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'Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story' Series Recap Sep 29, 2022

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Bill and Joanna get together to discuss Netflix's limited-run series 'Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,’ and they begin by talking about the decision to go all in on the blood and gore at the very beginning, and if Jeffrey Dahmer was as compelling in real life as Evan Peters’s sensitive depiction. They then dive into how the real-life events from the series were covered in the '90s, the amazing acting performances by Peters and Niecy Nash, and some of their favorite scenes.(6:28) Finally, they examine what we can learn from movies about serial killers, why they continue to be so popular, and compare ‘Monster’ to Ryan Murphy’s other projects.(22:40)

Hosts: Bill Simmons and Joanna Robinson

Associate Producer: Chris Sutton

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'Atlanta’ Season 4, Episode 3 Recap Sep 23, 2022

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Charles and Van take a close look at the third episode of ‘Atlanta’ Season 4, while diving into what it means to be an aging rapper in the music industry.

Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van Lathan

Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah

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‘Industry’ Season 2 Finale Recap Sep 20, 2022

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Wosny Lambre and Jodi Walker recap the tumultuous finale of the second season of HBO’s ‘Industry.’ They react to the shocking final scene, the arc of Harper's and Yasmin’s characters this season, and the corrosive nature of the show’s writing style.

Hosts: Wosny Lambre and Jodi Walker

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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'Atlanta' Season 4 Premiere Sep 16, 2022

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Charles and Van are back to break down the first two episodes of Season 4 of 'Atlanta.' The guys dive into the hidden meanings behind the journeys of Earn, Van, Alfred, and Darius in their return to Atlanta in Episode 1 (2:00). Later, the guys take a close look at Earn's trip to therapy and the events that follow in Episode 2 (24:00).

Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van Lathan

Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah

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‘Industry’ Season 2, Episode 7 Recap Sep 15, 2022

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Wosny Lambre and Jodi Walker join forces to discuss Episode 7 of HBO’s ‘Industry’ and preview what is sure to be an epic Season 2 finale.

Hosts: Wosny Lambre and Jodi Walker

Producer: Devon Manze

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'American Gigolo’ Premiere Recap Sep 11, 2022

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Bill Simmons and Mallory Rubin dive into the series premiere of Showtime’s ‘American Gigolo’ remake starring Jon Berthal. Later, they give predictions on what to expect for the season.

Hosts: Bill Simmons and Mallory Rubin

Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah

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‘Industry’ Season 2, Episodes 5 and 6 Recap Sep 07, 2022

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Wosny Lambre and Jodi Walker recap episodes 5 and 6 of HBO’s ‘Industry,’ a pair of episodes that both subvert and reinforce what viewers have come to expect from the show.

Hosts: Wosny Lambre and Jodi Walker

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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‘Industry’ Season 2, Episodes 3 and 4 Recap Aug 24, 2022

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Wosny Lambre and Jodi Walker recap Episodes 3 and 4 of ‘Industry’ Season 2. They discuss Yasmin’s character development, the fall of Eric, Harper’s ambition, and much more.

Hosts: Wosny Lambre and Jodi Walker

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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'The Rehearsal', Season 1 Aug 22, 2022

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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Juliet Litman to discuss Nathan Fielder’s return to TV in HBO’s bizarre show ‘The Rehearsal’.

Hosts: Bill Simmons and Juliet Litman

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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'Better Call Saul' Season 6, Episode 13 Recap Aug 16, 2022

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Ben and Joanna begin their review of the series finale of 'Better Call Saul' by sharing their individual podcast preparation rituals and analyzing the episode's promo art. They then discuss Gene's escape attempt, his transformation back into Saul Goodman once he's in jail, and Marie Schrader's cameo (10:24). Next, they go over Gene's cinematic scene with the prosecuting lawyers and use callbacks from the series to talk about the reappearance of Kim Wexler and Jimmy's climactic trial/confession scene (26:40). After the break, they dive deep into the trio of flashbacks that feature Mike, Walter, and Chuck, while thoughtfully evoking storyline comparisons to H.G. Wells's "The Time Machine" and Charles Dickens's "A Christmas Carol" (41:18). They then pivot to final scenes between Jimmy and Kim, and theorize possible future scenarios for Wexler's character (1:08:34). They end the pod by comparing the 'Better Call Saul' finale to some of their other favorites, and offer their final thoughts on the series (1:25:26).

Hosts: Ben Lindbergh and Joanna Robinson

Producer: Chris Sutton

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