24: The Bauer Hour Podcast

It was a close one, but we all survived the season finale of 24: Legacy. Ty, Drew and Badway grade the episode, eulogize the season as a whole, and speculate on what it might take to improve upon the story for a potential second season. The silent clock is ticking. Long live 24.   -- The Bauer Hour Podcast Presents 24: Liberation

Bauer Hour's Ty, Drew and Badway are back to recap the penultimate episode of 24: Legacy (10:00 pm - 11:00 pm). Along the way, the guys discuss what went wrong with the season (a lot), what went right (very little), and play a game of "do you care?" regarding the loose ends of the show's storylines. Shots fired in this one!

Episode ten of 24: Legacy (9:00 pm - 10:00 pm) is in the books, and Ty, Drew and Badway recap the blazing hot action! Football field fires, more kidnappings, old man fights, a father-son reunion, and a pathetic foot chase rule the hour, as the guys try to make sense of where the series is and how the final two episodes will play out.

Ty, Drew, and Badway recap an underwhelming ninth episode of 24: Legacy (8:00 pm - 9:00 pm), as Jadallah Bin-Khalid breathes the free air, Eric Carter mulls his next move, and the John Donovan campaign goes, unofficially, on life support. Where the hell is this plot going? We have no idea!

After a one week hiatus due to a surprise blizzard, The Bauer Hour Podcast storms back for a gigantic double episode breaking down Episodes 7 (6:00 pm - 7:00 pm) and 8 (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm) of 24: Legacy! Despite two dynamite hours, the guys have some reservations about Tony Almeida’s role following his big reveal. However, spirits are high with top notch performances by Andy Shalowitz, Isaac Carter, Nicole Carter, and dare we say KEITH MULLINS??? With a new final boss and guarded optimism​ for Almeida's future, Ty, Drew and Badway are positively jacked for the show's final third!

After a few slow weeks, Episode 6 of 24: Legacy (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm) proved to be straight fire! Ty, Drew and Badway recap the madness and discuss where the story might go from here, as the show has reached a pivotal turning point. We have one successful terrorist attack, a full fledged brother/wife/brother love triangle in bloom, a drug gang vs terrorist war on the horizon, and we’re all bracing for Jimmy Smits’ head to explode. As for Almeida Watch we finally caught our first glimpse of our hidden hero in the previews. What a time to be alive and a 24 fanatic!

Episode 5 (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm) of 24: Legacy is in the books, and the “only play” is for the Bauer Hour Podcast to react! The guys discuss the great work Corey Hawkins is putting forth, while not getting enough screen time to fully satisfy. On the story front, Amira has to detain another body, Grimes has a bumpy shave, old man Donovan wins worst dad of the year, Shalowitz hits the bench, and Gabriel gives a tour of his sweet metal wire warehouse. Yup, Episode 5 was just OK. Ty, Drew and Badway are here to help!

Ty, Drew, and Badway rehash Episode 4 (3:00 pm – 4:00 pm) of 24: Legacy while discussing CTU Director Keith Mullins and his case for worst first day on the job of all time, Poppa Donovan’s inability to keep a secret, and the potential for a revisit of the Carter Brothers / Nicole love triangle. Who is Gabriel? Can Amira pull the plug on our favorite idiot witness? What’s up with Tio Luis? The Bauer Hour Podcast has answers!

24: Legacy takes a turn for the better in Episode 3 (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm), and The Bauer Hour Podcast is here to break it all down. Come vacation in the glacier lakes with Ty, Drew, and Badway as they analyze the absurd (and soooooo 24) high school sleeper cell plot, uncover our first official mole of the season, and discuss Agent Locke: the most cop looking cop in the history of cops. Finally, the guys speculate on the arrival of our dear friend Tony Almeida.

What did we get ourselves into? 24: Legacy premiered after the Super Bowl with some promising storylines and action, followed by some seriously head-shaking developments the next night for episode 2. A despondent Ty, cautiously optimistic Drew, and highly skeptical Badway reconvene to pick up the pieces in the aftermath. Drug dealing turf wars? Yes. Tasered CTU directors? Yep. Police station drug money heist? Uh-huh. Clock-manipulating ultimatums? Of course. HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER SLEEPER CELL SUBPLOT?! Dammit…. The Bauer Hour Podcast is your 24 therapy session. Join us.  

After two and a half years in solitary confinement, the Bauer Hour crew pull a Tony Almeida and mobilize on the brand new season of 24: Legacy. Ty, Drew, and Badway reunite to discuss the prospects of a Jack Bauer-less season, voice their expectations and reservations, and do a rundown the brand new cast of characters. The clock starts...NOW!  

In the season finale of the Bauer Hour Podcast, Ty, Drew and Badway say their farewells to the beloved cast of 24: Live Another Day by grading each character’s performance (spoiler: Erik Ritter did not get an “A”). The guys also speculate future plot points for the inevitable renewal, including Drew’s spectacular piece of Day 10 fan fiction. Furthermore, the gang sifts through the rubble from the shots fired at Kiefer by none other than Cole Ortiz AKA Freddie Prinze Jr. We’ll see you all next season!

Following a shocking, heartbreaking, brilliant finale of 24: Live Another Day, Ty, Drew, and Badway fight to hold back tears while sorting out the aftermath of the season. Along with an episode recap, the guys discuss the potential fates of the surviving characters and contemplate the potential future of the franchise. This is the “Silent Clock” of podcast episodes.

In the wake of a terrific episode eleven of 24: Live Another Day, Ty,Drew, and Badway discuss all of the angles and have all the answers to your burning questions about the upcoming season finale. Will Boudreau redeem himself? Will Audrey and Jack have the opportunity to act on their burgeoning emotions? Will President Heller survive the night? Erik Ritter surely doesn't have the answers, but Bauer Hour does! The guys also have a spirited discussion regarding Mark Boudreau's ethos, the impact of Cheng as a recurring super-villain, and the future of the series as a whole.

Ty, Badway, and a rejuvenated Drew break down an action packed episode ten of 24: Live Another Day. Cross gets double-crossed by a new threat, Navarro catches a beating from Jack and Kate, and Boudreau sees his marriage slipping through his treasonous fingers. We also learn that Jimmy Heller chases his medication with whiskey, wars are started over laminated faxes, and Erik Ritter has many questions after being put in charge.

Recapping a game-changing episode 9 of 24: Live Another Day, Ty,Badway, and the specter of Drew ponder the Final Boss of the season, Audrey's ever-changing Outlook calendar, and Navarro's likelihood of survival in federal prison. Other topics include: Boudreau's next move, Eric Ritter has too many questions, and we try shamelessly to cram Almeida somewhere/anywhere into these last three episodes.

Even with a man down, The Bauer Hour Podcast soldiers on. With Drew inparts unknown, Ty and Badway recap and analyze episode 8 of 24: LiveAnother Day, hitting on topics including Jimmy Heller's majordecision, Boudreau's explanation to Audrey, and Margot Al-Harazi'snext move. The duo also break down Jordan's improbable escape fromdanger and Chloe's questionable wi-fi connection during happy hour atthe pub.

Coming at you faster than a speeding Chrysler 200, episode 7 of 24:Live Another Day was all killer, no filler! Ty, Drew, and Badway breakit all down including Margot's bombing of a hospital, Jack out-running drone missiles, and President Heller's possible surrender to the enemy. Other topics include the origin of terrorist family henchmen, Kate's soft touch with child victims, and techie Jordan's heroic work in the field. They also speculate on the ramifications of Cross' Quadruple-cross.

We’re at the midway point of 24: Live Another Day, and the guys hit on the show falling on old habits. Between moles, untrustworthy Presidential aides, people ruining Jack’s operation, and a Kim Bauer-esque bus accident, there’s plenty to break down. Ty, Drew, and Badway also score the alpha male showdown between Boudreau and Bauer, go over some internet chatter, and make some predictions on the second half of the season.

After digesting the emotional fifth episode of 24: Live Another Day, Ty, Drew, and Badway analyze Jack and Audrey’s heartbreaking confrontation, and its impact on the Boudreau marriage. Other topics include: Erik still being a bitch, Navarro’s credentials as a point man in a raid, Naveed’s tragic fate, and the worst hour of Mark Boudreau’s life. The guys also question the technological limitations and inconsistencies in the current 24 world, and praise Ian Al-Harazi’s pilot training success.

Recapping a very eventful episode four of 24: Live Another Day, Ty, Drew, and Badway discuss President Heller’s triumphant speech in front of Parliament, Audrey’s feelings upon hearing her long lost love has returned, as well as Mark Boudreau’s pathetic attempts to acquire companionship. The guys also break down the evil that is brewing within Margot Al-Harazi and wonder how hard it could possibly be to pilot the drones. Badway goes on a tirade regarding “know-it-all” Kate Morgan and the irrelevant Erik Ritter.

With episode three of 24: Live Another Day in the books, Ty, Drew, and Badway consider the parenting style of Margot Al-Harazi, Chloe’s heartbreaking family story, and how Jack really is a good shoulder to cry on. They also ponder Heller’s next step in the wake of Parliament’s outburst towards him, Adrian Cross’ snake-like charm, and Jack’s crafty way of inciting a mob. The guys additionally discuss the current Vegas betting lines for the show and the short-lived career of Ron Fairbanks.

  In the aftermath of the two hour premiere of 24: Live Another Day, Ty, Drew, and Badway hash out many key points of the two episodes, including President Heller's early bout with Alzheimer's, "female Jack" Kate Morgan's killer instincts, and Chloe and Jack's daring escape from the CIA with the help of his mysterious Serbian friend and a QVC telescopic ladder. The guys also answer emails and tweets about the premiere, ponder the availability of Heller's old man sweater, and try to calm Ty down after an epic rant over lax security in our government's various headquarters. Jack is back.

As 5-5-14 approaches, Ty, Drew and Badway discuss Jack Bauer’s moral ambiguity, the various human rights violations of 24, top dead-end plot lines from the series, and debate the mountain lion population of California. The guys also break down FOX’s “Jack Is Back” segments (posted below), why James Heller is the perfect choice for the next 24 President, and whether the Live Another Day “Special Event” will pave the way for more seasons of our favorite show.

Ty, Drew and Badway run through Jack Bauer's list of love interests and debate his initial meet-up with Teri, his doomed relationship with Kate Warner, his on-again-off-again fling with Audrey Raines, and the improbable success of "Frank Flynn" landing a lady as gorgeous as Connie Britton. 

In the second half or our “March Badness” special, Ty, Drew, and Badway present the Domestic half of the bracket. Listen in as the guys discuss Charles Logan’s ineptitude, whether Christopher Walken could’ve played Phillip Bauer, and Ira Gaines’ secret hangout.  Plus, a discussion about Starkwood’s relationship to Haliburton, RoboCop’s Pittsburgh roots,  and questionable seeding decisions by Badway. Find out who moves on to face Habib Marwan (Foreign Bracket Champion) in the ultimate 24 “March Badness” Championship round.

In the spirit of March Madness, Ty, Drew and Badway present "March Badness", the definitive bracket on foreign and domestic villains within 24. Listen in as the guys debate Habib Marwan's managerial style while posing as "Harris Barnes", Syed Ali's cyanide tooth, the stats on the back of Abu Fayed's baseball card, and whether General Chang Zhi was really a villain at all. Plus, a breakdown of the most recent teaser, a brief walkthrough of Drew's latest 24-related purchase, and an astounding math discovery with the release date of Live Another Day.

Ty, Drew and Badway find old props from previous seasons of 24 on GoldenCloset.com and come up with a potential strategy for luring Carlos Bernard (Tony Almeida) onto the podcast. Then, the crew runs through the full list of presidents in the series, extolling the real world virtues of David Palmer, questioning alternate careers for Hal Gardner, calling Charles Logan a snake, and wondering how President Heller managed to get elected.

In the debut episode of The Bauer Hour Podcast, Ty, Drew, and Badway revisit the improbable final moments of Season 8, discuss the curse of Freddie Prinze Jr., and begin to break down the 24: Live Another Day Super Bowl trailer, while speculating possible plot lines for the series reboot. The guys also explore the cast list, compare Jack Bauer's body counts to those of famous feature length films, discuss Chloe O'Brian's new look, and consider the possibility of a triumphant return by Tony Almeida.