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| Ep. 123 - What Makes 'Furious' a Compelling Cat-and-Mouse Show? (Plus: 'Dark Matter' S1E08 Is Audacious and Shocking) | 11 août 2026 | 01:10:23 | |
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the Hulu original series Furious and continue their Dark Matter season 1 rewatch. How much do we think Netflix paid Rockstar to broadcast a videogame commercial? Will Disney Verts ever be a thing? And will David Ellison actually move Paramount out of California? Listen to hear us discuss all of these topics and more. Homework for next week:
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| Ep. 122 - Can 'Ted Lasso' Season 4 Capture the Magic of Seasons 1-3? (Plus: 'Dark Matter' S1E07 Is When The Show Gets Real Good) | 05 août 2026 | 01:38:25 | |
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the return of Ted Lasso and continue their Dark Matter season 1 rewatch. What happened with Wonder Man season 2? What do we think is going on with the God of War TV show? Why did David Ellison write an op-ed about the Warner Bros. merger for the New York Times? Listen to hear us discuss all of these topics and more. Homework for next week:
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| Ep. 121 - Is Will Ferrell Still a Relevant Comedic Force in 'The Hawk'? (Plus: 'Dark Matter' S1E06 Is About How Power Corrupts) | 28 juil. 2026 | 01:33:28 | |
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the Netflix series The Hawk and continue their Dark Matter season 1 rewatch. Are they really making fewer TV shows these days? Is Alan Ritchson really a loose cannon? Is Paramount gonna be able to bring this merger across the finish line? Listen to hear us discuss all of these topics and more. Homework for next week:
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| Bonus Ep: 'Dark Matter' S1E05 And Which Alternate Realities We'd Choose to Visit | 22 juil. 2026 | 00:43:08 | |
In this bonus episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss the fifth episode of Dark Matter’s first season, and which alternate realities we’d choose to visit if we had the chance. Homework for next week:
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| Ep. 120 - Is It Worth Debriefing with 'The Agency' Season 2? (Plus: 'Dark Matter' S1E04 Shows Why It's Hard To Live Someone Else's Life) | 14 juil. 2026 | 01:20:49 | |
[Welcome to our new paid subscribers! Your subscription entitles you to premium podcast feeds for Decoding TV and A Cast of Kings. To access these, simply go to decodingtv.com/listen and walk through the steps to set them up on your favorite podcast app. Thanks for supporting Decoding TV!] In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of The Agency and continue their Dark Matter season 1 rewatch. What’s really behind Netflix’s plunging season 2 viewership? Are we excited about a Mare Cinematic Universe? And what tactics is Paramount using these days to get its merger through. Listen to hear us discuss all of these topics and more. Homework for next week:
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| Bonus Ep: Breaking Down the 2026 Emmy Nominations (feat. Myles McNutt from Episodic Medium) | 10 juil. 2026 | 01:06:47 | |
In this bonus episode, David and Myles McNutt from the Episodic Medium newsletter discuss the 2026 Emmy nominations. Which shows came away with some of the biggest nominations? Why does the TV Academy have an unhealthy obsession with The Pitt? What were the biggest snubs? And, as usual, was this overall a shameful year for the Emmys or did we experience less shame? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Links:
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| Ep. 119 - Are the Secrets of 'Silo' Season 3 Still Worth Exploring? (Plus: 'Dark Matter' S1E03 Is High-Quality Sci-fi Gobbledygook) | 08 juil. 2026 | 01:19:56 | |
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of Silo and continue their Dark Matter season 1 rewatch. Also: What’s up with people not watching season 2+ of Netflix shows? Listen to hear us discuss all of these topics and more. Homework for next week:
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| Ep. 118 - Is 'The Bear' Season 5 Worth One Final Visit? (Plus: 'Dark Matter' S1E02 Is When The Show Locks In) | 01 juil. 2026 | 01:34:48 | |
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of The Bear and continue their Dark Matter season 1 rewatch. Why aren’t as many people watching this season of House of the Dragon? What’s going to happen after Comcast splits off its NBCUniversal wing? And should Netflix use the re-animated voice of Gene Wilder to promote its latest show? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Homework for next week:
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| Ep. 117 - 'HOTD' Season 3 Still Brings the Spectacle (Plus: We Kick Off Our 'Dark Matter' Season 1 Rewatch!) | 25 juin 2026 | 01:27:09 | |
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of House of the Dragon and begin their Dark Matter season 1 rewatch. Are we the only people who are kinda lost with who’s who in this season’s House of the Dragon? Was The Boroughs cancelled because the Duffer Brothers are personas non grata at Netflix? And what did we think of the series premiere of Dark Matter? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Homework for next week:
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| Bonus Ep: What Made 'Spider-Noir' Work | 22 juin 2026 | 00:24:39 | |
In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David and @joyofnapping discuss the first season of Spider-Noir on Prime Video. What made the show work? What were its strongest elements? And did Nicolas Cage make for a convincing Spider-Man? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Links:
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| Bonus Ep: Did 'Widow's Bay' Season 1 Stick The Landing? | 17 juin 2026 | 00:26:59 | |
In this bonus Decoding TV episode, David and Patrick discuss their thoughts on the season 1 finale of Widow’s Bay. What were some of the biggest surprises from the episode? Where does this show leave us as we start thinking about season 2? And was this a worthy ending to one of the best shows on TV this year? Listen to hear us discuss these questions and more. Links:
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| Ep. 116 - Does Apple TV's 'Cape Fear' Have Anything New To Say? | 15 juin 2026 | 01:24:05 | |
NOTE: Next week’s episode will come out later than usual, although we will try to have some bonus episodes fill the void. Stay tuned! In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of Cape Fear on Apple TV. Are we excited for another season of Widow’s Bay? What was it like to watch a UFC fight in front of the White House? And is society too woke for The Office? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Homework for next week:
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| Bonus Ep: Netflix's 'Michael Jackson: The Verdict' Was Sorely Needed (feat. Christie Boschman and Alex Biron) | 10 juin 2026 | 00:43:15 | |
In this bonus episode of Decoding TV, David chats with Christie Boschman (AKA @thatdocumentarygirl) and Alex Biron about the new Netflix documentary Michael Jackson: The Verdict. How did we feel about the manner in which this documentary approached its subject matter? What has been the online reaction to the film? And why is it so hard to talk about Michael Jackson right now? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Check out Christie and Alex’s podcast, Bonus Features. Follow Decoding TV on Instagram and Tiktok to get highlights of our episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Bonus Ep: Breaking Down the Ending of 'Half Man' (feat. BJ Colangelo) | 08 juin 2026 | 00:48:37 | |
Note: There won’t be a normal podcast episode this week. Instead, please enjoy this spoiler-filled breakdown of the Half Man ending. We’ll still do a Widow’s Bay bonus episode later in the week for paid subscribers. In this bonus episode, BJ Colangelo joins Decoding TV to discuss the ending of Half Man. Was the journey of this show worth it? How did the show play with the viewer’s loyalties? And what did we make of the enigmatic ending? Listen to hear all our answers to these questions and more. Be sure to listen to BJ’s podcast This Ends at Prom and follow her on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 115 - Can Nicolas Cage Play a Convincing Spider-Man in 'Spider-Noir'? (Plus: The 'Euphoria' Series Finale Was a Disaster) | 01 juin 2026 | 01:40:19 | |
NOTE: We’re considering doing a weekly (re)watch of Dark Matter season 1 in the lead-up to the season 2 premiere at the end of August. Would you support this? If so, let us know at decodingtv(at)gmail(dot)com. In this episode of Decoding TV, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of Euphoria and the Prime Video series Spider-Noir. How much longer are we having to wait between seasons for TV shows these days? What the hell is going on at 60 Minutes? And will consumers ever be okay with Generative AI TV shows? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Homework for next week:
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| Bonus Ep: 'Widow's Bay' Eps. 6-7 Make for a Great Diptych | 28 mai 2026 | 00:35:27 | |
Thanks for your suggestions to cover Widow’s Bay! While we didn’t cover this show from the beginning, we’ll try to release podcasts about the remaining episodes of the season. In this bonus Decoding TV episode, David and Patrick discuss their thoughts on the latest episodes of Widow’s Bay. What did we make of the sixth episode’s period piece? And how did it connect with the seventh film? Listen to hear us discuss these questions and more. Links:
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| Ep. 114 - Why 'The Buroughs' Feels Magical (Plus: The Stupid Decisions of 'Euphoria' S3E07) | 26 mai 2026 | 01:35:43 | |
In this episode of Decoding TV, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of Euphoria and the Netflix series The Buroughs. What did we think of Stephen Colbert’s final Late Show? Why do we think Jackass is a sign of positive masculinity? What are our thoughts on the new trailer for Vought Rising? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Homework for next week:
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| Bonus Ep: Did 'The Boys' Series Finale Make Up For Its Lackluster Final Season? | 22 mai 2026 | 00:45:59 | |
In this bonus Decoding TV episode, David and Patrick discuss their thoughts on the series finale of The Boys. Did this show end with a bang or a whimper? Did the finale blow everyone away? Or confirm people’s worst fears about the show? Listen to hear us discuss these questions and more. Links:
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| Ep. 113 - Is Netflix's 'Lord of the Flies' a Worthy Adaptation? (Plus: 'Euphoria' S3E06 Brings the Focus Back to Rue) | 18 mai 2026 | 01:23:34 | |
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| Ep. 112 - Why Did 'The Bear' Surprise Drop "Gary"? (Plus: 'Euphoria' S3E05 Is a Sydney Sweeney Showcase) | 12 mai 2026 | 01:23:49 | |
In this episode of Decoding TV, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of Euphoria and the surprise drop episode of The Bear (“Gary”) What do we make of the new X-Files casting that’s been announced? Are there really going to be four Fast and Furious TV shows? And how fair are the Golden Globes’ new AI rules? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Homework for next week:
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| Ep. 111 - Is 'Widow's Bay' Worth a Visit? (Also: 'Euphoria' S3E04 Was Rough) | 04 mai 2026 | 01:24:11 | |
In this episode of Decoding TV, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of Euphoria and the season premiere of Widow’s Bay. Can the FCC really revoke Disney’s broadcast license? Why are Far Cry fans so upset with Noah Hawley? And what do Nielsen ratings have to say about the state of the Star Wars universe? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Homework for next week:
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| Bonus Ep: 'The Boys' S5E05 Has One Excellent Subplot (And Another That Should've Been a Webisode) | 03 mai 2026 | 00:23:35 | |
In this bonus Decoding TV episode, David and Patrick discuss their thoughts The Boys season 5 episode 5. This episode tells the story of one day from the perspective of multiple characters. Which characters were our favorites? Is the show really going to end in 3 episodes? Is the show gonna have a satisfying ending or is this all just gonna be preparation for Vought Rising? Listen to hear us discuss these questions and more. Links:
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| Bonus Ep: Is 'Beef' Season 2 Worth a Second Helping? | 29 avr. 2026 | 00:49:13 | |
In this bonus Decoding TV episode, David is joined by Chris Klimek to discuss the second season of Lee Sung Jin’s Beef. Did this season of the show live up to its stellar first season? How did we feel about the cast this time around? And what was up with that ending? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Follow Chris on Threads and check out his latest piece for NPR. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 110 - 'Half Man' Is Excruciating to Watch. Is It Good? (Plus: 'Euphoria' S3E03 and the Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Wedding) | 27 avr. 2026 | 01:17:06 | |
In this episode of Decoding TV, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of Euphoria. Is Half Man worth the painful experience of watching it? Is Peacock a must-have streaming service? What might have happened on the set of The White Lotus season 4? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Homework for next week:
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| Bonus Ep: 'The Boys' S5E04 Was Pure Filler. Is That Bad? | 24 avr. 2026 | 00:26:57 | |
In this bonus Decoding TV episode, David and Patrick discuss the fourth episode of The Boys season 5. This episode featured the gang getting into a fetchquest and learning about themselves along the way. In other words: a filler episode. Is that a bad thing? Listen to hear us discuss. Links:
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| Ep. 109 - 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' Is a Delightful Family Dramedy (Plus: 'Euphoria' S3E02 Brings a Long Awaited Reunion) | 20 avr. 2026 | 01:30:58 | |
In this episode of Decoding TV, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of Euphoria. What do we make of Noah Wyle’s comments about the ending of The Pitt? Is it easy to spend $50 million of ER money? And what will people finally have to say about The Savant when it hits Apple TV this summer? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Homework for next week:
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| Ep. 108 - 'The Pitt' Season 2 Ends with Fireworks (Plus: 'The Boys' Season 5 Predicts Reality Again) | 17 avr. 2026 | 01:52:01 | |
David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of The Pitt (feat. Sarah Marrs) and The Boys. Was it worth making a new Malcolm in the Middle reboot for only four episodes? What is going to be the fate of late night on CBS? And how jazzed are we for the new setting of The White Lotus season 4? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Homework for next week:
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| Bonus Ep: 'DTF St. Louis' Was Worth the Journey | 15 avr. 2026 | 00:33:11 | |
In this bonus Decoding TV episode, David and Patrick discuss the season finale of DTF St. Louis. How did we feel about how this story unfolded? Were we satisfied by the ending? And what, ultimately, was this show trying to say about male loneliness and friendship? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Links:
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| Bonus Ep: 'Euphoria' Season 3 Is Gonna Be Messy | 13 avr. 2026 | 00:44:02 | |
In this bonus Decoding TV episode, David and Patrick kick off their coverage of Euphoria season 3. What did we think of the season 3 premiere overall? Does Zendaya’s back hurt from carrying this show? And what did we think of all the non-Rue storylines? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Links:
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| Ep. 107 - 'The Boys' Season 5 Is Finally Playing for Keeps (PLUS: In 'The Pitt' S2E14, The Past Catches Up) | 10 avr. 2026 | 01:26:31 | |
David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of The Pitt. Also, they discuss The Boys and Patrick finishes A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. What is the future of late night programming at CBS? Is Dark Matter the best sci-fi show on Apple TV? Are Pitt fans just really bad at watching TV? Do we think The Boys season 5 is going to be any good? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Homework for next week:
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| Ep. 106 - 'Bait' Is a Funny, Fascinating Exploration of Representation (Plus: 'The Pitt' S2E13 Sets Up an Explosive Finale) | 03 avr. 2026 | 01:24:49 | |
David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of The Pitt. Also, David discusses Bait and Patrick finishes Wonder Man. What do we make of Netflix’s new price hike? Did Wonder Man deliver on its ending? And what is our reaction to the big X-Files casting news that broke last week? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Homework for next week:
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| Ep. 105 - 'Invincible' S4 Gets Off to a Great Start (Plus: Things in 'The Pitt' S2E12 Boil Over) | 27 mars 2026 | 01:29:18 | |
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the season premiere of Invincible. Then, Sarah Marrs joins us to discuss The Pitt. Can CBS News be saved? What do we make of the news that Wonder Man is being renewed? And what the hell happened with The Bachelorette last week? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Homework for next week:
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| Ep. 104 - What 'The Pitt' S2E11 Has To Say About ICE | 20 mars 2026 | 01:33:57 | |
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of The Pitt and DTF St. Louis. What exactly went down with the failed Buffy reboot? Why can’t Damon Lindelof stop putting his foot in his mouth? And does anyone care about Last of Us season 3 at this point? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Homework for next week:
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| Ep. 103 - ‘The Pitt’ S2E10 Is One of Its Gnarliest Episodes Yet (Plus: Linda Cardellini Is Irresistible in 'DTF St. Louis' Ep. 2) | 13 mars 2026 | 01:42:09 | |
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of The Pitt and DTF St. Louis. How’s the Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros going so far? Do we think the kids are going to hang out and watch Verts? Is Daryl Hannah right to be pissed at Love Story? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Homework for next week:
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| Ep. 102 - Are we DTF with 'DTF St. Louis?' (Plus: ‘The Pitt’ S2E09 and the Importance of Empathy) | 06 mars 2026 | 01:41:30 | |
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of The Pitt with Sarah Marrs from Lainey Gossip. Plus: Our thoughts on the season premiere of DTF St. Louis. What is our reaction to Paramount buying Warner Bros? Did Jamie Lee Curtis accidentally reveal the final season of The Bear? Are we excited about the new Lanterns show? Does God of War on Prime Video really look bad? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Homework for next week:
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| Ep. 101 - ‘The Pitt’ S2E08 Asks if You’d Take a 20% Chance of Getting Better for a 1% Chance of Disaster | 27 févr. 2026 | 01:28:47 | |
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of The Pitt. What did we make of the mess at the BAFTAs this week? Are people who partake in IMDB Score Wars well balanced or hateful individuals? And how excited are we for Ryan Coogler’s X-Files? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Homework for next week:
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| Ep. 100 - 'The Pitt' S2E07 Shows When Compassion Is Needed The Most | 20 févr. 2026 | 01:29:41 | |
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of The Pitt. Why would Apple buy the rights to Severance? Will Paramount’s latest gambit to buy WBD succeed? And what the heck is going on with Stephen Colbert over at Late Night and his interview with James Talarico? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Homework for next week:
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| Ep. 99 - 'The Pitt' S2E06 Shows What Happens When Doctors Rely on AI | 13 févr. 2026 | 01:41:17 | |
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of The Pitt. What were our thoughts on this year’s Super Bowl ads and halftime show? How desperate is Paramount Skydance getting in its bid to take over Warner Bros? Are we looking forward to a Baldur’s Gate series? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Homework for next week:
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| Ep. 98 - Did 'Fallout' Season 2 Stick the Landing? (Plus: 'The Pitt' S2E05 Asks If You Need a Death Doula) | 06 févr. 2026 | 01:47:34 | |
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the season finale of Fallout and the latest episode of The Pitt. What do we think about The Last of Us ending with season 3? Was questioning Ted Sarandos a good use of our tax dollars? When can we expect to see another season of Pluribus? And what did we think of how Fallout season 2 wrapped up? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Homework for next week:
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| Ep. 97 - Why 'Wonder Man' Might be Marvel's Best TV Show Ever (Plus: 'The Pitt' S2E04 Humbles Its Most Arrogant Character) | 30 janv. 2026 | 01:40:03 | |
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the season premiere of Wonder Man and the latest episode of The Pitt. What makes Wonder Man so extremely good? Should Alex Honnold have gotten paid more for his ascension of Taipei 101? Is CBS News going to get better by hiring more podcasters and bloggers? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Homework for next week:
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| Ep. 96 - In 'The Pitt' S2E03, Things Are Not As They Seem (Plus: Initial Thoughts on 'Wonder Man') | 23 janv. 2026 | 01:45:02 | |
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of The Pitt and Fallout. What are our initial thoughts on Wonder Man and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms? What’s going on with the FCC’s efforts to enforce equal time provisions? Will Netflix be the only entertainment company left standing? And how long will it take for CBS Evening News to get run into the ground? Listen to hear us discuss all these topics and more. Homework for next week:
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| Ep. 95 - 'The Pitt' S2E02 Tests How Okay You Are With Needles | 16 janv. 2026 | 01:49:38 | |
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of The Pitt and Fallout. Are Tony Dokoupil’s CBS News ratings disastrous or merely bad? What’s the latest with Netflix’s attempted takeover of American culture? And what our big takeaways from George R. R. Martin’s recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter? Listen to hear us discuss all these topics and more. Homework for next week:
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| Bonus Ep: Why 'Heated Rivalry' Is Such a Big Deal (feat. Valentina Vee) | 15 janv. 2026 | 00:51:57 | |
In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David is joined by filmmaker and cinematographer Valentina Vee to discuss the first season of Heated Rivalry on HBO Max. Why has this show become a phenomenon? Why are women “feral” for the show? And why is it significant to the LGBTQ+ community in Russia and around the world? Listen to hear us discuss these questions and more. Check out some of Valentina’s videos on Tiktok and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 94 - 'The Pitt' Season 2 Has So Much Confidence (feat. Sarah Marrs) | 09 janv. 2026 | 02:15:11 | |
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the season 2 premiere of The Pitt and season 2 episode 4 of Fallout. Was there a secret final episode of Stranger Things all along? How’s the new CBS Evening News broadcast going these days? And who do we think will win the very first Legacy Award Emmy? Listen to hear us discuss all these topics and more. Homework for next week:
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| Ep. 93 - Unpacking Your Theories and Reactions to Pluribus Season 1 (Plus: 'Fallout' Feels Like It's Spinning Its Wheels So Far) | 02 janv. 2026 | 01:40:19 | |
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss your reactions to season 1 of Pluribus. Then, it’s time to catch up with Fallout Season 2. What would we ask the Hive if we had the chance? What are our predictions for season 2 of Pluribus? And how is Fallout handling major lore like the Brotherhood of Steel? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Homework for next week:
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| Bonus Ep: Did the 'Pluribus' Season Finale Stick the Landing? | 24 déc. 2025 | 00:58:20 | |
In this bonus episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the Pluribus season 1 finale. Was this a satisfying conclusion to this season of television? What are the biggest payoffs from the episode? And what are we looking forward to in season 2? We’ll be back next week with more thoughta on Fallout season 2, plus your reactions/theories/comments on the Pluribus finale! Links:
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| Ep. 92 - It's Fun to Be Back in the World of 'Fallout' (S2 Premiere) Again. PLUS: Pluribus S1E08 Puts Characters on a Collision Course | 19 déc. 2025 | 01:37:26 | |
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the eighth episode of Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus and the season 2 premiere of Fallout. The Oscars are moving to YouTube! What does this mean, exactly? Why did our respect for David Zaslav go up this week? And Pluribus is the most-watched show on Apple TV, but please do not ask any follow up questions. Listen to hear us discuss all these topics and more. Homework for next week:
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| Ep. 91 - 'Pluribus' S1E07 Might Be Its Most Effective Episode Yet | 12 déc. 2025 | 01:43:00 | |
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the seventh episode of Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus. What is our reaction to the big news that Netflix might acquire Warner Bros? Do we think Paramount can release 30 movies per year? Is David Ellison really just Kendall Roy? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Homework for next week:
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| Ep. 90 - What 'Pluribus' S1E06 Has In Common with 'Notting Hill' | 05 déc. 2025 | 01:38:29 | |
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the sixth episode of Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus. Are we going to try to see the Stranger Things finale in theaters? What does the HBO Max/Mad Men debacle say about the world of streaming entertainment? Will Apple TV ever be able to stop pulling shows from its lineup? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Homework for next week:
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| Bonus Ep: 'Pluribus' S1E05 Makes Us Wonder Where This Show Is Going | 26 nov. 2025 | 00:59:19 | |
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss the fifth episode of Pluribus on Apple TV, ‘Got Milk.’ We hope everyone has a happy Thanksgiving this week! This year, we are grateful for all your support and listenership. Homework for next week:
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