Dispatches From Sainte Marina: A Last Resort Podcast
8 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 11 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsAll hands on deck!
The ABC has a new prototype they're developing code-named Last Resort. It was created by specialist Showrunner Shawn Ryan - you may remember him from the Shield debacle in FX a few years ago - and it's headed by Andre Braugher, so it's not to be taken lightly.
Join Captain Andrew Johnson and Executive Officer Greg Harbin as they observe this new potential threat. Their mission is one of reconnaissance: to study, analyze and discuss Last Resort to determine if it's the game-changer the ABC hopes it will be. They'll provide weekly briefings from Sainte Marina and discover if this show is worth our attention. Pay attention to their findings; the fate of the nation depends on it.
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Episodes
Episode #8: Nuke It Out
November 30, 2012 03:20 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBIt turns out both Greg and Andrew were right about different things last episode. In "Nuke It Out," the person who stole the launch key is revealed, love triangles get complicated, Sarrat continues to be a total jerk, but much more. Andrew and Greg try to make sense of everything that's happening and talk about what they hope to see from the second half of the season. SHOW NOTES: 0:45 - Intro, episode synopsis and clip 5:08 - Booth is alive, Cortez has the key 11:00 - Pa...
Episode #7: Another Fine Navy Day
November 14, 2012 23:52 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBLet the disagreeing begin! The sixth episode of Last Resort, "Another Fine Navy Day," jumps around in time like a jackrabbit on crack. Is this a refreshing new style of approach, or just plain messy? Does the character development work, or is it non-existent? And what's the deal with the new bad guy? Tune in to find out. SHOW NOTES: 0:45 - Intro, episode synopsis and clip 5:25 - General thoughts on the structure 14:10 - New villains, the mole, character development (or ...
Episode #6: Skeleton Crew
November 04, 2012 23:47 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBSometimes a few people talking is more intense than a full-fledged action scene. Such is the case with "Skeleton Crew," in which Chaplin finally sits down with Secretary of Defense Curry to talk options. Meanwhile, how does Grace do in command of the sub? Does the King subplot fare any better this week? And just what exactly does Curry mean when he says he wants to establish a new American empire? Tune in to find out. SHOW NOTES: 0:45 - Intro, episode synopsis and clip 6:...
Episode #5: Voluntold
October 23, 2012 03:54 - 41 minutes - 38 MBCaptain Johnson is joined by Lieutenant Drew Stewart to discuss the fourth episode, "Voluntold." Chaplin gives everyone the option to stay or go, but is that a good idea? Kylie continues to have doubts about her role in things, and Christine yells some more. And does the introduction of a mysterious mineral mean the show is about to turn into Lost? Tune in to find out. SHOW NOTES: 0:45 - Intro, episode synopsis and clip 6:27 - Assassination attempts 12:00 - The King s...
Episode #4: Eight Bells
October 17, 2012 00:14 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBJust when you thought things couldn’t get any more morally ambiguous... they did. In this episode, Captain Andrew and Executive Officer Greg analyze the various new conflicts and decisions that arise as a result of Chaplin and his crew. Do they do the right thing in smuggling Serrat’s contraband? What potential romantic relationships could arise? To what extent is Serrat actually a good person? Is Brannan in love with Cortez, and does that change the morality of his decision? Tune in to find ...
Episode #3: Blue on Blue
October 08, 2012 06:06 - 52 minutes - 48.8 MBThings get more complicated in the second episode of Last Resort, from international threats to new mysterious characters. Is Kylie Sinclair an interesting character, or just an exposition machine? How is King emblematic of America's identity crisis? And does that subplot with Christine's interrogation even make sense? Tune in for answers to all that and more. SHOW NOTES: 0:45 - Intro, episode synopsis and clip 5:03 - A jam-packed opening 5 minutes 7:57 - How do torpedoes work, exactly? 10:...
Episode #2: Captain
September 29, 2012 05:06 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MBBattle stations! Last Resort has launched, and Captain Andrew and Executive Officer Greg are here to assess the situation. There's a lot going on in this pilot episode, and it's up to them to break it all down. Is this first episode any good? How is it acting as a form of American wish-fulfillment? Is Chaplin a hero, or is he actually a terrorist? Tune in to discover all this and more! SHOW NOTES: 0:45 - Intro and episode synopsis 5:41 - General thoughts on the pilot 13:24 - A government co...
Episode #1: Introducing The Crew
September 26, 2012 12:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBIt’s the introductory episode of our new fall podcast! Join Captain Andrew Johnson and Executive Officer Greg Harbin each week as they pursue their not-so-top-secret mission: to study, analyze and discuss the new ABC series Last Resort. Andre Braugher stars as the captain of a nuclear submarine who goes rogue after he’s given a suspicious fire order. Is this new series a blast or just dead in the water? You’ll have to tune in to find out. SHOW NOTES: 0:45 - Intro 1:34 - The hosts and why th...