This week Wos is joined by Rob Mahoney. Their discussion begins by examining the growing cracks in the Roy brothers’ alliance, praising Lukas Matsson’s role as a narrative chaos agent, and talking about some of their favorite scenes from Episode 6. After the break, they shine a light on the nuances of Tom and Shiv’s onscreen dynamics and dissect the Episode ... Show More
Jan 23
‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 3: What’s Worse Than Maggots?
Jo and Rob use their X-ray vision goggles to recap the third episode of ‘The Pitt’ Season 2. (0:00) Intro (1:38) Mailbag check-in (11:23) Instant reactions (20:29) Kylie, her dad, and Santos (24:10) Tony Chinchiolo: Worst hang ever (25:53) The Triage Bros. (29:23) Mrs. Kovalenko ... Show More
1 h
Jan 21
‘Industry’ Season 4, Episode 2: The Commander and the Grey Lady
Jo, Rob, and Jodi return to break down the latest episode of' ‘Industry.’ They answer listener mailbag questions, dig into the dynamics between Yas and Henry, explore how class shapes the episode, and, yes, discuss Kit Harington’s butt. Intro (0:00) Listener Mailbag Check-In (2:2 ... Show More
1h 14m
Apr 2023
Breaking Down ‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 2: “Rehearsal”
Chris and Andy talk about the second episode of ‘Succession’ Season 4, “Rehearsal.” They talk about the motivations of each of the kids (1:00), how Connor may be the sibling that holds the most power (27:14), and some of the funniest scenes from this episode (40:46).
Hosts: Chri ... Show More
51m 49s
May 2023
Breaking Down ‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 6: "Living+"
Chris and Andy talk about the latest episode of ‘Succession,’ "Living+." They break down how each of the kids continues to deal with their grief (1:00), the surprise success of Kendall's pitch for "Living+" (23:06), and the appearance that Logan Roy sort of makes in this episode ... Show More
52m 17s
Jun 2023
‘The Idol’ Episode 4 and ‘The Bear’ Episodes 4-6
Chris and Andy talk about the fourth episode of ‘The Idol,’ and how the show continues to be visually interesting but lacks any plot consistency (7:45). Then, they talk about the fourth through sixth episodes of ‘The Bear’ (32:21), and whether the many cameos in the Episode 6 dis ... Show More
1h 15m
Jun 2023
‘The Bear’ Season 2, Episodes 7-10. Plus, ‘Black Mirror’ Creator Charlie Brooker on the Newest Season.
Chris and Andy talk about the last four episodes of ‘The Bear’ Season 2. They discuss the way Richie’s character evolved throughout Episode 7, “Forks,” (1:00) and the way that Carmy and Sydney’s relationship in the season finale was depicted (37:49). Then, Chris is joined by ‘Bla ... Show More
2 h
May 2022
‘Stranger Things’ Season 4, Episode 7 Deep Dive | House of R
Jo and Mal return to the world of ‘Stranger Things’ to break down the final episode of the first half of Season 4 (4:00). They discuss the origin of Vecna (16:00), their favorite theories heading into the midway point of the season (29:00), and Eleven’s relationship with Dr. Bren ... Show More
1h 37m
Apr 2023
Unpacking the Big Reveal in ‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 3
Chris and Andy talk about the major reveal in this week’s episode of ‘Succession.’ They discuss how writer Jesse Armstrong and director Mark Mylod handled Logan Roy’s death (1:00), the performances give by Jeremy Strong, Kieran Culkin, and Sarah Snook (22:29), and where the show ... Show More
1h 3m
May 2022
‘Stranger Things’ Season 4, Episodes 4-6 Deep Dive | House of R
Jo and Mal return to the Upside Down to share their thoughts on Episodes 4-6 of ‘Stranger Things’ Season 4 (4:00). They discuss how the show deals with memories (10:00), Mike and Will’s relationship (35:00), and Hopper’s escape and potential return to Hawkins (48:00). Plus, they ... Show More
1h 16m
Apr 2022
Breaking Down the First Two Episodes of ‘Better Call Saul’ Season 6, With Joanna Robinson
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 ... Show More
55m 8s
Sep 2022
'House of the Dragon' Episode 5 Reactions | Talk the Thrones
It's weddings, murder, and scandal as Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson give their instant reactions to the fifth episode of 'House of the Dragon.'
Hosts: Chris Ryan, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Additional Production Support: Arju ... Show More
1h 1m