In the wake of that finale, Jason and Greta react to the entire second season and take stock of how each character ended up. They unpack how Rhaenyra and Alicent changed over time and then they talk with Fabien Frankel (Criston Cole) about imposter syndrome, existential dread, and Cole’s skin care regimen.
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Feb 23
Ep.6: The Morrow (with Showrunner Ira Parker)
Jason and Greta unpack the season finale and the fallout from the Trial of Seven. George R.R. Martin’s discusses what's next for Dunk and Egg. Then, they sit down with showrunner Ira Parker to discuss what the tourney meant for Dunk, if Egg will ever escape his Targaryen lineage, ... Show More
49m 14s
Feb 16
Ep.5: In the Name of the Mother (with Director Owen Harris)
Jason and Greta break down the action-packed fifth episode of the series, where Dunk and Aerion face off in the Trial of Seven. Then, they talk with Director Owen Harris about the subversive way he filmed the sequence, staying inside Dunk’s point of view, and what it was like to ... Show More
40m 25s
Feb 7
Ep.4: Seven (with Director Sarah Adina Smith)
It’s time for a Trial of Seven. Jason and Greta sit down with Director Sarah Adina Smith to discuss the fourth episode, where Dunk prepares for battle. They talk about how Dunk has reached rock bottom, Sarah getting chills on set, and why she relates to Dunk's underdog story. Lea ... Show More
48m 15s
Jan 2025
‘Severance’ Season 2 Premiere: Are You Innie or Outie?
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney play the ball game to recap the Season 2 premiere of ‘Severance.’ They start by briefly looking back at the first season, before discussing some behind-the-scenes context on the three-year hiatus between seasons, their anticipation for its return, ... Show More
1h 16m
Dec 2024
Squid Game S2, Episodes 1-3: Let the Games Begin…Again
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney play life or death games as they look back at their thoughts on season one of Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ (1:52), before diving into their feelings of Season two (5:58), and discussing which new characters they’re most invested in (40:27).
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51m 52s
Jan 2025
‘Severance’ Season 2, Episode 3: The Baby Goats Are Back
Jo and Rob hand out missing posters to recap the third episode of ‘Severance’ Season 2. They discuss the highly anticipated return of the goats, the degree of difficulty that accompanies a theory show like this, and what truly differentiates the innies from the outies (2:17). Alo ... Show More
1h 26m
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
Jul 2024
‘Presumed Innocent’ Season 1 Finale: Closing Arguments
Jo and Rob await the jury’s decision to recap the Season 1 finale of ‘Presumed Innocent.’ They open by discussing why the episode felt unsatisfying, the shocking revelation that [redacted] is the killer, and how the ending affects the season as a whole (8:39). Along the way, they ... Show More
1 h
Jun 2024
'The Acolyte' Episode 4 Deep Dive
It's time to journey deep into the forest with Mal and Jo as they talk about the fourth episode of 'The Acolyte,' starting with their opening impressions (10:26). Later, they dive deep into the best parts of the episode and some of the challenges this episode faced (16:08). Plus, ... Show More
2h 3m
Oct 2024
‘Slow Horses’ Season 4 Finale: Shoot to Kill
Jo and Rob stand still to recap the ‘Slow Horses’ Season 4 finale. They discuss how the final episode impacted their thoughts on the season as a whole, talk about River and David’s heartbreaking moment, and parse through a few more listener emails (2:21). Along the way, they dive ... Show More
53m 58s
Dec 2024
‘Squid Game’ Season 2, ‘What If…?’ Season 3, and Ringer-Verse Recommends: December 2024
Green light! Ben and Daniel Chin discuss the second season of ‘Squid Game,’ focusing on how the streaming phenomenon follows up its first act without the element of surprise, its new spin on the formula from the sensational Season 1, and the future of the franchise. Then, they re ... Show More
1h 40m