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Join Matthew Soall Tommy Dinh and Lindsay Soall each season as they review the highs and lows of a little thing we like to call Television.

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    2018 Year in Retrospect

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2018 106:15


    On this week's episode Tommy,Matthew,Lindsay and Holly discuss the best and worst TV from 2018. If you were annoyed that we missed a show review this year then this is the episode for you.

    2018 Year in Retrospect

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2018 106:15


    On this week's episode Tommy,Matthew,Lindsay and Holly discuss the best and worst TV from 2018. If you were annoyed that we missed a show review this year then this is the episode for you.

    Batman The Animated Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2018 85:26


    On this week's episode of The TV Breakdown. Matthew takes everyone back to his childhood with the re-release of Batman the animated series. Join the team as they discuss the most celebrated piece of modern animation.

    Batman The Animated Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2018 85:26


    On this week's episode of The TV Breakdown. Matthew takes everyone back to his childhood with the re-release of Batman the animated series. Join the team as they discuss the most celebrated piece of modern animation.

    Castlevania Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2018 54:54


    On this episode of the TV Breakdown the team breaks down Castlevania Season 2. Netflix increased the episode order for season 2 but does it help or hinder the series?

    Castlevania Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2018 54:54


    On this episode of the TV Breakdown the team breaks down Castlevania Season 2. Netflix increased the episode order for season 2 but does it help or hinder the series?

    Daredevil Season 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2018 75:45


    On this week's episode of the TV Breakdown. Lindsay, Matthew and Tommy decide if there is still any juice left in the Netflix Marvel machine with season 3 of Daredevil. Did we like it? Did we hate it? You'll have to listen to find out.

    Daredevil Season 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2018 75:45


    On this week's episode of the TV Breakdown. Lindsay, Matthew and Tommy decide if there is still any juice left in the Netflix Marvel machine with season 3 of Daredevil. Did we like it? Did we hate it? You'll have to listen to find out.

    Dragon Prince

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2018 48:45


    Does the Dragon Prince live up to the legacy of the creators of Avatar the last airbender? Or does it fall short our resident expert Lindsay Soall will help you decide.

    Dragon Prince

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2018 48:45


    Does the Dragon Prince live up to the legacy of the creators of Avatar the last airbender? Or does it fall short our resident expert Lindsay Soall will help you decide.

    Maniac

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2018 65:34


    On this episode the team review's Netflix's original series Maniac. Does the psychological drama hit the ground running or is it an over-hyped mess?

    Maniac

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2018 65:34


    On this episode the team review's Netflix's original series Maniac. Does the psychological drama hit the ground running or is it an over-hyped mess?

    Iron Fist Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2018 71:52


    Welcome to the re-vamped TV Breakdown podcast. Every two weeks Lindsay,Matthew and Tommy will review complete seasons. This episode the team takes a look at Iron Fist Season 2. Was there a jump in story telling prowess? Or is it the same old Iron Fist?

    Iron Fist Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2018 71:52


    Welcome to the re-vamped TV Breakdown podcast. Every two weeks Lindsay,Matthew and Tommy will review complete seasons. This episode the team takes a look at Iron Fist Season 2. Was there a jump in story telling prowess? Or is it the same old Iron Fist?

    The Handmaids Tale - Luke Cage - Season 2 Reviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2018 82:58


    On this week's episode of the TV Breakdown, an end to an era. Lindsay Matthew and Tommy wrap their season reviews for The Handmaids Tale and Luke Cage Season two.

    The Handmaids Tale - Luke Cage - Season 2 Reviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2018 82:58


    On this week's episode of the TV Breakdown, an end to an era. Lindsay Matthew and Tommy wrap their season reviews for The Handmaids Tale and Luke Cage Season two.

    TV Breakdown Episode 107 - Disenchantment

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2018 78:55


    It's here! The new format of the TV Breakdown podcast. Before we wrap our reviews of Luke Cage and The Handmaids Tale Lindsay and Matthew tease the new format of The TV Breakdown podcast and review the first ten episodes of Disenchantment the new animated comedy from the mind of Simpsons and Futurama creator Matt Groening.

    TV Breakdown Episode 107 - Disenchantment

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2018 78:55


    It's here! The new format of the TV Breakdown podcast. Before we wrap our reviews of Luke Cage and The Handmaids Tale Lindsay and Matthew tease the new format of The TV Breakdown podcast and review the first ten episodes of Disenchantment the new animated comedy from the mind of Simpsons and Futurama creator Matt Groening.

    TV Breakdown Episode 106 - My Hero Academia S01 Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2018 64:11


    The TV Breakdown Episode 106 - My Hero Academia S01 FinaleLindsay and Matthew finish off the first season of My Hero Academia.Luke Cage S02EP8 – 0:03:00The Handmaids Tale S02EP8 – 0:22:53My Hero Academia S01EP12,13 - 0:40:00

    TV Breakdown Episode 106 - My Hero Academia S01 Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2018 64:11


    The TV Breakdown Episode 106 - My Hero Academia S01 FinaleLindsay and Matthew finish off the first season of My Hero Academia.Luke Cage S02EP8 – 0:03:00The Handmaids Tale S02EP8 – 0:22:53My Hero Academia S01EP12,13 - 0:40:00

    TV Breakdown Episode 105 - The Soall brothers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2018 59:37


    On this week' episode Lindsay and Matthew wade into the troubled waters of Luke Cage, admire the artistry in The Handmaids tale and lavish praise on My Hero Academia.Luke Cage S02EP7 – 0:04:00The Handmaids Tale S02EP7 – 0:24:07My Hero Academia S01EP10,11 - 0:40:00

    TV Breakdown Episode 105 - The Soall brothers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2018 59:37


    On this week' episode Lindsay and Matthew wade into the troubled waters of Luke Cage, admire the artistry in The Handmaids tale and lavish praise on My Hero Academia.Luke Cage S02EP7 – 0:04:00The Handmaids Tale S02EP7 – 0:24:07My Hero Academia S01EP10,11 - 0:40:00

    TV Breakdown Expanse Season Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2018 37:18


    Join Matt and Tommy for a special minisode as they wrap up season 3 of the Expanse.

    TV Breakdown Expanse Season Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2018 37:18


    Join Matt and Tommy for a special minisode as they wrap up season 3 of the Expanse.

    TV Breakdown Episode 104 - There's a dead dog in a suitcase, moving on!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2018 108:23


    The TV Breakdown Episode 104 - There's a dead dog in a suitcase, moving on!On this week' episode the team considers if castle rock has already played it's cards. While Lindsay and Tommy debate over the trivilaritys of Luke Cage and The Handmaids Tale. Luke Cage S02EP6 – 0:01:10The Handmaids Tale S02EP6 – 0:36:30Castle Rock S01EP2 - 1:14:00The Expanse S03EP12 - 1:26:28My Hero Academia S01EP8,9 - 1:36:22

    TV Breakdown Episode 104 - There's a dead dog in a suitcase, moving on!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2018 108:23


    The TV Breakdown Episode 104 - There's a dead dog in a suitcase, moving on!On this week' episode the team considers if castle rock has already played it's cards. While Lindsay and Tommy debate over the trivilaritys of Luke Cage and The Handmaids Tale. Luke Cage S02EP6 – 0:01:10The Handmaids Tale S02EP6 – 0:36:30Castle Rock S01EP2 - 1:14:00The Expanse S03EP12 - 1:26:28My Hero Academia S01EP8,9 - 1:36:22

    TV Breakdown Episode 103 - Castle Rock Premiere

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2018 72:40


    On this week's episode the team introduces a new show to the review lineup, Castle Rock. A world populated by characters and settings from the Steve King universe. But does this series hold up or is it another Stephen King TV flop. You'll have to listen to find out.

    TV Breakdown Episode 103 - Castle Rock Premiere

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2018 72:40


    On this week's episode the team introduces a new show to the review lineup, Castle Rock. A world populated by characters and settings from the Steve King universe. But does this series hold up or is it another Stephen King TV flop. You'll have to listen to find out.

    TV Breakdown Episode 102 - The most uninteresting character in his own show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2018 91:45


    On this week' episode Matthew falls head over heals for My Hero Academia while Tommy is unmoving in his enjoyment of Luke Cage Season 2 Luke Cage S02EP4 – 0:00:50The Handmaids Tale S02EP4 – 0:21:10The Expanse S03EP10 - 0:50:15My Hero Academia S01EP4 5 - 1:31:00

    TV Breakdown Episode 102 - The most uninteresting character in his own show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2018 91:45


    On this week' episode Matthew falls head over heals for My Hero Academia while Tommy is unmoving in his enjoyment of Luke Cage Season 2 Luke Cage S02EP4 – 0:00:50The Handmaids Tale S02EP4 – 0:21:10The Expanse S03EP10 - 0:50:15My Hero Academia S01EP4 5 - 1:31:00

    TV Breakdown Episode 101 - Westworld Season 2 Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2018 108:07


    On this week's episode the team wraps their review of Westworld Season 2 with an in depth discussion on the finale and the season as a whole. Plus our intrepid reviews are ramping up the My Hero Academia reviews with two episode reviews every podcast!Luke Cage S02EP3 – 0:01:28 Westwordl S02EP10 - 0:22:30The Handmaids Tale S02EP3 – 1:03:00The Expanse S03EP9 - 1:17:30My Hero Academia S01EP2-3 - 1:30:40

    TV Breakdown Episode 101 - Westworld Season 2 Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2018 108:07


    On this week's episode the team wraps their review of Westworld Season 2 with an in depth discussion on the finale and the season as a whole. Plus our intrepid reviews are ramping up the My Hero Academia reviews with two episode reviews every podcast!Luke Cage S02EP3 – 0:01:28 Westwordl S02EP10 - 0:22:30The Handmaids Tale S02EP3 – 1:03:00The Expanse S03EP9 - 1:17:30My Hero Academia S01EP2-3 - 1:30:40

    TV Breakdown Episode 100 - It's the big 100

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2018 106:27


    The TV Breakdown Episode 100 - The Big 100On this weeks episode we begin our episode by episode review of My Hero Academia part of our new retro review lineup!Luke Cage S02EP2 – 0:06:19Westworld S02EP9 – 0:26:50 The Handmaids Tale S02EP2 – 0:48:00The Expanse S03EP8 - 1:11:00My Hero Academia S01EP1 - 1:21:00

    TV Breakdown Episode 100 - It's the big 100

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2018 106:27


    The TV Breakdown Episode 100 - The Big 100On this weeks episode we begin our episode by episode review of My Hero Academia part of our new retro review lineup!Luke Cage S02EP2 – 0:06:19Westworld S02EP9 – 0:26:50 The Handmaids Tale S02EP2 – 0:48:00The Expanse S03EP8 - 1:11:00My Hero Academia S01EP1 - 1:21:00

    TV Breakdown Episode 99 - Luke Cage Season 2 The Handmaids Tale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2018 70:47


    On this weeks episode we begin our episode by episode review of Luke Cage Season 2 and The Handmaids Tale.Luke Cage S02EP1 – 0:02:00Westworld S02EP8 – 0:18:00 The Handmaids Tale S02EP1 – 0:30:30The Expanse S03EP7 - 0:52:00

    TV Breakdown Episode 99 - Luke Cage Season 2 The Handmaids Tale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2018 70:47


    On this weeks episode we begin our episode by episode review of Luke Cage Season 2 and The Handmaids Tale.Luke Cage S02EP1 – 0:02:00Westworld S02EP8 – 0:18:00 The Handmaids Tale S02EP1 – 0:30:30The Expanse S03EP7 - 0:52:00

    TV Breakdown Episode 98 - Jessica Jones Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2018 68:15


    The TV Breakdown Episode 98 - Jessica Jones Season FinaleOn this weeks episode we wrap up our review for Jessica Jones Season 2. Did Jessica Jones dissapoint? You'll have to listen to find out.Jessica Jones S02EP13 – 0:02:00Westworld S02EP7 – 0:14:49 The Expanse S03EP6 – 0:34:30Paranoia Agent S01EP13 – 0:48:00

    TV Breakdown Episode 98 - Jessica Jones Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2018 68:15


    The TV Breakdown Episode 98 - Jessica Jones Season FinaleOn this weeks episode we wrap up our review for Jessica Jones Season 2. Did Jessica Jones dissapoint? You'll have to listen to find out.Jessica Jones S02EP13 – 0:02:00Westworld S02EP7 – 0:14:49 The Expanse S03EP6 – 0:34:30Paranoia Agent S01EP13 – 0:48:00

    The TV Breakdown Episode 97 - Krypton Season Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2018 113:30


    On this week's episode, the guys discuss what could only be described as the most surprising hit of the season: Krypton. Find out why the guys thought that a show without Superman could be the best Superman show of all time. Jessica Jones S02EP12 – 0:01:10Krypton S01EP10 – 0:23:00Westworld S02EP6 – 0:53:20 The Expanse S03EP5 – 1:18:00Paranoia Agent S01EP12 – 1:33:05

    The TV Breakdown Episode 97 - Krypton Season Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2018 113:30


    On this week's episode, the guys discuss what could only be described as the most surprising hit of the season: Krypton. Find out why the guys thought that a show without Superman could be the best Superman show of all time. Jessica Jones S02EP12 – 0:01:10Krypton S01EP10 – 0:23:00Westworld S02EP6 – 0:53:20 The Expanse S03EP5 – 1:18:00Paranoia Agent S01EP12 – 1:33:05

    The TV Breakdown Episode 96 - Samurai and Geisha

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2018 89:20


    On this week’s episode, Jessica faces some family truths, Earth makes a move on the Expanse, and we send some time in Shogun World.Jessica Jones S02EP11 – 0:02:46Krypton S01EP9 – 0:11:03Westworld S02EP5 – 0:38:17 The Expanse S03EP4 – 0:56:55Paranoia Agent S01EP11 – 1:14:10

    The TV Breakdown Episode 96 - Samurai and Geisha

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2018 89:20


    On this week’s episode, Jessica faces some family truths, Earth makes a move on the Expanse, and we send some time in Shogun World.Jessica Jones S02EP11 – 0:02:46Krypton S01EP9 – 0:11:03Westworld S02EP5 – 0:38:17 The Expanse S03EP4 – 0:56:55Paranoia Agent S01EP11 – 1:14:10

    The TV Breakdown Episode 95 - Hogarth gets swindled

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2018 87:24


    On this week’s episode, Paranoia Agent offers a surprising glimpse into the world of Japanese Animation, Earth and Mars attack in The Expanse, and Hogarth takes a brutal blow in Jessica Jones.Jessica Jones S02EP10 – 0:01:30Krypton S01EP8 – 0:11:40Westworld S02EP4 – 0:26:20 The Expanse S03EP3 – 0:45:00Paranoia Agent S01EP10 – 1:04:41

    The TV Breakdown Episode 95 - Hogarth gets swindled

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2018 87:24


    On this week’s episode, Paranoia Agent offers a surprising glimpse into the world of Japanese Animation, Earth and Mars attack in The Expanse, and Hogarth takes a brutal blow in Jessica Jones.Jessica Jones S02EP10 – 0:01:30Krypton S01EP8 – 0:11:40Westworld S02EP4 – 0:26:20 The Expanse S03EP3 – 0:45:00Paranoia Agent S01EP10 – 1:04:41

    The TV Breakdown Episode 94 - A bit of a misslead

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2018 80:21


    On this week’s episode, we take stock of how surprisingly good Krypton has turned out to be. Plus, marvel at three reviewers trying their hardest to discuss a small-scale personal story, specifically the continuing adventures of Jessica Jones.Jessica Jones S02EP9 – 0:01:10Krypton S01EP7 – 0:17:40Westworld S02EP3 – 0:29:20 The Expanse S03EP2 – 0:47:00Paranoia Agent S01EP9 – 1:03:30

    The TV Breakdown Episode 94 - A bit of a misslead

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2018 80:21


    On this week’s episode, we take stock of how surprisingly good Krypton has turned out to be. Plus, marvel at three reviewers trying their hardest to discuss a small-scale personal story, specifically the continuing adventures of Jessica Jones.Jessica Jones S02EP9 – 0:01:10Krypton S01EP7 – 0:17:40Westworld S02EP3 – 0:29:20 The Expanse S03EP2 – 0:47:00Paranoia Agent S01EP9 – 1:03:30

    The TV Breakdown Episode 93 - The Expanse S03 Premiere

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2018 73:41


    On this week’s episode, The Expanse is back for it’s third and final (?) season.Jessica Jones S02EP8 – 0:01:20Krypton S01EP6 – 0:10:00Westworld S02EP2 – 0:30:10 Paranoia Agent S01EP8 – 0:46:30 The Expanse S03EP1 – 1:02:27

    The TV Breakdown Episode 93 - The Expanse S03 Premiere

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2018 73:41


    On this week’s episode, The Expanse is back for it’s third and final (?) season.Jessica Jones S02EP8 – 0:01:20Krypton S01EP6 – 0:10:00Westworld S02EP2 – 0:30:10 Paranoia Agent S01EP8 – 0:46:30 The Expanse S03EP1 – 1:02:27

    The TV Breakdown Episode 92 - Westworld S02 Premiere

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2018 83:39


    On this week’s episode, the team ventures back into the Maze with the season 2 of Westworld. Plus, we say goodbye Black Lightning…FOREVER.Jessica Jones S02EP7 – 0:01:13Black Lightning S01EP13 – 0:18:00Krypton S01EP5 – 0:40:00Westworld S02EP1 – 0:49:30Paranoia Agent S01EP7 – 1:11:30

    The TV Breakdown Episode 92 - Westworld S02 Premiere

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2018 83:39


    On this week’s episode, the team ventures back into the Maze with the season 2 of Westworld. Plus, we say goodbye Black Lightning…FOREVER.Jessica Jones S02EP7 – 0:01:13Black Lightning S01EP13 – 0:18:00Krypton S01EP5 – 0:40:00Westworld S02EP1 – 0:49:30Paranoia Agent S01EP7 – 1:11:30

    The TV Breakdown Episode 91 - The Tick Season Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2018 70:28


    On this week’s episode, we say a fond farewell to The Tick and discuss how the series shaped up as a whole in its debut season.Jessica Jones S02EP6 – 0:01:08Black Lightning S01EP12 - 0:15:40Krypton S01EP4 – 0:34:00The Tick S01EP12 – 0:49:50Paranoia Agent S01EP6 – 0:59:30

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