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We have award winning actor Bryan Cranston on the podcast this week! He's the star of Breaking Bad, Malcolm in the Middle, and currently starring in the West End in the play All My Sons, and he's popped round for lunch before his show that evening. We covered everything from working with Tom Hanks, his love of TV dinners, creating a Mezcal brand with Aaron Paul, embracing his fatherly role on every set, his daily routine for London's West End, filming The Studio with Seth Rogen & Catherine O'Hara, and we hear what it was like when he tried mushrooms in Las Vegas during filming! Plus we hear possibly the strangest nostalgic smell any guest has ever revealed on the podcast before… Talking to Bryan was a complete delight, he has the most soothing voice and we could listen to his stories for hours. Basically he needs his own podcast! You can catch Bryan's play All My Sons at the Wyndham's Theatre until the 7th of March, you don't want to miss it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Karen and Pake are back to chat about the latest movie in the iconic 28 Days / Weeks / Years series, which we thought was unexpected, disturbing, and fantastic, and it was a pleasure to chat about. Hope you enjoy! Next up: The Walking Dead S5E14 “Spend”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or join our Discord where you can leave comments and chat with hosts and other listeners: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe Or check out our Walking Dead Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/deadcast. Check out my (Jason's) other podcast, Wax Episodic, where friends and I cover our favorite current shows, like: Fallout, the crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic series, with S2 premiering this week on Amazon Prime Video. Covered by me, Kara, and Kasi. Pluribus, the Twilight-Zoney Apple TV show from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan, covered by me and Karen. (!) It: Welcome to Derry, the horrific HBO series, prequel to the recent It movies based on the Stephen King book. Covered by me and Shawn of Strange Indeed. Alien: Earth, the heady, gross-out FX/Hulu sci-fi series based on the Alien movies. Covered by me, Randy, and Kara. Available wherever you get podcasts, or at waxepisodic.com Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reposted from The ‘Cast of Us, which you can find at: https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-us — Karen and Pake are back to chat about the latest movie in the iconic 28 Days / Weeks / Years series, which we thought was unexpected, disturbing, and fantastic, and it was a pleasure to chat about. Hope you enjoy! Next up: The Walking Dead S5E14 “Spend”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or join our Discord where you can leave comments and chat with hosts and other listeners: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe Or check out our Walking Dead Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/deadcast. Check out my (Jason's) other podcast, Wax Episodic, where friends and I cover our favorite current shows, like: Fallout, the crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic series, with S2 premiering this week on Amazon Prime Video. Covered by me, Kara, and Kasi. Pluribus, the Twilight-Zoney Apple TV show from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan, covered by me and Karen. (!) It: Welcome to Derry, the horrific HBO series, prequel to the recent It movies based on the Stephen King book. Covered by me and Shawn of Strange Indeed. Alien: Earth, the heady, gross-out FX/Hulu sci-fi series based on the Alien movies. Covered by me, Randy, and Kara. Available wherever you get podcasts, or at waxepisodic.com Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
At the time of writing, Sara/Firecrotch-y has finished season 1 of Heated Rivalry and having cried during the penultimate episode, is now wondering if maybe the whole thing is a work of genius after all? Laughs and cries is the classic combo but cries and turn-ons? If this is the direction 2026 is going, we (I) don't hate it. Maybe the toppermost TV echelon is Sopranos, Succession, The Wire, Six Feet Under, Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul and Heated Rivalry, but not for the dialogue, only for the wanks-'n-tears. SEE YOU AT THE LIVE SHOW RIGHT?! Tickets here: https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/firecrotch-normcore-they-like-to-watch-live-sun-8th-feb-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202602081530/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reposted from Wax Episodic, which you can find at: https://podcastica.com/podcast/wax-episodic — Post-apocalyptic protagonists must pursue perilous paths, proving problematic. Power plays like a profligate poker chip. Past promises provoke painful perceptions of once proud parentage. Pivotal protagonists probe personal principles, prioritize protection, but postpone peace. (With thanks to listener Collin Stilwell.) Metioned: Bald Move's 24-Hour Batmanathon for Alzheimer's charity: https://baldmove.com/groundhog-day-2026/ Jason talking The Pitt on Bald Move's “Into the Pitt” podcast: baldmove.com/the-pitt/s02e02-800-a-m Next up on Fallout: S2E7 “The Handoff”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to telegrams@podcastica.com. Or join our Discord where you can leave comments and chat with hosts and other listeners: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe Or check out our Podcastica Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Other Wax Episodic shows: We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows: Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It's sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen! IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed. Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy. Come join our Discord and chat with hosts and other listeners: Don't know what Discord is? It's kind of like a chat forum, our own little private Podcastica space to talk about Fallout, Welcome to Derry, Alien: Earth, other shows, and whatever else we want. It's free, and it's fun. Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Digging our podcast? A quick, free, and easy way to show support and help bump us up in the charts is to give us a rating or a review: On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wax-episodic-alien-earth/id1824392797 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sA66ySwVRIsdzBBdriEGV?si=87f36cd30cc54dc5 Or just search for “Wax Episodic” wherever you get podcasts. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
En este episodio analizamos la 1ra temporada de la serie de Apple TV + “Pluribus”. Una serie que viene de la mano del creador de Breaking Bad y trae una propuesta muy distinta a la que conocemos.Un análisis profundo de la 1ra temporada de la serie.
James Cook is one of those explorers where upon hearing his name, you gotta take a beat and try to decide if he's a real person or if you're thinking of Captain Hook from Peter Pan or Captain Cook from Breaking Bad. But don't sleep on Jimmy cause the man knew how to quest. Starting out from humble origins cutting his teeth in the coal shipping game, he learned his way around a ship and around the water. Eventually the Royal Navy came calling and he was sent to the new world during the Seven Years War and found he had a talent for cartography. A few years of honing his skills later and James found himself charged with locating the great southern continent that balanced the hemispheres. His voyages would take him around the world several times, seeing places like Tahiti, New Zealand, Australia, Hawaii, the Pacific Northwest of the United States and Canada, both circles (Antarctic and Arctic), and many others. Compared with other explorers of his era he was on the lighter side when it came to the mistreatment of indigenous people so he's got that going for him, which is nice. Join us this week as we set sail on the high seas with Captain James Cook. Support the show
Breaking Bad premiered on this day and Taylor Swift's bachelorette party could cost around $2 million!
Hello there, come on in from that nasty life-threatening apocalypse, pour yourself a cocktail, and join the party. This is our friend (and guest cohost), Carly. Cheers everyone! Mentioned: Carly's Book Club Podcast: http://bookclubpod.com/ Next up: The Walking Dead S5E14 “Spend”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Walking Dead Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/deadcast. Check out my (Jason's) other podcast, Wax Episodic, where friends and I cover our favorite current shows, like: Fallout, the crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic series, with S2 premiering this week on Amazon Prime Video. Covered by me, Kara, and Kasi. Pluribus, the Twilight-Zoney Apple TV show from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan, covered by me and Karen. (!) It: Welcome to Derry, the horrific HBO series, prequel to the recent It movies based on the Stephen King book. Covered by me and Shawn of Strange Indeed. Alien: Earth, the heady, gross-out FX/Hulu sci-fi series based on the Alien movies. Covered by me, Randy, and Kara. Available wherever you get podcasts, or at waxepisodic.com Come join our Discord and chat with me, Lucy, and other listeners: Don't know what Discord is? It's kind of like a chat forum, our own little private Podcastica space to talk about The Walking Dead, other shows, and whatever else we want. It's free, and it's fun. And Lucy is in there. Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reposted from The ‘Cast of Us, which you can find at: https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-us — Hello there, come on in from that nasty life-threatening apocalypse, pour yourself a cocktail, and join the party. This is our friend (and guest cohost), Carly. Cheers everyone! Mentioned: Carly's Book Club Podcast: http://bookclubpod.com/ Next up: The Walking Dead S5E14 “Spend”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Walking Dead Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/deadcast. Check out my (Jason's) other podcast, Wax Episodic, where friends and I cover our favorite current shows, like: Fallout, the crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic series, with S2 premiering this week on Amazon Prime Video. Covered by me, Kara, and Kasi. Pluribus, the Twilight-Zoney Apple TV show from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan, covered by me and Karen. (!) It: Welcome to Derry, the horrific HBO series, prequel to the recent It movies based on the Stephen King book. Covered by me and Shawn of Strange Indeed. Alien: Earth, the heady, gross-out FX/Hulu sci-fi series based on the Alien movies. Covered by me, Randy, and Kara. Available wherever you get podcasts, or at waxepisodic.com Come join our Discord and chat with me, Lucy, and other listeners: Don't know what Discord is? It's kind of like a chat forum, our own little private Podcastica space to talk about The Walking Dead, other shows, and whatever else we want. It's free, and it's fun. And Lucy is in there. Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reposted from Wax Episodic, which you can find at: https://podcastica.com/podcast/wax-episodic — A revealing episode this week as Cooper confronts Mr. House, Norm finds out about the FEV, and Lucy barfs up a lung. Grab yourself an ice-cold nukatini, sit back, and relax as Kara, Kasi, and Jason talk it out! Metioned: Fallout Shelter reality series casting: https://us.castitreach.com/ag/slus/fallout/welcome.html Next up on Fallout: S2E6 “The Other Player”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to telegrams@podcastica.com. Or join our Discord where you can leave comments and chat with hosts and other listeners: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe Or check out our Podcastica Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Other Wax Episodic shows: We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows: Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It's sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen! IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed. Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy. Come join our Discord and chat with hosts and other listeners: Don't know what Discord is? It's kind of like a chat forum, our own little private Podcastica space to talk about Fallout, Welcome to Derry, Alien: Earth, other shows, and whatever else we want. It's free, and it's fun. Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Digging our podcast? A quick, free, and easy way to show support and help bump us up in the charts is to give us a rating or a review: On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wax-episodic-alien-earth/id1824392797 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sA66ySwVRIsdzBBdriEGV?si=87f36cd30cc54dc5 Or just search for “Wax Episodic” wherever you get podcasts. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
No mienten, no matan, no se llevan la contraria. El conflicto ha sido abolido y la felicidad, decretada e impuesta. ¿Quién no querría pertenecer a una sociedad así? ¿Quién no elegiría vivir en un mundo de ese tipo? Este es el dilema filosófico y moral que plantea la serie 'Pluribus', creada por el guionista y director de 'Breaking Bad' y 'Better Call Saul'. ¿Por qué es una serie tan desconcertante? ¿Se parece en algo a los anteriores trabajos de Vince Gilligan? ¿Y cómo anticipamos que puede terminar, en sus siguientes temporadas? Debatimos largo y tendido sobre ella con nuestros habituales: Carlos Alsina, Rubén Amón, Rosa Belmonte, Guillermo Altares, Sergio del Molino y Nacho Vigalondo.
Voltamos hoje com uma reprise especial de um episódio muito querido do nosso catálogo: “Séries que marcaram”. Neste papo, revisitamos um momento em que a cultura pop estava agitada com o anúncio de um novo especial de Friends — e aproveitamos a oportunidade para refletir sobre séries que, assim como ela, marcaram gerações e se tornaram parte da nossa memória afetiva.Rafael Arinelli, Daniel Cury e Henrique Rizatto mergulham em produções mais antigas, da infância à adolescência, relembrando títulos como Mundo da Lua, Anos Incríveis, One Tree Hill, Star Trek, Arquivo X, Prison Break, How I Met Your Mother e The Big Bang Theory. Na segunda parte, o trio avança pela linha do tempo para discutir o impacto de séries como Breaking Bad, House of Cards, Game of Thrones e muitas outras.O episódio revisita não apenas os títulos, mas também a forma como assistíamos TV: temporadas semanais, episódios-evento, fidelização pela grade e aquela espera que criava expectativa. Afinal, algumas séries funcionam perfeitamente no streaming, enquanto outras só brilharam graças ao formato televisivo de sua época.Se você perdeu essa conversa quando foi ao ar originalmente, ou quer reviver o tema com outros olhos, dá o play e aproveite essa edição especial de reprise!
No mienten, no matan, no se llevan la contraria. El conflicto ha sido abolido y la felicidad, decretada e impuesta. ¿Quién no querría pertenecer a una sociedad así? ¿Quién no elegiría vivir en un mundo de ese tipo? Este es el dilema filosófico y moral que plantea la serie 'Pluribus', creada por el guionista y director de 'Breaking Bad' y 'Better Call Saul'. ¿Por qué es una serie tan desconcertante? ¿Se parece en algo a los anteriores trabajos de Vince Gilligan? ¿Y cómo anticipamos que puede terminar, en sus siguientes temporadas? Debatimos largo y tendido sobre ella con nuestros habituales: Carlos Alsina, Rubén Amón, Rosa Belmonte, Guillermo Altares, Sergio del Molino y Nacho Vigalondo.
ABOUT THE EPISODE --In episode 266 of Reel Therapy, Dan and Don breakdown the freshman season of Vince Gilligan's hit Apple TV show, “Pluribus”. They answer questions like: Did the finale land hard enough to warrant view retention for a season two? Is the pacing capsizing the plot and how does that affect the mystery box aspect of the show? Watch or listen to the episode now to get those answers and MORE.TABLE OF CONTENTS --00:00:00 - About the Episode00:00:35 - Greetings00:01:04 - Pluribus - Season One Overview00:37:08 - Before We GoABOUT THE SHOW - Pluribus --The series follows author Carol Sturka, played by Seehorn, as the rest of humanity abruptly merges into a single hive mind eager to peacefully absorb Carol and the few others who remain immune. The title draws inspiration from e pluribus unum—Latin for “out of many, one.”FIND US --For everything Reel Therapy and 241 Studios, check out our website:LINK: https://www.241studios.com/Follow us on:Instagram: @reeltherapy_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/reeltherapypodTikTok: @reeltherapy_pod
For our first TV review of 2026, we discuss Vince Gilligan's Apple TV smash hit, Pluribus, which just wrapped its first season on Christmas Eve of last year. We dive deep into Gilligan's illustrious pedigree, the state of streaming and TV, and the many ways in which Pluribus is bucking convention.
We sit in the shop, finish the Betty Boop Raiders piece, and trade real aftercare, real nostalgia, and real talk about creativity, games, and love. The needle hum turns into a long conversation on boundaries, accountability, and choosing yourself without losing your art.• origin of the tattoo and Bay Area family pride• clear aftercare guidance on wraps, healing, and work realities• path to tattooing, early art, and supportive parents• kids, screens, and how AI can help not replace creativity• pain talk: linework vs shading and color blends• music memories, Xbox classics, and GameCube deep cuts• Sonic, Shadow, and crossover racers nostalgia• battle pass fatigue vs earned unlocks and proximity chat• sports games, soundtracks, emotes, and trolling culture• Battlefield roles, vehicles, and skill ceilings• Star Wars love from Clone Wars to podracing and Old Republic• Leo films, Breaking Bad, Walking Dead turning points• time, work, and finding a livable balance• relationships, social media pressure, and reciprocity• attachment styles, space, and accountability in conflict• choosing yourself and learning from heartbreak• studio vibe and artist plug with music running all sessionCheck out Jeeesh at 61 North Fulton next to Fulton 55. Follow @Shith3d_Inkz on Instagram and come see the shop vibeFollow us @ brokeboyz_ff on Instagram and TikTokIntro Music by Rockstar Turtle- Broke Boyz (999)Christmas Intro Song by Nico
Our folks are cleaning up in this episode (except Daryl), as they face the culture shock of quaint idyllic Alexandria after having gone through hell for the past couple years of their lives. Quite nostalgic to see them arrive here, right? We thought so. Next up: The Walking Dead S5E13 “Forget”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Walking Dead Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/deadcast. Check out my (Jason's) other podcast, Wax Episodic, where friends and I cover our favorite current shows, like: Fallout, the crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic series, with S2 premiering this week on Amazon Prime Video. Covered by me, Kara, and Kasi. Pluribus, the Twilight-Zoney Apple TV show from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan, covered by me and Karen. (!) It: Welcome to Derry, the horrific HBO series, prequel to the recent It movies based on the Stephen King book. Covered by me and Shawn of Strange Indeed. Alien: Earth, the heady, gross-out FX/Hulu sci-fi series based on the Alien movies. Covered by me, Randy, and Kara. Available wherever you get podcasts, or at waxepisodic.com Come join our Discord and chat with me, Lucy, and other listeners: Don't know what Discord is? It's kind of like a chat forum, our own little private Podcastica space to talk about The Walking Dead, other shows, and whatever else we want. It's free, and it's fun. And Lucy is in there. Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we review the first season of the Apple TV+ original series Pluribus, starring Rhea Seehorn. We discuss whether Seehorn is a star who can carry a show, and we debate whether the creators of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul have another hit on their hands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reposted from The ‘Cast of Us, which you can find at: https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-us — Our folks are cleaning up in this episode (except Daryl), as they face the culture shock of quaint idyllic Alexandria after having gone through hell for the past couple years of their lives. Quite nostalgic to see them arrive here, right? We thought so. Next up: The Walking Dead S5E13 “Forget”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Walking Dead Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/deadcast. Check out my (Jason's) other podcast, Wax Episodic, where friends and I cover our favorite current shows, like: Fallout, the crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic series, with S2 premiering this week on Amazon Prime Video. Covered by me, Kara, and Kasi. Pluribus, the Twilight-Zoney Apple TV show from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan, covered by me and Karen. (!) It: Welcome to Derry, the horrific HBO series, prequel to the recent It movies based on the Stephen King book. Covered by me and Shawn of Strange Indeed. Alien: Earth, the heady, gross-out FX/Hulu sci-fi series based on the Alien movies. Covered by me, Randy, and Kara. Available wherever you get podcasts, or at waxepisodic.com Come join our Discord and chat with me, Lucy, and other listeners: Don't know what Discord is? It's kind of like a chat forum, our own little private Podcastica space to talk about The Walking Dead, other shows, and whatever else we want. It's free, and it's fun. And Lucy is in there. Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Editors - Skip Macdonald ACE, Chris McCaleb ACE and Joey Liew The PLUR1BUS editing team of Skip, Chris and Joey have worked together for 15 years on Vince Gilligan's Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul and now his new sci-fi hit for Apple TV+. With that kind of shared experience the three have established a creative "hive mind" of their own, while still demonstrating their individual talents as storytellers. Despite PLUR1BUS being such a departure from the stories he has told up to this point, it's easy to see why one thing Vince wouldn't change is the post crew that has helped make his shows modern classics. PLUR1BUS follows Albuquerque author Carol Sturka, who is one of only 13 people in the world immune to the effects of the "Joining", an event in which an extraterrestrial virus transformed the rest of humanity into a peaceful and content hive mind known as the "Others". The hive mind happily accommodates the wishes of those who remain unaffected, but admits that it will ultimately seek to assimilate them when it learns how to do so. Carol is adamantly against their efforts as she searches for a way to reverse the Joining. SKIP MACDONALD, ACE Despite an inauspicioius beginning to his career, working as an assistant sound editor on legendary film flop, Heaven's Gate, today Skip's mantle features an Emmy® award for his work on Breaking Bad. Adding his work on Fargo to the shows he has done with Vince Gilligan, Skip has been nominated for 12 ACE Eddie awards and 11 prime-time Emmy® awards, including his win in 2014. CHRIS McCALEB, ACE In addition to being thrice nominated for an Emmy® award for his work on Breaking Bad (1x) and Better Call Saul (2x), Chris has been nominated for a total of four ACE Eddie awards between the two shows, winning in 2021 for his work on Better Call Saul. JOEY LIEW California native turned New Mexico transplant, Joey Liew has steadily risen up the ranks of Vince Gilligan's ABQ universe. Joey began on Breaking Bad in 2010 as a production assistant, before making his way as an assistant editor and then editor on Better Call Saul and now PLUR1BUS. In 2021 Liew would share an ACE Eddie award with Chris for their work on the Season 5 Better Call Saul episode, "Bad Choice Road". The Credits Visit Extreme Music for all your production audio needs Hear Chris discuss cutting BETTER CALL SAUL and TO LESLIE Listen to Skip talk about editing the Breaking Bad film, EL CAMINO Check out what's new with Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube
It's a Zootopia rewatch with the Disney Moms Gone Wrong crew, plus guest James from Distance Nerding, and it goes way deeper than “buddy cop movie with animals.” The group talks about why Judy Hopps' optimism is both her superpower and her blind spot, how Nick Wilde's “fox” label shapes his whole identity, and why the movie's take on bias lands even harder as an adult. Along the way there's plenty of fun (yes, the DMV sloths), a bunch of parenting and education perspective, and a final Hall of Fame vote to see if Zootopia earns first ballot status.00:00 Intro and New Year energy, meet the panel and guest James from Distance Nerding02:45 Why Zootopia still hits: big themes hiding inside the comedy04:58 First impressions, rewatches, and what stood out this time08:18 Fun opener: if you lived in Zootopia, what animal are you?12:46 The DMV sloth scene and why that gag never gets old13:31 Judy Hopps: delusional optimist or relentless overachiever?17:48 Disney Dad corner: Nick Wilde's charm and the “Carrots” dynamic18:45 Rapid-fire round: Judy vs Nick, city vs nature, quick picks20:04 Reflection questions: labels, stereotypes, and expectations21:59 Real-world parallels: judging people by neighborhoods and reputation25:38 Education and parenting angle: where bias shows up for kids (including neurodivergent students)29:50 Mentorship and community: what “breaking the mold” looks like in real life37:12 Accountability talk: what a real apology looks like when you unintentionally cause harm38:52 Sequel hopes: what fans want from Zootopia 2 and expanding the world40:24 Lightning round: best friend pick, city rules, and who you'd rather hang with42:29 Parenting closer: supporting big dreams while preparing kids for real-world bias44:17 Bullying, standing up for others, and what happens when it gets complicated49:33 Easter eggs and pop culture nods (including the Breaking Bad-style references)52:50 Hall of Fame criteria: cultural impact, emotional depth, and soundtrack staying power54:38 Hall of Fame vote, wrap-up, and where to find Distance NerdingZootopia's “anyone can be anything” message lands harder when you focus on how bias survives even in a so-called utopia.Judy's confidence is inspiring, but the conversation highlights how good intentions can still cause harm if you're not paying attention.Nick Wilde is a clean example of how labels can become a script people feel forced to live out.The parenting talk centers on balancing encouragement with honesty: build big dreams, but don't pretend bias and stereotypes are not real.Relationships and mentorship matter, especially in schools and communities where kids feel boxed in early.The movie's humor (DMV, puns, background jokes) is a big reason it stays rewatchable.The group agrees Zootopia's cultural footprint is huge, which makes the Hall of Fame debate feel easy.“Happy new Year! I'm so excited to be back and to chat with you guys.”“Like, if it's not a spicy, it's not for me.”“Movie I love? I love Zootopia.”“Banger banger.”“Absolutely. 100% all the way around.”“It's a absolute yes for me and all three categories. And Shakira's hips don't lie.”If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss the next movie discussion. Drop a review (it seriously helps), and share the episode with a friend using #DisneyMomsGoneWrong.GeekFreaksPodcast.com (source of all news discussed during our podcast)Distance Nerding (listen on all podcast platforms, and follow on social as @distancenerdy)Facebook: @thegeekfreakspodcastThreads: @geekfreakspodcastPatreon: Geek Freaks PodcastTwitter: @geekfreakspodInstagram: @geekfreakspodcastGot a Disney movie you want us to cover next, or a hot take you want us to react to? Send it in on social and we'll add it to the list for a future episode.Timestamps and TopicsKey TakeawaysMemorable QuotesCall to ActionLinks and ResourcesFollow UsListener Questions
Yuri Moraes retorna para mais uma live solo, comentando a "rebordosa" da estreia e trazendo uma curadoria caótica de cultura pop e histórias pessoais inéditas. Neste episódio, Yuri discute a onda de produções sobre Aliens, incluindo a nova série "Pluribus" (do criador de Breaking Bad) e o filme "Bugonia". Ele também faz um review sincero de "The Smashing Machine" (filme da A24 com The Rock), relembra sua carreira nos quadrinhos (Garoto Mickey, Brutal) e conta histórias surreais de experiências com DMT e "Gummies" em Los Angeles. Para fechar, um desabafo sobre a indústria da música, o Spotify e a falta de curiosidade do público atual.
Reposted from Wax Episodic, which you can find at: https://podcastica.com/podcast/wax-episodic — What other show gives you a drug-addicted heroine battling a gang of ghoulish, Elvis impersonators? I mean, delightful, right? Mentioned Interactive Fallout Explorer: fallout-s2.amazonstudios.com/ Next up on Fallout: S2E5 “The Wrangler”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to telegrams@podcastica.com. Or join our Discord where you can leave comments and chat with hosts and other listeners: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe Or check out our Podcastica Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Other Wax Episodic shows: We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows: Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It's sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen! IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed. Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy. Come join our Discord and chat with hosts and other listeners: Don't know what Discord is? It's kind of like a chat forum, our own little private Podcastica space to talk about Fallout, Welcome to Derry, Alien: Earth, other shows, and whatever else we want. It's free, and it's fun. Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Digging our podcast? A quick, free, and easy way to show support and help bump us up in the charts is to give us a rating or a review: On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wax-episodic-alien-earth/id1824392797 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sA66ySwVRIsdzBBdriEGV?si=87f36cd30cc54dc5 Or just search for “Wax Episodic” wherever you get podcasts. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This Week on Dopey! Dave kicks off the Friday episode by celebrating Dopey OG Leah Lumberg's 17 years of sobriety, sharing heartfelt Spotify listener comments (with spirited debates over Breaking Bad characters and more love for the recent Cosmo Lumbino interview), and playing a raw voicemail from Lane opening up about self-medicating with crushed stimulants, kratom, and weed amid depression and a breakup—reminding everyone Dopey welcomes voices from all sides of the struggle. The heart of the show is a deep, hilarious, and profoundly honest conversation with returning guest Hank Azaria, who gets real about his teenage battles with anorexia and bulimia, maintaining his impressive physique through disciplined fitness and calorie tracking, finding primary recovery in Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) work (including a full breakdown of the ACA "laundry list" traits), his enduring love for voicing Moe on The Simpsons, the looming AI threat to voice actors, his Bruce Springsteen tribute band (complete with Bruce's personal thumbs-up), and a thoughtful take on cultural extremism as the real enemy. Packed with lightning-round fun, Mets passion, and classic Dopey vulnerability. All that and more on this brand new episode of that good old dopey show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
We share what we're excited to see in 2026, including Industry, The Pitt, They Will Kill You, and maybe — just maybe — Avengers: Doomsday.But first, Aaron has some thoughts on Stranger Things.And then team makes an announcement about Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride.And we talk about shows that overstay their welcome — and some of the best shows we've ever seen, including Breaking Bad, Battlestar Galactica, and The Righteous Gemstones. Pictured: Myha'la in Industry Season 4. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tommy James & The Shondells have sold over 110 million records, had 32 Billboard Hot 100 hits, 23 Gold Singles, 9 Platinum Albums, and been awarded a BMI Five Million-Air Award! Their music has been featured in over 200 films, TV shows (like Breaking Bad & The Simpsons), and commercials. To date, over 300 musicians have recorded covers of their music, including Billy Idol, Joan Jett, Prince, R.E.M., Kelly Clarkson, Bruce Springsteen, and The Boston Pops, and yet, they didn't see a penny of their royalties! Enter mobster, Morris Levy, of Roulette Records. It's a story for the books, and Tommy James wrote it. Me, The Mob, and The Music, soon to be a streaming series on a television near you. It's a thrill ride read, what a tale, and Tommy shares some highs and lows, complete with impressions, right here. Tommy James of TJ & The Shondells Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson THURSDAY, 1/8/26, ** Special Time 2 PM PT, 5 PM ET** Streamed Live on my FB & YouTube https://bit.ly/49eCSb4 https://www.youtube.com/live/W6myTrGMvcU
We're back EICuties! We have so much to catch you up on re: Christmas TV binges. Also a meme has been travelling round TikTok about 365 buttons. Do you get it? Next-up, we dive into the sci-fi, genre-bending Apple TV series that everyone is obsessed with, Pluribus. And finally 2026 already has an internet villain in the shape of a dad who claims to struggle spending more than 10 minutes with his child. Thank you SO MUCH for your lovely messages and reviews. Please keep them coming as we love hearing from you
This episode kicks off a brand new chapter for Streaming Things as we begin our coverage of Breaking Bad with Season 1, Episode 1: “Pilot.” After winning two separate Patreon polls, Breaking Bad officially replaces our Game of Thrones coverage.In the series premiere, high school chemistry teacher Walter White receives a devastating diagnosis and makes a life-altering decision that pulls former student Jesse Pinkman into a dangerous new world.Important note: this Pilot episode is available for free on our main feed, but all future Breaking Bad episodes will be exclusive to Patreon. If you want to continue the journey with us, now's the perfect time to join.We also debut three new segments: Let Them Cook (top 3 moments), Trivia, Bitch! (behind-the-scenes facts), and The One Who Knocks (best performance).00:00:00 - Introduction00:04:29 - Overall Thoughts00:19:58 - Scene by Scene Recap01:12:36 - Let Them Cook01:18:23 - Trivia, Bitch!01:22:51 - The One Who KnocksVideo Version of this Episode: YouTubeFollow Us on Social MediaStreaming Things PatreonStreaming Things InstagramStreaming Things TikTokFollow Kit LazerTikTokInstagramYouTubeFollow SteveInstagramFollow AndyInstagramVisit Our WebsiteCheck Out Our MerchSend Us Mail:Streaming Things6809 Main St. #172Cincinnati, OH 45244 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Subject of much sci-fi media and philosophy discussions, the "hive mind" is also a key element of Vince Gilligan's (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul) new show, Pluribus. Dr. Jenessa Seymour joins the pod to walk us through examples that we have studied of hive mind behavior (in the insect world), and why we can reasonably assert that you could not maintain your individuality if our brains directly communicated with each other (in the human world). Wolman, D. (2012). A tale of two halves. Nature, 483, 260-263. Split brain patient video demonstration Wittlinger, M., Wehner, R., & Wolf, H. (2006). The ant odometer: Stepping on stilts and stumps. Science, 312, 1965-1967. Penick, C.A. & Smith, A.A. (2015). The true odor of the odorous house ant. American Entomologist, 61, 85-87. Are you an expert in something and want to be on the show? Apply here! Please support the show on patreon! You get ad free episodes, early episodes, and other bonus content!
Join the JKL Media team, with special guest Daniel from Deck the Hallmark, as they wrap up the first season of 'Pluribus.' The episode features an in-depth discussion on the show's complex themes, character arcs, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding AI and the hive mind. The hosts explore their favorite moments, character dynamics, and speculate on future plotlines while contemplating larger questions about society and technology. Don't miss out on this engaging and thought-provoking episode. 00:00 Welcome to JKL Media 00:20 Special Guest Introduction 01:04 Daniel's Podcast Journey 03:17 Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul Discussion 06:28 Sci-Fi Shows and Recommendations 09:39 Pluribus Season Review 35:41 Favorite Moments and Symbolism 36:20 Unexpected Twists and Revelations 37:11 Humor and Memorable Scenes 37:53 Character Dynamics and Plot Speculations 39:19 Themes and Philosophical Questions 41:37 Wait, What? Moments and Questions 48:35 Final Thoughts and Future Speculations 01:03:41 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
Nat & Ange spiral from MASH* to Breaking Bad to SVU chaos asking who told TV when to laugh, whether Gen X is emotionally broken, and why Ice-T deserves a studio audience
Bobby talked about Tom Brady spotted with influencer Alix Earle and how we feel about him being a douche. Eddie shared the actor who was offered the part of Walter White in Breaking Bad before Bryan Cranston. Morgan talked about a boyfriend who was slammed for letting his tired girlfriend fall asleep on a stranger’s shoulder. Lunchbox shared a story of a cop busted for stealing the nudes of women he pulled over. Raymundo talked about his trip to Jamaica and his top 5 Things he learned. We talked to a listener who had someone throw up next to them on a flight. We roast Amy for getting fooled by an A.I. video.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy New Year everybody! Here's our last episode on the road before the group settles in (more or less) at Alexandria, and I and special guest Robin Springer are savoring it. It's a great episode, with Aaron really shining in his first full appearance after his short intro last week. Mentioned: Jason's interview with Ross Marquand: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cast-of-us-a-last-of-us-walking-dead-cast/id382998388?i=1000336475474 World War Z x The Walking Dead - DLC Reveal Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qerr0roEDGA Next up: The Walking Dead S5E12 “Remember”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Walking Dead Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/deadcast. Check out my (Jason's) other podcast, Wax Episodic, where friends and I cover our favorite current shows, like: Fallout, the crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic series, with S2 premiering this week on Amazon Prime Video. Covered by me, Kara, and Kasi. Pluribus, the Twilight-Zoney Apple TV show from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan, covered by me and Karen. (!) It: Welcome to Derry, the horrific HBO series, prequel to the recent It movies based on the Stephen King book. Covered by me and Shawn of Strange Indeed. Alien: Earth, the heady, gross-out FX/Hulu sci-fi series based on the Alien movies. Covered by me, Randy, and Kara. Available wherever you get podcasts, or at waxepisodic.com Come join our Discord and chat with me, Lucy, and other listeners: Don't know what Discord is? It's kind of like a chat forum, our own little private Podcastica space to talk about The Walking Dead, other shows, and whatever else we want. It's free, and it's fun. And Lucy is in there. Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reposted from The ‘Cast of Us, which you can find at: https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-us — Happy New Year everybody! Here's our last episode on the road before the group settles in (more or less) at Alexandria, and I and special guest Robin Springer are savoring it. It's a great episode, with Aaron really shining in his first full appearance after his short intro last week. Mentioned: Jason's interview with Ross Marquand: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cast-of-us-a-last-of-us-walking-dead-cast/id382998388?i=1000336475474 World War Z x The Walking Dead - DLC Reveal Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qerr0roEDGA Next up: The Walking Dead S5E12 “Remember”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Walking Dead Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/deadcast. Check out my (Jason's) other podcast, Wax Episodic, where friends and I cover our favorite current shows, like: Fallout, the crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic series, with S2 premiering this week on Amazon Prime Video. Covered by me, Kara, and Kasi. Pluribus, the Twilight-Zoney Apple TV show from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan, covered by me and Karen. (!) It: Welcome to Derry, the horrific HBO series, prequel to the recent It movies based on the Stephen King book. Covered by me and Shawn of Strange Indeed. Alien: Earth, the heady, gross-out FX/Hulu sci-fi series based on the Alien movies. Covered by me, Randy, and Kara. Available wherever you get podcasts, or at waxepisodic.com Come join our Discord and chat with me, Lucy, and other listeners: Don't know what Discord is? It's kind of like a chat forum, our own little private Podcastica space to talk about The Walking Dead, other shows, and whatever else we want. It's free, and it's fun. And Lucy is in there. Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's trip through the Mind of the Meanie, The Blue Meanie and Adam Barnard talk Stranger Things, Breaking Bad, Brian Solomon's book on Gorilla Monsoon, plus #AskMeanie!Mind of the Meanie is an official Brand Partner of WWE Shop! Click this link here to shop WWE Shop and support your favorite WWE Superstar today: https://wwe-shop.sjv.io/eK26drGet 25% OFF your entire order using promo code MEANIE at GreenRoads.com - Own The Day with Green Roads CBD and Wellness Products!For more information and exclusive updates, follow Mind of the Meanie on Social Media.Website | Facebook | Twitter | InstagramBECOME AN OFFICIAL POD SQUAD MEMBER: www.Patreon.com/mindofthemeanie About The Blue Meanie:Since 1994, Brian Heffron, known to wrestling fans as "The Blue Meanie", has been one of the most fun loving and mischievous characters in wrestling. He's been in ECW, WWE, various independent wrestling promotions and several independent films. He is perhaps best known for his comedy and wrestling parodies with the bWo, KISS, Col. DeMeanie, Sir Meanie, The Fabulous Ones and BlueDust. Now, he meaniesaults into the world of streaming audio, sharing his experiences in and out of the ring as well as his views on the world of professional wrestling and anything else he is passionate about.About Adam Barnard:Adam Barnard is a photographer, podcaster, and an award winning writer from Downingtown, PA. Since 2019, he has hosted Foundation Radio, a weekly podcast series with new episodes every Tuesday, focusing on in depth conversations and interviews. Since 2025, Adam has been a writer, contributor, and interviewer for TheSportster for interviews and live results coverage. Adam brings his unique perspective and incredibly dry sense of humor to Mind of the Meanie each week.Hosts/Executive Producers: The Blue Meanie and Adam BarnardEngineer: Carl PannellExecutive Voice: Sam KreppsIntro music: Swamp CandlesOutro music: ChikaraMusical Accompaniment: EnrichmentA Butts Carlton Media Production. Butts Carlton, Proprietor.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mind-of-the-meanie--6219755/support.
Join us this week of liminal space as we have another Bungie holiday week, leaving us to discuss those Stranger Things finally fan theories (no spoilers), Derry Girls, Breaking Bad, The Boys and convincing Nitedemon's wife to watch programs. Having special holiday moments with family, Fortnite (again) and Simpsons nostalgia. Before we revert back to discussing Destiny and ask Bungie/Sony for a live action Destiny series. We discuss the Equilibrium dungeon and soloing it, completing the Dawning and playing snowball fights variations. We also discuss vault space issues with dawning weapons and growing up with Destiny. Two Titans and a Hunter YouTube Channel Two Titans and a Hunter Twitch Two Titans and a Hunter Discord Two Titans and a Hunter - Patreon Two Titans and a Hunter Ko-Fi The100 io – GH/GD/2TAAH Group Email: twotitansandahunter@hotmail.com Two Titans and a Hunter Twitter Two Titans and a Hunter – Facebook Artwork by @Nitedemon Xbox Live: Nitedemon, & Peroty End credits theme song by Elsewhere - YouTube Channel Plus as always, thank you to Alexander at Orange Free Sounds & www.freesound.org for all the sound effects used in our podcast. Required Stuff: Pluderthabooty - YouTube Channel Destiny 2 - Tier 5 Report Destiny 2 Armor 2.0 Cleaner Destiny 2 - Way Back Machine Link Twitch - GuardianDownBot Raid Checkpoints Twitch - IceBreakerCatty. Engram.Blue Link
Reposted from Wax Episodic, which you can find at: https://podcastica.com/podcast/wax-episodic — Only on Fallout could a bunch of children working in a sweat shop managed by a ghoul be this delightful. :P Aside from that, it feels like things are about to pop off, with Maximus starting a war, and Cooper riling things up with the Legion. Join Kasi, Kara, and Jason as we talk it through. Next up on Fallout: S2E4 “The Demon in the Snow”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to telegrams@podcastica.com. Or join our Discord where you can leave comments and chat with hosts and other listeners: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe Or check out our Podcastica Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Other Wax Episodic shows: We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows: Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It's sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen! IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed. Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy. Come join our Discord and chat with hosts and other listeners: Don't know what Discord is? It's kind of like a chat forum, our own little private Podcastica space to talk about Fallout, Welcome to Derry, Alien: Earth, other shows, and whatever else we want. It's free, and it's fun. Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Digging our podcast? A quick, free, and easy way to show support and help bump us up in the charts is to give us a rating or a review: On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wax-episodic-alien-earth/id1824392797 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sA66ySwVRIsdzBBdriEGV?si=87f36cd30cc54dc5 Or just search for “Wax Episodic” wherever you get podcasts. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Composer Dave Porter joins SCORE to discuss the musical storytelling of paradigm-shattering sci-fi series PLURIBUS on Apple TV, the process of working with creator Vince Gilligan on Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, and why a tight-knit creative team is the key to never, ever letting a spoiler leak before an episode is out.Dave discusses his upbringing in the Washington D.C. area, and how his early life competing in piano competitions didn't really lead him into composing — until the digital revolution unlocked new musical exploration.Plus, how to write a human-sounding opening theme for Pluribus with carefully-chosen syllables, as sung by a choir. Why it takes a day or more to spot a single episode. And how Pluribus' star, played by Rhea Seehorn, has her own unique sound.Interview by Kenny Holmes and Matt Schrader in Hollywood. Production coordination by Kyle Bales. Special thanks to Christian Endicio, Chandler Poling and Thomas Mikusz of White Bear PR.Score: The Podcast is presented by Vienna Symphonic Library. Check out Vienna Symphonic Library's collection of innovating libraries and samples — including their flagship Synchron Series, recorded at Vienna Synchron Stage, where hit films and shows for HBO, Disney, Star Wars, Marvel, and many more are recorded. Check out Synchron Duality Strings libraries, or check out the free sample player, freebie libraries and demos at http://vsl.co.at. To learn more about recording at Vienna Synchron Stage, visit http://synchronstage.comVideo Timecodes0:00 Dave Porter2:38 Show Open3:08 Vienna Symphonic Library4:44 Musical Upbringing6:24 Electronic Music7:08 Phillip Glass7:49 Career Decision9:57 Moving to LA12:11 Breaking Bad15:12 Better Call Saul16:01 Pluribus Beginnings18:34 Voices & Synthetics21:14 Creating the Main Title23:05 Working with vocalists *24:46 Syllables Sound27:30 Vince Gilligan spotting sessions31:00 Creating without a team34:27 Licensed music vs. Score37:01 No temp music40:48 Starting with a Metronome43:39 Rhea Seehorn45:45 Elevated Sci-Fi *48:48 Cracking the human story52:51 First Interview with Vince Gilligan56:30 Itching for new episodes59:50 No Preview Screenings1:01:55 Thanks Dave Porter1:02:42 Vienna Symphonic Library1:04:26 VSL ‘The Celestial Conquest' Demo
Apple TV just doesn't miss! Fresh off the success of shows like Severance, the newest Apple TV hit Pluribus from Breaking Bad and Better Caul Saul creator Vince Gilligan is now streaming. Join us LIVE for our Pluribus Season 1 reviews and breakdown each week! This week, TJ Zwarych and Sean Mott of Agents of Fandom are joined by Leah Marilla Thomas to break down Pluribus Episodes 9, the Season Finale!(00:00:00) Intro(00:03:00) Whatcha Watchin? - Heated Rivalry, Tulsa King, Stranger Things(00:09:00) What's the Best Movie of 2025?(00:11:00) What's the Best TV Show of 2025?(00:18:00) Is Pluribus One of the Best TV Shows of 2025?(00:23:00) Themes of Facism and Powerlessness in Pluribus and Andor(00:25:00) Pluribus Season Finale Breakdown(00:33:00) Carol's Journey in Pluribus(00:48:00) Is Carol Planning on Using the Atom Bomb in Pluribus?(00:50:00) Did Manousos Figure Out How to Change the Others Back in Pluribus?(00:55:00) Pluribus Season 2 TheoriesCheck out https://www.agentsoffandom.com for the latest TV and Movie reviews!
As we wait for our next weekly show to begin we take a moment to talk about the first season of Pluribus, the latest program from the creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Those are two of the best series ever - is Pluribus in the running? And will we get into a very lengthy argument over a nitpicky detail in the show's premise? The answer to both those questions is the same. Be aware, this is spoiler heavy!Before that: a Doomsday theory. Stranger Things. The Martin Supremacy. Dark and ironic trivia. Plus, which of Derek's buddies would be best in an escape room. If you don't care about that skip right to 51:05.Next week we're watching The Love Boat season one episode four, starring Bill Bixby. Yes, The Love Boat. It's streaming for free on Pluto.Want your questions answered on the show? Send an email to ask.cinema.sangha@gmail.com and ask away, and ask about pretty much anything at all. Make sure your subject line contains the name of the show on which you want your question answered. One question per email, please, but feel free to send in multiple emails!Want to show the world you support this weird podcast? Check out our supply of merch that is mostly made up of in-jokes for Derek. Click here!Spread the word! Tell your friends about us! And go to our YouTube channel and subscribe to our video feed!
Reposted from Wax Episodic, which you can find at: https://podcastica.com/podcast/wax-episodic — Another killer episode, with Norm posing as a genetically engineered supermanager, Hank's montage of exploding mice brains, Lucy apparently recounting all of A Christmas Carol to Cooper against his will, or the tragic story of Maximus' losing his parents, among other things. Join Kasi and Jason as we talk it out on this twisted Christmas Eve. Happy holidays! Next up on Fallout: S2E3 “The Profligate”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to telegrams@podcastica.com. Or join our Discord where you can leave comments and chat with hosts and other listeners: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe Or check out our Podcastica Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Other Wax Episodic shows: We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows: Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It's sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen! IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed. Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy. Come join our Discord and chat with hosts and other listeners: Don't know what Discord is? It's kind of like a chat forum, our own little private Podcastica space to talk about Fallout, Welcome to Derry, Alien: Earth, other shows, and whatever else we want. It's free, and it's fun. Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Digging our podcast? A quick, free, and easy way to show support and help bump us up in the charts is to give us a rating or a review: On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wax-episodic-alien-earth/id1824392797 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sA66ySwVRIsdzBBdriEGV?si=87f36cd30cc54dc5 Or just search for “Wax Episodic” wherever you get podcasts. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Though Jane Austen went largely unrecognized in her own lifetime—four of her six novels were published anonymously, and the other two only after her death—her name is now synonymous with the period romance. On this episode of Critics at Large, Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz choose their personal favorites from her œuvre—“Emma,” “Persuasion,” and “Mansfield Park”—and attempt to get to the heart of her appeal. Then they look at how Austen herself has been characterized by readers and critics. We know relatively little about Austen as a person, but that hasn't stopped us from trying to understand her psyche. It's a difficult task in part because of the double-edged quality to her writing: Austen, although renowned for her love stories, is also a keen satirist of the Regency society in which these relationships play out. “I think irony is so key, but also sincerity,” Schwartz says. “These books are about total realism and total fantasy meeting in a way that is endlessly alluring.”This episode originally aired on June 12, 2025. Read, watch, and listen with the critics:“Pride and Prejudice,” by Jane Austen“Persuasion,” by Jane Austen“Emma,” by Jane Austen“Mansfield Park,” by Jane Austen“Sense and Sensibility,” by Jane Austen“Northanger Abbey,” by Jane Austen“Virginia Woolf on Jane Austen” (The New Republic)Emily Nussbaum on “Breaking Bad” and the “Bad Fan” (The New Yorker)“How to Misread Jane Austen,” by Louis Menand (The New Yorker)“Miss Austen” (2025—)“Pride and Prejudice” (2005)Scenes Through Time's “Mr. Darcy Yearning for 10 Minutes” SupercutNew episodes drop every Thursday. Follow Critics at Large wherever you get your podcasts.Critics at Large is a weekly discussion from The New Yorker which explores the latest trends in books, television, film, and more. Join us every Thursday as we make unexpected connections between classic texts and pop culture. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
In this final episode of the season, Phelps tracks down someone who claims to know what happened to Shelly and Vincent: where and how they were murdered, who killed them, and why. And this source ain’t no stranger … he’s kin to Shelly Colliflower.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is this the bleakest episode of The Walking Dead? It's up there for sure. It's also a fantastic episode, with our found family of characters persisting, enduring, surviving, and supporting each other even at their lowest. We're happy to be joined by special guest Megan Lehman as we talk it out. PS Merry Christmas and happy holidays everybody! We're taking this next week off, so we'll be back with another episode in the new year. Next up: The Walking Dead S5E10 “The Distance”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Walking Dead Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/deadcast. Check out my (Jason's) other podcast, Wax Episodic, where friends and I cover our favorite current shows, like: Fallout, the crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic series, with S2 premiering this week on Amazon Prime Video. Covered by me, Kara, and Kasi. Pluribus, the Twilight-Zoney Apple TV show from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan, covered by me and Karen. (!) It: Welcome to Derry, the horrific HBO series, prequel to the recent It movies based on the Stephen King book. Covered by me and Shawn of Strange Indeed. Alien: Earth, the heady, gross-out FX/Hulu sci-fi series based on the Alien movies. Covered by me, Randy, and Kara. Available wherever you get podcasts, or at waxepisodic.com Come join our Discord and chat with me, Lucy, and other listeners: Don't know what Discord is? It's kind of like a chat forum, our own little private Podcastica space to talk about The Walking Dead, other shows, and whatever else we want. It's free, and it's fun. And Lucy is in there. Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reposted from The ‘Cast of Us, which you can find at: https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-us — Is this the bleakest episode of The Walking Dead? It's up there for sure. It's also a fantastic episode, with our found family of characters persisting, enduring, surviving, and supporting each other even at their lowest. We're happy to be joined by special guest Megan Lehman as we talk it out. PS Merry Christmas and happy holidays everybody! We're taking this next week off, so we'll be back with another episode in the new year. Next up: The Walking Dead S5E10 “The Distance”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Walking Dead Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/deadcast. Check out my (Jason's) other podcast, Wax Episodic, where friends and I cover our favorite current shows, like: Fallout, the crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic series, with S2 premiering this week on Amazon Prime Video. Covered by me, Kara, and Kasi. Pluribus, the Twilight-Zoney Apple TV show from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan, covered by me and Karen. (!) It: Welcome to Derry, the horrific HBO series, prequel to the recent It movies based on the Stephen King book. Covered by me and Shawn of Strange Indeed. Alien: Earth, the heady, gross-out FX/Hulu sci-fi series based on the Alien movies. Covered by me, Randy, and Kara. Available wherever you get podcasts, or at waxepisodic.com Come join our Discord and chat with me, Lucy, and other listeners: Don't know what Discord is? It's kind of like a chat forum, our own little private Podcastica space to talk about The Walking Dead, other shows, and whatever else we want. It's free, and it's fun. And Lucy is in there. Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What happened is that Tyreese got bitten :( What's going on is that we have Danielle on to talk about this uniquely artful episode of The Walking Dead. Next up: The Walking Dead S5E9 “Them”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Walking Dead Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/deadcast. Check out my (Jason's) other podcast, Wax Episodic, where friends and I cover our favorite current shows, like: Fallout, the crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic series, with S2 premiering this week on Amazon Prime Video. Covered by me, Kara, and Kasi. Pluribus, the Twilight-Zoney Apple TV show from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan, covered by me and Karen. (!) It: Welcome to Derry, the horrific HBO series, prequel to the recent It movies based on the Stephen King book. Covered by me and Shawn of Strange Indeed. Alien: Earth, the heady, gross-out FX/Hulu sci-fi series based on the Alien movies. Covered by me, Randy, and Kara. Available wherever you get podcasts, or at waxepisodic.com Come join our Discord and chat with me, Lucy, and other listeners: Don't know what Discord is? It's kind of like a chat forum, our own little private Podcastica space to talk about The Walking Dead, other shows, and whatever else we want. It's free, and it's fun. And Lucy is in there. Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The new Apple TV+ series was created by Vince Gilligan, who also created ‘Breaking Bad' and co-created ‘Better Call Saul.' He liked her work in ‘Saul' so much, he wrote the lead in ‘Pluribus' for her. The story has a sci-fi premise, but the themes of the show are more existential – like what is happiness? What is the importance of individuality? Seehorn spoke with Terry Gross about the show, her secretive father who worked in counter intelligence, and her memories of Bob Odenkirk's nearly fatal heart attack on set. Also, critic Ken Tucker shares Christmas music from Brad Paisley, Mickey Guyton, Leon Bridges, and Old Crow Medicine Show. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
This week on Office Ladies 6.0, we take a look back on the ladies chat with Bryan Cranston! Bryan Cranston is well known for playing Walter White on “Breaking Bad”, Hal from “Malcolm and the Middle” and so many more incredible, award-winning acting credits, but he also directed “Work Bus”! Bryan shares what it was like to be given this opportunity and how he thought he would get to direct in the well air-conditioned “Office” set but instead found himself working in the now legendary “Death Bus”. Jenna, Angela and Bryan also chat about sharing birthdays, traveling and even taking yourself out bowling. This is a wonderful episode, enjoy! Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Follow Us on YouTube Follow Us on TikTok To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices