Hosts Jia Tolentino and Josh Bearman sit with creator Mike White to reflect on the finale, what ended up on the cutting room floor, and the themes of identity and Buddhism throughout the season. Mike also shares how his experiences in Thailand inspired many of his ideas and gives a glimpse into what’s to come for Season 4.
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Apr 10
Season 3: A Final Goodbye with Aimee Lou Wood
Hosts Jia Tolentino and Josh Bearman revisit their predictions and dive into the show’s exploration of identity. Plus, Josh sits down with Aimee Lou Wood to talk about Chelsea’s complexity, her soulmate connection to Rick, and the challenges of keeping that explosive finale under ... Show More
46m 2s
Apr 2
Inside Episode 7: A Deeper Dive with Dan Savage
Savage Love’s Dan Savage returns to the podcast for a deep dive into Episode 7 and a discussion on the season so far with host Jia Tolentino. Together, they explore the psychosexual dynamics between Lochlan and Saxon, desire and identity, and Dan’s take on the overarching themes ... Show More
36m 53s
Mar 2025
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 7: Calm Before the Storm
Bill, Jo, and Mal attend the fight to recap the seventh episode of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3. They discuss whether Saxon will experience a spiritual breakthrough, which characters would be the best (and worst) hang, and season-long nitpicks (2:31). Along the way, they talk about ... Show More
1h 23m
Apr 10
Buddhist Themes in The White Lotus, Explained | Josh Bearman
Dan deconstructs the Dharmic elements of the popular HBO show, with the co-host of The White Lotus Official Season 3 companion podcast. Joshuah Bearman is a writer and film producer in Los Angeles. He has written for Wired, GQ, Harper’s, Rolling Stone, and contributed to This Ame ... Show More
1h 9m
Dec 2024
Bruh Meets World…Meets World (Season 5 Recap)
Before we say a final goodbye to John Adams High and graduate to Pennbrook, the gang is taking one last look at the controversial season 5 with Ceej and Tony from their favorite fancast, “Bruh Meets World!”
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1h 18m
Jan 2025
Be Kind, Rewind: “Once in Love with Amy” with Lee Norris
As we approach Season 6, we've decided to welcome back a few of our favorite past guests to specifically analyze one episode of their selection! So first up - Lee Norris, a.k.a. Minkus, joins the hosts to take a second look at Season 1's, “Once in Love with Amy." Lee breaks down ... Show More
54m 51s
Jul 2024
‘The Bear’ Season 3, Episodes 7-8: Chasing Ghosts
Charles and Van enter Valhalla to recap the seventh and eighth episodes of ‘The Bear’ Season 3. They start by discussing how Carmy’s legacy is intertwined with toxicity, why Syd is so attached to the restaurant, and the show’s unique relationship with the real-world fine dining i ... Show More
46m 10s