LOST Podcast: The Transmission

Trans 2011-07-25: LOST at Comic-Con 2011

  Play  For those who missed it, we’re posting the audio from the special “LOST” panel at Comic-Con, which took place three months ago this week. Entertainment Weekly‘s Jeff “Doc” Jensen and Dan “Dan” Snierson brought in “LOST” creators Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse, and showed a special deleted scene. Since we posted our final […]

Trans 2011-05-23: The LOST Year

It was a year ago that "LOST" left the airwaves. Though it clearly took us far too long to say goodbye, there's perhaps no better time than now to do so, looking back on the six-year spectacular run of our favorite TV show ever. For those still listening, thank you, and mahalo for being a part of this amazing journey.

Season Six and Complete Series DVD Release

Today brings the much-anticipated release of “LOST: Season Six” on DVD (or Blu-Ray) and “LOST: The Complete Collection” on DVD (or Blu-Ray). The release brings what could be the last twelve minutes of the six-year “LOST” story with “The New Man in Charge,” a 12-minute epilogue showing a glimpse of what followed the final fade […]

Trans 2010-07-26: LOST Podcasting Panel at Comic-Con

For the third year in a row, we joined Jay & Jack on their “LOST Podcasting” panel at the San Diego Comic-Con. Over 100 people filled the Santa Rosa Room at the Marriott to talk about the end of “LOST,” and its possible future.

Trans 2010-07-19: We Have to Go Back!

Before the final curtain falls on “The Transmission,” we’re making a last-minute pilgrimage to Comic-Con in San Diego this week to see old friends, make new ones, and collect the last “LOST” stories being told at the annual “Geek Prom.” If you’ll be there, we hope to connect with you. Track us on Twitter (@hawaii and @mrshawaii), or send us a text message at the LOSTline at 815-310-0808.

Letting Go

The last episode of “The Transmission” will take a little longer than planned to come together. Perhaps we’re having trouble letting go. Perhaps we’re just disorganized. Perhaps Ryan forgot that his mother-in-law would be in town. Either way, we appreciate your patience, and if you haven’t yet chimed in with your series-in-review comments, now’s your […]

“LOST” in Review

For the final episode of “The Transmission,” we want to take a special, wistful look back on the last six years of “LOST.” So much has happened since the moment Oceanic Flight 815 crashed on that mysterious island on September 22, 2004… both on the show, and in the “LOST” fan community. As far as […]

Trans 2010-06-13: Season Six in Review

In our penultimate podcast, we take our traditional look back at the last season as a whole. We review our favorite moments from each episode of Season Six, evaluate how each character turned out in the end, and choose our favorite episodes. Then, we turn it over to "You All Everybody" for a your take on the final season of "LOST." We pay tribute to the late Nunu, then lay out our plans for the last episode of "The Transmission." Finally, we hear from The Others LOST Band with their song, "Le...

Aloha to Nunu

Nunu, the beloved dog of Jorge Garcia and Bethany Shady, died last month just as they all were preparing to leave Hawaii. Nunu had her own share of fans, and even appeared in an episode of “LOST” this season. We sent our condolences, and memorialized Nunu at the Memorial Day lantern floating ceremony the next […]

Next: Season Six in Review

Each season of “LOST” has a distinct personality. From the story arc to the tone, pacing, and — of course — a new storytelling twist. The sixth and final season of “LOST” brought us the last act of the island story, as well as the confounding “flash sideways.” With the entirety of the show now behind us, […]

Trans 2010-05-30: “The End” Revisited

After spending a week rewatching and rethinking "The End," we revisit the series finale of "LOST" with a full podcast. Much of our initial reaction stands, but taking in the bigger picture reveals some new ideas and nagging questions. After our take, we turn it over to You All Everybody for a mix of reactions, from satisfaction to disappointment. And we close the show with "I'll Never Be LOST Again," a hip-hop tribute to the final season of "LOST" by Injustice League.

Please Stand By

“There’s a difference between doing nothing and waiting.” Unlike Daniel Faraday, we’ve got a pretty poor grasp of time, so our podcast will be a little late this weekend. While you wait, feel free to dive into the more than 1,200 comments that poured in on the series finale. And if you have any favorites, […]

Trans 2010-05-24: “The End” (Series Finale)

The end of “LOST.” Six seasons, over 120 hours, culminating in the two-and-a-half hour series finale, “The End.” We can’t believe we’re here. And we’re still struggling to process this final episode. This is our initial reaction “shortwave transmission.” But the full exploration of “The End” will come in our May 30 podcast. Please share your reaction and join the conversation by commenting below. Stay with us. Talk to us. Hold us!

Trans 2010-05-19: “What They Died For” (Episode 6-16)

“While Locke devises a new strategy, Jack’s group searches for Desmond.” For this penultimate episode of “LOST,” we’re posting a “shortwave transmission,” a shorter, initial reactions podcast, rather than our usual blog entry. We skip the recap and get straight to our take, then share the first few calls to come in on the LOSTLine.

Trans 2010-05-16: “Across the Sea” (Episode 6-15)

This edition of "The Transmission" tackes "Across the Sea," the controversial fifteenth episode of Season 6. We share our thoughts, then we turn it over to our brilliant listeners in "You All Everybody." We discuss our plans for our last few podcasts, then play the latest track from The Others LOST Band. Finally, in the "Forward Cabin," we hear from a fan who has already seen the upcoming episode of "LOST." At the end of the show, we include a sweet tribute sent to us by our fellow podcasters...

Next: “Across the Sea” (Episode 6-15)

The “LOST” creative team took a huge risk this week, taking a sharp detour this late in the season and unabashedly plunging into fantastical mythology. And, given the payoff from “Ab Aeterno” earlier this season, we give them a great deal of credit for doing so. But “Across the Sea” seemed to fall far short […]

Trans 2010-05-09: “The Candidate” (Episode 6-14)

After a week off, this edition of "The Transmission" covers "The Candidate," the unforgettable fourteenth episode of Season 6. We share our thoughts, then we turn it over to our brilliant listeners in "You All Everybody." We discuss our plans for our last few podcasts, then play the latest track from "The Others LOST Band." Finally, in a tiny "Forward Cabin," we look at what's coming up on "LOST."

Next: “The Candidate” (Episode 6×14)

Intellectually, we knew the stakes were life and death. We knew not all of our cherished survivors would make it to the final act. Yet, knowing is one thing. Seeing and feeling the sudden and tragic loss of beloved characters is another thing entirely. The skeptic in me, the spoiler addict in me, saw it […]

Blog Rewatch: “Because You Left” and “The Lie”

As proposed in last week’s thread and mentioned in our latest podcast, several blog regulars are organizing a re-watch of the two-part Season Five premiere of “LOST,” which includes “Because You Left” and “The Lie.” As we endure a one-week break during the show’s final season, it should be fun and interesting to revisit the […]

Trans 2010-04-25: “The Last Recruit” (Episode 6-13)

This edition of "The Transmission" covers "The Last Recruit," the thirteenth episode of Season 6. We share our thoughts, then we turn it over to our brilliant listeners in "You All Everybody." After the latest track from The Others LOST Band, we report on the very last week of "LOST" production in the "Forward Cabin."

Next: “The Last Recruit” (Episode 6-13)

Not once, but twice in relatively quick succession, Unlocke observed tonight that there was a lot of catching up to do. He wasn’t kidding. “The Last Recruit” moved briskly, touched on a myriad of mysteries, and served up more explosions and twists. But the delicate balance of plot and character definitely felt askew, and along […]

Trans 2010-04-18: “Everybody Loves Hugo” (Episode 6-12)

This edition of "The Transmission" covers "Everybody Loves Hugo," the twelfth episode of Season 6. We share our thoughts, then we turn it over to "You All Everybody," our brilliant listeners. After a special musical treat from a "Transmission" listener, we report on the last week of production in the "Forward Cabin."

Next: “Everybody Loves Hugo” (Episode 6-12)

“Everybody Loves Hugo” brought some memorable moments, from touching to downright shocking. We got a good dose of pyrotechnics, and a surprisingly blunt explanation to the perennial mystery of “the whispers.” Once again we saw some of our characters part ways, but we also saw our candidates come together sooner than we’d anticipated. And perhaps […]

Trans 2010-04-11: “Happily Ever After” (Episode 6-11)

This edition of "The Transmission" covers "Happily Ever After," the eleventh episode of Season 6. We share our thoughts, then we turn it over to "You All Everybody," our brilliant listeners. After a new track from The Others LOST Band, we report on the last week of production in the "Forward Cabin."

Next: “Happily Ever After” (Episode 6-11)

After a near half-season absence, Desmond returns to the foreground this week, and not surprisingly, his story is once again a game changer. As the only person to survive a cataclysmic magnetic event, he is key to Widmore’s plan on the island. And in the flash-sideways, he gets a taste of “the truth” from Charlie, […]

Trans 2010-04-04: “The Package” (Episode 6-10)

This edition of "The Transmission" covers "The Package," the tenth episode of Season 6. We share our thoughts, then we turn it over to "You All Everybody," our brilliant listeners. After a new track from The Others LOST Band, we report on the last week of production in the "Forward Cabin."

Next: “The Package” (Episode 6-10)

Last week’s lavish, lingeringly shot episode was a tough act to follow, but “The Package” still satisfied. For those seeking forward momentum on the island, we certainly got some, and the flash-sideways brought some great moments. Overall, it was a fun ride, but one with an undercurrent of uneasiness… both in the narrative and in […]

Trans 2010-03-28: “Ab Aeterno” (Episode 6-09)

This edition of "The Transmission" covers "Ab Aeterno," the ninth episode of Season 6. We share our thoughts, then we turn it over to "You All Everybody," our brilliant listeners. After a new track from The Others LOST Band, we report on the last week of production in the "Forward Cabin."

Next: “Ab Aeterno” (Episode 6-09)

It was the best of episodes, it was the worst of episodes. A tale of two LOSTs came to us tonight, and the chasm between fans who liked it and fans who didn’t will probably never be wider. Perhaps “Ab Aeterno” was a breathtaking, deep, and daring voyage into the heart of a man and, […]

Trans 2010-03-21: “Recon” (Episode 6-08)

This edition of "The Transmission" covers "Recon," the eighth hour and midpoint of Season 6. We share our thoughts, including notes on Lost filming locations. Then we turn it over to "You All Everybody," our brilliant listeners. After a new track from The Others LOST Band, we report on the last three weeks of production in the "Forward Cabin."

Next: “Recon” (Episode 6-08)

“Locke tasks Sawyer with a mission.” We’ll blog our thoughts as soon as we can (Ryan just landed back in Honolulu and may not be fully conscious), but we want to know what you thought about tonight’s episode. Share your feedback, thoughts, theories and questions by posting a comment below, e-mailing us at [email protected], or […]

Trans 2010-03-10: “Dr. Linus” (Episode 6-07)

"Ben deals with the consequences of an uncovered lie." Instead of our regular blog post, this week we posted a "Shortwave Transmission" initial reactions podcast, as Ryan will soon be off the island. We include some calls from the LOSTLine, as well as the latest track from The Others LOST Band. We're hoping "You All Everybody" can keep the conversation going on the blog. What did you think of "Dr. Linus"?

Trans 2010-03-10: “Dr. Linus” (Episode 6-07)

"Ben deals with the consequences of an uncovered lie." Instead of our regular blog post, this week we posted a "Shortwave Transmission" initial reactions podcast, as Ryan will soon be off the island. We include some calls from the LOSTLine, as well as the latest track from The Others LOST Band. We're hoping "You All Everybody" can keep the conversation going on the blog. What did you think of "Dr. Linus"?

Trans 2010-03-03: “Sundown” (Episode 6-06)

Trans 2010-03-03: “Sundown” (Episode 6-06)

  Play  “Sayid is faced with a difficult decision, and Claire sends a warning to the temple inhabitants.” Instead of our regular blog post, this week we posted a “Shortwave Transmission” initial reactions podcast, as Ryan will soon be off the island. We include some calls from the LOSTLine, as well as the latest track […]

Trans 2010-02-28: “Lighthouse” (Episode 6-05)

This edition of “The Transmission” covers “Lighthouse,” the fifth hour of Season 6 (and the 108th episode of “LOST”). We share our thoughts, including notes on Lost Filming Locations. Then we turn it over to “You All Everybody,” our brilliant listeners. After a new track from The Others LOST Band, we report on the last week of production in the “Forward Cabin.” Be forewarned that this week's spoilers are unusually detailed.

Next: “The Lighthouse”

This 108th episode of “LOST” took us back to the first few hours of this incredible show. We still don’t know whether “LOST” will succeed in answering enough questions and resolving enough loose ends. But the feel of the show, the growing sense of coming full circle after half a decade of storytelling, is fantastic. […]

Trans 2010-02-21: “The Substitute” (Episode 6-04)

This edition of "The Transmission" covers "The Substitute," the fourth hour of Season 6. We share our thoughts, then turn it over to "You All Everybody," our brilliant listeners. After a new track from The Others LOST Band, we report on the last week of production in the "Forward Cabin."

Next: “The Substitute”

“Inside joke.” A great line. A provocative line. A dangerous line. Through some uncharacteristically straightforward expository scenes, this episode pulls back enough to give us the best view yet of the chess board. The game is afoot, our survivors are pawns, and presumably, despite the Man In Black’s plan to quit the island, there’s another […]

Trans 2010-02-14: “What Kate Does” (Episode 6-03)

This edition of “The Transmission” covers “What Kate Does,” the third hour of Season 6. We share our thoughts, then turn it over to “You All Everybody,” our brilliant listeners. After a new track from The Others LOST Band, we report on the last week of production in the “Forward Cabin.”

Next: “What Kate Does” (Episode 6-03)

Josh Holloway, you broke our hearts. Bravo. We had lowered expectations for this presumed “Kate episode,” and on most related points, we were right for having them. But for all the complaints we could readily recite from the cliché of Kate going after Sawyer actually being remarked upon to a largely flat and somewhat surreal off-island […]

Trans 2010-02-07: “LA X” (Episode 6-01/02)

This special, super-sized two-hour edition of "The Transmission" covers the two-part season premiere episode, "LA X." We share our thoughts, then turn it over to "You All Everybody," our brilliant listeners. Finally, in the "Forward Cabin," exclusive reports on the last two weeks of "LOST" filming here on "The Island."

Next: “LA X” (Episode 6-01/02)

“LA X” was a fitting opener to the final season of “LOST.” It had a reassuring focus on character with a generous topping of mythology. It had moments of strong emotional resonance, and a few gasp-worthy reveals. And it sets the stage for the epic battle between Jacob and the Man In Black that has […]

Trans 2010-01-24: Unanswered Questions

This special episode of "The Transmission" takes a look at several of the unanswered questions fans have as we head into the sixth and final season of "LOST." Then, we give away several great prizes to listeners who followed along with our Season 3 review last year. We share a song from "Barenaked Hurley," who's about to start a new "LOST" podcast. Finally, in the "Forward Cabin," extensive reports on the first two weeks of "LOST" filming for 2010.

Trans 2009-12-27: Season Three Finale

This episode of "The Transmission" looks back at "Through the Looking Glass," the two-part Season 3 finale of "LOST." We recap the episode in under eight minutes, then share our take. Next, listener feedback in "You All Everybody." We outline our plan for our last hiatus podcast in mid-January, then share another song by The Others LOST Band. Finally, we report on the last week of production for 2009.

Trans 2009-12-13: Season Three – Episodes 19-21

This episode of "The Transmission" looks back at the next three episodes of Season 3 of "LOST": "The Brig," "The Man Behind the Curtain," and "Greatest Hits." We recap the episodes in eight minutes, then share our take. Next, listener feedback in "You All Everybody." We share another song by The Others LOST Band. Finally, we report on the last two weeks of production here on The Island.

Trans 2009-12-13: Season Three – Episodes 19-21

This episode of "The Transmission" looks back at the next three episodes of Season 3 of "LOST": "The Brig," "The Man Behind the Curtain," and "Greatest Hits." We recap the episodes in eight minutes, then share our take. Next, listener feedback in "You All Everybody." We share another song by The Others LOST Band. Finally, we report on the last two weeks of production here on The Island.

Trans 2009-12-06: “LOST” Master Class 3

This special edition of “The Transmission” shares audio from the Hawaii International Film Festival’s “Celebration of LOST.” Specifically, “Master Class 3: Costume and Props.” The panel featured costume designer Roland Sanchez and Property Master Robert Kyker, and was moderated by HIFF program director Anderson Le. This session, Jen’s favorite of the three, featured the most audience Q&A… but that means more of the audio may be hard to hear. Even so, we’re sure you’ll en...

Trans 2009-11-28: Season Three – Episodes 16-18

This episode of “The Transmission” looks back at the next three episodes of Season 3 of “LOST”: “One of Us,” “Catch-22,” and “D.O.C.” We recap the episodes in under ten minutes, then share our take. Next, listener feedback in “You All Everybody.” We announce two new prizes for our January hiatus giveaway (the special edition “Dharma Initiation Kit” Season 5 DVD box set, courtesy Buena Vista Home Entertainment, and a rare item from the DamonCarltonandaPolarBear.com ...

Trans 2009-11-28: Season Three – Episodes 16-18

This episode of “The Transmission” looks back at the next three episodes of Season 3 of “LOST”: “One of Us,” “Catch-22,” and “D.O.C.” We recap the episodes in under ten minutes, then share our take. Next, listener feedback in “You All Everybody.” We announce two new prizes for our January hiatus giveaway (the special edition “Dharma Initiation Kit” Season 5 DVD box set, courtesy Buena Vista Home Entertainment, and a rare item from the DamonCarltonandaPolarBear.com pseudo-ARG). We share anothe...