Overview of Postgame Show: Top 10 TV Shows You Should Be Watching (feat. Julian G.)
This episode of the Postgame Show (Dan Le Batard & Stugotz) features guest Julian G. (intro as “Juju” mix-up) and mixes sports talk, listener polls, quick betting picks, and a curated “top 10 TV shows you should be watching right now.” Conversation ranges from Thursday Night Football promos and NBA scheduling complaints to lighthearted household anecdotes (oven-as-storage) and pop-culture recommendations.
Key segments & moments
- Opening promo for Thursday Night Football (Bills vs. Texans on Prime Video).
- DraftKings sponsored “against the spread” picks: Bears at −3 (Chris) and Virginia Tech +17.5 (Dad).
- Guest introduction: Julian G. (initially misnamed “Juju”), who presents a current top-10 TV list.
- Discussion/debate around TV picks: pacing, surprises, and which shows merit higher placement.
- NBA coach Steve Kerr’s complaint about travel and schedule—hosts react skeptically.
- Multiple audience polls with results read live (oven storage, ramen stretching, Texas A&M vortex, etc.).
- Recurring banter about referees, announcers calling penalties early, and household survival-hacks (microwave as bread box, ramen hacks).
Top 10 TV shows to be watching (as presented)
Note: These are the shows Julian G. recommends that are “on right now” — short notes reflect the hosts’ reactions.
- The Mayor of Kingstown — Panel’s #1 pick; recommended as a must-watch (host anecdotes about missing earlier access).
- All Her Faults — New show featuring Sarah Snook (recommended; available on Peacock per discussion).
- Landman — New season returned; hosts mention Sam Neill being in the cast.
- The Chair (referred to as “The Chair Company”) — Guests were impressed by recent episodes despite earlier skepticism tied to a related movie (“Friendship”).
- The Dan Le Batard Show (with or without “my boy Five”) — Self-referential pick; show earns a spot on the list.
- Tulsa King — Popular pick; hosts enjoy the lead performance and tone.
- The Vince Staples Show — New season (season 2) is out; recommended.
- Pluribus — A slow-burn show; recommended but noted as a gradual get-in.
- I Love L.A. (HBO Max) — Recommended for fans of Euphoria-style drama; callout as a “deep cut.”
- Squid Game: The Challenge — The reality competition spin-off of Squid Game; hosts debate whether it needs more life-or-death stakes.
(Hosts debated ordering — several entries prompted calls to rank some titles higher or lower.)
Betting picks & sports notes
- Chris’s pick: Chicago Bears −3 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (he expects Bears to win comfortably).
- Dad’s pick: Virginia Tech +17.5 vs. Miami (Favored as a home underdog with new coaching motivation).
- Steve Kerr quote discussed: "The Miami game will be our 17th game in 29 days in 13 different cities..." — hosts dismiss complaints given NBA travel resources, speculate about player availability (Jimmy Butler) for upcoming games.
Polls & audience interactions (results)
- Do you know your skin weighs roughly 20 lbs? — 84% said no.
- Have you ever used your oven for storage? — 55% said yes.
- Would you be fat/bloated if you stretched ramen over two days? — 51% yes.
- Is Texas A&M a weird vortex in the universe? — 87% yes.
- Can you immediately retract “shut up” to lessen the sting? — 52% said no.
Hosts used these polls for humor and quick cultural commentary (microwave as bread box, ramen thrift hacks, childhood-oven warnings).
Notable quotes & takeaways
- “The oven is the exact worst place to hide anything a child wants.” — lighthearted warning about kids and ovens.
- On referee/announcer behavior: hosts dislike announcers calling penalties before officials confirm them — prefer the drama of waiting for the ref.
- On travel complaints: hosts were unsympathetic to Kerr’s schedule gripe — “You make so much money, this is what the cash is for.”
Recommendations / Action items
- If you want a starting point: the hosts and guest strongly recommend checking out The Mayor of Kingstown, All Her Faults, and Tulsa King.
- For slower-building shows: give Pluribus some episodes to land before deciding.
- For a lighter/reality watch: Squid Game: The Challenge is suggested if you like competition shows tied to pop-culture franchises.
Final note
The episode blends sports banter and humor with streaming recommendations; Julian G.’s list is meant to reflect “what’s on right now,” so viewers should search the listed titles on current streaming platforms to confirm availability.