‘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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Nov 20
HBO’s Wave of Renewals. Plus, ‘The Beast in Me,’ ‘The Chair Company’ E6, and ‘I Love LA’ E3.
Chris and Andy talk about the ongoing bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery and the news that Netflix’s offer would include theatrical releases (5:31), before reacting to the various renewal announcements from HBO including ‘Task’ and both ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoffs (12:23). The ... Show More
1h 10m
Nov 11
Is ‘Stranger Things’ the Last Gasp of Blockbuster TV? Plus, Why Netflix’s ‘Death by Lightning’ Is Worth Your Time.
Chris and Andy talk about the upcoming premiere of the fifth and final season of ‘Stranger Things’ and how it’s significantly evolved over the years (7:21). Then they discuss why the new Netflix historical drama ‘Death by Lightning,’ starring Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen ... Show More
55m 26s
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
Feb 2024
Did ‘The Larry Sanders Show’ Stick the Landing?
Andy Greenwald is joined by Bill Simmons to discuss “Flip,” the series finale of ‘The Larry Sanders Show.’ They start by talking about why it’s one of HBO’s most underrated shows, why Garry Shandling was the perfect fit for the lead role, and how the ’90s comedy blurred the lines ... Show More
1h 46m
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
Jun 2024
'House of the Dragon' Season 2 Preview
This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna look ahead to Season 2 of ‘House of the Dragon.’ They start with a quick recap of Season 1 (12:19). Then, they answer some listener questions (14:29) before talking about this week’s poll: Who will fill the emotional void left by Paddy Considine ... Show More
1h 28m
Jun 2024
'House of the Dragon' Season 2 Primer: Where We Left Off in Season 1. Plus, Showrunner Ryan Condal Joins!
Gods be good—it's almost time to head back to Westeros, and Mal and Jo are here to help you prepare. First, they refresh you on the story to date by sharing their dueling recaps of every episode from HOTD's first season (06:42). Then, showrunner Ryan Condal joins the pod to talk ... Show More
2h 13m
Jan 2024
Did ‘Friday Night Lights’ Stick the Landing?
Andy Greenwald is joined by Mallory Rubin to discuss “Always,” the series finale of ‘Friday Night Lights.’ They open by setting the scene, providing background info on the show itself, and contextualizing the TV landscape that it was released in (3:43). Next, they discuss the sta ... Show More
1h 43m