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TV Is Good

Alan Sepinwall, Kathryn VanArendonk

Booking Overview

A weekly television criticism show focused on current releases, classic series, sitcoms, and television culture, with the hosts handling most episodes and occasional interviews with TV creators. Credible pitches include writers, showrunners, producers, and other television professionals with a notable current project or distinctive perspective on TV craft; booking is likely medium difficulty because guest appearances are selective but do not appear limited to major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 27

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 663 subscribers

Instagram: 10.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

tvisgoodpod@gmail.com

sepinwall@gmail.com

alan@alansepinwall.com

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Host

Alan Sepinwall - Television critic and author known for writing about TV criticism, history, and analysis.

Kathryn VanArendonk - Television critic and writer whose work focuses on television criticism, comedy, and cultural analysis.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Television creators, writers, showrunners, and producers with direct involvement in notable current or established series and a substantive perspective on television craft or culture.
Required Achievements:  
Created or co-created a notable television series, Television writing or production credits on an established series

Recent Guest Discussions

Rebecca Shaw - Television Craft And The Shows And Ideas That Shape Contemporary TV Comedy.

Ben Kronengold - Television Craft And The Shows And Ideas That Shape Contemporary TV Comedy.

Recent Topics

TV, Television Criticism, Sitcoms, Tv Writing, Streaming Television

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
TV Is Good
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East of Eden gives us Cain, Abel, and Florence Pugh

October 05, 2026

Alan and Kathryn return to discuss the highly anticipated East of Eden adaptation by Zoe Kazan starring Florence Pugh - but would you believe an even greater performance bowls them both over? Then the pair take a tour through the original Lonesome Dove miniseries and its many, many sequels.00:00 Introduction00:51 See Alan & Kathryn live01:41 Treehouse of Horror on Patreon02:50 Ninety seconds of Love is Blind: Boston04:50 East of Eden32:04 Lonesome DoveSupport us on PatreonRead Alan at Wha...

[Patreon Preview] The Simpsons: "Treehouse of Horror IV"

October 05, 2026

Alan and Kathryn are discussing one of The Simpsons' classic Halloween anthologies this month on our special Patreon-exclusive episode. But first, some hot takes on the New York Times' latest list of superlatives.Hear the full episode on Patreon at https://patreon.com/tvisgoodpodSupport us on PatreonRead Alan at What's Alan Watching? and Kathryn at VulturePreorder Alan's Rod Serling biography & get the bonus essayPre-order Kathryn's Bluey book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

What fall TV are we excited about?

September 28, 2026

With the advent of fall TV upon us, Alan & Kathryn break from their format to run down several of the biggest shows on the horizon. Then, the pair are joined by journalist and author Lynette Rice to discuss her new book: "ER: The Oral History".Purchase Lynette's book at https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250399588/er/00:00 Introduction01:20 Housekeeping: Alan wrote a book! Live appearances abound!03:20 October's Patreon episode04:40 Fall TV Preview40:00 Lynette Rice Inte...

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Frequently asked questions

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TV Is Good
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How do I get in touch with TV Is Good?

TV Is Good is hosted by Alan Sepinwall and Kathryn VanArendonk. Its publicly listed emails are tvisgoodpod@gmail.com, sepinwall@gmail.com, and alan@alansepinwall.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for TV Is Good?

The publicly listed emails for TV Is Good: tvisgoodpod@gmail.com, sepinwall@gmail.com, and alan@alansepinwall.com.

How many listeners does TV Is Good have?

Podseeker estimates TV Is Good reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for TV Is Good?

TV Is Good typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Television creators, writers, showrunners, and producers with direct involvement in notable current or established series and a substantive perspective on television craft or culture. Common among recent guests: Created or co-created a notable television series; Television writing or production credits on an established series. Recent guests include Rebecca Shaw and Ben Kronengold.

How hard is it to get booked on TV Is Good?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does TV Is Good cover?

Recent episodes cover TV, Television Criticism, Sitcoms, Tv Writing, and Streaming Television. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

tvisgoodpod@gmail.com

sepinwall@gmail.com

alan@alansepinwall.com

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