era
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Grab a chair and a snack, y'all, Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens are spending this pod episode discussing why Nancy Drew 4x12 was not only unforgivable and hurtful but also one of the worst things that the writers could have done to the story we've all invested our time in.
Also on deck: An update on The Good Lawyer as the trio manifest a series pick-up for Kennedy McMann's potential new project.
Note: There are no timestamps for this episode since it's only about the Nancy Drew episode. Thank you for listening! Follow The CW Spiral on Twitter and Youtube for more CW content.
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In all honesty, Nancy Drew has gone off the rails but Sabrina Reed and Michael Patterson do their best to catch Reed Gaudens up on the latest shenanigans happening in Horseshoe Bay. Also, the trio review Heartstopper season 2, the loveliest show with the most heartfelt romance at its center.
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0:17 - CW News: Can you stream the pulled CW shows and can the delayed series make a 13 episode season?
15:51 - Nancy Drew 4x11 review: A hot mess with a side of Seder
47:36 - Heartstopper season 2 review: Still the best YA out right now
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Bear with Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens as they launch into an obligatory CW news bag at the top of this week's episode. The CW is making moves, even if the trio aren't really here from them. But, once that's out the way, they'll dive into the latest Nancy Drew episode which had Tristan's past life telling Nancy he's her soulmate. Let's just say this threw the trio for a loop.
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0:00 - Intro
0:36 - CW News Bag: Pulled shows, FBoy Island vs. Big Brother, beautiful cars, and the ACC games
17:15 - Nancy Drew 4x10 review: Is he really your soulmate, Nancy? Or is he just a sin-eating lobsterman?
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On this week's episode, Michael Patterson and Reed Gaudens take a trip to Riverdale for a long overdue check-in on the final season. They're finally caught up and taking season 7's temperature while also giving some thoughts on the most recent episode.
The duo, who are without Sabrina Reed this week, then dive into the newest episode of Nancy Drew season 4, which featured a shocking reveal about the Sin Eater. There's also an unexpected tangent about the 2011 film Red Riding Hood.
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0:47 – A Riverdale season 7 catch-up
35:52 – Nancy Drew 4x09 review: We need to talk about the Sin Eater
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On this week's episode of the pod, Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens take a moment to honor Bitsie Tulloch's performance in Superman & Lois season 3 since the academy refuses to recognize genre actors once again in the Emmy nominations. From there, the trio spiral into a talk about television in this era and the respect that needs to be put on network TV's name.
Also on deck: The spiral talk at length about Nancy Drew's body swap episode that Reed describes as a shot of serotonin.
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0:00 - Intro
0:31 - Bitsie Tulloch deserves an Emmy! (ft. a spiral about the state of TV)
23:54 - Nancy Drew 4x08 review: Body swap!
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Hollywood's writers and actors are both striking. Once more Sabrina Reed and Reed Gaudens are living through history and they have some thoughts on this significant moment in the entertainment industry.
The duo, who are without Michael Patterson for this week's episode, also talk The CW's fall schedule, the All American: Homecoming cast cuts, and two of the best episodes of Nancy Drew season 4.
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0:28 - The actors strike is underway
11:43 - The CW's fall schedule 2023
18:43 - All American: Homecoming cast cuts
25:12 - Nancy Drew 4x06-4x07 review: Holding out for a hero!
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The Superman & Lois season 3 finale was nothing short of epic. Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens have glowing praise for how the season wraps though that doesn't mean the show escapes criticism for its handling of some of the plots. Let's just say they have some parting shots about the supporting characters.
Also on deck: Two thirds of the Spiral give an out of context review of the Gotham Knights series finale while Michael shares his thoughts and fills in the gaps. The plot on Nancy Drew was plotting but that doesn't mean the trio were keeping up with it. And, though the Mole has gotten a promotion, that doesn't mean the Spiral are done manifesting and hoping he can make their wishes come true.
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0:00 - Intro
0:23 - Superman: Legacy's Clark Kent and Lois Lane have been cast
9:18 - Superman & Lois season 3 finale review: Epic!
57:41 - Gotham Knights series finale review: The show proved everyone wrong
1:16:59 - Nancy Drew 4x05 review: The plot was plotting
1:50:58 - Manifesting a Riverdale retrospective and a coffee table book
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Lex Luthor made his Superman & Lois debut on the penultimate episode of season 3. Michael Patterson, Sabrina Reed, and Reed Gaudens weigh in on Michael Cudlitz's performance and talk what worked in 3x12 and what really, really didn't.
Also on deck: The Spiral's reaction to Barons being pulled from The CW's schedule and the first post-Nace breakup episode of Nancy Drew season 4.
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0:00 - Intro
0:15 - What does Barons being removed from the schedule mean for the other acquisitions?
8:32 - Superman & Lois 3x12 review: Lex’s Long Walk
48:18 - Nancy Drew 4x04 review: Killer set
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The CW slashed Superman & Lois' budget and Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens are reeling from the results. Seven cast members have been cut as series regulars. SEVEN. We're getting a season 4, but this won't be the show we're used to.
Also on deck: A near hour long review of Nancy Drew 4x03 and a Green Table Talk for the fandom.
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0:00 - Intro
0:37 - Superman & Lois and All American: Homecoming renewed. Gotham Knights canceled. Professionals looking for a new home.
28:55 - The Chosen is coming to The CW
31:29 - Nancy Drew 4x03 review: Nace the Movie
1:24:36 - Green Table Talk: Nancy Drew isn't being saved as a show, but we could campaign for a movie.
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The hits just keep on coming for Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens. The Winchesters is officially done and dusted, Inside the NFL is coming to The CW, and the summer premiere dates for a schedule the trio aren't invested in are here. At least there's Superman & Lois and Nancy Drew to get them through what's proving to be a struggle era for the network.
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0:00 - Intro
0:15 - CW News: Inside the NFL, The Winchesters isn't getting a season 2, CW's summer schedule and more
19:33 - Superman & Lois 3x11 review: The Trauma episode
48:56 - Nancy Drew 4x02 review: Bro!Nancy steals the show
1:32:49 - Roast: The key art for The Flash's complete series boxset
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyMon, 12 Jun 2023 - 65 - The CW Spiral 2x19: They put the spooky back in Nancy Drew
Nancy Drew's final season and has gotten off to a spectacularly spooky start. Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens loved everything about the season 4 premiere, its interesting final case, and the fire that was Nace.
Also on deck: A review of Superman & Lois' struggle bus episode that includes a frank talk about Jordan and his characterization.
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0:00 - Intro
0:15 - Still no renewal/cancellation news about Superman & Lois and Gotham Knights
2:30 - Superman & Lois 3x10 review: Get job! Stay away from her!
47:10 - Nancy Drew 4x01 review: Spooky and Spicy
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The time has finally come for Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens to say goodbye to the Flash and by extension the Arrowverse.
Prepare for Michael and Sabrina to give heartfelt speeches about the superhero drama that shaped their lives while Reed shares his out of context finale watch and helps the two lay the flowers down on the show's grave.
Also on deck: A spoiler-free review of the Nancy Drew season 4 premiere done in a Q&A style where the Spiral answer fans' questions as best they can. And, of course, your regularly scheduled Superman & Lois review.
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0:15 - Saying goodbye to The Flash + the series finale review
38:53 - Superman & Lois 3x09 review: The Lois storyline is hitting it out of the park
54:53 - Spoiler-free Nancy Drew season 4 premiere review and Q&A
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The CW announced its fall schedule and let's just say Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens aren't excited for what's coming to the network.
All American is the only U.S. scripted original set to premiere, Walker has been held for the midseason. Everything else is an acquisition or FBOY Island. We're all still waiting for renewal/cancellation news for Superman & Lois, All American: Homecoming, and Gotham Knights. It remains rough being a CW viewer.
Also on deck: Information on new shows coming in 2024, a review of The Flash's penultimate episode, and the Spiral's reaction to the Nancy Drew season 4 teaser.
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0:00 - Intro
0:37 - Kung Fu has been canceled
1:45 - The Winchesters has been canceled. #SaveTheWinchesters is underway.
5:33 - Superman & Lois, All American: Homecoming, and Gotham Knights are still on the bubble
7:54 - 2023 CW Fall schedule
18:05 - Walker season 4 and FGirl Island have been held for the midseason
19:26 - CW originals in production and coming in 2024
37:13 - The Flash 9x12 review: That's not how aging works
56:02 - Nancy Drew season 4 teaser reaction: Needed more Nace
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Sabrina Reed and Michael Patterson have good news and bad news to share with the Walker fam. While the flagship has been renewed by The CW, Walker Independence has been canceled. There's also a host of summer and fall acquisitions that have been added to the network, but with Reed Gaudens gone for this week's pod they've shelved that news for next pod.
At least, even with their mourning of WIndy's run on The CW, Michael and Sabrina have another spectacular episode of Superman & Lois to dive into. As for The Flash...a lot of talking was going on instead of saving Barry. But, hey, Khione and Eddie got to shine so there's that.
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0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Walker renewed for season 4
1:47 - Walker Independence canceled
7:55 - Superman & Lois season 3x08 review: A kingpin shows his true colors
53:01 - The Flash 9x11 review: Too much talking, very little urgency
1:20:54 - Manifesting the Nancy Drew season 4 trailer
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Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens have finally caught up with the rest of the Drew Fam. That's right, the Spiral have finished Nancy Drew season 3 and they have some hot takes to share about the finale and Nace. So settle in. They've got a season wrap-up to do and some season 4 manifesting!
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0:00 - Intro
0:31 - FBOY Island season 3 claims a spot in the fall. FGIRL Island is coming midseason.
4:48 - Superman & Lois 3x07 review: Clark Kent is more than Superman and this show gets it
36:41 - The Flash 9x10 review: Barry comes full circle with a splash of villainy
54:54 - Nancy Drew 3x12-3x13 review: A solid finale but we need to talk about Nace
1:33:04 - The Nancy Drew season 4 synopsis with a side of manifesting
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When Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens asked for CW news they were hoping for renewal/cancellation announcements. What they got were finale dates and acquisitions including Sullivan's Crossing which stars CW vets Chad Michael Murray, Scott Patterson, and Morgan Kahn. So grab a snack and a drink as they dive into the news and launch into this week's reviews!
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0:00 - Intro
0:40 - CW finale dates
2:32 - Acquired shows coming to The CW: The Rising, Barons, and Sullivan's Crossing
12:45 - Superman and Lois 3x06 review: The Cushings are a mess but what is new?
36:15 - The Flash 9x09 review: Where was this all season?
53:01 - Nancy Drew 3x10-3x11 review: Clandestine closet escapades and unexpected love confessions
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Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens love a good teen drama but the television niche isn't what it used to be. Join the trio as they discuss the teen shows they loved growing up, how the TV landscape has changed regarding series about teens, and the student-teacher trope that needs to be buried and forgotten about.
Also on deck: An update on when fans could be receiving cancellation/renewal news about their favorite shows on The CW, and a review of Nancy Drew 3x09.
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0:00 - Intro
0:20 - CW News: April 25 - Nexstar's Media Buyer event, May 18 - 2023 fall line-up to be announced.
5:13 - Teen dramas, a harmful trope, and the nostalgia of peek teen TV
43:50 - Nancy Drew 3x09 review: Will Nace make a Lover's Pact?
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Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens are back with a full episode. Amanda Bobbsey didn't cut the wifi or jettison any tech this time, thank goodness!
On this week's pod, the trio discuss Lois and Clark being fierce parents, complain about The Flash's final season some more, and vibe with the low stakes in Riverdale. Also, Reed gives a special shout out to Kennedy McMann for her spectacular deliver of "commendable zeal" in an episode of Nancy Drew.
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0:00 - Intro
0:24 - Grant Gustin would have been fine with Barry turning into the lightning bolt that gave him powers in the series finale
3:26 - Superman & Lois 3x04 review: Lois and Clark handle business
37:05 - The Flash 9x08 review: Wasting our time
51:13 - Riverdale 7x02 review: Vibes, romance, and a little bit of gore
1:08:12 - Nancy Drew 3x07-3x08 review: Kennedy McMann, the talent that you have!
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After some technical difficulties that the Spiral are pretty sure Amanda Bobbsey caused, they're finally able to drop what would have been Monday, Apr. 3's episode. On deck is more praise for Bitsie Tulloch's performance on Superman & Lois, a review for The Flash that has less pitch forks than usual, and a spoilery dive into the Riverdale season 7 premiere.
Nancy Drew listeners will note there aren't any reviews at the end of the pod episode. Apologies, the trio lost those to Amanda due to the (deserved) slander the trio sent her way. But don't worry, Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens will be back to their regularly scheduled reviews next pod!
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0:00 - Intro
5:30 - Superman & Lois 3x02 review: A tea kettle episode, the tension was screaming
32:05 - The Flash 9x07 review: A solid but out of place episode in this final season
49:55 - Riverdale season 7 premiere review: A refreshing change of pace
1:12:59 - Special announcements: Explanation on the delay of the pod, update on the Nancy Drew content, and the pod going on a brief hiatus
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The CW's having a bit of an identity crisis with its unscripted content but Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens do concede that the acquisition of FBoy Island is a good move and horror could have a solid place on the network. Just don't try to get them onboard with the golf, it's never going to happen.
This week on the pod, the trio have a spoiler-free review of the Riverdale season 7 premiere. Let's just say the '50s era is going to be a MOMENT for this series. Also on deck: A discussion of Bitsie Tulloch's showstopping performance in Superman & Lois 3x02, a double feature of Nancy Drew, and the Spiral finally get around to toasting themselves for passing the 50 episode milestone!
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0:00 - Intro
0:15 - FBoy Island season 3 is coming to The CW
3:00 - "Low cost" horror could make an appearance on the network
6:35 - Spoiler-free Riverdale season 7 premiere review: One word - Fantastic
21:15 - Superman & Lois 3x02 review: Quit playing and give Bitsie her Emmy already
44:53 - Nancy Drew 3x03 review: A full course Nace meal
57:15 - Nancy Drew 3x04 review: Bess saves the day
1:29:15 - A toast to us! 50+ episodes and counting!
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While Reed's away, Sabrina Reed and Michael Patterson end up falling down a #DCTV hole on this week's episode of The CW Spiral which is front loaded with superhero content. But, of course, there's still Nancy Drew to enjoy as well as the hero of Horseshoe Bay is pretty super herself! Join the duo as they savor DC TV on The CW while they still can.
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0:00 - Intro
0:21 - The Flash 9x06 review: A filler episode without your leads is an...interesting choice in the final season
20:56 - Superman and Lois season 3 premiere review: An excellent season opener
53:25 - Gotham Knights series premiere review: The pilot had a lot to do but there's potential
1:11:05 - Nancy Drew 3x02 review: Romantic suspense is exactly what we deserve
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Manifesting worked! The Riverdale season 7 trailer is out and Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens are even more excited for the show's final season.
The '50s plot looks promising and full of drama as new dynamics and relationship are explored. Some pairs may even surprise you. Join the Spiral as they react to what Riverdale's final season has in store!
Also on deck: Reviews of The Winchester and Walker Independence season finales, a dive into the Nancy Drew season 3 premiere, more spicy takes about The Flash, yet another toast to Kennedy McMann, and a cheer for Leah Lewis' new role as well.
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0:00 - Intro
0:15 - Riverdale season 7 trailer reaction: It's giving season 1 vibes and we love it
13:30 - The Winchesters season 1 finale review: Felt like a series finale tbh
31:40 - Walker Independence season 1 finale review: We need a season 2!
49:12 - The Flash 9x05 review: It's Power Rangers with too much dialogue
1:07:33 - Nancy Drew 3x01 review: There's power in finding yourself
1:33:11 - Toasting Kennedy McMann (again) for The Good Lawyer
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Superman & Lois season 3 is almost here! Wondering if the wait for the new season was worth it? Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens have a spoiler-free review weighing in on the premiere and how the highly anticipated season opens us up to another action packed journey with the Kents!
Also on deck: A spoiler-free review of the Gotham Knights pilot, reviews of the penultimate episodes of The Winchesters and Walker Independence, the Spiral rave about the conclusion to Nancy Drew season 2, manifesting, and more!
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0:00 - Intro
0:25 - Superman & Lois spoiler-free season 3 premiere review: Still the best superhero show on TV
9:25 - Gotham Knights spoiler-free pilot review: The series has potential
18:05 - The Winchesters 1x12 review: The best episode in weeks
34:02 - The Flash 9x04 review: Javicia Leslie steals the show as Red Death
52:09 - Walker Independence 1x12 review: A compelling penultimate episode
1:06:42 - Nancy Drew 2x17 review: The wraith made her do it
1:17:42 - Nancy Drew 2x18 review: The ghosts of Nancy's traumatic past
1:40:00 - Manifesting the Riverdale season 7 trailer and series ending retrospectives
1:44:02 - ITVX, the home of WB and CW bangers
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The well is still dry in terms of CW news, so Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens have dived straight into what they're watching on the network. Remember Tom Swift, one of many shows CW shouldn't have canceled? Well, the Spiral got to see Tom again during their double feature of Nancy Drew and he is still one of the best TV characters to ever exist.
Also on deck: More struggling through The Winchesters and The Flash, an episode of Walker Independence that left Reed wanting a little bit more from the show, Nancy enters the dark side, and the Spiral announces spoiler-free reviews of the Superman & Lois season 3 and Gotham Knights premieres are on the way!
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0:00 - Intro
0:23 - The Winchesters 1x11 review: Losing interest in Dean Winchester 14:10 - The Flash 9x03 review: A heist episode flatter than a pancake 29:27 - Walker Independence 1x11 review: High stakes and a life on the line
38:28 - Nancy Drew 1x15 review: We love you Tom Swift, come back! 52:35 - Nancy Drew 1x16 review: Never underestimate Nancy (you might get tased)
1:05:58 - Announcement: Superman & Lois season 3 and Gotham Knights spoiler-free premiere reviews are coming!
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Besides Taye Diggs' exit from All American (which is huge show changing news!), The CW's been quiet when it comes to news that Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens care about. So they've got a list they'd like the Mole to take back to Brad. It's for Brad's eyes only, Mole!
Also on deck: A review of The Flash 9x02 which left Sabrina and Michael with mixed feelings. As well as yet another amazing episode of Nancy Drew to discuss. This one was a powerful case involving Dolores, a missing Black woman in Horseshoe Bay who was lied on multiple times and deserved not only the truth to come out but also justice to be served for what had been done to her.
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0:00 - Intro
4:10 - Manifesting CW news
13:10 - The Flash 9x02 review: Caitlin deserved far more respect
31:45 - Nancy Drew 1x14 review: Speaking truth to power
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The time has come! The Flash has started its final run on The CW and it's ushered in some choice Westallen content to kick off season 9. Finally, Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens get to dive into a spoiler-filled discussion of the premiere and talk about what's to come.
Also on deck: A Nancy Drew double feature that leaves Reed singing Kennedy McMann's praises once again, more struggles with The Winchesters, and a talk about Superman & Lois' future on The CW.
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0:00 - Intro
0:29 - The Future of Superman & Lois on The CW
8:14 - The Winchesters 1x10 review: We're losing the thread of the plot
22:17 - The Flash 9x01 review: A great Westallen start to the season
38:19 - Nancy Drew 2x12 review: The Ace case with a side of Nace
48:32 - Nancy Drew 2x13 review: The white beanie to the dark side
1:11:11 - Toasting Kennedy McMann, the hidden gem on The CW
1:11:44 - Roasting the Winchesters terrible schedule
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The CW is in flux which means anything could happen...like a procedural. Can the network handle one? Should we expect a case of the week style show in our future? Join Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens as they give their take on the possibility and what they would like to see if The CW ever does a procedural.
Also on deck: A spoiler-free review of The Flash season 9 premiere (yes, Westallen was discussed), excitement over the development between Tom and Abby on Walker Independence, and your weekly The Winchesters and Nancy Drew reviews.
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0:00 - Intro
0:23 - Will The CW ever have a procedural?
8:50 - The Flash season 9 premiere spoiler-free review: Back to Basics
16:52 - The Winchesters 1x09 review: Kyle and Betty can take several seats
32:40 - Walker Independence 1x10 review: Caught in a bad romance
50:30 - Nancy Drew 2x11 review: Nick and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day
1:03:54 - Roast: Nexstar touting the 90 million CW App downloads like that wasn't achieved through the shows they cancelled.
1:07:31 - Toast: We got Gotham Knights screeners!
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The state of television is...not good and Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens have decided to speak on it. Get ready for a pod episode full of hot takes as they discuss network TV, the mess that is streaming, cancellations, and fan campaigns. It's hard out here for creatives and fans.
Also on deck: A review of The Winchesters midseason premiere which fell short of expectations, more gushing about Walker Independence, a dive into a wild episode of Nancy Drew that included a lusty dress, and Michael answers the question of whether it's too soon to have another Lex Luthor on The CW.
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0:35 - Superman and Lois' Lex Luthor has been cast. Is it too soon since Jon Cryer's iteration on Supergirl?
6:42 - The changing landscape of TV and streaming (cancellations, fan response, the structure of storytelling, and more)
37:52 - The Winchesters 1x08 review: A middle of the road episode
49:33 - Walker Independence 1x09 review: Kai shows his hand
1:02:12 - Nancy Drew 2x10 review: The Misadventures of Lusty Drew
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyMon, 30 Jan 2023 - 47 - The CW Spiral 2x01: CW News Bag #1 (2023)
Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens are back! After an unexpectedly long hiatus, the trio are ready to launch into the second season of The CW Spiral and discuss the CW news that hit the Internet during their break. For instance, the network’s getting into the Sports TV lane with the controversial choice of partnering with LIV Golf. Of all the sports in the world, it just had to be golf.
Also on deck: A Nancy Drew review double feature, praise for the Walker Independence midseason premiere, reactions to the new Superman & Lois, The Flash, and Gotham Knights trailers, a toast to Kennedy McMann, and a thank you to the Spiral’s listeners!
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0:00 Intro
0:30 CW gets into Sports TV with LIV Golf
4:39 All American will return for season 6
7:06 Riverdale season 7 premiere date, episode count, and finale date
8:19 Nancy Drew season 4 premiere date, episode count, and finale date
9:55 Superman & Lois season 3 trailer reaction: So cinematic we want to go to the movies
11:20 Gotham Knights trailer reaction: Better but still cringy
14:00 The Flash season 9 trailer reaction: Will Westallen ever know peace?
16:40 Nancy Drew 2x08 review: A fake husband + fickle aunt = heartbreak
29:55 Nancy Drew 2x09 review: Gil and Odette are doing far too much
49:09 Walker Independence 1x08 review: Can Charlie stay? Please!
1:08:20 Congrats to Kennedy McMann, the lead of The Good Lawyer!
1:09:53 To our listeners, thank you for your patience
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In their special end of the year pod, The CW Spiral plays a game Reed Gaudens devised (inspired by one played on the Jenna & Julien podcast). If the The CW gave Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens the opportunity to pick their original series for the Fall 2023 schedule, here's what they'd pick (with the help of the cups of fate).
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The end of the year is here! Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens are celebrating the Best CW stars and shows of 2022 as well as celebrating the soon to come return of Superman and Lois. Gotham Knights is also coming along for the ride with the Kents, which is a scheduling choice that hopefully works for the fledgling superhero drama.
Also on deck: The Spiral react to The Flash season 9 promo teaser, the last Nancy Drew reviews for the year, and a roast dedicated to CW's geolocked Youtube content.
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0:00 - Intro
0:26 - Superman & Lois season 3 and Gotham Knights premiere March 14
2:26 - The Ratings Game: Fall finale numbers (Note: Kung Fu's finale numbers are missing from this segment. They are .399M (Live + Same Day) and .707M (Live+3).
9:32 - The Best CW shows and actors of 2022 (and a special shoutout to the shows we'll miss)
26:41 - The Flash season 9 teaser reaction: One word, Epic
31: 22 - Nancy Drew 2x06-2x07 review: It's giving season premiere
58:46 - Toast: Thank you, CW stars, for getting us through 2022
59:38 - Roast: The CW needs to rethink geolocking their content on Youtube
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Michael Patterson, Reed Gaudens, and Sabrina Reed feel like they're saying goodbye to Stargirl way too soon, but the send off the creative team gave the show was spectacular. Take notes, everyone, this is what you'll need to live up to!
Also on deck: The announcement for the Spiral's Legend of Tomorrow DVD box set giveaway, a double feature of Nancy Drew, some light dragging of The Winchesters fall finale, and a toast to Stargirl!
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0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Legends of Tomorrow giveaway (Dec. 12, 12 a.m. CT - Dec. 16, 12 a.m. CT)
1:30 - The Flash season 9 has a premiere date!
3:23 - Stargirl will be in Titans season 4, pt. 2
5:12 - Stargirl series finale review: One of the best episodes to air on TV
25:57 - The Winchesters 1x07 review: The fall finale was lacking
42:18 - Nancy Drew 2x04-2x05 review: Everyone (even the Aglaeca) needs healing
1:12:56 - A toast to Stargirl
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The CW has finally released its midseason schedule...at least some of it. Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens are celebrating having midseason premiere dates but, like the rest of fandom, they're eager to know when The Flash, Superman & Lois, Riverdale, Nancy Drew, and, yes, even Gotham Knights are going to premiere in 2023.
Also on deck: An ingenious pitch from Reed that the Spiral hopes the mole takes to the incoming Unscripted Chief at CW, an All American franchise catch-up, a Nancy Drew double feature, and your regularly scheduled weekly reviews.
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0:00 - Intro
0:18 - The Midseaseason schedule Pt. 1
6:34 - The CW is looking for an Unscripted Chief
14:47 - Catching up on All American
26:38 - Catching up on All American: Homecoming
38:10 - The Winchesters 1x06 review: Red Kryptonite John was a moment
59:10 - Stargirl 3x12 review: Chilling plot twists galore!
1:15:23 - Walker Independence 1x07 review: Law and (Dis)order
1:27:00 - Nancy Drew 2x02-2x03 review: The Aglaeca needs to get a hobby
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Sabrina gives a run down of what we think are contenders for the best shows to ever air on the CW.
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Javicia Leslie is back as Batwoman. That's it. That's the pod. Just kidding! While Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens are excited for Leslie's return to the role in The Flash's final season, this week's pod also includes a Nexstar CW update, predictions for the 2023-2024 TV season, and your regularly scheduled visits to Lawrence, Kansas, Blue Valley, Independence, Texas, and Horsehshoe Bay!
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0:00 - Intro
0:33 - The Flash season 9 cast updates: Javicia Leslie as Batwoman/The Red Death, Andy Mientus as Hartley Rathaway/Pied Piper, and Damion Poitier as Goldface
4:32 - Walker Independence is on hiatus until Jan. 12, 2023
5:44 - The Ratings Game: Walker is leading the pack
10:57 - Nexstar CW Update: Their original content won't be the majority on the schedule until the 2024-2025 season
22:56 - Predicting what's sticking around for the 2023-2024 TV season
39:35 - The Winchesters 1x05 review: John and Mary are everything!
56:48 - Stargirl 3x11 review: Jordan is a lying liar who lies
1:12:00 - Walker Independence 1x06 review: Calian's been framed!
1:28:55 - Nancy Drew 2x01 review: The wrath of Ace
1:45:18 - The CW Spiral is going on hiatus until Monday, Dec. 5
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Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens have made it to the end of Nancy Drew season 1! It was a ride and they have some major thoughts on the penultimate episode and the finale including an extended Nace watch, George's epiphany about her relationship with Ryan, and more.
Also on deck: Your regularly scheduled Stargirl and Walker Independence reviews. Plus, a shout out to 90210's return to the CW App.
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0:00 - Intro
0:26 - 90210 is back on the CW App!
3:15 - Stargirl 3x10 review: Not the Crocs!!
21:12 - Walker Independence 1x06 review: Sympathy for the devil
37:34 - Nancy Drew 1x17-1x18 review: Kennedy McMann deserves all the awards (ft. a toast to season 1)
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Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens are laying the flowers down on yet another CW show. This time it's Stargirl.
The network's original series are going down fast and it's not only turning fans off, it's causing confusion and mass panic. Join the Spiral as they quell fears to the best of their ability with the facts as they know them and call for more transparency from CW like what Brad Schwartz, president of CW Entertainment has started to bring to the table.
Also on deck: Reed declares Kate Carver the queen of pop on Walker Independence, the trio discuss that BIGreveal in Nancy Drew, Michael drags CW for cancelling the #4 show on the network, and much praise is given to the trauma arc in The Winchesters.
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0:00 Intro
0:30 Stargirl has been cancelled. The cancellation sweep continues, unfortunately.
12:21 Walker Independence and The Winchesters didn't get a back order of episodes but don't panic!
21:52 The direction CW will take under Brad Schwartz, president of CW Entertainment
47:09 Manifesting James Gunn saving Legends of Tomorrow
49:20 Thoughts on Gotham Knights as a limited series
54:34 The Ratings Game: Ratings still mean something...we think
1:03:58 The Winchesters 1x04 review: A beautiful examination of trauma and healing
1:20:21 Stargirl 3x09 review: Brawls, revelations, and a near death
1:35:58 Walker Independence 1x04 review: Kate joins Team Abby
1:47:08 Nancy Drew 1x16 review: A big revelation rocks Nancy's world
2:00:21 Stargirl deserved better, we have to say it again
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Happy Halloween! The CW doesn't have anything of note to share with you for the holiday, but Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens certainly do. Join the Spiral as they discuss some of their favorite terrifying, horrific, and chilling episodes of TV. Unfortunately, they're also the bearers of bad news regarding Nancy Drew. BUT, there's at least one piece of CW news worth celebrating and that's Javicia Leslie's upcoming return to the Arrowverse.
More from the pod: A Walker Independence announcement. Your regularly scheduled weekly reviews of The Winchesters, Stargirl, and Nancy Drew. As well as a toast to Brec Bassinger and the team behind Superman and Lois for their Saturn Award wins.
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0:00 - Intro
0:34 - Nancy Drew has been cancelled. Season 4 will be the last season.
11:51 - The Flash: Jon Cor (Chillblaine) has been promoted to a series regular
14:32 - Javicia Leslie will return to the Arrowverse in The Flash's final season
17:44 - The Ratings Game: Despite the Verizon dispute the shows are bouncing back
25:45 - CW's Halloween line-up is lacking (here's how it could be improved)
29:30 - The Spiral's favorite Halloween/spooky TV episodes
41:47 - The Winchesters 1x03 review: The nightmare bag
59:14 - Stargirl 3x08 review: Mr. Bones has been acquitted
1:09:54 - A Walker Independence reviews announcement
1:10:46 - Nancy Drew 1x15 review: On the wrong side of the Aglaeca
1:26:54 - Roast: Why did Nancy Drew get the boot?!
1:36:18 - Toast: Brec Bassinger and Superman and Lois win Saturn Awards
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Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens are celebrating Arrow's 10th anniversary with a pod set to remind you that Marvel TV owes a lot to The CW's interpretation of Oliver Queen aka The Green Arrow. Yeah, they said it and they're not taking it back.
Also on deck: The Spiral introduces The Ratings Game, your regularly scheduled The Winchesters, Stargirl, and Walker Independence reviews, a brief stop at Bringston University to lodge a complaint, and the Nace date on Nancy Drew which leads to the reveal of Tiffany Hudson's killer!
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0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Beebo Saves Christmas is back for the holidays ft. the #BeeboSavesLegends agenda
3:48 - Nexstar and Verizon Fios are fighting which isn't good for The CW
5:34 - The Ratings Game: Why the Winchesters opened strong only to drop 300K viewers by episode 2
19:16 - Happy 10th anniversary Arrow! (plus, a Green Arrow and the Canaries talk)
51:55 - The Winchesters 1x02 review: Daddy issues and a wannabe Poison Ivy
1:05:40 - Stargirl 3x07 review: Obsidian makes his Stargirl debut
1:17:55 - All American: Homecoming 2x02 review: Too much drama for one episode to handle
1:21:48 - Walker Independence 1x03 review: Put your cards on the table, ladies!
1:39:22 - Nancy Drew 1x14 review: The Nace date, a deadly salad, and a chicken fried mechanic
1:48:40 - A note for the Mole: Get CW to release weekly episode screeners
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Fall TV is back, baby! Join Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens as they dive into the hottest show on The CW, The Winchesters. The Supernatural prequel series has taken the network by storm and the Spiral is obsessed!
Also on deck: Spoiler reviews of All American, All American: Homecoming, Professionals, Walker Independence, and your weekly Nancy Drew review. Big casting news for The Winchesters, an explanation of CW's new mental health initiative, and a tease of the Spiral's upcoming new segment, The Ratings Game.
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0:00 - Intro
0:26 - Tom Welling cast in The Winchesters
3:05 - CW's mental health initiative: Dare to Love, Defy Hate
5:58 - Walker and Walker Independence episode counts
7:23 - Upcoming segment: The Ratings Game
9:30 - All American/All American: Homecoming premieres review: An excellent holiday mess
25:21 - The Winchesters premiere spoiler review: A Supernatural love story for the ages
45:27 - Professionals premiere review: Brendan Fraser's great in this off-beat action comedy
50:41 - Stargirl 3x06 review: B is for betrayal and best episode of the season
1:06:48 - Walker Independence 1x02 review: The stakes have been raised
1:28:00 - Nancy Drew 1x13 review: A final goodbye to Drewson
1:44:58 - Toasting The Winchesters, the most watched premiere of CW's fall season
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Fall TV on The CW has finally arrived! Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens couldn't be happier even if it does mean a top heavy 'What we're watching' section in their future. But for now it's business as usual with their Stargirl and Nancy Drew reviews. The lone addition is Walker Independence, the new period drama they're obsessed with.
Also on deck: The Flash season 9 news, a Justice U update, a farewell to Mark Pedowitz as CW's CEO and President, and a teaser for The Spiral's upcoming Arrow pod in celebration of its 10th anniversary.
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0:00 - Intro
0:27 - More fall premiere dates (All American Mondays, The Winchesters, and Professionals)
3:23 - Announcement: We're dropping an Arrow pod on Oct. 24 in honor of its 10th anniversary!
5:17 - Saying goodbye to CW's Pedowitz era
12:00 - The Flash season 9's opening episodes will be Westallen heavy
14:40 - Justice U is still in development
18:52 - Stargirl 3x05 review: Cindy's not beating the allegations (ft. an episode 6 teaser)
31:49 - Walker Independence series premiere review: Abby Walker is an icon!
59:23 - Nancy Drew 1x12 review: Nancy, you in danger, girl!
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In a very special episode of The CW Spiral, Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens answer their listener's questions. From comfort shows to having a real talk about Legends of Tomorrow and Batwoman's prospects of being saved, the trio dive deep, have fun, and let their audience in on their pop culture opinions.
Also on deck: An All American: Homecoming season 2 premiere spoiler-free review, more Nancy Drew, a Family Law premiere review, and a pitch from Reed for Pretzel's next role after In the Dark.
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0:00 - Intro
0:28 - CW Fall premiere dates for Oct. 2-7
2:14 - Riverdale 7x01: Don't Worry, Darling
5:20 - Q&A time: Dynasty, Scooby-Doo, Rihanna, and more!
47:10 - Green Table Talk: Why streamers aren't making a move to pick up Legends of Tomorrow and Batwoman
58:18 - Q&A continues: Batgirl, comfort shows (and ships), and Stargirl
1:14:15 - Nancy Drew 1x11 review: Nancy's baller!
1:31:17 - Family Law series premiere review: A lazy Sunday, rainy day pick
1:41:11 - All American: Homecoming season 2 premiere spoiler-free review: One Word...Tension
1:46:47 - Interview: Lawrence Kao on the importance of Kai's story on Walker Independence
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Welcome to The Spiral's first mini pod! Well...it's mini for Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens. Join the trio as they discuss the Legends of Tomorrow complete series boxset, Reed's out of context watch of Stargirl, the return of Ace on Nancy Drew, and the All American season 5 premiere (spoiler-free of course!)
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0:00 Intro
0:28 Legend of Tomorrow and Tom Swift are coming to DVD!
3:26 The Winchesters will have a 13 episode season
6:39 Stargirl 3x04 review: A DCOM vibe (ft. an episode 5 teaser)
23:20 Nancy Drew 1x10 review: Ace, we missed you!
56:21 All American season 5 spoiler-free review: A Christmas episode to remember
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We're weeks out from the rest of the fall line-up landing on The CW which means it's the perfect time for Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens to divine the network's future.
What's programming going to look like next year? How is the midseason schedule going to shake out? And what's the magic viewership number that'll keep our favorite shows on air? These are all questions this trio are trying to figure out.
Also on deck: The Spiral say goodbye to Dynasty, one of the best shows to ever grace the network. A spoiler-free review of Walker Independence. And your regularly scheduled Stargirl and Nancy Drew reviews.
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0:00 Intro
0:55 Looks like Jesse L. Martin's 5-episode allotment for The Flash's finale season is going to stick
3:38 Confirmed: Chad L. Coleman will play Bruno Mannheim in Superman & Lois season 3
7:28 A Walton Thanksgiving is coming to The CW in November
11:49 Ratings are incredibly important to The CW now. Watch live.
23:15 The future of CW's programming
33:00 Predicting The CW's midseason schedule
47:05 Dynasty series finale review: It's a family affair
1:01:40 Stargirl 3x03 review: Clean up on aisle 2
1:15:31 Nancy Drew 1x09 review: Simon says murder a child
1:30:29 Walker Independence spoiler-free review: A big swing for The CW
1:38:00 Green Table Talk: Let people enjoy Walker Independence and The Winchesters in peace
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Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens are back with another nostalgic episode. This time it's all about movies! Join the Spiral as they delve into their favorite films and make suggestions for CW to bring back the TV movie.
Also on deck: The trio weigh in on the Jonathan Kent recast news, Michael teases Stargirl episode 3, Reed and Sabrina drag the In the Dark and Roswell, New Mexico finales, Nancy Drew remains superior, The Winchesters spoiler-free review, and a toast to the Stargirl fandom.
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0:00 Intro
0:39 CW, do better with promo! - Stargirl edition
3:56 Superman & Lois season 3 casting news - Bruno Mannheim and the new Jonathan Kent
12:30 The Spiral's favorite movies
42:04 Bring back the TV movie, CW!
50:54 Stargirl 3x02 review: Cindy, girl, it's not looking good for you (ft. episode 3 sneak preview)
59:41 In the Dark series finale review: Well, that happened
1:08:01 Liz Ortecho deserved better from the Roswell, New Mexico series finale
1:14:42 Dynasty 5x20 review: Mama drama and the road to healing
1:20:43 Nancy Drew 1x08 review: Rescuing Ace from the Upside Down
1:41:43 The Winchesters pilot spoiler-free review: Damn good television
1:39:35: Toasting the Stargirl fam for their optimism, positivity, and promotion skills
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The Spiral is celebrating 90210's 14th anniversary with a crash course led by Reed Gaudens. Join him as he guides Sabrina Reed and Michael Patterson through the show's history on The CW, some of its most iconic moments, and a dive into the pilot episode. Beverly Hills, here we come!
Also on deck: More horn tooting due to the mole clearly taking the Spiral's notes back to CW, Sabrina interviews Vanessa Morgan, Michael teases Stargirl season 3 episode 2 "The Suspect", and Reed has a bone to pick with the In the Dark writers.
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0:00 Intro
0:23 The mole got back to The CW. They're clearly taking our notes!
2:05 Details on upcoming CW show, The Hatpin Society
5:47 Vanessa Morgan interview: Gold Bond's My Scar, My Story campaign and Riverdale season 7 teasers
16:30 CW history: Diving into 90210, CW's underrated teen drama (ft. pilot discussion)
59:29 Nancy Drew 1x07 review: Drewson break-up, Ace in danger, and ghosts galore!
1:17:33 Stargirl season 3 premiere spoiler review (ft. an episode 2 teaser)
1:33:40 In the Dark 4x12 review: Max deserved better! (1:26:07-1:33:40)
1:33:41 A Roast and a Toast: 90210 should have gotten a fully proper ending
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Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens are taking a break from the dramarama that is CW's Nexstar deal and the clusterbanana happening over at Warner Bros. Discovery. It's time to kick back, relax, and talk formative television. They're '90s kids who came of age just as the TV landscape was beginning to change drastically.
From anime to wrestling to reality TV and hit kids staples on Disney, Nickelodeon, and Cartoon Network, this trio take a time machine back for a nostalgic spiral this week as they escape the entertainment news that's bringing them down.
Also on deck: A spoiler-free Stargirl season 3 review from Michael, horn tooting over the Ally McBeal revival, Reed making it clear what will happen if Max dies on In the Dark, and Sabrina calling for Nick to end the pain and break up with Nancy Drew.
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0:00 Intro
0:26 The Ally McBeal revival is happening! (But not at CW)
2:17 The shows that shaped the Spiral
43:49 Dynasty 5x19 addendum: We need to talk about that Victorious cameo and Adam!
50:10 Nancy Drew 1x06 review: The ship seeds are blooming into flowers
1:14:51 We're doing a Nancy Drew giveaway!
1:15:18 Stargirl season 3 spoiler-free review: It has all the makings of being the best season yet!
1:20:09 In the Dark review: Max must be protected at all costs!
1:28:10 Teasing the 90210 14th anniversary pod!
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The Nexstar deal has finally gone through! The CW has a new majority owner and, like the rest of the Internet, Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens are scratching their heads over the idea that the average viewer is 58 years old. Be serious, Nexstar.
Join the Spiral as they dive into the reported plans the company has for The CW before they pitch their own ideas for content to mine. An Ally McBeal revival, anyone? How about a Felicity reboot starring Millie Bobby Brown? Release a Renee Montoya series! Or at least give us a Batman anthology. Think of the prestige!
As always, this trio of fans has just the plan to help the CW out. Hopefully, the mole takes their long list of ideas back to the higher ups. Their consulting fee is in bold at the top.
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0:00 - Intro
0:23 - Jordan Elsass is leaving Superman & Lois
4:30 - The Nexstar era of The CW has officially begun
17:53 - The Spiral pitch reboots, revivals, and IP ideas for the new CW
1:06:08 - Which CW shows are safe after the 2022-2023 season?
1:16:43 - Dynasty 5x19 review: Say no to plagiarism, Liam!
1:21:48 - Teasing Walker Independence without CW coming for our necks
1:24:52 - Nancy Drew 1x05 review: A girl possessed and Drewson disrespect
1:39:16 - Roast and a Toast: WBD needs to respect its creators. Here's hoping for a better future.
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Warner Bros. Discovery has brought nothing but trouble Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens way since the great CW culling and it doesn't look like the company is done swinging its axe just yet.
Join the trio as they dive into the latest news concerning what's safe, what's been cut, and the direction the company plans to take DC in. Let's just say they're skeptical about this new era.
Also on deck: Another request for someone to stop Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and his ever expanding TV universe. More Nancy Drew praise (including a ship watch update) and a farewell to Tom Swift.
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0:00 - Intro
0:23 - Someone stop Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa! Pretty Little Liars and Riverdale now share a universe?!
4:01 - Gotham Knights isn't cancelled
6:46 - The way forward for Ezra Miller's The Flash
13:57 - What's going on with Warner Bros. Discovery and DC
44:10 - Dynasty 5x18 review: Liam and the horror of deadlines
49:59 - Nancy Drew 1x04 review: Graveside confessions and excellent shots
1:10:18 - Tom Swift finale review: Unearned forgiveness and a cliffhanger that served
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Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens are now card carrying members of the Riverdale season 6 survivors club. Join the Spiral as they discuss the last three episodes of the season and that Marvel-esque finale that reset the board for everyone. Yes, that also means launching into speculation about Barchie v. Bughead, Choni, and Jabitha.
Also on deck: Michael and Sabrina manifest a central storyline for The Flash’s last season, Reed once again emphasizes the need for a 13 episode final season for Riverdale, the trio praises Nancy Drew’s handling of Nick’s story, and they roast The CW for canceling Tom Swift.
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0:00 - Intro
0:26 - The Flash is ending with season 9
9:37 - Update on Reed’s question on The Flash’s writers room
11:20 - Riverdale 6x20-6x22 review: We’ve got that James Dean daydream look in our eyes
55:57 - Nancy Drew 1x03 review: Nick’s mysterious past is revealed
1:15:18 - Roast: The CW canceling Tom Swift
1:23:25 - Toast: We made it! Riverdale S6 is done.
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On this special Candice Patton-centric episode, Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens discuss The Flash actress' impact on The CW and on the superhero genre at-large. They also delve into the trauma she's experienced from harassment from fans to behind-the-scenes issues that have caused irreparable harm.
Candice Patton has been an undeniable force in entertainment, and she's inspired so many with her willingness to discuss the ways in which the industry can improve and how we all can help.Also on deck: A Dynasty finale tease that's left Reed with exciting possibilities that includes the return of Steven and aliens! More love for Nancy Drew, of course. And a frank talk about the conversion therapy gummies plot on Tom Swift.
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0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Tom Swift finale. Will the show be saved?
2:36 - Wishing Riverdale season 7 would come in 2022
4:00 - Dynasty series finale tease. Will Steven be back?
8:28 - Candice Patton's legacy and impact on The CW and The Flash
57:15 - Nancy Drew 1x02 review: Nancy’s breaking into our hearts
1:11:27 - Tom Swift 1x09 review: Let’s talk about the conversion therapy gummies
1:25:52 - Toast: The Candice Patton and Iris West fandom
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The Spiral has finally made the trip to Horseshoe Bay, and they’re not leaving anytime soon. Yes, that’s right. Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens have started their watch of Nancy Drew. They’re members of the Drew Crew now. Someone get them a mug from The Claw!
Also on deck: A lot of teasing. They teased The Winchesters pilot (don’t come for them CW, not a spoiler was mentioned), “Return to Rivervale,” and a special podcast about Candice Patton. They also lamented CW’s flop era, asserted Superman and Lois’ place in the Arrowverse, gave the Best Boy his due, and dragged the lack of international licensing deals for many of CW’s shows.
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0:00 - Intro
0:49 - Not a single CW show went to SDCC, the flop era is real
3:07 - The plan for Riverdale season 7 has changed…help us!
6:37 - Superman and Lois is in the Arrowverse, y’all
10:14 - Yes, Powerpuff is still in development
14:21 - Pretzel, the best boy, has a brand deal!
15:52 - Nancy Drew 1x01 review: We’ve arrived in Horseshoe Bay
42:36 - Tom Swift 1x08 review: Dangerous babysitting and Zenzi’s poor choices
51:39 - Teasing Riverdale 6x20 “Return to Rivervale”
56:06 - In the Dark review: The Trial of Murphy Mason was so good
1:03:12 - Teasing The Winchesters pilot
1:05:22 - Roast: The CW needs to stop forgetting about international fans
1:14:46 - Toast: The Nancy Drew fandom
1:17:10 - Teasing next week’s pod all about Candice Patton
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Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens have finally caught up on Riverdale season 6. And, let's just say it's a yikes from them. But, everything isn't terrible in the campy show. There are some things to highlight (cough Barchie cough) and, of course, Sabrina Spellman!
Also on deck: The trio lament Tom Swift's cancellation, discuss CW's fall premiere dates, laugh over Stargirl season 3's placement in the schedule, praise Dynasty's court episode, and more.
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Reacting to Tom Swift's cancellation - 0:23
All American: Homecoming is on Netflix - 4:22
Stargirl season 3 is coming in the summer after all - 6:07
CW's fall premiere dates - 7:33
Kaci Walfall will be on Queen Sugar - 13:44
Riverdale 6x15-6x19 catch up (ft. listener requests) - 15:10
Tom Swift 1x06-1x07 catch up - 46:04
Dynasty 5x17 review - 57:08
Riverdale roast: Stop trying to save the town! - 1:03:52Follow us:
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Originally, Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens had planned for Superman and Lois as well as The Flash to take over the pod entirely. Then an update on the sale of The CW rocked everyone's world and they realized they had to provide answers for those who actually want to know what's going on. Buckle up, folks, this ride ain't over yet!
Also on deck: The aforementioned takeover, Michael breaks his silence on Gotham Knights, Reed catches us up on In the Dark (and Murphy's bad choices), and the Spiral toasts The Flash for being the longest running Arrowverse show.
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CW sale update - 0:17
Jake Chang (Archie comics show in development) - 12:23
CW shows coming to HBO Max in July - 16:44
Sabrina Spellman is returning to Riverdale - 19:13
Michael breaks his silence on Gotham Knights - 21:45
Superman season 2 finale review - 28:42
The Superman and Lois' Arrowverse connection is weak sauce - 49:37
The Flash season 8 finale review - 57:51
Catching up on In the Dark - 1:19:02
Dynasty 5x15 review - 1:24:09
Tom Swift 1:28:57
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The CW Spiral is taking over The CW…kind of. Look, if Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens were in charge of their favorite network, they’d be giving Lili Reinhart a talk show, having Liz Gillies host a singing game show, rerunning CW classics, putting your fave CW stars in holiday TV movies, reviving Birds of Prey, and more!
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Sabrina interviews Kausar Mohammed aka Fast Track on The Flash. The trio give Superman and Lois the praise it deserves, talk Tom Swift’s many layers of storytelling and dialogue, unpack the clusterbanana that was part one of The Flash season 8 finale (including the let down of Iris’ time sickness reveal), and pull up the green table for an honest talk about the Save Legends of Tomorrow and Batwoman campaigns.
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The Vampire Diaries universe is dead...for now. Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens know it'll resurrect at some point. But they still have every intention of honoring the iconic franchise, its beloved characters, and the moments that left viewers shook.
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Also on deck: Michael delves into his mixed feelings concerning the end of Diggle's Green Lantern arc, Sabrina gets lost in the weeds of Malex's miniature gazebo storyline on Roswell, New Mexico, and the trio dive into Tom Swift's monocles, motorbikes, and messy relationships. Also, they call for Legends of Tomorrow to be wrapped up, roast CW for its cancellations, and celebrate 1,000 followers and counting on their Twitter account.
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CW News (0:53-14:14)
Diggle will be in the Superman and Lois season 2 finale - 0:54
Sweet Valley no longer being developed by CW - 4:22
Should Legends wrap-up on The Flash? - 8:21
Will Mia Smoak be on The Flash season 9? - 11:40
Saying goodbye to the Vampire Diaries universe…for now (14:14-41:05)
Team Delena or Stelena? The age old TVD question - 20:39
Tom Swift 1x03 review - 41:05
Roswell, NM 4x01 review - 52:56
Catching up on The Flash - 1:00:15
We’re still in mourning the shows we lost - 1:15:03
Thank you for getting us to 1K followers on Twitter!! - 1:18:16Mon, 20 Jun 2022 - 19 - Celebrating 100 episodes of Dynasty on The CW
This week Sabrina Reed and Reed Gaudens are celebrating 100 episodes of Dynasty. The naysayers said this show wouldn't make it past a season. Ha! And, what a 100th episode it was. Let Reed lead you through the momentous occasion while Sabrina provides some commentary from her out-of-context watch. Let's just say it's a good time.
Also on deck: An addendum to last pod's Summer on The CW talk (conspiracy theory: We have a mole!), a drama-filled Superman and Lois review courtesy of Sabrina, praising the comedic beats in Tom Swift with Reed pointing out episode 2 needed more walk and talks, and a murder in a chapel thanks to In the Dark.
The Spiral was without Michael again this week BUT he'll be back next Monday. Time traveling takes a lot out of a person. Don't worry, he didn't mess up the timeline...we think...
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Summer is here! Sabrina Reed and Reed Gaudens breakdown what shows are coming to The CW in the hottest season of the year, but they must warn you, it's not much. The network needs to "level up" when it comes to their summer programming. Sure, Roswell New Mexico and In the Dark will be on, but the rest are acquisitions they're not even sure people are aware air on The CW.
In a bid for a better summer line-up, Reed Gaudens throws out a Big Brother: Teens idea that could definitely be something that catches people's attention. What The CW needs is non-scripted summer programming that pulls an audience in. Perhaps the Spiral should be tapped as consultants. Just a thought, CW.
Also on deck: The Spiral's reaction to the Gotham Knights trailer (including Michael's official statement), a plea for Baby Anthony to just be called Anthony on Riverdale, continued praise for Tom Swift, and more!
The Spiral has been bumped down to a duo for the next couple of weeks. But don't worry, Michael Patterson will be back! He's just time-traveling like The Flash.
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Note: At the top of the episode, Sabrina says Tom Swift premieres on Monday. That's incorrect. The series premieres Tuesday, May 31 at 9 p.m. ET on The CW.
Happy Tom Swift premiere day! Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens are along for the ride with this Nancy Drew spin-off which means they've officially kicked off their Drew Crew era...kind of. They've seen his intro episode, but it's a start. Let them tell it, Tom's the new icon in town, The CW has a star in Tian Richards, and Ashleigh Murray is getting everything she deserves as Zenzi Fullerton.
Also on deck: CW news including Charisma Carpenter's upcoming role on Dynasty, Michael and Sabrina are finally back to their The Flash reviews (Also, #LetIrIsBeGreat is a campaign they're promoting. All love always to Candice Patton), Reed has a Dynasty update, and Sabrina didn't catch up on All American and All American: Homecoming like she promised BUT she did watch the finales. Reed is living for confusing paternity drama happening at Bringston University while Sabrina's been left with questions. Good thing the show has a season 2!
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Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens are coming to you LIVE for CW Upfronts 2022. The trio will be discussing the news that breaks for the now infamous network who not only cancelled the Arrowverse with a swing of the ax but basically brought an end to the majority of their line-up.
Also on deck: Gotham Knights, Walker: Independence, and The Winchesters have been picked up for series order. Which shows will premiere in the fall? Find out here!
Not to mention the Spiral will be taking the fandoms to the green table to have a talk about #SaveBatwoman, #SaveLegendsofTomorrow, and the other save the CW show campaigns. It's time we get real about The CW's future, y'all.
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The CW 2022-2023 Schedule - (0:42-15:26)
Riverdale season 7 doesn’t need to be 20+ episodes - 4:13
The Flash season 9 (and beyond?) - 7:12
First impressions of Gotham Knights - 12:22
Riverdale needs to wrap its season 6 plot before season 7 - 15:34
Will a potential The Flash season 10 be a spin-off? - 24:53
The CW will still be in the superhero business - 25:44
Mark Pedowitz addressed the cancellations - 28:38
Which CW shows have a path forward to be saved? - 34:13
Will sale of The CW impact DC TV on the network? - 40:50
Sitcoms may be on the way to CW - 45:08
What about animated shows on The CW? - 48:54
Camila Mendes ate that Toxic cover on Riverdale - 51:41
Shouting out Meagan Tandy’s grace with fans - 54:20
Toasting this bygone era of The CW - 56:41
Raising up The CW fans, you guys made the network what it is - 1:01:18
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Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens don't need an excuse to gush about their favorite CW shows but picking the actors and series that deserve to be awarded sure is fun! The trio recognize Nancy Drew, Bitsie Tulloch, Legends of Tomorrow, Javicia Leslie and more as they discuss their favorite moments and arcs on the network.
Also on deck: a reminder of CW finale dates, a talk about The CW needing to respect 4400, more excitement over Superman and Lois, a Riverdale dragging, and an announcement about Upfronts coverage!
(This pod episode was recorded before The CW culling. r.i.p to some of our favorite shows. A spicy pod is incoming this Thursday. CW, what have you done?!)
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The CW finale dates (3:23-6:40)
Respect 4400 (6:41-10:52)
Riverdale casting news (10:52-12:45)
CW Spiral Choice Awards (12:47-56:26)
Best underrated show: Nancy Drew (12:47-15:10)
Best ensemble: Legends of Tomorrow (15:11-17:50)
Best new addition: All American: Homecoming (17:52-20:55)
Best actress in a drama: Bitsie Tulloch, Lois Lane (20:55-25:42)
Best actor in a drama: Tyler Hoechlin, Clark Kent/Superman (25:42-28:06)
Best actor in a drama: Nathan Dean Parsons, Max Evans/Jones (29:19-31:05)
Best actress in a comedy: Liz Gillies, Fallon Carrington (32:23-37:27)
Best actor in a comedy: Nick Zano, robo Nate Heywood (37:27-41:00)
Best supporting actress: Nicole Kang, Poison Mary (41:00-43:47)
Best superhero: Melissa Benoist, Kara Danvers/Supergirl (44:03-49:15)
Best superhero: Javicia Leslie, Ryan Wilder/Batwoman (49:15-52:37)
Best villain: Bridget Regan, Pamela Isley/Poison Ivy (52:50-56:38)
Best boy: Pretzel, In the Dark (56:38-58:10)
Thoughts on Lana finding out Clark is Superman (59:10-1:05:55)
Riverdale is bringing us down - reviewing the episodes we missed (1:06:17-1:28:55)
Announcement: We’re doing our first live show!! (1:28:46-end of episode)
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In the wake of the recent cancellations of Legends of Tomorrow and Batwoman, Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens discuss the disrespectful decision The CW made. Fans around the globe were hurt by the cancellations not only because of the way they were done but also because Legends of Tomorrow ended on a cliffhanger and Batwoman had more story to tell.
#SaveLegendsofTomorrow and #SaveBatwoman are the rallying cries of viewers looking for these shows to continue. Whether that's a TV movie for Legends or another season of Batwoman, the fans are fighting for these shows and so are The Spiral. Also, the trio talk about the importance of representation, what else is in jeopardy of cancellation, and how they're feeling about the upcoming pilots in this new CW era.
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness premieres this week on May 6 so, of course, Michael Patterson is ready to give Sabrina Reed and Reed Gaudens a rundown of the Arrowverse’s multiverse.
The Arrowverse has a long and storied history. One so influential that the MCU owes its on-screen multiverse attempt to DC TV’s successful multiverse run on The CW. Yes, they’re making that bold claim. No, they’re not open to arguments at this time, thank you.
Also on deck: a discussion about their favorite Arrowverse crossovers, a call for Supergirl to make a return, a shout out to Jordan Elsass’ performance on Superman and Lois’ excellent Bizarro world episode, and more lamenting about The Flash.
This week’s toast is going to Heartstopper, a Netflix original teen series that has taken the world by storm and absolutely deserves every bit of praise it’s been given. We’re on a campaign to #RenewHeartstopper. We need more of Charlie Spring and Nick Nelson’s love story!
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The CW’s multiverse (0:00-2:23)
Arrowverse multiverse history (2:23-25:01)
Favorite Arrowverse crossovers (25:51-38:03)
Bring Supergirl back to the Arrowverse (38:03-42:01)
Superman and Lois 2x10 review (42:03-53:30)
The Flash 8x12 review (54:30-1:06:38)
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This week’s pod is a round-up of the most recent news that’s dropped about The CW. Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens dive into finale dates, the summer schedule, KJ Apa’s casting in The Wonder Twins, a Melrose Place and Dynasty reunion, Bruce Wayne’s inevitable appearance on Gotham Knights, and more.
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Also on deck: Another gushing review of All American: Homecoming, a surprisingly positive review of The Flash, Riverdale gets dragged once again, and they discuss The CW shows on the bubble. Hey, CW, renew your shows!
A special shoutout goes to the Legacies fandom. Don’t sleep on these fans, y’all, they’re out here and they’re loud. #RenewLegacies
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CW finale dates and the summer schedule (0:00-9:41)
There wasn’t a plan for The Winchesters?! (9:44-12:10)
Melrose Place and Dynasty reunion!! (12:13-16:41)
Walker Independence has finished filming (16:42-18:51)
KJ Apa is a Wonder Twin (18:52-22:00)
To no one’s surprise Bruce Wayne will be in Gotham Knights (22:14-24:28)
CW shows on the bubble (24:52-40:06)
All American: Homecoming 1x08 review (40:08-46:50)
The Flash 8x11 review: One of the best episodes of the season (46:41-1:00:46)
Riverdale hasn’t improved…at all (1:01:01-1:13:02)
A toast to the Legacies fandom (1:13:11-1:15:27)
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The Arrowverse has a special place in Sabrina Reed and Michael Patterson's hearts. From Arrow to Superman and Lois, the Arrowverse has redefined what superhero television can be. There wouldn't be a superhero renaissance without the impact of these shows. Yes, that means you owe Marvel TV and HBO Max's DC TV to The CW. You can fight us on it, but we're right!
In this week's episode, while Reed Gaudens is away, these super friends will launch into a discussion about the Arrowverse's future on the network, the importance of supporting shows like Batwoman and Legends of Tomorrow, as well as champion a return for Katie Cassidy's Black Canary in Justice U.
Also, Javicia Leslie gets a special shoutout for her portrayal of Ryan Wilder which saved Batwoman and made the show we know and love what it is today!
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FanSided is celebrating 15 years of bringing you the best content from sports to entertainment. As such, Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens have their eyes on the future, specifically The CW's...at least in terms of Superman and Lois. Will Supergirl finally be seen on the series about her cousin? Can we expect a crossover with The Flash? We want an Iris West and Lois Lane team up. Come on, CW, give us that dynamic duo one more time!
Also, the Spiral talks if and when Clark will tell Lana Lang that he's Superman, give yet another mixed review of The Flash, praise Dynasty's handling of Fallon Carrington's growth, and lodge complaints against Riverdale. It's dragging, y'all, and it's not just a ratings issue. There are problems with the writing.
Plus, there's a special shout out to the Legends of Tomorrow fandom. #RenewLegendsofTomorrow!
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The CW is reboot and spin-off central. From the expanding All American universe to the Arrowverse, the network hasn't found a show yet that it can't either bring back from the dead (looking at you Charmed!) or spin into another story. We're not complaining, but its roster is full of iconic characters.
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As such Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens have their own thoughts on what shows should be revived next like One Tree Hill and Ghost Whisperer. Not to mention the Colbys on Dynasty deserve their own spin-off series. Join the trio as they delve into The CW history concerning reboots and spin-offs, the good and the bad.
Also, as usual, they'll be diving into their weekly reviews of The Flash and Superman & Lois. Plus, Reed reveals the results of his four episode test. Did All American: Homecoming come out on top? Find out on the pod!
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CW renewal news has hit the Internet! Well…some of it has. Apparently, The CW is sitting on the rest of it. Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens weren’t surprised by renewals for All American, Superman and Lois, The Flash and a few more shows but Nancy Drew made the early renewal cut, too, and that felt like a curveball.
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In this episode, they’ll discuss why the Drew Crew may have succeeded where Batwoman and Legends of Tomorrow fans have not (though they’re still rooting for those shows). As well as talk casting news since The Winchesters found their John and Mary. Plus, the Spiral are manifesting a Supernatural reunion on Gotham Knights now that Misha Collins is going to Gotham.
Also on deck: A Superman and Lois review that digs into the Kent bros. drama, a discussion about the Hotness on The Flash that goes off the rails, and an aside about Twitter toxicity.
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Riverdale fans, the time has come! Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens are bringing you their Riverdale season 6 hot takes and opinions now that our show is finally back. You're in for a Barchie spiral, a sprinkle of Bughead hope, and a full on roast when it comes to the misery the writers are putting Veronica and Jughead through once again. Also, Cheryl looked fabulous that needs to be noted.
Besides Riverdale love, we'll dive into Walker: Independence casting news, which CW shows we think will escape the cancellation guillotine, praise Fallon's journey on Dynasty, express our displeasure with the latest episode of The Flash, and toast the return of Charmed.
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It's Bat Time! With The Batman playing in theaters and the Gotham Knights pilot underway, our minds have turned to the caped crusader's history with The CW.
Oh, you didn't know broody Bruce Wayne has been shadowing the halls of this network for as long as it's been around? Well, Michael Patterson has a story for you featuring asides from Reed Gaudens and Sabrina Reed.
Buckle up, Bat fans, it's time to go down the rabbit hole with The CW Spiral! But don't worry, it's not all doom, gloom, and Gotham. Dynasty gets some love this week on the pod and, of course, we have to fill you in on the latest family drama happening in Superman and Lois.
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Has The CW's schedule been driving you up a wall? You're not alone! Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens have complaints and would like to speak to the manager, too. But first, they'll tackle saying goodbye to Nick Zano on Legends of Tomorrow, lament the lack of renewal news, and try to guess how the CW's schedule could evolve next. Seriously, though, #RenewTheCWShows, ASAP.
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All American fans, we have a treat for you! The CW Spiral's Sabrina Reed sat down with All American: Homecoming star Kelly Jenrette to discuss the All American spin-off series, the scandal Amara Patterson uncovered, and Jenrette's play about Betty Shabazz and Coretta Scott King. As always, we'll see you on Mondays for more CW news and chaos.
All American: Homecoming airs Mondays at 9 p.m. ET. on The CW
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The CW is currently developing pilots. Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens breakdown which of the three pilots could move forward. Will it be Walker: Independence, Gotham Knights, or The Winchesters? Also, Michael makes the case for why Green Arrow and the Canaries should have moved forward at The CW, Reed draws a surprising comparison between All American's Spencer James and Riverdale's Archie Andrews, and Sabrina suddenly changes her mind about the Walker spin-off as soon as Nina Dobrev is mentioned.
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On The CW Spiral's inaugural pod (!!!), Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens launch into a discussion about the network's future in light of its potential sale. The CW is 16, but will it see another year? What about its current line-up and the pilots that were just ordered? Will the Arrowverse move to HBO Max? You have questions and we have hills we're willing to die on. (Also, Sabrina plugs All American: Homecoming any chance she's given. Watch the new spin-off series Monday, Feb. 21 at 9 p.m. ET)
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