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729 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★ - 2 ratingsWe watch so you don’t have to! A podcast in which we watch TV and then offer our judgments. From the people who bring you The Incomparable.
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393: Supergirl S3E12 Review: "For Good"
February 17, 2018 01:50 - 42 minutes - 26.3 MBMultiple assassination attempts! The reappearance of Lena’s annoying mother, who has the virtue of at least being more interesting than Edge. Oh, and what’s up with Sam/Reign’s physiology?
392: Star Trek: Discovery S1E15 Review: "Will You Take My Hand"
February 12, 2018 04:48 - 1 hour - 30.9 MBSo we reach the end! We say a Vulcan Goodbye to this first season of “Star Trek: Discovery” with a look at a shocking final scene, a rushed ending, a surprising conversion by Admiral Cornwell, some abrupt goodbyes, and Tilly’s “just say no” moment.
391: The Alienist S1E03 Review: "Silver Smile"
February 10, 2018 17:23 - 41 minutes - 19 MBThere’s another murder, we sort of but not quite discover what happened to Moore after the last episode’s fade out, we wonder why he isn’t more shaken by it, and then there’s another murder. But this time, Kreizler and his Victorian Scooby Gang are able to process the crime scene before the police department. And curiously, we find the one on one conversational scenes far more thrilling than the vibrant action scenes.
390: The Alienist S1E02 Review: "A Fruitful Partnership"
February 10, 2018 01:37 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBAfter discovering a new way to light a darkened morgue, David and Jess take a closer look at how the story develops and diverges from the novel. Also, is there a need for an eyeball counter? This show really loves close-ups of eyeballs. And Kreizler questions whether or not Moore has served his purpose already, sending Moore off on his own…which might not be a great idea…
389: The Good Place S2E12 Review: "Somewhere Else"
February 08, 2018 22:25 - 43 minutes - 20 MBMichael and Janet arrive to save the day! More than one person says “hot diggity dog!” 3/4 of Team Cockroach return to discuss the season 2 finale’s twists and turns, and what may be on tap for season 3.
388: Westworld Rewind, Bonus Episode: Season Two Trailer
February 08, 2018 05:24 - 18 minutes - 8.43 MBKelly and Don spent a couple of afternoons geeking out on the Super Bowl ad and the companion extended trailer. Kelly set a timer and they both work against the clock to tell you all the good parts (narrator: they’re all good parts).
387: Westworld Rewind, S1E1: The Original
February 06, 2018 16:52 - 1 hour - 36.8 MBKelly and Don return at last for some news, a recap of the first episode now that we Know What Happens, and try not to deviate too far from their loops.
386: Supergirl S3E11 Review: "Fort Rozz"
February 05, 2018 05:04 - 45 minutes - 28.7 MBIn the course of discussing this episode, our panel inaugurates a new segment called “Super Science!”, in which eye-roll inducing scientific whoppers are properly called out. In this case, gender-deterministic stellar radiation is chief offender, but there are several other contenders. All in service of a solid episode, funnily enough.
385: Star Trek: Discovery S1E14 Review: "The War Without, The War Within"
February 05, 2018 04:43 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MBThe penultimate episode has arrived, and with it, we discover the fall-out — tactically and emotionally — of the Discovery’s return to the Klingon-Federation War. Ash Tyler grapples with his security wristband and identity crisis! Tilly shows her human decency! Sarek and the Emperor are the universe’s weirdest mom and dad! And Admiral Cornwell returns to assert her authority with a few choices that we have serious questions about.
384: The Alienist S1E01 Review: "The Boy on the Bridge"
February 02, 2018 02:00 - 30 minutes - 21.6 MBTaking a look at TNT’s new adaptation of the novel “The Alienist”, a story of a serial killer in 1896 New York City, contrasting the poorest sections downtown with the Gilded Age uptown. David and Jess puzzle over why the crime reporter who narrated the book is suddenly a newspaper illustrator, why the production design is excruciating in its historical detail and supposed accuracy while this version of Teddy Roosevelt is not, and what is with the eyeball soup?
383: In The Village: "Fall Out"
February 01, 2018 17:53 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBErika and Steven fall out over the way The Prisoner ends, but have enjoyed doing this podcast very much indeed. Be seeing you?
382: The Punisher War Journal: Episodes 10-13
February 01, 2018 17:30 - 2 hours - 70.3 MBIt has been too long, my brothers and sisters in arms, but the final three and finale are here. The “Broken Brothers” close out the final installments of Frank’s journey. We deliberate and expound on the Marvel Television Universe. Strap in… this one is a doozy.
381: Arrow S6E11 Review: "We Fall"
January 30, 2018 14:15 - 50 minutes - 23.2 MBWe pour one out for a dearly departed minor character this week, who gets offed in a most disrespectful fashion. Also up for discussion are whether you should let your pre-teen son watch you fill people with arrows, Chekhov’s amazing nerve-damage-repairing chip, and the return of the Tech Z Team. To subscribe to all our Arrow-related content, check out this feed: http://feeds.theincomparable.com/arrow
380: Star Trek: Discovery S1E13 Review: "What's Past is Prologue"
January 29, 2018 23:25 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBThis week wave goodbye to the mirror universe and… certain… characters… as we ride a mycelial shockwave back to somewhere near our point of origin. Joining Scott and Jason on the ride this time are two representatives of Scotland. We discuss why Burnham is great, what the motivations of Georgiou are, and parallels between “Game of Thrones” and “Discovery.” Two more episodes to go!
379: The Good Place S2E11 Review: "The Burrito"
January 26, 2018 19:49 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBWho will the judge be? Turns out it’s not a burrito, it’s Maya Rudoph, and she’s here to tell you how cute your british accent is! Aluminium, testing, and hilarity ensue in this episode of Team Cockroach.
378: Supergirl S3E10 Review: "Legion of Super-Heroes"
January 26, 2018 02:37 - 41 minutes - 23.1 MBThe effectiveness of glasses and masks as disguises in the Berlantiverse is discussed, along with the general “Meh” opinion of Reign as a character. Also, maybe an explanation of Legion Rings would’ve been nice?
377: In The Village: "Once upon a Time"
January 25, 2018 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBSteven and Erika have made it to the penultimate episode of The Prisoner. Once upon a time, Erika enjoyed this show… Be seeing you!
376: Arrow S6E10 Review: "Divided"
January 23, 2018 20:45 - 57 minutes - 26.4 MBThe team gets back together just in time to fall apart. As we pick up our story after the winter hiatus, we’ve got a lot of important issues to talk about, including why you should pick your shots carefully, thinking through your whole trap plan, and, of course, the responsible use of other people’s money to build expensive prototype chips to stop your friends suffering from nerve damage. We wrap up with our brief, spoiler-free impressions of the CW’s newest superhero offering, Black Lightnin...
375: Star Trek: Discovery S1E12 Review: "Vaulting Ambition"
January 22, 2018 03:26 - 41 minutes - 19.3 MBThe conspiracy closet has blown wide open! Our wildest speculations come to pass in this episode, which sees a mycelial mind-meld, the most dangerous Golden Snitch ever, some Klingon laser-finger surgery, disturbing Terran Empire cuisine, fast thinking by Burnham, and the revelation of just what the heck is going on inside the mind of Captain Lorca.
374: The Good Place S2E10 Review: "Rhonda, Diana, Jake and Trent"
January 20, 2018 00:50 - 24 minutes - 11.5 MBWe’re finally here at the Bad Place Headquarters, and our friends are having trouble looking the part. Will they reach the portal or will they get caught by Shawn?
373: In The Village: "The Girl Who Was Death"
January 18, 2018 17:54 - 32 minutes - 22.9 MBErika and Steven DISAGREE. Like, a lot. Mostly because Erika doesn’t like fun. Be seeing you!
372: Star Trek: Discovery S1E11 Review: "The Wolf Inside"
January 15, 2018 05:23 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBThe U.S.S. Discovery is still in the Mirror Universe and we meet more counterparts to people we know. Burnham agonizes over major ethical questions while Lorca is agonized. A lot. Plus what happens when a not so secret Klingon meets himself? Nothing good!
371: The Good Place S2E9 Review: "Best Self"
January 14, 2018 23:41 - 25 minutes - 11.5 MBHot air balloons, confessed secrets, and a dance party. Team Cockroach discusses the latest “Good Place” episode, where our friends reminisce about their past and wonder about their future, before going to a place the show (literally) has never gone before. All aboard!
370: In The Village: Nicholas Briggs Interview
January 11, 2018 18:00 - 30 minutes - 21.6 MBIn November, 2017, Steven and Erika attended L.I. Who (Long Island’s Doctor Who convention) and took the opportunity to sit down with Nicholas Briggs. You may know Nick as the voice of the Daleks, but he is also executive producer at Big Finish Productions. We grill him about Big Finish’s audio re-imagining of The Prisoner and his personal history with the show. Two words: Orange Rover.
369: The Good Place S2E8 Review: "Leap to Faith"
January 10, 2018 20:37 - 27 minutes - 13 MBTeam Cockroach, a podcast from Incomparable listeners about NBC’s “The Good Place”, is back after the winter break! Shawn shows up to reward Michael for his good work. Should the team trust that Michael is helping them secretly, or are they heading to the Bad Place for real this time?
368: Star Trek: Discovery S1E10 Review: "Despite Yourself"
January 08, 2018 03:34 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBThe crew of the U.S.S. Discovery has returned to our screens, but they find themselves in a different universe. In this episode we revisit the Vulcan Hello, open the porous door that once separated us from the Conspiracy Closet, express excitement about numerous references to previous Star Trek series, and bid farewell (or do we? it’s “Star Trek”) to a recurring character in a moment with a lot of dramatic impact but some unfortunate resonances to some modern TV tropes.
367: In The Village: "Living in Harmony"
December 29, 2017 19:00 - 32 minutes - 23 MBSteven and Erika go on for quite a while about this unique episode of a unique series. Welcome to the old west — a place Erika doesn’t generally like to find herself, but The Prisoner breaks all the rules! Be seeing you!
366: Doctor Who 2017 Christmas Special Review: "Twice Upon a Time"
December 26, 2017 03:30 - 1 hour - 35.1 MBChristmas means more Doctor Who! Time to say goodbye to Peter Capaldi, hello and goodbye to David Bradley’s First Doctor, to Pearl Mackie as Bill, and maybe some other familiar faces will show up. Plus, this episode marks the end of the Steven Moffat era! So much to talk about… so we do.
365: In The Village: "Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling"
December 24, 2017 11:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBErika and Steven dig into what’s almost an AU episode of The Prisoner. It doesn’t really fit the continuity of the show, but does that matter? Not when it’s an episode this interesting. Be seeing you!
364: The Punisher War Journal: Episodes 7-9
December 24, 2017 04:20 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBThis episode of the War Journal we put ourselves in the “Crosshairs” of Frank’s .50 cal to relish the “Cold Steel” of his rifle only to find ourselves standing “Front Towards Enemy.” It is a sticky situation for sure, but this team knows how to clip the right wire and make it out alive.
363: "Mr. Robot" Season 3 wrap-up review
December 19, 2017 22:29 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBIt’s time to break down the highs and lows of “Mr. Robot” season three. What does Whiterose want? How scary is Bobby Cannavale? Where was Tyrell? Are we supposed to like Phillip Price? From duality to longing to rewind time, we break down an exciting and tumultuous season.
362: Supergirl S3E9 Review: "Reign"
December 19, 2017 07:11 - 34 minutes - 21.7 MBOur panel discusses the Season 3 mid-season finale, covering Sam’s lack of work/super-villain balance, the possibility of finding a non-spiked beverage at Kara’s Holiday Party, and Supergirl’s failure to take her fight with Reign to somewhere other than a city full of people.
361: Arrow S6E9 Review: "Irreconcilable Differences"
December 19, 2017 03:23 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MBEverybody loves a wedding! But what everybody loves less is sowing discord and mistrust among your team members. The team assembles for the midseason finale, and discusses important topics like why maybe you don’t give away your boss’s identity to a crazy vigilante, the importance of checking your lair regularly for bugs, and who thought it was a good idea to let your henchman stand next to all the big bads. To subscribe to all our Arrow-related content, check out this feed: http://feeds....
360: In The Village: "A Change of Mind"
December 15, 2017 16:00 - 16 minutes - 12 MBSteven and Erika watch another episode of The Prisoner. There was no change of mind for Erika since the last time she watched this one. Sadly. Be seeing you!
359: The Punisher War Journal: Episodes 4-6
December 13, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 40.8 MBIt is time for a resupply and to get the gun wall in order and looking pretty. Get your equipment ready and join us as the super team goes deep to find out how our broken characters find a reason to survive.
358: In The Village: "It's Your Funeral"
December 08, 2017 17:00 - 25 minutes - 18.2 MBErika and Steven discuss multiple theories about multiple number 2s. And Erika disagrees with received fan wisdom (to no one’s surprise). She also gets to use the word “oleaginous”, which is always a good time. Be seeing you!
357: Supergirl S3E8 Review: "Crisis on Earth-X"
December 08, 2017 04:22 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBOur panel discusses the 4-part crossover in a slightly jumbo episode. Topics under consideration are the fact that the bad guys get the best lines, Snart is entirely awesome, and who decided on the Earth numbering scheme, anyway?
356: Supergirl S3E7 Review: "Wake Up"
December 02, 2017 14:56 - 33 minutes - 20.3 MBOur panel briefly discusses Martian bladder capacity, Mon-El’s evasiveness, and Sam’s disappointing “waking” to become Reign.
355: Voltron: Legendary Defender S4 review
December 02, 2017 04:51 - 36 minutes - 17.2 MBWhat probably should have been the second half of Season 3 was released in October as Season 4, but the status quo changes kept on coming! Four brave rebels in the Voltron Coalition debate the merits of Power Rangers tours, muse upon the challenges of marrying Action for Kids with Complex Political Storytelling, and wonder just what the hell Lotor is up to.
354: Arrow S6E8 Review: "Crisis on Earth-X"
December 01, 2017 17:21 - 1 hour - 38 MBA time like this comes only once per year: it’s crossover season. Team Speedy Arrowcast assembles to discuss the entire four-way crossover of DC’s TV universe (Supergirl, Arrow, The Flash, and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow), and fields live questions from readers. At the end, only one co-host will be left standing. Important topics of discussions include DC’s stellar job at inclusivity and diversity, John Diggle’s superpower, why superheroes should never get married, our delight over the return ...
353: In The Village: "Hammer into Anvil"
December 01, 2017 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBSteven and Erika enjoy seeing our hero succeed at something for a change. And to do it so deviously? Lovely. Lovely enough to forgive the lack of cosplay options. And Steven was right; “It’s Your Funeral” is the next ep. Be seeing you!
352: Arrow S6E7 Review: "Thanksgiving"
November 30, 2017 16:52 - 55 minutes - 25.6 MBIt’s the time of the year when we give thanks. Even when the episode in question raises important issues like “when is it okay for vigilantes to beat up fake cops?” And “should you really be fighting about your startup name while there’s a bomb threat?” And, perhaps most significantly, “Billy Joel?!” But, hey, at least we got a character back! (Note that this episode does contain minor discussion of the Crisis on Earth-X crossover, which will itself be covered more fully in the future.) ...
351: The Punisher War Journal: Episodes 1-3
November 27, 2017 01:21 - 1 hour - 28.3 MBIt is time to punch and claw our way through the new Marvel Netflix series, “The Punisher.” We met Frank Castle during Daredevil Season 2, now we meet the man behind the trigger and pain. A special elite hit squad of Incomparable listeners join Moze for a mission to discuss how The Punisher falls inside the Marvel Universe.
350: In The Village: "Checkmate"
November 24, 2017 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBErika and Steven discuss one of the more straightforward episodes of The Prisoner. Straightforwardly. Be seeing you!
349: Supergirl S3E6 Review: "Midvale"
November 22, 2017 07:13 - 42 minutes - 26.1 MBOur panel questions why the kids at Midvale High are oddly meh about the murder (or even just death) of a student, the fact that apparently of everyone at the DEO, only J’onn J’onzz owns a car, and the vagaries of Alex and Kara coming to terms with their recent relationship trouble. Also, Trish is clearly not over the Maggie-Alex breakup, because she just can’t stop calling Alex “Maggie.”
348: Arrow S6E6 Review: "Promises Kept"
November 21, 2017 14:52 - 50 minutes - 22.6 MBThis week on the Speedy Arrowcast we discuss the conclusion of the two-part Deathstroke arc. Hot topics include why you shouldn’t put your gang’s hideout in a high school gymnasium, the old “throw a grenade and run away” trick, and the odd choice of revealing that you were a child psychopath and that you have a secret sibling in one fell swoop. To subscribe to all our Arrow-related content, check out this feed: http://feeds.theincomparable.com/arrow
347: In The Village: "Dance of the Dead"
November 17, 2017 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBSteven and Erika try (and largely fail) to make sense of “Dance of the Dead”, but we have many reasons why this episode should be earlier and later than “Many Happy Returns” (not to mention many other eps). At least there are lovely costumes to look at! Be seeing you!
346: Supergirl S3E5 Review: "Damage"
November 16, 2017 01:21 - 47 minutes - 28.2 MBOur panel discusses the polysyllabic chemicals and Morgan Edge’s questionable plans to profit from causing death and destruction in his city, along with Alex and Maggie’s breakup as an example of grownups behaving like grownups, something the CW doesn’t always specialize in.
345: Arrow S6E5 Review: "Deathstroke Returns"
November 14, 2017 16:55 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBThis week, the Speed Arrowcast is off on a secret murder mission camping trip, as they discuss why it’s important to have as many murder words in your codename as possible, why Vigilante has gone purely SSD for his computers, and the inevitable future where Ollie will have no choice but to bust out his cooking skills to take down bad guys. We also talk about the recent news regarding an Arrowverse producer who’s been suspended pending an investigation of sexual harassment, and why we believ...
344: Star Trek: Discovery S1E9 Review: "Into the Forest I Go"
November 13, 2017 03:34 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBGrab your phaser — it’s time for the fall finale of “Star Trek: Discovery!” Jason and Scott break down the Klingon action, the drama back on the Discovery, and venture behind the Gorn skeleton once again as we enter Conspiracy Corner. Into the forest we go!