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Riverdale After Dark

322 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 182 ratings

The CW's dark Archie Comics reinvention gets an after-show with Riverdale After Dark! Hosted by the long running Comic Book Club podcast, Riverdale After Dark posts weekly, and features everything from deep dives into comic book Easter Eggs, to a breakdown of everything Bughead, Varchie, Barchie, Choni and more.

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Riverdale Series Finale | Listener Theories & Questions

August 30, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MB

Riverdale is done when we say it's done. In our wrap-up episode for the Riverdale series finale, as well as Riverdale the series as a whole, we're taking your listener questions, theories, and comments. How are we feeling about the Riverdale series finale, a week later? How does Riverdale Season 7 rank against the rest of the seasons of the show? What about those Barchie, Bughead, and Varchie endgame theories? And is that Choni baby the product of witchcraft? We discuss all of that, plus som...

Riverdale S7E20 *SERIES FINALE* - "Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Seven: Goodbye, Riverdale"

August 24, 2023 02:05 - 1 hour - 83.8 MB

It's the series finale of Riverdale, and we're having a hard time saying goodbye as we recap Season 7, Episode 20: “Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Seven: Goodbye, Riverdale” on our podcast. Years later, Old Betty has watched all of her friends die and wants to return to Riverdale one last time. Thanks to the magic of Angel Jughead, she's able to go back to a day she missed, and over the course of the hour, we discover the final fates of Archie, Jughead, Betty, Veronica, Cheryl, Toni, Fangs, Kevi...

Riverdale: Tara Dafoe Interview

August 21, 2023 18:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

Get ready for a bonus episode of our Riverdale podcast as we interview Tara Dafoe, director, script supervisor, and continuity head for the series. We chat with Tara about keeping the Riverdale timeline straight (or not), as well as directing the penultimate episode of the series, "The Golden Age of Television," in the middle of a writers' strike... Including those memory return scenes, and Jughead and Tabitha's goodbye. Plus, what were things like on set for the series finale? SUBSCRIBE TO...

Riverdale S7E19 - "Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Six: The Golden Age Of Television"

August 17, 2023 02:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

It's time for the penultimate episode of Riverdale, and we're breaking down all the big moments on Season 7, Episode 19: “Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Six: The Golden Age Of Television” on our podcast. With the Blossom Conspiracy squashed, some big changes come to Riverdale High. Betty publishes her book. Veronica and Clay team up to make a movie. And Pep Comics shuts down... And it all seems pretty normal until Tabitha shows up, and the gang's lives change, forever. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AF...

Riverdale S7E18 - “Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Five: For A Better Tomorrow”

August 11, 2023 00:11 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

Riverdale unravels its final mysteries as we recap Season 7, Episode 18: “Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Five: For A Better Tomorrow” on our podcast. The series goes black and white as Jughead and Cheryl team up to figure out the Milkman murders and their connection to the Blossoms. Meanwhile, Betty unravels a big mystery about Ethel. And Archie faces down with Uncle Frank over poetry, because you demanded it. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, OR RSS. FOLLOW US ON TW...

Riverdale S7E17 - “Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Four: A Different Kind of Cat”

August 03, 2023 02:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

Josie McCoy is back and better than ever as we recap Riverdale Season 7, Episode 17: “Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Four: A Different Kind of Cat” on our podcast. When the OG pussycat heads back to town, it's up to Veronica to help her sell her movie to Hollywood. Meanwhile, Betty decides to publish a book, and thanks to some boudoir photos taken by Cheryl and Toni, goes on a journey of self-discovery. Archie gives the most embarrassing poetry reading ever. And Jughead invents Sabrina The Teena...

Riverdale S7E16 - "Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Three: Stag"

July 27, 2023 21:03 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

Riverdale goes burlesque as we recap Season 7, Episode 16 "Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Three: Stag" on our podcast. When Betty discovers Polly isn't actually a Broadway star, it leads her on a journey of self-discovery with a devastating conclusion. Jughead fights back against the Comics Code Authority. Reggie and Archie explore their sexuality. And Cheryl and Toni take some spicy photos. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, OR RSS. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, IN...

Riverdale: Matthew Doers Interview

July 24, 2023 13:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

On a special bonus episode of our Riverdale podcast, we interview Matthew Doers, composer/lyricist of four songs from the show's recent "Archie The Musical" episode. Find out how the songs he wrote with Riverdale showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa back in 2002 finally saw the light of day on The CW series, the story behind the original "Archie The Musical", as well the songs that saw air: "Monday, Senior Year", "Friday Valentine", "This Is Love" and "Finale (Our Song)" - as well as a song you...

Riverdale S7E15 - "Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Two: Miss Teen Riverdale"

July 20, 2023 02:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MB

Riverdale is looking for its next beauty queen on Riverdale Season 7, Episode 15 "Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Two: Miss Teen Riverdale" as we recap on our podcast. With the girls all up for Miss Riverdale Teen Queen, it's up to Betty and the gals to help figure out how to get Ethel the top prize. Meanwhile, the boys hoot, and holler and drink milkshakes. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, OR RSS. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR ...

Riverdale S7E14 - "Chapter One Hundred Thirty-One: Archie The Musical"

July 06, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

It's the final musical episode as we recap Riverdale Season 7, Episode 14: "Chapter One Hundred Thirty-One: Archie The Musical". When Kevin convinces Principal Featherhead to check out an original musical for Riverdale High, the gang is less than enthused. But it turns out Kevin has other reasons for diving into an idyllic version of small-town life, and it leads to a crisis of faith for Archie, a revelation for Betty and Veronica, and a sandwich for Jughead. Plus, we discuss some big news a...

Riverdale S7E13 - "Chapter One Hundred Thirty: The Crucible"

June 29, 2023 02:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

It's a witch hunt when Riverdale goes to war against Communism, Comics, and the LGBTQ+ community in Season 7, Episode 13: “Chapter One Hundred Thirty: The Crucible”, and we're here to break it all down on our podcast. When Ms. Thornton gets removed for being a suspected Communist, Archie spirals out of control. Meanwhile, Hiram returns to town and needs something from Veronica. Jughead and Ethel sell comics under the table. And Cheryl, Toni, Clay and Kevin are under fire for their sexuality....

Riverdale S7E12 - "Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Nine: After The Fall"

June 23, 2023 10:13 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

We're recapping Riverdale Season 7, Episode 12, "Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Nine: After The Fall" on our podcast as the gang deals with the fall-out of a climactic car crash. While the Bulldogs prepare for a big game against Stonewall Prep without Julian Blossom at the helm, Reggie and Archie grapple with which of them should lead the team. Jughead and Ethel go back to work at Pep Comics, but Ethel isn't quite over murdering the murderous milkman who murdered her parents. And Betty and Veron...

Riverdale Season 7 Mailbag

June 17, 2023 00:32 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB

On a very special episode of our Riverdale podcast, we're using this week's hiatus to break down your questions and theories about the final season of the show! Will the cast stay in the '50s all season long? Who is endgame? And much, much more. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, OR RSS. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. The theme music for Riverdale After Dark was written and performed by Jeff Solomon. Advert...

Riverdale S7E11 - "Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Eight: Halloween II"

June 08, 2023 18:05 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

This is Halloween... Two... On this week's Riverdale as we recap Season 7, Episode 11 “Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Eight: Halloween II” on our podcast. When she finds out Halloween is downplayed in town, Veronica decides to throw a midnight Ghost Show at the Babylonium, roping in Clay, Kevin, Cheryl, Toni, and Fangs to perform. Meanwhile, Reggie, Betty, and Archie go out trick 'r treating with Dilton, leading to some big new developments in Betty and Archie's relationship. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVER...

Riverdale S7E10 - "Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Seven: American Graffiti"

June 01, 2023 16:21 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MB

It's a good ol' American double date as we recap Riverdale Season 7, Episode 10 "Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Seven: American Graffiti" on our podcast. Reggie and Archie try to take out Veronica and Betty, but will their cars get in the middle of the new relationships? Meanwhile, Cheryl tries to bond with Toni over her book club, and Jughead and Tabitha team up to try to unravel the mystery of Brad Rayberry's death. And Frank looks crazier than ever. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON APPLE...

Riverdale S7E09 - "Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Six: Betty & Veronica Double Digest"

May 25, 2023 16:46 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

Betty and Veronica take the spotlight as we recap Riverdale Season 7, Episode 9: “Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Six: Betty & Veronica Double Digest” on our podcast. In Betty's story, she's grappling with Dr. Werthers who is trying to figure out why Ms. Cooper is so obsessed with sex. And in Veronica's story, her plan to save the Babylonium works -- but maybe at the expense of her relationship with Reggie. Meanwhile, Jughead drinks a ton of milkshakes. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON APPLE...

Riverdale S7E08 - "Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Five: Hoop Dreams"

May 19, 2023 16:24 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB

Reggie and Tabitha are finally back as we recap Riverdale Season 7, Episode 8 "Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Five: Hoop Dreams" on our Riverdale podcast. When Frank recruits a ringer, the town meets a very different Reggie Mantle. Meanwhile, Jughead and Tabitha reconnect, Veronica pursues Clay (oops!), and Cheryl and Toni argue about going steady. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, OR RSS. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON ...

Riverdale S7E07 - "Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Four: Dirty Dancing"

May 11, 2023 02:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

Everyone is definitely not having the time of their life as we recap Riverdale Season 7, Episode 7 "Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Four: Dirty Dancing" on our podcast. Betty and Archie are dealing with the fallout from their peep show in different ways, with Betty sent to her parents' dance show, and Archie hailed as a hero. Meanwhile, Jughead and Brad Rayberry try to fight back against Dr. Werthers' comics crusade. Veronica gets a job at the Babylonium with Clay. And Kevin is forced to try and ...

Riverdale S7E06 - "Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Three: Peep Show"

May 05, 2023 16:59 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

It's all on display as we recap Riverdale Season 7, Episode 6, "Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Three: Peep Show" on our podcast. Uncle Frank is back in town and forcing Archie to do a bunch of jobs. Meanwhile, Betty and Veronica bond as Betty tries to embrace her sexuality. Jughead helps out writer Brad Rayberry, who has had his work stolen by Pep Comics. And Cheryl and Toni finally confess their feelings for each other.  SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, O...

Riverdale S7E05 - "Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Two: Tales In A Jugular Vein"

April 28, 2023 17:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

Jughead "Jugular" Jones tells four dark tales as we recap Riverdale Season 7, Episode 5 "Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Two: Tales In A Jugular Vein" on our podcast. When Jughead gets hired to write a comic in one night, Veronica tries to get him to do literally anything else leading to a turning point for the budding relationship. Meanwhile, the dark trio of Dr. Werthers Principal Featherhead, and Clifford Blossom decide to distract from the Muggs murders by taking down comic books. SUBSCRIBE ...

Riverdale S7E04 - "Chapter One Hundred Twenty-One: Love & Marriage"

April 20, 2023 02:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB

Our podcast goes together like a horse and carriage as we recap Riverdale Season 7, Episode 4: "Chapter One Hundred Twenty-One: Love & Marriage". Cheryl's lie about her and Archie going all the way spins wildly out of control when the couple is forced to get married by their parents, leading to a revelation from Cheryl about where she goes next. Meanwhile, Betty and Kevin break up, leading to a revelation of Kevin's own. Veronica and Jughead team up to solve the mystery of what happened to E...

Riverdale S7E03 - "Chapter One Hundred Twenty: Sex Education"

April 13, 2023 02:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

Everyone is horny as hell and they just can't take it anymore as we recap Riverdale Season 7, Episode 3 "Chapter One Hundred Twenty: Sex Education" on our podcast. As Jughead and Ethel grapple with the murder of the Muggs parents, everyone else has sex on the brain thanks to a confusing lesson from Dr. Werthers. And particularly after a sexy dance from Toni at The Dark Room, and a make-out party set up by Veronica, things start to spin wildly out of control when it comes to couples. SUBSCRI...

Riverdale S7E02 - "Chapter One Hundred Nineteen: Skip, Hop And Thump!"

April 06, 2023 02:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MB

Riverdale is fully in the 1950s as we recap Season 7, Episode 2 "Chapter One Hundred And Nineteen: Skip, Hop And Thump!" on our podcast. Or... Is it? With the Riverdale High sock hop coming up, Toni tries to get Fangs to sing instead of Kevin, leading to some bonding with Cheryl. Meanwhile, Archie wants to take Veronica, but it's up to Betty to teach him to dance -- with some stirrings occurring. And Jughead and Ethel try to sell their comic horror story, with dire results. SUBSCRIBE TO RIV...

Riverdale S7E01 - "Chapter One Hundred Eighteen: Don’t Worry Darling"

March 30, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

Riverdale kicks off its final season with Season 7, Episode 1 "Chapter One Hundred Eighteen: Don’t Worry Darling" and we're recapping everything on our podcast. The town has been sent back to 1955, and only Jughead Jones remembers the reality of Riverdale. While he tries to convince his friends they've been sent back from the future, Veronica comes to town and enchants Archie. Meanwhile, Toni and Tabitha team up with Betty and Cheryl to try to get Riverdale High to deal with the reality of E...

Riverdale Season 7 Trailer Breakdown

March 03, 2023 01:41 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

The highly anticipated Riverdale Season 7 trailer is here, and we're breaking down all the big moments on our Riverdale podcast. With the gang back in the 1950s, will they have peachy keen sock hops? Or unhinged orgies? From Ethel (maybe) chopping up Archie, to Veronica and Jughead kissing (???) to Old Man Blowing Out Match, we're discussing all the wild scenes and speculating wildly. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, OR RSS. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTA...

Riverdale Season 7 Premiere Date, Series Finale Date And Season 7 Synopsis: Special Report!

January 14, 2023 15:33 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB

It's a Riverdale After Dark special report as we react to the news of the Riverdale Season 7 premiere and series finale dates. That's right: Riverdale Season 7 premieres on Wednesday, March 29 at 9pm ET, and the series finale airs on Wednesday, August 23 at 9pm ET. Plus, we break down the new synopsis for Riverdale Season 7, and what it might mean for the beloved residents of The Town With Pep. Riverdale Season 7 synopsis: The seventh season of RIVERDALE goes where no season of RIVERDALE h...

Riverdale: Gabriel Correa Interview

October 13, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

We're back with another special episode of Riverdale After Dark, interviewing Co-Executive Producer and Director Gabriel Correa. What's it like to direct on Riverdale, particularly with key episodes like FP's birthday (aka the Choni sex scene episode), the goodbye to Fred Andrews, the Jughead Paradox and the Season 6 finale? And more importantly: which ship is his favorite to direct? We answer all of that (well, some of that) on this in depth interview episode. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER ...

Riverdale: Barbara Wallace Interview

September 12, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

On a special bonus episode of our Riverdale podcast, we're interviewing Nana Rose Blossom herself, Barbara Wallace! Discover how Wallace got her start in acting, how the character of Nana Rose has evolved over the years, and whether she'll be coming back for the final season. Plus much, much more. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, OR RSS. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. The theme music for Riverdale After Dar...

Riverdale S6E22 - "Chapter One Hundred And Seventeen: Night Of The Comet"

August 01, 2022 01:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

The Season 6 finale of Riverdale is here, and we're asking you to spend five more minutes listening to our recap of "Chapter One Hundred And Seventeen: Night Of The Comet". With Percival Pickens' curse causing Bailey's Comet to hurtle straight for the town, it's up to our heroes to stop it however they can. But first, some big moves happen with Betty and Archie, Cheryl and Toni reconnect, Jughead and Tabitha go on one epic date, and then the biggest twist of all happens, plunging us right in...

Riverdale S6E21 - "Chapter One Hundred And Sixteen: The Stand"

July 26, 2022 00:01 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MB

It's time for the final battle with Percival Pickens as we recap Riverdale Season 6, Episode 21 "Chapter One Hundred And Sixteen: The Stand". With Bailey's Comet rapidly approaching, it's up to the Riverdale gang to fight back the only way they know how: gang warfare. And as the battle rages, the dead return, more people die, and things get wildly out of control - even more so than usual. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, OR RSS. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, I...

Riverdale S6E20 - “Chapter One Hundred And Fifteen: Return To Rivervale”

July 18, 2022 15:11 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

Percival Pickens's origin is revealed on Riverdale Season 6, Episode 20 "Chapter One Hundred And Fifteen: Return to Rivervale". With Reggie, Kevin and Mr. Mantle's lives on the line, it's up to the gang to split up and figure out just what Percival wants, once and for all. Jughead and Tabitha take a wild trip over to Rivervale, thanks to Jughead's new powers. Cheryl discovers some surprising information thanks to Jason. Betty and Polly reconnect, leading to a new status quo for the younger C...

Riverdale S6E19 - “Chapter One Hundred And Fourteen: The Witches Of Riverdale”

July 11, 2022 15:30 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MB

Sabrina Spellman is back on this week's Riverdale, and she's brought company on Season 6, Episode 19 "Chapter One Hundred And Fourteen: The Witches of Riverdale". With half the town dead, it's up to Veronica, Betty, Cheryl and Tabitha to hit the witch training, head to Heaven, and bring everyone back to life. Along the way, we get some major revelations about the end of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, this season of Riverdale, and big teases for what might have in Season 7. SUBSCRIBE TO RIV...

Riverdale S6E18 - “Chapter One Hundred And Thirteen: Biblical”

June 27, 2022 16:26 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

Pretty much everyone dies as we recap Riverdale Season 6 Episode 18 "Chapter One Hundred and Thirteen: Biblical". It's time for Toni and Fangs's wedding, but the town might not survive thanks to a series of plagues called down by Percival Pickens. While most of the gang tries to fight back, Jughead is dealing with some surprising, free burgers in the bunker - and visitors from Rivervale. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, OR RSS. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, IN...

Riverdale S6E17 - “Chapter One Hundred And Twelve: American Psychos”

June 13, 2022 15:57 - 58 minutes - 54 MB

It's time for Riverdale's annual musical episode and it's a killer one as we recap Season 6, Episode 17 "Chapter One Hundred And Twelve: American Psychos". With TBK still on the loose, Betty and Veronica team up to launch a serial killer convention in the casino in order to lure him out. Meanwhile, Cheryl finds out Toni and Fangs are getting married and doesn't take it very well. And Archie and Tabitha deal with Percival Pickens' latest attempt to finish his railroad. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE...

Riverdale S6E16 - “Chapter One Hundred And Eleven: Blue Collar”

May 30, 2022 15:56 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MB

Archie and Tabitha try to set up a union to stop Percival Pickens' ghost train on Riverdale Season 6, Episode 16, "Chapter One Hundred And Eleven: Blue Collar". While Archie deals with the unionization, Cheryl learns how to turn invisible, thanks to Heather, and Veronica helps Betty suck the blood out of her brother. And in between all that, Toni and Fangs fight with Kevin for custody of Baby Anthony. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, OR RSS. FOLLOW US ...

Riverdale S6E15 - “Chapter One Hundred And Ten: Things That Go Bump In The Night”

May 23, 2022 23:47 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

Ghosts are real, but we've got even bigger problems than that on Riverdale Season 6, Episode 15, "Chapter One Hundred And Ten: Things That Go Bump In The Night". Archie and Tabitha team up to try and move Pop's, but a ghostly presence is making it impossible. Meanwhile, Jughead and Veronica team up for a little magic... And a little memory erasing. Betty tries to figure out why she's seeing auras. And while Toni and Fangs start to head towards a breaking point, Cheryl grows closer with her o...

Riverdale S6E14 - “Chapter One Hundred And Nine: Venomous”

May 16, 2022 18:11 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

Things get positively toxic as we recap the latest episode of Riverdale, Season 6, Episode 14 "Chapter One Hundred And Nine: Venomous". When Veronica discovers that she's coursing with poison, she decides to take matters into her own hands. Meanwhile, Archie poisons himself with some palladium soup, thanks to Cheryl. And Betty and Jughead team up to take a deep dive into her memories. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, OR RSS. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INST...

Riverdale S6E13 - “Chapter One Hundred And Eight: Ex-Libris”

May 09, 2022 17:27 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

Everyone in Riverdale deals with the most horrifying thing they can imagine: overdue library books, as we break down "Chapter One Hundred And Eight: Ex-Libris". When Percival shuts down the Riverdale library, he comes after everyone's checked out books, and collects collateral, leading to the whole gang confronting their traumas. From the return of some old faces, to some surprising new relationships -- and powers -- we discuss it all. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON ITUNES, ANDROID, S...

Riverdale S6E12 - “Chapter One Hundred And Seven: In The Fog”

May 02, 2022 15:53 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

Everyone in town is lost in the fog as we recap Riverdale "Chapter One Hundred And Seven: In The Fog" on the podcast. With a weather event keeping everyone inside, the couples finally have conversations about what's been weighing on them with surprising results. Jughead and Tabitha deal with a time travel related secret. Cheryl welcomes back her mother. Reggie and Veronica reach a turning point. Toni and Fangs grapple with how to raise Baby Anthony, while Kevin remeets Moose. And Betty and A...

Riverdale S6E11 - “Chapter One Hundred And Six: Angels In America”

April 25, 2022 01:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

Tabitha Tate takes a trip through time as we recap Riverdale Season 6, Episode 11 "Chapter One Hundred And Six: Angels In America". After Percival Pickens tries to take care of Tabitha for good, she finds herself tumbling through the most racist periods in Riverdale's history, guided by helpful angels and ultimately revealing the apocalyptic stakes of the season. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, OR RSS. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK. SU...

Riverdale S6E10 - “Chapter One Hundred And Five: Folk Heroes”

April 18, 2022 20:06 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

Archie tries to become the toughest man alive as we recap the latest episode of Riverdale, "Chapter One Hundred And Five: Folk Heroes". With Percival Pickens' hold on the town growing stronger, Jughead hatches a plan to make Archie into a folk hero for the town. Meanwhile, Cheryl starts burning up. And Toni and Tabitha team up to save their businesses. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, OR RSS. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR S...

Riverdale S6E9 - “Chapter One Hundred And Four: The Serpent Queen's Gambit”

April 12, 2022 00:39 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB

Percival Pickens is coming for the town of Riverdale, but can Betty, Archie and Jughead stop him on "Chapter One Hundred And Four: The Serpent's Gambit"? Toni is targeted by the town's latest villain, but thankfully has Tabitha on her side. Meanwhile, Abigail has designs on the superpowered trio, but will they turn the tables? Reggie and Veronica hit a road-bump thanks to Reggie's dad. And what about Kevin, Alice and the rest? So much happens in this bonkers hour, so let's break it all down....

Riverdale S6E8 - “Chapter One Hundred And Three: The Town”

April 04, 2022 15:34 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

Percival Pickens makes his move and sets up a battle for Riverdale's soul as we recap Season 6, Episode 8 "Chapter One Hundred And Three: The Town". Cheryl is trapped in a dreamscape, and it's up to Britta to rescue her. Meanwhile, Archie tries to stop Percival from getting rid of the town's homeless population with the help of Toni and Tabitha. And Veronica and Reggie try very hard to not do scams. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, OR RSS. FOLLOW US O...

Riverdale S6E7 - “Chapter One Hundred And Two: Death At A Funeral”

March 28, 2022 16:18 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MB

It's time to say goodbye to Hiram Lodge as our Riverdale podcast recaps "Chapter One Hundred And Two: Death At A Funeral". With her daddykins dead, Veronica welcomes back Hermione and Abuelita, but not without complications. Meanwhile, Betty and Archie are dealing with the reemergence of the Trash Bag Killer. Jughead is grappling with his hearing loss. And Abigail Blossom makes a move on Toni. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, OR RSS. FOLLOW US ON TWIT...

Riverdale S6E6 - “Chapter One Hundred And One: UNBELIEVABLE”

March 21, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

Riverdale returns to the town proper after the Rivervale event, but there's still something supernatural going on as we recap "Chapter One Hundred And One: UNBELIEVABLE". In the aftermath of Hiram's bomb, Betty and Archie seem to be gaining superpowers. Meanwhile, Cheryl tries to break her curse, with some serious repercussions. And Veronica decides to deal with Hiram, once and for all. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, OR RSS. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, IN...

Riverdale S6 Hiatus Special #3: Trailer + Mailbag

February 07, 2022 14:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

We're back, breaking down the new "Typewriter" promo for Riverdale's Season 6 return. Plus, we're answering your questions, talking theories, and so much more. Plus: big news about the cat briefcase! SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, OR RSS. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. The theme music for Riverdale After Dark was written and performed by Jeff Solomon. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookc...

Riverdale S6 Hiatus Special #2, With Nikolai Witschl

January 31, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

It's time for another hiatus special of our Riverdale podcast featuring Dr. Curdle Jr. himself, Nikolai Witschl! Witschl talks about how he got the role of the creepiest guy in town, his relationship with the other characters, and what it was like playing some key scenes, from the Josie and the Pussycats episode, to Rivervale and beyond. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, OR RSS. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON...

Riverdale S6 Hiatus Special #1, With Brian E. Paterson

January 24, 2022 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

Riverdale writer Brian E. Paterson joins the podcast for a Season 6 hiatus special chatting about his career and history with the show. From joining in Season 1 thanks to Warner Bros. Writers' Workshop, to taking on Hiram's backstory in Season 5, to what to expect in the rest of Season 6, we break it all down. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, OR RSS. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. The theme music for River...

Riverdale S6E5 - “Chapter One Hundred: The Jughead Paradox”

December 15, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MB

Everything comes to a head and the Archie Comics multiverse is revealed as we recap Riverdale "Chapter One Hundred: The Jughead Paradox". When Jughead turns up dead on the outskirts of Rivervale, it's up to... Jughead? To figure out what's going on. Meanwhile, Archie and Betty are getting married, Jason Blossom is alive, and there are two Reggies running around. Let's discuss everything about this historic episode, as well as what might be coming next when Season 6 continues. SUBSCRIBE TO R...

Riverdale S6E4 - “Chapter Ninety-Nine: The Witching Hour(s)”

December 08, 2021 03:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

Three Blossom women in three different time periods tell a witchy tale of love and loss on "Chapter Ninety-Nine: The Witching Hour(s)". In 1892, Abigail Blossom falls in love with Thomasina Topaz, until a dangerous man comes into their lives. In 1957, Poppyseed Blossom falls for a woman named Bitsy, and again runs afoul of several bad men. And in the present, Cheryl Blossom performs a dangerous spell, with the help of none other than Sabrina Spellman. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON IT...

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