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  • In this episode, Sarah Marrs (film critic and deputy editor at LaineyGossip.com) joins us to discuss the episodes 3-4 of The White Lotus season 3. What are our favorite subplots so far? What do we think the show is trying to say about white people and how they latch onto foreigners’ ways of life? What do we think of some of the reveals from this batch of episodes? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

    We’ll be back to cover at least one additional batch of White Lotus episodes.

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  • David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television, discuss the new Daredevil series, and dive into Severance Season 2 episode 8.

    What did we think of the Oscars? Is Kathleen Kennedy really retiring from Star Wars? Could this week’s episode of Severance been an email instead? And how good is Daredevil: Born Again at welcoming in new viewers? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

    Homework for next week:

    Severance Season 2 Episode 9 (Apple TV+)Daredevil: Born Again Episode 2 (Disney+)

    Shownotes:

    00:30 - TV NewsWhat did we think of the Oscars?Kathleen Kennedy gives interview about career plans23:33 - Severance Season 2Ep 8 - Sweet Vitriol1:04:55 - Daredevil: Born AgainEp 1 - Heaven’s Half HourEp 2 - Optics

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  • David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television and dive into Severance Season 2 episode 7.

    What do we make of Kathleen Kennedy’s stint as Lucasfilm boss? Are we excited about Andor’s episode release schedule? How’s Patrick’s rewatch of Daredevil season 3 going? And what made this week’s episode of Severance so remarkable? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

    Homework for next week:

    Severance Season 2 Episode 8 (Apple TV+)Daredevil: Born Again Season premiere (Disney+)

    Shownotes:

    02:30 - TV NewsFirst Andor A Star Wars Story Teaser Trailer and Poster RevealedLucasfilm Boss Kathleen Kennedy Expected to Retire This YearDaredevil: Born Again season 2 is planned for a 2026 release, and Marvel's Head of TV hopes it could become an annual showJon Bernthal's Punisher will headline Werewolf by Night-style Marvel special: 'Like a shotgun blast of a story'The Harry Potter TV series has found its Dumbledore33:03 - Severance Season 2Ep 7 - Chikhai Bardo

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  • Welcome to the first of 3-4 conversations we’ll have about The White Lotus season 3!

    In this episode, Sarah Marrs (Film critic and deputy editor at LaineyGossip.com) joins us to discuss the first two episodes of the new season. What do we make of the updated setting in Thailand this year? Are Jaclyn’s friends really the best she can do? Is Saxon Ratliff one of the worst characters ever? Did they finally figure out a way to make Walton Goggins unlikable? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

    We’ll be back to cover episodes 3-4 of The White Lotus in a couple weeks.

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  • David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television and share some thoughts on the first few episodes of Invincible season 3. Then, it’s time to dive into Severance Season 2 episode 6.

    What do we think about Invincible Season 3? Is The Pitt actually one of the best shows on TV right now? And why is this week’s Severance an incredible example of sci-fi storytelling? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

    Homework for next week:

    Severance Season 2 Episode 7 (Apple TV+)

    Shownotes:

    04:20 - Invincible Season 312:45 - TV NewsSNL’s 50th Anniversary‘The Pitt’ Renewed for Season 2 at Max‘The Rings of Power’ Officially Renewed for Season 3, Plans Major Time Jump‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Sets April Release Date on HBO29:00 - Severance Season 2Ep 6 - Attila

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  • David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television. Then, it’s time to dive into Severance Season 2 episode 5.

    Is Peter Morgan’s next Netflix project going to be one of the most unhinged things ever? Would we marry people who have the same first and last name as us? And what does Severance have to say about employee performance reviews, anyway? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

    Homework for next week:

    Severance Season 2 Episode 6 (Apple TV+)Invincible Season Premiere (Prime Video)

    Shownotes:

    03:00 - TV NewsSuper Bowl Sets All-Time Ratings Record for Second Straight YearJeremy Strong to Star in Boys from Brazil remake by Peter Morgan‘Taylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter’ TV Series in Development at Amazon MGM Studios‘Euphoria’ Season 3 First Look: Zendaya Returns as Rue as Production Starts on Long-Delayed HBO Series26:30 - Severance Season 2Ep 5 - Trojan’s Horse

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  • David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television. Then, it’s time to dive into Severance Season 2 episode 4.

    Why are we hopeful for a new Buffy the Vampire Slayer? What are some of the biggest trends going on right now in the world of TV and streaming (according to Luminate)? Is Patrick looking forward to Ted Lasson season 4? And what did we make of some of the big twists of this week’s episode of Severance? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

    Homework for next week:

    Severance Season 2 Episode 5 (Apple TV+)Invincible Season Premiere (Prime Video)

    Shownotes:

    02:30 - TV News‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Reboot With Sarah Michelle Gellar in the Works at HuluDisney Earnings Boosted by ‘Moana 2,’ Disney+ Loses 700,000 Subscribers as Streaming Business Swings to Another ProfitStreamers Set to Outspend Commercial Broadcasters for First Time This Year, Report ClaimsLuminate’s End of Year ReportTed Lasso Season 4 details28:15 - Severance Season 2Ep 4 - Woe’s Hollow

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  • David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television. Then, it’s time to dive into Severance Season 2 episode 3.

    Has the term “woke” lost all meaning (especially as it applies to Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man)? How excited are we for the next season of Squid Game? Is Beyond: Two Souls going to make for a good TV series? And what did we make of some of the big twists of this week’s episode of Severance? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

    Homework for next week:

    Severance Season 2 Episode 4 (Apple TV+)Bonus Ep: The Agency Season 1 (Paramount+)

    Shownotes:

    07:00 - TV NewsSquid Game Season 3 Date: June 27Spider-Man Voice Actor Says His ‘Biggest Fear’ Was the New Disney+ Series ‘Was Gonna Be Annoying and Woke’‘Beyond: Two Souls’ Video Game Getting TV Series Adaptation By Elliot Page’s PageboyReginald VelJohnson debunks Dave Chappelle37:00 - Severance Season 2Ep 3 - Who’s Still Alive?

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  • David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television. Then, it’s time to dive into the latest episode of Severance.

    Is anyone even talking about Squid Game season 2? Are people going to cancel Netflix after their latest price hike? Are we excited about Daredevil: Born Again? And what did we make of the latest episode of Severance, especially in light of what happened last episode? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

    Homework for next week:

    Severance Season 2 Episode 3 (Paramount+)

    Shownotes:

    04:45 - TV NewsNetflix:Netflix Adds Nearly 19 Million Subscribers to End 2024 With More Than 300 Million GloballyAnother Netflix price hike‘Squid Game 2’ Becomes Netflix’s Third Most-Watched Season Ever, After ‘Squid Game 1’ and ‘Wednesday’Daredevil: Born Again trailerFBI: CIA30:15- Severance Season 2Ep 2 - Goodbye, Mrs. Selvig

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  • David and Patrick discuss some of your listener feedback about The Pitt. Then, it’s time to dive into Severance Season 2!

    The second season sees things at Lumon largely return to the status quo. What happened in the time since the last season ended? How did we feel about the timeframe where the season picks up? What mysteries are we most interested in seeing the show explore this season? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

    Homework for next week:

    Severance Season 2 Episode 2

    Shownotes:

    07:00 - Severance Season 2Ep 1 - Hello, Ms. Cobel

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  • In this episode, Patrick and David discuss the finale of Skeleton Crew and revisit the season 1 finale of Severance.

    Skeleton Crew was a fun show. But was it anything more? How did we feel about the show’s handling of Jod’s arc? Or the kids’ arcs? Now that you mention it: Did any of these characters even have arcs? Also, we revisit Severance’s season 1 finale. Is it still one of the greatest episodes of television ever made? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

    Homework for next week:

    Severance Season 2 premiere (Apple TV+)

    Shownotes:

    01:30 - Skeleton CrewEp 8 - The Real Good Guys43:30 - Severance Season 1Ep 9 - The We We Are

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  • David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of TV, then dive into the seventh episode of Skeleton Crew and the season premiere of The Pitt.

    The Franchise was cancelled! Is season 1 of the show still worth watching? Are we hopeful for a Shogun season 2? Are we excited about the possibility of a Squid Game cinematic universe? What did we think of the new Max original series The Pitt and how does it compare to ER? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

    Homework for next week:

    Skeleton Crew Ep 8 (Disney+)Bonus Ep: Severance Season 1 finale

    Shownotes:

    04:30 - TV NewsApple TV+ Brings ‘Severance’ Season One to Roku Channel in Subscriber PushSuperhero Movie Satire Series ‘The Franchise’ Canceled by HBO‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 to Debut in April; Columbia Pictures and Sony PlayStation Developing ‘Horizon Zero Dawn’ Movie (Helldivers 2 movie)‘Shogun’ Season 2 Update: Producers Reveal That Writers’ Room Ends In Six Weeks‘Squid Game’ Spinoffs? Creator of Netflix Hit Has Multiple Ideas36:30 - Skeleton CrewEp 7 - We’re Gonna Be In So Much Trouble57:00 - The PittEp 1 - 7:00 A.M.Ep 2 - 8:00 A.M.

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  • It’s a recap-only episode of the podcast as Patrick and David dive into the latest episode of Skeleton Crew and finish their conversation about Squid Game season 2.

    Why does Skeleton Crew keep insisting on splitting up Jude Law and the kids? Does the show’s After School Special mentality work in the universe of Star Wars? Does Squid Game season 2 feel like a cash grab? Or does it actually have something to say? And what are our thoughts on where things ended and the plotlines open for season 3? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

    Homework for next week (next week’s episode will be released a day later than usual):

    Skeleton Crew Ep 7 (Disney+)The Pitt

    Shownotes:

    22:30 - What you should watch for Apple TV+’s free weekend25:00 - Skeleton CrewEp 6 - Zero Friends Again42:30 - Squid Game Season 2Ep 2 - Halloween PartyEp 3 - 001Ep 4 - Six LegsEp 5 - One More GameEp 6 - O XEp 7 - Friend or Foe

    Links:

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  • It’s a recap-only episode of the podcast as Patrick and David dive into the latest episode of Skeleton Crew and catch the season premiere of Squid Game season 2.

    Is this week’s episode of Skeleton Crew the best one yet? What homages did we spot to Indiana Jones? And what did we think of Squid Game’s return? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

    Homework for next week:

    Skeleton Crew Ep 6 (Disney+)Squid Game Season 2 (Netflix)

    Shownotes:

    06:00 - Skeleton CrewEp 5 - You Have a Lot to Learn About Pirates37:00 - Squid Game Season 2Ep 1 - Bread or Lottery

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  • In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David is joined by Myles McNutt from Episodic Medium to discuss their thoughts on the Dune: Prophecy season 1 finale.

    Did the show live up to its potential? How successful was it, dramaturgically speaking? Are we looking forward to a season 2? Listen to hear us discuss these questions and more!

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  • In this bonus episode, David and Patrick discuss the first six episodes of Squid Game season 1 on Netflix. It’s Patrick’s very first time watching the show! Did he understand what the big fuss was all about? Does the show still hold up? And how excited are we for the end of season 1 and the beginning of season 2? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

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  • David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of TV, then dive into the 4th ep of Skeleton Crew.

    Homework for next week:

    Skeleton Crew Ep 5 (Disney+)Bonus Ep: Squid Game Season 1 (Netflix)Bonus Ep: Dune Prophecy (Max)

    Shownotes:

    09:30 - TV News‘Silo’ to End With Season 4‘Girls5Eva’ Canceled Again‘The Old Man’ Canceled ‘Bad Monkey’ Renewed ‘Secret Level’ Renewed‘Man on the Inside’ Renewed for Season 2 at NetflixMacolm in the middle is coming backLove Is Blind contestants are employeesDisney Cuts Trans Storyline41:00 Skeleton CrewEp 4 - Can’t Say I Remember No At Attin

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  • David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of TV, then dive into the third episode of Skeleton Crew and the first few episodes of The Agency on Paramount+.

    What did we make of the first Simpsons/NFL crossover? Is Squid Game season 2 going to be, like, really really amazing? Is it worth your while to pay a visit to The Agency? And does Skeleton Crew show more or less promise after its third episode? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

    Homework for next week:

    Skeleton Crew Ep 4 (Disney+)Possible Bonus Ep: Squid Game Eps 1-5 (Netflix)

    Shownotes:

    01:30 - TV NewsHenry Cavill Says ‘Warhammer 40,000’ TV Series Is in a ‘Fantastic’ Starting Place: ‘We’ve Been Breaking Down Approaches to the Enormity’ of That World‘The Simpsons’ and ESPN Are Turning NFL Monday Night Football’s Cowboys-Bengals Game Into A Wild, Untamed Animated Version: What to Expect and Where to WatchGolden Globes: How ‘Squid Game’ Got Nominated for a Season You Haven’t Seen Yet22:45 - Skeleton CrewEp 3 - Very Interesting, As An Astrogation Problem45:00 - The AgencyEp 1 - The BendsEp 2 - Wooden DuckEp 3 - Hawk from a Handsaw

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  • In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David and @joyofnapping discuss the first 3 episodes of Charles Yu’s Interior Chinatown (Hulu):

    Ep 1 - Generic Asian ManEp 2 - Delivery GuyEp 3 - Tech Guy

    How does Charles Yu’s amazing book make the transition to the small screen? What components were we particularly taken by? How do we find the show as a parody of police procedurals? And as a piece of media criticism? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

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  • David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of TV, then dive into the season premiere of Skeleton Crew.

    The creator of Arcane has responded to criticisms of the second season. What do we make of his reaction? Are we happy about the new culture of recording footage off of movie screens? Is Skeleton Crew the shot in the arm Star Wars needs at this moment? Will Patrick finally have to watch the first two seasons of Euphoria? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

    Homework for next week:

    Skeleton Crew Ep 3 (Disney+)The Agency Eps 1-2 (Showtime/Paramount+)Possible Bonus Ep: Interior Chinatown (Hulu)

    Shownotes:

    01:30 - What we watched over the Thanksgiving breakA Man on the InsideThe FranchiseWicked (and a digression about recording things off TV screens)22:36 - Agatha All Along finale hits ratings highs25:01 - Max password sharing may be coming to an end30:45 - Upcoming Max premiere dates36:19 - Arcane creator responds to criticism51:20 - Skeleton CrewEp 1 - This Could Be a Real AdventureEp 2 - Way Out Past The Barrier

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