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‘The Curse’ Episodes 6-9 Jan 08, 2024

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Sean and Jo convene before the finale of Nathan Fielder’s cringe dramedy ‘The Curse’ to sift through the many ideas about performance of the self, gentrification, reality television, marriage, art, and more in Episodes 6-9.

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Joanna Robinson

Producer: Sasha Ashall

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‘Fargo’ Season 5, Episode 8 Recap Jan 03, 2024

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Jo and Rob are back to break down the eighth episode of ‘Fargo’ Season 5. They open by reading through a handful of listener emails on how this season is depicting the Midwest and its culture. Next, they discuss the rise and fall of Danish Graves, the likelihood of an effective Gator redemption arc, and Roy Tillman’s viciousness. Along the way, they revisit this season’s themes of debt and the characters’ constructed realities.

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

Producer: Kai Grady

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‘Fargo’ Season 5, Episode 7 Recap Dec 27, 2023

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Jo and Rob are back to break down the seventh episode of ‘Fargo’ Season 5. They discuss the harrowing puppet theater visuals and Dot’s coinciding dream sequence, Gator’s increasingly ruinous character arc, and the various hints that foreshadowed Camp Utopia. Along the way, they talk about Wayne and Scotty’s wholesome father-daughter bond. Later, they close by unpacking the final scene, in which Roy finally catches up to Dot, and why this episode is the most technically impressive of the season.

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

Producer: Kai Grady

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‘Fargo’ Season 5, Episode 6 Recap Dec 20, 2023

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Jo and Rob are back to break down the sixth episode of ‘Fargo’ Season 5. They open by talking through the various meanings behind the title “The Tender Trap,” revisiting the ongoing parallels between the show and the Coen brothers’ filmography, and nominating their favorite Minnesota nice moments of the episode. Next, they discuss how the series continues to peel back the true nature of two of the show’s most despicable characters—Roy Tillman and Lars Olmstead. Later, they close by highlighting more of the recurring connections to ‘The Wizard of Oz.’

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

Producer: Kai Grady

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‘The Crown’ Series Finale Dec 20, 2023

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Jo and Amanda return for their final word on ‘The Crown.’ They go character by character through the last three episodes of Season 6 to explore what Peter Morgan is really trying to say about the British monarchy, and recap their favorite moments like Claire Foy’s cameo and shirtless Matt Smith.

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Amanda Dobbins

Producer: Sasha Ashall

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‘The Crown’ Season 6, Episodes 5-7 Dec 16, 2023

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Jo and Amanda reconvene now that the final six episodes of ‘The Crown’ dropped on Netflix to discuss Episode 5, 6, and 7. They dream-cast Will, Kate, and Harry after talking about the three unknown actors that will be portraying them, then examine what the show is trying to say as it increasingly depicts events we have a vivid collective memory of.

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Amanda Dobbins

Producer: Sasha Ashall

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‘Fargo’ Season 5, Episode 5 Recap Dec 13, 2023

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Jo and Rob are back to break down the fifth episode of ‘Fargo’ Season 5. They discuss a handful of scene-stealing moments from Jennifer Jason Leigh, Roy Tillman’s role as the show’s true villain, and how many of the characters are constructing their own realities. Along the way, they unpack ‘The Wizard of Oz’ theory and all of the ways the series is mirroring the classic American fairy tale. Later, they talk about the unlikely similarities between Dot and Munch.

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

Producer: Kai Grady

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‘The Curse’ Episodes 3-5 Recap Dec 09, 2023

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Joanna is joined by Sean to recap Episode 3, 4, and 5 of ‘The Curse.’ They discuss their fandom of Emma Stone and her character’s moral decline, the Lynchian and reality TV–like characteristics of the filmmaking, and how Asher’s character is a reflection of Fielder’s past works. They take a look at Dougie’s story line in comparison to that of Asher’s, then react to the revelation of the curse being a TikTok trend on the show. Finally, they make forecasts about where the show is going and how it compares to recent film and television.

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Sean Fennessey

Producer: Olivia Crerie

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‘Fargo’ Season 5, Episode 4 Recap Dec 06, 2023

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Jo and Rob are back to break down the fourth episode of ‘Fargo’ Season 5. They discuss the contentious dichotomy between the haves and the have-nots, the action-packed home invasion sequence, and the ongoing parallels between Roy Tillman and Dot Lyon. Along the way, they talk about Jennifer Jason Leigh’s performance and why her outsized presence works within the context of her character. Later, they theorize about some potentially hidden familial connections and parse through some listener emails.

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

Producer: Kai Grady

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‘Fargo’ Season 5, Episodes 1-3 Recap Nov 29, 2023

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Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney reunite to break down the first three episodes of ‘Fargo’ Season 5. They give a brief overview on their relationships with past seasons of the series and the Coen brothers’ film it’s loosely based on, before then discussing why this time around feels like a return to form. Next, they unpack this season’s thematic through line that places the wives at the center of the story, walk through a taxonomy of the recurring ‘Fargo’ archetypes up until this point, and highlight their favorite needle drops from the episodes.

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

Producer: Kai Grady

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