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407 – Test of Strength

This week A.Ron and Cecily are a bit underwhelmed by this episode, though it did have its moments. We discuss Jimmy’s singing career, Eve’s awesomeness, the limits of Paul’s acceptance of the Candy Striper, AKA ‘Lil Meryl, Richard Edgington’s crappy plotting, and of course, how Del is a complete and total a-hole. All this, your feedback, and a smidgen of spoilers at the very end.

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506 – “Consumed”

A.Ron and Jim really dig into episode 506 of AMC’s The Walking Dead, “Consumed”.  We talk the meaning of smoke and fire, Daryl and Carol’s long shared history and it’s impact on the story, skywalking sleeping bag zombies, the coolness of Daryl triumphant, and freak out a little about Carol’s survival prospects.  All this plus…

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506 – “Consumed” – Instant Take

This episode really showed me something, some heart, some history, some really disturbing use of camping gear.  I loved it almost start to finish, while Jim’s praise was more reserved. Will he see the light by the time of our full cast?  Stay tuned for Tuesday! If you want to give us a shout out,…

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406 – Bullseye

Cecily and A.Ron found this episode a fairly uncomfortable watch. Poor Paul, poor Ma Petite, poor all the freaks under the increasingly merciless rule of Ms. Mars, poor us the audience trying to get through another bloated 75 minute episode. But we, like them, must endure. Join us in a rollicking discussion about candy stripers, villainous “Wheel” monologues, desert hearts filled with dust and scorpions, and much more. All this, your feedback, and a bit of spoiler talk at the very end.

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The Newsroom, Sonic Highways, Last Week Tonight, Olive Kitteridge

Want to hear Jim and A.Ron get on their high horses about journalism, music, law enforcement and rough childhoods?  Ok, we’re on that.  It’s all in the context of TV though.

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505 – “Self Help”

This podcast for The Walking Dead episode 505, “Self Help”, has a lot going for it.  Abraham flashbacks, cool zombie deaths, some post apocalyptic sex, and lots of people making fun of Eugene.  But, as The Walking Dead is wont to do, there are also problems.  The flashbacks raise as many questions as they answer,…

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505 – “Self Help” – Instant Take

“Self Help”, the fifth installment of season five of The Walking Dead was an episode of television.  Of that there is no doubt.  Was it any good? Wellll…. If you want to give us a shout out, or otherwise give us a piece of your mind, email us, check us out on Facebook, or Tweet us….

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405 – Pink Cupcakes

A.Ron’s in Albuquerque, Cecily’s in Cincinnati, but through the magic of the internet, the Freakshow goes on! Join us in a rollicking discussion of dicks, clits, buff Dandy’s, Mother/Daughter revenge schemes, confusing fake out flashbacks, and much more. Plus your great feedback, AND a spoiler section delving into recent Ryan Murphy interviews and speculation about next season

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504 – “Slabtown”

“Slabtown” was like a sour apple sucker jammed unwillingly down Jim and A.Ron’s throat.  While in concept Granny Smith flavored sucker isn’t entirely without appeal, the delivery left much to be desired.  In this we talk about all natural pain relief, the density of guinea pigs, gun lovers versus gun fanciers, and critique the rooftop gardens…

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Homeland update, The Knick wrap up

Hey there!  Jim and A.Ron are back with an assist from Shayne “The BOWman” Bowman, proprietor of the Heisenberg Chronicles and frequent guest/co-host of The Nattercast.  We talk about our thoughts on Homeland through the fifth episode, and then Shayne and I throw down about our thoughts and feelings on the first season of Cinemax’s The Knick.

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