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| S4E18 The Consultant | 21 Nov 2025 | 01:37:39 | |
We are joined by a very special consultant of our own this week, returning guest Marianne! We discuss this episode and various aspects that we really like, especially the great character development that we get from characters such as Foelivia (even though she isn't really a foe anymore), Walter, and Colonel Broyles, and we share some great thoughts from feedbackers like Geoff (xforce11), Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you'd prefer), Anna (not Torv), ShelkyBean, and Laura! Remember that we are strategically skipping "Letters of Transit" for now and treating it as the backdoor season 5 premiere that it is, so next up is "Worlds Apart" when we will possibly be joined by Damon! Until then, we would love to hear your thoughts, so please feel free to send us your feedback!
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| S4E17 Everything in Its Right Place | 07 Nov 2025 | 01:44:17 | |
Join us this week (once again just the two of us, no special guest) as we talk about "Everything in Its Right Place" - finally an episode centered on Lincoln! We discuss how the theme of the episode is centered around Lincoln searching for belonging, a struggle that he has been experiencing for several episodes now. We also touch upon aspects of the episode such as the healing between the two universes and the differences between the two Lincolns, and we, as always, share some wonderful feedback from several listeners. Stay tuned to hear from Geoff (xforce11), Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you'd prefer), Anna (not Torv), ShelkyBean, and Patty from Canadia! Next up is "The Consultant" when we will be joined by returning guest Marianne! We would love to hear your thoughts, so please feel free to send us your feedback!
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| S4E8 Back to Where You've Never Been | 03 Jul 2025 | 02:16:55 | |
We are going back to where we've never been (or have we?) this week as Michael London of Fringe Connections joins us again to discuss this pivotal episode of season 4! We talk about how we have been feeling about this season vs. how we felt back in the day, discuss the references to The Wizard of Oz, Walternate's shift in character, and much more! We also share some amazing feedback from listeners like Rob, Rory, Geoff (xforce11), Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), Anna (not Torv), Erin, and ShelkyBean! Next up is the direct follow-up "Enemy of My Enemy" when we will be joined by Keilly! If, like Michael and Keilly, you would like to be a co-host on the show, click here! There are still three season 4 episodes available! Links Mentioned:
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| S4E7 Wallflower | 20 Jun 2025 | 02:02:42 | |
Helen joins us all the way from Germany this week to discuss this episode of Fringe. Listen in as we discuss the rich character moments from this episode that we love and how Eugene's story and conflict parallels both Olivia and Peter. We also, of course, share some wonderful feedback from listeners like Geoff (xforce), Rory (who offers up a short stack of waffles this episode), Linda Is Lost, Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), Anna (not Torv), and ShelkyBean! Next up, we are back to the main mythology with "Back to Where You've Never Been" when we will be joined by the great Fringe Connections creator Michael London! If, like Helen and Michael, you would like to be a co-host on the show, click here! There are still a few season 4 episodes open! Links Mentioned:
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| S4E6 And Those We've Left Behind | 06 Jun 2025 | 02:00:41 | |
We are joined by Erin for this episode as we discuss the episode "And Those We've Left Behind," or, as Darrell calls it, "The Stephen Root Episode." We talk about why this episode remains so memorable to Fringe fans and how the magic of Stephen Root and Rosy Rosemont being a couple in real life adds to the authenticity of their performances in this episode! We also get some great feedback from listeners including Geoff (xforce11), Rory (who is back to waffle on some more!), Nocturnecsh, Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), ShelkyBean, and Anna (not Torv). Next up, we will be discussing "Wallflower" with Helen, and if you would like to be like Erin or Helen and be a co-host on the show, click here! There are still a few season 4 episodes available!
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| S4E5 Novation | 23 May 2025 | 02:20:50 | |
It's just us this episode as we take on "Novation," Peter's first full episode this season. We reflect on some of the theories that we had back in the day about who was behind the Shapeshifters 2.0 (one of which was surprisingly quite… valid) and how we felt vs. now feel about Peter's (sort of) return to this timeline. We also get some amazing feedback from people like Polla, Vic, Geoff (xforce11), Rory, Anna (not Torv), Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), Erin, ShelkyBean, and Patty from Canadia! Next up, when we discuss "And Those We've Left Behind," we will be joined by the aforementioned Erin! If, like Erin, you would like to be a co-host on the show, sign up to co-host a season 4 episode with us! There are still a few episodes open! Links Mentioned:
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| S4E4 Subject 9 | 09 May 2025 | 02:15:56 | |
Subject 9 is a pivotal episode of Fringe marking Peter's return to the timeline… sort of. We are joined once again this week by the awesome Anna (not Torv) and our discussions touch upon some of the new developments about this timeline revealed in this episode such as different relationships between characters like Olivia and Nina and Walter and Nina (or Viper as you prefer), and we also discuss the incredible performance by the late Chadwick Boseman. Stay tuned for awesome feedback from feedbackers like Geoff (xforce11), Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), Erin, ShelkyBean, and Patty from Canadia! Join us next time for our "Novation" discussion! If, like Anna, you would like to be a co-host on the show, sign up to co-host a season 4 episode with us! There are still a few episodes open!
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| S4E3 Alone in the World | 25 Apr 2025 | 02:00:47 | |
Although we are discussing the Fringe episode "Alone in the World" this week on the podcast, we are not actually alone because we are joined by Hannah, our resident fungus expert! We talk about what we love about this episode and its themes but also express some disappointment over never seeing Aaron again despite the powerful bond that he forms with Walter. We also share some great feedback from feedbackers like Geoff (xforce11, ShelkyBean, Vawn, Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), and Anna (not Torv.) Speaking of Anna, she will be joining us next time for our discussion of "Subject 9"! If, like Hannah and Anna, you would like to be a co-host on the show, sign up to co-host a season 4 episode with us! There are still a few episodes open! Links Mentioned:
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| S4E2 One Night in October | 11 Apr 2025 | 02:29:13 | |
We are joined by frequent feedback contributor ShelkyBean one night in April, discussing Fringe episode, "One Night in October" in which the Redverse asks for help from the Blueverse to help them stop a serial killer. We have a wonderful, deep conversation about the rich themes that are explored in this episode such as nature vs. nurture. We also share some amazing feedback from frequent feedback contributors Geoff (xforce11), Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), Anna (not Torv), and Patty from Canadia. Next up is "Alone in the World" when we will be joined by Hannah! If, like ShelkyBean and Hannah, you would like to be a co-host on the show, sign up to co-host a season 4 episode with us! There are still a few episodes open!
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| S4E1 Neither Here Nor There | 28 Mar 2025 | 02:12:08 | |
After a bit of a break between seasons, we are back for season 4, cortexifans! Join us for our premiere episode in which we discuss "Neither Here nor There," the episode that finally makes Seth Gabel a series regular and, of course, the first episode set in the new orange/amber timeline. We run through what we like about this premiere and what might have initially frustrated us, and, of course, we share amazing feedback from listeners like you, including Geoff (xforce11), Michael London of Fringe Connections, Patty from Canadia, Pavla, ShelkyBean, Anna (not Torv), and Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer). Next up is "One Night in October" when we will be joined by ShelkyBean! If, like ShelkyBean, you would like to be a co-host on the show, sign up to co-host a season 4 episode with us! There are still a few episodes open! Links Mentioned:
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| S3E22 The Day We Died | 31 Jan 2025 | 02:57:42 | |
"For all intents and purposes, that was the day we died." We pick right up where we left off at the end of 3.21 for the season 3 finale of Fringe and are joined by the great David Wu (who also has a Fringetastic surprise to share!) to discuss this emotionally devastating episode with a cliffhanger that will fundamentally change Fringe as we know it for the remainder of its run! We also share some great feedback (as always) from listeners like Geoff (xforce11), Drew, Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), Anna (not Torv), and Patty from Canadia! With the third season now having come to a close, we will be taking a brief break but will be back for season 4 when we watch "Neither Here nor There" together on March 19th and then record our discussion on it on March 26th, so see you in season 4, cortexifans, and, if you're interested, you can now sign up to co-host a season 4 episode with us!
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| S3E21 The Last Sam Weiss | 17 Jan 2025 | 02:04:57 | |
We are joined by special guest Marianne this week as we discuss "The Last Sam Weiss," the penultimate episode of both this three-episode arc and of the third season. We share what we love about this episode (especially the acting from various cast members as well as the great character development that we get with Walter) but also discuss our disappointment around the enigma that is the titular Sam Weiss not being fully explained, seeming to be a thread that was ultimately dismissed. We also hear some phenomenal feedback from listeners such as Geoff (xforce11), Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), Anna (not Torv), Erin, and ShelkyBean! Next up is "The Day We Died," the season 3 finale, when we will be joined by a very special guest! Speaking of being joined by people, you can now sign up to co-host a season 4 episode with us!
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| S4E16 Nothing as it Seems | 24 Oct 2025 | 02:03:08 | |
Nothing is as it seems this week because it's just the two of us - no special guest! We discuss the return of Porcupine Man from "The Transformation" and how we feel about how he is handled. We agree that it isn't necessarily a highlight episode and we point to a scene especially that seems a bit contrived. We also voice some frustrations about the leaps in logic that this episode makes, but don't worry, this is still Fringe, though, so we definitely also have plenty of good things to say! We also share some excellent feedback (both written and audio) from Chris in Miami, Cory (who, for once, doesn't do much waffling on), Rhiannon, Geoff (xorce11), Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you'd prefer), Anna (not Torv), and ShelkyBean! There is only one episode remaining this season available for a co-host opportunity, and it's our next episode, so if you would like to join us for "Everything in Its Right Place," click here! We would also love to hear your thoughts, so please send us your feedback! Links Mentioned:
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| S3E20 6:02 AM EST | 03 Jan 2025 | 01:54:06 | |
Happy 2025, cortexifans! Join us this week as we discuss the first third of what is essentially a three-part finale! We share our thoughts on the episode and how we retroactively see the episode as mostly a setup. We also share some wonderful feedback from listeners like Geoff (xforce11), ShelkyBean, and Patty from Canadia! Next up is the penultimate episode of both this arc and this whole season, "The Last Sam Weiss," when we will be joined by Marianne! Links Mentioned:
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| S3E19 Lysergic Acid Diethylamide | 20 Dec 2024 | 02:18:05 | |
Let's make some LSD! Join us this week as guest Damon is with us to discuss this special season 3 episode of Fringe! We nerd out over the animated portions of the episode, all of the Easter eggs, the complexity of the episode's plot and premise, how a certain Broyles scene now hits us differently, and SO much more! We also, of course, hear from some of our wonderful listeners like Geoff (xforce11), Anna (not Torv), ShelkyBean, Michael, and Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer). By the way, speaking of Eric, join us next time when we cover what is essentially the first part of a three-part finale and will be joined by Eric! Links Mentioned:
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| S3E18 Bloodline | 06 Dec 2024 | 02:21:00 | |
We are discussing all things bloodlines (or at least baby blood samples) this week on the podcast as we finally return to the Redverse and see the birth of Henry. We are once again joined by the great Michael London of Fringe Connections to take on this episode, and we share our somewhat differing opinions regarding how this episode holds up after the timeline ends up being overwritten. We also get some wonderful feedback from Tony from New Zealand, Dan, Geoff (xforce11), Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), ShelkyBean, and Patty from Canadia. Join us next time when we return back to the Blueverse for "Lysergic Acid Diethylamide," the second… well… fringe episode of Fringe! (We will be joined again by Damon and will be live recording an hour later than our normal time.)
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| S3E17 Stowaway | 22 Nov 2024 | 02:05:13 | |
We hope that you will stowaway with us on the Fringe train as we discuss this unique episode of Fringe - unique in that Anna Torv is not playing Olivia Dunham or an Olivia Dunham alternate but rather the man behind the curtain himself - William Bell (or Bellivia or Spolive as you prefer). We also finally get to meet the Blueverse version of Lincoln Lee (or Special Agent Hottie as you prefer), and we discuss what we like and maybe don't like as much on rewatch. You'll also hear some great feedback as always from feedbackers like Geoff (xforce11), Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), Anna (not Torv), Erin, and Patty from Canadia! Join us next time when we return to the Redverse and catch up with Foelivia's pregnancy in "Bloodline"! Links Mentioned:
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| S3E16 Os | 08 Nov 2024 | 02:31:01 | |
Come float with us (we all float down here!) this episode as we discuss "Os" (Fringe episode 3.16), a (mostly) stand-alone episode in which a scientist tries to cure his son's physical disability using a combination of two rare, dense metals that, when administered together into the blood, makes people float. We discuss how happy we are to see Olivia so happy, the heartbreaking parallels between Walter and Dr. Krick (as well as Peter and Michael), the episode's shocking final scene, and, of course share some amazing listener feedback from feedbackers like Geoff (xforce11), Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), Anna (not Torv), Patty from Canadia, and ShelkyBean! Join us next time when we get even more amazing Bellivia content from Anna (is Torv) and meet Blueverse Lincoln Lee! Also, we got to meet up in person recently, so tune in at the end for some bonus content if you care to hear us nerd out over our recent trip to Disneyland!
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| S3E15 Subject 13 | 25 Oct 2024 | 02:13:37 | |
Joined by our loyal listener Missnet, we are once again rewinding back to 1985 for this episode as we discuss "Subject 13," a flashback episode of Fringe that shows us some of the immediate aftermath of the events that we saw unfold in "Peter" last season. We praise Orla Brady's performance and discuss the various threads of the show's mythology that are explored in this episode. We also touch upon some of the inconsistencies that this episode presents but all agree that it's a phenomenal episode nonetheless. We also, of course, hear from wonderful feedbackers such as Anna (not Torv), Geoff (xforce11), Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), ShelkyBean, and Patty from Canadia! We are discussing "Os" next and can't wait to hear your thoughts on that episode, so feel free to reach out to us via one of the contact methods listed below!
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| S3E14 6B | 11 Oct 2024 | 02:03:01 | |
We are joined by Anna (not Torv) for this episode as we discuss Fringe's Valentine's Day episode, "6B"! This is such a great episode that Chris and Darrell feel is even better than we remember it being! Join us and Anna as we discuss some of the interesting parallels between each season's 14th episode so far as well as some of the parallels between Olivia/Peter and Alice/Derek. We touch upon some of the various aspects of this episode that at least one of us had forgotten about - such as how the episode ties directly into "The Ghost Network" from early season 1 and also briefly shifts to the Redverse at the very end. Be sure to stay tuned for some wonderful listener feedback from Geoff (xforce11), Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), ShelkyBean, Matt, and Patty from Canadia! Join us next time when we, joined by regular listener Missnet, go back to the '80s for "Subject 13"!
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| S3E13 Immortality | 27 Sep 2024 | 02:44:29 | |
We finally return to the Redverse for this episode and are joined once again by Mark (who previously joined us for our "Grey Matters" discussion)! In this (mostly) standalone episode of Fringe, the Fringe Division of Over There faces off against a mad scientist who is killing people with beetles, and this is, of course, also the legendary episode when Darrell lost the Banana Bet over the other Olivia's pregnancy! Listen in to hear our thoughts on this episode, including but not limited to our thoughts on Walternate being made a bit more complex. We also get some great feedback from listeners like Geoff (xforce11), Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), Erin, ShelkyBean, and Patty from Canadia! For the next episode, in which we will be covering the episode "6B," we will be joined by frequent feedbacker Anna (not Torv), so please feel free to reach out to us with your thoughts about that episode via one of the contact methods listed below! Links Mentioned:
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| S3E12 Concentrate and Ask Again | 13 Sep 2024 | 02:46:12 | |
Darrell and returning guest DillyDally (Chris unfortunately couldn't make it for this episode - he said something about getting a strange doll in the mail and then disappeared?) discuss this myth-alone episode of Fringe which gives us a blend of a stand-alone case of the week as well as an introduction to a new Cortexiphan subject! Tune in to hear their thoughts on Simon, the blue powder, the drama and tension between Olivia and Peter, and Sam's insights into how The Machine works. They also get some really great feedback from listeners like Geoff (xforce11), Patty from Canadia, Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), Anna (not Torv), Erin, and ShelkyBean! Join us next time when we cover "Immortality" with returning co-host Mark (who co-hosted our episode on "Grey Matters" with us)! We would love to hear your feedback about that episode, so feel free to reach out to us via one of the contact methods listed below! Links Mentioned:
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| S3E11 Reciprocity | 30 Aug 2024 | 01:42:42 | |
Shapeshifters are back this week, but they have definitely met their match in a nocturnal vigilante none other than Peter Bishop! Join us this week as we take on "Reciprocity," an episode that we don't look back on as fondly as we remember because of the pieces of the mythology that are established but then never followed up on. We also, as always, get some phenomenal feedback from listeners like Geoff (xforce11), Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), Erin, and Anna (not Torv), and ShelkyBean! Join us next time when we cover "Concentrate and Ask Again" with returning co-host DillyDally! We would love to hear your feedback about that episode, so feel free to reach out to us via one of the contact methods listed below! Links Mentioned:
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| S4E15 A Short Story About Love | 10 Oct 2025 | 02:10:32 | |
We hope that you have fearless… auditory passages (?) because we are here to share a short story about love along with frequent feedbacker Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you'd prefer). This was such a fun episode to record especially since we love some aspects of this episode and not so much others. We love that we get some counterbalancing feedback from Geoff (xforce11) as well as some feedback from Rory, Anna (not Torv), Erin, ShelkyBean, and Patty from Canadia! Porcupine Man from "The Transformation" returns next time for "Nothing as It Seems," so be sure to reach out with your thoughts on that episode! We still have two season 4 episodes remaining ("Nothing as It Seems" and "Everything in Its Right Place") as co-host opportunities ("Nothing as It Seems" and "Everything in Its Right Place"), so please be sure to click here if you would like to join us for one of those two episodes!
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| S3E10 The Firefly | 16 Aug 2024 | 01:59:40 | |
We are once again joined by frequent feedbacker Geoff (xforce11) for this episode as we discuss this absolutely incredible episode of Fringe! Listen in as we discuss how much we love Christopher Lloyd's performance as Roscoe Joyce (keyboardist from Walter's favorite band Violet Sedan Chair). We also reflect on the ties that this episode has to the season 3 finale's cliffhanger as well as the themes of season 5, and we get absolutely excellent audio feedback from feedbackers like Rory, Michael, ShelkyBean, Anna (not Torv), and Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer)! If you would like to be like Geoff and be a co-host for a season 3 episode, there is only one episode left up for grabs, so check out this link to sign up! We would also love to hear your feedback, so feel free to reach out to us via one of the contact methods listed below!
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| S3E9 Marionette | 02 Aug 2024 | 02:58:11 | |
Joined by special guest co-host Pavla, we are so excited to be talking about this beautiful, Gothic, Frankenstein-esque horror story of a Fringe episode this week! We discuss some of the episode's best scenes such as Olivia's talk with Broyles when she returns to work, her breakdown in her apartment, and her incredible monologue at the end that should have (but, of course, didn't) earn Anna at least an Emmy nomination if not a win. We also, as always, share feedback from wonderful listeners like you, listeners like Steve (not Harrington), John (not Noble), Rory, Geoff (xforce11), Anna (not Torv), Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), Erin, ShelkyBean, and Patty from Canadia! If, like Pavla, you would like to be a co-host for a season 3 episode, there are still two episodes still up for grabs, so check out this link to sign up! We would also love to hear your feedback, so feel free to reach out to us via one of the contact methods listed below! Be sure to join us next time when we cover "The Firefly" with guest host Geoff (xforce11)!
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| S3E8 Entrada | 20 Jul 2024 | 01:52:45 | |
The riveting season 2 finale's cliffhanger finally comes to a dramatic climax in "Entrada" when Peter learns the truth about who "Olivia" really is and his actual Olivia finally finds a way home. Joined by guest Michael Hoover (whose interpretation of the show's theme you will hear!), we discuss all of our favorite moments from this incredible episode (such as Walter's "vagenda" line and the incredible dialogue between characters like Olivia and Colonel Broyles) and the heroic sacrifice that Colonel Broyles makes in the Redverse. This is such a phenomenal episode, and we are also thrilled to share some great feedback from listeners like Anna (not Torv), Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), Patty from Canadia, Geoff (xforce11), and ShelkyBean! If you would like to be like Michael and be a co-host for a season 3 episode, there are still two episodes still up for grabs, so check out this link to sign up! We would also love to hear your feedback, so feel free to reach out to us via one of the contact methods listed below! Be sure to join us next time when we cover "Marionette" with guest host Pavla!
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| S3E7 The Abducted | 05 Jul 2024 | 02:24:46 | |
The Candyman can 'cause he mixes it with love and makes the world taste good! Okay, well, maybe not this Candyman. Join us this week (along with returning guest Rachel) as we tackle "The Abducted" (episode 3.07)! We discuss our favorite moments and scenes from this episode and our excitement at seeing Henry again, and Rachel even manages to get a couple of Twin Peak references in! You can also expect to hear some amazing feedback from listeners like Geoff (xforce11), Beatriz, Anna (not Torv), Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), Patty from Canadia, and ShelkyBean! If you would like to be like Rachel and be a co-host for a season 3 episode, there are still three episodes still up for grabs - "Reciprocity," "Concentrate and Ask Again," and "Os," so check out this link to sign up! We would also love to hear your feedback, so feel free to reach out to us via one of the contact methods listed below! Be sure to join us next time when we cover "Entrada" along with co-host Michael Hoover! Links Mentioned:
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| S3E6 6955 kHz | 21 Jun 2024 | 02:15:35 | |
Regular listener Jerame (Sparkeyinva) joins us this week to discuss this incredible episode of Fringe which properly introduces the First People part of the mythology and also explains the purpose of Walternate's machine. We discuss Foelivia's cover really starting to fall apart and our appreciation for the cliffhanger ending, and we share some amazing feedback from listeners like Rhiannon, Fiona, ShelkyBean, Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), and Patty from Canadia! Next up is "The Abducted" when we will have Rachel joining us again! If you would like to join us for a season 3 episode, we would love to have you! There are still three episodes still up for grabs - "Reciprocity," "Concentrate and Ask Again," and "Os," so check out this link to sign up! We would also to hear your feedback, so feel free to reach out to us via one of the contact methods listed below!
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| S3E5 Amber 31422 | 07 Jun 2024 | 02:18:16 | |
We are joined by special guest Conor this week as we discuss "Amber 31422," the episode in which Olivia's true self finally comes more fully to light. We talk about our favorite moments and the many shoutouts to season 1, and we share some incredible feedback from listeners like Geoff (xforce11), Anna (Not Torv), Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), ShelkyBean, and Patty from Canadia! Next up is "6955 kHz" when we will be joined by Jerame, and if you would like to share your thoughts, please feel free to contact us via one of the methods listed below! We would also love to have you join us as a co-host for a season 3 episode (there are three episodes still up for grabs - "Reciprocity," "Concentrate and Ask Again," and "Os"), so check out that link to sign up! Links Mentioned:
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| S3E4 Do Shapeshifters Dream of Electric Sheep | 24 May 2024 | 02:36:13 | |
Things are definitely heating up in the Blueverse as Foelivia/Fauxlivia takes things to the next level to secure Peter's trust and we learn that Senator Van Horn has been a Shapeshifter this whole time! Join us and special guest Sarah Clarke Stuart (author of Into the Looking Glass: Exploring the Worlds of Fringe) as we discuss "Do Shapeshifters Dream of Electric Sheep?" and share great feedback from listeners Geoff (xforce11), Anna (not Torv), Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), Erin, ShelkyBean, and Patty from Canadia! If you would like to share your thoughts about the next episode ("Amber 31422"), please feel free to contact us via one of the methods listed below! We would also love to have you join us as a co-host for a season 3 episode, so check out that link to see what's still available! Links Mentioned:
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| S3E3 The Plateau | 10 May 2024 | 01:57:06 | |
We return to the Redverse for this episode to witness quite the plateau, but fear not - this season isn't about to plateau anytime soon! We are joined this week by our friend Erin to discuss Milo Stanfield and how his ability seems to be the precursor to what the Observers do. We also talk about Olivia and how her true self is beginning to breach through the Fauxlivia/Foelivia facade. You will also hear some great feedback from Damon, Geoff (xforce11), Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania, as you prefer), ShelkyBean, and Patty from Canadia! Next up, we will be covering the amazing episode "Do Shapeshifters Dream of Electric Sleep?" and will be joined by Sarah Clarke Stuart, author of the book Into the Looking Glass: Exploring the Worlds of Fringe! If you would like to share your thoughts about the next episode and be part of our feedback section, please feel free to contact us via one of the methods listed below! We would also love to have you join us as a co-host for a season 3 episode, so check out that link to see what's still available!
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| S3E2 The Box | 26 Apr 2024 | 02:12:51 | |
We are back to the Blueverse and are discussing "The Box" in this episode of the show, sharing our thoughts on the infuriating but fun dynamic between Peter and Foelivia/Fauxlivia/Bolivia/Altlivia, the great character development from Walter and the stark difference between him and Walternate, and so much more! We also share some wonderful feedback from listeners like you - Francleigh, Geoff (xforce11), Erin, Eric from Pennsylvania, ShelkyBean, and Rory! If you would like to share your thoughts about the next episode ("The Plateau"), please feel free to contact us via one of the methods listed below! We would also love to have you join us as a co-host for a season 3 episode, so check out that link to see what's still available! Links Mentioned:
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| S3E1 Olivia | 12 Apr 2024 | 02:23:47 | |
After a bit of a break between seasons, we are back to tackle season 3, cortexifans! We are starting, of course, with the season 3 premiere, simply titled "Olivia," which shows us the immediate aftermath of the shocking cliffhanger at the end of season 2. With Olivia trapped in the Redverse and her team not realizing it because Fauxlivia/Altlivia/Bolivia (take your pick) is undercover pretending to be her, she runs and hides from Walternate and Fringe Division, befriending a taxi driver named Henry along the way. Join us as we discuss everything that we love about this premiere, including but not limited to the phenomenal performance from Anna Torv and the complex, multilayered themes in the script. We also hear some great listener feedback from cortexifans like Geoff (xforce11), Rory, Eric from Pennsylvania, Patty from Canadia, and Erin! If you would like to share your thoughts about the next episode ("The Box"), please feel free to contact us via one of the methods listed below! We would also love to have you join us as a co-host for a season 3 episode, so check out that link to see what's still available!
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| S4E14 The End of All Things | 26 Sep 2025 | 02:07:02 | |
We are joined by Jerame for this episode as we discuss one of the best, most pivotal episodes of Fringe! Join us as we talk about what we love about this episode (especially the fact that we finally, after 75 episodes, find out "who or what" the Observers are) but also a couple of things that have us feeling just a tad frustrated. We also share some great feedback from listeners such as Geoff (xforce11), Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), ShelkyBean, Patty from Canadia, Erin, and Anna (not Torv)! Next up is our discussion on "A Short Story About Love" when Eric from Pennsylvania will be joining us! We still have two season 4 episodes remaining as co-host opportunities ("Nothing as It Seems" and "Everything in Its Right Place"), so please be sure to click here if you would like to join us! Links Mentioned:
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| S2E21 Over There Part 2 | 16 Feb 2024 | 03:17:52 | |
Joining us for this incredible season 2 finale from the fringe of America is Patty from Canadia, and we are so excited to be talking about this episode with her! We, of course (and by we, we mean Patty), tackle some of the science in this episode and whether or not it all makes sense. We also talk about our favorite moments from this finale and how amazing Anna is in it, and we talk about aspects of the third season that this finale potentially foreshadows. We get some amazing feedback as usual, this time from Geoff (xforce11), Eric, Michael London (creator of Fringe Connections), Damon, Erin, and ShelkyBean! We will be back in April for season 3 when we discuss the season 3 premiere (simply titled "Olivia"). If you have thoughts about the season 3 premiere, reach out to us via one of the contact methods listed below, and remember that you can now sign up to be a co-host for a season 3 episode! We would love to have you on the show to help us tackle an episode!
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| S2E21 Over There Part 1 | 02 Feb 2024 | 02:54:00 | |
We are finally nearing the end of season 2! Join us as we, along with David Wu (the mastermind behind The Fringemunks), discuss the first half of "Over There," the incredible season 2 finale! We discuss what we love so much about this epic finale and how it is truly a huge climax for the series overall, pivoting the series in a very new direction for seasons 3 and 4. We also hear from some of our Fringetastic listeners sharing their thoughts about this episode, listeners like Anna (not Torv), Rory, Prati, Eric, Geoff (xforce11), ShelkyBean, and Patty from Canadia! Speaking of Patty from Canadia, she will be joining us for our discussion of the second half of the finale, and if you would like to be a part of our feedback section, please reach out to us via one of the contact methods listed below! You can also now sign up to be a co-host for a season 3 episode, so go check that out if you're interested!
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| S2E20 Northwest Passage | 19 Jan 2024 | 02:59:00 | |
Join us along with Rachel (whose voice you will likely agree is just awesome) as we discuss the penultimate episode of Fringe's second season! Returning to the main Fringe canon, we find out where Peter went after disappearing at the end of "The Man from the Other Side" - none other than the literal northwest, Washington State! Here he meets Sheriff Ann Mathis (one of the show's best episodic characters played wonderfully by The Goonies' Martha Plimpton) as he helps her investigate a string of murders that feel uncomfortably close to Newton's M.O. Meanwhile, Olivia and Astrid help Walter deal with the aftermath of Peter leaving. Rachel helps us untangle all of the references that this episode has to the classic show Twin Peaks, and we get wonderful feedback from new feedbacker Prati, Eric from Pennsylvania, Patty from Canadia, Rory, Erin, Geoff, and ShelkyBean! Join us next time as we discuss the first half of the incredibly epic season 2 finale, "Over There," when we will be joined by the creator of The Fringemunks, David Wu! We would love to hear your thoughts about the first part, so feel free to reach out to us with your thoughts! You can also now sign up to be a co-host for a season 3 episode, so go check that out if you're interested!
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| S2E19 Brown Betty | 05 Jan 2024 | 02:32:26 | |
Geoff (xforce11) joins us for this episode to discuss the first of four especially whacky Fringe episodes (of which we would get one each season from here on out). In this one, Walter, deeply troubled after the disappearance of Peter, tells Ella a story in which Olivia is a noir detective investigating the disappearance of Peter after he stole Walter's mechanical heart, except, as Walter tells Ella more than once, things are not quite as they seem. We talk about our thoughts on the short musical numbers, the noir atmosphere, and the many anachronisms. We also hear from listeners like you, including Rachel, Eric from Pennsylvania, Erin, Rory, ShelkyBean, and Damon! Be sure to join us next time when we travel to Washington State to see what Peter is up to and meet one of the show's best episodic characters, Martha Plimpton's Sheriff Mathis! We will be joined by the aforementioned Rachel and would love to hear your thoughts on "Northwest Passage," so please feel free to reach out to us!
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| S2E18 The Man From the Other Side | 22 Dec 2023 | 02:18:24 | |
The Man From the Other Side is (at least in correct people's opinions) one of the best episodes of the entire series of Fringe! Something that we had been anticipating for such a long time - the culmination of the secret that Walter has been keeping for so long and it finally being exposed to Peter. In this climactic, pivotal episode (which really, in a lot of ways, leads fairly directly into the incredible two-part season finale in a few episodes), Peter finally inadvertently discovers that he is from the Redverse, and the scene that follows is one of the best acted, most emotional scenes of the entire series, with absolutely top-notch acting from both Josh Jackson and, of course, John Noble! Join us this week as we discuss this amazing episode with longtime member of the Golden Spiral Media community, Cory Metcalfe! We also get some fantastic feedback from listeners - including Geoff (xforce11), Eric from Pennsylvania, Rory, ShelkyBean, and Erin! Next up, we will be discussing "Brown Betty," Fringe's first of four whacky, out-of-the-box episodes, and the aforementioned Geoff will be on board with us for that! We would love to hear your thoughts about the episode, so please feel free to reach out to us! We would love to include you in the feedback section! Links Mentioned:
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| S2E17 White Tulip | 08 Dec 2023 | 02:19:43 | |
Damon (not Lindelof) joins us this week to discuss this beloved fan favorite episode "White Tulip," co-starring the talented Peter Weller as Dr. Alistair Peck! The episode follows Dr. Peck as he tries repeatedly to travel back in time to the day his fiancée was killed in a car accident so that he can be reunited with her. It's a beautiful episode with a powerful ending that sets the stage for Peter finally learning the truth of his origin in the next episode. Listen in as we discuss the different rules of time travel depending on the story and what rules Fringe seems to be establishing, the phenomenal acting bounced off back and forth between John Noble and Peter Weller, and so much more! We also get some incredible feedback from listeners like you, including Rory, Geoff (xforce11), Michael London, Eric from Pennsylvania, ShelkyBean, and Linda Is Lost! Join us next time for our discussion of the amazing episode "The Man from the Other Side" which will feature Cory Metcalfe as our guest host! Be sure to submit your thoughts if you would like to be featured in our feedback section! We would love to hear from you!
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| S2E16 Olivia. In the Lab. With the Revolver. | 24 Nov 2023 | 02:00:41 | |
This is another great episode on this roller-coaster of Fringe episodes as we near the incredible season finale! This time, we are returning to the topic of Cortexiphan subjects as we meet a new one - James Heath, and we are joined by Marianne this week as we discuss this episode so obviously inspired by the board game and film Clue! We discuss the references to Clue as well as the amazing performances in this episode, especially from Anna Torv who we all seem to agree is the MVP of this episode. We also share our enthusiasm around Sam Weiss and how happy we are to see him again, while also lamenting that his enigmatic lines in this episode about his origins are never satisfactorily explained. You can also expect to hear incredible feedback from frequent feedbackers Rory, Erin, Geoff (xforce11), Eric, Patty from Canadia, and ShelkyBean! We hope that you will join us not only for this episode but also for the next episode when we discuss the fan favorite episode "White Tulip" with Damon, but until then, feel free to reach out to us with your feedback because we would love to feature you in our feedback segment! Links Mentioned:
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| S2E15 Peter | 10 Nov 2023 | 03:02:03 | |
We are so excited to finally be talking about this phenomenal episode of Fringe - the highly anticipated episode in which we finally get the story of how and why Peter was abducted from the Redverse. When last we left our heroes, Olivia's "glimmer" ability kicked in just before she and Peter went on their very first date, leading her to realize that Peter is originally from the Redverse. Walter pleads with Olivia to not tell him, and in this episode (which features a fun, synthy '80s rendition of the theme music), we are taken back to 1985 as Walter sits down with Olivia to tell her the story. Just about everything about this episode is perfect. The cinematography makes it seem almost movie-like, and John Noble, Blair Brown, and Orla Brady all give Emmy-worthy performances! Join us as well as returning co-host Michael London of Fringe Connections as we discuss all of that and so much more! You can also expect to hear phenomenal feedback from Damon, ShelkyBean, Eric from Pennsylvania, Rory, Patty from Canadia, Erin, and Hannah! If you would like to contribute feedback like they did for this incredible episode, be sure to check out our contact methods listed below! We would love to hear from you, and be sure to join us next time for our discussion of "Olivia. In the Lab. With the Revolver" which will feature another guest co-host - Marianne!
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| S2E14 Jacksonville | 27 Oct 2023 | 02:25:48 | |
We have finally arrived where Fringe is arguably at its absolute best, a block of episodes that even the showrunners referred to as a "rollercoaster." Olivia's Cortexiphan ability comes back into play in this episode when she travels to the titular Jacksonville, Florida where the Cortexiphan trials took place. She must confront fear on so many levels, ultimately temporarily saving the day but making a horrifying discovery. We are joined by Danielle (DillyDilly) in this episode and also share amazing feedback from Erin, Geoff (xforce11), Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you prefer), ShelkyBean, Patty from Canadia, Emily (also known as The Soggy Nacho), and Anna (not Torv)! If you would like to contribute feedback like they did, be sure to check out our contact methods listed below! We would love to hear from you, and be sure to join us next time for our discussion of the amazing episode "Peter" which will feature another guest co-host - Michael London!
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| S2E13 The Bishop Revival | 13 Oct 2023 | 02:13:26 | |
Join us this week for our discussion of "The Bishop Revival" as we unpack a little bit of the Bishop family history in this very purple episode about a Nazi scientist who somehow has not aged since the 1940s and is carrying out deadly experiments to advance the Nazi agenda. It's an episode with a fascinating fringe science behind it, and we dive into the colors that we see in this episode as well as the several lines of dialogue that are so multilayered on rewatch. We get some truly awesome feedback from several listeners, including Geoff (xforce11), ShelkyBean, new contributor Morgan (also known in the Redverse as The Strawberry Supreme), Eric, and Patty from Canadia! If you would like to contribute feedback like they did, be sure to check out our contact methods listed below! We would love to hear from you, and be sure to join us next time for our discussion of "Jacksonville" which will feature guest co-host Danielle (or DillyDilly, as you prefer). Links Mentioned:
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| S4E13 A Better Human Being | 12 Sep 2025 | 02:12:40 | |
Join us this week as we talk all about what it means to be a better human being! Pavla and Darrell dive into this episode that has many parallels to the Fringe pilot and "Marionette." We take a look at the developments in the Peter and Olivia relationship, the impact the music has on one particular scene, discuss Walter's behavior toward Peter, and earn some cool stuff about the Czech Republic. We also share some truly amazing listener feedback from listeners like Geoff (xforce11), Erin, Eric, Anna, ShelkyBean, and Patty from Canadia! Next up is the excellent episode "The End of All Things"! We will be joined by returning guest Jerame, and we still have two season 2 episodes available as co-host opportunities, so please be sure to click here if you would like to join us!
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| S2E12 What Lies Below | 29 Sep 2023 | 01:56:46 | |
We are rediscovering what lies below this week on the show, which includes a seemingly sentient virus that comes from ten miles underground, the feelings that are obviously blooming between Olivia and Peter, and Walter's long buried secret. We discuss dialogue that we may or may not have caught the significance of back in 2010 and our thoughts about whether this standalone episode has any staying power. (Spoiler alert - yes, it does, especially because of that intense final scene!) We also get a lot of amazing feedback for this episode from Geoff (xforce11), The Best Em, Eric, ShelkyBean, Linda is Lost, Rory, and Patty from Canadia! If you would like to contribute feedback like they did, be sure to check out our contact methods listed below! We would love to hear from you! Links Mentioned:
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| S2E11 Johari Window | 15 Sep 2023 | 02:12:01 | |
Join us as we journey to the fictional small town of Edina, New York and look through its Johari Window! Joining us this week is special guest Robert who co-hosts Entering the Fifth Dimension (a podcast about The Twilight Zone) with Darrell, who shares how the theme of this episode and its title resonate with him. You'll also hear from regular feedback contributors ShelkyBean, Eric, Geoff (xforce11), and Rory! If you would like to contribute feedback like they did and/or be a co-host like Robert was (there are still a couple of season 2 episodes left for grabs!), be sure to check out our contact methods listed below! Links Mentioned:
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| S2E10 Grey Matters | 01 Sep 2023 | 02:20:08 | |
We are finally back to the main season 2 storyline in "Grey Matters," an episode that gives us quite a lot to think about when it comes to Walter, so we are not only excited to be talking about this episode but are also very excited to have Mark joining us as a co-host! This episode (properly) introduces us to Thomas Jerome Newton, arguably the big bad of season 2, and we share some of our thoughts on him, such as how his politeness reminds us a bit of David Robert Jones. We also touch upon our favorite moments from this episode and the wonderful character dynamics that we get, as well as touch upon the color palette of the episode. You can also expect to hear from regular feedbackers ShelkyBean, Eric, Geoff (xforce11), Rory, and our favorite whacky Canadian - Patty, so if you would like to be a part of the discussion and contribute feedback to the show, please do so via one of the contact methods listed below! We would love to hear from some more Cortexifans! There are also still a few episodes of season 2 open for a co-host opportunity, so if you think that what Mark did with us on this episode sounds fun, hit up the Community Portal and sign up!
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| S2E9 Snakehead | 18 Aug 2023 | 02:16:00 | |
"Snakehead" ended up calling for a lot of discussion around the overarching themes and messages of Fringe, discussion that we probably hadn't been expecting, and we are so excited to bring this conversation to you! Listen as we nerd out over this stand-alone but very beautifully written episode. We share enthusiasm around the gross-out factor of the episode and how beautiful Walter's growth is in this episode, and we also, as always, share your thoughts on the show, too! This week, we hear from Eric, Geoff (xforce11), Rory, Shaïna, Patty from Canadia, and ShelkyBean! There are still a few episodes of season 2 open for a co-host opportunity (including "What Lies Below," "The Bishop Revival," "Olivia. In the Lab. With the Revolver.," and "Northwest Passage"), so if you would like to join us for one of those episodes, be sure to hit up the Community Portal! If you would like to contribute feedback to the podcast, please contact us via one of the contact methods listed below! Links Mentioned:
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