Episodes
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Joanna, David, and Danny break down the Season 4 premiere of 'Westworld,' from the new opening title sequence to theories about how the upcoming season will play out. They start by discussing what's going on with the flies, and getting into how Caleb's story has changed since last season (6:32). Then, they talk about Christina and if she really is a new, human character or if she is still Dolores (21:12). They also discuss whether William is human or not, before getting into theory corner and discussing some major questions they have going forward (42:29).
If you have any questions or thoughts about 'Westworld,' you can email Joanna, David, and Danny at [email protected]
Hosts: Joanna Robinson, David Shoemaker, and Danny Heifetz
Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
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Bill, Sean, and Joanna react to the first two episodes of FX’s ‘The Old Man,’ starring Jeff Bridges. The crew breaks down Bridges’s impressive performance, his Hollywood longevity, and where this show ranks among the best shows of 2022. Plus, why has FX not made this show more known to the public yet?
Hosts: Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, Joanna Robinson
Producer: Troy Farkas
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Joanna Robinson, David Shoemaker, and Danny Heifetz join in anticipation of the new season of HBO's 'Westworld,' recapping the good and the bad of the first three seasons, and breaking down everything you need to know before Season 4 begins.
If you have any questions or thoughts about 'Westworld,' you can email Joanna, David, and Danny at [email protected]
Hosts: Joanna Robinson, David Shoemaker, and Danny Heifetz
Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
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Sean Fennessey is joined by creator and star Bill Hader to discuss the Season 3 finale of HBO’s ‘Barry.’ Sean and Bill discuss the notion of cliff-hanger endings, the honesty of going so dark in fiction, and the future of the show.
Host: Sean Fennessey
Guest: Bill Hader
Producer: Bobby Wagner
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Bill Simmons and Joanna Robinson react to the finale of HBO’s ‘The Staircase’ and dive into their feelings on the season as a whole.Hosts: Bill Simmons and Joanna Robinson
Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah
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Sean Fennessey is joined by ‘Barry’ creator Bill Hader to break down Season 3, Episode 7 of the show. Among other things, Sean and Bill discuss the heavier themes of protectiveness when it comes to your children, and what happens when the ‘Barry’ writing process sometimes strays from Hader’s original vision.
Host: Sean Fennessey
Guest: Bill Hader
Producer: Bobby Wagner
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Bill Simmons, Wosny Lambre, and Sean Fennessey recap Episode 6 of HBO’s ‘We Own This City’, discussing the “bleak and hopeless” ending to the miniseries (:42), Jon Bernthal’s performance as Wayne Jenkins compared to iconic dirty cops in film (10:16), and the benefit of a show going against the Netflix model (27:29). Plus, what’s next for creator David Simon (43:18)?
Hosts: Bill Simmons, Wosny Lambry, Sean Fennessey
Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.
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Sean and Bill Hader come together to recap one of the best episodes in the three-season run of HBO’s ‘Barry.’ Hader talks about taking big swings, how much you plan before a season vs. during the writing process, and how to make themes like forgiveness and redemption seem authentic within the context of a show that deals with such dark themes.
Host: Sean Fennessey
Guest: Bill Hader
Producer: Bobby Wagner
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Ben and Joanna start their analysis of the midseason finale of ‘Better Call Saul’ by comparing the storytelling methods of this show to those in ‘Breaking Bad’ and discussing Lalo's long spying sequence in the intro. They then go over every angle of Howard's tragic death scene, including Jimmy and Kim's excitement about the execution of their scheme, Howard's character development leading up to his demise, and the similarities in the way Chuck was eliminated earlier in the series (16:44). Finally, they discuss the purpose of Howard's death in regards to the overall ‘Breaking Bad’ universe and speculate on Jimmy and Kim's future heading into the end of the series (38:18).
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Ben Lindbergh
Producer: Chris Sutton
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Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Wosny Lambre recap Episode 5 of HBO’s 'We Own This City.' They discuss their thoughts on the episode, watching the show without any deep knowledge of the subject, Treat Williams's casting, and more.
Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Wosny Lambre
Producer: Jessie Lopez
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Sean Fennessey and Bill Hader recap Season 3, Episode 5 of HBO’s ‘Barry.’ Now that the season is more than halfway over, Sean and Bill discuss the arc of the third season, how an episode with so little Barry can sustain itself, shooting intense action sequences, and more.
Host: Sean Fennessey
Guest: Bill Hader
Producer: Bobby Wagner
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Van Lathan and Charles Holmes break down the Season 3 finale of ‘Atlanta,’ “Tarrare.” They dive into the real-life story of Tarrare that inspired the episode, how this Van solo episode functioned as a season finale, and final thoughts on the season as a whole.
Hosts: Van Lathan and Charles Holmes
Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah
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Ben and Joanna start the pod by talking about their expectations for this season and whether they've been met or exceeded at this point in the story. They then pivot to the dual cold opens that begin the episode and what they reveal about both Kim's moral background and Howard's home life. Next, they share their general theories on the the mysterious private investigator, the plan to secretly drug Howard, Francesca's overall importance, and Kim's decision to not take Cliff's offer to follow her original dream (24:33). They continue by talking about Kim and Jimmy's love chemistry, Lalo's big scene, and the strategy of releasing a two-part season for Emmy award consideration (1:03:33).
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Ben Lindbergh
Producer: Chris Sutton
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Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Wosny Lambre recap episodes 3 and 4 of the HBO series 'We Own This City,' including its spiritual relationship to 'The Wire,' the exceptional performance of Jon Bernthal at the center of the show, and whether the series has a chance to slot amongst the best of the century so far.
Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Wosny Lambre
Producer: Bobby Wagner
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Sean Fennessey and Bill Hader are back to discuss season 3, episode 4 of HBO’s ‘Barry.’ Sean and Bill discuss how they title episodes of the show, what goes into the decision to revisit the past while writing, the films that influenced Bill while writing the show, and more.
Host: Sean Fennessey
Guest: Bill Hader
Producer: Bobby Wagner
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Van Lathan and Charles Holmes return to break down "Rich Wigga, Poor Wigga," the ninth episode of Season 3 of ‘Atlanta.' They discuss what elements of the episode disappointed them, debate the usefulness of certain celebrity cameos, and examine the show's occasionally heavy-handed messaging.
Hosts: Van Lathan and Charles Holmes
Producer: Devon Manze
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Ben and Joanna start the pod by commenting on the sumptuous cinematography in this week's episode, particularly the opening scene, and ponder if this was a conscious substitution for the lack of action in this comparatively transitional chapter within the season. They then discuss the significance of spice curls in regards to Lalo's whereabouts and the reappearance of some notable characters like Erin, Francesca, and Viola.(10:08) Next, they break down the boxing match between Howard and Jimmy and ponder if the outcome was part of "the plan". (32:34) Finally, they talk about the meaning of Werner's lucite slide rule, Lalo in Germany, and take a look at the promo for next week's show in anticipation for the mid-season finale.(44:43)
Hosts: Ben Lindbergh and Joanna Robinson
Producer: Chris Sutton
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Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Wosny Lambre recap the season finale of HBO’s ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.’ They discuss the fabricated plotline of the Finals MVP between Kareem and Magic, how the show relates to today’s NBA, and the possibilities of where the story can go for next season.
Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Wosny Lambre
Producer: Jessie Lopez
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Sean is joined by creator and star Bill Hader to discuss Season 3, Episode 3 of HBO’s ‘Barry.’ How does the filmmaking link episodes beyond the way the writing does? Plus: Now that we’re three episodes through the third season, does Hader still view the show as a comedy?
Host: Sean Fennessey
Guest: Bill Hader
Producer: Bobby Wagner
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Van Lathan and Charles Holmes dive into the eighth episode of ‘Atlanta’ Season 3, “New Jazz.” They breakdown Paper Boi’s drug trip, the surprise actor cameo, and what the episode is saying about the black celebrity.
Hosts: Van Lathan and Charles Holmes
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah
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