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Lanterns: Season 1, Episode 6, "Bad Optics" Sep 21, 2026

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This week, Da7e and Neil follow the story of Lanternsback into the events of 2026 where there's a murder to solve, a gym teacher to confront, and more mysteries ahead...

In The Calm [04:08], they discuss the oddities at play in the fate of Hal Jordan. They also consider how John's new job and the show's insistence on mentioning Noah play into the potential endgame.

Then in The Storm [01:01:22], your faithful hosts unleash their new theories for the end of season one, the greater impact on the DCU movies, and what it could mean for future seasons.

Next week, it's the penultimate episode of season one of Lanterns and it looks like there will be plenty of flashbacks. Classic Damon Lindelof.

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Lanterns: Season 1, Episode 5, "Lights Out" Sep 14, 2026

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This week, Da7e and Neil are caught in the darkness cloud of an episode that feels like a season finale, even though they know that Lanternsmust carry on for three-ish more hours.

In The Calm [05:36], they discuss the Very True Detective Thing of doing a midseason action finale. And they say goodbye (probably) to several of their multi-color Lantern theories.

Then in The Storm [48:30], your faithful hosts construct several new theories for what's in store in the final three episodes, at least one of which espouses radical ideology about Manhunter healthcare.

Next week, Lanterns continues with an episode that blips back to the 2026 timeline and promises to bring another familiar face into the fray.

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Lanterns: Season 1, Episode 4, "The Weenie" Sep 07, 2026

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This week, Da7e and Neil are having a very mature conversation about an episode of Lanternscalled "The Weenie."

In The Calm [04:30], they revisit the conversation about John's parents as he evades being honest with them. They also dive into how John omitting information in his relationships has become a recurring theme. And they weigh in on the episode's multiple fake-out story and what it could mean going forward.

Then in The Storm [52:30], they learn to not sleep on a hyper-specific member of the greater universe of Lanterns as they ponder how many colors of the spectrum this show is interested in.

Next week, Lanterns drops episode 5 on Sunday night. And the pod returns to break it all down on Monday.

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Lanterns: Season 1, Episode 3, "OutKast" Aug 31, 2026

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This week, Da7e and Neil are time-hopping through the origins of John Stewart and his complicated path toward Green Lantern candidacy.

In The Calm [04:58], they assess the show's levels of wokeness. And with the help of numerous emails from listeners, they continue to theorize about the Lanternsrings and the "imperfect system" of choosing candidates.

Then in The Storm [52:20], they attempt to predict how the rest of the season will be paced and whether there is a classic Damon Lindelof show narrative pivot right around the corner.

Next week, Lanterns returns with a fourth episode that gets back to the conversation with Hal and Sinestro and maybe, just maybe, brings in some big action beats.

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Lanterns: Season 1, Episode 2, "Trust Fall" Aug 24, 2026

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This week, Da7e and Neil are back in Rushville trying to determine who is human, who is extra-terrestrial, and who among any of them can be trusted as Lanternsrolls along.

In The Calm [05:50], your faithful hosts find enjoyment in a Kyle Chandler Side Quest and connect some dots to big names in the ever-expanding DCU story world. The also explain why Mogo isn't a fan of socializing.

Then in The Storm [38:46], it's theory time! Did this episode just introduce a few different kinds of Lanterns? Is there something deeper that makes John Stewart "different"? Theoretical answers are abound.

Next week, more Lanterns! Episode 3 is teasing John Stewart's origin story, which should answer at least a few big questions.

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Lanterns: Season 1, Episode 1, "Pilot" Aug 18, 2026

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This week, Da7e and Neil have been pulled out of Westeros in a green bubble and asked whether they are afraid of a new Damon Lindelof show. The answer? Absolutely not.

In The Calm [05:10], they break down the pilot episode of Lanterns and highlight its many influences, from True Detective vibes to Fargo vibes to a promise of cosmic shenanigans. They also check in on some familiar tropes like Bad Dads, Time-hopping Mysteries, and Mythology Deconstructions.

Then in The Storm [48:04], your faithful hosts use their knowledge of the comics, the "Weeks Ahead" trailer, and lack of screener access to lay down some theories about where this story will go, including the very important questions around why the show is specifically and simply called "Lanterns" (with no color-based qualifier).

Next week, the Lanterns journey continues with episode two of eight. Will there be aliens? Probably. But more importantly, there will be more Garrett Dillahunt.

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House of the Dragon: Season 3, Episode 8, "The Treasons at Tumbleton" Aug 10, 2026

Show notes

This week, Da7e and Neil close out their coverage of House of the Dragonseason 3 with a finale breakdown, season-ending awards, and a look ahead to Lanterns.

In The Calm [04:30], they discuss the big happenings at Tumbleton, assess whether George R.R. Martin is right about the butterflies, and hand out season 3 Georgie awards.

Then in The Storm [01:19:00], Neil attempts to lay out how Ryan Condal and co. will fit the rest of the story into eight episodes in the final season. And Da7e has thoughts about the next Damon Lindelof experience, which will replace HotD on the HBO Sunday night schedule.

Next week, LANTERNS! The pod will return on Monday to begin a journey into the grounded, prestige TV era of James Gunn's DCU.

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House of the Dragon: Season 3, Episode 7, "The Dragon in Winter" Aug 03, 2026

Show notes

This week, Da7e and Neil are taking a bite out of the penultimate episode of House of the Dragon season 3.

In The Calm [06:30], they discuss the extensive happenings in the world of dragons, from new looks to new dragons to Riverlands scuffles. They also do their best to interpret Helaena's dragon dreams and analyze what they could mean for future adaptation changes.

Then in The Storm [01:05:32], Neil unleashed Tumbleton lore in an attempt to predict how the season finale will play out, including several predictions of unexpected character exits before the season comes to a close.

Next week, it's the season 3 finale! The pod returns on Monday to break it all down and look back at the entirety of season 3. Then the following week, the gang reunites with a new Damon Lindelof projects as HBO's Lanterns debuts.

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House of the Dragon: Season 3, Episode 6, "Faceless Men" Jul 27, 2026

Show notes

This week, Da7e and Neil are trudging through the mud of the Riverlands as House of the Dragoncontinues to slog its way toward a season 3 conclusion.

In The Calm [04:54], they call for justice for one of the continent's coolest archers, find themselves perplexed by several adaptation choices, and attempt to place blame for the episode's structural problems.

Then in The Storm [01:06:38], the butterfly effect spreads its wings as Neil attempts to piece together the road ahead. Your faithful hosts also attempt to outline what's in store for the penultimate episode and the alleged 75-minute season finale.

Next week, season 3 reaches its penultimate frame. Will there be a big battle? Will there be a huge plot twist? Will the show divert from the books in a major way? Or will it be more filler... Regardless, the pod will return on Monday to break it all down.

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House of the Dragon: Season 3, Episode 5, "Unbowed and Unbent" Jul 20, 2026

Show notes

This week, Da7e and Neil are back on schedule as House of the Dragon opens up secret passages and secret plots to set the table for the back half of the season.

In The Calm [06:42], Neil corrects the characterization of a famous Westerosi villain, Da7e has questions about Larys' tactics, and everyone is in support of dragons abandoning the search for Vhagar and flying toward freedom.

Then in The Storm [57:26], Neil explains the consequences of this week's big adaptation choices and Da7e scours the wikis for details about butchers and their balls.

Next week, the pod remains on schedule with another Monday release after HotD episode 6 hits your HBO devices on Sunday evening.

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