Jo and Rob prepare for the trial to recap the fifth and sixth episodes of ‘Presumed Innocent.’ They open by discussing whether the series is suffering from the David E. Kelley red herring problem, their leading whodunnit theories, and whether Rusty is too unlikable as the story’s protagonist (2:07). Along the way, they talk about the various dream sequences ... Show More
Jul 2024
'House of the Dragon' Season 2, Episode 7 Deep Dive. Plus: Tom Bennett! | House of R
The banners have been raised, and Mal and Jo are here to take you along for another deep dive into 'House of the Dragon,' beginning with their opening snapshot and the lore of dragon claiming (08:06). Then they dive scene by scene into the seventh episode, featuring the Red Sowin ... Show More
3h 46m
Dec 2024
'Dune: Prophecy' Episode 4, and the 'Severance' Season 2 Trailer
Mal and Jo are back to talk about Episode 4 of ‘Dune: Prophecy’! But first, they break down the trailer for Season 2 of ‘Severance.’ They talk about what they’re most excited about from the trailer, and theories for the season (7:25). Then, they dive into 'Dune' by discussing six ... Show More
1h 26m
Oct 20
Creator Brad Ingelsby on the ‘Task’ Finale
Chris and Andy talk about the season finale of ‘Task,’ discussing why the ending was so satisfying, the constantly evolving nature of the show, and whether they want more of the HBO crime drama (1:00). Later, they’re joined by series creator Brad Ingelsby to discuss what inspired ... Show More
1h 20m
Apr 2025
'The Last of Us' Season 2 Premiere: The Gamer Guide | Button Mash
Ben and Daniel Chin begin their weekly Button Mash breakdowns of 'The Last of Us' Season 2 from the perspective of longtime 'The Last of Us' players. First, they describe their experiences with the games, recap the biggest changes Season 1 made to the original 'The Last of Us,' a ... Show More
1h 26m
Sep 18
ABC Suspends Jimmy Kimmel, Why You Should Check Out Netflix’s ‘Black Rabbit’, and ‘Alien: Earth’ Episode 7
Chris and Andy talk about ABC’s decision to indefinitely suspend Jimmy Kimmel and what it means for the media space (1:18). Then, they take a moment to remember Robert Redford and his outsized impact on film in the wake of his passing (11:58). Later, they break down the penultima ... Show More
1h 18m