Charles Holmes and Van Lathan step back into the kitchen to recap the first two episodes of ‘The Bear’ Season 3. They start by discussing why the opening moments of the season felt like a visual poem, how long Carmy and Syd can coexist in the restaurant’s new world order, and the competing ideologies that pit the characters against one another (2:59). Along ... Show More
Oct 28
Mailbag: Comfort TV, Prestige Animation, and Post-Show Depression
Jo and Rob open up the mailbag to answer listener questions on finales that gave them the most post-show grief, their favorite performances of the year (so far), which TV characters would benefit from having bangs, which animated shows qualify as prestige television, and much mor ... Show More
1h 18m
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
Jul 2024
Culture Chat: Does 'The Bear' still cook?
Season three of FX’s “The Bear” is here, and today we discuss it with our top food writers! The Financial Times’s food and drink editor Harriet Fitch Little and restaurant critic Tim Hayward, who also owns a cafe in Cambridge, join Lilah to share their takes. How well does the sh ... Show More
26m 38s
Jul 2025
Dishing on The Bear and the PM’s musical taste
<p>TV's favourite tormented chef, Carmy Berzatto, and his crew of lovable but dysfunctional chefs are back on your screens with season 4 of FX's The Bear.</p><p>Hannah and Bev talk through whether this new season turns the page on their frustrations with season 3, and what they'd ... Show More
36m 4s
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