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Star City - S01E07 - Plow Deep
Turns out replacing visionary engineers with KGB middle managers isn't great for innovation. Jim and A.Ron plow deep into a stellar episode of Star City.
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House of the Dragon - S03E02 - Queen’s Landing - Feedback
The weirwoods remember everything—even the future. If you'd rather discover the story as the show unfolds, turn back now. But if you're not averse to glimpsing…
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The Bear - S05E07-8 - Caramel, The Original Beef of Chicagoland
The story will live on even if the show is over. Jim and A.Ron are hanging up their aprons for the last time. Listen in as they discuss the sweet, the bitter…
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The Bear - S05E04-6 - Ribs, Raspberries, Focaccia
Our coverage of The Bear Season Five continues with episodes four through six. A subtle beef between Marcus and Luca comes to a rolling boil, the staff begins…
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Silo - S03 - Preview
Welcome back, Flamekeepers. Jim and A.Ron are heading back down into the Silo for a preview of season three on Apple TV+. Get a recap of where we left Juliette…
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House of the Dragon - S03E02
King Jimhaerys and Ser A.Ron cover the slashing, crashing, and bashing in another exciting episode of House of the Dragon. The fire rages on as Aegon puts…
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The Bear - S05E01-3 - Soda, Lamb, Mint
Welcome, chef! Get ready for the heart-stopping tension of the latest season of The Bear. Syd is gaining all the responsibilities that she wants, but isn’t…
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Star City - S01E06 - Awl in a Sac
Tanya's pursuers are getting closer, Irina is running out of safe moves, and the Night Witch's investigation is attracting new attention. Jim and A.Ron break…
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House of the Dragon - S03E01 - Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood - Feedback
We’re answering all of your hot(d) questions about the season three premiere—spoiler free. Then stick around for the final segment of the show, where Lord…
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The Big Short (2015)
Let’s get depressed, but in a fun way! From director Adam McKay comes the story of the 2008 crash. If you lived through it, this movie is sure to make you…
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House of the Dragon - S03E01 - Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood
Season 3 Premiere! The Dance is really heating up. This week, Jim and A.Ron break down a battle that unfolds across sea and sky, follow Rhaena's continued…
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Star City - S01E05 - Bite Your Elbow
Bite your what? Jim has an explanation of the season’s titles. A.Ron and Jim uncover some of the plots and double crosses that have been set up this season…
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House of the Dragon - S03 - Preview
Rally the bannermen! The D returns hotter than ever in this Season 3 preview for House of the Dragon. Join Jim and A.Ron as they dissect the trailer and…
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Star City - S01E04 - Dark Forest
The Dark Forest theory says that we are surrounded by extraterrestrial life, but we are the small prey in a dark forest of snarling predators. Sounds like…
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Disclosure Day (2026)
Steven Spielberg returns to one of his favorite subjects: aliens. Jim and A.Ron, longtime Spielberg stans, are a little trepidatious to share their opinions on…
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Star City - S01E03 - Bad Dancer
Between the plausible deniability, eavesdropping, and record scratching, Star City is delivering on the drama both personally and internationally. Join…
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City Slickers (1991) – 35th Anniversary
Get your nostalgia hit on the 35th anniversary of City Slickers! Do Jim and A.Ron relate to this film that is more or less about their dads? City Slickers is…
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Coming to America (1988)
Being a JW doesn’t stop the power of Eddie Murphy making you laugh. Jim and A.Ron revisit the 80s laugh-riot: Coming to America! There is a lot in this film…
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For All Mankind - S05E10 - This Land Is Our Land
The season five finale of For All Mankind is here! Jim and A.Ron are excited to discuss the ending of the season, the character arcs, and why this is the best…
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Star City - S01E01-2 - Pilot, A Bear on a Chain
Join comrades Jim and A.Ron as they cover the first two episodes of Star City on Apple TV+. The thrilling prequel to For All Mankind features the intrigue of…
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Fateful Findings (2012)
This podcast is written, directed, produced, edited, narrated, thought of, smelled by Jim and A.Ron. The two descend into a Neil Breen masterpiece “Fateful…
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Star City - S01 - Preview
Get your spoiler-free preview of Star City, the For All Mankind prequel on AppleTV+. Pete Peppers joins Jim and A.Ron to discuss the new thriller hitting your…
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For All Mankind - S05E09 - Sons and Daughters
A.Ron and Jim reflect on the new dynamics that the ongoing conflict produces. Between the bikes and campers, the discovery of new life seems just around the…
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The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026)
Star Wars is a highly debated property within the fandom whenever a new story comes out. Jim and A.Ron are doing exactly that. Between the humor, action, and…
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Electric Bookaloo: HOTD Auction!
A.Ron (the Four-Eyed Crow) hosts as auctioneer for the HOTD Fantasy-Fantasy auction. Melanie, Nolan, Alison, Laura, Ray, Ken, David, Jarod, and Evan select…
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An Inconvenient Truth (2006)
Jim and A.Ron sit down to discuss the documentary An Inconvenient Truth (2006) and the impact that it still holds 20 years later. How did the climate become a…
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For All Mankind - S05E08 - Brave New World
It’s time to dunk on another student propaganda film and workshop some better anti-Martian slurs than “Marzy.” Jim and A.Ron break down For All Mankind S05E08…
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Electric Bookaloo: Catelyn II (ASOS)
Is Robb's new bride a spy? Is Jeyne using Maggy-the-Frog witchcraft on the Young Wolf? Arthur Amalvy discusses the various possibilities.
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For All Mankind - S05E07 - Sirens of Titan
Those of you with Russian parents, write in and tell us what it was like being raised by them. The rebellion heats up and For All Mankind explores each side of…
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Mortal Kombat 2 (2026)
Five years after the first action-packed installation, comes Mortal Kombat 2 with more of everything! Jim and A.Ron cheer for the return of the…
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The Bear - Gary
The Bear has a surprise course for us! Written by and starring Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Jon Bernthal, this episode features a flashback road trip featuring Mikey…
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Electric Bookaloo: Arya II (ASOS)
Does Arya act with morality in a time of war? What weapon is best in the medieval period? What genre of music did the common folks listen to? Phyllis Jestice…
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For All Mankind - S05E06 - No Sudden Moves
Jim and A.Ron check in with the hostage situation. AJ has a 50/50 chance of not being crazy. Can the different countries create enough harmony to avoid a war…
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Electric Bookaloo: Tyrion II (ASOS)
Is Varys part of the Grand Maester Conspiracy? Did Shae ever love Tyrion? Pádraig MacCarron joins to discuss.
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The Pitt - S02 - Wrap Up
Jim is back as he and A.Ron wrap up The Pitt Season 2 and look back at overall impressions, dangling threads, and what might be ahead in Season 3. Plus—the…
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For All Mankind - S05E05 - Svoboda
Dev is evil, no doubt about it anymore. With his plans to clear out Mars, what’s going to happen to all the regular people living there? As For All Mankind…
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Electric Bookaloo: Jaime II (ASOS)
Stephanie Barbe Hammer drops in to discuss Jaime's arrested development. Check out her new book: The Warbler School Chronicles.
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The Pitt - S02E15 - 9:00 P.M.
Jim taps out for The Pitt Season 2 finale, leaving A.Ron in the capable hands of guest co-host Cris Cinema. Did the pressure get to him, or did he clock out…
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For All Mankind - S05E04 - Open Source
With the passing of Ed Baldwin, the next generation is stepping up. But when the next generation is “bad Danny’s” kid, Jim and A.Ron are hesitant to root for…
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Electric Bookaloo: Davos II (ASOS)
Phil Haberkern (Boston University) talks about fire magic, Edric Storm, and the Saan-Seaworth bromance.
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The Pitt - S02E14 - 8:00PM
Jim and A.Ron are scrubbing in. When a motorcycle is a man’s best friend, you better be careful not to scratch the paint. The Hanson family is back. Two…
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For All Mankind - S05E03 - Home
Jim and A.Ron say a tearful goodbye to one of their favorite characters. As this season of For All Mankind continues, your hosts wonder what the show’s thesis…
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A New Aegon Movie? …then Electric Bookaloo: Bran I (ASOS)
Aron offers news of a Game of Thrones film. Then Padraig, Hazel and Elysia discuss Bran's choice to trek beyond the Wall. Also, does Hodor have a magic sword?
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The Pitt - S02E13 - 7:00 P.M.
Jim and A.Ron break down The Pitt Season 2, Episode 13—and ask the important questions: is Duke flirting with a nurse half his age funny or disgusting? Which…
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For All Mankind - S05E02 - The Hard Six
Long odds and tough decisions await the fearless characters of For All Mankind. As the season gears up, Jim and A.Ron feel like they see the inevitable…
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Electric Bookaloo: Daenerys I (ASOS)
David Peterson discusses translation for Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and reveals the misunderstood origin of the word "Dracarys." Then Melanie, Ray, and Nolan…
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The Baldies 2025 - Awards Ceremony
Unlike many other, actual awards shows that are taken seriously by the industry, we're not content to merely rip open some envelopes and throw some confetti…
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The Baldies 2025 – Deliberations 1 – Best Comedy, Best First Run Movies
Unlike many other, actual awards shows that are taken seriously by the industry, we're not content to merely rip open some envelopes and throw some confetti…
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The Baldies 2025 - Deliberations 2 – Biggest Disappointment, Best Debut Pilot
Unlike many other, actual awards shows that are taken seriously by the industry, we're not content to merely rip open some envelopes and throw some confetti…
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The Baldies 2025 - Deliberations 3 - Best TV Drama, Best Supporting Actor, Biggest Surprise
Unlike many other, actual awards shows that are taken seriously by the industry, we're not content to merely rip open some envelopes and throw some confetti…
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The Baldies 2025 - Deliberations 4 - Highest Risk/Reward, Shitface Villain, Biggest Badass, Best Lead Actor
Unlike many other, actual awards shows that are taken seriously by the industry, we're not content to merely rip open some envelopes and throw some confetti…
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The Pitt - S02E12 - 6:00 P.M.
Jim and A.Ron break down The Pitt Season 2, Episode 12, as Robbie continues to ignore what everyone else can clearly see, new patients roll in—including a…
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For All Mankind - S05E01 - First Light
Stop Gordo-ing yourself! For All Mankind returns for Season 5, and Jim and A.Ron are here to break down Episode 1 — where new players and old tensions collide.
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Electric Bookaloo: Jon I (ASOS)
A.Ron and Anthony dive deep into Westerosi spycraft, mythology, songs, and the introduction to Tormund Giantsbane.
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The Mummy Returns (2001)
Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are back to encounter the undead legends of ancient Egypt. Stephen Sommers delivers a movie that doesn’t quite match up to its…
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For All Mankind - S05 Preview
Welcome back, Bob. Jim and A.Ron revisit where For All Mankind left us at the end of Season 4 and look ahead to what Season 5 might have in store. From old Ed…
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The Pitt - S02E11 - 5:00 P.M.
A.Ron is back from sabbatical to help Jim diagnose The Pitt Season 2, Episode 11. Unfortunately for him, between some very unwelcome visitors, rising tensions…
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Project Hail Mary (2026)
A.Ron and Jim are back with another First Run Movie — Andy Weir returns with more optimistic, MacGyver-y sci-fi in Project Hail Mary. It worked for The…
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Electric Bookaloo: Sansa I (ASOS)
After a brief Knight of the Seven Kingdoms chat, Prof. Phil Haberkern discusses the introduction to fan-favorite Lady Olenna.
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The Pitt - S02E10 - 4:00 P.M.
With A.Ron still on sabbatical, Pete Peppers pulls a double shift alongside Jim to break down The Pitt Season 2, Episode 10. They check in on patients and…