Dial M for Maple
72 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 133 ratingsDial M For Maple is a Riverdale recap podcast with a sly twist. After every episode of Riverdale, we’ll recap what we just saw—as well as what we wish we saw.
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Episodes
Art Imitates Death: Recapping “Killing Mr. Honey” (Chapter 76)
May 08, 2020 22:53 - 49 minutesAnd so we close another chapter of Riverdale. The early episodes seem so long ago—that lovely tribute to Luke Perry, Julian the porcelain doll, Chad Michael Murray on a rocket—and, yet, there’s no denying the fact that season four wrapped things up a little too quickly. That being said, “Killing Mr. Honey” ends things on a satisfying note, bringing most of the principal cast together to take down their principal, the maybe-not-completely-wrong Holden Honey. As directed by Mädchen Amick, the e...
Ponytail Playmate: Recapping “Lynchian” (Chapter 76)
May 01, 2020 12:00 - 50 minutesAnd, just like that, we’ve reached the home stretch of Riverdale’s fourth season! With the COVID-19 pandemic halting production across the board, the show’s planned final three episodes have been shunted off to TV purgatory, and we’ve found ourselves at this chapter’s penultimate offering. While “Lynchian” intriguingly ups the ante on the long-percolating mystery of the voyeuristic VHS tapes, one can’t help but wonder: Is there any way next week’s season finale can possibly give us a satisfyi...
Hedwig Snatched: Recapping “Wicked Little Town” (Chapter 74)
April 17, 2020 12:00 - 46 minutesDid you just say, “wig”? Well, someone in the Riverdale Hair & Makeup Department sure did, again and again and again! That’s right, it’s the most glorious time of the year: Riverdale’s spring musical episode, a tradition started back in season two with a bloody good take on Carrie: The Musical. And, in keeping with tradition, “Wicked Little Town”—the show’s ode to cult classic Hedwig And The Angry Inch—is another high point for the show, ratcheting up the interpersonal drama and giving our be...
Quaran-Keene: Catching Up With The Archie-Verse’s Katy Keene
April 02, 2020 12:00 - 48 minutesSince Riverdale put a bow on the mystery of Jughead’s faux murder and went on a mini-hiatus, the whole world has changed. And while the situation is dark (like, “Riverdale dark”—remember when the town went under quarantine?), it’s important to find moments of levity and happy distractions to keep your mind off the doom and gloom. That’s why there’s no better time to catch up on The CW’s other “Archie-verse” series, Katy Keene, a pure escapist delight. Now that it’s aired the first eight episo...
Solving Riverdale’s Whydunnit: Recapping “The Locked Room” (Chapter 73)
March 12, 2020 12:00 - 51 minutesRiverdale’s modus operandi seems to be, “when one mystery closes, another mystery opens,” so it’s all-together shocking—and wholly satisfying—that its latest episode finally put a bow on the season-long mystery of Jughead’s fake death. “The Locked Room” not only tells us the great lengths Betty and company went to convince everyone (including Riverdale’s viewers) that Jughead was dead, but also lets our favorite sleuthing couple boast to Dupont and the Stonewall Preppies that they’ve uncovere...
No Time To Die: Recapping “How To Get Away With Murder” (Chapter 71)
February 29, 2020 17:03 - 49 minutesAfter a week away, Riverdale picks up right where it left off, the gang reeling from Jughead’s (apparent) demise (apparently) at the hands of his own girlfriend, Betty Cooper. But “How To Get Away With Murder” leaves little time to grieve their beanie’d pal, as Archie, Veronica, and Betty attempt to cross-reference their stories and cover their own tracks. It’s a lot to take in, so, with Marah out this week, Dial M For Maple had to call in the big guns for a guest host: None other than Camero...
Et Tu, Betty?: Recapping “The Ides Of March” (Chapter 70)
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Positively Tickled: Recapping “Quiz Show” (Chapter 68)
January 31, 2020 13:00 - 55 minutesWe never imagined we’d be walking away from Riverdale’s big “Quiz Show”wanting to talk about tickling fetish videos, but here we are! Though this week’s episode throws a few curveballs at the audience, none were quite as wild and unexpected as what Kevin Keller gets into on his “Grind’em” date. As Dial M For Maple grapples with whether or not this plot finally gives us #JusticeForKevin, hosts Marah and Cameron dive into a twisty plot that shakes things up for the Bughead ‘shippers and sees Ve...
It’s A Cheer-ocracy: Recapping “Varsity Blues” (Chapter 67)
January 24, 2020 13:00 - 54 minutesIt’s January, and football season is over for most high schools, but not Riverdale, which kicks off 2020 with “the big game” against the Stonewall Stallions. The rivalry brings season four back into focus after the holiday break, and thankfully lets the teens again worry about typical high school things, like college applications, frustrating coaches, and bringing down your father’s rum empire by creating a new rum brand of your own. Yeah, just normal teen stuff! Dial M For Maple is back with...
Tangerine, Tangerine, Ta...: Recapping “Tangerine” (Chapter 66)
December 14, 2019 16:57 - 1 hourIn its final episode of 2019—and the decade, for that matter—Riverdale forgoes another seasonally-appropriate holiday episode and instead delivers a midseason finale largely concerned with moving on. The big theme of “Tangerine” seems to be setting the past on fire (quite literally) in order to push forward, with Betty laying Dark Betty to rest, Jughead accepting his fate with the Quill And Skull society, and Cheryl finally letting go of her beloved twin’s corpse. Dial M For Maple logs on—alb...
How Does That Make You Feel?: Recapping “In Treatment” (Chapter 65)
December 06, 2019 13:00 - 48 minutesIf this week’s Riverdale seems familiar to longtime listeners of Dial M For Maple, that may be because we pitched an episode just like this on our podcast last season. After nearly four years of serial killers, diabolical family members, cults, and bear attacks, the teens of Riverdale have some serious trauma to unpack. Thankfully, help comes in the form of guest actor Gina Torres—a.k.a. school counselor Mrs. Burble—whose straight talk and thoughtful insights provide the series with a much-ne...
A Tale Of Four Thanksgivings: Recapping “The Ice Storm” (Chapter 64)
November 21, 2019 13:00 - 55 minutesIs Riverdale becoming one of those shows where its holiday episodes are its best? After a spooky Halloween outing this season, the series serves up another winner with its Thanksgiving cornucopia, “The Ice Storm.” Our podcast Dial M For Maple pulls a seat up to the dinner table to dig into a feast of plot, one that won’t leave any Riverdale ‘shippers hungry—Bughead, Varchie, Choni, and even Falice have their own stories this week! Hosts Marah and Cameron are on hand to recap the madness and a...
Let The Chippings Fall Where They May: Recapping “Hereditary” (Chapter 63)
November 14, 2019 15:45 - 57 minutesOur Riverdale podcast Dial M For Maple returns from its bye week to discuss the rapidly escalating drama of the show’s latest outing, “Hereditary.” Hosts Marah and Cameron recap an episode that once again spreads its heroes to the wind, leaving each to fend for themselves against shady long-lost brothers, shady long-lost sisters, and porcelain dolls that may or may not be housing the soul of an unborn triplet (yes, there’s a lot of bad blood amongst the siblings of Riverdale right now). We al...
Trick Or Triplet: Recapping “Halloween” (Chapter 61)
November 01, 2019 12:00 - 57 minutesDespite the past three seasons of costumed killers and eerie unwanted phone calls, “Halloween” marks Riverdale’s first proper episode tied to the titular holiday. To celebrate, the show divides up its main cast and forces most of the teens to live through their own personal hell; it’s a proper goodie bag of “fun size” horror plots! This week, Dial M For Maple tunes in to recap the scariest (Veronica’s run in with the “Family Man Killer”) and weirdest (Mr. Honey’s fascination with Reggie and K...
Edgar’s Got A Rocket!: Recapping “Dog Day Afternoon” (Chapter 60)
October 24, 2019 12:00 - 59 minutesBetty’s quest to free her mom from the clutches of The Farm leads to an especially loopy episode of Riverdale, one that has Dial M For Maple wondering if Edgar Evernever ever had a plan in the first place. Hosts Marah and Cameron are on hand to recap the madcap “Dog Day Afternoon,” and the pair attempts to sniff out which of the shows shady new characters is the shadiest of them all. Marah also ponders the logistics of Betty’s passport procurement plan, while Cameron is just happy to see belo...
Rumordale.com: Recapping “Fast Times At Riverdale High” (Chapter 59)
October 17, 2019 12:00 - 53 minutesAfter last week’s moving “very special episode,” Riverdale jumps ahead to the start of the school year and, refreshingly, takes things back to basics. That’s right: At least for a little while, that gang’s biggest concerns are boring summer reading assignments, football practice, and throwing raging parties. Normal teen stuff! But it’s in the small details that the show starts to hint at the inevitable rollercoaster of a season it has ahead, and that’s where Dial M For Maple’s gears start tur...
Farewell, Fred Andrews: Recapping "In Memoriam" (Chapter 58)
October 10, 2019 12:00 - 54 minutesNo matter how zany the last season of Riverdale got, it was always under the somber shadow of the sudden and untimely passing of Luke Perry. Perry’s performance as Fred Andrews was like a constant warm hug, which made him the true beating heart of Riverdale. Respectfully, the show proceeded as planned with season three, taking its time to craft a proper goodbye to the actor who felt like a father to the entire cast. Which brings us to “In Memoriam,’ Riverdale’s fourth season premiere that dou...
The Glory Of Mad Dog: An Interview with Riverdale and Pearson's Eli Goree
July 18, 2019 12:00 - 31 minutesRiverdale's on hiatus, and the (Mad) Dog Days Of Summer have come early for Dial M For Maple since we had a chance to sit down with Mad Dog himself, Eli Goree. The actor's been busy promoting his work on Pearson — USA's new Suits spin-off — but he took some time to sit down with host Cameron Scheetz to talk about his Sesame Street days, the possibility of following in Meghan Markle's royal footsteps, and getting ripped for Riverdale. As for season four, he was a little coy about his involveme...
Never Really Over: Looking Back On Riverdale’s Third Season
June 06, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourSchool's out for summer on Riverdale, but Dial M For Maple returns to the halls fo Riverdale High for one final look at the show's wildest season yet. Hosts Marah and Cameron revisit the season's highs and lows—including that insane speech about "the epic highs and lows of high school football"—and hand out superlatives for "Funniest Scene," "Most Improved Character," "Worst Archie Decision," and more. Plus, we turn our attention to our listeners, answering a few fan questions and dialing in ...
A Most Dangerous Game: Recapping “Survive The Night” (Chapter 56)
May 16, 2019 15:40 - 59 minutesWho saw that one coming? In its season three finale, Riverdale finally unveils the true identity of its Gargoyle King, the puppet master behind two years worth of serial killers, addictive role-playing games, and intergenerational family trauma. Was it obvious? Sure, but it's also wholly satisfying, and it clears the table for the season ahead. Dial M For Maple re-examines the trials and tribulations of The Core Four in "Survive The Night," and celebrate the return of icon Nana Rose. Plus, ho...
Good God Girl, Get Out!: Recapping “The Dark Secret Of Harvest House” (Chapter 55)
May 09, 2019 12:00 - 57 minutesWe've been wondering for weeks what The Farm is really up to, so it was to our gleeful surprise that the secret to the hippie-chic cult was right there in its name the whole time. Oh, they're farming alright! With "The Dark Secret Of Harvest House," Riverdale finally fills in some blanks as it approaches its season three endgame, and it has a blast doing it, thus producing one of the best episodes of the season. Maybe ever? As always, Dial M For Maple is to here to recap every twist, turn, an...
Dance(s) With Death: Recapping “Prom Night” (Chapter 55)
May 02, 2019 12:00 - 47 minutesRiverdale's "Prom Night" may have undergone a last-minute theme change, but the night was going off without a hitch until two uninvited party-crashers showed up. Yes, a supervillain team-up caps off a satisfying and scary episode also packed with the return of Mary Andrews, the gospel of The Gargoyle King, and some lame infinity tattoos. Dial M For Maple hosts Marah and Cameron wonder how Riverdale High students were supposed to interpret the "Fire & Ice" theme, and share their own prom memor...
Keeping Up With The Joneses: Recapping “Fear The Reaper” (Chapter 54)
April 25, 2019 14:32 - 1 hour"Join us! We welcome you!" Just when you think Riverdale can't get any weirder, The Farm fully lets its cult flag fly in "Fear The Reaper." This week, Dial M For Maple is thrilled to welcome back special guest host, LaToya Ferguson! Though LaToya used to write The A.V. Club reviews for the series, she tapped out earlier this season, so Cameron does his best Edgar Evernever impression to draw her back into the cult of Riverdale. Plus, we say goodbye to Josie McCoy—one of the show's only charac...
Bitch, I’m In Love With Her: Recapping “Jawbreaker” (Chapter 53)
April 18, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourThe bobbed wig may be gone, but Dark Betty is back in full force on this week's Riverdale. Yes, it's a tense episode all around with Betty's mom-napping, Archie's roughest boxing match yet, and a new threat in the form of rabid, drugged-out townsfolk inching us closer to our Afterlife With Archie zombie fantasies. In this week's Dial M For Maple, we heed Dr. Curdle, Jr.'s ominous warnings and make the case for still being "Team Betty." Plus, Marah and Cameron speculate: There's no way Edgar a...
Betty Snooper: Recapping “The Raid” (Chapter 52)
April 01, 2019 17:39 - 56 minutesNever say Evernever! On this week's Riverdale, we finally get our proper introduction to Chad Michael Murray's Edgar Evernever and, as expected, this guy's a charmer! But he and the Farmies have other tricks up their sleeves: Apparently they're helping Cheryl, Alice, and others talk to dead people? We have no idea how that works, but nevertheless, Betty "Snooper" and Dial M For Maple are on the case. Hosts Marah and Cameron theorize The Farm's ulterior motives, ponder when they'll be seeing H...
Step Into My Candy Store: Recapping “Big Fun” (Chapter 51)
March 21, 2019 12:00 - 53 minutes"How very," indeed! For this season's big musical episode, "Big Fun," Riverdale pulls out all the stops with a tribute to Heathers: The Musical. This is the show at its campiest and its most emotionally raw, and Dial M For Maple cannot get enough. Hosts Marah and Cameron kick off the podcast by discussing their favorite moment—it's "Seventeen," in a landslide—and proceed to explain why they think the musical genre suits the show better than any other. Plus, Cameron argues that Cole Sprouse is...
Call Your Girlfriend: Recapping “American Dreams” (Chapter 50)
March 18, 2019 12:00 - 51 minutesHappy 50th episode, Riverdale ! This week, the show celebrates the milestone with "American Dreams," an episode chock-full of the Joneses, semi-breakups, and kinky blindfold action. Yes, this may be the steamiest Riverdale yet—thanks to one killer Choni scene—but that doesn't mean it's smooth sailing for our favorite 'ship. Dial M For Maple also takes a moment to assess the status of "Falice" and "Veggie," and we preview Cole Sprouse's first movie-star role in Five Feet Apart. Plus, Cameron t...
Remembering Luke Perry & Recapping “Fire Walk With Me” (Chapter 49)
March 08, 2019 17:11 - 41 minutesR.I.P. Luke Perry. It's been a tough week for many in the wake of such heartbreaking news, but Riverdale nobly marches on. And while Dial M For Maple dutifully recaps the fiery "Fire Walk With Me" (a surprisingly literal episode title), our podcast cedes much of its time to honor the life and legacy of the late, great Luke Perry, Riverdale's very own Fred Andrews. Hosts Marah and Cameron tell stories from when they were lucky enough to bask in the actor's warm, generous glow. Plus, we share s...
Alice Reborn!: Recapping “Requiem For A Welterweight” (Chapter 48)
March 01, 2019 20:11 - 57 minutesGangs are running amok in Riverdale—really, it's hard to keep track—but it’s looking like the most dangerous group of all just might be The Farm. In this week’s Dial M For Maple, we dissect the countless threats of “Requiem For A Welterweight,” from the Gargoyles’ new junkie leader to Elio’s sharp cheekbones to (our personal favorite) Evelyn Evernever. Hosts Cameron and Marah try to start their own insane Riverdale gangs, and we ask the most important question of all: What the heck is the dea...
Nana Rose’s Book Club: Discussing Riverdale Novel The Day Before
February 15, 2019 20:32 - 42 minutesRiverdale's taking a few weeks off, so Dial M For Maple decided there was no better time to unplug, unwind, and cozy up to a book. But, as all you Bulldogs know, there's always more to discuss, which is why we're offering up a special "Book Club" edition of the podcast to dig into the official Riverdale prequel novel, The Day Before. Hosts Marah and Cameron examine the pre-"Core Four" days of your favorite characters, wonder what Jughead has against lettuce, and dish on the show's swoon-worth...
Brokeback Riverdale: Recapping “Bizzarodale” (Chapter 47)
February 07, 2019 15:41 - 59 minutesAfter offering up musicals, heists, and flashback episodes, Riverdale finally gets back to basics to spend some time with its beloved secondary characters in the charming "Bizarrodale." And while it's nice to see more of Josie and Reggie, Dial M For Maple is especially thankful for meaty plot lines for the show's LGBTQ characters, Cheryl, Toni, Kevin, and Moose. Hosts Marah and Cameron commend the realism of the Choni drama, sing the praises of Gina Gershon, and wonder how much longer 'til Jo...
Forget It, Jug, It’s Riverdale: Recapping “The Red Dahlia” (Chapter 46)
January 31, 2019 13:00 - 46 minutesNoir has been in the DNA of Riverdale since the beginning, so it should be no surprise that the noir-tastic "The Red Dahlia" is a blast—an episode that doubles down on whodunnits, double-crosses, and dames to kill for. This week, Dial M For Maple pieces the clues together to figure out where the show will go from here, and wonders whether or not Archie should've just gone through with his plan. Plus, hosts Marah and Cameron make a case for Maximum Security Prison Hal, and demand to see more o...
Varchie With A Side Of Veggie(s): Recapping “The Stranger” (Chapter 45)
January 24, 2019 13:00 - 43 minutesAfter immediately brushing off last week's cliffhanger, Riverdale tears through plot at a thrilling pace in "The Stranger." The show reunites Betty with her father, tackles the Varchie/Veggie conundrum head on, and finally unmasks the Black Hood—and that's only the first half of the episode! Hosts Marah and Cameron share their theories on what Hermione might be scheming, and go deep on the reasons for Archie 2.0. Plus, Dial M For Maple announces the winner of its Book Club giveaway. Learn mor...
Bear Attacks And Cabaret Acts: Recapping "No Exit" (Chapter 44)
January 17, 2019 16:01 - 42 minutesWith its first episode of 2019, Riverdale slinks into the new year like a feline-masked cat burglar quietly hunting for a Glamourgé Egg. The town quarantine is five weeks in the past, and everyone is adjusting to a life thrown out of balance—the Serpents are out of work, the Cooper household is now a makeshift orphanage, and Archie's just trying to make the most of the "Canadian Hinterlands." As always, Dial M For Maple is on hand to discuss what really matters: Nana Rose is looking fierce! H...
Quaran-TEENS: Recapping "Outbreak" (Chapter 43)
December 13, 2018 13:00 - 49 minutesRiverdale's mid-season finale feels so epic it's "practically biblical," as Hiram would put it. But beyond that, it's a ton of fun, thanks largely to a visit to The Jones Yard and a much-needed injection of Cheryl Bombshell. In this week's Dial M For Maple, Marah has suspicions about Gladys Jones, and Cameron ties it all back to the plot of Batman Begins. Plus, we wonder how these characters would fare in the event of an Archie Comics-inspired zombie outbreak. Learn more about your ad choices...
Ethel-Heads Will Roll: Recapping “The Man In Black” (Chapter 42)
December 07, 2018 19:22 - 43 minutesRiverdale's "core four" may be scattered to the wind, but that doesn't stop Hiram Lodge from making all of their lives more complicated. The titular "Man In Black" is the connective tissue of a particularly loopy Riverdale, which sees Archie fantasizing about farm life, Veronica downing virgin martinis, and Betty fighting for her sanity. Hosts Marah and Cameron ponder the science of "bullio lapis" and try to piece together Hiram's master plan, as Dial M For Maple looks ahead to the show's mid...
Parents Just Don't Understand: Recapping “Manhunter” (Chapter 41)
November 29, 2018 13:00 - 57 minutesParents! What's the matter with parents today? When they're not busy handcuffing their kids to a fridge, or shipping them off to the Sisters Of Quiet Mercy, the moms and dads of Riverdale seem to be up to some pretty shady stuff lately. In this week's Dial M For Maple, hosts Marah and Cameron recap "Manhunter," which throws out a few hints that the original "Midnight Club" knows more than they're letting on. Could one of them be The Gargoyle King? We work out some new theories, plus we pay ou...
Riverdale's Secret Weapon: An Interview With Composer Sherri Chung
November 21, 2018 13:00 - 33 minutesEver since Archie first picked up his guitar, Riverdale's musical performances have been a hot topic of discussion on Dial M For Maple, but it's time to settle the "score": Composers Sherri Chung and Blake Neely are the show's symphonic secret weapons. Last week, hosts Marah and Cameron were lucky enough to sit down with half of that dynamic duo, Sherri Chung, a prolific film and television composer who's work can also be heard on Blindspot, Family Guy, Legends Of Tomorrow, and more. In this ...
Save The Red Paladin, Save The World: Recapping “The Great Escape” (Chapter 40)
November 15, 2018 21:35 - 53 minutesA heist is afoot! In an homage to crime capers, this week's Riverdale assembles the team to bust Archie out of prison, and it feels like the show firing on all cylinders. There are wigs, and abs, and motorcycle chases, and over-the-top Jughead narration—what more could you want? After Dial M For Maple debriefs the mission, Cameron and Marah say goodbye to the warden and praise Hermione's for calling out her family's "Archie obsession." In The Blue And Gold, we discuss Tom Hanks' Mazes And Mo...
Dream Warriors: Recapping “The Midnight Club” (Chapter 39)
November 08, 2018 10:00 - 51 minutesDial M For Maple has been dreaming of a Riverdale flashback episode since the early days of the podcast, and the show has finally delivered with "The Midnight Club." But does this throwback get swallowed by the hype, or can it be saved by the bell? Hosts Marah and Cameron discuss their favorite before-they-were-parents performances, and try to figure out which year the show thinks all of this is actually taking place. Plus, Cameron attempts to connect the dots between Fizzy Rocks, Jingle Jang...
Dial M For Magic: Recapping Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina, Season One
November 06, 2018 15:52 - 1 hourWith things getting dark and cultish in Riverdale, Dial M For Maple decided to take a quick trip across the Sweetwater River to Greendale where things are downright witchy! In this special episode, Cameron and guest host Danette Chavez (The A.V. Club's Deputy TV Editor) take a look at the thrilling first season of Netflix's Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina and ask: Is Sabrina really in control? Who needs a talking Salem when you've got Ambrose? Can anything top Michelle Gomez's hair? Plus, a cl...
Drinking The Fresh-Aid: Recapping “As Above, So Below” (Chapter 38)
October 26, 2018 17:13 - 54 minutesWhat lies beneath? As evidenced by this week's Riverdale, the town has its fair share of below-the-surface tension, so Dial M For Maple goes down the hatch for a little G&G with Princess Etheline. Plus, hosts Marah and Cameron throw some (non-alcoholic drinks) down the hatch at Veronica's new speakeasy, Le Bonne Nuit. When it comes to season three, "Anything Goes," but how long can it keep up the momentum? And, in The Speculation Booth, a fan proposes an intriguing theory about the identity o...
You'll Fly Too!: Recapping “Fortune And Men's Eyes” (Chapter 37)
October 19, 2018 18:43 - 55 minutesTwo episodes in, Riverdale's third season is already off the deep end, and the show is all the better for it. In this week's Dial M For Maple, hosts Marah and Cameron discuss satanic board games, speculate the dark shared past of the parents, and extol the triumphs and defeats, the epic highs and lows of high school football! Plus, a spicy edition of The Blue And Gold praises Riverdale's iconic on-set hairdresser, and unpacks the wild murder conspiracy claims against actor Ross Butler, #NotOu...
Law & Order - Riverdale: Recapping “Labor Day” (Chapter 36)
October 11, 2018 09:00 - 40 minutesAfter a loaded sophomore season that unmasked the Black Hood next door and sent the town to the brink of civil war on multiple occasions, how does Riverdale kick off season three? With some sweaty courtroom drama, of course! But while Archie's on trial for murder, Dial M For Maple would like to take him to court for yet another terrible decision. In this episode, hosts Marah and Cameron are on hand to debate the merits of the premiere, ponder the origins of the Gargoyle King, and sing the pra...
Iconic And Beyond Reproach: Previewing Riverdale’s Third Season
October 04, 2018 09:00 - 49 minutesTie up that ponytail high because Riverdale's third season is just around the corner, and Dial M For Maple is celebrating with a return to form. Hosts Marah Eakin and Cameron Scheetz are back and eager to catch up on all of the Riverdale news they missed over the summer. We recap all the reveals and cliffhangers from season two, preview what's to come in the cult-y third season, and share our hopes for The Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina. Plus, we roll out the red carpet for a new segment, "Ri...
Along Came Polly: An Interview With Riverdale's Tiera Skovbye!
August 16, 2018 09:00 - 43 minutesIt's been a long, hot, Riverdale-less summer, but Dial M For Maple returns with an extra-special treat to keep you Bulldogs happy during these Dog Days: An interview with Tiera Skovbye, a.k.a. the mysterious Polly Cooper! Host Cameron Scheetz and Tiera discuss the future of the Cooper clan, the other Riverdale roles she auditioned for, her new movie Summer Of '84, NANA ROSE, and life in "the cult" (oops, did we say "cult"? We definitely meant "farm"... it's just a farm, right?). It's an inter...
Long Live The Serpent King: Recapping 'Brave New World' (Chapter 35)
May 17, 2018 09:00 - 1 hourWith "Brave New World," Riverdale's second season puts on its red leather jacket and rides off into the sunset. And, for once, all looks hunk-dory—until it doesn't! Though our favorite "meddling friends" wrap things up on peaceful terms, trouble is a'brewing in the form of Riverdale's own League Of Doom, which has Dial M For Maple salivating for an even campier season three. This week, Cameron is thrilled to welcome special guest host LaToya Ferguson, The A.V. Club's preeminent Riverdale scho...
Chaos Reigns: Recapping 'Judgment Night' (Chapter 34)
May 10, 2018 09:00 - 1 hourMurder! Mayhem! Small Fry! All hell breaks loose on this week's Riverdale, season two's thrilling penultimate episode. Yes, it's "Judgment Night," folks, and everyone's got tough decisions to make: Will Jughead play martyr? Can Betty bear to sit through her dad's weird home movies? What color cape should Cheryl wear when hunting a serial killer? On this week's Dial M For Maple, Cameron and guest host Meg Brett parse through it all, praising the women of Riverdale, and bemoaning the town's gun...
Shots Fired!: Recapping 'Shadow Of A Doubt' (Chapter 33)
May 03, 2018 09:00 - 1 hourAs Riverdale reaches its season two endgame, we were tempted to call this episode"the calm before the storm," but then we remembered that "Shadow Of A Doubt" includes a scene where the Black Hood raises hell at Fred and Hermione's mayoral debate. That this week's tense episode feels quiet in comparison is proof that the show operates on an unrivaled level of insanity, which is why Dial M For Maple loves it so much. Special guest host Eric Thurm joins Cameronthis week to discuss the looming th...
Who's That Chic?: Recapping 'Prisoners' (Chapter 32)
April 26, 2018 09:00 - 51 minutesIt's dark, dark days on Riverdale in an episode that starts with a cheerleading squad in mourning, and ends with Betty's realization that the Black Hood could be closer than she ever imagined. Dial M For Maple tries to find the levity in it all, but then that "Lollipop" ringtone brings us back to frightening reality. This week, Cameron is joined by special guest host Gwen Ihnat who helps connect the mysteries of Riverdale to the classic films of Alfred Hitchcock and David Lynch. Plus: Is the ...