What does it mean to protect a child in a world designed to crush the innocent? In this episode, hosts Phil Yu and Kiera Please react to one of the season’s most devastating twists, the newborn baby’s forced induction into the Game and Player 456’s newfound purpose. Plus, we break down the backstory of our favorite creepy dolls: Young-hee and Chul-su and the ... Show More
Yesterday
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
10m 19s
Jul 5
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
Nov 2024
Squid Game: Gganbu Gone Wrong - Rewatch S1 Eps 4-6
In this episode, host Phil Yu is joined by the iconic comedian and actor, Margaret Cho as they break down episodes 4, 5, and 6 of Squid Game. The two dive into the brutal tug-of-war game, the heart-wrenching marbles showdown, and the dark twists of organ trafficking, all while ex ... Show More
30m 27s
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 2024
'3 Body Problem' Season 1, Episode 3 Deep Dive - 'Destroyer of Worlds'
On this episode, Mario and Zach gives their reaction to episode three of the new Netflix hit series, '3 Body Problem'. In episode two, ‘Destroyer of Worlds’, Jin and Jack conquer levels 2 and 3, while we learn more about the people behind the game, Auggie tries to start up her wo ... Show More
1 h
Aug 2024
63: The Pervert’s Guide to Cinema, Part I Teaser
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Abby and Dan get into the first part of Slavoj Zizek’s The Pervert’s Guide to Cinema (2006, directed by Sophie Fiennes). They consider one of the f ... Show More
6m 17s
Dec 2024
Wicked x Paratexts with Leena Norms
What is more zeitgeist-y than Wicked Part One? Well, arguably, the memes, interviews, and merch ABOUT Wicked Part One! In this episode Hannah and Marcelle are joined by the wonderful author, Youtuber and internet busybody, Leena Norms, to discuss this year's blockbuster— and the ... Show More
1 h
Oct 2018
Maniac Season 1 Review Part 3
Xia Anderson, Steph Sabraw, Mina Wahab & Yasmine Tanres break down episodes 7-10 Maniac, the epic mini-series with so much thought provoking content. The different interpretations and themes throughout the show are broken down along with plot and character development. Two strang ... Show More
53m 14s
Oct 2024
BONUS - Squid Game: The Official Podcast
Get back in the world of Squid Game! Join host Phil Yu (aka “Angry Asian Man”) and a lineup of special guests as they revisit every shocking twist and turn of Season 1. Together, they’ll explore the chilling games, unravel the show's deep themes, dissect its massive cultural impa ... Show More
1m 30s