Strain Podcast
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago - ★★★★ - 32 ratingsHome to the unofficial podcast about FX’s The Strain. Hosted by Blaire and Kyle. Episode recaps, news, analysis and predications are all discussed on this weekly show.
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One Shot s4e3 & New Horizons s4e4 - The Strain Podcast
August 14, 2017 12:00 - 58 minutes - 68.1 MBOne Shot s4e3 & New Horizons s4e4 - The Strain Podcast Blaire and Kyle return to discuss episodes 3 and 4 of The Strain's fourth season, continuing their quest to attempt to say positive things amidst their usual criticism. Music provided by www.purple-planet.com. Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review...
The Blood Tax s4e2 - The Strain Podcast
August 01, 2017 15:57 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MBThe Blood Tax s4e2 - The Strain Podcast Blaire and Kyle try and fail to find some redeeming qualities in "The Blood Tax," the second episode of The Strain's final season. Music provided by www.purple-planet.com. Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review the episode. It really helps other people find us. Tha...
The Worm Turn s4e1 - The Strain Podcast
July 25, 2017 13:30 - 55 minutes - 52.2 MBThe Worm Turn s4e1 - The Strain Podcast Blaire and Kyle manage to tear themselves away from Westeros for an hour to discuss "The Worm Turns," the first episode of The Strain's fourth and final season. Music provided by www.purple-planet.com. Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review the episode. It really ...
The Fall s3e10 - The Strain Podcast
November 01, 2016 19:26 - 1 hour - 95 MBThe Fall s3e10 - The Strain Podcast Blaire and Kyle put on their Hazmat suits and explore the radioactive (in more ways than one) season three finale of 'The Strain.' Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review the episode. It really helps other people find us. Thanks!
Do or Die s3e9 - The Strain Podcast
October 24, 2016 17:14 - 54 minutes - 83.8 MBBlaire and David Pumpkins mourn the penultimate episode of The Strain season 3, "Do or Die." Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review the episode. It really helps other people find us. Thanks!
White Light s3e8 - The Strain Podcast
October 18, 2016 11:44 - 48 minutes - 69.5 MBThe Unofficial Podcast for FX's The Strain Blaire and a wallowing Kyle try separate one specific scene out from the rest of "White Light," an otherwise pretty good episode of FX's "The Strain." Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review the episode. It really helps other people find us. Thanks!
Collaborators s3e7 - The Strain Podcast
October 11, 2016 14:06 - 1 hour - 91 MBCollaborators s3e7 - The Strain Podcast Blaire and Kyle talk, talk, then talk some more about their differing views on "Collaborators," the seventh episode of 'The Strain' season 3. Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review the episode. It really helps other people find us. Thanks!
The Battle of Central Park s3e6 - The Strain Podcast
October 04, 2016 14:17 - 43 minutes - 62 MBThe Battle of Central Park s3e6 - The Strain Podcast Blaire and Kyle battle through the tunnels to discuss "The Battle of Central Park," the sixth episode of season three of 'The Strain.' Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review the episode. It really helps other people find us. Thanks!
Madness s3e5 - The Strain Podcast
September 27, 2016 13:40 - 53 minutes - 34.8 MBMadness s3e5 - The Strain Podcast Blaire and Kyle try to wrap their heads around the madness of "Madness," the fifth episode of 'The Strain' season three. Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review the episode. It really helps other people find us. Thanks!
Gone But Not Forgotten s3e4 - The Strain Podcast
September 20, 2016 12:00 - 46 minutes - 30.7 MBGone But Not Forgotten s3e4 - The Strain Podcast Blaire and Kyle sort of their conflicted feelings about "Gone But Not Forgotten," the fourth episode of season three of 'The Strain.' Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review the episode. It really helps other people find us. Thanks!
Support the 2nd Annual Podcast Marathon Kickstarter
September 17, 2016 15:02 - 1 minute - 1.05 MBCheck out the Second Annual SMG Podcast Marathon by Southgate Media Group on @Kickstarter http://kck.st/2cm9iob Thanks!
First Born s3e3 - The Strain Podcast
September 15, 2016 14:23 - 45 minutes - 51.8 MBFirst Born s3e3 - The Strain Podcast Blaire and Kyle wander into a mystical fantasy world (kind of) as they try to parse "First Born," the third episode of season three of FX's 'The Strain'. Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review the episode. It really helps other people find us. Thanks!
Bad White s3e2 - The Strain Podcast
September 06, 2016 19:09 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBBad White s3e2 - The Strain Podcast Blaire and Kyle crash back to reality as they discuss the second episode of The Strain season three, "Bad White." Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review the episode. It really helps other people find us. Thanks!
New York Strong s3e1 - The Strain Podcast
August 30, 2016 21:15 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBNew York Strong s3e1 - The Strain Podcast Blaire and Kyle break out their pocket copy of the Occido Lumen and dive into the pleasingly different season 3 premiere of FX's 'The Strain'. Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review the episode. It really helps other people find us. Thanks!
Season Two Epilogue - The Strain Podcast
October 13, 2015 22:49 - 1 hour - 107 MBBlaire and Kyle visit Setrakian's library and read the ancient text titled "The Fall," book two of The Strain trilogy. Your hosts compare and contrast it with the TV season, dissect exactly how such a good book could be turned in to such a middling TV show, and build up to a grand finale that we hope you'll enjoy. Thanks for listening to season 2 of The Strain Podcast! Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can writ...
s2e13 Night Rail - The Strain Podcast
October 06, 2015 19:44 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBBlaire and Kyle purchase their train tickets and take the Third Rail to Disappointment Town as they discuss "Night Rail," the season 2 finale of FX's 'The Strain'. Blaire explains her sadness over her long-awaited train scene not living up to expectations, while Kyle launches into a lengthy diatribe against the showrunner. Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and l...
s2e12 Fallen Light - The Strain Podcast
September 29, 2015 19:07 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBBlaire and Kyle gather up their gold and place a sizable bid on the Occido Lumen as they discuss the penultimate episode of The Strain season two, "Fallen Light." Your two hosts have differing views on the hour, though Kyle partially drags Blaire down into his world of bitterness and misery. Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sur...
s2e11 Dead End - The Strain Podcast
September 22, 2015 22:34 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBBlaire and Kyle cut up the pineapple and dive in to "Dead End," the 11th episode of the second season of FX's 'The Strain'. What starts as a light-hearted romp through their long-promised fan fiction turns in to a somewhat serious discussion about The Strain's portrayal of women. Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us...
s2e10 The Assassin - The Strain Podcast
September 15, 2015 20:14 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBBlaire and Kyle ready their sniper rifles and decide to point them at Coco while talking about Season 2, Episode 10 of FX's The Strain, "The Assassin." Topics include a deep dive into all things Palmer and Coco, Dutch's fate, and our possibly-imminent fan fiction. Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review t...
s2e9 The Battle of Red Hook - The Strain Podcast
September 08, 2015 15:55 - 45 minutes - 42 MBBlaire and Kyle put on their riot gear and jump into "The Battle for Red Hook," the ninth episode of season 2 of 'The Strain.' Your hosts lament the strange storytelling choices made by the show that turned what should have been a great episode into one that was only OK. Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and revi...
s2e8 Intruders - The Strain Podcast
September 01, 2015 17:25 - 53 minutes - 49 MBBlaire and Kyle put on their best human makeup and discuss "Intruders," the 8th episode of season two of FX's 'The Strain.' They wonder where exactly the episode went, celebrate some great scenes, and lament the continuation of a certain romance. Then, our first Strain Bingo winner joins the podcast to celebrate her victory! Based on the books by Del Torro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us ...
s2e7 The Born - The Strain Podcast
August 26, 2015 00:42 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBBlaire and Kyle debate the merits of "The Born," the seventh episode of season two of FX's 'The Strain', . Topics include Quinlan's awesome arrival, Fet's suddenly-raging jealousy, Eph's continued transformation into James Bond, and a deep-dive into the love life of Eldritch Palmer. That's followed by your hosts welcoming a very special guest to talk about the government response to the epidemic on the show. Based on the books by Del Torro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.south...
s2e6 Identity - The Strain Podcast
August 20, 2015 18:44 - 1 hour - 63 MBBlaire and Kyle take the next train to Washington to discuss "Identity," the sixth episode of "The Strain" season 2. Your hosts disagree on whether this was a good episode for Zach, talk more D&D than frankly anyone should be comfortable with, and come to the realization that Eph is James Bond. Based on the books by Del Torro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure t...
s2e5 Quick and Painless - The Strain Podcast
August 10, 2015 23:44 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBBlaire and Kyle rip off their wigs in solidarity with Corey Stoll, and discuss his heroics (wig-related and otherwise) in the great "Quick and Painless," the fifth episode of season 2 of The Strain. Music from www.bensound.com. Based on the books by Del Torro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review the episode. It really helps other people find...
s2e4 The Silver Angel - The Strain Podcast
August 06, 2015 02:29 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBBlaire and Kyle put on their Luchador masks and jump off the top turnbuckle into "The Silver Angel," the fourth episode of season 2 of FX's The Strain. Your hosts celebrate the best episode of the season thus far, talk about what made it work, and ponder Fet's current state of mind. Based on the books by Del Torro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us a...
s2e3 Fort Defiance - The Strain Podcast
July 28, 2015 12:51 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBBlaire and Kyle knock over some lab equipment and dodge the UV lights as they talk about "Fort Defiance," the third episode of season 2 of FX's "The Strain". They wonder how the show could be better, celebrate some small moments, and of course, shout out the #WIGTALK army. Based on the books by Del Torro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review t...
s2e2 By Any Means - The Strain Podcast
July 21, 2015 18:03 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBBlaire and Kyle discuss "By Any Means", the second episode of season two of The Strain. Your hosts tackle the big questions like, "Why did this episode happen?" and "How could this episode happen?", and laugh at the absurdity of it all. Based on the books by Del Torro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review the episode. It really helps other pe...
s2e1 BK,NY - The Strain Podcast
July 13, 2015 16:52 - 1 hour - 56 MBBlaire and Kyle pick up their UV lights and venture into the dark tunnels of BK, NY, the season two premiere of FX's The Strain. Your hosts discuss the mysterious improvement of Dutch Velders as a character, the questionable state of panic in New York, and play everyone's favorite game, "Come Up with 3 Adjectives to Describe Nora." Based on the books by Del Torro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] an...
The Book vs The TV Series - The Strain
November 07, 2014 22:09 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBIn a very special edition of The Strain Podcast, Blaire and Kyle discuss book one of The Strain, and how it's similar to and different from the TV show. In a shocking twist, Kyle also unveils his revised assessment of The Walking Dead. Based on the books by Del Torro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review the episode. It really helps other peo...
s1e13 The Master
October 06, 2014 17:30 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBBlaire and Kyle discuss the season 1 finale of FX's The Strain, titled "The Master." Kyle enjoyed it well enough, but Blaire had a number of issues, many of which are book-related. Then, to celebrate the end of the season, Blaire is unleashed in a one-time segment entitled "Blaire's Spoiler Corner" where she discusses the books. Ample spoiler warning is provided. Thank you for listening this season, and we hope you'll join us for season two! Based on the books by Del Torro. Learn more, sub...
s1e12 Last Rites
October 01, 2014 21:22 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBBlaire and Kyle disagree about the quality of episode 12 of FX's The Strain, "Last Rites," Kyle spoils Game of Thrones, and Blaire launches a passionate defense of Gus. Based on the books by Del Torro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review the episode. It really helps other people find us. Thanks!
s1e11 The Third Rail
September 23, 2014 13:08 - 55 minutes - 63.4 MBBlaire and Kyle discuss "The Third Rail," episode 11 of FX's The Strain. Is this season finishing up strong? Has The Strain figured itself out? And why does the show want us to hate an 80-year old woman? Listen to find out! Based on the books by Del Torro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review the episode. It really helps other people find us...
s1e10 Loved Ones
September 17, 2014 21:17 - 57 minutes - 65.3 MBBlaire and Kyle talk about their enjoyment of episode 10 of FX's The Strain, "Loved Ones". Both agree that it was a good episode, Blaire is excited that the show reached a certain point in the book material, while Kyle pitches his idea for a spin-off. Based on the books by Del Torro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review the episode. It really...
s1e9 The Disappeared
September 08, 2014 15:26 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBBlaire and Kyle discuss "The Disappeared," the ninth episode of FX's new horror drama The Strain. Listen to the two hosts bicker about exactly how disappointing this episode was following last week's tour-de-force, and stay for Kyle's eulogy of Matt the Sears manager. Based on the books by Del Torro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review the epi...
s1e8 Creatures of the Night
September 01, 2014 15:13 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBBlaire and Kyle celebrate episode 9 of The Strain, "Creatures of the Night", as the series' high-water mark, and break down all the ways that the character choices and bottle format turned this hour into a triumph. Based on the books by Del Torro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review the episode. It really helps other people find us. Thanks!
s1e7 For Services Rendered
August 29, 2014 11:22 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBBlaire and Kyle buckle up and dive into "For Services Rendered," the seventh episode of FX's The Strain. Did Kyle actually enjoy this episode more than Blaire? Listen to find out! Based on the books by Del Torro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review the episode. It really helps other people find us. Thanks!
s1e6 Occulation
August 19, 2014 17:06 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBBlaire and Kyle dive into "Occultation," the sixth episode of FX's 'The Strain', and express their concerns about the episode and the show's storytelling in general. Based on the books by Del Torro as well. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review the episode. It really helps other people find us. Thanks!
s1e5 Runaways
August 12, 2014 23:50 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBBlaire and Kyle celebrate and poke holes in "Runaways," the fifth episode of The Strain, then pull back and discuss why this show is enjoyable despite having such obvious flaws. Based on the books by Del Torro as well. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review the episode. It really helps other people find us. Thanks!
s1e4 Its Not for Everyone
August 05, 2014 13:09 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBBlaire and Kyle discuss the merits of the fourth episode of The Strain, culminating in Kyle having a minor existential crisis about the show's quality while Blaire tries to talk him down. Based on the books by Del Torro as well. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review the episode. It really helps other people find us. Thanks!
s1e3 Gone Smooth
July 29, 2014 21:54 - 56 minutes - 64.3 MBBlaire and Kyle disagree about "Gone Smooth," the third episode of FX's The Strain, and work through their differences in this week's podcast. Based on the books by Del Torro as well. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review the episode. It really helps other people find us. Thanks!
s1e2 The Box
July 23, 2014 03:28 - 48 minutes - 55.1 MBBlaire and Kyle dive into the second episode of FX's The Strain, recapping the highs and lows of this promising, if sometimes problematic, new series. Based on the books by Del Torro as well. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review the episode. It really helps other people find us. Thanks!
s1e1 Night Zero
July 15, 2014 13:01 - 53 minutes - 61.5 MBBlaire and Kyle sink their teeth into the premiere episode of The Strain. Topics include similarities to Fringe, "horror movie logic," and Corey Stoll's wig. The pilot was written and directed by Guillermo Del Toro. Based on the books by Del Torro as well. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review the episode. It really helps other people find us...
Meet the Hosts: The Strain Podcast
July 08, 2014 18:08 - 25 minutes - 29.3 MBIn the premiere episode of The Strain Podcast, ShowRatings.TV editors Blaire Knight-Graves and Kyle Trembley discuss their expectations for the upcoming series, their disappointment with the current state of scary TV, and how this series will reverse Justin Timberlake's damaging campaign to "bring sexy back." Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and revie...