Breaking Good - Breaking Bad Podcast
86 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsThe officially unofficial podcast for AMC’s Breaking Bad. News, Episode Recaps and Analysis, your feedback and more, all about the Breaking Bad TV series.
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El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019)
October 14, 2019 17:50 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBJim and A.Ron watched Netflix’s El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie. We follow Jesse as he escapes from the nazi compound, and fondly remember a time when nazism in America seemed preposterous. They enjoyed the movie overall, and are always glad to be back in the ABQ. Watch the podcast being recorded here: Leave Us A…
Breaking Bad: The Movie
March 20, 2017 21:39 - 1 hour - 117 MBShayne Bowman from Film Schlubs and Heisenberg Chronicals fame as well as Eric Wahlquist of Personal Arrogants and Direct infamy join A.Ron to discuss the pro/fan edit of Breaking Bad that was dropped on the Internet last week. It reduces one of the greatest television shows in history to a single two hour long movie. What works, what doesn't, how we'd do it better, and much more are covered. Spoilers for everything Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, you've been warned!
313 – Full Measure
October 15, 2015 21:33 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBIn what is probably going to be the last Bald Move Breaking Bad podcast ever, we discuss the awesome season three finale that is episode 313, "Full Measure". So much to talk about, from a back to the beginning's cold open that has us rethinking what we know about Walt, to Mike planting his flag as an all time great in BrBa history, and the irrevocable moral choices that are going to have impacts that reverberate through the rest of the series. It's a great way to end things, and if this is ...
312 – Half Measures
October 07, 2015 16:00 - 1 hour - 31.3 MBA.Ron and Jim near the end of their re-watch of Breaking Bad season 3, with the thrilling episode "Half Measures". An incredible episode that has you wondering what's in store for next week's installment, which is "Full Measure". We discuss one of the all time great cold opens in BrBa history, "Wendy", Marie's motivational, uh, "techniques", Mike's shadowy past, and Walt's Aztek at it's most badass and heroic. As next episode will be our last Breaking Bad cast ever, we paused in our covera...
311 – Abiquiu
September 30, 2015 18:44 - 1 hour - 33.8 MBJim and A.Ron are on to episode 311, "Abiquiu", an episode of post-modern impressionist vaginas, gangster Food Network show pilots, and unexpected connections to Combos of long ago. Enjoy the flashbacks and fond memories while you can, and then buckle up, because the final two episodes of this season define the levels of crazy that Breaking Bad can get up to!
310 – The Fly
September 23, 2015 16:00 - 54 minutes - 25.4 MBJim and A.Ron look into a fairly polarizing episode of Breaking Bad, episode 310, "The Fly". Some see it as a slow, ponderous, pointless exercise in budget cutting, while others see a beautiful, rich, thematic character study resting entirely on the performances of Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston. Listen in to find out which side of the divide we fall on!
309 – Kafkaesque
September 16, 2015 16:00 - 1 hour - 29.3 MBHeading into the home stretch of Breaking Bad Season 3, we arrive at episode 309, "Kafkaesque". Jesse's job sucks, Hank can't feel his legs, Walt admires Gus's business move, and Skyler tells a whopper of a story.
308 – I See You
September 09, 2015 16:00 - 50 minutes - 23.6 MBJim and A.Ron continue their retro-rewatch of season 3 with episode 308, "I See You". In this episode Hank fights for his life, Jesse messes around in the lab, and Gus makes his move.
307 – One Minute
September 02, 2015 17:10 - 1 hour - 39.5 MBJim and A.Ron re-watch the classic Breaking Bad episode, "One Minute". We have a lot to say about Walt and Jesse's messed up relationship, turning points for Hank, and Gus's schemes. All this, a robust spoiler section, and some feedback from our fellow fans.
306 – Sunset
August 26, 2015 16:00 - 1 hour - 34.4 MBWe discuss the merits of the ABQ's acting talent and the amazing stunt that Walt pulls to, once again, narrowly escape the clutches of his deserved fate.
305 – Mas
August 19, 2015 16:00 - 57 minutes - 26.9 MBJim and A.Ron ponder "Mas", the fifth episode of season three of AMC's Breaking Bad. In which Jesse resumes business, Gus is nakedly transparent, the Aztec takes yet another hit, while Walt at all times simply respects the chemistry.
304 – Green Light
August 12, 2015 16:00 - 53 minutes - 24.8 MBJim and A.Ron continue their summer BrBa rewatch with episode 304, "Green Light". If you can't get enough Breaking Bad deep dives, check out the Heisenberg Chronicles posts on 3x04: Factoids, locations, observations, fan art, gifs and more, courtesy Shane B.!
303 – I.F.T.
August 05, 2015 16:00 - 1 hour - 34.5 MB"I Feel Terrible"? "Incredible Foot Therapy"? What could I.F.T possibly stand for?
302 – Caballo sin Nombre
July 29, 2015 16:00 - 54 minutes - 25.6 MBOur coverage of season 3 moves on with episode 302, "Caballo sin Nombre". Walt moves back in, the cousins move out, Jesse makes a first home purchase, and pizzas are tossed.
301 – No Mas
July 22, 2015 16:00 - 1 hour - 34.7 MBWe're back! Summer just ain't summer without some of the old Heisenberg Blue, and we're crushing and snorting episodes from here on out until we wrap up our coverage for season three. First up, the Bryan Cranston directed, Vince Gilligan written premiere, "No Mas". Walt wants out, Skyler wants Walt out of the house, Jesse embraces his role as the bad guy, and Walt Jr. turns down waffles. This and other shocking developments are considered, and we analyze some character arcs in the spoiler...
213 – ABQ
February 19, 2015 23:02 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBIn this installment of Breaking Bad, episode 213, "ABQ", AKA, "A.Ron's Waterloo",we find really excellent episode that works on so many visceral and emotional levels, but for at least one host, comes completely off the rails in the final 15 minutes. Other than THAT, we discuss the excellent work by Aaron Paul and Anna Gunn, Walt's endearing qualities, such as they are, John de Lancie's haunting portrayal of Jane's father, Gus hiding in plain sight, and one grizzled old fixer dude in Saul Goo...
212 – Phoenix
February 12, 2015 23:58 - 1 hour - 39.6 MBWelcome back to coverage for the penultimate episode of season 2 of Breaking Bad, number 212, "Phoenix"! We discuss baby saving sonar robots of the future, heroin acquisition machines, take a deep dive in the morality and ethics of one Walter White, divide blame for the Jane fiasco among all the players, chide Hank on his lactophobia, and much more. Plus, some feedback, and some spoilers for things yet to come as we mentally prepare ourselves for next week's finale, "ABQ"!
211 – Mandala
February 05, 2015 23:17 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBWelcome to our coverage of Breaking Bad episode 211, "Mandala"! This is a pivotal episode in Breaking Bad history, and Jim and A.Ron go almost two hours on a very deep dive, discussing among other things our "heroin; not even once" personal philosophy, the rapid deterioration of both Jane... and Jesse's apartment, say goodbye to our friend Combo, and get philosophical about the Buddhist concept of "mandala". It's a superior and meaningful episode of Breaking Bad, and we got a lot of feedbac...
210 – Over
January 29, 2015 23:24 - 1 hour - 40.4 MBJim and A.Ron dive into episode 210 of "Breaking Bad", "Over". We talk more pink teddy bears, shattered Azteks, boobs in the work place, Jesse's ridiculous fight with Jane, turning points for Walt, and one truly sorry water heater. This, your feedback, and a spoiler section where the boys debate whether some foreshadowing is coincidence, meaningful, or something else entirely. Enjoy!
209 – 4 Days Out
January 23, 2015 02:46 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBIn this episode 209 of Breaking Bad, "4 Days Out", we find Jesse and Walt stranded in the boonies, undergoing a long dark tea time of the soul. We discuss homemade batteries, this episode as the fulcrum of the entire series, Saul's lack of bedside manner, Walt's shattered reflection, and Jr's epic flipped bird. All this, your feedback, a healthy spoiler section, and much more.
208 – Better Call Saul
January 15, 2015 21:12 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBIn this re-watch of Breaking Bad episode 208, "Better Call Saul" we talk about criminal lawyers, panic attacks, turkey necks and the axes that love them, women marking their territory, and the sliding scale of how much a conscience is worth. All this, your feedback, and a fat, healthy spoiler section. Enjoy!
207 – Negro y Azul
January 08, 2015 23:44 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBJim and A.Ron break down another great episode of Breaking Bad, episode 207, "Negro y Azul". We discuss narcocorrido music, how many theories were spawned by the "Ballad of Heisenberg", the nature of Jane and Jesse, and Skyler and Ted's relationship, and explore the concept of Hank's panic attacks being a hidden strength instead of an obvious weakness. All this, plus lots of questioning Pinkman fashion, lots of fan feedback, and a robust spoiler section. Enjoy!
206 – Peekaboo
December 31, 2014 22:56 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBJim and A.Ron shake off the rust of their Christmas vacation by getting down and dirty with an early standout episode of Breaking Bad, 206 "Peekaboo". In it we discuss the definition of the word "skank", the biggest lie ever told on Breaking Bad, the ethics of exposing a friend's elaborate web of lies, and where we come down on the Walt vs Gretchen fight. All this, your feedback, and a healthy spoiler section await your New Year's Eve perusal.
205 – Breakage
December 22, 2014 23:16 - 1 hour - 41 MBMerry Christmas! Our re-watch of season 2 rolls on with episode 205, "Breakage". We discuss panic attacks, grills, machismo, maintaining "the hand" in extra-legal activities, health care politics, and just how many dudes you can expect to nail you in any given lifetime. All that, plus feedback and our patent pending spoiler section. See you next week!
204 – Down
December 18, 2014 21:45 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBThis is a downer of an episode, for sure. Everyone, and I mean everyone, is being an a-hole to everyone else. Some for understandable, legitimate episodes, some for less clear reasons. Jim and A.Ron, leading experts at a-hole-ism, break it down for you as they discuss Walt's obvious, desperate breakfasts, Skyler's gamesmanship, Walt Jr's Flynn's rebellion, and Jesse bluing himself. All this, your feedback, AND a robust, over-sized spoiler section!
203 – Bit By A Dead Bee
December 11, 2014 22:49 - 1 hour - 40 MBHeisenbuns! Windy Wendy! Badger making sweet love to a barrel of methylamine! What more do you want? Breaking Bad episode 203, "Bit By A Dead Bee" delivers. We talk about it all, including your feedback and a fairly rocking spoiler section.
202 – Grilled
December 04, 2014 21:22 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBJim and A.Ron enjoy a very strong second episode of season two, "Grilled". Tense, exciting, and in genuine Breaking Bad fashion, darkly hilarious in places, "Grilled" has the boys pumped to re-discover the rest of season two.
201 – Seven Thirty-Seven
November 27, 2014 16:51 - 1 hour - 36.3 MBAfter our short break, we're back with more Breaking Bad rewatch podcasts. This week it's the premiere of season 2. Will this season hold up to our memory of it (or lack thereof)? We'll find out - 13 weeks from now.
Breaking Bad Fan Fest
November 12, 2014 20:13 - 58 minutes - 27.1 MBA.Ron and I just got back from the ABQ where we moderated a few panels at the Breaking Bad Fan Fest. We spent an hour today talking about our experience there.
Season One Wrap Up
September 25, 2014 18:38 - 47 minutes - 22.1 MBJim and A.Ron sign off the Breaking Bad airwaves until sometime in November 2014, but we have a few things to say before we do. We talk about Breaking Bad's relationship to Fargo, a listener calls BS on giving Walt a pass on his "authentic" decision making, and we do a deep dive on Hank and Walt's relationship as we play a little bit of "what if" in the spoiler section.
107 – A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal
September 18, 2014 21:02 - 1 hour - 40.1 MBJim and A.Ron finish season one of Breaking Bad with the finale, "A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal". We talk about the sweetness of forbidden fruits, the insanity of Marie, Jr's perviness, and Breaking Bad's first Walt-Jesse heist. All this, tons of your great feedback, and a robust spoiler section.
106 – Crazy Hand Full of Nothin’
September 11, 2014 20:53 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBJim and A.Ron arrive at arguably the high water mark of season one, in the impressive and exciting "Crazy Hand Full of Nothin'". The birth of Heisenberg, the introduction of the menacing Tuco, Jesse and Walt's relationship evolving, more questionable ethical and moral compromises, the stakes just continue to rise. Join us as we discuss explosive chemistry, gauge the "likability" of Walt, Skyler, and Hank, keep track of Jr's Breakfastometer, and much more including your thoughts and comments...
105 – Gray Matter
September 04, 2014 17:57 - 1 hour - 36.5 MBWe're five episodes into our season one re-watch of Breaking Bad, episode 105 "Gray Matter". We juxtapose Walt at his most sympathetic as he explains his choice to refuse treatment for his cancer during the powerhouse "Family Meeting" scene, and yet we also see him seemingly throw away his chance to be treated and secure his family's financial future to preserve his pride. How to reconcile Walt the every man with Walt the egomaniac? Join us as we discuss this and much more, including lots ...
104 – Cancer Man
August 28, 2014 18:40 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBOur re-watch of season one rolls on, this time for episode 104, "Cancer Man". Here is where BrBa slows down to catch it's breath, and add some extra dimensions to players such as Jesse, Walt Jr, and Hank. We talk about pacing, talk about Skyler's likability and Walt's hostility, as well as why it's so satisfying to see a blue tooth douche in a convertible BMW get a bit of justice.
103 – … And The Bag’s In The River
August 21, 2014 15:57 - 1 hour - 37.9 MBThis week we're re-watching Breaking Bad episode 103, "... And The Bag's In The River". We discuss crusts being cut, the emptying of human waste buckets into toilets, Walt and Jesse's Kid 'n Play style kickboxing, and ponder a what if; Walt had won the coinflip? All this plus your feedback and our in depth spoiler section.
102 – Cat’s In The Bag…
August 14, 2014 16:00 - 1 hour - 36.4 MBHey, thanks for joining us again! This week we're re-watching Breaking Bad episode 102, "Cat's In The Bag...", which features crust being cut, coins being flipped. babies being ultrasounded, and buckets being presumably shat in. Another great episode, some more great feedback from the fans, and stick with us after the music for some closing spoiler/foreshadowing/callback shout outs.
101 – Pilot
August 07, 2014 19:21 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBThis week we discuss the hour long pilot episode, creatively called "Pilot". We talk sad b-day hand jobs, Hank's gun handling, Walt Jr's love affair with breakfast, and divulge some behind the scenes info on the casting and production process. We consider some light feedback, and then get into the spoiler section where we highlight some foreshadowing and call backs that the Villigan is so famous for!
Breaking Bad Series Wrap Up – Part 2
October 11, 2013 04:14 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBAnd now, for real. This is the end. The last Bald Move podcast for the finale season of "Breaking Bad". And fittingly, it's mostly about you, the listener. Your predictions. Your final thoughts and feedback. Your fan-made projects and labors of love. Other than a brief diversion to talk about Jeffery Katzenburg's ludicrous 75 million dollar offer for just three more episodes of "Breaking Bad", it's all feedback. Hope you enjoy it!
Breaking Bad Series Wrap Up – Part 1
October 09, 2013 04:30 - 1 hour - 36.2 MBWell friends, it's time to say our final goodbyes, to shut off the lights, and to head home. Join us for part one of our farewell series as we speculate on the fates of the remaining characters post-series lives, and give recommendations of other shows to try to fill in the void in your television viewing habits now that Breaking Bad has exited stage left.
516 – Felina
October 02, 2013 04:39 - 2 hours - 62.1 MBAnd now we arrive at the end, "Felina". I had such an awesome time at our Breaking Bad finale party, that it didn't even sink in until my private rewatchings at home how bittersweet it was. Walt falling dead in the arms of his lover; science, chemistry, even meth, after having finally provided for his family, made peace with his wife, and freed his partner... it was pretty intense. A lot of people, critics and fans, have quibbles about the pacing, the plot, the neatness of it all, but to m...
516 – Felina – Instant Take
September 30, 2013 03:22 - 35 minutes - 16.7 MBThe End of Breaking Bad. Wow. I think I'm still in denial, honestly, but what I'm not denying is this: this was the most incredible finale season I've ever seen, and I am 100% satisfied with how things went for the final episode.
515 – Granite State
September 25, 2013 03:39 - 2 hours - 58.9 MBThe penultimate episode turned out to be the calm before the presumed storm of the finale. It featured many scenes of quiet introspection, a character study of two desperate men; one with no choices available to him at all, and the other with a few good choices left but lacking the will to act on any of them, too prideful and stubborn to admit defeat. Not to his lawyer, not to the authorities, not to his family, not to death himself. Come join us for a discussion of vulgar neo-nazi gang si...
515 – Granite State – Instant Take
September 23, 2013 03:39 - 30 minutes - 14.5 MBWe had a lot to say about this episode, without talking about the actual episode. Is that weird? It's just all our thoughts and feelings about this season, and where it's going, and whether we feel good about it or not. It's a weird "instant cast" for a weird, slower paced, brutal penultimate episode. I think my last hopes for even a modicum of happy ending died tonight. Can't wait to see what everybody else thought!
514 – Ozymandias
September 18, 2013 03:40 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBWatching this episode took a year off my life, Princess Bride-style. It felt like it lasted 3 weeks long. It was sad, heart-pounding, gut wrenching, and absolutely a stunning hour of television. Find out what our final review was, as we discuss Uncle Jack's soft spot, Ozymandias references and homages, the curious indifference to reckless driving and bullet holes by the NM State Police, stray dogs, and stealth f-bombs. All this, your feedback, and a very, very light spoiler section as we ...
514 – Ozymandias – Instant Take
September 16, 2013 03:16 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBYou all saw the episode. You know we have much to talk about. Let's get it on then! Jesse! Hank! Walt Jr! Holly! Todd! We hit all the high points, but join us for our COMPLETE coverage on Tuesday night!
513 – To’hajiilee
September 11, 2013 04:04 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBHello and welcome to the back half of the final season of Breaking Bad. This week we discuss "To'hajiilee", where Jesse hits Walt where he really lives, out in the deep desert, with eight figures buried just under foot. Join Jim and A.Ron as they discuss Huell's waffles, Saul's fifty, Hank's gambit, Walt's surrender, Todd's creep, snot-yellow meth, neo-nazi marksmanship, and Hank's fleeting moment of triumph. All this, your feedback, and a bit of the old spoiler action in our proprietary s...
513 – To’hajiilee – Instant Take
September 09, 2013 03:16 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MBWhile quite a few people got some of the broad strokes right, again, Vince Gilligan and crew made sure that we were all left guessing and trying to puzzle out where we were going until The End... and what an end it was. Jim and A.Ron struggle to put their thoughts into words as we deliver a instant take where we try to make sense of how we got here, what we thought of it, and where we're left. Join us for our full coverage Tuesday night!
512 – Rabid Dog
September 04, 2013 01:52 - 1 hour - 53 MBThis episode, 512 entitle "Rabid Dog" turned out to be a bit of a breather, especially compared with the previous 3 of this final season. Not a bad thing, or our hearts would explode before the end. Still lots and lots to talk about, including hitting Walt where he "really" lives, the sour turn Skyler, Marie, and Hank seemed to take this week, the continued heart break of poor Walt Jr, Aaron Paul and Dean Norris's continued excellence, Babylon 5, Walt's room clearing ability, and much more....
512 – Rabid Dog – Instant Take
September 02, 2013 02:55 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBA.Ron and I rushed off to the mics again to talk about episode 512, "Rabid Dog". We ask the hard questions such as: Has Skyler broken bad? Has Hank broken bad? Is there any freakin' one on this show who HASN'T broken bad? Also, what would Huel do with Walt's money?
511 – Confessions
August 28, 2013 05:48 - 2 hours - 61.3 MBJim and A.Ron celebrate one of the greatest episodes in Breaking Bad / Television history! By anyone's estimate, episode 511, "Confessions", was tense, gripping, and incredibly satisfying to watch. We can't disagree. Join us for an indepth discussion of manipulation, frozen firearms, creepy manhugs, Aaron Paul's subtler moments, Hank trapped in a jar, and much, much more. All this, and our all-star listener feedback and voicemails, as well as our spoiler section, safely ensconced behind a...