The second batch of episodes brings more 'Star Wars' goodness.

In this bonus episode of Decoding TV, David and Patrick Willems discuss the next three episodes of Andor Season 2:<ul><li>Ep 4 - Ever Been to Ghorman?</li><li>Ep 5 - I Have Friends Everywhere</li><li>Ep 6 - What a Festive Evening</li></ul>We’ll be doing a podcast episode for each of the four Andor drops.This batch introduces us to the world of Ghorman. What parallels is the show trying to draw between the Ghormans and our world? Have we ever seen Luthen more light-hearted than in these episodes? And how do we feel about the state of the Karn/Meero #karntent at this point? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Links:<ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/patrickhwillems" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to Patrick’s YouTube channel</a></li><li><a href="https://www.decodingtv.com/p/andor-s2e04-06-review-ever-been-to" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read Dan Gvozden’s recap of these episodes</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/a442c4f4-067a-41aa-9055-51658e12e7df?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/91d49b5d-0b11-4b99-8a9a-0335c8b215dc?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow this podcast on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/9925489a-796e-4057-a7fb-246762f2c696?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow this podcast on Tiktok</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/41454930-dfd9-420c-8ffa-1211e21f91ab?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/b8af3387-fbec-41e6-a382-0908e888696a?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow David on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/8e7b1524-f618-444d-b5a6-5231a91477b5?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow David on Tiktok</a></li></ul>

Bonus Ep: Andor Season 2 Eps 4-6 (with Patrick Willems)

Plus: This week's 'The Rehearsal' is classic Nathan Fielder.

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television, then dive into the latest episodes of&nbsp;The Last of Us&nbsp;and&nbsp;The Rehearsal.Is Max a streaming service that is impossible to cancel? Why is Netflix so opposed to theatrical filmgoing? And what responsibility do actors have in accepting roles for shows with controversial figures involved? Listen to us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next week:<ul><li>The Last of Us&nbsp;Season 2 episode 4&nbsp;(HBO)</li><li>The Rehearsal&nbsp;Season 2 episode 3 (HBO)</li></ul>Shownotes:<ul><li>01:30 - TV News</li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/max-extra-member-accounts-password-sharing-1236375174/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Max prepares to crack down on password sharing</a></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/bill-hader-jonestown-series-hbo-daniel-zelman-1236376109/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bill Hader to Co-Write, Potentially Star in Jonestown Series in Development at HBO</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2025/04/60-minutes-bill-owens-cbs-trump-1236378451/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">60 Minutes explains the resignation of Bill Owens</a></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2025/film/news/netflix-ceo-ted-sarandos-movie-theaters-outdated-1236376565/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ted Sarandos says stuff</a></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2025/film/news/john-lithgow-jk-rowling-backlash-hbo-harry-potter-series-1236379724/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John Lithgow Didn’t Expect Backlash</a></li><li>35:30 - The Last of Us Season 2</li><li>Ep 3 - The Path</li><li>1:08:00 - The Rehearsal Season 2</li><li>Ep 2 - Star Potential</li></ul>Links:<ul><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/7153c01b-261d-4e90-bf70-ab5889cb5e56?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/2c4dcfc3-8c56-449f-802e-565f56c448b9?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/a442c4f4-067a-41aa-9055-51658e12e7df?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/91d49b5d-0b11-4b99-8a9a-0335c8b215dc?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow this podcast on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/9925489a-796e-4057-a7fb-246762f2c696?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow this podcast on Tiktok</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/41454930-dfd9-420c-8ffa-1211e21f91ab?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/b8af3387-fbec-41e6-a382-0908e888696a?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow David on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/8e7b1524-f618-444d-b5a6-5231a91477b5?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow David on Tiktok</a></li></ul>

Ep. 65 - 'The Last of Us' S2E03 Is the Calm Before the Storm

David and Patrick discuss the medical drama's outstanding first season.

In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David and Patrick discuss what they thought of&nbsp;The Pitt’s&nbsp;debut season, what their favorite subplots were, and what they’d like to see in a second season of the show (which has already been renewed).Links:<ul><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/7153c01b-261d-4e90-bf70-ab5889cb5e56?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/2c4dcfc3-8c56-449f-802e-565f56c448b9?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/a442c4f4-067a-41aa-9055-51658e12e7df?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/91d49b5d-0b11-4b99-8a9a-0335c8b215dc?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow this podcast on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/9925489a-796e-4057-a7fb-246762f2c696?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow this podcast on Tiktok</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/41454930-dfd9-420c-8ffa-1211e21f91ab?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/b8af3387-fbec-41e6-a382-0908e888696a?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow David on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/8e7b1524-f618-444d-b5a6-5231a91477b5?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow David on Tiktok</a></li></ul>

Bonus Ep: Our Favorite Characters and Subplots in 'The Pitt' Season 1

In this bonus episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Willems returns to the podcast to discuss the first three episodes of Andor Season 2. We’ll be doing an episode for each of the four Andor drops.This season has a much different feel than the first season. What are our thoughts on the structure of the show so far? What did we think of each of the separate plotlines? How do we feel about Disney’s release strategy for the season? And most importantly: Is the Karntent this season any good? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:<ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/patrickhwillems" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to Patrick’s YouTube channel</a></li><li><a href="https://www.decodingtv.com/p/andor-s2e01-03-review-one-year-later-sagrona-teema-harvest" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read Dan Gvozden’s recap of these episodes</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/a442c4f4-067a-41aa-9055-51658e12e7df?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/91d49b5d-0b11-4b99-8a9a-0335c8b215dc?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow this podcast on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/9925489a-796e-4057-a7fb-246762f2c696?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow this podcast on Tiktok</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/41454930-dfd9-420c-8ffa-1211e21f91ab?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/b8af3387-fbec-41e6-a382-0908e888696a?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow David on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/8e7b1524-f618-444d-b5a6-5231a91477b5?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow David on Tiktok</a></li></ul>

Bonus Ep: Andor Season 2 Eps 1-3 (with Patrick Willems)

David and Patrick discuss the latest episode of 'The Rehearsal' as well as what happened on this week's 'The Last of Us.'

Stay tuned for a spoiler-filled bonus episode later this week where we compare&nbsp;The Last of Us&nbsp;videogame with the show.David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television, then dive into the latest episodes of&nbsp;The Last of Us&nbsp;and&nbsp;The Rehearsal.Does a&nbsp;Pacific Rim&nbsp;TV show sound like a good idea?Do we think Ryan Coogler will do a good job rebooting&nbsp;The X-Files? And what do we make of the unfolding situation with&nbsp;Harry Potter&nbsp;casting? Listen to us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next week:<ul><li>The Last of Us&nbsp;Season 2 episode 3&nbsp;(HBO)</li><li>The Rehearsal&nbsp;Season 2 episode 2 (HBO)</li><li>Bonus Ep:&nbsp;The Pitt&nbsp;Season 1 (Max)</li></ul>Shownotes:<ul><li>01:30 - Checking in on&nbsp;Daredevil: Born Again&nbsp;and&nbsp;The Pitt</li><li>06:46 - TV News</li><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/pacific-rim-tv-series-amazon-prime-video-1236194158/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">‘Pacific Rim’ Series Lands at Amazon</a></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/sinners-ryan-coogler-x-files-reboot-1236373137/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ryan Coogler’s X-Files series appears to still be happening</a></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/lists/harry-potter-tv-show-cast-characters/albus-dumbledore-john-lithgow/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">New Harry Potter cast revealed</a></li><li>27:30 - The Last of Us Season 2</li><li>Ep 2 - Through the Valley</li><li>1:09:30 - The Rehearsal Season 2</li><li>Ep 1 - Gotta Have Fun</li></ul>Links:<ul><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/7153c01b-261d-4e90-bf70-ab5889cb5e56?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/2c4dcfc3-8c56-449f-802e-565f56c448b9?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/a442c4f4-067a-41aa-9055-51658e12e7df?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/91d49b5d-0b11-4b99-8a9a-0335c8b215dc?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow this podcast on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/9925489a-796e-4057-a7fb-246762f2c696?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow this podcast on Tiktok</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/41454930-dfd9-420c-8ffa-1211e21f91ab?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/b8af3387-fbec-41e6-a382-0908e888696a?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow David on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/8e7b1524-f618-444d-b5a6-5231a91477b5?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow David on Tiktok</a></li></ul>

Ep. 64 - Is 'The Rehearsal' Season 2 Another Masterpiece? (Also: Reacting to This Week's 'The Last of Us' Ep)

David and Jessie Earl discuss the latest season of 'Black Mirror.'

In this bonus episode, David is joined by Jessie Earl to discuss the latest season of&nbsp;Black Mirror&nbsp;on Netflix. Did we think this season was a solid one? What were our favorite episodes? What were our least favorite? And does&nbsp;Black Mirror&nbsp;still have something new to say given how society’s views on technology have evolved? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Links:<ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@JessieGender1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to Jessie’s YouTube channel</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@jessiegenderafterdark5287" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to Jessie’s second YouTube channel</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/a442c4f4-067a-41aa-9055-51658e12e7df?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/91d49b5d-0b11-4b99-8a9a-0335c8b215dc?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow this podcast on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/9925489a-796e-4057-a7fb-246762f2c696?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow this podcast on Tiktok</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/41454930-dfd9-420c-8ffa-1211e21f91ab?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/b8af3387-fbec-41e6-a382-0908e888696a?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow David on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/8e7b1524-f618-444d-b5a6-5231a91477b5?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow David on Tiktok</a></li></ul>

Bonus Ep: Ranking Every Episode of 'Black Mirror' Season 7 (with Jessie Earl)

David, Patrick, and Christian discuss the season premiere and compare it to the videogame.

NOTE:&nbsp;This episode contains massive&nbsp;SPOILERS&nbsp;for&nbsp;The Last of Us Part II&nbsp;videogame, which you should assume will also spoil the TV show. Listener beware.In this bonus episode, David, Patrick, and Christian Spicer discuss how the season 2 premiere of&nbsp;The Last of Us&nbsp;compares with&nbsp;The Last of Us Part II&nbsp;videogame. What were some of the biggest changes they made? How effective do we think those changes were? And what are some of the predictions we have for how this season will play out? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Links:<ul><li><a href="https://www.dlcpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out Christian’s videogame podcast DLC</a></li><li><a href="https://christianspicer.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to Christian’s newsletter about videogames</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/7153c01b-261d-4e90-bf70-ab5889cb5e56?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/2c4dcfc3-8c56-449f-802e-565f56c448b9?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/a442c4f4-067a-41aa-9055-51658e12e7df?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/91d49b5d-0b11-4b99-8a9a-0335c8b215dc?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow this podcast on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/9925489a-796e-4057-a7fb-246762f2c696?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow this podcast on Tiktok</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/41454930-dfd9-420c-8ffa-1211e21f91ab?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/b8af3387-fbec-41e6-a382-0908e888696a?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow David on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/8e7b1524-f618-444d-b5a6-5231a91477b5?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow David on Tiktok</a></li></ul>

Bonus Ep: Comparing 'The Last of Us' Season 2 Premiere With The Videogame

David, Patrick, and Christian Spicer break down the season 2 premiere of 'The Last of Us.'

Stay tuned for a spoiler-filled bonus episode later this week where we compare&nbsp;The Last of Us&nbsp;videogame with the show.David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television, then Christian Spicer joins us for a dive into&nbsp;The Last of Us&nbsp;season 2 premiere.Are we excited about the possibility of another season of&nbsp;Adolescence? What do we think of how&nbsp;The Last of Us&nbsp;is pacing its story? And why is&nbsp;The White Lotus&nbsp;pissing so many people off? Listen to us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next week:<ul><li>The Last of Us&nbsp;Season 2 episode 2&nbsp;(HBO)</li><li>Bonus Ep:&nbsp;Black Mirror&nbsp;Season 7 (Netflix)</li></ul>Shownotes:03:30 - TV News<ul><li><a href="https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/the-last-of-us-renewed-season-3-1236363976/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Last of Us Renewed for season 3</a></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/adolescence-netflix-ratings-record-1236363315/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Adolescence ratings</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://deadline.com/2025/04/adolescence-season-2-netflix-plan-b-1236363260/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">season 2 possibilities</a></li><li>The White Lotus is pissing off all kinds of people:</li><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/nestle-exec-reacts-white-lotus-pina-colada-collab-coffee-mate-1236188007/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pina Colada</a>&nbsp;collab</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/style/white-lotus-duke-crimes-suicide.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Duke wants no part of White Lotus</a></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/mike-white-slams-white-lotus-composer-quitting-1236363004/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Composer backlash</a></li></ul>23:00 - The Last of Us Season 2<ul><li>Ep 1 - Future Days</li></ul>Links:<ul><li><a href="https://www.dlcpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out Christian’s videogame podcast DLC</a></li><li><a href="https://christianspicer.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to Christian’s newsletter about videogames</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/7153c01b-261d-4e90-bf70-ab5889cb5e56?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/2c4dcfc3-8c56-449f-802e-565f56c448b9?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/a442c4f4-067a-41aa-9055-51658e12e7df?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/91d49b5d-0b11-4b99-8a9a-0335c8b215dc?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow this podcast on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/9925489a-796e-4057-a7fb-246762f2c696?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow this podcast on Tiktok</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/41454930-dfd9-420c-8ffa-1211e21f91ab?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything</a></li></ul>

Ep. 63 - 'The Last of Us' Season 2 Premiere Presents Intriguing Storytelling Possibilities

David and Sarah Marrs discuss the season finale of 'The White Lotus.'

In this episode, Sarah Marrs (film critic and deputy editor at&nbsp;<a href="https://laineygossip.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LaineyGossip.com</a>) joins David to discuss episode 8 of&nbsp;The White Lotus&nbsp;season 3.How do we rank this season of&nbsp;The White Lotus&nbsp;compared to the others? What did we make of who ends up dying and who ends up making it all the way to the end? And which storylines this season were most satisfying? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Links:<ul><li><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/cinesnark.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow Sarah Marrs on Bluesky</a></li><li><a href="https://www.laineygossip.com/OurWriters/Sarah" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out Sarah’s work on Lainey Gossip</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/a442c4f4-067a-41aa-9055-51658e12e7df?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/91d49b5d-0b11-4b99-8a9a-0335c8b215dc?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow this podcast on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/9925489a-796e-4057-a7fb-246762f2c696?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow this podcast on Tiktok</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/41454930-dfd9-420c-8ffa-1211e21f91ab?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/b8af3387-fbec-41e6-a382-0908e888696a?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow David on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/redirect/8e7b1524-f618-444d-b5a6-5231a91477b5?j=eyJ1IjoiMXN0NzdoIn0.Fx8F-tZKxHmr9tAssbK99Cp5MX52ZfM35D8PLIJdE8g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow David on Tiktok</a></li></ul>

Bonus Ep: The White Lotus S3E08 - "Amor Fati"

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