Chris is joined by Joanna Robinson to talk about the first two episodes of ‘Better Call Saul’ Season 6. They talk about getting up to speed after the show’s two-year hiatus (1:00), where we find Kim and Jimmy’s relationship (25:15), and try to make some predictions for where the season might go (34:55).
Host: Chris Ryan
Guest: Joanna Robinson
Producer: Kaya ... Show More
Aug 6
The Anthony Bourdain Special Episode
Chris and Andy take a look back at Anthony Bourdain’s storied career, inspired by the upcoming release of ‘Tony,’ starring Dominic Sessa as the beloved chef. They discuss their personal relationship to Bourdain (and his shows), his outsized culinary influence across television, a ... Show More
1h 2m
Aug 3
Summer Mailbag: Bad TV Theme Songs, Historical Events As Miniseries, and Book Recs
Chris and Andy open up the mailbag to answer listener questions on the ‘Task’ and ‘Mare of Easttown’ shared universe, LeBron James joining the Sixers, the trend of bad TV theme songs, the truth behind the success of ‘Widow’s Bay,’ their favorite books of the year, and much more ( ... Show More
1h 25m
Jun 2023
‘Black Mirror’ Season 6, Episodes 1-2 Recap
Joanna Robinson and Van Lathan are here to unpack the first two episodes of ‘Black Mirror’ Season 6. They briefly talk about the shows that came before it and that inspired the Netflix anthology series, as well as their thoughts on past seasons. Next, they share their personal to ... Show More
54m 53s
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
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
Apr 2022
'Better Call Saul' Season 6, Episode 3 Recap, Plus an Interview With Michael Mando
Joanna and Ben begin their conversation by talking about the amazing production design of the season so far. They then speculate on what Jimmy and Kim are planning, what the reappearance of Huell and Suzanne means for the rest of the story line, and where Lalo could be located (1 ... Show More
1h 32m
Jan 2025
Squid Game, Season 2 (Part 2)
Rob and Joanna are back from break to discuss what they’ve been watching over the holidays (2:50), and give a quick Golden Globes recap (11:03). Then, it’s time to hop back into ‘Squid Game’ to discuss the rest of Season 2 (14:23), which games were most diabolical (40:20), and a ... Show More
1h 9m
Nov 2021
‘Succession’ Season 3, Episode 6 With Matthew Macfadyen
Joanna and Sean rejoin to discuss the sixth episode of this season 'Succession,' "What It Takes." They break down all of the spectacular moments the Roys display and the desperation of Kendall (02:10). Later Joanna sits down with Tom himself, Matthew Macfadyen, to discuss this pi ... Show More
1h 21m