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738: Braaaaaains! (Farscape S3E05-06)
November 01, 2022 00:35 - 55 minutes - 53.3 MBWe review a couple of dark episodes on the day before Halloween, which is fitting we guess. First up — “…Different Destinations”. Where the crew accidentally go back in time and try to set right what they messed up by trying to make sure they didn’t mess history up. But this isn’t your typical time travel episode where things all turn out the same or better in the end. Afterall, this is Farscape we’re talking about. Finally the really dark episode, “Eat Me”. Farscape’s survival horror episo...
737: Scream Queen (Farscape S3E03-04)
October 19, 2022 21:38 - 52 minutes - 50.6 MBWe have our first two parter of season 3 already. And it’s not a happy, fun time for our wayward crew. First up — “Self-Inflicted Wounds (Part 1): Could’a, Would’a, Should’a”. While on their way to a planet that can help Zhaan heal, Moya runs across a wormhole. Before anyone can do anything, a ship comes out of it and materializes part way inside Moya. The crews of both ships work on ways to separate themselves, but it seems the aliens on the other ship have ulterior motives. And we meet our...
736: Where Art Thou, Farscape? (Farscape S3E01-02)
September 21, 2022 20:51 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBEric and Jason are back after an extended time away, some of which was out of their control. They jump into the beginning of season three — which now has new opening theme music, “new” cast members and a new narration. First up, the exciting conclusion to the end of season two, “Season of Death”. That’s the name of the episode, not the name of the last season… Does Aeryn come back to life? Does Crichton get his head back together, both literally and psychologically? Does Rygel really like wh...
735: Chekhov's Halitosis (Farscape S2E21-22)
July 12, 2022 20:43 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBEric and Jason close out season two of Farscape with a pair of episodes reviews and then the season two review, lowlights and highlights. First up, “Liars, Guns and Money (Part 3): Plan B”. Instead of using their newly obtained mercenaries to rescue D’Argo’s son, now they’re off to rescue Crichton from Scorpius’ clutches. But don’t worry, Stark has another foolproof plan… ah, frell that, it’s time for a guns blazing, frontal assault! They manage to rescue Crichton, but at what cost? Finally...
734: Relax, It's All Part of the Plan (Farscape S2E19-20)
June 22, 2022 00:30 - 54 minutes - 47.7 MBEric and Jason review the first two parts of Farscape’s second ever three part storyline, “Liars, Guns and Money”. And during all that, wander off on tangents about Star Wars, the A-Team and past episodes of this here podcast. First up, “Part 1 - A Not So Simple Plan”. Which is pretty much as advertised. Stark (hey, isn’t he dead?) has a not so simple plan to steal enough money to buy D’Argo’s son Jothee from the slavers holding him captive. With such a complicated plan, it goes off withou...
733: I'm Nobody's Puppet (Farscape S2E17-18)
May 29, 2022 22:15 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBEric and Jason have been gone for a little while due to real life, but we’re back with two above average episodes to make up for it. First up, “The Ugly Truth”, where Crais tries to get Moya’s crew to help him disarm Talyn. But things don’t go according to plan and the crew has to recount, from each of their perspectives, what went wrong or else face summary execution. Finally, “A Clockwork Nebari”, where Chiana learns some truths, some ugly, some not-so-ugly, about her people and her broth...
732: Boogie or Die! (Farscape S2E15-16)
April 20, 2022 21:05 - 59 minutes - 55.6 MBThis time we review two really amazing episodes. Granted, in the grand scheme of things, they didn’t really happen but they’re still amazing. First up, “Won’t Get Fooled Again”, where Crichton is back on Earth again. Or is he? This time it’s completely different… and just keeps getting crazier and crazier. And we also prove conclusively that the 2000’s line-up of the Guardians of the Galaxy is a complete rip-off (homage?) of Farscape. We wrap up with “The Locket” where the crew gets all tim...
731: How to Get a Head in Politics (Farscape S2E13-14)
March 30, 2022 19:00 - 56 minutes - 55 MBWe conclude the amazing three part “Look at the Princess” trilogy and then talk about a not-so-amazing story. First up, the exciting conclusion of the trilogy, “Look at the Princess, Part 3: The Maltese Crichton”. They manage to wrap up all the plotlines from the last two episodes in a very satisfying way. And start up a new plotline that will run for many more episodes. Everyone gets a happy ending. Well… almost. Finally, “Beware of Dog” gets a mixed review from both of us. We felt the mai...
730: Sex, Lies and Farscape (Farscape S2E11-12)
March 17, 2022 00:21 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBEric and Jason watch the first two episodes of an amazing three part Farscape epic — “Look at the Princess”. In “Part 1: A Kiss is but a Kiss”, we enter a world full of political and social intrigue. Crichton can’t catch a break between Aeryn, who can’t commit more to their relationship, a princess to whom Crichton is the only one genetically compatible who needs a husband so her scheming brother doesn’t become ruler, and our old buddy Scorpius who wants to dissect Crichton’s brain. While t...
729: This Defense Screen Goes to Eleven (Farscape S2E09-10)
March 02, 2022 19:40 - 49 minutes - 47.7 MBWe’re almost halfway through season two! Farscape season two is in its groove as Eric and Jason review another two really good episodes (hey, spoilers!) First up, “Out of Their Minds”, where an unfortunate side effect of a strange alien ship’s weapon and Moya’s defense screen causes the crew to switch bodies. Several times. We also learn that the DRD’s have more functions than we previously realized. Oh, and the attacking aliens have programmable vomit. Yes, you read that correctly. Fi...
728: Don't Beat a Dead Keedva (Farscape S2E07-08)
February 16, 2022 13:00 - 53 minutes - 50.5 MBWe continue our rewatch of season two. First up, “Home on the Remains”, where Eric and Jason struggle with the pronunciations of the guest star character names. The crew is starving (what, no more crackers?) and go to a place Chiana used to call home to try to find some more food. Only to get caught up in the local power scheme of keeping people working in the mines to pay for food and protection from the mysterious, deadly creature that roams the mines. Finally, we review “Dream a Little D...
727: Never Accept Free Stuff From Strangers (Farscape S2E5-6)
January 26, 2022 22:47 - 49 minutes - 44.3 MBSeason two is back to being what we know and love about Farscape. Yay! First up, “The Way We Weren’t”, where we finally get the backstory on Pilot and how he came to be bonded to Moya. We also learn that Aeryn was there as well, much to the crew’s shock and anger after seeing her on a previously undiscovered recording. Will they and Pilot forgive her for what she did back then? Finally, we review “Picture If You Will”, where a shopkeeper gifts Chiana with a picture that can seemingly fore...
726: Somebody Hates These Crackers (Farscape S2E03-04)
December 29, 2021 17:20 - 45 minutes - 47.8 MBFarscape has seemed to hit what can only be described as a “Sophomore Slump” with the first part of season two. But Jason and Eric power through these next episodes as we know better things are to come. First up, “Taking the Stone”, where Chiana is having a rough time and goes to a nearby cemetery planet (yes, you read that right) to clear her head. We learn that Crichton really wants her to come back to Moya, even if he has to do things way out of character to make that happen. And Rygel “b...
725: They All Can't Be Winners (Farscape S2E01-02)
December 08, 2021 23:51 - 48 minutes - 48.6 MBWe kick off season two of Farscape with somewhat of a mixed review. First up, episode one, “Mind the Baby”, where we pick up after the exciting events of the season one finale. Can the crew be reunited in time before Scorpius finds both Moya and her offspring Talyn? Can they finally escape this asteroid field? John and D’Argo get some more bonding time. And Talyn is being a pain in the neck, literally, for Crais. And then we “discuss” episode two, “Vitas Mortis”. There are some good “Fa...
724: Zen and the Art of Disappearing Secondary Characters (Farscape S1E21-22)
November 17, 2021 00:30 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBAfter a little bit of a delay, we have way too much fun wrapping up season one of Farscape. First up, “Bone to Be Wild”, where we discuss where the heck Stark disappeared to after leaving with the crew last episode; how does gravity work on an asteroid; how do Leviathans have their inorganic parts installed; and the fall of Commander Crais and the rise of Scorpius as the big bad for the series. Then we cover the season one finale, “Family Ties”. Where we discuss where the heck one of the...
723: Fetch the Comfy Chair! (Farscape S1E19-20)
October 20, 2021 15:45 - 49 minutes - 50.7 MBFarscape delivers its first two-part episode and it does not disappoint! In the first part, “Nerve”, Aeryn’s still suffering from the wound she received in the last episode. And the only cure just happens to be on the secret Peacekeeper base nearby. Crichton and Chiana go there to get it and wind up meeting an old friend, a potential new friend and a new enemy. The Peacekeeper Scorpius captures Crichton and subjects him to the Aurora Chair, a device that rather painfully extracts your mem...
722: One Mippippippi, Two Mippippippi (Farscape S1E17-18)
October 06, 2021 22:54 - 51 minutes - 52 MBSeason One is getting closer and closer to being over. In our first episode, “Through the Looking Glass”, Crichton does a lot of running around, through four different Moyas in multiple dimensions due to Moya getting stuck in Starburst. And apparently they are not alone as something really wants them to leave. On top of that, each dimension has a different negative effect on the crew. Can they overcome these strange environments and the lurking presence and get back to normal space? And w...
721: Head Games (Farscape S1E15-16)
September 23, 2021 00:19 - 48 minutes - 50.9 MBEric and Jason cover two really great episodes. First up, “Durka Returns”, where — you guessed it — the Peacekeeper Durka who imprisoned and tortured Rygel for 130 years returns seemingly from the dead. But now he’s a kinder, gentler Durka courtesy of the Nebari and their “mental cleansing”. Or is he? Let’s see how Rygel reacts to this. The Nebari also have a prisoner, Chiana, who doesn’t wish to be cleansed and wants asylum on Moya. Will the crew let her stay? Finally we review “A Human Rea...
720: Doctor Crichton, I Presume? (Farscape S1E13-14)
September 08, 2021 18:56 - 44 minutes - 46.9 MBEric and Jason continue their rewatch of every episode of Farscape. This means that sometimes you watch some that are good and sometimes some that are not so good. First up, the mostly not good “The Flax”. Where Aeryn and John finally reveal their true feelings for one another (the good) and the rest of the crew do things we don’t really care about (the not-so-good). We wrap it up with “Jeremiah Crichton”. We didn’t dislike it as much as the cast and crew apparently did. It’s a mostly good...
719: Evil Blue Man Group (Farscape S1E11-12)
August 25, 2021 20:38 - 54 minutes - 56 MBIn “Till the Blood Runs Clear”, Crichton finally manages to recreate a wormhole, but it isn’t stable. Crichton and Aeryn meet a new friend who can repair his ship — for a steep price, while D’Argo meets some not so friendly, and not so bright, bounty hunters. Finally, “Rhapsody in Blue”, where the crew are summoned to a planet with some other Delvian priests like Zhaan. We learn some of Zhaan’s darkest secrets and what some of her people will try to do to throw off Peacekeeper rule. And our...
718: What to Expect When a Leviathan's Expecting (Farscape S1E9-10)
August 11, 2021 20:59 - 46 minutes - 48.1 MBA little bit of a mixed review this time around. First up, “DNA Mad Scientist”, where we like the plotline about the villain and Aeryn and John, but not so much the one with the rest of the crew acting way out of character. But they redeem themselves with the next episode, “They’ve Got a Secret”. Where we learn what D’Argo really was imprisoned for. Plus what a pregnant Leviathan will do to protect her developing baby from any potential threat… meaning Moya’s crew.
717: Reach Out and Touch Someone (Farscape S1E7-8)
July 28, 2021 21:25 - 46 minutes - 47.9 MBWe’re a third of the way through season one and already Farscape has hit its stride. We review two great episodes this time. First up, “PK Tech Girl”. Earth tech boy meets Sebacean tech girl on a derelict Peacekeeper ship. Romance ensues despite being interrupted by some scavenging explosive reptiles. And we wrap up with “That Old Black Magic”. Thanks to some evil being’s magicks, Crichton gets the chance to finally explain in person that it was an accident that Captain Crais’ brother died ...
716: Time Loops and Roots (Farscape S1E5-6)
July 15, 2021 00:17 - 45 minutes - 46.1 MBNext up in our Farscape rewatch — “Back and Back and Back to the Future”. Surprisingly not all three movies about a kid and his time travelling DeLorean. More like Groundhog Day, where Crichton relives the same day over and over until he gets it right and saves Moya and her crew. We conclude with “Thank God It’s Friday, Again”. Surprisingly not another Groundhog Day episode given the title. Who’s forcing an entire population to farm Tannot root for them? And what’s someone got to do to ha...
715: Space Roach Motel (Farscape S1E3-4)
June 30, 2021 21:24 - 44 minutes - 45.1 MBWe continue our rewatch of Farscape season one. Up first, “Exodus from Genesis”, where the crew must deal with two invaders, the potentially dangerous Drak and the definitely dangerous Peacekeeper Commandos. Can they get both groups off Moya before Aeryn succumbs to Sebacean Heat Delirium? Then we review “Throne for a Loss”, Farscape’s “very special episode”. The crew must deal with kidnapping, drug addiction and its after effects. Remember kids, just say “no” to space drug injecting gauntl...
714: TeeVee Sub-Show Update
June 18, 2021 19:19 - 3 minutes - 2.35 MBWe’ve moved many of the shows that used to live in the TeeVee feed into their own feeds and removed them from the TeeVee feed. If you use the main TeeVee feed to listen to shows about Westworld, Doctor Who, Ted Lasso, The Mandalorian, Star Trek Discovery, Arrow, and WandaVision, those shows aren’t in the TeeVee feed anymore. They still exist! You just need to subscribe to them directly. If you’re already subscribed to a specific sub-show feed, like Doctor Who Flashcast or Football is Life, t...
713: Muppets in Spaaaace! (Farscape S1E1-2)
June 16, 2021 21:46 - 46 minutesWelcome to a new TeeVee podcast covering the 1999-2004 series Farscape. In this inaugural episode, sci-fi fans Eric and Jason discuss the first two episodes. Eric revisits his love for the series while Jason experiences it for the first time. It’s got everything! Action! Comedy! Space! Muppets in space!
712: Ted Lasso S1E4 Rewatch: "For the Children"
June 08, 2021 19:55 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBRelationships are hard. Whether it’s Roy and Jamie or Rebecca and Rupert—hey, it’s Anthony Stewart Head!—things can be fraught, even if you’re participating in a charity banquet. Don’t forget—it’s for the children. David J. Loehr with Jean MacDonald, Heather Berberet and Keir Hansen.
711: Ted Lasso S1E3 Rewatch: "Trent Crimm: The Independent"
May 28, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBFrom the bookending f-bombs to the food bomb partaken by Ted Lasso, this week’s episode is full of hot stuff. Journalist Trent Crimm (The Independent) learns a lot about Ted along the way. There’s bullying in the locker room, but doting uncle Roy Kent is there to intervene. And Rebecca’s attempt at an evil plan falls apart. Kelly Guimont with Kathy Campbell, Casey Liss and Steve Lutz.
710: Ted Lasso S1E2 Rewatch: "Biscuits"
May 21, 2021 16:40 - 53 minutes - 37.3 MBOur visit to AFC Richmond continues, as we discuss secret biscuit recipes, how this episode plants seeds for future episodes, the clever deployment of Lizzo, and how the locker room is like a classroom. Dan Moren with Shannon Sudderth, John Moltz and Paul Sabourin.
709: Ted Lasso S1E1 Rewatch: "Pilot"
May 13, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBFootball is life! In the run-up to the second season premiere, we’re rewatching “Ted Lasso” season one, with an all-star collection of Incomparable hosts and panelists. This week we’re going back to where it all started: A sacked manager, a SportsCenter update, and an ussie on a transatlantic flight. Pour yourself a cup of hot brown water and join us, because nothing is into touch on this podcast! Jason Snell with Tiff Arment, Chip Sudderth and James Thomson.
708: Supergirl S6E03 Review: "Phantom Menaces"
April 28, 2021 23:43 - 28 minutes - 22 MBWe Discuss: Phantom Zone confusion J’onn being a jerk Alex and J’onn’s feels Lena and Brainy’s murder plans Lex and Lena great story Kara bringing hope Nyxly being suss Post Crisis stress Editor: David Schaub
707: For All Mankind S2E10 Review: "The Gray"
April 23, 2021 07:01 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBSo it all comes down to this. We review the season finale of “For All Mankind,” which puts the fate of the world in the crucible and makes us ponder the power of individual decisions when great systems seem intent on destroying one another. In addition to the dramatic life-and-death decisions, the plants at the bar are dead, Kelly has finished her essay, and we’re given a tantalizing look at what the 1990s might bring. Onward to season three!
706: Supergirl S6E02 Review: "A Few Good Women"
April 21, 2021 07:55 - 31 minutes - 25 MBWe Discuss: The Trial of The Century Lex being Lex Lena being clever Lillian being complicated Brainy training Nia poorly Andrea failing at journalism Alex and J’onn character assassination Silas being great The Phantom Zone being messy and Kara bringing hope Editor: David Schaub
705: For All Mankind S2E9 Review: "Triage"
April 16, 2021 07:01 - 46 minutes - 21.7 MBThings are getting pretty serious. The clash of civilizations between the U.S. and the Soviets begins to boil on Earth, in space, and on the surface of the moon. Karen continues making interesting personal decisions. Dani reveals herself to be an old-school “Star Trek” fan. Ellen’s future complicates her present. And how about that cliffhanger?! Like we said, things are getting pretty serious.
704: Supergirl S6E01 Review: "Rebirth"
April 11, 2021 17:10 - 36 minutes - 28.5 MBWe Discuss: Whether this is a finale or premier. So much plot. All the personal moments. Lex being his own worst enemy. The ephemeral nature of comic book deaths. Our hopes and dreams for the final season. Editor: David Schaub
703: For All Mankind S2E8 Review: "And Here's To You"
April 09, 2021 07:01 - 54 minutes - 25.3 MBThings keep getting more tense! This week Karen owns her ability to make terrible decisions, Gordo vanquishes an old nemesis, Sally Ride is not amused, there’s a meet-cute in a mock-up, and Kelly tries banh mi for the first time. Oh, and there’s a fateful incident on the moon.
702: For All Mankind S2E7 Review: "Don't Be Cruel"
April 02, 2021 07:01 - 55 minutes - 26.1 MBAs the season builds to its climax, there’s an awful lot to process. A real-life tragedy intervenes in Ellen’s story. Margo needs to communicate information from another tragic event that didn’t happen in the world of “For All Mankind.” A mysterious Soviet engineer comes bearing gifts for Dani. The Vending Machine of Fate beckons to Aleida! And Karen is having a crisis. Meanwhile, on the moon, is someone singing?
701: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier S1E1 Review: "New World Order"
March 26, 2021 20:02 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBLike any good (comic book) character, we're back! It was simply too much fun to recap WandaVision, so Lisa Schmeiser, Don Melton, and Kelly Guimont have returned to dig into the first episode of The Falcon and the Winter Snowman Soldier.
700: For All Mankind S2E6 Review: "Best-Laid Plans"
March 26, 2021 07:01 - 44 minutes - 20.8 MBAt last, the Soviets. We loved this whole episode, from the pointed conversation about Laika to the docking system designed out of coasters. Who makes Houston’s best borscht? Who cares! Let’s have burgers and Jack Daniels! Just don’t tell the KGB.
699: For All Mankind S2E5 Review: "The Weight"
March 19, 2021 07:01 - 38 minutes - 18.2 MBWake up Elvis and get The Band back together—we’re here to take a load for free and talk about the latest episode of “For All Mankind.” We cover Tracy’s rough introduction to Jamestown, Gordo’s pool adventures, Molly’s new job, the death of Spock, and a very momentous book reading. Put the load right on us!
698: For All Mankind S2E4 Review: "Pathfinder"
March 12, 2021 08:01 - 48 minutes - 22.5 MBEd trades in his golf cart for a nuclear-powered Space Shuttle, Molly gets a job offer in a bathtub, Ellen gets career advice and surprise poetry, Danielle receives harsh words that spur her into historic action, and the Vending Machine of Fate makes another appearance!
697: WandaVision S1E9 Review: "The Series Finale"
March 11, 2021 02:10 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBOne more time! Lisa, Don, and Kelly are back to dig deep into the WandaVision universe, including yet another TV show pitch (Law & Order: MCU), thoughts about the show as a finale, and the season as a whole. Get comfy on that sitcom couch, this is a super-sized episode!
696: For All Mankind S2E3 Review: "Rules of Engagement"
March 05, 2021 05:30 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MBTurns out that the Soviets are America’s annoying moon roommates, moving their stuff without asking—and it might trigger a lunar conflict. Also, Tracy and Gordo continue to be messed up, Margo provides toilet paper and a job offer, Gordo’s VCR is on the blink, and the Baldwin family finally brings its issues to the surface.
695: WandaVision S1E8 Review: "Previously On"
March 03, 2021 22:16 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBBack again! Don, Kelly, and Lisa dig deep into the penultimate episode of WandaVision and discuss the latest reveals, theories about where everything goes in the final episode, and what all of this means for the MCU. (If you noticed the outro music is familiar, it was simply too good to only use once.)
694: Superman & Lois S1E1 Review: "Pilot"
March 02, 2021 17:31 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBDuring Supergirl’s hiatus, the Supergirl Supercast takes a small dip into the “Pilot” of Superman & Lois! We Discuss: how this show does/doesn’t fit into the CW; how little Lois has to do; the CW Drama; speculating about all the big baddies, and our general feels about the show. Edited by Trish Matson
693: WandaVision S1E7 Review: "Breaking the Fourth Wall"
February 26, 2021 07:10 - 1 hour - 35.1 MBMaximoff Overdrive returns! Don, Lisa, and Kelly dig into Marvel history, crazy theories, and why cutting your own bangs is a really bad sign. Come for the recap, stay for the plot twist! (You’ll never guess who it was…all along…)
692: For All Mankind S2E2 Review: "The Bleeding Edge"
February 26, 2021 04:55 - 44 minutes - 20.9 MBNot every episode of “For All Mankind” needs to have the drama of a solar storm. In this week’s episode, Danielle re-engages with the space program—but Ed weighs her down with the disaster that is Gordo. Tracy returns from a fashion shoot and bonds with her kids. The Baldwins and Cobbs go golfing, so that Ed and Molly can discuss what really happened on the moon and Karen and Wayne can get high and talk about their feelings. Ellen gets a new job and a new briefcase, Margo defeats a vending ma...
691: WandaVision S1E6 Review: "All-New Halloween Spooktacular!"
February 21, 2021 19:53 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBLisa, Don, and Kelly dig deep into theories and speculation while trick-or-treating through Westview (just before all the candy was stolen). Come for the recap, and stay for the answers that inevitably create more questions!
690: For All Mankind S2E1 Review: "Every Little Thing"
February 18, 2021 21:27 - 55 minutes - 26 MB“For All Mankind” has returned for a second season on Apple TV+, and this season Jason Snell and Dan Moren will be reviewing every episode! In the premiere, we get a time jump accompanied by a montage full of alternate-history easter eggs, some good vibes on the edge of Shackleton crater, a very busy Margo coordinating flight operations at NASA, a surprising new career direction for both Ed and Karen, and oh yeah—a potential lunar disaster that forces Molly to make a difficult decision. Don’t...
689: WandaVision S1E5 Review: "On a Very Special Episode..."
February 17, 2021 19:45 - 1 hour - 30.8 MBOnce again, Kelly and Lisa are back to talk about the fifth episode of WandaVision. Don shows up dressed for Jazzercise. THEN things get weird! After some serious conjecture, the hosts end up talking about other MCU shows they want to see as well. Enjoy!