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David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television, discuss the latest episode of Daredevil: Born Again, and dive into Severance Season 2 episode 9.What are the ways in which this week’s Severance sets up the finale? What would Ms. Cobel’s favorite Twilight Zone episode be? And what do we think of how Daredevil: Born Again is shaping up? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:Severance Season 2 Episode 10 (Apple TV+)Daredevil: Born Again Episode 4 (Disney+)Shownotes:01:00 - TV News‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Launches With 7.5 Million Views o Disney+Jon Bernthal on “Dark” Upcoming ‘Punisher’ Special: “It Will Not Be Punisher-Lite, I Promise You That”‘Andor’ First Season Now Streaming on Hulu and for Free on YouTubePoker Face Season 2 details14:00 - Severance Season 2Ep 9 - The After Hours1:13:00- Daredevil: Born AgainEp 3 - The Hollow of His HandLinks:Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok

In this episode, Sarah Marrs (film critic and deputy editor at LaineyGossip.com) joins us to discuss the episodes 3-4 of The White Lotus season 3. What are our favorite subplots so far? What do we think the show is trying to say about white people and how they latch onto foreigners’ ways of life? What do we think of some of the reveals from this batch of episodes? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!We’ll be back to cover at least one additional batch of White Lotus episodes.Links:Follow Sarah Marrs on BlueskyCheck out Sarah’s work on Lainey GossipSubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok

David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television, discuss the new Daredevil series, and dive into Severance Season 2 episode 8.What did we think of the Oscars? Is Kathleen Kennedy really retiring from Star Wars? Could this week’s episode of Severance been an email instead? And how good is Daredevil: Born Again at welcoming in new viewers? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next week:Severance Season 2 Episode 9 (Apple TV+)Daredevil: Born Again Episode 2 (Disney+)Shownotes:00:30 - TV NewsWhat did we think of the Oscars?Kathleen Kennedy gives interview about career plans23:33 - Severance Season 2Ep 8 - Sweet Vitriol1:04:55 - Daredevil: Born AgainEp 1 - Heaven’s Half HourEp 2 - OpticsLinks:Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok

David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television and dive into Severance Season 2 episode 7.What do we make of Kathleen Kennedy’s stint as Lucasfilm boss? Are we excited about Andor’s episode release schedule? How’s Patrick’s rewatch of Daredevil season 3 going? And what made this week’s episode of Severance so remarkable? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next week:Severance Season 2 Episode 8 (Apple TV+)Daredevil: Born Again Season premiere (Disney+)Shownotes:02:30 - TV NewsFirst Andor A Star Wars Story Teaser Trailer and Poster RevealedLucasfilm Boss Kathleen Kennedy Expected to Retire This YearDaredevil: Born Again season 2 is planned for a 2026 release, and Marvel's Head of TV hopes it could become an annual showJon Bernthal's Punisher will headline Werewolf by Night-style Marvel special: 'Like a shotgun blast of a story'The Harry Potter TV series has found its Dumbledore33:03 - Severance Season 2Ep 7 - Chikhai BardoLinks:Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok

Welcome to the first of 3-4 conversations we’ll have about The White Lotus season 3!In this episode, Sarah Marrs (Film critic and deputy editor at LaineyGossip.com) joins us to discuss the first two episodes of the new season. What do we make of the updated setting in Thailand this year? Are Jaclyn’s friends really the best she can do? Is Saxon Ratliff one of the worst characters ever? Did they finally figure out a way to make Walton Goggins unlikable? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!We’ll be back to cover episodes 3-4 of The White Lotus in a couple weeks.Links:Follow Sarah Marrs on BlueskyCheck out Sarah’s work on Lainey GossipSubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok

David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television and share some thoughts on the first few episodes of Invincible season 3. Then, it’s time to dive into Severance Season 2 episode 6.What do we think about Invincible Season 3? Is The Pitt actually one of the best shows on TV right now? And why is this week’s Severance an incredible example of sci-fi storytelling? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next week:Severance Season 2 Episode 7 (Apple TV+)Shownotes:04:20 - Invincible Season 312:45 - TV NewsSNL’s 50th Anniversary‘The Pitt’ Renewed for Season 2 at Max‘The Rings of Power’ Officially Renewed for Season 3, Plans Major Time Jump‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Sets April Release Date on HBO29:00 - Severance Season 2Ep 6 - AttilaLinks:Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok