Decoding TV

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then watch the latest episode of Lanterns and Dark Matter.What does Youth have to say about life in your 50s? What did we think about The New York Times’ list of the top 100 TV shows o the 21st century? And was Dark Matter season 2 episode 5 a masterpiece? Listen to hear us discuss all of these topics and more.Homework for next week:Lanterns episode 8 (HBO Max)Dark Matter season 2 episode 6 (Apple TV)Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):00:30 - Show of the WeekYouth19:10 - TV NewsThe New York Times top 100 TV Shows of the 21st CenturyBeast In Me Renewed for Season 248:30 - LanternsEpisode 7 - The Jordan Boys’ Legacy1:14:33 - Dark Matter Season 2Episode 5 - Love and Be LovedLinks:Thanks to Michael J Johnson for our Show of the Week and Patrick Finishes the Damn Show audio bumpersListen 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 of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then watch the latest episode of Lanterns and Dark Matter.Are Netflix’s viewership woes reversible? What are our thoughts on the latest news about the Paramount/Warner merger? And are we excited to finally see Apple’s The Savant when it premieres next year? Listen to hear us discuss all of these topics and more.Homework for next week:Show of the Week: Youth (HBO Max)Lanterns episode 7 (HBO Max)Dark Matter season 2 episode 5 (Apple TV)Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):00:30 - TV NewsNetflix is in bad shapeParamount Settles Antitrust Case With State AGsMajor TV Networks Suspend White House Pool Coverage of Trump in Protest of His CNN BanApple TV Finally Schedules Jessica Chastain-Led Thriller ‘The Savant’‘Daredevil: Born Again’ to End With Season 3Older News: Neil Druckmann and Frank Miller1:01:53 - LanternsEpisode 6 - Bad Optics1:01:53 - Dark Matter Season 2Episode 4 - Stars Hide Your FiresLinks:Thanks to Michael J Johnson for our Show of the Week and Patrick Finishes the Damn Show audio bumpersListen 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 of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then watch the latest episode of Lanterns and Dark Matter.First up, Myles McNutt joined us from Episodic Medium to discuss this year’s Emmy awards! What did we think of this year’s telecast? What about the awards? And what were some of the weird things that happened? Listen to hear us discuss all of these topics and more.Homework for next week:Lanterns episode 6 (HBO Max)Dark Matter season 2 episode 4 (Apple TV)Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):00:30 - TV NewsBreaking down the Emmy Awards34:40 - LanternsEpisode 5 - Lights Out1:16:18 - Dark Matter Season 2Episode 3 - Everything Beautiful, Everything TerribleLinks:Thanks to Michael J Johnson for our Show of the Week and Patrick Finishes the Damn Show audio bumpersListen 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 of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then watch the latest episode of Lanterns and Dark Matter.Why did the announcer for Wheel of Fortune get fired? Are we sad about the cancellation of Spider-Noir? And is Lanterns one of the biggest hits in HBO history? Listen to hear us discuss all of these topics and more.Homework for next week:Lanterns episode 5 (HBO Max)Dark Matter season 2 episode 3 (Apple TV)Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):00:30 - TV NewsFollow-up: GTA VI tops 31 million views on NetflixFurious Hits 43 Million Hours ViewedLanterns Ep 3 Hits 10 Million ViewersNetflix renewed all their podcasts‘Spider-Noir’ Canceled by Prime Video After One Season‘Wheel of Fortune’ Announcer Jim Thornton Fired by SonyDave Bautista Shows Off Body Transformation28:22 - LanternsEpisode 4 - Weenie1:01:53 - Dark Matter Season 2Episode 2 - A Perfect WorldLinks:Thanks to Michael J Johnson for our Show of the Week and Patrick Finishes the Damn Show audio bumpersListen 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 of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then watch the latest episode of Lanterns and Dark Matter.Is Apple TV worth $15/month? Was it worth it for Rockstar to paywall a trailer for GTA VI on Netflix? And are we excited about a Furious season 2? Listen to hear us discuss all of these topics and more.Homework for next week:Lanterns episode 4 (HBO Max)Dark Matter season 2 episode 2 (Apple TV)Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):00:30 - TV NewsGTA VI leads to netflix viewership spikeApple TV hikes price of serviceFurious renewed for season 2Robocop TV show casts Dan Stevens in lead role31:05 - LanternsEpisode 3 - OutKast1:06:18 - Dark Matter Season 2Episode 1 - A Quiet LifeLinks:Thanks to Michael J Johnson for our Show of the Week and Patrick Finishes the Damn Show audio bumpersListen 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 of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then watch the latest episode of Lanterns.What do we make of the news that Marvel might be making TV shows after all? Is Gorilla Grodd really the next best DC show to make? And what’s the latest with the Paramount-Warner merger? Listen to hear us discuss all of these topics and more.Homework for next week:Lanterns episode 3 (HBO Max)Dark Matter season 2 premiere (Apple TV)Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):01:30 - TV NewsLanterns pulls in 9 million viewersMarvel probably still making TV shows after all?Bautista will be KratosDC’s The People vs. Gorilla Grodd is going to happen, apparentlyParamount-Warner Merger will cost 4500 jobsCalifornia Attorney General Cancels Paramount Settlement Talks Over $111 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Deal, Says He’ll Meet When They ‘Stop Playing Games’This tweet:https://x.com/ercboxoffice/status/2091961746601005140?s=42Theater owner weighs in48:26 - LanternsEpisode 2 - Trust FallLinks:Thanks to Michael J Johnson for our Show of the Week and Patrick Finishes the Damn Show audio bumpersListen 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 Decoding TV bonus episode, David and Patrick discuss their thoughts on season 3 of House of the Dragon. What were our favorite and least favorite storylines this season? What’s the one place we never want the show to return to? And what was this season about, anyway? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.And of course, be sure to check out A Cast of Kings for a more detailed and informed breakdown!Links:Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcas`t, 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 of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the HBO original series Lanterns and conclude their Dark Matter season 1 rewatch.What do we make of the fact that Marvel won’t be making live action TV shows anymore? Are we excited about IT: Welcome to Derry Season 2? And will the DC Universe ever be appropriate for children? Listen to hear us discuss all of these topics and more.Homework for next week:Lanterns episode 2 (HBO Max)Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):02:30 - Show of the WeekLanterns33:30 - TV NewsHayden Panettiere, Actress on ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ Dies at 36’‘VisionQuest’ Could Officially Mark the End of an Era for Marvel‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ Finally Renewed for Season 2, and It’s Going Back to 19351:00:09 - Dark MatterEpisode 9 - EntanglementLinks:Thanks to Michael J Johnson for our Show of the Week and Patrick Finishes the Damn Show audio bumpersListen 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 of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the Hulu original series Furious and continue their Dark Matter season 1 rewatch.How much do we think Netflix paid Rockstar to broadcast a videogame commercial? Will Disney Verts ever be a thing? And will David Ellison actually move Paramount out of California? Listen to hear us discuss all of these topics and more.Homework for next week:Lanterns (HBO Max)Dark Matter Rewatch: Season 1 Episode 9 (Apple TV)Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):03:30 - Show of the WeekFurious (Hulu)21:55 - TV NewsGTA 6 to debut extended look on Netflix and YouTube August 27Disney and tiktok strike content-sharing dealEllison threatens to move out of CaliforniaRegal and AMC back the Paramount mergerDavid Ellison promises movie theaters that he’ll release 30 movies per year45:00 - Dark MatterEpisode 8 - JupiterLinks:Thanks to Michael J Johnson for our Show of the Week and Patrick Finishes the Damn Show audio bumpersListen 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