Fargo - An Unofficial Podcast
57 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 316 ratingsA Podcast from Jim and A.Ron of Bald Move covering reviews, theories and feedback for Fargo on FX? Well ok then.
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Season 5 Wrapup
January 25, 2024 23:20 - 1 hourLets get back into it one more time before we put season 5 to bed to hear your final thoughts on the season. Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join the discussion: Email | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
510 - Bisquik
January 18, 2024 22:48 - 1 hourIt’s the season finale of Fargo Season 5, did Noah Hawley pull it off? The overall plot and the character of Munch gave this season a Grimm’s Fairy Tale feel. This was one of the best episodes of the season, Juno Temple gives a great performance and Roy is finally taken down. Hear Jim and A.Ron’s thoughts and your feedback as we sign off on this season of Fargo. Bald Move Prestige The World We Deserve - A True Detective Podcast Send your feedback to [email protected]! Hey there! Check out ...
509 - The Useless Hand
January 12, 2024 00:26 - 2 hoursThe tides are turning on the newest episode of Fargo. Roy is fully a nightmare. We’re starting to feel sorry for Gator. Ole Munch walks off into the mist. And Dot’s true history comes to light. With the ending of the season in sight, Jim and A.Ron are wondering what is true and what is all a “dream”? Send your feedback to [email protected]! Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the...
508 - Blanket
January 06, 2024 03:05 - 2 hoursJim is still down with covid so my buddy Ron Dawson (author of “Dungeons ‘n’ Durags” and host of podcast of the same name) joins me to break this episode down. Does Dorthy feel repressed guilt about the fate of Linda? Will Gator find redemption? Is Lorraine a villain? And what the hell does “Blanket” mean, anyway?! All this plus feedback including a fascinating email on David Graeber’s “Debt: The First 5,000 Years“. Very much appreciate Ron for filling in for Jim on short notice! If you want...
507 - Linda
January 03, 2024 21:21 - 1 hourJust as Jim and A.Ron were getting back into the Fargo saddle, tragedy strikes! Jim has fallen ill and so A.Ron turns to Pete Peppers to help break down all the puppety action this episode. What does Dot’s dream escapades tell us about her inner conflict? What kind of unholy vengeance does Ole Munch have planned for the Tillmans? And holy hell, Gator is almost 30?!? We’ll get fully caught up with this week’s episode and feedback with another new host by the end of the week! Thanks for your pa...
506 - The Tender Trap
January 02, 2024 21:15 - 1 hourNew year, more coverage! Jim and A.Ron are diving back into Fargo Season 5. Just like this podcast, this sixth episode of Fargo is a lesson in delayed gratification. Roy is becoming more of a person. Indira needs to run. Try the gray stuff, it’s delicious. Who is getting a redemption arc by the end of the season? Send your feedback to [email protected]! Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free ve...
505 - The Tiger
December 14, 2023 21:11 - 1 hourLyons and tigers and…and…involuntary psychiatric commitment. Oh my! The backstories are coming out in this episode. Working in healthcare is dangerous when Dot is at your hospital. And are we headed toward a Dot/Munch team up? Get your fix of Fargo and theory crafting in this week’s episode with Jim and A.Ron. Send your feedback to [email protected]! Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versi...
504 - Insolubilia
December 07, 2023 22:58 - 1 hourIt was the Home Alone episode that Jim and A.Ron have been waiting for. Did it meet expectations? Munch is leaving cryptic messages. John Hamm hasn’t raised his voice once, but is he in control of the situation? Listen in for the full discussion and tidbits of wisdom. Send your feedback to [email protected]! Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! J...
503 - The Paradox of Intermediate Transactions
November 30, 2023 21:10 - 1 hourNoah Hawley is leaning heavily into the supernatural aspect. This episode is packed with references to history and lore. You might be saying, “Whoa now! That’s a lot of background information I don’t care to look up!” That’s ok because Jim and A.Ron did all the research for you. You’ll soon understand the sentence: A sin-eater finds a home. Send your feedback to [email protected]! Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium co...
501-2 - Tragedy of the Commons, Trials and Tribulations
November 22, 2023 23:04 - 1 hourFargo comes to your small screen with a two episode premiere of season 5! Jim and A.Ron are here to take you back to the not-so-distant past of 2019 where dumb cops, supernatural entities and copious amounts of violence descend on a Midwestern town. This grim version of Home Alone didn’t pack laughs, but its potential for mayhem is tantalizing. Don’t forget to set your traps! Send your feedback to [email protected]! Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can g...
S05 Preview
November 16, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutesFargo is coming back with a spin on the movie that started it all. This series is an anthology, so you can jump in here if you’re new! This season revamps Fargo (1996) and asks “What if…?” and changes some of the recognizable plot points to retell the iconic story. Showrunner Noah Hawley promises a funny season for this dramedy. Join Jim and A.Ron as they continue their coverage of this beloved, zany show. Send your feedback to [email protected]! Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmov...
Season 4 Wrap Up
December 08, 2020 23:38 - 1 hourSeason four is in the bag, but we're not exactly in the bag for season four. We join up with our listeners on this feedback-filled wrapup to hash out our feelings on this season of Fargo once and for all. We'll be back if Fargo comes back for another season, and in the meantime maybe check out our Bald Move Prestige podcast for all the well-dressed, respectful content we produce, unlike that lowbrow stuff we get up to over in the Bald Move Pulp podcast! Hollywood Reporter interview where Noah...
411 - Storia Americana
December 02, 2020 00:28 - 1 hourThe gang war has conclusively heated up in the season finale of Fargo. Find out who lived, who died, what it all meant and what we thought of this season in general. We'll be back next week to wrap up the season and sign off for the year. See you then. Check out our https://club.baldmove.com to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content for just $5 a month! Join the discussion: Email | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Leave Us A Review on...
410 - Happy
November 24, 2020 22:59 - 1 hourIn this week's episode of Fargo, the drug war is heating up... wait, I think I've said that before. In fact, it's been heating up for at least half the season now. And while things have certainly progressed, with bodies in the streets and gang shootings in the papers, the ambition of this season's storytelling make it somehow feel like the war is still simmering away on the back burner with just a single episode left. Join us for the podcast to get our full episode breakdown. Check out our Cl...
409 - East / West
November 18, 2020 01:15 - 1 hourHave you seen The Wizard of Oz? If so, you've already seen this episode of Fargo, or some dream-like version of it anyway. Join us for our discussion of the plot and thematic similarities between The Wizard of Oz and East / West, the future of Satchel and Rabbi, and all things Cohen as we go into the final two episodes of the season. Join the discussion: Email | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad cho...
408 - The Nadir
November 10, 2020 23:47 - 1 hourThere's an ironic quality to the name of this episode, The Nadir, given that the previous two episodes were our least favorite of the season. This episode is a return to form with some excellent Raylan Gi-- er, Marshal Deafy scenes, a lot more action in the gang war, and trouble all around for nurse Mayflower. Join us for the podcast to get our full take. Join the discussion: Email | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn ...
407 - Lay Away
November 04, 2020 00:44 - 1 hourAnother connective episode that has been chopped and screwed from other episodes into its final form leaves us not dissatisfied, but not exactly blown away either. We hear good things about the remainder of the season though, so the pace should pick up from here on out. Join us for a discussion of the episode as well as some corrections and questions from the listeners. Join the discussion: Email | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple ...
406 - Camp Elegance
October 27, 2020 23:27 - 1 hourThis week's episode feels a little disjointed, probably for good reason, and we decide to take the opportunity to get some things about this season of Fargo off our chests. It's not all gloom and doom though, as we also talk about the interesting plot developments and some of the things we enjoyed. Join the discussion: Email | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
405 - The Birthplace of Civilization
October 20, 2020 22:58 - 1 hourAnother strong episode for the gang war has us very satisfied this week, while Gaetano still leaves us scratching our heads. Join us as we discuss this excellently written episode. Join the discussion: Email | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
404 - The Pretend War
October 13, 2020 22:36 - 1 hourThis week on Fargo, we talk about Ethelrida's morbid discovery, the symbolism of oranges in gangster films, what "American values" might mean, and whether ghosts exist in this show. Join the discussion: Email | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
403 - Raddoppiarlo
October 06, 2020 23:03 - 1 hourThis week sees KC's two crime families taking hard lines on their business interests which could lead them to a confrontation, Josto has a personal confrontation of his own, and we get some good old-fashioned outlawin' from a very hungry pair of women. Join the discussion: Email | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
401 & 402 - Welcome to the Alternate Economy & The Land of Taking and Killing
September 29, 2020 22:53 - 1 hourThe first two episodes of Fargo's newest season have been a long time coming but now they're here and they feel like home. Join us for a discussion of this season's new round of characters, the crazy Fargo setup, and a thematic dissection of the show. Join the discussion: Email | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 4 Preview
September 25, 2020 01:53 - 21 minutesThe fourth season of Fargo begins airing this Sunday @ 9pm with a special double-header premiere so we're defrosting the podcast hotdish with a preview. Join us to get hyped for the new season. Join the discussion: Email | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season Three Wrap Up
June 29, 2017 17:50 - 1 hourSeason three has proven to be another polarizing season among the fan base, and for once, we’re on the sweet side of it! We loved the ambiguity and economic and political themes this year, and thought the villain was one of the all time greats. And quite a few more people last week agreed with us, but there are still a lot of people that hate it. I don’t think I can move you from one camp to another, but if you’re on the fence? Maybe we can help you do what we know you want to do, which i...
310 – Somebody to Love
June 23, 2017 21:05 - 1 hourFX’s Fargo season three draws to a close, with the finale episode, “Somebody to Love”. In a dramatic twist, everyone who loved season two, which was everyone but Jim and I, absolutely hated this finale. And yet, the only two people in the known universe that didn’t see season two as a triumph, which, again, us two, loved and liked it respectively. What the darn tootin’ heck is going on here, anyway? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
309 – Aporia
June 16, 2017 20:36 - 1 hourFargo continues on it’s hot run with “Aporia”. Jim and I break down the highlights of this installment, Emmitt tells Gloria a whole lot of truth, Wrench and Nikki get Biblical on Varga’s gang, Moe ruins everything, as per usual. and we’re honestly terrified anytime the camera starts to pull focus on David Thewlis’s mouth. Good god, this show ought to have driven stock in fluoride up 500%. We wrap things up with a little bit of dead pool for the finale, and a little bit of feedback from your...
308 – Who Rules the Land of Denial?
June 09, 2017 20:50 - 1 hourFX’s Fargo threw audiences a supernatural, out of nowhere curve ball this week in “Who Rules the Land of Denial” and A.Ron…. loved it? The man who hates a fishnado, the man who revolts at the first sign of UFO, is all down for purgatory overseen by a Wandering Jew? Okay, then. We discuss Jewish mysticism, Gloria Burgle’s arc, who is tormenting Emmitt, and how Varga’s move against Sy could be a fatal mistake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
307 – The Law of Inevitability
June 02, 2017 20:30 - 1 hourFX’s Fargo continues to pick up steam as it heads into the final stretch, with “The Law of Inevitability” dealing with the aftermath of Emmitt’s loss (he doesn’t acquit himself well), Sy coming to grips with the destruction of his world, and Gloria getting sick and tired of people not being clear on the definition of law enforcement around these parts. And that doesn’t even get into the big finish with the return of a familiar face! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
306 – The Lord of No Mercy
May 26, 2017 20:14 - 1 hourJim and A.Ron are floored at the surge of pacing on the back half of this season’s Fargo, as typified in “The Lord of No Mercy”. Shocking events unfold as our hero, the technically challenged Gloria Burgle, goes head to head with the master of cyber sleuthing, VM Varga. Plus, what’s Nikki’s play? Does Emmitt have a change of heart and begin resisting Varga’s take over of his parking lot empire, or does the tragic accident of this episode wash away his humanity for good? Learn more about yo...
305 – The House of Special Purpose
May 19, 2017 20:41 - 1 hourFX’s Fargo comes out swinging this week on “The House of Special Purpose”, delivering top notch black comedy and savage inhuman beatings with equal aplomb. Seriously, somebody should get an Emmy nom just for the phrase “fornicating with the cookware!” We try to figure out exactly how powerful Varga is, speculate on the Storage Queen’s prospects as an escape hatch for the Stussey crew, start to get suspicious of “New Chief” Dammick, and consider some of our listener feedback in a pack Learn...
304 – The Narrow Escape Problem
May 11, 2017 20:21 - 1 hourThere is a whole lot to ponder in “The Narrow Escape Problem”, the latest episode of FX’s Fargo. Communist propaganda, meditations on the 1%, Joseph Stalin, bulimia, Ewan McGreggor playing a different Ewan McGreggor playing yet another Ewan McGreggor; an Ewan McCeption, if you will, biblical themes, our heads are just spinning. And Gloria with new found gal pal Winnie seem on pace to have this whole thing solved by the next episode. Which probably means the floor’s about to fall out! Learn...
303 – The Law of Non-Contradiction
May 04, 2017 20:04 - 1 hourJim and A.Ron struggle to wrap their minds around the apparently “useless machine” of an episode of FX’s Fargo, “The Law of Non-Contradiction”. Is the ep an artistic triumph, or ultimately a pointless treadmill of plot? Is Gloria married or divorced? Is she Chief or Old Chief? Was the little android MNSKY a useless failure or scientific breakthrough? Is Thaddeus Mobley really Ennis Stussy or is there a bit more to the story? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
302 – The Principle of Restricted Choice
April 27, 2017 23:06 - 1 hourFX’s Fargo was very, very good this week, expertly blending the unfathomable pinheadery and sublime comedy that has become the series hallmarks in “The Principle of Restricted Choice”. We talk about the dramatic possibilities of using one actor to play two characters, chat about the ins and outs of “duplicate” bridge, and analyze the symbolism and possibilities of Gloria’s incompatibility with modern technology before opening up the old mailbag and seeing what you all have to say. Learn more...
301 – The Law of Vacant Places
April 20, 2017 19:18 - 1 hourFX’s Fargo is back for it’s third season, and it’s visually exciting and is chock full of colorful characters played by gifted actors and we’re all having a lot of fun. But it’s also the exact same Fargo formula we’ve seen in the movie and in two seasons of the show. Is that a problem, and if it is, what will the series offer as a change or curveball this year, especially give that we weren’t all that thrilled with the UFO twist of season two? Aw, jeez. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
210 – Palindrome
December 16, 2015 23:07 - 1 hourJim and A.Ron close the books on season two of Fargo, as we consider the finale episode, “Palindrome”. We discuss how we feel about Hanzee, Peggy vs. feminism, the Solverson family, and the Kansas City mafia in the final analysis, consider some fan feedback over the last two week’s episodes, and look ahead to 2017 for Fargo season 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
209 – The Castle
December 09, 2015 22:00 - 1 hourWhere you come down on Fargo’s latest episode, “The Castle”, and perhaps the season as a whole, entirely hinges on whether you swallow the final act… We did not, and thus are in the uncomfortable position of not liking and yet still admiring Noah Hawley’s bold experiment in television. Hopefully some of our concerns will evaporate by the time the finale episode is over next week, but if not, we promise we’ll be here with some pod therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
208 – Loplop
December 02, 2015 21:00 - 1 hourFARGO WINS THE WEEK! In “Loplop”, Fargo hits all the notes; comedy, drama, suspense, without ever causing any tonal conflicts, and sets the season on it’s final, no doubt bloody, and most likely weird, trajectory. It wasn’t perfect; we felt a little uncomfortable with this episode’s timelines, and geographic orientation, which we discuss in the cast proper and in feedback, but Peggy as hostage taker, Ed as gangland negotiator, and Hanzee as the anti-Malvo were all fascinating and satisfying...
207 – Did You Do This? No, You Did It!
November 25, 2015 20:15 - 1 hourLots of stuff to talk about, from Simone’s tragic end, to Mike Milligan’s desperate gamble, to Mama Gerhardt’s turning snitch, Lou triumphant, and say, what the heck has Peggy, Ed, Dodd and Hanzee been up to during this episode? Lots of phone calls and a few dead bodies is all we know, hopefully we’ll catch up with them in the weeks ahead. All this plus some stellar (ha!) feedback from our fellow fans. If this isn’t a good podcast then, well, I’ll cut off my big toe! Learn more about your ...
206 – Rhinoceros
November 18, 2015 21:00 - 1 hourA.Ron is sick and the show notes are suffering for it. But this otherwise excellent podcast for Fargo’s extremely excellent episode 206, “Rhinoceros” managed to be recorded just before the precise instant he lost his voice. We talk a lot about Lou and Hank, the majesty that is Karl Weathers, Jabberwockies and aliens and just all kinds of stuff. And while A.Ron might be on death’s door, the email bag is quite healthy. Enjoy, take some vitamin C and get your flu shot, and we’ll see you next...
205 – The Gift of the Magi
November 11, 2015 20:25 - 1 hourFargo episode 205, “Gift of the Magi”, was a real deal… Both sides of the Gerhardt and KC war take grievous losses, tensions between Bear and Dodd threaten to boil over, Hanzee’s loyalties are tested, Peggy has an apparent change of heart, but alas, it’s too late; Ed has killed another fella, maybe two! We discuss all the happenings and theories going down this episode, with assists from our fellow fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
204 – Fear and Trembling
November 04, 2015 19:51 - 1 hourWe are pleasantly surprised at the pacing of Fargo season 2; while there might have been some cheats here and there and along the way, we’ve got the anticipated Kansas City / Fargo war declared just four episodes into the season, with “Fear and Trembling”. We also discuss revelations about Dodd’s character, Ed and Peggy’s relationship in contrast to Lou and Betsy’s, Nick Offerman’s plumbing stressing performance of Carl Weathers, Hanzee’s bizarre encounter with a UFO, and more fake Reagan L...
203 – The Myth of Sisyphus
October 28, 2015 19:16 - 1 hourThis week we debate the horrors of being buried in asphalt vs. dumped into an ice-covered lake, praise Lou profusely, question where Hitler fits into this puzzle, and bring Lorne Malvo into the equation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
202 – Before the Law
October 21, 2015 21:00 - 1 hourJim and A.Ron are in the middle of an embarrassment of TV riches, as we enjoy episode 202 of FX’s Fargo, “Before the Law” We discuss the music, the cinematography, and the philosophy of the episode, as we ponder alien entanglements, commercial meat grinder power, and A.Ron apologizes to one Jesse Plemons. All this plus some of your feedback, and we’ll see you same time next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
201 – Waiting for Dutch
October 14, 2015 19:45 - 1 hourWe discuss the mid-west gang war that provides the broad strokes of the season, lay odds on how many different way’s A.Ron will manage to pronounce “Gerhardt”, talk about Jesse Plemmon’s enduring “MATT DAY-MON” impression that he keeps finding ways to get paid for, and talk about our first impressions of the weird and wonderful characters we’ve met so far. All this, and some insanely smart emails from our impressively educated fellow fans, and you got your self a real hummer of a podcast, you...
Season 2 Preview
October 07, 2015 18:37 - 22 minutesJim and A.Ron are ready for Fargo season two to start next week, and to get the ball rolling we have a mini-preview / roundup of casting news, plot outlines, early advance reviews, episode titles, and a bit of feedback. Fargo begins this coming Monday, and our podcasts will be out each following Wednesday. See you then! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season One Wrapup
June 27, 2014 04:51 - 1 hourJim, A.Ron and Eric three way bang the Fargo wrap up for season one. We talk the finale, possible plots for season two, more Fargo story telling innovations, and A.Ron learns to stop worrying and love the Gus. All this plus a heaping helping of your awesome feedback! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
110 – Morton’s Fork
June 19, 2014 21:15 - 1 hourThe first season of FX’s Fargo is in the books, and what an impressive rookie season it was. A.Ron and Jim have some small quibbles about the finale, but overall are impressed. Next week we come back for a season one wrap up cast. Let us know what you thought! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
109 – A Fox, A Rabbit, and A Cabbage
June 12, 2014 18:25 - 1 hourJim and A.Ron ponder the meaning of the latest excellent episode of FX’s Fargo, “A Fox, A Rabbit, and A Cabbage”. Thing discussed; more evidence of Lorne’s supernatural flavor, Lester’s increasingly bad life decisions, turducken, Roller Girl, the “platinum era” of television, and more possible ways to tie in the series, the movie, and potential future seasons. All this, and a few inches of fluffy white feedback, coming right at ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
108 – The Heap
June 05, 2014 17:52 - 1 hourJim and A.Ron are super impressed with this episode of Fargo episode 108, “The Heap”. Lots of innovative and ballsy film-making on display, and we talk about it all. We talk about the couples, Gus and Molly, Lester and Linda, Key and Peele, Wrench and Numbers, the increasingly eerie Lorne, and machine gun themed baking. All this, plus a light dusting of feedback, and a segment from our Fargophile Eric from Personal Arrogants! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
107 – Who Shaves the Barber?
May 29, 2014 18:30 - 59 minutesJim and A.Ron talk about the latest episode of Fargo, 107, “Who Shaves the Barber?” Discussion topics include mathematics, philosophy, and masturbation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices