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The podcast on the poetics, politics, and raw f*****g ownage of the classic FX series, The Shield. Join Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire in their recaps, discussion, and love of Ronnie Gardocki.


    • Sep 19, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 48m AVG DURATION
    • 93 EPISODES


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    The Shield, Episode 88 - Family Meeting

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 62:00


    Welcome back to the Barn, SHIELD FANATICS! This is our coverage of the series finale of The Shield, and maybe the greatest series finale? We recap "Family Meeting", including how everything is fucked, Ronnie's miserable fate, and where Vic's story could go after the black out. And we'll be streaming our live reactions to the pilot on Twitch as a final episode on October 1, don't miss it. Produced and edited by Conor and Mason Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) It's On The List: @itsonthelist Conor's site: cmcrockford.com

    The Shield, Episode 87 - Possible Kill Screen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 85:04


    Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!! Grant Nebel is here for the final time on an episode so intense that we sometimes have pauses here to deal with the sheer magnitude of "Possible Kill Screen". Grant, Conor, and Mason discuss the story inherently slamming into a brick wall, the endpoint of the 2000's film aesthetic, and the transcendence of Mara's immediate Recognition near the end. Produced and edited by Conor and Mason Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) It's On The List: @itsonthelist Grant's Solute work: https://www.the-solute.com/author/wallflowergallery/ Conor's site: cmcrockford.com

    The Shield, Episode 86 - Petty Cash

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 65:55


    Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!! Tristan Nankervis is back for one last ride for "Petty Cash". We talk Shane's increasing desperation, Julian picking a side, Ronnie's weird adventure getting owned, and Corrine picking her own side in Dutch and Claudette. The noose is tightening and we can feel it. Produced and edited by Conor and Mason Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) It's On The List: @itsonthelist Tristan's Simpsons pieces: https://the-avocado.org/author/tristanjnankervis/ Buy Conor a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/cmcrockford

    The Shield, Episode 85 - Party Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 44:57


    Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!! We talk "Party Line", which includes Claudette's dramatic call with Mara, the weird magic of Shane and Mara's oasis, and Ronnie's last call to run. Produced and edited by Conor and Mason Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) It's On The List: @itsonthelist

    The Shield, Episode 84 - Moving Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 37:23


    Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!! The hunt for Shane and his family is on from both Vic and the cops as Claudette dismantles the Strike Team, the cop show breaks down entirely, and we talk about where the next four episodes go from here. Produced and edited by Conor and Mason Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) It's On The List: @itsonthelist Yuck 10th anniversary article by Conor: https://mercury-magazine.com/2021/02/15/mercurys-music-monday-yuck/

    The Shield, Episode 83 - Parricide (ft. Zoe Z)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 44:32


    Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!! Zoe Z. returns to The Barn to discuss "Parricide" and the blowing up of the entire show as Shane tries to kill Vic and Ronnie, Corrine finally learns everything, and a character goes off into the night this time sans badge. Produced and edited by Conor and Mason Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Zoe Z's website: http://www.zoezdean.com/ It's On The List: @itsonthelist cmcrockford.com

    The Barn, Episode 82 - Bitches Brew

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 40:03


    Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!! We talk "Bitches Brew", which includes Shane's next move, Vic's batshit behavior over Lee, and the horrifying return of Mageina Tovah. Produced and edited by Conor and Mason cmcrockford.com It's On The List: @itsonthelist Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)

    The Shield, Episode 81 - Animal Control (ft. Zodiac Mf'er)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2020 56:10


    Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!! The man, the legend, Zodiac Motherfucker guests on "Animal Control" today as we talk about Shane's utter cowardice, the return of Tavon, the brutal resolution of the Armenian plot and way, way more. What an episode, what a show. It's On The List: https://soundcloud.com/itsonthelist Mark The Place: https://www.thirtywestph.com/shop/marktheplace Zodiac Motherfucker's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZODIAC_MF

    The Shield, Episode 80 - Game Face

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 52:01


    Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!! We talk the return of Kleavon, Vic's need to save women, and the surprise blackmail box appearance with beloved return guest Grant Nebel in our recap of "Game Face". It's On The List: @itsonthelist cmcrockford.com BLM Resources: docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/13…UjEVM/mobilebasic Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)

    The Shield, Episode 79: Genocide

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 41:26


    Possible killer teens! Assassinations! Gang meetings! Custody agreements! Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!! We talk all this and more in our recap of "Genocide". It's On The List: @itsonthelist Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/newton BLM Resources: docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/13…UjEVM/mobilebasic Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)

    The Shield, Episode 78 - Money Shot

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 40:36


    Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!!! We talk "Money Shot" where Shane and Vic pull off another insane heist from their own department, Corrine and Cassidy get in trouble, and Tina owns a shitty porno producer. We didn't even get to Shane making Mara pack pregnant and alone!! Mark The Place (only 5 left): https://www.thirtywestph.com/shop/marktheplace It's On The List: https://soundcloud.com/itsonthelist BLM Resources: docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/13…UjEVM/mobilebasic Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)

    The Shield, Episode 77 - Snitch

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020 39:28


    Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!! In which Vic utters the hilarious words "How did we lose control of this?" The fictional gang war heats up in "Snitch" as we discuss Shane and Vic's relationship, Claudette's exhaustion, and...Scoot McNairy! BLM Resources: docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/13…UjEVM/mobilebasic Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)

    The Shield, Episode 76 - Coefficient of Drag (ft. Tristan Nankervis)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 61:03


    UPDATE: Audio was screwed up, blame it on podcasting amateurism and autism, but it should be alright. Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!! Favorite Tristan Nankervis returns to talk the final season premiere. The conversation ranges from Ronnie's personality to the 2005 Fantastic Four to so much more in "Coefficient of Drag". Tristan's recent essay: https://www.the-solute.com/kill-bill-vs-once-upon-a-time-in-hollywood/ BLM Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/13O7yipKHeIF2-QJ_K9IKIdLQAlN8NgEOF62qQjUjEVM/mobilebasic Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)

    The Shield, Episode 75 - Spanish Practices

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 50:01


    We're at the finish line, Shield fanatics!! One more season left as we talk "Spanish Practices", Hiatt's exit from the Barn, Billings' (attempted) exit, Danny and Dutch's moment of need, and the unexpected cliffhanger of the penultimate season. We also discuss (at the time) recent events re: the police and we define our own stance. In lieu of promotion, some resources to give help to: docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/13…UjEVM/mobilebasic Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)

    The Shield, Episode 74 - Recoil

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 38:38


    Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!! We discuss "Recoiled", the penultimate installment of S6, as well as the infamous picture, the implausibility of Billings' plan, and the setup for season 7. In lieu of promotion, some resources to give help to right now: docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/13…UjEVM/mobilebasic Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)

    The Shield, Episode 73 - The Math of The Wrath

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 67:32


    Welcome back to The Barn, Shield fanatics! Tristan Nankervis returns to discuss "The Math of The Wrath", Kevin Whatshisface's bad acting, and Ronnie's reveal of who he always was. Prepare for at least some giggling over how annoying the Marvel movies are around the 13 minute mark. In lieu of promotion, some resources to give help to: https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/13O7yipKHeIF2-QJ_K9IKIdLQAlN8NgEOF62qQjUjEVM/mobilebasic Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)

    The Shield, Episode 72 - Exiled

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 44:44


    We are BACK, Shield fanatics! We're continuing our coverage of The Shield with "Exiled". We go over Shane's new manipulations, the return of the Armenians, and more. Please check out 8toabolition.com and bail funds you can donate to in lieu of promotion. Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)

    The Shield, Episode 71 - Chasing Ghosts (ft. Grant Nebel)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 63:41


    Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!! "Stop right there Vic, there's nothing good about where you're going." Grant Nebel returns for the pivotal "Chasing Ghosts". We talk Shane and Vic's confrontation, Dutch and Billings' own frayed relationship, and Alex O'Loughlin's utter uselessness as an actor. Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's podcast: @itsonthelist Conor's writings: www.clippings.me/cmcrockford Grant's work on The Shield: https://www.the-solute.com/the-shield-season-6-eps-5-6-hauntschasing-ghosts/

    The Shield, Episode 70 - Haunts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 48:37


    Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics! Conor and Mason talk Vic's discovery, Shane's final confession to Mara, and Clifton Collins Jr's brand of cool. Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's podcast: @itsonthelist Conor's writings: https://www.clippings.me/cmcrockford

    The Shield, Episode 69 - The New Guy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 45:49


    Welcome back to the Barn, Shield fanatics!! We talk about the entrance of Alex "Born For Network Procedurals" O'Loughlin into The Shield as Hiatt, the new Strike Team leader and more in "The New Guy". Join us for Dutch/Billings antics, Julian joining the Team too, and the introduction as well of Pezuela. Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's podcast: @itsonthelist Conor's poetry column: https://www.shelf-awareness.com/readers-issue.html?issue=907#m15886

    The Shield, Episode 68 - Back To One

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 39:05


    Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!! We're back with "Back To One" and the agonizing torture of Guardo, Walton Goggins' amazing acting, and the awkwardness that is Dutch losing a date with Tina. Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's podcast: @itsonthelist Conor's portfolio: https://www.clippings.me/cmcrockford

    The Shield, Episode 67 - Baptism By Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 38:33


    Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!! We return with "Baptism By Fire" as Vic takes drastic measures to get Guardo, Kavanaugh ends his arc, and we talk about Whitaker's career up to this point. Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's podcast: @itsonthelist

    The Shield, Episode 66 - On The Jones (ft. Zoe Z)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 49:54


    Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!! Zoe Z. joins us for the Season Six premiere as Vic begins a hunt for Lem's killer, Kavanaugh does the same, and we talk about this, the Barn's collective reeling, and Tina's blase attitude to porn. Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's podcast: @itsonthelist Zoe's Solute pieces: https://www.the-solute.com/author/zoez/ No Recess Magazine #1 featuring Conor's work: issuu.com/store/publishers/jrh…/no_recess_issue_1.1

    The Shield, Episode 65 - Postpartum

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 59:04


    Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics! We're on our own for "Postpartum", an episode that builds up to horrific action and the end of the second act of our beloved show. The Goons talk Lee's father, Whitaker's demonic eyes, Claudette running the Barn, and the uncomfortable closeups of Stephen Kay. Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's podcast: @itsonthelist No Recess Magazine #1 featuring Conor's work: issuu.com/store/publishers/jrh…/no_recess_issue_1.1 Walton Goggins and Kenny Johnson on the final scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNxg6pfOii0

    The Shield, Episode 64 - Of Mice And Lem

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 91:53


    Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics - and to our biggest episode ever, for what may be the peak, the apotheosis even, of the best television series ever? Beloved guests Tristan Nankervis and Grant Nebel of The Solute return together for a packed recap, analysis, and rave the dashed schemes "Of Mice and Lem". In the penultimate season five episode, we dissect Whitaker's uncomfortable close-ups, the majestic ownage of Vic Mackey's finest single line, the Machiavellian nature of Claudette's distrust, and the extraordinary final scenes. Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's podcast: @itsonthelist No Recess Magazine #1 featuring Conor's work: https://issuu.com/store/publishers/jrhoppa/issues/no_recess_issue_1.1 Tristan's excellent Simpsons writing: https://the-avocado.org/author/tristanjnankervis/ Grant on The Solute: https://www.the-solute.com/author/wallflowergallery/

    The Shield, Episode 63 - Smoked

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 45:21


    Welcome To The Barn, Shield Fanatics!! Conor and Mason discuss the episode "Smoked", how the acts of past seasons are coming back on everyone in Kavanaugh, the chilling delivery of "I didn't use to", and the Strike Team trying to get Lem bailed out. Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Soundcloud, and wherever podcasts are found. Follow us too on Twitter @Barnpod or on our Facebook page. Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's Brand New Podcast: @itsonthelist Conor's Portfolio: www.clippings.me/users/cmcrockford

    The Shield, Episode 62 - Kavanaugh

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 50:13


    Welcome To The Barn, Shield Fanatics!!! We talk "Kavanaugh", the tricky sexual politics of Sadie's plot move here, and "YOU! ARE UNDER ARREST! FOR THE POSSESSION OF HEROIN...WITH INTENT! TO DISTRIBUTE!", all with crime writer and beloved Barn guest Zoe Z. Dean. Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Soundcloud, and wherever podcasts are found. Follow us too on Twitter @Barnpod or on our Facebook page. Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's Brand New Podcast: @itsonthelist Conor's Portfolio: https://www.clippings.me/users/cmcrockford Zoe's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZoeZDean

    The Shield, Episode 61 - Man Inside

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2020 56:07


    Welcome To The Barn, Shield Fanatics!!! We discuss the utter badassery of David Snell, the Strike Team further fracturing, and Claudette's ultimate interrogation of Kleavon. Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Soundcloud, and wherever podcasts are found. Follow us too on Twitter @Barnpod or on our Facebook page. Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's Brand New Podcast: @itsonthelist Look for C.M. Crockford's Mark The Place chapbook from ThirtyWest Publishing in June 2020!

    The Shield, Episode 60 - Rap Payback

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 38:48


    Welcome To The Barn, Shield Fanatics!!! We discuss Kavanaugh's direct retaliation against the Strike Team as well as other payback within the episode, Ted Griffin's contributions, and Cathy Ryan's devastating acting. Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Soundcloud, and wherever podcasts are found. Follow us too on Twitter @Barnpod or on our Facebook page. Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's Brand New Podcast: @itsonthelist Conor's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/newton/

    The Shield, Episode 59 - Trophy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 44:15


    WELCOME BACK, SHIELD FANATICS We return from a winter hiatus with the revving, twisting "Trophy" - Kavanaugh goes from triumph into rage mode, Mason and Conor laugh over the greatness of the gourmet quick mealer, and Kurt Sutter shouts "Hi" via the plot device of a wrapped up corpse. Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Soundcloud, and wherever podcasts are found. Follow us too on Twitter @Barnpod or on our Facebook page. Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's Brand New Podcast: @itsonthelist "The Wheel By The Ocean" by C.M. Crockford: www.tohopub.com/the-wheel-by-the-ocean

    The Shield, Episode 58 - Tapa Boca

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2019 54:04


    Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!! We talk "Tapa Boca" including the absolute terror of the last scene, whether Vic would like Trump (likely not), and the strange radical empathy of Marla's monologue. Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Soundcloud, and wherever podcasts are found. Follow us too on Twitter @Barnpod or on our Facebook page. Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's Brand New Podcast: @itsonthelist https://www.clippings.me/cmcrockford

    The Shield, Episode 57 - Jailbait

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2019 43:00


    Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!! Corrine realizes she's in trouble, Vic keeps bullshitting while telling the truth, and Kavanaugh finally faces off with Vic as we talk "Jailbait". Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Soundcloud, and wherever podcasts are found. Follow us too on Twitter @Barnpod or on our Facebook page. Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's Brand New Podcast: @itsonthelist Conor's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/newton

    The Shield, Episode 56 - The Enemy Of Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2019 38:35


    Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!! The dramatic tension is higher than ever as Lem learns some crucial information on Terry Crowley, Claudette is slacking, and the Team accidentally starts multiple gang and race wars. Join us for our takes on this wild episode and more! Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Soundcloud, and wherever podcasts are found. Follow us too on Twitter @Barnpod or on our Facebook page. Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's Brand New Podcast: @itsonthelist Besides You: http://ryethewhiskeyreview.blogspot.com/2019/12/beside-you-by-cm-crockford.html

    The Shield, Episode 55 - Extraction

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 48:44


    Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!! Forest Whitaker at last enters The Shield and we talk his weird and exciting performance, the big time jump, Billings as the yes man captain, the genius of the kill clock for both Vic and the gangs, and way more. Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Soundcloud, etc. Follow us too on Twitter @Barnpod or on our Facebook page. Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's Brand New Podcast: @itsonthelist Conor's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/newton

    Top 5 Of Season 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2019 20:34


    Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics! Conor and Mason discuss the top 5 episodes of this season, Damages, and "Humor me, Tom." Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, listen to us here, there, wherever most podcasts are found. Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Conor's portfolio: https://www.clippings.me/cmcrockford Mason's Brand New Podcast: @itsonthelist

    The Shield, Episode 54 - Ain't That A Shame

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2019 38:09


    Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics! We talk the chilling final shot of the fourth season and how beautifully it undercuts the togetherness of the cops, the fucking thrilling shotgun scene that's Kenny Johnson's audition for action movies, and Rawling's final warning to Vic. What a show! Stick with us for season five, the wired brilliance of Forest Whitaker as Vic's greatest nemesis, and the beginning of the end. Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, listen to us here, there, wherever most podcasts are found. Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Conor's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/newton Mason's Brand New Podcast: @itsonthelist

    The Shield, Episode 53 - Judas Priest

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2019 32:28


    Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!! Listen to Conor and Mason talk "Judas Priest", Rawling's increasing rage, and the direction of the next few seasons. Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Conor's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/newton Mason's Brand New Podcast: @itsonthelist

    The Shield, Episode 52 - A Thousand Deaths

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2019 41:30


    Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!! We talk "A Thousand Deaths", the relationship of this season to The Wire, and what makes these guys Strike Team material. Join us here, then rate/review/subscribe on Itunes. Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Conor's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/newton Mason's Brand New Podcast: @itsonthelist

    The Shield, Episode 51 - Back In The Hole (ft. Tristan Nankervis)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 78:13


    Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics! Conor and Mason bring on beloved Barn guest Tristan for a third appearance, where we talk Aceveda's trauma, the intensive plotting of The Shield, and Goggins' turn as Baby Billy in The Righteous Gemstones. Conor's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/newton Tristan's Simpson's recap: https://the-avocado.org/2019/10/13/the-simpsons-season-seven-episode-eighteen-the-day-the-violence-died/ It's On The List for more Conor and Mason: https://soundcloud.com/itsonthelist/episode-4-royal-headaches-high

    The Shield, Episode 50 - String Theory

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2019 42:54


    Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics! Conor and Mason are all about "String Theory", the arrival of THE BILLINGS, and the pure mid-2000's insanity of 24. Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) C.M. Crockford's Summer Rising on Really Serious Literature: https://www.instagram.com/p/B3K3scVhBjM/ Mason's Brand New Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/itsonthelist

    The Shield, Episode 49 - Cut Throat

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 44:50


    Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics! Conor and Mason talk "Cut Throat", the power of the climactic scene, and Danny/Vic as the ultimate bad idea hook-up. Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/ Conor's new work Summer Rising: https://www.instagram.com/p/B3K3scVhBjM/

    The Shield, Episode 48 - Hurt

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 40:24


    Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics! Conor and Mason talk "Hurt", Chiklis playing Richard Gere's part in American Gigolo, and the Shieldian notion of "what you do is who you really are". Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/ Conor's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/newton

    The Shield, Episode 47 - Insurgents

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 49:45


    Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics! Join Conor and Mason for "Insurgents" as they talk Julian's morality versus Rawlings, the terror of fighting Kenneth Johnson, and KLEAVON. (Ray Campbell is so fucking scary.) Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/ Conor's portfolio: www.clippings.me/cmcrockford Walton Goggins' interview on WTF: http://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/episode-1042-walton-goggins

    The Shield, Episode 46: Tar Baby

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019 47:15


    Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics, we're chatting about "Tar Baby" featuring the inherent heartbreak of Lem, three of the most quotable lines on the whole damn show, and Anthony Anderson being a pos while still bringing a terrifying performance. Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/ Conor's portfolio: https://www.clippings.me/cmcrockford Glenn Howerton's uncanny impression of CCH Pounder here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m8O--uIRW4

    The Shield, Episode 45 - Dog House

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 40:56


    Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!! We talk "Dog House", the professionalism of the characters, and that glorious final shot from VIc's POV. Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/ C.M. Crockford: https://www.facebook.com/cmcrockford/

    The Shield, Episode 44 - Bang

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 53:46


    Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!!! Crime writer Zoe Z. Dean (@zoezdean) returns to The Barn for a discussion of Glenn Close, Faustian Bargains, asset forfeiture, and The Wire. In other words: Season Four's "Bang"!!! Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/ Buy Vastarien here: tinyurl.com/yyafoo2d

    The Shield, Episode 43 - Grave

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 42:07


    Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!! 0:00 to 5:00 have very mild spoilers for the series, just an FYI. We talk Vic's desperation, Glenn Close's intelligence, and the very dark places Aceveda is heading. Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/ Buy Vastarien here: https://tinyurl.com/yyafoo2d

    The Shield, Episode 42 - The Cure

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2019 49:26


    Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!! We're now in the season 4 premiere! Join us to analyze Glenn Close's career, feel heartbroken about Lem, and bring in - THE BILLINGS! At last - the Shield Ten are complete. Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/ Conor's piece in Vague Visages: vaguevisages.com/2019/08/01/body-…-mcqueens-shame/

    Top 5 Season 3 Shield Episodes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 21:13


    Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!! We talk the top five episodes of season three, Claudette and Aceveda's relationship, and which plots/episodes we'd cut. Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/ Conor's piece in Vague Visages: https://vaguevisages.com/2019/08/01/body-horror-sex-and-alienation-in-steve-mcqueens-shame/

    The Shield, Episode 41 - On Tilt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2019 45:13


    Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!! We talk "On Tilt", the drama of Shane and Vic, and what Claudette's integrity costs her. This is a series ending its third season of seven, and it's only getting stronger. Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/ Conor's review of Growing Things by Paul Tremblay: https://www.shelf-awareness.com/readers-issue.html?issue=833

    The Shield, Episode 40 - All In

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2019 51:25


    Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!! We talk "All In", Margos' evil, and the dramatic final scene featuring one of my favorite lines in the whole series. Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance) Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/ Conor's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/newton

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