among the biggest problems with television today, the lack of economic or logistical pressure to actually make shows is among the greatest. (1/14)

A great thread, and to a large degree this development is due to the sickness now consuming the entire economy - the network’s job went from making profit to driving stock prices up. A mature business will not make your CEO and his pals as rich as a “growth” business.

Life's still unfair across two different timelines in this famous MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE, a Sliding Doors-style look at the consequences of each parent taking the kids bowling. We talk about the masterful filmmaking, effects, and timing that made this all work! Find the podcast: gimmickspodcast.com

The profound disappointment of hearing someone you respect confidently use "bottle episode" thinking it just means "any episode that seems kind of weird"

The marquee has been updated!

Bond is on leave for the summer, so we're activating some replacement agents!

We frequently run into TV shows we want to talk about but that don't really have a good gimmicky episode to justify doing it on our podcast... so let's just say, you might find those ideas over on GJ's new variety feed 👀

Keep an out out for the very first episode, our 2026 Glitterjaw Pride Playlist, later this week 🏳️‍🌈🎶 Until then, check out our trailer for more of what to expect, and be sure you're subscribed to Glitterjaw Presents wherever you listen to podcasts to stay on top of new episodes each month.

Introducing Glitterjaw Presents, a variety feed from the hosts you know with a whole host of friends! From one-off movie & TV episodes to short miniseries, crossover specials, odd experiments and more, each episode of Glitterjaw Presents could truly be anything 🌈✨ www.glitterjaw.com/glitterjaw-p...

Fear Coded is dropping a lovely episode on Monday where I get to talk about Dead End more frankly than ever!

Reminder that Widow’s Bay creator Katie Dippold is behind one of the greatest Halloween tweets of all time:

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Love this episode! Maybe one of the best episodes of TV we've covered on this podcast in terms of technical mastery, tbh!

The waits between seasons doubled in last 10 yrs — & this piece doesn’t get into it, but when execs also demand shorter seasons, in some cases way too short, the end result = audiences that just don’t engage with shows/characters the same way. www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/w...

This was the first episode I watched. Was so creative and fun, especially love Hal's OCD perfect game.

Lee Carvallo's Podding Challenge takes on two forgotten Simpsons J2ME mobile games from the 00s, Minutes to Meltdown and Itchy & Scratchy Land... and try not to have a meltdown as they discuss a brief history of the game company EA! On all podcast apps: glitterjaw.com/lee-carvallo

Life's still unfair across two different timelines in this famous MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE, a Sliding Doors-style look at the consequences of each parent taking the kids bowling. We talk about the masterful filmmaking, effects, and timing that made this all work! Find the podcast: gimmickspodcast.com

We got some real good ones coming up on Gimmicks!

Very famous episodes of absolutely iconic network shows coming up on Gimmicks! We cover the award-winning split timeline episode of MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE, the first bottle episode of FRIENDS, and the live episode of ER! Subscribe to the podcast at gimmickspodcast.com

Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Season 5 finale aired 25 years ago today. The WB seemed openly pissed UPN had outbid them for future seasons, with both "Series Finale" and "The WB Series Finale" used in the ads, feeling like they wanted to trick people into not looking for Season 6.

Listened to this episode again in lieu of last night’s final airing of the Late Show.

What happens when a giant rampaging monster is unleashed on the world by an apocalyptic cult? Well, it's pretty simple: lots of destruction happens! @derekbgayle.bsky.social ⁠joins us to talk about 2022's 'Terror of Hemasaurus' 🔥🦖🏢 Listen everywhere! glitterjaw.com/novel-gaming

What a look through the window of TV from 1996 through (a pre-9/11) 2001. Plus a ton of personal lore drops about my gay bowling league, history of podcast listening, and brief med school aspirations.

Very famous episodes of absolutely iconic network shows coming up on Gimmicks! We cover the award-winning split timeline episode of MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE, the first bottle episode of FRIENDS, and the live episode of ER! Subscribe to the podcast at gimmickspodcast.com

Enjoy this podcast about high concept episodes throughout television history, where we'll soon have covered all of these shows: gimmickspodcast.com

I am very happy that I got to share the corporate cybersecurity training a la British Prestige Thriller TV Series "The Inside Man" in this episode, and if you are unaware of this beautiful work of art then please listen and allow me to explain it to you

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Every single show in this 25-year-old promo has either been recently revived or never stopped airing

I wore my Spongebob socks in celebration of this episode dropping today.

BRB I am going to convert every person commenting on this post into a @gimmickspod.bsky.social listener

Starting in an hour!

Hey, I edited this trailer for @glitterjaw.bsky.social, check out their hot roster of shows! They’re all amazing people.

No doubt in the top 10 greatest episodes of Spongebob history, covered by 2 of the best podders there are. It's can't miss.

I had an absolute blast guesting on one of my favorite podcasts about one of my favorite shows. And another gem in the @glitterjaw.bsky.social gauntlet has been placed.

this is the first episode of SpongeBob Squarepants I have ever seen

Are you ready to learn the sacred and dark secrets of preparing a Krabby Patty?! 🍔 @kaijucomiccast.bsky.social joins us for SPONGEBOB's spot-on parody of cheesy fast food job training videos, from mythologizing franchise history to silly acronyms and music rip-offs. Find us at gimmickspodcast.com!

Weird how people who write for a living and who try to write what audiences will want to hear have all decided that "fuck AI" is a plot line that everyone loves.

We spotlight @themixedreviews.bsky.social's May Madness, recap this month at Glitterjaw, and preview what's coming soon in our latest newsletter! Check it out: www.glitterjaw.com/news/apr-2026

If you've ever felt attached to a mom in film, TV, books, or games, you might appreciate @mymotherpod.bsky.social, a podcast that explores mothers and mother figures in media and how they inform or betray the expectations of being a mother. Find the archive at glitterjaw.com/are-you-my-mother

Look at all our wonderful Glitterjaw friends! 💖 If you like our show, here's a bunch of great ones you'll enjoy, too!

Glitterjaw is made up of queer creators producing independent podcasts about media – including tours through film series, TV episode deep dives, book clubs, video game history, and much more. Get to know our Glitterjaw family and find our shows at glitterjaw.com! See you in the stars! 💫

I think it was called "the podcast that couldn't slow down"

It was a lot of fun to talk with Derek, David & Tommy about this episode! "break its legs!!"

Bowen-heads everywhere call for Gimmicks to cover an episode of the streaming-nowhere-legally Ed. The one where Ed spends most of the episode lucid dreaming? www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHgQ...

People who write this episode off because it's a guest-star-a-palooza and a crossover of two popular shows need to have more fun in their lives. This episode slaps. Thanks again to the @gimmickspod.bsky.social guys for having me and @littledeadaliens.bsky.social on. It was a blast!

We complete the prophesized Weird Fox Crossover Trifecta when Mulder and Scully meet The Simpsons in "The Springfield Files"! X-Files fan @littledeadaliens.bsky.social⁠ and Simpsons fan @awkwardcomma.bsky.social join us to talk about this zany episode. Find the podcast at gimmickspodcast.com

Hantavirus in the news??

QUESTION!! How do you consume Super Mario Moment? Watch on YouTube Listen on YouTube Listen on Podcast app We have begun Season 4 discussions and I want to know how best to use our time and energy. What do you want to see from the show?