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Spencer and Lee review the FX series "Shogun" along with the original source material by James Clavell

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    • Jun 23, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Season One of HBO's "The Pit"- Full Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 87:48


    Spencer and Lee are between shows on the podcast, but they're still watching plenty of TV and they have thoughts. They're checking in with a full season review of season one of HBO's "The Pit." In short, Lee was miserable (but engaged), Spencer was enraptured. Spoiler: They both loved Dr. King. Next up for Mangum Talks TV- A full, episode-by-episode review of season 2 of Apple TV's "Silo." We begin with episode one next week!Let us know what you think! mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com or facebook.com/mangumtalks

    The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 7: "Convergence"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 131:19


    Spencer and Lee review the final episode of season 2 of HBO's "The Last of Us." They start with a general discussion about the state of TV, and specifically big budget, fantasy TV. Then, in a throw back episode, Lee leads the line-by-line recap. They end with Best Line of the Episode, Winners/ Losers and Therapy Time with Lee.Let us know what show you'd like us to cover next! facebook.com/mangumtalks or mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

    The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 6: "The Price"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 79:44


    Spencer and Lee review the *emotional* penultimate episode of season 2 of "The Last of Us." Next week, we'll be doing the long form episode to review the finale. Apologies about the sound intro of the mixing- if you skip ahead 30 seconds, the rest of the episode is normal. Let us know what you think! We love feedback about the pod, your thoughts about the show, discussions about the quality of TLOU vs Severance, or emails telling Lee he's a moron. All feedback is welcome! facebook.com/mangumtalks or mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

    The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 5: "Feel Her Love"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 60:32


    Spencer and Lee did not... feel the love this episode. They were both fairly down on the episode but had a great conversation about why they feel that way. The break down the episode, what what has worked/ hasn't worked so far this season and what they expect in the final two episodes. Plus, Lee reads listener mail and gives an update on his new dog!Let us know what you think! mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

    The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 4: "Day One"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 106:14


    Spencer and Lee break out the long format of the podcast to review season 2, episode 4, scene-by-scene and line-by-line. Spencer leads the longest recap in podcasting this week, while Lee tries to distract him and bizarrely builds a case against Dina. Fun episode and hope it brightens your day (as much as a prolonged discussion about the apocalypse can do that). Submit questions and comments to facebook.com/mangumtalks or mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

    The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 3: "The Path"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 76:02


    Spencer and Lee pick up the pieces after last week. They review episode three, hitting on underlying themes of the show, macro-environmental vs interpersonal plot tension, acceptance vs personal responsibility, and varied presentations of grief and needs of the grieving. Lots of Theory Time with Lee throughout this one. Next week will be a long-form pod, with Spencer leading the recap. Send your questions and thoughts about this season to mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

    The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 2: "Through The Valley"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 82:04


    Spencer and Lee review a HUGE episode of The Last of Us. In this one, all hell breaks loose and Spencer and Lee try to pick up the pieces. This is a short form pod but we still have a lot to say. Whew. Let us know what you think: facebook.com/mangumtalks and mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

    The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 1: "Future Days"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 61:14


    Spencer and Lee return to the end of the world! The Last of Us is (finally) back with season 2! They get reacquainted with the story, review episode 1, award "Best Line" and debut a new segment "Therapy Time with Lee"! Fun episode all around. This episode follows our "short form" format. During our coverage of TLOU season 2, we will record at least two "long form" format episodes, with one being the finale. Let us know what you think- mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com and facebook.com/mangumtalks

    Severance Season 2, Episode 10: "Cold Harbor"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 167:36


    Spencer and Lee return to their original format to review the finale of Severance, Season 2, "Cold Harbor."Let us know what you think! facebook.com/mangumtalks or mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

    Severance Season 2, Episode 9: "The After Hours"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 90:39


    Severance is back this week with an episode Lee and Spencer both thoroughly enjoyed. They start by announcing that next week's podcast will return to the previous MTTV format of a line-by-line recap. Then they dive into the episode, discussing plot points, defining what "a Spencer" is (Lee defines it), and they round out with the weekly segments. Join us next week for a super sized podcast. In the meantime, let us know what you're thinking: facebook.com/mangumtalks or mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

    Severance Season 2, Episode 8: "Sweet Vitriol"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 68:00


    Lee is still struggling with his voice this week but he's able to check-in with Spencer on the latest episode of Apple TV's "Severance." Coming off the all-time high of last week, they both feel a bit... uninspired with the episode this week. But it does lead to a great conversation. If you're wondering, Spencer has never huffed ether. Let us know what you think! Reach out at facebook.com/mangumtalks or mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Severance Season 2, Episode 6 and 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 71:31


    We're back! Lee's voice is clearly not 100% in this one, but he gave it a go anyway. Spencer and Lee dive into episodes 6 and 7 of season 2 of 'Severance.' They liked episode 6 (they really did) but they *loved* episode 7. Great conversation. Thank you for your patience as Lee has struggled to get his voice back. Let us know your thoughts! mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com and facebook.com/mangumtalks.Also, if you're enjoying the pod, a good review will make Spencer's day... maybe.

    Severance Season 2, Episode 5: "Trojan's Horse"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 71:06


    Spencer and Lee check-in after watching season 2, episode 5 of Severance, "Trojan's Horse." Lots to discuss this episode, including (but not limited to): cloning theories, Justice for Milchick, just what the hell is going on with Ms. Wuang?, Helena/Hellie/Innie Mark/ blended Mark drama, Dylan's leadership, Irving's dead? and Spencer advice for the perfect date. Thanks for listening! If you have any feedback for us, hit us up at facebook.com/mangumtalks or at mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

    Severance Season 2, Episode 4: "Woe's Hollow"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 55:13


    Spencer and Lee check in from MegaCon Orlando after watching Severance season 2, episode 4 "Woe's Hollow." It's a... different episode, but they both strongly liked it. A lot of discussion about Helle-a, Milchick and that scene in the tent. They wrap up with a quick recap of their time at MegaCon Orlando.Let us know what you think at mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com or facebook.com/mangumtalks. You can also check us out at www.mangumtalks.com

    Severance Season 2, Episode 3: "Who is Alive?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 71:57


    Spencer and Lee are back to review episode 3 of Season 2 of "Severance." It's a free wheeling discussion, wherein Lee establishes theory crafting is harmful to the show's success and he will no longer theory craft... and then they proceed to theory craft. They touch on Milchick and Natalie, Hallie/ Helen-a, name pronunciation mishaps, Lumon hate, SpencerXXX, who wins Employee of the Week and much more. Let us know what you think at mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com or facebook.com/mangumtalks. You can also check us out at www.mangumtalks.com

    Severance Season 2, Episodes 1 and 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 72:18


    We're BACK! Thanks to everyone for staying subscribed and bearing with us during our break but we. are. back. to review Season 2 of Apple TV's "Severance." We start with a breakdown of episodes 1 "Hello, Ms Cobel" and 2"Goodbye, Ms Selvig"It's great to be chatting TV again. Let us know what you think at mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com. You can also check us out at www.mangumtalks.com

    House of the Dragon- Season 2, Episode 8: "The Queen Who Ever Was" Full

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 198:07


    Spencer and Lee FINALLY conclude HBO's House of the Dragon, Season 2. They start by discussing their thoughts about the finale and season overall. Like most people, they didn't love the finale but think they likely understand why things ended the way they did. Then, they run through a recap, award Best Line of the Episode and discuss winners and losers across the episode and season. Spoiler: Spencer enjoyed his time on a boat, not so much the season 2 finale. Lee finally admits Aemond might not be a good king. www.mangumtalks.commangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

    House of the Dragon- Season 2, Episode 8: Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 33:56


    Spencer and Lee react to the final episode of House of the Dragon season 2.www.mangumtalks.commangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

    House of the Dragon- Season 2, Episode 7: "The Red Sowing", Full Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 187:53


    Spencer and Lee break down the penultimate episode of season 2 of HBO's "House of the Dragon." They include a spoiler-only discussion at the end, which includes their individual predictions for the finale. Let us know what you think! www.mangumtalks.commangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

    House of the Dragon- Season 2, Episode 7: Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 48:02


    Spencer and Lee provide their immediate reaction to House of the Dragon season 2, episode 7. www.mangumtalks.commangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

    House of the Dragon- Season 2, Episode 6: "Small Folks" Full

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 206:16


    Spencer and Lee breakdown episode 6 of season 2 of HBO's "House of the Dragon." They run through a recap, award Best Line, award Winners/ Losers and broke down who the actual bad guy of this show is. They wrapped up with a full-spoilers segment for all things in "Fire and Blood." www.mangumtalks.commangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

    House of the Dragon- Season 2, Episode 6: Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 40:51


    Spencer and Lee reaction to episode 6 of season 2 of HBO's "House of the Dragon"

    House of the Dragon- Season 2, Episode 5: "Regent", Full Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 211:03


    Spencer and Lee break down episode 5 of season 2 of HBO's "House of the Dragon." They run through a recap, award Best Line, Winners/ Losers and "whose the bad guy?" They wrap up with a relatively spoiler-free discussion of their predictions for the last three episodes of the season. Let us know what you think!www.mangumtalks.commangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

    House of the Dragon- Season 2, Episode 5: Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 26:27


    Lee and a very sick Spencer provide their immediate reaction to season 2, episode 5 of HBO's "House of the Dragon." .www.mangumtalks.commangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

    House of the Dragon- Season 2, Episode 4: "The Red Dragon and the Gold"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 217:36


    Spencer and Lee review an epic episode of HBO's "House of the Dragon." Lee mourns dragons while Spencer talks battle strategy. Good times were had by all. Let us know what you think!www.mangumtalks.commangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

    House of the Dragon- Season 2, Episode 4: Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 41:29


    Spencer and Lee provide their immediate reaction to a WILD episode of House of the Dragon? Does King Aegon live? Why didn't Rhaneys run? What's really controlling Daemon's visions at Harrenhall? We discuss all that and more.Let us know what you think! www.mangumtalks.commangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

    House of the Dragon- Season 2, Episode 3: "The Burning Mill"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 220:36


    Spencer and Lee break down season 2, episode 3 of HBO's "House of the Dragon." They start by addressing some overarching concerns about the episode and the narrative this season, so far, then launch into a super-sized recap. They finished up with segments and discuss how excited they are for next week. www.mangumtalks.commangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

    House of the Dragon- Season 3, Episode 3: Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 38:55


    Spencer and Lee react to season 3, episode 3 of HBO's "House of the Dragon." Spoiler- Lee was grumpy. Let us know what you think!www.mangumtalks.commangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

    House of the Dragon- Season 2, Episode 2: "Rhaenyra the Cruel", Full

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 215:17


    Spencer and Lee review the second episode of season two of HBO's "House of the Dragon." Extra-long episode of the pod this week to cover a HotD episode chock-full of great lines, winners/ losers and plenty of reasons to question who is actually the bad guy. Plus, Spencer condemns Alicent Hightower. www.mangumtalks.commangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

    House of the Dragon- Season 2, Episode 2, Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 35:35


    Spencer and Lee provide their immediate reaction to season 2, episode 2 of HBO's "House of the Dragon"www.mangumtalks.commangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

    House of the Dragon- Season 2, Episode 1: "A Son for a Son", Full Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 181:26


    Spencer and Lee dive deep into Season 2, Episode 1 of HBO's "House of the Dragon." They start with a thorough recap, award Best Line, select Winners/ Losers (and losers who thought they won) and discuss who's actually the bad guy in this show. They end with a few minutes of full-spoilers discussion. www.mangumtalks.commangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

    House of the Dragon, Season 2 Episode 1, Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 41:36


    Spencer and Lee are back in Westeros! They record their immediate thoughts after watching episode 1 of season 2 of "House of the Dragon"Let us know what you think! www.mangumtalks.com or mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

    Fallout- Episode 8: "The Beginning"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 188:20


    Spencer and Lee have a fantastic time reviewing the final episode of season 1 of Amazon's "Fallout." Lee addresses his incorrect predictions (Spencer maintains he was correct), they reminisce about D batteries, Lee attempts to whistle and Spencer really HATES Hank. Recap, followed by Winners/ Losers (and who thought they won but really lost), Best Song, Favorite Chapter and "Bloody Mess." They end on a discussion of season 1, overall, and look ahead to season 2. Let us know what you think! Mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com or www.mangumtalks.com

    Fallout- Episode 7: "The Radio"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2024 158:35


    Spencer and Lee review a thought-provoking episode of Fallout. This one spurs a lot of conversation, and while they disagree on a lot, they both agree this show is incredibly entertaining and fun. Segments include: recap with Lee, Best Music, Winners/ Losers, "Bloody Mess" (Bloody Foot?!) and Chapter of the Episode. Let us know what you think! Mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com or www.mangumtalks.com

    Fallout- Episode 6: “The Trap”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 170:51


    Spencer and Lee check-in with a super-sized episode, reviewing Fallout Episode 6 “The Trap.” They discuss everything from toilet malfunctions to the role of privately owned corporations in diplomacy and geo-politics while reviewing the recap. Segments include: winners/ losers, best song, best chapter and “bloody mess.” This was a lot of fun, and we thought the episode was one of the better installments of the season. Let us know what you think! Mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com or www.mangumtalks.com

    Fallout- Episode 5: "The Past"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 129:44


    Spencer and Lee review episode 5 "The Past" of Amazon's "Fallout." Spencer starts by getting something off his chest... spoiler, he has concerns about where the show is taking the broader Fallout lore. They run through a recap which includes a spirited discussion on our favorite political slogans. And they finish with segments: Winners/ Losers, Best Chapter of the Episode, Best Song, and "Bloody Mess"We want to hear from you! Contact us at www.mangumtalks.com or mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

    Fallout- Episode 4: "The Ghouls"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 139:30


    Spencer and Lee review a shorter episode of "Fallout", episode 4 "The Ghouls." They both enjoyed this one. Despite an unappetizing start, they found a way to work in multiple conversations about food... Segments include: recap, Best Song, Winners/Losers, Best Chapter, and "Bloody Mess"Let us know what you think! mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com or www.mangumtalks.com. Thanks for listening!

    Fallout- Episode 3: "The Head"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 145:06


    Spencer and Lee review a highly entertaining episode of Amazon's "Fallout." Spencer crushes this one. They run through a recap, award Best Song, Winners/ Losers, Best Chapter and "Bloody Mess" of the episode. Lot of fun and we're looking forward to the next episode. We want to hear from you! Contact us at www.mangumtalks.com or mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

    Fallout- Episode 2: "The Target"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 176:27


    Spencer and Lee break down the second episode of Amazon's "Fallout." Spencer starts by talking us through the history of the Fallout video game franchise, and how that history potential impacts what we're seeing on screen. Then we move onto our recap, best song of the episode, winners/losers, best chapter and "Bloody Mess" of the episode. We're both still really enjoying the show... a bit of a surprise for us both. We want to hear from you! Contact us at www.mangumtalks.com or mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

    Fallout- Episode 1: "The End"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 156:21


    Spencer and Lee dive into Amazon's adaptation of the video game franchise "Fallout." They go through a standard recap then continue to segments. Segments for this series include: best song of the episode, winners/ losers, "chapter" of the episode, and "Bloody Mess" of the episode. We both were impressed with the episode and think this will be a fun one to follow. We want to hear from you! Contact us at www.mangumtalks.com or mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

    Shogun Series Review and Final Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 133:59


    Shogun is a wrap! In this episode, Spencer and Lee discuss the series in its entirety. They go through some fan mail, winners/ losers of the series, cultural clash moments of the series, best/ worst episodes and, at the end, they do some book-spoiler talk. Also, they eat Natto! Thank you for listening to our Shogun coverage! Stay subscribed to this feed for more TV reviews from Spencer and Lee.

    Episode 10- "A Dream of a Dream"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 209:54


    Spencer and Lee review the finale of FX's Shogun. There is an announcement about the future of this feed at the beginning, followed by fan mail, a recap of the episode, Best Line of the Episode, Winners/ Losers of the Episode, Culture Clash of the Episode and "Why Does Lee want to go to Japan this Week?"We'll be back next with an episode next week with concluding thoughts about the series (and Natto!).

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