The best podcasts of 2018

Call it peak podcast if you will, but there was so much to enjoy in our earbuds. We picked our 10 favorites (plus a few honorable mentions!) to help you wade through it all. Panoply; Stuff Media LLC; My Favorite Murder; Walking the Floor; FiveThirtyEight; NBC Its good shirt.Sarah Rodman 7.FiveThirtyEight Politics Nate Silver leads a refreshingly nonpartisanpolitical podcastthats all about the data. A must for fans actually interested in hearing about the music....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 130 words · Jacob Jones

The best shots on television in 2017

2017 was a stressful year for anyone paying attention to the three-dimensional world we inhabit. So the TV screen could offer an escape. How much TV is too much? Credit: FX (2) But the human mind badly wants a bubble to pop. Better, I think, to adjust yourself for a new normal. These are frames that captivated my attention, the moving pictures seared in the mind. USA Network I promised myself Id narrow the list down to 10, so…...

May 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1155 words · Andrea Rice

The best TV marathons this Thanksgiving weekend

Thanksgiving is all about overindulging, but that doesnt just mean at dinner. This year TV fans have plenty to be thankful for with movie and series marathons beginning today. Here are a few highlights of whats on the table for your viewing pleasure. Credit: Fox; NBC; Warner Bros The MiddleFreeform will air theABC sitcoms first six Thanksgiving episodes starting at 1 p.m. The marathon kicks off Monday, Nov. 19, at 3 p....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 261 words · Alexa Stewart

The best, wildest, and most intriguing movies from the Sundance Film Festival

Read on for the best, wildest, and weirdest that Sundance has to offer. What else do we need to know? Credit: Sundance Institute; Peter Prato/A24; A24 Nick Wall/Warner Bros. Sundance Institute Peter Prato/A24 Rachel Lears/Sundance Institute Jon Pack/Sundance Institute Tamara Hardman/Sundance Institute A24 Barbara Alper/Getty Images/Sundance Institute Atsushi Nishijima/Amazon Parrish Lewis/Sundance Institute Agatha A. Nitecka Manolo Pavn/Sundance Institute

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 58 words · Lisa Robinson

The best-dressed stars at the 2019 Golden Globe Awards

Nicole Kidman This form-fitting Michael Kors number was absolutely made for theDestroyerstar. Taraji P. Henson TheEmpireactress ruled the red carpet in a plunging, velvet Vera Wang creation. Alison Brie TheGlowstar floated down the carpet in custom Vera Wang. David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock Her Alberta Ferretti dress showcased two of the night’s biggest trends: sequins and the color pink. Jameela Jamil The actress went to agood placewith this Monique Lhuillier confection. Kiki Layne Christian Dior, you’ve done it again....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 160 words · Kristy Alexander

The BestBachelorandBacheloretteJobs

“Colognoisseur,” Jean Blanc on season 14 ofThe Bachelorette “Banjoist,” Ryan on season 14 ofThe Bachelorette “Social media participant,” Kamil on season 14 ofThe Bachelorette “Dog Lover,” Kelly Travis on Season 18 of ‘The Bachelor’ “Aspiring Dolphin Trainer,” Alexis on Season 21 of ‘The Bachelor’ “Pizza Entrepreneur,” Mark Huebner on Season 5 of The Bachelorette “Free Spirit,” Lucy Aragon on Season 18 of The Bachelor “Jumbotron Operator,” Paige Vigil on Season 17 of The Bachelor “Tailor/Magician,” Nick Roy on Season 9 of The Bachelorette “Twins,” Haley and Emily Ferguson on Season 20 of The Bachelor “Party MC,” Stevie Alberino on Season 8 of The Bachelorette “Sport Fishing Enthusiast,” Tara Eddings on Season 19 of The Bachelor “Amateur Sex Coach,” Shawn Evans on Season 11 of The Bachelorette “Cowgirl,” Maegan Miller on Season 20 of The Bachelor “Mushroom Farmer,” Alejandro Velez on Season 8 of The Bachelorette “Bachelor Superfan,” James S....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 267 words · Scott Coleman

The bestSurvivorfinale story you never knew

Tonight, the winner ofSurvivor: Edge of Extinctionwill be crowned live on CBS. The beauty of live television is that anything can happen. Like when Boston Rob proposed to Amber Brkich at theSurvivor: All-Starsreunion. Eric McCandless/Getty/CBS Or when Big Tom got pissed at Boston Rob at theSurvivor: All-Starsreunion. Or when Jerri Manthey got literally booed off the stage at theSurvivor: All-Starsreunion. Suffice it to say, alotwent down at theSurvivor: All-Starsreunion. But backstage, some major drama was unfolding during the airing of the finale....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Dawn Smith

The Big Bang Theoryactors leave their imprint at the TCL Chinese Theatre

This is a nice way to say goodbye to apartments 4A and 4B. It was the first time a TV series has been honored with such a ceremony. But we can definitely count this iconic handprint ceremony at the Chinese Theatre as one of the highs. Credit: FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images Grateful for the endless dream that is @bigbangtheory_CBS, Cuoco wrote on Instagram. The sitcom shot its279th and final episode Tuesday on the Warner Bros....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 91 words · Stephen Camacho

The Big Bang Theorycast shares emotional photos of final table read

It may have all started with the big bang, but its ending with a lot of tears. And things got, well, emotional. Kaley Cuoco, who has portrayed Penny on all 12 seasons of the show, seemed particularly emotional. Credit: Michael Yarish/Warner Bros. The caption expressed her distress at coming to this emotional moment, reading, Yea, didnt sleep. Post table read for @bigbangtheory_cbs finale episode, she captioned. Cuoco wasnt the only to get emotional about the reading....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 160 words · Sarah Velasquez

The Big Bang Theoryfinale recap: Sheldon and Amy finally tie the knot

Sheldon has a scientific breakthrough on his wedding day Its never been easy for Sheldon Cooper to express emotions. Well, thats not entirely true. Genuine, earnest, heartfelt emotions though? Credit: Michael Yarish/CBS Those arent for Sheldon Cooper. Hes a man of science, and one who struggles to understand social cues and norms. At the heart of that change is Sheldon Cooper, the man most resistant to it. Hes grown a lot across 11 seasons....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Jonathan Mills

The Big Bang Theoryfinale shocker: Teller speaks!

Warning: This story contains major spoilers from the season 11 finale ofThe Big Bang Theory. Read at your own risk! First off, yes, Mark Hamill surprise-officiated the wedding. Credit: Michael Yarish/CBS ButThe Big Bang Theorydid what seemed impossible, getting Teller to actually speak on camera. After his wife tussles with Penny (Kaley Cuoco), Mrs. Fowler encourages him to take action. “Are you going to let her talk to me like that?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 175 words · Chelsea Wilson

The Big Bang Theorypremiere recap: Amy and Sheldon honeymoon in the Big Apple

The season 12 premiere doesn’t boast any of the same magic, and that’s a shame. It’s pretty standard fare for the show, and that’s the problem. Rather than rocketing forward on the momentum of last season’s finale,The Big Bang Theorysimply idles. Credit: Michael Yarish/CBS What does that accomplish? It’s hardly timely, and it really only serves to once again underline just how obnoxious Raj is. Leonard and Penny’s storyline is a bit more interesting because it actually delves into their relationship dynamic....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 228 words · Patricia Patel

The Big Bang Theoryrecap: 'The Athenaeum Allocation'

Who stands between Sheldon and his perfect wedding venue? For Sheldon, its the unlikelihood of having his wedding ceremony on Mars. Luckily, Amy has a brilliant idea and suggests she and Sheldon marry at The Athenaeum at Caltech. Credit: Michael Yarish/Warner Bros. Its an exclusive club on campus where Albert Einstein used to spread his genius with other smart people. The wait list is atrocious. This surprises Amy since shes already arranged for them to take a tour....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 318 words · Paula Webb