We’re back with Geektown Radio 469! Dave is joined by Matt to review new shows 'Alien: Earth' and 'Butterfly', chat about the final season of 'The Handmaid’s Tale', and dive into Paramount+’s post-merger strategy. Plus the latest TV news and UK air date highlights.

Timestamps:

• 01:16 – Intro chat
• 01:45 – Review: 'Foundation' (latest season)
• 07:15 – Review: 'The Handmaid’s Tale' Final Season
• 11:55 – Review: 'Alien: Earth' (new series)
• 17:10 – Review: 'Butterfly' (new series)
• 20:10 – What else we’ve been watching, 'Scandal', 'Dexter: Resurrection', 'Outlander: Blood of My Blood'
• 23:30 – TV News begins, cancellations and renewals
• 35:00 – The Big Industry Story, Paramount+ post-merger plans
• 52:00 – Other TV news, Channel 4 comedy slate, 'Highlander' remake
• 57:15 – UK Air Date Highlights, 'MudTown', 'Hostage', 'Invasion', 'Peacemaker', 'Stargirl', 'King & Conqueror', 'Upload'
• 01:03:00 – Outro & where to find us online

Listen now for reviews, news, and your weekly fix of TV, film, and geeky goodness!

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Welcome to a new episode of the Geektown Behind The Scenes podcast! This time, we’re diving into the award-winning comedy-drama 'Hacks', joined by the show’s production designer Rob Tokarz.

Rob takes us behind the curtain of creating the visual world of Deborah Vance — from filming in Singapore and building a full-scale late-night TV studio, to modular office spaces, wild Vegas sparkle, and a pool constructed for just two shots. We also discuss the devastating Altadena wildfires, how LA became a character in the show, and Rob’s dream of designing for 'The Last of Us'.

If you’re a fan of Hacks, production design, or just love hearing how TV magic is made, this is an episode not to miss.

00:00 – Intro

01:10 – Rob’s journey into production design

04:10 – Joining Hacks in season 2 and becoming lead designer

06:00 – Designing and filming in Singapore

09:40 – Building Deborah’s late-night TV set

13:20 – Hidden Easter eggs and references in the talk show design

15:30 – The Altadena wildfires and the loss of Deborah’s mansion

17:50 – ScoutPhotos.org and helping homeowners with insurance

19:10 – Filming in real LA locations and keeping them authentic

20:40 – Jimmy & Kayla’s modular office build

25:00 – Constructing a pool on stage for one key scene

27:30 – Why TV production design is all about creative problem-solving

29:10 – What Rob is watching now

30:00 – Dream project: (a possible Hacks zombie spinoff?)

32:00 – Outro

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Gray returns this week after a three-month break, joining Dave for a bumper catch-up of TV, film, and entertainment news. Expect reviews of Apple TV+’s heartwarming golf dramedy 'Stick', BBC’s interactive travel game show 'Destination X', the explosive 'Twisted Metal' Season 2 on Paramount+, and the Outlander prequel 'Outlander: Blood of My Blood' on MGM+.

We also cover Marvel’s 'Fantastic Four', The Bear Season 4, Bookish, Foundation, Ghosts US, Scandal, and the sadly cancelled 99 to Beat, plus the week’s biggest TV news and what’s coming soon to UK screens.

⏱ Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro & catch-up with Gray

06:31 – 'Stick' (Apple TV+) review

08:51 – 'Destination X' (BBC) review

11:09 – 'Twisted Metal' Season 2 (Paramount+) review

14:24 – 'Outlander: Blood of My Blood' (MGM+) review

18:00 – Gray’s other watches: 'Fantastic Four', The Bear S4, Bookish

22:42 – Dave’s other watches: Foundation, Ghosts US, Scandal, 99 to Beat

30:04 – TV news: Paramount–Skydance merger, Disney+ Hulu rebrand, renewals, cancellations, new projects

43:49 – Highlights for the week ahead (Alien: Earth, Butterfly, Brokenwood Mysteries S11)

🎧 Listen now for reviews, news, and all the usual Geektown TV chat.

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