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Bonus Ep: The White Lotus S3E07 - "Killer Instincts" Mar 31, 2025

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In this episode, Sarah Marrs (film critic and deputy editor at LaineyGossip.com) joins David to discuss episode 7 of The White Lotus season 3.

Would we accept a $100,000 bribe to keep quiet about whatever the heck Gary/Greg did last season? Or would it need to have a couple more zeroes? Why didn’t Rick take improv classes or at least use IMDB before the events of this week’s episode? Who do we think is going to be killed in next week’s episode? And who will be the gunman? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

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Ep. 62 - Why 'Adolescence' Is Essential Viewing (Plus: Your 'Severance' Theories and Reactions) Mar 28, 2025

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David and Patrick discuss the Netflix series Adolescence, then dive into your reactions and theories about Severance season 2.

What did we make of the one-take filmmaking of Adolescence? Was the journey through the show worth the pain? And what about the end of Severance season 2? What did we think about the other possible endings there could have been? Did the Ms. Cobel storyline actually make more sense than we gave it credit for? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

Homework for next week:

The Studio (Apple TV+)

Shownotes:

3:15 - Adolescence Episodes 1-4 on Netflix
1:08:15 - Severance Season 2 Post-Mortem

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Bonus Ep: The White Lotus S3E06 - "Denials" Mar 24, 2025

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In this episode, Sarah Marrs (film critic and deputy editor at LaineyGossip.com) joins David to discuss episode 6 of The White Lotus season 3.

What do we think is going to happen to Timothy, anyway? Is Jaclyn really as bad as she seems? Does Chloe recognize how lucky she is to have Gary/Greg? And what are we looking forward to most in the final two episodes? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

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Ep. 61 - Was The 'Severance' Season 2 Finale a Masterpiece? Mar 21, 2025

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David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television, discuss the latest episode of Daredevil: Born Again, and dive into the Severance Season 2 finale.

This season of Severance was probably one of the best seasons of television in recent memory. Did the finale stick the landing? What were some of the plotlines this season that really paid off? What could the show have spent more time on? And was the finale, ultimately, a masterpiece? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

Homework for next week:

Adolescence (Netflix)
Bonus Ep: Invincible Season 3 (Prime Video)

Shownotes:

03:30 - TV News
‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4 A Go With Jason Sudeikis & Women’s Team; Juno Temple In Negotiations To Join Returning Cast As Apple Series Heads To Kansas
Oscars: Conan O’Brien to Return as Host in 2026
Simpsons Chronological Stream
16:50 - Severance Season 2
Ep 10 - Cold Harbor
1:40:35- Daredevil: Born Again
Ep 4 -Sic Semper Sigma

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Bonus Ep: The White Lotus S3E05 - "Full-Moon Party" Mar 17, 2025

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In this episode, Sarah Marrs (film critic and deputy editor at LaineyGossip.com) joins David to discuss the episodes 5 of The White Lotus season 3.

What did we make of Jason Isaacs’ reactions to the questions about his full frontal moment last week? Is Timothy going to make it out of this season unscathed? Is Gaitok totally worthless? And what were our reactions to that incredible monologue? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

We’ll be back next week to cover more White Lotus!

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Ep. 60 - How 'Severance' S2E09 Sets Up The Finale Mar 14, 2025

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David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television, discuss the latest episode of Daredevil: Born Again, and dive into Severance Season 2 episode 9.

What are the ways in which this week’s Severance sets up the finale? What would Ms. Cobel’s favorite Twilight Zone episode be? And what do we think of how Daredevil: Born Again is shaping up? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

Homework for next week:

Severance Season 2 Episode 10 (Apple TV+)
Daredevil: Born Again Episode 4 (Disney+)

Shownotes:

01:00 - TV News
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Launches With 7.5 Million Views o Disney+
Jon Bernthal on “Dark” Upcoming ‘Punisher’ Special: “It Will Not Be Punisher-Lite, I Promise You That”
‘Andor’ First Season Now Streaming on Hulu and for Free on YouTube
Poker Face Season 2 details
14:00 - Severance Season 2
Ep 9 - The After Hours
1:13:00- Daredevil: Born Again
Ep 3 - The Hollow of His Hand

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Bonus Ep: The White Lotus S3E03-E04 - "The Meaning of Dreams" and "Hide or Seek" Mar 11, 2025

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In this episode, Sarah Marrs (film critic and deputy editor at LaineyGossip.com) joins us to discuss the episodes 3-4 of The White Lotus season 3. What are our favorite subplots so far? What do we think the show is trying to say about white people and how they latch onto foreigners’ ways of life? What do we think of some of the reveals from this batch of episodes? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

We’ll be back to cover at least one additional batch of White Lotus episodes.

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Ep. 59 - 'Daredevil: Born Again' Gets Off to a Rough Start Mar 07, 2025

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David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television, discuss the new Daredevil series, and dive into Severance Season 2 episode 8.

What did we think of the Oscars? Is Kathleen Kennedy really retiring from Star Wars? Could this week’s episode of Severance been an email instead? And how good is Daredevil: Born Again at welcoming in new viewers? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

Severance Season 2 Episode 9 (Apple TV+)
Daredevil: Born Again Episode 2 (Disney+)

Shownotes:

00:30 - TV News
What did we think of the Oscars?
Kathleen Kennedy gives interview about career plans
23:33 - Severance Season 2
Ep 8 - Sweet Vitriol
1:04:55 - Daredevil: Born Again
Ep 1 - Heaven’s Half Hour
Ep 2 - Optics

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Ep. 58 - 'Severance' S2E07 Was Mind-Blowing Feb 28, 2025

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David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television and dive into Severance Season 2 episode 7.

What do we make of Kathleen Kennedy’s stint as Lucasfilm boss? Are we excited about Andor’s episode release schedule? How’s Patrick’s rewatch of Daredevil season 3 going? And what made this week’s episode of Severance so remarkable? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

Severance Season 2 Episode 8 (Apple TV+)
Daredevil: Born Again Season premiere (Disney+)

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Bonus Ep: The White Lotus S3E01-E02 - "Same Spirits, New Forms" and "Special Treatments" Feb 26, 2025

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Welcome to the first of 3-4 conversations we’ll have about The White Lotus season 3!

In this episode, Sarah Marrs (Film critic and deputy editor at LaineyGossip.com) joins us to discuss the first two episodes of the new season. What do we make of the updated setting in Thailand this year? Are Jaclyn’s friends really the best she can do? Is Saxon Ratliff one of the worst characters ever? Did they finally figure out a way to make Walton Goggins unlikable? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

We’ll be back to cover episodes 3-4 of The White Lotus in a couple weeks.

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