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‘The Bear’ Season 2, Episodes 1-2 Recap Jun 22, 2023

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Charles Holmes and Van Lathan share their thoughts on the first two episodes of ‘The Bear’ Season 2. They discuss the return of the beloved FX series and what it needs to do in order to live up to its excellent predecessor, the different stakes that accompany opening a brand-new restaurant as opposed to maintaining one, and how the arcs of the show’s main trio of characters intertwine. Along the way, the guys explain the meaning behind Michelin stars and how the pursuit of them will move the story forward in Season 2.

Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van Lathan

Producer: Kai Grady

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‘Black Mirror’ Season 6, Episodes 3-5 Recap Jun 20, 2023

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Joanna Robinson and Van Lathan are back to break down the final three episodes of ‘Black Mirror’ Season 6. They open by talking about series creator Charlie Brooker’s desire to expand the confines of what a ‘Black Mirror’ episode can be this season. Next, they discuss why “Mazey Day” fell so flat before sharing their personal bottom five episodes of the Netflix anthology. Later, they discuss the unbelievable twist ending of “Beyond the Sea,” the lengthy run time of “Demon 79,” as well as how these two episodes balance sci-fi, fantasy, character, and concept.

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Van Lathan

Producer: Kai Grady

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‘Black Mirror’ Season 6, Episodes 1-2 Recap Jun 16, 2023

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Joanna Robinson and Van Lathan are here to unpack the first two episodes of ‘Black Mirror’ Season 6. They briefly talk about the shows that came before it and that inspired the Netflix anthology series, as well as their thoughts on past seasons. Next, they share their personal top five ‘Black Mirror’ episodes before diving into what makes “Joan Is Awful” so compelling. Later, they discuss the overarching themes of the season, point out a handful of in-world Easter eggs, and break down series creator Charlie Brooker’s take on true crime in “Loch Henry.”

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Van Lathan

Producer: Kai Grady

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Bill Hader on the End of ‘Barry’ Jun 09, 2023

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Sean Fennessey is joined by ‘Barry’ co-creator-star-director Bill Hader to break down the series finale.

Host: Sean Fennessey

Guest: Bill Hader

Producers: Bobby Wagner and Stefan Anderson

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‘Barry’ Season 4, Episodes 6 and 7 With Bill Hader Jun 07, 2023

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Sean Fennessey is joined by ‘Barry’ co-creator, star, and director Bill Hader to break down the sixth and seventh episodes of the fourth season.

Host: Sean Fennessey

Guest:Bill Hader

Producers:Bobby Wagner and Stefan Anderson

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‘Succession’ Season 4 Wrap-Up, Plus an Interview With Mark Mylod May 30, 2023

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Joanna Robinson is joined by Van Lathan to share their closing thoughts on ‘Succession’ Season 4 and the HBO series as a whole. They discuss Kendall’s fall from grace this season, how the show’s ending compares to ‘Hamlet,’ and the trickle-down effect of the internal strife among the Roy siblings. Along the way, they talk about how it places intimate family dynamics in conversation with the impact of American capitalism and why Lukas Matsson works as the ideal Waystar Royco successor. Later, Joanna is joined by multi-episode ‘Succession’ director and executive producer Mark Mylod to talk about shooting the final scene, the fate of the Roy siblings, the various filmmaking choices throughout the series finale, and much more.

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Van Lathan

Guest: Mark Mylod

Producer: Kai Grady

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‘Succession’ Series Finale Recap May 29, 2023

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Bill and Sean are back to break down the ‘Succession’ series finale. They discuss how the final episode stuck the landing and stayed true to the show’s themes, what went into Shiv’s last-minute decision to back out, and Kendall’s fate. Along the way, they talk about Tom and Lukas Matsson’s new partnership and the emptiness that comes with the Waystar crown. They close by unpacking the emotional moment between the Roy siblings as they watch an old video of Logan and the intense boardroom vote before giving their concluding thoughts on the beloved HBO series.

Hosts: Bill Simmons and Sean Fennessey

Producer: Kai Grady

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'Succession' Series Finale Precap May 26, 2023

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Wos and Rob start the pod by breaking down the individual performances of each of the kids during their the eulogies for Logan Roy and talk about the importance of letting stuff go when facing the finality of life. They then dive into their plot and character predictions for next week’s series finale and discuss how ‘Succession’ was so great at mirroring some of society's most critical real-world media events (16:34).

Hosts: Wosny Lambre and Rob Mahoney

Associate Producer: Chris Sutton

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‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2 Finale Recap May 26, 2023

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Mallory and Joanna break down the Season 2 finale of 'Yellowjackets.' They talk about everything that happens in the episode, from the crowning of a new antler queen in the 1996 timeline to a renewed ritual and a shocking death in present day. They also look ahead to where the story could go next season and beyond.

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 9 Recap May 22, 2023

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Bill, Sean, and Joanna are back to break down the penultimate episode of ‘Succession’ Season 4. They discuss Roman Roy’s disconcerting meltdown at Logan’s funeral, why “Church and State” is a masterpiece episode of television, and the indelible performances across the board. Along the way, they briefly talk about series creator Jesse Armstrong’s career before ‘Succession’ and why it might be the British writer’s magnum opus. They close by recapping the eulogies and noting Ken’s performative nature, before updating their predictions on who will be running Waystar Royco ahead of the series finale.

Hosts: Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Joanna Robinson

Producer: Kai Grady

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