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E203: mailto:[email protected] We kick things off as Sona and I discuss the power rankings of the heirs to the throne on Succession and speculate on the future of the season. Barry Recap (41:30) Then I recap the first two episodes of Barry's final season (they are great). Better Call Saul Premiere (1:24:00) Since many of you are finally catching up on Better Call Saul, I am republishing our premiere recaps. Check the links below for additional recaps. Episodes 1 and 2: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-4s68y-121bc5e https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-st4yw-121bc5d Episode 3: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-vvrbz-121bc5c Episode 4: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-uvcau-121bc58 Episode 5: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-5d3tq-122230a Episode 6: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-xzhds-122acc4 Episode 7: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-ccytx-12330a8

E202: mailto:[email protected] Marcia is back and cold as ever. It's not the honeymoon anyone was expecting. Is that an underline or a strikethrough? Greg and Tom both need adoption. The siblings may all be moving back into dad's house (RIP).

E201: mailto:[email protected] Old wounds reopen this week.

E200: mailto:[email protected] Celia is back discussing some of the shows she has been watching. We discuss the excellent Beef show on Netflix as well as Tiny Beautiful Things on Hulu. Barry Season 3 Recaps (36:15) We discuss the season 3 premiere as well as the last 2 episodes of the season in these republished conversations. You can find more recaps of season 3, below: Episode 1: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-83fhe-121bc59 Episode 2: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-uipw5-121e115 Episode 3: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-mmpir-1226ae0 Episode 4: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-xgsjz-122fa0d Episode 5 and 6: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-6ka7s-123b02c Episode 7: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-duymx-1243115 Episode 7 (more): https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-5qk65-12467b6 Episode 8: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-shje9-124c581

E199: mailto:[email protected] The king is dead. Long live the king.

E198: mailto:[email protected] After brief praise for Netflix's new road rage black comedy, Beef... In the past, everyone has indigestion, except for Ben, he only has regrets. In the present, Shauna is barely able to restrain her itchy trigger finger. Lottie may win over Natalie, yet. Misty has a new partner in crime(solving). Taissa has a face to face... with herself and decides to make a trip down memory lane rather than stay by her wife's side.

E197: mailto:[email protected] Equal parts hilarious and brutal. We may have seen an earnest conversation between Logan and the Roy siblings for maybe the first time. Then we briefly discuss The Big Door Prize from AppleTV+

E196: mailto:[email protected] We get a big payoff for what has been being teased this entire time... and it delivers... for better and worse.

E195: mailto:[email protected] Roman gets all the best lines but Greg still gets the biggest laughs. The funniest comedy on TV returns... even if all those laughs catch in your throat.

E194: mailto:[email protected] Shauna and the cult members needs to consult Misty on proper kidnapping and evidence disposal techniques. Taisha finally makes that grim discovery about that extra square footage in her basement. Plus: Swarm, Daisy Jones, The Shrinking season Finale and Class of 07 and School Spirits.

E193: We discuss the first 3 episodes of Disney's Mandalorian series. Has it gone so far down into the Star Wars mythology rabbit hole that it may alienate the casual fan? A question that we raise in regards to the latest Marvel output. First, I give a brief review of Extrapolations plus have some positive things to say about the more action focused fourth episode of the Mandalorian and have some thoughts on Ted Lasso's third season, as well.

E192: mailto:[email protected] We re-publish our most popular Succession conversations, from last season. First, I have a short review of the new Bob Odenkirk series, Lucky Hank, and preview our upcoming series on the podcast. Psychology of the Roys(12:00) Then, I discuss the psychological dynamics of the Roy family with Sarah. Chiantishire (1:16:00) Sona and I discuss the penultimate episode of the previous season, Chiantishire. Season 3 Finale (1:36:00) Sona and I review the final episode of the previous season.

E191: mailto:[email protected] Well here is the final statement on the show, Your Honor. It's a relatively quiet end to the show. With so many open endings, it seems poised for another season rather than a series conclusion. Before we get into that recap, I have seen the latest Scream film and I have some spoiler free commentary for Sona. You Season 4 (25:00) Then Sona discusses the most recent season of You now that the back half of the season has been released. How happy was she with the big twist? Yellowjackets Season 1 Finale Recap (54:00) Last, we republish our recap of last season's finale of Yellowjackets, as we approach next week's premier.

E190: There isn't any light. Joel lies and Ellie knows it... but sometimes plausible deniability is easier. Then, I give you my instant reaction to the Academy Awards.

E189: mailto:[email protected] The end is in sight. Michael contemplates an offer from Jimmy. Desire 2.0 = Desire 1.0. Poker Face - Season Finale (55:00) A fun episode (with some ideas, to boot) wraps up this hugely entertaining season.

E188: mailto:[email protected] Ellie doesn't find religion. You don't need to inject the antibiotics exactly into the site of the infection (but I probably would so the same). Pastor David takes "serving" his congregation to another level. Oscar Best to Worst (40:00) I try ranking the 10 Oscar nominated films from best to worst and provide where you can watch them.

E187: mailto:[email protected] Sona joins me for the plot breakdown of the most recent episode. Monique opens her club but loses more than she gains. Gina is never forgiving Jimmy. Fia gets good advice from a bad lawyer. Eugene has unrealistic faith in the judicial system. Shrinking (45:00) Then we get Sarah's opinion on the AppleTV+ series, Shrinking.

E186: mailto:[email protected] Ellie has her first trip to the mall, her first kiss, her first bit from a fungal zombie, her first wound closing via needle and thread (presumably). FEDRA is doing a terrible job of training their recruits to kill these zombies (go for the head). The Consultant spoilers (58:00) Then Celia and I discuss the new Amazon Prime workplace horror satire, The Consultant.

E185: mailto:[email protected] All the dominoes are falling. It's the end of the world as he knows it... and Jimmy Baxter feels fine...better than fine. Charlie still hasn't revealed all of his secrets, I think. Fia needs a new home. Gina is always thinking about one thing... Gina. Big Mo has big problems... and few friends.

E184: mailto:[email protected] After a brief and spoiler-free review of Quantumania and a some sci-fi romantic comedy recommendations I break down the latest episode, Kin, which is my favorite episode of the show, so far. Things are pretty nice in Wyoming, if you don't mind the snow. Joel wants to be a sheep herding country singer. Ellie reads someone's diary and has lots of notes to the author. Tommy is going to be a daddy and doesn't want to turn into Joel.

E183: mailto:[email protected] Sharper on AppleTV is a fun con game. The pace is picking up. Rather than being forgotten, Robin's death may be the lynchpin to this final stretch of the show. Carmine thinks he knows Jimmy's business better than Jimmy does. Monique has a tainted-heroin problem AND a Eugene problem. To no one's surprise, Carlo is a terrible babysitter. Fia makes goo goo eyes at a handsome priest (she has terrible taste in men). Bad Sisters (41:25) Celia and I discuss a hidden gem (to me) from last season, Bad Sisters.

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mailto:[email protected] E181: Gina is an angry pastry chef. Olivia makes too many housecalls. Nancy finally makes her arrest. The Baxter children sweetly bond over murder fantasies. Gina is too close with her dad (and son). Jimmy makes wins back Gina. Michael wants to quit (again). Monique gets her music club but it may have put a target on her back. Little Mo exits... the hard way.

E180: mailto:[email protected] Ellie's got JOKES! Joel drops some knowledge. Sometimes the long way around is shorter. Drawing superhero pictures of yourself may actually give you superpowers. Melanie Lynskey teases the Last of Us/Yellowjackets crossover that we NEED.

E178: mailto:[email protected] Michael gets a haircut after having his look compared to Saddam Hussein (in the spiderhole). Someone turns 50. Charlie gets dragged into an awkward situation. Gina loves her Papa. Little Mo loses a lot of cash but Big Mo finds it.

E178: mailto:[email protected] The story of Bill and Frank.

E177: mailto:[email protected] Another strong episode. All our characters are thinking about their legacies. What impact do short term decisions have on long term outcomes? Plus: Everyone needs to check out the hilarious and expertly constructed murder of the week series on Peacock, Poker Face with Natasha Lyonne.

E176: mailto:[email protected] The episode has been reposted with additional commentary and a spoiler-free review of Sick on Peacock. (33:00) Another bleak and disturbing episode of this series although with impeccable production. But first, I discuss the loss of a series I was about to recommend and use that as a jumping off point to discuss what is happening with these streaming services. In recommendations, The Legend of Vox Machina. A Guardians of the Galaxy-like spoof of fantasy shows that has humor and heart in equal measure (also reminiscent of GotG) available on Amazon Prime and just back for its second season. REPOST: (33:00)

mailto:[email protected] E175: The tempo of the show is different so far this season which allows for a pretty effective reflection on how different people deal with their grief and loss. (32:30) Breaking Bad - Season 2 rewatch - Part 1

mailto:[email protected] Episode 174 A long and thrilling introduction into this post apocalyptic alternate present.

mailto:[email protected] Episode 173 Your Honor returns to Showtime with a solid second season premiere. Sona and I also discuss the new Yellowjackets teaser that premiered this week. Then I discuss the satirical thriller, The Menu, that has had a very successful early run on HBO after it's successful theatrical run.

mailto:[email protected] It's a new season and we are about to get HBO's highly anticipated The Last of Us adaptation. In anticipation I provide some background on the project and the reason I am so interested in it despite my general exhaustion with zombie stories. But before that, I go recommendation crazy in reference to the new hit movie M3gan (which I have seen and mildly recommend) which made me want to recommend many other films (which I thought were better). Finally, we also discuss the 2016 film, The Girl with All the Gifts, one of the better recent zombie films and how it's themes may intersect with what we may be seeing in this new HBO series.

In preparation for next week's premier of Your Honor's second season. Sona and I discuss the ups and downs of the first season. Then, I have many revelations during my very first rewatch of the first season of Breaking Bad. Timestamps: Breaking Bad - Season 1 rewatch - 37:00

Mailto:[email protected] A glimmer of hope for Toby, Rachel and Libby. A new start for Seth. The series ends beautifully. Let's hope the audience starts to show up.

mailto:[email protected] After some brief movie reviews; Avatar: The Way of Water, Glass Onion (Netflix) and The Banshees of Inisherin; Sona, Celia and discuss the year in our recaps and wrap up the episode with our recap of the seventh episode of Fleishman Is in Trouble. We finally find out where Rachel has been. Merry Christmas

Sona and I have some additional thoughts on the finale and overall season of The White Lotus. Then we catch up on the two most recent episodes of Fleishman Is in Trouble.

mailto:[email protected] Our instant reaction to this often thrilling and occasionally funny (but possibly disappointing) final episode to the season.

Amazon Prime can be a bit of a content hole but there are many good shows to be found there. Here are just some that fans of The Peripheral may want to sample.

We approach the end of the season with a mostly grim episode. At least Valentina has a happy birthday after an initial setback. I briefly review the return of the British spy series Slow Horses on AppleTV+ and also have sampled the slight and mildly entertaining Three Pines on Amazon Plus. Plus we break down another excellent episode of Fleishman Is in Trouble on Hulu

A disappointing wrap up to the show but it does leave all those tantalizing questions open for exploration, next season, and there does seem to be a very good chance at a second season... although there has not yet been any announcement. Then Nick, Ray and I geek out on the excellent season of Andor and also talk all things MCU (She Hulk, Black Panter 2, Guardians Christmas special).

mailto:[email protected] For whom does the bell toll? Seems like a lot of possibilities, this week. All the plots escalate. This is a moody episode as we nearly completely abandon comedy for what seems more and more likely to be a tragedy. Then we discuss the brilliant third episode of the FX/Hulu production, Fleischman is in Trouble.

The latest episode of the show does not give me high hope for the finale. But first I mention some incredible streaming deals for Black Friday. Andor wraps up with a strong season finale and Celia and I review lots of recent releases and briefly discuss the end of an era as Atlanta wraps up, for good.

A lot of middle, here, but we are still very curious as we begin our turn toward the endgame. Then, we discuss our very positive reaction to the first 2 episodes of Fleishman Is in Trouble on Hulu.

This may be the worst episode yet although it does tease a potentially interesting subsequent episode. So much relies on the next two episodes. Then I review and spoil the new sci-fi series, 1899, on netflix and find surprising parallels to Don't Worry Darling.

Ominous tides appear in the third episode of the season but for whom remains unclear. Everyone wants to be bad, this week, but only Cam really succeeds. Then we discuss Olivia Wild's fascinating misfire, Don't Worry Darling, now available on HBO.

mailto:[email protected] Maybe the best episode of the season, so far. Nonetheless, we keep adding new concepts without resolving existing questions. I'm hoping that doors begin to close, next week. Then we discuss the Andor season up until this point, in preparation for the finale in two weeks.

mailto:[email protected] Another very entertaining episode, this week. Is Greg cheating or are we misreading all of this? Does Albie really have this little game?

Flynne's got the cramps real bad and can't quit Halloween. Conner gets to run again. Lev watched Highlander one too many times and everyone goes to the weirdest cemetery/museum ever.

Sona has a much more positive initial reaction to the second season of the series than the first. I find myself actually interested in all of these characters. Then I briefly review the excellent new thriller on Netflix, The Stranger. And Sona took my recommendation to watch Barbarian, on HBO, and she didn't love it.

Mailto:[email protected] Is that my attention starting to drift or is it just my haptics. Plus, my suggested episode list for Netflix's Cabinet of Curiosities anthology. Barbarian Spoiler Episode: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ijhfj-12c6a3b