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Leave a comment Posted on March 28, 2016 Piffcast

Piffcast: The Seventh – Batman v. Superman and WrestleMania

On Episode 7 of The Piffcast, we took on a number of Heavyweight matches.

We started with the heaviest of fights, as Erik Childress (eFilmCritic, WGN Radio) joined the show to breakdown Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice. We discussed what worked and what didn’t for the tentpole of the new extended DC Justice League film universe. Erik also recommended a few films to look out for from SXSW and Sundance. You can hear more of his work the Movie Madness Podcast. (Jump ahead to the 11:50 mark if you’d like)

Then we looked toward WrestleMania 32 with Rajiv Nathan (Idea Lemon). We went through each match on the card and what will be the biggest draw. He also has very cool project that will bring longtime WWE fans and creative likeminded individuals together! Find out how you can get involved. (43:41 mark)

Let us know what you think on Facebook or Twitter. Subscribe to the show on iTunes too!

1 Comment Posted on March 24, 2016 TV

TV Character Madness Champion: Ron Swanson

This was Ron Swanson’s road to TV Madness Glory.

1st Round

He beat Tina Belcher from Bob’s Burgers

2nd Round

It was Gob Bluth from Arrested Development

Sweet 16

Sorry, Leslie (Parks and Recreation)

Elite Eight

Michael Scott from The Office had to bow out…

Final Four

He barely got by Daryl Dixon from The Walking Dead

Championship

Then Tyrion Lannister for the Throne!

Congrats Ron Swanson on a great tournament. Thank you everyone who voted for the entire last week!

We’ll discuss it on the next Piffcast so be sure to subscribe on iTunes!

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2 Comments Posted on March 22, 2016March 23, 2016 TV

TV Character Madness: The Final Four

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And then there were 4…

UPDATE: You chose who is heading to the Championship.

Matchup #61 (Comedy & Sidekicks)

(4) Ron Swanson – Parks and Recreation

vs.

(6) Daryl Dixon – The Walking Dead

Matchup #62 (Antiheroes & Heroes)

(2) Walter White – Breaking Bad

vs.

(1) Tyrion Lannister – Game of Thrones

Championship Voting begins Thursday, March 24th.

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4 Comments Posted on March 21, 2016March 23, 2016 TV

TV Character Madness: The Elite 8

<< Previously on TV Madness

Things are getting tight…and heated…and a little awkward.

Who are you sending to the Final Four?

Matchup #57 (Comedy)

(4) Ron Swanson – Parks and Recreation

vs.

(2) Michael Scott – The Office

Matchup #58 (Sidekicks)

(1) Dwight Schrute – The Office

vs.

(6) Daryl Dixon – The Walking Dead

Matchup #59 (Antiheroes)

(13) Jimmy McGill/Saul Goodman – Better Call Saul

vs.

(2) Walter White – Breaking Bad

Matchup #60 (Heroes)

(1) Tyrion Lannister – Game of Thrones

vs.

(2) Dr. Gregory House – House M.D.

Final Four voting starts Wednesday, March 23rd.

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2 Comments Posted on March 21, 2016March 23, 2016 TV

TV Character Madness – The Sweet 16

<< Previously on TV Madness

After 4 days of voting, we have some GREAT characters in the Sweet 16, and a few who have teamed up in the past…

Matchup #49 (Sidekicks)

(6) Daryl Dixon – The Walking Dead

vs.

(2) Josh Lyman – The West Wing

Matchup #50 (Antiheroes)

(1) Tony Soprano – The Sopranos

vs.

(13) Jimmy McGill/Saul Goodman – Better Call Saul

Matchup #51 (Heroes)

(6) Buffy – Buffy the Vampire Slayer

vs.

(2) Gregory House – House M.D.

Matchup #52 (Comedy)

(9) Leslie Knope – Parks and Recreation

vs.

(4) Ron Swanson – Parks and Recreation

Matchup #53 (Sidekicks)

(1) Dwight Schrute – The Office

vs.

(4) Marshall Eriksen – How I Met Your Mother

Matchup #54 (Antiheroes)

(3) Dexter Morgan – Dexter

vs.

(2) Walter White – Breaking Bad

Matchup #55 (Heroes)

(1) Tyrion Lannister – Game of Thrones

vs.

(12) Jessica Jones – Jessica Jones

Matchup #56 (Comedy)

(3) Liz Lemon – 30 Rock

vs.

(2) Michael Scott – The Office

Elite 8 voting begins Tuesday, April 22nd. Follow along for more on Facebook and Twitter.

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2 Comments Posted on March 20, 2016March 23, 2016 TV

TV Character Madness: Round 2 – Part II

<< Previously on TV Madness

We said goodbye to our first #1 seed.

Don’t worry. He’ll be fine, eventually.

Now it’s time to vote on who else is going to the Sweet 16.

Matchup #41 (Antiheroes)

(5) Don Draper – Mad Men

vs.

(13) Saul Goodman – Better Call Saul

Matchup #42 (Sidekicks)

(7) Jack Donaghy – 30 Rock

vs.

(2) Josh Lyman – The West Wing

Matchup #43 (Comedy)

(12) Gob Bluth – Arrested Development

vs.

(4) Ron Swanson – Parks and Recreation

Matchup #44 (Heroes)

(1) Tyrion Lannister – Game of Thrones

vs.

(8) Rust Cohle – True Detective

Matchup #45 (Antiheroes)

(6) Frank Underwood – House of Cards

vs.

(3) Dexter Morgan – Dexter

Matchup #46 (Sidekicks)

(1) Dwight Schrute – The Office

vs.

(8) Ari Gold – Entourage

Matchup #47 (Comedy)

(11) Sheldon Cooper – The Big Bang Theory

vs.

(3) Liz Lemon – 30 Rock

Matchup #48 (Heroes)

(7) Jimmy McNulty – The Wire

vs.

(2) Gregory House – House M.D.

Sweet 16 voting begins Monday, April 21st.

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2 Comments Posted on March 19, 2016March 23, 2016 TV

TV Character Madness: Round 2 – Part I

<< Previously on TV Madness…

Three matchups went down to the wire, and some big names were upset. Like Jack Bauer. thanks to Jessica Jones.

Now we move to Round 2, where decisions only get tougher.

Matchup #33 (Sidekicks)

(6) Daryl Dixon – The Walking Dead

vs.

(3) Jesse Pinkman – Breaking Bad

Matchup #34 (Antiheroes)

(10) Jax Teller – Sons of Anarchy

vs.

(2) Walter White – Breaking Bad

Matchup #35 (Heroes)

(12) Jessica Jones – Jessica Jones

vs.

(13) Sterling Archer – Archer

Matchup #36 (Comedy)

(1) Homer Simpson – The Simpsons

vs.

(9) Leslie Knope – Parks and Recreation

Matchup #37 (Sidekicks)

(5) Joey Tribbiani – Friends

vs.

(4) Marshall Eriksen – How I Met Your Mother

Matchup #38 (Antiheroes)

(1) Tony Soprano – The Sopranos

vs.

(8) Hannibal Lecter – Hannibal

Matchup #39 (Heroes)

(6) Buffy Summers – Buffy the Vampire Slayer

vs.

(3) Sherlock Holmes – Sherlock

Matchup #40 (Heroes)

(7) Larry David – Curb Your Enthusiasm

vs.

(2) Michael Scott – The Office

Voting will resume Sunday morning, April 19th, to see who will advance to the Sweet 16.

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2 Comments Posted on March 18, 2016March 23, 2016 TV

TV Character Madness: Round 1 – Part II

<< Previously on TV Madness

Some close calls, upsets, and absolute dominance.

Now for the second half of the Round 1 showdowns.

Matchup #17 (Antiheroes)

(4) Omar Little – The Wire

vs.

(13) Saul Goodman/Jimmy McGill – Better Call Saul

Matchup #18 (Comedy)

(8) Barney Stinson – How I Met Your Mother

vs.

(9) Leslie Knope – Parks and Recreation

Matchup #19 (Sidekicks)

(7) Jack Donaghy – 30 Rock

vs.

(10) Crazy Eyes – Orange is the New Black

Matchup #20 (Heroes)

(2) Dr. Gregory House – House M.D.

vs.

(15) Coach Eric Taylor – Friday Night Lights

Matchup #21 (Antiheroes)

(6) Frank Underwood – House of Cards

vs.

(11) Ray Donovan – Ray Donovan

Matchup #22 (Comedy)

(3) Liz Lemon – 30 Rock

vs.

(14) Selina Meyer – Veep

Matchup #23 (Sidekicks)

(1) Dwight Schrute – The Office

vs.

(16) Gary Walsh – Veep

Matchup #24 (Heroes)

(5) Jack Bauer – 24

vs.

(12) Jessica Jones – Jessica Jones

Matchup #25 (Comedy)

(4) Ron Swanson – Parks and Recreation

vs.

(13) Tina Belcher – Bob’s Burgers

Matchup #26 (Antiheroes)

(8) Hannibal Lecter – Hannibal

vs.

(9) Vic Mackey – The Shield

Matchup #27 (Heroes)

(7) Jimmy McNulty – The Wire

vs.

(10) The Doctor – Doctor Who

Matchup #28 (Sidekicks)

(2) Josh Lyman – The West Wing

vs.

(15) John Watson – Sherlock

Matchup #29 (Comedy)

(6) Dr. Frasier Crane

vs.

(11) Sheldon Cooper – The Big Bang Theory

Matchup #30 (Antiheroes)

(3) Dexter Morgan – Dexter

vs.

(14) Thomas Shelby – Peaky Blinders

Matchup #31 (Heroes)

(1) Tyrion Lannister – Game of Thrones

vs.

(16) Mal Reynolds – Firefly

Matchup #32 (Sidekicks)

(5) Joey Tribbiani – Friends

vs.

(12) Saul Berenson – Homeland

Round 2 begins Saturday, March 19th. Hear our breakdown of the bracket on the latest Piffcast.

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1 Comment Posted on March 16, 2016March 16, 2016 TV

One Day Till TV Character Madness…

As the NCAA Tourney tips off tomorrow, voting will be underway for our TV Character Madness bracket…

Before your favorite characters duel for TV supremacy Thursday morning, YOU can submit your own filled out bracket by posting it to the Michael Piff Facebook Page or by Tweeting it to @Mike_PiFF03 for a chance at a Piffcast Prize Pack.

Piffcast producer TJ Martin has already submitted his and has Ron Swanson going pretty far.

You can see TJ’s bracket here and grab your own copy as well to complete. Each matchup will be posted in the TV section on MichaelPiff.com and voting will stay open for each matchup until 10 pm central time.

Take a listen to the latest Piffcast as we breakdown all 32 matchups.

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1 Comment Posted on March 16, 2016March 16, 2016 sports

‘One Shining Moment’ of the Day: 2000

Final Four:

Michigan State, Florida, North Carolina, Wisconsin

National Championship:

Michigan State over Florida, 89-76 at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis

Most Outstanding Player:

Mateen Cleaves, Michigan State

Leading Scorer:

Morris Peterson, Michigan State

Fun Fact:

No team lower than an #11 seed won in the tournament in 2000. The one 11 seed was Pepperdine upsetting Indiana in the first round. That would be Bobby Knight’s last game as the Hoosiers’ head coach.

Check out our discussion on this year’s tournament and who to keep in mind when filling out your brackets. Subscribe to The Piffcast on iTunes here.

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