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Once a month we take a look at an iconic episode of a TV show and decide if its worth stepping through the gateway!

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    • Mar 10, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 36m AVG DURATION
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    Poker Face- "The Orpheus Syndrome"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 32:41


    We're back with a bonus episode taking a look at Peacock's new hit mystery show "Poker Face." Will the; mystery, great guest stars, and movie magic be enough to get guest Alan to step through the gateway? (S01E08) Follow Undercast Company, email us at undercastcompany@gmail.com, join our Discord, or support us on Patreon! Theme song by Joseph McDade.

    Chernobyl- "Please Remain Calm"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 67:06


    We wrap up our focus on mini-series by looking at one of the most acclaimed shows of all time. Alan returns to discuss the show and talk about the rise of prestige TV. (E02) Follow Undercast Company, email us at undercastcompany@gmail.com, join our Discord, or support us on Patreon! Theme song by Joseph McDade.

    From the Earth to the Moon- "Mare Tranquilitatis"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 38:32


    Derick looks back at the monumentally important "From the Earth to the Moon" with David Holloway. Will he take one giant leap through the gateway? (E06) Follow Undercast Company, email us at undercastcompany@gmail.com, join our Discord, or support us on Patreon! Theme song by Joseph McDade.

    Devs- "Episode 1"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 33:53


    Damian joins Derick to talk about Alex Garland's masterpiece Devs! The miniseries asks big philosophical questions about human nature and free will. Email us at undercastcompany@gmail.com and support us on Patreon! Check out Can I Say Something? Theme song by Joseph McDade.

    Band of Brothers- "The Breaking Point"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 28:03


    Ariel is back to introduce Derick to one of the most renowned miniseries of all time! (E07) Follow Undercast Company, email us at undercastcompany@gmail.com, join our Discord, or support us on Patreon! Theme song by Joseph McDade

    Midnight Mass- "Book III: Proverbs"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 36:12


    A thought provoking look at religion through the lens of a fantastic horror series, Mike Flanagan's Midnight Mass is one of the best peices of genre fiction in years. TV and film critic Eddie Thompson is taken through the gateway but does he cross the threshold? (E03) Follow us! Instagram: @undercastcompany, Twitter: @undercastco, Facebook: Undercast Company. Email us at undercastcompany@gmail.com. And support us on Patreon! Theme song by Joseph McDade. Don't forget to check out Eddie at why-we-watch.com!

    Undone- "The Hospital"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 26:37


    Joey from Affable Chat joins Derick to discuss the mind bending show "Undone!" (S01E02) Note: This episode was recorded before the release of season two of "Undone" and as such the first season is treated as a mini-series by the host and guest. Follow us! Instagram: @undercastcompany, Twitter: @undercastco, Facebook: Undercast Company. Email us at undercastcompany@gmail.com. And support us on Patreon! Theme song by Joseph McDade. And don't forget to listen to Affable Chat!

    The 10th Kingdom- "Episode 4"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 52:32


    We continue our look into mini-series by taking a look at this early 2000s fantasy fairy tale show. Brad LaBaron from The Album Concept Hour joins Derick to take a look back at a bygone era of mini-series on TV! (E04) Follow us! Instagram: @undercastcompany, Twitter: @undercastco, Facebook: Undercast Company. Email us at undercastcompany@gmail.com. Theme song by Joseph McDade. And don't forget to listen to The Album Concept Hour and the great stuff at Flyover State Park.

    The Queen's Gambit- "Exchanges"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 36:32


    Welcome back to Gateway Episodes! For season 2 we'll be covering limited and miniseries! The first show we'll be diving into is "The Queen's Gambit," will Alan and Ariel step through the gateway on this Netflix drama? We also get into what exactly makes a limited series so special. (E02) Follow us! Instagram: @undercastcompany, Twitter: @undercastco, Facebook: Undercast Company. Email us at undercastcompany@gmail.com. And support us on Patreon! Theme song by Joseph McDade.

    The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power- "A Shadow of the Past"/"Adrift"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 33:47


    Amazon dropped their long anticipated Lord of the Rings show and here's a shadowdrop of the present for a bonus episode! Damian of Can I Say Something? joins Derick to discuss the new show and if it's first two episodes will get them to step through the gateway. Support us on Patreon for Season 2 of Gateway Episodes! Follow us! Instagram: @undercastcompany, Twitter: @undercastco, Facebook: Undercast Company. Email us at undercastcompany@gmail.com. Theme song by Joseph McDade.

    Castlevania- "Monument"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 41:51


    Welcome to a special bonus episode of Gateway Episodes! As part of our 8 Bit Cinema mini-series we are diving into video game adaptations, and in this episode Alan joins Derick to discuss Netflix's Castlevania and discuss shows based on games in general. (S01E04) Follow us! Instagram: @undercastcompany, Twitter: @undercastco, Facebook: Undercast Company. Email us at undercastcompany@gmail.com. And support us on Patreon! Don't forget to check out Derick's article on video game adaptations! Theme song by Joseph McDade. Season 2 of Gateway Episodes will drop once we hit 10 patrons!

    Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood- "Beasts of Dublith"/"Those Who Lurk Underground"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 42:42


    We've reached our season finale for Gateway Episodes, and we're going out by talking about one of the greatest anime, if not greatest shows, of all time, Fullemetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, right in time for the FMA's 20th anniversary! Derick introduces Alan to the show, will he step though the gateway and see the Truth? E14/15 Follow us! Instagram: @undercastcompany, Twitter: @undercastco, Facebook: Undercast Company. Email us at undercastcompany@gmail.com. And support us on Patreon! Theme song by Joseph McDade.

    Ted Lasso- "Biscuits"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 59:35


    For the penultimate episode of this season of Gateway Episodes we take a look at Ted Lasso. Based on a series of commercials and airing on an unpopular streaming service the show beat the odds to become one of the most notable hits of 2020. But is it good enough for someone who wants nothing to do with sports? (S01E02) Follow us! Instagram: @undercastcompany, Twitter: @undercastco, Facebook: Undercast Company. Email us at undercastcompany@gmail.com. Theme song by Joseph McDade.

    Legion- "Chapter 2"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2021 33:18


    A trippy take on Marvel's mutants, Legion follows the powerful telepath David Haller and his friends (and enemies.) Picking up near the beginning we step through the gateway for the show's second episode. (S01E02) Follow us! Instagram: @undercastcompany, Twitter: @undercastco, Facebook: Undercast Company, Email us at undercastcompany@gmail.com. Theme song by Joseph McDade.

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    The Leftovers- "Pilot"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 37:25


    Damon Lindeloff's mind bending adaptation of Tom Peratta's book starts with two percent of the world disappearing, and there is nowhere to begin other than the beginning. (S01E01) Follow us! Instagram: @undercastcompany, Twitter: @undercastco, Facebook: Undercast Company, Email us at undercastcompany@gmail.com. Follow Leo @tokentenor92. Theme song by Joseph McDade.

    My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic- "Keep Calm and Flutter On"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 26:15


    Derick examines this show it's unexpected fanbase known as "Bronies." (S03E10) Follow us! Instagram: @undercastcompany, Twitter: @undercastco, Facebook: Undercast Company, Email us at undercastcompany@gmail.com. Follow Martin on Twitch @datadas or on YouTube. Theme song by Joseph McDade.

    Justified- "Kin"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 27:32


    This modern western examines the bonds we make in life, both the ones we are born with and the ones we create ourselves. Derick introduces Ariel to the show and they look at the unique elements that made it so great. (S04E05) Follow us! Instagram: @undercastcompany, Twitter: @undercastco, Facebook: Undercast Company, Email us at undercastcompany@gmail.com. Theme song by Joseph McDade.

    Star Trek: The Next Generation- "Q Who"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 38:54


    Boldly going where many have gone before Derick is introduced to the iconic science fiction show by Grace Steele! (S02E16) Follow us! Instagram: @undercastcompany, Twitter: @undercastco, Facebook: Undercast Company, Email us at undercastcompany@gmail.com. Check out gracesteele.net! Theme song by Joseph McDade.

    The Americans- "Commrades"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 41:32


    The first episode of the second season sees many of the show's hallmarks and characters from this historical spy thriller come to the forefront. David Holloway guests and is introduced to this twisting turning drama. (S02E01) Follow us! Instagram: @undercastcompany, Twitter: @undercastco, Facebook: Undercast Company @undercastcompany, Email us at undercastcompany@gmail.com. Theme song by Joseph McDade.

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    Hannibal- "Sorbet"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 30:23


    This month we delve into the Brian Fuller helmed thriller following everyone's favorite cannibal. Alan is back this time introducing Derick to a new show, will he step though the gateway? (S01E07) Follow us! Instagram: @undercastcompany, Twitter: @undercastco, Facebook: Undercast Company @undercastcompany, Email us at undercastcompany@gmail.com. Theme song by Joseph McDade.

    The Midnight Gospel- "Turtles of the Eclipse"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 27:53


    Derick and his brother Mitchell discuss the Netflix original animated series "The Midnight Gospel" and things get pretty deep very quickly. (S01E07) Follow us! Instagram: @undercastcompany, Twitter: @undercastco, Facebook: Undercast Company @undercastcompany, Email us at undercastcompany@gmail.com. Theme song by Joseph McDade.

    Arrow- "Vertigo"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 41:41


    Ariel has been recommending Arrow to Derick for years, and he finally takes the plunge and watches an episode. Will her absolute love of this show rub off on Derick? (S01E12) Follow us at Undercast Company on Facebook and Instagram, or e-mail us at undercastcompany@gmail.com. Theme song by Joseph McDade.

    Farscape- "Nerve"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 28:56


    Derick is joined by David Holloway to talk about the early 2000 Sci-Fi original show Farscape. The show from the Jim Henson features an ensemble cast of colorful characters that became a cult classic. (S01E19) Follow us at Undercast Company on Facebook and Instagram, or e-mail us at undercastcompany@gmail.com. Theme song by Joseph McDade.

    LOST- "The Constant"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 28:44


    Derick discusses his favorite show of all time, LOST, with guest Jonathan Aiken! The episode follows fan favorite character Desmond who gets unstuck in time and like new viewers must find a constant. (S04E05) Follow us at Undercast Company on Facebook and Instagram, or e-mail us at undercastcompany@gmail.com. Theme song by Joseph McDade.

    Gilmore Girls- "They Shoot Gilmores, Don't They?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 30:03


    For our first episode host Derick McDuff invites Ariel Ortiz and Alan Torres to check out Gilmore Girls! They discuss; the characters, the zany town, and of course debate the ultimate question; Dean or Jess? (S03E07) Follow us at Undercast Company on Facebook and Instagram, or e-mail us at undercastcompany@gmail.com. Theme song by Joseph McDade.

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