Chuck vs. the Podcast - Enhanced AAC

Yvonne Strahovski… need we say more? In our 4th Comic-Con coverage, Mel & Liz finally nailed a press room interview with Yvonne Strahovski! They also had great interviews with Chris Fedak, Ryan McPartlin, Zachary Levi, Joshua Gomez, Adam Baldwin, Vik Sahay, and Scott Krinsky. Everyone was a little emotional at what was most likely Chuck's final appearance at Comic-Con. But take heart! Shooting has already begun on season 5, which begins in its new Friday 8/7c time slot on October 21st. It's coming fast! We will be taking another much needed podcast hiatus until Chuck returns in October. Please visit ChuckTV.net for all your Chuck needs, and also www.chuckpodcast.com to catch up on old podcast interviews. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones.

Oh, boy! Chuck is renewed… Morgan has the intersect… Chuck & Sarah are married… Volkoff is now Winterbottom, and he & Vivian have given Chuck & Sarah a billion dollar wedding present… Team Bartowski now owns the Buy More and are mercenaries for hire… Yowzer! The season 4 finale, Chuck vs. the Cliffhanger, was an amazing, game-changing episode in all respects. It was intense, full of action, yet tugged at the heart-strings, and even drew some tears on the podcast! We have a lot of fun talking all about it, and reliving all our favorite moments. So many Russians… And if that's not enough, Mel had a great interview with Chuck executive producer Robert Duncan McNeill, who also directed Chuck vs. the Cliffhanger. He takes us behind the scenes of the finale, hints at season 5, and will not confirm or deny whether a certain Bartowski could be back… This is the last Podcast before Comic-Con San Diego in late July, as we will be taking a much needed break. Please visit ChuckTV.net for all your Chuck needs, and also www.chuckpodcast.com to catch up on old podcast interviews. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones.

Season 5 is alive! Very reliable sources (Ausiello, Variety, Deadline, and others) are reporting that against all odds, NBC will be renewing Chuck for a fifth season! NBC has not yet made an official announcement, but it could come at any time, and certainly by Sunday at 2pm, when they announce their fall line-up in a conference call. Chuck is firing on all cylinders… the writers have certainly found their groove, as evidenced in the awesome "Chuck vs. the Last Details," written by Henry Alonso Myers and Kristin Newman. We have a lot of fun talking all about this episode! Let's thank Chuck's advertisers, who certainly played a big part in seeing Chuck renewed -- in addition to keeping up the #NotANielsenFamily Twitter campaign, why don't you find a way to incorporate one or more of Chuck's advertisers into your finale party, and then tell them about it! Please note: many apologies, as there was a technical issue with Gray's video this week. and much of it is out of sync. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones.

It's girls' night yet again, as Gray was sick this week. Never fear… Mel & Liz were in top form, discussing the action-packed Chuck vs. Agent X. This week saw the return of Ray Wise, fun Chuck-style bachelor and bachelorette parties, Jeff enjoying torture, Ellie discovering Chuck's secret and contributing greatly to the team, Casey finding the mom he wished he'd had… and a mind-blowing reveal of Agent X's true identity and nature. Yowzer! Make sure to watch the penultimate episode of season 4 live on Monday night at 8/7c. Join in the Chuck chat at ChuckTV.net, and participate in the wegiveachuck.com #NotANielsenFamily campaign. Chuck co-creator Josh Schwartz says it's working, and asks us to keep it up! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones.

This week's episode of Chuck, written by fan favorite writers Rafe Judkins and Lauren LeFranc, was Chuck at its best! We had comedy, action, Sarah's hilarious impression of a Chuck intersect flash, and lots of tender moments dealing with both Sarah's dad and also Casey's revelation to Kathleen. Gray was absent this week as he started his William Shatner show and was in a little over his head, but Mel and Liz are in top form. If you stick around for the spoiler section, you'll see Mel weave some season end theories that rival Chuck's TRON poster! Chuck is on a repeat this week (the excellent "Chuck vs. the Honeymooners," also written by Rafe and Lauren), and new episodes will be back May 2nd, in Chuck vs. Agent X. Make sure to watch live, and tweet the advertisers you see! Go to wegiveachuck.com for details. The podcast will be back that week also. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones.

Today we have a real treat -- in a marathon 88 minute podcast, we devote a full hour to catching up with AOL TV critic Mo Ryan! Her support of Chuck is widely known, and it was amazing to hear her thoughts on everything Chuck: what parts of the show she loves, what has improved this season over last season, what she would like to see in the next few episodes, and lots more! We also have a great time discussing the very fun "Chuck vs. the Family Volkoff," spoilers, and a lot more! You can find Mo online at the TV Squad, or on Twitter - @MoRyan. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones.

Chuck was in the house at the C2E2 convention in Chicago, and so was Liz! She takes us on an adventure of what it was like to be in the panel and press room, and she has video interviews to prove it. Chris Fedak, Ryan McPartlin, Joshua Gomez, Scott Krinsky, and Vik Sahay are all here for your viewing pleasure! We also discuss Chuck's series low 1.5 rating from last Monday, urging fans to keep the faith and keep up the fight, with some new thoughts on what you can do to help Chuck's renewal chances. We have a lot of fun discussing Chuck vs. the Muuurder, Kevin Bacon, spoilers, and a lot more! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones.

Last year Chuck's ratings fell 17% when Daylight Savings Time hit… how did it fare this year? And how accurate were the predictions in our Ratings & Renewal podcast? We talk all about it. We also discuss Chuck vs. the A-Team, a fun, packed episode written by recently returned Phil Klemmer, and directed by Chuck editor Kevin Mock, who used to direct America's Top Model. We have plenty of news and spoilers to round out the episode, as well as an exciting new giveaway! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones.

With 5 weeks at a 1.7 rating, Chuck seems to have found a very consistent core audience. However, many are concerned, as shows with much higher than 1.7 have been canceled. Is Chuck safe? Is Chuck doomed? This week we devote almost a half hour to discussing the factors that affect ratings and renewal, including some inside information that casts new light on the issue. What is syndication, and how does it factor in? Can international fans make a difference? What is the most effective use of our energies? We tackle it all. We round out the episode with a lively discussion about the very fun "Chuck vs. the First Bank of Evil," and of course the latest news and spoilers! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones.

Oh no! Han and Chewie are separated! The bromance was in trouble this week, as Chuck and Morgan came to some tough decisions. But come through they did, in Chuck vs. the Masquerade, a fun episode written by Rafe Judkins and Lauren LeFranc. Is new character Vivian Volkoff as innocent as she seems? What's behind the bunker doors? And how much fun were Sarah's angel wings?! Mel updates the latest Chuck fashion tips, which have quickly become one of the hottest new features at ChuckTV.net. Plus, we give some advice on how to make sure your ratings voice is heard. We round out the episode with the latest news and spoilers! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones.

We got a deeper look at Sarah's past this week in Chuck vs. the Cat Squad, written by Nicholas Wootton. Carina was back, Lou Diamond Phillips played a great villain, and we got a solid Charlie's Angels vibe, harkening back to Chuck 315's Hart to Hart theme, While it was a lot of fun, the episode wasn't universally enjoyed by all the fans, and we talk about a lot of the reasons why, plus what there was to like, and also some interesting speculations regarding a prediction made by MamaB in episode 401. Of course, we round out the episode with the latest news and spoilers! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones.

Beckman with a bazooka… Sarah belly-dancing… Roan Montgomery in Morocco… 'nuff said! This week's Chuck, written by Chris Fedak and Kristin Newman, was one of the most fun episodes of the whole series, and we talk all about it! We also discuss the ratings, the Oscars, Chuck's connection with The Vampire Diaries, and a whole lot more! Late breaking news is that Chuck is back on iTunes US & Canada, as well as Zune Marketplace and Amazon VOD! We round out the episode with the latest news and spoilers. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones.

Chuck vs. the Push Mix, written by fan favorite writers Rafe Judkins and Lauren LeFranc, was an epic instalment in the Chuck saga. Action, plot twists, heartstrings, and comedy were woven together in a jam-packed hour of fun, that saw Volkoff outwitted, Morgan disrobed, baby Clara born, a Jeffster performance, Mama Bartowski freed, and Chuck and Sarah finally engaged. We have a lot of fun discussing the episode, as well as the topic of being spoiled. We also discuss this week's snowstorm's effect on Chuck, as well as other news and spoilers. Speaking of spoilers, watch for a fun Star Trek homage near the end! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones.

Sorry for the delay this week… Gray has been a bit of a vampire, working many long nights at his day job. But that didn't prevent us from having a lot of fun discussing the latest Chuck, Chuck vs. the Gobbler! What could the game changing final 10 minutes of next week's Chuck be? Did anyone see Ellie's con coming? And how can Sarah fight in heels? We discuss all this, and more! We round out the episode with the latest news and spoilers. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones.

Wow! After a 7-week break, Chuck came back this week with a bang! Chuck vs. the Balcony, written by Max Denby, was action-packed, fun, emotionally moving… Chuck at its best. We had lots of fun discussing the episode, with its wine-packed action sequences, though Liz expresses her concern that no wine was injured in the course of filming ;-) Oh, did we mention it also earned season high ratings? Awesome! We round out the episode with the latest news and spoilers. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones.