Season 1

107 – A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal

Jim and A.Ron finish season one of Breaking Bad with the finale, “A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal”. We talk about the sweetness of forbidden fruits, the insanity of Marie, Jr’s perviness, and Breaking Bad’s first Walt-Jesse heist. All this, tons of your great feedback, and a robust spoiler section.

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106 – Crazy Hand Full of Nothin’

Jim and A.Ron arrive at arguably the high water mark of season one, in the impressive and exciting “Crazy Hand Full of Nothin'”. The birth of Heisenberg, the introduction of the menacing Tuco, Jesse and Walt’s relationship evolving, more questionable ethical and moral compromises, the stakes just continue to rise. Join us as we discuss explosive chemistry, gauge the “likability” of Walt, Skyler, and Hank, keep track of Jr’s Breakfastometer, and much more including your thoughts and comments as well as a healthy spoiler section safely ensconced behind our outro music.

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105 – Gray Matter

We’re five episodes into our season one re-watch of Breaking Bad, episode 105 “Gray Matter”. We juxtapose Walt at his most sympathetic as he explains his choice to refuse treatment for his cancer during the powerhouse “Family Meeting” scene, and yet we also see him seemingly throw away his chance to be treated and secure his family’s financial future to preserve his pride. How to reconcile Walt the every man with Walt the egomaniac? Join us as we discuss this and much more, including lots of quality feedback and a spoiler section where we ponder why the Villigan decided to play certain cards so close to his chest that we never actually got to see them on screen.

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104 – Cancer Man

Our re-watch of season one rolls on, this time for episode 104, “Cancer Man”. Here is where BrBa slows down to catch it’s breath, and add some extra dimensions to players such as Jesse, Walt Jr, and Hank. We talk about pacing, talk about Skyler’s likability and Walt’s hostility, as well as why it’s so satisfying to see a blue tooth douche in a convertible BMW get a bit of justice.

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103 – … And The Bag’s In The River

This week we’re re-watching Breaking Bad episode 103, “… And The Bag’s In The River”. We discuss crusts being cut, the emptying of human waste buckets into toilets, Walt and Jesse’s Kid ‘n Play style kickboxing, and ponder a what if; Walt had won the coinflip? All this plus your feedback and our in depth spoiler section.

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102 – Cat’s In The Bag…

Hey, thanks for joining us again! This week we’re re-watching Breaking Bad episode 102, “Cat’s In The Bag…”, which features crust being cut, coins being flipped. babies being ultrasounded, and buckets being presumably shat in. Another great episode, some more great feedback from the fans, and stick with us after the music for some closing spoiler/foreshadowing/callback shout outs.

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101 – Pilot

This week we discuss the hour long pilot episode, creatively called “Pilot”. We talk sad b-day hand jobs, Hank’s gun handling, Walt Jr’s love affair with breakfast, and divulge some behind the scenes info on the casting and production process. We consider some light feedback, and then get into the spoiler section where we highlight some foreshadowing and call backs that the Villigan is so famous for!

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Season One Wrapup

Jim, A.Ron and Eric three way bang the Fargo wrap up for season one. We talk the finale, possible plots for season two, more Fargo story telling innovations, and A.Ron learns to stop worrying and love the Gus. All this plus a heaping helping of your awesome feedback!

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110 – Morton’s Fork

The first season of FX’s Fargo is in the books, and what an impressive rookie season it was. A.Ron and Jim have some small quibbles about the finale, but overall are impressed. Next week we come back for a season one wrap up cast. Let us know what you thought!

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109 – A Fox, A Rabbit, and A Cabbage

Jim and A.Ron ponder the meaning of the latest excellent episode of FX’s Fargo, “A Fox, A Rabbit, and A Cabbage”. Thing discussed; more evidence of Lorne’s supernatural flavor, Lester’s increasingly bad life decisions, turducken, Roller Girl, the “platinum era” of television, and more possible ways to tie in the series, the movie, and potential future seasons. All this, and a few inches of fluffy white feedback, coming right at ya!

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