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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

David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television. Then, it’s time to dive into Severance Season 2 episode 5.Is Peter Morgan’s next Netflix project going to be one of the most unhinged things ever? Would we marry people who have the same first and last name as us? And what does Severance have to say about employee performance reviews, anyway? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next week:Severance Season 2 Episode 6 (Apple TV+)Invincible Season Premiere (Prime Video)Shownotes:03:00 - TV NewsSuper Bowl Sets All-Time Ratings Record for Second Straight YearJeremy Strong to Star in Boys from Brazil remake by Peter Morgan‘Taylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter’ TV Series in Development at Amazon MGM Studios‘Euphoria’ Season 3 First Look: Zendaya Returns as Rue as Production Starts on Long-Delayed HBO Series26:30 - Severance Season 2Ep 5 - Trojan’s HorseLinks: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. Then, it’s time to dive into Severance Season 2 episode 4.Why are we hopeful for a new Buffy the Vampire Slayer? What are some of the biggest trends going on right now in the world of TV and streaming (according to Luminate)? Is Patrick looking forward to Ted Lasson season 4? And what did we make of some of the big twists of this week’s episode of Severance? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:Severance Season 2 Episode 5 (Apple TV+)Invincible Season Premiere (Prime Video)Shownotes:02:30 - TV News‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Reboot With Sarah Michelle Gellar in the Works at HuluDisney Earnings Boosted by ‘Moana 2,’ Disney+ Loses 700,000 Subscribers as Streaming Business Swings to Another ProfitStreamers Set to Outspend Commercial Broadcasters for First Time This Year, Report ClaimsLuminate’s End of Year ReportTed Lasso Season 4 details28:15 - Severance Season 2Ep 4 - Woe’s HollowLinks: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. Then, it’s time to dive into Severance Season 2 episode 3.Has the term “woke” lost all meaning (especially as it applies to Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man)? How excited are we for the next season of Squid Game? Is Beyond: Two Souls going to make for a good TV series? And what did we make of some of the big twists of this week’s episode of Severance? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:Severance Season 2 Episode 4 (Apple TV+)Bonus Ep: The Agency Season 1 (Paramount+)Shownotes:07:00 - TV NewsSquid Game Season 3 Date: June 27Spider-Man Voice Actor Says His ‘Biggest Fear’ Was the New Disney+ Series ‘Was Gonna Be Annoying and Woke’‘Beyond: Two Souls’ Video Game Getting TV Series Adaptation By Elliot Page’s PageboyReginald VelJohnson debunks Dave Chappelle37:00 - Severance Season 2Ep 3 - Who’s Still Alive?Links: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. Then, it’s time to dive into the latest episode of Severance.Is anyone even talking about Squid Game season 2? Are people going to cancel Netflix after their latest price hike? Are we excited about Daredevil: Born Again? And what did we make of the latest episode of Severance, especially in light of what happened last episode? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next week:Severance Season 2 Episode 3 (Paramount+)Shownotes:04:45 - TV NewsNetflix:Netflix Adds Nearly 19 Million Subscribers to End 2024 With More Than 300 Million GloballyAnother Netflix price hike‘Squid Game 2’ Becomes Netflix’s Third Most-Watched Season Ever, After ‘Squid Game 1’ and ‘Wednesday’Daredevil: Born Again trailerFBI: CIA30:15- Severance Season 2Ep 2 - Goodbye, Mrs. Selvig

David and Patrick discuss some of your listener feedback about The Pitt. Then, it’s time to dive into Severance Season 2!The second season sees things at Lumon largely return to the status quo. What happened in the time since the last season ended? How did we feel about the timeframe where the season picks up? What mysteries are we most interested in seeing the show explore this season? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next week:Severance Season 2 Episode 2Shownotes:07:00 - Severance Season 2Ep 1 - Hello, Ms. CobelLinks: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, Patrick and David discuss the finale of Skeleton Crew and revisit the season 1 finale of Severance.Skeleton Crew was a fun show. But was it anything more? How did we feel about the show’s handling of Jod’s arc? Or the kids’ arcs? Now that you mention it: Did any of these characters even have arcs? Also, we revisit Severance’s season 1 finale. Is it still one of the greatest episodes of television ever made? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next week:Severance Season 2 premiere (Apple TV+)Shownotes:01:30 - Skeleton CrewEp 8 - The Real Good Guys43:30 - Severance Season 1Ep 9 - The We We AreLinks: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