Season 1

Severance – S01E03 – In Perpetuity

The third episode of Severance on AppleTV+ goes deeper into the layers of management. Jim and A.Ron, your unsevered hosts, are examining the innies and outies of Lumon. The greater mystery of Kier is explored, the history of Lumon is illuminated, and get a tour of a creepy photo gallery.

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Severance – S01E02 – Half Loop

Jim and A.Ron are all agog about Severance. Take a gander at that intro! The work environment becomes more sinister as characters are taken to the break room. Encounter the government-issued-face-man. Have you inspected your keyboard for weak keys?

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Severance – S01E01 – Good News About Hell

It’s been almost three years since the mind-bending series Severance dropped on Apple TV+. Jim and A.Ron are here to give retro coverage in anticipation of season 2 in 2025. This pod is for both first time watchers and people who have analyzed each frame of every episode. Each episode starts with a spoiler-free review. Then for the veterans, catch the Reintegration Section at the end of the podcast for in depth discussion of plot and clues.

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Arcane – S01E01-3 – Welcome to the Playground, Some Mysteries Are Better Left Unsolved, The Base Violence Necessary for Change

Jim and A.Ron travel to the underground city of Zaun where the colors glow, steampunk is everywhere, and the animation is terrific. This story stems from the lore of the online game League of Legends, but you don’t have to be a player to enjoy the show. This hyper-stylized series is for anyone who likes vivid animation and explosive adventures.

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Dark Matter – S01E09 – Entanglement

The finale of Dark Matter on AppleTV+ is here! And it’s broken some brains. Jim and A.Ron parse through the many Jasons. Prime Jason is finishing his journey of trying to get his life back together. Will he? Find out if the finale satisfied your hosts, or made them try other doors.

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Dark Matter – S01E08 – Jupiter

The penultimate episode of Dark Matter on AppleTV+ is here! Jim, resident book expert, and A.Ron, show watcher, are here to follow the unraveling threads. How much more can Jim say “mildly interesting” to? It’s Jasons all the way down.

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Jim & A.Ron on HOTD – S01E10 – Book vs. Show!

For this episode Jim and A.Ron cover pages 402 – 410, 418 – 422 of the hardcover edition of Fire and Blood corresponding to the episode The Lord of the Tides. There are strong flavors of Mushroom in this dish. Both the Blacks and the Greens are counting their dragons and allies. Keep it leal!

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Dark Matter – S01E07 – In the Fires of Dead Stars

This episode of Dark Matter is a hit of an episode for book-reader Jim and show-only A.Ron alike! At what point is it appropriate to have a midlife crisis? Prime Jason is turning into the world’s most paranoid man. What will that make Daniela when she finds out the truth?

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Jim & A.Ron on HOTD – S01E09 – Book vs. Show!

In this podcast Jim and A.Ron tackle the pro-green episode from season one of House of the Dragon on Max. And get the scoop on the exciting casting for season two. For this episode Jim and A.Ron cover pages 391 -402 of the hardcover edition of Fire and Blood corresponding to the episode The Lord of the Tides. Keep it leal!

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Jim & A.Ron on HOTD – S01E08 – Book vs. Show!

Season 2 of House of the Dragon on Max is swiftly approaching. Brush up on your HOTD knowledge here! Jim and A.Ron explore George RR Martin’s writing and the tale told in the show. For this episode Jim and A.Ron cover pages 386 – 390 of the hardcover edition of Fire and Blood corresponding to the episode The Lord of the Tides. Keep it leal!

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