
Investigating
A spoiler-free podcast that analyzes movies and television. So far, they have covered "Angel" and are currently going through "Stranger Things." Join Sarah and Lea as they re-watch the show, focusing on themes, character development, and storytelling.
Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah
Show overview
Investigating has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 117 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 180 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 6th season.
Episodes typically run over ninety minutes — most land between 1h 20m and 1h 49m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language TV & Film show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 7 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 41 episodes published. Published by Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah.
From the publisher
A spoiler-free podcast that analyzes movies and television. So far, they have covered "Angel" and are currently going through "Stranger Things." Join Sarah and Lea as they re-watch the show, focusing on themes, character development, and storytelling.
Latest Episodes
View all 117 episodesStranger Things: S1. Ch6. The Monster Ft. Tony from All Bronze, No Brains!
Stranger Things: S1. Ch5. The Flea and the Acrobat
Stranger Things: S1. Ch4. The Body Ft. Steph from Prophecy Girls
Stranger Things: S1. Ch3. Holly, Jolly

S6 Ep 3Stranger Things: S1. Ch2. The Weirdo on Maple Street
EMike, Dustin, and Lucas try to figure out what to do when Eleven reveals she has super powers and she doesn't want to tell the adults, Joyce has a terrifying encounter with an entity in her walls, and something happens to Barb at Steve's party. Listen to hear Sarah and Lea discuss the way the show is subverting the classic 80's tropes, Jonathan's weirdo behavior, the thematic and symbolic use of music, and more!

S6 Ep 2Stranger Things: S1. Ch1. The Vanishing of Will Byers
EA missing boy, a small town, a mysterious girl...it's the first episode of Stranger Things! Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss set design, location, behind the scenes, introduce the characters/actors, and of course, discuss the episode.
S6 Ep 1Stranger Things: Introducing Stranger Things
EHey Nerds! From Los Angeles, California to Hawkins, Indiana, join Sarah and Lea as they begin their journey through Stranger Things. Listen as they discuss the making of season 1, the Duffer brothers' history in film and TV, how Janet Jackson's nip slip led to streaming television, and so much more!

Bonus: "The Holiday" Movie Recap
EMerry Christmas!! Listen to Sarah and Lea discuss "The Holiday" while you finish off that Christmas chocolate, go for a post-Christmas meal walk, or take a drive to escape your family get-together. Hear the girls discuss behind the scenes, casting, and conspiracy theories, as well as the show they plan on deep-diving into next! (good-bye 90's, hello 80's!)

Angel: Series Wrap Up
ESarah and Lea answer listener questions, discuss their thoughts on season five and the series as a whole, and reflect on their podcast journey.

S5 Ep 22Angel: S5. Ep22. Not Fade Away
EAngel, Wes, Lorne, Spike and Gunn join together for their biggest battle ever, and for one of them, it will be his last.

Angel: S5. Ep21. Power Play
EThe gang starts to have doubts about Angel's loyalties when he appears to have become very close with the Circle of the Black Thorn, a secret demon society.

S5 Ep 20Angel: S5. Ep20. The Girl in Question Ft. All Bronze, No Brains!
EAngel and Spike travel to Rome with plans to rescue Buffy from their old nemesis, the Immortal; Fred's parents arrive at Wolfram & Hart in search of their daughter.

S5 Ep 19Angel: S5. Ep19. Time Bomb
EThese are tough times in LA. As Angel urges Wesley to get rid of Illyria, she suffers a potentially cataclysmic physical breakdown and transports him back in time.

Angel: S5. Ep18. Origin
EAngel will not help parents seeking help from Wolfram & Hart about their son's supernatural abilities when he realizes that the boy is actually his son.

Angel: S5. Ep17. Underneath
EAngel, Spike and Gunn track down Lindsay, hoping he has information on the senior partners' plans; a nearly invincible stranger infiltrates Wolfram & Hart looking for Eve.

Angel: S5. Ep16. Shells
EMourning Fred's death, Angel and his friends vow to find a way to bring her back, which leads to a confrontation with the ancient god Illyria, who now occupies Fred's body.

S5 Ep 15Angel: S5. Ep15. A Hole in the World
EWhen an ancient sarcophagus exhales on her, Fred is at death's door. Angel and his friends need to figure out what's wrong with her if they are to save her.

S5 Ep 14Angel: S5. Ep14. Smile Time Ft. Prophecy Girls Podcast
EWhile trying to stop a children's show from continuing to steal the lives of its viewers, Angel is turned into a puppet.

Angel: S5. Ep13. Why We Fight
EDuring World War II, Angel works with the U.S. Navy to recover a German U-boat with captured American sailors on board, as well as a secret cache of vampires.

Angel: S5. Ep12. You're Welcome
ECordelia must help Angel rediscover his conviction to be a hero; security is sent to keep an eye on Eve, but it is her partner who is plotting Angel's demise.