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Be Podding You is a limited release series in which hosts John Hodgman and Elliott Kalan discuss the innovative late 1960s British series The Prisoner. Each episode, creator and star Patrick McGoohan, known only as "Number Six" attempts to escape a mysterious island staffed by a powerful force and a giant orb. Will our hero discover the secrets of the village? Will his captors eventually break Number Six down enough to learn why he resigned from his post? Will Number Six ever escape? John and Elliot give the ahead of its time series a rewatch and discuss all of that and more!

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    • Feb 27, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 14m AVG DURATION
    • 5 EPISODES


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    Episode 4: "Fall Out"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 102:35


    Hosts John Hodgman and Elliott Kalan discuss the finale episode of The Prisoner "Fall Out" and the major themes of not only the episode but the series as a whole. 

    Episode 3: "Once Upon a Time"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 74:51


    Hosts John Hodgman and Elliott Kalan discuss the penultimate episode of the series "Once Upon a Time" and celebrate the return of everyone's favorite Number 2, Leo McKern! Plus, we'll take a tour of the Embryo Room. But don't worry, it's not as bad as it sounds. It's worse! 

    Episode 2: "The Chimes of Big Ben"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 102:47


    Hosts John Hodgman and Elliott Kalan discuss episode 2 "The Chimes of Big Ben'' with producer Jordan Kauwling and marvel at the performance of current "Number 2" in command played by the captivating Leo McKern. Will Number Six escape the village in this episode? Check out the full episode to find out. Hint: No, he doesn't. That's not how television shows work.

    Episode 1: "Arrival"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 89:03


    Hosts John Hodgman and Elliott Kalan kick off the series with a review and recap of The Prisoner's debut episode "Arrival" and an old I, Podius character makes a surprising appearance. Speaking of I,Podius, Claud Squad members Producer Jordan Kauwling and her mom Avis stop by to chat about the show. Plus a very special guest divulges how the mysterious world-building of The Prisoner inspired their own work. 

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    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 0:44


    Be Podding You is a limited release series in which hosts John Hodgman and Elliott Kalan discuss the innovative late 1960s British series The Prisoner.  All episodes available on February 27!

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