Broken Speaker Podcast
53 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★ - 2 ratingsJoin Brian and Greg for the Broken Speaker Podcast! Every week your hosts will attempt to judge an entire TV series based off of the pilot episode one. First impressions are everything, right? Check out all past, present, and future Broken Speaker Content at www.brokenspeakerpodcast.com
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Episodes
S3E30 Wild Bill - Cowboy in the UK
November 04, 2020 10:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBOn this weeks episode of the Broken Speaker Podcast, join us as we attempt to do some catch-up on the happenings of the streaming world followed by a look at the first episode of Wild Bill on Britbox. Can Britbox take off? Does Rob Lowe solve the murder? Is Quibi still a thing? Tune in to find out!
S3E29 Utopia - Down the Rabbit Hole
October 07, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBThis week's show is chalk full of dark twisted comics, cosplaying fanboys, deep conspiracy theories and hitmen. We are diving into the new Amazon Prime Video TV show Utopia, which somehow has all these topics and is supposed to be less violent than it's British counterpart.... we shall see. Also tune in for The News where we will be covering recent acquisition by Amazon Prime Video, what SVOD TV ratings are and why we care as well as Brian and Greg's Top 3 for the week.
S3E28 A.P. Bio - Class is in Session
October 01, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBWhat happens when you get a disgraced former Harvard professor, a push over principle and a group of young impressionable high schoolers? It's a recipe for success this week as the boys from Broken Speaker Podcast take on the Peacock original, A.P. Bio. Tune in to also hear their thoughts on the Peacock platform as a whole, news from Disney+ surrounding the Marvel universe and more!
S3E27 Away - Drama! In Space!
September 23, 2020 09:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBWhat do you get when anything that can possibly go wrong actually goes wrong? Mix it up with a highly dysfunctional crew of astronauts that all have their own agenda... and bam! You get Away. One of the latest Netflix series, starring Hillary Swank. Tune in to see just how much Greg dislikes this show! (Spoiler alert: he really doesn't like it)
S3E26 Dead Pixels - To Game or Not to Game
September 16, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBOn this episode of the Broken Speaker Podcast, we take a look at a show from across the pond about a group of friends addicted to a video game - Dead Pixels. Also, tune in to find out what we think about the hype around Dune, what theatrical releases are like in a pandemic, and how we feel about Disney+ with their Mulan antics.
S3E25 Raised by Wolves - Space Babies & Intergalactic LARPers
September 09, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBWe are back! After a short break. On this weeks episode, we take a look at the hottest new show from HBO Max and Ridley Scott - Raised by Wolves. Does it hold up to the hype? Tune in to find out!
S3E24 Ted Lasso - Football is Football, Right?
August 19, 2020 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBOn this weeks episode of the Broken Speaker Podcast we are taking a look at the latest Apple TV+ release, Ted Lasso. Can America's greatest no-name college coach turn things around for a failing premier league team without knowing anything about European soccer? Join us to see what we though of the first episode!
S3E23 Barkskins - Not So French Canadians
August 12, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBOn this weeks episode of the Broken Speaker Podcast, Brian and Greg will be discussing Barkskins! A curious show - produced by National Geographic, currently available on Hulu... Will the wilds of New France in the 1700s prove to be an interesting backdrop? Tune in to find out!
S3E22 Cursed - Medieval Mythological Madness
August 05, 2020 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBOn this week's episode of the podcast, Brian and Greg journey to the Arthurian legends of old with Cursed on Netflix! Will the comic-book spin on a well known tale be enough to keep us watching? Tune in to find out! Apologies for the poor audio quality this week on Greg's side. Microphone mix-up. Will be better next week!
S3E21 Warrior Nun - It's Nunya Business
July 29, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBOn this weeks episode of the Broken Speaker Podcast, Brian and Greg watch and discuss the Canadian comic book turned Netflix show - Warrior Nun. Oh boy, it's a wild ride. Along the way they discuss some of the latest news in the streaming world. Were they too tough on HBO? Is Netflix still on top? Does Amazon have anything other than The Boys? Tune in to find out!
S3E20 Perry Mason - It's a Murder Mystery Mr. Mason!
July 22, 2020 09:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBWe are back! Finally tackling Perry Mason on HBO. Can his camera skills pay the bills? Probably not. Will he solve the murder mystery? In a little bit. Is he close to figuring it out? I honestly don't know. Tune in to find out and hear some of the latest streaming platform news from the past month.
S3E19 Crossing Swords - Wooden Wonder
June 24, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBOn this episode of the Broken Speaker Podcast, we are taking a look at Crossing Swords! A new show from Hulu from the talent behind of Robot Chicken. Tune in to hear Brian and Greg's thoughts on the show, while totally not bashing Hulu one bit. Definitely none of that in this episode.
S3E18 For All Mankind - Big Red What If
June 17, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBOn this week's episode of the Broken Speaker Podcast, join your hosts Brian and Greg as they take a look at the first episode of For All Mankind on Apple TV +. Along the way they discuss the latest shows they've been watching and anything happening in the world of streaming. Somehow, the Rush Hour franchise gets brought up. Don't ask. I don't know.
S3E17 Mythic Quest - Shovel Sidequest
June 10, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBThis week on the Broken Speaker Podcast it's all new! New streaming platform, and new show to go with it. This week's episode covers Mythic Quest Raven's Banquet on Apple TV+. Will Apple TV+ hold up to the other streaming platforms? Does Mythic Quest have a good enough story to keep Brian and Greg interested? Tune in to find out!
S3E16 Space Force - Boots on the Moon!
June 03, 2020 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBWe are blasting off in this weeks episode of the Broken Speaker Podcast, as we take a look at the first episode of Space Force. Netflix and Steve Carell have teamed up to create a show that has a lot of promise, let's see if they can deliver! Along the way, we take a look at the launch of HBO Max, some of the latest Amazon Prime movies that are available, and other streaming news from around the internet.
S3E15 The Great - Huzzah!
May 27, 2020 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBHello everyone and welcome back to the Broken Speaker Podcast. On this weeks episode we are rolling back time to the 18th century in order to learn some mostly factual events around the life of Catherine the Great in the Hulu original - The Great. I know, it's a shocker that we even remotely considered another Hulu show... but bear with us, this ones may be worth it.
S3E14 Upload - Digitizing Death
May 20, 2020 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBOn this weeks episode of the Broken Speaker Podcast we get a taste for the future of death with Upload, Amazon Prime Video's latest show that takes an unconventional spin on what can happen when we die. Along the way join Brian and Greg as they discuss some of the streaming news from recent weeks.
S3E13 Run - Running from Responsibilities
May 06, 2020 09:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBThis week on the Broken Speaker Podcast we are taking a look at HBO's latest dark comedy - Run. A tale of two star crossed lovers who seem to think spending a significant amount of time on a train is a great thing. Along the way we check out the latest and greatest news in streaming from all across the US. Join us for yet another fantastic episode!
S3E12 Brews Brothers - Like a Flat Lager
April 22, 2020 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBThis week on the Broken Speaker Podcast we are taking a look at the latest 30-minute sitcom from Netflix, Brews Brothers. Join Brian and Greg as they discuss some of the latest news in the internet streaming or quarantine movie-marathon world, then go over what they enjoyed... or didn't... about Brews Brothers!
S3E11 Tales from the Loop - Mind Bending Madness
April 15, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBThis week on the Broken Speaker Podcast we are taking a look at the Amazon Prime Video original series Tales from the Loop. The show is an anthology series, but we are planning to take a look at the first episode to see if it's any good. Does Amazon have a winner on their hands? Tune in to find out!
S3E10 Ozark - A Laundering Man
April 08, 2020 09:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBWhat happens when you take your everyday financial adviser and sprinkle in a bit of crime? You get the popular Netflix series Ozark! With the third season out on Netflix now, we decided to take a look back on the first episode to see if this series is worth the watch. After all, it's this or Tiger King... right?
S3E9 The English Game - Drama With a Side of Football
April 01, 2020 09:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBAre you a fan of English football? How about Downton Abbey? Well this week on The Broken Speaker Podcast we are taking a dive into some unholy combination of the two with The English Game. Along the way we discuss some of our quarantine pastimes, different streaming stats, how we are coping without live sports, and much more.
S3E8 Altered Carbon - New Body New Problems
March 25, 2020 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBThis week on the Broken Speaker Podcast we are taking a look at the Netflix series Altered Carbon - a futuristic film-noir mystery show with a second season out now! Along the way we take a look at the latest from Netflix and HBO, discuss coronavirus, and somehow end up proposing a $50 straight to streaming movie. It's a wild ride!
S3E7 Locke & Key - Paranormal Keys-R-Us
March 11, 2020 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBThis week we are checking out one of Netflix's latest - Locke & Key! Join Brian and Greg as they cover the first episode and see whether or not they plan to tune in for the rest of the series. As always, keep watching!
S3E6 Ragnarok - Where's My Hammer Gone?
February 20, 2020 16:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBThis week on the Broken Speaker Podcast we enter the realm of Norse mythology and watch Netflix's newest show, Ragnarok. Are the gods real? Do the giants control everything? Is high school terrible in every country and language? Tune in to find out the answers to these and more. As always, the guys also go through the most current news for the streaming industry including the drop of the Stranger Things season 4 trailer and the South Park controversy that is trending on Twitter. And rememb...
S3E5 Star Trek: Picard - Old Men in Spaaace!
February 12, 2020 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBThis week on the Broken Speaker Podcast we go boldly where several other folks have gone before... with Star Trek: Picard! This is the latest venture into the Star Trek universe expanding on the legendary tale of Captain Jean-Luc Picard. Along the way we address Brian's fear or disdain for old people, check out some of Netflix's latest platform tweaks, and tackle the after-show podcast trope that seems to becoming more and more of a thing. And remember, keep watching!
S3E4 Avenue 5 - Nothing Ever Goes Wrong In Space
February 05, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBThis week on the Broken Speaker Podcast we are taking a trip through space aboard the Avenue 5! This is HBO's latest half-hour comedy show with Hugh Laurie at the helm. Literally. He's the captain. But strap in, because along the way we get incredibly sidetracked. All in good fun! And remember, keep watching!
S3E3 Medical Police - International Doctor Spies
January 29, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBHello and welcome back to the Broken Speaker Podcast! In this weeks episode we are checking out one of Netflix's latest attempts at a half-hour comedy show - Medical Police. Is it good enough to keep us interested? Or does Rob Corddry need to let go of Children's Hospital... Tune in to hear our thoughts!
S3E2 Watchmen - Always Watching
January 15, 2020 10:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBThis week on the Broken Speaker Podcast we are diving into HBO's latest hit - Watchmen! Join us as we discuss super powers, squids, and cows. In that order.
S3E1 Lost in Space - They should probably stay lost
January 08, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBHello and welcome to the 2020 season of Broken Speaker Podcast! This week we are checking out the pilot episode of Lost in Space, a Netflix show that just recently had a second season released. Tune in for our take on whether or not the pilot hooked us, or if it really is just better that they stay lost in space...
S2E23 - End of the Year Extravaganza!
January 01, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.2 MBHello and welcome to the inaugural Broken Speaker Podcast end of the year episode! In this special, we will take a look back at our favorite shows and streaming platforms that we covered throughout the year. Here's to 2019, and for an even better 2020! Keep watching!
S2E22 The Feed - All in the Head
December 18, 2019 10:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBThis week on the Broken Speaker Podcast we are watching The Feed. This is the latest Prime Video release featuring a sci-fi world where a special brain implant can make the world a better place, for some people at least. Have a happy holiday everyone, and remember - keep watching!
S2E21 The Simpsons - D'oh!
December 11, 2019 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBThis week we are tackling one of the longest running shows, and definitely the oldest for Broken Speaker Podcast - The Simpsons! The pilot episode ended up being a Christmas special, so it fits right in with the holiday season!
S2E20 The Expanse - Ice Ice Baby
November 27, 2019 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBThis week on The Broken Speaker Podcast we are covering The Expanse, a show about a future of intergalactic conflict and tension.
S2E19 The Mandalorian - Bounty Hunter Bonanza
November 20, 2019 10:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBThis week on the Broken Speaker Podcast we are tackling the biggest news in streaming since the introduction of Netflix. Disney+ and The Mandalorian have been unleashed on the world, and of course we checked it out. Tune in to see what we thought!
S2E18 Limetown - Podcast About a Podcast
November 13, 2019 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBThis week on The Broken Speaker Podcast we are covering the podcast phenomenon turned book turned TV show - Limetown! Warm up those jowls and join us for some exciting new content from... Facebook?
S2E17 Living With Yourself - Welcome to the Clone Zone
October 30, 2019 09:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBThis week on the Broken Speaker Podcast we are dealing with clones! Join us as we take a wild ride through the latest Netflix special starring Paul Rudd, Living With Yourself. This week on the Broken Speaker Podcast we are dealing with clones! Join us as we take a wild ride through the latest Netflix special starring Paul Rudd, Living With Yourself. Keep watching!
S2E16 iZombie - Brains à la mode!
October 23, 2019 21:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBWe are right in the middle of October, and the spooktastic TV shows shall continue! This week we are taking a look at iZombie - a mystery detective show with a zombie twist. Would you chow down on some brains if it helped to solve crimes? Tune in to find out what we think!
S2E15 The Walking Dead - Rootin' Tootin' Zombie Show
October 16, 2019 09:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBThis week on The Broken Speaker Podcast we take a look at one of the most iconic zombie TV shows - The Walking Dead. While the show is still running, even starting it's tenth season, we take a look back on the pilot episode and determine whether or not it stacks up to the critical acclaim.
S2E14 American Horror Story - Poor Life Choices
October 09, 2019 09:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBThis week on the Broken Speaker Podcast, we come tumbling into the month of October with one of the most iconic horror TV shows out there - American Horror Story! Join us as we discuss the pilot episode for season one, just make sure to stay alert. Spooky things are lurking...
S2E13 The Good Place - Everything is Fine
October 02, 2019 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBGrab some fro-yo and kick back for another fantastic episode of the Broken Speaker Podcast. This week we watch episode one of The Good Place, a fantasy comedy show about the afterlife. It's gonna be a forking good time!
S2E12 The Righteous Gemstones - Megachurch Madness
September 25, 2019 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBThis week on the Broken Speaker Podcast we venture south for some glorious redemption with The Righteous Gemstones! The Righteous Gemstones is the latest HBO comedy series from Danny McBride that follows a family of megachurch pastors and their exploits.
S2E11 The I-Land - Lost Conch Simulation
September 18, 2019 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBWhat happens when ten strangers wake up on a deserted island with no memory? Tension, drama, survival, conch. It's a wild ride this week on the Broken Speaker Podcast with The I-Land, a brand new Netflix miniseries!
S2E10 Toast of London - Burnt Toast
September 11, 2019 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBOn this magnificently theatrical episode of the Broken Speaker Podcast we venture to the land of London to check out another British comedy - Toast of London! Will Brian and Greg finally understand the humor from across the pond? Probably not. Tune in to find out!
S2E9 What We Do in the Shadows - Living With A Vampire
August 28, 2019 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBWatch out! It's a spooky episode this week, as Brian and Greg enter the world of vampires for the pilot episode of What We Do in the Shadows. Do vampires glitter in the sunlight? Will they survive the troubles of modern day Staten Island? Will Guillermo ever get what he has truly earned?!? Tune in to find out this week on the Broken Speaker Podcast.
S2E8 Archer - That's How You Get Ants
August 21, 2019 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBWhat do you get when an international spy agency is filled to the brim with incompetent people? You get Archer - the wildly popular animated comedy TV show from FX. Join Brian and Greg as they rediscover the pilot and end up relentlessly quoting lines from the show.
S2E7 Lost - Lost in the Plot
August 14, 2019 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBThis week on the Broken Speaker Podcast we are crash landing onto a remote island full of mystery with the pilot episodes of Lost! Join your hosts Brian and Greg as they navigate through one of the most popular TV shows of the 2000s.
S2E6 The Boys - Never Meet Your Heroes
July 31, 2019 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBIn this weeks episode of the Broken Speaker Podcast we are taking to the skies! Is that a bird? Is that a plane? No! It’s just a superhero. Fear not - or perhaps run for your life with The Boys. An irreverent take on what would happen if superheroes abuse their power.
S2E5 Bad Blood - Maple Syrup Mafia
July 24, 2019 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBThis week on the Broken Speaker podcast, Brian and Greg venture north with the Canadian crime drama Bad Blood. Yet again, another binge worthy episode - this time drenched in maple syrup!
S2E4 Futurama - Space Pilot 3000!
July 17, 2019 09:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBJoin us this week as we travel to year 3000 in the pilot episode of Futurama. Both Brian and Greg are incredibly familiar with the series, but it's neat to look back and see where everything began. Who knows, we may just catch a hidden secret! But in all seriousness, expect this episode to kind of go off the rails. It's a bumpy ride.