Foundation and Podcast

The officially unofficial podcast for Foundation on Apple TV+. Each week we review the latest episode in detail and compare it to the book and other sci-fi.

Foundation – S02E06 – Why the Gods Made Wine

After another great episode, Jim and A.Ron have theories to present. What is real? What’s on Jared Harris’ head? Can we trust Hari? That soft focus is looking pretty suspicious. Anyone else getting flashbacks to Westworld? Dip your toes into this episode of Foundation and Podcast.

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Foundation – S02E05 – The Sighted and the Seen

Day’s actions are attracting attention from Dawn and Dusk. Hari and Salvor are making moves. Can they figure out what the signal means? With the exciting potential of having David Goyer stop by on the pod, you can check out Goyer’s Reddit thread here.

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Foundation – S02E04 – Where the Stars are Scattered Thinly

Hari Seldon’s actions are increasingly suspicious. Psychohistory doesn’t care about love. People are going on conflicting missions. We find out more about the Prime Radiant, but still don’t understand what our solar system is doing here. And Jim and A.Ron are really hoping that Adam Savage is watching this show because he needs to make some of these props.

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Foundation – S02E03 – King and Commoner

It’s hard to tell what is real and what is an elaborate hologram. What is going on with Hari Seldon? First he’s not leaving footprints (very cool effects), and later found unconscious. And we have a reunion that isn’t as joyous as one might think. But reality is hard to trust here. Listen to the podcast, this is what the Prime Radiant requires.

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Foundation – S02E02 – A Glimpse of Darkness

Are you someone who’s read the books, and yet you’re still confused? Don’t worry, you’re in good company. Get the breakdown that you need from Jim and A.Ron as they discuss the rebrand of the Foundation. The Empire is in decline. The Foundation has taken on the role of a religion. What do the beautiful blue eyes mean? Are we going to see a Tywin-like play for the throne?

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Foundation – S02E01 – In Seldon’s Shadow

The wait is over! Crack open your cryopod and tune into Jim and A.Ron’s thoughts on the first episode of an exciting season. Lee Pace and Jarry Harry return to the cosmos as leads in this interplanetary sci-fi based on the book series by Isaac Asimov. The Empire requires respect. Will the Foundation be its ruin? Find out on this season of Foundation!

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Season 2 Preview

It has been 138 years since the first season of Foundation but it’s finally returning to Apple TV+ on July 14th, so open your cryopod, thaw yourself out, and refresh your memory with our season 2 preview. And remember to respect and enjoy the podcast.

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S1 Wrapup Interview with David S. Goyer

We talked with Showrunner and Executive Producer David S. Goyer again after the conclusion of Foundation season 1 and he was gracious enough to answer some of our lingering questions. Thanks again to David for being a good sport and for a great season of epic science fiction TV. Respect and enjoy the interview.

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S01E10 – The Leap – Feedback

Join us for the final feedback episode of the season.

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S1E10 – The Leap

Well, we took a leap of faith covering the first season of a show which was trying to tell a story that everyone said couldn’t be told in the visual medium. Now that the final episode has been released, how did it work out? Join us for the podcast covering the season one finale of Foundation for our long-form thoughts.

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