Episode 20.1
January 12

Chico: Ewww.
Jason: Dont think it hasn't been pitched.
Gordon: I'm sure it will be sometime.
Chico: In this climate, I don't doubt it. Welcome back to the show. Still recovering from your New Year's Eve bender? Yes?
Jason: (hic...sneeze) Yes.
Chico: ... Then it's time for... Maximum Strength Capsule Reviews! This week, we have seven shows up for review. You all should know how this goes by now so, let's start with... Bromance.

	BROMANCE - mtv
	CHICO	GORDON	JASON	AVERAGE-O-MATIC
	F	F	NO GRADE	F

Jason: Ugh. I passed on this on principle.
Chico: I wasn't so lucky.
Gordon: Me neither. it's my game show duty to recap things like this.
Chico: As host I am obligated to comment on how stinky this pile of bull elephant s(^_^) this is.
Jason: Do tell.
Chico: well... It's like a relationship show, right... except it's for a best friend... and it's a bit disturbing. Brody Jenner apparently looks like he's looking for more than just a member of his entourage. But perhaps I said too much.
Jason: Maybe....:)
Gordon: You don't know what he wants. I don't know what he wants when he swears he's straight and yet the first challenge features his friends ambushing guys while they are in their underpants and in the nude. And the elimination is in a hot tub with the guys in a various stage of undress.
Chico: this isn't like "GSW: Boys in Boxers 97". This is... just weird. So here goes nothing. The Bromance is over. F.
Jason: GSW?
Chico: Governor's School West.
Jason: ah
Gordon: This is just icky. F.
Chico: Icky sticky. Next, not so much a new show, but a new season... Rock of Love Bus.

	ROCK OF LOVE BUS - VH1
	CHICO	GORDON	JASON	AVERAGE-O-MATIC
	F	F	F	EPIC FAIL

Chico: New women. New format... Same Bret Michaels.
Jason: Ok...do we really need to see more of this stuff....this makes me ill. F.
Chico: It works... because it's a trainwreck.
Jason: Not my kind of trainwreck
Chico: And I will assess it as a trainwreck. F.
Gordon: Same crappy dating show. And I have a massive problem with a show when the main character has said he's not sure if he wants love and is looking for a paycheck. F on principle.
Chico: EPIC FAIL status. You want a paycheck... Go back into the studio and earn one, damn it. Next...

	SUPERSTARS OF DANCE - NBC
	CHICO	GORDON	JASON	AVERAGE-O-MATIC
	C-	C	NO GRADE	C

Chico: ...Superstars of Dance. Which would be a perfect ensemble... were it not for the coma-inducing spectacle of it all. We have no-name faces from countries all over the world... And whoever told Michael Flatley he could host a competition show... yyyyyyyyyyno.
Gordon: It didn't feel like a TV reality competition. It feels like an Academy Awards show.
Jason: Unfortunately I didn't catch this. :( Too Glitzy?
Gordon: No excitement. Too sleep-inducing.
Chico: Not glitzy enough. Or it's all glitz and no substance.
Gordon: I think there's substance. I think some of the dancing is amazing. The problem is that the judges and Flatley come off like dry cardboard.
Jason: Yummy.
Chico: The show itself is amazing in spite of the lackluster presentation. So I gotta give it a C-.
Gordon: It succeeds despite itself. The Dancing is a solid A. The windowdressing is a D. You add it all up and average it and I get a middle of the road C.
Chico: So that gives us a... C.

	TRUE BEAUTY - ABC
	CHICO	GORDON	JASON	AVERAGE-O-MATIC
	D	C-	NO GRADE	D+

Chico: Next up is True Beauty, an exercise in what tools can do when they think that no one else is watching.
Jason: Pass. :(
Chico: Now I've seen this show... and it's rather telling that such a competition would be pretty ugly put together. It's like that one round of Without Prejudice... only carried out to 60 minutes.
Jason: Which round is that?
Chico: The hidden camera round.
Jason: Ah. Does the execution work?
Gordon: The 4th round, where you video tape people in awkward situations
Chico: And like many one-joke comics... the execution only works for so long. I guess the BEST thing about it is that they don't know the hook until it's too late. Which plays to schadenfreude... and I'm all about that.
Gordon: I agree with you on this. I like the premise of the show. The biggest issue that I have is that most of the contestants don't come off as likable. And unfortunately, in this case, a great much of the vehicle has to do with the cast.
Chico: Hoo boy. Perhaps if they think of doing another round of this (against CSI Miami? Not likely)... perhaps they should do some research in the casting department. You know, instead of trotting out 8 or so mannequins for our enjoyment.
Jason: So Tyra And Ashton didn't cast likeable pretty people.
Chico: Because what do mannequins typically do? Anyone?
Gordon: (Being a mannequin and posing)
Jason: stand still
Chico: Correct. Nothing. So I'll have to go with a D here.
Gordon: I'll be a little better here. C-. The premise is there. The execution is lacking.
Chico: D+, the average there.

	13: FEAR IS REAL - The CW
	CHICO	GORDON	JASON	AVERAGE-O-MATIC
	D	D	D	D

Chico: Next... 13: Fear Is Real.
Gordon: I'm scared.
Chico: You should be.
Jason: Of what?
Gordon: This show. It scares me.
Chico: Scares me too.
Jason: In a good way?
Gordon: No.
Jason: uh oh
Chico: It's a forgettable show with a forgettable execution. Estate of Panic did this WAY better.
Gordon: There's a major comparison here between Estate of Panic and 13: Fear is Real. Estate of Panic focused on the game. 13 focused on the overacting of the contestants.
Jason: Estate of Panic was legit scary and fun
Chico: 13 is just... scary. And not in a good way. D.
Jason: Sam Raimi is the king of the overacting horror films. D.
Gordon: What takes the cake is that someone is crying over the loss of the first contestant. On the first day. And we're crying over a contestant? Am I missing something here?
Chico: Nope. Hit it right on there. Like... Huh?
Jason: Yes. Overacting reality show stereotypes. Bunch of weenies.
Chico: Unfortunately, it's about as "Unreal" as it gets
Jason: There was a show that did this type of show years ago...much better...Murder in Small Town X.
Gordon: The next challenge: Attack of the Killer Cheese. D.
Chico: I think it's only better than Scream Queens. Then again, that's my opinion. I could be wrong.
Gordon: I liked Scream Queens. At least that focused on acting.
Chico: There you go.

	GAME SHOW IN MY HEAD - CBS
	CHICO	GORDON	JASON	AVERAGE-O-MATIC
	F	D	F	D-

Gordon: Premise: Joe Rogan tells you to do things for money. You can make up to $50,000.
Chico: Next... is Game Show in My Head. I remember seeing something vaguely similar to this a while ago... that leads me to believe... that it wouldn't work. And sure enough... it didn't. F.
Jason: See what bothers me about this...it isn't funny. The concept doesn't work...and I was bored. F.
Chico: Replace "Joe Rogan" with "Phil Moore" and you have "You're On!"
Jason: And Joe Rogan looks like he would rather be anywhere else.
Gordon: I actually thought Joe Rogan was very good on this.
Chico: Joe Rogan's your game show hussy.
Gordon: He is and I admit it. The problem is that Rogan is stuck with what he's working with. The other problem is that these 'contestants' don't seem like run of the mill contestants.
Chico: Another case of Fire Me, Please?
Gordon: Yep. They remind me of the 'Fire Me Please' contestants who seem to have 'actor' omitted from their description.
Chico: A little too coachy?
Jason: Too polished, improvy, and 'Sag'-gy.
Gordon: Way too polished and improvy. Part of what makes these shows work is that you want the person to be not so polished and see him stumble. You don't see that here, and that's what makes it fake. I'm not going to fail it, because I thought the premise would work, if done correctly. It's not done correctly and Rogan can't save this. D.
Chico: Still stinky. And finally... the show you've been looking forward to, G...

	SHOW ME YOUR WITS - Playboy TV
	CHICO	GORDON	JASON	AVERAGE-O-MATIC
	NO GRADE	B+	NO GRADE	B+

Chico: Show Me Your Wits. I have to abstain, because I couldn't afford the day pass to Playboy. But Gordon COULD, so...
Gordon: Hi :)
Jason: LOL
Chico: So stupid question... Did you like it?
Jason: And not just because of the boobies.
Gordon: Here's how the show works. It's Cash Cab meets Strippers.
Chico: And it's hosted by Daphnee Duplaix, the dealer from the Card Sharks pilot, and a former Playmate.
Jason: Yowza.
Gordon: You go and get a sexy lap dance for 2 minutes It's a lap dance, because the woman is all over you. It's sexy, because the woman all over you is nekkid as a jay bird. You answer trivia questions for 2 minutes while watching the naked women splaying herself all over your body. You start with $100, and while each correct question adds $100 to your total, an incorrect answer drops you back to $100. After 2 minutes, you play Double or Nothing, which features 1 more question and TWO naked dancers displayed on your body for 30 seconds. You either double your money or leave with nothing.
Jason: Interesting.
Chico: But a free lap dance.
Gordon: Nothing wrong with a free lap dance by naked women.
Chico: Nope.
Gordon: Let's go with the Good. The show, believe it or not, works. The questions are easier than Cash Cab, but they are good questions. and Dominique is a surprisingly good host.
Chico: Daphnee Duplaix, you mean?
Gordon: Yes, thanks
Chico: No prob. You were understandably distracted.
Gordon: Still am, as I watch it for the 6th time.
Jason: Right.
Gordon: And the melons are magnificent. I don't know if they are real, but they are magnificent.
Chico: If they're magnificent, then who cares?
Jason: Boobies! Yes.
Gordon: The bad: This isn't reinventing the wheel. You can definitely feel the Cash Cab ambiance here. And the boobies aren't for everyone's taste. But this is a solid game show. And I'd watch this over Game Show Up My Butt anytime. Grade: B+
Chico: There you go. So we have the stuff we've already seen. Now we're going to check out the stuff we haven't seen YET. Push or Flush time... NEXT!

(Brought to you by Game Show in My Headcheese. It tastes like real headcheese, but it's obviously been doctored by an improv coach)

Chico: It's really good... but loaded with preservatives; you probably don't want to touch the stuff.
Jason: Yuck.
Gordon: Mmmm... Is that like Go To The Headcheese of the Class?
Chico: I miss that game.
Jason: Me too
Chico: Welcome back. We've brought the toilet back to give you a rundown of what to expect next week and beyond. Time to Push or Flush. We're running low on time, so we're going to be quick... Starting with...

AMERICA'S BEST DANCE CREW MTV Thursdays 10p ET

PUSH

Jason: Simple...This is going to be good. PUSH.
Chico: Very good. PUSH.
Gordon: As long as we continue to see the best talent and we don't see raw Top Pop Group creep into the picture, this should be another great season. Push.
Chico: Don't remind me. Next... Wait.. *cha-ching* Okay. Next...

SOLITARY v3.0 Fox Reality Saturdays 9p ET

PUSH

Chico: I think we're looking at another tense season. Should be fun. PUSH.
Jason: I will PUSH as well.
Gordon: I'll have to say Push because 1. its a fun show and 2. if I don't, Lee DiGeorge will come over to the alley on Friday and brain me with his bowling ball.
Chico: I'd pay $200 to see that... wait a minute... Next!

HELL'S KITCHEN Fox January 29

PUSH

Jason: ******* PUSH.
Chico: Oh yeah. Big (^_^)-ass-(^_^)ing PUSH.
Gordon: Let me ask you something.
Chico: Ask me something.
Gordon: Would this be considered Schadenfood?
Chico: BOOO!
Jason: BOOOOOOO!
Gordon: I think you'd now up the price of braining to $300?
Jason: HIGHER HIGHER!
Gordon: Thanks :P
Chico: But would you push or flush?
Gordon: Push please.
Chico: *cha-ching!* Lots of good stuff, right? I'll change you...

I LOVE MONEY 2 VH1 February 2

PUSH

Jason: You know what...this is cheese I like. Push.
Chico: Pastry.
Gordon: I liked it too. More money-loving hoes. This doesn't deserve a royal push though, so pastry for me as well.
Chico: It's trash TV getting its comeuppance, but at the same time, you can't help but think that VH1 has run out of good ideas.
Gordon: They've had their ups and downs, but I think they can get it back on track. The first one was their highest rated show last year, so I couldn't imagine that they wouldn't do a sequel to it.
Chico: Of course. Next...

SURVIVOR TOCANTINS: THE BRAZILIAN HIGHLANDS CBS February 12

PUSH

Jason: Good grief. PUSH HARD.
Chico: Good grief indeed...
Jason: After the rebirth or Survivor last year, three in a row.
Chico: Big PUSH! MORONS IN THE JUNGLE!
Gordon: I'll push is just so we can do Morons in the jungle. Sounds fun. Push.
Chico: How about morons on the run...

THE AMAZING RACE CBS February 15

PUSH

Jason: This one I will PASTRY. I thought last season was ok compared to the high quality of seasons past.
Chico: I'll push. It's the Race.
Jason: They need to get back to the basics.
Chico: You can't get it wrong.
Gordon: I'll Push...tentatively...but please lets get some smart players. please.
Chico: I think we're due. Next...

THE CELEBRITY APPRENTICE NBC March 1

PUSH

Jason: This one I am going to PUSH as well, Gordon and my participation notwithstanding. This looks like Trump is going to prove us wrong again.
Gordon: Of course not. No conflict of interest here. Push.
Chico: Big push... and I didn't even have to buy a cupcake from Case #1.... Gordon.
Gordon: Hey. It was a nice cupcake.
Chico: I bet it was!
Gordon: $20 worth of creamy and rich chocolaty goodness.
Chico: I want a cupcake! *cha-ching!*
Gordon: You come over to NJ next week and maybe we can find cupcakes in NYC
Jason: Crumbs.
Chico: Magnolia Bakery, yo. Next....
Gordon: I hear the Naked Singing Cowboy has cupcakes in his pants.
Chico: ... NEXT!

HIGH STAKES POKER GSN March 1

PUSH

Jason: Come on...it's poker...it's GSN...its the 2nd best poker show on the air. PUSH
Gordon: Push. The stakes are higher. it should be fun.
Chico: Big Push. The production team behind this show I think is responsible for two of the big three poker shows on the air. The other being PAD.
Gordon: Next one.
Chico: Next one...

DANCING WITH THE STARS ABC March 8

PUSH

Chico: This is where the Alphabet makes bank. PUSH.
Jason: Alphabet Makes huge bank PUSH.
Gordon: The cash register that you just heard is ABC's answer to the recession. Push
Chico: *chaching!* No flushes about... We'll see if this changes with...

CHOPPING BLOCK NBC March 4

PASTRY

Jason: What's this one about?
Chico: How can I put this... Hell's Kitchen ripoff.
Jason: sounds unappetizing
Gordon: Not a complete ripoff
Chico: Doesn't it, though?
Gordon: Eight couples start up their own restaurants. One gets closed down per episode. It's an interesting twist. Pastry.
Jason: Is this the Americanization of the BBC Show Last Restaurant Standing? Pastry
Chico: Ehh... Put it that way, I'll PASTRY.
Gordon: Next one?
Chico: Finally...

WCG ULTIMATE GAMER SciFi March

PUSH

Gordon: Gaming Geeks Unite! Push.
Chico: I sense a triple for SciFi. PUSH
Jason: Yup. Joysticks of the World Unite. PUSH.
Chico: *chaching!* We're going to play with our joysticks right after the Speed Round, up next!
Gordon: Daphnee Duplaix can play with my joystick anytime

(Brought to you by You ARE The Father. Maury Povich challenges you to figure out if the man brought in by the angry mother is the daddy. All winner's cash is donated to the child's college scholarships.)

Chico: Followed by Dancing with the Pimpdaddies.
Jason: Again...I wouldnt bet against that one.
Gordon: Is Lapdancing one of the dances?
Chico: Perhaps.
Jason: Id watch.
Chico: Cool beans. So there's... one...
Gordon: Make it 2 deprived people.
Chico: ... Three. But you love it like that.
Jason: Yeah baby.
Gordon: I do. I also love me some good speed round.
Chico: Anyways, let's go to the Speed Round! AI8... new judge goodness do it for you?
Jason: Wait and See. I am not going to pre-judge.
Chico: ba DUM bum
Gordon: I'm going to gavel her the benefit of the doubt when I watch.
Jason: (rimshot)
Chico: Same here. After all, Syesha was ALSO on "The One", and look how she did.
Gordon: In this case, the parts were better than the sum of said parts.
Chico: Go figure. Premiering this weekend... Tool Academy.... I'm afraid.
Jason: Say what?
Gordon: Its train wreck TV. Should be fun.
Chico: It's basically a competition for people who suck... and who want to suck less. And of course, because it's on VH1, it's for fun... AND profit.
Gordon: This falls right into the vein of The Pickup Artist and I think it will do well with that group.
Jason: Bingo.
Gordon: ABDC3 - could we see even better crews than Sup3rCr3w?
Jason: I hope so and think so...East Coast...you NEED TO represent.
Chico: I'd put money on it.
Gordon: They need to. Its been very sad the first 2 seasons.
Jason: Not that I don't have love for the first two winners but...you know.
Chico: We know. You got love for the Letter? Josh is back.
Gordon: Hey Josh!

Jason: Like a Double Dare or something else perhaps...I don't know. I think Double Dare could work. We need a good kids show besides Endurance.
Gordon: Not good. 30%. I don't see any Nickelodeon Format having the same power. Maybe Double Dare, but that's it.
Chico: Double Dare... thinking logically... really the only format worth duting off the cobwebs. Come on, Nick... I know you have it in you. (*makes call-me motion*)
Gordon: Thanks for the email. Any more letters?
Chico: Nope. But you want to get in touch with us... here's what you need to do. Search for us on the Facebook. Type in We Love To Interrupt on the search field. Or check out the Youtube channel at youtube.com/gsnnvideowall. OR there's always e-mail... wlti@gameshownewsnet.com Any way you want it... send us stuff! We like it!
Jason: Yes we do.
Gordon: And Daphnee, if you're out there, we'd love to do an interview with you.
Chico: Preferably in the comfort of his apartment =p
Gordon: We can convert it to a lap dance parlor, if it makes you feel more comfortable.
Chico: Big thanks to Jason Block for hanging out.
Jason: Thank you. Always fun.
Chico: Next week, we're live from New York. Hope to see you there. Until then, for Gordon and everyone at GSNN, I'm Chico Alexander...
Gordon: and this is Gordon Pepper, wishing you a pleasant Game Over!
Jason: and....SPREAD THE LOVE.