Episodes

  • Weekly Crunch - Run Away, The Pitt, & Pluribus
    Jan 12 2026

    This week the Time Crunched Critics review the new Netflix mini-series Run Away, The Pitt, and re-examine Pluribus as a whole now that the first season has wrapped. Are they worthwhile watches or safe skips? Plus, we will give you a preview of our current watches for next week's discussion.

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    26 mins
  • Extra Crunchy - Stranger Things SERIES FINALE (with a special guest host)
    Jan 5 2026

    On today’s Extra Crunchy episode, the Time Crunched Critics take a deep dive into the long-awaited series finale of Stranger Things. Our friend and fellow podcaster joins us to discuss our favorite moments, our biggest gripes, our personal alternate ending choices, and to debate "conformity gate."

    Heads up — this episode is full of spoilers, so listen at your own risk.

    Send us an email at timecrunchedcritics@gmail.com. What were your "three words" to describe the finale? Do you believe in "conformity gate"? We'd love to hear from you!

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Extra Crunchy! Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 2
    Dec 29 2025

    On today’s Extra Crunchy episode, the Time Crunched Critics take a deep dive into Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 2 (Episodes 5-7). We share our Time-Crunched Critic rating, review major plot points, unpack our biggest questions and gripes, and highlight our favorite moments.
    Heads up — this episode is full of spoilers, so listen at your own risk.

    Send us an email at timecrunchedcritics@gmail.com. How are you liking Season 5? What are your theories? We'd love to hear from you!

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    45 mins
  • Weekly Crunch - Fallout, The Stolen Girl, and a few Holiday films
    Dec 22 2025

    This week the Time Crunched Critics review the first episode of Fallout Season 2 and the complete miniseries The Stolen Girl. And to celebrate the holiday season, they watched three new Christmas flicks - A Merry Little Ex-Mas, Oh.What.Fun, and Jingle Bell Heist. Are they worthwhile watches or safe to skip? Email us at timecrunchedcritics@gmail.com to share your favorite holiday favorites!

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    32 mins
  • Weekly Crunch - Lazarus, Morning Show, Chair Company, and Wake Up Dead Man
    Dec 17 2025

    This week the Time Crunched Critics review a new mystery-thriller miniseries, Lazarus (a Harlan Coben production) and give updates on two shows that have wrapped this season - The Morning Show (Season 4) and The Chair Company (Season 1). They also discuss a movie, Wake Up Dead Man (Knives Out 3). Are these worthwhile watches? Or can you safely skip them?

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    29 mins
  • Extra Crunchy! Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 1
    Dec 7 2025

    On today’s Extra Crunchy episode, the Time Crunched Critics take a deep dive into Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 1 (Episodes 1–4). We share our Time-Crunched Critic rating, break down major plot points, unpack our biggest questions and gripes, and highlight our favorite moments. We also dig into fan theories and explore what might be coming next in the final stretch.
    Heads up — this episode is full of spoilers, so listen at your own risk.

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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Crunch Wrap - STRANGER THINGS SEASON 1-4 RECAP
    Nov 25 2025

    We re-watched all of Stranger Things so you don't have to! On Today's episode, the Time Crunched Critics do a deep dive into Stranger Things Seasons 1-4. They recap all the important/relevant plot points you need to know going into Season 5, which airs November 26th.

    Send us an email at timecrunchedcritics@gmail.com if you have questions about Stranger Things! We'd love to hear your theories, as well!

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Weekly Crunch - The Beast In Me, The Witcher, & Pluribus
    Nov 18 2025

    This week the Time Crunched Critics review the new Netflix mini-series The Beast In Me, The Witcher (the complete fourth season), and Pluribus (Ep. 3). Are they worthwhile watches or safe skips?

    Email us at timecrunchedcritics@gmail.com. We'd love to hear your reviews and suggestions for shows to watch.

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    23 mins