Podcasts about shows what you know

Before he was called “the greatest knight,” William Marshal was nearly used as a human catapult projectile. In the first of our two-part special, we follow the astonishing early life of William Marshal – a man who rose from near-execution as a child hostage during the Anarchy to become a knight of international renown and... The post The Angevin Empire | William Marshal 1/2 first appeared on Shows What You Know.

In part two of our special on Brian Boru, we chart the extraordinary reign of the most ambitious king in Irish history — from regional warlord to the first ruler with real, island-wide power. (Listen to part one at showswhatyouknow.com or scroll back in the podcast feed!) Brian's ascent didn't end with Munster. Through ruthless... The post The Battle of Clontarf | Brian Boru 2/2 first appeared on Shows What You Know.

Hey Reelists! You might be wondering what's going on with Season 5 of Reel History. Well, wonder no more – we're here to fill you in! For our first four seasons, we spent a year recording ten episodes, then released them on a bi-weekly schedule in one big history blitz. It built hype and gave... The post Reel History Season 5 Announcement first appeared on Shows What You Know.

In this podcast, we dive deep into the Cobra Kai series finale (Season 6, Episodes 11-15), breaking down whether it delivers a worthy end to this long-running karate saga. Does the finale stick the landing? We discuss the emotional highs, the classic Cobra Kai silliness, and even the controversial AI-generated Mr. Miyagi. Plus, hear what... The post Cobra Kai's Epic Finale: A Perfect Ending? – SWYK 025 first appeared on Shows What You Know.

Join Jim and Jakob as we discuss the recently released Cobra Kai Season 6 (Part 3) trailer! We are jut about at the end and we have feelings! We also break down episodes 2 and 3 of Severance season 2 as well as discuss some current theories going around the Internet. Finally we get into... The post Cobra Kai Will Die This Year – SWYK 024 first appeared on Shows What You Know.

Surprise! A rogue Reel History appears like a fistful of sand to the eyes! We covered Gladiator in our second episode, almost exactly 5 years ago. Ridley Scott took 24 years to return with Gladiator II and while the Reel History HQ usually operates at a similar glacial pace, we have – thanks to our... The post Gladiator II (2024) | Geta, Caracalla, Macrinus (200) first appeared on Shows What You Know.

On this episode, Jim and Jakob get together to discuss what they’ve been watching which consists of two things: The premier of the Dune spinoff Dune: Prophecy, the prequel series that takes place more than 10,000 years before the death of Paul Atreides. AND Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 2: The second batch of episodes... The post SWYK 021: Has Cobra Kai Lost It's Charm? first appeared on Shows What You Know.

0:00 – On this episode we discuss: NEWS, What We Have Been Watching and Episode 5 of The Penguin 01:35  – NEWS 01:57 – With NYCC finishing up last weekend, we got a lot of news being released. The most important to us is some more information about the upcoming release of “The Karate Kid:... The post SWYK 019: Does Cobra Kai Connect To The Karate Kid: Legends? first appeared on Shows What You Know.

0:00 – On this episode we discuss: 00:55 – The Penguin, Wiseguy: David Chase and The Sopranos, Chimp Crazy and More That We’ve Been Watching.  02:49 – The Penguin We get into our initial thoughts on the first episode of the new spin off of 2022’s The Batman. Colin Farrell is back, covered in prosthetics,... The post SWYK 016: Wise Guy: David Chase And The Penguin first appeared on Shows What You Know.

Today, we dive into the rise of one of Ireland's most iconic and celebrated leaders—Brian Boru, the High King. In the popular psyche, Brian Boru is known as the King who would unite the Irish clans and stand against the Viking invaders. But was this really true? What is the Real History of Ireland’s most... The post The Rise of Brian Boru first appeared on Shows What You Know.

Welcome back to the penultimate episode of Season 2 of TPATPAT! This time we’re bringing you back to the far flung land of 2016… Long before the Office Ladies carved their faces into the Mount Rushmore of rewatch podcasts, the modest West Wing Weekly chugged along in the background, for all intents and purposes a... The post The West Wing Weekly | TPATPAT first appeared on Shows What You Know.

Welcome to the finale of Season 4 of Reel History! In this episode we look back at our past season, answer listener questions and hand out the Mel Gibson Awards to the least historically accurate films. With the assistance of some colourful buzzers, Mark and Jakob face off in a film/history quiz that proves once... The post Reel History Season 4 Finale first appeared on Shows What You Know.

You’ve had podcast, yes, but what about SECOND podcast? This episode of The Podcast About the Podcasts About Television starts with us asking how far we’ve gone off the rails, as The Friendship Onion isn’t even a TV rewatch podcast, but rather a hobbity Lord of the Rings nostalgia trip. We’re reviewing episodes 3 and... The post The Friendship Onion | TPATPAT first appeared on Shows What You Know.

‘What a pity the man wasn't lazy ' remarked the wily French diplomat Talleyrand as he later lamented on how Napoleon's restless energy had led him to dominate Europe and the age against all odds. But of course, you know all this dear listener as you've already accompanied us on the first two episodes of... The post Napoleon III | FALL (1806-1815) first appeared on Shows What You Know.

It is The Return Of The Kings! Jim from Las Vegas and Jakob from Sweden have returned from some side quests to bring you YOUR TELEVISION PODCAST, Shows What You Know! It’s a reboot, a legacy sequel and a brand new thing all in one! Jim and Jakob are back to discuss anything and everything... The post SWYK 001: The Rise of Video Game TV Shows first appeared on Shows What You Know.

TPATPAT is back with S02E07 in which we discuss “The Wire at 20”, an HBO production meant to intice you into rewatching your favourite groundbreaking crime ensemble via HBO’s no-doubt reasonably priced streaming service. This show is beyond the norm, more of an audio documentary than a chat show, to the point where we have... The post The Wire at 20 | TPATPAT first appeared on Shows What You Know.

“The revolution is over… I AM the revolution!” proclaimed Mark dramatically as we recently sat down to record this second sortie into our trilogy on the man behind the myth – Napoleon! No, but seriously, these were the confidently spoken words of a 30-year-old 1st Consul Bonaparte in 1800 as he presented himself as saviour... The post Napoleon II | REIGN (1799-1805) first appeared on Shows What You Know.

We’re halfway through season 2 of TPATPAT and after a Jim Scampoli tour de force (two Friday Night Lights podcasts, two Full House podcasts, one Saved by the Bell podcast) we’re reviewing a podcast about a more modern show, which both hosts have actually watched. HBO’s The Last of Us podcast isn’t a nostalgic rewatch... The post HBO's The Last of Us Podcast | TPATPAT first appeared on Shows What You Know.

Load the canon, survey the battlefield and hold onto your bicorne as we take aim at Ridley Scott's ‘Napoleon' (2023)! Much like Napoleon's Grande Armée in Russia, we've bitten off more than we can chew (in just one episode) so will be delivering up a thrilling trilogy to do justice to the triumphs and follies... The post Napoleon I | RISE (1769-1798) first appeared on Shows What You Know.

“Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” catapults audiences into the heart of medieval England, where the legendary outlaw Robin Hood leads a band of merry men in a daring revolt against tyranny and injustice. Directed by Kevin Reynolds and starring Kevin Costner in the titular role, this epic adventure weaves together action, romance, and heroism in... The post Robin Hood (1991) | A Thief & Two Kings (1194) first appeared on Shows What You Know.

This week we reluctantly dive into another installment of the ever-expanding TV rewatch podcast universe, and find ourselves face-to-face with: “Zack to the Future” which, in case it wasn’t clear, is a Saved by the Bell rewatch podcast. What has it got to do with Back to the Future, you ask? Nothing at all. Amidst... The post Zack to the Future | TPATPAT first appeared on Shows What You Know.

“That's too much power for one man to have,” said police Captain Green when, with a mere wave of his hand, Malcolm X dispersed an entire crowd of the Nation of Islam. It's time we took in a Spike Lee joint! “Malcolm X” tells the gripping story of one of the most influential figures in... The post Malcolm X (1992) | American Civil Rights (1965) first appeared on Shows What You Know.

In episode 4 of Season 4 we’re diving into the 2004 film adaptation of King Arthur, marketed as the epitome of historical accuracy but leaving much to be desired. With a star-studded cast led by Clive Owen and Keira Knightley, the film aimed to elevate the Arthurian legend to new heights but ultimately stumbled in... The post King Arthur (2004) | Dark Age Britain (410 CE) first appeared on Shows What You Know.

This is a Patreon preview – find the full Rasputin Special at patreon.com/reelhistorypodcast We delve deep into the world of Grigori Rasputin, the Siberian mystic whose influence over the last Tsar of Russia and his family altered the course of history. Adding onto our Anastasia episode on the main feed, the Rasputin Special takes you... The post Bonus Episode: The Rasputin Special first appeared on Shows What You Know.

This is our PATREON’S CHOICE of Season 4 – a vote was put to our Patrons and Anastasia was the top pick! If you want to influence future topic selection, and get a Fabergé egg’s worth of bonus episodes for a mere 3 rubels, head to patreon.com/reelhistorypodcast Step into the fantastical world of animated royalty... The post Anastasia (1997) | Fall of the House of Romanov (1917) first appeared on Shows What You Know.

Welcome to another Reel History Patreon Preview! You can find the full 1 hour bonus show at patreon.com/reelhistorypodcast, along with a dozen additional bonus shows, all available for merely 3 drachmas per month! This time we’re exploring the rediscovery of the ancient city of Troy by amateur archeologist/dynamite enthusiast Heinrich Schliemann. Forget about your modern-day... The post Bonus Episode: The Discovery of Troy first appeared on Shows What You Know.

What awaits you on this episode? GLORY! TAKE IT! ITS YOURS! Yes, we are paraphrasing the awful dialogue delivered haplessly by Brad Pitt in the 2004 Wolfgang Petersen epic, Troy. Loosely (very loosely) based on the Homeric poem, the Iliad, the movie explores the legendary Trojan War, a conflict sparked by the love affair between... The post Troy (2004) | The Rage of Achilles (1175 BCE) first appeared on Shows What You Know.

Parrots, peg legs, jolly rogers and rum! Join us for a Patreon Preview that explains which of these tropes have a basis in reality and which are utter parrot's guano. This is a preview and you can find the full bonus episode at patreon.com/reelhistorypodcast Our Patreon has bonus episodes to go along with our main... The post Bonus Episode: Pirate Mythbusting! first appeared on Shows What You Know.

Ahoy and welcome to the highly anticipated Season 4 premiere of Reel History! We’re back with another 10-episode season, releasing biweekly on Thursdays. Beyond our usual eps you’ll find bonus discussions delving deeper into these topics on the Reel History Patreon – thank you to our Patrons for bringing this season to life! Join now... The post Pirates of the Caribbean (2003) | Golden Age of Piracy (1650–1730) first appeared on Shows What You Know.

We are back again with the other side of the coin regarding Friday Night Lights rewatch podcasts. This time we check in on Clear Eyes Full Hearts: A Friday Night Lights Rewatch after discussing It’s Not Only Football. We start to scratch the surface of the seedy underbelly of rewatch podcast production companies and stay... The post Clear Eyes Full Hearts: A Friday Night Lights Rewatch | TPATPAT first appeared on Shows What You Know.

The boys at TPATPAT are back! Apologies for the long hiatus but editing and uploading from a bunker is not all that it is cracked up to be. The TV Podcast industry is hot on my trail, but I am here to grace you with a new episode! This time we are here to discuss... The post It's Not Only Football: Friday Night Lights & Beyond – STATE | TPATPAT first appeared on Shows What You Know.

This is unprecedented! Dave Coulier launches his Full House rewatch podcast, FULL HOUSE REWIND, then mere days later, Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber launch their competing Full House rewatch podcast, HOW RUDE TANNERITOS! Is this town big enough for two television actor rewatch podcasts launched at the same time? Will this kick off a podcast... The post How Rude, Tanneritos! – Jodie Sweetin & Andrea Barber – Hola Tanneritos! | TPATPAT first appeared on Shows What You Know.

You thought you took us out, you thought you won, but this war rages on! Yes, Jim is back and Jakob is sort of back and they are soldiering on and continuing to listen and review TV Rewatch podcasts! They tried to take us out, so that means we can’t stop and we are onto... The post Full House Rewind – Dave Coulier & Jeff Franklin Remember Bob Saget – TPATPAT first appeared on Shows What You Know.

———INCOMING TRANSMISSION———– MUCH APOLOGIES ON THE LATENESS OF THIS POST  I PRAY THIS FINDS YOU THE GOOD LISTENERS OF THE PODCAST ABOUT THE PODCAST ABOUT TELEVISION SHOWS  THERE IS TOO MUCH TO EXPLAIN AND NOT ENOUGH TIME FOR NOW TAKE SOLACE IN THIS NEW EPISODE AND KNOW THE EFFORT THAT WAS PUT... The post Talking Sopranos – S2E5 with Terence Winter “Big Girls Don't Cry” – TPATPAT first appeared on Shows What You Know.

———INCOMING TRANSMISSION———– MUCH APOLOGIES ON THE LATENESS OF THIS POST  I PRAY THIS FINDS YOU THE GOOD LISTENERS OF THE PODCAST ABOUT THE PODCAST ABOUT TELEVISION SHOWS  THERE IS TOO MUCH TO EXPLAIN AND NOT ENOUGH TIME FOR NOW TAKE SOLACE IN THIS NEW EPISODE AND KNOW THE EFFORT THAT WAS PUT... The post Talking Sopranos – S2E5 with Terence Winter “Big Girls Don't Cry” – TPATPAT first appeared on Shows What You Know.

If you loved Office Ladies, then you just might KINDA LIKE Parks and Recollection! That’s right another NBC sitcom rewatch podcast that has some middling success, but not quite enough to keep original hosts Rob Lowe and Alan Yang. That is relevant as the podcast episode we are covering S4E1: I’m Leslie Knope is the... The post Parks and Recollection – S4E1 “I'm Leslie Knope” – TPATPAT first appeared on Shows What You Know.

The battle rages on! Another day, another TV rewatch podcast hosted by actors invading the podcast space, so you know Jim and Jakob are here to listen, review and give some pointers on the art of podcasting. This episode we join Kelly Taylor and Donna Martin as they return to the most famous zip code... The post 90210MG – “Lucky Star” | “Spring Dance” – TPATPAT first appeared on Shows What You Know.

We are back with another episode of TPATPAT (This will catch on, I swear) and this time we are visiting a rewatch of “The OC”, featuring Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke aka “the original OC bitches”. That’s right Summer Roberts and Julie Cooper are here to rundown every episode of “The OC” and your boys... The post Welcome To The OC, Bitches – “The Dearly Beloved” – TPATPAT first appeared on Shows What You Know.

On episode 6 of “The Podcast About the Podcasts About Television,” prepare for a unique perspective on the beloved series Gilmore Girls. We’re bringing you a special review of “I’m All In with Scott Patterson,” where the main character himself, Scott Patterson (aka Luke Danes), dives into the world of Stars Hollow for the very... The post I Am All In with Scott Patterson – The Podcast About The Podcasts About Television first appeared on Shows What You Know.

The podcasters lived in relative peace, within their own world… This was before the dark times, when the actors invaded! Welcome to Episode 5 of TPATPAT, where Jim introduces Jakob to 90s America through the lens of the 80s Nickelodeon TV show Hey Dude! This is a TV rewatch podcast that isn’t really a TV... The post Hey Dude… The 90s Called! – The Podcast About The Podcasts About Television first appeared on Shows What You Know.

Long ago, the podcasters and actors lived in harmony… But everything changed when the actors attacked! In episode 4 of “The Podcast About the Podcasts About Television” we delve, for the first time, into a podcast that one of us actually listens to on a semi-regular basis. After last week’s Made Women/Gangster Goddess debacle we... The post Avatar: Braving the Elements – The Podcast About The Podcasts About Television first appeared on Shows What You Know.

Welcome to episode 3 of “The Podcast About the Podcasts About Television” where we delve into the torride tale of Drea De Matteo trying to launch some sort of Sopranos podcast! Jim and Jakob learn that it isn’t just as easy as coasting on your celebrity and star status and simply launching a rewatch podcast... The post Made Women: A Sopranos Rewatch/Gangster Goddess Broad-Cast – The Podcast About The Podcasts About Television first appeared on Shows What You Know.

Welcome to episode 3 of “The Podcast About the Podcasts About Television” where we delve into the torride tale of Drea De Matteo trying to launch some sort of Sopranos podcast! Jim and Jakob learn that it isn’t just as easy as coasting on your celebrity and star status and simply launching a rewatch podcast... The post Made Women: A Sopranos Rewatch/Gangster Goddess Broad-Cast – The Podcast About The Podcasts About Television first appeared on Shows What You Know.

Welcome to episode 2 of “The Podcast About the Podcasts About Television” where we decipher Zach Braff and Donald Faison’s Scrubs re-watch podcast “Fake Doctors, Real Friends” by listening to and reviewing their episode “My Screw Up”. If you’ve missed hanging out with JD and Turk, imagine hanging out with two guys analysing two guys... The post Fake Doctors, Real Friends – The Podcast About The Podcasts About Television first appeared on Shows What You Know.

Hey history fans! My name is Jakob Burrows and, as you know, I don’t know anything about history, but I do know that production on Season 4 is in full swing and until it we’re able to launch it you’ll be able to find additional episodes at patreon.com/reelhistorypodcast where we’ve most recently been putting out... The post Feed Drop: The Podcast About the Podcasts About Television first appeared on Shows What You Know.

Jim and Jakob are striking back against the influx of television actors that are invading the podcast space with their mindless rewatch discussions of the tv shows they were on! Being the podcast experts they are they have decided to use their powers for good and school these “actors” on what it takes to put... The post Office Ladies | The Dundies – The Podcast About The Podcasts About Television first appeared on Shows What You Know.

** Visit PATREON.COM/REELHISTORYPODCAST for exclusive bonus podcasts between seasons *** Welcome to the finale of Season 3 of Reel History! In this episode we look back at our past season, answering listener questions and handing out the Mel Gibson Awards to the least historically accurate films. Michael and Jakob also face off in a historical... The post Reel History Season 3 Finale first appeared on Shows What You Know.

Do you love the smell of napalm in the morning? It's episode 9 of season 3 of Reel History and much like the Americans we have been bogged down in the dense jungles of Vietnam! Last episode Michael gave you a whistle-stop tour of Vietnamese history, leading all the way up to the period that... The post Apocalypse Now II | The Smell of Napalm (1955 – 1975) first appeared on Shows What You Know.

This ain't no USO show so hold on to your cavalry hat and jump onboard a Huey for episode 8 of Season 3 of Reel History! In a new departure, we're delivering up our first double-barrelled episode in honour of Francis Ford Coppola's Vietnam war masterpiece ‘Apocalypse Now' (1979). There really was was just too... The post Apocalypse Now I | The Fall and Rise of Vietnam (111 BC – 1954) first appeared on Shows What You Know.

Jim and Jakob have finally returned to discuss Cobra Kai Season 5! It feels like an eternity since the new season premiered but your heroes have returned with their initial thoughts and reaction to the latest season of Cobra Kai on Netflix! What’s your opinion? Email us at showswhatyouknowshow@gmail.com or tweet @showswhatuknow. Please subscribe and... The post Cobra Kai Season 5 Reaction & Review – No Mercy first appeared on Shows What You Know.