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"The Social Reckoning"
We review Aaron Sorkin's latest film "The Social Reckoning", the semi-sequel to "The Social Network". The message of the movie is clear, but is it too little…
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Crest of "The Coming Wave"?
Our thoughts on the current state of dialogue around AI/super-intelligence. Two years ago we covered the book "The Coming Wave" - is the wave about to crest…
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Black Mirror S1E2 "Fifteen Million Merits"
Our rewatch of Black Mirror continues with "Fifteen Million Merits," an episode that starkly reflects our current digital landscape.
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Black Mirror S1E1 "National Anthem"
We're returning to Black Mirror with an episode-by-episode (re)watch, starting with the controversial series premiere "National Anthem".
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"Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die"
A cautionary dark comedy/action tale on our current AI inflection point, drawing inspiration from Black Mirror, The Matrix, and the Terminator franchise. This…
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House of the Dragon - Season 3
We're back in Westeros for the Dance of the Dragons! The season starts with a 2-episode pay-off (and fall-out) of Season 2's lead-up. Some storylines were hit…
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DTF St. Louis
We dive into the subtext and themes of middle-age malaise, personal non-integration, male friendship, and the modern state of masculinity in this…
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5-Year Retrospective
Join us for a "yearbook" discussion as we celebrate five years of recording together!
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Project Hail Mary
Sean's wife Sarah joins for a special review of Project Hail Mary. Sean and Sarah are book fans, while Aaron had not read the book prior to seeing the movie…
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - Episode 6
Our thoughts on the relatively quiet Season 1 finale and the show overall.
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - Episode 5
The climax of the story and an expertly-executed flashback!
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - Episodes 3-4
The "inciting incident" and "rising action" phase of this Hero's Journey (Hero's Tourney?) with a tantalizing cliffhanger enhanced by the return of the GoT…
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - Episodes 1-2
We dive into the new HBO Game of Thrones-universe show "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms", covering the first two episodes.
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One Battle After Another
Here's our immediate take on my first watch of Aaron's top movie for 2025. Taught pacing, great tension, instantly iconic villain, and a very prescient…
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Best (and Worst) of 2025
Our combined best and worst movies and shows of 2025, along with surprises, let-downs, honorable mentions, and a long "still need to watch" list.
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Pluribus S1E6-8
We cover a lot of ground over episodes 6, 7, and 8 heading into the finale this week!
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Pluribus S1E5 "Got Milk"
Another nearly-solo performance from Rhea Seehorn in the first episode of the back-half of Season 1. As she learns more about the Joined, is it at the expense…
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Pluribus S1E4 "Please, Carol"
Carol begins testing the Joined, seeking answers from Zosia but with unintended consequences. In our opinion, the best episode yet since the premiere!
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PLUR1BUS S1E1-2
"Join" us as we dig into the new Apple TV+ show from Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul creator Vince Gilligan.
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TRON (1982)
Sean's first viewing of TRON (1982) and Aaron's rewatch of the original and TRON: Legacy (2010) ahead of the release of TRON: Ares. We discuss how far ahead…
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Alien: Earth - Part 2 (S1 E7-8)
Our thoughts on the final two episodes of Alien: Earth and the show overall.
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Alien: Earth - Part 1 (S1E1-6)
We cover the first six episodes of Alien: Earth (Hulu/FX), including the two-part premiere, flashback episode 5, and finale set-up episode 6 when it all starts…
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"The Studio" (Apple TV) - Part 1
We start a review of Apple TV's "The Studio", but get on a classic rabbit train about AI. Part 2 coming later!
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SUCCESSION Season 4
The fourth and final season. Is this one of the best shows ever made?
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SUCCESSION Seasons 1-3
We digest Aaron's recent binge of HBO's "Succession" heading into his viewing of the rest of the final season.
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Murderbot S1E1-5
The Apple TV+ adaptation "Murderbot" is a springboard for our continued P(doom) discussion woven throughout our conversations any time AI comes up (which seems…
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The Last of Us | Season 2
*Full Spoilers Ahead* With a big, bold swing early on, does Season 2 hold up to Season 1? We dive in, with Sean's take being familiar with the game story, and…
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Star Wars: Andor | Season 2 Arc 4 (E10-12)
"Don't be sad that it's over; be happy that it happened." So comes the (sort of) end of Andor, seamlessly transitioning directly into the opening moments of…
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Star Wars: Andor | Season 2 Arc 3 (E7-9)
The weightest and most profound pair of episodes of the series ("Messenger" and "Who Are You?"), concluding with the most thrilling episode ("Welcome to the…
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Star Wars: Andor | Season 2 Arc 2 (E4-6)
Another crossover episode with Trench Run Report, we cover the Ghorman set piece and story arc, Cassian and Bix on Coruscant, and Saw unhinged.
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Star Wars: Andor | Season 2 Arc 1 (E1-3)
Note: This episode, and our discussion, contains adult themes and situations; parental discretion is advised. --- THE prestige Star Wars show is finally back…
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Black Mirror S7 Part 2 (Episodes 2-6)
We cover the rest of Black Mirror Season 7, episodes 2-6: "Bete Noire", "Hotel Reverie", "Playthings", "Eulogy", and "USS Callister: Into Infinity".
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Black Mirror S7E1 "Common People"
'Black Mirror' returns with a trademark dark look at alternate near-future ramifications of streaming platforms, health care business models, and the gig…
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Severance S2E9 "The After Hours"
Every set of characters advances toward the finale next week!
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Severance S2E8 "Sweet Vitriol"
A unique episode with a big revelation and further maneuvering heading into the final two episodes of Season 2!
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Severance S2E7 "Chikhai Bardo"
A masterpiece of storytelling! We learn more of what Lumon's been up to on the "Testing Floor" with Gemma, connections to MDR's work, and set the stakes for…
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Severance S2E6 "Attila"
New revelations, discoveries, and awkward dinner parties. Note: We mistakenly refer to this as episode 7 at the beginning and end of this episode.
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Severance S2E5 "Trojan's Horse"
Fallout from the ORTBO, Milchick's no-good-very-bad day complete with Annual Performance Review, and the return of (Innie) Helly.
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Severance S2E4 "Woe's Hollow"
The most surreal episode yet! Major moves for the Innie's as the mysteries compound.
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Severance S2E3 "Who Is Alive?"
A stage-setting episode moving both Innies and Outies into position, introducing some new characters, the return of a mysterious stranger, and the start of…
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Severance S2E2 "Goodbye, Mrs. Selvig"
Now we learn what the "outies" have been up to in the immediate aftermath of the Season 1 finale! We also discuss the fascinating new title sequence. "Please…
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Severance S2E1 "Hello, Ms. Cobel"
Season 2 is finally here! We break down our impressions of the premiere and theories for what's to come. What is Lumon up to?
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[Rerelease] "Severance" Season 1 (Episodes 8-9)
We are HYPED for Season 2 of "Severance" airing on January 17 after a LONG wait! Will our theories from the Season 1 finale in April 2022 pan out?
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2024 In Review
Our top picks of 2024 movies and shows, honorable mentions, 2025 hype, and hate-watches.
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Star Wars: Civil War?
Is Star Wars at its lowest point since the 90s? Is the new media ecosystem keeping Star Wars alive or tearing the fandom apart?
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House of the Dragon S2E8
Join us for an extended discussion of the House of the Dragon Season 2 finale and season review.
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House of the Dragon S2:E7
Join us as we discuss the penultimate episode of season 2. Where will allegiances lie? Will the dragon riders behave?
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House of the Dragon S2:E3-4
We continue our discussion of season 2. The dance of the dragons has begun! Who will survive round 1?!?!
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House of the Dragon S2:E1-2
Join us as we kick off our discussion of season 2 of House of the Dragon! Team black or team green?
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U2 Retrospective
Join us as we do a brief departure from our usual content to discuss one of our shared all time favorite bands, U2!
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Apes and More!
Join us as we discuss the latest installment in the Planet of the Apes franchise and our expectations for summer tv and more!
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Civil War: Instant reaction.
Join us for our discussion immediately following our viewing of Civil War. A compelling look at war in a frighteningly realistic scenario but that refuses to…