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A podcast devoted to the hit Showtime series Dexter, delving into the journey of Dexter Morgan, the serial killer hiding in plain sight as a police blood spatter expert in Miami. With episode commentary and plotline and character analysis, this is a perfect companion to the tv show. Email feedback t…

Gareth Watkins


    • Dec 14, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 13m AVG DURATION
    • 119 EPISODES

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    The Dissecting Dexter podcast is a must-listen for any fan of the hit TV show Dexter. Hosted by Gareth, this podcast offers a comprehensive analysis and review of each episode, providing in-depth insights and thoughtful discussions that enhance the viewing experience. With a devoted following and years of experience under its belt, The Dissecting Dexter podcast has become a go-to source for Dexter fans looking to delve deeper into the show.

    One of the best aspects of The Dissecting Dexter podcast is Gareth's dedication and enthusiasm for the show. It is clear that he is a true fan of Dexter, and his passion shines through in every episode. His thorough analysis and attention to detail make for engaging content that keeps listeners coming back for more. Additionally, Gareth's inclusion of listener feedback adds an interactive element to the podcast, allowing fans to contribute their own thoughts and opinions on each episode.

    Another positive aspect of the podcast is Gareth's ability to provide unique perspectives on the show. His insights often shed new light on character motivations, plot developments, and overarching themes within the series. This fresh perspective allows listeners to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for Dexter.

    While The Dissecting Dexter podcast has many strengths, there are a few minor drawbacks as well. Some listeners have expressed a desire for more frequent episodes, particularly in relation to new season releases. However, it is understandable that producing high-quality content takes time, especially with Gareth's commitment to thorough analysis.

    In conclusion, The Dissecting Dexter podcast is an exceptional resource for fans looking to further explore and appreciate all aspects of the series. Gareth's expertise and passion make for engaging listening experiences that add depth and insight to each episode. Although there may be some minor room for improvement in terms of release schedule, overall The Dissecting Dexter podcast provides valuable content that enhances the viewing experience for fans of this captivating TV show.



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    308 - The Damage a Man Can Do

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 40:27


    Dissecting Dexter rewatch episode - reviewing season 3 episode 8 "The Damage a Man Can Do". Listen in for a spoiler-free recap and review.

    307 - Easy as Pie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 38:53


    Reviewing Dexter season 3 episode 7 "Easy as Pie".   Special thanks to all my lovely Patreon supporters.

    Dissecting Dexter - Feb 2023 - Showtime Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 31:43


    Discussing Showtime's announcement about the future of the Dexter universe (February 2023).

    Dissecting Dexter - Bonus episode - David Nevins teases Dexter spin-off

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 23:11


    An impromptu bonus episode of Dissecting Dexter following Showtime CEO David Nevins' strong hint that New Blood was not the end and that further adventures from the Dexterverse might be coming. Gareth is joined by Nick Henderson to talk about what was said and speculate what it might mean for the show.

    306 - Si Se Puede

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 32:45


    Dissecting Dexter reviewing Dexter season 3 episode 6 "Si Se Puerde". Halfway through season 3!

    305 - Turning Biminese

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 36:08


    The rewatch podcasts are back, this time reviewing Dexter season 3 episode 5 "Turning Biminese"

    Dissecting Dexter - New Blood - Top 5 Moments

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 64:00


    As voted for by you, the discerning listeners of Dissecting Dexter, Scott Reynolds and your host, these are the top five moments from Dexter New Blood.  Enjoy!

    Dissecting Dexter - New Blood Finale - Listener feedback extravaganza

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 167:52


    This is a big one!  Thanks to everyone who sent in their thoughts on the finale. You guys had so much to say and we have a lot to chew on.  My own thoughts evolve during this podcast too, which was really fun to realise. Thanks to all the Patreons. Thanks to everyone for listening.

    Dissecting Dexter - New Blood - 10 - Sins of the Father

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 149:11


    Nick, Travis and Chris join Gareth to break down the New Blood finale. It's a long chat but it IS the finale after all!  A separate listener feedback podcast will follow in a few days. Thanks everyone for your support this season!

    Dissecting Dexter - Feedback for New Blood Episode 9 ”The Family Business”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 77:54


    An epic feedback podcast for Dexter New Blood episode 9 "The Family Business". Thanks to everyone who sent stuff in this week, with particular thanks to Garrett Napkins.

    Dissecting Dexter- New Blood - 9 - The Family Business with Scott Reynolds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 78:31


    Gareth is joined by Dexter New Blood executive producer and writer of this episode, Scott Reynolds, to break down and discuss episode 9 "The Family Business". It's a fun chat and Scott even responds to some early listener feedback. A full feedback episode will follow later this week. Thanks to Scott for being generous with his time and thanks to all of you for listening!

    Dissecting Dexter - New Blood - 8 - Unfair Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 70:14


    Dissecting Dexter reviewing New Blood episode 8 "Unfair Game". Thanks for your support. Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/dissectingdexter Happy New Year!

    Dissecting Dexter - New Blood - 7 - Skin of Her Teeth

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 78:12


    HAPPY CHRISTMAS!  This festive podcast episode looks at New Blood episode 7 "Skin of Her Teeth". Thanks for your support and feedback. Become a Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/dissectingdexter  

    Dissecting Dexter - New Blood - 6 - Too Many Tuna Sandwiches

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 129:40


    What an episode!  Jam packed full of juicy stuff and the plot moves at a pace. There's loads to dissect, as Gareth is joined by Mike Lanich, and of course, we go long again!  Stay tuned to the end for another classic from Travis. Support the podcast at www.patreon.com/dissectingdexter Thank you for listening and particularly to all the Patrons.

    Dissecting Dexter - New Blood - 5 - Runaway

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 120:27


    Oh boy, this is a long one again!  But there is some brilliant feedback from the community so I make no apologies. Stay tuned to the end when we have a great voicemail from Luke about meeting Dexter himself. Thanks for everyone's continuing support, especially the Patreons. If you want to support the show, you can for as little as £1/month by going to www.patreon.com/dissectingdexter.

    Dissecting Dexter - Feedback for New Blood - 4 - H is for Hero

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 61:17


    This is part two of our coverage of New Blood episode 4 "H is for Hero".  Please check out part 1 for my discussion with Travis as we break down the meat of the episode.  In this podcast, we go through the great listener feedback for the episode. Special thanks to all my patreons.  You can support the podcast for as little as £1/month by going to https://patreon.com/dissectingdexter

    Dissecting Dexter - New Blood - 4 - H is for Hero - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 66:57


    This is part 1 of a two part podcast. Gareth is joined by Travis Sheflin to break down episode 4 "H is for Hero". The conversation went long so this podcast has been split into two parts. This is the two-way conversation about the episode. Check your podcast feed in the next 24 hours for part 2 which will cover listener feedback.

    Dissecting Dexter - New Blood - 3 - Smoke Signals

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 74:56


    Back to flying solo this week as Gareth reviews Dexter New Blood episode 3 "Smoke Signals". Lots of great listener feedback too!  Thanks for listening. Special thanks to all the Patreons, including premier supporters Kim and Nick! Support the podcast - if you like! - at www.patreon.com/dissectingdexter

    Dissecting Dexter - New Blood - 2 - Storm of F*ck

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 108:24


    Gareth is joined by Axel Foley from the DVR Podcast Network to discuss episode 2 "Storm of F*ck". We go long but there's so much to dissect, including some great listener feedback!  Send in your thoughts to dissectingdexter(at)gmail[dot]com as an email or voicemail. Support the show by becoming a patron for £1/month patreon.com/dissectingdexter

    Dissecting Dexter - New Blood - 1 - Cold Snap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 54:21


    Dexter is back, and so is Dissecting Dexter!  Reviewing New Blood episode 1 "Cold Snap". Thank you for all your feedback. Email feedback/voicemails to dissectingdexter(at)gmail(dot)com Want to support the show?  Become a Patron at https://patreon.com/dissectingdexter Thanks for your support - Axel from Daily DVR Podcast Network, Travis Sheflin, Deanna Chou.

    New Blood - Dissecting the Premiere

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 54:34


    Nick Henderson stops by to share his memories and experiences at the Dexter New Blood global premiere in New York on November 1st 2021. See Nick's photos and comments from the night on Twitter @YourHostNick. Email Gareth at dissectingdexter[at]gmail(dot)com

    New Blood - Dissecting the Dexter Wrap Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 11:04


    A quick podcast to talk about Gareth's recent appearance on the Showtime official Dexter Wrap Up podcast with Scott Reynolds. Email dissectingdexter[at]gmail(dot)com

    Dissecting Dexter 303 - The Lion Sleeps Tonight

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 35:58


    The rewatch resumes with a review of Season 3 Episode 3 "The Lion Sleeps Tonight". Featuring epic feedback from Travis! Email: dissectingdexter(at)gmail(dot)com Twitter: @dissectdexter

    Dissecting Dexter 304 - All in the Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 29:03


    Reviewing and dissecting Dexter Season 3 Episode 4 "All in the Family". Spoiler free! Email dissectingdexter[at]gmail(dot)com

    Dissecting Dexter - New Blood Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 69:48


    New Blood is nearly upon us and Gareth is joined by Travis and Mike to theorise about the new season, spoiler free but there is analysis of the trailers. It's a final opportunity to predict what could happen before New Blood begins in November.

    Dissecting Dexter - Season 9 Spitballing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 99:33


    March 2021 - Season 9 is filming and while news is scarce, Gareth gets together with old podcast friends Travis and Nick to speculate about season 9 and chat about the show in general. Just like old times...we go long but hopefully you enjoy the conversation. Send in your thoughts to dissectingdexter@gmail.com for a possible feedback episode.

    Dissecting Dexter 2020 - Checking in

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 19:09


    Following the recent announcement that Dexter will return to tv in 2021, this is just a quick podcast to check in with you and get reacquainted after a 6 year absence...

    Dissecting Dexter 301 - Our Father

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2014 55:08


    The first rewatch episode of season 3 looks at the opener "Our Father", which includes the introduction of new characters Joey Quinn and Miguel Prado. Email: dissectingdexter@gmail.com Twitter: @dissectdexter

    Hungry for Hannibal - Hannibal vs Dexter Showdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2014 93:40


    This special Hungry for Hannibal episode features host Mike Lanich with guest Gareth Watkins from Dissecting Dexter, getting down to a Hannibal Lecter versus Dexter Morgan showdown. Comparing the first two seasons of both shows, their characters, storylines, themes, writing and visuals. SPOILER WARNING: The podcast does include extensive spoilers for the first two seasons of Hannibal and Dexter, plus a spoiler for the end of Dexter season 4.

    814 - Epic Finale Feedback Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2014 167:34


    FINALLY! Wrapping up Season 8 with the second part of the finale feedback. It's a serious epic of a podcast, not least because I needed to say thanks and goodbye to those of you who will be leaving the podcast now that the show has ended. The rewatch podcasts will return! dissectingdeter@gmail.com @dissectdexter www.facebook.com/dissectingdexter

    Dissecting Dexter 813 - Finale Feedback part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2013 61:04


    Seasons Greetings to you all! A little bit later than planned(!), here is part one of your feedback for the Dexter series finale. Part two will be along in January. Listener lines: US: 646 222 6122 UK: 0844 579 6949, mailbox 08320 Email: dissectingdexter@gmail.com Twitter: @dissectdexter Like the Dissecting Dexter Facebook page! Thanks to our sponsor, Audible.com. For your free audio book, go to www.audibletrial.com/dexter

    Dissecting Dexter 812 - Remember the Monsters?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2013 187:01


    This is it! The final ever episode and to mark the occasion, I opened up the lines to listeners from around the world for a mammoth conversation about the finale, season 8 and the show as a whole. It's a long podcast but there's something for everyone! If this is your last time listening to the podcast, thank you for your support over the last few seasons! Listener lines: US: 646 222 6122 UK: 0844 579 6949 , mailbox 08320 Email: dissectingdexter@gmail.com Twitter: @dissectdexter Like the Dissecting Dexter Facebook page! Thanks to our sponsor, Audible.com. For your free audio book, go to www.audibletrial.com/dexter

    Dissecting Dexter 811 - Monkey in a Box

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2013 102:03


    Reviewing Season 8 Episode 11 "Monkey in a Box", the penultimate episode! Listener lines: US: 646 222 6122 UK: 0844 579 6949 , mailbox 08320 Email: dissectingdexter@gmail.com Twitter: @dissectdexter Like the Dissecting Dexter Facebook page! Thanks to our sponsor, Audible.com. For your free audio book, go to www.audibletrial.com/dexter

    Dissecting Dexter 810 - Goodbye Miami

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2013 104:57


    Reviewing Season 8 Episode 10 "Goodbye Miami" Listener lines: US: 646 222 6122 UK: 0844 579 6949 , mailbox 08320 Email: dissectingdexter@gmail.com Twitter: @dissectdexter Like the Dissecting Dexter Facebook page! Thanks to our sponsor, Audible.com. For your free audio book, go to www.audibletrial.com/dexter

    Dissecting Dexter 809a - Thoughts and Feedback

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2013 50:33


    Using the week break to get some thoughts out there on the state of the season plus some great listener feedback. Listener lines: US: 646 222 6122 UK: 0844 579 6949 , mailbox 08320 Email: dissectingdexter@gmail.com Twitter: @dissectdexter Like the Dissecting Dexter Facebook page! Thanks to our sponsor, Audible.com. For your free audio book, go to www.audibletrial.com/dexter

    Dissecting Dexter 809 - Make Your Own Kind of Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2013 114:09


    Gareth Watkins (and totally not somebody else) reviews episode nine, season eight of Dexter, "Make Your Own Kind of Music" US: 646 222 6122 UK: 0844 579 6949, mailbox 08320 Email: dissectingdexter@gmail.com Twitter: @dissectdexter Like the Dissecting Dexter facebook page!

    Dissecting Dexter 808 - Are We There Yet?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2013 89:39


    Reviewing Season 8 Episode 8 "Are We There Yet?". Listener lines: US: 646 222 6122 UK: 0844 579 6949 , mailbox 08320 Email: dissectingdexter@gmail.com Twitter: @dissectdexter Like the Dissecting Dexter Facebook page! Thanks to our sponsor, Audible.com. For your free audio book, go to www.audibletrial.com/dexter

    Dissecting Dexter 807 - Dress Code

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2013 76:02


    Happy 69th Birthday Mum! Reviewing Season 8 Episode 7 "Dress Code". Listener lines: US: 646 222 6122 UK: 0844 579 6949, mailbox 08320 Email: dissectingdexter@gmail.com Twitter: @dissectdexter Like the Dissecting Dexter Facebook page! Thanks to our sponsor, Audible.com. For your free audio book, go to www.audibletrial.com/dexter

    Dissecting Dexter 806 - A Little Reflection

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2013 71:51


    Reviewing Season 8 Episode 6 "A Little Reflection". Listener lines: US: 646 222 6122 UK: 0844 579 6949 , mailbox 08320 Email: dissectingdexter@gmail.com Twitter: @dissectdexter Like the Dissecting Dexter Facebook page! Thanks to our sponsor, Audible.com. For your free audio book, go to www.audibletrial.com/dexter

    Dissecting Dexter 805 - This Little Piggy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2013 97:46


    Reviewing Season 8 Episode 5 "This Little Piggy". Listener lines: US: 646 222 6122 UK: 0844 579 6949, mailbox 08320 Email: dissectingdexter@gmail.com Twitter: @dissectdexter Like the Dissecting Dexter Facebook page! Thanks to our sponsor, Audible.com. For your free audio book, go to www.audibletrial.com/dexter

    Dissecting Dexter 804 - Scar Tissue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2013 55:12


    Reviewing Dexter season 8 episode 4, Scar Tissue. Special Guest Host Travis Sheflin Featuring the #1 Hit Summer Jam - "Nuthin' but a D Thang" US: 646 222 6122 UK: 0844 579 6949, mailbox 08320 Email: dissectingdexter@gmail.com Twitter: @dissectdexter Facebook

    Dissecting Dexter 803 - What's Eating Dexter Morgan?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2013 81:02


    Reviewing Season 8 Episode 3 "What's Eating Dexter Morgan". Listener lines: US: 646 222 6122 UK: 0844 579 6949 , mailbox 08320 Email: dissectingdexter@gmail.com Twitter: @dissectdexter Like the Dissecting Dexter Facebook page! Thanks to our sponsor, Audible.com. For your free audio book, go to www.audibletrial.com/dexter

    Dissecting Dexter 802 - Every Silver Lining

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2013 74:56


    Reviewing Dexter season 8 episode 2 "Every Silver Lining", complete with aviation interruptions and wildlife! Listener lines: US: 646 222 6122 UK: 0844 579 6949, mailbox 08320 Email: dissectingdexter@gmail.com Twitter: @dissectdexter Like the Dissecting Dexter Facebook page! Thanks to our sponsor, Audible.com. For your free audio book, go to www.audibletrial.com/dexter

    Dissecting Dexter 801 - A Beautiful Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2013 93:36


    And so the end begins with our look back on season 8 episode 1 "A Beautiful Day". Listener lines: US: 646 222 6122 UK: 0844 579 6949, mailbox 08320 Email: dissectingdexter@gmail.com Twitter: @dissectdexter Like the Dissecting Dexter Facebook page! Thanks to our sponsor, Audible.com. For your free audio book, go to www.audibletrial.com/dexter

    Dissecting Dexter 800 - Season 8 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2013 140:06


    Two in a week? What's going on? The final season of Dexter is what! Gareth is joined by guests, Bob DeGrande (host of the DexterCast), Travis Sheflin and Mike Lanich, to chat about the forthcoming final season. No major plot spoilers are revealed but we do go over the official Showtime trailers and guest star news. Dissecting Dexter will soon be back weekly as the new season airs. Send in your feedback please! Listener lines: US: 646 222 6122 UK: 0844 579 6949, mailbox 08320 Email: dissectingdexter@gmail.com Twitter: @dissectdexter

    Dissecting Dexter 212 - The British Invasion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2013 65:32


    After yet another unintentional hiatus, the rewatch finishes Season 2 with a decent finale "The British Invasion" as things come to a major head between Dexter and Lila. Listener lines: US: 646 222 6122 UK: 0844 579 6949, mailbox 08320 Email: dissectingdexter@gmail.com Twitter: @dissectdexter Like the Dissecting Dexter Facebook page! Thanks to our sponsor, Audible.com. For your free audio book, go to www.audibletrial.com/dexter

    Dissecting Dexter 302 - Finding Freebo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2013 35:06


    The rewatch resumes with a review of Season 3 Episode 2 "Finding Freebo". Email: dissectingdexter@gmail.com Twitter: @dissectdexter

    Dissecting Dexter 301 - Our Father

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2013 55:08


    The first rewatch episode of season 3 looks at the opener "Our Father", which includes the introduction of new characters Joey Quinn and Miguel Prado. Email: dissectingdexter@gmail.com Twitter: @dissectdexter

    Dissecting Dexter 211 - Left Turn Ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2013 44:25


    Finally back to the rewatches and we're nearly done with season 2. Left Turn Ahead is a great penultimate episode with some classic Deb. Listener lines: US: 646 222 6122 UK: 0844 579 6949, mailbox 08320 Email: dissectingdexter@gmail.com Twitter: @dissectdexter Like the Dissecting Dexter Facebook page! Thanks to our sponsor, Audible.com. For your free audio book, go to www.audibletrial.com/dexter

    Dissecting Dexter 714 - Season 7 Top 5 Moments

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2013 53:27


    As voted for by you lovely lot (and me), here are the top 5 moments from Dexter Season 7. Plus a little non-spoiler Season 8 news. Listener lines: US: 646 222 6122 UK: 0844 579 6949, mailbox 08320 Email: dissectingdexter@gmail.com Twitter: @dissectdexter Like the Dissecting Dexter Facebook page! Thanks to our sponsor, Audible.com. For your free audio book, go to www.audibletrial.com/dexter

    713 - Season 7 Finale Feedback

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2012 82:37


    Going over your Season 7 finale feedback. Happy New Year! Listener lines: US: 646 222 6122 UK: 0844 579 6949, mailbox 08320 Email: dissectingdexter@gmail.com Twitter: @dissectdexter Like the Dissecting Dexter Facebook page! Thanks to our sponsor, Audible.com. For your free audio book, go to www.audibletrial.com/dexter

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