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Aug 2022
57m 19s

Breaking Down the Penultimate Episode of...

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Chris and Andy talk briefly about the continued fallout at Warner Bros. and HBO Max (1:00). Then, they get into this week's penultimate episode of 'Better Call Saul', the Emmy-worthy performance by Rhea Seehorn in this episode (12:12), and what could be coming in next week's series finale (40:14). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen ... Show More
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