TV Geek Out 251: American Horror Story: Asylum, "The Origins of Monstrosity"

TV Geek Out continues our coverage of American Horror Story: Asylum with this discussion of "The Origins of Monstrosity" (episode 6 of AHS season 2).

TV Geek Out 250: American Horror Story: Asylum, "I Am Anne Frank, Pt. 2"

TV Geek Out covers "I Am Anne Frank, Pt. 2" (episode 5 of American Horror Story: Asylum), which guest-starred Franka Potente.

TV Geek Out 249: American Horror Story: Asylum, "I Am Anne Frank, Pt. 1"

TV Geek Out continues our coverage of American Horror Story: Asylum with this discussion of "I Am Anne Frank, Pt. 1" (episode 4 of AHS season 2), which guest-starred the talented Franka Potente.

TV Geek Out 247: American Horror Story: Asylum, "Nor'easter"

TV Geek Out's Heather and Dana chat with horror geek Stever about "Nor'easter," episode 3 of American Horror Story: Asylum (AHS season 2).

TV Geek Out 246: American Horror Story: Asylum, "Tricks and Treats"

TV Geek Out's Heather and Dana, joined by horror expert Stever, discuss the second episode of American Horror Story: Asylum, "Tricks and Treats."

TV Geek Out 244: American Horror Story: Asylum, "Welcome to Briarcliff"

TV Geek Out begins our coverage of the creep-tastic 2nd season of American Horror Story -- Asylum! Joined again by horror expert Stever, TV geeks Heather and Dana discuss the first episode, "Welcome to Briarcliff."

TV Geek Out 231: American Horror Story - The Final 4, Part 2

TV Geek Out presents the second half of our final conversation about American Horror Story's first season. We jump right back into the chat as we begin our coverage of the big finale, "Afterbirth," which surprisingly managed to give the troubled Harmons a happy ending of sorts. Of course, special guest podcaster Stever is still in attendance. Along with TV geeks Heather and Dana, he helps to analyze the finale and the season overall. Topics include how well the storylines were wrapped up, what things might have been left unresolved, gender issues and the "queer factor," and guesses as to what the next season will be about. Check it all out here!

TV Geek Out 229: American Horror Story - The Final 4, Part 1

The TV Geek Out crew is back to discuss the last third of American Horror Story's spectacularly crazy first season. We're joined again by horror expert Stever as we cover the final four episodes, "Spooky Little Girl," "Smoldering Children," "Birth," and "Afterbirth," though the finale chat will be a part of the second half of our epic discussion, coming soon. If you've listened to our previous AHS podcasts, it'll be no surprise that we enjoyed the hell out of these episodes. Ryan Murphy et al. really outdid themselves, raising the crazy bar, packing in the surprises, and managing to keep us guessing right to the end. Listen in to hear the first half of our chat here!

TV Geek Out 228: American Horror Story Chat, Part 2

We're back with the second half of our American Horror Story discussion, again with special guest horror geek Stever Neither! This podcast covers episodes 4-8 ("Halloween" 1 & 2, "Piggy, Piggy," "Open House," and "Rubber Man"). Listen in to hear what the TVGO crew thought of the middle section of the AHS season, which included some of the best episodes, the most frightening moments, and the most controversial reveal of the season! Check it all out here.

Also, stay tuned for our upcoming coverage of the end of the season!

TV Geek Out 227: American Horror Story Chat, Part 1

Given Ryan Murphy's track record with Glee and especially Nip/Tuck, it wasn't surprising that American Horror Story pushed boundaries with every episode. Still, even for seasoned viewers, just how hard AHS pushed at TV conventions was something of a shock. Never mind swearing, the series showed male and female masturbation in the pilot -- and that was just the start of American Horror Story's flirtation with controversy. TV Geek Out's Dana and Heather welcomed horror buff and AHS fan Stever Neither to this extensive chat, which covers 2/3 of the show's first season. In the first part of our chat, we get to know the family who currently inhabits "The Murder House": conflicted wife Vivien, self-centered husband Ben, and their angsty daughter, Violet. We also meet some of the house's long-term residents, including brooding Tate and matriarch Nora. A special shout-out must be given to Jessica Lange, whose incomparable Constance seems beamed directly from planet Tennessee Williams. In all, American Horror Story is easily Murphy's most bonkers offering yet, and Dana, Heather and Stever had a ball analyzing it to pieces! Check out the first part of our talk here.

Note: This portion of the discussion covers the show in general and the first 3 episodes ("Pilot," "Home Invasion" and "Murder House") in particular.