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    TV & Film

    Decoding TV

    David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss everything going on in the world of TV, with recaps and reviews of the most interesting shows on the air.

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    Decoding TV Ep. 1 - What's the Point of an Awards Show? Jan 17, 2024
    Show notes

    Welcome to Decoding TV’s new weekly format!

    For years, Decoding TV has decoded weekly TV shows like Westworld, The Last of Us, Succession, and The Curse. We’ve loved diving in depth into these shows, analyzing them, and sharing our theories.

    But doing the show the way we did had a fatal flaw: People mostly didn’t listen to the podcast if they weren’t watching the show! Also: there are some shows we want to talk about that might not be dense enough to support a weekly recap podcast.

    So we’re launching this new weekly format, and hopefully you feel comfortable tuning in even if you’re not watching any specific show. Each week we’ll open by talking about 1-2 general topics about the world of television and entertainment. Then we’re going to dive into specific TV show episodes we’ve watched. We’ll put trailers when we bring up a new TV show, and also note the timestamp in the shownotes so you can fast forward if you don’t want to hear about a specific show.

    On occasion, we will continue to cover shows in our previous format (e.g. House of the Dragon) or via This Week In Streaming, but it’s our hope that this weekly format will be the main engine of the podcast moving forward.

    We hope you enjoy the new show and let us know what you think at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com!

    Shownotes:

    • 3:47 - The 75th Annual Emmy Awards
    • 32:46 - The Mandalorian and Grogu Movie
    • 54:30 - Echo Episodes 1 and 2 (“Chafa” and “Lowak”)
    • 1:18:00 - True Detective: Night Country Episode 1 (Part 1)
    • 1:34:30 - Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Episode 10 (“Beyond Logic”)
    • 1:51:35 - The Curse finale feedback

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    The Curse Ep. 10 - Green Queen Jan 13, 2024
    Show notes

    Stay tuned to the podcast next week as we re-launch in a new weekly format!

    In this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen are joined by Jessie Earl to discuss the tenth episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime, “Young Hearts.”

    Well folks. What to say about this one? The first 20 minutes of this episode is standard Curse fare, with a healthy dose of awkwardness and obliviousness. But then the show takes a hard pivot and really swings for the fences with its final hour. Is it successful? Is it thrilling? Is it amazing technically? And what does it all mean in the end? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

    Links:

    • Email us and let us know what you think at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com
    • Subscribe to Jessie Gender on YouTube
    • Subscribe to Jessie’s second YouTube channel
    • Learn more about Jessie’s short film, Identiteaze
    • Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
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    The Curse Ep. 9 - Young Hearts Jan 06, 2024
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    In this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the ninth episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime, “Young Hearts.”

    In this episode, Whitney has an awkward encounter with Cara at a spa, but what does it say about her character? Fliplanthropy tries to make the pivot to a show where Whitney and Asher love each other more, but will it work? What exactly was Asher doing in the bathroom anyway? And how did Whitney react to Asher’s final plea at the end? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

    Links:

    • Email us and let us know what you think at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com
    • Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
    • Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
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    This Week In Streaming: A Murder At The End of the World Season Finale - Retreat Jan 05, 2024
    Show notes

    This Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. On this episode, David Chen is joined by writer, filmmaker, and YouTuber Jessie Earl to discuss the season finale of A Murder at the End of the World, “Retreat.”

    As with most mysteries, this one came down to a visit to the accusing parlor will the detective slowly solved the crime. What did we think of how the big mystery finally resolved? What exactly was this show trying to say about the nature of AI and technology? How well did it use its memorable characters? What did we make of all the flashbacks with Darby and Bill? And Listen to hear us discuss all this and more!

    Stay tuned for our continuing coverage of The Curse, plus details about a new weekly Decoding TV show that will launch in the coming weeks. When possible, we will broadcast the episode live on YouTube, so be sure to follow us there. Thanks for being a paid subscriber!

    Links:

    • Email us and let us know what you think at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com
    • Subscribe to Jessie Gender on YouTube
    • Subscribe to Jessie’s second YouTube channel
    • Learn more about Jessie’s short film, Identiteaze
    • Follow this podcast on Instagram
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    • Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything
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    The Curse Ep. 8 - Down and Dirty Dec 30, 2023
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    In this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the eighth episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime, “Down and Dirty.”

    In this episode, Asher and Whitney’s marriage strains to the breaking point and Whitney’s manipulation begin to spiral out even further. Who do we think actually tried to bait Asher with the chicken? What did Whitney do in the bathroom/elevator with that strange man? WTF is Dougie trying to accomplish with Nala, exactly? And what did we think of the pilot episode of Fliplanthropy on YouTube? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

    Links:

    • Email us and let us know what you think at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com
    • Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
    • Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
    • Follow this podcast on Instagram
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    The Curse Ep. 7 - Self-Exclusion Dec 23, 2023
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    In this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the seventh episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime, “Self-Exclusion.”

    In this episode, the cracks begin to show in Whitney and Asher’s marriage. But to what extent are the cracks real vs. Whitney putting on a show? How much does it cost to buy a racist mini-golf statue these days? Is it worth having a lock on your freezer if you have roommates? And what do we think is really going on with the shooting style of The Curse? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

    Links:

    • Email us and let us know what you think at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com
    • Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
    • Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
    • Follow this podcast on Instagram
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    This Week In Streaming: Fargo Season 5 Eps 1-5 Dec 20, 2023
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    This Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. On this episode, David Chen is joined by writer, filmmaker, and YouTuber Jessie Earl to discuss the first four episodes of Fargo season 5, which are streaming right now on Hulu/FX:

    • Episode 1 - The Tragedy of the Commons
    • Episode 2 - Trials and Tribulations
    • Episode 3 - The Paradox of Intermediate Transactions
    • Episode 4 - Insolubilia
    • Episode 5 - The Tiger

    Fargo has always been a show that’s heavily inspired by the work of the Coen Brothers. How did we feel about what this season did with the source material? Is Juno Temple able to hold the show together as the protagonist this season? What does this show have in common with The Fall of the House of Usher? And what do we think will be the fate of Roy and his son Gator, not to mention Munch and Dot? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

    Stay tuned for our continuing coverage of The Curse as well as other shows like The Crown and A Murder at the End of the World. When possible, we will broadcast the episode live on YouTube, so be sure to follow us there. Thanks for being a paid subscriber!

    Links:

    • Email us and let us know what you think at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com
    • Subscribe to Jessie Gender on YouTube
    • Learn more about Jessie’s short film, Identiteaze
    • Follow this podcast on Instagram
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    • Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything
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    The Curse Ep. 6 - The Fire Burns On Dec 16, 2023
    Show notes

    In this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the sixth episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime, “The Fire Burns On.”

    In this short episode, Whitney and Dougie hatch a plan to betray Asher. Is this the beginning of the end for our favorite reality couple? Is there any hope for “Fliplanthropy”? Who would leave chicken in a fire station bathroom? Is “Green Queen” actually a good name? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

    Links:

    • Email us and let us know what you think at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com
    • Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
    • Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
    • Follow this podcast on Instagram
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    The Curse Ep. 5 - It's a Good Day Dec 09, 2023
    Show notes

    In this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the fifth episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime, “It’s a Good Day.”

    In this episode, Whitney continues charging headfirst into her misguided plans to help the community. But how do we think it’s all going to go wrong this time around? Is 80 degrees really too hot for the inside of a house? Is Asher just a powder keg waiting to go off at any moment? And why would being on camera motivate anyone to burst into song? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

    Links:

    • Email us and let us know what you think at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com
    • Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
    • Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
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    The Curse Ep 4 - Under The Big Tree Dec 02, 2023
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    In this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the fourth episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime, “Under the Big Tree.”

    This episode is a clear middle chapter, developing some characters and letting a few plotlines simmer before presumably bigger events explode sometime in the future. How well is the Dougie storyline working for us and where do we think it’s heading?

    Links:

    • Email us and let us know what you think at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com
    • Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
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