Season One

Shogun – S01E08 – The Abyss of Life

In this episode of Shogun, Jim and A.Ron clock the character changes. Toranaga is at the beginning of something great. Yabushige is ranking deaths. Mariko has a wicked kill. Blackthorne beats up his fellow sailors. There is change on the horizon for this world.

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The Ones Who Live – S01E06 – The Last Time

It’s the last ride of Rick and Michonne (maybe) and it’s streets ahead of the previous episode. Jim and A.Ron feel like they’ve seen this plot before…oh yeah, The Walking Dead is recycling their scripts again. The finale is a clip show of past foul deeds. Petition for Jim and A.Ron to do some rewrites.

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Shogun – S01E06 – Ladies of the Willow World

In this episode of Shogun, we get a deeper look into the characters of Lady Ochiba and Mariko. Thought you’d have a chance to catch your breath, not a chance! The Iron Fist unleashes, Mariko and Blackthorne’s relationship deepens, and Toranaga’s hearts are still hidden.

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The Ones Who Live – S01E05 – Become

The zombie apocalypse is a lot nicer when you have noodles and drinks. Jim hated this episode of The Ones Who Live, A.Ron found a few things to like. Jadis gets her moment in the spotlight (ew). There’s a new zombie type. George Lucas must have written the dialogue. Next week is the series finale!

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Shogun – S01E05 – Broken to the Fist

This episode of Shogun begins with the carnage of the previous episode. A.Ron and Jim bring the show coverage you crave. When the meat cart is full, someone is going to pay. Mariko’s family name is revealed. Blackthorne is given a chance to leave…maybe.

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The Ones Who Live – S01E04 – What We

On this episode of The Ones Who Live, silly action is balanced out by the stunning performances. Danai Gurira not only plays Michonne, she also wrote the script. A.Ron appreciates the emotional levels of this episode, Jim says “beep, boop”. Will Rick come back to his family? Doubtful since Judith was never mentioned.

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Shogun – S01E04 – The Eightfold Fence

Jim and A.Ron are here to entertain and analyze the latest episode of Shogun. Is Toranaga about to be undermined by his own family? Speaking of family, Mariko’s family mystery probably means she has power behind her. Blackthorne is enough of a polyglot to piss people off. Do you know the origin of the term “loose cannon”?

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The Ones Who Live – S01E03 – Bye

Rick and Michonne are in love and they need to hide it better. Surely Jadis knows her haircut is stupid. Jim and A.Ron have some strong opinions on fries vs. onion rings…and on The Ones Who Live, of course! (Stay focused, guys.) Listen in on that latest TOWL talk and Jim’s 500 year plan to take over podcasting.

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Shogun – S01E03 – Tomorrow is Tomorrow

This episode of Shogun has it all; assassination attempts, female warriors, and a random rifle shot. As the body count climbs, the desperation for power grows. A.Ron, master of sail, and Jim, master of nothing at all, are here to break down the surprising elements that are true to history.

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The Ones Who Live – S01E02 – Gone

The second episode of The Ones Who Live catches up with Michonne. Danai Gurira’s stellar performance overshadows the classic silliness of TWD. The Harfoots make an appearance. Once the Grimes are combined, it’s go time. What special name would you give to the zombies?

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