Phil and Kiera break down Episode 3, “001,” with special guest Heidi Wong—poet, writer, and horror fanatic. Gi-hun’s shocking return to the games sets the stage for a Red Light, Green Light redux like we’ve never seen before. As he tries to lead the players to safety, the question looms: how much can he really change the games? And the biggest twist yet—Play ... Show More
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Squid Game Season 3 Finale Explained by Creator and Stars
For our final bonus episode, hosts Phil Yu and Kiera Please head to New York City for an exclusive sit-down with the minds and hearts behind Squid Game. Joining them are series creator and director Hwang Dong-hyuk, the unforgettable Player 456 himself, Lee Jung-jae, and the enigm ... Show More
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Jul 2025
Circle, Triangle, Square - S3 Ep 5
It’s the second-to-last episode of Squid Game — and the final challenge is here: Sky Squid Game. With only a few players remaining, a brutal “democratic” vote determines who lives, who dies, and who becomes a sacrifice. Hosts Phil Yu and Kiera Please unpack the twisted politics o ... Show More
30m 7s
Dec 2024
BONUS | Squid Game: The Official Podcast S2 Trailer
Let the new games begin! Starting Thursday, December 26th, join hosts Phil Yu (aka “Angry Asian Man”) and Kiera Please as they dive into each episode of Squid Game Season 2. Joined by a lineup of special guests, they’ll unpack the deadly new challenges, explore the layered charac ... Show More
2m 28s
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
Aug 19
Relationship Reveals & Reunion Predictions with Love Island’s Nic & Taylor
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1h 8m
Sep 9
Post Mortem | The Game Show and the Killer
48 Hours correspondent Erin Moriarty and producer Stephanie Slifer discuss their exclusive interview with the former “Family Feud” contestant, Tim Bliefnick, who was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his estranged wife, Becky Bliefnick. This episode last aired on 10/3 ... Show More
35m 56s
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OSPod Episode 130: Over the Garden Wall, New Zealand, and a Post-Con Girls Night!
Blue is away so the girls will talk about Star Trek for a surprisingly long time! Or maybe not so surprising. Also in this episode, a brief word on New Zealand, the layers of cartoon analysis, and NYCC merch acquisitions! Our podcast, like our videos, sometimes touches on the vio ... Show More
1h 4m
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Suk-Young Kim, "Surviving Squid Game: A Guide to K-Drama, Netflix, and Global Streaming Wars" (Applause Books, 2023)
In Surviving Squid Game: A Guide to K-Drama, Netflix, and Global Streaming Wars (Applause Books, 2023), scholar Suk-Young Kim reflects on Netflix's most-viewed series and one of the most influential Korean dramas, Squid Game. The series premiered in September 2021, when the pande ... Show More
48m 9s
Mar 2024
Les coulisses de la politique : on parle de cette thématique forte de Séries Mania 2024, avec Melvil Poupaud et Karin Viard
<p>AlloCiné vous fait revivre l'édition 2024 du festival Séries Mania, qui se tenait du 15 au 22 mars.<br/><br/>Les séries sont-elles politiques ? Il faudrait plusieurs heures et plus d’un seul podcast pour répondre à cette vaste question. Mais la thématique était au cœur de cett ... Show More
20m 41s