Greg Staffa

I provide testosterone to the site. You won’t be reading about how nice a actress looks in a dress or how much of a hunk Matt Bomer is in my reviews. I describe colors using words like brown, not taupe. My twitter name is @staffaroadtrip because I love road trips and have done two different 48-state road trips since 2008. My favorite show is White Collar.

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  1. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. – “Providence” Retrospective. Agents of Nothing? — 5 comments
  2. Eating Peter’s Cake. Retrospective: White Collar – “One Last Stakeout” — 4 comments
  3. Grint-Grunt. Review: Psych – “Lock, Stock, Some Smoking Barrels and Burton Guster’s Goblet of Fire” — 3 comments
  4. White Collar Season 6 Premiere – “Borrowed Time” Spoiler-Free Advance Review. — 3 comments
  5. Cake Mix. Review: Psych – “No Trout About It” — 2 comments

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Jul 03 2015

Suits – “Compensation” Retrospective. Caught in the Middle.

The tension between Harvey (Gabriel Macht) and Louis (Rick Hoffman) over Donna (Sarah Rafferty) reaches a new level when Louis’ plan to win Harvey’s trust backfires.

Jul 01 2015

TV News: Suits Renewed for a Sixth Season

With the season five premiere of Suits airing last week, USA network wasted little time announcing the series, which stars Patrick J. Adams and Gabriel Macht, has been renewed for a sixth season.

Jun 27 2015

The Comedians Season Finale – “Overhear” & “Partners” Review. The End.

The newly formed chemistry between Billy (Billy Crystal) and Josh (Josh Gad) is put to the test when Billy overhears Josh making fun of him. Will Billy take the high road and put it behind him or is this the final straw in their already tumultuous relationship?

Jun 25 2015

HBO to Stream Premiere Episode of Ballers and The Brink on Facebook

With the ability to stream video on a countless number of devices, studios are looking for new ways to reach audiences on the go. Today, HBO announced that for a limited time, the premiere episode of their new comedies Ballers and The Brink will be available to stream on Facebook.

Jun 25 2015

Graceland – “B Positive” Advance Review. Dead or Not Dead?

When we last saw FBI agent Mike Warren (Aaron Tveit), he was going into cardiac arrest as Sid (Carmine Giovinazzo), the corrupt head of the LAPD Gang Task Force, stood next to his hospital bed pinching his breathing tube closed. Fans were left wondering if Briggs (Daniel Sunjata), who was racing to the scene, would make it in time. Well, he…

Jun 24 2015

Suits Season Premiere – “Denial” Retrospective. Louis or Harvey?

The season four finale of Suits concluded with Donna (Sarah Rafferty) breaking the news to Harvey (Gabriel Macht) that she was leaving him to work with Louis (Rick Hoffman). While shocking, given their past, I assumed the move would be temporary when Donna realizes the error of her ways and quickly returns to Harvey’s side.

Jun 19 2015

The Comedians – “Red, White & Working Blue” Review. You Filthy Maggots.

The newfound chemistry between Billy (Billy Crystal) and Josh (Josh Gad) is put in jeopardy when Billy finds himself at odds over a porn sketch written by Josh.

Jun 04 2015

The Comedians – “Damage Control” Review. Man Stripper.

Tension on the set of The Billy and Josh Show reaches an all-time high when Billy (Billy Crystal) dishes some dirt on Josh (Josh Gad) in front of the studio audience.

May 29 2015

The Comedians – “Charity” Review. Free Planet Earth.

Following a discussion with a coffee shop barista (Olivia Taylor Dudley), Josh (Josh Gad) is inspired to use his celebrity status to do more charity work.

May 22 2015

Mr. Robot – “Pilot” Spoiler Free Advanced Review. 01001101.

Last March while at SXSW, USA Network conducted a major PR stunt by taking over downtown Austin, TX with hooded guys walking around promoting its new series Mr. Robot. The campaign topped off with a screening of the pilot followed by a Q &A with the cast. At that time, the premiere date had not yet been set. Needless to say, I was hard pressed not to leak any information about Mr. Robot, especially with the stellar casting, and Christain Christian Slater sitting 15 feet from me.

May 21 2015

The Comedians – “Billy’s Birthday” Review. Take the Stairs.

Josh (Josh Gad) learns Billy’s (Billy Crystal) family won’t be around to celebrate his 67th birthday so he takes it upon himself to show Billy a good time. Given their past outings together, Billy’s reluctance comes as no surprise when he decides to make other plans.

May 18 2015

Charles Barkley to Guest Star on USA Network’s Suits

Today, USA Network announced Charles Barkley is set to guest star on Suits next season. Season five premieres Wednesday, June 24 at 9/8c.

May 16 2015

Interviews at Minneapolis Wizard World 2015.

Wizard World is a traveling comic book convention full of comics and memorabilia, as well as graphic artists, authors, and actors. Wizard World also features a variety of celebrities giving fans an opportunity to meet actors and actresses from shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Walking Dead, Star Trek, and more.

May 14 2015

The Goldbergs Season Finale – “Goldbergs Feel Hard” Retrospective. All You Need Is Love.

When it comes to love, heartache can easily turn into heartbreak as the audience quickly discovers in “Goldbergs Feel Hard.” Beverly’s (Wendi McLendon-Covey) montage of love is an entertaining way to kick off the season finale of The Goldbergs, but things get serious quickly.

May 14 2015

The Comedians – “Orange You the New Black Guy” Review. No Tokens Here.

Following an interview with African American film critic Elvis Mitchell (playing himself), Billy (Billy Crystal) and Josh (Josh Gad) realize almost the entire cast and crew for The Billy and Josh Show are white. Determined to correct this injustice, they task Kristen (Stephenie Weir) with finding some people of various shades and colors to join the production.

May 08 2015

The Goldbergs – “Bill/Murray” Recap. Feelings Free Zone.

Beverly (Wendi McLendon-Covey) always supports her kids’ dreams, as long as they keep them within close driving distance.

May 08 2015

The Comedians – “Go For Gad” Review. Stolen Workplace Jokes.

Rumors start to swirl on set that Josh (Josh Gad) is up for a role in the next Martin Scorsese film. Will it create too much of a distraction for the The Billy and Josh Show?

May 01 2015

The Goldbergs – “Dance Party USA” Retrospective. The Lucky Watch.

Erica’s (Hayley Orrantia) dream of dancing on Dance Party USA, a popular 80s dance show turns into her worst nightmare when she catches pink eye from her brother Barry (Troy Gentile) in “Dance Party USA.” Will this be the end of her rise from awkward to awesome?

May 01 2015

The Comedians – “Celebrity Guest” Retrospective. Wardrobe Change.

When the studio puts the premiere of “ The Billy and Josh Show” on hold because of director issues, among others, Billy (Billy Crystal) and Josh (Josh Gad) each decide to take matters into their own hands.

Apr 26 2015

HAPPYish Series Premiere – “Starring Samuel Beckett, Albert Camus and Alois Alzheimer” Review. The Joy Ceiling.

Thom Payne (Steve Coogan) gets a rude awakening the day after his 44th birthday when his employer hires Gustaf (Tobias Segal) and Gottfrid (Nils Lawton), a pair of young Swedish directors to help bring the ad agency into the digital social media age.

Apr 23 2015

The Goldbergs – “As You Wish” Retrospective. The Masked Man.

Murray (Jeff Garlin) gets excited when Adam (Sean Giambrone) reveals he wants to try out for a sport, but the excitement quickly fades when the sport in question turns out to be fencing.

Apr 23 2015

The Comedians – “The Red Carpet” Retrospective. The Olaf Call.

When both Billy (Billy Crystal) and Josh (Josh Gad) are nominated for a Kids Critics Award, the studio decides sending the two stars together is the best way to promote the upcoming premiere of “The Billy and Josh Show.”

Apr 17 2015

The Goldbergs – “Just Say No” Retrospective. Got the stuff?

With the presidential election fast approaching, Erica (Hayley Orrantia) is shocked to discover Beverly (Wendi McLendon-Covey) blindly follows Murray’s (Jeff Garlin) voting choices, selecting the same people he does. Determined to change Beverly’s voting habits, Erica sets out to educate her mother. Unfortunately, things don’t go as planned as Erica ends up creating a monster.

Apr 17 2015

The Goldbergs – “La Biblioteca Es Libros” Retrospective. F as in Fail.

Nothing symbolizes maturity more than getting your first job. Regardless of what that job is and what you go on to do in life, it’s something you never forget. Mine was a paper route delivering the AM and PM editions of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. It was a great way to earn money and I was lucky because my route was all apartment buildings, making my deliveries fast and easy.

Apr 16 2015

The Comedians – “Come to the House” Retrospective. Guys’ Night.

With the premiere for “The Billy and Josh Show” only weeks away and the studio breathing down their necks, Billy (Billy Crystal) and Josh (Josh Gad) continue their struggle to find the right balance for their sketch comedy. Will the two stars be able to sort out their differences, both personally and creatively, or is the show doomed to fail?