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The Idiot Boxers – Episode 12

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In this very special episode: There have been major changes to The Idiot Boxers podcast. The review segments have been shifted around, focusing more on what the Idiots thought rocked and what they thought sucked. This (and an alleged kidnapping of Merrill and Kevin) led to a summer hiatus for the past month, but the Idiots are back on the couch, ready to talk TV. And yes, surprise surprise, Merrill is going to talk about Flashpoint this week. They also cover such diverse subjects as college evangelists, masturbation, Asian subtitles and what Kevin wants to do to Piper Perabo’s caboose.

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The Idiot Boxers – Episode 11

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In this very special episode: In revenge for Kevin’s devotion to The Greatest American Hero theme song on the last episode, Merrill launches into full-force “I Love FlashPoint” mode, complete with music and everything. The Idiots give nods to recent interviews with the FlashPoint creators as well as their very special Emmy special. Then they rattle through the slate of summer series, sound off on different topics and lay down some Idiot Recommendations. Merrill, get a tissue!

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The Idiot Boxers – The Very Special Emmys Special

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In this very special episode: After Kevin recovers from his catastrophic computer emergency, Merrill finally gets him to sit down and react to the recent Emmy nominations. Take a wild guess… who is Hulking out about 24 not being on the list anywhere???

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The Idiot Boxers – ‘Flashpoint’ Creators Mark Ellis and Stephanie Morgenstern Interview

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In this very special very special episode: Merrill got the chance to sit down with Mark Ellis and Stephanie Morgenstern, the creators of his favorite show Flashpoint. Besides trying to contain himself from the pure excitement of being in their presence, he also gets the skinny on the shows cast, the reasoning behind some major creative choices of the past season and what is in store for the future.

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The Idiot Boxers – Episode 10

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In this very special episode: Belive it or not, Kevin and Merrill are still doing the show. Whoever thought they could feel so free? Flying away on a wing and a prayer, who could it be?… Kevin pays homage to teh greatest TV theme song ever while Merrill launches hatred for anything 70s and 80s. But first, the Idiots talk about the latest episode of television, what time slot is most likely to kill a series and hate on the big screen adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender. And Merrill declares that he will watch an entire season of Grey’s Anatomy. What a trooper.

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The Idiot Boxers – ‘Rescue Me’ Interviews

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In this very special very special episode: Merrill had a chance to ask some questions to Rescue Me producer Peter Tolan and star Callie Thorne. Season six of the acclaimed series premieres on FX on Tuesday, June 29 at 10:00 p.m. ET. Hear what they had to say about the show.

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The Idiot Boxers – Louis C.K. Interview

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In this very special very special episode: Merrill had a chance to ask some questions to Louis C.K., creator and star of the new FX series Louie. The show premieres on FX on Tuesday, June 29 at 11:00 p.m. ET. Hear what Louis C.K. had to say about the show.

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The Idiot Boxers – Episode 9

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In this very special episode: It’s a time of rejoicing and a time to be carefree. The Idiot Boxers get their first review on iTunes, and Merrill lofts his challenge to Fat Guys at the Movies co-host Neil Miller for a Michael Bay challenge. Without any thought of time constraints, the Idiots ramble on for damn near two hours in this show, but it’s worth it. We get to see Merrill completely lose it in the middle after Kevin suggests some awkward positions. Oh, and they also talk about current television, give some Idiot Recommendations and talk about everything from Jon Stewart’s politics to crappy daytime judge shows. Listen to this one, folks. You’ll be happy that you did, or your money back!

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The Idiot Boxers – Episode 8

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In this very special episode: The Idiot Boxers get set for the summer season, wrapping up a couple spring finales and looking ahead to the June premieres. Kevin exposes the debauchery of Merrill’s Formspring.me account while Merrill learns a valuable lesson about UV radiation. They look at some of the big TV news before Merrill gets too intimate with the cast of Flashpoint. Out of utter embarrassment, Kevin insists they move on to the Sound Off segment to talk about the evolution of summer and how Comedy Central is being a giant douche before laying down some TV-on-DVD picks and handing out some Idiot Recommendations.

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The Idiot Boxers – Spring Finales

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In this very special episode: The Idiot Boxers are recovering from a week of season and series finales. Before they give their final words on the season three finale of Chuck, they tear through the series finale of FlashForward, which is really just a season finale prior to cancellation. Then the Idiots wrap up by giving their final take on the swan songs of Lost and 24. Summer season, here we come!

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The Idiot Boxers – Episode 7

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In this very special episode: The Idiot Boxers give their take on various season finales and prepare for others, in particular the LOST finale, which wasn’t aired at the time of recording. They also bitch about V at least three times in the show. They cover TV schedules for the fall, then Sound-Off about campaigns to save shows and homages to musicals before moving on to some TV-on-DVD and giving their Idiot Recommendations.

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The Idiot Boxers – Episode 6

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In this very special episode: The Idiot Boxers dance a jig and talk about how awesome some of the shows are looking for may sweeps, like 24, FlashForward and Lost. They also bemoan the success of the wretchedly dreadful V before rattling off some TV renewal news. During the Sound-Off, Merrill and Kevin look at shows in trouble and the evolution of The Office before reviewing some TV-on-DVD and handing out some Idiot Recommendations.

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The Idiot Boxers – Episode 5

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In this very special episode: The Idiot Boxers are ramping up for May sweeps with anticipation of finales in 24 and Lost. They also invite a special guest into the Magical Studio in the Sky – the Prophet Muhammed, who wears a bear costume but doesn’t speak for fear of retribution. This leads Kevin and Merrill to talk about some more controversial topics, including the most recent South Park episodes, Conan’s move to TBS and an Idiot Boxer rage-out at Ugly Betty… and one final topic so controversial that the network demanded censorship!

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The Idiot Boxers – Episode 4

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In this very special episode: In catch-up mode, the Idiot Boxers cover the slate of TV from the beloved 24 (RIP… sniff, sniff) to what show ABC wants to use as a replacement for LOST. They buzz about a Star Wars sit com and the loss of Merrill’s favorite new show Sons of Tucson. Kevin rants about Grey’s Anatomy and both Idiots lay into reality TV.

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The Idiot Boxers – Episode 3

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In this very special episode: Couch potatoes Kevin Carr and Merrill meet up again in the Magical Studio in the Sky to bring you a rapid-fire review of the many TV shows on the internet. Merrill laments the cancellation of 24 while Kevin bursts his bubble by suggesting (or rather, predicting) that the planned feature film will be shot in 3D. This leads into an Idiot Sound-Off about TV-to-movie adaptations. And Merrill continues to not comprehend the lengthy run of Doctor Who.

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