The Shattered Shield

The time has come to say farewell to The Shield. Each host lists their top characters, episodes, and dialogue. Drew sits down one last time with Shawn Ryan to discuss the final season. Finally, our hosts empty out the mailbag and say their very special thanks to the guests and listeners. Bring a Tissue.   Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com Audio of "Long Time Ago" is owned by I.R.S. All rights reserved.

Today on this very special episode the whole crew talks about "The Shield Bible". The document that Shawn Ryan cranked out that would form the backbone of the show. Which scrapped ideas did we like? Which ones not so much? Join us and find out!   Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com

First impressions and old opinions change! The Shattered Shield gang sits down to talk Season 7. What were the strengths and weaknesses? Were expectations met? What about the Sinister 6?!?! All the answers to these questions await!   Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com  

The time has finally come! Your hosts sit down to review "Family Meeting". What moment did Panda find most shocking? What line do Drew and Libby disagree on? Has anyone ever expected to see Vic Mackey in an office? Plus, Michael Chiklis stops by to speak about playing the role of Vic Mackey!   Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved.

The final stage of the show is set as the crew sits down to review "Possible Kill Screen". What line can drew simply not move past? What shot does Panda think this show will end with? What scene gave Libby a revelation about a character for the first time? Plus, Drew speaks with Evan Bleiweiss who Co-Wrote the episode! Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved.

The noose is tightening on some of our favorite characters this week as the crew gets together to review "Petty Cash". What character has a low key major moment in this episode? Which character makes an attempt at a comeback? Plus, Drew speaks with Strike Team alum David Reese Snell to discuss everything you ever wanted to know about Ronnie Gardocki! Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved.

Its all coming to an end fast! Shane is on the run with the walls closing as the gang sits down to review "Party Line". Which character makes a major mistake? How in the know would your partner in crime be? Tons of topics up for discussion in this weeks episode! Plus, Drew sits down with Paris Barclay to talk about the uniqueness of "The Shield." Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved.

The crew starts the final leg of the show as they sit down to review "Moving Day".  Was that evidence planted? Which character gets taken to task by everyone? Who would Drew, Libby and Panda partner with on a reality show? All answers await you!   Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved.

The gang tackles a tough one as they sit down to review "Parricide". At what moment did they get nervous for Shane? What character really impressed everyone? Who makes the hosts almost cry? Plus, Drew sits down with Walton Goggins to talk Shield!   Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved.

Farrah makes her return this week as the gang sits down to review "Bitches Brew". What moment gives Drew the shivers? What move by Dutch does Panda love? Plus, Jordan Goldman joins Drew to talk about editing "The Shield" and chat about behind the scenes stories!   Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved.

Familiar faces return this week on The Shattered Shield as the crew sits down to watch "Animal Control". What finale theory has Panda suddenly cooked up? What event causes Drew and Libby to view Vic differently? Who was THE LAST person you ever expected to hear from on a Shield podcast? Download to get semi-satisfying answers!   Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved.

The crew struggles to choose this week on The Shattered Shield as "Game Face" is reviewed. Who wrote some of Vic's dialogue? Who is the favorite actor of each Co-Host? The answers to these questions and more can be yours if join us!   Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved.

The war between the Mexicans and the Armenians heats up this week as the gang reviews "Genocide". What is Panda's initial read on Lloyd Denton? Which character does Libby find distasteful in this episode? Plus, evidence continues to mount in Drew's episode title theory!   Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved. 

"Money Shot" is covered on this episode of The Shattered Shield! Who is leisure suit Larry? What did Panda love about Julian's look? Have we seen axl three times? Find out the answer to these questions and more!    Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com   All clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved.

This week the crew gets together to watch and review "Snitch". What version of Dutch is the best? What band is oddly over discussed in this podcast? Plus, in this weeks mailbag the co-hosts answer "Who was your favorite guest character?". Download and find out!   Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved.

The final season is upon us as the crew sits down to watch the season 7 premiere episode "Coefficient of Drag". How does Hiatt manage to work himself into this episode? What joke completely goes over Drew and Panda's head? Press that download button and find out!   Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved.

In the final installment of the Redux series Drew and Libby take a look back at the episode "Coyotes".   Twitter: @ShieldShattered G-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved. 

In the fourth episode of the redux series Drew and Libby cover the Scott Rosenbaum home run episode "Partners".   Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved.

Circles is on the table today as Libby and Drew breakdown the season 1 pilot in this brand new redux episode!   Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved.

Episode two of our five part mini-series is here! In this episode, Drew and Libby discuss the pivotal Dutch Wagenbach masterpiece "Dragonchasers".   Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved.

Welcome to The Shattered Shield Redux! This five part mini series will cover episodes selected by Libby Cudmore that aired before her time on the podcast.  First up, Pilot!   Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved.

Another season in the books! The Shattered Shield crew gets together to discuss the happenings in Season 6. What are Panda's last chance predictions? What mailbag letter warms the hearts of the crew? Plus, Drew sits down once more with Shawn Ryan to discuss characters and creative! Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved. Audio clip of "Farewell Ride" was produced by Interscope Records. All rights reserved. 

Season 6 draws to a close as the full crew reviews the finale "Spanish Practices". Which two hosts break into uncontrollable laughter at the expense of Hiatt? What character does Drew accuse of tapping into their dark side? Was the finale enough to make you want more? All these questions discussed and more! Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved.

Is Billings actually a monster? Drew and Libby try to decide as they watch "Recoil" on this episode of The Shattered Shield! How many more insults for Hiatt does Libby have? What joke has Drew been cooking for 6 seasons? How does Captain Hook relate to this episode? All the answers await you in this packed episode!   Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved.

The crew tries to make sense of the heavy plot thudding this episode as they review "The Math of the Wrath". Is this the best title to an episode yet? What show does Drew feel like he was watching?  Does anybody really have an idea of where the season is heading? Download now and find out!   Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved.

The hosts can't seem to agree on the rating this week as they sit down to review "Exiled". What usual episode staple is noticeably absent? What character catchphrase makes an unexpected appearance?.... and what the heck is that squeaking sound? All the answers to these questions await!   Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved.

The cat is out of the bag on this episode of The Shattered Shield as the crew sits down to review "Chasing Ghosts". Is the Panda Nostradamus machine broken? Can Libby and Drew find another reason to disagree about Shane? Plenty of questions and answers are talked through and debated!   Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved.

Drew, Panda, and Libby sit down to discuss "Haunts" in all its twisted glory! Does Libby think this is the worst rapist the show has seen? Did Panda think Shane confessing was a good idea? Download now and be curious no more! Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShattereShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All Rights Reserved.

Kevin Hiatt arrives today on The Shattered Shield as the crew reviews "The New Guy". What line did Panda appreciate coming from Billings? What realization did Drew have about one of "his" nicknames? What does Libby think about Hiatt? Download this episode and find out!! Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved.

Drew, Panda, and Libby sit down to talk about "Back to One" and the brutal end to Guardo. What point about Billings does Panda have to concede? What particular camera shots does Drew love? What recurring theme does Libby embrace? The answers to all these questions and more await!   Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved. 

Kavanaugh finally and quite unexpectedly concludes his story. Was Panda happy with his final outcome? What character stood out to the crew in this episode? Why is Drew such an incredible dork? Find out the answers to these questions and more!   Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved. 

Season 6 has arrived! The full Shattered Shield gang gets back together to discuss the premiere episode of the season. What classic character line returns? Does Panda hate Billings more than Shane? What topic almost breaks the hosts sanity? All things will be made known in this episode of The Shattered Shield!   E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com Twitter: @ShieldShattered All audio clips of "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved.

Panda and Drew sit down to talk about the lesser known "Wins and Losses" Webisode. Plus Drew reports back about his trip to the barn and gives insight into the coming season!   Twitter: @ShieldShatered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved.

Season 5 is in the history books and The Shattered Shield crew has gotten together to talk their favorite moments. Plus, Drew once again sits down with Shawn Ryan to hear his take on what is widely considered to be the best season of The Shield!   Twitter: @ShieldShattered Email: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com

The time has finally arrived! PostPartum is broken down on this episode of The Shattered Shield! What were Shane's true motivations? Was the death of a beloved character justified? The full crew gives you their thoughts. Plus, Drew speaks with Kenny Johnson to get his inside take on arguably the best episode of the series.    Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved.

Panda, Libby, and Drew strap themselves in to watch the penultimate episode of Season 5! What monologue gave Drew chills? Did this episode make Libby hate Vic even more? Is that possible? What does it taste like? Find out the answer to most of these questions in this episode of The Shattered Shield!   Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved.

Drew and Libby tag team "Smoked" this week on the podcast. Who should have been fired this episode? Is Aceveda the perfect character? What line of dialogue may have inspired Libby's latest book? Your answers are a download away!   Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved.

The crew comes together once more to discuss one of the most unique episodes The Shield has to offer in "Kavanaugh". What does Panda think of Forest Whitaker? Would Dutch be a good IAD agent? Find out on this brand new episode! Also, Drew speaks to writer Scott Rosenbaum about his time on The Shield and his experience writing this episode! Twitter: @ShieldShattered Gmail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from The Shield are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved.

The Kleavon Gardner case comes to an end on this episode of The Shattered Shield! Does Vic make a huge mistake trusting Becca? Does Aceveda actually care about Lem? What does Panda think happens to Claudette next? Find out all these answers and more!   Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All Audio Clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved.

A new episode of The Shattered Shield is here! Pretty hefty questions are mulled over by crew this week. Did Corrine know? Is this Corrine's best episode? Is Kavanaugh calculated or plain crazy? Cathy Cahlin Ryan stops by to talk with Drew!    Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All Audio Clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved. 

Trophy is the topic of discussion on this week! What is one of Libby's least favorite lines? Does Panda think Vic is still the father of Danny's baby? How in the hell does The Tiger King relate to The Shield? All these answers await you on this episode of The Shattered Shield!   Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from The Shield are owned by Fx Networks. All Rights Reserved. 

Drew, Panda & Libby all sit down to watch "Tapa Boca" on this episode of The Shattered Shield! Exactly... what is a Tapa Boca? What quirk about Kavanaugh does Panda Love? Did Vic really have good intentions with Emolia? All these topics are discussed and more!   Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All Audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved.

The boys are going deep undercover as they review The Shield Episode Jailbait! Is passing off work to a co-worker one of the greatest work friend fails? What exactly is a teamster shop? What two second long reaction shots does Drew love? Paula Garcés stops by to talk Shield!   Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from The Shield are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved.

Kavanaugh continues his investigation and Lem is pressured as the crew reviews "The Enemy Of Good?" What is one of Libby's favorite shield lines in the history of the show? What about his episode makes Panda nervous? Is aversion therapy really a thing? All these questions are pondered on this episode of The Shattered Shield!   Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: The ShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved.

Season 5 has arrived! The I.A.D. investigation begins when Jon Kavanaugh arrives to put the strike team under a microscope. Does Panda really hate Billings? What does the crew think of Kavanaugh? What character does Libby struggle with? Also, Drew talks with Kurt Sutter about The Shield, SOA, and the future!   Twitter: @ShieldShattered G-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio from "The Shield" is owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved. 

Drew and Panda wrap up another season on this episode of The Shattered Shield. Where does Antwon Mitchell fall on Drew's Sinister Six? Where does Panda see everyone ending up? How do Panda and Drew's season rankings change? Plus, Drew sits down with Shawn Ryan again to look back one last time at Season 4.   Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com  

Season 4 comes to a close on this episode as we review "Ain't That a Shame". Does Libby have any sympathy for Monica? What was Emolia's most chilling line? Who gets drums this episode? All the answers to these questions and more await!   Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved.

We are bringing in the new year and decade with "Judas Priest" on the show today! What does Libby love about the Dutch/Billings storyline so much? What is the line Drew has been waiting for since the beginning? Who the hell is Haley/Amber? The answers to SOME of these questions await you! Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved.

BILLINGS TAKES CENTER STAGE this week on The Shattered Shield as Libby and Drew break down "A Thousand Deaths". The dynamics of the Vic/Dutch/Corrine relationship are discussed in a lengthy debate, Drew contemplates if Billings really deserves the mantle of coward, and Libby reveals one of her favorite Shane lines in Shield History.    Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All Rights Reserved.

Antwon comes face to face with Monica as we dive into "Back In The Hole" on this episode of The Shattered Shield. The crew discusses Monica's ruthlessness, how far Shane would have gone, and the conclusion to Aceveda and Sarah's story.   Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All Rights Reserved.

The asset seizure policy has things hitting a boiling point as the crew reviews "String Theory" this week. Should Danny or Julian have been killed of instead of Carl or Scooby? Who really believes ANYTHING Aceveda says or does anymore? These questions are explored this week on The Shattered Shield!   Twitter: @ShieldShattered E-mail: TheShatteredShieldPod@gmail.com All audio clips from "The Shield" are owned by Fx Networks. All rights reserved.