‘Better Call Saul’ returned on Sunday night for its penultimate season and it’s time to start appreciating the show for what it is: a masterpiece (2:14). Episode 8 of ‘The Outsider’ was the most Stephen King–influenced episode yet (26:45). And an interview with the musician Greg Dulli about his first solo album, ‘Random Desire’ (51:56).
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‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Drops a Surprise Episode and Previewing the Winter TV Slate. Plus, Sharon Horgan on Creating and Starring in ‘Youth.’
Chris and Andy talk about “A Story of Derry,” a surprise Halloween episode of ‘It: Welcome to Derry,’ and why they think more shows should experiment with bonus drops (10:16). Along the way, they react to Curry Barker’s new short film (19:11) and the news that NBC is developing a ... Show More
1h 42m
Oct 30
‘Crystal Lake,’ ‘Carrie,’ and ‘The Lowdown’ S2E4
Chris and Andy talk about the news that HBO is developing a limited series starring Sarah Snook based on Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘The Birds’ (2:28). Then they discuss the Apple TV crime drama ‘Nocturne’ (19:53) and ‘The Lowdown’ Season 2, Episode 4 (31:18). Later, Chris is joined by J ... Show More
1h 23m
Oct 26
Where Are the Netflix Viewers Going? Plus, ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6 Finale and ‘The Lowdown’ Season 2, Episode 3.
Chris and Andy talk about the Bloomberg report that revealed that Netflix subscribers are spending less time on the platform and the potential reasons for that shift (2:40). Later, they discuss the ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6 finale (24:47) and ‘The Lowdown’ Season 2, Episode 3 (39:34 ... Show More
51m 12s
Aug 2022
'Better Call Saul' Season 6, Episode 13 Recap
Ben and Joanna begin their review of the series finale of 'Better Call Saul' by sharing their individual podcast preparation rituals and analyzing the episode's promo art. They then discuss Gene's escape attempt, his transformation back into Saul Goodman once he's in jail, and Ma ... Show More
1h 42m
Jul 2022
'Better Call Saul' Season 6, Episode 8
Joanna and Ben get together to celebrate the triumphant return of the final season of 'Better Call Saul', and begin their conversation by discussing Episodes 8's haunting opening scene. They then talk about Lalo's moral code throughout the series, and if his tragic end was respec ... Show More
1h 24m
Apr 2015
Better Call Saul S:1 | E:10 Marco | Slate TV Club
In the latest episode of Slate's TV Club podcast about Better Call Saul, June Thomas and Seth Stevenson recap the season finale, "Marco," reflect on the past 10 episodes, and predict what will happen in Season Two. Also, Seth uses the word "telos" liberally throughout the podcast ... Show More
33m 49s
Jan 2018
Better Call Saul Season 3 in Review
Co-creator/showrunner Peter Gould and writers Thomas Schnauz, Gennifer Hutchison, Gordon Smith, Ann Cherkis, and Heather Marion discuss the third season of the AMC series, bringing back (introducing?) Gus Fring, their process and the show's depictions of process, turning Jimmy in ... Show More
1h 16m