Decoding TV
199 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratingsDavid Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss everything going on in the world of TV, with recaps and reviews of the most interesting shows on the air.
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Decoding TV Ep. 11 - Getting to the Root of the 3 Body Problem
March 28, 2024 07:15 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBIn this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV, then discuss the first three episodes of 3 Body Problem (Netflix) and the sixth episode of Shogun (Hulu/FX). What do we think of a new John Wells/Noah Wyle hospital-themed team-up? Was it cool for Pete Davidson to leave Bupkis like that? Will we ever see another season of Euphoria? And is 3 Body Problem a worthy TV follow-up from the creators of Game of Thrones? Listen to hear us discu...
Bonus Ep: The Crown Season 6 (Plus: What's Going on With The Royals?)
March 22, 2024 19:23 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBAs with all things in life: Better late than never! In this bonus episode, @joyonapping (AKA Joy) returns to the podcast to finish our conversation about the Netflix original series The Crown. You can listen to the first part of this conversation right here. What did we think of how the final six episodes of season 6 wrapped up the story for these characters? What did we make of the specific end point the show chose? Did the show do a good job of finishing the Diana storyline? And what abou...
Decoding TV Ep. 10 - Will Mr. Beast Make TV More Like Mr. Beast?
March 21, 2024 11:13 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBIn this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Jessie Earl run down what’s going on in the world of TV, then discuss the season premiere of Manhunt (Apple TV+) and continue their weekly discussion of Shogun (Hulu/FX). What do we think of Mr. Beast’s new game show? Is TV going to become more like YouTube or is YouTube going to become more like TV? Are we excited for the new Star Wars series The Acolyte? Why do people like waiting for movies to stream instead of seeing them in theaters these ...
Decoding TV Ep. 9 - They Just Went to the Sexytime Pool
March 14, 2024 07:12 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBIn this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV, then discuss the first two episodes of of The Gentlemen (Netflix) and the fourth episode of Shogun (Apple TV+). What do we think of the Oscars this year? Why would they show us the stars of upcoming films without telling us what the films are, exactly? Does The Gentleman on Netflix capture the magic of Guy Ritchie’s early British gangster pics? And what did we think of that scene in th...
Decoding TV Ep. 8 - Stealing Paperclips from CTU
March 07, 2024 20:38 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBIn this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV, then discuss the season premiere of The Regime (Max) and the next episode of Shogun (Apple TV+). What do we think of the prospect of more Rings of Power from the same showrunners? Would we buy a Sopranos ice cream booth for $82K? Is Kate Winslet enough to maintain our interest in The Regime? Listen to hear us discuss all these topics and more! Homework for next week: Shogun Ep 4 (Hul...
Decoding TV Ep. 7 - How Many Pimples Do I Have To Watch Pop?
February 29, 2024 20:46 - 1 hour - 85 MBIn this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen, Jessie Earl, and Patrick Klepek discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then discuss the season premieres of Shogun (Hulu/FX) and Constellation (Apple TV+). Are we excited about the new Game of Thrones spinoff? Is it really a good idea to try to bring Harry Potter back in TV form? Does Constellation have more to offer beyond a mystery box? Is Shogun really as good as everybody says it is? Listen to hear us discuss all these topics and more! H...
Bonus Ep. - Expats Season Finale
February 26, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBIn this Decoding TV bonus episode, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the first season of Lulu Wang’s Expats on Prime Video, including: Episode 1 - The Peak Episode 2 - Mongkok Episode 3 - Mid-Levels Episode 4 - Mainland Episode 5 - Central Episode 6 - Home This show has some gorgeous cinematography and great acting, but left both of us feeling a bit cold. What was it about the show that made it inaccessible? Why was episode 5 such an amazing tour-de-force by comparison? How did we...
Decoding TV Ep. 6 - Zero Subtlety Whatsoever
February 21, 2024 08:28 - 1 hour - 87 MBNOTE: We’re planning to do a mailbag bonus episode soon! Let us know your questions and TV recommendations by emailing us at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com. In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss Jon Stewart's return to The Daily Show and the season finale of True Detective: Night Country. Is Jon Stewart still the voice we need right now? Did True Detective: Night Country stick the landing? Are people out of control for going after Alan Sepinwall for liking it? I...
Decoding TV Ep. 5 - An Acceptable Amount of Gouging
February 13, 2024 20:50 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBIn this episode of Decoding TV, David and Patrick discuss the why/how the ads of the Super Bowl kinda stink these days, Warner/Fox/Disney’s new streaming venture, whether or not Mr. and Mrs. Smith on Prime Video is about anything (and whether or not it needs to be), and how we anticipate True Detective: Night Country wrapping up. Let us know what you think of all of the above by emailing us at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com! Shownotes: 00:03:15 - Warner, Fox and Disney Launch Joint Sports St...
Decoding TV Ep. 4 - #JusticeForEvan
February 07, 2024 15:32 - 1 hour - 89 MBIn this episode of Decoding TV, David and Patrick discuss Evan Rachel Wood’s comments about the end (or lack thereof) of Westworld, Netflix and Apple TV+’s upcoming show slate, and why Nic Pizzolatto should probably stay off Instagram for a few more weeks. Let us know what you think of all of the above by emailing us at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com! Shownotes: 3:48 - Evan Rachel Wood on Westworld’s Ending 17:00 - Apple TV+’s upcoming slate and Netflix’s upcoming slate 45:00 - Nic Pizzola...
Decoding TV Ep. 3 - See Your Life Fracturing Into a Million Pieces
January 31, 2024 13:11 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBIn this episode of Decoding TV, David and Patrick discuss the upcoming season of Squid Game and the return of Jon Stewart to The Daily Show. Then it’s time to dive into Masters of the Air, Expats, and True Detective: Night Country. Is Jon Stewart’s return a good thing, or the sign of a network running on fumes? Can Squid Game seize the popular imagination again? Does Masters of the Air capture the same magic as Band of Brothers? Does Expats show Nicole Kidman and Lulu Wang at the top of the...
Decoding TV Ep. 2 - A Strictly Dehydrating Regimen
January 24, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBIn this episode of Decoding TV, David and Patrick discuss David’s recent trip to Sundance, react to news of the Emmy’s record low ratings, ponder the potential of a She-Hulk season 2, reflect on what happens when creators get too close to the material they put out, and continue their coverage of Echo and True Detective. Let us know what you think of all of the above by emailing us at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com! Shownotes (Times may be off by 1-2 mins due to dynamically inserted ads. When ...
This Week In Streaming: Fargo Season 5 Eps 6-10
January 18, 2024 19:02 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBThis Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. On this episode, David Chen is joined by writer, filmmaker, and YouTuber Jessie Earl to discuss the final five episodes of Fargo season 5, which are streaming right now on Hulu/FX: Episode 6 - The Tender Trap Episode 7 - Linda Episode 8 - Blanket Episode 9 - The Useless Hand Episode 10 - Bisquik The last half of the season brought us to a massive sta...
Decoding TV Ep. 1 - What's the Point of an Awards Show?
January 17, 2024 13:35 - 2 hours - 112 MBWelcome to Decoding TV’s new weekly format! For years, Decoding TV has decoded weekly TV shows like Westworld, The Last of Us, Succession, and The Curse. We’ve loved diving in depth into these shows, analyzing them, and sharing our theories. But doing the show the way we did had a fatal flaw: People mostly didn’t listen to the podcast if they weren’t watching the show! Also: there are some shows we want to talk about that might not be dense enough to support a weekly recap podcast. So w...
The Curse Ep. 10 - Green Queen
January 13, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBStay tuned to the podcast next week as we re-launch in a new weekly format! In this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen are joined by Jessie Earl to discuss the tenth episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime, “Young Hearts.” Well folks. What to say about this one? The first 20 minutes of this episode is standard Curse fare, with a healthy dose of awkwardness and obliviousness. But then the show takes a hard pivot and really swings for the fences with its final hour. Is...
The Curse Ep. 9 - Young Hearts
January 06, 2024 13:07 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBIn this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the ninth episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime, “Young Hearts.” In this episode, Whitney has an awkward encounter with Cara at a spa, but what does it say about her character? Fliplanthropy tries to make the pivot to a show where Whitney and Asher love each other more, but will it work? What exactly was Asher doing in the bathroom anyway? And how did Whitney react to Asher’s final plea at the end? Listen to hear us...
This Week In Streaming: A Murder At The End of the World Season Finale - Retreat
January 05, 2024 02:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBThis Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. On this episode, David Chen is joined by writer, filmmaker, and YouTuber Jessie Earl to discuss the season finale of A Murder at the End of the World, “Retreat.” As with most mysteries, this one came down to a visit to the accusing parlor will the detective slowly solved the crime. What did we think of how the big mystery finally resolved? What exactly wa...
The Curse Ep. 8 - Down and Dirty
December 30, 2023 13:30 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBIn this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the eighth episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime, “Down and Dirty.” In this episode, Asher and Whitney’s marriage strains to the breaking point and Whitney’s manipulation begin to spiral out even further. Who do we think actually tried to bait Asher with the chicken? What did Whitney do in the bathroom/elevator with that strange man? WTF is Dougie trying to accomplish with Nala, exactly? And what did we think of the...
The Curse Ep. 7 - Self-Exclusion
December 23, 2023 13:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBIn this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the seventh episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime, “Self-Exclusion.” In this episode, the cracks begin to show in Whitney and Asher’s marriage. But to what extent are the cracks real vs. Whitney putting on a show? How much does it cost to buy a racist mini-golf statue these days? Is it worth having a lock on your freezer if you have roommates? And what do we think is really going on with the shooting style of The Cu...
This Week In Streaming: Fargo Season 5 Eps 1-5
December 20, 2023 01:45 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBThis Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. On this episode, David Chen is joined by writer, filmmaker, and YouTuber Jessie Earl to discuss the first four episodes of Fargo season 5, which are streaming right now on Hulu/FX: Episode 1 - The Tragedy of the Commons Episode 2 - Trials and Tribulations Episode 3 - The Paradox of Intermediate Transactions Episode 4 - Insolubilia Episode 5 - The Tige...
The Curse Ep. 6 - The Fire Burns On
December 16, 2023 13:27 - 49 minutes - 45 MBIn this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the sixth episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime, “The Fire Burns On.” In this short episode, Whitney and Dougie hatch a plan to betray Asher. Is this the beginning of the end for our favorite reality couple? Is there any hope for “Fliplanthropy”? Who would leave chicken in a fire station bathroom? Is “Green Queen” actually a good name? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Links: Email us and let...
The Curse Ep. 5 - It's a Good Day
December 09, 2023 13:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBIn this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the fifth episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime, “It’s a Good Day.” In this episode, Whitney continues charging headfirst into her misguided plans to help the community. But how do we think it’s all going to go wrong this time around? Is 80 degrees really too hot for the inside of a house? Is Asher just a powder keg waiting to go off at any moment? And why would being on camera motivate anyone to burst into song? Li...
The Curse Ep 4 - Under The Big Tree
December 02, 2023 13:44 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBIn this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the fourth episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime, “Under the Big Tree.” This episode is a clear middle chapter, developing some characters and letting a few plotlines simmer before presumably bigger events explode sometime in the future. How well is the Dougie storyline working for us and where do we think it’s heading? Links: Email us and let us know what you think at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com Listen to Patric...
This Week In Streaming: Invincible Season 2 Eps 1-4
November 29, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBThis Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. On this episode, David Chen is joined by writer, filmmaker, and YouTuber Jessie Earl to discuss the first four episodes of Invincible season 2, which are streaming right now on Amazon Prime Video: Episode 1 - A Lesson For Your Next Life Episode 2 - In About Six Hours I Lose My Virginity to a Fish Episode 3 - This Missive, This Machination! Episode 4 - ...
The Curse Ep 3 - Questa Lane
November 25, 2023 13:15 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBIn this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the third episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime. This episode ventures out of the land of cringe and into the scary land of sadcringe, requiring several multi-layered performances. How well did we think our main actors pulled off these moments? What do we think this show is trying to say about the impact of well-meaning, ill-thought-out progressive machinations? And should you ever run after girls while waving a $10...
This Week In Streaming: The Crown Season 6 Eps 1-4
November 21, 2023 22:26 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBThis Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. On this episode, David Chen is joined by his wife (AKA @joyonapping) to discuss the first four episodes of The Crown season 6: Episode 1 - Persona Non Grata Episode 2 - Two Photographs Episode 3 - Dis-Moi Oui Episode 4 - The Aftermath This season follows a rather disappointing season in which Charles seemed to be the hero while the Queen and Princess ...
The Curse Ep 2 - Pressure's Looking Good So Far
November 18, 2023 14:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBIn this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the second episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime. This episode maintains the agonizing cringe and awkwardness of the first episode as Asher and Whitney get involved with a local art show. But in what ways is Whitney blundering through this situation that make it so painful? What do we make of Dougie’s backstory and where the show is going with it? And what exactly is going on at the end of the episode? Listen to hea...
This Week In Streaming: A Murder at the End of the World Eps 1-2
November 16, 2023 15:40 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBThis Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. On this episode, David Chen is joined by writer, filmmaker, and YouTuber Jessie Earl to discuss the first two episodes of A Murder at the End of the World, streaming on Hulu: Episode 1 - Homme Fatale Episode 2 - The Silver Doe Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij are back again with another sci-fi show, only this one has a murder mystery at the center of it....
The Curse Ep 1 - Land of Enchantment
November 14, 2023 13:06 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBIn this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the first episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime. We’ll be covering this show weekly through January 2024 and we hope you’ll have a chance to join us for it! This show features a core trio of incredible talent (Benny Safdie, Nathan Fielder, and Emma Stone). How did we feel their skills were applied in this episode? Where is the show most insightful and where is it taking cheap shots? How painful of an experience did ...
Loki S2E06 - Glorious Purpose
November 10, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBIn this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen dive into Loki season 2 episode 6, “Glorious Purpose.” Loki’s finale is not only one of the best episodes of the season but possibly one of the best episodes of the show altogether. How did we feel about the way the show used its time travel mechanics? Where does this season leave all of our beloved characters? What did we think of the ultimate resolution of Loki’s character? And what do we make of the future of Kang and Loki in ...
This Week In Streaming: Gen V Season 1
November 07, 2023 13:43 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBThis Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. On this episode, David Chen is joined by writer, filmmaker, and YouTuber Jessie Earl to discuss the first season of Gen V, streaming on Prime Video. This was a really strong season of television! But how seamless (or not) were the tie-ins to The Boys? Was Marie Moreau a compelling protagonist? What did we think of the show’s ultraviolence and general gros...
Loki S2E05 - Science/Fiction
November 03, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBIn this episode of Decoding TV, Dan Gvozden from the Amazing Spider-Talk podcast and David Chen dive into Loki season 2 episode 5, “Science/Fiction.” This episode finds Loki dealing with the fallout from the events of last episode and maybe also learning some valuable lessons too. What did we think about how this episode paid off long running threads? What is this show trying to say about the art of storytelling, if anything? What are we expecting for the end of this season? And was the rea...
Bonus Ep. - Five Nights At Freddy's
October 31, 2023 16:00 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MBIn this bonus episode, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the Five Nights at Freddy’s movie currently streaming on Peacock. What is the appeal of this videogame property? Is it possible to take any of these characters seriously? How did the videogame’s lore interact with the story they were trying to tell? And why is this movie so good for society even if we ultimately don’t like it very much? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more! Links: Email us and let us know what ...
Loki S2E04 - Heart of the TVA
October 27, 2023 16:06 - 1 hour - 103 MBIn this episode, Patrick Klepek and David Chen dive into Loki season 2 episode 4, “Heart of the TVA.” This episode delivers on the best of what this show has to offer. But is that enough? What are the moments that shocked Patrick and David? How close did that scene come to being rated R? Do we think that the backstories of Renslayer, General Dox, and Victor Timely got quite enough time in the oven? What could possibly happen after that ending? Listen to hear us discuss all this and more! W...
Loki S2E03 - 1893
October 20, 2023 13:31 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBIn this episode, Patrick Klepek and David Chen dive into Loki season 2 episode 3, “1893.” This episode sees the return of Ravonna Renslayer and Miss Minutes. But, like, what is Miss Minutes’ deal exactly? Does she have physical properties? Do we care about her quest for a human body? What did we think of Jonathan Major’s performance as Victor Timely? How delightful is it to see Mobius and Loki in 19th century Chicago? And can this show stick to one plotline for longer than a single episode?...
This Week in Streaming: The Fall of the House of Usher
October 18, 2023 15:08 - 1 hour - 136 MBThis Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. On this episode, David Chen and Sarah Marrs discuss all eight episodes of Mike Flanagan’s The Fall of the House of Usher: Episode 1 - A Midnight Dreary Episode 2 - The Masque of the Red Death Episode 3 - Murder in the Rue Morgue Episode 4 - The Black Cat Episode 5 - The Tell-Tale Heart Episode 6 - Goldbug Episode 7 - The Pit and the Pendulum Episod...
Loki S2E02 - Breaking Brad
October 13, 2023 15:35 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBIn this episode, Patrick Klepek and David Chen dive into Loki season 2 episode 2, “Breaking Brad.” But first: a conversation about how Marvel has been handling TV, and how that might change moving forward. This episode sees Loki finally reuniting with Sylvie after some adventures apart. But why does it feel like this show is actually two separate shows fighting against each other? What was it like to see Loki use some more of that old trickster magic again? And does this show actually need ...
This Week In Streaming: The Continental: From The World of John Wick Season 1
October 09, 2023 12:30 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBThis Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. On this episode, David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss the entire first season of The Continental: From The World of John Wick, including: Episode 2 - Loyalty to the Master Episode 3 - Theatre of Pain As predicted, the season (series?) finale had action scene after action scene. But were any of them any good? What were our favorite and least favorite mo...
Loki S2E01 - Ouroboros
October 06, 2023 12:29 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBIn this episode, Patrick Klepek and David Chen dive into Loki’s season 2 premiere, “Ouroboros” We start by talking about our thoughts about what Loki season 1 did well and where we felt it could’ve improved. Then, it’s time for a full-blown review and recap of the first episode of season 2. We’ve missed the world of the Time Variance Authority! Is there any MCU show that has ever looked better than Loki? How painful does Loki’s time-slipping look, exactly? How do we feel about the Jonathan ...
Ahsoka Eps 7-8 Minisode - Dreams and Madness and The Lion, The Witch, and the Warlord
October 04, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBPatrick and David are experimenting with shorter episodes for shows that we still want to check in with but aren’t doing full blown recaps for. In this podcast episode, David and Patrick discuss the final two episodes of Ahsoka: Episode 7 - Dreams and Madness Episode 8 - The Lion, The Witch, and the Warlord Well, that finale certainly subverted our expectations…but not in a good way necessarily? Was it really the best move to make [REDACTED] the big final confrontation? Has this show done...
This Week In Streaming: Gen V Eps 1-3 (with Jessie Earl)
September 30, 2023 00:30 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBThis Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. On this episode, David Chen is joined by writer, filmmaker, and YouTuber Jessie Earl to discuss the first three episodes of Gen V, a new spin-off series set in the universe of The Boys: Episode 1 - God U. Episode 2 - First Day Episode 3 - #ThinkBrink Gen V is very close in tone to The Boys. But is it too close? How invested are we in these brand new ch...
This Week In Streaming: The Continental Ep 1 - Brothers In Arms
September 22, 2023 20:02 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBThis Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. On this episode, David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss the first episode of The Continental: From The World of John Wick, “Brothers In Arms.” How well did this show use the universe of the John Wick movies? Was it a good decision to center the entire show around [REDACTED]? Was it really worth it to cast Mel Gibson in this show? (Spoiler: No). What is the...
Ahsoka Eps 5-6 Minisode - Shadow Warrior and Far, Far Away
September 20, 2023 23:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBEnjoying the podcast? Please consider supporting us by becoming a paid member at Decodingtv.com. Patrick and David are experimenting with shorter episodes for shows that we still want to check in with but aren’t doing full blown recaps for. In this podcast episode, David and Patrick discuss the latest two episodes of Ahsoka: Episode 5 - Shadow Warrior Episode 6 - Far, Far Away Our protagonists have arrived at their destination! But is the payoff worth it? What did we think of the re-intr...
This Week In Streaming: One Piece Eps 1-3
September 13, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBSupport this podcast by becoming a paid member at DecodingTV.com. This Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. On this episode, David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss the first three episodes of One Piece streaming right now on Netflix: Episode 1 - Romance Dawn Episode 2 - The Man in the Straw Hat Episode 3 - Tell No Tales How well did One Piece build its fantastical world? Is it doing enough to ...
Bonus Ep: The Problem with RottenTomatoes
September 11, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBHere at Decoding TV, we’re planning to do a series of bonus episodes where Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss a topic that’s in the news or just something that’s caught our attention recently. The first few of these will be free but eventually they will be exclusive to paid Decoding TV subscribers. (Check out our first episode about MovieTok and film criticism.) Today we discuss this Vulture piece detailing some of the issues that RottenTomatoes faces. What does it say about our society ...
Ahsoka Eps 3-4 Minisode - Time to Fly and Fallen Jedi
September 08, 2023 19:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBIf you enjoy this podcast, please consider becoming a paid member at decodingtv.com. We’re trying something new this week! Patrick and David are experimenting with a shorter episode format for a show that we still want to check in with but maybe don’t want to do full blown recaps for. In this podcast episode, David and Patrick discuss the latest two episodes of Ahsoka: Episode 3 - Time To Fly Episode 4 - Fallen Jedi Are we still enjoying the show? How well does it handle its “Star Wars m...
This Week In Streaming: How To with John Wilson Season 3
September 07, 2023 23:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBThis Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. This week, David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss the docuseries How To with John Wilson, which is streaming right now on Max. In each episode of How To, documentarian John Wilson ostensibly sets out to answer a basic question: how to find a public restroom, how to clean your ears, how to watch the game, etc. But in reality, the show is an intimate portrai...
Justified: City Primeval Post-Mortem
September 06, 2023 21:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBIn this Decoding TV bonus episode about Justified: City Primeval, Sarah Marrs and David Chen discuss all the things we didn’t get to in our season final recap. This includes topics such as: Did the finale drop the ball this season? Listener reactions to the season as a whole Was it really a big mistake to bring back [REDACTED]? The biggest differences between the book and the show What happened during the time jump in the finale? And much more! Thanks for a great season of TV recappin...
This Week In Streaming: Telemarketers
September 01, 2023 12:27 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBSupport this podcast by becoming a paid member at DecodingTV.com. This Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. This week, David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss the three-part HBO docuseries Telemarketers, which is streaming right now on Max. Telemarketers is about two former telemarketers who witness the corruption and exploitation of one telemarketing firm in particular, Civic Development Group (C...
Justified: City Primeval Ep 8 - The Question
August 31, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBIn this edition of Decoding TV, David Chen and Sarah Marrs discuss the eighth and final episode of Justified: City Primeval, “The Question.” In the season (series?) finale, characters make baffling decisions left and right. What happened to the deadly Albanians? How did we feel about the ultimate fate of Clement Mansell? Did Raylan’s arc prove to be a worthwhile one? And what did we make of the shocking cameo at the end of the episode? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!...