Chuck vs. the Podcast - Enhanced AAC

Where's Gray? Has he been captured by the Ring? Mel & Liz tell all... Chuck may not be on screen, but there's lots going on -- from cast appearances, to conventions, to... yes, even a season 4 spoiler! Gray's on hosting hiatus for the month of July, but we'll still be releasing several podcasts, so check back often! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones.

Yes, it's true... Yvonne Strahovski is now on Twitter! Follow her at Y_Strahovski, and find out here about her most tweeted topic -- her work with the Ken-Mar Rescue Center for dogs. We also bring you news of a new Julia Ling fan site, the results of ChuckTV.net's latest fan survey, listener emails, and more! Chuck's writers are already busy at work on season 4... This summer, let's be busy introducing our friends and family to Chuck! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones.

Yowzer! If the end of Chuck season 2 was a game changer, the 3rd season finale replaces the game board! Chuck is rebooted, but his world is completely uprooted. We talk all about it! Do you eye Chuck's shoes enviously? Find out how you can win a pair of Chucks! And if you're in the UK, tune in to Chuck season 3 on May 31st on Virgin One! We also put out a call for support, as the new year of Chuck means a new year of server costs. Even tiny donations go a long way, and there are many other ways you can help. Find out more here and at chuckpodcast.com. We round out the episode with a ratings update, other news, and even some spoilers for season 4! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones.

Here's part 2 of our 100 minute monolithic Jeffster Special! Part 1 featured fun video interviews with the men of Jeffster, Scott Krinsky (Jeff Barnes) and Vik Sahay (Lester Patel). Now, part 2 takes us behind the scenes... first, we talk with musician Eugene Edwards, who performs guitar and bass on Chuck and on Jeffster songs, and also sings guide vocals on the Jeffster temporary tracks. Then, Chuck composer Tim Jones takes us into the studio, and demonstrates many before and after versions of Jeffster songs, explaining his process, and gives many funny and interesting anecdotes. Of course, there's also a ton of Jeffster music, including some never heard before versions and mixes. Both part 1 and part 2 are available today! We also have a new contest, to give away a pair of Chucks! Please go to ChuckTV.net for details. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones.

It's finally here -- our 100 minute monolithic Jeffster Special! We've even done a custom opening in honor of the phenomenon known as Jeffster. Part 1 features fun video interviews with the men of Jeffster, Scott Krinsky (Jeff Barnes) and Vik Sahay (Lester Patel). Hear from their perspective how Jeffster has impacted their characters, and what their process is like preparing and performing a Jeffster song. Then, part 2 will take us behind the scenes... first, we talk with musician Eugene Edwards, who performs guitar and bass on Chuck and on Jeffster songs, and also sings guide vocals on the Jeffster temporary tracks. Then, Chuck composer Tim Jones takes us into the studio, and demonstrates many before and after versions of Jeffster songs, explaining his process, and gives many funny and interesting anecdotes. Of course, there's also a ton of Jeffster music, including some never heard before versions and mixes. Both part 1 and part 2 are available today! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones.

This week we talk about the 3rd episode from writing team Rafe Judkins and Lauren LeFranc, Chuck vs. the Living Dead. Plus, we deal with the issue on everyone's minds -- we are incredibly encouraged at the 4th season renewal but reeling from the number of lost writers because of Chuck's late pickup by NBC. If you haven't yet read Gray's blog on the issue, do yourself a favor and read it. We also have news, emails, and the last spoilers of the season, as the 2-hour season finale airs this Monday. Check your local listings for times! Also, watch for a special podcast right after the finale airs on the West coast... you won't want to miss it! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones.

We've made history, Chuck fans... Chuck has been renewed for a 4th season! As far as we're aware, this is the first time a show saved by a fan campaign was ever renewed for an additional season. Every one of you was a part of it! To help us celebrate, we have an exclusive interview with the incredibly fun writing team of Rafe Judkins and Lauren LeFranc, who brought us the intense Chuck vs. the Tic Tac and gleeful Chuck vs. the Honeymooners, as well as this Monday's upcoming episode, Chuck vs. the Living Dead. Find out more details about the renewal as they happen at ChuckTV.net. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones.

Could it be true? The buzz is very positive that NBC could renew Chuck this Sunday, despite two weeks in a row of low ratings. Cross all your fingers and toes! And how cool was it to see Doc Brown on Chuck? And the return of Anna Wu? We discuss Chuck vs. the Tooth, an exploration of psychiatry and Zamfibia, written by Zev Borow and Max Denby and directed by Daisy von Scherler Mayer. We also have news, an international edition of listener emails, and what could be some of the last spoilers of the season! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones.

We have the full report and videos from the Chuck fan rallies on Monday, May 3rd. Hear about the new Church of Chuck, watch the littlest Nerd Herder eat his name tag, and see fans have a blast spreading the news about Chuck! Distressed about Chuck's low ratings on Monday? We break down a surprisingly long list of reasons why you shouldn't be worried, though we do urge you to watch Chuck live every Monday. Later, we discuss the latest episode of Chuck, Chuck vs. the Role models, which was written by Phil Klemmer, and stars Fred Willard and Swoosie Kurtz. We round out the episode with news, spoilers, and of course a little silly dancing! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones.

You've been asking for more behind-the-scenes departments, and we aim to please! This week we bring you Mel & Liz's interview with Robin Lewis-West, who is the costume designer for Chuck. She's got some great stories, going back to her work in features such as the cult classic Re-Animator, and what it was like to make the transition into movies of the week and then TV shows such as Gilmore Girls, The O.C., and Chuck. Don't forget that Monday May 3rd is flash mob & Twitter mob day! Go to ChuckTV.net for all the details. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones.

We're stepping up our game this week with a news-worthy event: Monday's flash mobs are going to be a sight to see! Hear all about it - what to do if you are in one of the four cities, and what you can do if you aren't. Join the flash mob or the Twitter mob on Monday, May 3rd -- go to chucktv.net for the latest details on how to participate. We also have our most gleeful time yet discussing the most gleefully fun episode of Chuck yet, Chuck vs. the Honeymooners, written by Rafe Judkins, Lauren LeFranc, and Ali Adler, and directed by Robert Duncan McNeill. We round it out with a veritable cornucopia of listener emails, news, and of course juicy spoilers! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones.

=== PLEASE NOTE === === THIS iTUNES FEED WILL BE DISCONTINUED APRIL 15TH === === USE THIS LINK FOR NEW FEED: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=352515104 === OR SEARCH iTUNES FOR "Chuck vs the Podcast" (no quotes or parentheses) Did you want to go to Wonder-Con, but couldn't make it? Experience it here! We have a massive 90 minute report from Mel about her trip, including a whole hour of footage from the press room and Chuck panel. What did Zac say that made Adam blush? How does Joshua Gomez feel when a fan recognizes him on the street? What is Chris Fedak thinking when he writes a finale? How does Zac feel about spoilers? And what run-on joke might get Zac, Joshua, and Adam in trouble when Yvonne finds out about it? Chuck returns at 8pm on April 26th. In the meantime, we hope this keeps you busy! Don’t forget our “Chuck: Declassified” renewal campaign. And we can always use your votes at comments at Podcast Alley!

=== PLEASE NOTE === === THIS iTUNES FEED WILL BE DISCONTINUED APRIL 15TH === === USE THIS LINK FOR NEW FEED: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=352515104 === OR SEARCH iTUNES FOR "Chuck vs the Podcast" (no quotes or parentheses) Did you want to go to Wonder-Con, but couldn't make it? Experience it here! We have a massive 90 minute report from Mel about her trip, including a whole hour of footage from the press room and Chuck panel. What did Zac say that made Adam blush? How does Joshua Gomez feel when a fan recognizes him on the street? What is Chris Fedak thinking when he writes a finale? How does Zac feel about spoilers? And what run-on joke might get Zac, Joshua, and Adam in trouble when Yvonne finds out about it? Chuck returns at 8pm on April 26th. In the meantime, we hope this keeps you busy! Don’t forget our “Chuck: Declassified” renewal campaign. And we can always use your votes at comments at Podcast Alley!

=== PLEASE NOTE === === THIS iTUNES FEED WILL BE DISCONTINUED APRIL 15TH === === USE THIS LINK FOR NEW FEED: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=352515104 === OR SEARCH iTUNES FOR "Chuck vs the Podcast" (no quotes or parentheses) Talk about a freakish bubble of awesomeness! In a very relaxed and informative interview, Chuck writer / executive producer Matt Miller tells us all about his path to Chuck, and some great behind the scenes perspective. What was the most challenging scene in "Chuck vs. the American Hero" and why? Why are "bottle episodes" often the best? How did he go from waiter to TV show creator when he was only in his twenties? And which Chuck writer was his roommate in the late 1990's? Don't forget our "Chuck: Declassified" renewal campaign -- find out more at ChuckTV.net. Some great ads are already coming in!

=== PLEASE NOTE === === THIS iTUNES FEED WILL BE DISCONTINUED APRIL 15TH === === USE THIS LINK FOR NEW FEED: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=352515104 === OR SEARCH iTUNES FOR "Chuck vs the Podcast" (no quotes or parentheses) You've been asking for it, and it's finally here -- our renewal campaign for Chuck season 4! Take out classified ads promoting Chuck, in print or online, and you could win! Listen to the podcast and go to ChuckTV.net for the latest details on the campaign. We also discuss many other news items, and an excellent episode of Chuck: Chuck vs. the American Hero, written by Matt Miller, and directed by Jeremiah Chechik. Speaking of Matt Miller -- our next podcast, due later today, features an exclusive interview with him!