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    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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    Ep. 105 - 'Invincible' S4 Gets Off to a Great Start (Plus: Things in 'The Pitt' S2E12 Boil Over) Mar 27, 2026
    Show notes

    In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the season premiere of Invincible. Then, Sarah Marrs joins us to discuss The Pitt.

    Can CBS News be saved? What do we make of the news that Wonder Man is being renewed? And what the hell happened with The Bachelorette last week? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

    Homework for next week:

    • The Pitt Season 2 Episode 13 (HBO Max)
    • Bait (Amazon Prime)

    Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):

    • 2:30 - Show of the Week
    • Invincible S4
    • 14:55 - TV News
    • Hacks Will End After Season 5 and For All Mankind Will End After Season 6
    • Wonder Man renewed for season 2
    • BW Corner:
    • CBS News to Lay off 6% of Staff
    • CBS Evening News ratings drop to below 4 million
    • The Bachelorette Implodes
    • Potential $70 million loss
    • 49:00 - The Pitt Season 2
    • Episode 12 - 6:00 P.M.

    Links:

    • Check out Sarah’s work at Lainey Gossip
    • Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
    • Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
    • Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube
    • Follow this podcast on Instagram
    • Follow this podcast on Tiktok
    • Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything
    • Follow David on Instagram
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    Ep. 104 - What 'The Pitt' S2E11 Has To Say About ICE Mar 20, 2026
    Show notes

    In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of The Pitt and DTF St. Louis.

    What exactly went down with the failed Buffy reboot? Why can’t Damon Lindelof stop putting his foot in his mouth? And does anyone care about Last of Us season 3 at this point? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

    Homework for next week:

    • The Pitt Season 2 Episode 12 (HBO Max)
    • Invincible Season premiere (Amazon Prime)

    Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):

    • 2:30 - Show of the Week
    • The Oscars
    • 14:15 - TV News
    • Oscars ratings
    • How the Buffy reboot died
    • Variety’s “hit piece”
    • Paradise renewed for season 3
    • Damon Lindelof pisses off another beloved comic book writer
    • The time he pissed off Alan Moore
    • ‘Stranger Things’ Animated Spinoff Gets One-Day Theatrical Preview
    • Stranger Things box set
    • Last of Us Casting news
    • 49:00 - The Pitt Season 2
    • Episode 11 - 5:00 P.M.
    • 1:22:00 - DTF St. Louis
    • Episode 3 - Go Getter

    Links:

    • Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
    • Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
    • Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube
    • Follow this podcast on Instagram
    • Follow this podcast on Tiktok
    • Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything
    • Follow David on Instagram
    • Follow David on Tiktok


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    Ep. 103 - ‘The Pitt’ S2E10 Is One of Its Gnarliest Episodes Yet (Plus: Linda Cardellini Is Irresistible in 'DTF St. Louis' Ep. 2) Mar 13, 2026
    Show notes

    In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of The Pitt and DTF St. Louis.

    How’s the Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros going so far? Do we think the kids are going to hang out and watch Verts? Is Daryl Hannah right to be pissed at Love Story? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

    Homework for next week:

    • The Pitt Season 2 Episode 10 (HBO Max)
    • DTF St. Louis Episode 2 (HBO Max)

    Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):

    • 2:30 - Something We’ve Been Watching/Show of the Week/???
    • 13:15 - TV News
    • David Ellison’s visit to Warner Bros. doesn’t go well.
    • Disney is about to launch VERTS!!!
    • Daryl Hannah’s NYTimes Op Ed about Love Story
    • Love Story is FX/s most-watched limited series ever
    • 44:00 - The Pitt Season 2
    • Episode 10 - 4:00 P.M.
    • 1:22:30 - DTF St. Louis
    • Episode 2 - Snag It

    Links:

    • Follow Sarah’s work at Lainey Gossip
    • Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
    • Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
    • Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube
    • Follow this podcast on Instagram
    • Follow this podcast on Tiktok
    • Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything
    • Follow David on Instagram
    • Follow David on Tiktok


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    Ep. 102 - Are we DTF with 'DTF St. Louis?' (Plus: ‘The Pitt’ S2E09 and the Importance of Empathy) Mar 06, 2026
    Show notes

    In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of The Pitt with Sarah Marrs from Lainey Gossip. Plus: Our thoughts on the season premiere of DTF St. Louis.

    What is our reaction to Paramount buying Warner Bros? Did Jamie Lee Curtis accidentally reveal the final season of The Bear? Are we excited about the new Lanterns show? Does God of War on Prime Videoreally look bad? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

    Homework for next week:

    • The Pitt Season 2 Episode 10 (HBO Max)
    • DTF St. Louis Episode 2 (HBO Max)

    Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):

    • 04:45 - TV News
    • Paramount Buys Warner Bros
    • This is about reinventing the business
    • Jamie Lee Curtis accidentally confirms The Bear will end with S5
    • ‘God of War’ Creator Says TV First Look Is Dumb
    • Lanterns Trailer
    • Scrubs Reboot is huge
    • 31:30 - The Pitt Season 2
    • Episode 9 - 3:00 P.M.
    • 1:24:30 - DTF St. Louis
    • Episode 1 - Cornhole

    Links:

    • Follow Sarah’s work at Lainey Gossip
    • Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
    • Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
    • Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube
    • Follow this podcast on Instagram
    • Follow this podcast on Tiktok
    • Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything
    • Follow David on Instagram
    • Follow David on Tiktok


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    Ep. 101 - ‘The Pitt’ S2E08 Asks if You’d Take a 20% Chance of Getting Better for a 1% Chance of Disaster Feb 27, 2026
    Show notes

    In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of The Pitt.

    What did we make of the mess at the BAFTAs this week? Are people who partake in IMDB Score Wars well balanced or hateful individuals? And how excited are we for Ryan Coogler’s X-Files? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

    Homework for next week:

    • The Pitt Season 2 Episode 9 (HBO Max)
    • DTF St. Louis (HBO Max)

    Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):

    • 01:30 - TV News
    • The BAFTA Mess
    • BBC Removes N-Word Outburts
    • John Davidson apologizes kind of
    • Warner Complains About N-Word but BBC Broadcasts It Anyways
    • John Davidson’s interview with Variety
    • Slate’s Interview with Johnelle Bean
    • GoT vs. Breaking Bad IMDB Score War
    • X-Files Gets Hulu Pilot
    • Disney Asked Tony Gilroy not to use the word “Fascism” (but now he can)
    • BW Corner:
    • Attia Out
    • 42:30 - The Pitt Season 2
    • Episode 8 - 2:00 P.M.

    Links:

    • Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
    • Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
    • Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube
    • Follow this podcast on Instagram
    • Follow this podcast on Tiktok
    • Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything
    • Follow David on Instagram
    • Follow David on Tiktok


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    Ep. 100 - 'The Pitt' S2E07 Shows When Compassion Is Needed The Most Feb 20, 2026
    Show notes

    In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of The Pitt.

    Why would Apple buy the rights to Severance? Will Paramount’s latest gambit to buy WBD succeed? And what the heck is going on with Stephen Colbert over at Late Night and his interview with James Talarico? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

    Homework for next week:

    • The Pitt Season 2 Episode 8 (HBO Max)

    Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):

    • 02:30 - TV News
    • Apple Buys Severance for $70MM
    • Netflix reopens Paramount talks
    • Stephen Colbert’s FCC Fiasco
    • CBS Denies blocking interview
    • Spider-Noir gets May 27 Release Date
    • BW Corner:
    • Anderson Cooper leaves 60 Minutes
    • Peter Attia not being fired
    • HOTD Season 3 Teaser Trailer
    • 50:00 - The Pitt Season 2
    • Episode 7 - 2:00 P.M.

    Links:

    • Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
    • Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
    • Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube
    • Follow this podcast on Instagram
    • Follow this podcast on Tiktok
    • Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything
    • Follow David on Instagram
    • Follow David on Tiktok


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    Ep. 99 - 'The Pitt' S2E06 Shows What Happens When Doctors Rely on AI Feb 13, 2026
    Show notes

    In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of The Pitt.

    What were our thoughts on this year’s Super Bowl ads and halftime show? How desperate is Paramount Skydance getting in its bid to take over Warner Bros? Are we looking forward to a Baldur’s Gate series? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

    Homework for next week:

    • The Pitt Season 2 Episode 7 (HBO Max)

    Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):

    • 02:00 - TV News
    • James Van Der Beek Has Passed Away
    • Bad Bunny Super Bowl show breaks records
    • Baldur’s Gate series in the works from Craig Maizin
    • Paramount says it will pay Paramount $650mm per quarter if takeover not completed by end of 2026
    • YouTube TV reveals pricing for lower-cost packages
    • They’re making an Eragon series for some reason
    • ‘Heated Rivalry’ Reaches 10.6 Million Viewers in The U.S. With Audience Increasing by Over 100% Since Finale
    • ‘A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 4 Sets An IMDB Score Record
    • 52:40 - The Pitt Season 2
    • Episode 6 - 12:00 P.M.

    Links:

    • Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
    • Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
    • Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube
    • Follow this podcast on Instagram
    • Follow this podcast on Tiktok
    • Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything
    • Follow David on Instagram
    • Follow David on Tiktok


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    Ep. 98 - Did 'Fallout' Season 2 Stick the Landing? (Plus: 'The Pitt' S2E05 Asks If You Need a Death Doula) Feb 06, 2026
    Show notes

    In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the season finale of Fallout and the latest episode of The Pitt.

    What do we think about The Last of Us ending with season 3? Was questioning Ted Sarandos a good use of our tax dollars? When can we expect to see another season of Pluribus? And what did we think of how Fallout season 2 wrapped up? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

    Homework for next week:

    • The Pitt Season 2 Episode 6 (HBO Max)

    Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):

    • 02:00 - TV News
    • Catherine O’Hara Has Passed Away
    • The Last of Us Will Probably End With Season 3
    • Vince Gilligan offers update on Pluribus
    • Man on the Inside renewed
    • MST3K Revival is crushing it on Kickstarter
    • ‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85’ Trailer
    • Sarandos testifies before Congress
    • BW Corner:
    • CBS News Pulls ’60 Minutes’ Segment With Peter Attia
    • Battle royale between Paramount corporate and CBS News
    • 38:49 - The Pitt Season 2
    • Episode 5 - 11:00 A.M.
    • 1:17:15 - Fallout Season 2 review

    Links:

    • Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
    • Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
    • Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube
    • Follow this podcast on Instagram
    • Follow this podcast on Tiktok
    • Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything
    • Follow David on Instagram
    • Follow David on Tiktok


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    Ep. 97 - Why 'Wonder Man' Might be Marvel's Best TV Show Ever (Plus: 'The Pitt' S2E04 Humbles Its Most Arrogant Character) Jan 30, 2026
    Show notes

    In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the season premiere of Wonder Man and the latest episode of The Pitt.

    What makes Wonder Man so extremely good? Should Alex Honnold have gotten paid more for his ascension of Taipei 101? Is CBS News going to get better by hiring more podcasters and bloggers? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

    Homework for next week:

    • The Pitt Season 2 Episode 5 (HBO Max)
    • Fallout Season 2 Episode 8 (Prime Video)

    Shownotes:

    • 03:00 - TV News
    • Bluey was number one in streaming minutes for the year
    • Alex Honnold’s ‘Skyscraper Live’ Hits 6.2 Million Views on Netflix
    • Alex Honnold was paid less than $1MM
    • Ratings
    • ‘Shrinking’ Renewed for Season 4 at Apple TV
    • Ted Lasso Season 4
    • Stephen Colbert Reveals Date of Final ‘Late Show’ Episode
    • Bari Weiss Unveils Sweeping Vision: “I Am Here to Make CBS News Fit for Purpose in the 21st Century”
    • 46:00 - Wonder Man series premiere
    • 1:09:45 - The Pitt Season 2
    • Episode 4 - 10:00 A.M.

    Links:

    • Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
    • Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
    • Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube
    • Follow this podcast on Instagram
    • Follow this podcast on Tiktok
    • Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything
    • Follow David on Instagram
    • Follow David on Tiktok


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    Ep. 96 - In 'The Pitt' S2E03, Things Are Not As They Seem (Plus: Initial Thoughts on 'Wonder Man') Jan 23, 2026
    Show notes

    In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of The Pitt and Fallout.

    What are our initial thoughts on Wonder Man and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms? What’s going on with the FCC’s efforts to enforce equal time provisions? Will Netflix be the only entertainment company left standing? And how long will it take for CBS Evening News to get run into the ground? Listen to hear us discuss all these topics and more.

    Homework for next week:

    • The Pitt Season 2 Episode 4 (HBO Max)
    • Fallout Season 2 Episode 7 (Prime Video)
    • Wonder Man (however many episodes you want to, Disney+)

    Shownotes:

    • 03:45 - Initial thoughts on Wonder Man and Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
    • 15:30 - TV News
    • A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms pulls in 6.7mm viewers in first 3 days
    • The Abandons and Vince Staple Show both canceled
    • Netflix crosses 325 million subscribers
    • FCC Takes Aim at Political Interviews on Late-Night and Daytime Shows
    • A plethora of Bari Weiss profiles
    • 49:30 - The Pitt Season 2
    • Episode 3 - 9:00 A.M.
    • 1:26:00 - Fallout Season 2
    • Episode 6 - The Other Player

    Links:

    • Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
    • Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
    • Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube
    • Follow this podcast on Instagram
    • Follow this podcast on Tiktok
    • Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything
    • Follow David on Instagram
    • Follow David on Tiktok


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