
A podcast about the high-concept, experimental, structure-breaking gimmick episodes of TV! From musicals, to noirs, to bottle episodes and more -- we look at any television episode that breaks from its own formula in some way. Derek B. Gayle and David Arnold (and occasionally guests!) dig into a different episode of a different show across the entire TV landscape every other Monday!
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 115 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | TV & Film | |||

The X-Files: "X-Cops"
Two unexpected titans of the FOX network cross over -- one a fictional paranormal drama, the other a reality show about law enforcement. Somehow, it works! Tyler from Fear Coded joins us as Mulder and Scully face annoying camer... more
The Drew Carey Show: "What’s Wrong With This Episode?"
It's the first April Fools' Day episode of Drew Carey's sitcom, which hosted a contest asking audiences to spot over 50 intentional mistakes -- from characters in mustaches to continuity errors ... more
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero: "Worlds Without End, Parts 1 & 2"
Washington, D.C. is the capital of an evil empire?! Brett White of Pop Heist joins us for this disturbingly prescient alternate universe story from the classic 80s toon, which finds a... more
Babylon 5: "And Now for a Word"
We interrupt your scheduled podcasting! Christian Smith joins us for a news report episode of the cult favorite space opera, where a Barbara Walters-type journalist shows us the intergalactic news media's perspective ... more
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Hooked from episode one
Derek and his guests dive into the format-breaking gimmicky episodes of television and if you’re a tv nerd or someone interested in the history of the medium this podcast is a must-listen. Full of interesting information and commentary. One of my go-to podcasts!
Gimmicks is such a great idea for a show, and it's always a rewarding listen whether you're already familiar with the episode or show being talked about or know absolutely nothing about it. Never a miss!
I love this concept, drilling down into what makes “very special” episodes so darn special. With a wide variety of topics to cover, I hope it lasts forever. Also the podcast sound quality is great!
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #73 |
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Gimmicks launched 4 years ago and published 115 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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