Westworld
132 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsRoger Roeper & Dick Ebert & Gene Lyons host a weekly podcast covering Westworld the hit science fiction thriller television series created by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy for HBO, based on the 1973 film of the same name, which was written and directed by American novelist Michael Crichton. Nolan serves as executive producer along with Joy, J. J. Abrams and Bryan Burk with Nolan directing the pilot. The series premiered October 2, 2016.
Described as "a dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the future of sin," the series tells the story of a futuristic theme park called Westworld.
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Ep.32: Interview with Ptolemy Slocum (Sylvester on Westworld)
December 16, 2016 21:35 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBPtolemy Slocum, Westworld's Sylvester, shares his views on Westworld Season 1 and the creative process. Hear how he made his way to Hollywood from Kenya, what it was like to work with Felix and Maeve, and why he calls Luke Hemsworth "The God of Parties." Also discover Ptolemy's favorite Westworld fan theory, his shocking philosophy on the acting process, and his favorite ham sandwich recipe. Leave Us A Review Subscribe: Apple | Android | RSS Join the Discussion: Email | Facebook | Twi...
Ep.31: Season 1 Recap with (Beyond Westworld Podcast)
December 13, 2016 06:59 - 1 hour - 60 MBWhat will we do until Westworld returns in 2018? Keep talking about it and bring in experts from Beyond Westworld Podcast, that's what. Find out what shocked us, what tickled us and what made us growl. Shat on TV's Roger, Big D and Gene join forces with Beyond Westworld's Troy Heinritz and Aaron Peterson for a Westworld All-Star podcast moderated by Golden Spiral Media's Kevin Bachelder. Leave Us A Review Subscribe: Apple | Android | RSS Join the Discussion: Email | Facebook | Twitte...
Ep.30: Westworld - 110 - Telegraph
December 09, 2016 01:58 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBThe Season One Finale of Westworld overwhelmingly answered many of the questions and theories presented throughout the season, however, that didn't stop the #ShatNation from filling our Telegraph Inbox. Gene, Rog, & Big D close up 2016 by responding to the Top 15 (or is it 16?) emails of the week, including deep comparisons of the soundtrack to Westworld characters, debating whether or not Ford was the hero, and what the teachings of liberty tell us about the host awakenings. Additionall...
Ep.29: Westworld - 110 - The Bicameral Mind
December 07, 2016 08:36 - 1 hour - 47 MBWestworld's season finale, "The Bicameral Mind," threw an avalanche of action and answers our way -- an episode truly worth of a Deep Dive. Let's plunge into the significance and perils of the maze, explore why Bernard's death and resurrection make sense, and discuss why Logan went galloping naked with a feather. Also on the docket: Was Dolores' awakening designed to save Westworld through William's addiction? Is Maeve's daughter in a neighboring park? Did Ford really die, or was it a Ro...
Ep.28: Westworld - 110 - Instacast
December 05, 2016 06:33 - 39 minutes - 27.8 MBWhether you loved seeing hosts buzzsaw through security or cringed at so many answers being crammed into a 90-minute gasp, Westworld episode 10: "The Bicameral Mind" thoroughly closed the loop on season 1. This quick Instacast covers the season finale's most pressing issues that just can't wait for Tuesday's Deep Dive podcast, including: Was Ford the hero all along? Do "Westworld" writers trust the audience enough? Do podcasts and blogs reduce enjoyment of the TV show? And is Logan still n...
Ep.27: Westworld - 109 - Telegraph
December 01, 2016 15:21 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBAs "Westworld" approaches its finale, fans have zeroed in on all the major mysteries: What is Ford's new narrative? How will Maeve proceed? How did Arnold die? Are the hosts actually people? And, of course, is the Man in Black really William? Or Logan? In the strongest batch of listener mail yet, we dig deep into the bowels of Westworld to answer those questions and unearth some secrets that literally sent chills down our spines. Leave Us A Review Subscribe: Apple | Android | RSS | Web...
Ep.26: Westworld - 109 - The Well Tempered Clavier
November 29, 2016 19:27 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBPrepare for the Westworld season finale with this fact-packed recap of Episode 9: "The Well-Tempered Clavier." Explore Ford's motivation for letting hosts run rampant. Consider what happened to Elsie and Stubbs. Mourn Bernarnold while digging deeper into his memories. And hear Gene try to paint Logan as a not-so-bad guy. Other topics covered include why William chopped up an entire platoon, who Wyatt really is and what Teddy has to do with it, and a meticulous breakdown of Dolores' journey...
Ep.25: Westworld - 109 - Instacast
November 28, 2016 06:48 - 38 minutes - 27 MB"Westworld" fans are the smartest. You were right about Bernarnold. You were right about Maeve's admin abilities. You might even be right about William being the Man in Black! Couple those notions with a brilliant performance by Anthony Hopkins and awesome reveals about the park's origins, and you've got a mind-blowing Instacast that is not to be missed. Enjoy this quick podcast, and join us again Tuesday for the Deep Dive. If we missed something, let us know about it at [email protected]...
Ep.24: Westworld - 108 - Telegraph
November 25, 2016 00:20 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBJust when we thought Westworld's depths had been plumbed, listeners wrote in with fresh insights on Dr. Ford as the Singularity, how host bodies work, the meaning behind the number 30 and ... HOST BABIES? There's also the question of whether Maeve can control Bernard, who's in Wyatt's gang and whether Westworld is intended as sincere narrative or satire. Tune in, listen up and let us know what you think by writing a Westworld Telegraph of your own! Order your Shat On TV Podcast T-Shirt N...
Ep.23: Westworld - 108 - Trace Decay
November 22, 2016 23:28 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBInstead of bringing Westworld fans together, the answers we got in Episode 8, "Trace Decay," have driven wedges between schools of Westworld thought. Does the Man in Black's backstory confirm he's William or make it less likely? Is Bernard a born killer or newly tainted puppet? Is Dolores already in The Maze, or is she being fed memories to advance a narrative? If all these questions are causing you more pain than the shaft jammed in Teddy's chest, you'll want to catch this fiery episode o...
Ep.22: Westworld - 108 - Instacast
November 21, 2016 06:29 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBForget theories, Westworld Episode 8 brought us an armored train of explosive facts. In this quick Instacast, we set aside the hypotheticals and focus on what fans know after viewing "Trace Decay." Among the findings: Bernard has hurt others before, there's no hiding Theresa's death and Peter Abernathy looks like the conduit for an attempt to ship data out of Westworld. Be the smartest person at the watercooler Monday morning by hearing the Westworld Instacast tonight (or on the way to w...
Ep.21: Westworld - 107 - Telegraph
November 17, 2016 17:11 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBThis week's Westworld fan mail is bursting with strong theories: Dolores' role as a custom narrative for William, Teddy being based on William, Arnold being the man depicted ushering Dolores toward consciousness, Hector improvising poetry in his blacklisted conversation, and more. Other theories are a little more out there: Logan is Charlotte, Ford is using ghost hosts and Westworld is in space. But no theory brings together the calculated and the crazy quite like Big D's Unified Field T...
Ep.20: Westworld - 107 - Tromp L'Oeil
November 16, 2016 01:11 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBAs Westworld fans reel from the biggest shocker to date, we deep dive into Dr. Ford's nefarious plans, Delos' true motivations and William's incredible equestrian skills. Is Maeve a rogue agent or Dr. Ford's ultimate weapon? Is the Ghost Nation our ticket to the Man In Black's true identity? Is Charlotte Hale a host? IS EVERYONE A HOST? Find out in this week's full-podcast edition of the Westworld Podcast from Shat on TV. Leave Us A Review Subscribe: Apple | Android | RSS | Website ...
Ep.19: Westworld - 107 - Instacast
November 14, 2016 05:56 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBFinally, some solid ground to shape the hundreds of theories floating around Westworld! A human is killed. Non-park hosts are revealed, and we get some more clues about Arnold's identity. Add a little real romance to the mix, throw in some gorgeous scenery, and you just might have the most exciting episode of Westworld to date. Even Gene was impressed! Enjoy this 30-minute instacast, and we'll see you Tuesday for the full deep-dive into Westworld Episode 7, "Tromp L'oeil."Leadast. Leave...
Ep.18: Westworld - 106 - Telegraph
November 11, 2016 03:21 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBWestworld Episode 6, "The Adversary," showed us Dr. Ford's "family," Teddy's killer instinct, Maeve's infiltration and the inner workings of Delos. You'd think that would answer a lot of questions and slow down the wacky theories. And you'd be wrong. Hear listener mail ranging from the origins of Arnold to the likelihood of real nitroglycerin in the park. This one's a giggly, feel-good edition of the Westworld Telegraph, so get ready to smile until your face splits into four sections and...
Ep.17: Westworld - 106 - The Adversary
November 08, 2016 21:12 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBWestworld Episode 6, "The Adversary," muted all the conspiracy theories with shocking action sequences, bold revelations and a devastating musical score. If you've been losing interest in Westworld, watch this episode. If you watched the episode, listen to this edition of the Westworld podcast. It's loaded with game-changers. Dick's theories are confirmed. Roger's opinions are vindicated. And Gene finally ekes out a tear from his cold, black heart. That's what happens when Thandy Newton te...
Ep.16: Westworld - 106 - Instacast
November 07, 2016 05:35 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBLeading up to Episode 6, there were some who were afraid the train to Westworld was in danger of derailing off into an endless loop of plot questions. Fortunately, the conductors seem to have adjusted the tracks and "The Adversary" was one of the strongest episodes thus far. With their partner Gene unable to join due to a delayed flight home, Rog & Big D effuse their praise and discuss which fan theories have been debunked...on this week's Shat On TV: Westworld Instacast. Leave Us A Revie...
Ep.15: Westworld - 105 - Telegraph
November 04, 2016 00:59 - 2 hours - 116 MBThere's one thing you can never question: Shat On TV's commitment to their listeners. This week's deluge of email nearly broke the system and Gene's sanity. However, the trio power through the endless 'maze' of theories, feedback, and analysis to deliver a one-time only, MEGA-SIZED episode of the Westworld Telegraph. Forget the tin foil hats, you'll need to wrap yourself up as a tin foil burrito in order to get through this entire episode. To read the full email theories visit: http:/...
Ep.14: Westworld - 105 - Contrapasso
November 01, 2016 14:55 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBContrapasso is proportionate punishment for sins, and Westworld Episode 5 hinted at all the ways our favorite characters are about to pay for their transgressions. From Maeve's growing abilities to Dr. Ford's growing hubris to El Lazo's growing rebellion in Pariah, Westworld is heating up to an explosive boil. Up for debate and discussion in this week's podcast: Are Dolores' hallucinations just new narratives being uploaded into her mind? Who is behind the Woodcutter's satellite uplink? Is...
Ep.13: Westworld - 105 - Instacast
October 31, 2016 02:48 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBWas Westworld Episode 5 a disaster or an electrifying thriller? Depends on who you ask. Big reveals about Arnold, the Man In Black and the nature of Pariah kept us on our toes, but predictable character development and clunky science left fans shaking their heads in disappointment. Gene hated it. Roger loved it, and Dick was somewhere in the middle. Have a listen and let us know what you think before the full-length Westworld podcast is released Tuesday. #DongWatch2016. Leave Us A Review...
Ep.12: Westworld - 104 - Telegraph
October 28, 2016 00:57 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBIt's that time of the week where the "Hosts": Rog, Gene, & Big D wrap themselves in their Nasa-supplied tin foil emergency heat blankets, fire up the antique Westworld Telegraph and answer listener theories about Westworld. Our inbox was filled to the brim with speculation concerning the true meaning of the maze, positive proof of multiple timelines, comparisons to dystopian literature, God complexes, and.....Zombies??? The trio also learns about the Native American story of the I'itoi, ...
Ep.11: Westworld - 104 - Dissonance Theory
October 26, 2016 19:16 - 56 minutes - 39.6 MBThe Man in Black is good, Dr. Ford is evil, and the rest of Westworld is flipped on its head as Episode 4, “Dissonance Theory,” reveals elements of religion, power struggles and … meat eating horses? Be the smartest Westworld fan at the water cooler with crackpot theories about Dolores and Bernard not really meeting in person, Dr. Ford raising a robot army and the new Delos representative being part of Hector’s gang. As a bonus, Gene gives an impassioned rant about how sexy safe-straddli...
Ep.10: Westworld - 104 - Instacast
October 24, 2016 05:15 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBIf Westworld episode 4 left a bad taste in your mouth, you're not alone. A lot happened, and not all of it makes sense. Before you re-watch "Dissonance Theory" in hopes of granting it a pardon, hear what we'll be researching for Tuesday's full podcast. Among those topics: Bernard's sexy time, Dr. Ford being a mega-dick, Armistice's dark background, Logan's real mission and the Man In Black's white-hat manifesto. Leave Us A Review Subscribe: Apple | Android | RSS | Website Join Discu...
Ep.09: Westworld - 103 - Telegraph
October 20, 2016 17:11 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBJump spurs-first into a pool of Westworld viewer mail with the Westworld Telegraph! Think you've heard some weird theories? This bonus edition of the podcast gets weirder. Think you noticed every clue there was to see? Not even close. Join Roger Roper, Dick Ebert and Gene Lyons as they respond to listener emails, debunk theories and Tumble headfirst into rabbit holes. It's all thanks to you, the listeners. Enjoy. Leave Us A Review Subscribe: Apple | Android | RSS | Website Join Disc...
Ep.08: Westworld - 103 - The Stray
October 18, 2016 20:12 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBA spot of horror, a significant slice of backstory (hey, Arnold!) and a few choice Alice in Wonderland references helped make the third episode of HBO's Westworld the most satisfying yet. We’re three episodes in and the storylines of Westworld are denser than the layers of rock Mesa Hub is built into. Rog and Big D attempt to unravel the mystery surrounding Dr. Ford's relationship with his old partner, Arnold, while avoiding falling into never-ending theory rabbit holes. Gene didn't make...
Ep.07: Westworld - 103 - Instacast
October 17, 2016 04:07 - 28 minutes - 20 MBHoly robot inception, Batman! There was so much happening in this week's episode of Westworld, we wish HBO would have released it earlier in the week. The Rog & Big D debate their initial thoughts on Episode 3, entitled "Stray", in this week's Shat on TV: Westworld Instacast. Note: Gene is still on vacation visiting Gothworld, but will return for the big podcast on Tuesday. Leave Us A Review Subscribe: Apple | Android | RSS | Website Join Discussion: Email | Facebook | Twitter | I...
Ep.06: Westworld - 102 - Chestnut
October 11, 2016 15:46 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBTime-shifting, barrel-swapping, nightmare-hacking and clumsy orgies top this week's list of crackpot theories as Roger Roper, Dick Ebert and Gene Lyons plunge elbow-deep into this MRSA slit of mystery. Westworld Episode 2: Chestnut brought fans more details on how guests arrive at the park, whether hosts dream, who's banging whom and what it takes to get a knife in the hand. As the Man in Black continue his quests, fans begin narrowing their sites on his true identity. And as Maeve starts ...
Ep.05: Westworld - 102 - Instacast
October 07, 2016 09:49 - 24 minutes - 11.6 MBWhen HBO releases a Westworld episode early, so do we. Discover the significance behind how guests enter Westworld and how hosts prove their worth. This special instacast is shorter than our usual episodes, and it explores the video-game nature of Westworld, how the virus spreads and what the Man in Black is really up to. Also, if you were trying to place the saloon music this time, it was Radiohead. No surprises there. Leave Us A Review Subscribe: Apple | Android | RSS | Website ...
Ep.04: Westworld - 101 - The Original
October 04, 2016 05:37 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB“Why can’t the Westworld hosts kill humans? What’s the deal with milk and flies? Is that Soundgarden in the background? Is Dr. Ford a robot? What the hell is going on in the Westworld series debut? You’ve got Westworld questions, and we’ve got Westworld answers. Hosts Roger Roper and Dick Ebert saddle up with their new sidekick, Gene Lyons, to explore the vast Westworld frontiers in search of justice and the ultimate truth behind Delos Destinations’ corporate motives. Westworld! Where th...
Ep.03: Westworld Cast Preview & Series Predictions
September 27, 2016 17:18 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBHaving already booked their trip with Delos Destinations, Roger & Dick decided to review their trip manifest to meet the delightful and fascinating new friends they will surely encounter on the streets of Westworld. Although Roger is particularly excited to see the sights and spend some time antiquing... he will also undoubtedly enjoy the freedom to become who he’s always wanted to. Free of rules, laws or judgment, and with no impulse too taboo, he should blossom like the beautiful flower he...
Ep.02: Westworld (1973) Movie Review
September 15, 2016 22:16 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBTo help wet your whistle for the old west, we decided to review the 1973 “Classic” movie Westworld. So put on your chaps & spurs and saddle up with us… it’s going to be a rough ride. Roger Roeper & Dick Ebert will host a weekly podcast will cover Westworld the upcoming science fiction thriller television series created by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy for HBO, based on the 1973 film of the same name, which was written and directed by American novelist Michael Crichton. Nolan serves as exec...
Ep.01: Westworld Podcast Introduction
August 31, 2016 20:51 - 5 minutes - 2.78 MBRoger Roeper & Dick Ebert will host a weekly podcast will cover Westworld the upcoming science fiction thriller television series created by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy for HBO, based on the 1973 film of the same name, which was written and directed by American novelist Michael Crichton. Nolan serves as executive producer along with Joy, J. J. Abrams and Bryan Burk with Nolan directing the pilot. It is scheduled to premiere October 2, 2016. Described as "a dark odyssey about the dawn of ar...